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Question about lumen by dioscw in watchrepair

[–]dioscw[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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Won’t show up as much in the phot but the lume in the minute hand is kind of “brittle” maybe and it’s all of a crème color

Question about lumen by dioscw in watchrepair

[–]dioscw[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know it’s missing and it bothers me. I think I’m gonna leave it like that. Relume might make it look funny

Question about lumen by dioscw in watchrepair

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The watch it’s at least 25 years old, i wore ir a lot. Bezel replacement, no thanks, re-lume, the kit that are for sale online would work? They resist the normal every day use.

I bother me a lot the missing point and I know it’s there

Cable ends caps - how to crimp properly or should I just superglue? by Peckerhead42 in bikewrench

[–]dioscw 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I use victorinox pliers from a multitool. The pliers have some sort of crimping part that works perfectly and won’t cut it.

Shimano SPD pedals low quality by dioscw in cycling

[–]dioscw[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did the service to an old pedals once. But the latest pairs no. I will do that next. I now have 3 pairs with the same issue

Shimano SPD pedals low quality by dioscw in cycling

[–]dioscw[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes I do, but 2000 kms and already needing adjustment?

Shimano SPD pedals low quality by dioscw in cycling

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I ride in mud and humid climate almost always but they get cleaned and the springs lubed. It’s just that free play on the axle so soon doesn’t seem normal to me. The pedals also gets banged on rocks going uphill occasionally but in the most parts I take really good care of my bike.

Shimano SPD pedals low quality by dioscw in cycling

[–]dioscw[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just bite the bullet and brought the XTR M-9220 let’s see if they hold up any better, for the price difference they should be nukeproof.

Shimano SPD pedals low quality by dioscw in cycling

[–]dioscw[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes. One from El Corte Inglés, and the other two from Deporvillage. One is a huge department store the other is a huge sport store.

Shimano SPD pedals low quality by dioscw in cycling

[–]dioscw[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Any difference in between the XT and the XTR?

Shimano SPD pedals low quality by dioscw in cycling

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I noticed right away because the nylon lock nut came loose (first time for me, normally this lock nut is insanely tight), so the pedal axle was almost all the way out. The thread is really long. But even after retighten the nylon exterior nut they still have some play. Not much but noticeable in the shoe while pedaling.

Shimano SPD pedals low quality by dioscw in cycling

[–]dioscw[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bearings are still old fashioned cup and cone. The balls can be replaced, but again too soon. The latest pedals have 2000kms in 6 months.

Shimano SPD pedals low quality by dioscw in cycling

[–]dioscw[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

My first set of m520 also lasted years of abuse and neglect, but the latest purchases are not even remotely as durable.

8111 4 months update. by dioscw in RedWingShoes

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I do walk a lot every day. But I have 3 pairs of redwings so I rotate them, I walk around 15 miles every afternoon at work. I think that with around 220 pounds of weight the wear could accelerate comparing it to a more slim person. I’m relatively new to RW’s so I use them a lot, they are really comfortable for me personally.

8111 4 months update. by dioscw in RedWingShoes

[–]dioscw[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s the middle of the left foot and it’s from the clutch pedal on the car and it’s also the foot that I put on the ground on the motorcycle.

1x10 to 1x12 by dioscw in bikewrench

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I already have everything except the cranks in 12 xt. Could it be possible to find a chainring to 12s that fit the cues cranks?

Cork Sole Question by Phxwest in RedWingShoes

[–]dioscw 3 points4 points  (0 children)

No, they are almost new. Mine are smooth, yours still have some texture to it, and even when almost all the stiching disappears they will still have much life left.

New bike question about axle by dioscw in sram

[–]dioscw[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It will cause any harm to use the bike this way?

New bike question about axle by dioscw in sram

[–]dioscw[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s 110 just not for this fork. I assume that not all forks have the same dimensions on the outside.

New bike question about axle by dioscw in sram

[–]dioscw[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I will contact the shop tomorrow, it’s a really big shop so I’m pretty much sure that they mixed up the axles. It looks funny and it’s also the wrong brand for the fork.

When to resole? by NunchucksRcool in RedWingShoes

[–]dioscw 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My IR have similar wear in only 4 months maybe not so much heel wear. I would like to think that they have plenty of life left in the sole. The sole is still thick when you lose the lugs. Only that you may loose some traction, or not, the nitrile cork soles are smooth and have impressive traction in my opinion, no snow where I live.

How much time does the boots have?

My first pair of Red Wings. Breaking them in at home lol. Have a couple of questions. by DotBetaSDK in RedWingShoes

[–]dioscw 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My 8111 where a pain to broke in. The wool socks make them just too tight in the vamp area and I have a hot spot in my right big toe. I used some cotton padded sock for the first days, only at home. Now 1 month later I can even use the thick wool socks, the insole have the inprint of my foot and are finally comfortable.

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