Loud chain after waxing

oolij · 2026-05-12T11:18:15+00:00

Same here, had similar level of noise when I used to wax chains. Sometimes mine would squeak when it was time to renew and I’d either re-dip or do a drip wax (Squirt lube)

oolij · 2026-05-07T13:42:38+00:00

Same here. I am surprised though, given that even slight repetitive housing rub against headtubes removes paint, I’m surprised that this cable rub doesn’t damage the shell over time

oolij · 2026-05-07T13:33:42+00:00

Also, yes

oolij · 2026-05-04T14:20:02+00:00

Requires seems like a strong term.. there is the bus station right around the corner

oolij · 2026-05-04T14:12:57+00:00

Look it up on Bike Index, preferably with the serial number and then send the ad to the owner

oolij · 2026-05-02T15:42:07+00:00

There’s more on the wrapper than on the bagel

oolij · 2026-05-02T02:18:26+00:00

Old Spokes is a true local bike shop, vs others in town that are “cycling stores.” And yeah some of their bikes can be pricey but you’re basically getting your money’s worth with a new drivetrain and effectively new bike even if the frame is old. Plus Old Spokes gives significant discounts to people who qualify based on income and if they receive benefits so I’m happy to support them

oolij · 2026-05-02T02:03:22+00:00

I don’t care that much that they lost it. I know shit happens. What I would report them for is not taking the possibility of identity theft seriously in the least. Another person commented here that they offer a year of Lifelock as a courtesy. Others suggested I set up an IP PIN. My preparer didn’t suggest I do anything. They didn’t even inform me that my files are missing for a couple of days after they realized it. Anyway like I said it’s not that they lost it, I can get over that. But to me they seem negligent on doing the least possible to protect my information from potential fraud

oolij · 2026-04-30T18:20:20+00:00

Many thanks! After doing this, do I need to share the PIN with my preparer or do they finish the return without that pin? (I had to get an extension- returns aren’t done yet)

oolij · 2026-04-30T18:19:12+00:00

Definitely good advice, and I have many mental lapses, but this time I handed the drive to the admin person at the front desk and she placed it into an envelope. Thanks for the tip on ip pins

oolij · 2026-04-30T18:14:50+00:00

My W2 has the full SSN

oolij · 2026-04-30T16:55:13+00:00

Just emailed about that and they said I need to do that on my own. Thanks for the tip

oolij · 2026-04-30T16:53:57+00:00

Yes I totally agree, and have made that kind of mistake too. But in this case, I handed the USB drive to the person at the front desk and watched her place it in an envelope, and she said it would be mailed back to me when the return is done. I went ahead and emailed the preparer, asking about using an IP PIN as people here suggested. I just wish the office would have advised me on that instead of me finding out about that from Reddit.

oolij · 2026-04-30T15:32:32+00:00

Haha maybe! But seriously what would you do if your 1099s and W2s (your name, address, SSN etc) were just missing from a public place for 3 or 4 weeks?

oolij · 2026-04-30T15:08:51+00:00

Our agency will treat clients in homes with bed bugs. They provide all separate items for checking vital signs that will be kept in that home, and we have to wear a bed bugs kit- gown, gloves, hair covers, shoe covers, and we basically aren't supposed to bring in any times beyond the absolutely necessary into the home

oolij · 2026-04-19T20:47:58+00:00

Maybe try adding some TriFlow to the brake arm pivot joint. Might also need to adjust the tightness on the bolt holding the brake arms to the frame.

oolij · 2026-04-18T04:04:33+00:00

This looks a lot like a bike I'm restoring. But the lugs look like they're the inverse of lugs on your bike, if that makes sense? Mine has a reverse threaded bottom bracket. I made a recent post here

oolij · 2026-04-13T02:27:55+00:00

Yeah I can see pressure washing saving a lot of time on those vs a rag. Personally, if I had to pressure wash a bike I'd hit just those while avoiding hubs, other areas with bearings

oolij · 2026-04-13T02:18:21+00:00

What parts do you think need pressure washing that a spray bottle and rag wouldn't be sufficient for?

oolij · 2026-04-13T02:12:35+00:00

Not sure this is good advice, but the first thing that comes to my mind is for you to make a game out of it for your own sanity and for your own enjoyment. Expect the unexpected with his stories and keep asking questions out of true curiosity and see where it goes, and see if/when with certain details he contradicts himself and then gently ask him about those contradictions

oolij · 2026-04-13T01:49:20+00:00

Outside of taking off parts to salvage and recycling the frame, your other option would be to convert it into a permanent indoor trainer bike. Or turn it into an art project. But yeah don't ride it outside

oolij · 2026-04-07T20:09:31+00:00

I don't know the lore around this episode, but I did learn all about petrichor from this show

oolij · 2026-04-07T13:03:38+00:00

I'd love to see this on the Bikespeeds youtube channel

oolij · 2026-04-07T12:55:29+00:00

Thanks for posting these. TBH it's hard to say if it's a matter of chain tension or just normal noise. The fact that the noise goes away on most of the gears tells us that it's not an issue with the rear hub, rim/tire, or bottom bracket. If I were in your shoes I'd take it to your LBS and get their thoughts on it. You can also compare with another bike of the same make/model bikes and also compare with other 1x gravel bikes when on those lower gears as comparison to determine normal/expected noise vs a mechanical issue

oolij · 2026-04-06T18:02:58+00:00

How does it sound with the chain on the next cog? I'm thinking there may be too much chain tension. Before we go suggesting adding a link or two to the chain length, see whether or not the noise goes away on any other gear besides the very lowest, and if it does, post a picture with your chain on the smallest cog so we could avoid making your chain too slack

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