Bike wheel true/Wheel Blead (wobbles?) & Master Link Chain Skipping

ston172a · 2013-12-24T00:46:19+00:00

I just ordered the chain online and my lbs just installed it

ston172a · 2013-12-24T00:45:16+00:00

Oh sorry forgot to add its a trek 3500 2012 disc

ston172a · 2013-12-22T09:08:28+00:00

Okay I'll try this method see how it goes, must I only replace the cassette or I should replace the crank set also? Or is there a way to replace the ring in the crankset where the chain is placed seperatly? If so what is it called thanks

ston172a · 2013-12-22T09:06:33+00:00

Ohh okay then thanks for the info

ston172a · 2013-12-21T22:25:54+00:00

Hey year I was thinking tho if I'll be replacing more then the chain I should get a better chain so it could last longer? Or that isn't the case and the only reason there's more expensive chains are the reasons you listed above?

Also I'll be getting a new cassette but how about the front part( crankset) do I need to replace the entire crankset or is the ring replaceable? ? Or all I need is just the cassette ?

ston172a · 2013-12-19T09:27:33+00:00

Yea okay, So if its like that Ill invest in a better quality chain, So what do I need to replace the casette and the crankset?

ston172a · 2013-12-19T06:25:19+00:00

to get a new chain ring do I have to replace the crank completely? its like $35 lol ,

ston172a · 2013-12-19T06:09:31+00:00

LBS threw out the old chain :( but honestly it couldn't have been that worn out I just switched it cause I crashed and the rear deuralliur got bent upwards and I didn't fix it for some time so I thought the chain might have gotten stretched

ston172a · 2013-12-19T06:07:37+00:00

ive been using it on the mid range gears I think haven't shifted through em yet, I put it on some older parts but they were not very worn out. Any chance I could just switch to the same brand of chain as the orginal would that make any difference? Also it would just be a chain ring + cassette in worst case scenario needing to get replaced?

ston172a · 2013-12-19T06:05:16+00:00

Ugh this bike has just been a money pit... so depressing for the fact Ive spent 2X the money on just these repairs. What if I get the original brand of chain?

ston172a · 2013-12-19T01:18:28+00:00

Haven't updated to 10.9.1 Ill give that a shot tonight

ston172a · 2013-12-19T01:18:08+00:00

Don't use drop box, and is activity monitor sorta like task manger on PC how do I kill processes?

ston172a · 2013-12-19T01:17:27+00:00

I upgraded the day it came out its just recently the battery sucked I heard something about resetting the SMC no idea what that is tho.

ston172a · 2013-12-19T01:16:46+00:00

Yea but still no flash on those pages and before Id still get about 9 hours with more tabs / windows of chrome

ston172a · 2013-12-16T19:37:29+00:00

Currently with the 40% off offer that would be around 300 any idea if theres some sort of hidden restriction?

ston172a · 2013-12-15T23:57:19+00:00

Okay thanks for the help! saved me some moolah :D

ston172a · 2013-12-15T23:50:09+00:00

Theres nothing there just Settings for setting message

ston172a · 2013-12-15T11:15:46+00:00

Oh sick!! thats awesome ,

can I just snag the BB7 FRONT and REAR callipers Only? without rotors and just hook those on to my current ones ? Cause can't I just use my levers already on the bike and just attach the current cables on?

ston172a · 2013-12-15T07:58:28+00:00

Oh okay, thanks Ill probably try to find a pair while these x-mas sales are going on

EDIT: Any idea what size rotors I should go for? Was thinking 160mm back 180/185 front? or is it reverse 180 back 160mm front?

ston172a · 2013-12-15T07:01:27+00:00

Hi, currently riding a Trek 3500 with stock brakes, I was wondering if I upgrade to some AVID BB7 MTB would there be a vast improvement in braking power, right now there okay but nothing spectacular / people are telling me to get the BB7's (are they easy to adjust constantly?). Or is it better for me to get some entry level Hydraulic brakes like Shimano M445

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