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- 4 Feb 2016, 7:52am
- Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
- Topic: disc brake caliper rubbing against spokes
- Replies: 17
- Views: 5056
Re: disc brake caliper rubbing against spokes
Solved this exact problem permanently with my Spyre and PD-8 hub with a disc spacer (washer). It is the most sensible and simple decision. I did not have nearly enough adjustment in the caliper to move it enough sideways to clear the spokes.
- 14 Dec 2015, 8:36am
- Forum: Does anyone know … ?
- Topic: MOUNTAIN BIKE DISC BRAKES ETC £50
- Replies: 40
- Views: 3719
Re: MOUNTAIN BIKE DISC BRAKES ETC £50 @ TESCO
I think you misunderstood what kind of terrain. It is certainly designed for the inhabitants of a very particular type of urban jungle. Not enough street cred for me unfortunately!irc wrote:As they claim it isI think you are all just being picky. I'm buying two!!Built to tackle challenging terrains
- 13 Dec 2015, 5:12pm
- Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
- Topic: Disc Brake Pads -- Longevity ?
- Replies: 41
- Views: 2749
Re: Disc Brake Pads -- Longevity ?
The organic pads can be effective but they can wear incredibly quickly depending on use.
- 11 Dec 2015, 2:52pm
- Forum: Non-standard, Human Powered Vehicles
- Topic: Dynamo hub wheels for trikes.
- Replies: 28
- Views: 2358
Re: Dynamo hub wheels for trikes.
Will ICE build it with whatever rim you want?
- 10 Dec 2015, 8:31pm
- Forum: Non-standard, Human Powered Vehicles
- Topic: Dynamo hub wheels for trikes.
- Replies: 28
- Views: 2358
Re: Dynamo hub wheels for trikes.
Did you order the SON from SJS?
- 10 Dec 2015, 7:23pm
- Forum: Non-standard, Human Powered Vehicles
- Topic: Dynamo hub wheels for trikes.
- Replies: 28
- Views: 2358
Re: Dynamo hub wheels for trikes.
I have bought lights, wheels and dynamos from them and they have been good. Relatively fast delivery.
- 9 Dec 2015, 12:10pm
- Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
- Topic: Disc Brake Pads -- Longevity ?
- Replies: 41
- Views: 2749
Re: Disc Brake Pads -- Longevity ?
Sounds like a good plan to me. Try to make sure they do a good job and adjust both the inner and outer pad. There are other brakes that only require the outer pad to be adjusted so I would not be surprised if that was the assumption made by a mechanic not familiar with the Spyres. Maybe I am just paranoid.
- 9 Dec 2015, 11:30am
- Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
- Topic: Disc Brake Pads -- Longevity ?
- Replies: 41
- Views: 2749
Re: Disc Brake Pads -- Longevity ?
No worries - just to let you know that the inner bolt can be very difficult to move if you have never adjusted it. I thought I was going to break it when I did it but it came good in the end. I would recommend you remove wheels the first time you do it. After that it should be easy.
- 9 Dec 2015, 11:05am
- Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
- Topic: Disc Brake Pads -- Longevity ?
- Replies: 41
- Views: 2749
Re: Disc Brake Pads -- Longevity ?
The main thing is adjusting for wear by moving the pads inwards. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=r8WrWis_JGs
Complete installation and adjustment is of course a bit more involved but once they are set up (as I hope the bike shop did) you should only really worry about wear.
Complete installation and adjustment is of course a bit more involved but once they are set up (as I hope the bike shop did) you should only really worry about wear.
- 9 Dec 2015, 10:23am
- Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
- Topic: Disc Brake Pads -- Longevity ?
- Replies: 41
- Views: 2749
Re: Disc Brake Pads -- Longevity ?
The original organic pads that came with my Spyres were very quiet but wore out quickly. I tend to favour the rear so the that one wore out in around 2000 miles. I replaced it with Aztec sintered pads and both performance and wear rate improved. The noise did unfortunately increase but it is tolerable.
Adjusting them is essential as Brucey says. It is easy with an Allen key but you have to do it fairly regularly to keep the brakes working well and also to prevent the bolts seizing. I waited too long until adjusting them the first time and they were nearly seized. My bike has a hard commuting life so road salt had started to get into the threads.
Adjusting them is essential as Brucey says. It is easy with an Allen key but you have to do it fairly regularly to keep the brakes working well and also to prevent the bolts seizing. I waited too long until adjusting them the first time and they were nearly seized. My bike has a hard commuting life so road salt had started to get into the threads.
- 8 Dec 2015, 12:25pm
- Forum: Non-standard, Human Powered Vehicles
- Topic: Dynamo hub wheels for trikes.
- Replies: 28
- Views: 2358
Re: Dynamo hub wheels for trikes.
SJS has these http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/mobile/schmi ... prod26520/.
The price does put me off a bit but I am very tempted.
The price does put me off a bit but I am very tempted.
- 8 Dec 2015, 9:03am
- Forum: Does anyone know … ?
- Topic: Pair of d locks with same key
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1481
Re: Pair of d locks with same key
Just in case anyone is curious about this I can report that I spoke to my LBS that sells Abus locks and they called the distributor to check.
Abus are indeed able to provide this service for some of their locks. The added cost of the locks is 10-20% and the lead time is approx. 4 weeks as they need to go into their production schedule.
Abus are indeed able to provide this service for some of their locks. The added cost of the locks is 10-20% and the lead time is approx. 4 weeks as they need to go into their production schedule.
- 7 Dec 2015, 8:47pm
- Forum: The Tea Shop
- Topic: Just checking about ebay
- Replies: 5
- Views: 568
Re: Just checking about ebay
Certainly does sound like your account has been hacked and I would try to get through ebay support to regain access. My immediate worry would be the PayPal account but things are a bit better now that they separate companies.
- 7 Dec 2015, 8:29pm
- Forum: The Tea Shop
- Topic: Just checking about ebay
- Replies: 5
- Views: 568
Re: Just checking about ebay
Make sure you go straight to the site through your browser and not through a link in an email.
Sounds like a phishing scam to me.
Sounds like a phishing scam to me.
- 1 Dec 2015, 8:31am
- Forum: Fun & Games
- Topic: English Language - what "Does your head in" ??
- Replies: 2256
- Views: 126183
Re: English Language - what "Does your head in" ??
AJ101 wrote:PULLED PORK
why!?!?
Am I missing something? In order to make pulled pork you have to slow cook it and then pull it apart with forks.