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by fausto99
13 Nov 2023, 11:29am
Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
Topic: Rear mudguard only
Replies: 9
Views: 759

Re: Rear mudguard only

Garry Booth wrote: 12 Nov 2023, 10:03pm I don't want a front one just now. G
Have another think - why just protect you backside from getting wet when you could also prevent grunge getting onto your expensive chainset and wearing it out prematurely?
by fausto99
16 Oct 2023, 5:23pm
Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
Topic: Biggest possible cassette with compact chainset
Replies: 18
Views: 3101

Re: Biggest possible cassette with compact chainset

Brucey wrote: 16 Oct 2023, 3:21pm worth trying a hanger extender before splashing out on a new mech?
Also watch out for non-cranked extenders. Not all derailleurs index properly if you offset their travel even if they have the range.
by fausto99
16 Oct 2023, 11:43am
Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
Topic: Does anyone know where I might get this?
Replies: 16
Views: 2755

Re: Does anyone know where I might get this?

It looks a bit like cable tidy. If so, eBay, Lidl centre aisle, RS, Lakeland, gadget catalogues, etc., etc
by fausto99
5 Oct 2023, 5:13pm
Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
Topic: Best push-on presta pump head?
Replies: 24
Views: 1359

Re: Best push-on presta pump head?

mjr wrote: 3 Oct 2023, 2:22pm
fausto99 wrote: 3 Oct 2023, 2:19pm
mjr wrote: 3 Oct 2023, 2:16pm The silca linked by scottg is the best answer. SKS would be second if you could tolerate the unused Schrader hole. I've never liked Lezyne much.
The Silca one is a silly price, for what it is; almost as much as the pump!
You asked for best, not best value!
Fair enough but I don't think it's best for me either.
by fausto99
5 Oct 2023, 5:11pm
Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
Topic: Best push-on presta pump head?
Replies: 24
Views: 1359

Re: Best push-on presta pump head?

Thanks for all the replies.

I went with the BBB/BFP-94 "airpipe" in the end. It's long reach pipe design will allow easy access to the valves in my Moulton small diameter, close spoked, wheels without losing skin off my knuckles. Not an extortionate price and very quick despatch from Tredz.
by fausto99
3 Oct 2023, 2:19pm
Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
Topic: Best push-on presta pump head?
Replies: 24
Views: 1359

Re: Best push-on presta pump head?

mjr wrote: 3 Oct 2023, 2:16pm The silca linked by scottg is the best answer. SKS would be second if you could tolerate the unused Schrader hole. I've never liked Lezyne much.
The Silca one is a silly price, for what it is; almost as much as the pump!
by fausto99
3 Oct 2023, 1:13pm
Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
Topic: Best push-on presta pump head?
Replies: 24
Views: 1359

Re: Best push-on presta pump head?

Jdsk wrote: 3 Oct 2023, 1:04pm Some recent recommendations:
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Jonathan
AFAICS everything in that post thread is double headed except for the "Lezyne reversible screw-on", which is , ahem, screw-on.
I'm looking for a single presta push-on.
by fausto99
3 Oct 2023, 1:00pm
Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
Topic: Best push-on presta pump head?
Replies: 24
Views: 1359

Best push-on presta pump head?

I've just bought a Woowind electric (battery rechargeable) pump as a replacement for my ageing track pumps and I very much like it.

In particular, I like being able to set the pressure in advance and go. What I don't like is the hose end. It is Schraeder with a screw in Presta adaptor. That's OK but the presta end has to be screwed on, which means you have to rotate the whole pump and hose to get it on. I want a push on presta hose end.

Can anyone recommend a push-on hose end? Single ended presta please, I don't want a double ended Schraeder/Presta one.
by fausto99
21 Sep 2023, 10:08pm
Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
Topic: ShImano recall
Replies: 67
Views: 9535

Re: 105 Hollowtech chainsets hollow ?

rogerzilla wrote: 7 May 2021, 5:04pm The pros have gone soft too. Can't race up Alpe d'Huez in 42 x 21? Take up golf, you lightweight :D
Indeed. I got up Ditchling Beacon on a 42 x 18 way back when I was in my 30s. It's a macho fashion thing, init?

(Now in my 70s, I have a 36F x 40R to get up Lockyers Hill)

On the OP I've not had any problems with all three of my 105 hollowtech chainset-ed bikes. As reported above it's only the Ultegra and DA that have had problems.
by fausto99
21 Sep 2023, 11:09am
Forum: Does anyone know … ?
Topic: Re use inner tubes
Replies: 10
Views: 2391

Re: Re use inner tubes

Best use for old inner tubes I've found:

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by fausto99
25 Jul 2023, 4:30pm
Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
Topic: S-A trigger ferrule fitting
Replies: 13
Views: 582

Re: S-A trigger ferrule fitting

All done. A bit of filing of both parts and some persuasion did the trick.
Ferrules --------------------------------------------------------- Trigger

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Thanks for all the responses.
by fausto99
24 Jul 2023, 4:51pm
Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
Topic: S-A trigger ferrule fitting
Replies: 13
Views: 582

Re: S-A trigger ferrule fitting

cycle tramp wrote: 24 Jul 2023, 3:12pm Velobitz do a stepped ferrule, but that measures 3.7 mm.. and retails at around 3 pounds and 25 pence..

At this point, it may be easier to nip down to your local recycle a bike place and see if they've got the more usual type of trigger..

..failing that, as you suggested drill it out.. but, perhaps think about an additional support from the handlebars to the gear cable so that there is little or no stress at the point wear the ferrule enters the gear selector...
Barring other suggestions here, I'm going to try in some way (tbd) to make the hole slightly oval and file the small end of the ferrule a tad, until I can persuade it to go in, while it is still just oversize. Hopefully once in, it will be too tight to come out. Fingers crossed.
by fausto99
24 Jul 2023, 4:46pm
Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
Topic: S-A trigger ferrule fitting
Replies: 13
Views: 582

Re: S-A trigger ferrule fitting

rogerzilla wrote: 24 Jul 2023, 3:13pm It will be threaded internally. The correct ferrules have threads at the end of a narrower tube, so they screw in but then fit loosely.
Definitely not threaded. I looked very carefully with a light and magnifying visor AND I had a threaded ferrule from another trigger (4-speed) which I tried very gently so as not to damage the thread.
by fausto99
24 Jul 2023, 11:43am
Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
Topic: S-A trigger ferrule fitting
Replies: 13
Views: 582

S-A trigger ferrule fitting

I am trying to fit a new ferrule into and old S-A 3-speed trigger (which came without a ferrule). The trigger has a plain 3.5mm dia hole. It does not have a threaded hole. It does not have a large hole going into a narrower slot. It is a plain hole.

The thin end of the ferrule is 4.0mm diameter necking into a 3.0mm dia groove before the main body, which is 6mm dia. Clearly 4.0mm won't fit into 3.5mm. I need a sensible bodge or do I just drill the hole in the trigger out? Any suggestions gratefully received.