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I am servicing some hubs from a mountain bike which I'm converting for use as a tourer for my son who's off to france. It's a specialized but the hubs are no name, own brand make but seem basically ok. They have that standard rubber cover which covers the lock nut and cone to protect it from water. ...

It's very easy to do indeed. You pull the other ones out and push the other ones in. You are not really changin from qr to non qr. YOu are just swapping qr for locking qr. Personally I think it's a good idea especially if you are leaving the bike in cities or high crime areas: wheels get nicked off ...

http://forum.ctc.org.uk/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=50953 Re where to buy, try SJS Cycles. See also above link for good discussion on stainless steel or chrome and SJS link. Re when. I ideally like to do them once in Spring (after winter) and once in September (preparing before winter). You can get away...

[quote][/qThey currently have 26x2.1 tyres on - will thinner tyres fit the rims or do I need to change the wheel too?!uote] You don't have to change the wheel but you will probably need new inner tubes. These are normally sold in ranges: 1.25 to 1.5 for example. Also, while you're at it, and to prev...

WTB are good. Specialized Body Geometry range is good. Brooks of course. Try ebay for second hand items, if they don't work you can always resell at limited losses. Go into your friendly local bike shop and ask if you can sit on a few bikes. Try out your mates' saddles. Key advice I would say is ens...

http://forum.ctc.org.uk/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=42374&p=341119&hilit=grease#p341119 Big discussion on this topic above. My view in summary of the above is that the distinctive feature of bicycle grease is that it is much more exposed to water than normal auto applications. Auto grease is als...

You could consider the Masterlock Street Fortnum. I bought this recently and it was the cheapest Gold Standard lock I coul find: at £30 or so considerably less than the rest. Try ebay for some good prices. It hasn't been put to the sword (yet) but seems a decent piece of kit. The important thing is ...

You could swap the wheels over and see what difference it makes. Also, when you have big differences like this could be: - brakes rubbing -one of the cones might have tightened up on the hubs, causing tightness. - unserviced/very rough hubs. (I had a very worn rear hub once and the whole bike seemed...

Just wanted to check what 25 Grade ball bearings are. Is this a measure of hardness or smoothness. More generally, is there any benefit in the little bit extra cost ? Here's examples from SJS and second an earlier discussion that is inconclusive. http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/page/find/?name=ball beari...

http://www.jimlangley.net/wrench/keepitquiet.html

This is an excellent little article, posted by 'cavasta' under Creaking Brooks thread.

There is an account of a creaking wheel which was eventually solved by removing tyre and rim tape and lubricating spoke nipples/threads from 'inside' as it were.

Try these Park pliers:

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... delID=7781

Strikes me as the sort of tool you'll use for the rest of your life and be glad of the day you found it.

This is oft discussed on the London Fixed Gear and Single Speed Society LFGSS site. The main consensus seems to be hairdryer and thumbnail, and finish off wih WD40. And/or boiling water. Basically, you're melting the glue. With respect to Crepello, I would steer well clear of a steel rule. Steel is ...

Thanks everyone for top tips. I like the bit of wood with holes in concept for sheer simplicity. Thanks for the plastic holder idea, worth a try but somehow fear that I won't do the right thing and put them back in nice and neatly. And Gaz, thanks for your pictorial description of the problem. Like ...

Thanks snibgo, yes I meant primarily for workshop.