Bicycle thread - Page 1194

Mercury264 · 11-05-2010, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by rmi03

Exactly.

Check this "trials" riding out (if you haven't seen it):

Ryan

I am truly in awe every single time I watch that...its hard to imagine how he does some of the things he does

rmi03 · 11-05-2010, 09:12 AM

Yep, sheer awesomeness....

And that Band of Horses song really does the video well.

I put quotations around the word trials because Danny really transcends that category. His fluidity and the appearance of effortlessness really sets him apart from other trials riders that I have seen.

Ryan

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mercury264

I am truly in awe every single time I watch that...its hard to imagine how he does some of the things he does

Mercury264 · 11-05-2010, 09:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rmi03

Yep, sheer awesomeness....

And that Band of Horses song really does the video well.

I put quotations around the word trials because Danny really transcends that category. His fluidity and the appearance of effortlessness really sets him apart from other trials riders that I have seen.

Ryan

Totally agree on the music - it just seems to enhance the video. Whoever chose that music, chose very well indeed.

pierce · 11-05-2010, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Sasquatch

2. If they can build wheels that hold up to that abuse, why do I have to be so careful of the rims on my mountain bike? I want a set of those.

I dunno. 36 spoke wheels with heavy gauge spokes on strong box section rims are damn strong.

ducnut · 11-05-2010, 01:11 PM

Get yer fixie skillz on!

http://wimp.com/bicycleskill/

Cat0020 · 11-05-2010, 01:56 PM

Actually, smooth trials rider do not require super strong wheels.

True trials rims are wide with machined squares between spoke holes for lightweight (jump higher), quick acceleration (clear gap further)..

Jeffy · 11-05-2010, 01:57 PM

Worked on my bike some more. My spoke wrench came and I was able to true up the wheels. Got the wave out of the front and rear. I was also able to trim all of my cables and cap them off with some anodized blue caps. Looks pretty slick now. It's amazing to feel the front brakes!

I proceeded to practice stoppies in front of the house. Still can't do a wheelie though.

So hopefully, I don't need new wheels for a while. I bought a cassette tool BUT I didn't get a chain whip.

So the spoke guard will have to stay a while longer.

I thought maybe I could remove it without the chain whip but I don't have a socket large enough to use it with my impact wrench. So I'll just buy the whip, I guess.

Mr Head · 11-05-2010, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeffy

...don't have a socket large enough to use it with my impact wrench. So I'll just buy the whip, I guess.

Got a vise?

Jeffy · 11-05-2010, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr Head

Got a vise?

Yes but how do you clamp it? Wood blocks?

Mr Head · 11-05-2010, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeffy

Yes but how do you clamp it? Wood blocks?

My bad I thought you have the tool to pull the freewheel.

Better than the chain whip is a tool that grips the teeth and then is clamped into the vice.

Another option would be a plate and a couple of bolts. And the vice.

Jeffy · 11-05-2010, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr Head

My bad I thought you have the tool to pull the freewheel.

Better than the chain whip is a tool that grips the teeth and then is clamped into the vice.

Another option would be a plate and a couple of bolts. And the vice.

Oh you meant clamp the cassette tool. I have a wrench that will fit but not a socket. My impact wrench would have been able to loosen the lock ring without the cassette tool. Not really wating to spend $60-70 for a Pedro's Vice-grips. I'll probably get a Pro Tool SR-1 chain whip.

Steverino · 11-07-2010, 04:50 AM

Off to ride the full suspension bike in anger for the first time. Just been up and down the street since I finished it doing some tuning. Today it gets to meet some trails.

RichBeBe · 11-07-2010, 05:01 AM

I don't have it at my house and not going to my other garage today. But I made a chain whip for pennies years ago. Took a piece of flat steel I had laying around. Drilled two holes in it and opened an old chain and attached it to the steel. Works perfectly and been using it for fifteen years.

Gummee! · 11-07-2010, 06:17 AM

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Originally Posted by RichBeBe

I don't have it at my house and not going to my other garage today. But I made a chain whip for pennies years ago. Took a piece of flat steel I had laying around. Drilled two holes in it and opened an old chain and attached it to the steel. Works perfectly and been using it for fifteen years.

I've had to do that to a chain whip I inherited. Needed 1/8" pitch stuff for the track and the chain whip only had 3/32nds.

All yer really doing is holding the cassette still while ya lefty loosey the lockring. Don't hafta be fancy.

I was *gonna* ride this AM but I remembered I was gonna go play UW Hockey tonite. Last time I tried both, it wasn't a pretty sight. Cramps in both calves.

So... tomorrow!

M

bikeboy1 · 11-07-2010, 06:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rmi03

Exactly.

Check this "trials" riding out (if you haven't seen it):

Ryan

Here is another good Video of trials/freeride on a carbon road frame that is entertaining.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5z1fSpZNXhU

11-05-2010, 01:11 PM	#17900
ducnut Beastly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2009 Location: central IL Oddometer: 2,444	Get yer fixie skillz on! http://wimp.com/bicycleskill/ __________________ '09 Triumph Tiger1050 '96 Ducati 900SS '02 Suzuki SV650S (hers)

11-05-2010, 01:56 PM	#17901
Cat0020 El cheapo Joined: May 2002 Location: NW of Philly Oddometer: 4,873	Actually, smooth trials rider do not require super strong wheels. True trials rims are wide with machined squares between spoke holes for lightweight (jump higher), quick acceleration (clear gap further).. __________________ Mankind is doomed Chances favor the prepared mind.

11-05-2010, 01:57 PM	#17902
Jeffy Hmm... Joined: Feb 2006 Location: SF - East Bay Oddometer: 4,081	Worked on my bike some more. My spoke wrench came and I was able to true up the wheels. Got the wave out of the front and rear. I was also able to trim all of my cables and cap them off with some anodized blue caps. Looks pretty slick now. It's amazing to feel the front brakes! I proceeded to practice stoppies in front of the house. Still can't do a wheelie though. So hopefully, I don't need new wheels for a while. I bought a cassette tool BUT I didn't get a chain whip. So the spoke guard will have to stay a while longer. I thought maybe I could remove it without the chain whip but I don't have a socket large enough to use it with my impact wrench. So I'll just buy the whip, I guess. __________________ "I'm going to shift gears now.... This will involve man touching." - Jeremy Clarkson

11-07-2010, 04:50 AM	#17907
Steverino Arrogant Horse's Ass #1 Joined: Nov 2001 Oddometer: 36,513	Off to ride the full suspension bike in anger for the first time. Just been up and down the street since I finished it doing some tuning. Today it gets to meet some trails. __________________

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11-07-2010, 05:01 AM	#17908
RichBeBe All Hail Seitan!!! Joined: Mar 2004 Location: NYC Oddometer: 5,561	I don't have it at my house and not going to my other garage today. But I made a chain whip for pennies years ago. Took a piece of flat steel I had laying around. Drilled two holes in it and opened an old chain and attached it to the steel. Works perfectly and been using it for fifteen years.