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How is the load of the bike transferred to the hub cartridge bearings with a through axle?

I'm wondering how the load (or weight) of the bike is transferred to the cartridge bearings in the hub with a through-axle setup. Initially I thought that it is the...

Asked on 07/30/2021 by bwindels

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What is the source of BB area creaking associated with ambient temperature changes?

A general answer would be welcome, maybe encompassing -10C-40C/15-100F temperatures, but my particular ride is an aluminium frame with pressfit BB30 and Tiagra commponents, in Scotland's climate, stored outside but...

Asked on 07/30/2021

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Is a Hollowtech II BB compatible with an Octalink Crank? (Shimano Claris)

If I fit a Shimano Hollowtech II Bottom Bracket (Claris), can I still use my Octalink Claris crank?...

Asked on 07/30/2021

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What substance do they use to grease bottom bracket, crank, pedal bolts etc?

When watching bike assembly videos I wonder what substance do they use to grease carving of bottom bracket, fork, crank, pedals etc? Here is video and screenshot example: ...

Asked on 07/30/2021 by Vladyslav K

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Waterproof overshoes: am I using them right?

As part of my "in case it rains" gear, I have waterproof jacket, waterproof trousers and waterproof overshoes. The first time I used them I had the "brilliant" idea to...

Asked on 07/29/2021 by L.Dutch

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Chain popped out of derailleur and wrapped around itself - how? why?

During my ride yesterday, I've hit a really weird mechanical and would love to understand. So here's the situation - I'm riding along, start on a hill, stand up and...

Asked on 07/29/2021 by MarcinJuraszek

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Purpose of this screw on my mountain bike's (BCA 29SC) rear dropout/derailleur and how to fix?

so recently I have been having problems with my bike: the wheels tended to slip out of the dropout and rub against the frame of the bike. However, I had...

Asked on 07/29/2021 by Legend ile

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Should I put my wider tire in front or in back?

My used bike came with a 700x28 tire in front and a 700x23 tire in back. Should I leave the wider tire in front, or should I switch the tires?...

Asked on 07/29/2021

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Wear and tear and warranty

I have a trek 7.1 that I bought last March (2014) and have been told that the pads, front wheel, chain and cassette need replacing. Is this normal for 4...

Asked on 07/29/2021

3 answer

Can I drill into the handles of a B'Twin 100 Arctic?

My 4yo daughter has just got a B'twin Arctic 100 for her birthday. Her balance bike has tassels like these on the handlebars, so I bought some...

Asked on 07/29/2021

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