Recent content by niggle

Re: That is definitely one well stuck BB cup, I think galvanic corrosion between the alloy cup and the steel BB shell must be the cause, as commonly occurs with alloy seatposts in steel frames, plus not using an anti-seize compound on assembly and leaving it untouched for donkey's years. Might...

Yes you are quite right, I forgot because I don't have such luxuries, particularly the turning space.

9 & 3 o'clock is no good in a stand, just have crank 10° or so ahead of the spanner on the tool and squeeze the two together. But yes a really stuck BB is best dealt with on the floor, bike on its wheels and push the breaker bar forwards towards the front of the bike, regardless of which side...

Why? You should be able to pull a crank with the bike in any good work stand, there really shouldn't be any issues with stability etc. when pulling a crank as you are only putting pressure on the tool and the crank arm, levering them against each other. I would have thought putting full body...

Re: Very stuck campag bottom bracket Umm, me + red mist + lump hammer & cold chisel or mini grinder within reach,.... Not a good scenario :shock:

Re: Very stuck campag bottom bracket What an excellent idea! I have often wondered what to do with the disgusting stuff when it gets left behind after parties, so am delighted to hear of this use as a releasing agent. Does it work on stuck seat posts as well?

As per title, any decent silver 32h Shimano in good working order and presentable, road or MTB. EDIT: non disc, 9mm QR EDIT 2: actually ignore this request, ordered a new HB-4600, matches the rear, £13.99 posted fast & free

Re: Too late I know but I have a pair of very similar Raleigh ones.

That looks good, I will get one of those if my Cyclo ever breaks. Don't buy the Birzman universal, I bought one but couldn't get it to engage in a crank, which the Cyclo then had no problem with. On close inspection the start of thread on the Birzman was incorrectly cut. I sent it back and the...

Re: Very stuck campag bottom bracket What I would do (have done with Shimano type square taper BBs) in the absence of a nicely secured bench vice: 1 Remove cable guide and turn frame over, so resting on BB shell and bottom of head tube, preferably on a plank of wood or similar. 2 as others...

You answered your own question: bastards indeed. No CCTV in the car park I suppose?* Also is it possible the mirror was damaged at the same time then fell out/off later? When I lock up my bike outside a supermarket I try to make sure it is covered by a camera, regardless of whether that is at...

Re: Stronglight £34 up to 46T: https://spacycles.co.uk/m2b0s149p487/ST ... cral-Outer Specialites T.A. £42 up to 50T: https://spacycles.co.uk/m2b0s113p2754/S ... -104-Outer EDIT Road Hollowtech II triple has a closer chainline (45mm, MTB triple Hollowtech II = 50mm) so even if the rings do...

Deore RD-M530 rapid rise, used for only 5 minutes during which inside of cage got a bit rubbed, £15 plus £4 post:

36 new 294mm Sapim Race spokes, with 12mm ACI brass nipples, £15 plus £3 postage WITHDRAWN- found a use for them after all.

ALL SOLD All items £4 posted, bank transfer or Paypal payments accepted. Very nice "new 9 speed" rear Veloce derailleur, £25: Quite good front derailleur, not sure re groupset, it looks like the 90s Athena on Velobase but came OE on the same Basso road bike as the rear derailleur above £15...