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Thanks. Looks like the smooth side.

Sorry, duplicate post - please remove.

I need to remove about 6 links from a new KMC chain. Which side of the chain do I push on with the tool to force the pin out. Smooth side of pipe or dimpled? Thanks for any advice.

I need to remove about 6 links from a new KMC chain. Which side of the chain do I push on with the tool to force the pin out. Smooth side of pipe or dimpled? Thanks for any advice.

I'm 6'4" tall, but only have 33" waist. I'm looking for some cycling tights as I want to keep cycling as far into winter as possible this year. I'm really struggling to find tights with extra long length legs - preferably a 35" inside leg. Does anyone have any recommendations for me, as I now...

I have Shimano Deore MT60 bear trap pedals from the mid 80s. They're getting a bit noisy, making a roaring noise when spun by hand. I assume they need new BBs and some grease. Will a good bike shop be able to strip and service this type of pedal? They must be good pedals, as there are some on...

Thanks for your reply. So, you think it will fit onto my setup? Does it come with fixings, or does it use the bolts that hold on the chainring? Are you interested in selling? Image of my actual chainring in link. https://pix.sfly.com/Zj-dxX

Fed up with getting oil marks on my socks/trainers/trousers. Where can I get a guard for my chainring, either original Shimano or aftermarket? It's 48t elliptical Biopace. Have searched and found a couple on old Ebay listings, but nowhere else. http://www.ebay.de/itm/121845195971 Please note...

Are they not a good choice of road tyre? What slicks would you recommend for a better ride? Thanks to raging_bulls for the info.

Thanks Jimo746, you've set my mind at rest. I have replaced with same size as old tyres - 26 x 1.5" on old Rigida CTX50 alloy rims. What has thrown me is the difference in instructions between the old and new tyres. The old tyres had instructions on them to inflate BETWEEN 60 and 75 PSI or...

I ride a mid 80s British Eagle MTB. The old slick/road tyres I had were Tioga city slickers, which I used to inflate to around 65 PSI rear and 60 front which was within manufacturer's recommended pressures. All was well. I had to replace these and bought a pair of Schwalbe City Jets 26 x 1.5"...

Thanks chaps. Got it now - large sprocket, small chainring. Haven't got around to it yet, as bike is off the road til tomorrow when I can pick up a new tyre. Found some canvas threads poking out of the front tyre's sidewall and the inner tube bulging out of the hole. Must have clipped the kerb...

Thanks to both of you for your answers. To k-rod, the trouble with both written guides with photos or videos on the internet is that whilst they usually show the rear sprockets during the adjustment process, the don't show or say what's happening with the chainrings. Hence my question...

I want to check the b tension screw on my mid 80s British Eagle MTB. It has 18 gears - 6 Uniglide rear and 3 elliptical Biopace chainrings. Which gears on the rear and the chainrings is it best to be in when checking and adjusting the b screw? Thanks for any advice.

Thanks for your reply. There's an 8 speeder here, and I was wondering if the 14 teeth smallest sprocket would fit my 6 speed. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Shimano-600-8-S ... SweW5VFEV- Or have I got the wrong end of the stick?