Recent content by Chard

Thanks again everyone, you've all been very helpful!

Thanks, I'll try these additional suggestions. I do have an indoor trainer.

Yep, I think both derailleurs might need adjustment. I'm going to replace the cassette and front middle chainring. Thanks!

Makes sense. I think they are original parts, I bought the bike used in 2008. I'll replace cassette and middle chainring, not too expensive. Better than ruining this new chain! Thanks.

Just replaced the chain on my 2006 Gary Fisher Cake II. Now the chain is skipping, even more than the old chain! It happens especially under load in climbing gears, even when I make sure it is not in between gears. I cleaned the rear 9-speed and front chainrings really well. Questions...

Mick, I tried that, good point though. I noticed how its position can shift when the mtg. screws are loosened. Thanks. Trailhead, I'll try that. Thanks again, guys! Rich

Sounds good! I agree, definitely better than removing material from my brake pads. I will try this and hopefully not to make a mess of it! Rich

I inserted thin cardstock between pad and rotor, pumped the brake, then removed the pad, and eliminated rubbing on the front. The card idea worked! The rear rotor seems to be slightly warped. A thin card would not fit in there, so I took a small amount of material off of both pads with a...

Ok, will do. Thanks! Rich

Thanks jdog, I'll try this as a last resort. Rich

Yes, then I'm definitely hydraulic! At least I know that now. Good idea on the card inserting, as I think they self-adjust based on when they make contact with the pads, or a card. I'll look into that tool also. Thanks Droptop and Deezul!

My disks rub ever so slightly against the brake pads, both front and rear. You can hear it, not constant, just a certain spot or two as it rotates. No visual warping, but maybe they're slightly warped? [Also describes my mental state!] I tried to reposition wheels in their dropouts to make...

Welcome Stash I'm new here too, been on one ride with them Labor Day. Great bunch, very supportive and encouraging! I ride allot at Shark River Park, as it's only 4 miles from me. I want to check out Allaire soon. Welcome- Rich

No worries. Chad is kinda funny.

Ok, thanks. Rich