What have you done to your bike today?

[Bikeworks]

Today I'm planning to install my new Sidluxe on the EE (it's the shock on the left). What's the best way to remove that bushing so the flip chip will fit in the eyelet? @jimvreeland or anyone else?

 

[tonyride]

I replaced the chain on one of my bikes because I found this while washing the bike and lubing the chain. My next ride would have been disastrous.

 

[Karate Monkey]

@Bikeworks it's a direct-fit shock? As in, your bike doesn't need a bushing?

You can press them out with two sockets--one that barely fits, and one that 'receives' the bushing, using a vise. The right tool is a bushing press, and they're, like, $20.

 

[a.s.]

Today I'm planning to install my new Sidluxe on the EE (it's the shock on the left). What's the best way to remove that bushing so the flip chip will fit in the eyelet? @jimvreeland or anyone else?

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Look it up on YouTube. It’s easy to do with a few sockets and a long (skinny) bolt. You don’t need a vice but it would help.

 

[Steve Vai]

There's an actual tool, but sockets work too.

 

[Bikeworks]

@Bikeworks it's a direct-fit shock? As in, your bike doesn't need a bushing?

You can press them out with two sockets--one that barely fits, and one that 'receives' the bushing, using a vise. The right tool is a bushing press, and they're, like, $20.

There's an actual tool, but sockets work too.

I tried the socket trick, didn't work. I also don't have a vice, I was using an Irwin clamp, so that could have explained why it didn't. I ordered one of the cheapy versions of the tool from Amazon, will give it a go now.

 

[Steve Vai]

I have one that's like 20 years old and still going. I forget the brand though.

 

[Bikeworks]

Success!!! Well, sorta. The tool from Amazon did the trick, but now I have an issue with the shock. Starting a thread to troubleshoot.

This is the tool I got btw. Worked great as long as you grease the threads as instructed:
Amazon product ASIN B08SL5BFBZ

 

[one piece crank]

For about two weeks, at lunch, I’ve been riding this Planetary Freecoaster hub. It is mind-blowingly Crazy! As soon as the hub goes backwards it instantly disengages - no back-pedaling or any user input needed.

 

[JonFern]

Dropper has been acting funky so removed it to inspect, and replace cable and housing. Found that the PO installed cable without using the cable bushing end, and stopped the housing 8” short of the post.



Anyone have an extra cable bushing/barrel for a fox transfer post? One of these:

 

[iLuveketchup]

Dropper has been acting funky so removed it to inspect, and replace cable and housing. Found that the PO installed cable without using the cable bushing end, and stopped the housing 8” short of the post.

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Anyone have an extra cable bushing/barrel for a fox transfer post? One of these:

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I should have an extra. I can throw it an envelopment and mail if you want.

 

[roc]

Rode it at Dickerson mine. What a day!

 

[iLuveketchup]

Swapped to the SRAM mount thingy that's equivalent to Shimano's i-spec-ev. I don't know what SRAM calls it.

 

[Karate Monkey]

Swapped to the SRAM mount thingy that's equivalent to Shimano's i-spec-ev. I don't know what SRAM calls it.

Matchmaker...and humorously enough, they work 99% as well on Shimano EV levers.

 

[one piece crank]

Matchmaker...and humorously enough, they work 99% as well on Shimano EV levers.

I thought it was simply called awesome.

 

[Zack 54]

New rear tire day, great down day for maintenance!

 

[iLuveketchup]

Replaced the broken bolt on my 1UP roof rack.

 

[EJphotos]

Got new pedals and shoes and went clipless on my gravel bike

 

[SCNJ]

Finally found a top tube bag that I like for the gravel rig.

 

[Juggernaut]

Finally found a top tube bag that I like for the gravel rig.




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That has got to be the longest TT bag….ever. 👍