DutchEddie

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• Knees

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• Knees

  in General • 2 years, 2 months

  

  Does anyone have a Bakers Cyst, (swelling at the back of the knee)?
  I am just wondering if they are common to cyclists particularly those riding a fixed gear.

• Bottom bracket won't install

  in Mechanics & Fixin' • 14 years, 2 months

  

  +1 Definitely worth the £5 my lbs charged me to do this, esp if you know the cost of their tools.
  Put grease on the threads when you install the cups. If alloy cups in a steel frame they can get 'frozen' in with time.

• Right Handed Lockrings

  in Mechanics & Fixin' • 14 years, 2 months

  

  Many, many years ago it was standard practice to convert your road bike to fixed for winter training by simply unscrewing the freewheel, screwing on a sprocket and shortening the chain. No lockring. Rest of the bike remained so 2 brakes stayed on. Never had a problem with this, or even saw it as a problem.

  How times change :-)

  Many (only slightly older) riders I know did this, and thought that's how I'd 'fix' my bike. They did see the problem and most used lockrings (bottom bracket ones). Some say don't use a lockring so if your chain gets jammed the sprocket unscrews instead of locking up your back wheel.

  Do it right, a new wheel with fixed/free hub, cog and lockring fitted, can be had for ~£60.

• For Sale: Chainrings: Campag Shimano Sugino Andell Gebhardt 151mm 144mm 135mm 130mm 122mm etc

  in Components and clothing • 14 years, 2 months

  

  44T Andell Track 1/8in ** NEW AND UNUSED** traditional style track ring £20
  Please?