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I'm after a nitto b123 (preference is for 38cm but anything will do).
Alloy > Chromo > Steel, but again, happy to accept any of them.
Also after a stem for the bar. 26.0 is OK, as I can buy a shim, but prefer 25.4. Doesn't have to be nitto, just needs to be 1" and silver coloured.
PM me with any offers, cheers :)
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I had a similar problem, but it was due to the previous owner drilling the fork at a slightly downward angle.
I addressed the problem by bending the bolt a little upward, which lifted the caliper and gave 1-2mm of space.
How did you bend the bolt? I'll give it a go, but want to make sure I do it properly (without compromising the bolt as much as possible).
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Well it sounds like they are out of true. Thats the first in over 500 pairs built. Always a first. Maybe had a knock on transit. Only solution is to true up. Feel free to return them and I'll have a look. Other way is take to your local shop. Probably only a 5 minute job.
I'll send a PM to you to progress. Thanks.
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Will running this brake affect the tyre much? E.g. more likely to wear out the tyre or get a puncture? I personally don't think so, because it's only taking off 1mm at most (tyre wear would take more than that off after a few weeks riding).
If my assumption is correct, I'll just keep riding it and put up with the occasional squeaking.
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So my brakes are hanging too low on my track frame, and touching the tyres ever so slightly. When riding fast, I start to hear a whirring noise, but when stationary, there's about a 1mm gap between the tyre and the brake.
Is there anything that can be done about this? The brake I have is one of the smallest, with very short reach. Not sure if another brake would be the answer, or whether there's another way of mounting the brake that would fix it.
Happy to post more information or pictures if clarification is needed.
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Mmmmmm....Thats weird. are you sure its the rim and not the tyre thats not sitting straight?
Definitely, when I put the brake pads close together, it touches the brake pad, only at one place in the revolution. Buckles left.
The tyre is on straight, and it brushes the frame in the same place the brakes brush the rim.
Can you please advise what can be done to resolve this?
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When ordering on your website, do I need to specify that I want Fixed/Free for the Miche Rear hub? Or do they all come like that?
I was asking this earlier, so hopefully I can help. The silver Miche hubs only come fixed/free.
For black, I believe you can email varno to confirm what you want, but they did have some stock of fixed/fixed.
Varno: I've just put tyres on my rims, and finally spun them around on my bike. The wheels are slightly out of true... not to the point where I can't use them, but I noticed it whilst I was getting my chain tension right: at one point, the tyre keeps brushing against the frame.
Can you please advise what can be done about this?
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Sounds like too much cable between lever and caliper. Hold the caliper closed with your hand and then loosen the allen key bolt which holds the cable. Do not press the lever at all. Pull the cable from the end and then tighten the allen bolt and depress the calipers. This should tighten up the brakes and also reduce the amount of travel in the brake lever when pressed.
If anyone knows of any mistakes please do correct me...
That's how I fitted the cable in the first place, so it can't be that... I don't think the housing is too long either, it only has a small bend in it.
I think it might be the brake pads. Any way I can treat them at home to confirm this? I've heard of baking them to soften them up before, but not sure how long and at what heat.
Thanks for the advice though, it did help validate that I installed the brake correctly at least (I hope).
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So brakes have always been the bane of my cycling fixes.
I usually get everything else perfect (chain tension, pedals, handlebars, crank, etc. etc.) yet, when it comes to the brakes, everything just feels sort of wrong.
Let me elaborate: I've ridden bikes where I'll flip over the top if I crank the brake lever with full force, yet, on my own bikes, this is never the case. My braking force always feels weak.
My current setup is: Dia-tech gold finger brake lever, to a Gran Compe short reach brake.
Basically, I'm able to fully crank the brake lever, while stationary, and "push" the bike forward. There's some resistance from the brake, but not much.
I also pulling on the brake lever very hard, so it's definitely at maximum force.
Is this more likely an issue with the brake pads, the brake itself, or the lever?
I'm not sure how to isolate the problem, so not sure what and where to try and fix.
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Hi,
I just received my wheelset, and noticed the rear wheel does not have any Miche or Primato branding (no stickers, etc.)
It's just a plain silver hub.
Is this correct? Can somebody please check and advise? I expected a sticker in the middle, and Miche Technologies stamped on the sides.
Varno, can you let me know whether this is correct? Cheers.
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dmczone, you hit the nail on the head.
I went and asked a bike mechanic today, and he said it's for use on italian steel frames, as they have a taper in the seat lug. The bike I have is british made, so therefore has a notch.
The seat binder bolt (campagnolo) that I have, was never meant for my frame, unfortunately.
oh well, at least I know it's overpriced, so I can try to get some pretty pennies for it on ebay or here.
Thanks everybody for your help.
Speaking of overpriced components, http://www.wiggle.co.uk/mks-ca-njs-chain-tug/
I can't believe a chain tug could cost near 30 quid... It's a non-essential piece of equipment, and can be purchased without an NJS stamp for around 5 quid.
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Expiry date not an issue AFAIK.