Recent content by bikeworkshop

Truth is, it's probably a much smaller risk than "operator error" or interaction with motor-vehicles, peds or E-scooterists. Oh, or riding 30 year old Toplines😉

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Snapped crank is less catastrophic on the road😬

This sort of thing is not usually done by someone who's forked out the proper moolah, but got it too cheap🙄 So got no respect.😪

Bicycle tyres direction was about tread pattern grip rather than high speed structural performance like a motor vehicle tyre. The same tyre is often recommended opposite orientation front or rear, like these. Looking at the ground contact patch, chevrons pointing forward give greater grip for...

Predicting the 2025 ebay user experience in 1983.

4x only suits certain flange sizes and spoke counts, and you need to check the spoke holes in the rim will take that angle of nipple. Most modern rims don't like it, and plenty of old ones too. Some nipples have a more spherical shoulder to help with an extreme angle like sapim polyax. I...

Team Halfords? 🤯

And also in turn on the specifics of the shifter and the choice of front derailleur, and then on how fussy the new owner is. Plenty have done it, and plenty are happy with the result. The best shifting will be with components matched as intended by shimano. Most biopace rings had little in...

I've got EoN threatening me for an unpaid final payment i have already sorted thrice. I should be able to charge them for my time, or call the police for harassment. Basically when their automated systems dont work, we get shafted - and they don't even provide a phone number. I can't call...

Imagine living in a world run by muppets.

I think you should test the tyres for directional performance! Some phones have an accelerometer, velocity shouldn't be a problem, fixed point on a chosen surface - the Gravel of a running track might be good... there might be an easier way, but I'm willing to bet there's no measurable...

If you try to polish, post up how it goes - a lot of people want a silver bar this shape, but don't want to lay down £60 for it. Iirc the deda finish is a bit rough, so getting an even result could take time, effort and skill - as well as a selection of tools and products, often from the...

Looks fab! I thought from the tread pattern that the front tyre was on backwards, but in fact, according to the Hutch, it's the rear! Must be because they are French😉 In practice it makes almost no difference, but if it's printed on there, it's wise to obey😁

In fact a tape measure is enough for the hubs too, as accuracy isn't as vital as at the rim on a tangential build. Understanding where you're measuring is important, and whether the flange offset is from the axle locknut end or a nominal centre point.