mtb_jeremy Posted May 24, 2022 Share Posted May 24, 2022 Does anyone know of a good shop that would have parts for building wheels? Specifically I am looking for 15g brass nipples. The reality is I actually just need one nipple, as I happen to have 31 that have been in my toolbox since forever. Not sure how I lost one along the way. I have a nice set of hubs that I am building for my kid's bike. Had them built for his 20" bike, now building them up for his 24" bike. I have a good source for 15g straight spokes in custom lengths, but they don't come with nipples. Buying the nipples online would just not be worth the shipping cost (for 1 or 32). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Posted May 24, 2022 Author Share Posted May 24, 2022 I have a bunch of 14g nipples. Are you sure you need 15g? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtb_jeremy Posted May 24, 2022 Share Posted May 24, 2022 Yea, it is 15g. I have plenty of 14g. The idea for 15g came from looking at options for custom length spokes, since these are fairly short to build 24" wheels. You can more easily get any length when doing straight gauge, and since the kid weighs maybe 60 pounds, I don't really need double butted (14/15/14). Wish I had thought of this with his previous wheels, since he outgrew that bike so quickly and straight gauge spokes are cheaper anyways. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mack_turtle Posted May 24, 2022 Share Posted May 24, 2022 4 hours ago, mtb_jeremy said: Does anyone know of a good shop that would have parts for building wheels? Specifically I am looking for 15g brass nipples. try this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeQFjFhyVnK7hGLRnw9sGv6qX_rQIHXEhhhGE_AqPNVOiaJ-A/viewform Your request will go to several bike shops in the region who can respond if they can help out. I'll bet that most bike shops have a handful of such nipples if they take the time to look around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntonioGG Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 This is driving me mad. I serviced the lowers on my fork and I can’t seem to put together the squid lock such that it unlocks out correctly. This is a push to unlock system and it controls both shock and fork. The shock has plenty of return strength but the fork does not. I can pretension the spring and that has enough to close the valve when I release it, but as soon as I put the wire on, it just won’t close all the way back. I’ve spent hours on this multiple days here and there. I’ve used about 7 wires. I’m glad I have saved the short wires from projects past. I checked the original wire thickness and the replacements are no wider than the original. anyone got any tips? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcarneytx Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 Recently bought a Cyclospirit derailleur hanger tool (amazon). So much better shifting! Probably should've bought one years ago. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mack_turtle Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 9 hours ago, jcarneytx said: Recently bought a Cyclospirit derailleur hanger tool (amazon). So much better shifting! Probably should've bought one years ago. someone recently told me that "most bike shops don't have a derailer alignment tool" and I was like 🤯. I don't think it's true. Everyone who rides a lot should be familiar with this process and know how to use this tool. good to hear there's an affordable option. I made my own but I really have no use for it. fun fact: on most conventional bikes, replacing a bent derailer hanger—assuming it's beyond straightening—is not enough! you always need to put a tool on it to ensure that it's aligned with the vertical plane of the bike, or your shifting will continue to be crappy. There's no garauntee that a new hanger will be aligned properly just because it's new. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AustinBike Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 If I have a weird gap in my shifting between 2 cogs in the middle of the cassette will this tool help? I have a weird sport between like 6 and 8. Shifting one way I can shift between 6 and 7 but the other way I have to shift twice and then back off one gear. Did it on both cassettes (old and recently replaced) so I think it may be the hanger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 I am skeptical about bending back hangers after I had one break while pedaling the ride after the shop "fixed" it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mack_turtle Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 it can never hurt to put an alignment tool to "adjust" the hanger. if the hanger is truly bent, i would not use a tool to "bend it back." unfortunately, it's difficult to tell how bent is too bent. if your shifting feels off, it's a good idea to check the alignment as one peice of the puzzle. if it's clear to the naked eye that it's bent, it might be too late. gearboxes: what's taking so long?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teamsloan Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 5 hours ago, AustinBike said: If I have a weird gap in my shifting between 2 cogs in the middle of the cassette will this tool help? I have a weird sport between like 6 and 8. Shifting one way I can shift between 6 and 7 but the other way I have to shift twice and then back off one gear. Did it on both cassettes (old and recently replaced) so I think it may be the hanger. That’s the perfect example of what an out of aligned hanger does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AustinBike Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 Thanks. I was hoping that was the answer and also hoping that was not the answer. Time to look into a hanger tool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St.Bernardo Posted June 1, 2022 Share Posted June 1, 2022 3 hours ago, AustinBike said: Thanks. I was hoping that was the answer and also hoping that was not the answer. Time to look into a hanger tool. Hanger tool was some of the best bike money that I've spent. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntonioGG Posted June 1, 2022 Share Posted June 1, 2022 55 minutes ago, St.Bernardo said: Hanger tool was some of the best bike money that I've spent. This is especially true if you have kids and kids bikes. AB I have one you can borrow. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcarneytx Posted June 1, 2022 Share Posted June 1, 2022 (edited) 15 hours ago, AustinBike said: If I have a weird gap in my shifting between 2 cogs in the middle of the cassette will this tool help? I have a weird sport between like 6 and 8. Shifting one way I can shift between 6 and 7 but the other way I have to shift twice and then back off one gear. Did it on both cassettes (old and recently replaced) so I think it may be the hanger. This is exactly why I bought it. Bike was fine, but for a few gears down. Was driving me nuts, because that was the gear I used for the short, ledgy climbs (still easy to crank, but not enough to spin out.) All good now. Edited June 1, 2022 by jcarneytx moar words Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AustinBike Posted June 1, 2022 Share Posted June 1, 2022 8 hours ago, AntonioGG said: This is especially true if you have kids and kids bikes. AB I have one you can borrow. Amazon will have it here this afternoon. My front porch is closer than your house 😉 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntonioGG Posted June 1, 2022 Share Posted June 1, 2022 1 hour ago, AustinBike said: My front porch is closer than your house 😉 In 1995 while at UT, my roommate was getting married. So I had to go to Lakeline mall to pick-up my tux. I remember driving up here and seeing nothing but trees, and wondering, who in TF would build a mall in the middle of nowhere? My house was already built by then so I'm sure a big part of it was trees hiding the neighborhoods, but I think also there wasn't a lot of stuff out north of Spicewood/McNeil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cafeend Posted June 6, 2022 Share Posted June 6, 2022 I have gone through a couple products from Prestacycle and have tried to cobble together some combo of fittings to use my compressor with my presta valves for inflation. I don't recommend Prestacycle products and cobbling fittings together hasn't proved successful So what do yall use? I am thinking I am gonna shell out for the spendy Park inflator just to have a reliable and working tool. It cannot possibly be this hard Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Posted June 6, 2022 Author Share Posted June 6, 2022 7 hours ago, Cafeend said: I have gone through a couple products from Prestacycle and have tried to cobble together some combo of fittings to use my compressor with my presta valves for inflation. I don't recommend Prestacycle products and cobbling fittings together hasn't proved successful So what do yall use? I am thinking I am gonna shell out for the spendy Park inflator just to have a reliable and working tool. It cannot possibly be this hard Thanks I use one of these. I have a couple if you want one. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATXZJ Posted June 6, 2022 Share Posted June 6, 2022 7 hours ago, Cafeend said: I have gone through a couple products from Prestacycle and have tried to cobble together some combo of fittings to use my compressor with my presta valves for inflation. I don't recommend Prestacycle products and cobbling fittings together hasn't proved successful So what do yall use? I am thinking I am gonna shell out for the spendy Park inflator just to have a reliable and working tool. It cannot possibly be this hard Thanks Is this for seating tires or just inflation? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AustinBike Posted June 6, 2022 Share Posted June 6, 2022 8 hours ago, Cafeend said: I have gone through a couple products from Prestacycle and have tried to cobble together some combo of fittings to use my compressor with my presta valves for inflation. I don't recommend Prestacycle products and cobbling fittings together hasn't proved successful So what do yall use? I am thinking I am gonna shell out for the spendy Park inflator just to have a reliable and working tool. It cannot possibly be this hard Thanks This is what I use. Works great, have had it for several years with no issues: https://www.austinbike.com/index.php/repairs/109-repair-building-a-low-cost-presta-air-chuck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridenfool Posted June 6, 2022 Share Posted June 6, 2022 Just ordered this Presta/Schrader Head w/hose from Amazon to repair a floor pump, the part could easily be adapted to a compressor using AB's idea. https://www.amazon.com/Planet-Bike-Floor-Pump-Auto/dp/B00JLYDKIA?ref_=ast_sto_dp Also saw a Ryobi 18V Inflator adapted this way, for folks who use Ryobi. Just snip the OEM head off the hose and install this Planet Bike head (no hose) for Presta/Schrader flexibility. https://www.amazon.com/Planet-Bike-Floor-Pump-Auto/dp/B00JLXNIF6?ref_=ast_sto_dp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WLemke Posted June 6, 2022 Share Posted June 6, 2022 I use a cheap $30 presta chuck off Amazon for my air compressor. It’s been going strong for 7 years. I can’t find the exact one I bought but it was something like this. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4fun Posted June 6, 2022 Share Posted June 6, 2022 I second the @WLemke setup. I have digital gauge version of the link he posted. I’m pretty sure I got the idea from him or AB 4-5 years ago. After about two years I replaced the hose with a double head hose. Also works great to keep my vehicle tires inflated to recommended pressures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cafeend Posted June 6, 2022 Share Posted June 6, 2022 7 hours ago, ATXZJ said: Is this for seating tires or just inflation? Seating tires Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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