Charles just ordered the same light you got, any chance you can recommend me a plug adapter for it. I have no clue when it comes to electricals. Thanks
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Did you buy the bike new? If you take the rubber cap off the top can you see a star nut in the fork tube when you look down there? If you can't then you could always buy one, along with a compression cap and sort it out yourself. Getting a star nut to sit perfectly straight in the fork tube is tricky though so a trip to your LBS might be a better idea.
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Anyone know of any tried and tested regular or hydraulic disc brakes? My current bike is a Carrera Kraken, pretty rubbish although it is alumnimum and I've changed the truely awful stuff - just need brakes that work now. Might prefer a single brake.. Only have a back brake atm.
I'd get hydraulic v-brakes but there's no mounting holes on my forks or frame for them.
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Liking the look of these Hope discs.. Look like one would do the job, it's just for general stopping power when cycling to work.
Really tempted to get these because they're so cheap. I'm assuming the disc is included in that price..
EDIT: Okay maybe not. Hm.Last edited by speedlolita; 17-11-2011, 15:40.
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Originally posted by FSW View PostDid you buy the bike new? If you take the rubber cap off the top can you see a star nut in the fork tube when you look down there? If you can't then you could always buy one, along with a compression cap and sort it out yourself. Getting a star nut to sit perfectly straight in the fork tube is tricky though so a trip to your LBS might be a better idea.
Think I've sorted it, there's no star nut inside (by design). The forks are secured by loosening the headbar bolts, pushing down on the handle bar and tightening the compression bolt then secure the handle bar.
Got a creaking crank now!
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Originally posted by speedlolita View PostReally tempted to get these because they're so cheap. I'm assuming the disc is included in that price..
EDIT: Okay maybe not. Hm.
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Originally posted by Ginger Tosser View Post.
Think I've sorted it, there's no star nut inside (by design). The forks are secured by loosening the headbar bolts, pushing down on the handle bar and tightening the compression bolt then secure the handle bar.
Got a creaking crank now!
Regarding brakes - agree with ampanman, you can't beat the feel of rubber against rim
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Depends. Are they loose? i.e. any play? If so, no. But if no play, then I suspect dry bearings.
Other alternative is tighten up the crank bolts (to bottom bracket) - if the chainset/cranks come loose a bit, it causing ticking or creaking, normally only under heavy load - you need to nip that in the bud fast otherwise the inside of the crank bore wears down fast.
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Originally posted by charlesr View PostDepends. Are they loose? i.e. any play? If so, no. But if no play, then I suspect dry bearings.
Other alternative is tighten up the crank bolts (to bottom bracket) - if the chainset/cranks come loose a bit, it causing ticking or creaking, normally only under heavy load - you need to nip that in the bud fast otherwise the inside of the crank bore wears down fast.
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