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Kenty

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  1. Hi Chris ...thanks for that...what I needed ..just some confirm that it was the fall over and yes I now do have a spare and maybe getting one machined as a back up...
  2. I broke my hanger on my beloved Alice...she is a 2011 TREK EX 5...after much searching and panic states ...Ive found out she has what they call a ABP rear set up and hence the hanger is "different" ...since found out they dont really keep many in stock AND to make matters worse there is a RACING hanger and a CLASSIC hanger ...2 different serial numbers....After much Googling my local bike shop sources one ...and I source 2 from a bike shop in KZN...the 2 KZN hangers are correct and the other was not...imo they were not cheap at R380.00 a pop and this is after 2 years of riding trails etc etc.... This happened 60k into a 125k ride and as I was putting down the power to climb a short sharp hill... Back 3 hours to the start of the ride ...I bumped Alice and she fell over on the ground and am I right in assuming that this is what did the hanger in???? As I am very careful when riding and dont really take uneccessary risks ,,,I am now somewhat aprehensive to ride as could this happen under normal riding condition when pedaling hard up hills etc etc...
  3. Thanks Folks...our local hero Adrian Fogg has got me sorted...Alice will be up n about soon...
  4. Jip..thanks ..I am busy with Adrian at The Bike Yard...a great local bike shop here in EL..and Adrian is extremely helpful indeed..
  5. Hi Folks..I have a snapped hanger on my much beloved Alice..she is a 2011 TREK EX 5... Im led to believe , these TREKs had a somewhat different set up at the back ... Is it possible to still get these hangers???..
  6. Great stuff...please post a pic of your Peugeot...tryna get some ideas of what to look for...thanks again
  7. Howzit Folks....I want a Peugeot oldie...whats a decent model Peugeot bike out there OR where they all iffy???...
  8. Just a heads up Edzy...bring your STRONG legs when going for a ride with Herr Fanie...
  9. Hi Headshot and RW...all is silent on the rear wheel front...smooth as silk!!!... Thanks so much again for all your positive and ON POINT advice....RESPECT!!
  10. Well Folks...once again the VERY willing and helpful member comments here went a long way to me successfully removing...cleaning and re oiling my Alice,s free hub... I found dirt and it appeared to be very "dry" inside...I cleaned it out thoroughly re oiled and light grease ...the bearings on either side seem to running smoothly and nothing looked untoward... I replaced everything and tightened up ...checked derailleur settings and gears changing slick n smooth... After work this arvie will take her out for a spin and see whats what... Thanks once again , will give feedback once Ive been for a pedal... P.S...first time Ive done this ...and I sat for a few minutes with a cuppa java and gave myself a good talking to..hehe....For years I have serviced ..re built and fixed fishing reels ...from very complex ie with springs n stuff measuring 2mm and less....Sooo..how hard can a free hub strip be???....WELL...It took me at least 30min to find out that an alan key is neede in the axel to take off the retaining nut...hehe...alls well that ends well
  11. Many thanks Headshot and RW ....have answered my question/problem to the T.... Will give feedback once all together again and ridden...
  12. Took my wheel off ..removed the cassette and will attempt to take off free hub tonight....will let you know...many thanks...
  13. On point Sir....as you describe it ...but on the coasting/freewheeling does the sound start and not on the pedaling ...all makes sense now and have taken it apart and will attempt to take the free hub off tonight...SLOWLY!!...hehe
  14. Thanks , will check that too for any cables...BUT...there is also a serious vibration that goes with the sound and makes the chain hop off the chain ring...its 1x11 set up
  15. Sorry , I know its old topic...BUT ..I have a HUGE noise coming from rear wheel ...to me it sounds like when rubber is rubbing fast n hard against something,,,checked my wheel/tyre ..no touching and this ONLY happens , the noise , that is , when Im freewheeling and NOT while pedaling...also the noise is only under load ie when Im on my bike...have stripped the wheel ..cassette and now will attempt the hub.. Any thoughts would be appreciated....
  16. Through our local Chicken knee trail on my way home from work...cannot resist the trails..after the rains the little upper Quinera stream flowing nicely...Alice looking fresh near the greenery...
  17. Well on that note and hear what you say..AND sorry IF Ive repeated this on BikeHub... I was stabbed multipile times while out on a training run last year March...fight or flight??...well I fought , he was a big brute and tough as nails , spose from many hours fighting in the the townships etc etc...BUT I was NOT about to let my bag n stuff be taken...I broke his arm BUT he pushed me down and still made off with my running bag ...I proceeded to give chase and then realised I had a more serious problem at hand...i was breathing through my chest... In hindsight???...I shoulda fought smarter NOT harder...should never get in that situation ...evade and avoid...my theory
  18. AGREED!!!...WTF!!..cant we ride we we want too...I mean within reason....and yes...we have become that as long as I am not harmed OR worse killed then just take my stuff!!...NO!!...Its MY stuff!!...and I DONT WANT to replace it !!...HORRIBLE!!
  19. I have Schwalbes on my Alice...over a year now and I ride almost exclusively on the trails and gravel...touch wood not a single puncture...have cleaned , re juiced and res seated them once and no problemo....my son has a 2007 Specialised ENDURO which came with tubes and we converted them to tubeless ...few issues in the beginning BUT all sorted now....THAT being said my previous bike was an Axis entry level with SLIME in tubes...done many miles and still going on the same tyres and tubes...Sooo...verdict....the "JUICE" is the SECRET!!!!
  20. ja...as a troopie rode on oom Willies se wit pad twice ...and the fear of God was spoken into us by our sarge that NOT IF we hit a land mine BUT WHEN...he will make sure the pieces are posted back to our mothers...
  21. My Chinese saddle...super comfy , for me that is , ...and set me back a whole 178 SA ronds including postage.... Sorry...cant seem to load a pic...BUT here it is on my Alice...
  22. I rub small amounts of dubbin on my saddle its a lekker comfortable cheapy from china ..my china... The dubbin??...I like to slide on my saddle when riding trails....
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