MrJacques

Your opinion on using something like this? I'm not sure if there's also a lip to make sure you don't flatten the hook. The guy in the video that I took the screenshot from heated the rim with a blowtorch, which would weaken it, if it was heat treated during manufacturing? The dents on my wheel aren't deep enough on mine to be an issue, so I'll leave them, for now. The spacing makes me think they're from riding down some stairs.

Would clamping it work? E.g. a piece of metal on either side and then use something to apply some force from both sides?

Inflation... eish.

Thanks, that's what I also use, sometimes. Lately I've been using this instead of fabric conditioner. Dr Beckmann Odour Remover 500ml | PnP

Which antibacterial washing liquid do you use?

Anything can turn into an adventure if you are your own mechanic. It can be time consuming but also satisfying when you get it right. Youtube can be helpful, but also make it look easier than it might be for you to do. There are certain things I only service once a year and by the time the next service needs to be done, I need to relearn some of it. Having the right tools definitely helps. Cable cutters are next on my list. Take photos before disassembling, or make sure you have a diagram / video to refer to. A simple plastic shim can look like it could fit in either direction.

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Did you have a seized bearing at any stage?

I like this one. Not many places stock it though. Or the thicker blue version you get at Midas. Just need to dilute it a bit. Slime Pro was nice, but I'm not sure if they make it anymore.

I had contaminated brake pads and some internet advice was to heat them over an open flame, or in an oven iirc. to get rid of the contamination. They were organic and I think the heat messed up the resin and they crumbled out on the trail. I also tried brake cleaner (solvent) which could have a similar effect. Results may be different with sintered pads, but beware the risk,

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Pressfit solves this

I would not have thought about checking the limits when replacing a hanger. I assume the old one was skew / broke and may have thrown out the settings? Or maybe the new one installed differently? I think at least one of the limit screws presses against the hanger.

You weren't kidding about the sleeve! After pressing in both sides I saw it went in skew. Thankfully it didn't break (although I would have had the old one as a spare), and I was able to tap the right side of the BB out without any noticeable damage to the bearing. Managed to get it in straight on the 2nd try and the cranks turn smoothly

Similar to this one. A bit expensive, but probably worth it depending on how long a BB lasts and how often it needs to be replaced. @MORNE What brand / model are the pivot tools?

Thanks. I'll need to think about whether I'm going to try to install a new one myself. After getting the RH one out I managed to get the left one out using a pvc pipe which was just the right size for the job. It might be stuck in the pipe now 😅 Is there a significant difference between the MT500 and MT800 / SMBB7141 ones? Is it worth the extra cost? I might not have much of a choice as the lbs doesn't have the cheaper one. And I'm not 100% sure which the correct one is.

Thanks Any tips for installation? Would a diy solution work? I suppose the most important part would be to get the bb in straight and have a washer that covers the entire area.

Probably the best and easiest option. It doesn't look too difficult if you have the correct tools, but I'd still prefer threaded. At least I got the drive side one out now. Left not budging, yet. Install doesn't look too difficult. I'll probably get some threaded rod, nuts and washers to make a press. Depending on how well that works I might buy more proper tools.

I'm struggling with a stuck pressfit bb. Tried hammering to no avail. Would a bearing puller tool work? My concern is that there isn't enough exposed bb shell around it for the cup to hold onto, if that makes sense.

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My experience: Emails to support can take a few to receive a reply. For one I had a reply within a day, but also some that have gone unanswered. Phoning and speaking to customer support is better and faster and the person I spoke to was helpful and knowledgeable. I had a Venu 1 with bad screen burn-in / deterioration. I sent it to them via courier and received an assessment and reply within a week. I was hoping for a freebie since it seems to have been a known issue with that generation / model, but they offered me a Venu 2 for a discount, which is still reasonable as the watch was purchased in Jan 2020 and out of warranty. The quote for the replacement was at a fixed repair rate since they don't have parts available for the Venu 1 anymore. I could also have chosen another watch, e.g. Forerunner 165 / 255, but that is seen as an upgrade even if retail pricing is less than the V2 and the discount they give for that is less. I paid for the V2 on Thursday and received it this morning, so overall it was a pretty decent experience i.t.o. customer service from them. I don't think many companies will offer this for an item that's out of warranty.

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