Hairy Posted September 2, 2014 Share Any advice that involves one of these is probably not good... Don't joke ... I just witnessed a really top end bike shop using one of those while working on a rather racy carbon HT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTBeer Posted September 2, 2014 Share Don't joke ... I just witnessed a really top end bike shop using one of those while working on a rather racy carbon HT.the bigger the problem the bigger the hammer... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ84 Posted September 2, 2014 Share If duct tape doesnt work,a hammer is the answer. I have received solid advice and not so great advise on the hub,i have also received shocking advice from bike shops. Common sense is the key. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kosmonooit Posted September 2, 2014 Share Well the internet is like that: good & bad, you have to learn to sift it for the good bits, but in the end you end up believing what you want to believe. GoLefty!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shebeen Posted September 2, 2014 Share Also google sheldon brown ...no don't do that, make it a bloody favourite on your browser!http://www.sheldonbrown.com/ Question, since Sheldon went to go ride singletrack in the sky - who is considered the go to GUY now? I see that 'they' do keep his page updated, but can I trust the new stuff? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChUkKy Posted September 2, 2014 Share I don't often post in this section as I am not well clued up on the technical ins and outs around the bicycle, however I do come and read up on a few threads if I have a technical issue/problem on my bike to try and see if I can resolve it myself without having to pop in at LBS. The first reason for me not posting a problem or issue is that I am afraid of the reaction I might receive and secondly I am not sure how great some of the advice is around here lately. I will see someone respond to a question with his solution to the problem then comes the second guy and says the total opposite of what the first person said. And then the big fight starts and the OP still doesn't have an answer to his/her question So how good is the "good" advice around here? My advice is always best.If you have a problem, get an ice cold beer to drink while thinking about it. Vetseun 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mousea Posted September 2, 2014 Share The screwdriver is mightier then the pen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nolipoli Posted September 2, 2014 Share The scariest tool I've ever seen used in a workshop is bike-specific... I don't even know what that is... edit: I just googled it... It might as well be a crowbar. Edited September 2, 2014 by nolipoli Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoLefty!! Posted September 2, 2014 Share I don't often post in this section as I am not well clued up on the technical ins and outs around the bicycle, however I do come and read up on a few threads if I have a technical issue/problem on my bike to try and see if I can resolve it myself without having to pop in at LBS. The first reason for me not posting a problem or issue is that I am afraid of the reaction I might receive and secondly I am not sure how great some of the advice is around here lately. I will see someone respond to a question with his solution to the problem then comes the second guy and says the total opposite of what the first person said. And then the big fight starts and the OP still doesn't have an answer to his/her question So how good is the "good" advice around here? The last few years has seen phenomenal growth in cycling. this is great for folks in the industry since they have access to a bigger market now. With more demand has cvome higher pricing and inevitably, the back yard mechanic who has spotted a gap in that insufficiently trained people are available to LBS and distributors alike to service this bigger market.The result is a lot of people thinking they know how this works or that and the first thing they want to do is share this new found knowledge with everyone. It akin to a grade 8 high school scholar wanting to tell the matrics how to do university math. there may be one gifted person but the rest....well... Would I trust tech advice on TheHub? Unless i knew the person offering the advice has a track record of knowing what they're talking about I would just ignore it. Its far better to simply PM the people who know whats going on and get their opinion, decide on your solution and post an outcome. Everything else is just a noise generator which devalues the Tech Q&A section and makes it really hard for people to find meaningful info (when running a search) instead of just useless banter or wheel size debates (doesn't belong in the Tech Q&A anyway.) I guess we are in the age of instant gratification."what Oil" theads seems to be a disease on blogs in many hobbies lately..."What wheel size" isn't worthy of discussion and really shows that the person asking hasn't bothered doing a stitch of work at finding out any info or understanding the real issue. they probly deserve the 29er they get sold. So fire away. My view on the current state of the Tech Q&A is that the people with real knowledge are more reluctant to share thier hard earned knowledge so the Googelators step in and provide incorrect, sometimes dangerous information.the few who have real information, gained through the old fashioned way of books, experience and qualifications coupled to work experience are more reluctant to get into debates with Googleators who may have read one Googled article and now thinks they have all the answers...Why? Because they'd rather be spending their time and knowledge on matters that earn a living instead debating with trolls and "Johnny come lately know it alls but actually know nothings." Its the way of the world so good luck with the advice you get from the Googlelators!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peach. Posted September 2, 2014 Share If I say it, believe it but still use your common sense Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcza Posted September 2, 2014 Share Personally I think there are many knowledgeable hubbers and the chancers are found out soon enough. Pretty much the same as bike shops. DIPSLICK, LazyTrailRider and ChUkKy 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
droo Posted September 2, 2014 Share they probly deserve the 29er they get sold. Really wish I had the whatsapp emojis for this one... Peach. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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