Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley Last week’s Tech Talk was actually a rerun from 2020 of a column I wrote covering bike noises, how to find them and fix them, i.e. shut them up. Like Jensie’s famous chant “Shut Up legs,” I think you can argue that clicks, ticks, creaks, squeaks, clunks and all those other mystery noises can be even more annoying than aching, tired legs. … [Read more...] about Shut Up Bike!
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Drivetrain Component Cross-Compatibility Q&A
Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley As we wrap-up the year, I want to reply to a comment that was posted back in June. I would have done so earlier but I only saw it this weekend because the comment was left on a page on our website that I rarely check. But it’s a good query worth sharing and I bet some of you may want to add your experience and recommendations. … [Read more...] about Drivetrain Component Cross-Compatibility Q&A
Tech Q&A: Advice for Dave on his Breaking Campagnolo Cables
Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley This week’s tech question is from a reader named Dave. You’ll see after reading his query and my reply that we could use more help. We’re hoping that some of you Campagnolo tifosi who may use the same cables David uses will be able to offer some. … [Read more...] about Tech Q&A: Advice for Dave on his Breaking Campagnolo Cables
Fixing Bent Derailleur Hangers Part 3
Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley Just when we thought we’d covered every aspect of derailleur hanger alignment in part 1 and part 2 of this series, two cycling luminaries reached out with some fascinating related facts. Plus, a helpful comment worth sharing was posted. That’s how we’ll kick this off. … [Read more...] about Fixing Bent Derailleur Hangers Part 3
Fixing Bent Derailleur Hangers Part 2: Using a Professional Hanger Alignment Tool
By Jim Langley Jim’s Tech Talk This is the second article on repairing bent derailleur hangers. In part one we covered common ways they’re bent and the shifting problems caused by bent hangers. And we recommended derailleurhanger.com as a good source for finding the correct replacement hanger for frames with bolt-on hangers (most frames today). We also went into … [Read more...] about Fixing Bent Derailleur Hangers Part 2: Using a Professional Hanger Alignment Tool