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Hello everyone! I’m relatively new to biking and recently purchased a used bike in Europe. Realized too late that the drum brakes need to be replaced entirely (or the pads?) but I can’t seem to identify which ones I need to purchase and where to find them. The brakes seem to work yet they make an awful screeching noise when used. Any help would be appreciated!   310882FF-1C4C-...

I have a 1983 Raleigh Super Course 12-speed bike. I'd like to replace certain parts and to 'clean up' certain other parts depending on how they have survived the passing of time. From 1983 until this past April, this bike has seen very limited use, so, much of it is in excellent condition. I though I'd start with tires and tubes, but even in that category, I'm a little confused. The tires show 27X...

Recently bought a slightly used 26" meridian trike. While replacing wider tires on the rear, I noticed an issue with the rear drive side wheel hub. The wheel is held on with a nut and single washer. The hub is not held firmly in a location on the axle and is able to slide back and forth on the axle a good half inch even though the nut is tightened all the way down to its bottom threads on the axle...

I've read other threads and lots of info online, and I'm still stuck. My son is unable to shift the gears on his new 6-gear bike. We tried adjusting the derailer to release some tension and tinkered with adjustments here and there, and nothing seems to be working. Is there anything that we can do? I really want him to be able to shift his own gears. Going uphill today we had to stop several t...

I purchased a used single speed and for some reason the pedals seem to move while the wheels are going even in the free wheel mode. (They only rotate forward slowly while wheels are spinning, I can easily hold them in place with no resistance and they will not spin backwards). Additionally I bought a new chain as I believe this is an old model and likely needs a chain replacement but I'm not sure ...

Hi, I just replaced my chain and when I went to ride there was a near-constant light ticking sound coming from the cassette/freewheel. Does this mean I should replace the cassette/freewheel?...

Whenever I squeeze my brakes, the arms are supposed to spring in when applied and both are supposed to spring out when released. Please correct me if i'm wrong. Anyway when my brakes are applied and released only one of the arms springs back while the other arm sticks and barely moves. It springs in when i apply them but doesn't come back. ...

My wife bought a bike from Facebook market place yesterday, its not in wonderful condition and I have been asked to help out make it fit for use. I don't know much about bikes and everything I have learnt has been in the last 24hrs - so apologies if any of my terminology is off! This is the bike: https://www.thebikelist.co.uk/apollo/xc-26s-17-ladies-2009 It is ok to ride but it is impossible t...

need help. trying to fix my 18 speed bike. freed up the chain and the cables, but can not shift gears. what else can i do?...

Ran into a problem with my caliper brakes. The right plate (with the three holes) for the spring keeps shifting downwards due to the springs tension. Tried tightening the bolt to see if the plate would stay in place but it wont budge, it won't loosen either and I'm a bit hesitant at trying again because I might damage the bolt. I can tap the plate back into place with a hammer but once the brakes ...

G'Day everyone! I was just wondering this afternoon. Have you ever experienced damage on a steel frame and what has caused it?...

Hello, what is your best guess on changing the tires on my 1996 Cannondale T700 from current 700 x 32 gravel king to something fatter. Something I could use for riding in the snow. How fat could I go? Thank you for your help....

Hi all, Firstly I'm kind of new to cycling so bare with me. I really wanted to get into cycling during lockdown and ordered a bike online and had to build it myself. I wanted a road bike and I didn't really want to build it but due to so many people getting into cycling this was my only option. The problem is that my front derailleur cage is catching on the gears and it means I can't peddle. I...

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I just picked a Trek 1500 SLR with low miles. It’s in great shape but when I shift from 3 to 2 on the front gears the derailleur rubs pretty consistently. If I shift front 3 to 1 then up to 2 there is no rubbing on either gear. I’m guessing it’s a cable tension thing but I really don’t know. I don’t think it’s a limit screw problem since the chain stays on anytime I shift. Thanks....