"Not sure if this would make a big difference but did you remember to remove the spacer ring that goes on before a 10 speed shimano cassette, but isn't required on 8 speed?
I've used shimano wheels from a road bike on an 8 speed Isla…"
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8 speed Islabike cassette numpty
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Have I been a numpty?I thought that I could put an 8 speed HG 41 cassette on some spare road wheels for the kids' Isla 700 ready for some summer roading. The wheels are Fulcrum 7s.It seems that I'm…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Clive Wilkinson Mar 6.
A question about checking tub glueing
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Greetings! After a season racing on tubs I rolled one, in the muddiest race, but apart from that they've been great. The one rolled tub cost me a league place and I can't help but think that it would…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by barry davies Feb 8.
Is this tub dead?
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Hi, I hit a log today in a racing incident and burst a tub... …Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Neil Mansfield Oct 20, 2011.
Sanding old unused rims?
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This could be a numpty one... being a recent tub convert. My tub rims are old, but pretty unused Mavics, that still have paint over the braking surface. Should I sand this to improve braking…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Chris Pedder Oct 11, 2011.
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Neil Mansfield posted a discussion8 speed Islabike cassette numpty
Have I been a numpty?I thought that I could put an 8 speed HG 41 cassette on some spare road wheels for the kids' Isla 700 ready for some summer roading. The wheels are Fulcrum 7s.It seems that I'm wrong, as I get chain jamming on the seat stays in the highest gear.Any suggestions?Cheers,NeilSee More
barry davies replied to Neil Mansfield's discussion A question about checking tub glueing"The weather and course conditions play a great part in checking tubular tyres... Water logged courses mean more checking that dry ones..
and tub glue does not like very cold temperatures...
I have two sets to fit onto wheels but its too cold at…"
Neil Mansfield replied to Neil Mansfield's discussion A question about checking tub glueing"We will never know... but it probably was ready to do the dirty on me, and I certainly had not checked it before that race. Some of my other mid-season checks found a few dodgy sections that either needed a bit of glue patching or…"
Dave Haygarth replied to Neil Mansfield's discussion A question about checking tub glueing"My experienced tub gluer is very experienced but even one of his almost came unglued on my rim at the Macclesfield Supercross - if it wasn't for my brilliant pit helper spotting it when I changed bikes then either him or the tub gluer would…"
Alan Dorrington replied to Neil Mansfield's discussion A question about checking tub glueing"Sounds about right to me, though I don't check every race - two or three time in the season should do it. Just a gentle tug usually reveals if it is coming away at that point.
Now the season has ended, I am taking the tubs off, storing them on…"
Neil Mansfield posted a discussionA question about checking tub glueing
Greetings! After a season racing on tubs I rolled one, in the muddiest race, but apart from that they've been great. The one rolled tub cost me a league place and I can't help but think that it would not have happened if I was a more experienced tub gluer.My question is: what is the process of checking the glueing between races? I've been dropping the pressures to about 20psi and then going round the tyre seeing if it lifts with gentle sideways pressure. I have no idea if this is the best…See More
Neil Mansfield replied to Grant Thomson's discussion fork judder"Try these babies if adjusting is difficult...
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Adjust-tastic and eliminated my…"
Neil Mansfield replied to chris thomas's discussion Front light"Bikeradar forum is the place to look for lots of advice...
'Supersonic' is the guru on this... http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=20005&t=12660193
I use a magicshine and keep the battery pack in an old waterbottle…"
Neil Mansfield replied to Sportsunday's discussion Paul Oldham at Bratford...."just wondering if that's a proper prototype 'hope' frame, or something decalled up... any ideas what he's riding?"
Neil Mansfield replied to John McDowall's discussion Fulcrum Racing 3 - 2 Way Fit"I bought some and found they weren't strong enough. They went out of true and the rim was damaged after three races. Being a non standard spoke count you can't get a stronger rim and being Fulcrum it's mega £ and months for…"
Neil Mansfield replied to Neil Mansfield's discussion Is this tub dead?"Thanks for the replies. Just a 1cm rip... May it now RIP.
We had a happy 10 laps together."
jason lee duckworth replied to Neil Mansfield's discussion Is this tub dead?"Nope dead i think would just keep bursting if you tried to fix"
deano replied to Neil Mansfield's discussion Is this tub dead?"in deed that is dead, roll it up and bin it, welcome to the world of expensive tyres, lol"
Dave Haygarth replied to Neil Mansfield's discussion Is this tub dead?"Yep - wrecked and beyond repair.... sorry!"
Steve Smales replied to Neil Mansfield's discussion Is this tub dead?"Yes, it is dead and in heaven now
No it cannot be repaired.
If Jesus has a franchise listed in the Yellow Pages under Tubular Repairs, they might be able to fix it.
Hope you get sorted swiftly without too much expense.
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