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Are brake cables the same as gear cables? I ask because on my current conversation the original gear cable is thinner than the brake cable. Thanks

I have a rear wheel with an 8 speed cassette. My problem is the combined v-brake and shifter which I've now removed. I'm fitting hydraulic brakes with hub cut-off sensors so I'm going to now need a 8-speed shifter to match my derailleur. I'm not sure what I need to buy. Can I buy any 8-speed...

Hi all. I need to buy a cassette removable chain and get my 8 speed cassette off. I need to swap rear wheel for one with with disc mount. Going to cost me £7 to £15 depending on the tool I buy. Worth the effort or am I just wasting my time? Could just buy new wheel and 8 speed cassette? Thanks

I've got a front hub problem and I'm not sure what is wrong. As I'm riding I get a sudden large amount of vibration from the hub and a horn like noise. This is followed by the power cutting in and out maybe 4 times a second. Then it fixes itself and I'm going along nicely again. Happens about...

I've bought some hydraulic brakes with built in sensors for one of my bike conversions. Chinese brand so no spares or documentation. I didn't want to mess about with adding brake sensors to something like Shimano MT-200 as I've read it's better to get integrated sensors. I have a 3rd build...

I visited my local e bike shop for the first time and found it bizzare. First thought was it's closed walking up to the door. All in darkness but the door opened with a push and in I went. Bikes on display and most were over £2000 and one was just shy of £5000. Found a small folding bike for...

Just wanted to ask how many of you are running bike on a 48 volt battery? I use a 36 volt and I am very happy with it however, I wondered if I should go for 48 volt on my next conversion. Any thoughts?

My new forks have arrived and I think they will fit. My yose wheel ( waiting for rim replacement) seems to fit in. I didn't realise I needed a set of fork bearings which I have now ordered from same supplier which is eBay Bulgaria.. Will update this thread with my progress. Sorry about the...

I have this torque wrench and wondered if it's ok for use on a bike? I don't know what power wrench would work well for a bike? 2-24 Nw ex

My new xf07 hub wheel has a bit of spoke noise. I think it's creaking where they crossover cause noise. Something I should worry about or ignore? Wheel is fine and true

When I looked at a kit online I seen it with an option to order a left side or right size pas sensor with big hole. I have no idea what I should order? Thanks

I wonder if this actually works out easier? https://youtube.com/shorts/UiqStNNutkM?si=7GrpvFTYt0-z-7V0

I don't know what to make of this. https://youtube.com/shorts/0ZzBegk2khs?si=QC346Llxxpb4Zu5Q

Hi Ive decided to buy a new rear wheel. 26 inch. V brake. 6 speed freewheel. Would any wheel that takes a freewheel work ok? I've looked online ( not very hard I admit) but I can't find the answer. Thanks

Hi all. I've got a few questions regarding puncture repair. Red patches with black dot. Which way around do I stick on. I've done black dot against tyre. Patch has foil one side and plastic over the black dot on the other. I can't remove the plastic very easily. Not sure what that's about...

Hi all. My rear wheel rim has a section about 300mm long where there is a ½mm grove and I can pull out aluminium wire. Is this a manufacturers fault? See grove This is what I've pulled out with my finger nail Anyone seen anything like this before?

Any recommendations for a spoke key. I'm going to try myself to take rear wheel buckle out at weekend. No idea what I'm buying. Thanks

I've got some Clarks V-brakes and been using the Clarks replacement pads. For interest I bought some new replacement pads from AliExpress for half the price and they are brilliant. Real noticeable improvement in braking, and the pads fit the Clarks holder. Green ones here. Item C I recommend...

Is there a bottom bracket with integrated pas? Looked online and found a bafang for £60. Any others? Thanks

I've decided to buy some new suspension forks and swap over on my spare bike. I'm going to swap brakes at the same time for disc.. Is it advisable to buy the forks brand bearing and fitting vs using what's there already? Are the fittings interchange across brands? Thanks