the 'there's no such thing as a stupid question' bike maintenance thread

yeah I'm in Greystones but I work in the CC a couple of days a week.

I've put an old 28mm on for now, but it looks tiny on the wheel, I'm not sure it's a great idea (though it seems solid, maybe it just looks small because of the larger tyre on the front).

Lads, thinking about a bit of slow touring using an old Felt QX65. I want to get some sort of rear rack for it. It has the mounting points. Had a look in Decathlon and online. Many seem to use the lower mounts but then clamp to the seat post. I'd prefer to use the origiinal farme mounts.

Also would like something that I could add panniers down the road if I wanted. Don't need something for bikepacking the world but something solid and funtional. Where should I look? LBS, online.

Sorry for the basic question but when I search online there are so many options I just give up.

Pic of similar bike from internet for ref.

Ta!

Sorry, can't see a way to get them to you. If you're passing through south Kildare, let me know

no worries, thanks for the offer anyway.

It depends. Would you like new bartape?😀

I've found over the years when I start looking at things thinking they need to be replaced, it's mostly because I want a new thing. Otherwise, I'll just fix it up without even thinking about it

Honestly, depends on the tape. I've unwrapped up as far as the hood, and then rewrapped, it was fine.

It's definitely worth a shot

Hi Loyatemu - I've a few used tyres in the shed you can have your pick of if you are still looking? Different sizes from about 35 up to 45. All should be in decent enough condition. I can take a pic of them and add later. Based in Rathnew so if you are Greystones not too far between us.

cheers, I'm away on hols this week, but I'll come back to you when I get back if that's ok.

Good morning, folks. I've just picked up my new wheels, which I'll be running tubeless.

Question is, are all tubeless valves made equal, or in other words, can I just buy a random no name set from Amazon, or are there particular valves that people would recommend.

As an aside, my eye has been caught by a pair of Muc-Off valves, primarily because they are orange

There's no issue that I'm aware of from regularly adjusting tyre pressure

Hydraulic only, I'm afraid.

I’ve a pair of fulcrum racing 3 that are pretty much dead due to my poor servicing of the hubs. Front hub is all but seized and rear hub is very grindy. Open bearings mean that the hub is pitted. I’ve salvaged the relit belt low mileage gp5000s and the tubeless valves off them as well. Do I just put them in the bin or is there somewhere that can get some use out of them? I was thinking maybe the spikes could be worth it for someone for spares or maybe someone wants to practice wheelbullding or something?

Seperately I have an old bike with Shimano rx100 brakes, any particular brake shoes and blocks I should be looking for? They are wearing thin on the front.