ok so i broke my axle on my norco scrambler that I've put some dh/fr parts on, and I fixed the axle today. its brand new. so i go out and ride and when i pedal even somewhat hard (like just standing and pedaling) the back tire rubs on the lower chain stay on the left (looking down). i tightened all the spokes and it seems to have stayed the same/gotten worse...
back tire rubs
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The words required to explain how to fix this would (and often does) fill a book.
Take it to a shop.
make sure the axle is tight. other than that, your wheel is either A) out of dish or B) out of true
ok im not taking it to the shop because if you ask me, they scam you. 2nd i have taken it in before and the guy looked at it and said nothing was wrong...the wheel is like 95% straight, if not 100%. when it's in the dropouts it is centered in the chainstay. i am thinking that the wheel is a cheap single wall so it flexes when pedaling and is at its last legs...but i dont know.
If it is only under heavy pedaling, then the chain is pulling the right side of the wheel forward and causing it to wear on the left had side.
Possible Causes:
a) Flexy rear end
b) Loose hub/axle
c) Tire is too big
Possible Causes:
a) Flexy rear end
b) Loose hub/axle
c) Tire is too big
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Let me guess, was the mechanic walking away and shaking his head as he said it?
axles dont just bend, you sound like a moron to be honest. If the wheel was centered in the chainstays and rubbing the left side and you tightened all the right side all you did over pull the dish to the right you didnt actually fix anything. Tightening spokes without any apparent knowledge of what your doing is as smart as ****ing Danny Trejo's old lady.
You should slam your face into the workbench then proceed to a qualified bike shop. Try not to sound like an arrogant cunt when you go in there, as a former mechanic when all knowing twats came in, i'd usually take the bike out back do nothing and bring it out and tell them theres no charge.
You should slam your face into the workbench then proceed to a qualified bike shop. Try not to sound like an arrogant cunt when you go in there, as a former mechanic when all knowing twats came in, i'd usually take the bike out back do nothing and bring it out and tell them theres no charge.
haha axles do bend, want me to post a picture? id be happy as f**k to. ive bent multiple! the left side spokes were loose that's why. so i tightened the right side to bring up there tension and it worked. it no longer rubs, and according to logic it's "fixed" i know what I'm doing, ive been working on bikes since training wheels. im serious. i actually went out and took them off my own bike at the age of 5...and ever since i have been working on my bikes, siblings bikes, neighborhood friends bikes, etc. and was able to fix about 97% of the problems. so in other words I COULD actually work at a bike shop a** wipe...when i took my bikes in and told him what was up he put it on the stand, pedaled the pedals around for about 2 minutes and said nothing was wrong. even after i told it 50 times "it only happens when you pedal hard. (with weight on the pedals)" and he still was like "ok..." and pedaled it faster on the stand...anyone can do that. you think your hot **** being a bike mechanic? good for you. anyone can do your job. try working on a car...its a whole new ball game...
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Bitch please. You're still stupid as **** and equally annoying. Once again since you don't seem to actually know anything if your just bending 12/15mm axles riding it aggressively something else is wrong. You didn't tighten it before rode it hard and bent your rear triangle and keep mangling axles and wheels. That's not you shrapling axles to some other physical realm that's you being a derp.
I sure cam McCaul bend axles all the time too. Yeah no he doesn't. Neither does rock jesus, hill or any other non moron.
I sure cam McCaul bend axles all the time too. Yeah no he doesn't. Neither does rock jesus, hill or any other non moron.
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True. Just about anyone can work on bikes. They are relatively simple machines.
Not many people are really good at it though, to be honest. There are a lot of sh1tty mechanics out there. If this guy at the shop told you nothing is wrong, he's probably not very good (or he's sick of your sh1t).
Take it to another shop. Have them check:
1) Over all spoke tension, rim true (lateral and roundness) and proper dish.
2) The axle, bearings and (if applicable) races in the hub. Sometimes a few good whacks can actually jack up the inside of a hub to where replacing axles is pointless.
3) Frame alignment, from the headtube back to the dropouts.
This is what a GOOD mechanic would do.
Once again he's not bending axles because he has bull thighs.. He's bending them because some other part of his expertly maintained free ride machine in a ****ed up and obviously tightening the spokes through the roof was the solution.
Or he could do what a forum full of people with way more experience, qualifications and knowledge suggest and stop shade treeing his **** and has an actual professional look at it, and to try to not be super condescending while doing it.
Or he could do what a forum full of people with way more experience, qualifications and knowledge suggest and stop shade treeing his **** and has an actual professional look at it, and to try to not be super condescending while doing it.
Also kid. You couldn't do my actual job. Not without years of school, experience and skill.
what's your job? being a dick to people you dont know over forum websites? some job huh? are you grumpy because you mommy stopped sleeping with you and you miss her titties and sucking on them? i know i do, they were very firm and soft at the same time...wow was she great...let me finish inside her...although you already know that. where do you think you came from 
so you're just arbitrarily tightening spokes because they're "loose"? no truing stand? no tension gauge?
Whoa you can drop a c bomb on here and it doesn't get censored, crazy stuff.
I have no input otherwise, there is no point.
I have no input otherwise, there is no point.
also, it sounds like your wheel needs a rebuild if the spokes keep coming loose. the threads on them need to be treated with spoke prep or linseed oil to keep the nipples from backing out.
second on h8r's point about the bearing races in the hubs potentially being trashed. if you keep being axles this may be the problem. it creates play in the system which will allow the axle to bend or crack over time. what kind of hub and how old is it?
yes i just tightened the spokes, i used the drop outs as a reference, for a truing stand. i bought the bike used at a pawn shop for $100 so obviously it's going to have a few problems here and there. ok, i will check the races. they looked fine to me, but hey im no mechanic...the new axle is sorta bent mostly because i was riding very hard on it. like doing 180 skids on cement (trust me the bike doesn't like that...) and because it's a hard tail being ridden hard! like jumping 4-5ft high to flat...
this thread delivers.
Oh fvck. Everyone else go home. This guy is hard core!
haha I know right bad ass. when i do like drifts and go sideways the bike goes into like anti lock mode and its like CLUNK CLUNK CLUNK and everything's bouncing around. and when i do rolling stoppies and turn sideways and slam the back wheel down...when it's still like 140-180 degrees
This CANNOT be real.
when i was a mechanic we had a guy come with a bike and this story... "i got this bike out of my neighbor's trash and want to fix it up for my son". he was flabbergasted at the quote we gave him. he started making a scene until the manager came over and told him "now, do you think there might have been a reason your neighbor had put the bike in the trash?"
google "edgemont rampage"
That whole paragraph might bother me if I were a retarded twelve year old.what's your job? being a dick to people you dont know over forum websites? some job huh? are you grumpy because you mommy stopped sleeping with you and you miss her titties and sucking on them? i know i do, they were very firm and soft at the same time...wow was she great...let me finish inside her...although you already know that. where do you think you came from
Sounds like you need a fixie and to shave your pussy a little better because if were all going to take turns ****ing you into the dirt in this thread and any other you make, you might as well make your meat clamp look more presentable.
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well maybe you are a retarded twelve year old because that paragraph you said makes no sense to me at all. you guys are ****ing me in the dirt? first off I'm half, if not 75% joking about the **** i say, I'm not trying to win any contests by any means. why do i have to impress you guys? I'm not your puppet. i know what i said a page or 2 back may sound like I'm a dumb piece of **** but who are you guys to call me out on that? I DON'T CARE ABOUT THAT! ITS THE ****ING INTERNET! BIG WHOOP!!!
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hahagoogle "edgemont rampage"
I kept expecting him to gap the stairs or something.
Then please stop posting your trifiling nonsense
Ok this is officially a "When I Was a Mechanic" thread.when i was a mechanic we had a guy come with a bike and this story... "i got this bike out of my neighbor's trash and want to fix it up for my son". he was flabbergasted at the quote we gave him. he started making a scene until the manager came over and told him "now, do you think there might have been a reason your neighbor had put the bike in the trash?"
We used to have a running joke - what's more dangerous to kids in the community, distributing guns or spoke wrenches?
Clearly this just a simple case of not having the right tool for the job. You'll need a good pair of heavy duty wire cutters to properly remove any offending spoke.
Don't listen to these crusty old bastards on here. You don't need a "professional mechanic". A little elbow grease and some good old fashioned trial and error will go a long way. Now get to cutting.
Don't listen to these crusty old bastards on here. You don't need a "professional mechanic". A little elbow grease and some good old fashioned trial and error will go a long way. Now get to cutting.
It's true. Spokes are for posers
google "edgemont rampage"