Tag Archives: shimano

Repair of Shimano STI Drop-Bar Brake/Shift Levers

Posted on May 1, 2011 by John

These levers no longer index properly when the grease inside gums up — and the internals are very complicated. John Allen has posted an article describing several approaches to repair of these levers, and with a link to an expert … Continue reading →

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Shoes and pedals

Posted on April 19, 2011 by John

John Allen has written a new article on this topic, which Sheldon oddly did not cover. Read to the end, though, to learn something you may not have expected about Sheldon’s preference in cycling footwear.

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John Allen’s updates to the site 12/2010-3/2011

Posted on April 3, 2011 by John

March 13-22-25 headsets.html – major updates including instructions on adjustment of threaded headsets; added exploded diagrams; resized photos and added a photo of a “brinelled” bearing race. More to come — photos of disassembly/reassembly. March 12 velos.html — added comments … Continue reading →

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