All the gear, no idea.
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Hello all, I've been lurking in this section for a while gaining a bit of knowledge here and there and (on the back of that) recently picked up a lightly used Voodoo Bizango for £330, i've already pulled a slight buckle out of the wheel, but am struggling to adjust the rear derailleur so need some help. When I click the gear change lever over it doesn't shift the chain - it needs me to just squeeze the lever a bit more before it moves over. I've looked on the 'net and there are plenty of guides, but none seems to address this particular problem.
Can anyone help? I'm guessing I may need to be more specific, so can update after tomorrows ride.
Can anyone help? I'm guessing I may need to be more specific, so can update after tomorrows ride.
deadtom said:
ShiningWit said:
Thanks for the various conflicting posts, i'll have a go tomorrow. It doesn't need any new cables as it's practically a new bike, It changes up ok, it's going down where the problems are.
probably just cable stretch in that case.As suggested, try winding out the barrel adjuster either on the shifter or the mech (either one, they both do the same thing)
gazza i can see what you mean that logically tightening should mean increasing tension, but when you look at the way the system actually works it is more intuitive and correct to say that unwinding the adjuster increases the tension.
Well I seem to have done it 
I did it using the cable length adjuster, it was just a bit fussy and needed to be set in just the right place, a bit too much either way and it wasn't happy. It seems to have a SS cable and if I can't adjust it again I'll get a new one, but for now all is good.
I did it using the cable length adjuster, it was just a bit fussy and needed to be set in just the right place, a bit too much either way and it wasn't happy. It seems to have a SS cable and if I can't adjust it again I'll get a new one, but for now all is good.
Well the rear brake lever has always had a bit of a longer travel than the front one, but I recently noticed some fluid around the lever.
It has 'Shimano BR-395 Hydraulic Disc Brakes' so I'm assuming a leaky seal perhaps? Had a bit of a look online, but can't find much, are these serviceable items or is it replacement only?
I'll wipe it clean and see if it re-emerges.
It has 'Shimano BR-395 Hydraulic Disc Brakes' so I'm assuming a leaky seal perhaps? Had a bit of a look online, but can't find much, are these serviceable items or is it replacement only?
I'll wipe it clean and see if it re-emerges.
yellowjack said:
Not too disastrous if it needs replacing...
http://www.rosebikes.co.uk/article/shimano-br-m395... ...a smidgin over £25 delivered, and a doddle to fit.
No it's not bad at that money, i'll take a closer look at mine. Thanks for digging up the link/price.http://www.rosebikes.co.uk/article/shimano-br-m395... ...a smidgin over £25 delivered, and a doddle to fit.
A bit of time has passed and i've been off the bike for a few weeks as I had back trouble (nothing to do with the bike, but had to take it easy for a while).
The brakes carried on leaking when I wasn't using it until the back wheel no longer locked up when I first took it out. So thanks to your replies I bought the whole lever/pipe/caliper combo and bolted it on. The only issue there is that the brake line is too long, at the moment i've just tied it in a gentle loop out of the way on the frame until I get time and find an online guide showing me how to shorten it, but i've got brakes which is more important because
I rode my bike to and from work for the first time
Something i've wanted to do for years, but the planets were never in alignment until recently so I'm quite proud of myself in a small way.
It's only 3m, yeah don't laugh! To put some perspective on it:
It's up very steep hills all the way home, there is no flat or downhill bit whatsoever, i'm actually in the lowest gear on some of the bits.
Going down in the morning I can do over 30mph just freewheeling, if there weren't junctions/lights etc I could freewheel the whole way from the edge of my village without stopping 'til I got to work.
I weigh about 105kgs/17st so I'm pulling a lot of weight.
Anyhow, i've done it a few times now and only need to stop once for a breather halfway, many a time i've seen folk pushing their bikes up, I don't.
I also have the option of an offroad route which I may take.
The bike has developed a terrible creak, probably from the crank area which is eluding me, does anyone know what this is? Everytime I push on the pedals it creaks loudly. I've got off the bike, held the brakes on and pushed on it, but can't pinpoint where it's coming from as it resonates throughout the frame. I remember having this problem years ago with a different bike. I've checked the crank spindle for play and there doesn't seem to be any, ditto the bolts holding the arms and chainring on.
Any help with that one is gratefully appreciated as it's driving me mad.
The brakes carried on leaking when I wasn't using it until the back wheel no longer locked up when I first took it out. So thanks to your replies I bought the whole lever/pipe/caliper combo and bolted it on. The only issue there is that the brake line is too long, at the moment i've just tied it in a gentle loop out of the way on the frame until I get time and find an online guide showing me how to shorten it, but i've got brakes which is more important because
I rode my bike to and from work for the first time
Something i've wanted to do for years, but the planets were never in alignment until recently so I'm quite proud of myself in a small way.
It's only 3m, yeah don't laugh! To put some perspective on it:
It's up very steep hills all the way home, there is no flat or downhill bit whatsoever, i'm actually in the lowest gear on some of the bits.
Going down in the morning I can do over 30mph just freewheeling, if there weren't junctions/lights etc I could freewheel the whole way from the edge of my village without stopping 'til I got to work.
I weigh about 105kgs/17st so I'm pulling a lot of weight.
Anyhow, i've done it a few times now and only need to stop once for a breather halfway, many a time i've seen folk pushing their bikes up, I don't.
I also have the option of an offroad route which I may take.
The bike has developed a terrible creak, probably from the crank area which is eluding me, does anyone know what this is? Everytime I push on the pedals it creaks loudly. I've got off the bike, held the brakes on and pushed on it, but can't pinpoint where it's coming from as it resonates throughout the frame. I remember having this problem years ago with a different bike. I've checked the crank spindle for play and there doesn't seem to be any, ditto the bolts holding the arms and chainring on.
Any help with that one is gratefully appreciated as it's driving me mad.
Well the ride home is getting slightly easier - I don't stop for a breather up the hardest part now, just pedal on through which is a small milestone.
The creak has so far eluded me, nothing is loose, nothing broken. I think i'll be taking the crank arms off and having a look there.
I have a question about the lock out on the forks; when it is activated the forks don't lock. They do if I pump them up and down vigorously, but not under normal use. I was expecting them to lock solid, it's a bit annoying as my energy on the road uphill is being soaked up by them. Is this normal or are they faulty?
The creak has so far eluded me, nothing is loose, nothing broken. I think i'll be taking the crank arms off and having a look there.
I have a question about the lock out on the forks; when it is activated the forks don't lock. They do if I pump them up and down vigorously, but not under normal use. I was expecting them to lock solid, it's a bit annoying as my energy on the road uphill is being soaked up by them. Is this normal or are they faulty?
AC43 said:
227bhp said:
I have a question about the lock out on the forks; when it is activated the forks don't lock. They do if I pump them up and down vigorously, but not under normal use. I was expecting them to lock solid, it's a bit annoying as my energy on the road uphill is being soaked up by them. Is this normal or are they faulty?
What forks are they? Steel sprung or air? I have air forks and the lockout is immediate.Gassing Station | Pedal Powered | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff