it's gotta be an act - how can he not know how to replace a derailleur cable? I realize he's a pro now and doesn't have to but how did he spend enough time on and around bikes to get as good as he is without ever apparently even pumping up his tires?
Of course I’m not comparable to Loris, but I’ve ridden seriously for over 10yrs and it wasn’t until covid that I am consistently doing all my own wrenching. I had never even done a lower service myself. Embarsssing.
@jamessmurthwaite: Well to quote the wiki page : "A headline with a question mark at the end means, in the vast majority of cases, that the story is tendentious or over-sold. It is often a scare story, or an attempt to elevate some run-of-the-mill piece of reporting into a national controversy and, preferably, a national panic. To a busy journalist hunting for real information a question mark means 'don't bother reading this bit"
I now wonder if Loris setting up his drivetrain is a national controversy or panic?
Jokes aside, this video is great!
Perfect video for someone who is almost a newbie and not that good with tools.
It's easy for me to learn something just watching some You Tube tutorial because I use tools all my life but some of mine riding buddies don't know even how to properly hold a screwdriver
26 minutes.... good tip. Always leave your bike in the smallest rear sprocket at night so you dont have the spring (or cable) under any more tension that needed.
I dont do that, never have, but will start if I remember, I wonder what difference it makes from a design side for reliability.
I think it's splitting hairs really. I'm sure it probably helps long term. Maybe if you're racing WC or national level and you need every advantage possible. I've had SLX derailleurs last a year and half with zero tension issues. Perhaps I would have got two years....
everybody can do it easily the only thing they have to do is watch videos from Sam Pilgrim doing mechanics Theres no one better them him specially mounting brand new stuff.
This is the first time I've ever seen someone setup a derailleur / chain length without the shock installed. Seems like that should be important, but maybe not?
I think this might be a myth. If they are suggesting that keeping a spring in tension for a long time causes it to reduce its tension then they are describing creep. This generally only happens in metals at high temperatures such as aircraft engines. happy to be proven wrong!
Correct. Cycling springs causes fatigue and creep, holding them in a static position does not. Even though it seems like there’s “stress” in the spring when it’s under tension, the spring won’t lose tension, no matter how long it sits there. This also applies to the cable and housing.
@Auto-XFil: so, the extra gear changes required to always leave it in the smallest cog will actually be causing more wear than just leaving it where it is?
@Barrold: you are missing the point - Loris likes to belive he is having everything the best, even with things he canno't even put a name on.
This is one of those things - it doesn't matter if its true or not, it matters that Loris and mechanic believes in it. Judging by his WC results i would believe into it too
Of course I’m not comparable to Loris, but I’ve ridden seriously for over 10yrs and it wasn’t until covid that I am consistently doing all my own wrenching. I had never even done a lower service myself. Embarsssing.
I now wonder if Loris setting up his drivetrain is a national controversy or panic?
Always leave your bike in the smallest rear sprocket at night so you dont have the spring (or cable) under any more tension that needed.
I dont do that, never have, but will start if I remember, I wonder what difference it makes from a design side for reliability.
Loris raises his eyebrow.... LOL
wise words from PA!
Correct. Cycling springs causes fatigue and creep, holding them in a static position does not. Even though it seems like there’s “stress” in the spring when it’s under tension, the spring won’t lose tension, no matter how long it sits there. This also applies to the cable and housing.
This is one of those things - it doesn't matter if its true or not, it matters that Loris and mechanic believes in it. Judging by his WC results i would believe into it too