Category: Tec

Today is Drivetrain-Day. First Post will be the replacement of the rear derailleur pulleys. This is just a simple task. The following post will be for a new chain. These tools are needed: MLP-1.2 3mm Allen key Torque Wrench Official Service Manuals: http://si.shimano.com/pdfs/dm/DM-RD0003-09-ENG.pdf http://si.shimano.com/pdfs/ev/EV-RD-6800-3608E.pdf Service/Spare Part: Shimano Pulley Set RD-6800 Part-No: Y5YC98140 No warranty in […]

Since the last few rides my BB started a creaking noise. As I know, often the sound is coming from the pedals but I serviced them already up so… BB-time =) This will only be a minor service of “cleaning” if its possible. I think I will change the BB anyway. All along I was […]

Same preceder every year… new cable-routing. This come along by bad braking and shifting quality, like a rasp in the leaver.  All caused by corrosion due the loss of  the cable sheathing combined with environmental influences – just normal. So here we go =) These tools are needed: Bike Stand CN-10 torque wrench 5mm Allen key 6mm Allen […]

From time to time it is useful to perform a minor pedal service. This time for the Ultegra 6800 (PD-6800). These tools are needed: Bike stand 17mm spanner Torque Wrench Grease Synthetic Oil Official Service Manual: http://si.shimano.com/pdfs/dm/DM-PD0002-07-ENG.pdf No warranty in ANY case of damage! This service is very simple. Just unscrew the pedal body from […]