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Headset adjustment I agree with the comment "The handlebar stem is clamped tightly to the steerer, preventing the upper collar from moving upward. As the upper collar is compressed by the binder bolt, it squeezes the lower collar downward, taking up any slack in the headset bearings." if we...

flex in steering I would vote for the Diatech headset, I had problems with applying the proper amount of pre-load to the bearings and had to invent a jig that would at least allow me to pre-load, but no one seems to know how much pre-load is needed to stop any slop that would allow movement in...

Does anyone know who makes the de-railer hanger for the Quest 3? Or is it a common part that can be ordered from a bike shop?

why air shock works? interesting question as to why this air shock works while the mechanical spring seems to give a less efficient ride? I think this is because the this air shock is simple, you set the air pressure to match your weight and what size "bump" you want the shock to absorb. The...

Quest Stability Went for another ride today and started noticing more differences using an air shock. The stability of the bicycle is better, especially going down hill, on rough pavement and attempting to make a turn. To test this I found a low traffic road, down hill, that has rumble strips...

same result Went on another ride today with same results, better performance of Quest. The shock is Kind Shock A5-RE 125mm length with 20mm of travel. Finding someone to sell you the shock is the hard part. I ordered direct from China, shipped via USPS ( $5 US for shipping). the name...

increased quest performance I put an air shock on the Quest hopping to eliminate any noise, and the original spring shock seemed to bottom out occasionally. I didn't expect the 20% increase in performance. Went on a 50+ mile ride today with some good climbs, the air shock stiffened the frame...

Picture of Quest AIR Shock Nice Ride

installed air shock on Quest, smooth noise free ride. Good Bye BOB

Quest on AIR Need I say more, smooth noise free ride. Good-Bye BOB

BMX Platform Pedals I now have 2500 miles on my quest 3 and use BMX Platform pedals pictured below. I have not experienced the need to be clipped in, as the elliptical chain ring solves the problem of needing to pull, and my feet do not slip. I have seen lots of riders in the last 30 years...

I finally found the source of noise from the rear of my Quest. After 2 thousand miles, numerous adjustments and tightening all quick releases on the rear of the bike, I found the source of a "RRRRUUUUU" sound. It was the quick release on the shock. The bolt on the quick release is threaded all...

Stay-Tuff Stay-Tuff is a clear laminate that can be use anywhere on the bike to protect the finish. Normally used on the chain stay.

LUBRICATING THE DUAL DRIVE? Bike Friday instructions say put a small amount of Phil Wood oil on pull rod, and lay wheel on the left side over night. The Phil Wood oil will not slide down the rod and lubricate the internals, as it is designed to not do that , it will cling to the part it is...

rear shock I also have had strange noises from my quest3 shock. I looked at the KS A5-RE as a replacement, it is an air shock that might fit and costs about $75. If you decide to replace, please post pictures. J Phipps

Had same problem with Quest 3.0 Lisa, I had same problem with my new bike. I posted how to fix but here is a procedure using a 3 foot long rod that has threads on it ( can purchase at local hardware store), some washers the size of the steerer tube, one washer the size of a grey tube that...

11-32 XT I used a Shimano XT 11-32 and the shifting is better than the original 11-28, getting up hills is easier and not so much shifting as the original 11-28. The needed tools are a chain whip and a cassette lock ring tool (icetoolz.com makes one that will fit). The lock ring tools mentioned...

Seatback bag That bag setup looks good, I used a motorcycle tool bag as picture shows. A few nylon ties and presto. As long as we are on the subject of "safety", the thing behind the bag is a video camera that can run for about six hours, good for remembering the ride and to identify license...

Headset and other stuff I had the same problems with the headset becoming loose. I went to the local hardware store an purchased a long rod ( approx. 3 ft.)that had threads on it, and some large washers and nuts to screw on the rod. I then emulated what modern headsets do with a star nut and...