Re: [RBW] Re: Name That Sound: Headset “Bink!” Edition

2019-03-24 Thread sameness
No worries, this was an easy one. Ask me how I know! Jeff Hagedorn Los Angeles, CA USA On Sunday, March 24, 2019 at 10:55:47 AM UTC-7, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > Jeff, you called it! The rear brake cable at the headtube was the “Bink!” > A wrap of Neubaums and back to blessedly silent! Thank you!

Re: [RBW] Re: Name That Sound: Headset “Bink!” Edition

2019-03-24 Thread 'Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch
Jeff, you called it! The rear brake cable at the headtube was the “Bink!” A wrap of Neubaums and back to blessedly silent! Thank you! With abandon, Patrick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and

Re: [RBW] Re: Name That Sound: Headset “Bink!” Edition

2019-03-24 Thread lambbo
It could be that your headset bearings have rubbed a little dent into the cup the sit in, which was explained to me at a bike shop just last night. Once the bearing has made its nest, it you'll feel a little notch, and maybe a sound (?) when you turn.This seems unlikely, and truly I don't

Re: [RBW] Re: Name That Sound: Headset “Bink!” Edition

2019-03-23 Thread 'Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch
Thanks, Hugh! It’s a little concerning how much time I spent on the onamonapia of “Bink!” 1a. it’s so bright and softly sharp as to somewhat defy definition; 1b. I kept thinking of Calvin and Hobbes’ “Scientific Progress goes Boink?”; 2. my family mocked me long and heartily for spelling a wolf

Re: [RBW] Re: Name That Sound: Headset “Bink!” Edition

2019-03-23 Thread hugh flynn
On that point...it may not be the brake cable hitting anything, but could be the sound of a rough edge of the cable housing catching on the ferrule when it moves. I run into this more with comressionless shifter housing if the individual strands aren't cut parallel to the end of the ferrule and t