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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-14-24, 02:21 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 537
Posted By pstock

yes. on closer inspection (with some local expert...

yes. on closer inspection (with some local expert eyes) I'm told the part of the FH that attaches to the hub has snapped off. hence the no Grab.
sorry to bother you all.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-23-24, 11:35 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 424
Posted By pstock

thank you. my Today project was not a permanent...

thank you.
my Today project was not a permanent installation of the cranks but rather just to temporarily remove the LH arm so I could access something near the bottom bracket.
Understanding how it...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-17-23, 09:31 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 282
Posted By pstock

Never Mind. Yup that is how it works. I was...

Never Mind.
Yup that is how it works.
I was able to zoom in on that instruction sheet and it seemed pretty clear that the "special tool" is only required to install the outer cap on first...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-07-23, 09:57 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,739
Posted By pstock

It was actually $1.50 (stuff is more expensive up...

It was actually $1.50 (stuff is more expensive up here in Canada).

I'll see how this holds up Now

...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-27-23, 12:12 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 204
Posted By pstock

All sorted.

Never mind.
But thank you.
i think ive found a bike shop that can help
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-15-23, 06:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 656
Posted By pstock

I reinstalled my U Brakes today (after a mega...

I reinstalled my U Brakes today (after a mega cleanup of the whole disgusting bike) guided by Sheldon Brown's U Brake page plus a variation - that you need to turn the spring nut back a half turn...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-28-23, 05:28 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 680
Posted By pstock

here was his original post: "Hi all. Just...

here was his original post:
"Hi all. Just bought a magnetic trainer and it’s not going to work with my carbon wheels. Seeking out a 700C rim bike wheel 10 or 11 Shimano. Nothing fancy at all if you...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-29-23, 07:35 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,115
Posted By pstock

I have about 15 different freewheels and for some...

I have about 15 different freewheels and for some of them I have been trying to identify the correct removal tools for for several years. Just Identify them, much less source and buy them.
some of...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-20-23, 06:37 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 861
Posted By pstock

No, the fork is original. ...

No, the fork is original.
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/960x720/364359568_7093081637372111_8988864577232826867_n_b3a853c5371b6b5ba0d4bfa7b25ef4fe87d642f7.jpg...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-20-23, 04:24 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 861
Posted By pstock

Trek 420 brake bridges. Recessed Allen nut front. Exposed nut rear. Why?

I got a Trek 420 recently.
not modern but not ancient either .
oddly the front brake bridge takes a recessed Allen nut (RAN) while the rear bridge does not. It seems to not take RAN but rather an...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-02-23, 02:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 282
Posted By pstock

for the record, THIS was how I found the lever. ...

for the record, THIS was how I found the lever.
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/570x595/head_holder_up_27c3ad3d6c76a87b762163f1ed43964963abb594.jpg

This is how I have to...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-24-23, 06:35 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,465
Posted By pstock

this writeup of the time trial, by ex-pro Michael...

this writeup of the time trial, by ex-pro Michael Barry of Mariposa Bicycles is quite good.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-02-23, 07:13 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 3,797
Posted By pstock

I think I am finally settled. thank you all for...

I think I am finally settled. thank you all for your ideas. I hope they guide others.

when I launched this question I thought I would only have about 6-7 days for an excursion.

My best options...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-30-22, 02:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 532
Posted By pstock

Good suggestions all. I'lll work on it more...

Good suggestions all. I'lll work on it more (fortunately I have a bin of spare BBs so one of them should suit)
I just assumed (Yes, I know) that a BB + crankset combination that was already on a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-14-22, 10:10 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 3,797
Posted By pstock

​​​​​​I like it. though weirdly Tucson is 2...

​​​​​​I like it.
though weirdly Tucson is 2 hours further (7) and one stop more (1 vs direct) than Las Vegas from YYZ.(And any extra stop is a lost bike risk)But on the short list. I've heard good...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-14-22, 03:05 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 3,797
Posted By pstock

these are shots from my solo visit in mid-March...

these are shots from my solo visit in mid-March 2022. (Main island, Sao Migquel - good variety of routes)
https://photos.app.goo.gl/yqPv8euYDAKUnkK88
temps were 15-18C / 55-65F
and that is about...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-14-22, 11:54 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 3,797
Posted By pstock

agreed but the US = cheap, fairly convenient,...

agreed but the US = cheap, fairly convenient, direct, farily short duration flights.
Plus, it's simple. I don't want to sightsee on this trip. I just want to ride.

my Go To destination lately has...
Forum: Touring
06-01-22, 06:57 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 4,198
Posted By pstock

reply from RouteYou

here's a reply I got from RouteYou when I asked them why their Elevation estimates were so high.

Thanks Peter
I think you are correct to say that the RouteYou D+ of 2687m are on the high side....
Forum: Touring
04-25-22, 02:33 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 4,198
Posted By pstock

to test this out a bit I took what I think is a...

to test this out a bit I took what I think is a Known Quantity day ride, one of the George Hincapie Gran Fondos.
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/26943408
which they advertise as having an elevation...
Forum: Touring
04-25-22, 10:16 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 4,198
Posted By pstock

in an ideal world (or if I were touring by myself...

in an ideal world (or if I were touring by myself - as I have no fixed timetable except I guess my plane tickets) I would just start pedaling and stop when I was tired and found a hotel or campsite...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-10-21, 01:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,661
Posted By pstock

and.... I swapped on a Deore XT RD-M739 RD and...

and.... I swapped on a Deore XT RD-M739 RD and Voila! problem solved. (not suprisingly. the spec sheet says it'll handle 32t and Lo and Behold, it does!)
she's shifting very nicely.

I will now...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-17-21, 10:33 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 509
Posted By pstock

at the time I was disassembling these various...

at the time I was disassembling these various bikes, I didn't realize that BB and Crankset were so closely paired.
Nor did I realize that French stems had a different insert than.... normal stems....
Forum: Framebuilders
03-20-21, 08:19 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,460
Posted By pstock

I agree that in most cases titanium is obvious. ...

I agree that in most cases titanium is obvious.
but take the example of this Aquila bike. Aquila is the private label brand of a local bike shop here and they imported and labelled everything over...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-14-20, 04:04 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 11,032
Posted By pstock

on that item, you are correct. Campy Super...

on that item, you are correct.

Campy Super Record EPS 12 group
UK Vat Incl. $3981
VAT: $663
Wiggle keeps: $3318

US export price: $3330 (Wiggle keeps it all)

Let's check another. I'll take...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-14-20, 01:25 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 11,032
Posted By pstock

if you call asking Wiggle for fair and...

if you call asking Wiggle for fair and transparent pricing a "crusade", then Yes, I am absolutely on a crusade.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-15-13, 09:58 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,618
Posted By pstock

so what the heck does "Fior di Loto" refer to? ...

so what the heck does "Fior di Loto" refer to?
I've found reference to a pastry shop called Fior di Loto
http://www.lineafiordiloto.it/it/
but I am hard pressed to believe that this is the...
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