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03-18-24, 02:07 PM
Replies: 82,870
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Posted By rekmeyata

I don't know guys, that bike has a huge oil leak,...

I don't know guys, that bike has a huge oil leak, so they moved it to make us think it's not leaking oil.
03-18-24, 12:56 PM
Replies: 15,404
Views: 4,043,422
Posted By rekmeyata

$13 a piece is cheap, you could just clean them...

$13 a piece is cheap, you could just clean them up real well, lubricate everything, replace any known broken stuff, put a coat of nice Ceramic spray on hybrid wax like Jay Leno's at Walmart, that...
03-13-24, 09:57 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 3,082
Posted By rekmeyata

Don't ask your LBS, they don't know anything, ask...

Don't ask your LBS, they don't know anything, ask Park
03-12-24, 05:50 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 3,082
Posted By rekmeyata

I leave the cellophane on, it doesn't hurt...

I leave the cellophane on, it doesn't hurt anything, taking it off could lift the edge of the patch off, so just leave it on.
03-10-24, 09:12 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 3,082
Posted By rekmeyata

They are most popular to use. I leave the thin...

They are most popular to use. I leave the thin plastic sheet on the patch, it doesn't hurt anything, but sometimes trying to pull off the plastic could lift the edge of the patch which might make it...
03-09-24, 10:30 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,222
Posted By rekmeyata

I have both as well and have to disagree with...

I have both as well and have to disagree with your assessment of the two. Don't get me wrong, the Topeak is a fine pump, but I would rate it in second place to the Lezyne. The Topeak takes about 200...
Forum: Touring
03-09-24, 09:10 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,260
Posted By rekmeyata

The problem is when you are doing a loaded tour,...

The problem is when you are doing a loaded tour, you need a tire that will wear a long time while hauling an additional 60 or more pounds of gear, and getting flat on a loaded bike is sort of a drag,...
03-07-24, 04:59 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 7,916
Posted By rekmeyata

I will say this, your bike looks spot on

I will say this, your bike looks spot on
02-25-24, 03:05 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 9,466
Posted By rekmeyata

Teledyne and the Panasonic had a history of being...

Teledyne and the Panasonic had a history of being prone to cracking, that was due to the early days of making TI frames the technology wasn't good yet. The Litespeed did not have any history of...
02-19-24, 10:55 PM
Replies: 82,870
Views: 13,976,992
Posted By rekmeyata

There's also 2 small creases in the seat tube...

There's also 2 small creases in the seat tube down by the bottom bracket. Cracked crank arm and creases in the tubing, hmmm, I think he fell hit the crank hard which cracked it and creased the seat...
02-16-24, 09:18 AM
Replies: 82,870
Views: 13,976,992
Posted By rekmeyata

I have that same bike except I got mine as a...

I have that same bike except I got mine as a frame and fork and then I had all Suntour Superbe stuff put on it. Anyway, if the bike is stock, which I'm sort of wondering since the stem is not...
02-15-24, 08:43 PM
Replies: 15,404
Views: 4,043,422
Posted By rekmeyata

In my rush due to lack of time I didn't see that...

In my rush due to lack of time I didn't see that part
Forum: Touring
02-15-24, 08:35 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,343
Posted By rekmeyata

I don't know, all I know is that it works.

I don't know, all I know is that it works.
Forum: Touring
02-14-24, 03:59 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,343
Posted By rekmeyata

I also use Redshift for both the handlebars and...

I also use Redshift for both the handlebars and the seat, and I really like them. The seat was a bit too much movement for my taste and felt like the way it came from the factory I was riding a beam...
02-14-24, 03:08 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 525
Posted By rekmeyata

You have every right to be concerned because they...

You have every right to be concerned because they have been breaking just as you are worried about them doing.
02-14-24, 03:06 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 988
Posted By rekmeyata

I use Dumonde Tech Lite, that stuff is not a wax...

I use Dumonde Tech Lite, that stuff is not a wax or a wet lube, but rather some sort of polymer like liquid plastic, and I'm very much sold on it. It lasts a long time once the initial 4 to 5...
02-14-24, 02:37 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,781
Posted By rekmeyata

The Trek has a 1-year warranty on everything...

The Trek has a 1-year warranty on everything except tires and crashes, so take it back and let the shop make it right, not sure why you even bothered coming here unless Trek shop refused to fix it...
02-10-24, 11:26 AM
Replies: 82,870
Views: 13,976,992
Posted By rekmeyata

I'm surprised as to how many bikes I see not...

I'm surprised as to how many bikes I see not cleaned up in the least bit, they could at the least get the money they're asking for, or maybe even more if they cleaned them up thoroughly, and put a...
02-07-24, 02:35 PM
Replies: 82,870
Views: 13,976,992
Posted By rekmeyata

Wow, another nice bike, assuming that the lugs...

Wow, another nice bike, assuming that the lugs are still bonded well.
02-07-24, 02:33 PM
Replies: 82,870
Views: 13,976,992
Posted By rekmeyata

That's the exact same bike that I have, my...

That's the exact same bike that I have, my grandson rides it now. Those are nice bikes for not a lot of money. Not sure how bad the surface rust is but from what little I can see of it, it's not...
02-05-24, 09:30 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,405
Posted By rekmeyata

I don't think your nuts at all! But keep in...

I don't think your nuts at all! But keep in mind, that a Sears bike made in 76 was made to be heavy duty, handed down to siblings and then to following generations, now these crappy Walmart bikes...
02-04-24, 07:50 PM
Replies: 251
Views: 18,878
Posted By rekmeyata

I've owned 3 Treks in my lifetime, they were all...

I've owned 3 Treks in my lifetime, they were all steel, including the first year they made frames and forks for sale in 1976, when I bought a TX900. So I was enthusiastic about buying from Trek...
01-30-24, 12:47 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 9,466
Posted By rekmeyata

Welp, I'll tell my ass and body that, thanks for...

Welp, I'll tell my ass and body that, thanks for chiming in.
01-29-24, 07:52 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 9,466
Posted By rekmeyata

Litespeed was sold to AGB, who by the way has...

Litespeed was sold to AGB, who by the way has trouble with honoring warranties, but I digress, the Lynskey sold the business when their dad and founder died, a decision I wonder if they regret doing?...
01-20-24, 02:20 PM
Replies: 82,870
Views: 13,976,992
Posted By rekmeyata

Here is a toe rap for you: "Can't stop,...

Here is a toe rap for you:

"Can't stop, won't stop, get guap
Ten white toes in them Tory flip-flops
Manicures and pedicures, I'm always tip-top...
01-17-24, 12:05 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,551
Posted By rekmeyata

What?? Clunky shifting may be due to old fashion...

What?? Clunky shifting may be due to old fashion chain and freewheel? What year were you born?

I have a lot of bikes with old fashion derailleurs, chains, and freewheels, none of them shift...
01-15-24, 03:35 PM
Replies: 219
Views: 48,749
Posted By rekmeyata

I can't post pics, but I just bought today a...

I can't post pics, but I just bought today a black Selle Anatomica H2 saddle since it was on sale and my Brook Cambium saddle SUCKS. I bought that Cambium after reading all the reviews about how...
11-28-23, 07:54 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,762
Posted By rekmeyata

Excellent job. You are heathier because you did...

Excellent job. You are heathier because you did something you hated to do, but knew you had to.

Work isn't fun either, but we need to make money, so we work. Riding a bike can be like that for...
11-22-23, 03:38 PM
Replies: 15,404
Views: 4,043,422
Posted By rekmeyata

Very nice neighbor, and a very nice bike. ...

Very nice neighbor, and a very nice bike.

You can go on the internet and search for how to remove rust from chrome, and you can clean up all that beautiful chrome work. And it the chrome is too...
Forum: Commuting
11-09-23, 11:37 AM
Replies: 1,683
Views: 339,806
Posted By rekmeyata

Where I ride I will run over a field of broken...

Where I ride I will run over a field of broken glass on the side of a highway I sometimes have to ride on, that glass goes on for miles till I get into the city limits, then it's all clean from there...
10-30-23, 03:34 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 4,762
Posted By rekmeyata

Ok, you live in California, no wonder. ...

Ok, you live in California, no wonder. California is hard up for money so they'll write you a ticket without blinking, which is why the cost of a speeding ticket for doing less than 20 over plus the...
10-30-23, 12:56 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 4,762
Posted By rekmeyata

It was just one ticket! Not that big of a deal,...

It was just one ticket! Not that big of a deal, depending on where you live you might have been able to go to traffic school and get it off the record, and insurance companies don't care about 1...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-26-23, 10:58 AM
Replies: 21,302
Views: 5,152,069
Posted By rekmeyata

Reasonable enough, the valve stem, or extender,...

Reasonable enough, the valve stem, or extender, coming unscrewed is actually pretty easy to remedy, simply take some clear fingernail polish, lightly coat the threads and immediately screw the valve...
10-24-23, 09:32 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 4,762
Posted By rekmeyata

The most I ever paid for a sort of vintage bike...

The most I ever paid for a sort of vintage bike was $40 for an excellent condition 1984 Fuji Club about 12 years ago that only had 5 miles on the bike! I eventually had to take off the Suntour ARX...
10-20-23, 09:37 AM
Replies: 82,870
Views: 13,976,992
Posted By rekmeyata

https://southbend.craigslist.org/bik/d/south-bend-...

https://southbend.craigslist.org/bik/d/south-bend-1985-peugeot-56-cm-road-bike/7662586889.html

https://images.craigslist.org/00X0X_hCeRpWft1bh_0CI0t2_600x450.jpg

I believe this is a 86 or 87...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-19-23, 02:50 PM
Replies: 21,302
Views: 5,152,069
Posted By rekmeyata

My wife tells me to shut up all the time, except...

My wife tells me to shut up all the time, except she's not talking to my legs...
Replies: 15
Views: 1,919
Posted By rekmeyata

Lots of flat pedals out there, most have...

Lots of flat pedals out there, most have removeable pins which is always good so you have the option.

I don't think there is any best flat pedal, there maybe some bad ones, but I have a feeling...
10-12-23, 09:00 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,435
Posted By rekmeyata

For some reason the new polyurethane tubes patch...

For some reason the new polyurethane tubes patch best with stick on patches, and they will stick forever after a light sanding.

Butyl tubes changed their composition about 5 years ago according to...
Forum: Touring
10-06-23, 09:59 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,495
Posted By rekmeyata

What has happened to reading comprehension and...

What has happened to reading comprehension and being nice in today's world?
I said that the bike shop owner rode the bike loaded and he was the one that said he could see the rear stays move a foot...
09-24-23, 08:00 PM
Replies: 82,870
Views: 13,976,992
Posted By rekmeyata

The Raleigh has the original sew up tires but...

The Raleigh has the original sew up tires but will need to be reglued? LMAO!!! I think he means the tires will need to be REPLACED! The pump will not fit the frame but is period correct, so what...
09-17-23, 09:33 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,333
Posted By rekmeyata

The Lifeline is a generic Chinese made torque...

The Lifeline is a generic Chinese made torque wrench; it has many brand labels attached to that unit, including the older version of Pedros, Pro Bike, Amazon Basics, Venzo, and others.

I think the...
09-17-23, 06:48 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 905
Posted By rekmeyata

The twist is just old school tradition that...

The twist is just old school tradition that hasn't died, and rightfully so, it does help keep the leather strap from sliding through the pedals, but also reduced rub/teeth wear on the strap from the...
09-17-23, 06:30 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,616
Posted By rekmeyata

With only 1,000 miles or so on the bike, its...

With only 1,000 miles or so on the bike, its virtually new, age doesn't deteriorate aluminum or any other metal.

I doubt they stored the bike outside, so corrosion is probably not a factor, but...
09-14-23, 11:15 AM
Replies: 82,870
Views: 13,976,992
Posted By rekmeyata

I can't see the picture with enough detail to see...

I can't see the picture with enough detail to see what you're seeing, the picture I have is fuzzy, not like other pics on this site, so it has to be the poor quality photo, and no photo of the model...
09-14-23, 08:50 AM
Replies: 82,870
Views: 13,976,992
Posted By rekmeyata

Top of the line? This bike is a 1973 Raleigh...

Top of the line? This bike is a 1973 Raleigh Record with Schrader valves, it was Raleigh's bottom of the line road bike back then.
09-12-23, 06:05 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 790
Posted By rekmeyata

That's fine, but now you know about what citrus...

That's fine, but now you know about what citrus acid could do your bike using it over the long haul.
09-12-23, 06:01 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 540
Posted By rekmeyata

Tubeless tires is what gives. Non tubeless...

Tubeless tires is what gives. Non tubeless tires, or regular tires, do not have such severe mounting issues.
09-09-23, 03:59 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 691
Posted By rekmeyata

A very nice looking bike, and a great example of...

A very nice looking bike, and a great example of touring bikes made before the 70's. Those tires are probably 32mm wide which was as wide as a 27" tire came in back in the day, which is plenty wide...
Forum: Commuting
09-07-23, 09:00 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,869
Posted By rekmeyata

The best quality one is the Rock Bros, they claim...

The best quality one is the Rock Bros, they claim it can hold 110 pounds securely.The others on your list are poorly made ones, they may claim X amount of weight, but like generic headlights that...
09-07-23, 07:30 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 691
Posted By rekmeyata

Yup, the road racer tourer specs says cottered...

Yup, the road racer tourer specs says cottered crank, or what they use to call square crank.
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