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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-08-20, 11:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 650
Posted By TallRider

Immediately after reading your post, it was clear...

Immediately after reading your post, it was clear this would work well. And it did. I'm kind of embarrassed to not have thought of this. Thank you.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-29-20, 06:35 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,675
Posted By TallRider

I realize I'm almost 2 years later here, but I...

I realize I'm almost 2 years later here, but I wanted to express my annoyance that the V.O. French headset has 41mm stack height. Lots of older bikes have low-stack headsets (I have a Centurion...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-30-19, 08:23 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,569
Posted By TallRider

I liked Frame Saver, but followed advice...

I liked Frame Saver, but followed advice originally from HillRider that Amsoil's HDMP (Heavy Duty Metal Protector) is the same stuff, but twice as much for half the price.
Here's a thread from 2006...
Forum: Touring
09-03-19, 09:29 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,658
Posted By TallRider

I live near Yosemite, and this year I was the...

I live near Yosemite, and this year I was the first cyclist to Glacier Point when they opened the road to cyclists (a day or two before they open to motor traffic, as they still have some things to...
Forum: Touring
09-03-19, 04:07 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,658
Posted By TallRider

Thanks for the feedback; I figured front...

Thanks for the feedback; I figured front low-rider racks are fairly flexible and/or standardized, but it's good to have confirmation.

I wanted a low-trail bike for riding with front loads - mainly...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-24-19, 03:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,399
Posted By TallRider

You should be able to figure out if the one brake...

You should be able to figure out if the one brake being tighter is caused by
a) spring too stiff
b) pivot(s) too tight
In the former case, the brake will pop open immediately when squeezed...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-11-09, 02:09 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,059
Posted By TallRider

It's true that there's limited, weak, problematic...

It's true that there's limited, weak, problematic documentation available online for lots of bike company products. My guess is, reason for this is that, especially for smaller-market items (e.g.,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-08-09, 08:12 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,059
Posted By TallRider

Wow, wow, wow. this was so much fun to read. ...

Wow, wow, wow. this was so much fun to read.


I always wondered why Lance Armstrong had more pimples than Jan Ullrich. It must have been because Armstrong pedals at a higher-RPM cadence.


No,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-12-08, 06:40 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,761
Posted By TallRider

Why do you want to do this? As people have...

Why do you want to do this?
As people have said, you'd need a different hub. Freewheels fit onto a totally different type of hub (they screw onto the hub shell) than cassettes (which fit onto a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-31-06, 08:35 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 27,999
Posted By TallRider

You'll have to buy a non-V-brake (a.k.a....

You'll have to buy a non-V-brake (a.k.a. "traditional") lever for the right side of your handlebar. Ideally you can get one from the same manufacturer, or at least one that (in order of importance)...
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