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02-17-24, 09:23 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,604
Posted By cranky old road

I'm wondering what sort of tire pressure the OP...

I'm wondering what sort of tire pressure the OP is using?
02-10-24, 06:25 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 3,461
Posted By cranky old road

Are the heads of the hanger screws actually the...

Are the heads of the hanger screws actually the same size? Looks to me like the one on the left is larger. If the screws are switched is it still the one on the left that doesn't go into the...
01-19-24, 01:37 PM
Replies: 22,281
Views: 4,613,072
Posted By cranky old road

Could be off by 45 if the cranks have different...

Could be off by 45 if the cranks have different square hole orientations, diagonal or square to the crank length.
12-29-23, 11:07 AM
Replies: 196
Views: 10,222
Posted By cranky old road

The guy in the Snap-on truck replaced the...

The guy in the Snap-on truck replaced the internal gear on my 40 year old 3/8 ratchet even though I'd broken it using a cheater pipe on the handle.
11-16-23, 06:59 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,673
Posted By cranky old road

^ Beat me to it. Easier and safer to use an...

^ Beat me to it. Easier and safer to use an adapter when a Presta pump is unavailable? https://www.amazon.com/Presta-Schrader-Converter-Bicycle-Adapter...
11-03-23, 06:21 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 906
Posted By cranky old road

Which size rear cog (large= low gear and small...

Which size rear cog (large= low gear and small =high gear) is it not going into. I would suggest a cable adjustment might be necessary and less dangerous than a limit screw adjustment.
09-18-23, 07:47 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 649
Posted By cranky old road

My Bianchi Campion D'Italia has Mirage 2x 8 and...

My Bianchi Campion D'Italia has Mirage 2x 8 and it has been a fine bike with many miles on it. On the other hand replacement parts, if needed, are increasingly difficult to find.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-31-23, 02:58 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,215
Posted By cranky old road

Been having sales on Castelli stuff lately. I've...

Been having sales on Castelli stuff lately. I've bought some nice bibbs and gloves. Have never had anything but positive experiences with them.
08-28-23, 04:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 560
Posted By cranky old road

FWIW: The green or red 97 Eros was made in Italy...

FWIW: The green or red 97 Eros was made in Italy and outfitted with a Campagnolo Mirage triple crankset. Not certain of the bottom bracket but my CDI is basically the same bike with double crank and...
08-26-23, 09:25 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 891
Posted By cranky old road

Cleared the cache in Firefox but still getting...

Cleared the cache in Firefox but still getting the Avast pop-up. Problem sites are identified as cim9.ibsrv.net also cimg4.ibsrv.net
08-12-23, 11:36 AM
Forum: For Sale
08-08-23, 05:47 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,203
Posted By cranky old road

The four items I bought look great, Bob, and the...

The four items I bought look great, Bob, and the shipping was surprisingly fast. Now I am looking at those shifters with lust in my heart.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-22-23, 08:26 PM
Replies: 222
Views: 12,952
Posted By cranky old road

Puts in in mind of Probikekit when they sent me...

Puts in in mind of Probikekit when they sent me white shoes with no pedals instead of the black shoes with pedals included that I ordered (on sale).
06-29-23, 10:09 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 440
Posted By cranky old road

Use a regular chain tool to size the chain from...

Use a regular chain tool to size the chain from the end that says do not remove links from this end. Then use a KMC Campagnolo specific reusable 10 speed quick link. (10C?)
09-11-22, 11:27 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 635
Posted By cranky old road

...two peoples separated by a common language. ...

...two peoples separated by a common language. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cotter_pin
09-08-22, 04:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 419
Posted By cranky old road

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PWcrkZR7PdU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PWcrkZR7PdU
08-27-22, 04:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 350
Posted By cranky old road

You're right, thanks. I've already tried that on...

You're right, thanks. I've already tried that on the Mechanics sub-forum. https://www.bikeforums.net/bicycle-mechanics/1257440-cable-guide-raleigh-revenio-carbon.html
08-25-22, 07:34 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 253
Posted By cranky old road

Is the chain routed through the rear derailleur...

Is the chain routed through the rear derailleur correctly? There is usually a guide between the jockey wheels that the chain can rattle against if it is not run under it.
12-23-21, 03:04 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,851
Posted By cranky old road

Always grateful when the OP reports on their...

Always grateful when the OP reports on their problem's solution.
12-16-21, 07:12 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,505
Posted By cranky old road

I want to mention the Park CCW-2 but it looks...

I want to mention the Park CCW-2 but it looks like it's been discontinued. Includes thin walled 14, 15 and 16 ends and a hex for the caps. Mine gets a fair amount of use.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-29-21, 05:57 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,485
Posted By cranky old road

What he said. ...

What he said.
https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/245x327/shifter_2_c1a45c78295c1f37a2e46ce48ba38aae68bc1eaf.jpg
03-27-21, 03:44 PM
Replies: 137
Views: 10,613
Posted By cranky old road

I predict this thread will become a prominent...

I predict this thread will become a prominent part of bikeforum lore, like dialing it up to 400.
02-28-21, 02:51 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,559
Posted By cranky old road

One issue you might have in installing a new fork...

One issue you might have in installing a new fork yourself is the headset bearing race that is pressed onto the fork at the base of the steerer, either removing the old and installing it on the new...
02-25-21, 03:46 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 965
Posted By cranky old road

IMHO PB Blaster will work much better than WD40....

IMHO PB Blaster will work much better than WD40. It is worth keeping some around.
02-23-21, 11:59 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,559
Posted By cranky old road

From the pictures I've found on the internet,...

From the pictures I've found on the internet, your stem is like a gooseneck and inserted into the fork's "steerer" tube. The handlebar height appears to be adjustable up and down by opening a quick...
Replies: 48
Views: 5,554
Posted By cranky old road

KLH 4 speakers, Thorens 124 with an SME tonearm...

KLH 4 speakers, Thorens 124 with an SME tonearm and Shure V15 type II cartridge along with the Marantz junk. All inherited from my late father who had excellent taste and discernment. I haven't...
Replies: 48
Views: 5,554
Posted By cranky old road

I don't get this fascination with recent Marantz...

I don't get this fascination with recent Marantz audio equipment:rolleyes:
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12-21-20, 05:35 PM
Replies: 22,281
Views: 4,613,072
Posted By cranky old road

"I want to see if someone will try to sell me my...

"I want to see if someone will try to sell me my stolen bike"?
11-19-20, 06:43 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 8,832
Posted By cranky old road

My brother does it this way. He rides a tandem...

My brother does it this way. He rides a tandem much of the time and doesn't want to kick his wife in the face.
Me: NDS left foot on pedal at 12 o'clock, go and swing right leg over.
09-20-20, 08:58 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,907
Posted By cranky old road

Many colleges have cycling clubs and the autism...

Many colleges have cycling clubs and the autism spectrum has attained a sort of interesting aspect to many NT's. Perhaps you could make contact with the leaders of your college bike club and share...
03-22-20, 06:25 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 742
Posted By cranky old road

Perhaps when you installed the new chain you...

Perhaps when you installed the new chain you passed over a projection on the derailleur cage rather than under the projection. Sorry about my lack of terminology. The projection I refer to keeps the...
12-22-11, 03:29 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 21,145
Posted By cranky old road

I am just now installing a Deda 1" quill adapter...

I am just now installing a Deda 1" quill adapter to a small Bianchi Sport SX frame I bought for my wife who does not ride years ago. Building a bike up with parts I've accumulated. Ugly, I know with...
Replies: 31
Views: 5,062
Posted By cranky old road

Interesting that he didn't comment on the French...

Interesting that he didn't comment on the French dimension tubes.
08-02-09, 01:55 PM
Replies: 246
Views: 77,368
Posted By cranky old road

The Ron Cooper Thread

I'm glad there are enough Ron Coopers around to motivate this thread. We're continuing this (http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=568585) hijacked thread here.
Here's mine after its...
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