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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-26-24, 09:30 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 283
Posted By hazetguy

Blackburn. The plastic tips are usually faded...

Blackburn. The plastic tips are usually faded and/or cracked. I've had many of them, which were, unfortunately, not usable because the tips disintegrated.
They are fairly light though.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-25-24, 03:36 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 838
Posted By georges1

Not really , carbon fiber rims on mountain bikes...

Not really , carbon fiber rims on mountain bikes won't support bad treatment or extreme jumps, not without the reason the Mavic Deemax wheels , the Mavic D521 , D321, XC 717, XM 719, XM 819, X...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-24-24, 01:57 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 838
Posted By Fissile

Thank you. You don't know now many times I've...

Thank you. You don't know now many times I've tried to explain this to the Lance Wannabes. Wheels with half the spokes taken out that cost 5 times what a 36 spoke 3X wheel costs are for SUCKERS. ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-24-24, 01:37 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 385
Posted By grumpus

A Mole wrench was probably the first tool I ever...

A Mole wrench was probably the first tool I ever bought, they're good if you only have a rock.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-23-24, 12:26 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 395
Posted By Chombi1

Sometimes, it pays to go with the simpler...

Sometimes, it pays to go with the simpler component, as it will more likely be more reliable.
the Rudelli looks cool, but it seems to be "over-engineered", compared to the Victory headset.
Being...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-23-24, 07:45 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 471
Posted By veganbikes

Why? Just get a locking headset spacer and done....

Why? Just get a locking headset spacer and done. Problem Solvers makes one: https://problemsolversbike.com/products/locking-headset-spacer and it is designed for exactly what you are doing. No need...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-20-24, 02:36 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 398
Posted By Bianchigirll

Try holding everything together and pinchig the...

Try holding everything together and pinchig the "ears" with a pair of pliers and see if that give you a few threads to work with.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 04:07 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 452
Posted By repechage

perhaps he found some additional stock? he had...

perhaps he found some additional stock?
he had warned for a while the base materials were dwindling.

but yes, gotta draw it.
translating from a tube is a challenge if that is the reference. I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 03:40 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 452
Posted By iab

As unworthy1 wrote, Adobe Illustrator. Varnish...

As unworthy1 wrote, Adobe Illustrator. Varnish slide is available through SSSInk. SSSInk is screen print. Most everyone else is digital. I have been using Illustrator for 30+ years, I do my own...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-15-24, 03:29 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 719
Posted By FBinNY

You might get more specific answers if you...

You might get more specific answers if you offered details about what needs fixing.

All I see is a photo of a wheel, which may or may not be perfectly OK.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-14-24, 01:04 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 953
Posted By alcjphil

I get it. That photo shows that you have tons of...

I get it. That photo shows that you have tons of tire clearance which was pretty common in the early 1970's. I still suggest that you spend $25 and buy a set of Tektro RL340 brake levers. An...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-14-24, 11:18 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,100
Posted By squirtdad

Sorry to rain on OP's parade but: I would not...

Sorry to rain on OP's parade but: I would not spend any money on this, save to get a a higher quality bike.

by the time you put money in like wheels etc your at a new bike price soon
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 05:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 416
Posted By Aubergine

Any 700c tire will fit, yes. To avoid...

Any 700c tire will fit, yes.

To avoid confusion about tire and rim sizes, it's best to look for the ETRTO designations. For 700c and 29 wheels and rims, the diameter is 622 mm. To give another...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-24, 05:26 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 919
Posted By ascherer

May his memory be a blessing, Sheri. Wishing...

May his memory be a blessing, Sheri. Wishing peace to you and all who love Glen.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-24, 04:16 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 434
Posted By repechage

It is Tim Neenan. last known to live near...

It is Tim Neenan.

last known to live near Santa Ynez Ca. Most recently made Lighthouse Cycles. Semi retired as of 2019.
should not be too hard to contact him and ask the source.

Ditch voice to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-11-24, 07:46 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 6,387
Posted By veganbikes

I dislike Trek for many reasons none of which...

I dislike Trek for many reasons none of which have anything to do with L.A. or other team members. That is a silly reason to hate a company because someone who used their product did something...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-11-24, 07:02 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 6,387
Posted By Leisesturm

O.p., this isn't about TREK at all, is it. Nope....

O.p., this isn't about TREK at all, is it. Nope. It's yet another thinly disguised L.A. deserves to die, ragepost. Just saying, when VW deliberately set out to avoid emissions detection for 20 years...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-11-24, 06:12 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 6,387
Posted By bampilot06

Interesting to hold a grudge that doesn’t have...

Interesting to hold a grudge that doesn’t have anything to do with you.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-11-24, 05:29 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 797
Posted By Barry2

BBright. Don’t cheap out, I’d suggest a one...

BBright.

Don’t cheap out, I’d suggest a one piece like Hambini.
I’ve done two R3’ s and when my R5 needs it, it’ll get a Hambini as well.

Barry
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-24, 05:02 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,806
Posted By noglider

I like brass bells. I can ring it once from far...

I like brass bells. I can ring it once from far behind a pedestrian, and by the time I'm passing them, the bell is still resonating.

The tires on my commuter bike are tight, and I can't easily put...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-24, 11:49 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,806
Posted By steelbikeguy

yep, although I don't recall where I learned...

yep, although I don't recall where I learned this. Maybe I'll have to poke through my archives and see if I can dig it up.

edit: haven't found much yet. I do have a photo (probably from someone on...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-09-24, 01:09 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,395
Posted By Thulsadoom

A couple of band-aids should fix this right up! ...

A couple of band-aids should fix this right up!
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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-09-24, 08:50 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 320
Posted By FBinNY

A bit of geometry might help. Any cable is...

A bit of geometry might help.

Any cable is most effective when pull an arm at 90 degrees, the same as you would be.

So, you're looking for a length that achieve that when the shoes contact...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-08-24, 01:00 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,395
Posted By alcjphil

Actually, that is a high stress area. A crack...

Actually, that is a high stress area. A crack there isn't surprising. It shouldn't happen, but if that is a butted tube, the crack might be where the butting ends
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-08-24, 09:21 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 506
Posted By cyccommute

Soaking the whole shifter isn't the way to fix...

Soaking the whole shifter isn't the way to fix the problem. You need a more targeted approach. The problem is that the pawl that moves a gear forward tends to get sticky. Spraying lubricant into...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-07-24, 02:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 208
Posted By Bill Kapaun

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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-05-24, 06:46 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,404
Posted By spelger

for what it is worth this is what i bought and...

for what it is worth this is what i bought and the following is a demo of the repeatability. i have not had a chance to compare the actual tension measured with a calibrated tool yet.

looks like...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-24, 08:46 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 467
Posted By Feldman

On a Phil the shoulders of the bearings are...

On a Phil the shoulders of the bearings are visibly different diameter from the sleeve connecting them. This isn"t a Phil Wood.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-24, 07:11 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,806
Posted By El Chaba

I love the T.A. tubular bag. For anybody not...

I love the T.A. tubular bag. For anybody not familiar, it was designed to fit in a bottle cage or it also had a loop for a strap to be attached under the saddle. Alex Singer has leather versions made...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-02-24, 12:24 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 627
Posted By Yan

I can't speak for the technical matters but you...

I can't speak for the technical matters but you might want to reconsider using Campy on a touring bike simply for the reason that should you need replacement parts from random bike shops during the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-02-24, 05:03 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,920
Posted By George Abitbol

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Huret Jubilée is the most...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-02-24, 05:02 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,920
Posted By El Chaba

Deltas have their fans. I nominate them for “most...

Deltas have their fans. I nominate them for “most polarizing bicycle component” …in both the appearance and function categories (although in the function category, the vast majority of their...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-01-24, 01:33 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 430
Posted By oldbobcat

Are you sure you threaded the chain on the...

Are you sure you threaded the chain on the correct side of the retention tab on the pivot arm of the rear derailleur?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-01-24, 10:00 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 430
Posted By Bill Kapaun

I don't know know if it applies to your chain,...

I don't know know if it applies to your chain, but I believe some chains are "directional".
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-24, 01:03 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,920
Posted By Reynolds 531

If you must run a chainguard, make sure it is a...

If you must run a chainguard, make sure it is a 1953 Schwinn...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-24, 08:00 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,920
Posted By ehcoplex

Clipless pedals in general IMO look awful, but at...

Clipless pedals in general IMO look awful, but at least are practically invisible with shoes clipped into them. Though these aren't made anymore, technically I don't think their production run years...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-30-24, 06:22 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 819
Posted By grumpus

Skipping may occur if your chain is too long and...

Skipping may occur if your chain is too long and the rear derailleur is unable to take up the slack, but it works fine when the large front ring takes it up. Or your rear derailleur is bent and/or...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-30-24, 02:35 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 819
Posted By FBinNY

Nothing about a chainring would cause skipping on...

Nothing about a chainring would cause skipping on the cassette.

You mentioned replacing the hanger, but didn't say whether you made sure the new one was squared up. If you didn't align the new...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-28-24, 10:20 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,479
Posted By Barry2

If you cycle on the road……. A mirror...

If you cycle on the road……. A mirror (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000AO7ETQ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1&psc=1)

Barry
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-28-24, 04:23 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,920
Posted By iab

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-28-24, 06:01 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,497
Posted By mgopack42

Not C & V, but you can also buy the jersey at the...

Not C & V, but you can also buy the jersey at the gift shop. I came from the other side, and it was a long 95 mile day from Patterson....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-28-24, 05:41 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 300
Posted By sd5782

I’m with Mark here or even slightly less. I’ve...

I’m with Mark here or even slightly less. I’ve not done loads, but when my beam type torque wrench starts getting to 250 inch/lbs it just seems tight. Things almost feel like the aluminum is going to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-27-24, 04:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 299
Posted By Andrew R Stewart

Peter, Peter couldn't you at least clean the...

Peter, Peter couldn't you at least clean the parts... Have you placed you finger inside the hubshell bearings, spinning them to feel their condition? The same could be done for the freehub body...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-27-24, 02:47 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 587
Posted By roadfix

Flip your wheel. If it offsets to the opposite...

Flip your wheel. If it offsets to the opposite side your wheel wasn’t dished (centered) during the truing process.
If it is offsetting to the same side, then it’s your fork.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-27-24, 01:39 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,404
Posted By tFUnK

Easiest thing to do is to replace the broken...

Easiest thing to do is to replace the broken spoke and true the wheel. If you have a lot of time on your hands, you may de-tension the whole wheel, replace the broken spoke, and retention everything...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-27-24, 12:50 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,497
Posted By JoeBass

From the incredibly talented Frank Peter Canon: ...

From the incredibly talented Frank Peter Canon:
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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-26-24, 09:52 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,404
Posted By FBinNY

I know you don't want to hear this, but a tension...

I know you don't want to hear this, but a tension meter isn't the right tool, nor is it necessary.

Start by replacing the spoke, and aligning the wheel by degrees. Be sure to add spread the...
Forum: Electric Bikes
03-25-24, 08:07 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 702
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

Dear bike manufacturers: "Turbo" is a component...

Dear bike manufacturers:
"Turbo" is a component of an internal combustion engine.
Bicycles have no need for such things.
Please do not lower yourself to sound cool.
You're better than that.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-25-24, 05:40 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,049
Posted By rm -rf

I never use a cap on my Presta wheels. The...

I never use a cap on my Presta wheels.

The spare tube in my saddle bag has one, to protect the folded tube. And, I wrap the folded tube in a piece of heavy 4 mil plastic sheet or Tyvek. I've...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-25-24, 05:29 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 873
Posted By rm -rf

That ball end looks like it fits a hitch lock. So...

That ball end looks like it fits a hitch lock. So I googled Thule hitch pin, and found these for sale:
...
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