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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-25-24, 08:47 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 421
Posted By squirtdad

but as is or with new bars meets the OP's needs...

but as is or with new bars meets the OP's needs better than BSOs :D
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-25-24, 07:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 194
Posted By squirtdad

what size tires are you using.... as I read...

what size tires are you using....

as I read it, rim specs say 21 to 28 mm https://kinlin.com.tw/xr-26t/
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-25-24, 07:20 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 771
Posted By squirtdad

Ok, I will play 63 years of biking ...

Ok, I will play

63 years of biking

biked gravel roads of montana, Hi way 2 in montana, NYC, Newfoundland, Connecticut, bahamas, bermuda, florida, and lots in Californial
commute for work...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-25-24, 11:53 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 268
Posted By squirtdad

49 mm ...

49 mm https://velo-orange.com/collections/handlebars/products/vo-left-bank-handlebar-config
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-25-24, 11:47 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 268
Posted By squirtdad

My vote would be the Motebecane....better...

My vote would be the Motebecane....better quality. but full disclosure I am favor this time of bike

I would not worry about the drops..... try them and see you have simple options to raise the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-24-24, 11:43 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 1,915
Posted By squirtdad

Got it, secret is the 6 beers prior to installing...

Got it, secret is the 6 beers prior to installing :beer:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-24-24, 11:37 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 771
Posted By squirtdad

Are you a ghost or a haunt

Are you a ghost or a haunt
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-24-24, 12:37 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,072
Posted By squirtdad

I put other, when it really means: If I get to a...

I put other, when it really means: If I get to a point where the choice is riding or not riding, I will move to an pedal assist bike in a nano second

Meanwhile I will do all I can to stay...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-24-24, 12:29 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 1,915
Posted By squirtdad

let me preface my response with noting I am...

let me preface my response with noting I am conservative after decades of commuting and having flats in rain, wind, dark and other not optimum conditions

I try to plan to not have to patch any...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-24, 09:46 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 597
Posted By squirtdad

looks like Italian BB missed it in the listing

looks like Italian BB missed it in the listing
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-24, 04:54 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 597
Posted By squirtdad

not listed.....pinged seller on threading ...

not listed.....pinged seller on threading

here is listing https://www.ebay.com/itm/126158228307

not logical but looks like some level of quality underpinnings and just fun
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-24, 04:48 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 597
Posted By squirtdad

If I were to get it..... I think green

If I were to get it..... I think green
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-23-24, 03:58 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 1,915
Posted By squirtdad

AFAIK sealant does not work with TPU

AFAIK sealant does not work with TPU
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-24, 03:53 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 597
Posted By squirtdad

I like the paint, looks nice. Any thoughts?

I saw a frame on ebay, that looks like right size and era for parts I have
I like the spatter paint job, but no idea what brand frame is though it appears to be decent quality with campy drops...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-23-24, 01:47 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 951
Posted By squirtdad

Never tipped but was known to drop off a six pack...

Never tipped but was known to drop off a six pack of Fat Tire now and then
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-23-24, 01:46 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 951
Posted By squirtdad

Don't forget that at most restaurants in europe,...

Don't forget that at most restaurants in europe, a tip is automatically added to the bill
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-23-24, 12:02 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 1,915
Posted By squirtdad

OK as promised back with report after some...

OK as promised back with report after some quality tube diagnosis time

Summary (with a bit of red face). It appears to be a pinch flat (never had one before...but see pics below) in that there...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-24, 01:13 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 1,915
Posted By squirtdad

thanks.... valve core is something I check, have...

thanks.... valve core is something I check, have had too many tubes with loose valves out of the box....even carry a tool with me in my on the bike kit
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-24, 01:11 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 457
Posted By squirtdad

are you mechanically inclined? you could get...

are you mechanically inclined? you could get a used 80's bike and convert it to a townie for minimal cost

1) used bike
2) Velo orange left bank bars...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-24, 11:43 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 698
Posted By squirtdad

this is a fancy way of saying I am going to ask...

this is a fancy way of saying I am going to ask for input, and then ignore it all and then be surprised with the result is not optimum

a bit like flat earther doing an experiment to prove the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-24, 11:37 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,438
Posted By squirtdad

Just like skiing, don't offer pointers until...

Just like skiing, don't offer pointers until asked....and then expect only 50% to be listened to :D
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-24, 11:32 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 1,915
Posted By squirtdad

I object to your calling me a yokel and the tone....

I object to your calling me a yokel and the tone. You make assumptions that are not valid and have no idea of my experience or skills

If you read my original post carefully you will note this...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-24, 11:07 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 4,430
Posted By squirtdad

good thing it is too small for me :)

good thing it is too small for me :)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-21-24, 10:56 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 1,915
Posted By squirtdad

Did not get to the promised leak...

Did not get to the promised leak hunt.....tomorrow

I am not rulling out operator error at all. some time with the tire on the kitchen table and some soap solution will tell
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-21-24, 02:55 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 1,915
Posted By squirtdad

That is my fun for the evening......after an...

That is my fun for the evening......after an afternoon ride and finishing a video of my last kayak fun (bumpy (for me) water off of Moss Landing)

I will post with pics and updates, especially if...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-21-24, 02:21 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 1,915
Posted By squirtdad

TPU Tube experience and Failure mode

I decided to try TPU tubes based on the benefits

I used the Rene Herse 20-32 tubes with Rene Herse 32mm ultralight tires

Installation was easy, not much different than butyl, and definitely...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-20-24, 04:33 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 455
Posted By squirtdad

use a tire pressure calculator I like the rene...

use a tire pressure calculator I like the rene herse....super simple https://www.renehersecycles.com/tire-pressure-calculator/
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-20-24, 04:32 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 455
Posted By squirtdad

Both are clincher but many tires come in two...

Both are clincher but many tires come in two different builds, one for tube and one designed for tubeless (aka Tubeless Ready)

tires designed for tubeless have stiffer sidewalls in general and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-18-24, 05:58 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 3,274
Posted By squirtdad

side walks are pretty much never safer unless you...

side walks are pretty much never safer unless you are going at walking speed.

as to achieving goals, many time groups help do that. Example, I went kayaking today and pushed my self hard (5...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-18-24, 05:51 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 3,274
Posted By squirtdad

many people use groups and clubs as a social...

many people use groups and clubs as a social event.
go for a ride, stop have coffee, talk, finish ride (in any order)

really nothing surprising or incomprehensible No different say a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-17-24, 10:53 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 877
Posted By squirtdad

what size wheel? assuming 700 IMHO your...

what size wheel? assuming 700

IMHO your best bet is to find a cheap or free road bike frame locally, look like you should be looking for a road frame from early 90's and newer for the 130...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-16-24, 10:13 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 5,323
Posted By squirtdad

Long term, probably to some degree. , if you...

Long term, probably to some degree. , if you really crank down on the bolt (which often happens to keep stand from getting loose and flopping around, then you can start getting into crushing...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-16-24, 01:59 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 877
Posted By squirtdad

for fun list your parts and the wheels (diameter...

for fun list your parts and the wheels (diameter and rear wheel OLD 126,130, 135) and people can suggest what type of frames to look for

I think you would be better served by finding an...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-16-24, 01:54 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 5,323
Posted By squirtdad

Really has nothing to do with durability of...

Really has nothing to do with durability of carbon (and I am steel fan) but more to the design of the bike.....few high end bikes,no matter what material, are designed to have the clamping forces of...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-16-24, 01:28 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 718
Posted By squirtdad

very nice, good thing 1) it is not my size and...

very nice, good thing 1) it is not my size and b) am looking for frame set to throw parts on
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-16-24, 01:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 316
Posted By squirtdad

For anyone not familiar with these are super...

For anyone not familiar with these are super saddles, I have the steel frame version. (brooks swift fits me well for fit reference)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-16-24, 01:23 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,298
Posted By squirtdad

Bike tires are not precise, as noted above,...

Bike tires are not precise, as noted above, internal rim width can make a difference in actual measurement

tallness is not a term used, height is, but is is not provided as a separate...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-15-24, 09:52 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 952
Posted By squirtdad

check to see if there is a park tool school near...

check to see if there is a park tool school near you https://www.parktool.com/en-us/park-tool-school
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-15-24, 09:49 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 109
Posted By squirtdad

3 teeth over specified max teeth for reach cog, ...

3 teeth over specified max teeth for reach cog, and 3 teeth over max wrap

shimano is known to be conservative (2 teeth normally not a problem)...but you may or may not be dealing with less than...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-15-24, 09:43 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,353
Posted By squirtdad

I had a 89 miyata 1400 I could put 28 on it but...

I had a 89 miyata 1400 I could put 28 on it but it was close. 28's that worked were vittoria corsa and Conti GP 5000
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-15-24, 04:55 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,213
Posted By squirtdad

it is the combination of the cement and patches...

it is the combination of the cement and patches designed to work with the cement that is the magic....there is a reason for the red part of the patch that you expose by peeling the cover off......
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-15-24, 04:48 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 877
Posted By squirtdad

Based on past posts by OP, this is going to be a...

Based on past posts by OP, this is going to be a mess at best

Buying cheap frame from aliexpress without knowing details of the frame like headset, rear spacing, etc is not a good start

OP at...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-15-24, 12:33 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,033
Posted By squirtdad

pastorbobnlnh just in case you did not see...

pastorbobnlnh just in case you did not see price bump :D
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-15-24, 12:24 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,408
Posted By squirtdad

LOL True...did no consider colder climes...... ...

LOL True...did no consider colder climes...... but I grew up in north central Montana, so I do know below zero temps if that counts for anything
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-14-24, 07:58 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 3,825
Posted By squirtdad

Arigato for the great write up

Arigato for the great write up
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-14-24, 05:58 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 418
Posted By squirtdad

fraid not and they are sold out ...

fraid not and they are sold out https://nullwinds.com/collections/all/products/aerodefender-wheel-fairings-full-set-in-carbon-for-road-bikes?variant=12838287704167
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-14-24, 05:56 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,213
Posted By squirtdad

why bother with tube pieces and glue, they will...

why bother with tube pieces and glue, they will not work as well as a real vulcanizing patch

just get the Rema TipTop patch kit and use it the small kits are like 5 bucks, so get a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-14-24, 03:33 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 418
Posted By squirtdad

Not sure he also suggests narrower...

Not sure

he also suggests narrower handlebars, non flapping clothing and that possibly the handle bar bags acts in a minimal way as a front fairing

the whole article is an interesting read ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-14-24, 03:11 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 5,520
Posted By squirtdad

Sidewalks are one of the more dangerous places to...

Sidewalks are one of the more dangerous places to ride, unless you ride at walking speed, and stop and look at every intersection.
Cars are not expecting you and so don't see you (function of how...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-14-24, 02:50 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 418
Posted By squirtdad

jan heine does similar but not as big ...

jan heine does similar but not as big


https://www.renehersecycles.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/ph_unbound_2022_studio_02_1000-wide_wm_j2.jpgWheel Fairings

At gravel speeds and with...
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