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Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-11-23, 08:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 514
Posted By gitarzan

Thank you. I'll take another crack at that fork...

Thank you. I'll take another crack at that fork assembly.

Do you know anything about the bottom bracket? It's got a "spot" on it Crank it around then there's a bit of resistance for a moment....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-09-23, 08:43 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 514
Posted By gitarzan

I’ve decided to leave the forks alone. They...

I’ve decided to leave the forks alone. They seem to be working fine. I just wanted to disassemble in order to do a nice paint job, I’ll just have to a real good job of taping, which I can do.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-08-23, 08:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 514
Posted By gitarzan

Moulton Classic

I apparently made a mistake when I told my sister in law that I could refurbish her old Moulton F frame Classic. It’s a strange bike. I’m not talking about looks, but it’s got a load of...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-10-16, 06:06 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,725
Posted By gitarzan

I'm 61.5 but have an interesting job I like. It...

I'm 61.5 but have an interesting job I like. It pays OK.
I'm going to work until I'm 65 or sick of work (things do change) or get sick (things do change). I like going there, my job is helping a...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-10-16, 05:52 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 4,396
Posted By gitarzan

I won't ride if it's under 70 or over 75.

I won't ride if it's under 70 or over 75.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-06-16, 08:19 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,671
Posted By gitarzan

I signed up last night. I'll plan on 30 and...

I signed up last night. I'll plan on 30 and maybe do the 50 if I can condition up.

I did 30 about 4 years ago, but rode with a friend that thought he was in a race. I hated it. He got all worried...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-06-16, 08:02 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,566
Posted By gitarzan

Just ride more. I've hardly ridden since a...

Just ride more.
I've hardly ridden since a few years ago when my wife got sick. She's been gone for 11 months now, and I promised her I'd take care of myself.
Start riding to work again.
I just...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-05-16, 09:59 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,511
Posted By gitarzan

I've been on Lisinopril for over 25 years. Sure...

I've been on Lisinopril for over 25 years. Sure beats the Beta Blockers I was on before. Those things really tanked me out.

Personally I think it's great. There is a bit of half life, where if...
Forum: Touring
03-29-14, 07:34 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,646
Posted By gitarzan

That's an interesting looking bike, alright. ...

That's an interesting looking bike, alright. Looks like a highly styled commuter. How heavy is it?
Forum: Road Cycling
03-29-14, 06:47 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 7,986
Posted By gitarzan

http://www.bikeforums.net/attachment.php?attachmen...

http://www.bikeforums.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=207613&d=1308795444
1991 Sirrus. Set up the way I like them. Rides like a dream.
Forum: Touring
03-26-14, 03:55 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,733
Posted By gitarzan

so how did it work out? pictures?

so how did it work out?

pictures?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-15-13, 07:44 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 758
Posted By gitarzan

Thanks. I'll go get a set of Allen's that will...

Thanks. I'll go get a set of Allen's that will fit a socket tonight.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-15-13, 07:06 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 758
Posted By gitarzan

Crank/Bottom bracket alignment/torque question.

I know there is an optimal torque for bolting on the cranks to the bb.

I do have a torque wrench but do not own a set of Allen adapters.

Anyway, what I want to know... Is should the crank be...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-11-13, 04:52 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,668
Posted By gitarzan

http://freepages.misc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~gitar...

http://freepages.misc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~gitarzan/Bicycles/MieleUmbriaElite/photo.JPG

Perfect fit.
I think the braze-ons were dual purpose for cable with a certain fitting or for a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-02-13, 06:49 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,668
Posted By gitarzan

http://www.jensonusa.com/Jagwire-Alloy-Housing-Sto...

http://www.jensonusa.com/Jagwire-Alloy-Housing-Stop
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-02-13, 06:47 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,668
Posted By gitarzan

Aha found it. ...

Aha found it.
http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php/756126-can-not-keep-the-brake-cable-on-the-frame

I searched for hours the other night and did not see that post. Now to find yonder ferrule.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-02-13, 04:19 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,668
Posted By gitarzan

I'll bet this is some proprietary crap.

I'll bet this is some proprietary crap.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-02-13, 03:50 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,668
Posted By gitarzan

You left the E off the end of your user name

You left the E off the end of your user name
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-02-13, 03:48 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,668
Posted By gitarzan

http://i904.photobucket.com/albums/ac249/yuriyt1/I...

http://i904.photobucket.com/albums/ac249/yuriyt1/IMG_3771_zps9ae952c5.jpg
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-02-13, 03:46 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,668
Posted By gitarzan

Fwiw the bike frame is a Miele Umbria Elite. ...

Fwiw the bike frame is a Miele Umbria Elite. It's a frame they are clearing out on ebay for about $50.

I found a couple images online and at beat it looks like a black grommet in there.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-02-13, 03:38 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,668
Posted By gitarzan

No, no normal braze ons on the top tube. ...

No, no normal braze ons on the top tube.

Weird huh?

The did have fittings for either rear disc or rear v types. No disc fitting for the front. Odd, that's where I would want a disc.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-02-13, 02:59 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,668
Posted By gitarzan

Here you go. I initially tried to glue some...

Here you go. I initially tried to glue some cable adjusters in there, then thought the better of it and pried them back out.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-02-13, 02:24 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,668
Posted By gitarzan

Oddball Braze-on

Alright, I don't know what this is and no one I show it to knows either. I bought a frame and this is the last part. I was about to run a brake line to the rear vbrake and was dumb struck by...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-25-13, 03:57 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,861
Posted By gitarzan

http://www.jimlangley.net/ride/bicyclehistorywh.ht...

http://www.jimlangley.net/ride/bicyclehistorywh.html
Forum: Training & Nutrition
06-23-13, 11:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,380
Posted By gitarzan

Ask Jared.

Ask Jared.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-22-13, 10:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,373
Posted By gitarzan

I see little not to like about that Jamis. ...

I see little not to like about that Jamis.

But hey, test them all.
Forum: Living Car Free
06-22-13, 09:50 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,098
Posted By gitarzan

Yeah, the 2014 models are about to come out.

Yeah, the 2014 models are about to come out.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-22-13, 09:48 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 697
Posted By gitarzan

Just don't turn into the soup nazi. :lol:

Just don't turn into the soup nazi. :lol:
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-22-13, 09:46 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,032
Posted By gitarzan

Hey, it's just like riding a bike. You'll only...

Hey, it's just like riding a bike. You'll only fall a few times.
Forum: Commuting
06-21-13, 11:29 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 6,142
Posted By gitarzan

And if there are a crowd of people, don't ride...

And if there are a crowd of people, don't ride between them

http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php/614084-Worst-Commute-EVER?highlight=Columbus+attack
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-21-13, 06:45 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,565
Posted By gitarzan

Chilling Craigslist brag.

http://www.10tv.com/content/stories/2013/06/21/taunting-craigslist-post-about-bicycle-crash-strikes-nerve-with-biking-community.html

Today on the Columbus Craigslist some posted a message bragging...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-21-13, 05:54 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 6,570
Posted By gitarzan

If he said to me what he said to the OP, I would...

If he said to me what he said to the OP, I would have offered him a sniff.

"So it's a Brooks copy"
"Not really, would you like a sniff? Go ahead."
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-21-13, 05:45 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,055
Posted By gitarzan

I'd think if its kept dry and not allowed get...

I'd think if its kept dry and not allowed get cold enough to allow condensation it should be ok.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-21-13, 10:12 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 34,036
Posted By gitarzan

You can get a free sample can of aero kroil here....

You can get a free sample can of aero kroil here. http://www.kanolabs.com/

At least I hope they will send me one.
Forum: Commuting
06-21-13, 09:56 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 885
Posted By gitarzan

That fork is forked. Get him a new bike and back...

That fork is forked. Get him a new bike and back onto the saddle.

When I was a kid we used to wreck our bikes on purpose...

My favorite was going Ben Hur on the other guys spokes with my...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-21-13, 09:39 AM
Replies: 223
Views: 11,970
Posted By gitarzan

GMC Denali.

GMC Denali.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-20-13, 09:39 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,002
Posted By gitarzan

While biking? The Honorable Mayor of our fair...

While biking? The Honorable Mayor of our fair city. He bikes too.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-20-13, 05:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 421
Posted By gitarzan

I was on Crestor several years ago and it made me...

I was on Crestor several years ago and it made me feel like I had been on the rack. Lipitor treats me better.

Eating a can of sardinesevery day or two really works wonders.
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
06-20-13, 04:14 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,520
Posted By gitarzan

Just ride one of these and tuck your junk in the...

Just ride one of these and tuck your junk in the slot.
Believe me, you'll remember to unclip your shoes every time you stop. ...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-20-13, 09:47 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,861
Posted By gitarzan

A few years ago, I was trying to impress some...

A few years ago, I was trying to impress some young ladies at an amusement park, and a friend called me aside and said forget it Dave, at our age we are invisible to them.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-19-13, 03:12 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 8,078
Posted By gitarzan

http://online.wsj.com/article/APa2d6bf76647e475a9d...

http://online.wsj.com/article/APa2d6bf76647e475a9d4576667abf4dda.html
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-19-13, 09:54 AM
Replies: 168
Views: 8,817
Posted By gitarzan

Two things... Around here it is illegal to...

Two things...

Around here it is illegal to ride on the sidewalk, unless the rider deems it prudent to do so. So I might be riding on a busy street, when it might get dense while lanes merge, etc....
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-17-13, 03:16 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,447
Posted By gitarzan

Thats part of the mystery.

Thats part of the mystery.
Forum: Commuting
06-17-13, 03:14 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,663
Posted By gitarzan

I carry a foot or so of Velcro tape. Besides its...

I carry a foot or so of Velcro tape. Besides its other uses, I can wrap around my rear wheel and seat stay. Bike ain't going nowhere and hopefully no one is sticking around to cipher it out.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-14-13, 09:17 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,389
Posted By gitarzan

Great. Now instead of hearing, "On your left,"...

Great. Now instead of hearing, "On your left," we'll be hearing, "Above you!"
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-14-13, 08:24 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 5,593
Posted By gitarzan

Prayers sent for you, Retro. A few months ago...

Prayers sent for you, Retro. A few months ago they though I had a heart attack, turned out I didn't but it was scary waiting to find out.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-14-13, 05:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 529
Posted By gitarzan

Welcome to BF, Jimbojo.

Welcome to BF, Jimbojo.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-14-13, 02:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 641
Posted By gitarzan

Greater Toronto Area? And yes, that's too...

Greater Toronto Area?

And yes, that's too much by about twice at least.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-14-13, 12:19 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 5,486
Posted By gitarzan

Around here, Lotsa waves on side streets,...

Around here,

Lotsa waves on side streets, with people out trying to ride because their doctor told them to exercise or die, Freds like me, or sightseers.

No waves from commuters or racer-types...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-14-13, 12:12 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 3,947
Posted By gitarzan

I just tell them, "I'd rather die doing it, than...

I just tell them, "I'd rather die doing it, than to die wishing I had."
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