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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-10-24, 01:35 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 1,196
Posted By HMJ

C&V: a Vista something-or-other 10 speed. The...

C&V: a Vista something-or-other 10 speed. The thing was super heavy and rode awful. I picked it up for next to nothing, intending to make it into a beater-type errand bike but it was so bad I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-08-24, 05:06 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,447
Posted By HMJ

Credit to my Bi-Saddle box

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/0203220942_1_36237e2179666f65c0e6264af69b4a062a955232.jpg
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-04-24, 11:19 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,014
Posted By HMJ

In my state it is illegal to ride a bicycle on a...

In my state it is illegal to ride a bicycle on a sidewalk.

Even if it were legal, I wouldn't do it anyway. Beyond the pedestrian and other safety reasons, I'd find the constant dips and rises...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-04-24, 10:50 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 406
Posted By HMJ

Cool! You just never know what you'll find in...

Cool! You just never know what you'll find in thrift stores. I wouldn't be surprised if someone bought them all for resale on fleabay.

I recently bought two pairs of lightly used women's MTB...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-31-24, 02:51 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 1,937
Posted By HMJ

I'll typically just hold a phillips head...

I'll typically just hold a phillips head screwdriver against the rim for a quick truing. For something more involved, a zip tie with the excess against the rim works well.
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
05-29-24, 06:18 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 502
Posted By HMJ

Selle SMP

I have seen fitters in my area with the Selle SMP test kit:

https://www.sellesmp.com/en/test-our-saddles.html

I don't know how many saddles are in their test kit but I've probably seen a dozen...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-24, 04:21 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 459
Posted By HMJ

I'm feeling a bit slower than the last couple of...

I'm feeling a bit slower than the last couple of years myself. In my case, I'm very sure it isn't the bike :)

But based on what you briefly describe, it does sound like some basic maintenance is...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-17-24, 05:48 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,648
Posted By HMJ

I just got a new (to me) car that has a front...

I just got a new (to me) car that has a front sensor. When it thinks I'm too close to the vehicle in front of me, I'll hear a beeping noise and BRAKE will start flashing on my dashboard.

While...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-17-24, 05:35 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 282
Posted By HMJ

First of all: welcome to the forum. While I...

First of all: welcome to the forum.

While I don't have any direct comparisons between these two specific bikes, why not test ride the Giant at your LBS and get a sense of how it feels to you that...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-15-24, 06:10 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 874
Posted By HMJ

Nice find with the book! For reasons I'm sure...

Nice find with the book! For reasons I'm sure the ESPN suits have figured out, Slaying the Badger is one of those 30 for 30 films that NEVER seem to get replayed on ESPN. Sure, I can pay to stream...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-12-24, 06:56 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,642
Posted By HMJ

Maybe if you have the time...

I bought a pair of gravel tires from Bikeinn during the off-season, knowing that I had a good three months before I'd even think about using them. If it took 2-3 months for delivery, no big deal...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-11-24, 05:44 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,637
Posted By HMJ

Thundero 40

I installed Thundero 40's on my gravel grinder (front and back) during the off season. So far I have about 175 miles on them and am very pleased. Most of the riding I do is on semi-residential-type...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-08-24, 01:26 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,447
Posted By HMJ

Sometimes you have to...

Where I live there are two opposite-facing side streets that intersect a major state road. The side streets provide access to some nice cycling areas. The intersection has four-way traffic lights...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-06-24, 05:34 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,701
Posted By HMJ

Cervelo Caledonia is a nice bike

In my quest I looked at this one long and hard. I really wanted to like it but I went with the Felt almost entirely because of the fit: I was right on the line between two sizes in the Caledonia...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-05-24, 01:36 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,701
Posted By HMJ

Felt VR

I just went though this in March and had a want list very similar to yours. My other two requirements were mechanical shifting and a carbon frame. I found, beyond general fit, it was difficult to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-01-24, 11:27 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,552
Posted By HMJ

The same can be said for loops also. Many times...

The same can be said for loops also. Many times I'll head out for one of my usual loop rides, going in the same direction. When I make a conscious attempt to go in the opposite direction, the ride...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-19-24, 11:24 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 955
Posted By HMJ

Rim width?

Just a thought...

Is the wheel original to the bike? If not, perhaps the replacement rim width is a bit too big for the caliper.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-19-24, 09:51 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,711
Posted By HMJ

Yeah, saw that, thank you. :thumb: More of a...

Yeah, saw that, thank you. :thumb:

More of a general post since I just went through the same situation: buy a known entity's bike or an unknown's. I went with the known entity for this reason,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-19-24, 09:25 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,711
Posted By HMJ

Don't forget about resale

Another factor to consider is resale when/if you ever want to sell it down the road. A known brand - like Lynskey for example - will hold some value and likely fetch more than an unknown brand will....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-18-24, 06:00 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 781
Posted By HMJ

From what I recall, these are very low end...

From what I recall, these are very low end shifters and, like many low end parts, really aren't designed for long term maintenance. I think I've busted a couple myself.

The good news is that grip...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-12-24, 06:24 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 937
Posted By HMJ

FWIW: I have ladies' mixte version of this bike...

FWIW: I have ladies' mixte version of this bike with the original Brooks CR3 saddle and fully rehabbed. Even found a replacement Compe-V top normal FD. I had asked $150 for it and received zero...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-27-24, 08:18 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,332
Posted By HMJ

I disagree

I did not find the Shimano Sora ST-3303 to work all that well...

https://www.bikeforums.net/bicycle-mechanics/1286787-sora-st-3303-no-trim.html
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
02-25-24, 02:49 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 692
Posted By HMJ

On the other hand...

Looking at it a different way, you might be able to salvage ten bucks worth of parts from it for another project bike that comes along: derailleurs, handlebars, seat post, brake calipers, pedals,...
Forum: Living Car Free
02-24-24, 08:25 AM
Replies: 124
Views: 79,686
Posted By HMJ

global wiki list

I have not seen this posted yet so I thought it might be useful - a wiki list of bike co-ops around the world:

https://www.bikecollectives.org/wiki/Community_Bicycle_Organizations

Like any...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
02-21-24, 07:19 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 807
Posted By HMJ

maybe it's the phone?

Disclaimer: I am not a GPS expert.

I had been using RWGPS with an Android phone for tracking my rides. After three or so years it just started to lose tracking randomly - like I'd have a straight...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-20-24, 05:18 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 816
Posted By HMJ

Ace is great!

Yeah: I have an Ace Hardware location about 3 miles from my house. They have an entire aisle dedicated to loose hardware: screws, washers, bolts, etc. - and it has saved my bacon many times when...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-19-24, 06:41 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 816
Posted By HMJ

epilogue

Posting for posterity in case someone else has the same question...

I installed the 36t cassette and a new properly-sized chain. The RD did accommodate cassette - although I did have to tighten...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-09-24, 04:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 816
Posted By HMJ

Sora RD-R3000-GS with 36T large sprocket?

Greetings,

I am interested in hearing from anyone with actual experience using a Shimano Sora RD-R3000-GS 9-speed "medium" cage RD with a 36T large sprocket. Shimano's maximum recommended large...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-08-24, 03:07 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 708
Posted By HMJ

thanks for the lead!

So they do...many thanks for the intel!

I'd have to check the width of the Salsa clamp to make sure it is not larger than the clamp area of the Trek's seat tube, since it is smaller than the rest...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-08-24, 02:56 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 708
Posted By HMJ

good idea

Thanks for confirming!

I had briefly considered calling a pre-Trek-store shop and asking if by chance they had one of these laying around but thought the odds were pretty long...BUT...after...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-08-24, 02:47 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 708
Posted By HMJ

OD verified

Many thanks for your feedback. I probably should have inserted a pic of the caliper measurement originally but I will post it here for posterity in case anyone else stumbles upon this oddball:
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-07-24, 01:58 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 708
Posted By HMJ

33.4 mm seatpost clamp?

Greetings...

Today I decided to work on early 90's Trek 7000 MTB I picked up in 2022. Upon getting it into the light I discovered the seatpost clamp is missing. I figured this would be easy enough...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-23-23, 10:34 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 706
Posted By HMJ

Thanks all!

I appreciate everyone's feedback. I am now more confident there is no trim shift on the ST-3303 and that I am not missing anything. Now I can rest easy :)

The bike's maiden voyage on the trainer...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-22-23, 08:17 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 706
Posted By HMJ

Sora ST-3303 = no trim?

I'm rehabbing a bike for the indoor trainer which came with the Sora ST-3300/3303 brifter set. No matter what I do I get chain rub only in the small chainring/smallest two cogs. It appears there is...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-09-23, 08:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 665
Posted By HMJ

Widen SRAM Force rim brake calipers?

I acquired a 2007 Felt FC road bike and am rehabbing it for personal use. I am having difficulty with setting the rear brakes (SRAM Force rim calipers): the only way I have even barely enough...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-29-22, 12:27 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 726
Posted By HMJ

The accordion-looking area below the screw hole...

The accordion-looking area below the screw hole hack is the weld.

And you are correct: material is steel.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-28-22, 05:03 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 726
Posted By HMJ

Affirmative on both: it was a freebie I picked up...

Affirmative on both: it was a freebie I picked up in town. I didn't notice the screw and what lurked beneath until I put it on the stand at home. The bike is decent otherwise but since y'all have...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-28-22, 10:16 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 726
Posted By HMJ

gnarly screw hack in seat tube - safe?

Greetings,

I just picked up a bike that I thought might be a decent recreational rider but a prior owner put a screw through the seat tube and a drilled hole in the seat post. There is some...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-28-21, 03:51 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,931
Posted By HMJ

my two adds

I have had very good luck finding various parts at bike co-ops and swaps. Stuff is usually priced well or negotiable - plus you can actually view and determine workability in person.

As an added...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-01-21, 04:15 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,137
Posted By HMJ

You're welcome!

You're welcome for the pics!

I look at this bike as if I am extending its useful life and keeping it out of the scrap pile (for now). The top tube has some beyond minor rust so in that regard the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-29-21, 07:09 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,137
Posted By HMJ

since you asked...

Sure...but it's not pretty :)

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/1129211002_57be70eaefc605bb3bfdd6faeedd7c43fcf79b48.jpg

For the purpose I got it for I am unlikely...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-28-21, 07:17 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,137
Posted By HMJ

thanks...

Thanks for posting this. I just picked one of these up at a yard sale for five bucks...I guess they didn't hold their value too well :lol:

It is a heavy beast for sure. Since I'm just going to use...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
10-06-21, 06:09 PM
Replies: 654
Views: 288,114
Posted By HMJ

how goes it?

Just wondering what people are seeing out there right now.

I'm not a big time flipper but I have sold a few bikes here and there. I do it more as a hobby, giving myself something to do when it's...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-21-21, 05:58 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 593
Posted By HMJ

good luck...in person

I have had good luck with used cranks although mine have come from in-person purchases at swaps and co-ops.

Sometimes at the co-ops crank sets are in varying levels of completeness and/or...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-22-21, 06:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 11,119
Posted By HMJ

feedback from Specialized

I received the following from the folks @ Specialized today - posting for posterity:

<snip>
Part Number: S185500018 - WHL MY17 AXIS ELITE 11S REAR WHEEL 700C DCL:CHARWARM CHAR/ BLK

Part...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-10-21, 02:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 11,119
Posted By HMJ

Axis Elite freehub replacement?

Greetings,

I need to replace a freehub on an Axis Elite 700c wheel. I believe Axis is a Specialized brand used on their bikes - in this case a 2017 Roubaix running a Shimano 105 11sp cassette.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-18-21, 11:43 AM
Replies: 8,034
Views: 999,336
Posted By HMJ

thanks!

Thanks much for the tip! That might come in handy with another French bike I have in the long term queue.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-17-21, 07:03 PM
Replies: 8,034
Views: 999,336
Posted By HMJ

Liberia "clunker" rehab

It started with this post. (https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/491454-your-catch-day-saved-dump.html#post21815133)

Since this Liberia is a cool frame and in my size neighborhood I knew I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-07-21, 03:47 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,639
Posted By HMJ

plastic dust cap remnants

I just went through this with a Fuji frameset: plastic dust cap was semi bonded into the DS crank threads. After chipping away as much as I could with a small screwdriver I found I couldn't get into...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-26-21, 08:27 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 13,299
Posted By HMJ

workshop clock

Busted/worn triple chainring + $1 thrift store clock =

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/0226210915a_814b772c422767faf74861bf0bf486dffc0a24ae.jpg
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