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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-03-24, 04:29 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 264
Posted By alcjphil

Depends on the bike. My Look 595 has quite a bit...

Depends on the bike. My Look 595 has quite a bit of internal cabling. The rear brake cable runs through the top tube. The derailleur cables run through the downtube and are super easy to change. None...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-03-24, 04:20 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 752
Posted By alcjphil

One thing to keep in mind is that if you go too...

One thing to keep in mind is that if you go too slow your bike will be much more difficult to control. I know that it is scary to speed up, but just a couple of MPH can make the difference between a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-03-24, 04:12 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 427
Posted By alcjphil

Actually not, A crank designed for a 73 mm bottom...

Actually not, A crank designed for a 73 mm bottom bracket shell might work, but the chainrings would probably be too small for this bike. The other thing is that the OP wants to shift the chain...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-03-24, 04:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 50
Posted By alcjphil

The problem is that the OP doesn't say whether...

The problem is that the OP doesn't say whether the bike has a derailleur. Could be anything
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-03-24, 04:03 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 18,690
Posted By alcjphil

The bearings in the free hub body are not under...

The bearings in the free hub body are not under much load, they only turn when you are coasting and the hub isn't under any load
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-03-24, 03:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 50
Posted By alcjphil

If you are useless at technical stuff, why would...

If you are useless at technical stuff, why would you think that you can repair this problem yourself? Something was probably broken when the bike fell over, but unless you provide detailed photos any...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-03-24, 03:11 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 2,549
Posted By alcjphil

I can offer context. The area where this occurred...

I can offer context. The area where this occurred is on an island adjacent to Montreal Island. It is a quiet area where cyclists go to find roads with low traffic. I have ridden there many times....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-03-24, 02:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 84
Posted By alcjphil

One thing that many new riders do is to set their...

One thing that many new riders do is to set their saddles much too low in order to be able to put their feet flat on the ground. If you cannot fully extend your legs while pedalling, they will not be...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-03-24, 01:52 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 239
Posted By alcjphil

"The older I get, the better I was." No idea...

"The older I get, the better I was."
No idea who said this, but I have heard it a few times
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-03-24, 01:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 133
Posted By alcjphil

I would say that this bike may have been...

I would say that this bike may have been converted from drop bars. It certainly isn't a typical hybrid which would have probably had cantilever brakes. There is nothing magical about Nishiki as a...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-03-24, 01:17 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 263
Posted By alcjphil

I rode for years using my right hand to operate...

I rode for years using my right hand to operate my front brake. The only reason I stopped was that when I converted to aero type levers I found that the curve on the brake cable where it came out of...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-03-24, 06:35 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 103
Posted By alcjphil

Do you mean changing the whole hub? Changing a...

Do you mean changing the whole hub? Changing a hub requires that you remove all the spokes and completely rebuild the wheel. I have done this, but I have built dozens of wheels. You might also have...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-24, 06:04 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 209
Posted By alcjphil

By the late 1970's many Raleighs were being built...

By the late 1970's many Raleighs were being built at their facility in Waterloo Quebec
https://montreal.ctvnews.ca/raleigh-rides-away-from-waterloo-quebec-after-40-years-1.1117599
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-01-24, 10:05 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 2,549
Posted By alcjphil

How about this one? ...

How about this one?
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/île-bizard-cyclist-dies-avoiding-pedestrian-1.5583011
I actually knew this man very well. he was an expert cyclist. Who do you blame...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-01-24, 06:52 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 281
Posted By alcjphil

How did you measure? Frames with a top tube that...

How did you measure? Frames with a top tube that isn't level can't be measured like a traditional frame
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-01-24, 07:52 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 2,549
Posted By alcjphil

A few years ago, I was riding on a bike path(yes,...

A few years ago, I was riding on a bike path(yes, a bike path, not a MUP). Looking up, I saw 2 pedestrians walking toward me side by side taking up the whole path. I stopped, and one of them walked...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-31-24, 09:46 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 705
Posted By alcjphil

It has been almost 13 years since I had to repair...

It has been almost 13 years since I had to repair a flat with tubeless tires. I just carry an inner tube, tire levers, and a mid size pump that I carry in my jersey pocket. It has been years since I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-31-24, 09:42 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 592
Posted By alcjphil

The noise that the bike makes while coasting...

The noise that the bike makes while coasting depends on the wheels, not the make and model of the bike. Bike models can substitute different wheel sets depending on availability during manufacture.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-31-24, 11:43 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 275
Posted By alcjphil

Also, keep in mind that they are robustly built...

Also, keep in mind that they are robustly built and very heavy. Carrying one up a flight of stairs is a real workout
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-31-24, 11:22 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 922
Posted By alcjphil

I launder my kit in cold water and then hang to...

I launder my kit in cold water and then hang to dry. No point in using my dryer for something that dries in a few hours. Saves electricity. I only use my dryer for bedsheets and heavy cotton garments...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-30-24, 07:48 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 427
Posted By alcjphil

Simple answer: Remove the spacers and the crank...

Simple answer: Remove the spacers and the crank spindle will engage the splines as they should
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-29-24, 06:29 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 299
Posted By alcjphil

Colour isn't important unless you let it be. Buy...

Colour isn't important unless you let it be. Buy the best bike for your needs
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-29-24, 06:26 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 747
Posted By alcjphil

I have a Montane wind jacket that folds down into...

I have a Montane wind jacket that folds down into a bag the size of my fist. The last time I used it was when I arrived at the top of the Col de Pailhers.
I was sweaty and it was cold, patches of...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-28-24, 09:08 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 922
Posted By alcjphil

Ask yourself this: how many days in a row do you...

Ask yourself this: how many days in a row do you wear underwear? Cycling shorts are the same because you wear them with nothing else underneath.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-28-24, 03:40 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 824
Posted By alcjphil

How is that pertinant?

How is that pertinant?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-28-24, 03:18 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 311
Posted By alcjphil

And your location is what? Mine clearly states...

And your location is what?
Mine clearly states where I live
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-28-24, 03:13 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 331
Posted By alcjphil

At the time that hub was produced, Lock rings...

At the time that hub was produced, Lock rings were supplied with the hubs, not the cassette. I have bought 9 speed Campagnolo cassettes and none of them were supplied with a lockring
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-28-24, 02:56 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 824
Posted By alcjphil

Not a new idea by a long shot. I can remember...

Not a new idea by a long shot. I can remember episodes of the TV show "CSI New York" where one of the characters worked as a first responder on a bike. How long ago was that?
A first responder on a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-28-24, 02:51 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 190
Posted By alcjphil

I have to say to you: STOP. If your son enjoys...

I have to say to you: STOP. If your son enjoys riding with you and you enjoy his company, don't spoil things. Unless he expresses an interest in training, Just appreciate what you have now
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-28-24, 02:46 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 500
Posted By alcjphil

I have worn many SPD type shoes. They allow you...

I have worn many SPD type shoes. They allow you to walk more comfortably, and not because the soles are that much more flexible. You can walk in them primarily because you don't have to deal with a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-28-24, 02:30 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,263
Posted By alcjphil

I would say the the debate between electronic...

I would say the the debate between electronic shifting and mechanical has already been decided by the component manufacturers, The newest setups are going to always be electronic. However, the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-28-24, 01:57 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 514
Posted By alcjphil

Sounds to me as if your bike is going to look...

Sounds to me as if your bike is going to look much worse if you continue with your plan. I agree that all black bikes are not very attractive, but at least your current paint job was professionally...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-22-24, 03:06 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,432
Posted By alcjphil

I am going to say that tipping is a North...

I am going to say that tipping is a North American thing. Entry level employees are paid poverty wages and expected to make up the difference by somehow enticing customers to make an additional...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-22-24, 02:56 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 244
Posted By alcjphil

Revolution of What? Pedals are easy to find out,...

Revolution of What? Pedals are easy to find out, Wheels depend on what gear you are in
Forum: Commuting
05-22-24, 02:55 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 670
Posted By alcjphil

All I can say: Wear different shoes

All I can say: Wear different shoes
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-22-24, 10:58 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 325
Posted By alcjphil

On an 11 speed free hub body, an 11 speed...

On an 11 speed free hub body, an 11 speed cassette with a large cog of 34 teeth or more will also require a spacer behind the cassette
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-21-24, 07:57 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 587
Posted By alcjphil

I have used Campagnolo and KMC chains on my 10...

I have used Campagnolo and KMC chains on my 10 speed Chorus drivetrain. However, the last time I changed my chain I bought a Wipperman. Better shifting and quieter than either of the other 2
Forum: Road Cycling
05-20-24, 10:38 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 528
Posted By alcjphil

Since a 10 speed cassette is no wider than a 9...

Since a 10 speed cassette is no wider than a 9 speed cassette, this is true. It is my understanding that Shimano 10 speed bar end shifters do not have a friction mode
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-24, 10:36 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 501
Posted By alcjphil

Rocky Mountain was acquired by the Procycle group...

Rocky Mountain was acquired by the Procycle group in 1997. At that time they also owned the rights to CCM and Miele. The company susequently changed its name to Rocky Mountain. Its headquarters are...
Forum: Commuting
05-19-24, 09:05 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 670
Posted By alcjphil

I don't worry about the pedals. I wear a pair of...

I don't worry about the pedals. I wear a pair of hiking shoes that have very tough soles which are also much stiffer than running shoes.
If you wear soft soled shoes, the rubber will squirm and be...
Forum: Commuting
05-19-24, 09:03 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 862
Posted By alcjphil

When I was commuting, I carried my food in an...

When I was commuting, I carried my food in an insulated rack top bag. I would make sandwiches in advance and freeze them. My lunch would include a couple of pieces of fruit, a muffin or banana bread,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-17-24, 04:59 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 956
Posted By alcjphil

What difference is there between the 2 bikes?...

What difference is there between the 2 bikes? That could explain why they do not exhibit the same behaviour
If one has a simple freewheel and the other has a multi speed hub, you have your...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-17-24, 04:53 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,117
Posted By alcjphil

What I wonder about is the actual application. Is...

What I wonder about is the actual application. Is this a situation where steel balls are replaced by ceramic balls? Or is it where cartridge bearings are replaced with cartridge bearings with ceramic...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
05-17-24, 09:27 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 831
Posted By alcjphil

I did a Rouvy ride which was recorded during a...

I did a Rouvy ride which was recorded during a Grand Fondo. There were so many bad riders that it was almost scary. I was afraid I was going to crash
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
05-16-24, 08:16 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 831
Posted By alcjphil

I prefer Rouvy, It has rides that I have actually...

I prefer Rouvy, It has rides that I have actually done
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-15-24, 08:34 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,233
Posted By alcjphil

One thing to keep In mind is that chordal action...

One thing to keep In mind is that chordal action will make any setup run rougher the smaller the cog you are using. A stiff chain will make things worse. A bit of lube on the chain could make a big...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-15-24, 08:32 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,533
Posted By alcjphil

The stem is already probably close to its limit,...

The stem is already probably close to its limit, make sure that you don't go above the minimum insertion line.
As for frame size, why not just take a tape measure with you when you go back?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-15-24, 08:29 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 437
Posted By alcjphil

You won't necessarily go faster if you are not...

You won't necessarily go faster if you are not strong enough to maintain the same cadence in a harder gear. I have sometimes found that my cadence slows down in a harder gear and I actually go slower
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-14-24, 10:25 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,826
Posted By alcjphil

You are probably thinking of Mike Walden

You are probably thinking of Mike Walden
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-14-24, 11:17 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 281
Posted By alcjphil

I had first generation 9 speed and the splines...

I had first generation 9 speed and the splines were no different than the ones on my 10 speed wheels. However, the shifters and rear derailleur were different. The shifter hoods were pointy and the...
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