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Forum: Touring
10-01-23, 08:40 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,286
Posted By Bearonabike

This is called a trekking handlebar? LIKE LIKE...

This is called a trekking handlebar? LIKE LIKE LIKE, many different hand positions and brakes are easily accessible. Nashbar has these from $30 - $45. Definite option, thanks..
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-01-23, 08:34 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,422
Posted By Bearonabike

Thew Fuji comes with 27" wheels a size which I am...

Thew Fuji comes with 27" wheels a size which I am still running on the bike, and they are 1.25 inch tires (32mm). If I go to 650B, then I have a brake problem. I could convert to 700CX32 but there...
Forum: Touring
09-30-23, 10:54 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,286
Posted By Bearonabike

The more I look, the more it's narrowing down to...

The more I look, the more it's narrowing down to a few choices, Surly Ogre or Bridge Club or Jamis Sequel. I still need to get to my local coop to see if they have any vintage mountain bikes that...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-30-23, 10:28 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,422
Posted By Bearonabike

Thanks for that, I gave the FX a look. I owned...

Thanks for that, I gave the FX a look. I owned one back in the early 2000s. It was a really good bike but the tires a narrower than I want. I do wish you much enjoyment with your beautiful ride.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-30-23, 10:23 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,422
Posted By Bearonabike

Where I sit in the process now

My current Coda will likely take 35mm tires but wider is definitely out of the question based on the current 32mm tires on the bike. I very much enjoy my 2017 Coda and for an upright bike and road...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-24-23, 02:06 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,406
Posted By Bearonabike

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EmWVyXVqV0c

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EmWVyXVqV0c
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-24-23, 01:59 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,182
Posted By Bearonabike

After re-spoking the wheels, my Fuji S10S and...

After re-spoking the wheels, my Fuji S10S and S12S rode well, and I was 300#.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-24-23, 01:57 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,406
Posted By Bearonabike

Get them with a 4-cross spoke pattern, helps.

Get them with a 4-cross spoke pattern, helps.
Forum: Touring
09-24-23, 01:42 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,286
Posted By Bearonabike

What is the make and model of that errand bike? ...

What is the make and model of that errand bike? There have to be others in the world. I did find a co-op in a nearby city. I think I'll pay them a visit. Thanks.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-24-23, 01:35 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,422
Posted By Bearonabike

Will look into this, thanks. I understand that...

Will look into this, thanks. I understand that the muscles used are a little different. How are they at keeping you fit?
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-24-23, 01:30 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,422
Posted By Bearonabike

Never have been into mountain biking but I live...

Never have been into mountain biking but I live in NE Alabama, road bikes here are a license to die. Most of what I see is 2 opposing lanes, no shoulder and a 6' drop into a ditch. That puts me...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-24-23, 11:39 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,422
Posted By Bearonabike

Swimming is not something I am against but where...

Swimming is not something I am against but where I live, pools are not really common. Going to a gym with a pool would mean having to put up with a facility that uses LOTS and LOTS of chlorine. ...
Forum: Touring
09-23-23, 09:21 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,286
Posted By Bearonabike

Advice on likely my last bike

Also posted in the 50+ forum

At 58.5, I'm in a position to rearrange my bicycle situation and am in need of some advice as I've been riding mostly recreationally on my Jamis Coda with my wife and...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-23-23, 09:07 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,422
Posted By Bearonabike

Looking to buy likely my last bike - advice sought

At 58.5, I'm in a position to rearrange my bicycle situation and am in need of some advice as I've been riding mostly recreationally on my Jamis Coda with my wife and teen for a few years and am no...
Forum: Touring
03-01-20, 04:11 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,256
Posted By Bearonabike

Go retro. I have one of these, it's awesome. ...

Go retro. I have one of these, it's awesome. Find them on E Bay. Not cheap though and not quite as hot as a more modern stove, but indestructible....
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-29-19, 02:08 PM
Replies: 241
Views: 51,097
Posted By Bearonabike

Much quicker than "hirsute heavy man on a...

Much quicker than "hirsute heavy man on a bike."
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-12-17, 08:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,389
Posted By Bearonabike

Eco Sheep Lubricant

Was in my local Wally-world today and ran past the bike isle looking for a patch kit and came across these. One is for everyday bikes and one for mountain bikes. Anyone have any experience with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-11-17, 05:30 PM
Replies: 2,687
Views: 1,158,235
Posted By Bearonabike

1986 Nishiki Prestige, Kawamura, Japan, ...

1986 Nishiki Prestige, Kawamura, Japan,

S/N:
WFU
156

Logic says the U musty be a 0 but given the depth of the rest of the serial number, one would conclude that the digit is indeed a U. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-31-16, 12:50 AM
Replies: 184
Views: 18,211
Posted By Bearonabike

Preferences are about the riding experience. ...

Preferences are about the riding experience. There may be science behind the preference but it silll comes down to time on the bike.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-30-16, 03:44 PM
Replies: 184
Views: 18,211
Posted By Bearonabike

Having taken in all of the previous posts, I...

Having taken in all of the previous posts, I return to my tag line. It is not about the bike, it's about the ride.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-29-16, 09:46 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 11,603
Posted By Bearonabike

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-23-16, 11:47 AM
Replies: 184
Views: 18,211
Posted By Bearonabike

Love my 1974 Fuji S-10 and my Nishiki Prestige.

Love my 1974 Fuji S-10 and my Nishiki Prestige.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-13-16, 06:28 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 6,256
Posted By Bearonabike

+1

+1
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-13-16, 06:28 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,724
Posted By Bearonabike

While I was not a competitive racer in college, I...

While I was not a competitive racer in college, I rode the living heck out of an old Fuji until an accident took me out of cycling entirely for more than 20 years. Back then, I was in great shape. ...
Forum: Touring
10-02-16, 04:21 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,188
Posted By Bearonabike

Agreed, but then again, with arthritis you have...

Agreed, but then again, with arthritis you have to keep moving so you can keep moving. I can see where a flat bar on the bike may one day be a necessity.
Forum: Touring
10-02-16, 04:19 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,188
Posted By Bearonabike

Oops, you are correct.

Oops, you are correct.
Forum: Touring
10-02-16, 03:48 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,188
Posted By Bearonabike

No, what I am saying can be stated a number of...

No, what I am saying can be stated a number of ways:

1) Brifters have more to break and I want a simpler design.

OR

2) The Brifter MTBF is higher than the down tube or bar-end shifter MTBF...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-02-16, 03:19 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 9,874
Posted By Bearonabike

Really like this.

Really like this.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-02-16, 02:59 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 9,874
Posted By Bearonabike

I started at well over 400# (don't know how far...

I started at well over 400# (don't know how far over, I maxed out all the scales that could find) and decided to buy a Trek 7100 (old version without the shock absorbers). My LBS said there was no...
Forum: Touring
10-02-16, 02:08 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,188
Posted By Bearonabike

Jamis Aurora Mods

I am considering modifications to my Jamis Aurora (2010) touring bike. The bike came with brifters and rim breaks. As much as I would LOVE disc breaks, that is not a possibility and not big enough...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-12-16, 08:20 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,260
Posted By Bearonabike

I have it on my desktop. I have to measure the...

I have it on my desktop. I have to measure the bolt pattern but this is what I want to go for. Thanks again.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-12-16, 08:00 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,260
Posted By Bearonabike

Will keep this in mind, thanks!

Will keep this in mind, thanks!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-12-16, 07:39 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,260
Posted By Bearonabike

Thanks, much help and much appreciated. In past...

Thanks, much help and much appreciated. In past rebuilds, I have replaced the whole crank assesmbly. THese cranks are in too good a shape to trash.

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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-12-16, 07:30 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,260
Posted By Bearonabike

Thanks!

Thanks!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-12-16, 03:49 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,260
Posted By Bearonabike

Replacing drive train, need advice

I bought a Nishiki Prestige for $40 at a local pawn shop. It looked a wreck but I have rebuilt a few Treks and 3 or 4 S-10-S bikes and I had some suspicion that the awful appearance was just surface...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-11-16, 01:25 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,106
Posted By Bearonabike

I disagree, kinda... If the OP intends to...

I disagree, kinda...

If the OP intends to put enough into the bike to ride it safely and then intends to ride it until it falls apart, then go for it. If this will be a bike that will be used for...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-06-16, 08:42 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 717
Posted By Bearonabike

Getting 1987 Nishiki into shape

Bought a 1987 Nishiki Prestige today for $40. All of the items I need to replace are in my parts kit EXCEPT the freewheel. The bike comes with original parts, an A 5000 Accushift setup (indexed). I...
Forum: Touring
08-14-16, 06:11 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 28,706
Posted By Bearonabike

I'm just about old enough to completely not care...

I'm just about old enough to completely not care how this thing looks, so long as it benefits me. Just might buy one.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-14-16, 06:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 964
Posted By Bearonabike

Thanks. I didn't see any ports in the frame, I...

Thanks. I didn't see any ports in the frame, I was wondering if they would be a benefit as well.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-14-16, 05:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 964
Posted By Bearonabike

Arresting Frame Rust

I have a Jamis Aurora I bought new in 2010. Today I was doing some basic bike maintenance and had to pull the seat tube to attach a reflector. The tube showed some surface rust from the frame. Not...
Forum: Touring
07-16-16, 03:23 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,495
Posted By Bearonabike

Went to my local LBS today, he said he had a a...

Went to my local LBS today, he said he had a a Cannondale road bike with a long stem on it to give us an idea about the geomotry of a road bike with a more conventional (non-drop) handle bar. The...
Forum: Touring
07-14-16, 03:50 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,495
Posted By Bearonabike

Thanks for the idea, and this one may go on MY...

Thanks for the idea, and this one may go on MY wish list, but it would bne too low for her to get up out of. Her fusion is basically shoulder blades to pelvis so she can't roll out of a seat like...
Forum: Touring
07-13-16, 08:03 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,495
Posted By Bearonabike

I've pushed the 'bent. She has rebuffed it each...

I've pushed the 'bent. She has rebuffed it each time. I hate the idea of spending the $ for a new Jamis Aurora or Surly LHT but it may come down to that. The LHT can accommodate a fairly fat tire.
Forum: Touring
07-13-16, 07:10 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,495
Posted By Bearonabike

Need help finding a touring bike

I need help finding a touring bike for my wife. She has a fused back (T-3 to S-1) and the Cannondale T-800 is acceptable for short rides, but not so comfortable on longer rides. The problem is, the...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-31-15, 04:09 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 7,855
Posted By Bearonabike

1) Get my wife's Cannondale T800 back on the...

1) Get my wife's Cannondale T800 back on the road. I've wrenched all I can myself and it's off to the bike shop on 1/4/16 for truing the wheels and a few other things I can't do myself.
2) Get my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-22-15, 11:30 AM
Replies: 494
Views: 198,612
Posted By Bearonabike

There is a combination of words that sends...

There is a combination of words that sends shivers down my spine..."vintage carbon fiber."
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-22-15, 11:28 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 14,136
Posted By Bearonabike

Touring bikes are tricky in one respect. Back in...

Touring bikes are tricky in one respect. Back in the day, there were LOTS of really good choices and getting a C&V bike is definitely a good option. However, you may also want to consider a newer...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-22-15, 11:14 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 8,131
Posted By Bearonabike

I do a LOT of my own work and have only 1 wrench...

I do a LOT of my own work and have only 1 wrench that I trust. I've known him for some years and I chose to use him as my parts source because he has researched/experienced what does and does not...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-22-15, 11:08 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,003
Posted By Bearonabike

Got rear-ended in my Ford Econo-box by a guy in a...

Got rear-ended in my Ford Econo-box by a guy in a Chevy S-10. I was going about 40, they estimate him at about 70-75 MPH. The little Ford took a direct square hit, which is good, because that is...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-21-15, 09:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,003
Posted By Bearonabike

I'm Back!!!

1 auto accident
3 broken vertebrae (neck)
1 bruised backbone resulting in an arthritic condition
1 severed supraspinatus muscle
Dain Bramage or nerve damage robbing hearing in left ear
15 months...
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