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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-25-24, 01:09 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 67
Posted By zandoval

Anyone Used Gorilla Glue On TPU?

I have not gone the TPU route yet but the size and portability of the TPU tubes is quite inviting. It would appear that repair of flats in TPU can be a bugger. Many of the commercial flat fix kits...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-24-24, 06:29 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,777
Posted By zandoval

Received in a timely fashion and in great...

Received in a timely fashion and in great condition. Thank You
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-24-24, 05:21 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 886
Posted By zandoval

Come On Larry...Bike Shop? We Don't Need No...

Come On Larry...Bike Shop? We Don't Need No Stinking Bike Shop! ...Ha
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Forum: Road Cycling
05-24-24, 05:14 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 298
Posted By zandoval

I have used Clear Thin packing tape right at the...

I have used Clear Thin packing tape right at the quick release site. After a year or two I then just cut out a strip of aluminum from a beer can and used that.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-24-24, 05:08 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 1,799
Posted By zandoval

The only reason I have not tried out TPU is the...

The only reason I have not tried out TPU is the initial cost. I am not too excited at having to use sealant in my TPU tubes. I wonder if the specs on TPU tubes will be a marketing ploy. Thicker TPU...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-23-24, 06:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 337
Posted By zandoval

Enjoyed it. I often feel uncomfortable when I...

Enjoyed it. I often feel uncomfortable when I recognize my diminishing skills in ridding. But really the pictures did not present any conditions that I could not handle. It has bolstered my...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-23-24, 06:22 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 850
Posted By zandoval

Fenders have been around a long time. Long before...

Fenders have been around a long time. Long before electronic component were ever around. I think the amount of over all protection modern fenders provide far out weighs the over all weight of them...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-23-24, 11:39 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 700
Posted By zandoval

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Forum: Road Cycling
05-23-24, 10:41 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 381
Posted By zandoval

Just get that head covered. Helmets are a...

Just get that head covered. Helmets are a disposable item. One fall, one hit, one knock around and ya trash um. Spending allot of money on a helmet would probably cause you to keep a helmet that...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-24, 10:22 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 4,206
Posted By zandoval

Yep... Wish I had one. But I would be executed...

Yep... Wish I had one. But I would be executed with extreme prejudice if I took on another project.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-24, 06:34 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,063
Posted By zandoval

Yes. I used hardened washers with an abrasive...

Yes. I used hardened washers with an abrasive finish. If I had needed more then 2mm I would have used another method. I just find it odd that 2mm made such a difference. I attribute that due to my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-24, 05:36 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 4,206
Posted By zandoval

Its just your AO. Drive on over to Austin Tx and...

Its just your AO. Drive on over to Austin Tx and sell um off the back of your pick up at the UT parking lot.DONE!
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
05-22-24, 10:49 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 834
Posted By zandoval

Still chasing this as I have had a few young-uns...

Still chasing this as I have had a few young-uns ask about what size bike to buy. I agree that the most important measurement would be Effective Seat Tube Length. I would also say REACH from the ESTL...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-21-24, 05:20 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 309
Posted By zandoval

Needs Pics... Of the saddle and of you in the...

Needs Pics... Of the saddle and of you in the Saddle...

At examining your OP the problem is a Wadi after ridding?
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-24, 10:23 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 920
Posted By zandoval

Don't be afraid, ya got this...In many ways you...

Don't be afraid, ya got this...In many ways you need to make up your mind if you are going for a Wall Hanger, a Restore, or a RIDE... I think this is the perfect bike to learn new skills. And this...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
05-20-24, 11:19 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 834
Posted By zandoval

OK... This is an important thread. But I am...

OK... This is an important thread. But I am confused!

Back in the day, a frame size was posted with the STACK and REACH measurements. And a completed bicycle with the wheels on had measurements...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-24, 02:46 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 353
Posted By zandoval

So many nice things about our old FUJIs. Finest...

So many nice things about our old FUJIs. Finest forks ever made for comfortable ridding......
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-24, 09:47 AM
Replies: 136
Views: 4,529
Posted By zandoval

Yep... I no longer have a truly restored Bike....

Yep... I no longer have a truly restored Bike. And because I dont ride it the one I have with the least modifications is just a 70s Wall Hanger for the most part. The three bikes I do use are fairly...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-18-24, 05:14 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 3,271
Posted By zandoval

Back in the day when I got my first real Road...

Back in the day when I got my first real Road Bike in Italy, bikers my age (22) would have nothing to do with me. In many ways I dont blame them. I did not even know about cross chaining... Ha.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-24, 04:50 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 1,734
Posted By zandoval

Hey Stud... Dont Be Afraid... Its just an...

Hey Stud... Dont Be Afraid... Its just an engineering problem...
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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-18-24, 10:30 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,181
Posted By zandoval

Just posting this here for another thought. One...

Just posting this here for another thought. One of the local fathers around here had a squeak/creak on his sons aluminum BMX bike. He chased it for a few weeks then gave up and decided to switch out...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-24, 10:13 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 1,612
Posted By zandoval

...fun, Fun, FUN!!!

...fun, Fun, FUN!!!
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-24, 07:37 PM
Replies: 161
Views: 3,760
Posted By zandoval

Hey... Great! If they still make FAA approved...

Hey... Great! If they still make FAA approved Wooden Propellers then why not...
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-17-24, 07:17 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 463
Posted By zandoval

Do note that adjusting and replacing brake pads...

Do note that adjusting and replacing brake pads can be tedious. Take your time. You will note that there are rounded and flat washers, long bolts, and caps that can be rearranged to provide you the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-16-24, 11:18 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,063
Posted By zandoval

Rick - I dont need to remind you that as you get...

Rick - I dont need to remind you that as you get older these little adjustments make a world of difference. I added a 2mm spacer to my right pedal to get a more comfortable alignment on my crank....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-24, 09:05 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 662
Posted By zandoval

Had to look up Swiss Threaded Bottom Bracket....

Had to look up Swiss Threaded Bottom Bracket. According to Sheldon its the same as French but not the right side. Groovy Man...

https://sheldonbrown.com/cribsheet-bottombrackets.html
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-15-24, 10:16 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 343
Posted By zandoval

Be sure to double check that wheel and especially...

Be sure to double check that wheel and especially the spokes. When this happened to me I failed to notice tiny little nicks and excoriations on some of my spokes. They much later failed one by one...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-15-24, 09:51 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,163
Posted By zandoval

Ha... Sounds like fun, Fun, FUN! BRAVO!

Ha... Sounds like fun, Fun, FUN! BRAVO!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-14-24, 10:35 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,517
Posted By zandoval

Automatic Transmission Fluid... ATF I use it...

Automatic Transmission Fluid... ATF

I use it for cleaning the chain and lubing the chain. I also consider chains expendable devices now days...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-13-24, 07:33 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 6,083
Posted By zandoval

Found a pretty good match to the font if you...

Found a pretty good match to the font if you decide to make your own decals, or use the Helicopter Tape decal method. Attached is a .pdf-.svg for higher resolution if needed.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-13-24, 07:30 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 35,033
Posted By zandoval

Moulton 4 speed: ...

Moulton 4 speed:


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Forum: Road Cycling
05-13-24, 06:17 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 906
Posted By zandoval

Way Back In The Day.... Ha... When I was...

Way Back In The Day....

Ha... When I was commuting to work I was doing a 15 to 20 mile road bike ride. I carried minimal equipment on a very light weight bike for the time. I had to rise early for...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-13-24, 01:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 322
Posted By zandoval

They say it makes a difference so I do a little...

They say it makes a difference so I do a little digging to make sure and mount my tires in the prescribed direction.

Still... I really dont think its that big of a deal on a normal bicycle tire.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-12-24, 08:03 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 3,897
Posted By zandoval

I did have a non-plastic Shimano derailleur break...

I did have a non-plastic Shimano derailleur break just like yours. I was wearing a scarf for warmth during a fall ride. It slipped off my neck and wound itself around the derailleur on a down hill...
Forum: Pills and Ills
05-12-24, 05:55 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 588
Posted By zandoval

Keeping your knees in proper alignment is also...

Keeping your knees in proper alignment is also very important. Those side ways bends that give ya a little pop are real bad a few years down the road. When it comes to knees there are situations...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-12-24, 02:30 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 3,807
Posted By zandoval

Looks like ya had a good plan tubeless or not....

Looks like ya had a good plan tubeless or not. Being prepared and familiar with your equipment given the conditions is Number One Admirable.

Great Race!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-12-24, 02:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 363
Posted By zandoval

Hold on ta that BROOKS! NYC ta LA, yep, some...

Hold on ta that BROOKS!

NYC ta LA, yep, some kind of symmetry in that...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-11-24, 06:22 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 984
Posted By zandoval

What type bicycle? What type bars? Oh......

What type bicycle?
What type bars?

Oh... And dont forget there is such a thing as Stem Shifters too.

For some people it can be hard to understand the things us arthritic riders have to adapt...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-10-24, 10:26 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,091
Posted By zandoval

Its been a long, LONG handicap for me, especially...

Its been a long, LONG handicap for me, especially as a professional. Spelling, syntax, and just getting your thoughts out as correctly as possible is a chore. In my AO you passed English because you...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-09-24, 01:10 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,456
Posted By zandoval

Hey... I resemble that remark!

Hey... I resemble that remark!
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
05-09-24, 01:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 206
Posted By zandoval

Hang in there buddy. After you have been hanging...

Hang in there buddy. After you have been hanging around here for a little you will understand why its needed. Once ya get going you will find we are all hungary for your pics... Ha
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-08-24, 05:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 318
Posted By zandoval

Do a youtube search: Bicycle Valve Stem Pinch...

Do a youtube search: Bicycle Valve Stem Pinch Flats
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-08-24, 03:22 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 776
Posted By zandoval

What are you riding now? Whats your riding...

What are you riding now?

Whats your riding history?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-08-24, 09:31 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,586
Posted By zandoval

I am a real promoter of Continental Ride Tour...

I am a real promoter of Continental Ride Tour style tires. But I have a set of Kenda 184s on my old Peugeot P6 with 27x1¼ rims and they have been great. If you have the clearance they certainly would...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-08-24, 09:13 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,586
Posted By zandoval

Build your Gravel Bike slowly. Its more fun....

Build your Gravel Bike slowly. Its more fun. Often building a Gravel Bike out of a favored steel frame is just a matter of tires. After checking your clearance and brake set you change out your...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-07-24, 02:40 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,748
Posted By zandoval

Hey... Just posted my methods in a Waxed Chain...

Hey... Just posted my methods in a Waxed Chain Thread. I would suggest going simple. WD40 is a great cleaner but not necessarily a lube. ATF (Automatic Transmission Fluid) is my choice. Chain getting...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-07-24, 12:34 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 2,487
Posted By zandoval

Great Ride... Welcome to the forum. Hope to...

Great Ride...

Welcome to the forum. Hope to hear how you decide to progress with your bikes. The word "Restore" has many meanings here on the forum. Some members take it quite seriously...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-06-24, 11:24 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 922
Posted By zandoval

On a comfortable seat... Ha

On a comfortable seat... Ha
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-06-24, 11:21 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 922
Posted By zandoval

Somehow I keep thinking...TRUING STANDS!

Somehow I keep thinking...TRUING STANDS!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-06-24, 11:11 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 600
Posted By zandoval

Same here as with SurferRosa... Clean um up. I...

Same here as with SurferRosa... Clean um up. I use ATF with some Denatured Alcohol to soak the edges of the rim in a shallow pan getting both the top and the bottom of the nipples. I then wait about...
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