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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-17-24, 02:11 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,312
Posted By Camilo

A big fwiw: we use the factory cross bars on our...

A big fwiw: we use the factory cross bars on our Outback and they hold two 20 # gravel bikes just fine. The set up is not totally rigid regarding sway, but that hasn't seemed to be an issue. I think...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-17-24, 01:57 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 263
Posted By Camilo

Consider rotors, pads and compressionless cable...

Consider rotors, pads and compressionless cable housing for your mechanicals, maybe upgraded calipers. You might be happy. Hydraulic- including new levers - would be expensive for something decent,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-17-24, 01:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 162
Posted By Camilo

Ditto to the good advice you've already been...

Ditto to the good advice you've already been given above. If you need more height than the minimum insertion line of the stem, Nitto sells some taller Technomic ones to get the bars up further. There...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-17-24, 01:39 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 588
Posted By Camilo

I've had this problem with a couple of different...

I've had this problem with a couple of different tire/rim combinations with tubeless and tubed tires on tubeless ready rims. They just won't budge off the "ledge" into the center indentation so I can...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-17-24, 01:29 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 145
Posted By Camilo

A suggestion for a question you didn't ask. Check...

A suggestion for a question you didn't ask. Check out this video to properly set up your cantilever brakes. Look at the whole thing, but pay special attention to the part on proper positioning of the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-16-24, 11:06 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 763
Posted By Camilo

See if you can find a press-fit head tube...

See if you can find a press-fit head tube extender. It will add structurally correct length to the head tube so you can get more height without exceeding the spec'd height above the top bearing. Of...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-16-24, 10:52 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 216
Posted By Camilo

I agree it's very odd - and what I will write...

I agree it's very odd - and what I will write won't help the OP at all. But,

I have a bike I've built up with matching ~mid nineties Campagnolo Record 8 speed parts with one exception. The...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-14-24, 07:00 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 338
Posted By Camilo

Look at the cycling and regular rain pants that...

Look at the cycling and regular rain pants that REI carries. Definitely there's some in your price range.

I just use my hiking full zip rain pants when I HAVE to ride in the rain, when it's not...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-13-24, 11:05 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,312
Posted By Camilo

What did the trailer manufacturer say?

What did the trailer manufacturer say?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-12-24, 10:25 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 890
Posted By Camilo

I've almost exclusively settled on the Microflate...

I've almost exclusively settled on the Microflate nano - it's cheap, compact and just works easily. If you shut it down after inflating, the cartridge - if there's CO2 remaining - will stay charged...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-12-24, 10:17 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 25,174
Posted By Camilo

RE: the OP's search under the freezer. Does...

RE: the OP's search under the freezer. Does anyone not have one and use it regularly?

https://th.bing.com/th?id=OPHS.9DRfI40%2fWrUhDA474C474&w=592&h=550&o=5&dpr=3.8&pid=21.1
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-12-24, 10:14 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 2,190
Posted By Camilo

The only reason I seem to hear for not using a...

The only reason I seem to hear for not using a chain catcher is "not needed with a properly adjusted derailleur". Yeah, I get that. I'm a pretty good home mechanic and installed and maintained...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-12-24, 11:04 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 901
Posted By Camilo

I'm never one to discourage upgrades or new...

I'm never one to discourage upgrades or new bikes. Do what your heart tells you to do, whatever you can afford.

OTOH, I'm very, very happily riding my early 2010's Felt Z (I'm not sure of the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-11-24, 12:22 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,312
Posted By Camilo

For me - and I have three different roof racks...

For me - and I have three different roof racks and a tray type receiver rack - the issue with the roof racks is just getting the bikes up there. These aren't heavy bikes, around 20 pounds. And the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-11-24, 12:14 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,312
Posted By Camilo

Ii thought it might be a stock photo. I actually...

Ii thought it might be a stock photo. I actually started my post initially by saying it was a stock photo to show an awful trailer set up. But they're pretty cool (trailer and boat).
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-11-24, 12:05 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 1,914
Posted By Camilo

A large torque wrench for car wheels will not be...

A large torque wrench for car wheels will not be adequate for the small torques such as seat posts and stems. The car's wheels are probably torqued to something like 80 or 90 FOOT POUNDS. The...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-11-24, 12:48 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 1,914
Posted By Camilo

Just to try - nothing. Final assembly - assembly...

Just to try - nothing. Final assembly - assembly paste as mentioned above.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-11-24, 12:25 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,312
Posted By Camilo

Beautiful trailer and boat! But, get a hitch that...

Beautiful trailer and boat! But, get a hitch that will level out the trailer or maybe an inch or two off. Not only is your spare so close to the pavement, this set up is way off just on basic hitch...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-11-24, 12:10 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,312
Posted By Camilo

My first advice is to check with the trailer...

My first advice is to check with the trailer manufacturer about adding any sort of hitch their frame or bumper. Many don't allow it because the frame or bumper simply is not made for any modification...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-11-24, 12:02 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 576
Posted By Camilo

I second both replies. It's really not a big deal...

I second both replies. It's really not a big deal to adjust derailleurs and the Park videos are superior to almost all of the others. If you really want to learn, my recommendation is to start from...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-10-24, 05:17 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 761
Posted By Camilo

For me and my bikes, the brake calipers make a...

For me and my bikes, the brake calipers make a huge difference. This bike has older Dura Ace calipers, they're either 9 or 10 speed era. I can't recall when I got them (I put this bike together with...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-10-24, 04:16 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 761
Posted By Camilo

Here's my bike with 700cX28mm Gatorskins. These...

Here's my bike with 700cX28mm Gatorskins. These are fairly narrow rims and the tires measure 27mm inflated to about 80psi.

The clearances shown to the brake caliper and the fork legs is a good...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-10-24, 03:47 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 761
Posted By Camilo

It's often marked on the steer tube (of your...

It's often marked on the steer tube (of your existing fork). If not, you can measure yourself. There's a lot of online methods how to measure it. The new fork should have that info available. Small...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-10-24, 03:11 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 761
Posted By Camilo

I don't believe the Columbus Minimal is threaded....

I don't believe the Columbus Minimal is threaded. It has a CF steer tube and for a threadless headset. (I have one). The only current model of threaded CF fork that I'm aware of is a Wound Up. You...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-10-24, 03:00 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 479
Posted By Camilo

I will say I've seen "stock" photos used for...

I will say I've seen "stock" photos used for items, but that's usually a red flag for me. Could be misleading for sure.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-10-24, 02:27 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,147
Posted By Camilo

Have you tried cutting them with whatever you...

Have you tried cutting them with whatever you have? If so, you have your answer. If not, you should try that.

Everything that's sharp will work including a regular scissors.

the best of course...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-10-24, 02:15 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 479
Posted By Camilo

Au Contraire. eBay works great for stuff like...

Au Contraire. eBay works great for stuff like this. In 20 years of using it hundreds of transactions, I've never been scammed and the few times there's been any problem, it was easily rectified. The...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-10-24, 01:56 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 693
Posted By Camilo

Bike cable S hook. I buy mine on Ebay. People say...

Bike cable S hook. I buy mine on Ebay. People say they break, I haven't experienced much of that. i like using them, they reduce cable rattling.

Bike Cable S Hook for sale | eBay...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-10-24, 01:52 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,222
Posted By Camilo

I've never crimped a cable housing end caps. Do...

I've never crimped a cable housing end caps. Do people do that? Why?
Forum: Road Cycling
06-06-24, 12:12 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 726
Posted By Camilo

There's no reason under the sun to not consider a...

There's no reason under the sun to not consider a bike because it's a triple. A good quality triple is a great option, especially if you live in hilly country and aren't a beast.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-05-24, 11:58 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,047
Posted By Camilo

That was on my list of mods to do when I bought...

That was on my list of mods to do when I bought the inexpensive gravel bikes for the RV. But on first blush over a few months of usage, they work ok the way they are. If I keep them long enough to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-05-24, 04:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 438
Posted By Camilo

+1 and before shifting adjustments (rear wheel of...

+1 and before shifting adjustments (rear wheel of course)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-05-24, 04:53 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,886
Posted By Camilo

Ah, so there's more than just the radar unit. I...

Ah, so there's more than just the radar unit. I was thinking of getting one for my wife, but she is not interested in a handlebar mount for her phone (and from my personal experience trying one for a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-05-24, 04:48 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,047
Posted By Camilo

FWIW, I have hydro disc gravel bike and a...

FWIW, I have hydro disc gravel bike and a mechanical disc gravel bike. I got the mechanical one for keeping with the RV in another state for trips that are never near home with tools and resources at...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-05-24, 04:33 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,886
Posted By Camilo

That's what I think would be valuable. But, do...

That's what I think would be valuable.
But, do you trust it enough to cross the traffic lanes without actually looking?

Can you easily hear the audible alert in normal ambient cycling conditions...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-04-24, 11:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 405
Posted By Camilo

Aren't photos required?

Aren't photos required?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-04-24, 10:53 PM
Replies: 168
Views: 17,547
Posted By Camilo

I'm old but like new stuff.

I'm old but like new stuff.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-04-24, 10:51 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,100
Posted By Camilo

Photos please

Photos please
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-04-24, 06:02 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,194
Posted By Camilo

riding upstream, against traffic.

riding upstream, against traffic.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-03-24, 05:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 329
Posted By Camilo

Don't worry, it will come back, either in the...

Don't worry, it will come back, either in the form of a straight discount, or in the form of free options. Litespeed does the same regularly.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-03-24, 12:50 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,424
Posted By Camilo

Yea, they are similar design but different...

Yea, they are similar design but different capacity. I believe they work the same, which was my point
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-02-24, 11:27 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,424
Posted By Camilo

I have the Frontloader, which as far as I can...

I have the Frontloader, which as far as I can tell is the same as the Highroad, except the Highroad can accommodate larger tires, or maybe the Frontloader is just an earlier version.

Roof-Mounted...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-02-24, 11:15 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,618
Posted By Camilo

Yeahbut.... a new bike is always the answer!

Yeahbut.... a new bike is always the answer!
Forum: Road Cycling
06-01-24, 11:33 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,618
Posted By Camilo

What are the "Trek" parts for a rim brake bike...

What are the "Trek" parts for a rim brake bike that they will no longer supply? The brakes? They aren't "Trek". The wheels? They do not need to be "Trek" (aka Bontrager). The shifters - again, not...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-01-24, 06:17 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,630
Posted By Camilo

I'm also a used and/or frameset only kind of guy....

I'm also a used and/or frameset only kind of guy. I've only bought three complete, brand new bikes in my life - a Windsor in 1977, and the Salsa Journeyer 700c Advent 9 speed (mine) and Journeyer...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-01-24, 05:56 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,360
Posted By Camilo

I don't know how you find such a discrepancy...

I don't know how you find such a discrepancy between Litespeed and Lynskey for similar frames. I bought one of each three years ago - a Litespeed Watia frameset and a Lynskey GR300 frameset, both...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-31-24, 10:56 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,436
Posted By Camilo

I use scraps of old clothes I have in a basket -...

I use scraps of old clothes I have in a basket - t shirts, shirts, jeans, socks, towels.... cut up to shop rag sizes. You can also buy boxes or rolls of paper shop towels or cloth shop towels....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-31-24, 10:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 336
Posted By Camilo

Atac cleats are hard to find? Where have you...

Atac cleats are hard to find? Where have you looked? time atac cleats - Search (bing.com)...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-31-24, 09:55 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 2,530
Posted By Camilo

Both, depending on the circumstances. Your poll...

Both, depending on the circumstances. Your poll is faulty.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-31-24, 09:52 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,172
Posted By Camilo

You know the "bike" has nothing to do with the...

You know the "bike" has nothing to do with the sound. It's the rear hub that counts. Doesn't matter the bike budget. Do some searches for "quiet freehub" and you'll get the info you're looking for.
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