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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-04-24, 06:41 AM
Replies: 3,879
Sticky 65-85+ Thread
Views: 685,902
Posted By easyupbug

Almost always miles, have you tried better...

Almost always miles, have you tried better saddles?
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-03-24, 06:54 AM
Replies: 3,879
Sticky 65-85+ Thread
Views: 685,902
Posted By easyupbug

Carbonfiberboy ...

Carbonfiberboy (https://www.bikeforums.net/members/carbonfiberboy-78894.html) said it well for me. All but my lovely Italians have been heavily (freaky) modified for my mid 70's body with very high...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-02-24, 01:14 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 271
Posted By easyupbug

I also can go years w/o a flat and am very happy...

I also can go years w/o a flat and am very happy I made the switch about a year ago. A lot has been written on the site about tpu recommend this...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-02-24, 06:56 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 353
Posted By easyupbug

I disagree with the less than great price comment...

I disagree with the less than great price comment above, look at the value of the frame and groupset if you are mechanical at all. If you don't like the bike after buying look at Ebay prices for a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-02-24, 06:33 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 518
Posted By easyupbug

I have worn spd since the early 90's and this...

I have worn spd since the early 90's and this time of year when on roads Shimano sandals are the easiest walkers I have known.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-01-24, 09:07 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 914
Posted By easyupbug

Not accurate, back in the day it was quite common...

Not accurate, back in the day it was quite common to remove a spacer from the left side of the hub, ending up 4mm thinner and increase the dish a little to recenter the rim. I did this on a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-29-24, 03:23 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,696
Posted By easyupbug

More yard Art down by a carrals.: ...

More yard Art down by a carrals.:
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-24, 07:13 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 914
Posted By easyupbug

Do look to be sure it has the grub screw for the...

Do look to be sure it has the grub screw for the seat tube which I believe came in with my purchase in 1991. Don't know if it was ham fisted home mechanics or a design fault but many broken seat...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-27-24, 09:46 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 153
Posted By easyupbug

I have only experienced for my feet they are...

I have only experienced for my feet they are narrow so I go up a size.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-27-24, 03:50 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 407
Posted By easyupbug

Aree with the above. I had a Reynolds 753 fork...

Aree with the above. I had a Reynolds 753 fork that would straighten on my cast iron table but then spring back as soon as you mounted. Reynolds specifically prohibit cold setting of 753 framesets...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-25-24, 06:38 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 1,683
Posted By easyupbug

As NVFlinch ...

As NVFlinch (https://www.bikeforums.net/members/nvflinch-466480.html)posted worth the review if you value your head.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-25-24, 06:21 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 2,644
Posted By easyupbug

69 years ago my Dad let me go at the top of the...

69 years ago my Dad let me go at the top of the driveway on two wheels and I crashed into our mail box at the bottom, can't really remember but bet I cried.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-23-24, 09:51 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,483
Posted By easyupbug

I did vendor evaluations in the PRC and found as...

I did vendor evaluations in the PRC and found as an example (not real) Park might contract to make 10,000 XYZ tools and when their QA/QC team leaves at the end of the contract the Chinese company...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-24, 06:37 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 4,186
Posted By easyupbug

Same here. ...

Same here.
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-24, 06:36 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 4,186
Posted By easyupbug

Same here. ...

Same here.
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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-24, 10:15 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,776
Posted By easyupbug

In Southern AZ white with a bill. Hope you never...

In Southern AZ white with a bill. Hope you never do but if you have had a basal cell carcinoma remove you will have a bill with your sun screen.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-19-24, 08:24 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 534
Posted By easyupbug

Only you know the nature of your desire to...

Only you know the nature of your desire to obtain/possess another bike. What is missing in your riding or what idea of the possible pleasure would result from adding one of these bikes? I have made...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-24, 07:21 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,546
Posted By easyupbug

My exact experience with my Colin Laing custom...

My exact experience with my Colin Laing custom 753 and a Colnago SL. But I admit at my age and artritis I appreciate the vertical compliance.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-18-24, 07:07 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 3,886
Posted By easyupbug

You are entitled to your feeling about group...

You are entitled to your feeling about group rides. The only group rides I have really enjoyed is the "old Duffers" group casual rides.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-17-24, 04:47 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,434
Posted By easyupbug

I saw a cyclist car doored, horrific, I now...

I saw a cyclist car doored, horrific, I now always have always mirror on my glasses so I don't even have to look back for a split second.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-17-24, 04:40 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,220
Posted By easyupbug

Agree, w/ the light cycling loads on the bearing...

Agree, w/ the light cycling loads on the bearing & balls and races are mostly damaged I suspect due to spalling and possibly some brinneling of the races which could take place in a hybrid ceramic...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-17-24, 09:33 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,883
Posted By easyupbug

Other than being messy on the bike and needing a...

Other than being messy on the bike and needing a little OMS to thin it is a great chain lube and very economical, many of us had our own homebrew formulas. I don't wax but with all do respect to Zero...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-17-24, 08:27 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,883
Posted By easyupbug

Do a search "bar and chain lube" and lots come up...

Do a search "bar and chain lube" and lots come up over the years like this one "https://www.bikeforums.net/bicycle-mechanics/929173-homebrew-diy-chain-lube-users-storage-application.html".
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-16-24, 11:27 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,220
Posted By easyupbug

I come from engineering/maintenance in heavy...

I come from engineering/maintenance in heavy industry and we only justified using them for corrosion/moisture resistance, and high temperature applications. None of which I have found impacts my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-24, 07:17 AM
Replies: 255
Views: 82,493
Posted By easyupbug

Andy Gilmour is still using Colin's fork table in...

Andy Gilmour is still using Colin's fork table in Tucson and helped me out with it.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-16-24, 07:04 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,110
Posted By easyupbug

When my 3 daughters moved I bought then tool kits...

When my 3 daughters moved I bought then tool kits to handle simple essential tasks, now that I had a granddaughter heading out I bought her this from...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-15-24, 04:46 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,252
Posted By easyupbug

Not your company but did try a 20mm pedal...

Not your company but did try a 20mm pedal extender for my injured knee and still have it on as it helped my thigh from rubbing the top tube but did not help with the joint.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-15-24, 08:56 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 299
Posted By easyupbug

After a damaged shipment and the insurance...

After a damaged shipment and the insurance payment from Bikeflights (it's one word) I will always use them. Local framebuilder used a Bringheli frame table to straighten the frame and buyer said he...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-13-24, 07:52 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,152
Posted By easyupbug

What pressures do you run? I suspect your LBS is...

What pressures do you run? I suspect your LBS is not your friend.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-12-24, 09:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 348
Posted By easyupbug

I doubt you are going to race so you will be fine...

I doubt you are going to race so you will be fine with the additional grams in a square taper so sounds like you are on track. As Russ Roth said I would avoid 8 speed crankset with 10 speed chain as...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-11-24, 10:41 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,023
Posted By easyupbug

I was were you are a few years ago and I hope not...

I was were you are a few years ago and I hope not but you may have to as shown below. Age and arthritis is winning and I am now going to sell my Italians and customs like this one (with the Nitto...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-05-24, 04:46 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,004
Posted By easyupbug

Look up bike donations in your area ( you should...

Look up bike donations in your area ( you should have lots) and send them the pictures and they will advise if they will refurbish for kids or someone who needs a bike to get to work.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-05-24, 08:22 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 3,426
Posted By easyupbug

+1, my two Tommasini have 23 up front and 25 in...

+1, my two Tommasini have 23 up front and 25 in the back and a Litespeed has a 25 front and 28 rear and never an issue.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-02-24, 02:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 605
Posted By easyupbug

Thank you gentlemen.

Thank you gentlemen.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-30-24, 12:05 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,023
Posted By easyupbug

Jen as you say you ride tri bikes all the time I...

Jen as you say you ride tri bikes all the time I would agree with 79pmooney (https://www.bikeforums.net/members/79pmooney-392125.html) as handling is important. As I have aged and arthritis found me...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-28-24, 07:28 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 24,614
Posted By easyupbug

Where exactly is on a bicycle would anyone need a...

Where exactly is on a bicycle would anyone need a SAE Grade 8 bolt? Steel, stainless steel, titanium, aluminum are all prone to gall which is why we use a lubricant on the threads in many...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-27-24, 11:19 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 605
Posted By easyupbug

Custom Colin Laing

Age and arthritis has me on a recumbent or freekly adjusted titaniums which I can not bear to do to my Italians and customs which are sadly gathering dust. How would you value for sale my 1984 Colin...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-26-24, 06:11 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 717
Posted By easyupbug

Lots of them never make it to 12 months without...

Lots of them never make it to 12 months without loosing their cushioning and support if you run or wear them every day. I get better life from quality gel insoles and notice less foot pains with them.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-26-24, 05:36 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,696
Posted By easyupbug

Red ants on bikes yard art down by the corrals: ...

Red ants on bikes yard art down by the corrals:
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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-25-24, 07:03 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 688
Posted By easyupbug

Swapped out tubes, butyl to tpu and after coming...

Swapped out tubes, butyl to tpu and after coming upon a bad crash fill out every bike kit to max with what it will hold in first aid clotting gauze.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-21-24, 05:35 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,152
Posted By easyupbug

I am sure everything you say is true for some ...

I am sure everything you say is true for some but I would not not want my daughters or anyone else who would not know what they have gotten in to taking their bike to that shop and being told "LBS...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-20-24, 08:31 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,152
Posted By easyupbug

I probably should add that is a fatigue crack...

I probably should add that is a fatigue crack which is a stress riser concentrating the stresses on the rim at the end of the crack (the sharp edge) and can move quickly. You have exceeded the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-20-24, 08:14 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,152
Posted By easyupbug

Get another LBS.

Get another LBS.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-19-24, 07:24 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,465
Posted By easyupbug

Kinda weird but I and now all in the family carry...

Kinda weird but I and now all in the family carry a dollar bill size or larger piece for larger tires cut from a hazmat suit. A little rougher surface than a dollar bill and lots stronger, seals and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-24, 05:36 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 3,712
Posted By easyupbug

That is a beautiful mid 40s DeSoto.

That is a beautiful mid 40s DeSoto.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 09:38 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 3,712
Posted By easyupbug

After seeing these I am embarrassed to show the...

After seeing these I am embarrassed to show the inside of my right sized shop:
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_2245_98203bdda63c3e4a45c8296404a60d49f4473e16.jpeg
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-15-24, 09:32 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 855
Posted By easyupbug

Cracks at 2:30 and 9:00 make it a very dead rim...

Cracks at 2:30 and 9:00 make it a very dead rim and at least one spoke gave up as well, probably can be rebuilt but not cheap, perhaps only hope is finding a good used replacement.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-15-24, 09:26 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,185
Posted By easyupbug

I was lucky I bought a recumbent when the back...

I was lucky I bought a recumbent when the back osteoarthritis came big time and used it again with a wrist issue followed. It is still weird but still enjoyable good exercise.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 08:29 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,918
Posted By easyupbug

Welcome. Tubes can help some, if you have...

Welcome. Tubes can help some, if you have serious issues like with my osteoarthritis I recommend anti-vibration gloves like all day jack hammer operators use as they are much more effective and as...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-11-24, 07:52 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,081
Posted By easyupbug

In my college days no problem which is good as I...

In my college days no problem which is good as I only had a bike, in my 70s I always take a rest day. There is no reason to push beyond the recommendations. I am type O neg the universal donor so...
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