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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-11-24, 08:18 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 225
Posted By TiHabanero

A ways back in the 70's and 80's our shop did two...

A ways back in the 70's and 80's our shop did two rides a year. They were metric centuries each and the cost of entry was 10 bucks. Enough to cover the cost of insurance. The shop paid for the food...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-10-24, 03:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 113
Posted By TiHabanero

Without taking the casing apart to see exactly...

Without taking the casing apart to see exactly what is inside, it may be possible to go off of the rough measurements of the unit and knowing the total voltage output and match up the measurements...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-09-24, 02:55 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 113
Posted By TiHabanero

In my area the local Batteries Plus will rebuild...

In my area the local Batteries Plus will rebuild a battery like that. First they take it apart, call with an estimate or refusal to do the job, and then you go from there.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-09-24, 02:53 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,040
Posted By TiHabanero

I have some industrial reinforced hose currently...

I have some industrial reinforced hose currently used for lawn sprinkling and car washing. It is 3/4" and tough as nails. I got it from work when a new guy opened a roll of the stuff and proceeded to...
Forum: Touring
06-09-24, 10:57 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 671
Posted By TiHabanero

Thanks for the tip on Trangia bottles. The stove...

Thanks for the tip on Trangia bottles. The stove is a Trangia and didn't know they had fuel containers.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-08-24, 10:16 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 471
Posted By TiHabanero

Using the link you provided I put in a start...

Using the link you provided I put in a start point in the state of Michigan, and end point in Arlington, VA. It calculated the route as 524 miles and has been calculating the route for about 5...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-07-24, 04:55 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 922
Posted By TiHabanero

The rebate idea sure is nice for this politician...

The rebate idea sure is nice for this politician to go out with a bang and another feather in his hat, but how does a rebate in the form of tax rebate help the low income worker afford an electric...
Forum: Touring
06-07-24, 09:49 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 671
Posted By TiHabanero

Container for Heet fuel

The bottle Heet came in leaks at the cap. I tried a bottle I have used for chain lube and it is also leaking at the cap. Outside of a metal fuel bottle, is there a smallish plastic bottle others here...
Forum: Touring
06-07-24, 08:14 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 162
Posted By TiHabanero

MKS makes great stuff. I just picked up the...

MKS makes great stuff. I just picked up the Lambda pedals and am very pleased. Adjusted the bearings to my satisfaction and have been using them for commuting this month. Thinking of another set for...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-07-24, 12:59 AM
Replies: 171
Views: 5,181
Posted By TiHabanero

Observation: Some folks here let their activism...

Observation: Some folks here let their activism dictate their life. So as not to confuse anyone, this is an observation, not a judgement.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-07-24, 12:31 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,964
Posted By TiHabanero

My friend, Al, was "sweeping" off his rear tire...

My friend, Al, was "sweeping" off his rear tire one day and through inattention his hand got jammed between the rear tire and seat tube. That hand was in a real hurt for about a week.
FWIW,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-05-24, 06:19 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,600
Posted By TiHabanero

The conclusion is where I have been for some time

Good read, conclusion is what I discovered many years ago when I worked in the industry. The BS of marketing and the dolts that believe it along with the complete silliness of the weekend warrior,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-03-24, 05:24 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,282
Posted By TiHabanero

I'm going to presume you are 60 or older since...

I'm going to presume you are 60 or older since you let us know the days of a padded rear end are long gone. The loss of muscle mass as we age is as common as the day is long, nothing surprising at...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-02-24, 04:39 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 728
Posted By TiHabanero

It always amazed people when we put a new chain,...

It always amazed people when we put a new chain, cassette and jockey wheels on a bike. Shifting performance restored! The biggest surprise was when we replaced desperately worn out chain rings with...
Forum: Recumbent
06-01-24, 03:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 428
Posted By TiHabanero

Caution needed on public roads

Driving home from work on my motorcycle Friday, I was turning left at a fairly busy intersection and was 4 cars back. Cars are streaming past in the opposite direction as the line of cars I'm in...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-27-24, 12:07 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 622
Posted By TiHabanero

Right now I am in the process of manually mapping...

Right now I am in the process of manually mapping out three 1400-3000 mile loops I plan on tackling over three different upcoming summers and have been seriously considering using a GPS unit for...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-27-24, 11:56 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,535
Posted By TiHabanero

I misspent my youth in the 70's and I very much...

I misspent my youth in the 70's and I very much recall the Solex, Puch, and other gas powered mopeds getting modded and kids causing mayhem on them. The community was in an uproar and the coppers...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-25-24, 01:03 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 204
Posted By TiHabanero

Boure Pro Shorts 10% Off

This weekend Boure has their Pro Shorts priced at 117. Normally 130. These are the best thin chamois that is not padded short I have ever used. Just ordered them today in prep for a tour next summer....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-24, 12:56 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 595
Posted By TiHabanero

Although I am not aware of a price list database,...

Although I am not aware of a price list database, that price list looks accurate. In 85 I worked in a shop that sold Miyata bikes and Treks and the local Schwinn dealer who was very large and in the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-25-24, 12:50 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,251
Posted By TiHabanero

All of my bikes are vintage except one which is...

All of my bikes are vintage except one which is about 12 years old. I favor the Motobecane for my personal use, however for what you describe as your typical ride, the Specialized is more...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-24-24, 03:44 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 842
Posted By TiHabanero

Yes, I use it on car door hinges and bicycle...

Yes, I use it on car door hinges and bicycle chains. My experience is that on a bicycle chain it creates a mess, but it does work. On the car door hinges it works well, but is has a short life and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-22-24, 04:17 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,706
Posted By TiHabanero

As a former long term wrench (40 years) there is...

As a former long term wrench (40 years) there is only one person I accepted a tip from. His name was Gary Nichols. I truly liked him and we had the same attitude towards bikes and bike maintenance....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-21-24, 06:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 489
Posted By TiHabanero

I'm betting he is referencing the Easy Seat. Look...

I'm betting he is referencing the Easy Seat. Look it up. Our shop sold plenty of them to rectify pressure on the crotch (taint, preventing numb nuts).
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-24, 04:20 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,373
Posted By TiHabanero

the panniers are loaded with winnings from the...

the panniers are loaded with winnings from the casino?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-19-24, 03:02 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 423
Posted By TiHabanero

Yes, the adapter can cause cuts at the valve,...

Yes, the adapter can cause cuts at the valve, however that is "can", not "will". In the past I found sticking with the AV type stem on an AV drilled rim is the wisest choice to avoid problems.
Forum: Framebuilders
05-19-24, 08:10 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 531
Posted By TiHabanero

No question about using a US based builder for ti...

No question about using a US based builder for ti frames over a Chinese sourced one. If it fits your budget it only makes sense to do so. For example it it were within a few hundred bucks to go...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-19-24, 07:52 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,847
Posted By TiHabanero

Carbon wheels are expensive and something tells...

Carbon wheels are expensive and something tells me that people don't simply get new ones to "try them out" and then sell the old ones. Typically I shy away from used carbon rims and hbars.
Forum: Framebuilders
05-18-24, 05:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 531
Posted By TiHabanero

Unfortunate for your friend. I assume he...

Unfortunate for your friend. I assume he purchased new from Habanero. Mark sold the business not that long ago, somewhere around 2018 or 19. When going custom everything is optional, including...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-24, 05:40 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,584
Posted By TiHabanero

Just so happens that my last complete bike...

Just so happens that my last complete bike project started out with buying an H11 Record crankset because it was a good buy. then I found Chorus derailleurs at a reasonable price, and after that...
Forum: Touring
05-18-24, 11:11 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 414
Posted By TiHabanero

I discovered Voile straps this winter and use...

I discovered Voile straps this winter and use them to hold two 64oz bottles down to cages I made for them. They are slick, very neat design and they work very well.
Forum: Framebuilders
05-18-24, 11:00 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 531
Posted By TiHabanero

Habanero Cycles has their frames made in China,...

Habanero Cycles has their frames made in China, and have done so for over 25 years. Currently I ride an older Nuevo Road model and it is a plenty stiff, yet comfortable even sporting 25c tires. They...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-16-24, 06:21 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,549
Posted By TiHabanero

FWIW, my son's BB30 has never NOT creaked. Just...

FWIW, my son's BB30 has never NOT creaked. Just the way they are. Alloy frame like yours.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-15-24, 06:13 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,812
Posted By TiHabanero

I live in Michigan, about half way up the coast...

I live in Michigan, about half way up the coast and have always used Phil Wood Oil in my freewheels and cassette bodies. Commuted for 20 years in all weather year round and never had any trouble with...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-12-24, 02:33 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 4,607
Posted By TiHabanero

Not doubtful at all, it is a reality as I have...

Not doubtful at all, it is a reality as I have done a rear tube change in 3 minutes flat. Yes, my buddy timed me. I wasn't rushing, but simply knew what I was doing as I have changed thousands of...
Forum: Touring
05-08-24, 06:33 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,484
Posted By TiHabanero

RH Clark, if I eat a protein concentrated diet I...

RH Clark, if I eat a protein concentrated diet I am able to go longer on the bike before needing to refuel. If I introduce sugar in the form of soda's or candy into the diet I run out of energy on...
Forum: Touring
05-07-24, 11:57 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,484
Posted By TiHabanero

This is a very timely subject matter as I am now...

This is a very timely subject matter as I am now fighting with the type of caloric intake and the energy it produces in my body. Thanks for starting this discussion!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-06-24, 04:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 406
Posted By TiHabanero

When I commuted year round I made a mud flap for...

When I commuted year round I made a mud flap for the front fender out of a sheet of foam that was used to line a back pack. It hung 1-1/4 inch from the ground and was 2 inches wider than the fender...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-03-24, 03:52 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,107
Posted By TiHabanero

I looked at the pedal drawing in the link OP...

I looked at the pedal drawing in the link OP provided and don't understand all this talk about preloading the bearings. Not needed. As for the wording of the instructions the OP also provided, I have...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-30-24, 06:16 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,170
Posted By TiHabanero

Shelbyfv, I am with you on this. The bike fit, as...

Shelbyfv, I am with you on this. The bike fit, as described, is way off and should be sold off as it is the wrong fitment for the rider. Nothing rides sweeter than a bike that fits properly. You can...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-27-24, 03:41 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 10,041
Posted By TiHabanero

Yeah, that happens to me once in a while with the...

Yeah, that happens to me once in a while with the Leyzne floor pump I have. If I remove the head from the valve and re-seat it a couple of times it then pumps as it should. Seems the pump head is on...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-25-24, 03:41 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,535
Posted By TiHabanero

I second the nomination for fig bars. Raced 10...

I second the nomination for fig bars. Raced 10 years using them. Worked very well.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-24, 05:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 561
Posted By TiHabanero

Nice retrofit. Real nice job on the slotting of...

Nice retrofit. Real nice job on the slotting of the mount holes. Amazing that the stand is still in use and not resting in a dump somewhere. Our shop sold one of those stands back then and that was...
Forum: Touring
04-21-24, 03:16 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,487
Posted By TiHabanero

Tourist In MSN, I appreciate your observation....

Tourist In MSN, I appreciate your observation. Indeed there is a typo as I was intending to reference each 64oz bottle, not the pair in total.
As an aside, I had originally intended the cages...
Forum: Touring
04-21-24, 08:18 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,487
Posted By TiHabanero

I made cages to hold two 64oz (about 1L) bottles...

I made cages to hold two 64oz (about 1L) bottles and a 20oz bottle inside the main triangle. Also have a 24oz bottle in a cage mounted under the down tube for a total of 172oz mounted to the frame. I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-24, 07:51 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,507
Posted By TiHabanero

I have used the Suntour Barcons for decades and I...

I have used the Suntour Barcons for decades and I had one instance when a shift cable needed replacement and I was unable to get the new cable started through the housing and had to unwrap the bar...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-21-24, 07:32 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 644
Posted By TiHabanero

My guess is a chain ring tooth profile problem as...

My guess is a chain ring tooth profile problem as in worn teeth all the way around. Replace ring and see what happens.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-16-24, 05:53 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 652
Posted By TiHabanero

I have found that frame geometry is not that...

I have found that frame geometry is not that sensitive to minor changes. 2-3mm rake is a minor change, 2-3mm is a minor change.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-15-24, 03:46 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 626
Posted By TiHabanero

ScottCommutes, I have been in some very poor...

ScottCommutes, I have been in some very poor places on this earth and I can assure you a slashed tire can indeed be repaired. I have seen it on autos and motorcycles, and probably didn't notice it on...
Forum: Touring
04-15-24, 04:51 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,304
Posted By TiHabanero

I make a ton of stuff myself as I find it...

I make a ton of stuff myself as I find it interesting and challenging at times. My view is that anything can be a DIY project. The individual is only limited by the scope of the project and how it...
Forum: Touring
04-15-24, 04:40 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,069
Posted By TiHabanero

I have used the Dyad (mine are the Aeroheat which...

I have used the Dyad (mine are the Aeroheat which is the original name used) rims for many years without issues for weekend bevets and commuting. I also have a newly built set of Cliffhangers for my...
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