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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-30-24, 08:12 PM
Replies: 27,253
Views: 3,221,919
Posted By Leebob69

Rode today for the first time in a couple weeks....

Rode today for the first time in a couple weeks. Today's ride was double the last one. 15 miles even. I admit to a bit of wobbly legs for a few minutes in the driveway.
Rode the Specialized Sirrus...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-30-24, 08:02 PM
Replies: 27,253
Views: 3,221,919
Posted By Leebob69

Good luck missinglink Hope you bounce back quick....

Good luck missinglink Hope you bounce back quick. I went through chemo nearly 40 years ago. As I remember near the end it did take longer to bounce back but I'm living proof it was worth it. I'll be...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
01-20-24, 07:08 PM
Replies: 1,577
Views: 400,945
Posted By Leebob69

I installed new brake pads. Salmon colored Cool...

I installed new brake pads. Salmon colored Cool Stops. The bike had black Cool Stops in the rear when I got it. Rock hard front Shimano pads up front. After installing the new Cool Stops I used a...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-17-24, 05:42 PM
Replies: 27,253
Views: 3,221,919
Posted By Leebob69

I did ride today but quickly found not getting in...

I did ride today but quickly found not getting in much saddle time in the last month my muscles were not happy. I was mentally ready to head home after 5 miles but I stuck it out for 7.2. This ol'...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
01-01-24, 05:43 PM
Replies: 1,108
Views: 430,171
Posted By Leebob69

Installed a new seat post and seat on my 700...

Installed a new seat post and seat on my 700 MultiTrack. Not many 26.2mm seat posts out there(Evo Kalloy is the one I installed)). Didn't need a 400mm long one but I didn't have to cut. It was close...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
12-17-23, 06:28 PM
Replies: 1,108
Views: 430,171
Posted By Leebob69

Congrats Trav1s on the good luck. Seems Christmas...

Congrats Trav1s on the good luck. Seems Christmas came a little early for you. I'm sure that will be one sweet bike soon.

Happy Holidays!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-12-23, 08:51 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 6,201
Posted By Leebob69

2023 was a new beginning for me on a bike. My...

2023 was a new beginning for me on a bike. My neighbor gave me a cruiser with a coaster brake. So I rode it around the neighborhood some. Then I installed a new chain. Then a bit more riding. Ended...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
12-10-23, 11:27 AM
Replies: 1,577
Views: 400,945
Posted By Leebob69

Well I ordered a new derailleur for the...

Well I ordered a new derailleur for the Specialized Alibi I decided to not part out. It's a shimano long cage. An RD310. It was dirt cheap at $10.00 shipped. Unbelievable. But then I'm fairly sure...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-01-23, 03:16 PM
Replies: 27,253
Views: 3,221,919
Posted By Leebob69

Well it's December and I was feeling guilty not...

Well it's December and I was feeling guilty not getting on the bike for the last 3 days. Plus I'm either 3 pounds heavier than last week or I'm 7 pounds lighter than I was at the end of August.
So...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-26-23, 02:24 PM
Replies: 27,253
Views: 3,221,919
Posted By Leebob69

Still feeling out the roads here where my brother...

Still feeling out the roads here where my brother lives. 14.9 miles today. That should burn off some calories. I think I was lucky. Wind in my face going out.At my back on my return. In the middle I...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-23-23, 01:35 PM
Replies: 27,253
Views: 3,221,919
Posted By Leebob69

Got a ride in before eating Turkey. 10.1 miles...

Got a ride in before eating Turkey. 10.1 miles and I kept looking at my rear tire thinking it must be going flat. Took 48 minutes to go 10.1 miles. Ride With GPS says I averaged 12.4 mph. That's...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-23-23, 11:16 AM
Replies: 27,253
Views: 3,221,919
Posted By Leebob69

Visiting my brother and his son. Brought along my...

Visiting my brother and his son. Brought along my Sirrus and a couple bikes I'll be leaving here.
I rode yesterday. I am familiar with this town but had never rode a bike here. Looked on Ride with...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-18-23, 02:54 PM
Replies: 759
Views: 452,196
Posted By Leebob69

I picked up a used bike a few weeks ago. The...

I picked up a used bike a few weeks ago. The back V brake boot was cracked and looking tired. Dug out my box of assorted shrink fit tubing. Pulled the old boot. Cut a piece of tubing and slid it...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-18-23, 02:35 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,306
Posted By Leebob69

I put the BB back together yesterday. Rode it up...

I put the BB back together yesterday. Rode it up and down to street a couple of times. On my return I found a tiny bit of play. Today I pulled the non drive side crank and did the trick I saw on the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-17-23, 01:53 PM
Replies: 27,253
Views: 3,221,919
Posted By Leebob69

Today's ride was short but quick. Doubt I was...

Today's ride was short but quick. Doubt I was more than 2 miles from the house but traveled 5.6 miles in 27.50 minutes. Bonus is I worked the tightness out of my left calf. Dang that was fun!
Forum: Introductions
11-16-23, 06:42 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 478
Posted By Leebob69

Welcome Old Guy8 Glad to have you here. Lots of...

Welcome Old Guy8 Glad to have you here. Lots of good people here. Enjoy

Lee
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-16-23, 06:28 PM
Replies: 3,880
Sticky 65-85+ Thread
Views: 686,366
Posted By Leebob69

Is that you Todd? Welcome. Yup you need 10 posts...

Is that you Todd? Welcome. Yup you need 10 posts before posting pics.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-16-23, 04:31 PM
Replies: 1,108
Views: 430,171
Posted By Leebob69

Thank you for the compliments. Much apricated....

Thank you for the compliments. Much apricated. 1st off I added 2 neoprene washers to the front stay bolts on the rack today. Fortunately I had bought 4. Before the washer I was rapping the rack with...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-16-23, 11:32 AM
Replies: 1,108
Views: 430,171
Posted By Leebob69

I did not know that. Thank you. As of now they...

I did not know that. Thank you. As of now they don't bug me. I do like the safety factor. I removed he reflector in the front spokes the other day and the twist thing fell apart so it won't be going...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-16-23, 11:22 AM
Replies: 1,108
Views: 430,171
Posted By Leebob69

Thank you for the warning about the sear factor....

Thank you for the warning about the sear factor. I doubt I'll have much weight on the rack but you never know. I did install longer bolts when I added the washers. The one's that came with the frame...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-15-23, 10:46 PM
Replies: 1,577
Views: 400,945
Posted By Leebob69

When I picked up the Alibi it had a few pine...

When I picked up the Alibi it had a few pine needles hanging from it. Thank goodness no tree sap. So it surely saw some outdoor backyard time. I put some grips very similar to these on my Sirrus and...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-15-23, 06:47 PM
Replies: 1,108
Views: 430,171
Posted By Leebob69

Installed new tires today on the MultiTrack....

Installed new tires today on the MultiTrack. 700x35 Michelin ProTek's
The tires that were on it since I bought it looked great. Until you looked close at the sidewalls.
The reflective stripe on...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-15-23, 12:29 PM
Replies: 7,842
Views: 2,911,555
Posted By Leebob69

I'm very glad to hear you had zero problems...

I'm very glad to hear you had zero problems running a 2.2" tire on 19mm rims. Yes I am getting to be a lightweight. This morning I weighed in the lightest in 20 years. 150.2 lbs.(5'7) When I started...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-15-23, 12:04 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,306
Posted By Leebob69

Thank you for your reply. I'll be taking yours...

Thank you for your reply. I'll be taking yours and 3alarmer advise and use some blue Loctite on the drive side. Bearings are ordered and predicted to be here Monday. Now I just need to be patient...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-14-23, 08:32 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,306
Posted By Leebob69

The cup closest to the camera looked not great so...

The cup closest to the camera looked not great so I took another series. It just doesn't have that nice smooth wear track. It's tricky getting the light just right. ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-14-23, 08:05 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,306
Posted By Leebob69

Well for those who are following along I have the...

Well for those who are following along I have the BB disassembled. I took a ton of pictures so I will know how it came apart. Pretty simple really. But a complete mystery till a bit ago. Good news...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-14-23, 07:44 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,306
Posted By Leebob69

I was looking over the Benotto and making notes...

I was looking over the Benotto and making notes on what was installed on the bike and taking pictures. I may have found a nice clue on the front and rear hubs. They say SunShine Pro Am Japan 5 81....
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-14-23, 05:59 PM
Replies: 1,577
Views: 400,945
Posted By Leebob69

Installed a pair of new tires on the Specialized...

Installed a pair of new tires on the Specialized Alibi. When I picked it up it still had the OEM airless tire in front. It's history now. Now installed are a pair of 700x42 Specialized Pathfinders...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-14-23, 05:36 PM
Replies: 7,842
Views: 2,911,555
Posted By Leebob69

I have an update on the Specialized Alibi. When I...

I have an update on the Specialized Alibi. When I picked up this bike it still had one airless tire in the front. That's now history. Installed a pair of Specialized Pathfinder Sports and new tubes....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-14-23, 10:36 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,306
Posted By Leebob69

:thumb::thumb:

:thumb::thumb:
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-14-23, 10:33 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,306
Posted By Leebob69

Yesterday I had expected the drive side spindle...

Yesterday I had expected the drive side spindle to be longer. It looked nearly the same as the oppisite side except for extra width of the cup and lock ring. I'll take a measurement just to confirm....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-14-23, 10:23 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,306
Posted By Leebob69

I did more reading on Benotto moving to Mexico...

I did more reading on Benotto moving to Mexico yesterday. Seems you are correct. There reputation suffered as a result. Frames were reported to crack at the BB. I wish I knew the year and model of my...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-13-23, 07:21 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,306
Posted By Leebob69

If it is indeed made in Mexico it won't really...

If it is indeed made in Mexico it won't really matter very much. I first bought it used in my late 20's maybe early 30's. I'm now 69. It's an ol' guy just like me. He's been hanging upside down in my...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-13-23, 06:42 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,306
Posted By Leebob69

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1326x868/benotto9_e94b94178a9a341ebd9be14ad017e4ac1cfa4168.jpg
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-13-23, 06:34 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,306
Posted By Leebob69

SurferRosa I always thought it was Italian made....

SurferRosa I always thought it was Italian made. I did buy it used long, long ago. I was never sure of the model because most of the brochures I found on the internet were in a foreign language....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-13-23, 05:36 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,306
Posted By Leebob69

Pulled the crank arms. Took a couple pictures. I...

Pulled the crank arms. Took a couple pictures. I put the bolt back into the drive side so it didn't wander. I was able to turn the drive side cup with my fingers. Now I can see exactly what I have. ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-13-23, 11:19 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,306
Posted By Leebob69

Bearings ordered. I'll have plenty on hand for...

Bearings ordered. I'll have plenty on hand for the future. :thumb::thumb:
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-13-23, 11:07 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,306
Posted By Leebob69

You guys are making me very glad I started this...

You guys are making me very glad I started this thread. Great info all around. I'll start by measuring the cranks housing width today. One of the first bike related tools I bought was a digital...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-13-23, 10:40 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,306
Posted By Leebob69

Thank you for that great link....

Thank you for that great link. :thumb::thumb::thumb:
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-13-23, 02:50 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,306
Posted By Leebob69

maddog34 Thank you so much on that info about...

maddog34 Thank you so much on that info about the Park hook tool. I do have a hook tool somewhere that if I remember correctly was for an ol' Moto Guzzi. The chance it would fit is slim to none but...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-13-23, 02:32 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,306
Posted By Leebob69

SurferRosa Thank you for your help. Do you have a...

SurferRosa Thank you for your help. Do you have a source for the bearings you described? I do have a good relationship with my LBS. I had thought to take the Benotto over there for a estimate. I was...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-12-23, 09:15 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,306
Posted By Leebob69

Jeff, thank you for that link. I'm reading it now.

Jeff, thank you for that link. I'm reading it now.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-12-23, 07:49 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,306
Posted By Leebob69

Benotto BB wrench question

I'm tying to make sure I will have what I need on hand before pulling the bottom bracket apart. The bike is 1970's-1980's I believe. 2 front gears 5 rear gears. Sun Tour derailleurs. Anyway I need a...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-11-23, 04:12 PM
Replies: 27,253
Views: 3,221,919
Posted By Leebob69

Good ride today. Rode my southern, in town route...

Good ride today. Rode my southern, in town route that turns west into a subdivision with beautiful asphalt streets. :speedy:. Blue shies and only a light breeze. An even 16 miles. 99% of drivers...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-09-23, 02:51 PM
Replies: 27,253
Views: 3,221,919
Posted By Leebob69

I did ride today. 15.2 miles. Stayed in town and...

I did ride today. 15.2 miles. Stayed in town and included the multi use Sycamore Trail. Rode the Sirrus.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-08-23, 04:31 PM
Replies: 27,253
Views: 3,221,919
Posted By Leebob69

I mixed it up a bit today. Decided to put some...

I mixed it up a bit today. Decided to put some mileage on the 2 latest additions and ride my Sirrus last, one after another. No breaks other than swapping bikes and mapping another ride using Ride...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-07-23, 05:58 PM
Replies: 7,842
Views: 2,911,555
Posted By Leebob69

Added another Specialized to the herd this...

Added another Specialized to the herd this weekend. Had my LBS true the back rim. They jumped on it while I went and got lunch. The new one is a Specialized Alibi. Still has the airless wheel setup...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-07-23, 11:45 AM
Replies: 1,797
Views: 766,887
Posted By Leebob69

Hey Cornchips I thought I would mention my...

Hey Cornchips I thought I would mention my saddle on my Sirrus. Love It! I know finding the right saddle isn't easy but this time it found me. The saddle that came installed on my X3.0 is called...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-06-23, 10:51 PM
Replies: 1,108
Views: 430,171
Posted By Leebob69

Continuing saga of my newly acquired MultiTrack....

Continuing saga of my newly acquired MultiTrack. Brakes are fixed. So I ordered some inexpensive shimano shifters. Shifter for the rear is indexed but has a push button for going up and a trigger for...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-03-23, 01:29 PM
Replies: 27,253
Views: 3,221,919
Posted By Leebob69

I rode today. Stayed in town. 16.6 miles ....

I rode today. Stayed in town. 16.6 miles . Average speed 12mph. Max 18.1, 1hr 22min
Clear blue skies. Light breeze. Just like I like it!
Rode the Sirrus and beginning to think I might like a...
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