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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-18-24, 02:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 141
Posted By delbiker1

I replaced an FSA Omega crank set and bb386 with...

I replaced an FSA Omega crank set and bb386 with Shimano Hollowtech crank and bb due to the failure of the FSA bb after too short of time and miles. I matched the Omega crankset up with a Shimano bb...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-18-24, 09:32 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 370
Posted By delbiker1

I use LA’s Awesome cleaner on my bike when I want...

I use LA’s Awesome cleaner on my bike when I want to do a quick clean/wipe off, about 5 to 1 with water and a small amount of Dawn dish soap. I use the same mixture in my kitchen for cleaning...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-18-24, 02:33 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 341
Posted By delbiker1

I have used a 105 7000 crankset with 46/36 front...

I have used a 105 7000 crankset with 46/36 front and the rear with 11-40 cassette and 7000GS rear derailleur. And, up to a 36 tooth cassette with the 50 tooth chain ring.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-18-24, 02:24 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 555
Posted By delbiker1

I have 2 bikes with friction shifting, both...

I have 2 bikes with friction shifting, both Shimano bar ends. One set is 6400 and the other is bs-50(?). I have used both with cassettes from 8 thru 12 speed cassettes, and 1 X to triple fronts....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-12-24, 02:08 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,843
Posted By delbiker1

“Go get lost anywhere in the USA” Road Tripping

“Go get lost anywhere in the USA” Road Tripping
Forum: Road Cycling
09-10-24, 01:23 AM
Replies: 502
Views: 167,196
Posted By delbiker1

Rustybikes, that is a nice looking Poprad. I have...

Rustybikes, that is a nice looking Poprad. I have a 2002 set up similarly, but with a V-O Porteur bar, I, also, did away with the cantilevers, but, went with long pull Tektro 559s. I had 35mm GK semi...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-09-24, 02:43 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,631
Posted By delbiker1

Kudos to the OP, no small accomplishment. Only...

Kudos to the OP, no small accomplishment. Only way I have been over 12,000 feet is by airplane. Of which, I jumped out of one at 14,000 feet over Oahu, only time outside of an airplane at such...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-09-24, 05:28 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 799
Posted By delbiker1

Late 70’s Madison Revel. The cable/housing loop...

Late 70’s Madison Revel. The cable/housing loop beneath the saddle bag will be moved to the inside of the chain stay. The calipers are Tektro 369 long reach. The braking is decent, not great. I just...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-09-24, 05:16 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,292
Posted By delbiker1

Most riders that put in high milage have gone, or...

Most riders that put in high milage have gone, or are going, through the find the right saddle process. A fairly large percentage of stock saddles on new bikes are replaced soon after the purchase is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-07-24, 09:41 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 9,828
Posted By delbiker1

My late ‘70s Madison Cycles Revel mixte from...

My late ‘70s Madison Cycles Revel mixte from London, England. Bought the frame set and had it shipped in June. Built up with a bit of classic mixed with modern, most of it I already had....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-27-24, 04:35 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 666
Posted By delbiker1

I have not used the latest, ‘24, version of GK. I...

I have not used the latest, ‘24, version of GK. I never had an issue with many pairs in the past. I like 30mm tires I have tried on my bikes, and would get a set of these if needed. I had just bought...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-27-24, 02:45 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,053
Posted By delbiker1

I, also, no longer use drop bars. I do still have...

I, also, no longer use drop bars. I do still have a bike with a shallow drop Ritchey Beacon bar, drop only 80mm with 36 deg. flare, that rarely gets on the road. I have chronic spine and shoulder...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-25-24, 02:30 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 617
Posted By delbiker1

I had a press fit mega exo bb, with a Gossamer...

I had a press fit mega exo bb, with a Gossamer crank, that failed with around 1,000 miles of use. Was press fit part of the problem? I do not know. I replaced both the crank and the bb with Hollow...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-23-24, 03:03 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 669
Posted By delbiker1

I had a driver of a front end loader driving...

I had a driver of a front end loader driving along the side of the rode against traffic. He ran his loader onto the shoulder of the road to avoid a sign, but had to slow down because I was in the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-22-24, 10:38 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 713
Posted By delbiker1

Personally, I would ignore it. But, I am not you,...

Personally, I would ignore it. But, I am not you, and have no crystal ball. I feel a bit of attachment to bikes when I own them, and more so when it is one I built. However, when they’re gone, so is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-21-24, 01:09 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 939
Posted By delbiker1

Late 70’s Madison Cycles mixte, from London...

Late 70’s Madison Cycles mixte, from London England. Project while I was recuperating from a bike crash. Frame set is 531 Reynolds, in better condition than I anticipated. Cleaned and polished, a bit...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-21-24, 12:17 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 326
Posted By delbiker1

Which speed is 2.14?

Which speed is 2.14?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-21-24, 12:15 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,370
Posted By delbiker1

I did not know that the Ground Round was still...

I did not know that the Ground Round was still operating. One of my hometown hangouts back in the 70’s.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-21-24, 07:10 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,116
Posted By delbiker1

Have you ever done a ride with bare feet? Shoes...

Have you ever done a ride with bare feet? Shoes make a huge difference. If you are talking about speed/distance, not much difference for the casual rider. Whatever the choice, good fit and comfort...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-21-24, 07:03 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 612
Posted By delbiker1

Using the shim on a threaded fork seems...

Using the shim on a threaded fork seems questionable, to me. Even if the threaded section is long enough to accept the entire shim, I think the threading reduces the surface area for contact between...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-14-24, 08:24 AM
Replies: 215
Views: 15,551
Posted By delbiker1

My only issue with the TPU I have used, Aerothan,...

My only issue with the TPU I have used, Aerothan, is the valve popping out of the stem. I have used plumbers tape on the valve threads, then re-installed, that seems to have solved that problem. I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-14-24, 05:47 AM
Replies: 3,737
Views: 500,509
Posted By delbiker1

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Squeaks, the “Delaware Sphinx”
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-09-24, 05:29 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 648
Posted By delbiker1

I like all three of my “mistakes “. 2 road bikes...

I like all three of my “mistakes “. 2 road bikes with V-O Porteur bars, and one with V-O Left Bank bar, all three have 23.6 diameter, ergo, brifters on one and bar ends on the other two.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-08-24, 03:06 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,148
Posted By delbiker1

I feel the OP's pain, and wish them a full...

I feel the OP's pain, and wish them a full recovery. I had a crash on May 28th, just me, resulted in 3 fractures in my neck, 2 broken ribs, and a messed up right shoulder. My neck is doing okay,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-07-24, 03:33 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 393
Posted By delbiker1

A carbon fiber fork of the right size will work...

A carbon fiber fork of the right size will work fine. The 1 1/8 inch will not fit, no way to make a larger cylinder fit into a smaller one. You need a 25.4mm, 1 inch, steer tube fork. You will not...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-06-24, 02:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 401
Posted By delbiker1

Mud and wet leaves on pavement are a recipe for...

Mud and wet leaves on pavement are a recipe for going down, fast. I know of no tire that will overcome that. Caution is your best friend, but no guarantee you will stay upright.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-06-24, 01:59 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 413
Posted By delbiker1

I have an orphan Fulcrum Race 5 with low mileage...

I have an orphan Fulcrum Race 5 with low mileage and very good condition. Also, have a few wheel sets available.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-06-24, 01:44 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,138
Posted By delbiker1

Shimano has an 11 speed cassette with 12-25 cogs.

Shimano has an 11 speed cassette with 12-25 cogs.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-25-24, 04:28 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 436
Posted By delbiker1

Switching back and forth between two handlebar...

Switching back and forth between two handlebar set ups on one bike is not as easy and efficient as it sounds. To start with, the chances of fraying the cables is very high. IME, rarely can one make...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-24-24, 01:35 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,694
Posted By delbiker1

Only if you want to see a lot of advertising,...

Only if you want to see a lot of advertising, and, likely, very few articles that actually have anything to do with the average bicyclist. I had a subscription for quite a few years, but let it lapse...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-23-24, 03:53 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,304
Posted By delbiker1

I am another that lives in flat land with...

I am another that lives in flat land with relatively few stoplights and signs, ergo, not all that much braking. If I head west, away from the beach area, I can ride for hours with barely touching the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-20-24, 02:10 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,094
Posted By delbiker1

I have knickers, but only one is long short...

I have knickers, but only one is long short style, with cinch straps at bottom of inseam. I actually like them better with the strap tightened but not snug. It seems that keeps them from rising and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-16-24, 02:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 425
Posted By delbiker1

I rode a cruiser with coaster brakes last week....

I rode a cruiser with coaster brakes last week. First time using coaster brakes in many years. I was on a high traffic road, really had to concentrate what I was doing when executing braking. I guess...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-10-24, 02:43 PM
Replies: 3,737
Views: 500,509
Posted By delbiker1

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After 8 years of sharing my home, Squeaks still finds new places to nap
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-09-24, 11:26 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 527
Posted By delbiker1

Check out the Velo-Orange Porteur bar. Available...

Check out the Velo-Orange Porteur bar. Available in 22.2 for mtb style components, 23.8 for road.

Another option is a gravel drop bar, like Ritchey Beacon bar or Pro PLT. They have very shallow...
Forum: Touring
07-04-24, 03:49 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,020
Posted By delbiker1

My suggestion from reading your post, "Don't take...

My suggestion from reading your post, "Don't take your kid on that 4-6 day bike tour."
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-03-24, 06:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 645
Posted By delbiker1

Mixte Ooh-la-la

Waiting on a couple of parts to finish, but the Madison Cycles Mixte is rebuilt and ready to ride. I received a headset and V-O Left Bank bar a couple of days ago. I now realize I need a longer quill...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-01-24, 11:14 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,955
Posted By delbiker1

Update

I had a 5 week post crash checkup, including x rays, this past Friday. Healing is coming along well, very little pain and much better mobility. Another check up scheduled for 7/19, likely to lose the...
Forum: For Sale
07-01-24, 12:29 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 813
Posted By delbiker1

The 6500 is definitely 9 speed, and it is...

The 6500 is definitely 9 speed, and it is compatible with 8 thru 10 speed. It is also compatible with 11 speed Shimano cassettes CS- 700 and 800, which are compatible with those older hubs. The...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-28-24, 04:33 AM
Replies: 204
Views: 8,017
Posted By delbiker1

This is going some deep thinking.

This is going some deep thinking.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-27-24, 04:40 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 495
Posted By delbiker1

IMO, the chain falling in between the rings does...

IMO, the chain falling in between the rings does not happen. That space between the rings is the same, the chains for 10 speed are thinner, and are necessary for a 10 speed cassette spacing, not the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-21-24, 11:47 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 645
Posted By delbiker1

Mending myself, mixte

Boredom from being very limited, due to injuries from a bike crash led me to
a rehab project, a mixte from England, Revel, the house brand of Madison Bikes in London. Frame/fork are Reynolds 531, I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-21-24, 10:10 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 856
Posted By delbiker1

I think the manufacturer's statement is the one I...

I think the manufacturer's statement is the one I would go by. It obviously is built stoutly and for some type of touring, or light backpacking rides. 33 lbs, plus the weight of the entire fork,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-21-24, 09:59 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 372
Posted By delbiker1

Thanks for your thoughts. I am thrilled to have...

Thanks for your thoughts. I am thrilled to have the project. It's in better condition than I expected, and very little new money going into it. As for the injuries, while I would certainly prefer not...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-21-24, 09:11 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 372
Posted By delbiker1

Injury, boredom=new project

Close to 4 weeks post crash with 2 broken ribs, 3 fractures in the neck at C1 and C2, and a still very sore right shoulder. Pain level is way down, and mobility much improved. The only riding for at...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-20-24, 02:34 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,217
Posted By delbiker1

IMO, Just another case of trying to state one's...

IMO, Just another case of trying to state one's opinion as fact, stating untruths while disregarding opposing truth.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-20-24, 02:04 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 5,163
Posted By delbiker1

This is one of the most ridiculous posts I have...

This is one of the most ridiculous posts I have ever seen on this forum. Yes, you are excusing a drunk driver from their inexcusable actions,
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-20-24, 01:55 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,130
Posted By delbiker1

I have seen a few All City Zig Zags at good price...

I have seen a few All City Zig Zags at good price levels. I like those, along with the two mentioned above. Salsa, and Stigmata come to mind. One older model that I would like to acquire in my size,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-20-24, 01:47 AM
Replies: 327
Views: 20,170
Posted By delbiker1

I am pretty sure there are friction levers, dt...

I am pretty sure there are friction levers, dt and barend, that will not cover all 12 gears. I tried it due to wanting to try a 1X setup for a road bike, and then finding a Shimano 12 speed road...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-19-24, 07:40 AM
Replies: 250
Views: 26,839
Posted By delbiker1

Abridged version of the OP: “blah, blah, blah”

Abridged version of the OP:
“blah, blah, blah”
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