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Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-24, 05:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,287
Posted By TiHabanero

Those models are proof that beauty lies in the...

Those models are proof that beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-24, 04:47 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 290
Posted By TiHabanero

The "reverse slope" top tube is not the way the...

The "reverse slope" top tube is not the way the bike was designed. The fork is where the slope issue is coming from. Crown to axle length is not to spec.

I had the 980c and it was a real joy to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-24, 04:41 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 450
Posted By TiHabanero

I have used silver polish for many years. Works...

I have used silver polish for many years. Works very well on rims, hubs, stems, posts, etc.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-14-24, 04:09 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 344
Posted By TiHabanero

With electronic shifting cage length has no real...

With electronic shifting cage length has no real affect on performance. The things are so fast and precise it simply doesn't affect shift performance like it does with a cable operated system....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-14-24, 03:58 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,248
Posted By TiHabanero

Update: My boy is now on a BMC. Don't know which...

Update: My boy is now on a BMC. Don't know which model, but I know he will enjoy the ride. Hopefully this one lasts more than the 1-1/2 seasons that the Trek did.

FWIW, the old OCLV frames are...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-13-24, 06:23 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,248
Posted By TiHabanero

At long last an image of the area of concern....

At long last an image of the area of concern. Where chain suck occured are scratches, there are no cracks or chips in those areas. Superficial damage to the paint. Certainly nothing to worry about,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-13-24, 04:01 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,248
Posted By TiHabanero

BaldPaul, during my 40 years in the bike biz I...

BaldPaul, during my 40 years in the bike biz I was also involved in the motorcycle biz and much like the car biz, the claims for warranty coverage can be simply amazing. This is why I am not angry...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-13-24, 04:54 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,248
Posted By TiHabanero

"Don't buy carbon fiber anything (for bikes),...

"Don't buy carbon fiber anything (for bikes), most especially a frame because it's so expensive for a complete loss."

Interesting statement in that my son said that for someone that uses the bike...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-12-24, 06:24 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,248
Posted By TiHabanero

Trek Warranty Claim Denied

Son broke a 2022 Domone at the right chain stay/BB junction. Trek claims it is not a defect, but due to the chain being jammed between the crank and chain stay.
Yes, there are marks from chain suck....
Forum: Touring
06-12-24, 02:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 417
Posted By TiHabanero

The Kona is a very good touring bike. The gearing...

The Kona is a very good touring bike. The gearing is not low enough for mountain passes or some of the killer hills in Kentucky, but overall it will do. One of my commuter frames has 43cm chain stays...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-11-24, 08:18 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 977
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: 5
Views: 173
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: 5
Views: 173
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: 35
Views: 1,155
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: 39
Views: 1,071
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: 33
Views: 899
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: 1,238
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: 39
Views: 1,071
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: 196
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: 6,085
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: 66
Views: 2,644
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: 77
Views: 3,439
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: 1,650
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: 762
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: 9
Views: 653
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: 642
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: 1,636
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: 208
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: 624
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: 1,313
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: 877
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: 1,808
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: 509
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: 1,444
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: 441
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: 561
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: 1,903
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: 561
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: 2,668
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: 430
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: 561
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: 1,607
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: 1,930
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: 4,886
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: 2,620
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: 2,620
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: 408
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: 1,127
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: 3,267
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: 10,096
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...
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