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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-05-24, 02:16 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 244
Posted By Strawbunyan

Excellent, thank you. I believe mine are post...

Excellent, thank you. I believe mine are post mount from what I can see online. They are also adjustable(flip them over?) mounts that allow for 180 or 160 discs.(I only know this because it is...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-05-24, 02:07 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 244
Posted By Strawbunyan

I remember finding an article about them being...

I remember finding an article about them being garbage as well when i first got the bike, while trying to figure out what fluids, etc. To use and that is about as far as i took it. i wont be using...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-05-24, 01:57 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 244
Posted By Strawbunyan

thank you. This is what I needed. Much...

thank you. This is what I needed. Much appreciated. :thumb:
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-05-24, 01:50 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 244
Posted By Strawbunyan

I did not install them. They came factory. ...

I did not install them. They came factory.

not knowing the intricacies and standardization practices of disc brakes systems is in no way concerning. I've worked on a lot crazier stuff than this...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-05-24, 01:39 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 244
Posted By Strawbunyan

I never said they are better. Infact, I am fully...

I never said they are better. Infact, I am fully aware that they are not. I just don't want to mess with fluids or buy more tools.


I had not considered that. I dont really need ridiculous...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-05-24, 01:08 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 244
Posted By Strawbunyan

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1124/20240605_140711_eb95c9c678b2ceb2665ac28a959e26b5968b8d87.jpg
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-05-24, 12:40 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 244
Posted By Strawbunyan

Hydro to Mech DBs.

..I need to swap out the hydro brakes on my bike because they are trash and one is already leaking from somewhere after only a few months. I don't have a LBS, I like to do my work myself and don't...
Forum: Commuting
06-02-24, 08:34 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,024
Posted By Strawbunyan

I don't know why, but this makes me very sad....i...

I don't know why, but this makes me very sad....i dont want my bikes to die. :(
Forum: Commuting
06-01-24, 12:36 AM
Replies: 145
Views: 8,303
Posted By Strawbunyan

2nd commute this week. One on the SLE and one on...

2nd commute this week. One on the SLE and one on the Alpaka. So far my max consecutive commutes has been 2. And my max commute per work week has been 3. I would like to make it 5 days in a row this...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-24, 10:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 623
Posted By Strawbunyan

Half of the article is about how recycling old...

Half of the article is about how recycling old bikes, and transporting new bikes releases C02 into the atmosphere.
I am all for the re-use of previously built goods but gee-whizz.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 05:39 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,931
Posted By Strawbunyan

whatever it is.....it is gorgeous.

whatever it is.....it is gorgeous.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 04:27 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,013
Posted By Strawbunyan

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1500x2000/ojarfra_4744a91c17fbd8dcfa81f3f19c526bfca044cfd4.jpeg
OPs shifters.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 01:47 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,013
Posted By Strawbunyan

Pic assist ...

Pic assist
https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1500x2000/j2awmab_1__83796559777f5f80a5d4c4a9c146e1838bb70df1.jpeg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 11:05 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,013
Posted By Strawbunyan

can you guys point out or describe for us newbs...

can you guys point out or describe for us newbs what on that freewheel we should be looking at to make that determination? If that was a cleaned up freewheel for sale, I would have bought it if I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 10:09 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,013
Posted By Strawbunyan

I am by no means an expert(they will be along...

I am by no means an expert(they will be along shortly)but the cogs on that look chill to me.
it definitely cannot hurt to get a new chain to put on the bike, if the cogs are worn and you need new...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 09:18 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,931
Posted By Strawbunyan

Do they look like this? ...

Do they look like this?
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1024x768/15078194626_31332556f3_b_5163655bc26d4730917739e62cb2940d0fcc66da.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-27-24, 12:22 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,999
Posted By Strawbunyan

I am really looking forward to seeing and hearing...

I am really looking forward to seeing and hearing about the ride. This is excellent.
Forum: Commuting
05-26-24, 01:32 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 8,303
Posted By Strawbunyan

The one day so far this week that the forecast...

The one day so far this week that the forecast didn't call for rain....it rained on my way in. I am glad it did, it felt kinda nice. Even took my helmet off and let the old noggin get some cool off...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-26-24, 01:27 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 736
Posted By Strawbunyan

I tighten all my bolts like this. Except I don't...

I tighten all my bolts like this. Except I don't back them off.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-26-24, 12:37 PM
Replies: 152
Views: 5,616
Posted By Strawbunyan

my knees actually seem to hurt worse on the days...

my knees actually seem to hurt worse on the days i try to spin, and I know my lungs do.... When I grind I feel it all in my quads, not my knees.
Forum: Commuting
05-26-24, 09:54 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,024
Posted By Strawbunyan

it definitely is not as wet here as where I am...

it definitely is not as wet here as where I am from. but I was also surprised by the amount of days it rains, considering i dont think it is a humid environment...even though the people around here...
Forum: Commuting
05-26-24, 09:41 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,024
Posted By Strawbunyan

Thank you. I caught myself after I said it and...

Thank you. I caught myself after I said it and did feel like a bit of a ding doing. Hahaha. I still think SS when talking about FG sometimes as it isn't something I get involved in much. I really...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-25-24, 11:53 PM
Replies: 152
Views: 5,616
Posted By Strawbunyan

Being new to cycling I have been testing both...

Being new to cycling I have been testing both recently. I have a MTB that has ridiculous gears 34x11-42 9spd and an old touring rig that has a 53/42x11-24 6spd. I ride both long low grade hills and...
Forum: Commuting
05-24-24, 04:11 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,024
Posted By Strawbunyan

uphill I can do the pedal harder routine. It is...

uphill I can do the pedal harder routine. It is the down hill I don't like. Even with a 53/11 I want more push on the declines. Maybe a single speed instead of a fixed gear so I can just relax and...
Forum: Commuting
05-24-24, 01:11 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,024
Posted By Strawbunyan

Overhauling does sound fun, you are speaking my...

Overhauling does sound fun, you are speaking my language now.
I'll try to find a gear I like on my current bikes and do some test rides trying to resist the urge to shift and see if it is...
Forum: Commuting
05-24-24, 12:16 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 8,303
Posted By Strawbunyan

Tundra_Man your "consecutive commute" posts are...

Tundra_Man your "consecutive commute" posts are very inspiring and they make me want to ride my bike to work more and more. Thank you for sharing your experience.
Forum: Commuting
05-24-24, 12:05 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,024
Posted By Strawbunyan

This was my concern. If the bike is soaked, and i...

This was my concern. If the bike is soaked, and i cover it, then the sun comes out, instead of drying the bike it would steam it under the cover.
Forum: Commuting
05-24-24, 11:43 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,024
Posted By Strawbunyan

I had not considered a fixed gear for this. thank...

I had not considered a fixed gear for this. thank you.
I do have a gear on my current 80s bike that I stay in almost exclusively when I am commuting except for when I go up that 10% hill on the way...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-24, 10:13 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,099
Posted By Strawbunyan

I like the color alot. But the condition of the...

I like the color alot. But the condition of the BB shell and what I can see of the head tube and the stem makes me worry that a proper prep was not done before it was sprayed...good prep work is 99%...
Forum: Commuting
05-24-24, 10:03 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,024
Posted By Strawbunyan

a beater doesn't sound like a bad idea. I could...

a beater doesn't sound like a bad idea. I could probably find a junk bike around here pretty cheap. I don't know how much i would enjoy riding it to work but atleast i wouldn't be ruining my brand...
Forum: Commuting
05-24-24, 09:53 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,024
Posted By Strawbunyan

I am attempting to interact with humans instead...

I am attempting to interact with humans instead of robots. If everone just googled everything this forum would be empty so Forgive me for not running to AI every time I have a question....i assumed...
Forum: Commuting
05-23-24, 07:30 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,024
Posted By Strawbunyan

I'll be using a MTB on the rain days and it has...

I'll be using a MTB on the rain days and it has sealed hubs and BB so that is a plus. I will stock on grease either way and make sure to pack all of it nice and full frequently as well as checking...
Forum: Commuting
05-23-24, 01:45 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,024
Posted By Strawbunyan

Fair weather to rain or shine transition.

I decided I am going to make the transition from fair weather commuter to a no matter what commuter. I swore I wasn't going to but,I ordered a rack that will hold my dry bag so I can keep my work...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-24, 10:46 AM
Replies: 8,842
Views: 1,158,617
Posted By Strawbunyan

if the USPS did not ship this for free they...

if the USPS did not ship this for free they really dropped the ball and should be ashamed of themselves.
even better story if it came Fed-ex :lol:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-24, 10:33 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,370
Posted By Strawbunyan

I thought my wife was the sane one in our...

I thought my wife was the sane one in our relationship.....I showed her some bar tape I wanted to get...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-24, 10:00 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 438
Posted By Strawbunyan

Have you spun the cranks without the chain in the...

Have you spun the cranks without the chain in the past and did not notice the clicking? Or is this the first time due to the slow feeling? How old is your chain? When you lift the wheels off the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-24, 07:13 PM
Replies: 148
Views: 6,750
Posted By Strawbunyan

GOLD! ...

GOLD!
https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1124/20240521_193908_b6aac38ddd7f4858df13e206181c2d9c81715f11.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-24, 03:12 PM
Replies: 148
Views: 6,750
Posted By Strawbunyan

:tandem:like two peas in a pod :lol:

:tandem:like two peas in a pod :lol:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-24, 02:34 PM
Replies: 148
Views: 6,750
Posted By Strawbunyan

I checked out BTP, they do have some cool stuff. ...

I checked out BTP, they do have some cool stuff.
I don't think I am trying to mess with cork but this Grandma's couch look really does it for me. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-24, 02:09 PM
Replies: 148
Views: 6,750
Posted By Strawbunyan

thank you! That is the company I was looking...

thank you!
That is the company I was looking at. I was on their web page and saw a that they have a lot options. I am assuming i dont need huge rolls of it, i saw that they sell it from very little...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-24, 01:37 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,370
Posted By Strawbunyan

agreed. I was able to justify thr last purchases...

agreed. I was able to justify thr last purchases as they do save me gas and wear and tear on the family vehicle and also let's me leave said vehicle with my wife so she isn't stuck at home while I am...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-24, 01:31 PM
Replies: 148
Views: 6,750
Posted By Strawbunyan

Really windy today, So I decided to get rid of...

Really windy today, So I decided to get rid of the last of the black cable housing today.
I watched a video and read a few articles that said bar tape can be removed and rewrapped so I decided to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-24, 09:43 AM
Replies: 533
Views: 43,034
Posted By Strawbunyan

WOW. That looks like a beautiful ride. What a...

WOW. That looks like a beautiful ride. What a blessing.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-24, 09:19 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,370
Posted By Strawbunyan

believe me, I considered it. The dive into this...

believe me, I considered it. The dive into this world of C&V bikes has been an exercise in restraint to say the least and I don't need anymore debt right now. Someone else will get to enjoy those...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-24, 08:56 AM
Replies: 148
Views: 6,750
Posted By Strawbunyan

I noticed the lack of cable adjusters and the ad...

I noticed the lack of cable adjusters and the ad said "untested" so I figured this particular example of them was probably going to need a second set for parts hahahah. I actually liked the wear on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-24, 12:54 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,370
Posted By Strawbunyan

I was just peeping that. :D

I was just peeping that. :D
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-24, 11:43 PM
Replies: 148
Views: 6,750
Posted By Strawbunyan

I reallllly need to stay off the internet. is...

I reallllly need to stay off the internet.
is it just me or do I absolutely need these levers and brakes for this bike?...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-24, 07:32 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,370
Posted By Strawbunyan

Thank you. I will do that. I am in nor hurry so...

Thank you. I will do that.
I am in nor hurry so I will just hang around on the CV sales and buy stuff as it pops up...id rather spend the money with yall anyway.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-24, 05:01 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,370
Posted By Strawbunyan

I was searching for NOS when those popped up,...

I was searching for NOS when those popped up, just wanted to see what a set of unused ones would cost.
I was really hoping that they are listed way above what they are worth cause I'm not paying...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-24, 01:35 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,370
Posted By Strawbunyan

Is this right? Am I crazy or are they? Did I...

Is this right? Am I crazy or are they? Did I dream a dream too big?
...
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