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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-04-13, 06:55 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,233
Posted By musicgalaxyman

rim is shot

Rims are bent to unbend only in emergency situations, your wheel rim is shot and needs to be replaced.

the wheel will have problems no matter what you do, so replace it.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-01-13, 06:30 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,259
Posted By musicgalaxyman

yep

yep
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-01-13, 06:29 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,894
Posted By musicgalaxyman

yep

yep
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-31-13, 06:39 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,894
Posted By musicgalaxyman

there is about 6" difference in wheelbase between...

there is about 6" difference in wheelbase between the ute and the minute.

I'd say the UTE is a service bike, the minute is a norma bike bending in the direction of a service bike. For heavy loads...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-31-13, 06:36 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,894
Posted By musicgalaxyman

agree

those were my exact observations with my first fully suspended bike, smooth....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-31-13, 10:49 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 910
Posted By musicgalaxyman

See you have it fixed...great. Now's a good...

See you have it fixed...great.

Now's a good time to go over the entire bike, looking for ways to tweak just right.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-31-13, 10:48 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 910
Posted By musicgalaxyman

Three adjustments to the front derailleur can...

Three adjustments to the front derailleur can cause this.

The height the derailleur rides above the largest chainring/ The angle of the derailleur/ and the likely culprit...the screw settings...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-31-13, 10:45 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 980
Posted By musicgalaxyman

hmmm

You know, I don't think I could strip out those threads if I tried, unless I had a 3 foot extension pipe on the wrench and really went for it. I'm thinking the wrench would bend before the threads...
Forum: Alt Bike Culture
03-31-13, 10:41 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,687
Posted By musicgalaxyman

So very cool...fascinating

So very cool...fascinating
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-31-13, 10:36 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,259
Posted By musicgalaxyman

I did not know this fact, but it makes sense

I did not know this fact, but it makes sense
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-31-13, 10:35 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,259
Posted By musicgalaxyman

that's a mess

that's a mess
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-31-13, 10:33 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,894
Posted By musicgalaxyman

May i offer this...any exercise which loads the...

May i offer this...any exercise which loads the bones with "stress" be that neuromuscular movements of the leg on a pedal or high impact will dramatically improve bone density.

You may be right...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-31-13, 10:30 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,894
Posted By musicgalaxyman

recumbents

Interested to know more about your experiences with recumbents.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-31-13, 10:29 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,894
Posted By musicgalaxyman

I far far far prefer the mechanical cable disc...

I far far far prefer the mechanical cable disc brakes over the pads on rims.

They work better in the slop and stop better.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-31-13, 10:28 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,894
Posted By musicgalaxyman

Hmmm... how's the Fla. thing. Actually I...

Hmmm... how's the Fla. thing.

Actually I enjoyed all my bikes very much, fitting well into different times in life.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-31-13, 10:27 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,894
Posted By musicgalaxyman

Then all your riding is on trails?

Then all your riding is on trails?
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-31-13, 10:26 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,894
Posted By musicgalaxyman

Now this is an interesting Post. I produce TV...

Now this is an interesting Post. I produce TV shows for PBS ( a new show I host) and write books, check out latest book...GUIDO'S LOVE.COM, I've been thinking seriously of doing a show on how people...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-31-13, 10:23 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,894
Posted By musicgalaxyman

Like to know more specifics about the surfaces...

Like to know more specifics about the surfaces you ride on, and you bike.

childhood bike?
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-31-13, 10:22 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,894
Posted By musicgalaxyman

?

I have never ridden a recumbent, like to know what you think of them.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-30-13, 06:47 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,894
Posted By musicgalaxyman

Age and bicycling!

307830I have no advice whatever! but do offer my observations on the joy of cycling over the years.

Rode a Schwinn StingRay, in green, fat tire, when about 12, then was part of the early trend in...
Forum: Commuting
03-30-13, 06:35 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,111
Posted By musicgalaxyman

continental does not make a poor quality tire,...

continental does not make a poor quality tire, and they are pricey.
Forum: Commuting
03-30-13, 06:33 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 11,567
Posted By musicgalaxyman

I would suggest that you drive to the nearest...

I would suggest that you drive to the nearest city and go to a quality bike shoppe, talk with the staff, and see if there is a bike there that interests you, or you may get lucky with a used machine....
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-30-13, 04:33 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 20,448
Posted By musicgalaxyman

all helmets are safe

ALL BICYCLE HELMETS, read ALL, must meet safety testing standards. They vary regarding air flow and comfort and style, but all bicycle helmets are about as safe as another.


dd
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-30-13, 04:29 PM
Replies: 312
Views: 162,736
Posted By musicgalaxyman

Oh boy....I can tell right now my answer is going...

Oh boy....I can tell right now my answer is going to be weird.

I do not ride on roads, an acquaintance got wrapped in a truck wheel well after the truck ran him over, guess I'm paranoid. They...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-30-13, 04:24 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,259
Posted By musicgalaxyman

thank you

thank you all for your perspectives
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-28-13, 06:13 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,259
Posted By musicgalaxyman

New bike maintenance required

Well, I figured when I bought my 2007 new (old stock) Kona UTE that it being a high end service bike, that it would have been set up correctly.

I am a bit ashamed to admit that I was a pro bike...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-26-13, 03:12 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,129
Posted By musicgalaxyman

Regrease the entire bike...the wheel hubs, fork...

Regrease the entire bike...the wheel hubs, fork tube bearings, pedals, crank...older bikes are likely very dry relating to lube. A little bit of care now will protect these machines.

Basic...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-25-13, 06:58 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,528
Posted By musicgalaxyman

purpose of lubing a chain

Lubing a chain is really to ensure the rollers work smoothly, yes lube also keeps the outside of the chain from rusting, but more than that, it's to keep the chain functioning better.

Without lube...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-25-13, 06:52 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,878
Posted By musicgalaxyman

I'm guessing you're running the new tire set at...

I'm guessing you're running the new tire set at higher psi, this would require more frequent inflation.

Normal.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-25-13, 06:50 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,003
Posted By musicgalaxyman

Yes.

Yes.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-25-13, 06:48 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,003
Posted By musicgalaxyman

Oh ho ho. Paint gets very brittle as it ages, and...

Oh ho ho. Paint gets very brittle as it ages, and this my friend is an aged frame. Good for you for keeping it going.

There is no question in my mind that in fact the headset they installed,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-25-13, 06:36 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,290
Posted By musicgalaxyman

This looks like a cracked rim. It should be...

This looks like a cracked rim. It should be replaced, and I'd suggest new tires too. As rubber ages, its grip characteristics deteriorate considerably, they are also far more succeptible to...
Forum: Utility Cycling
03-22-13, 04:42 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,381
Posted By musicgalaxyman

KONA UTE KICKSTAND REPAIR, fender install, other

KONA UTE KICKSTAND and other IMPROVEMENTS:


KICKSTAND

I bought my 2008 Kona UTE as new (old) stock from a bike shoppe in Fla. in 2011.

Especially like the smooth ride provided by longer...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-22-13, 03:16 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,780
Posted By musicgalaxyman

Kona ute kickstand replacement/repair

306634306634306634KONA UTE KICKSTAND and other IMPROVEMENTS:


KICKSTAND

I bought my 2008 Kona UTE as new (old) stock from a bike shoppe in Fla. in 2011.

Especially like the smooth ride...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-19-13, 08:14 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,555
Posted By musicgalaxyman

start at the bars near stem and work your way...

start at the bars near stem and work your way down to end of bar. This way, you have a clean start uptop, and you can seal the ends with plugs
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-19-13, 08:12 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,969
Posted By musicgalaxyman

motorcycle lubes are meant to withstand high...

motorcycle lubes are meant to withstand high temperatures, use that
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-19-13, 08:09 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,281
Posted By musicgalaxyman

ok...basic question...you are using fenders...

ok...basic question...you are using fenders right? If not, put some on your machine, it makes a HUGE difference on how dirty the bike, and especially the drive train get in slop.

many fine quality...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-19-13, 08:06 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,528
Posted By musicgalaxyman

the only chains which do not need lubrication are...

the only chains which do not need lubrication are sealed with o rings and used on motorcycles.

non lubed chains wear freewheel cogs and crankchains faster.

lube the chain.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-19-13, 08:04 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,298
Posted By musicgalaxyman

bike shops have a good supply of what you need in...

bike shops have a good supply of what you need in the way of a replacement bolt.

by the way...consider using loc tite on those bits to keep them from coming off during rides.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-19-13, 08:03 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,131
Posted By musicgalaxyman

often it's the air valve, loosen, clean and put...

often it's the air valve, loosen, clean and put back in, or it could be a lead in the tube, put in water, bathtub works well, inflate of course first.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-19-13, 07:58 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 886
Posted By musicgalaxyman

buy a new chain tool and adjust your chain...

buy a new chain tool and adjust your chain properly
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-19-13, 07:56 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,636
Posted By musicgalaxyman

try putting a thin shim between deraileur and...

try putting a thin shim between deraileur and dropout, you can use metal from an aluminum can, one or two thicknesses.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-19-13, 07:54 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 11,508
Posted By musicgalaxyman

I'd look for a good condition used part same as...

I'd look for a good condition used part same as what you have, it's high grade, just worn out.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-19-13, 07:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,167
Posted By musicgalaxyman

as pads age their stiction falls, get new pads. ...

as pads age their stiction falls, get new pads.

you will find reshaping (of rims) very difficult to do correctly.

you can always use a fine grit paper to clean up the rims again, I'd replace...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-19-13, 07:47 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,289
Posted By musicgalaxyman

could it be the return spring is worn? No longer...

could it be the return spring is worn? No longer has the strength to pull, or cable is binding.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-19-13, 07:33 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,430
Posted By musicgalaxyman

as chains age, especially with hard use, they...

as chains age, especially with hard use, they stretch.

they then no longer really fit the chainrings and cogs well, causing noise.

as cogs wear, they don't shift as well.

replace all drive...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-19-13, 07:29 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,361
Posted By musicgalaxyman

alot of people do not realize that when headsets...

alot of people do not realize that when headsets are installed, there is often paint remaining on the inside of the headset, this keeps the races from seating.

The fix is to remove the races, top...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-19-13, 07:27 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 7,723
Posted By musicgalaxyman

spokes are not greased, in fact, some us a mild...

spokes are not greased, in fact, some us a mild loc-tite.

you will have trueing problems with grease.


dd
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-19-13, 07:23 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,841
Posted By musicgalaxyman

nope

alloy racks don't forge, they just crack, or severly weaken when bent.

shims are used to pick up slack, if too tight a fit, try another rack.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-19-13, 07:20 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 680
Posted By musicgalaxyman

Your wheel is just out of true. One grouping...

Your wheel is just out of true.

One grouping of spokes is too loose likely, take to a shop and have trued.

Or have a friend do it for you.

Wheels should be trued on a regular basis, like...
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