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Forum: Touring
04-14-19, 06:10 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,452
Posted By GAJett

The cited wiki does not seem to settle on the...

The cited wiki does not seem to settle on the "correct" spelling. It repeatedly switches from one to the other. Anglicized is "Mohave", as exclusively used by A.L. Kroeber in his 1925 Handbook of...
Forum: Touring
04-13-19, 11:50 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,962
Posted By GAJett

Treasured my Svea until... Svea's are dead...

Treasured my Svea until...

Svea's are dead simple to operate with no moving parts, self-pressurizing, and take but a little while to master. The 1-2-3 was my favourite for years until...

They...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-09-19, 08:04 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,937
Posted By GAJett

I have the same year and model. The TA three-pin...

I have the same year and model. The TA three-pin crankset is original. Original 531 decals stated butted tubes forks and stays. This is a really sweet ride. A couple years later Raleigh dropped...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-19, 06:29 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 10,203
Posted By GAJett

I have had the updated Campy Rally since the...

I have had the updated Campy Rally since the early '80's. Bought it for the "prestige" (I was young and foolish). Have tried it on several bikes over the years and could never get it to work...
Forum: Touring
04-05-19, 06:21 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,558
Posted By GAJett

d Shouldn't need to fold flat if it fits...

d

Shouldn't need to fold flat if it fits within your baggage. Just use it as a stuff sack, perhaps keeping its on-road contents packed. Saves packing and unpacking.
Cheers!
Forum: Touring
04-05-19, 06:15 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,806
Posted By GAJett

Ah, a classic missunderstanding of the half-step...

Ah, a classic missunderstanding of the half-step (plus/minus granny).
Like Tourist in MSN, I'm an inveterate half-stepper (and it's getting harder with so few mfg making odd-toothed chainwheels).
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-09-18, 07:33 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,302
Posted By GAJett

Beat me to it. I still have one in my toolbox,...

Beat me to it. I still have one in my toolbox, along with an Atom, a Regina, and an early Phil Wood for a SunTour Ulta-6. These wereall on my Raleigh Comp at one time or another.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-06-18, 06:54 PM
Replies: 148
Views: 26,539
Posted By GAJett

You forgot the /s.

You forgot the /s.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-06-18, 06:52 PM
Replies: 148
Views: 26,539
Posted By GAJett

Will that be with or without the motor? 😀

Will that be with or without the motor?
😀
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-18-18, 07:44 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,525
Posted By GAJett

Consider having your LBS rebuild with new spokes...

Consider having your LBS rebuild with new spokes and rim, saving the cost of a new hub and shipping. Unless, of course, your existing hubs are junk too.
Cheers!
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-10-18, 04:45 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 7,721
Posted By GAJett

Three bike jerseys, plain blue, plain red, and...

Three bike jerseys, plain blue, plain red, and fancy red with a big and crazy rabbit design. While I agree you should wear what you like, I've given up on them all because young women scream in...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-09-18, 06:34 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 6,486
Posted By GAJett

I was shocked the first time some kid called me...

I was shocked the first time some kid called me Mister. I think I was 18.
Don't know how I'll feel when I'm called elderly but I've proudly worn the moniker "Old Crock" since my 40's.
Cheers!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-09-18, 06:20 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 6,309
Posted By GAJett

An let that be a lesson😁

An let that be a lesson😁
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-09-18, 06:10 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,517
Posted By GAJett

Well, the lip towards the back on many would help...

Well, the lip towards the back on many would help reduce buffetting when you get over 150 mph😵
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-06-18, 06:34 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 6,733
Posted By GAJett

I know of ONE BIKEWAY in the SF Bay Area -- the...

I know of ONE BIKEWAY in the SF Bay Area -- the Cross Marin. But it's signage makes it clear it's a MUPS.
I much more commonly used to the East Bay Regional Parks trails, also clearly designated as...
Forum: Touring
08-01-18, 04:13 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,900
Posted By GAJett

Thanks for the link to the deadly animals. Deer...

Thanks for the link to the deadly animals. Deer are simply the most dangerous as they attack through your windshield, typically travelling between 30 and 75 mph. Gotta watch out for those. But such...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-24-18, 07:55 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,115
Posted By GAJett

Oh, hell yeah. Most recently by not paying...

Oh, hell yeah.
Most recently by not paying attention while brushing some c**p off my front wheel. Noticted I was about to rear-end a parked dump truck so grabbed the brake with the one hand still on...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-24-18, 07:35 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,405
Posted By GAJett

Listen to your Mom, closely. What are her needs?...

Listen to your Mom, closely. What are her needs? If it's to ride because you do, it's probably the wrong reason. If it's for her own reasons, then go for it.
Let her lead, but facilitate by...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-21-18, 01:21 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,125
Posted By GAJett

That's why I didn't suggest whiskey:innocent:

That's why I didn't suggest whiskey:innocent:
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-20-18, 09:20 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,125
Posted By GAJett

Lightweight long-sleeved shirt to keep the sun...

Lightweight long-sleeved shirt to keep the sun off.
Maybe similar for pants.
Consider mounting a wide brim to your helmet.
For short commutes (to 10 miles): two bottles - one for the inside, one...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-20-18, 08:25 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,635
Posted By GAJett

OT. This isn't about removing the outer cog,...

OT. This isn't about removing the outer cog, it's about removing a freewheel.

Many years ago (late '70's), when Phil Wood, Inc. was new, and Phil was there, I needed to remove a Normandy...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-20-18, 06:27 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 38,839
Posted By GAJett

Geez, REALLY! When I cared, I would place the...

Geez, REALLY!
When I cared, I would place the tire stem down directly over a line crossing my garage, then roll out, perpendicluar to the line, while leaning over the handlebars to weight the tire....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-20-18, 08:04 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 7,940
Posted By GAJett

I'm just a single data point, so for what it's...

I'm just a single data point, so for what it's worth, I I had about a 75% failure rate with the Park kits vs. a 0% failure rate for the Rema kits. Same prep procedure for both.
Cheers!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-17-18, 07:02 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 7,388
Posted By GAJett

Well.... Sub-35 women might care, but is that...

Well....
Sub-35 women might care, but is that your target demographic?
I go with Lycra shorts for "serious" rides, but no Lycra tops. The fishing shirts mentioned above ROCK-- fast drying, sun...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-16-18, 06:40 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,208
Posted By GAJett

Cool seeing those. I put a set on my Raliegh Comp...

Cool seeing those. I put a set on my Raliegh Comp some 40 years ago. They're going back on soon. The kid wanted to experiment with downtube. But he's on his own now.
Cheers!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-11-18, 05:27 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 11,972
Posted By GAJett

I'm still a fifty-something (fifty-thirteen in...

I'm still a fifty-something (fifty-thirteen in May). Waiting for SS and Medicare to kick in. (Year and a half?) Done well with savings.

Currently commuting about 9 mi per day- not nearly enough...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-08-18, 08:48 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,295
Posted By GAJett

Consider switching tires. I changed from 650B x...

Consider switching tires. I changed from 650B x 38 Schwalbe marathons to the much more flexible Compass Loup Loup Pass Extra Lights and gained 1.5 to 2 mph. At 185 lbs (the engine) I typically run...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-06-18, 07:17 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,292
Posted By GAJett

Not Campy, but using "racing" derailleurs on...

Not Campy, but using "racing" derailleurs on half-step +grannies. Raleigh Comp with TA Cyclotourist 49-46-26 using the delicate Heuret Jubilee. Other is a Rivy Homer with Sugino 44-41-24 using a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-05-18, 06:36 PM
Replies: 420
Views: 41,932
Posted By GAJett

An anecdote. A personal story, for what it's...

An anecdote. A personal story, for what it's worth. Not a bunch of theoretical cherry-picked hypothesizing to back up preconceived notions on major implications cased by trivial effects.

Two years...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-04-18, 12:57 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 12,880
Posted By GAJett

Early '70's Raliegh Competition with the short...

Early '70's Raliegh Competition with the short cage over a 12-24 cluster. Mine's been replaced by a Duopar when I changed to a wider range, but I'm not giving mine up! Too beautiful!!! The...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-02-18, 05:43 PM
Replies: 420
Views: 41,932
Posted By GAJett

Keep in mind F1 tire sizes are governed by the...

Keep in mind F1 tire sizes are governed by the FIA. Such regs went in when Ken Tyrell designed his 6-wheeler with 4 tiny fronts to reduce the aerodynamic ftontal cross section. The original car...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-27-18, 07:38 PM
Replies: 356
Views: 54,745
Posted By GAJett

Dropped by at opening last Sat. Bought several...

Dropped by at opening last Sat. Bought several items I've been wanting (but not "needing").

Place was PACKED with new boxed frames. Will said a bunch had been delayed, a bunch had arrived on...
Forum: Touring
02-20-18, 07:37 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,266
Posted By GAJett

ISO for rear racks also. My 40-odd year old...

ISO for rear racks also. My 40-odd year old Blackburn is giving up, needing a weld at the back. I'm considering;
Velo-Orange Campeur Rear Rack ($165 list);
Tubus Logo Evo ($150 list);
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-14-18, 07:30 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,591
Posted By GAJett

IF I polish, I use either a pure carnuba or a...

IF I polish, I use either a pure carnuba or a furniture polish. Many auto auto polishes have very fine abrasives. I have one bike where the painted line work has been damaged by such polishes. Be...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-05-18, 07:28 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,942
Posted By GAJett

Here are close-ups of the my 73 Raliegh Comp. ...

Here are close-ups of the my 73 Raliegh Comp. Similar to the Bob Jackson's shown, but the fitting for the brake cable stop is in-line rather than brazed to the rear....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-02-18, 07:35 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,265
Posted By GAJett

Compass tires, but they're spendy ($64 to $82...

Compass tires, but they're spendy ($64 to $82 each) the
Compass 700C x 38 Steilacoom TC

is a cross tire that is reported to be a smooth ride on pavement,


Cheers!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-02-18, 07:22 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 19,923
Posted By GAJett

Ten mile commutes home at 110 to 115. Two...

Ten mile commutes home at 110 to 115. Two bottles of water -- one for the "inside" and one for the "outside". Helmet helmet helps keep the noggin cool. Apply water to head and back as needed. The...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-02-18, 07:13 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,910
Posted By GAJett

Re. those never wearing a helmet... Try this...

Re. those never wearing a helmet...
Try this experiment. Take a mini watermelon, about the size of your head. Hold it head high and drop it on pavement, or, better, the edge of a curb. Note that...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-02-18, 06:57 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,003
Posted By GAJett

"Almost never"? How about a NEVER option?! ...

"Almost never"? How about a NEVER option?!
Jump on bike, ride easy 10 to 15 minutes, Ride 1/2 to 6 hours (not a speed demon), cool down on bike 5 to 10. Stay well hydrated along the way but beer...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-01-18, 07:41 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,970
Posted By GAJett

When I move to serious snow, offroad, singletrack...

When I move to serious snow, offroad, singletrack country I will be looking for a hard-tail with max-wide tires. Until then my Rivy AHH does just fine on dirt trails. Consider also narrow tires for...
Forum: Touring
12-19-17, 06:30 PM
Replies: 580
Views: 459,684
Posted By GAJett

Thanks, nickw, Should have been "Scrubbie". ...

Thanks, nickw,
Should have been "Scrubbie". And YES, I use the teabag. Once it dries out you can save a couple grams weight ;-). Or, if you have a fire, burn it!
(And, no, I'm not really a...
Forum: Touring
08-02-17, 02:20 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 6,887
Posted By GAJett

I am going to stand corrected, for several...

I am going to stand corrected, for several reasons.
1. My mind immediately went to earbuds, even though the OP stated he wasn't a big fan. I will still say no to earbuds.
2. I forgot to consider...
Forum: Touring
08-02-17, 08:52 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 6,887
Posted By GAJett

NEVER!😱 I depend on my hearing too much to hear...

NEVER!😱
I depend on my hearing too much to hear approaching traffic, especially from the rear. Riding with earbuds would be like riding blind. Besides, in California, it's illegal.
Cheers!
Forum: Touring
07-28-17, 07:28 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,563
Posted By GAJett

Yes, if you're taking a Central Valley route...

Yes, if you're taking a Central Valley route expect daytime temperatures from the high 80's to around 110 from North of Redding to well south of Bakersfield (500 miles min.). Nights will drop to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-27-17, 07:24 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,867
Posted By GAJett

Your apologies were appropriate and seem to have...

Your apologies were appropriate and seem to have been well received.
The larger issue is how could this be avoided in the future. Where I live the MUTs state a 15 mph speed limit (like I care) and...
Forum: Touring
07-25-17, 08:53 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 9,318
Posted By GAJett

All joking aside, let's not forget Brad Treat,...

All joking aside, let's not forget Brad Treat, who was killed by a grizzly bear near Glacier National Park, Montana, in June of 2016. Brad was a native of the nearby Flathead Valley, familiar with...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-17-17, 07:33 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 6,029
Posted By GAJett

Sounds like you are off to a GREAT start! Some...

Sounds like you are off to a GREAT start! Some challenges, but you're meeting them in a thoughtful manner. Happy to hear it's going well.
Cheers!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-17-17, 07:29 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 6,029
Posted By GAJett

I get lots of sun, but my vitamin D levels were...

I get lots of sun, but my vitamin D levels were constantly low. My Dr. has me on 10,000 units per day. Check with your's.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-15-17, 08:54 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 6,029
Posted By GAJett

+1 here and for Maelocs. First time on a bike...

+1 here and for Maelocs. First time on a bike after many years I took off like a 25-year old. After two miles I was collapsed in a heap by the side of the road, gasping for breath, and with a 120+...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-15-17, 08:23 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,175
Posted By GAJett

Thanks for the update, Spinnaker! I had...

Thanks for the update, Spinnaker! I had overlooked that option:bang:.
Cheers!
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