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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-29-12, 11:25 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,061
Posted By svidrod

Backed into you? How close were you to his ass? ...

Backed into you? How close were you to his ass? Just because you are on a bike, doesn't mean you shouldn't follow the normal spacing. Always stop a car length behind for 2 reasons. 1) There is...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-24-12, 04:27 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,237
Posted By svidrod

Despite what others have said, and what it may be...

Despite what others have said, and what it may be designed for, you can definitely re-insert fully removed pins; at least on older 5/6/7 speed chains. What I do is line the chain up as best i can,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-04-12, 06:56 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 13,615
Posted By svidrod

You might have issues with your bottom bracket...

You might have issues with your bottom bracket threading. You'll need to verify your threadspacing before buying a new bb. Since you're using a freewheel now, and I assume when you say you want to...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-02-12, 08:24 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,271
Posted By svidrod

I get this whenever i start back up riding again...

I get this whenever i start back up riding again in the spring. It lessens as spring progresses. I've never had it checked out, and always attributed it to breaking up the resin in my lungs.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-02-12, 08:10 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,460
Posted By svidrod

What kind of bike market do they have in your...

What kind of bike market do they have in your town that you can get a 2 year old brand name frame with 105 for under $500?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-30-12, 02:18 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,345
Posted By svidrod

Maybe i'm a fool, but I wouldn't give it a second...

Maybe i'm a fool, but I wouldn't give it a second thought for structural soundness.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-30-12, 02:03 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,839
Posted By svidrod

Some sort of clamping action to protect the welds...

Some sort of clamping action to protect the welds seems like a good idea. But the amount of stress being applied here isn't that great. If they fail from bending the frame such a small amount, I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-30-12, 10:49 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,204
Posted By svidrod

I did the same thing the first time i took apart...

I did the same thing the first time i took apart my rear hub. I forgot which side it went on, and it seemed logical to go on the cluster side. Had to take it apart and put it where it belonged. ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-28-12, 10:51 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 887
Posted By svidrod

Depends on how old the frame is. Mechanically it...

Depends on how old the frame is. Mechanically it would probably work. But you'll end up spending more in the long run, especially if you want decent parts. Do you know squat about bike maintenance...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-26-12, 11:37 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 6,591
Posted By svidrod

Better for the environment? Maybe. Better for...

Better for the environment? Maybe. Better for our strained electricity network? Certainly.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-26-12, 10:02 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 6,591
Posted By svidrod

Use it to ignite the pile of downed sticks you...

Use it to ignite the pile of downed sticks you gather in your yard each spring. :thumb: But only on your Township's designated burn days.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-26-12, 09:57 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,155
Posted By svidrod

You have cartridge bearings in the bottom...

You have cartridge bearings in the bottom bracket. You said you took them out, greased the threads and screwed them back in. Have you tried replacing the bearings? From the way you describe it,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-26-12, 09:31 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 6,591
Posted By svidrod

safer, certainly. but are they as effective? ...

safer, certainly. but are they as effective? that is the real question.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-22-12, 06:36 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 21,885
Posted By svidrod

Probably because some people really really care,...

Probably because some people really really care, and bother them with questions asking which way to put it on the rim. Also, some tread patterns there is a theoretical difference, but I doubt much...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-14-12, 02:24 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 922
Posted By svidrod

First ride out after 4 years was on Sunday. Boy...

First ride out after 4 years was on Sunday. Boy was i feeling it after only 8 miles. Took monday off and went back at it Tues and Weds and got up to 17 feeling fine. Luckily my job demands lots of...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-11-08, 08:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,611
Posted By svidrod

i drilled through my frame and cross bolted the...

i drilled through my frame and cross bolted the basic shimano cable stops i got from my bike shop on.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-08-08, 03:40 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,282
Posted By svidrod

while digitals are nice. mine blows through the...

while digitals are nice. mine blows through the button batteries it requires (it turns itself on from the slightest bump) therefore i usually use my dial caliper, unfortunately its standard, so i...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-08-08, 03:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,343
Posted By svidrod

down tube cable stop ...

down tube cable stop
http://www.icyclesusa.com/catalog/shimano-down-tube-cable-stops.htm
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-08-08, 03:33 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 871
Posted By svidrod

you will need a lot of patience, and a lot of...

you will need a lot of patience, and a lot of luck/skill to repair and reassemble a shimano brifter. i took an older model apart once and it took me a good hour to get the return spring back in the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-21-08, 05:58 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,413
Posted By svidrod

only problem would be comfort.

only problem would be comfort.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-19-08, 09:50 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,431
Posted By svidrod

i really like the rear brake cable routing, i'll...

i really like the rear brake cable routing, i'll consider that style for my next build
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-13-08, 11:49 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 777
Posted By svidrod

a trip to home depot, and a canibalized floor...

a trip to home depot, and a canibalized floor pump and canniblized tube would do what you want.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-07-08, 11:22 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,172
Posted By svidrod

yeah, thats a pretty mediocre ride. i'd wait and...

yeah, thats a pretty mediocre ride. i'd wait and save up for atleast a full tiagra if not 105 groupset or go used
Forum: Road Cycling
05-07-08, 05:14 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,815
Posted By svidrod

saddle bag. looks a lot less dopey than a guy...

saddle bag. looks a lot less dopey than a guy wearing a shopping bag on his back. plus its convenient - its always there. worry less about how your bike looks.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-03-08, 06:55 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 583
Posted By svidrod

the clamp bolt should be 50-70 in-lbs i can only...

the clamp bolt should be 50-70 in-lbs i can only assume you compressed the plastic and deformed applying too much friction to the lever.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-29-08, 11:23 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 975
Posted By svidrod

i did this last weekend. old steel frame with...

i did this last weekend. old steel frame with clamp on downtube friction shifters that i converted to brifters. just used the clamp on mounts as a guide and drilled through. then bolted on the $5...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-29-08, 09:51 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 685
Posted By svidrod

i'm in a similar boat, slowly upgrading an old 6...

i'm in a similar boat, slowly upgrading an old 6 speed steel to modern components.

i bought a 9 speed tiagra RD and brifters. it works on the old 6 speed casette. the shifting isn't perfect on...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-18-08, 05:11 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,241
Posted By svidrod

perhaps it is more dangerous, but i prefer it.

perhaps it is more dangerous, but i prefer it.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-08, 05:43 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,288
Posted By svidrod

i realize you don't want to use brake housing...

i realize you don't want to use brake housing with derailleur because of the poor shifts, but i don't see why using compressionless housing on brakes is dangerous.
Forum: Commuting
04-15-08, 07:40 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 2,789
Posted By svidrod

my commute is only 3 miles each way with 2 stop...

my commute is only 3 miles each way with 2 stop lights and minimal traffic, so i loose time while riding over driving; but i make it up in finding a parking spot and walking from the parking lot to...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-26-08, 05:32 PM
Replies: 288
Views: 13,984
Posted By svidrod

i'm gonna get a bag of popcorn and sit down and...

i'm gonna get a bag of popcorn and sit down and watch the drama
Forum: Road Cycling
03-26-08, 05:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 390
Posted By svidrod

where to buy groupsets

i'm looking into getting a mid-range shimano groupset, probably either tiagra or 105 would suit my price range and riding habits. any sites that sell these online?
Forum: Road Cycling
03-17-08, 08:05 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 564
Posted By svidrod

484 meters * 100 cm/m = 48400 cm / 2.54 cm/in =...

484 meters * 100 cm/m = 48400 cm / 2.54 cm/in = 19055 in / 12 in/ft = 1587.9 ft / 100 ft/sta = 15.87 sta

gradient(%) = rise (ft)/run(sta) = 230/15.87 = 14.49 ~ 14.5%
Forum: Road Cycling
07-19-07, 08:04 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 914
Posted By svidrod

seriously, if this was a joyride, i would have...

seriously, if this was a joyride, i would have given up, gone home and had a cup of hot chocolate. if this was a commute, i would have given up gone home and drove to work. at least when you loose...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-19-07, 07:57 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 16,306
Posted By svidrod

personally, i can't stand repeating the same...

personally, i can't stand repeating the same loop. i've got a dozen or so loops starting at my apartment going out and coming back that range from 7 miles to 45 miles
Forum: Road Cycling
07-19-07, 07:49 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,972
Posted By svidrod

your focus and lighting leave a lot to be desired

your focus and lighting leave a lot to be desired
Forum: Road Cycling
07-19-07, 07:45 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 16,306
Posted By svidrod

average ride length

when you go out for your daily ride, how far do you typically go? also, do you just keep going around a short loop, or do you find a long-distance loop and do it once?
Forum: Road Cycling
07-19-07, 07:40 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 4,799
Posted By svidrod

everyone makes it sound like it is so easy to...

everyone makes it sound like it is so easy to screw up with CO2. it isn't at all if you are the least bit competent. I had always used a frame pump, only for the reason of not wanting to buy more...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-02-07, 11:30 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 598
Posted By svidrod

if you are mechanically inclined in general, for...

if you are mechanically inclined in general, for home maintenance and rebuilds, you can figure it out using the park tool and sheldon websites. once you do things a few times, you'll be able to do...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-24-07, 11:26 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,916
Posted By svidrod

think you could have found a smaller picture?

think you could have found a smaller picture?
Forum: Road Cycling
06-24-07, 11:16 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 512
Posted By svidrod

whenever i get a cramp, i stop riding, and...

whenever i get a cramp, i stop riding, and stretch it out. i guess i'm just not hardcore enough to ride through that pain. perhaps you should have swallowed your pride, stoped and stretched it out.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-23-07, 10:25 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,122
Posted By svidrod

i can see one on the cranks, and if i had a...

i can see one on the cranks, and if i had a fragile frame like aluminum or carbon i could see it

but otherwise i never use one.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-23-07, 10:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,737
Posted By svidrod

check the trueness of the rim

check the trueness of the rim
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-23-07, 12:33 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,725
Posted By svidrod

the weld didn't give, the metal approaching the...

the weld didn't give, the metal approaching the weld did.

why did it rip out from the bottom? was he pulling up on the bars excessively? or did he hit something?
Forum: Road Cycling
06-22-07, 11:58 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,941
Posted By svidrod

t-shirt sleeve, or bandana on really hot days

t-shirt sleeve, or bandana on really hot days
Forum: Road Cycling
06-22-07, 09:15 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,483
Posted By svidrod

something like that is completely pointless. the...

something like that is completely pointless. the entire point of less weight is to make you go faster (unless you are just a wimp and don't ahve strong enough legs) but if you have to spend 7...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-21-07, 10:37 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 641
Posted By svidrod

pipe cutter will work the best, cleanest,...

pipe cutter will work the best, cleanest, easiest, safest. but if you have a dremel, sawzall, or hack saw you can do it with any of those.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-21-07, 10:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,054
Posted By svidrod

i can't see any reason not to switch them. ...

i can't see any reason not to switch them.


and that picture is beyond fuzzy. do you know what the macro setting on your camera does?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-21-07, 03:02 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 351
Posted By svidrod

when you take bolts, washer, etc, put them on a...

when you take bolts, washer, etc, put them on a zip tie in the order they came off, so they are already in order when you try to put them back on.

take pictures with a digi-cam so you know where...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-21-07, 12:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 608
Posted By svidrod

have you tried it? who knows, it might work...

have you tried it? who knows, it might work great in a jam
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