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09-08-20, 05:44 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 560
Posted By Unapomer

pm received and will send out today........

pm received and will send out today........
09-07-20, 02:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 560
Posted By Unapomer

The bottom bracket wrench as supplied by...

The bottom bracket wrench as supplied by ActionTec is quite flimsy. I took two of them and welded them together after discarding the handle part. Then welded them to a fabricated 'T' shaped wrench....
09-04-20, 10:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 560
Posted By Unapomer

I have one! Where are you located?

I have one! Where are you located?
04-16-20, 06:08 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,885
Posted By Unapomer

Here you go: 700c ? Junky Rusty Bikes...

Here you go: 700c ? Junky Rusty Bikes (http://www.junkyrustybikes.co/shop/product-category/wheels/coaster-brake-wheelset/700c-1-2/)
04-13-20, 08:36 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 18,054
Posted By Unapomer

o AeroFox87 ...

o AeroFox87
https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/images/cleardot.gif
Shimano BB-UN55 68mm x 113mm...
04-13-20, 08:31 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 18,054
Posted By Unapomer

You have misunderstood my post. My TOTAL...

You have misunderstood my post.
My TOTAL investment is $240 ($189 plus tax and upgrades= $240)
04-09-20, 09:33 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,290
Posted By Unapomer

Sounds like you put the bearing cage in...

Sounds like you put the bearing cage in backwards..........
04-06-20, 01:11 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,299
Posted By Unapomer

pic?

pic?
03-12-20, 06:17 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 12,042
Posted By Unapomer

Why repack when you can use a grease gun? ...

Why repack when you can use a grease gun?

http://i.imgur.com/oLd3wGH.jpg (https://imgur.com/oLd3wGH)
03-12-20, 06:02 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 12,042
Posted By Unapomer

How about some heat sinks to cool off that...

How about some heat sinks to cool off that coaster brake hub on long descents:

http://i.imgur.com/HvMixnx.jpg (https://imgur.com/HvMixnx)

http://i.imgur.com/PpyXoH0.jpg...
03-12-20, 05:46 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 12,042
Posted By Unapomer

And a few more pics: ...

And a few more pics:

http://i.imgur.com/g7o1jnO.jpg (https://imgur.com/g7o1jnO)

http://i.imgur.com/LSnsd76.jpg (https://imgur.com/LSnsd76)

http://i.imgur.com/kr6tKmD.jpg...
03-12-20, 05:39 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 12,042
Posted By Unapomer

As seen at the signup for the Coaster Brake...

As seen at the signup for the Coaster Brake Challenge, a mountain bike race series for coaster brake only bikes http://atomiccycles.com/coaster.html

http://i.imgur.com/ZqzrMSc.jpg...
03-12-20, 04:28 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,765
Posted By Unapomer

Curb Commando in the making............. Nice...

Curb Commando in the making............. Nice looking bike, well done!!
03-03-20, 05:32 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 18,054
Posted By Unapomer

Over 3,000 miles now and still going strong. ...

Over 3,000 miles now and still going strong.
The cheap Shimano Tourney derailleurs are surprisingly still functioning well. I clean and lubricate all moving parts regularly. I've had to lube the...
02-19-20, 10:47 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 10,655
Posted By Unapomer

https://www.pendleton.marines.mil/Base-Access/Recr...

https://www.pendleton.marines.mil/Base-Access/Recreational-Bicycling/
02-15-20, 09:15 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,129
Posted By Unapomer

Here's a fork like the op's installed on a...

Here's a fork like the op's installed on a coaster brake only mtb racer, as seen at a Coaster Brake Challenge race:

http://i.imgur.com/D7UO2Yz.jpg (https://imgur.com/D7UO2Yz)
02-15-20, 08:15 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,650
Posted By Unapomer

Yes.....

Yes.....
02-14-20, 12:27 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,350
Posted By Unapomer

A few of the rear wheel mods: ...

A few of the rear wheel mods:

http://i.imgur.com/th4pEzI.jpg (https://imgur.com/th4pEzI)

Homemade heatsink to cool the rear hub on long descents, notice that the high-temp grease has started to...
02-14-20, 12:25 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,350
Posted By Unapomer

Here's one modified to be a coaster brake only...

Here's one modified to be a coaster brake only mtb racer, as seen at the Coaster Brake Challenge. A light and fast bike!!

http://i.imgur.com/npeWWq4.jpg (https://imgur.com/npeWWq4)
Replies: 15
Views: 3,581
Posted By Unapomer

Read thru this thread:...

Read thru this thread: https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1190595-does-anyone-know-who-may-have-made.html#post21258493
12-25-19, 09:36 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 8,909
Posted By Unapomer

Back in the day (1986) I acquired an abandoned...

Back in the day (1986) I acquired an abandoned Sears Free Spirit that had lugs just like in your photos. It had Reynolds 531 tubing, Suntour dropouts, and an overlong top tube on a 56cm c-to-t frame....
12-18-19, 11:03 PM
Replies: 227
Views: 32,707
Posted By Unapomer

Here's mine, a Schwinn Kempo bought from Walmart...

Here's mine, a Schwinn Kempo bought from Walmart on a "price rollback" for $189 and free 2 day delivery. As with all big box bikes, it's best to lube and adjust ALL bearings before use. I upgraded...
12-05-19, 10:13 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 18,054
Posted By Unapomer

19-1/8"

19-1/8"
12-04-19, 12:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 606
Posted By Unapomer

It would help if we knew your definition of...

It would help if we knew your definition of "reasonably priced" and "basic set up" and "medium sized frame"
Google "bike rentals Orange County, Ca" and then get on the phone would be my first...
12-01-19, 08:12 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 18,054
Posted By Unapomer

Be sure to check all bearings for lube and...

Be sure to check all bearings for lube and adjustment before riding, pedals too. Also, clean the brake rotors before your first use.
11-26-19, 08:31 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,648
Posted By Unapomer

What 63rickert said, old school cyclocross toe...

What 63rickert said, old school cyclocross toe clips were doubled
11-08-19, 10:01 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,408
Posted By Unapomer

I second what big john says, the Parker Mesa...

I second what big john says, the Parker Mesa overlook is a great ride!
11-08-19, 09:54 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 10,847
Posted By Unapomer

What this guy says: ...

What this guy says:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2_9x9iiJ_Z0&feature=em-uploademail

The lockpickinglawyer tells it like it is.
Cordless angle grinder with a cut-off wheel is what bike thieves...
11-07-19, 06:05 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 10,847
Posted By Unapomer

I second what seypat said, that bike is thief...

I second what seypat said, that bike is thief bait!!
10-17-19, 08:04 AM
Replies: 500
Views: 88,522
Posted By Unapomer

The Dude said it all

The Dude said it all
Forum: Touring
10-10-19, 10:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,190
Posted By Unapomer

Another suggestion is to use a 1'' quill stem...

Another suggestion is to use a 1'' quill stem adaptor that takes any 1-1/8 stem. Plenty of inexpensive 1-1/8 stems on the market, all lengths and degrees of rise
Here's a link to an adaptor: ...
Forum: Touring
10-10-19, 09:53 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,637
Posted By Unapomer

Have you visited the "Cycling the Camino de...

Have you visited the "Cycling the Camino de Santiago" forum?
Cycling the Camino de Santiago Camino de Santiago Forum (http://www.caminodesantiago.org.uk/forums/cycling-the-camino-de-santiago.16/)
10-09-19, 11:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,937
Posted By Unapomer

Very doable,especially on a holidy weekend, any...

Very doable,especially on a holidy weekend, any other time (except a Sunday morning) it's a "nogo" because of container truck traffic.
I suggest getting off LART at Anaheim>Alameda>Harry...
10-02-19, 06:09 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 391
Posted By Unapomer

Try Bikeisland: ...

Try Bikeisland: https://bikeisland.com/cgi-bin/BKTK_STOR20.cgi?Action=List&SubCategoryNew=Wheels:%20Mountain%20with%2029%20inch%20Wheels
09-27-19, 03:36 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 21,393
Posted By Unapomer

I'm with Humpy on this one

I'm with Humpy on this one
09-19-19, 08:38 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 18,054
Posted By Unapomer

I bought one in May when Walmart had a price...

I bought one in May when Walmart had a price "rollback" on the Kempo for $189 and free two day delivery.
Like all big box bikes, it's best to assemble yourself and lube and adjust all bearings.
I...
09-06-19, 06:16 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,364
Posted By Unapomer

A rubber mallet is not going to do it. Use a...

A rubber mallet is not going to do it. Use a heavy hammer as dsbrantjr suggested, or use a length of pipe slipped over the tool handle to give more pressure.
08-30-19, 10:19 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 9,023
Posted By Unapomer

Gas Station Encounters For when you need a...

Gas Station Encounters
For when you need a break from the two wheel crowd:
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=gas+station+encounters
08-25-19, 09:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,954
Posted By Unapomer

When you said "Nashbar" and "cartridge BB" my...

When you said "Nashbar" and "cartridge BB" my first inclination is the bottom bracket is the problem. Low end Nashbars don't use high quality BB's even though they're using cartridge bearings.
Pull...
07-12-19, 09:37 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,676
Posted By Unapomer

As seen at a coaster brake only mtb race, some...

As seen at a coaster brake only mtb race, some sophisticated, some rude and crude, but all work well in a mtb race environment:

https://i.imgur.com/JRbgLdh.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/vHikM7c.jpg
...
06-18-19, 03:40 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 29,733
Posted By Unapomer

I stand corrected! Thanks Beachgrad05 for...

I stand corrected!
Thanks Beachgrad05 for stating the facts and providing the links to back them up.

I don't feel so guilty now knowing that my fellow tax paying cyclists are not responsible for...
06-17-19, 08:53 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 9,890
Posted By Unapomer

Kudos, nice build! You haven't mentioned your...

Kudos, nice build! You haven't mentioned your gearing for the flat ride to work?
06-14-19, 10:16 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 29,733
Posted By Unapomer

Tell me you haven't heard of the "Obama Phone"?...

Tell me you haven't heard of the "Obama Phone"? It's a federal program administered by the states to give phones to those in need.
https://www.freegovernmentcellphones.net/basics/qualify
I...
06-05-19, 08:19 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,414
Posted By Unapomer

166 is NOT bicycle friendly, please choose an...

166 is NOT bicycle friendly, please choose an alternate route!
03-18-19, 06:07 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,086
Posted By Unapomer

I have heard good reports about this seller: ...

I have heard good reports about this seller:
https://www.mtbforksbymark.com/ Give him a phone call and tell him your requirements
01-13-19, 04:21 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,922
Posted By Unapomer

Sorry to hear that..... please accept my...

Sorry to hear that..... please accept my sympathies.
Can you give us a little more info?
Based on your brief description, he was northbound on PCH at Seal Beach Blvd and was rear-ended. Was it by...
11-09-18, 08:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 693
Posted By Unapomer

How about a little more information, such as:...

How about a little more information, such as: What hub? What rim? What size wheel? How many spoke holes?
10-31-18, 12:17 PM
Replies: 1,480
Views: 528,663
Posted By Unapomer

Thanks for the reply, a very nice looking Ross...

Thanks for the reply, a very nice looking Ross for sure!!
10-31-18, 06:15 AM
Replies: 1,480
Views: 528,663
Posted By Unapomer

Kdogbikes.......... Please post pics and details...

Kdogbikes.......... Please post pics and details on that rear hub. It appears to be a coaster brake hub with a freewheel? How's that work?
10-26-18, 03:53 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,159
Posted By Unapomer

Kudos to Hig4s for his recommendation, I...

Kudos to Hig4s for his recommendation, I purchased a pair of the Sketchers Vigor 2.0 and they're everything he said and very reasonably priced!
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