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Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-09-12, 05:18 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,612
Posted By McQz

Can someone tell me what the bloody-"H""E...

Can someone tell me what the bloody-"H""E "double-toothpicks happened to Wiggins' bloody face shield?!
Did nobody notice that he began the race with a dazzlingly reflective splendidly aerodynamic...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-09-12, 02:10 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,612
Posted By McQz

What happened to Wiggo's face shield? He was...

What happened to Wiggo's face shield? He was wearing it from the start until some time around the 1st time check, never to be seen again.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-29-12, 10:04 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,854
Posted By McQz

You can get a picture with a reflection of the...

You can get a picture with a reflection of the girl in a shop window.
Let me know if you come through again, I'll take the picture and I'll buy you a cup of coffee.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-29-12, 09:47 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,854
Posted By McQz

It's been dried in an un-air-conditioned garage...

It's been dried in an un-air-conditioned garage for a couple of days, re-conditioned with Proofide, buffed with a micro-fiber rag, and ridden around town. The blisters have subsided somewhat, but...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-28-12, 01:56 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,854
Posted By McQz

Thanks all. I think the worst thing is that she...

Thanks all. I think the worst thing is that she has a nice plaid saddle cover that I ordered when I ordered her saddle. However, it seldom rains here and there was no rain in the forecast when we...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-28-12, 01:37 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,854
Posted By McQz

If it were just appearance, there wouldn't be an...

If it were just appearance, there wouldn't be an issue. It really did look like blistering - separation of a top layer from the substrate. Even though the blisters have subsided, they are still...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-27-12, 10:12 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,854
Posted By McQz

In the olden days we used bees wax to treat our...

In the olden days we used bees wax to treat our saddles. I've used Proofide for a while now and that's what we used on her saddle. I'm going to give it a thorough rubdown with the good stuff...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-27-12, 07:06 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,854
Posted By McQz

This is after several hours in a very warm...

This is after several hours in a very warm garage. It still looks blistered, though not as bad as it did when she first saw it.

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If I can't get it close to "like new" I will have to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-27-12, 04:47 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,854
Posted By McQz

Thanks for the replies. I'll check it out again...

Thanks for the replies. I'll check it out again in a couple of minutes. An hour after we got back it still looked the same. if it hasn't changed I'll post a pic or two.

Now, what is with the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-27-12, 02:23 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,854
Posted By McQz

Brooks Saddle Got Rain Drops

A while back I bought a Brooks B-17W for my bride's SS, since she had tried my B-17 and liked it. I did the same pre-treatment for hers that I did on mine using Brooks PROOFIDE. Today we were off...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-22-12, 08:33 AM
Replies: 220
Views: 199,966
Posted By McQz

In order to give much in the way of advice, a few...

In order to give much in the way of advice, a few details need to be considered. You mention that you've been looking in the Clydesdale forum, I spend a little time there myself, so no disparagement...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-17-12, 07:00 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,181
Posted By McQz

I've been riding since I was 6, which puts about...

I've been riding since I was 6, which puts about 57 years of anecdotal evidence to hand. As a kid, long before anybody wore helmets, I had lots of accidents though never hit my head hard enough to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-18-11, 08:07 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 9,510
Posted By McQz

The skewer is not a problem. The attachment...

The skewer is not a problem. The attachment system for the Nashbar trailer uses a skewer they provide. The skewer is threaded on each end and the attachment sleeves are essentially oversized bolts,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-17-11, 05:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 9,510
Posted By McQz

If it requires a QR hub, wouldn't that entail...

If it requires a QR hub, wouldn't that entail rebuilding the wheel? (The trailer includes the extra-long, double-threaded skewer.)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-17-11, 04:15 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 9,510
Posted By McQz

Converting from solid axle to hollow (QR) axle?

My new bike has solid axles front and rear. Not a big deal, except that I have a Nashbar trailer that uses a through axle skewer to attach to the bike. The trailer uses ball-detent pins to fasten...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-17-11, 03:41 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,232
Posted By McQz

All of my "better" bikes have a cap of some kind...

All of my "better" bikes have a cap of some kind over/around the BB. I looked at a Motobecane and the exposed side of the non-chain BB looks the same (except for the excess grease) as the SP.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-17-11, 03:26 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,232
Posted By McQz

Right! So this is a cartridge and what I thought...

Right! So this is a cartridge and what I thought was a bearing race isn't. I rubbed away some of the grease and there is a seal behind it . It seems to be fine after all.
Thanks all!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-17-11, 01:59 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,232
Posted By McQz

To me it looks like an cup and cone with captive...

To me it looks like an cup and cone with captive bearings - that's all I ever had in the olden days - I've never seen a naked cartridge BB.
I emailed a copy of the pic to the shop and the manager...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-17-11, 01:37 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,232
Posted By McQz

It is DEFINITELY a bead of grease.

It is DEFINITELY a bead of grease.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-17-11, 12:57 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,232
Posted By McQz

Thanks. I'll get in touch with them this...

Thanks. I'll get in touch with them this morning. We don't get up to Flag every week and certainly don't want to add the cost of a special trip to the low cost of the bike - which was a serious...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-17-11, 12:29 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,232
Posted By McQz

The LBS is 60 miles away and I'd like to know...

The LBS is 60 miles away and I'd like to know what I'm talking about - at least a little bit - before I approach them. I'll upload a picture.

Here's a link to the pic. For some reason I'm...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-17-11, 12:00 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,232
Posted By McQz

Exposed Crank Bearings

I am the happy owner of a new Skinny Benny for around-town utility riding.

In going over the bike last night I noticed that there are no dust covers over the bottom bracket. The crank bearings...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-17-11, 11:53 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 870
Posted By McQz

New Skinny Benny - Crank Bearing Question

My beloved bride bought me a new single-speed/fixie Skinny Benny this week. I have been wanting to add a single-speed for errands etc. for some time and our (relatively) LBS had a Skinny Benny that...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-13-11, 07:14 PM
Replies: 220
Views: 199,966
Posted By McQz

A good way to gauge your flat road pace would be...

A good way to gauge your flat road pace would be to use a heart monitor.
Use the data from a page like : http://www.calculatenow.biz/sport/heart.php?rhr=62&mhr=174&submit=Calculate+Zones#zones
to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-22-11, 12:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 565
Posted By McQz

Gearing suggestions

As I have posted before, we have Spec Tri-Cross bikes that serve as our go-to bikes for everything errand related and for touring. It has a 10-speed Shimano 10-speed cassette, 11-28T. We NEVER use...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-18-11, 10:49 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 596
Posted By McQz

Thanks for the response and the picture. The...

Thanks for the response and the picture. The ones we had were sueded leather and a very nice muted plaid.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-18-11, 07:08 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 725
Posted By McQz

What issue(s) kept it from working?

What issue(s) kept it from working?
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-18-11, 07:01 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 596
Posted By McQz

I can't believe that nobody commented . Not even...

I can't believe that nobody commented . Not even a flame for the fashion-conscious post.:notamused:
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-24-11, 06:30 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 725
Posted By McQz

Thanks, I tried editing the 2nd one away and had...

Thanks, I tried editing the 2nd one away and had no success.
Fran
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-23-11, 07:41 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 725
Posted By McQz

I appreciate the input. I really like the idea...

I appreciate the input. I really like the idea of a 24t CR. I also agree that the 11t sprocket is wasted on us, but the 10 speed cassette is already there and unless I change out the whole cassette...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-23-11, 05:32 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 725
Posted By McQz

Gear change advice needed

My wife and I have Specialized Cross Bikes with Shimano 105 derailleurs & cranks, 11-28 cassette, and 50-39-30 chainrings. We use these bike as all-around bikes with rear racks / panniers, cargo...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-23-11, 05:29 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 725
Posted By McQz

Gear change advice needed - duplicate, sorry

Shimano 105 cranks and derailleurs, 11-28 & 50-39-30
Short of replacing the derailleur, can we go bigger than 28t on the cassette?

Is there a smaller chainring than the 30t for the 105 crank? It...
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-01-11, 10:05 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,337
Posted By McQz

That would make sense except that I've spent...

That would make sense except that I've spent weeks airing up, spinning, turning, twisting and it didn't do any good until each of the leaks was under water! As I watched the bubbles rising from the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-01-11, 08:15 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,721
Posted By McQz

Thanks all. We always wash all of our bike...

Thanks all. We always wash all of our bike clothes with peroxide - kills the funky smell DEAD! So I gave them to him and he wasn't offended or off-put.
Thanks again.
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-01-11, 08:08 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,285
Posted By McQz

Another dumb question - Handlebar Width

We live 60 miles from the nearest LBS (where we bought our bikes) and so we have questions that aren't readily answered by dropping back in...

My wife's handlebars are 25.5" wide, my old bars were...
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-01-11, 07:53 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,337
Posted By McQz

Tubeless Tire Leak Question

We recently replaced our old hardtails with full-suspension bikes that came set up with tubeless tires. 3 of the 4 tires are doing fine, but my front tire kept going flat. I eventually found that...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-25-11, 02:23 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,721
Posted By McQz

I don't know if he would be "skeeved out" or not,...

I don't know if he would be "skeeved out" or not, but as I considered it I couldn't help if it would be offensive. It wouldn't bother me - as mentioned, saving $100+ covers a lot of icky. (OTOH, I...
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-03-11, 02:48 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 537
Posted By McQz

Remove thorn or not?

I'm running tubeless on my Stumpjumper FSR Comp. I have a goat head thorn (tribulus terrestris) embedded in my tire. The sealant is apparently doing its job quite admirably, since I only discovered...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-06-11, 10:52 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 596
Posted By McQz

Butterscotch Plaid Saddle

About 35 years ago my wife and I had matching butterscotch plaid suede saddles on our Azuki road bikes. They were very pricey at the time - something like $35 each! They were comfortable as well as...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-06-11, 10:37 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 434
Posted By McQz

Butterscotch Plaid Saddle

About 35 years ago my wife and I had matching butterscotch plaid suede saddles on our Azuki road bikes. They were very pricey at the time - something like $35 each! They were comfortable as well as...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-23-11, 07:38 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 537
Posted By McQz

Natonal Pie Day!

Today, 1/23/11, is National Pie Day.:thumb: How will you celebrate? :love:
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-21-11, 06:36 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,972
Posted By McQz

I have a 2009 Roubaix S-Works (my bride has the...

I have a 2009 Roubaix S-Works (my bride has the Ruby Pro, which differs mostly in Ultegra vs DuraAce components.) It has been an absolute delight to ride and the compact double provides a low enough...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-20-11, 12:51 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,065
Posted By McQz

I apologize for my faux pas :rolleyes: I'm sooooo...

I apologize for my faux pas :rolleyes: I'm sooooo embarrassed! :o How will ever live it down? :innocent: I think I'll have a Guinness and put it in perspective :D

Here are a couple of pix of our...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-19-11, 05:54 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,065
Posted By McQz

Thanks! I found Sheldon Brown's treatise on...

Thanks! I found Sheldon Brown's treatise on tires and his less scientific approach yielded somewhat higher figures, but similarly lower than I have been using for years. We will be taking a ride...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-19-11, 04:25 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,065
Posted By McQz

Donheff, If you know where to find the chart,...

Donheff,
If you know where to find the chart, I'd appreciate a push in that direction - in the meantime I'll do some hunting.

I've always loved Sam Johnson and now that my wife has joined me in...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-19-11, 03:25 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,065
Posted By McQz

We don't have much experience with lower pressure...

We don't have much experience with lower pressure tires - we tend to run our MTBs at 65... We are used to the 120 psi in our road bikes and really like low rolling resistance, especially me with my...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-19-11, 02:46 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,065
Posted By McQz

We took our first ride on the Spec TriCross Comps...

We took our first ride on the Spec TriCross Comps this morning and had a great time. We rode about 13 miles, starting on local streets, transitioning to dirt/gravel/rock, back to an unmaintained...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-19-11, 10:40 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,543
Posted By McQz

My wife and I will be praying for a good result...

My wife and I will be praying for a good result from the biopsy. I'd also echo the "get on a trainer for an hour" since the weather outside is frightful...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-19-11, 10:33 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,972
Posted By McQz

As a retirement reward, my bride and I bought...

As a retirement reward, my bride and I bought Specialized Roubaix for me and Ruby Pro for her about a year ago. They are CF, weighing in at around 15#. I weighed about 220# when I got mine and have...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-19-11, 06:48 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,065
Posted By McQz

N+1 x 2

My bride joined me in retirement on 1/2/11. :thumb: Now we are free to travel, play, or just veg to our hearts' content. Naturally our thoughts turned to what bikes to take when we are on the...
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