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03-18-24, 02:39 PM
Replies: 82,870
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Posted By rekmeyata

A photo can be misleading, but I thought it was...

A photo can be misleading, but I thought it was closer to 55 with 56 being the largest.
03-18-24, 02:07 PM
Replies: 82,870
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Posted By rekmeyata

I don't know guys, that bike has a huge oil leak,...

I don't know guys, that bike has a huge oil leak, so they moved it to make us think it's not leaking oil.
Forum: Touring
03-18-24, 02:04 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,260
Posted By rekmeyata

Most of the touring people I've run into run with...

Most of the touring people I've run into run with 40 pounds on the back panniers and 30 pounds in the front panniers including handlebar bag, plus the tent, sleeping bag, and water; and their rear...
03-18-24, 12:56 PM
Replies: 15,404
Views: 4,043,235
Posted By rekmeyata

$13 a piece is cheap, you could just clean them...

$13 a piece is cheap, you could just clean them up real well, lubricate everything, replace any known broken stuff, put a coat of nice Ceramic spray on hybrid wax like Jay Leno's at Walmart, that...
Forum: Touring
03-17-24, 09:14 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,260
Posted By rekmeyata

Not when you include water and food Road...

Not when you include water and food

Road touring weight is between 55 to 110 pounds, so 60 is on the lighter side for standard road touring. Touring Bike Weight: Is It Important? Here’s the...
03-15-24, 12:07 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 3,082
Posted By rekmeyata

The Latex tube ad showing some guy stretching it...

The Latex tube ad showing some guy stretching it over a broken bottle is false advertising! A latex tube under pressure inside a tire is NOT going to stretch like that, what will happen is if...
Forum: Touring
03-15-24, 09:32 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,260
Posted By rekmeyata

Problem with the Gatoskin tires is that the max...

Problem with the Gatoskin tires is that the max width is only 32mm, which is ok if you're not carrying a heavy camping load, but with a heavy camping load you will have to use more PSI which means...
03-14-24, 07:56 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,222
Posted By rekmeyata

I have still have my old Silca Impero that came...

I have still have my old Silca Impero that came with the Campy head, and I got it in yellow to match the decals on my Trek at the time, I don't use it anymore either, kind of preserving it, so it...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-14-24, 07:33 PM
Replies: 21,302
Views: 5,151,989
Posted By rekmeyata

Somehow my post got put on the wrong thread, sorry

Somehow my post got put on the wrong thread, sorry
03-14-24, 11:42 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,222
Posted By rekmeyata

The Zefal frame pumps are great, BUT, those two...

The Zefal frame pumps are great, BUT, those two plastic feet on one end are not made as durable as the feet use to be, mine broke after just 3 months of use, I still have an old Zefal from 40 years...
03-13-24, 09:57 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 3,082
Posted By rekmeyata

Don't ask your LBS, they don't know anything, ask...

Don't ask your LBS, they don't know anything, ask Park
03-13-24, 09:21 PM
Replies: 82,870
Views: 13,976,901
Posted By rekmeyata

Someone mentioned about looking for a Fuji Club...

Someone mentioned about looking for a Fuji Club from 84 to 86. For some reason, which I don't understand, but the 84 is worth more than the 86 even though the 86 comes with the better Suntour...
03-13-24, 08:48 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 3,082
Posted By rekmeyata

I use to use Park Glueless patches for about 30...

I use to use Park Glueless patches for about 30 years, but then they stopped working about 4 years ago. I contacted Park thinking I got a bad batch, even though I bought another box, but they failed...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-13-24, 08:43 PM
Replies: 21,302
Views: 5,151,989
Posted By rekmeyata

Drum brakes worked just as well as disk did on...

Drum brakes worked just as well as disk did on the initial braking action, they stopped the cars, in a panic they would lock up the tires, and it was the tires adhesion to the pavement that stopped...
03-12-24, 05:50 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 3,082
Posted By rekmeyata

I leave the cellophane on, it doesn't hurt...

I leave the cellophane on, it doesn't hurt anything, taking it off could lift the edge of the patch off, so just leave it on.
03-12-24, 03:52 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 7,916
Posted By rekmeyata

My chain drive system is dead quiet, most of my...

My chain drive system is dead quiet, most of my hubs are dead quiet, some are not, but the bikes with quiet hubs all you can hear from those bikes is the tires on the pavement, or the tires crunching...
03-12-24, 03:47 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 3,082
Posted By rekmeyata

I just buy small tubes of Rema Glue, I don't get...

I just buy small tubes of Rema Glue, I don't get that many flats in 5 years to use a huge o can of it, heck a can of that stuff would probably last me 20 years, but it would probably be no good by...
03-12-24, 03:41 PM
Replies: 1,140
Views: 151,740
Posted By rekmeyata

None of my dropout screws have the end caps, not...

None of my dropout screws have the end caps, not sure whatever happened to them, don't seem like their needed anyway.
03-11-24, 06:54 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 3,082
Posted By rekmeyata

It's for emergencies, tire out of balance for a...

It's for emergencies, tire out of balance for a short while will cause no harm, plus the out of balance is harmonic so it only vibrates in a 20 mph window, usually between 50 to 70 mph. I've use...
03-11-24, 10:15 AM
Replies: 82,870
Views: 13,976,901
Posted By rekmeyata

1984 Fuji Club, I think it's overpriced,...

1984 Fuji Club, I think it's overpriced, condition seems to be on the lower side, despite what the seller said. It will need some work, I think the price is closer to $250? I have this exact bike...
03-10-24, 10:26 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 3,082
Posted By rekmeyata

One of my cars has run flat tires, but I carry a...

One of my cars has run flat tires, but I carry a Slime inflator with a thing of slime that connects to the inflator, there was no spare from the factory because even a spare donut won't fit anywhere...
03-10-24, 09:12 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 3,082
Posted By rekmeyata

They are most popular to use. I leave the thin...

They are most popular to use. I leave the thin plastic sheet on the patch, it doesn't hurt anything, but sometimes trying to pull off the plastic could lift the edge of the patch which might make it...
03-10-24, 09:10 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,222
Posted By rekmeyata

So a Silca takes 3 to maybe 6 strokes less to put...

So a Silca takes 3 to maybe 6 strokes less to put 100 psi in a 25c tire, but cost at least $400 more, hmmm, gee I can't decide which is the wiser buy.

Amazon.com : SILCA Super Pista Ultimate Floor...
03-10-24, 07:41 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,222
Posted By rekmeyata

I disagree, just because something is more...

I disagree, just because something is more expensive doesn't make it better. There are lot of pumps on the market that would perform as well and last just as long.

Probably the most popular is...
03-10-24, 06:39 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,222
Posted By rekmeyata

Great idea! I haven't had to do that but I can...

Great idea! I haven't had to do that but I can see that doing that would work great.
03-10-24, 06:37 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 3,082
Posted By rekmeyata

It only takes 2 to 3 minutes for Rema glue to...

It only takes 2 to 3 minutes for Rema glue to dry, the patch goes on when the glue turns to a matte like appearance, apply the patch and press hard for 30 seconds, and that patch will stick for the...
03-09-24, 10:30 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,222
Posted By rekmeyata

I have both as well and have to disagree with...

I have both as well and have to disagree with your assessment of the two. Don't get me wrong, the Topeak is a fine pump, but I would rate it in second place to the Lezyne. The Topeak takes about 200...
Forum: Touring
03-09-24, 09:10 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,260
Posted By rekmeyata

The problem is when you are doing a loaded tour,...

The problem is when you are doing a loaded tour, you need a tire that will wear a long time while hauling an additional 60 or more pounds of gear, and getting flat on a loaded bike is sort of a drag,...
03-09-24, 08:49 AM
Replies: 1,140
Views: 151,740
Posted By rekmeyata

Wow, I can't wait to see pictures of your bike...

Wow, I can't wait to see pictures of your bike built up!
Forum: Touring
03-07-24, 09:45 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,260
Posted By rekmeyata

Let me get this straight, the puncture protection...

Let me get this straight, the puncture protection belt is showing and you want to ride it another 5,000k (3,000 miles)? ARE YOU INSANE? LOL!!

You need to buy another tire, either stay with the...
03-07-24, 07:11 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,222
Posted By rekmeyata

I have a Lezyne Road Drive large, it's the best...

I have a Lezyne Road Drive large, it's the best mini pump I've had or used. I also have a Topeak Race Rocket HP, not a bad pump, just takes about 75 strokes more to get to 85 psi than the Lezyne,...
Forum: Commuting
03-07-24, 06:54 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 371
Posted By rekmeyata

I wouldn't buy any helmet until I went to the...

I wouldn't buy any helmet until I went to the Virginia Tech Helmet testing site and clicked bicycle helmets. There is small score number listed under every helmet tested, the lower the score the...
03-07-24, 06:45 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 963
Posted By rekmeyata

I bought a new 1976 Trek TX900 back in 96, and it...

I bought a new 1976 Trek TX900 back in 96, and it had fastback stays, and that bike had quite a bit of flex in the rear stays, but I can't be for sure if the flex was entirely the fault of the...
03-07-24, 05:24 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 822
Posted By rekmeyata

You say you're 5' 6", that frame you took a...

You say you're 5' 6", that frame you took a picture of looks like a 58 or 60cm frame, made for someone 6' 0" to 6' 5". Unless your inseam is 37 to 44 inches long, I can't see how that frame is going...
03-07-24, 05:14 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 3,082
Posted By rekmeyata

I patch my tubes, and I patch a tube on the side...

I patch my tubes, and I patch a tube on the side of the road because I can usually do it as fast if not faster than swapping a tube out since about 75% of the time, I can patch the tube without...
03-07-24, 04:59 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 7,916
Posted By rekmeyata

I will say this, your bike looks spot on

I will say this, your bike looks spot on
03-07-24, 04:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 301
Posted By rekmeyata

Marketing snake oil BS. All the aero dynamics,...

Marketing snake oil BS. All the aero dynamics, weight reduction, training, proper diet, doping, all of it and more, has only gained us 3.5 mph in the average speeds at the TDF since 1958 till 2021!!...
03-07-24, 12:51 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,144
Posted By rekmeyata

UPDATE: I did get a 3rd car on Tuesday, but it...

UPDATE: I did get a 3rd car on Tuesday, but it wasn't an Alfa, I decided I needed a car with a fake rear seat so the dogs could ride somewhere if we went someplace overnight in the car. After much...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-01-24, 12:53 PM
Replies: 21,302
Views: 5,151,989
Posted By rekmeyata

I don't spend a lot of money on socks and jerseys...

I don't spend a lot of money on socks and jerseys either, I get the cheapest polyester stuff I can find, they all work the same regardless of price, but I'll spend more for good lined shorts. I use...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-01-24, 11:52 AM
Replies: 21,302
Views: 5,151,989
Posted By rekmeyata

Are you going to put some in a flask and take it...

Are you going to put some in a flask and take it with you when you go cycling?
03-01-24, 09:31 AM
Replies: 82,870
Views: 13,976,901
Posted By rekmeyata

Someone needs to run and not walk to get that...

Someone needs to run and not walk to get that pair, because they are rare, not sure if someday they could be worth more or not, but I would think so. The mens bike needs to have the handlebars...
02-29-24, 09:06 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,004
Posted By rekmeyata

So did I, I'm 70 now, but back in those days we...

So did I, I'm 70 now, but back in those days we didn't have distracted drivers like today, today you need to be lit up. I never wore a reflecting vest in those days, but I did have a Berec lamp,...
02-28-24, 09:03 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,004
Posted By rekmeyata

None of my pedals come with reflectors, that's...

None of my pedals come with reflectors, that's why I wear ankle reflector bands.
02-27-24, 07:19 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,004
Posted By rekmeyata

Depends on how bright they are, I saw some of...

Depends on how bright they are, I saw some of those ankle lights that were far less visible than reflector bands would have been.
02-25-24, 03:49 PM
Replies: 82,870
Views: 13,976,901
Posted By rekmeyata

Here's what appears to be an excellent condition...

Here's what appears to be an excellent condition Trek 500, the price has dropped, and I bet they would take a reasonable offer, but even for $150 it's better than most bikes out there in that price...
02-25-24, 03:05 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 9,464
Posted By rekmeyata

Teledyne and the Panasonic had a history of being...

Teledyne and the Panasonic had a history of being prone to cracking, that was due to the early days of making TI frames the technology wasn't good yet. The Litespeed did not have any history of...
02-25-24, 02:56 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,004
Posted By rekmeyata

$1.83? hmmm, of course they show a picture of...

$1.83? hmmm, of course they show a picture of them bright as heck, but I seriously doubt for that kind of money they're not even as bright as a candle...but I could be wrong, but I've seen more...
02-24-24, 05:50 PM
Replies: 82,870
Views: 13,976,901
Posted By rekmeyata

That is sad, if my wife rode I would have bought...

That is sad, if my wife rode I would have bought that bike, Burly made nice tandems for riding around, they weren't racing bikes, but they were decent.
02-24-24, 05:47 PM
Replies: 82,870
Views: 13,976,901
Posted By rekmeyata

Never knew anything about that, so did a little...

Never knew anything about that, so did a little research, the company stopped making the device. They also had very poor customer service, what one person described as non-existent. And the unit's...
02-24-24, 12:49 PM
Replies: 82,870
Views: 13,976,901
Posted By rekmeyata

Appears to be a nice tandem ...

Appears to be a nice tandem
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