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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-21-19, 12:22 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,865
Posted By Txthroop

Man, who knew there was so much to consider when...

Man, who knew there was so much to consider when faced with a seemingly simple bolt issue! I'm really grateful for all the input though. Next time around this will be a snap.

I haven't been...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-20-19, 08:28 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,865
Posted By Txthroop

You guys have been a huge help! There's an Ace...

You guys have been a huge help! There's an Ace hardware not too far from me - that's actually the very first place I went looking for the bolt. They had more stainless fasteners than HD and Lowes...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-20-19, 08:22 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,865
Posted By Txthroop

Well, I do live in Texas:)

Well, I do live in Texas:)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-20-19, 06:56 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,865
Posted By Txthroop

Sorry about the huge images. I'll have to figure...

Sorry about the huge images. I'll have to figure out how to resize them.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-20-19, 06:53 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,865
Posted By Txthroop

Thanks for all the hardware help! I didn't found...

Thanks for all the hardware help! I didn't found a stainless version of the M10-1.0 bolt, but I found a zinc coated hex bolt that will hopefully work for a good long time. I'll need to trim it to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-19-19, 01:10 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,865
Posted By Txthroop

That's a picture of my rear dropout in the...

That's a picture of my rear dropout in the previous post. I want to attach a Burley trailer hitch using that M10 hole there.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-19-19, 01:06 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,865
Posted By Txthroop

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/8fef5d0b_4305_4361_a19b_d3accbf77823_1_201_a_816c655f6cc7c1001ae771b862f32a22fac5fbd5.jpeg
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-19-19, 07:44 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,865
Posted By Txthroop

Of course. I love simple solutions. Thanks!

Of course. I love simple solutions. Thanks!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-18-19, 09:37 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,865
Posted By Txthroop

So I don't have any old axles around; West Marine...

So I don't have any old axles around; West Marine doesn't have a 10mmx1.0 bolt; I didn't get to Fastenal before they closed for the weekend...however, I searched Home Depot online and found a store...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-16-19, 09:41 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,865
Posted By Txthroop

There's a West Marine even closer than Fastenal...

There's a West Marine even closer than Fastenal so I'll give them a call tomorrow. I'm intrigued with the Fastenal suggestion, though. I may do a recon trip there even if I hit paydirt at West...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-16-19, 09:35 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,865
Posted By Txthroop

Finally found some online: ...

Finally found some online: https://www.boltdepot.com/Metric_tap_bolts_Zinc_plated_class_8.8_steel_10mm_x_1.0mm.aspx I would still prefer to buy locally so I'll probably visit the Fastenal near me. ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-16-19, 08:57 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,865
Posted By Txthroop

I can't even find them online. I just got back...

I can't even find them online. I just got back from Lowes and Home Depot - neither one had less than M10x1.50. There's a Tractor Supply about 25 minutes away and a Fastenal closer - about 15...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-16-19, 04:39 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,865
Posted By Txthroop

Where can I find an M10 fastener?

My Surly Troll has a threaded hole in the dropout that's meant to receive an M10 screw (bolt?) with a 1mm pitch. I can't find a stainless M10x1mm fastener anywhere. Any ideas?
Forum: Touring
10-16-19, 10:04 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 17,595
Posted By Txthroop

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Here she is! I've been able to ride about...
Forum: Touring
10-07-19, 08:10 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 17,595
Posted By Txthroop

Thanks, djb. I really appreciate all your help. ...

Thanks, djb. I really appreciate all your help.

I stopped by the LBS and brought home a "new" 2017 Troll this evening. It was collecting dust at the shop but except for the color, it seems like...
Forum: Touring
10-07-19, 11:14 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 17,595
Posted By Txthroop

Are monkey nuts and tugnutts more or less...

Are monkey nuts and tugnutts more or less interchangeable if the goal is just to move the wheel back some (with a derailleur - not an IGH)? Is it necessary to increase the chain length when making...
Forum: Touring
10-06-19, 07:59 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 17,595
Posted By Txthroop

Thanks for all the feedback and especially djb...

Thanks for all the feedback and especially djb for the thorough recap! You guys have been hugely helpful in making me feel confident about going with a Troll. I expect to stick with 26" wheels and...
Forum: Touring
10-04-19, 06:53 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 17,595
Posted By Txthroop

I've heard about the Monkey Nuts and Tuggnuts. ...

I've heard about the Monkey Nuts and Tuggnuts. Is a disc brake adapter needed in addition to those?
Forum: Touring
09-30-19, 01:21 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 17,595
Posted By Txthroop

By the way, Alan S, I really like the color of...

By the way, Alan S, I really like the color of your World Troller (I had to look up "World Troller" on the legacy bikes page of the Surly website.) If I don't get a deal on an in-stock Troll here in...
Forum: Touring
09-30-19, 01:16 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 17,595
Posted By Txthroop

This is great information and exactly the kind of...

This is great information and exactly the kind of experience I was looking for. Thanks for all your comments!

I really don't expect to remove the rear wheel very often so I don't think the...
Forum: Touring
09-29-19, 07:14 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 17,595
Posted By Txthroop

That sounds encouraging and if you own two...

That sounds encouraging and if you own two Trolls, I'll take that as a vote of confidence in them. I won't have a Rohloff anytime soon, but I like having the option. Fenders, though, those are...
Forum: Touring
09-28-19, 07:21 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 17,595
Posted By Txthroop

Question about Surly Troll dropouts

I'm looking at getting a Troll - it has everything I want in a bike - but I've never had horizontal dropouts. I seem to remember reading some complaints about them on this bike and I was wondering...
Forum: Utility Cycling
07-06-19, 08:01 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,029
Posted By Txthroop

Thanks for all the replies, everyone. I wrestled...

Thanks for all the replies, everyone. I wrestled with this issue a lot and after several rides on different bikes - all with some degree of flex when loaded (although I never tried one with some...
Forum: Utility Cycling
05-21-19, 02:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,029
Posted By Txthroop

Does your cargo bike flex?

I've been successfully commuting (11 miles each way) on my touring bike recently, but there are days when I need to carry more weight or bulk than I can comfortably put on that bike. I've been...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-08-19, 09:28 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 9,810
Posted By Txthroop

Now I have an excuse to buy a compressor! Until...

Now I have an excuse to buy a compressor! Until then, maybe if I can blow real hard:)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-07-19, 10:25 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 9,810
Posted By Txthroop

I just went back out to the shed to take a second...

I just went back out to the shed to take a second look at the chain and give it the lube. I'm happy to report that the grit appears to be on the chainring and not in the chain. The sensation of the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-07-19, 09:42 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 9,810
Posted By Txthroop

I'm still hoping to be able to reuse the mineral...

I'm still hoping to be able to reuse the mineral spirits after the contaminants settle out.
I manipulated the chain and felt/heard the grit before applying lube - but the lube is coming next, before...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-07-19, 06:27 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 9,810
Posted By Txthroop

Can I jump in with a quick question here? I just...

Can I jump in with a quick question here? I just removed my chain and used OMS to clean it in a plastic bottle. Changed out the solvent 5-6 times until it remained fairly clear. I was surprised...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-12-08, 08:02 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,738
Posted By Txthroop

Oh, those ARE nice. Red!

Oh, those ARE nice. Red!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-12-08, 05:17 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,738
Posted By Txthroop

Yes, those do look pretty good. Are you able to...

Yes, those do look pretty good. Are you able to keep the spacing even and not have trouble with the tires rubbing?

As far as the P50's on the Surly go... Couldn't one just fashion a longer...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-11-08, 08:40 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,738
Posted By Txthroop

Yeah, I wondered about that but it seems like...

Yeah, I wondered about that but it seems like folks have had a good fit with the P50's. Anyone experience otherwise?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-11-08, 08:35 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,738
Posted By Txthroop

Thanks guys. Seems like the P50's are the way to...

Thanks guys. Seems like the P50's are the way to go. I finally got some responses in Commuting and the opinion was similar. Sorry for x-posting. If anyone in interested here is a post with...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-11-08, 12:03 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,738
Posted By Txthroop

Fender size?

I tried this in the commuting forum since I figured there's a lot of fender knowledge there but didn't get any replies, so I'll give it a shot here...

Does anyone know what size SKS fender would...
Forum: Commuting
04-10-08, 09:12 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 400
Posted By Txthroop

Fenders for a 26" wheel LHT

Hi all. Does anyone know what size SKS fender would best fit a Surly LHT with 26" wheels? I'm running 1.5" tires and don't plan on going much bigger and I like a fairly close fender fit,...
Forum: Commuting
04-01-08, 09:54 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 863
Posted By Txthroop

Well, ok, within reason. And since my shoes are...

Well, ok, within reason. And since my shoes are mostly synthetic materials they probably won't stretch like leather could. Also, all leather shoes would certainly take longer to dry than mine.
Forum: Commuting
04-01-08, 09:15 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 863
Posted By Txthroop

I have had good luck with newspaper. I really...

I have had good luck with newspaper. I really pack it in there, though, and I figure that provides more material to absorb the moisture. The shoes will be just barely damp in the morning but...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-26-08, 12:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,227
Posted By Txthroop

Internal-gear hub on a touring bike?

If I get a touring bike with the rear dropouts spaced wider than a regular road bike, are there internal-gear hubs that will fit? I think the spacing is the same as a mountain bike but I don't know...
Forum: Commuting
03-26-08, 12:01 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 5,561
Posted By Txthroop

I live exactly 1 mile from my work and I only...

I live exactly 1 mile from my work and I only work 10 days a month, so that makes 20 miles commuting per month. My car gets 26 mpg so I save perhaps $3.00 a month! However, I make an effort to run...
Forum: Touring
03-26-08, 07:38 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 14,191
Posted By Txthroop

Thanks, everyone, for all your input on this one....

Thanks, everyone, for all your input on this one. Nigeyy, your explanation was very clear and I (and others, no doubt) am now that much better informed.

I have never had v-brakes on a bike and...
Forum: Commuting
03-25-08, 09:54 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 9,791
Posted By Txthroop

Are those special-use bungees? I've never seen...

Are those special-use bungees? I've never seen those before. Where did you find them?
I think your project turned out great. Thanks for posting the pictures.
Forum: Commuting
03-25-08, 09:03 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,343
Posted By Txthroop

Yeah, I'm looking for a new commuter bike and I...

Yeah, I'm looking for a new commuter bike and I hate dealing with toe overlap. I've been looking at bikes and I think I'm going to go with the Surly LHT (or another touring frame) mostly so that I...
Forum: Touring
03-25-08, 08:56 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 14,191
Posted By Txthroop

Thanks for the input. Seems like there's no...

Thanks for the input. Seems like there's no reason NOT to go v-brakes if I want to (except for the $). And I like those Tektro levers in black.

What is modulation? Is it the ability to...
Forum: Touring
03-23-08, 07:37 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 14,191
Posted By Txthroop

Thanks you guys. I searched some more after...

Thanks you guys. I searched some more after posting my original thread and found some pictures of LHT's with v brakes so I figured it was workable. Has anyone tried the Tektro road levers made for...
Forum: Touring
03-22-08, 10:06 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 14,191
Posted By Txthroop

V-brakes on a new LHT?

Hi everyone. I've been test riding new bikes today and I think the Surly Long Haul Trucker feels the best. However the v-brakes on the Trek 520 stopped that bike on a dime and I LIKED that. Is...
Forum: Commuting
03-07-08, 08:55 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,343
Posted By Txthroop

What kind of bike do you ride? Mountain bike,...

What kind of bike do you ride? Mountain bike, road bike, hybrid, touring, cruiser? What brand also?
Forum: Commuting
03-07-08, 08:38 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,343
Posted By Txthroop

Ok. You've convinced me. I'm not going to put...

Ok. You've convinced me. I'm not going to put up with it any longer. I'm getting the amputation.
Forum: Commuting
03-06-08, 08:29 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,343
Posted By Txthroop

Well, thanks everyone. It sounds like I will...

Well, thanks everyone. It sounds like I will learn to live with it at some point. I never realized how common it is.
Forum: Commuting
03-06-08, 07:11 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,343
Posted By Txthroop

JeffBeerMan, do you think the 40mm tires will...

JeffBeerMan, do you think the 40mm tires will clear up the problem on the CrossCheck? What size frame/feet you got?
Forum: Commuting
03-06-08, 07:09 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,343
Posted By Txthroop

I agree, low speed turns are the big problem...

I agree, low speed turns are the big problem because that's when you just HAVE to pedal sometimes--too slow to coast. I stop and start a lot at intersections and just about did and endo the other...
Forum: Commuting
03-06-08, 05:23 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,343
Posted By Txthroop

Nah, I'm an average 5'10". In fact, I thought I...

Nah, I'm an average 5'10". In fact, I thought I was pretty average all around. Do you all have the same issue and just live with it or is there something strange going on in my world?
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