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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-16-24, 05:53 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 420
Posted By TiHabanero

I have found that frame geometry is not that...

I have found that frame geometry is not that sensitive to minor changes. 2-3mm rake is a minor change, 2-3mm is a minor change.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-15-24, 03:46 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 390
Posted By TiHabanero

ScottCommutes, I have been in some very poor...

ScottCommutes, I have been in some very poor places on this earth and I can assure you a slashed tire can indeed be repaired. I have seen it on autos and motorcycles, and probably didn't notice it on...
Forum: Touring
04-15-24, 04:51 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 575
Posted By TiHabanero

I make a ton of stuff myself as I find it...

I make a ton of stuff myself as I find it interesting and challenging at times. My view is that anything can be a DIY project. The individual is only limited by the scope of the project and how it...
Forum: Touring
04-15-24, 04:40 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 516
Posted By TiHabanero

I have used the Dyad (mine are the Aeroheat which...

I have used the Dyad (mine are the Aeroheat which is the original name used) rims for many years without issues for weekend bevets and commuting. I also have a newly built set of Cliffhangers for my...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-14-24, 03:45 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 390
Posted By TiHabanero

Way back when I had a customer pay one of his...

Way back when I had a customer pay one of his employees to fix a broken wire on the cadence sensor mounted to his tandem. Each strand had to be soldered together. Not sure why, however it took the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-13-24, 03:06 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 343
Posted By TiHabanero

This is a joke, no?

This is a joke, no?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 06:07 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,983
Posted By TiHabanero

My daily rider is titanium and the ride is very...

My daily rider is titanium and the ride is very good, much like a sweet steel frame, but a little nicer. The Croll is a nice visual, much nicer than the Merlin. The ride is likely a bit rougher than...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-10-24, 09:37 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 460
Posted By TiHabanero

I just had eye surgery and I am unable to clearly...

I just had eye surgery and I am unable to clearly see the images of the bike, however from what I think I see this bike is the second generation of the AT frames, the ATX series. I could be wrong,...
Forum: Pills and Ills
04-10-24, 04:19 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 592
Posted By TiHabanero

My wife brought home gummies from the massage...

My wife brought home gummies from the massage therapist place. She was told to use them to help anxiety related sleep issues. Having no experience with pot, I ate a whole gummy before bed and was up...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-10-24, 03:25 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 262
Posted By TiHabanero

I wonder, as pointed out in a previous post, if...

I wonder, as pointed out in a previous post, if the cables are installed correctly.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-10-24, 03:21 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 460
Posted By TiHabanero

At that time the A950 was a good quality frame...

At that time the A950 was a good quality frame made from double butted chrome moly. It is very similar to the Specialized Rockhopper of that era, likely due to Giant being the manufacturer of said...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-08-24, 05:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 202
Posted By TiHabanero

I have always used the park tool disc tool that...

I have always used the park tool disc tool that is shaped like a wedge. Leave old pads in and use the wedge like tool to spread the pads which is the same as pushing the pucks back into caliper body.
Forum: Touring
04-08-24, 05:24 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 656
Posted By TiHabanero

Thank you all for the valuable input. Seems 77-80...

Thank you all for the valuable input. Seems 77-80 lbs is not overboard after all. Back in the 70's when touring we never weighed our machines and I don't know why I made such a big deal out of it. I...
Forum: Touring
04-07-24, 03:55 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 656
Posted By TiHabanero

Total rig weight with or without water/food?

Getting close to finalizing the set up on a touring bike to be used as a go anywhere rig. When weighing the final assembly is it common practice to weigh the machine with all the water and food...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-07-24, 03:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 292
Posted By TiHabanero

April Fools jokes are not funny anymore, just too...

April Fools jokes are not funny anymore, just too common now. On another note, back in the 70's we did car rallies that were timed courses where the winner was the driver that was closest to adhering...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-07-24, 07:36 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 431
Posted By TiHabanero

"You can order almost the entire menu at Taco...

"You can order almost the entire menu at Taco Bell for $20. Of course, you’ll need money for Pepto afterwards."
Hence the nickname "Taco Hell".
Forum: Road Cycling
04-06-24, 05:46 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 522
Posted By TiHabanero

When clipping in on the SPD-SL I don't use the...

When clipping in on the SPD-SL I don't use the toe of my shoe, rather I use the cleat itself by catching the front of the pedal to push it over and then just press until it catches.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-06-24, 03:54 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 505
Posted By TiHabanero

Year and a half ago I was in the throes of...

Year and a half ago I was in the throes of plantars fasciitis and my wife showed me how she keeps hers in check. Stretching the calf muscles. Well, that was not enough for me and I added massaging...
Forum: Touring
04-03-24, 06:22 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 508
Posted By TiHabanero

Yan, does the unit understand one is traveling by...

Yan, does the unit understand one is traveling by bicycle and route accordingly, or does it route the person as if they were in a car?
Forum: Touring
04-02-24, 04:48 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 508
Posted By TiHabanero

Slightly off topic, please redirect if needed. It...

Slightly off topic, please redirect if needed. It looks like these GPS units only work from scouted downloaded maps, they don't work like the map on a phone where I simply enter start and stop points...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-02-24, 01:24 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 760
Posted By TiHabanero

This is the real danger of the internet being...

This is the real danger of the internet being played out right in front of us. None of us have knowledge of Salvadorian labor law or contract law, all we have is some minimal information, but no...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-31-24, 03:25 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 2,496
Posted By TiHabanero

In our shop we saw plenty of Rock Bros pedals...

In our shop we saw plenty of Rock Bros pedals come through with bushing failure or body failure. They are not at all suited for mountain biking as they are not sturdy enough for that use. For...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-28-24, 03:54 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,455
Posted By TiHabanero

"Viagra bike", oh I like that!

"Viagra bike", oh I like that!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-25-24, 04:05 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 341
Posted By TiHabanero

Andy, I work for free from my home after spending...

Andy, I work for free from my home after spending decades in the bike biz. The reason is that I fear when I start to charge a fee for a service I am then liable for that service and any mishap...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-25-24, 03:58 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 779
Posted By TiHabanero

There is an old mechanics axiom that states,...

There is an old mechanics axiom that states, "Grease before insertion." I guess that applies here. Something so simple, yet so often overlooked in the effort to get it on provides a deep frustration...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-24-24, 06:23 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 512
Posted By TiHabanero

Have you considered a comfort bike? Upright and...

Have you considered a comfort bike? Upright and usually with low gearing. I turned my old mountain bike into a cruiser simply by changing the saddle to a Cloud 9 and the handlebar to a cruiser bar...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-23-24, 11:51 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 500
Posted By TiHabanero

My understanding is the early production of their...

My understanding is the early production of their hubs had some issues. I knew a guy that deconstructed a few of their hubs and found the issue to be a tolerance problem. He turned new flanges and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-23-24, 05:51 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 576
Posted By TiHabanero

I have been running the 350 hub set for 5 years...

I have been running the 350 hub set for 5 years now. I weigh in at 235 pounds and did not want an aluminum axle thus the 350 hubs were the correct option. I use the wheel set on two bikes alternating...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-17-24, 09:11 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,107
Posted By TiHabanero

I have a sweet old Rhode Gear fanny pack that...

I have a sweet old Rhode Gear fanny pack that holds a whole heck of a lot of stuff. The main compartment easily holds a lunch, the top compartment expands and can easily hold a shirt, and then there...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-16-24, 12:18 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,856
Posted By TiHabanero

Rydabent, you point out an important detail about...

Rydabent, you point out an important detail about e-bikes that most of us don't think about, leg strength and general conditioning of the lower body and back. My brother's wife bought an e-bike from...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-15-24, 05:24 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 708
Posted By TiHabanero

The Miyata 1000 is able to handle a 700x38mm tire...

The Miyata 1000 is able to handle a 700x38mm tire whereas the Fuji used the limited tire selection of 27x1-1/4. Real big difference. I also found the Miyata handled better when loaded with gear. It...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-15-24, 06:30 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 708
Posted By TiHabanero

Our shop was a Miyata and Fuji dealer back then...

Our shop was a Miyata and Fuji dealer back then and in 86 I struggled with getting a Miyata 1000 or the Fuji Touring Series V. I picked the Fuji based on the looks and the spare spoke holder.
Long...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-13-24, 06:40 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 883
Posted By TiHabanero

I used the same Look Delta pedals from 1986 to...

I used the same Look Delta pedals from 1986 to 2018 and had only one complaint, they creaked. The interface between the pedal and cleat creaked and I had to lube them before every ride. Finally in...
Forum: Touring
03-07-24, 06:14 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 897
Posted By TiHabanero

Cyclomath, thanks for the visual as it clearly...

Cyclomath, thanks for the visual as it clearly explains things. Never thought about using the foot print as a work mat as well. Good thinking. I now know what I am going to do.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-07-24, 05:38 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 521
Posted By TiHabanero

All the years I was in the industry never had I...

All the years I was in the industry never had I heard of someone going after Giant for intellectual property theft. Please tell us more about this. Any lawsuit info?

As for the bikes, the Giant...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-07-24, 06:08 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,004
Posted By TiHabanero

Calsun, Trek has almost all of their bikes...

Calsun, Trek has almost all of their bikes manufactured in China and Taiwan. The models the brand relies upon for survival are mostly made in China.
Forum: Touring
03-06-24, 07:52 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 897
Posted By TiHabanero

Tent Footprint Size

I have been reading quite a lot of opinions on the sizing for a tent foot print. Some claim make it smaller than the foot print of the tent, some say make it larger. I am looking for people's...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-05-24, 04:45 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 395
Posted By TiHabanero

The most simple and easy solution is using Shoe...

The most simple and easy solution is using Shoe Goo. I put down 3 layers over 3 days and it works just fine. Shoe Goo can also be used as an adhesive to glue down a rubber heel as suggested above.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-04-24, 06:56 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 574
Posted By TiHabanero

When making the "saw guide" use the cones...

When making the "saw guide" use the cones threaded on backwards and then lock the nuts against the cones. This will prevent the nuts from moving when the saw blade rubs up against them.
Generally...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-01-24, 06:02 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 423
Posted By TiHabanero

My wife is still riding her 92 Carbolite frame...

My wife is still riding her 92 Carbolite frame (Miyata Sky Runner) with purple clearweave carbon tubes and hot pink lugs. I like the bike as much or more than she does and have ridden it quite a bit...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-29-24, 07:59 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,215
Posted By TiHabanero

The last thing I desire to deal with is having to...

The last thing I desire to deal with is having to charge a phone or GPS device every day while on tour. Cateye Velo 8 is my go to computer. Never had one fail on me, battery lasts about 6 years. Less...
Forum: Touring
02-29-24, 12:24 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,258
Posted By TiHabanero

In my late twenties I got into the 24 hour...

In my late twenties I got into the 24 hour endurance thing as I was bored with crit racing, and wasn't good at it anyway. The challenge of pushing oneself to the limit of exhaustion is addictive and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-28-24, 11:40 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 611
Posted By TiHabanero

If you do convert a 135 wheel to 126 the wheel...

If you do convert a 135 wheel to 126 the wheel will need to be re-dished so the rim is centered on the axle.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-28-24, 05:31 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,260
Posted By TiHabanero

Back in the day I sold and worked bikes with...

Back in the day I sold and worked bikes with roller cam brakes, but never owned a bike with them. Last year I picked up an 86 Fuji Sundance with roller cams and changed it over to a drop bar touring...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-28-24, 05:16 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 758
Posted By TiHabanero

If you plan to keep the bike for 30 years, flush...

If you plan to keep the bike for 30 years, flush and bleed the system on a regular basis, perhaps every 2 years. If the bike is a disposable unit, one that you will get bored with in 10 years just...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-28-24, 05:06 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 3,041
Posted By TiHabanero

I had to go up 2 frame sizes from my old race...

I had to go up 2 frame sizes from my old race bike. 56cm to 60cm. Stem is a 90 instead of a 110. Also changed the beautiful Nitto drop bar to a Dimension drop bar that has a shorter reach and is not...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-25-24, 10:45 AM
Replies: 608
Views: 19,966
Posted By TiHabanero

I've been around cycling since 1971 and have very...

I've been around cycling since 1971 and have very fond memories of hookless rims. What a treat they were to deal with when mated to the wrong tire. Then I discovered hooked rims around 1978 and was...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-24-24, 07:35 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 673
Posted By TiHabanero

TIG prep compared to lug prep is akin comparing...

TIG prep compared to lug prep is akin comparing apples to wheat. Lug prep takes way more time. As for the precision of miters it is quite simple to accomplish provided one has a quality machine that...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-22-24, 06:22 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,607
Posted By TiHabanero

As you all can see from the responses there are a...

As you all can see from the responses there are a zillion ideas behind what causes foot numbness and how to cure it. There is no one single answer for any individual. When I was doing fittings we...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-22-24, 06:04 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,244
Posted By TiHabanero

There is so much used (some of it even unused!)...

There is so much used (some of it even unused!) Covid influenced equipment floating around out there right now that it baffles me why the stuff is still selling for a buck or more a pound.
As for...
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