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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-27-16, 08:22 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,953
Posted By bjtesch

I've been cycling for over 30 years with no big...

I've been cycling for over 30 years with no big problems until recently. I left my house for a Sunday morning ride and work up in an ambulance. I came across this thread because I was looking for a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-26-16, 10:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,080
Posted By bjtesch

They're ordinary straight gauge stainless steel,...

They're ordinary straight gauge stainless steel, 14 ga., nothing fancy.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-26-16, 08:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,080
Posted By bjtesch

I did not know that nipples were interchangeable,...

I did not know that nipples were interchangeable, I never tried it.
It's a 20 mile round trip across the city to a shop so I was trying for an easier way to get a spoke, but I just remembered that...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-25-16, 11:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,080
Posted By bjtesch

need recommendation for replacing Trek spoke

When I have built wheels for myself I usually ordered DT spokes. My training bike is a Trek and has a broken spoke that I need to replace. Its spokes and nipples are average for an Asian bike. I...
Forum: Texas
05-17-15, 07:00 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 12,919
Posted By bjtesch

White Rock is one of the best bets in the city. ...

White Rock is one of the best bets in the city. I haven't done it in awhile but I think it's all still in the same condition. Used to be 9 miles per lap, you can do as many laps as you want.
...
Forum: Texas
09-11-14, 06:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,624
Posted By bjtesch

Sounds like a great adventure. Once the memory...

Sounds like a great adventure. Once the memory of the pain wears off a little you will look back on this as a real experience.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-31-14, 07:39 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,668
Posted By bjtesch

I was riding gatorskin 28's and went to Rubino...

I was riding gatorskin 28's and went to Rubino 23's, so the Rubino's feel very fast to me.

I hear people talking about the difference in tires and I think it would be hard to see some of the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-31-14, 07:25 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,053
Posted By bjtesch

Thanks everyone for your responses. This is...

Thanks everyone for your responses.

This is for a Waterford Schwinn Paramount. I've done some internet searching to find that some of them were 27.4. I put my old 27.2 seatpost in there and it...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-31-14, 07:17 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 6,253
Posted By bjtesch

I'm 225 and I've ridden Michelin 20's until just...

I'm 225 and I've ridden Michelin 20's until just a few weeks ago when I bought 23's. I think 23's are fine for my weight on our roads, but in comparison I think 25's would be fine too. I just...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-30-14, 11:00 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,053
Posted By bjtesch

Kalloy or Sunlite seatpost brands OK?

I need to try a 27.4 seatpost in my frame, are these brands of sufficient quality? I want them to work, hold the seat OK, not break, but I'm not all that concerned how they look.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-30-14, 08:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,117
Posted By bjtesch

I've done this before lots of time, but I've also...

I've done this before lots of time, but I've also had tires where this was difficult- depends on the tires and as someone said probably the rims too.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-30-14, 08:14 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 6,253
Posted By bjtesch

I just built new wheels with Mavic CXP33 rims, 32...

I just built new wheels with Mavic CXP33 rims, 32 hole, and I weigh about 225lb. Mavic makes good products but so do a lot of other rim manufacturers.

If your wheels were trued and still had a...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-28-14, 07:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 842
Posted By bjtesch

Not asking anything, just relating my experience....

Not asking anything, just relating my experience. Someone else looking for tires and trying to decide 23 vs. 25 might get some info. from this. I just bought these tires and I was trying to decide...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-27-14, 10:13 PM
Replies: 3,579
Views: 988,719
Posted By bjtesch

I rode a Tesch 101 for over 20 years, until a...

I rode a Tesch 101 for over 20 years, until a Toyota took it out. Last fall I found a used Schwinn Paramount frame and put all of my components on it. The frame dates from 1987, the Dura-Ace...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-27-14, 10:09 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,468
Posted By bjtesch

I feel that way occasionally- sometimes I'm...

I feel that way occasionally- sometimes I'm strong and sometimes I'm not. Sometimes I feel like I have to push hard for the entire ride and I'm still dragging, sometimes it feels almost effortless....
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-27-14, 10:02 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,347
Posted By bjtesch

During the summer I do short rides 1 or 2...

During the summer I do short rides 1 or 2 evenings per week, around 10-15 miles each, and on weekends I will do a longer ride from 20 miles up to 50 miles depending on my training level. So on...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-26-14, 07:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,094
Posted By bjtesch

I just built a wheelset with 32 hole CXP 33 rims,...

I just built a wheelset with 32 hole CXP 33 rims, and I weigh about 225 lbs.

I have an old set of wheels with Wolber TX rims that look a lot like the CXP's, and that set of wheels might have...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-24-14, 09:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 842
Posted By bjtesch

224 lb, Vittoria Rubino 700x23C

I was rebuilding a road bike to ride occasionally, the old wheels had Michelin 700x20 tires and they measure right at 20mm. Long ago I was buying Specialized Turbo 700x25 but they always measured...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-24-14, 09:26 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 562
Posted By bjtesch

Paramount serial number question

I bought this frame a few months ago but just got around to trying to decipher the serial number.
As stamped it is- 635E WE 87___
So I know that it is 63cm or 63.5cm, made in May 1987. I'm not...
Forum: Texas
08-24-14, 06:50 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,798
Posted By bjtesch

The wind was pretty tough. A few weeks ago my...

The wind was pretty tough. A few weeks ago my training was such that I decided on the 50 mile route and that is what I did. I know the last part of that route pretty well and knew I only had to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-24-14, 06:40 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 5,950
Posted By bjtesch

This is the kind of thing that isn't explained...

This is the kind of thing that isn't explained very well anywhere that I've read, and I do have "the book" too. I discovered while building my set of wheels that 1/4 turns worked pretty well for...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-24-14, 06:20 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,599
Posted By bjtesch

I built a set of wheels about 25 years ago. I...

I built a set of wheels about 25 years ago. I thought they needed to be tight to be good so I tightened them to what I thought was good. I didn't have a gauge but I did compare with some other...
Forum: Texas
08-22-14, 09:18 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,798
Posted By bjtesch

my gear is ready and organized, i'm going to try...

my gear is ready and organized, i'm going to try and get some sleep now. i figure i need to get up about 5:15am to make it to the start line in time. hope to see you all there.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-22-14, 11:52 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 5,950
Posted By bjtesch

You can read my other thread about building...

You can read my other thread about building wheels. You want the wheels to be tensioned to be within the desired range but the range can be hard to find. You also want the tensions to be fairly...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-22-14, 11:20 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,211
Posted By bjtesch

I sliced up one of my wife's diet coke cans and...

I sliced up one of my wife's diet coke cans and it measures 0.004" thick.

I pulled out the seat post and with the pinch bolt loose the post slides smoothly up and down but with it in its ride...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-21-14, 06:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,327
Posted By bjtesch

I've been riding my road bike the past few weeks,...

I've been riding my road bike the past few weeks, it hasn't been ridden in 4 years. The brakes and pads actually date back to about 1991. I noticed that there isn't much stopping power so I assumed...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-21-14, 06:49 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 5,950
Posted By bjtesch

A good bike with quality components can go a long...

A good bike with quality components can go a long time without needing much attention. The wheels that I built 25 years ago are still going strong and in good condition. The bike that they were on...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-20-14, 11:47 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,211
Posted By bjtesch

I looked tonight when I measured the seatpost and...

I looked tonight when I measured the seatpost and I didn't notice any tapering of the slot, or bottoming out of anything. I did some other internet searching and found Paramounts with 27.2 seat...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-20-14, 11:32 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,211
Posted By bjtesch

I thought I remembered the seat post being 27.2,...

I thought I remembered the seat post being 27.2, but I bought it over 20 years ago. I measured it tonight and it does measure 27.2. The frame is a Schwinn Paramount, from 1987. I don't recall that...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-19-14, 09:02 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,211
Posted By bjtesch

accidentally telescoping seat tube

Well it's not supposed to telescope. I got a new used frame (steel), swapped my components from my old frame, rode it a little bit and a few blocks from home the seatpost telescopes. (Slides as far...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-19-14, 06:44 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,385
Posted By bjtesch

I've been on those- they say "no drop" but yet I...

I've been on those- they say "no drop" but yet I got dropped, and I wasn't slow. Fortunately I knew where I was so I picked my own route home. I would guess that only a group of older riders out...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-18-14, 07:14 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 949
Posted By bjtesch

I just built my third set of wheels. My first...

I just built my third set of wheels. My first set was almost 30 years ago, my second about 25 years ago. The first set went away when I sold the bike that they were on. The second set was still...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-15-14, 07:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,573
Posted By bjtesch

Well your table looks like a reasonable guess...

Well your table looks like a reasonable guess based on the information that they have given to you.

I don't understand the geometry though- when you look at their lacing diagram it appears that...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-10-14, 07:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,916
Posted By bjtesch

I bought a set of American Classic skewers for my...

I bought a set of American Classic skewers for my new wheels and there was a thin ring in the package for some reason. I didn't know what it was for but it must be the 1mm spacer as you describe.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-10-14, 07:22 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 10,788
Posted By bjtesch

I've been riding a long time- in my 30's I rode...

I've been riding a long time- in my 30's I rode 7-speed freewheels, everything from 13-24 down to 13-19 straight block, and 42/53 front. We are relatively flat here with a few short but steep hills...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-10-14, 03:03 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,520
Posted By bjtesch

They used to sell little plastic snap gizmos for...

They used to sell little plastic snap gizmos for childrens shoes to keep them from untieing and so forth, maybe those would still be available at stores that sell kids shoes.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-10-14, 02:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,916
Posted By bjtesch

My apology if you already gave this information-...

My apology if you already gave this information- are your shifters and rear der. intended for 9-speed?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-09-14, 11:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,472
Posted By bjtesch

I understand what you mean because as a...

I understand what you mean because as a structural engineer I understand the concept behind the function of the tool, but it is the best that I have available to me. Even in my profession measuring...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-09-14, 10:20 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,472
Posted By bjtesch

I finished the new wheels today. I'm using a...

I finished the new wheels today. I'm using a Park tension gauge to measure the tension and I was able to set the front wheels at 100-110 kg. The rear wheels I got to almost 90 kg NDS and about...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-09-14, 08:04 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,079
Posted By bjtesch

Even though I live in a big city, there is no LBS...

Even though I live in a big city, there is no LBS near to me. The closest shop is about 15 miles away, the closest good shop is more like 20-25 miles away. I've been through this before though- go...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-08-14, 10:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,079
Posted By bjtesch

bad customer service mail order, what do I do?

I'm rebuilding a road bike. I've been riding a hybrid for the last couple of years after I had a bad crash 4 years ago. I needed tires for the new bike and I wanted to ride it tomorrow, so last...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-07-14, 07:34 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,472
Posted By bjtesch

(Now that I have the fancy gauge, I need to build...

(Now that I have the fancy gauge, I need to build up enough courage to check the last set of wheels that I built, over 20 years ago.)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-07-14, 06:37 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,472
Posted By bjtesch

building new wheels, question about spoke tension

first question:
I bought some 32 hole Mavic CXP33 rims and DT 15/14 spokes to go on my old 130mm rear hub. I've been doing some searching for recommended spoke tension. I found some information...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-07-14, 06:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,416
Posted By bjtesch

I replaced the fatter OEM tires on my old Trek...

I replaced the fatter OEM tires on my old Trek hybrid with 700x28 Continental Ultra Gatorskins. I thought I gained some speed, I don't know if it was because of the narrower tires or the higher...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-31-14, 07:54 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,540
Posted By bjtesch

GU vanilla or chocolate

GU vanilla or chocolate
Forum: Road Cycling
07-26-14, 11:31 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 5,985
Posted By bjtesch

The average recreation runner will expend energy...

The average recreation runner will expend energy much faster running than they would cycling. Cycling your body has a chance to recover a little bit over the time of the ride. Running a marathon...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-26-14, 11:24 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,087
Posted By bjtesch

Unfortunately there is a thing called bonking,...

Unfortunately there is a thing called bonking, and although you might make it my guess is that you would bonk somewhere between 35 miles and 100 miles. You cannot fully appreciate what it means to...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-20-14, 09:39 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 828
Posted By bjtesch

recommended rim sizes? tire size standards?

Many years ago I used to buy Specialized road tires- their 700x25 tires frequently measured only about 20mm wide when mounted. Since then I've ridden a lot of Michelin tires and they seemed to be...
Forum: Texas
07-19-14, 08:16 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,798
Posted By bjtesch

I've got tire tubes older than most of you guys.

I've got tire tubes older than most of you guys.
Forum: Texas
07-16-14, 09:12 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,798
Posted By bjtesch

I've ridden it 28 times, I'll be there again this...

I've ridden it 28 times, I'll be there again this year.
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