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Forum: Recumbent
10-27-08, 05:08 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,976
Posted By Torque1st

Ever considered a Schlumpf High-Speed Drive? You...

Ever considered a Schlumpf High-Speed Drive? You would have only one front chainring tho.
Forum: Recumbent
10-16-08, 09:00 PM
Replies: 28
wow
Views: 3,555
Posted By Torque1st

Roller chain ALWAYS makes noise. It is the nature...

Roller chain ALWAYS makes noise. It is the nature of the beast, if you think it is silent you need your hearing checked.
Forum: Recumbent
10-16-08, 12:44 AM
Replies: 28
wow
Views: 3,555
Posted By Torque1st

Roller chain always makes noise even new and...

Roller chain always makes noise even new and bathed in lubricant which is why they have "silent" chain but silent chain is an entirely different device. Some of the major manufacturers also have low...
Forum: Recumbent
10-15-08, 08:49 PM
Replies: 28
wow
Views: 3,555
Posted By Torque1st

I have ridden a bike and coasted at some speed....

I have ridden a bike and coasted at some speed. 35+ over rough pavement and smooth both asphalt and concrete. I have also coasted in a vehicle at high speeds. The large auto tires with a more...
Forum: Recumbent
10-15-08, 01:07 AM
Replies: 28
wow
Views: 3,555
Posted By Torque1st

Interesting... My experience does not include a...

Interesting... My experience does not include a bike shop. But it does include lots of chain drives under power. The rollers hitting the sprocket make a similar noise.

My bike experience is all...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-14-08, 09:53 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 12,072
Posted By Torque1st

Except for that last drop or film around the stem...

Except for that last drop or film around the stem that finds it's way into the gage... :mad:

Nothing nowadays seems to be as bad as that old "NeverLeak" that was used when I was a kid. A little...
Forum: Recumbent
10-14-08, 08:07 PM
Replies: 28
wow
Views: 3,555
Posted By Torque1st

Being familiar with machines of many types the...

Being familiar with machines of many types the noises were all similar. I think it was chain and sprocket noise, not the tires. No matter what made it, the noise represents an energy bleed.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-14-08, 07:46 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 12,072
Posted By Torque1st

The above sounds more like someone who does not...

The above sounds more like someone who does not know how to install a tube and tire correctly or the wrong tire...

Watch your pressure gage. Slime and other products can destroy the gage.
Forum: Recumbent
10-13-08, 09:54 PM
Replies: 28
wow
Views: 3,555
Posted By Torque1st

The other bike videos on the page where this one...

The other bike videos on the page where this one was all have the same noise, differing frequencies tho, probably related to speed.
Forum: Recumbent
10-13-08, 07:54 PM
Replies: 28
wow
Views: 3,555
Posted By Torque1st

I wonder what makes that noise? Do you suppose it...

I wonder what makes that noise? Do you suppose it is the chain on the cogs? Then other bikes did it also.
Forum: Recumbent
10-05-08, 09:33 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 4,193
Posted By Torque1st

How could anyone get mad at someone with a name...

How could anyone get mad at someone with a name like Hang Up and Drive... :)
Forum: Mountain - Plains
09-26-08, 09:14 AM
Replies: 288
Views: 49,199
Posted By Torque1st

Hello all! I live in KC also. I don't ride...

Hello all!

I live in KC also. I don't ride much anymore, balance problems... :(
I have been looking for a good tadpole trike but I have not seen anything I like yet. The streets around here are...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-08-08, 10:35 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 21,533
Posted By Torque1st

Any Idea why he painted everything black rather...

Any Idea why he painted everything black rather than just the frame? Painting everything would scream cover-up to anyone. Of course it also screams IDIOT...
Forum: Recumbent
09-01-08, 08:32 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,648
Posted By Torque1st

Windsocks function by creating drag, a bad thing...

Windsocks function by creating drag, a bad thing on most bikes.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-01-08, 04:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 782
Posted By Torque1st

Boats use Stainless Steel and other specialty...

Boats use Stainless Steel and other specialty fasteners and equipment made for that environment unlike bikes.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-31-08, 10:02 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 10,738
Posted By Torque1st

+1 :thumb:

+1 :thumb:
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-31-08, 10:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 782
Posted By Torque1st

A 25W bulb will help keep the moisture out of...

A 25W bulb will help keep the moisture out of sealed enclosures like old refrigerators or freezers but I am not sure it would work in a leaky wooden or plastic shed. Frequent washings and at least...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-30-08, 12:25 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 716
Posted By Torque1st

Finding some higher pressure tires is OK but...

Finding some higher pressure tires is OK but don't worry about getting them unless you blow out your present tires.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-29-08, 09:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 718
Posted By Torque1st

Lay a long straightedge along the frame and...

Lay a long straightedge along the frame and measure to the wheel mounting points.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-29-08, 09:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 816
Posted By Torque1st

The difference in travel may be less than 50%...

The difference in travel may be less than 50% with good components but the difference in feel is quite pronounced. Cheap components can double the difference in travel. Bad adjustments can lead to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-29-08, 06:57 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 816
Posted By Torque1st

With equal clearance the rear pull will ALWAYS be...

With equal clearance the rear pull will ALWAYS be longer than the front. Simple physics involved, nothing else. The cables stretch under stress and the housings deflect and those are a function of...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-29-08, 05:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 465
Posted By Torque1st

Ride your new frame and don't worry about it.

Ride your new frame and don't worry about it.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-29-08, 05:47 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 816
Posted By Torque1st

The rear brake will ALWAYS have a longer pull due...

The rear brake will ALWAYS have a longer pull due to the length of the cable.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-29-08, 05:43 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 716
Posted By Torque1st

There is a margin on those max pressure specs....

There is a margin on those max pressure specs. Exceed them at your own risk tho.

If the tire blows be prepared to walk home and buy another tire and tube. I always run my rear tire over the max...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-29-08, 05:37 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 17,949
Posted By Torque1st

Tires, tubes, seats, pads, pedals, can all go...

Tires, tubes, seats, pads, pedals, can all go bad. Metal corrodes and rust forms even in storage. You will need a new tire and possibly a number of other items. Whomever buys it will need to give it...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-28-08, 10:44 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 5,220
Posted By Torque1st

Buy the bike, convert it to derailleurs, then...

Buy the bike, convert it to derailleurs, then send the hub and shifter to me.:)
Forum: Framebuilders
08-23-08, 04:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 593
Posted By Torque1st

Scavenge on trash days.

Scavenge on trash days.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-07-08, 10:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 855
Posted By Torque1st

I always just tightened up the shifter to...

I always just tightened up the shifter to increase friction.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-07-08, 12:45 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 11,057
Posted By Torque1st

I think you underestimate airbags...

I think you underestimate airbags...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-06-08, 11:22 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 11,057
Posted By Torque1st

If they were not useful the manufacturers would...

If they were not useful the manufacturers would leave them off to save that extra ounce and the expense involved in the part and assembly. Fifty cents and 3 seconds each adds up to real $$$ over a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-24-08, 01:50 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,490
Posted By Torque1st

We have all given you things to look for. If you...

We have all given you things to look for. If you still can't determine the cause take it to the LBS.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-23-08, 04:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,745
Posted By Torque1st

Ummmm, this thread is over two years old... ...

Ummmm, this thread is over two years old...

Sheldon Brown has also passed -RIP.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-23-08, 04:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,464
Posted By Torque1st

Is that sweat (Salty fluid secreted by sweat...

Is that sweat (Salty fluid secreted by sweat glands) or sweet (Pleasing to the mind or feeling)?

Ahh, Sturmcrow must be a spinner! To each his own. Personally I hate spinning, I like a more sedate...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-23-08, 04:11 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,490
Posted By Torque1st

Make sure the rim has not been damaged or have...

Make sure the rim has not been damaged or have sharp edges.

Make sure the tire is seated properly. If the tire is not seated properly it will allow the tube to bulge out and burst, making a tear...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-23-08, 04:08 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 17,198
Posted By Torque1st

Remember a torque wrench is most accurate in the...

Remember a torque wrench is most accurate in the middle portion of it's range. Try to avoid the extremes of the instrument's range when using it. Use a larger or smaller torque wrench instead.
Forum: Recumbent
07-23-08, 01:13 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,908
Posted By Torque1st

A little momentum will help "launch" you out of...

A little momentum will help "launch" you out of the seat when you put your feet down and stop on a tadpole. The technique takes a little bit of practice. :)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-23-08, 12:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 17,198
Posted By Torque1st

They are just like wrenches for sockets etc. Some...

They are just like wrenches for sockets etc. Some have a 1/4" square drive and others have a 3/8" square drive. Even larger torque wrenches for automotive use have 1/2" square drives. The torque...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-10-08, 01:17 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,981
Posted By Torque1st

Regular tire patch adhesive works well to seal up...

Regular tire patch adhesive works well to seal up small holes like that. Open the cut with finger pressure and work some into the cut. Wipe off the excess.

Some cloth from an old pair of jeans or...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-07-08, 10:25 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 14,157
Posted By Torque1st

High end bikes had dual brake lever setups many...

High end bikes had dual brake lever setups many years ago. They work well and NEVER launched me over the handlebars or broke my thumbs even tho I braked hard enuf once to shear a cable end off....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-05-08, 03:29 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 768
Posted By Torque1st

You can buy up to 5 gallon buckets at any auto...

You can buy up to 5 gallon buckets at any auto parts store. Some even have huge drums.
Forum: Framebuilders
07-05-08, 11:57 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,897
Posted By Torque1st

I have been trying to talk my father into one of...

I have been trying to talk my father into one of those trikes for years. He lives where the land around him is mostly flat. Other people use them but he still thinks they are kiddie tricycles.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-05-08, 11:49 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 768
Posted By Torque1st

Dry Teflon, it won't attract dirt. Spray cans are...

Dry Teflon, it won't attract dirt. Spray cans are available at hardware stores. Protect other surfaces from overspray.
Forum: Framebuilders
07-04-08, 05:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,222
Posted By Torque1st

Try: http://www.magura.com/ They have a...

Try:
http://www.magura.com/

They have a pdf file on the site that gives more dimensions. I downloaded it once but I can't find it at the moment.

Found it at the bottom of this page:...
Forum: Framebuilders
07-04-08, 05:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 8,584
Posted By Torque1st

Try some of these: http://www.airpartsinc.com/ ...

Try some of these:
http://www.airpartsinc.com/
http://www.aircraftspruce.com/
Dillsberg Aeroplane Works (717) 432-4589
http://www.fairing.com/
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-04-08, 05:12 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 8,068
Posted By Torque1st

Por-15 can be applied with a rag on the end of a...

Por-15 can be applied with a rag on the end of a wire. Just draw the rag thru the frame tubes if you have access.

Threads can be cleaned with a wire wheel on a dremel or drill motor.

Rust can...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-03-08, 09:30 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,055
Posted By Torque1st

You have done all you can do. Now try a visit to...

You have done all you can do. Now try a visit to the local bike shop mechanic, -much cheaper than throwing parts at it.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-19-08, 08:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 876
Posted By Torque1st

The pressure will rip that patch apart rapidly....

The pressure will rip that patch apart rapidly. Sorry but it is new tire time.

Any time the tire cords in a bike tire are broken the tire will fail. Most puncturing objects slip between the cords....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-19-08, 08:39 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,050
Posted By Torque1st

:thumb:

:thumb:
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-19-08, 08:30 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,971
Posted By Torque1st

I am glad you like it! :D

I am glad you like it! :D
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-19-08, 04:15 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 485
Posted By Torque1st

I know vBulletin well.

I know vBulletin well.
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