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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-26-24, 12:32 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2
Posted By alcjphil

Please, make and model of the bike you are...

Please, make and model of the bike you are talking about. Context needed
You appear to want shorter crank arms. Raceface has made dozens of different crank models. Which is yours, and from what...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-26-24, 12:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 110
Posted By alcjphil

Debate isn't necessarily a bad thing. You will...

Debate isn't necessarily a bad thing. You will get information and opinions in a thread like this. Don't think of any of this as negative. I saw a thread a few years ago about a tricycle conversion...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-26-24, 11:24 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 62
Posted By alcjphil

What you probably saw was the Classified...

What you probably saw was the Classified Powershift hub. It has been dubbed the "front derailleur killer" The hub itself is pretty high tech with wireless electronic shfting. It is also pretty...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-26-24, 08:11 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 110
Posted By alcjphil

Agree with this. Upright tricycles are less...

Agree with this. Upright tricycles are less stable than bicycles. I have seen pictures of racing tricycles cornering and the riders have to lean out past the rear wheel to keep themselves upright....
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-26-24, 07:05 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 286
Posted By alcjphil

Gliders were built for Eatons (not Easton)...

Gliders were built for Eatons (not Easton) department stores by Raleigh
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-23-24, 12:36 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 375
Posted By alcjphil

The last mechanical problem that affected me was...

The last mechanical problem that affected me was years ago when my Bebop pedal cleat failed during a ride. Other than that, I have done all sorts of on the road repairs for others. One was repairing...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-23-24, 12:21 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 692
Posted By alcjphil

Suspension for a gravel bike may be overrated....

Suspension for a gravel bike may be overrated. Mine came with 700 x 45 tires and space for wider ones. There was an option for a suspension fork adding weight which I declined. Unless your gravel...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-24, 11:12 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 502
Posted By alcjphil

Not provided is the model of your current rear...

Not provided is the model of your current rear derailleur and the shifter you are using
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-21-24, 08:25 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 1,596
Posted By alcjphil

That 13-23 tooth count suggests to me that you...

That 13-23 tooth count suggests to me that you may have a freewheel, not a cassette.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-18-24, 09:13 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 462
Posted By alcjphil

Gliders are good solid bikes that were...

Gliders are good solid bikes that were manufactured by Raleigh for Eatons department stores back in the day when such stores sold good quality bikes
I bought one at a garage sale many years ago for...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-17-24, 06:11 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 464
Posted By alcjphil

What you need to do is try to isolate the problem...

What you need to do is try to isolate the problem by doing this.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-17-24, 06:04 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 3,986
Posted By alcjphil

Tubeless tires are much more resistant to pinch...

Tubeless tires are much more resistant to pinch flats than tube type tires. Years ago, while riding with a fast group on a slight downhill at about 70 kph i hit a pothole with enough force to eject...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-17-24, 05:52 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 439
Posted By alcjphil

I own a Look 481SL. At that time many Look bikes...

I own a Look 481SL. At that time many Look bikes came in 1 cm increments, mine included
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-24, 05:34 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,078
Posted By alcjphil

You are searching for the holy grail. Any bottle...

You are searching for the holy grail. Any bottle cage that grips your bottle well will scratch it up when you remove and insert it. Bottles are inexpensive enough that if you want them to be pristine...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-14-24, 05:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 487
Posted By alcjphil

Nothing new there. A seat post designed for...

Nothing new there. A seat post designed for triathlon from 30 years ago. Everything old eventually becomes new
Google "fast forward seat post"
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-14-24, 01:32 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 886
Posted By alcjphil

Sorry to interject. but complaining is something...

Sorry to interject. but complaining is something that humans do. We all have an agenda. Whether or not the complaint was justified, the aggrieved person has an axe to grind
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-14-24, 01:11 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 945
Posted By alcjphil

Tektro levers work so far above their price point...

Tektro levers work so far above their price point that is worth the experiment I also have them on my touring bike. Makes it easy to open the cantilever brakes when I have to change a tire
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-14-24, 01:04 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 945
Posted By alcjphil

I get it. That photo shows that you have tons of...

I get it. That photo shows that you have tons of tire clearance which was pretty common in the early 1970's. I still suggest that you spend $25 and buy a set of Tektro RL340 brake levers. An...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-14-24, 12:57 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 945
Posted By alcjphil

Good to know, but the included photo shows cable...

Good to know, but the included photo shows cable housing that looks well worn
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-14-24, 12:54 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 432
Posted By alcjphil

My take? You worry too much about chainline and...

My take? You worry too much about chainline and not enough about whether your crank is clearing the botton bracket and chain stay on the drive side. If the crank doesn't clear, your chainline is wrong
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-14-24, 12:52 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 576
Posted By alcjphil

Looks to me as if the free hub threads into the...

Looks to me as if the free hub threads into the hub shell. If those threads are stripped, the hub is toast
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-14-24, 12:47 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 945
Posted By alcjphil

I disagree. Really good single pivot brake...

I disagree. Really good single pivot brake callipers can stop you very well. My 1973 Raleigh Professional always stopped me reliably, especially later on when I converted to brake levers with cables...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-14-24, 12:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 438
Posted By alcjphil

My question: Why do you think that the bearings...

My question: Why do you think that the bearings will need to be replaced? What indications do you have other than the number of miles you have done?
Maybe you are overthinking
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-14-24, 12:19 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 945
Posted By alcjphil

I have fully Mavic equipped Limongi. The Mavic...

I have fully Mavic equipped Limongi. The Mavic branded brake callipers were made by Modolo. When I acquired the bike, it had been converted to flat bar with linear pull brake levers, a stupid...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
04-14-24, 11:47 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,159
Posted By alcjphil

I also believe that Fignon was suffering a...

I also believe that Fignon was suffering a significant saddle sore towards the end of that Tour
This article: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2010/jul/22/tour-laurent-fignon-greg-lemond
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-14-24, 07:20 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,083
Posted By alcjphil

OP's bike has linear pull brakes.

OP's bike has linear pull brakes.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-14-24, 06:59 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,083
Posted By alcjphil

The brakes on that bike look like cheap, stamped...

The brakes on that bike look like cheap, stamped steel linear pull. They would be the first thing I would look at replacing.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-11-24, 02:22 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,709
Posted By alcjphil

Newfies are the funniest Canadians: ...

Newfies are the funniest Canadians:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=86ayXPC4Cz0
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-11-24, 01:53 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 1,954
Posted By alcjphil

Mechanical shifting can shift under load every...

Mechanical shifting can shift under load every bit as well as eTap. Looking at the derailleur, the mechanical bits that actually make the shift happen are the same on both mechanical and electronic...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-11-24, 01:40 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 3,776
Posted By alcjphil

The only thing that bike manufacturers control is...

The only thing that bike manufacturers control is the weight of the frame, and even then many bike companies farm that production out as well. added to that are component changes during a production...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-11-24, 01:34 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 474
Posted By alcjphil

My advice is to stop worrying about getting the...

My advice is to stop worrying about getting the best deal and start shopping to find a good deal. Trying to save the last dollar in savings(sorry about currency, but I live in Canada) can prevent you...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-11-24, 01:26 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,804
Posted By alcjphil

Anyone who is a competitive racer will put a lot...

Anyone who is a competitive racer will put a lot more strain on the frame even on non race days
Forum: Road Cycling
04-11-24, 09:52 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 3,197
Posted By alcjphil

I think that the lesson to be learned here is...

I think that the lesson to be learned here is that if you ride things until they break or wear out, they will break or fail when they wear out
Forum: Road Cycling
04-11-24, 09:48 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 283
Posted By alcjphil

Age made it necessary for me to switch to compact...

Age made it necessary for me to switch to compact cranks. One of my bikes has a Chorus 10 speed setup and the other is a Chorus/Record mix. Both bikes went from the original Chorus square taper to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-08-24, 11:04 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 517
Posted By alcjphil

I am going to say that if your current spoke...

I am going to say that if your current spoke nipples are rounded off you have the wrong size spoke wrench
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-08-24, 10:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 284
Posted By alcjphil

In which direction doesn't it "catch"

In which direction doesn't it "catch"
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-08-24, 10:17 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 761
Posted By alcjphil

Not helpful

Not helpful
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-08-24, 08:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 472
Posted By alcjphil

We don't know where you live and also have no...

We don't know where you live and also have no idea about the condition of your bike. Its value very much depends on how well it was maintained
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-08-24, 07:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 284
Posted By alcjphil

What bike? Perhaps your front derailleur needs to...

What bike? Perhaps your front derailleur needs to have limit screw adjusted. Just a guess based on such limited information
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-08-24, 07:51 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 904
Posted By alcjphil

Ask for his wallet, including any cash he has...

Ask for his wallet, including any cash he has within. and credit cards as well
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-08-24, 05:20 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,709
Posted By alcjphil

WE are plenty of fun. Canadians are very funny....

WE are plenty of fun. Canadians are very funny. The list is very long, in fact too long for this forum. Think about SNL. Lorne Michaels is Canadian as were many of the not ready for prime time players
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-08-24, 05:16 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,709
Posted By alcjphil

You might want to tell people where you live. The...

You might want to tell people where you live. The OP lives in Canada where things may not be what you think they are
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-08-24, 04:39 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,389
Posted By alcjphil

The OP seems to have owned this bike from new....

The OP seems to have owned this bike from new. Perhaps they can provide more info about frame construction and material
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-08-24, 04:35 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 585
Posted By alcjphil

since Hutchinson and Shimano collaborated to...

since Hutchinson and Shimano collaborated to design road tubeless tires many years ago there have been many setbacks and breakthroughs. Some wheel makers have tried special rim tapes to improve...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-08-24, 04:20 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,389
Posted By alcjphil

Good information to know. Still, only 55,000...

Good information to know. Still, only 55,000 miles? should last longer than that
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-08-24, 03:47 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,389
Posted By alcjphil

Are you sure about this? I see some rust near the...

Are you sure about this? I see some rust near the crack
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-08-24, 03:45 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,389
Posted By alcjphil

OK, that is funny

OK, that is funny
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-08-24, 03:43 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 328
Posted By alcjphil

Kudos to the OP for including such a good photo....

Kudos to the OP for including such a good photo. Helped a lot
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-08-24, 03:39 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 3,776
Posted By alcjphil

When a bike manufacturer's spec sheet includes...

When a bike manufacturer's spec sheet includes the disclaimer " specifications may change" You can be sure that any weight listed is a fiction
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-08-24, 03:33 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,482
Posted By alcjphil

Done and dusted here. It got dark, I looked up at...

Done and dusted here. It got dark, I looked up at the occluded sun, and a minute later things were almost back to normal. Don't know what all the fuss was about
I certainly would not have spent time...
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