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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-03-18, 06:57 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,303
Posted By Ritchie Logic

Thanks guys. randyjawa - Thanks. I appreciate...

Thanks guys.
randyjawa - Thanks. I appreciate your willingness to help out. I did go straight to ebay, however, and found one there. Have a grea Labor Day!
Wildwood - It never occurred to me that...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-02-18, 01:35 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,303
Posted By Ritchie Logic

Thanks guys! Now I know what to learn for when...

Thanks guys! Now I know what to learn for when searching for one. Time travel might be tough but I can definitely do eBay :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-02-18, 09:43 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,303
Posted By Ritchie Logic

Looking for the Name of this Part

My 80s Nishiki Cresta is missing the part that fits into the rear wheel dropout that rests against the axle. Does anyone know that name of this part and where I could find one?
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-11-18, 12:20 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,105
Posted By Ritchie Logic

smoothness - Thanks again for this. During my...

smoothness - Thanks again for this. During my ride this morning your comment came to mind and I think this is exactly what I'll do. I have some decent tools and should be able to switch components...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-10-18, 02:27 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,105
Posted By Ritchie Logic

smoothness - Thanks. Having that little...

smoothness - Thanks. Having that little stand-over clearance is definitely a confidence booster :) . I appreciate you mentioning the different ways to view frame size. I'll try to an an accurate...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-08-18, 07:08 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,105
Posted By Ritchie Logic

davester - Thanks Dave! It's nice to know...

davester - Thanks Dave! It's nice to know trimming an axle is an option. I've never done this. I appreciate mentioning the wheels manufacturing. I'll check out the link.
MSTate - I probably should...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-08-18, 12:37 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,105
Posted By Ritchie Logic

Thanks. I'll look into straight bar levels. To...

Thanks. I'll look into straight bar levels. To keep myself riding in the meantime I'll probably use the configuration you suggest.

I figured something was up with my existing brake levers :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-08-18, 09:29 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,105
Posted By Ritchie Logic

Hey guys. I have couple of quick questions - ...

Hey guys. I have couple of quick questions -

I installed my butterfly handlebars but my hands/knuckles tend to brush against the brake levers. Is this normal and would you say I installed them...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-08-18, 06:37 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,105
Posted By Ritchie Logic

@wildwood - "With as much seatpost as you...

@wildwood -

"With as much seatpost as you have showing, a larger frame with the longer head tube might go a long way to fixing the issue.
Nothing like a good fitting bike to make problems go...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-07-18, 04:57 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,105
Posted By Ritchie Logic

Thanks Ivan. That's a bummer your friend got her...

Thanks Ivan. That's a bummer your friend got her bike stolen in Japan. Mine got taken once from a library but it was by the bike police there :). Had to go to this multi-level
bike prison, pay a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-06-18, 06:16 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,105
Posted By Ritchie Logic

Thanks guys. Lots of great tips here. I...

Thanks guys. Lots of great tips here. I appreciate this. I plan to see how my bars fit this week and go from there. At some point I may swap out the stem
to make things easier.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-05-18, 11:36 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,105
Posted By Ritchie Logic

Thanks Golden Boy. I appreciate you telling me a...

Thanks Golden Boy. I appreciate you telling me a bit about your experience with butterfly bars. I didn't realize there was a difference between 25.4mm and 26mm bars. I'll take another measurement to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-05-18, 10:09 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,105
Posted By Ritchie Logic

Here's one I'll probably order today. It's on...

Here's one I'll probably order today. It's on Amazon for about $30 USD. I'll be taking a chance but at least it will be in the right direction - I think :)

It's 23.5" wide.West Biking 0.87lb...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-05-18, 08:15 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,105
Posted By Ritchie Logic

Looking for Butterfly Handlebar Suggestions for 80s Bike

Hi. When riding my new Nishiki Cresta I get terrible knot/cramp pain in my neck. I'm thinking butterfly/trekking bars might be the solution.

Can anyone recommend a model that would offer the most...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-31-18, 08:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,979
Posted By Ritchie Logic

Thanks guys. I appreciate your comments. ...

Thanks guys. I appreciate your comments.
ryansu - Thanks. This is a big help. A friend suggested I look into this model and it appeared on Craigslist within a couple of weeks.
rgvg - I thought I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-31-18, 03:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,979
Posted By Ritchie Logic

What year is this Nishiki Cresta?

I just picked up my first road bike in years. I'm very excited about this. However, I haven't been able to determine the year it was made. Does anyone have an idea?

The only part of the serial...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-30-18, 06:11 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,587
Posted By Ritchie Logic

+1 on the Orange Cleaner.

+1 on the Orange Cleaner.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-30-18, 06:09 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,946
Posted By Ritchie Logic

Just a tip here: When looking at a potential...

Just a tip here: When looking at a potential purchased you might want to flip the bike upside down and check the bottom bracket area for rust. I was surprised to find that the bike had a little rust...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-30-18, 06:05 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 25,910
Posted By Ritchie Logic

Thanks CMD. I purchased the Orbtronics 3500mAh...

Thanks CMD. I purchased the Orbtronics 3500mAh when I bought a Zebralight XPH50 Mark IV Plus flashlight (2300lm) and wasn't getting the 1.8 hours (1hr 48minutes)as advertised and figured it must have...
Forum: Touring
07-29-18, 08:28 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,900
Posted By Ritchie Logic

Your welcome. That does sound like an interesting...

Your welcome. That does sound like an interesting encounter. Regarding interactions with nature you might like this video that I saw the other day.

Here's the link and video description:
...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-29-18, 07:52 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 25,910
Posted By Ritchie Logic

Thanks VegasTriker. I appreciate the tips on...

Thanks VegasTriker. I appreciate the tips on lights and batteries.

I wished I picked up the Panasonics. I went with Orbtronic but haven't been impressed by them. When I purchased my tactical...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-29-18, 07:47 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 25,910
Posted By Ritchie Logic

I have like 8 of them and need to put them to...

I have like 8 of them and need to put them to use. I've had great luck with them for night riding.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-29-18, 04:26 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,587
Posted By Ritchie Logic

lol

lol
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-29-18, 04:17 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,946
Posted By Ritchie Logic

I just picked up a 1980s Nishiki Cresta for $150...

I just picked up a 1980s Nishiki Cresta for $150 on Craigslist. Rode it 20 miles today. It was hardly used.

I think it would be a great experience to start with some of the older steel frames from...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-29-18, 04:13 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 25,910
Posted By Ritchie Logic

Rear Light that uses 18650 batteries?

Hi,

I'd like to use my 18650 batteries in a rear light for my bike. This is because I already have them for another light and they are powerful.

Can anyone recommend a light that accepts these...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-28-18, 02:13 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,420
Posted By Ritchie Logic

Cannondale Experts is great as a resource for...

Cannondale Experts is great as a resource for parts. In fact, they're often more knowledgeable than the C'Dale customer service folks. This is just based
on my own experience working with both...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-28-18, 02:11 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,052
Posted By Ritchie Logic

I think there are some affordable MIPS helmets...

I think there are some affordable MIPS helmets out there but I'm not sold yet on their effectiveness over ordinary helmets. If they really were that much better they would
be a household name by...
Forum: Touring
07-28-18, 02:08 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,900
Posted By Ritchie Logic

lol. Well, I believe the OP, like you, that it...

lol. Well, I believe the OP, like you, that it did happen! :)
Forum: Touring
07-28-18, 02:06 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,343
Posted By Ritchie Logic

I so much prefer campgrounds over stealth camping...

I so much prefer campgrounds over stealth camping if that's an option. There's just something about being off-road somewhere in an unfamiliar place that makes
me very uneasy.
Forum: Touring
07-28-18, 02:04 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,533
Posted By Ritchie Logic

I always thought a cool thing to have would be a...

I always thought a cool thing to have would be a few percocets in case there was an injury of some sort. Unfortunately these expire so
it would be hard to keep them current.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-25-13, 04:30 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,573
Posted By Ritchie Logic

Thanks guys for your help. I've learned a lot...

Thanks guys for your help. I've learned a lot from everyone's input.

I plan to test ride the next one that appears for sale in my area. I would really love to own another Bridgestone (currently...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-24-13, 07:46 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,573
Posted By Ritchie Logic

Bridgestone RB Performance Compared to Newer Bikes

Hi,

I'm considering looking for a Bridgestone RB-1 or RB-2 and was wondering how it performs compared to newer bikes. Just trying to figure out if this is a factor.

I'd basically be using it...
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