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Forum: Commuting
08-24-20, 07:49 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 21,818
Posted By Lars Honeytoast

Age 30, my commute is 36 kilometers round trip....

Age 30, my commute is 36 kilometers round trip. Ill take the train every now and then if im feeling lazy.
Forum: Living Car Free
08-17-17, 11:54 AM
Replies: 426
Views: 51,154
Posted By Lars Honeytoast

My motivation, After I sold my car and motorcycle...

My motivation, After I sold my car and motorcycle in America and moved to Europe I just used public trans. Got tired of walking everywhere in town so I got a bike to get around easier. Always did...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-17-17, 11:28 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,447
Posted By Lars Honeytoast

700c tube in 600c tire/rim?

As the title states, is it possible... even safe to fit a a 28 inch tube in a 27 inch tire? I know it fits and is rideable, had to limp the bike home for 3km like this, but how safe is it to leave...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-12-17, 12:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 654
Posted By Lars Honeytoast

In which order are you tightening the bolts?...

In which order are you tightening the bolts? Always loosen/open the pinch bolts on the side first so the handle bars can turn without the wheel moving, tighten the top bolt down so theres no play,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-11-17, 08:00 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,140
Posted By Lars Honeytoast

Definitely go with the dark green and black...

Definitely go with the dark green and black Schwinn, those colors will help you pull sweet wheelies....

On second thought save your $$$ and get a proper bmx.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-09-17, 05:15 AM
Replies: 5,455
Views: 3,892,128
Posted By Lars Honeytoast

Here is my budget/spare parts gravel build. Got a...

Here is my budget/spare parts gravel build. Got a few final touches here and there, but im going to find some trails in the Black Forrest this weekend to ride.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-06-17, 05:20 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 8,435
Posted By Lars Honeytoast

Thats a staple over here in Germany during the...

Thats a staple over here in Germany during the summer, better know as a Radler
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-30-17, 07:30 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 541
Posted By Lars Honeytoast

Try taking the seat post out, wipe it down and...

Try taking the seat post out, wipe it down and spray more lube on it.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-28-17, 09:36 AM
Replies: 200
Views: 24,655
Posted By Lars Honeytoast

I take it you have never hung around with the...

I take it you have never hung around with the urban hipster fixie/single speed crowd before?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-28-17, 08:44 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,344
Posted By Lars Honeytoast

Yeah pics would be extremely helpful here. Cant...

Yeah pics would be extremely helpful here. Cant judge other wise really.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-28-17, 08:41 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,477
Posted By Lars Honeytoast

One up this, the most challenges in the shop are...

One up this, the most challenges in the shop are older beat up and outdated bikes where you have to get creative on and swap parts so the customer will be able to ride away safely and the bike holds...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-23-17, 10:18 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 505
Posted By Lars Honeytoast

If its not a quality fork and has some good miles...

If its not a quality fork and has some good miles on it, there will be play. It might be time for some new brake pads and/or disc, does it squeak to when braking, have you ever got oil, grease, or...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-17-17, 08:16 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,188
Posted By Lars Honeytoast

That looks great! Well im taking the dive now, I...

That looks great! Well im taking the dive now, I bought the bike yesterday. What brake levers did you use for that bike? Im looking for some that work good with cantis.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-16-17, 09:02 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,188
Posted By Lars Honeytoast

I got enough used parts laying around I could...

I got enough used parts laying around I could make a fun build. Thats all im looking for here with this bike. I've also found a track that runs a hobby class, for non serious run what you brung...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-16-17, 01:17 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,188
Posted By Lars Honeytoast

Whoa.. first off excuse my horrible grammar,...

Whoa.. first off excuse my horrible grammar, dyslexia gets the best of me sometimes :roflmao:

Ok I understand what you are saying. The top tube is 57cm. Im thinking for a used bike at that price I...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-15-17, 10:58 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,188
Posted By Lars Honeytoast

Frame size was 54, and my road bike 57 and that...

Frame size was 54, and my road bike 57 and that seems to be a good fit for me. Im going to take a saddle with me today. I guess if I have to raise it anymore the an inch its to small, was a little...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-15-17, 02:11 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,188
Posted By Lars Honeytoast

The saddle was a tad low for me. They are 700c...

The saddle was a tad low for me. They are 700c wheels. The rest ill have to go back and look. I guess Ill want to get double walled rims, I know they were wolber rims with shimano hubs. Im going to...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-15-17, 10:54 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,188
Posted By Lars Honeytoast

Cyclocross build worthy? Opinions.

Ive been lurking around the cyclocross forums and doing a little research and im starting to get the itch. I want to build my own gravel/cross bike and maybe something that I can take to local meet...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-02-17, 07:44 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,180
Posted By Lars Honeytoast

It looks close to the 79 team champion aswell,...

It looks close to the 79 team champion aswell, the color, and the cranks look similar. Ill see what other number/compents I can find and upload some pictures of them later in the thread.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-02-17, 07:01 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,180
Posted By Lars Honeytoast

Thanks for the help guys, My best is to say its...

Thanks for the help guys, My best is to say its an 81 Jubilee Sport. the only thing im not sure about is it has Sulky brake levers and Mavic rims and hubs and the Jubille Sport has Shimano hubs by...
Forum: Living Car Free
07-02-17, 02:41 AM
Replies: 401
Views: 24,182
Posted By Lars Honeytoast

I love winter and the snow. Something about...

I love winter and the snow. Something about walking in a forest with snow during deep winter. I can deal with the humidity, where I grew up im used to it but its not my favorite.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-02-17, 02:14 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,180
Posted By Lars Honeytoast

Vintage Motobecane model identification

Picked this older Motobecane up for 40€ from its first owner. I've searched around on google trying to find out what model and maybe a rough idea of what year it is (owner cant remember) I took a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-29-17, 10:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 708
Posted By Lars Honeytoast

It might be 5mm I, I was going off the top of my...

It might be 5mm I, I was going off the top of my head but ill measure and double check. Its brake cable for sure though. It didnt come with barrel adjusters or anything of the type. I got a extra set...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-29-17, 12:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 708
Posted By Lars Honeytoast

Correct brake housing for older Motobecane road bike

Ive started to restore this older Motobecane I picked up for 40€, but ive ran into a problem. I've installed standard 4mm brake housing, with out end caps. When I applied pressure to the brakes the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-29-17, 02:21 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 870
Posted By Lars Honeytoast

Nope you cant open it and regrease/replace the...

Nope you cant open it and regrease/replace the bearings. Just change it out.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-29-17, 01:48 AM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,615,530
Posted By Lars Honeytoast

Drizzles for days over here in Europe. And Winter...

Drizzles for days over here in Europe. And Winter is real fun.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-28-17, 01:01 PM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,615,530
Posted By Lars Honeytoast

Today I had to put on the fenders, the front one...

Today I had to put on the fenders, the front one is a pain, go over a little bump and gotta readjust so it stops rubbing on the tire. What does everyone else use to keep their feet dry?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-27-17, 11:19 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 10,909
Posted By Lars Honeytoast

Im leaving LBS to an actually field where I can...

Im leaving LBS to an actually field where I can make some good money and not be affected by harsh winters, also the LBS where I work is losing money and im the lowest on the totem pool. Not enough...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-27-17, 02:36 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 8,042
Posted By Lars Honeytoast

You could just rest your index finger on the...

You could just rest your index finger on the brake and pull the cable with your thumb and middle finger, and pull the shift cable by hand and get the proper tension after one or two tries and save...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-27-17, 01:18 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,794
Posted By Lars Honeytoast

A new crank arm would be the easiest and cheapest...

A new crank arm would be the easiest and cheapest solution most likely.

I've done this before, but unless you have all the tools at home it could get pricey and it might not be worth it to buy...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-27-17, 01:09 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,171
Posted By Lars Honeytoast

You could move to Germany, learn the language...

You could move to Germany, learn the language then do a 3 year apprenticeship as a zweiradmechaniker (two wheel mechanic) or find a shop that will take you under there wing... that's the route I took.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-26-17, 12:43 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 7,901
Posted By Lars Honeytoast

No way, I cant ride with headphones. I get to...

No way, I cant ride with headphones. I get to paranoid because I'll never know if a car or other cyclist is creeping up on me. I use my ears just as much as I use my eyes going through traffic (ok ok...
Forum: Touring
06-26-17, 09:54 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 31,407
Posted By Lars Honeytoast

Depends on the saddle, like I said before. Some...

Depends on the saddle, like I said before. Some saddles are flat for sporty positions, and most comfort saddles have a curve in them so you sit upright (with correct handle bar position) and put your...
Forum: Living Car Free
06-26-17, 12:24 AM
Replies: 369
Views: 24,194
Posted By Lars Honeytoast

Just the wife and cats. No, its not...

Just the wife and cats.



No, its not out of the norm to bike daily/commute in Europe, though a lot of people do not understand why I choose not to go through the hassle of the rigorous and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-25-17, 02:41 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 713
Posted By Lars Honeytoast

Cables are not really a part that needs to be...

Cables are not really a part that needs to be changed by a time schedule. It depends on how much you ride. If you feel the brakes are not feeling smooth when you squeeze the lever might be time to...
Forum: Living Car Free
06-25-17, 02:16 AM
Replies: 369
Views: 24,194
Posted By Lars Honeytoast

Yep got my first car when I was 15, Have owned 3...

Yep got my first car when I was 15, Have owned 3 cars, one pick up and two motorcycles. Did I fell pressured? Well if I wanted to go to school and work I needed those cars since both destinations...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-24-17, 01:10 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,010
Posted By Lars Honeytoast

Magura makes a really good hydraulic rim brake...

Magura makes a really good hydraulic rim brake system that comes on most of the (slower)E-bikes we have in the shop where I work. Ive only seen two "normal" bikes with that system on them and...
Forum: Touring
06-24-17, 11:36 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 31,407
Posted By Lars Honeytoast

The way most saddles are curved, they are meant...

The way most saddles are curved, they are meant to be installed with the nose slightly tilted upwards. So you butt gets seated in the middle of the curve and you are not fighting against your own...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-24-17, 11:25 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,444
Posted By Lars Honeytoast

I second that, looks extremely uncomfortable. ...

I second that, looks extremely uncomfortable.

I do dig the black a green though, almost the same colors I got on my fixie. Black frame with green cranks.
Forum: Living Car Free
06-24-17, 11:03 AM
Replies: 369
Views: 24,194
Posted By Lars Honeytoast

How do you take a vacation without a car? I take...

How do you take a vacation without a car? I take my bike or take my bike in a train then cruise around the destination with my bike, and I dont have to worry about parking and parking fees.

And I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-19-17, 10:06 AM
Replies: 281
Views: 25,305
Posted By Lars Honeytoast

The road bikers around where I live are a funny...

The road bikers around where I live are a funny sort. Expensive bike, expensive jerseys with huge logos on them all matching colors, bike, helmet, sunglasses, lycra. If your not riding an aero frame,...
Forum: Commuting
06-19-17, 09:01 AM
Replies: 3,129
Views: 192,995
Posted By Lars Honeytoast

Hot today with the sun pounding down and no cloud...

Hot today with the sun pounding down and no cloud coverage at all, but at least with some wind. Looking forward to the predicted thunderstorms for the the rest of the week to cool things down.
Forum: Living Car Free
06-19-17, 08:22 AM
Replies: 212
Views: 52,834
Posted By Lars Honeytoast

I only have around 2 kilometers to closest...

I only have around 2 kilometers to closest grocery store and the hardware store is on the same street. The downtown area is 3 km away, I dont have to go far for much of anything where I live right...
Forum: Commuting
06-19-17, 07:39 AM
Replies: 150
Views: 14,995
Posted By Lars Honeytoast

I agree, it is a good way to de-stress after a...

I agree, it is a good way to de-stress after a hard days of work. I commute by bike because honestly I dont have a choice. When I first moved to where I live now, I needed a bike just to get around,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-18-17, 11:44 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,718
Posted By Lars Honeytoast

It can be done at home with some basic tools and...

It can be done at home with some basic tools and knowledge. You just have have to find the right thumb shifts for your bike, and possibly new shift cable and housing.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-18-17, 11:11 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,901
Posted By Lars Honeytoast

100% agree with everybody else that says go to a...

100% agree with everybody else that says go to a bike shop. Let her try out a few bikes and see how she feels on them. Does she have full function of her injured knee?

It might be a good idea to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-18-17, 10:44 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 573
Posted By Lars Honeytoast

Have you tried taking the crank arm and whole...

Have you tried taking the crank arm and whole assembly apart? Pull the other side out and clean the spindle and apply some grease to the spindle aswell, and maybe some around the bearings
Forum: Introductions
06-05-17, 09:30 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 404
Posted By Lars Honeytoast

Hey there coominya! I only own road bikes, as of...

Hey there coominya! I only own road bikes, as of now. Just took a short cruise through my local forest on my trekking bike and now I think I want a cross bike to tear through those paths.
Forum: Introductions
06-05-17, 03:53 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 404
Posted By Lars Honeytoast

Hello from Baden-Württemberg Germany.

Hey there everybody! Im a American living in the beautiful forests of Germany, and have been taking this cycling thing serious for over 2 years about now and trying my best to live car free. Funnily...
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