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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-20-24, 05:54 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 744
Posted By 70sSanO

50/39/30 with the 11-28 is better. John

50/39/30 with the 11-28 is better.

John
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-19-24, 02:51 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,789
Posted By 70sSanO

After my cataract sugery I went with a uva/uvb...

After my cataract sugery I went with a uva/uvb pair. I think that is important. I also wear wrap around. My doctor recommended them. I use Nike, but any decent quality will do.

I have been tempted...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-19-24, 08:47 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,178
Posted By 70sSanO

More people take a perfectly good item turn it...

More people take a perfectly good item turn it into junk.

John
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-18-24, 08:14 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 830
Posted By 70sSanO

Different days, different results. Plus there is...

Different days, different results. Plus there is an interesting phenomenon that sometimes occurs where can is greater than want.

I imagine most people have experienced a climb where they are in...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-16-24, 01:26 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 925
Posted By 70sSanO

You can check out Bicycle Rolling Resistance... ...

You can check out Bicycle Rolling Resistance...
https://www.bicyclerollingresistance.com/

They use their own measurements (17.8mm rim and 100psi) for width and height.

Over the past decade...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-16-24, 12:00 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 3,563
Posted By 70sSanO

Most of these technology improvement threads end...

Most of these technology improvement threads end up going the same direction. If someone doesn't need it, it is not better. The reality is tubeless is an improvement over tubes, but if someone...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-14-24, 10:44 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,190
Posted By 70sSanO

There is probably no easy economical way to make...

There is probably no easy economical way to make a meaningful change if you are not close to grinding up a 5%+ grade for 20 miles. If you can find a 25/30mph headwind and do 25 miles it might give...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-12-24, 05:29 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 944
Posted By 70sSanO

I’m running a set of Kelly’s. When I first got...

I’m running a set of Kelly’s. When I first got them I didn’t care for them but years later I dug them out and I think they are there to stay.

I didn’t care for friction shifting for the rear. But...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-10-24, 10:41 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 33,516
Posted By 70sSanO

I would think a headset with an angular sealed...

I would think a headset with an angular sealed bearing would be be the best. I’m not sure brand makes any difference.

Indexing is generally an eventual issue with ball bearing cup/cone headsets...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-09-24, 05:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 299
Posted By 70sSanO

You just need to systematically go through the...

You just need to systematically go through the brake setup.

Disconnecting the cables from the brakes will take gummy housing/corroded cables out of the equation. You should be able to hand squeeze...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-09-24, 03:03 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 5,181
Posted By 70sSanO

I imagine that you will not get over your fear. ...

I imagine that you will not get over your fear.

Creating a forum name of “scared_cyclist” is a good indication that you don’t see things changing anytime soon.

John
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-09-24, 11:21 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 3,049
Posted By 70sSanO

Good job! John

Good job!

John
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-07-24, 03:28 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 2,567
Posted By 70sSanO

I think it is more shareholder experience. ...

I think it is more shareholder experience.

One share buy back for every chain sold.

John
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-06-24, 03:48 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 2,567
Posted By 70sSanO

If I were in the business is selling chains, I...

If I were in the business is selling chains, I would not be in the chain lube business.

John
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-06-24, 12:18 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 2,567
Posted By 70sSanO

You’ll get a bunch of responses. A lot depends...

You’ll get a bunch of responses. A lot depends on the environment you ride.

I live in fair weather so I use a dry wax lube, not immersed, or traditional chain waxing.

I started using it on my...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-06-24, 08:01 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 3,049
Posted By 70sSanO

Then why post this thread? If the wheel...

Then why post this thread?

If the wheel turns and the front wheel locking up is fantasy, just ride the bike.

John
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-05-24, 09:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 533
Posted By 70sSanO

If you can find an XTR FD-M900/901 it will work...

If you can find an XTR FD-M900/901 it will work with your 9 speed shifters and run between 26-48 chainrings. You might be able to push it to a 50t outer ring.

A lot of MTB FD’s won’t cover a road...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-05-24, 08:49 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 727
Posted By 70sSanO

I can Identify with what you have. 48/38/28...

I can Identify with what you have.

48/38/28 with 14-16-18-20-23-26-30-36.

I had to search to find a 14t 1st position HG cog. It is for an 11 speed junior cassette that I modded to work. ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-04-24, 03:29 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 3,049
Posted By 70sSanO

You can always get a duplicate donor caliper and...

You can always get a duplicate donor caliper and file/grind a bit off that one. No one will ever notice and you keep your original intact.

I’ve read of bending the caliper mounting bolt, but not...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-04-24, 03:08 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,181
Posted By 70sSanO

A friend suggested a WTB Pure V for my mtb. I...

A friend suggested a WTB Pure V for my mtb. I then tried one on my road bike and it stayed there for some years.

I’ve moved on to an SMP Well on my road bike.

Both saddles have the whale tail...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-04-24, 11:56 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 427
Posted By 70sSanO

Your only real issue is if the bars do not rotate...

Your only real issue is if the bars do not rotate 135* and is being stopped by the electronic cable and rear brake housing and shifter cable. I'm guessing the headset stop is a positive stop and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-04-24, 10:03 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 33,516
Posted By 70sSanO

The best threaded headset is one that fits stack...

The best threaded headset is one that fits stack requirements, especially if it needs 35mm.

John
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-03-24, 01:34 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 427
Posted By 70sSanO

This is great info! From what I have read...

This is great info!

From what I have read you should get 135* of rotation. Acros also offers 164* of rotation. I can’t find a 100* option.

I would guess you have the 135* version. If you are...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-03-24, 11:58 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 3,659
Posted By 70sSanO

Not sure I have a cycling identity. But I’m...

Not sure I have a cycling identity.

But I’m absolutely positive I “don’t” want to be remembered as dying doing something I loved.

John
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-03-24, 05:44 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 427
Posted By 70sSanO

Cable/housing length. John

Cable/housing length.

John
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-03-24, 05:22 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 3,049
Posted By 70sSanO

if you want to keep the brakes, just swap out the...

if you want to keep the brakes, just swap out the fork.

Since the frame is hand built, have a fork built to match but will allow the tire clearance to run the tires you want.

It’s a 2001,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-03-24, 05:02 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 5,181
Posted By 70sSanO

Since you state you don’t need to cycle to work,...

Since you state you don’t need to cycle to work, I’m guessing you are getting to work now; TTC?

You have months before winter sets in. I imagined there is a snow and ice MUP YouTube out there you...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-02-24, 02:45 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 3,049
Posted By 70sSanO

Make sure you carry a spoke wrench. John

Make sure you carry a spoke wrench.

John
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-01-24, 12:33 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 3,307
Posted By 70sSanO

Others have mentioned this. I’m in the camp of...

Others have mentioned this. I’m in the camp of slower mph and more variety.

Slowing your speed does wonders for mileage. When I rode with my wife, I went much slower over the same route. At the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-30-24, 11:04 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 1,947
Posted By 70sSanO

I would think climbing “rate” is pretty constant...

I would think climbing “rate” is pretty constant on long climbs outside of the extremes. Too steep or too flat might influence the rate.

Since distance is not a part of the equation, neither is...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-29-24, 09:41 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 411
Posted By 70sSanO

My only suggestion is to get a long cage RD. I...

My only suggestion is to get a long cage RD. I don’t know what freewheel?/cassette? you are using, but if you are running a 28t large cog, get an RD that will go to 34t.

If you ever want to change...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-29-24, 12:53 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 5,181
Posted By 70sSanO

Unfortunately the world has passed you by. All...

Unfortunately the world has passed you by. All of the sub-$500/$1000 electric powered bikes that the kids use are e-bikes. You may want use the term e-mopeds, and correct everyone you meet, but...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-27-24, 10:00 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 423
Posted By 70sSanO

As others have said, making the conversion might...

As others have said, making the conversion might not get you what you want. The other part is cost.

Ideally you would want to swap out the suspension fork for a rigid. There “might” be some...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-24-24, 10:59 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,585
Posted By 70sSanO

Suntour Cyclone FD’s are also a good swiss army...

Suntour Cyclone FD’s are also a good swiss army knife choice.

John
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-24, 10:43 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,585
Posted By 70sSanO

There are a couple of directions to go. The...

There are a couple of directions to go.

The first consideration is if your shifters, and the rest of your drivetrain, will last another 5 years or so. It might be foolish to invest in 8 speed if...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-22-24, 10:16 AM
Replies: 134
Views: 4,935
Posted By 70sSanO

That eeSilk is pretty cool. I hadn’t seen that...

That eeSilk is pretty cool. I hadn’t seen that before.

The lockout is a nice feature for smooth surfaces.

John
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-20-24, 10:50 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 715
Posted By 70sSanO

The shop just didn’t cut steerer, they also...

The shop just didn’t cut steerer, they also reposition the star nut or compression plug. Not difficult to do. Cutting a carbon steerer does take some care.

There is always an “if” to consider when...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-20-24, 07:42 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 4,546
Posted By 70sSanO

If you don’t want a full RD setup, or an IGH, it...

If you don’t want a full RD setup, or an IGH, it is possible to run a double chainring to a single cog with a tensioner for chain wrap. I’ve never done this, but I have seen it done.

FD,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-18-24, 05:26 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 4,935
Posted By 70sSanO

If you are intent on adding some dampening, you...

If you are intent on adding some dampening, you might be able to use a Lauf fork if you can get the right axle-crown/offset to match your rigid fork.

Redshift makes stems that will also provide...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-16-24, 03:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 336
Posted By 70sSanO

I would think the chainring spacing would be too...

I would think the chainring spacing would be too wide. The Shimano specs state compatible with HG 8/7/6 chain.

Probably more trouble than it is worth.

John
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-13-24, 01:45 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,268
Posted By 70sSanO

That may be. You might also need to change...

That may be. You might also need to change saddles.

It can sometimes be a fine line. I’ve gone to a 2 bolt micro adjust seat post. I changed saddles a little while back and over the course of a...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-13-24, 11:52 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,268
Posted By 70sSanO

Saddle tilt. Raise the nose of the saddle. ...

Saddle tilt.

Raise the nose of the saddle.

John
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 11:33 AM
Replies: 225
Views: 11,116
Posted By 70sSanO

Yeah. If some impediment was built 800 years ago...

Yeah. If some impediment was built 800 years ago the current state of things might look a bit different.

John
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-12-24, 11:10 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 869
Posted By 70sSanO

If you like that, you should pair it with a Rapid...

If you like that, you should pair it with a Rapid Rise RD. Nothing dumps a cassette (high to low) faster than an RR; with the possible exception of a downtube shifter. It is like single trigger...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-12-24, 10:41 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 869
Posted By 70sSanO

Have you actually calculated that angle? A...

Have you actually calculated that angle?

A few years ago I did a rough estimate because of the ongoing cross chaining argument. It is easy math. The angle is quite small at the extremes. The...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-11-24, 10:56 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 602
Posted By 70sSanO

There was a time when bike weight could be...

There was a time when bike weight could be trimmed with a drill and a hacksaw.

Fortunately time has passed and there is a more significant weight issue to address that presents itself on the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-11-24, 10:42 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 869
Posted By 70sSanO

It doesn’t make sense to spread the chainrings...

It doesn’t make sense to spread the chainrings apart as reducing the chain angle in one direction increases it in the other. Plus the amount you spread needs to be inconsequential due to chain width....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-10-24, 07:58 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,967
Posted By 70sSanO

So about 15 years ago or so I bought some Kelly...

So about 15 years ago or so I bought some Kelly Take-offs with the idea that I would use them on my wife's bike. I opted for STI's. Tried them on another bike and hated them and tossed them in a bin....
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-10-24, 08:45 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 714
Posted By 70sSanO

If everything is in good working condition,...

If everything is in good working condition, chainrings not worn and the wheels are not cheap aftermarket with a threaded freewheel, it is a good way to go.

The only concern is if it is Suntour...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-10-24, 07:59 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,291
Posted By 70sSanO

In re-reading this, I think you need to define...

In re-reading this, I think you need to define comfort and racing.

A 71/73 head/seat set up in 650b and 50mm tires seems like an almost throwback to 90’s hardtails. Hard to beat that for...
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