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Forum: Touring
05-07-23, 08:27 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 18,258
Posted By curbowman

It seems most people are either lovers or haters...

It seems most people are either lovers or haters of Ortlieb bags. I do agree they lack pockets and internal compartments, that's why I like the Arkel bags. They are pretty much like the Kirtlands but...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-21-22, 09:53 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 774
Posted By curbowman

Using your bike as a Self-Defense weapon? Yes!

This is a brief reading from 120 years ago about how to use your bicycle as a self-defense tool. I wonder if someone riding a $6,500 carbon-fiber one would rather get hurt instead of throwing the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-30-20, 11:55 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,085
Posted By curbowman

Can I use this grease?

Doing some cleaning in the house I found a brand-new pot of grease and I'd like to know if I could use it for my bicycles.

It says "Calcium graphite grease", it was made in 2018 but its shelf life...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-03-19, 04:49 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,225
Posted By curbowman

Well, the rim tape is plastic and yes, it has...

Well, the rim tape is plastic and yes, it has been there for more than a decade. :50: So it's about time to change that tape in both rims.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-01-19, 05:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,225
Posted By curbowman

Help! Tube patch gone wrong!

My rear tire deflated again, and when I inspected I found out this monstrosity:
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/819x575/sam_1143_88dbab8028ce85615a88407e598838a480bddbe9.jpg
...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
11-25-19, 10:15 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,136
Posted By curbowman

I also have a bike with a classic frame that's a...

I also have a bike with a classic frame that's a bit bigger that usual. I did that because I wanted to have the handlebars almost as the same height as the saddle and I couldn't find a stem that was...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-04-19, 11:17 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 9,719
Posted By curbowman

One of the easiest tutorials I've found for the...

One of the easiest tutorials I've found for the electrolisys rust removal is in spanish. Even so, you might find useful to see it.
https://youtu.be/9Y6S0D13vQ8

This guy used an inflatable pool to...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
09-30-19, 09:19 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 11,652
Posted By curbowman

Oh, I understand that. However, here are some...

Oh, I understand that. However, here are some recent bikes built to their owner's requirements. These are custom-made by Alex Singer in France, with the classic horizontal top tube and a less...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
09-26-19, 09:37 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 11,652
Posted By curbowman

Oh, yeah; people use to tell me my saddle is too...

Oh, yeah; people use to tell me my saddle is too low. But my bike is a 1979 Japanese sport/touring bike, and the horizontal top tube tends to look odd when compared to modern sloped ones. In fact, my...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
09-26-19, 07:41 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 11,652
Posted By curbowman

That's exactly how I felt when trying the...

That's exactly how I felt when trying the "traditional" setup: my wrists were not straight on the ramps but bent at a weird angle, instead. Since most of my riding is on the ramps I left them...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
09-25-19, 04:35 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 11,652
Posted By curbowman

Road handlebar angle

I like my vintage road handlebar with the ramps in a position parallel to the ground, but I have noticed most bikes have their ramps in a downwards angle. Am I missing something? Is there an...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-21-19, 03:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,020
Posted By curbowman

Hi, I'm thinking in getting those MicroNEW...

Hi, I'm thinking in getting those MicroNEW integrated shifters for my bike. What can you tell us about those units? Are they durable? Is shifting is solid or sloppy? Thanks!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-20-19, 10:04 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 987
Posted By curbowman

Can I use a 52t front derailleur with a 53t ring?

I got an almost-new Shimano Dura-Ace road triple crankset and need to install a new front derailleur.

The problem is that the biggest ring has 53 teeth (it's a 30/39/53), and the only triple...
Forum: Commuting
08-21-19, 08:47 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 28,105
Posted By curbowman

Oh, I didn't mean "bugs that scratches my lens"....

Oh, I didn't mean "bugs that scratches my lens". But after a rain, there are some wild ones that fly over the puddles and are really nasty when you get close to them, even on a fast-moving bike.
...
Forum: Commuting
08-18-19, 05:59 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 28,105
Posted By curbowman

I can't wear cycling goggles over my glasses, any suggestion?

I am short-sighted, so I need to use corrective glasses all the time and I haven't been able to find cycling goggles that can be wear over my glasses. I am afraid someday a bug or a small rock could...
Forum: Recumbent
06-24-19, 09:35 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 12,299
Posted By curbowman

Are 26-in wheels not good for trikes?

The guys at AZUB say 26" wheels are not as good as 20" ones for trikes because they are less rigid. I thought it was a far-fetched claim until I saw this video of the Atomic Zombie Delta Wolf.
...
Forum: Recumbent
06-17-19, 05:41 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,496
Posted By curbowman

I do agree. The Ortlieb Kettwiesel bag holds 42...

I do agree. The Ortlieb Kettwiesel bag holds 42 litres, while a set of their recumbent bags for tadpoles carries 54 litres. However, the Kett bag is a big cube instead of two bananas, which might be...
Forum: Recumbent
06-07-19, 05:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,496
Posted By curbowman

I posted this question in a video review about...

I posted this question in a video review about the Kettwiesel, and the owner wrote this:

"First, I have had a difficult time finding the variety of accessories for the Kett that I could easily...
Forum: Touring
06-07-19, 04:53 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 15,225
Posted By curbowman

Yes, they do angle outwards in both front and...

Yes, they do angle outwards in both front and rear, as seen in this picture:...
Forum: Touring
06-07-19, 04:37 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 15,225
Posted By curbowman

Maybe BOTH is the right answer. Most rear racks...

Maybe BOTH is the right answer. Most rear racks available at bike shops are the ones that mount the panniers beside the top of the rear wheel, so they are the ones seen more frequently.
Forum: Touring
05-22-19, 08:37 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 15,225
Posted By curbowman

Thank you all for your replies! I hadn't noticed...

Thank you all for your replies! I hadn't noticed the fact that rear lowrider racks put the weight behind the rear axle. That's a classic recipe for sluggish behavior on any vehicle. And clearance for...
Forum: Touring
05-20-19, 09:05 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 15,225
Posted By curbowman

Why did lowrider rear racks stopped being popular?

I would like to know why most modern rear racks mount the panniers so high on the rear wheel.

Older European and Japanese expedition bikes had lowriders on both the front and rear wheels, which...
Forum: Recumbent
05-06-19, 05:16 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,496
Posted By curbowman

I found out Hase sells some carrying gear for the...

I found out Hase sells some carrying gear for the Kettwiesel. For the fully suspended models like the one you've posted, there is a 100 liter bag that even has an option to add a wheeled cart. And...
Forum: Recumbent
05-05-19, 09:08 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 8,408
Posted By curbowman

You might like to see these videos: a tour of the...

You might like to see these videos: a tour of the Performer Factory, in English, made by Matt Galat. Matt is touring the world on his HP Velotechnik Scorpion fs, so he is used to ride a very fine...
Forum: Recumbent
05-05-19, 08:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,496
Posted By curbowman

Hase Kettwiesel for touring?

I often see tadpole trikes for touring; but I wonder if someone has used a Hase Kettwiesel for long trips. Do they have some shortcomings that precludes their utility for those trips? Any owners out...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-20-18, 10:21 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,338
Posted By curbowman

I found it! It's a Grand Master bike, a Japanese...

I found it! It's a Grand Master bike, a Japanese brand very popular here in Venezuela. I found a picture of one with the original finish, chromed stays and fork included, and the lugs are exactly...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-20-18, 08:07 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,338
Posted By curbowman

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/229x491/img_20171105_wa0004_24e9d844ae43bf90b61f950ed13eb24c149a7815.jpg

Oh, yes.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-19-18, 08:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,338
Posted By curbowman

Which bike is this?

I got a '70s bike, but the previous owner removed all identifying clues. The lugs, however, are kind of unique, and I wonder if someone has a clue about what brand could this be. I guess it's a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-15-18, 05:30 PM
Replies: 757
Views: 445,890
Posted By curbowman

The pictures are missing! Could you post them...

The pictures are missing! Could you post them again, please?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-15-18, 11:25 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,840
Posted By curbowman

Some folks face their mid-life crisis by buying...

Some folks face their mid-life crisis by buying that exotic car they had on their walls when they were kids. Since I'm broke I chose to rescue a neglected road bike similar to the one I had back...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-15-18, 11:05 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,987
Posted By curbowman

Hmmm... I hadn't thought about a rack. But it...

Hmmm... I hadn't thought about a rack. But it truly makes sense in that scenario. Thanks!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-15-18, 03:44 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,987
Posted By curbowman

Inverted rear brake mounting?

I've just learned that Harry Havnoonian installs the rear brake INSIDE the rear triangle. Is there a practical reason for that?...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-16-18, 05:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,891
Posted By curbowman

How can I unstick a sticky freehub?

I have a Shimano freehub FH-RM30 that's becoming sticky. Could it be fixed without dismantling it?
The freehub clicks easily except in a 30º sector. I didn't notice that when it was on the bike, but...
Forum: Recumbent
05-06-18, 10:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,744
Posted By curbowman

Wow... That's so sad. Let's hope someone can get...

Wow... That's so sad. Let's hope someone can get the Windcheetah back on production again.
Forum: Recumbent
05-04-18, 06:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,744
Posted By curbowman

What happened to the Windheetah?

I tried to access the Windcheetah site and got no results. However, I found some rumours about the company going bankrupt in 2017. Can somebody share any good info about it?.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-09-18, 11:56 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,274
Posted By curbowman

Thanks for your advice! Caracas is damp,...

Thanks for your advice!

Caracas is damp, indeed. I'll get some gloves to extend the lifetime of the bar tape.

The thing about replacement is that the inflation here in Venezuela is off the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-08-18, 08:13 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,274
Posted By curbowman

Cork handebar tape maintenance

Hi there! I just installed my first cork tape and I'm lovin' it: much more cushioned and easier grip than the classic ones I've had before.

However, I don't know how to keep them clean and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-04-18, 11:23 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 13,101
Posted By curbowman

What about gold, then?

I have to admit the early 70s Lambert/Viscount bikes were controversial at least, but their gold-plated model was stunning.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-26-17, 12:19 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,805
Posted By curbowman

Oh yes, I did that. The tests were done always on...

Oh yes, I did that. The tests were done always on the same circuit, and they were done between 5:00 pm and 6:30 pm local time, during three straight weeks.

I always used only one app at once. I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-24-17, 04:36 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,018
Posted By curbowman

My Android Apps Comparison

Hey there! I have posted my impressions of a bunch of cycling apps rights here:

https://www.bikeforums.net/general-cycling-discussion/1131428-my-test-android-based-cycling-apps.html#post20070714
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-24-17, 04:30 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,805
Posted By curbowman

My test of Android-based Cycling Apps

A few months ago I started a thorough testing of some free cycling apps available on Google Play Store. I compared each one against my cyclocomputer for accuracy, and used them in the same "circuit"...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-23-17, 02:39 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,018
Posted By curbowman

I did a thorough testing of the cycling apps...

I did a thorough testing of the cycling apps available on Google Play Store. I compared each one against my cyclocomputer for accuracy, and used them in the same "circuit" around my home, which...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-23-17, 02:15 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,332
Posted By curbowman

Lovely Bicycle is one of the best written bike...

Lovely Bicycle is one of the best written bike blogs. And her photography is concours-worthy as well.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-23-17, 01:59 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 13,101
Posted By curbowman

Gender-specific colors are pure marketing...

Gender-specific colors are pure marketing horsesh*t. It was all created by big shopping centers a hundred years ago:

A 1918 editorial from Earnshaw's Infants' Department stated that pink was "a ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-23-17, 01:40 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 13,101
Posted By curbowman

I think the reason matte finishes are so popular...

I think the reason matte finishes are so popular is because it's cheaper for big manufacturers.

Most artisans will tell you that a matte finish is more complicated to do, but when doing it in big...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-22-17, 09:00 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,706
Posted By curbowman

I found a very good review of this bicycle in...

I found a very good review of this bicycle in Velo-pages.com. It was written in 1974 by an airline pilot who wanted a bike he could travel with. I also attached an advertisement from 1973, also found...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-16-17, 03:39 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,402
Posted By curbowman

Sturmey-Archer has some offers of drum brakes...

Sturmey-Archer has some offers of drum brakes with IGH. They might be heavy, but they are still being made. That speak volumes about their dependabilty.

BTW, respected German recumbent...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-10-17, 02:28 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 13,590
Posted By curbowman

I don't like the Rohloff shifter, so I was happy...

I don't like the Rohloff shifter, so I was happy to know there are aftermarket alternatives. cyclingabout.com compiled some of them:

https://www.cyclingabout.com/rohloff-hubs-with-drop-handlebars/
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-06-17, 03:52 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,637
Posted By curbowman

Let's hope he managed to brake safely.

Let's hope he managed to brake safely.
Forum: Framebuilders
12-06-17, 03:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,662
Posted By curbowman

Here's the Méral catalog from 1984. They didn't...

Here's the Méral catalog from 1984. They didn't list the angles, though. I really like the randonneur version with full racks.
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