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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-23-16, 05:05 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,261
Posted By bakhurts

Thank you all. Years ago as a kid i used to use...

Thank you all. Years ago as a kid i used to use old bike tubes cut up with vulcanizing glue. Kevlar tires have made patches few and I had not done one for a few years. I have a lot of patches lying...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-23-16, 08:07 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,261
Posted By bakhurts

thank you very much. I must be doing something...

thank you very much. I must be doing something wrong as I usually do that but the patch still comes off.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-23-16, 07:46 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,261
Posted By bakhurts

patching a tube.

When patching a tube using cement which side of the patch goes AGAINST the tube? One side is black with a yellow rim and the other side all yellow. I can never figure that out and cannot figure it...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-23-16, 07:44 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 14,643
Posted By bakhurts

a related question. When patching a tube using...

a related question. When patching a tube using cement which side of the patch goes AGAINST the tube. One side is black with a yellow rim and the other side all yellow. I can never figure that out and...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-07-16, 05:25 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,688
Posted By bakhurts

That is a great bike. Don't know if the price is...

That is a great bike. Don't know if the price is right but have heard a lot of good things about this bike
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-15-15, 12:01 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,329
Posted By bakhurts

red rice yeast contains a very small amount of...

red rice yeast contains a very small amount of Lovastatin, (or is supposed to, the amount is very small so as to make sure the FDA does not regulate it). This is similar to Pravastatin you are...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-07-15, 06:06 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,557
Posted By bakhurts

Thanks Right now i am still in the 200's. think...

Thanks
Right now i am still in the 200's. think some kind of velocity rim with 32-36 spokes will work.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-06-15, 08:48 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,557
Posted By bakhurts

Please recommend a replacement rear wheel

700 c. runs 37 or 38 at rear. want a shimano hub, as the bike is used for general use and some commuting. sturdy. my old wheel spokes are now cracking and not worth fixing.

thanks
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-20-11, 03:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 642
Posted By bakhurts

The chain was installed earlier this year, the...

The chain was installed earlier this year, the cassettes have about 4 k miles on them, it slips under load, and sometimes I find i cannot change gear untill i push the lever twice. I really do not...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-19-11, 02:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 642
Posted By bakhurts

chain slipping?

less than 1000 miles. I clean the chain from time to time, but am not obsessive.
Is this likely a worn chain, or should I be looking for other causes?
Advice?
thanks
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-15-11, 02:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,937
Posted By bakhurts

long setback seatpost

what 27.2 mm long setback seatposts do you like. cheaper is better unless it will break.
thanks
Forum: Commuting
05-12-11, 10:03 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,663
Posted By bakhurts

Habanero

Something about a TI bike. it's versatile and has a great ride. I think ride is more important than weight. Also, the ability to put on fatter tires usually does not slow one down, and is more...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-20-09, 06:49 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 864
Posted By bakhurts

shimano or SRAM chain

Any significant differences for a person riding a road bike? I know the sram has a easy off link. the bike is a 9 speed ultegra/105.

thanks
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
08-19-08, 02:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,330
Posted By bakhurts

bike mag had a really good opinion of it. I also...

bike mag had a really good opinion of it. I also know someone who has one and really likes it.
Forum: Commuting
07-24-08, 04:31 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,501
Posted By bakhurts

www.performancebike.com/shop/profile.cfm?SKU=23489...

www.performancebike.com/shop/profile.cfm?SKU=23489&estore_ID=1034 has some reviews that seem good. I am not sure how the commuters here feel about them.

I have also posted this question in the...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-24-08, 04:28 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,018
Posted By bakhurts

any opinions about this cateye opticube? ...

any opinions about this cateye opticube?

www.performancebike.com/shop/profile.cfm?SKU=23489&estore_ID=1034
Forum: Commuting
07-22-08, 09:39 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,501
Posted By bakhurts

large city riding. some trails where there is no...

large city riding. some trails where there is no light. one kid coming back from school stuff fairly late at times on neighborhood roads.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-22-08, 09:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,018
Posted By bakhurts

not sure what i want. definitely <50 for front...

not sure what i want. definitely <50 for front and rear lights. battery operated. reliable. want to be able to see the road at night.
Forum: Commuting
07-22-08, 09:22 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,501
Posted By bakhurts

not sure what i want. definitely <50 for fronnt...

not sure what i want. definitely <50 for fronnt and rear lights. battery operated. reliable. want to be able to see the road at night.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-22-08, 11:11 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,018
Posted By bakhurts

cheap headlight and taillight

Anyone know of a reasonably cheap and durable head and tail light for casual commuting? I want something battery powered and LED if possible. I really do not know what I am looking for. A couple of...
Forum: Commuting
07-22-08, 08:36 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,501
Posted By bakhurts

Cheap lights

Anyone know of a reasonably cheap and durable head and tail light for casual commuting
Forum: Touring
05-29-08, 01:49 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 426
Posted By bakhurts

brooks saddle probs

Hi

An unusual one. I have had a Brooks b17 for a few years and a few thousand miles. Every spring my butt is sore for a couple of hundred miles. this year, I have ridden more than that and am...
Forum: Touring
01-22-08, 09:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 697
Posted By bakhurts

modified brooks b 17?

hi guys.

a web site promises to modify your brooks to cut out a central channel selle anatomica. anyone tried this? good or bad things to say. i have always wondered if it would help on long rides
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-11-07, 09:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 605
Posted By bakhurts

i didnt know cantis coudl be toed. i;l take a...

i didnt know cantis coudl be toed. i;l take a look and maybe run soem sandpaper to the pads. i dont do nails.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-11-07, 09:04 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,078
Posted By bakhurts

zurich all th e way. great frame. well balanced,...

zurich all th e way. great frame. well balanced, forgiving and lite.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-11-07, 06:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 605
Posted By bakhurts

squealing brakes

guys.


my back brakes really squeal. I think the rim is clean and it only happens on the back wheel. I think the wheel is true. It does not wobble. I have cantilevers. any suggestions?
thanks
Forum: Touring
04-13-07, 04:15 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 9,538
Posted By bakhurts

1. I think going with 32 front spokes and 36 rear...

1. I think going with 32 front spokes and 36 rear wheel spokes is an excellent idea.

2. I used open pros on my bike for about 15 years without a single problem over thousands of miles.
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
03-25-07, 04:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 842
Posted By bakhurts

i've used a sigma and a vetta. someone said...

i've used a sigma and a vetta. someone said something like th e vettas have a magnet that requires two spokes to attach to and my wheels have soem kind of straight pull.
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
03-25-07, 06:28 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 842
Posted By bakhurts

Waterproof or water resistant cyclocomputer

Anyone know a good basic model that is waterproof? My last two ones died after being ridden in a heavy downpour. Do not want to spend a ton, and would prefer a stem mounted one, but most importantly,...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
07-26-06, 07:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 750
Posted By bakhurts

addingh weight to your bike

to make it heavier? Amu pme tried this as a training tool? just curious if it will help up hills.
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
07-07-06, 07:44 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,557
Posted By bakhurts

I have used a Thompson suspension seatpost for...

I have used a Thompson suspension seatpost for several years. Like it. It takes a little of the edge off. I don;t think the weight penalty is that much. Having said that, I have heard from more than...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-04-06, 04:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 297
Posted By bakhurts

Another source is Craigslist. Try them and keep...

Another source is Craigslist. Try them and keep looking. It is important you know exactly what you are looking for and exactly how you want the bike to fit you before buying something sight unseen....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-30-06, 07:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 297
Posted By bakhurts

Would it cost a lot to have a bike shop do it? is...

Would it cost a lot to have a bike shop do it? is it hard to do? tools expensive?

thanks
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-30-06, 06:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 297
Posted By bakhurts

switching cogsets

Hi all.

I have a wheel with a sora rear cogset 8 spd, and another with a 9 spd 105 cassette. Is it hard to switch the two around, so the wheel that now has the sora cassette can get the one with...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-06, 06:12 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,564
Posted By bakhurts

Another option may be to find a left over or...

Another option may be to find a left over or slightly used LeMond Big Sky. They are light, comfortable, have a sloping top tube and shaped seatstays and climb well. However, either the Sequoia or the...
Forum: Touring
05-20-06, 09:34 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 11,263
Posted By bakhurts

Got the decals off ok. Used something called Goo...

Got the decals off ok. Used something called Goo be gone a citrus cleaner and a towel. Took a little rubbing but it looks ok. I don't plan to sell this bike, so that should not be a problem. The...
Forum: Touring
05-15-06, 08:38 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 11,263
Posted By bakhurts

Do the decals come off easily? I am looking at a...

Do the decals come off easily? I am looking at a used bike. Also this is a triple, what rear cogset would you use?
Any other suggestions? At the moment i think it has 700/28 tires
Forum: Touring
05-14-06, 11:12 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 11,263
Posted By bakhurts

Litespeed Blue Ridge opinions

Looking for opinions as a general all purpose and light touring bike. Will not ride cross country, but would do a week tour, and would use this for commuting, shopping, general riding. Does anyone...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-11-05, 02:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,158
Posted By bakhurts

Linux Author, Thank you for your review....

Linux Author,

Thank you for your review. Yes, i have spoken to my doc and he encourages me to do the Williams back exercises, in order to avoid surgery. you can find a good copy in the book 'back...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-10-05, 07:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,158
Posted By bakhurts

Does anyone have a Merlin Fortius?

What do you think a bout it? How does it ride? Any concerns?

thanks

bakhurts.

Would it be ok for someone whose bak hurts on most rides?
Forum: Touring
09-04-05, 10:27 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 427
Posted By bakhurts

What about used Airborne

touring bike, the Carpe dieme? i had beeen considering getting one for light touring, but then they went out of business. Were the bikes bad in any way, or is it just the marketplace?
Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-19-05, 07:18 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 8,911
Posted By bakhurts

Help us out here. What exactly is your lipid...

Help us out here. What exactly is your lipid profile and what are your numbers? Ask your physician to evaluate your Framingham risk score. You can then both decide if you need to go on drugs. There...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-12-05, 10:27 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 891
Posted By bakhurts

Opinions ON Softride bikes

''does anyone have, ride or race a softride bike? opinions, pro's and cons?
Forum: Road Cycling
08-06-05, 08:33 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,409
Posted By bakhurts

Congratulations! Have you read "It's not...

Congratulations!

Have you read
"It's not about the bike"?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-04-05, 11:03 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 695
Posted By bakhurts

i dont know the model number. I bought these a...

i dont know the model number. I bought these a couple of years back, then switched bikes but kept the pedals. Maybe i should just take it in to the shop. I feel bad though, as when i was a kid i...
Forum: Touring
08-03-05, 10:34 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,716
Posted By bakhurts

another option would be to try and find a used...

another option would be to try and find a used litespeed blue ridge frame or bike. i thought they had anotehr frame a few years ago that has been discontinued
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-03-05, 10:31 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 695
Posted By bakhurts

How would i go about rebuilding a pedal

I have a shimano mountain pedal that squeeks when i push down hard on it. Is it a relatively simple matter to take it apart and relube/regrease the bearings or should i be careful? Any suggestions?...
Forum: Touring
07-27-05, 07:23 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,716
Posted By bakhurts

tThat Habanero looks really nice. Having tried...

tThat Habanero looks really nice. Having tried some bikes already, i think i would need.
1. A tall head tube, so i don't have to hunch over.
2. Fairly slack angles.
3l Longer chain stays (44-45...
Forum: Touring
07-26-05, 12:00 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,716
Posted By bakhurts

Yes, Ziemas, i know it is not a lot more to get...

Yes, Ziemas, i know it is not a lot more to get custom but the most important thing is

I reallydo not know what i want, or what would be the best geometry for me. I would like to ride more for...
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