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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-19-20, 12:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,737
Posted By bratan

Thanks guys! I still can't figure what cause...

Thanks guys! I still can't figure what cause first blow out, but for second one I'm leaning towards issue with tube... I will try new tube and tire first, as I realized rims are really expensive and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-17-20, 12:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,737
Posted By bratan

Front Tire falling off (GT Aggressor Pro)

I'm having a strange issue with my new (bought last year) GT Aggressor Pro 27.5" hard-tail bike...
I took it for a ride first time this year (rode it quite a few times on gentle trails last year)....
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-26-19, 09:57 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 9,188
Posted By bratan

That's pretty neat trick! Looks great too! Does...

That's pretty neat trick! Looks great too! Does rubber not slip when you slide bottle out of cage? I might 3D print something like that...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-26-19, 09:00 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 9,188
Posted By bratan

Question Vacuum insulated stainless water bottles

Are there any of these specifically designed for bikes? I've only found one "Travel Kuppe" which had kickstarter campaign and it's exactly what I want, but it's gone, nobody selling it anymore :(...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-23-19, 12:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,420
Posted By bratan

Thank you guys, great advise! I will keep trying...

Thank you guys, great advise! I will keep trying to ride and with my weight shifted back...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-23-19, 08:20 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,420
Posted By bratan

Arm fatigue after switching to MTB

I've been road biking for years and this year I switched to a mountain bike (GT Aggressor Pro). I've been training on flat road and usually after about 5 miles I'm getting severe arm fatigue in the...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-21-12, 06:01 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 932
Posted By bratan

Ah, thanks man! Cancelled my order...

Ah, thanks man! Cancelled my order...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-20-12, 10:12 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 932
Posted By bratan

Q: Motobecane Mirage Pro handlebar diameter

Quick question. Anyone knows this bike's (I think it's 2006) handlebar diameter? I won't have access to measure it for some time, and I need to order a stem. Will 25.4mm work?
I can't find specs...
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-08-08, 08:56 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 32,309
Posted By bratan

Yes I believe NYC perfect for Scooterr. I rode it...

Yes I believe NYC perfect for Scooterr. I rode it occasionally in the downtown area, and it's fun and also 2-3 times faster than walking. If it's too crowded it would be a bit uncomfortable, but you...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-28-08, 06:24 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 32,309
Posted By bratan

I almost sold mine after that accident I had. Was...

I almost sold mine after that accident I had. Was a bit scared to ride it afterward, but I think I got over it and enjoying my Xootr again :)
Forget about riding on the ice/snow. They don't...
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
08-11-08, 01:00 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 401
Posted By bratan

Happy B-day to me

According to BikeForums, I've been having a birthday every month or so...
What's going on?

This is the message I get:

"I hope this birthday is your best one yet, go ride your bike! :)

~...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-02-08, 09:20 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 976
Posted By bratan

LOL yeah, they are $2 at Nashbar...

LOL yeah, they are $2 at Nashbar (http://www.nashbar.com/profile.cfm?sku=2462) or you can find them in any local bike shop or walmart...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-02-08, 09:09 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,066
Posted By bratan

Worked while bike was on the stand. But during...

Worked while bike was on the stand. But during the ride, I couldn't switch to largest ring at all :( Smallest one seems to be easiest to switch to, middle is a struggle...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-01-08, 11:31 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,066
Posted By bratan

I can't find 9 speed version of triple Ultegra FD...

I can't find 9 speed version of triple Ultegra FD :( Which model do I need?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-01-08, 10:58 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,066
Posted By bratan

Thanks! Ultegra is better than 105 right? Will...

Thanks! Ultegra is better than 105 right? Will it work with my current components (Tiagra Shifters, 105 RD)?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-01-08, 10:52 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,066
Posted By bratan

I have hardest time shifting to the 3rd (outer)...

I have hardest time shifting to the 3rd (outer) front gear, most of the times it doesn't shift that far. After adjusting cable it works for one or 2 rides and then get's bad again. I've read...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-01-08, 10:42 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 976
Posted By bratan

Do you still have old tire? It should have all...

Do you still have old tire? It should have all the specs on it. Did you try installing tire/tube all the way? It might just seem at the beginning that it doesn't fit, but in the end it works.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-01-08, 09:34 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,585
Posted By bratan

Can I use old tube instead of the rim tape? (cut...

Can I use old tube instead of the rim tape? (cut thin long strip and glue it together)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-01-08, 09:31 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,066
Posted By bratan

Upgrading Tiagra FD to 105?

I have 2005 Trek 1200 bike with Shimano Tiagra STI shifters, Tiagra FD, Shimano 105 RD and SRAM 950 9 speed cassette. Crank is 3 speed (52/42/30). Is it hard to upgrade FD to 105? Will it work...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-01-08, 06:21 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,585
Posted By bratan

Thanks A.Winthrop! I did pull the valve all the...

Thanks A.Winthrop! I did pull the valve all the way out, that must be what's causing the problem. I'll try again tonight. This time I'll do what you described...
As for getting new rims, no way. ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-30-08, 07:47 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,585
Posted By bratan

I don't think these are Hook Rims. This is an old...

I don't think these are Hook Rims. This is an old 197x Fuji Bike. Tire didn't break, it still intact but it did come off. I didn't inflate it high because I read here about issues with older 27"...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-30-08, 06:36 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 17,083
Posted By bratan

nope

nope
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-30-08, 06:26 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,585
Posted By bratan

Well it wasn't ok :( On the first test ride,...

Well it wasn't ok :( On the first test ride, after a few minutes as I was going down the hill tire came off (I heard it) and a second or 2 later tube blew up... I was lucky not to crash (it was...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-25-08, 07:49 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 776
Posted By bratan

Yeah, I just rotated it and it's still bent. It's...

Yeah, I just rotated it and it's still bent. It's the arm. I tried bending it with a wrench, but it won't budge. It's ok I guess, brakes work anyway :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-25-08, 07:27 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 17,083
Posted By bratan

S/N is 2163, so I guess it's 1981?

S/N is 2163, so I guess it's 1981?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-25-08, 07:55 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 776
Posted By bratan

What's wrong with this brake?

Front brake. Right side is parallel to the rim, but left one is at the weird angle...
How do I straighten it out? I took brake shoe off and it seems ok, not sure what is crooked here. Please help!...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-25-08, 07:48 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 17,083
Posted By bratan

Ok here are pictures as promised :) Sorry for not...

Ok here are pictures as promised :) Sorry for not so good quality, I didn't have time to setup my studio flash and backdrop...
http://images38.fotki.com/v1217/photos/2/269776/6394954/IMG_1350-vi.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-25-08, 06:27 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 17,083
Posted By bratan

Ok, stupid question: Where do I find serial...

Ok, stupid question: Where do I find serial number? I checked on the bottom of bottom bracket, but nothing there... So far I couldn't locate it :(
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-24-08, 08:51 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 17,083
Posted By bratan

Cool! I promise I'll take some pics tonight :) ...

Cool! I promise I'll take some pics tonight :)


What do you mean by "suicide brake levers"?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-24-08, 08:49 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,585
Posted By bratan

Ok thanks :) Normally yeah they marked like...

Ok thanks :)
Normally yeah they marked like this, but this one was marked UP TO 1/8 (something like 27 1 to 27 1 1/8)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-24-08, 06:27 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,585
Posted By bratan

Smaller tubes ok?

I accidentally (well actually LBS sales guy gave me wrong one) got tube that is specified up to 27 x 1 1/8, while my tire is 27 x 1 1/4. Tube is just a little bit smaller in width, is it still ok to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-23-08, 02:36 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 17,083
Posted By bratan

Found a treasure at garage sale

I got an amazing road bike yesterday at a garage sale for just $40. It's Panasonic Sport Deluxe 12 speeder, looks like it's BRAND SPANKING NEW (minus tons of dust). I never seen an old bike that...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-18-08, 08:19 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 10,883
Posted By bratan

Actually I was surprised to find cables in my...

Actually I was surprised to find cables in my local Walmart today (closest LBS is about 40 miles away, and closed by the time I get from work). In fact I got tires, tubes, pedals and chain tool in...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-18-08, 08:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 457
Posted By bratan

Thanks guys! I'll order COMPLETE GUIDE TO...

Thanks guys! I'll order COMPLETE GUIDE TO UPGRADING YOUR BICYCLE, it's pretty cheap on Amazon!
In meanwhile I got Zin & the Art of Road Bike Maintenance, they do mention pre-1980 bikes and how to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-10-08, 06:26 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 457
Posted By bratan

Good book for old and new bikes repair

I'm looking for a good bike repair book that also covers old road bikes. I just got a cool but old (prob from 80's) fuji road bike and looking forward to fixing it up and maybe upgrading parts. I've...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-09-08, 08:51 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 32,309
Posted By bratan

Wow I spoke to soon. Recently I literally face...

Wow I spoke to soon. Recently I literally face planted from my Xooter on the sidewalk. As in skidded on my face over asphalt. It sux. Almost broke my wrist too... :(
Forum: Road Cycling
04-08-08, 01:51 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 403
Posted By bratan

Oh :) Thanks! :)

Oh :) Thanks! :)
Forum: Road Cycling
04-08-08, 12:43 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 403
Posted By bratan

Trek 1200 crank length

I'm trying to find crank length of my 2006 Trek 1200 bike. Does anyone knows? What's the right way to measure it? I'm asking because I think it's the reason for my knee pain (I exhausted all other...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-25-08, 09:01 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 32,309
Posted By bratan

It sounds like you are describing something...

It sounds like you are describing something similar to razor scooter. Those have tiny wheels. I really can't see can you face-planted on the Xootr :) Yeah it feels rough if you sidewalk looks like...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-19-08, 07:10 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 32,309
Posted By bratan

Just got my Xootr MG today! Took a quick ride to...

Just got my Xootr MG today! Took a quick ride to the train station (about 1.5 miles). Woohoo that was fun! I live in hills (Rockland County), so I hardly had to push at all, I was mostly holding...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-17-08, 10:56 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 334
Posted By bratan

Looking for LBS in Rockland County, NY

I just moved to Suffern, NY and was wondering if anyone knows any good bike shops around here?
Forum: Road Cycling
07-05-07, 09:12 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 878
Posted By bratan

I just used another stretch tie, to hold front...

I just used another stretch tie, to hold front wheel from turning. It doesn't touch car anyway, just a bit annoying when it bounces back and forth and rotates :)
Forum: Road Cycling
07-04-07, 04:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 878
Posted By bratan

Bike on MX-5 (pics)

I finally got a rack to fit my tiny Mazda MX-5 !!! :) It seems very secure, I took it on couple of rides already. Just one little accident happened: pedal scratched paint :( Now I tie pedals with...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-07, 05:56 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 2,540
Posted By bratan

13 mi in the morning...

13 mi in the morning (http://trail.motionbased.com/trail/activity/2862248), 15 in the evening. (http://trail.motionbased.com/trail/activity/2862249) This is my first ride in 3 weeks (had a knee pain...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-07, 05:44 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 997
Posted By bratan

Just did another 15 miles. Feeling great! :)...

Just did another 15 miles. Feeling great! :) http://trail.motionbased.com/trail/episode/view.do?episodePk.pkValue=2862249
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-07, 12:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 997
Posted By bratan

Thanks so much! I've only seen your post after a...

Thanks so much! I've only seen your post after a ride. I went for 14 miles, and no pain yet :) I've lifted my sit as high as I could pedal without moving hips and moved it forward almost all the...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-07, 07:53 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 997
Posted By bratan

Knee pain. Seat height?

I'm looking for a suggestion of what might cause a knee pain (kind of inside the knee below knee cap on the inner side) while riding my bike exactly over 10 miles (it starts almost exactly at this...
Forum: Northeast
05-03-07, 12:53 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 5,208
Posted By bratan

Thanks for the info! Do u have URL for that...

Thanks for the info! Do u have URL for that board? I can't find it... Yeah I'm so upset... This was gonna be my first ride, on my first new road bike... And weather is going to be perfect... :(
Forum: Northeast
05-03-07, 12:28 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 5,208
Posted By bratan

I busted my knee :( It sucks, it really sucks :( ...

I busted my knee :( It sucks, it really sucks :( If anyone want's buy my bib/registrator, please PM me...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-27-07, 11:59 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 437
Posted By bratan

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schrader_valve

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schrader_valve
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