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Forum: Recreational & Family
06-08-23, 01:45 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,299
Posted By robo

Darth Lefty what was the "serious manufacturing...

Darth Lefty what was the "serious manufacturing error" on the Cleary?
Forum: Early Brifter Bikes - 7,8, and 9 Speed
06-01-23, 09:55 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,060
Posted By robo

Hah. Just my opinion, but somehow I never found...

Hah.
Just my opinion, but somehow I never found Trek's monocoque carbon bikes from the 90's and 00's to be very attractive. There was just always something midwestern clunky about Trek's designs,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-01-23, 09:50 AM
Replies: 480
Views: 20,614
Posted By robo

I feel like I time traveled back 35 years seeing...

I feel like I time traveled back 35 years seeing this discussion :)

I grew up with friction shifting as a kid, got my first indexed bike when I was 12, and went back to riding friction for a while...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-31-23, 05:28 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,165
Posted By robo

Paul continued building Sovereign frames for...

Paul continued building Sovereign frames for custom orders up till almost 2000 I think... but the demand dropped to one or two frames a year before he packed it in.

Anyway, this is 100% not a...
Forum: Recreational & Family
05-31-23, 03:07 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,299
Posted By robo

We picked up a Specialized Jett 20" 7sp bike for...

We picked up a Specialized Jett 20" 7sp bike for our daughter recently, and have been very impressed. It was $400 new, so within your budget. We were looking at the Woom 4 (she was riding a Woom 3...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-28-21, 08:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 860
Posted By robo

It definitely feels like the shift levers are...

It definitely feels like the shift levers are sticking out too far, even if it's for 1 finger braking. Decided that rather than try it and see, i'd return the 6100s while they're still unused, and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-27-21, 09:22 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 860
Posted By robo

I'm beginning to think so too. I'm leaning...

I'm beginning to think so too. I'm leaning towards selling the set I've got and looking for a set with a traditional clamp design. Now that I've slept on it, seems silly to put the effort into...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-26-21, 11:34 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 860
Posted By robo

Deore M6100 brake levers with Acera SL-M310 shifters...

OK, so this might seem like a wacky combination, but it's where I've ended up in a comedy of errors trying to upgrade my wife's mountain bike.

Long story short, the bike had cheap integrated 8...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-10-21, 03:01 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,935
Posted By robo

Thanks for the advice. I scrubbed the bike down...

Thanks for the advice. I scrubbed the bike down with plenty of detergent and water (both to get salt and general grime off), then soaked the chain in a citric acid bath for a few days. Then baked it...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-10-21, 09:25 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 857
Posted By robo

1/8" chain and Sturmey Archer chain tensioner

Replacing a worn chain on my electric cargo bike, and I went with a 1/8" KMC e101 (https://www.kmcchain.com/en/product/e-bike-chain-e101-single-speed) since it seemed like the best chain for the job...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-30-21, 11:00 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,935
Posted By robo

Can I save rusted chain and pedals?

So, my Rivendell was put in "covered storage" over the winter, which turned out to be basically "stored outdoors under a very small overhang near an area that was heavily salted in the winter" - the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-06-20, 09:51 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,840
Posted By robo

The manual that came with the replacement belts...

The manual that came with the replacement belts was pretty explicit about checking the sprockets for wear. I'm guessing that, like with a chain, a worn sprocket with a new belt may put undue stress...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-06-20, 05:30 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,840
Posted By robo

A few updates, that might be of interest: ...

A few updates, that might be of interest:

The bikebling.com order came through (thanks gearbasher!), and they are indeed the correct and hard to find CDC belts. I have one mounted now and it's...
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-27-19, 10:29 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,705
Posted By robo

Winter biking is really hard on components...

Just a commentary, after winter commuting for 4 years in Minnesota, where it's often extremely cold (not unusual for it to be down to -20ºC).

I built up a dedicated winter bike, with an aluminum...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-23-19, 11:41 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,666
Posted By robo

The guy in that video looks exactly the way I'd...

The guy in that video looks exactly the way I'd expect someone trying to sell me ceramic bearings to look. :rolleyes:
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-22-19, 03:34 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,840
Posted By robo

Interesting. On the bike the rear is stainless...

Interesting. On the bike the rear is stainless and the front is aluminum. And yeah, it was black with blue teeth and snapped.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-22-19, 07:02 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,840
Posted By robo

I wasn’t 100% sure it was the right unit, due to...

I wasn’t 100% sure it was the right unit, due to the lack of info on the site. I’m sure you’ve encountered situations where the wrong photo is used etc.

If they turn out to be the right part I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-21-19, 10:20 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,840
Posted By robo

Thank you! That does look like the part, and the...

Thank you! That does look like the part, and the 10mm width sounds right. I ordered two!

As for the suggestions to contact Gates, of course that's an option, but it's the weekend and until I can...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-21-19, 03:25 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,840
Posted By robo

I don't have a definitive answer, but a number of...

I don't have a definitive answer, but a number of sites (eg. modernbike.com) have warnings that CDX stuff is not compatible with CDC. So maybe it's more than just the groove.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-21-19, 03:24 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,840
Posted By robo

They only have 3 sizes left, none of which are...

They only have 3 sizes left, none of which are the size I need (118t) unfortunately.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-21-19, 03:22 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,840
Posted By robo

"Yeah, I'm not sure what your problem with...

"Yeah, I'm not sure what your problem with finding a belt is" Gee, thanks.
The first one is out of stock, and the others are in German, so I have no idea if they are in stock or not but they didn't...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-21-19, 08:31 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,840
Posted By robo

They are actually no-maintenance, but they don’t...

They are actually no-maintenance, but they don’t last forever...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-20-19, 09:16 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,840
Posted By robo

Gates CDC carbon drive belt snapped... and can't find a replacement!

On my way home tonight, the Gates CDC carbon drive belt on my winter commuter bike snapped. This was my 4th winter season on it, in pretty crap conditions (subzero F temps, slush, road salt etc), so...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-21-19, 08:03 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,302
Posted By robo

I see - so it’s not that the Avid adapters are...

I see - so it’s not that the Avid adapters are shorter due to the extra height of the spherical washer stack the Avid calipers use?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-20-19, 05:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,302
Posted By robo

Shimano hydraulic to BB7 caliper - which IS adapter to use?

I’m replacing my shimano hydraulic brakes with Avid BB7s. The BB7s came with two different IS adapters, while the Shimano brake that came off the bike had one too. The issue is that the Avid ones and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-01-19, 02:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,438
Posted By robo

I considered that, but I've been trying to use...

I considered that, but I've been trying to use them with just 2 fingers and it's fine, even with a load and down a hill. Most other cargo bikes use 2 finger levers as well.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-01-19, 11:12 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,438
Posted By robo

That's definitely an option. I thought it might...

That's definitely an option. I thought it might be hard to find a new set with cargo-bike length hoses though (the bike is 8' long).
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-01-19, 10:11 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,438
Posted By robo

Swap Tektro hydraulic levers with more ergonomic ones?

We recently purchased a Riese + Muller Load 75 cargo bike - it's awesome, but the brake levers are bothering me. They are these huge, 4 finger, motorcycle style levers that feel really crappy.
...
Forum: Winter Cycling
03-09-19, 08:45 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,007
Posted By robo

but the problems I’m seeing seem to be the...

but the problems I’m seeing seem to be the opposite. The fluid doesn’t ‘gel’, it leaks out. So I suspect the fluid is still liquid but the seals are being affected by the cold.
Forum: Winter Cycling
03-08-19, 06:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,007
Posted By robo

Shimano hydraulic disc brakes (BL-M396) leaking (I think) in very cold temps

My winter bike is a 2015 Scott Sub Speed 10, which has Shimano BL-M396 hydraulic discs.
I commute daily in Minneapolis, where we have cold winters, with commuting temps sometimes below -5ºF (-20ºC)....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-15-18, 03:03 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,243
Posted By robo

Snapped front skewer!

Not much to do but replace it at this point, but I figured I'd post here anyway.

This was on my winter commuting bike, a 2015 Scott Sub Speed 10. Skewer was a generic looking 5mm allen key type...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-24-18, 01:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,845
Posted By robo

Ah, should have mentioned that replacing the...

Ah, should have mentioned that replacing the pulleys was a last step after replacing the chainrings, chain, cassette, and BB last month - those were extremely worn (well, the BB seemed fine when i...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-24-18, 09:40 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,845
Posted By robo

I did take care about the directional arrow on...

I did take care about the directional arrow on the bottom pulley (the top one didn't have any arrow). After lubing the bushing on the top pulley, it's a bit better.

The suggestion about the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-23-18, 07:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,845
Posted By robo

Derailleur pulley replacement

Today I replaced the 11 year old derailleur pulleys on my Ultegra 6500 rear mech. I bought these as replacements: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01D9MQOJQ, which say they're compatible with the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-09-18, 08:40 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,934
Posted By robo

Wow. I tried reading up on current BB standards...

Wow. I tried reading up on current BB standards and my head is freaking spinning. Her bike has 2011 model year FSA MegaExo Cranks and an FSA MegaExo BB. The BB definitely has external bearings, so I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-08-18, 10:50 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,934
Posted By robo

I hear you. I use barcons on my own bike and...

I hear you. I use barcons on my own bike and currently have Sugino rings with no pins/ramps etc, which shift perfectly fine with the friction lever. But this isn't for my bike.



I'm guessing...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-08-18, 10:47 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,934
Posted By robo

That SRAM 48/34 seems to be 'GXP' specific... I'm...

That SRAM 48/34 seems to be 'GXP' specific... I'm not 100% sure but I think that won't be compatible with a non GXP crank?

The Praxis rings are pretty expensive compared to SRAM and others. Are...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-05-18, 08:32 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,934
Posted By robo

Thanks for the advice so far. I decided to start...

Thanks for the advice so far. I decided to start conservative on the back and ordered a SRAM 11-32 cassette, a Rival 22 medium cage (“WiFli”?) rear derailleur, and a new chain. Basically that hill...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-04-18, 08:31 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,934
Posted By robo

Thanks - i was avoiding triple cranks since that...

Thanks - i was avoiding triple cranks since that would necessitate not only a new crank, but new brifter and new front derailleur.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-04-18, 08:28 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,934
Posted By robo

Thanks - I might end up just getting the...

Thanks - I might end up just getting the equivalent of that, although $200 for that kit is silly when the individual parts cost about $125 total when bought separately :P
(Correction - not quite...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-04-18, 11:18 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,650
Posted By robo

No, mountain bikes are set up to the same...

No, mountain bikes are set up to the same standard as any other bikes. However, I recall reading in some MTB magazine in the 90's about some mountain bike racer who came from a motocross ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-04-18, 11:09 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,934
Posted By robo

2011 SRAM Rival drivetrain overhaul options for wider gearing

My wife's daily driver is a cross bike with a 2011 SRAM Rival drivetrain. It probably has 20-30k miles on it, and the chain, cassette, and chainrings are way beyond worn out.
I could look for...
Forum: Winter Cycling
01-19-18, 01:12 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 7,540
Posted By robo

I bought a couple of Bula fleece balaclavas at...

I bought a couple of Bula fleece balaclavas at Costco last year, and use them every day bike commuting in Minneapolis (down well below 0F). I'm really happy with them - they're cheap ($10 each),...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-09-17, 05:19 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,262
Posted By robo

Never followed up on this thread due to no...

Never followed up on this thread due to no responses at the time, but I sent photos to Gates and they immediately sent me a replacement sprocket that lasted the rest of the Minnesota winter with...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-07-17, 11:07 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 9,722
Posted By robo

Yeah, the trailer is honestly like pulling a...

Yeah, the trailer is honestly like pulling a parachute behind the bike, it has so much aerodynamic drag. Not to mention a 27lb toddler and various toddler accessories :)
So, weight is not really an...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-06-17, 11:26 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 9,722
Posted By robo

That's one of the things I mentioned at the top,...

That's one of the things I mentioned at the top, the carbon fiber rod that attached to the rear skewer.

I think it might be problematic as the trailer attachment goes to the same place...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-06-17, 11:18 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 9,722
Posted By robo

lol.

lol.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-05-17, 01:39 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 9,722
Posted By robo

Thanks - i think that might work. The trailer...

Thanks - i think that might work. The trailer hitch hangs down from the rear QR like this:
http://i.imgur.com/xeyfc1G.jpg

... so the question is whether the kickstand will clear it when in the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-05-17, 01:36 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 9,722
Posted By robo

I know this is possible.. that's what we've been...

I know this is possible.. that's what we've been doing for the past month. But after having the bikes go crashing over umpteen times while putting the kid into/out of the trailer, it's clearly not a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-05-17, 11:28 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 9,722
Posted By robo

Kickstand advice for nice frames w/o kickstand plates

Yes, i know, kickstands are dumb and used only by dumb people with dumb bikes :)

However, due to having a toddler in daycare who is dropped off and picked up by bike, using a Burley Encore...
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