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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-12-04, 06:56 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 693
Posted By Hot Pepper

I may have neglected to mention it's a Campy 10...

I may have neglected to mention it's a Campy 10 speed. My current thought is to build a wheel on a Shimano compatible hub, purchase the cogs I want, and a set of spacers for Campy 10. I think the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-28-04, 10:50 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 693
Posted By Hot Pepper

Campy Cassettes

HELP!!!
I am looking for a Campy 9/10 compatible cassette, made for riding serious mountains, on a double. A 13-32 would serve me quite well. Don't want to go to a triple on this particular bike,...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-09-04, 09:46 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 592
Posted By Hot Pepper

Head issue

Could be a head issue, not a headset issue. Whenever I find the bike unstable on fast decents, it's because i have tensed up. Relax your upper body and it should go away.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-14-03, 11:55 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,287
Posted By Hot Pepper

heiffer!

5' - 6", 180 pounds. Very big boned. I do not consider myself overweight.

http://bellsouthpwp.net/t/u/tuerre/Welcome/BIKE/Cap'n%20America.jpg
(OK, So when this was taken, I was 175)
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-13-03, 11:35 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,345
Posted By Hot Pepper

I'LL TAKE IT!!!! I have 3 swifts, and could...

I'LL TAKE IT!!!!

I have 3 swifts, and could always use a spare.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-13-03, 11:29 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,018
Posted By Hot Pepper

Stem: Older American Sports/Tourers used a (now)...

Stem: Older American Sports/Tourers used a (now) hard to find stem diameter. The outside diameter of the steerer is the same as standars 1", but it has a thickerer wall yielding the need for a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-10-03, 01:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 985
Posted By Hot Pepper

Branford Bike has a shim for this exact puropose....

Branford Bike has a shim for this exact puropose. I would assume your LBS should be able to get it as well. It is made of hard ABS plastic or nylon or something like that.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-06-03, 07:26 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,285
Posted By Hot Pepper

Clayton can be skated around, citing differences...

Clayton can be skated around, citing differences in the ways in which your customers go to market. While Clayton ensures that you and the bike shop up the road from you, are placed on level ground,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-01-03, 01:41 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,285
Posted By Hot Pepper

Then these merchants need to get a class together...

Then these merchants need to get a class together and sue the crap out of Shimano. With enough testimony from enough people that they were "told" something to this efect by a Shimano rep. they'll...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-01-03, 11:54 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,285
Posted By Hot Pepper

Just to clarify, price fixing by a manufacturer...

Just to clarify, price fixing by a manufacturer or a distributor is not legal in the US. I strongly doubt that is what is going on here, as cases of price fixing are remarkebly few, considering the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-01-03, 11:30 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 868
Posted By Hot Pepper

And what are the coefficients of thermal...

And what are the coefficients of thermal expansion for titanium, steel and aluminum?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-29-03, 11:28 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,387
Posted By Hot Pepper

I live in the deep south. Here a tire is a tahr....

I live in the deep south. Here a tire is a tahr.

can not is caint

a small group of people is referred to as Y'all

a large group of people as all y'all

And a belt on the waist of a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-23-03, 07:04 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 486
Posted By Hot Pepper

My personal opinion on lubing cables is, use...

My personal opinion on lubing cables is, use bearing grease, wiping off all excess. A shot of WD through the housing to dissolve any gunk and force it out. Let the WD evaporate, or blow it out with...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-23-03, 06:47 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,271
Posted By Hot Pepper

Andare l'acquisto tutti i componenti italiani per...

Andare l'acquisto tutti i componenti italiani per quella bicicletta.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-22-03, 02:26 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 34,659
Posted By Hot Pepper

As for the coasting downhill scenario, I find it...

As for the coasting downhill scenario, I find it helps to unweight ythe saddle, if even slightly, be squeezing the nose of the saddle with my thighs. Sounds weird, but when you try it you'll see...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-16-03, 10:48 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 564
Posted By Hot Pepper

25 = (ALMOST) 1" 1 1/8" isn't that much of a...

25 = (ALMOST) 1" 1 1/8" isn't that much of a stretch, but I'd be wary. You can get 27 X 1" tires, which will give you the added benefits of lower rolling resistance, and looking less geek-like. ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-15-03, 02:59 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,607
Posted By Hot Pepper

Now, when I think back to my days of youth, and...

Now, when I think back to my days of youth, and how I used to use gasoline to clean any greasy parts. Those were the good old days.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-15-03, 11:26 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 12,431
Posted By Hot Pepper

I would have perhaps chosen a spot where somebody...

I would have perhaps chosen a spot where somebody had not recently urinated.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-15-03, 11:20 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 694
Posted By Hot Pepper

Just make sure you do as I did, and apply a coat...

Just make sure you do as I did, and apply a coat of the ugliest primer you can find when you're done.
And, no, I don't plan on painting the bike either, I like it fugly.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-15-03, 10:43 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 16,172
Posted By Hot Pepper

Poorly.

Poorly.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-15-03, 10:42 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 474
Posted By Hot Pepper

I have a very well developed Brooks Butt, having...

I have a very well developed Brooks Butt, having been the only saddle I've ridden on for the last 25 years. They only get better and better with age and proper care. Soon you will say to yourself,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-15-03, 10:38 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 385
Posted By Hot Pepper

In my area, they hang out at the corner of...

In my area, they hang out at the corner of Virginia and Highlands.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-15-03, 10:32 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,097
Posted By Hot Pepper

Cogs do in fact wear out, and the chain will skip...

Cogs do in fact wear out, and the chain will skip on them. Typically your larger cogs are the first to go. Always replace the chain when replacing cogs.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-15-03, 08:23 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,097
Posted By Hot Pepper

More likely are the "G" springs in the ergo...

More likely are the "G" springs in the ergo shifter. They are replaceable. I have done it myself. They will wear out in about 10,000 miles causing sloppy shifting. Check out www.branfordbike.com,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-15-03, 08:17 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 990
Posted By Hot Pepper

OK, at this point I have three words for you. ...

OK, at this point I have three words for you. Local Bike Shop. Have the wrench ride with you in the parking lot and listen for the noise. After reading all the posts, I think you need to have your...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-15-03, 08:13 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 722
Posted By Hot Pepper

Another thought. Sometimes saddles immitate...

Another thought. Sometimes saddles immitate creaky bottom brackets. Does the BB creak when you are standing? If not, 2 things might be the reason not.
1) The change in the loading of the bottom...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-15-03, 08:08 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,164
Posted By Hot Pepper

If it was me, I'd use it as an excuse to buy a...

If it was me, I'd use it as an excuse to buy a new bike.
Forum: Commuting
09-12-03, 11:45 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,663
Posted By Hot Pepper

Dress it up as a side view mirror, and it...

Dress it up as a side view mirror, and it wouldn't even look like a weapon.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-09-03, 10:52 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 633
Posted By Hot Pepper

I say if you got the big bux for it, a Swift on...

I say if you got the big bux for it, a Swift on everything. I have three of the suckers(after putting a second mortgage on the house and selling my wife into white slavery) and find it the most...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-08-03, 01:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 646
Posted By Hot Pepper

Brazing might not be an option, as the Spinergy...

Brazing might not be an option, as the Spinergy freehub is probably aluminum alloy, and the pawls steel.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-04-03, 07:13 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,419,070
Posted By Hot Pepper

Please meet "La Velo Tourisimo Verdi Italiano" ...

Please meet "La Velo Tourisimo Verdi Italiano"

Specifications:

Y2K Bianchi Volpe frame/fork

Campagnolo Athena Racing Triple group: 30/42/52 - 13/26

Campagnolo Chorus hubs laced 36 spoke...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-04-03, 10:56 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 4,492
Posted By Hot Pepper

Not to worry. I am a person of mederate cycling...

Not to worry. I am a person of mederate cycling abilities, who happens to have the financial ability to buy nice things, so I have a really nice bike with top of the line type stuff on it. I don't...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-04-03, 06:52 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,648
Posted By Hot Pepper

It is a trade off, weight for reliability. I had...

It is a trade off, weight for reliability. I had great success running one in my rear tire, it never flatted on me. Finally one day the valve stem came loose, and it would not hold air. Nothing...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-04-03, 06:46 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 946
Posted By Hot Pepper

Those screws on the front(and rear) derailleur...

Those screws on the front(and rear) derailleur are for adjusting the limits. That is, to prevent the chain from coming completely off the small or large ring. They will not help sluggush shifting....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-03-03, 02:18 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,769
Posted By Hot Pepper

I generally pump them up until they explode, and...

I generally pump them up until they explode, and then back off the pressure a little.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-02-03, 11:03 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 798
Posted By Hot Pepper

Are you wearing a watch?

Are you wearing a watch?
Forum: Road Cycling
09-02-03, 07:36 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,693
Posted By Hot Pepper

Well, this one is on the chopping block for me...

Well, this one is on the chopping block for me next year. The support was somewhat lacking. Ran out of Gatorade at the rest stop 25 miles into the ride. But that's OK, I figgered, it's only 8 or 9...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-31-03, 03:12 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,693
Posted By Hot Pepper

2 Things: Natophelia, you are very lovely. ...

2 Things:
Natophelia, you are very lovely.

MKRG, Speaking as a Damn Yankee(defined as a Yankee who came down south, and stayed) I can honestly tell you that Girls Raised In The South are...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-31-03, 10:21 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,693
Posted By Hot Pepper

OK, then will you at least tell me which one is...

OK, then will you at least tell me which one is you in the picture?
Forum: Road Cycling
08-30-03, 11:45 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,693
Posted By Hot Pepper

MYSELF AND SEVERAL OF MY FRIENDS WILL BE THERE. ...

MYSELF AND SEVERAL OF MY FRIENDS WILL BE THERE. WE'LL BE DOING THE 83 MILER. C'MON BAMBO, COME RIDING WITH US!
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-18-03, 11:43 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,375
Posted By Hot Pepper

Similar question, my fix is a 1973 Schwinn...

Similar question, my fix is a 1973 Schwinn Supersport. Can I safely grind off the kickstand mounting? with it gone, there will be no bridge between the chainstays. Am I in for a world of bottom...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-18-03, 11:15 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 667
Posted By Hot Pepper

And I was going to say the difference is that one...

And I was going to say the difference is that one is usually on the right side, and one on the left!
My bad.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-18-03, 09:06 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 5,873
Posted By Hot Pepper

http://bellsouthpwp.net/t/u/tuerre/Welcome/BIKE/Ha...

http://bellsouthpwp.net/t/u/tuerre/Welcome/BIKE/Habby.gif

Now you've seen one.

It's a Swift, with Ti Rails.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-14-03, 08:48 PM
Replies: 38,868
Views: 4,765,609
Posted By Hot Pepper

Bad frontal(actually a rear view) photo of the...

Bad frontal(actually a rear view) photo of the drop bolt
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-13-03, 12:58 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,818
Posted By Hot Pepper

Here's a report of a right side, left hand...

Here's a report of a right side, left hand threaded, bottom bracket cup loosening up fer ya, it happened to me personally.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-12-03, 08:58 AM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,419,070
Posted By Hot Pepper

OK The new Bianchi is almost ready to ride. ...

OK The new Bianchi is almost ready to ride. Just waiting on straddle wires and yokes for the brakes.
Specifications:
2000 Bianchi Volpe Reynolds 520 CrMo frame/fork - 52CM C-T.
Brooks Swift...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-11-03, 09:47 PM
Replies: 38,868
Views: 4,765,609
Posted By Hot Pepper

The beauty part about digital photo's is, I can...

The beauty part about digital photo's is, I can take one and post it. Look back in a couple of days for a detail of the drop bolt.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-11-03, 01:51 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,879
Posted By Hot Pepper

Wow! I'm in shock! In my little forum, the mere...

Wow! I'm in shock! In my little forum, the mere mention of male impotence from bike saddles usually ignites an unbelievable flame war. You guys are so well behaved.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-11-03, 01:35 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,120
Posted By Hot Pepper

Wedge contents: 2 tubes 1 patch kit 2...

Wedge contents:

2 tubes
1 patch kit
2 tire levers
1 mini tool
2 tubes of iodine gel; made for horses, not approved for, but works on humans
1 shower cap for my Brooks Swift, in case it rains...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-11-03, 01:06 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,818
Posted By Hot Pepper

If one cup that loosens in the direction of crank...

If one cup that loosens in the direction of crank rotation is bad, then both doing so must be twice as bad! As in English bottom brackets!
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