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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-23-19, 06:23 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,170
Posted By mrt2you

on ebay i have gotten good deals and fast service...

on ebay i have gotten good deals and fast service from crosslake sales...http://stores.ebay.com/id=642246373?ssPageName=STRK:MEFSXS:MESST&_trksid=p2053788.m1543.l2653.
also gotten good deals with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-22-19, 07:14 AM
Replies: 353
Views: 46,390
Posted By mrt2you

going fast in my modified S197 bullitt mustang. ...

going fast in my modified S197 bullitt mustang.
all mods were done by me.
list of the major body mods
custom made front bumper
antenna delete
modified hood
2010 and up mirrors
gt500 rear...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
12-09-19, 06:08 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,207
Posted By mrt2you

i do. i picked up nordictack GX4.2 pro off...

i do. i picked up nordictack GX4.2 pro off craigslist for $50 a couple of years ago. it had a minor problem with the crank, was loose. the owner didn't want to pay someone to fix again and it was...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-08-19, 05:14 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,261
Posted By mrt2you

i myself am a long term thinking cheapskate. if...

i myself am a long term thinking cheapskate. if the selling dealer will give you a good value for the new wheels that are on the bike i would upgrade to HD wheels at purchase. basically if you can...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-05-19, 06:13 AM
Replies: 162
Views: 15,730
Posted By mrt2you

because the UV rays help break down the plastic...

because the UV rays help break down the plastic and stryofoam. there are no UV rays buried in a landfill.
do a test for yourself. take a piece of old styrofoam cooler. cover 1/2 of it so the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-26-19, 06:12 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,235
Posted By mrt2you

cure temp is extremely important. i am a...

cure temp is extremely important.
i am a certified auto body tech. i work with catalyzed products every day. i often use epoxy based products to bond cars together.
once the epoxy gets below 58*...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-24-19, 01:18 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 727
Posted By mrt2you

Seasucker discount code

love them or hate them isn't my concern. i like mine so that's all that matters.
just passing along a deal for someone.
i just got a email for a discount code for 15% off on seasucker products....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-19-19, 04:47 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 13,106
Posted By mrt2you

on my 2015 specialized roubaix expert with a sl4...

on my 2015 specialized roubaix expert with a sl4 frame. the zertz are held in by screws on the frame. you can remove then pretty easily.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-17-19, 06:33 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,044
Posted By mrt2you

you could look into some chrome PAINT. it's a...

you could look into some chrome PAINT.
it's a expensive product but probably cheaper than actually having a bike chromed.
i was thinking of painting my CF bike with chrome paint.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-13-19, 05:44 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 6,691
Posted By mrt2you

for the delicate bikes that won't take a...

for the delicate bikes that won't take a kickstand. look at a greenfield sks2b rear stay kickstand....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-02-19, 06:40 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 11,438
Posted By mrt2you

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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i july 2019 bought a 2015 specialized roubaix expert with the SL4 frame, 11 speed...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-31-19, 05:28 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,353
Posted By mrt2you

i agree someone used a to narrow seat tube or...

i agree someone used a to narrow seat tube or over tightened it.
if you look closely you can see a horizontal crack below the black and to the left of the cutout. i would worry about that.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-27-19, 04:13 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,155
Posted By mrt2you

i have heard that the project one custom paint...

i have heard that the project one custom paint jobs are done by hand. a former co-worker, i work in a body shop, applied for this job 4 years ago.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-25-19, 04:16 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 9,973
Posted By mrt2you

glad to hear you and the bike didn't get hurt. ...

glad to hear you and the bike didn't get hurt.
i missed a deer by 6" in spring riding on the paved bike trail. i was going 20+ mph at the time chasing another rider.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-18-19, 04:41 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,927
Posted By mrt2you

if you get a $$$$ specialized CG-R seat post they...

if you get a $$$$ specialized CG-R seat post they make a big difference.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-09-19, 05:20 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,132
Posted By mrt2you

i would suggest going back to the bike brand...

i would suggest going back to the bike brand repair shop. it was installed once in the situation where you say it can't be done. the brand repair shop probably has more experience with this situation.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-09-19, 05:16 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,892
Posted By mrt2you

any automotive wax will work just fine on a bike....

any automotive wax will work just fine on a bike.
a former co-worker applied for a job painting trek project one paint jobs. they use the exact same paint on those bikes as in a body shop. the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-30-19, 04:35 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,957
Posted By mrt2you

PPG certified painter with over 30 years...

PPG certified painter with over 30 years experience.
after dismantling and ready to sand.
a old painter trick to speed up sanding before paint.
get a red scotch brite sanding pad,...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-06-19, 06:30 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,074
Posted By mrt2you

on the stem change. does your old specialized...

on the stem change.
does your old specialized bike have a specialized stem? if so specialized bikes of your era had stems with replaceable shims. they vary from 0 to 20 degrees. a 20 shim is hard...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-05-19, 03:27 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,074
Posted By mrt2you

to the original poster. you might want to look...

to the original poster.
you might want to look at a close out new non current year model bikes.
by me erics bikes is selling a 2017 specialized roubaix sport, sl4 frame, with 105 11 speed rim brake...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-04-19, 06:36 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,193
Posted By mrt2you

this is a invalid comparison. on a skate board...

this is a invalid comparison.
on a skate board the wheels do not power you forward your leg does by pushing off the ground, they just roll to carry your weight. wheel size doesn't have much effect...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-01-19, 06:08 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,193
Posted By mrt2you

in real life to the average rider it won't make a...

in real life to the average rider it won't make a difference. it's not the gearing difference between the 2 wheel sizes that holds us back. it's the legs spinning the wheels that make the top speed ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-31-19, 06:08 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,710
Posted By mrt2you

i would ask for a close up pics of the area in...

i would ask for a close up pics of the area in question possibly from different angles. if you can't get those pics i would move on to another bike.
Forum: Pills and Ills
08-27-19, 05:34 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 12,814
Posted By mrt2you

i had one 2 months ago. anesthesia mostly wore...

i had one 2 months ago.
anesthesia mostly wore off ASAP, maybe 1 min after they wheeled me out of the procedure room. i woke up when they were transporting me from the procedure room to my starting...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-26-19, 06:47 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 7,518
Posted By mrt2you

i have been using a HRM, cateye V3 HR, cadence,...

i have been using a HRM, cateye V3 HR, cadence, speedo, for the last 8 years.
i usually start off in the high 80's low 90's and push slightly hard until i get to 130ish and then ease up on effort a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-26-19, 06:13 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 11,490
Posted By mrt2you

maybe try some mechanic hand cleaning wipes, they...

maybe try some mechanic hand cleaning wipes, they will have something to cut grease and grime in the wipe. after you are done throw away.
possibly something like...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-22-19, 01:28 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,278
Posted By mrt2you

yes buying a slightly to small bike is better...

yes buying a slightly to small bike is better than buying a to large of a bike.
7 or 8 years ago i bought a BD winsor knight bike. i liked the bike and at the end of the season i actually sold it...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-22-19, 12:37 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,278
Posted By mrt2you

i am 5'10" with short legs, 30" inseam. i ride a...

i am 5'10" with short legs, 30" inseam. i ride a 54. i also have short arms with a large midsection, i use a 120 stem.
as posted, everyone has slightly different measurements. check the bike specs...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-21-19, 04:28 PM
Replies: 196
Views: 27,979
Posted By mrt2you

90% of my riding is on paved trails. except for...

90% of my riding is on paved trails.
except for areas close to apartment complexes and near several duplexes. once you get away from those areas i almost never see a person walking and occasionally...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-21-19, 06:00 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,947
Posted By mrt2you

sealers have been around almost as long as car...

sealers have been around almost as long as car paint moved from brushes to spray guns.
it improves adhesion and durability. it also reduces paint dye back from top coat solvents soaking into the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-19-19, 03:30 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 14,969
Posted By mrt2you

i agree with this. in my opinion the 2019...

i agree with this.
in my opinion the 2019 roubaix will ride significantly smoother than any allow bike made.
the 2019 roubaix sport has a shock absorber built into the fork for 20MM of travel to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-18-19, 06:23 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,947
Posted By mrt2you

aerosol bomb or a pre-mixed pt can. it's still...

aerosol bomb or a pre-mixed pt can. it's still the same product. actually the pt can paint probably is a little thicker due to less thinner in it.

to ever hope to get any durability with it you...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-18-19, 07:03 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 14,969
Posted By mrt2you

CONGRATULATIONS on your new bike. you are going...

CONGRATULATIONS on your new bike. you are going to love how it rides.
i am sorry to hear about your marriage problems.

i have owned a specialized roubaix since 2010. first one was a 08, don't...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-16-19, 12:43 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,947
Posted By mrt2you

i am a certified auto body/ painter tech. i...

i am a certified auto body/ painter tech. i usually repair and paint at least 2 cars a week.
i have used prevail sprayers a LOT for small touch up jobs at home. they work great with old school low...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-13-19, 09:21 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,309
Posted By mrt2you

i have gotten great service and prices from ebay...

i have gotten great service and prices from ebay seller albaxo. as of now they have over 5K bike items listed.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-11-19, 09:00 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,967
Posted By mrt2you

i have never repaired CF but i did attend a...

i have never repaired CF but i did attend a couple of classes about doing them on corvettes.
it requires really specialized equipment and isn't something for a DIY repair.
a quick overview of the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-10-19, 03:42 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 21,437
Posted By mrt2you

the fail to suction one correctly argument could...

the fail to suction one correctly argument could be used on any bike rack. failure to properly secure a latch on any bike rack and it can easily fall off.
using the suction pump is idiot proof....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-10-19, 03:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,581
Posted By mrt2you

glad i could help. just a FYI almost all newer...

glad i could help.
just a FYI almost all newer bikes have this plastic protect tape on the chain stays to the paint scratches from a dropped chain.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-10-19, 02:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,581
Posted By mrt2you

just get a heat gun and peel it off. then wipe...

just get a heat gun and peel it off. then wipe off the excess glue with solvent. it is basically thick, clear stripe tape.
buy clear 3M protect tape and replace if you really want it back on. not a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-10-19, 01:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,581
Posted By mrt2you

there is clear protect tape on the rt rear lower...

there is clear protect tape on the rt rear lower leg, chain stay?, on my 2010 roubaix.
on my new to me 2014 roubaix with disc brakes there is clear tape on both of them.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-10-19, 01:34 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 21,437
Posted By mrt2you

the suction cups on a seasucker rack are...

the suction cups on a seasucker rack are incredibly strong. i attached the front part with 3 suction cups on the vertical side of a spray booth at work. and it easily supported myself and 2...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-10-19, 10:57 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 21,437
Posted By mrt2you

i agree. i have been using a seasucker for about...

i agree. i have been using a seasucker for about 4 months with great success. i regularly drive 70+ mph on the freeway with it on my car.( i have a 2010 specialized roubaix bike, soon to be a 2014...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-10-19, 10:48 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 9,130
Posted By mrt2you

i work as a auto body tech. i use cut off wheels...

i work as a auto body tech. i use cut off wheels every day at work.
in theory the lock sounds like it will work, in my opinion it would be easily defeated.
they make cut off wheels that are...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-10-19, 06:27 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 16,774
Posted By mrt2you

when i had a convertible i never locked the doors...

when i had a convertible i never locked the doors either. loosing whatever was inside of it was much cheaper than a convertible top.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-09-19, 03:14 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,420
Posted By mrt2you

you might want to consider a WANTED ad in where...

you might want to consider a WANTED ad in where you are looking to purchase bikes. or maybe in your local store bulletin board or other areas where people advertise things for sale.
MOST of the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-08-19, 05:32 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 16,774
Posted By mrt2you

i recently bought one of these,...

i recently bought one of these,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-06-19, 05:52 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,072
Posted By mrt2you

i don't swap wheels often but when i do i just...

i don't swap wheels often but when i do i just swap the cassette to the new wheel. but with the proper tools it takes about 2 min to do this.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-05-19, 05:42 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,567
Posted By mrt2you

i know it's not worth much. the cost of the...

i know it's not worth much.
the cost of the paint work to me is just my time. i did the work when i didn't have anything else to do and the materials were some extra from another job. the decals...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-04-19, 02:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,567
Posted By mrt2you

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/640x480/101_1026_53b8c46b9de408de3d053c565239ad9302a25c7b.jpg...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-04-19, 02:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,567
Posted By mrt2you

92 trek 2300 WWYD?

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i have what i THINK is 92 trek 2300 bike.
it was a thrift store project buy from...
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