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Forum: Recreational & Family
08-05-22, 11:32 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,105
Posted By jfsaxophone

Looking at the list, most of those won't be worth...

Looking at the list, most of those won't be worth your consideration, but there are a couple that would be good for the right price.

The two that stand out to me for are the Giant Boulder...
Forum: Recreational & Family
03-28-22, 10:32 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,174
Posted By jfsaxophone

That's a good score. With a free bike you have...

That's a good score. With a free bike you have extra cash to replace that rear tire when he skids it down to the belts.

Check the brake cable, looks like the handlebars got spun and put the cable...
Forum: Recreational & Family
03-09-22, 08:12 AM
Replies: 298
Views: 150,274
Posted By jfsaxophone

A beautiful 75 degree day and a trip to the city...

A beautiful 75 degree day and a trip to the city center park:

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_1354_fd564a08a01558b09839692b3d5e68d934ebf219.jpg
Forum: Recreational & Family
03-09-22, 08:08 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,174
Posted By jfsaxophone

I've been in your situation, and I would also go...

I've been in your situation, and I would also go for an economical BMX bike. All three of my boys, age 6, 8, and 10, are on 20" wheel BMX bikes which were Wal-Mart or Amazon brands, bought used, and...
Forum: Recreational & Family
07-12-13, 02:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 9,306
Posted By jfsaxophone

I ride a steel road bike with drop bars while...

I ride a steel road bike with drop bars while pulling the kids, and they aren't an issue when I am the only adult. The problem I run into is when my wife is riding with us, and I find myself wanting...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-10-12, 12:48 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 738
Posted By jfsaxophone

For the record, I have a Kronos with the earlier...

For the record, I have a Kronos with the earlier decals. It has Exage Action components, which are the same bluish color. I commute on it, and agree with the "decent" appraisal. I paid $25 for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-04-12, 11:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 545
Posted By jfsaxophone

If all it needs is tires and cables, it's not a...

If all it needs is tires and cables, it's not a bad deal. The Sprint was their low-end model in that period. $5 full cable set from Walmart would be great for that bike, and I'd assume repacking...
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-19-12, 02:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 7,046
Posted By jfsaxophone

I wouldn't bother with that one. Personally, a...

I wouldn't bother with that one. Personally, a new mountain bike with a quill stem is below my cutoff point.
There's nothing wrong with being frugal, but that kind of money in a used bike will...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-30-12, 09:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 768
Posted By jfsaxophone

They are the type that mechBgone linked to, so it...

They are the type that mechBgone linked to, so it looks like a winner. I would love a Surly frameset, but there is a reason I am looking at forgettable 90s frames, unfortunately. Thank you for your...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-30-12, 09:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 768
Posted By jfsaxophone

Downtube shifters on a frame that came with STI?

I am looking at a replacement frame for my 80s steel road bike. The only thing I am worried about are the shifters. It is a KHS Fllite 300 that came with Shimano Sora STI, and it has some brazeons...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-26-11, 02:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,310
Posted By jfsaxophone

What do I call this part? Differential for 3-wheel bike.

I am looking at a 3-wheel (2 in rear) bike for a neighbor, and it needs a new part. It has a 22t cog on it and freewheels and both wheel axles go in the sides. If it were a car I would call it the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-11-11, 09:45 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,198
Posted By jfsaxophone

You will need at least one cone wrench and new...

You will need at least one cone wrench and new grease. I like "Lifu" wrenches, for about $6 shipped from eBay. Cones usually are 13-16mm and too narrow for standard wrenches. I also use the cheap...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-22-11, 11:26 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,714
Posted By jfsaxophone

Thanks, Jive Turkey. It came without a rear...

Thanks, Jive Turkey. It came without a rear wheel and the wrong front wheel, so no idea on the original cogs, except seeing it is not a real race bike, probably 28 teeth or so. And it came with...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-22-11, 10:26 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,714
Posted By jfsaxophone

It is for a freewheel, it is threaded. The hub...

It is for a freewheel, it is threaded. The hub space was listed at 147mm which I knew wasn't right, so I took a chance. I would expect a 135mm mountain wheel with freewheel to be 26", but it Is...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-22-11, 10:07 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,714
Posted By jfsaxophone

Choosing a freewheel to go with my new hub

I searched, but found nothing to answer my question anywhere, perhaps because it is a non-issue:

I picked up a cheap 700c wheel with 135mm hub spacing for my road bike. I have the understanding...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-08-11, 10:20 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,559
Posted By jfsaxophone

That looks just like the trailer mount for my...

That looks just like the trailer mount for my Schwinn two-child trailer.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
10-07-11, 03:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 973
Posted By jfsaxophone

I can't speak to the origins of the Bianchi, but...

I can't speak to the origins of the Bianchi, but you can be certain I will add the phrase "dog's breakfast" to my vocabulary.
Forum: Commuting
09-27-11, 03:17 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 5,476
Posted By jfsaxophone

I'm almost up to 180 from around 170 at 5' 11". ...

I'm almost up to 180 from around 170 at 5' 11". Looks like most people are going the other way, but I feel like my legs are bulking up a little. My commute is all hills on a '87 Schwinn World...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-22-11, 07:57 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 740
Posted By jfsaxophone

I hear you about the poor house. Watch several...

I hear you about the poor house. Watch several videos and give it a go. Like tastewar said, it's hard to screw it up past the point of redoing it. My tip is be generous with the extra tape that...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-19-11, 11:42 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 845
Posted By jfsaxophone

Do you have a dehumidifier somewhere in the...

Do you have a dehumidifier somewhere in the house? You might try keeping it up next to that for a couple of days. I've also heard that packing a cell phone in uncooked rice will get the moisture...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-19-11, 10:00 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 914
Posted By jfsaxophone

If you are looking for an economical solution,...

If you are looking for an economical solution, I'd just go with Shimano triple front shifter. If he forgets and shifts into the missing gear, the limit screws on the derailleur (make sure they are...
Forum: Commuting
09-17-11, 11:08 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 613
Posted By jfsaxophone

Welcome to the forums. I bike to work, but...

Welcome to the forums.

I bike to work, but it's only 3 miles. I just carry a spare tube and a small pump like this:
http://www.nashbar.com/bikes/Product_10053_10052_124428_-1___

I would...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-09-11, 02:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,009
Posted By jfsaxophone

Aside from the color, and a couple of stickers,...

Aside from the color, and a couple of stickers, it looks almost identical to this Schwinn Varsity 700C from Walmart:

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Schwinn-700c-Varsity-Road-Bike/4698938

I worked on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-19-11, 04:42 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,080
Posted By jfsaxophone

If I recall, all of my old bikes take a 13, 14,...

If I recall, all of my old bikes take a 13, 14, or 15mm wrench for the wheels. You should probably bring an adjustable wrench and a set of Allen wrenches. Actually, it might be best to bring the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-07-11, 08:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 612
Posted By jfsaxophone

Thank you very much for your responses. I will...

Thank you very much for your responses. I will get to bending as soon as I get a free evening.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-06-11, 09:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 612
Posted By jfsaxophone

Dropout problem: possibly bent open? Wheel slips under power

Hello all. I've been reading the forums for a while (and learning a lot) but I have a problem that I haven't seen before. I found this Merida 10-speed at a garage sale for $5, and its become my...
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