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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-03-24, 11:30 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,326
Posted By tigerdog

This post has a thorough discussion of the topic...

This post has a thorough discussion of the topic and a source for replacement elastomers:...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-03-24, 11:29 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 9,488
Posted By tigerdog

This post has a thorough discussion of the topic...

This post has a thorough discussion of the topic and a link at the bottom to a source for replacement elastomers....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-03-24, 11:26 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,358
Posted By tigerdog

Here's a link to the specific page for the Rêve. ...

Here's a link to the specific page for the Rêve.
https://www.suspensionforkparts.net/eshop/klein/klein-reve-elastomer-refresh-kit.html
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-29-23, 03:49 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,358
Posted By tigerdog

Thank you to everyone who posted to this thread....

Thank you to everyone who posted to this thread. The piece from suspensionforkparts.net is a drop-in replacement on my Klein Rêve. I really didn't want the look of the clear yellow elastomer and I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-21-15, 12:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,359
Posted By tigerdog

Thanks for the Dahon pointer. I found a couple...

Thanks for the Dahon pointer. I found a couple of other posts as well; one indicated that there's a risk of the tube trapping and holding water because the slit is open to the sky on the lower chain...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-20-15, 09:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,359
Posted By tigerdog

Slit Corrugated Tubing as chain cover/guide

I seem to remember many years ago, seeing an article about an urban assult commuter bike with a fixed chainline (I think it had a multispeed hub e.g. alfine.) The chain was covered with the kind of...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-11-15, 12:15 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 498
Posted By tigerdog

STOLEN: early Klein mountain bike

Very early Klein MTB, square stays, traditional headset, Deore XT, Ground Control unit stem/bars. Vittoria road slicks. Unusual asymmetric paint scheme. Note, decals and computer/sensors were...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-09-14, 10:25 AM
Replies: 582
Views: 275,078
Posted By tigerdog

Thanks, modelmartin!

This was an especially meaningful comment. Sadly, I've known more than a few folks who seem to manage their weight without trying and who really can't conceive of the difficulty faced by those of us...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-19-14, 09:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,427
Posted By tigerdog

http://www.sheltonfamily.org/linpha-content/albums...

http://www.sheltonfamily.org/linpha-content/albums/Cycling/NoStoneLeftUntuned.jpg

OK. Ask for pic and ye shall receive
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-19-14, 04:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,427
Posted By tigerdog

Fast forward several years: the answer to my...

Fast forward several years: the answer to my question was "YES!" I ended up replacing the crank/chainrings as well, since the internals of the old Sugino bottom bracket were as worn as the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-01-14, 01:35 PM
Replies: 623
Views: 223,044
Posted By tigerdog

I'm thinking of saying goodbye and selling my...

I'm thinking of saying goodbye and selling my MB-2 (seen at the beginning of this thread...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-27-11, 07:54 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,340
Posted By tigerdog

sweet!

sweet!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
12-23-11, 06:54 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 7,051
Posted By tigerdog

1989 Bridgestone MB-2

I have owned this bike since new, ridden and loved it lots. A few components have been replaced but only in keeping with the spirit of the original. The stem is a longer steel quill from the same...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-05-11, 01:52 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,340
Posted By tigerdog

If it ever decides it needs to stay in my town,...

If it ever decides it needs to stay in my town, let me know. :)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-29-11, 12:18 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,107
Posted By tigerdog

and sincevthis bikevis ridden by my teen age son,...

and sincevthis bikevis ridden by my teen age son, this never happens... :rolleyes:
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-28-11, 09:12 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,107
Posted By tigerdog

I'll strip the rest of the paint off the hanger...

I'll strip the rest of the paint off the hanger when I get back home from a business trip later this week. If it's cracked or just cracking at 3:00, then I'll have to cut it off and try to retrofit...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-28-11, 08:45 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,107
Posted By tigerdog

My concern was the crack. The hanger was easily...

My concern was the crack. The hanger was easily realigned; I clamped the dropout with a very large c-clamp and torqued it until the clamp's threaded rod aligned nicely to a 24" socket wrench...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-28-11, 06:55 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,107
Posted By tigerdog

URLs updated. Try refreshing and hopefully...

URLs updated. Try refreshing and hopefully you'll see them.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-28-11, 05:36 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,107
Posted By tigerdog

Photo of cracked hanger and possible solution

Here's a photo of the dropout / hanger. The crack is at about the 10 o'clock position.http://www.sheltonfamily.org/igallery/get_thumbs_on_fly.php?imgid=261&nw=574&nh=800&fullsize=1
You are correct...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-26-11, 11:14 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,107
Posted By tigerdog

I'm headed to friendly local Trek shoppe today...

I'm headed to friendly local Trek shoppe today but because their warranty excludes damage due to abuse/neglect, I'm sure they'll say a bent / cracked hanger has been abused and leave me hanging but...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-26-11, 08:51 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,107
Posted By tigerdog

Klein - cracked derailleur hanger - warranty? repair?

I have a '98 Klein Mantra comp MTB; the derailleur hanger is bent, stripped and cracked at the bottom. Rest of the dropout, though, is straight. LBS said it could not be repaired because of the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-29-11, 06:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,508
Posted By tigerdog

If you have a local tack and (horse) saddle shop...

If you have a local tack and (horse) saddle shop near you, take the old bike saddle in and have them take a look. Seems like there's a lot of similarity in the type of leather curing that's done...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-29-11, 06:18 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,979
Posted By tigerdog

Old Kleins rock. They don't break, they don't...

Old Kleins rock. They don't break, they don't flex and if you surf Craigslist long enough you can find some pretty darned good deals. Look for one of the original "Performance" models; they had...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-19-11, 12:04 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,884
Posted By tigerdog

Take one photo per day - at the same time from...

Take one photo per day - at the same time from the same angle - then make a movie as it slowly crumbles to dust over the years of abandonment.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-18-11, 11:51 PM
Replies: 623
Views: 223,044
Posted By tigerdog

1989 Bridgestone MB-2

Bought new, still have the original manual (receipt sadly disappeared.) Still has original Dia-compe brakes/levers, Suntour Accushift Plus derailleurs and 7-speed freehub, ritchey hard-anodized...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-10-11, 04:42 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 327
Posted By tigerdog

Mountain, not road, bike rentals but might be...

Mountain, not road, bike rentals but might be serviceable enough if it's just for an afternoon: http://www.hikebikekayak.com/Kayak_Bike_Rentals.php
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-10-11, 04:30 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,752
Posted By tigerdog

I have the same issue: starting over, 20 years...

I have the same issue: starting over, 20 years after the days when I was a good rider. I can't climb worth a poot. But I agree with everything folks have said: use the easy gear - that's what it's...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-10-11, 08:09 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,340
Posted By tigerdog

That's the one! Ontare - I thought the name...

That's the one! Ontare - I thought the name began with an "O". Thanks for the refresher! If anyone sees one in SoCal, please let me know. I was a sucker then for the yellow/orange/red paint and...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-09-11, 10:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 350
Posted By tigerdog

I ride with a computer but leave it in cadence...

I ride with a computer but leave it in cadence mode. I'm just returning to the bike after a long hiatus and need to reeducate my feet to go quickly in circles in the interests of long term knee...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-09-11, 10:04 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,391
Posted By tigerdog

Had a friend with one back in the day; he was...

Had a friend with one back in the day; he was about 175-180 lbs and the bike was whippy and noodly even for him. Went into a nasty wobble on one fast downhill that nearly threw him. I was always...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-09-11, 09:47 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,340
Posted By tigerdog

Schwinn Klein-like bike. What was it?

I have distinct memory of a bike Schwinn introduced in the late 1980's. Large tube aluminum, reportedly built with Klein's help. It had a cool orange/yellow/red paint job. Can anyone help me...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-08-11, 10:38 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,084
Posted By tigerdog

Bike shorts definitely help. I find bib shorts...

Bike shorts definitely help. I find bib shorts are great at keeping the shorts up in spite of my stomach's best counter-efforts. I have some with a fairly heavy gel pad; feels like I'm wearing a...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-06-11, 09:55 AM
Replies: 3,556
Views: 2,498,328
Posted By tigerdog

Hello from Tigerdog

Hi all! I hadn't really intended to join yet another forum. I came to the bike forums looking for a little advice (I'm rebuilding an 80's-vintage Bridgestone MB-2 mountain bike) but stumbled on...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-06-11, 09:16 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 749
Posted By tigerdog

I have had RDs with bushings and with sealed...

I have had RDs with bushings and with sealed bearings - to me, they felt similar at least when clean and lubed. The bushings may contribute friction compared to ball bearings, but the seal lips on...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-05-11, 09:40 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,537
Posted By tigerdog

I have a Klein Reve with wheels/tires that look...

I have a Klein Reve with wheels/tires that look suspiciously similar to your Trek (Klein was owned by Trek when my bike was made). I'm around 245 and the wheels have held up surprisingly well. The...
Forum: Introductions
05-22-11, 07:59 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 208
Posted By tigerdog

Old dog, new member

Hi! I've been riding practically as long as I can remember. In fact, some of my clearest memories from my youth revolve around bikes (like the first time I rode a Schwinn instead of a JCPenny...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-22-11, 07:43 AM
Replies: 582
Views: 275,078
Posted By tigerdog

Thanks!

Thanks for this thread! I've never been small, even when I was riding a lot and was much smaller than today. Even with all the stopping on uphills, wheezing and the fact that I can't seem to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-11, 03:09 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,427
Posted By tigerdog

Update Bridgestone MB-2

I have a Bridgestone MB-2 mountain bike I purchased new back in the day. Through years of neglect and more than a little abuse by my teen-age son, it is now in need of a new bottom bracket,...
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