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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-16-21, 07:23 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 18,047
Posted By grayEZrider

so call me a cheap slave...

Comfort? So does turning 70 and mountain life. I'm keeping my 30/30 gearing (and yes celebrating when I manage to get there without a walking break!):50:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-16-21, 06:23 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 9,110
Posted By grayEZrider

that is plan A

And I'm sticking to it. But I plan to go e-bike only after it starts taking more time to ride back up the mountain than it does to walk it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-22-20, 06:27 PM
Replies: 617
Views: 82,780
Posted By grayEZrider

new tires

Just replaced 25s with cheap 35s. Test rode it as my now casual nasty weather gravel ride today. Major improvement. Its the only 80s era road bike I've found which clears 38c tires. They must have...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
12-22-20, 06:09 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,945
Posted By grayEZrider

If not for exceptions there would be no need of rules...

And not AWOL means one is absent with a valid reason.

ex-GI
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-21-20, 06:18 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 4,941
Posted By grayEZrider

done that too..

Quit motorcycles five years ago (after 50 years of riding) and can vouch for the full helmet problem. Many bugs over the years and I once was hit in the chest by an owl. I wound up in a ditch and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-21-20, 05:33 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 4,941
Posted By grayEZrider

lightning bugs taste like black jelly beans

I once pulled a glass out, dumped ice and then tea into it. First swig and felt something "fuzzy" in my mouth. Leaned over the sink and spit out a big, black spider. Flushed it down. It wasn't moving...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-12-20, 10:20 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,457
Posted By grayEZrider

the horse problem..

Two years ago a small group of us ran through (and thus brought with us) pony poo on our backs when we would stop at a local diner for an after ride beer and burger. The owner was a local who...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-12-20, 09:45 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,310
Posted By grayEZrider

shipping problems

There are also some odd shipping problems to deal with (and wait on). The last two shipping company deliveries to my house came by RENTED Uhaul box trucks. Covid concerns is causing driver and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-09-20, 10:33 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,176
Posted By grayEZrider

also nearby...

I moved down here five years ago and have been a small collector (read: N+1 victim) since. I've gone through two dozen bikes which are given to relatives/friends/local kids and only sold two. I have...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-09-20, 09:38 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,048
Posted By grayEZrider

I agree

Having owned three models of Centurion (no Pro) and original catalogs I agree.
And like you still watching for a Pro in my size!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-09-20, 09:16 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,755
Posted By grayEZrider

thanks for the explanation...

I've noticed the effect over the years but have always focused on my dislike of the 21st being the first day of winter. I hate winter. And worse, I was born on it!
:notamused:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-04-20, 08:18 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 6,405
Posted By grayEZrider

if the OP bites on this....

I'm going to post the Golden Gate bridge on ebay as the worlds largest MUP. Send me $ 99.95 and local pickup only.:lol:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-04-20, 07:30 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,850
Posted By grayEZrider

like but seldom use

When I first retired and did a lot of group rides I used SPDs and always marveled at their improvement over my old rattraps. I actually have two regular sets and one version that is both flat and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-30-20, 07:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,284
Posted By grayEZrider

thanks- and I found the diff..

I finally discovered the rd 2000 has a cap of 34 and the original rd2400 is only 32. I managed to find both it and a 11-34 HG50 cassette new for $ 37 total.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-30-20, 07:41 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 18,047
Posted By grayEZrider

1956 Saint James

British made lugged but low end three speed., Bought from the first owner, a woman whose father brought it over here for her 17th birthday. Original except for grips and tires it is still ridden now...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-21-20, 08:08 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 12,960
Posted By grayEZrider

I've used both for three years now..

I have an original steel KHS 223 drop bar 3x8 Claris road bike I use as a gravel bike .It works well for that after going to 35c tires and I only today ordered a new Claris RD2000 (cap 34tooth) to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-21-20, 12:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,284
Posted By grayEZrider

thanks

That has been my understanding too but I presumed there had to be a difference between them. After after some more research I found the2400 has a max sprocket capacity of 32 while the newer RD2000...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-20-20, 08:46 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,750
Posted By grayEZrider

problem shoe solver

Now that the shoe destructor
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/catfish_39d98bbb57ebbdcd9265ee6630defaa909a86563.jpg
has been fixed you need one of these to take over...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-20-20, 08:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,284
Posted By grayEZrider

Is there a difference in shimano rd2400 / rd 2000

I need to replace a Claris 8 speed RD2400 after trashing one by hitting a stick of firewood; I can't seem to find detailed differences from the RD2000. I am using a KHS 223 with full Claris 3X8 and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-20-20, 08:00 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,198
Posted By grayEZrider

soap will help in the future

If you use a dish soap bottle (leaving just the residue in it without rinsing when empty) filled to half-way with water for mounting tires the residue on the tire will again become slick when you add...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-03-20, 05:35 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,583
Posted By grayEZrider

avoid DOT3

DOT3 is very hard on paint.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-03-20, 05:01 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,274
Posted By grayEZrider

got a friend that could help?

The description indicates the current owner can't fix it himself and has discovered a couple hours work by a shop mechanic not worth it. Unless the bike is worth over $300 I would steer clear unless...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-16-20, 11:52 AM
Replies: 290
Views: 36,117
Posted By grayEZrider

cheat a little?

I think you should do like Natloz (see post #150 (https://www.bikeforums.net/usertag.php?do=list&action=hash&hash=150) ) and hire a pro to do the riding!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-08-20, 03:41 PM
Replies: 290
Views: 36,117
Posted By grayEZrider

oops- Puch pics

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/912x1600/puch_tree_trip_c8e15795c8a9690c0491a2b9b22822052ac5ac71.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-08-20, 03:39 PM
Replies: 290
Views: 36,117
Posted By grayEZrider

finished!

Well my $50 Puch came in at $97 total.
Compact crankset (with a sealed BB!) -found on ebay last year for $19. New, but with no label on it anywhere. Possible from the Orient? Or maybe Cleveland....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-08-20, 02:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 942
Posted By grayEZrider

I try to remember to lube them at the same time I...

I try to remember to lube them at the same time I change the smoke detector batteries. Every leap year if they need it or not...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-07-20, 02:16 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 6,237
Posted By grayEZrider

silver lining

So there is a silver lining to having N+1 disease! But I'm also lucky, having jumped the gun early for my upcoming 70th birthday by months and got my new Canyon Endurace just before this mess.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-27-20, 06:35 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,851
Posted By grayEZrider

keep it dry in there

Going to be hard to untangle them if those shelves ever get wet.....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-27-20, 06:18 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,832
Posted By grayEZrider

2009 Forrester was total loss..but bike was OK!

Had a 2" Draw-tite with a Specialized Dolce Al Elite hanging on a $90 Harbor Freight 4-bike hanger. Drove onto a steep bank and down through a deep ditch (and back up and out) after clipping a car...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-27-20, 05:56 PM
Replies: 290
Views: 36,117
Posted By grayEZrider

Puch keeper update

No one mentioned it but an earlier pic of the Puch displayed some great Mavic Pro gold deep rim wheels. They came from a parted out Felt I bought for $100 to rob it of Ultegra brifters and brakes for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-24-20, 06:12 PM
Replies: 290
Views: 36,117
Posted By grayEZrider

good eye!

You are 100% correct. Stickers beat up but all there and legible. After some upgrade work I took it out for 8 miles today. I can FEEL why you wanted yours back. Wonderful ride. I will detail...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-23-20, 08:11 PM
Replies: 290
Views: 36,117
Posted By grayEZrider

pics to upgrade try

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/912x1600/puch_buy_f7ea60a330cfc2836f017e76bf517e9529e5fd9a.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-23-20, 07:43 PM
Replies: 290
Views: 36,117
Posted By grayEZrider

Hoping to build a keeper

I missed seeing the start of this challenge by ten days. And after fighting N+1 this last year (who cares about Covid-19? phhht) the only potential project hanging in the workshop (known far and wide...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-20-20, 06:37 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,643
Posted By grayEZrider

100% agreement

He can be blunt at times, but I agree completely with him.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-20-20, 05:54 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,548
Posted By grayEZrider

swap it!

I agree with Flip Flop Rider. Fit is nearly everything. Everything except the frame can easily be replaced or upgraded.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-20-20, 05:40 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 8,564
Posted By grayEZrider

gravel for real gravel..

A pic of my 35c shod KHS 223. A bit heavy with the gear but since the only southerly route starts two miles from home and runs eight miles with zero houses or anything (on the 8 mile dirt stretch)...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-19-20, 07:22 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 11,227
Posted By grayEZrider

early motorbike disc and spoke problems..

I recall making a lot of money truing the early spoke/disc wheels on motorcycles. The first ones sported a single disc in front of the fork leg. First improvement was stiffer forks to combat the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-16-20, 08:32 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 4,066
Posted By grayEZrider

the worst of both...

23mm Vittorias on a deep V Mavic.
Any new (vintage) N+1 added to the stable gets Vittorias or Michelins cut off first.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-26-20, 06:36 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 6,899
Posted By grayEZrider

4 is OK if this is your rookie year....

Got to eventually get to:
vintage steel (2- sport and touring)
vintage Al
Vintage carbon
current steel (gravel)
current Al (2- sport and touring)
haven't got to a current Carbon yet
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-25-20, 05:46 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,278
Posted By grayEZrider

clarification to this great simple rule:

This R to R and F to F works providing you always apply the wrench ABOVE the pedal and not below!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-10-20, 06:57 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,657
Posted By grayEZrider

it all evens out...

Recall that time or two you obtained something at a 20% bargain and factor that into the equation.
There you go.
The New Normal (N+1) math !:lol:
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-10-20, 06:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 576
Posted By grayEZrider

worse than rocket surgery

It's road surgery if you get it wrong. Which I did only two days ago. Flatted twice in four miles. :cry:
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-10-20, 06:42 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,564
Posted By grayEZrider

too late for now but...

when I get to that last stage I always use a cheap plastic tire lever. But the trick with it is to take the smallest "bite" as possible. And that is after lubing the rim and tire down with spray...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-10-20, 06:29 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,094
Posted By grayEZrider

near match

Four of my six bikes are vintage and I've gone to 28s on everything but my modern KHS 223 which wears 35c panaracers. I weigh 170 and run all the 28s at 70/75 and the 35c at 65/70. I experimented a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-08-20, 02:28 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,743
Posted By grayEZrider

buy it on-line exception...

I do try and keep up with what my LBS stocks and avoid ordering through them anything costing less than $20 if they don't normally stock it. Not to save me anything, but I figure they can't be...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-06-20, 02:10 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 8,604
Posted By grayEZrider

it really is needed

California is desperate to eliminate what they can't figure out is driving them all nuts.:deadhorse2:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-05-20, 08:24 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 8,599
Posted By grayEZrider

a very useful question

Thanks. I seldom see walkers/joggers on my normal hilly riding area. Most are usually headed opposing traffic. I like the combination bell and yell idea. I will adopt it. It also gives me an excuse...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-20-20, 01:48 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,183
Posted By grayEZrider

good catch!

You're right. SNs show the Ironman to be an '86 and the Lemans to be an '87. I got both numbers wrong. Now if I can figure out how to change them on the listing at the left. I do remember it was on...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-18-20, 06:39 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,287
Posted By grayEZrider

It's worth a cheap shot... I've had really good...

It's worth a cheap shot... I've had really good luck with plain club soda on all kinds of stains on floors, carpets and fabrics. Let it soak an hour and wipe it up.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-18-20, 06:17 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,183
Posted By grayEZrider

I also have an '86 Lemans. But I agree the dual...

I also have an '86 Lemans. But I agree the dual grey/silver paint job seems to be '86. I always assumed it was an '84 frame left over and painted later. I will check both in the morning. Maybe I've...
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