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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-12-24, 02:15 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 365
Posted By rmacdona

I presume one of those drawers is the proverbial...

I presume one of those drawers is the proverbial "healing" drawer.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-05-24, 12:45 PM
Replies: 187
Views: 24,856
Posted By rmacdona

The 4 would refer to the frame sequence number....

The 4 would refer to the frame sequence number. So the fourth 20" Mt. Tam.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-07-21, 11:23 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 813
Posted By rmacdona

Going by your photos, it appears you have a large...

Going by your photos, it appears you have a large frame so you might want to give some consideration to how far you will need to reach to operate the DT shifters. When I switched to DT shifters on my...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-18-21, 06:19 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,549
Posted By rmacdona

You are measuring the distance between bolt...

You are measuring the distance between bolt holes. BCD is "Bolt Circle DIAMETER" which is the diameter of a circle that would pass through the centers of all five bolt holes. For the large rings, a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-02-21, 04:49 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,981
Posted By rmacdona

For spokes and nipples you might want to take a...

For spokes and nipples you might want to take a look at BIKE24 from Germany. They have DT Swiss and Sapim available at reasonable prices.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-01-21, 05:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,091
Posted By rmacdona

The nut on the threaded valve stem is the last...

The nut on the threaded valve stem is the last item to to be installed. In order for the tire bead to seat uniformly you need to push the valve stem into the tire when inflating it. As the tire...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-30-20, 02:53 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 9,152
Posted By rmacdona

Sink like a brick...

Sink like a brick...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-17-20, 09:08 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 770
Posted By rmacdona

I believe that is just an optical illusion due to...

I believe that is just an optical illusion due to the angle the photo was taken at. I can just make out part of the outer cage plate above the top edge of the inner cage plate.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-17-20, 07:48 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 770
Posted By rmacdona

Your local bike co-op may have something suitable...

Your local bike co-op may have something suitable in their used parts bins. That derailleur is 1990's vintage.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-09-20, 08:34 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,744
Posted By rmacdona

Front right, rear left. I am right handed and...

Front right, rear left. I am right handed and want the front brake to be operated by my dominant hand. Lots more control that way.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-01-20, 09:14 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,130
Posted By rmacdona

I experienced a similar nipple failure just...

I experienced a similar nipple failure just recently when repairing a wheel. Head of nipple sheared level with bottom of slot. Ended up replacing all the nipples - false economy otherwise....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-28-20, 04:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 839
Posted By rmacdona

Curious - what is the purpose of the cork hanging...

Curious - what is the purpose of the cork hanging on the saddle?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-08-20, 09:07 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,738
Posted By rmacdona

My copy of Barnett's Bicycle Repair Manual...

My copy of Barnett's Bicycle Repair Manual suggests that you should leave two balls out. You should be able to find a copy on line. Personally I have run anywhere from 23 to 25 balls with no problems...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-23-20, 03:23 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,211
Posted By rmacdona

+1 Use the mold release line as reference.

+1 Use the mold release line as reference.
Forum: Introductions
06-09-19, 01:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 890
Posted By rmacdona

Welcome to Bike Forums. I had the pleasure of...

Welcome to Bike Forums. I had the pleasure of visiting your beautiful state a few years ago. Looking forward to a return visit some day.
Forum: Introductions
06-08-19, 01:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 840
Posted By rmacdona

Welcome to Bike Forums.

Welcome to Bike Forums.
Forum: Introductions
06-08-19, 01:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,574
Posted By rmacdona

Welcome to Bike Forums.

Welcome to Bike Forums.
Forum: Introductions
06-08-19, 08:15 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,223
Posted By rmacdona

Bonjour. Welcome to Bike Forums. A few years ago...

Bonjour. Welcome to Bike Forums. A few years ago my wife and I cycled from Toulouse to Nice (via Arles, Aix-en-Provence and Cannes). Beautiful country, friendly people, GREAT FOOD. Looking forward...
Forum: Introductions
06-08-19, 08:03 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 888
Posted By rmacdona

Welcome to Bike Forums

Welcome to Bike Forums
Forum: Introductions
06-08-19, 08:02 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,223
Posted By rmacdona

Welcome to Bike Forums.

Welcome to Bike Forums.
Forum: Introductions
06-07-19, 10:41 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 503
Posted By rmacdona

Welcome. Since no one else has replied I have to...

Welcome. Since no one else has replied I have to assume you are asking about insurance for a motorbike - this forum is about pedal bikes. Or is California so far ahead of the rest of the world that...
Forum: Introductions
06-07-19, 10:32 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 887
Posted By rmacdona

Welcome to BF.

Welcome to BF.
Forum: Introductions
06-06-19, 10:33 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,491
Posted By rmacdona

Sadly we have become a "throw-away" society and...

Sadly we have become a "throw-away" society and victims of both psychological and planned obsolescence. My personal preference is for durable products that I can maintain and/or repair so vintage...
Forum: Introductions
06-05-19, 10:49 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,491
Posted By rmacdona

Vintage Rider of Vintage Bikes

Hello from Ontario, Canada. I have been wrenching and riding both road and mountain bikes since 1985. Have a couple of 1980's Cannondales in the stable that are ridden regularly. I recently started...
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