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Forum: Road Cycling
11-05-22, 10:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,182
Posted By 72andsunny

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Is the crack your seeing here? That appears to be...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-05-22, 06:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,182
Posted By 72andsunny

Replacement seat post for Specialized Roubaix

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The rubber shock absorber on my seat post is...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-21-22, 04:17 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,905
Posted By 72andsunny

Bike shop had it overnight and said it worked...

Bike shop had it overnight and said it worked with a new shifter: $150. Asked again if they can plug directly into R-Tube for diagnostics. He said they’d try.

I see Shimano makes (or made) spare...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-19-22, 10:17 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,905
Posted By 72andsunny

I bricked my Ultegra DI2

I didn’t know this was a thing. But it all stopped working.

The bike is a 2017, I think. 11 speed Ultegra di2.

With a little help from the internet, I downloaded E-Tube Project for windows...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-17-22, 05:16 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,113
Posted By 72andsunny

I feel your pain. That sounds like rubbing...

I feel your pain.

That sounds like rubbing more than creaking. I don’t have any great advice, but some places I finally found loud noises after spending lots of time not finding them:

1) Terry...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-14-22, 12:10 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,465
Posted By 72andsunny

So it looks like you have no braze ons for the...

So it looks like you have no braze ons for the rear rack. Santana used to sell a rack that mounted to the v brake bosses; it was made by Old Man Mountain…their current racks probably aren’t spaced...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-06-22, 09:37 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 901
Posted By 72andsunny

Double kick stand replacement tips

Hi all, I’ve got a pretty heavy duty kickstand. The rubber feet are shot, which makes the tandem a little wobbly. The shop I bought it at keeps sending me Greenfield kickstand tips, which are way too...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
10-07-21, 03:43 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,811
Posted By 72andsunny

That looks like 3 bikes to me. Guessing you’ll...

That looks like 3 bikes to me. Guessing you’ll find a different serial number under each bottom bracket on that vintage of Schwinn.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
10-06-21, 01:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 927
Posted By 72andsunny

Broke down and ordered Ride2 shorteners from...

Broke down and ordered Ride2 shorteners from Modern Bike. They'll ship them free to Hawaii, so that made the $130 more palatable. Hoping Stoker #2 doesn't have a growth spurt and also demand to have...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
10-06-21, 01:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 927
Posted By 72andsunny

Thanks, I like the da Vinci option, but I'm...

Thanks, I like the da Vinci option, but I'm figuring this is a problem that goes away in less than 6 months.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
10-06-21, 01:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 927
Posted By 72andsunny

You are correct--removing the child stoker kit...

You are correct--removing the child stoker kit was mostly because I have a ten year old teenager and I could no longer handle the constant complaining. With the kidback on, her handlebars were a...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
10-05-21, 02:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 927
Posted By 72andsunny

Crank Shorteners or..."

Just got my oldest out of the child stoker kit. I'm happy to be a few pounds lighter!

The primary cranks on the bike are 170 mm, which is a bit long for her and is causing a hitch at the bottom of...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-18-21, 11:14 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,504
Posted By 72andsunny

£20? I’ll sell you mine for 20 and I’ll throw in...

£20? I’ll sell you mine for 20 and I’ll throw in a pair of pedals.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-16-21, 01:39 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,504
Posted By 72andsunny

That appears to be identical to my Look Delta...

That appears to be identical to my Look Delta disassembly tool....
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-25-21, 09:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,609
Posted By 72andsunny

We have Serfas Drifters on our long bike. 26x1.5,...

We have Serfas Drifters on our long bike. 26x1.5, but they make a 2”. Haven’t intentionally off-roaded them, but overall I’m happy with them.

RE the stock tires on your bike: I suspect most people...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-09-21, 02:23 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 844
Posted By 72andsunny

The last couple of times I've flown, I've ended...

The last couple of times I've flown, I've ended up with bike tools in my carry on; once because the checked bag was overweight and I was making a mad dash to lighten up at the counter and once...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-06-21, 03:55 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,784
Posted By 72andsunny

10 miles uphill, my butt hurts

40 mile ride yesterday; 10 miles continuous uphill with a group. Never have I been so sore. Think I need to replace my stock Specialized saddle. Who’s got recs? Preferably something online as there’s...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-31-21, 03:31 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 34,836
Posted By 72andsunny

I'll be surprised if that trip goes as scheduled....

I'll be surprised if that trip goes as scheduled. Maybe you'll be able to make the new dates?
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-21-21, 12:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,105
Posted By 72andsunny

We’ve used this (or something similar) bag...

We’ve used this (or something similar) bag forever. And being a Jandd, it’s lasted forever.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-15-21, 02:45 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,238
Posted By 72andsunny

Complaint about replaceable Presta Valves

I’ve had bikes with Presta valves for at least 30 years. In the last year, two bikes (one new, one just with new tubes), started getting flats, sometimes slow, sometimes fast. I was never able to...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-15-21, 11:22 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,315
Posted By 72andsunny

I’ll echo the fit being the most important thing....

I’ll echo the fit being the most important thing. And 32 mm is only 1.25”. That would be narrower than 1.5”...

Also, I’ll throw in: your friend is not giving you the friend prices. The Trek was a...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-14-21, 12:29 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,315
Posted By 72andsunny

I remember the Encore. If my memory is correct,...

I remember the Encore. If my memory is correct, Santana had a line of road (really touring tandems), mountain tandems (which had suspension forks, flat bars, 26” tires), and a line of enduro bikes...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-07-21, 06:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,673
Posted By 72andsunny

Hey, I’ve got a Noventa. We bought it new in...

Hey, I’ve got a Noventa. We bought it new in 2004, though I believe it was built up from an older frame Santana had sitting around (note the double boom tube). Also, Noventas were supposed to have...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
11-13-20, 12:42 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,886
Posted By 72andsunny

I’ve got a Rohloff on our quad. I don’t know how...

I’ve got a Rohloff on our quad. I don’t know how much power we put out (my kids are young and have child stoker kits), but with what you’re trying to do, the only reason not to go Rohloff is cost and...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-11-20, 12:08 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,012
Posted By 72andsunny

Thanks, might do something like that. I’ll have...

Thanks, might do something like that. I’ll have to check my front derailleur box; one of them would work, but it won’t fit around the seat tube. Otherwise, I think I’m just a 9 speed cassette away...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-10-20, 05:21 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,012
Posted By 72andsunny

it’s less than ideal, but he’s never ridden a...

it’s less than ideal, but he’s never ridden a road bike, so won’t know any better. I did bar ends on a tandem for years. That’s much more difficult.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-10-20, 03:00 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,012
Posted By 72andsunny

Building a bike with spare parts

Hi all, I’m building a bike for a needy neighborhood kid. I’m using the term needy loosely as I wouldn’t call his family poor, but there’s no way his father would spend more than a couple hundred...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-28-20, 12:44 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,574
Posted By 72andsunny

Needy in the sense that he rides an old Schwinn...

Needy in the sense that he rides an old Schwinn hybrid/mountain thing that is constantly falling apart—no front brakes, loose bottom bracket. I patch it together when I can. His father keeps saying...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-28-20, 12:13 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,574
Posted By 72andsunny

I sold an aluminum bike with 105 (9 speed)...

I sold an aluminum bike with 105 (9 speed) components for $125 a year ago. I don’t think I could buy the shifters for that now. I’m hoping to keep my total costs under $200 for this build, so might...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-27-20, 12:16 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,574
Posted By 72andsunny

Thanks! If I’m reading that correctly, I want a...

Thanks! If I’m reading that correctly, I want a 110 mm spindle?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-27-20, 11:30 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,574
Posted By 72andsunny

No current bottom bracket. I’ve inherited a frame...

No current bottom bracket. I’ve inherited a frame and fork. See donated cranks in reply above.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-27-20, 11:29 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,574
Posted By 72andsunny

Link fixed; should point here:...

Link fixed; should point here: https://www.amazon.com/SHIMANO-BB-UN300-Bottom-Bracket-English/dp/B08C76LSKM

I have a donated crankset. Sugino XD2 46/36/24 (though I don’t have those chainrings)...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-26-20, 05:05 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,574
Posted By 72andsunny

Bottom bracket question

I’m building up a road bike for a needy neighborhood kid using mostly donated parts, but it looks like I‘ll need to buy a bottom bracket (and brake levers and shifters or brifters). Anyway, I’m...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-19-20, 11:28 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,969
Posted By 72andsunny

Three chains? Am I doing something wrong, or is...

Three chains? Am I doing something wrong, or is that because you're making a timing chain from two conventional chains? I have distinct memories of bike shops having reels of bulk bicycle chain, but...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-12-20, 09:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 522
Posted By 72andsunny

These are just the spacers that came with the...

These are just the spacers that came with the cassette. I’m sure a better mechanic can put the entire cassette on in one piece, and never see them. But I’ve been unable to do that. Everything is in...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-12-20, 09:49 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 522
Posted By 72andsunny

Thank you for that. My largest socket is 24 mm...

Thank you for that. My largest socket is 24 mm and the Park Tool is an inch (or possibly 25 mm), so I put it on with an open wrench. I’ll pick up a bigger socket and check my torque.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-12-20, 05:53 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 522
Posted By 72andsunny

As in the R-8000 diagram here: ...

As in the R-8000 diagram here:

https://si.shimano.com/pdfs/dm/DM-RACS001-03-ENG.pdf

(After cogs 6, 7, and 8)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-12-20, 02:47 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 522
Posted By 72andsunny

New Cassette

Another stupid question.

I bought a new cassette for the new wheels, and the smaller 4 or so cogs are rumbling. I figured I needed a new chain, so after ordering one, decided to put the old...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-12-20, 12:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 578
Posted By 72andsunny

Thanks! I don’t know which side you were...

Thanks! I don’t know which side you were recommending, but I did the opposite of what I was doing (hit the part that was sticking out with a skewer) and with a lot of pushing and then a lot of...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-12-20, 12:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 578
Posted By 72andsunny

Yeah, I’ve tried pushing, I did a little light...

Yeah, I’ve tried pushing, I did a little light hammering with a mallet. It hasn’t budged. Looks like the box was damaged a little at that spot, so I’m going to claim only partial responsibility.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-12-20, 11:44 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 578
Posted By 72andsunny

Protective hub end cap

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Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-30-20, 02:50 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,799
Posted By 72andsunny

Do you ever have a third friend come over and...

Do you ever have a third friend come over and wish you had a quad?
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-22-20, 05:45 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,889
Posted By 72andsunny

What do you mean by the seat is too tall? ...

What do you mean by the seat is too tall?

Are you trying to touch the ground while seated? Don’t do that. Or can you not reach while straddling the top tube? If that’s the case, this is a...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-25-20, 06:26 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,296
Posted By 72andsunny

Like to buy? Wolfgang will set you up:...

Like to buy? Wolfgang will set you up: https://www.fahrrad-ro.de/index.html

I don't know about Ireland. But he's the European Santana distributor, so if you don't want to go to Germany, I'm sure...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-24-20, 11:01 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,990
Posted By 72andsunny

My 2 cents (worth about 2 cents): I only...

My 2 cents (worth about 2 cents):

I only break our tandem apart like you're describing when I'm forced to do so. Like when Amtrak decides they won't let me take it on the train because they're...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-10-20, 10:04 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,113
Posted By 72andsunny

squak!

squak!
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-09-20, 09:50 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,113
Posted By 72andsunny

squawk!!!!!

squawk!!!!!
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-09-20, 09:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,113
Posted By 72andsunny

Interrupting squawking parrot.

Interrupting squawking parrot.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-09-20, 07:32 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,113
Posted By 72andsunny

Yes. PS: You’re supposed to say: “Who’s...

Yes.

PS: You’re supposed to say: “Who’s there?”
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-09-20, 06:26 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,113
Posted By 72andsunny

I’m sure someone in the mechanics forum will have...

I’m sure someone in the mechanics forum will have better advice, but I always resort to towing out when nothing else works. I know it reduces braking power, but I’ve never had a problem stopping with...
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