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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)

09-15-20, 02:54 PM

Replies: 37

Caution?

Views: 4,700

Posted By Hog chef

I tend to avoid activities that involve my ass...

I tend to avoid activities that involve my ass going higher than my head!

Forum: General Cycling Discussion

09-04-20, 11:12 PM

Replies: 25

Cheap Chinese Bike Quarantine Build

Views: 2,475

Posted By Hog chef

it's usually just a quick sponge bath, rinse and...

it's usually just a quick sponge bath, rinse and dry. No hard scrubbing or water blasting. Bike's get parked in the living room's why. Ok...guess I'll get the ol' notebook out and start taking...

Forum: General Cycling Discussion

09-04-20, 01:01 PM

Replies: 25

Cheap Chinese Bike Quarantine Build

Views: 2,475

Posted By Hog chef

Stall on the build, still waiting for the wheels....

Stall on the build, still waiting for the wheels. Received 1 set of wheels from CSC for the wife's bike, so hopefully mine should be arriving soon. Quick question for those who wax their chains. I...

Forum: General Cycling Discussion

08-29-20, 07:59 PM

Replies: 25

Cheap Chinese Bike Quarantine Build

Views: 2,475

Posted By Hog chef

Grain of salt. Dig deep enough...and you'll end...

Grain of salt. Dig deep enough...and you'll end up in China:lol: Besides, China and Taiwan have been making bicycles ever since they copied it from the guy in Germany that invented it:foo: IDK...

Forum: General Cycling Discussion

08-29-20, 12:44 PM

Replies: 25

Cheap Chinese Bike Quarantine Build

Views: 2,475

Posted By Hog chef

I just thought I'd throw this out there. What...

I just thought I'd throw this out there. What should I use on the BB? Loctite, Carbon Paste, Grease or nothing-at-all. Keep the rubber side down and the shiny side up! Later......

Forum: General Cycling Discussion

08-28-20, 07:52 PM

Replies: 25

Cheap Chinese Bike Quarantine Build

Views: 2,475

Posted By Hog chef

Almost forgot, I was able to get a pretty cheap...

Almost forgot, I was able to get a pretty cheap but very decent bicycle repair stand from Home Depot, RAD Cycle Pro Stand Plus $49 + Tax,S&H. They were going quick so act fast if you need one. keep...

Forum: General Cycling Discussion

08-28-20, 07:47 PM

Replies: 25

Cheap Chinese Bike Quarantine Build

Views: 2,475

Posted By Hog chef

Everything but the pedals (Speedplay), cables &...

Everything but the pedals (Speedplay), cables & housing (Jagwire), tires (Vittoria Rubino), tubes (Conti Race) and bar wrap (ESIgrip), are all Aliexpress cheap Chinese bike parts. I'll list prices...

Forum: General Cycling Discussion

08-27-20, 02:00 PM

Replies: 25

Cheap Chinese Bike Quarantine Build

Views: 2,475

Posted By Hog chef

I got a quick reply from the bike frame...

I got a quick reply from the bike frame manufacturer and the side with the flange is the drive side. I'll probably stick with this BB for now. I'll post pics one I have all the parts, wheels and...

Forum: General Cycling Discussion

08-25-20, 04:39 PM

Replies: 25

Cheap Chinese Bike Quarantine Build

Views: 2,475

Posted By Hog chef

Thank you Maelochs. I just sent message to the...

Thank you Maelochs. I just sent message to the manufacturer, waiting for their reply. I did, however, think about getting a different press-fit BB. Never even thought about threaded BBs...dammit! now...

Forum: General Cycling Discussion

08-24-20, 08:25 PM

Replies: 25

Cheap Chinese Bike Quarantine Build

Views: 2,475

Posted By Hog chef

Cheap Chinese Bike Quarantine Build

Hello, I'm new to this forum and just happen to be building my own bike during quarantine. So far I have gotten all the parts for my build except for the wheels. I was measuring and pre-fitting parts...

Forum: Introductions

08-20-20, 12:47 PM

Replies: 7

Greetings fron the San Francisco Bay Area

Views: 449

Posted By Hog chef

Welcome from the Bay too x 2! Oops, sorry Rob,...

Welcome from the Bay too x 2! Oops, sorry Rob, saw pic of the Stig and remembered you replied to my post's too but didn't recognize being from the Bay...too. Keep the rubber side down and the shiny...

Forum: Introductions

08-20-20, 12:28 PM

Replies: 11

hi new to here.

Views: 563

Posted By Hog chef

Hello there. I'm new to this forum too. I'll be...

Hello there. I'm new to this forum too. I'll be assembling my own bike and will be posting photos as soon as I have all the parts. Hopefully I have10 posts by then. Keep the rubber side down and...

Forum: Introductions

08-15-20, 01:29 PM

Replies: 5

Hello from NorCal

Views: 431

Posted By Hog chef

Thanks Rob. Yes I've seen his videos. Agree...

Thanks Rob. Yes I've seen his videos. Agree with you there, very informative. All those bike builds on YouTube sure make it look easy. I was an auto mechanic in my early years (emphasis on the...

Forum: Introductions

08-14-20, 05:29 PM

Replies: 5

Hello from NorCal

Views: 431

Posted By Hog chef

So here's an intro to the build. I got layed off;...

So here's an intro to the build. I got layed off; needless to say, I've been home since March.

My current bike, a Specialized Secteur, used to be my wife's until we got her a Colnago CLD Team...

Forum: Introductions

08-13-20, 08:29 PM

Replies: 5

Hello from NorCal

Views: 431

Posted By Hog chef

Hello from NorCal

Came across this forum the other day while looking for feedback on clipless pedals. I currently have a 2nd hand Specialized Secteur but will be upgrading soon (doing my own build). I also have an...

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