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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-13-21, 09:59 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,643
Posted By PeaceByJesus

I think I found a compatible pad

I came here (years after the last post) looking for this same pad for an old mountain bike, and while the links above may not work yet I think I found a compatible pad here (shorturl.at/lAINT):
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-05-20, 08:43 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,120
Posted By PeaceByJesus

But certainly not on Ebay, ...

But certainly not on Ebay, (https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_nkw=bottle+cages&_sacat=7294&_sop=15) which is where I usually would go for low cost items (seat covers, brake parts, etc.),...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-29-20, 04:12 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,120
Posted By PeaceByJesus

Well, there are cheapo Shimano shifters on Ebay....

Well, there are cheapo Shimano shifters on Ebay. ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-27-20, 05:35 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,120
Posted By PeaceByJesus

News clips on bicycle costs (rising) and availability (scarce, but you knew that)

Sep 9, 2019: U.S. Bicycle Industry - Statistics & Facts (https://www.statista.com/topics/1448/bicycle-industry-in-the-us/) The U.S. market for bicycles is estimated to be sized at around six billion...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-10-20, 11:06 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,512
Posted By PeaceByJesus

Thanks for responding. We have bought many parts...

Thanks for responding. We have bought many parts from the old Niagara Cycle (until they went belly-up and became the Bike Shop and raised prices) as well as a few Nashbar and from Dan's Comp and some...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-03-19, 09:50 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 45,048
Posted By PeaceByJesus

After multiple dozens of patched tubes (for free,...

After multiple dozens of patched tubes (for free, by the grace of God), I have rarely found that Slime Rubber Cement with these ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-11-19, 02:04 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,512
Posted By PeaceByJesus

U.S. BMX retail giant Dan’s Comp sells to new owner [site down]

According to the statement issued by AMain.com, the aim is to restructure the business having bought certain assets and move the warehousing to both California and North Carolina to better serve the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-21-19, 08:37 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 30,662
Posted By PeaceByJesus

What kind of parts are you looking for? You may...

What kind of parts are you looking for? You may be interested in the thread Current bargains on some cheap parts...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-19-19, 05:00 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,698
Posted By PeaceByJesus

Perhaps one of those cheap (but quite strong)...

Perhaps one of those cheap (but quite strong) padded silicone gel seat covers on Ebay (https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_nkw=gel+bike+seat+cover&_sacat=0&LH_FS=1&_sop=15) would work for...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-16-19, 07:27 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,146
Posted By PeaceByJesus

It's actually a city with about 20,000 souls per...

It's actually a city with about 20,000 souls per sq. mile (many more I am sure not being reported) of mostly working Central Americans, which is overall a happy simple-living culture with a faith...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-16-19, 01:15 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,146
Posted By PeaceByJesus

blueskycycling.com

I tried adjusting it to order more, and it came out to

$ 73.17

Shipping$ 56.94

Total USD $ 130.11

So I called them at 800-585-4137 and they answered promptly and in clear English, and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-16-19, 12:16 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,146
Posted By PeaceByJesus

Shopping cart Product...

Shopping cart

Product imageDescriptionQuantityPrice

https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/2723/products/010801-01_1_small.jpg?7131Evo FS Engage Tire 20" BMX **Buy 1 Get 1 FREE!** Closeout 20"...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-15-19, 09:50 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,146
Posted By PeaceByJesus

I appreciate the appreciation! May God bless.

I appreciate the appreciation! May God bless.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-15-19, 09:46 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,146
Posted By PeaceByJesus

Thanks, I was astounded at the very low prices on...

Thanks, I was astounded at the very low prices on some many items,like XLC Bike Tubes !!! ** ALL SIZES AVAILABLE** $ 1.98;
Evo FS Engage Tire 20" BMX **Buy 1 Get 1 FREE!** Closeout 20" x 1.95...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-15-19, 11:23 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,146
Posted By PeaceByJesus

Current bargains on some cheap parts

I sometimes look for the lowest prices for things like tires, bikes, saddles, pedals etc. for free (labor, and parts at cost) basic bike fixing on the sidewalk in this populous in this (relatively...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-26-19, 06:15 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 30,662
Posted By PeaceByJesus

And the old business web site looked just the old...

And the old business web site looked just the old Niagara site except for the name change, and I also had called the new owners twice and no one picked up, and thus I hoped that sending the email did...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-26-19, 06:06 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 30,662
Posted By PeaceByJesus

Just how is "wondering about what the reason was...

Just how is "wondering about what the reason was for the closing of Niagara Cycle" some sort of demand to answer? And why is it wrong for a past customer to mention the substantial increase in prices...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-26-19, 01:29 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 30,662
Posted By PeaceByJesus

After seeing mostly out-of-stock results and much...

After seeing mostly out-of-stock results and much higher prices on others from https://thebikeshopstore.com, I sent an email to (what turns out to be) the new owners, and received this quick...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-23-18, 10:41 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 30,662
Posted By PeaceByJesus

In winter sometimes Amazon has some real...

In winter sometimes Amazon has some real bargains. . Last year I found 20x2.125 tubes for about 2.50, and tires for around 4.00. Later price was over 20.00. Right now the price for
Bell 7091016 Flat...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-24-18, 02:37 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 30,662
Posted By PeaceByJesus

But https://www.bikenashbar.com has some good...

But https://www.bikenashbar.com has some good buys, such as still sellling the GEAX AKA 29x2.2 Wire Bead Mountain Tire for 6.99...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-22-18, 06:17 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 30,662
Posted By PeaceByJesus

Thanks for the input all. I edited the above to...

Thanks for the input all. I edited the above to remove my link and recommendation to bikeworldusa.com, because while they had low prices for a few basic parts, after i made a purchase with a card,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-07-18, 08:13 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 30,662
Posted By PeaceByJesus

[/LEFT] Thanks for the input all. I would add...

[/LEFT]
Thanks for the input all. I would add that.... is another place I found to browse for a few cheap parts,.. I am referring to things such as pedals (under 5.00 a pair), tubes (3.00 and up)...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-03-18, 09:20 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 30,662
Posted By PeaceByJesus

Thanks. The first is like an Ebay, but a brief...

Thanks. The first is like an Ebay, but a brief research (and choosing lowest price first) show they are quite higher, similar to Banggood.com, Searching two basic items, the Bike foam Seat Covers...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-02-18, 07:28 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 30,662
Posted By PeaceByJesus

That only adds to the mystery.

That only adds to the mystery.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-02-18, 07:27 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 30,662
Posted By PeaceByJesus

Well, a quick look indicates they have no 20"...

Well, a quick look indicates they have no 20" tires or tubes, and have a small selection relative to Niagara at least, and the cheapest Schrader Valve Tube ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-30-18, 07:39 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 30,662
Posted By PeaceByJesus

I am buying the lowest tier of cycling, like...

I am buying the lowest tier of cycling, like 0.10, 50mm patches, $.5.00 pedals, $8.00, 20'' tires (if they have the money for that) + free labor buy the grace of God.

Which, besides the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-28-18, 06:59 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 30,662
Posted By PeaceByJesus

I do not think they even had them. But as the...

I do not think they even had them. But as the link to what is being included shows, it is far more than just E-bikes.

Casing for bicycle derailleur cable; and casing for cable or inner wire for...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-27-18, 08:34 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 30,662
Posted By PeaceByJesus

They also might have seen this coming: Trek:...

They also might have seen this coming: Trek: proposed tariffs would cost us $30 million a year

...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-23-18, 06:41 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 30,662
Posted By PeaceByJesus

Yes, they had a lot of parts. I usually saved the...

Yes, they had a lot of parts. I usually saved the orders with the linked items, and which worked to return to the same product. Same with Ebay items. No so much with Amazon and Walmart. But most of...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-23-18, 08:40 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 30,662
Posted By PeaceByJesus

That is possible, but Niagara Cycle never said...

That is possible, but Niagara Cycle never said much about themselves, or to our knowledge notified anyone re their demise, and the reasons why they went belly-up are hidden in secrecy. I had called...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-22-18, 02:45 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 30,662
Posted By PeaceByJesus

Perhaps part of the reason is that Chinese bikes...

Perhaps part of the reason is that Chinese bikes are so cheap that you could not build one for the price they can sell a $55-100 20" Walmart bike for. Thus rather than fixing them the dads and or...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-22-18, 02:29 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 30,662
Posted By PeaceByJesus

I was buying the 4.99 a pair Sunlite Grabber...

I was buying the 4.99 a pair Sunlite Grabber Bicycle Pedals, 9/16" (https://www.niagaracycle.com/categories/sunlite-grabber-bicycle-pedals-9-16). Just a little difference:)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-22-18, 10:11 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 30,662
Posted By PeaceByJesus

They pretty much could keep that, but now the...

They pretty much could keep that, but now the question is, will they be sold? Recent BBB reviews ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-22-18, 09:21 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 30,662
Posted By PeaceByJesus

Niagara Cycle apparently bankrupt

Niagara Cycle was my main supplier basic bicycle parts like 20'' tires (from 7.00 and derailleurs from 5.25 to 8,000+). However as of around Aug. 6 week their web site has been down for...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-04-18, 06:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 497
Posted By PeaceByJesus

Being willing to help is commendable, and maybe...

Being willing to help is commendable, and maybe this thread will help others in the future. Micro drive (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Micro_drive) is a generic term for a type of drivetrain,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-04-18, 02:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 497
Posted By PeaceByJesus

I have not found these at Wheelsmfg ...

I have not found these at Wheelsmfg (https://wheelsmfg.com/products/bearings/ball-bearing-retainers.html,) but since I was able to confirm (as explained in my edit to my prior post) that the #89...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-04-18, 06:33 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 497
Posted By PeaceByJesus

Thanks for trying to help. This is not a coaster...

Thanks for trying to help. This is not a coaster brake hub but a microdrive, yet maybe they use the same.
There is no local bicycle shop in this city (around here it seems I am the LBS, if for...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-03-18, 09:19 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 497
Posted By PeaceByJesus

Need correct size cup bearing rear BMX micro drive (I.D. + O.D.) and

A neighbor has a new 20'' Kmart (Pacific (https://flic.kr/p/28Fhtmm)) bike which the rear wheel locked up. Taking it apart reveals that the cup bearing (only one side has one) was mangled (likely...
Forum: Touring
12-27-17, 03:31 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,842
Posted By PeaceByJesus

Brand new? Wow. And its not the valve? What...

Brand new? Wow. And its not the valve? What brand?

I once patched a 26'' tube with 17 separate holes. Got em all too, thank God. At night on the sidewalk no less. Don't know how the kid did it...
Forum: Touring
12-27-17, 09:02 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,842
Posted By PeaceByJesus

More than likely you did not clean and roughen...

More than likely you did not clean and roughen the surface of the tube well enough, and or the patches were old or of poor quality. While Rema cement is the top-of-the-line, I have found that Slime...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-06-17, 09:30 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 12,188
Posted By PeaceByJesus

Been there. Those half links can be tough. I hope...

Been there. Those half links can be tough. I hope this ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-06-17, 09:22 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 12,188
Posted By PeaceByJesus

Where i am the teens are often breaking chains by...

Where i am the teens are often breaking chains by doing tricks on 20'' BMX bikes. Just had one ring the doorbell tonight because of that. The chains often need to be pieced together, and I usually...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-04-17, 01:08 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 12,188
Posted By PeaceByJesus

I had the small issue with cheap ($2.00 to...

I had the small issue with cheap ($2.00 to $3.00) Chinese (Ebay) chain tools (http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_sacat=0&_sop=15&_nkw=bike%20chain%20breaker&_dcat=177846&rt=nc&_trksid=p2045573.m1684),...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-04-17, 12:05 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 34,377
Posted By PeaceByJesus

Old thread, which i came across researching ...

Old thread, which i came across researching patching tubes with contact cement, and as far as your conclusion, I have used Elmer's rubber cement for patching tubes, and have not found it as good as...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-22-16, 10:33 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 24,408
Posted By PeaceByJesus

The sentence you quoted was not mine but one I...

The sentence you quoted was not mine but one I responded to. Having never come across a Dunlop valve in the NE USA I failed to do the research and assumed the poster meant a Presta valve.

If...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-20-16, 05:43 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 24,408
Posted By PeaceByJesus

Thanks. Then you have this from them: ...

Thanks. Then you have this from them:

Technical Bulletin

Why can’t I use Cold Vulcanizing Fluid in place of REMA Special Blue Cement flammable and Non Flammable for tire repair?


I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-20-16, 05:27 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 24,408
Posted By PeaceByJesus

Glad you can use Elmers. I have patched tubes on...

Glad you can use Elmers. I have patched tubes on ridges, and even on the vertical set of ridges some have. Buff it well, and if the patch is flexible enough and if the cement is made for them then it...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-19-16, 02:54 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 24,408
Posted By PeaceByJesus

Well, there is the Cold Vulcanizing Fluid and...

Well, there is the Cold Vulcanizing Fluid and then there is Special Blue Cement (Flammable or non Flammable).

There is actually a thread on this...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-19-16, 02:38 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 24,408
Posted By PeaceByJesus

Thanks for the input. No, the street riding kids...

Thanks for the input. No, the street riding kids in this city are not going to go tubeless (http://www.bicycling.com/bikes-and-gear-features/how-it-works/should-you-go-tubeless) soon, as in fact I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-19-16, 02:09 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 24,408
Posted By PeaceByJesus

Thanks for the additional advice. I do leave a...

Thanks for the additional advice. I do leave a little air in and tube, and press the patch firmly, but with the very pliable patches I am using that is enough. Thank God for strong fingers though! ...
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