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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-21-22, 02:21 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,371
Posted By iwazi

Citristrip worked like magic for me. Applied it,...

Citristrip worked like magic for me. Applied it, wrapped the area in plastic wrap, and waited 6-8 hours. The paint and primer peeled off with the plastic wrap and left a clean aluminum frame...
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-22-22, 12:50 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,577
Posted By iwazi

Seatpost on mine shows Ø 26.6 and caliper...

Seatpost on mine shows Ø 26.6 and caliper measurement for the portion that goes into the tube also indicates 26.6mm, or about 1 1/16”. Nearly positive I have a ‘92 model. Pictures above in this...
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-21-22, 06:02 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,577
Posted By iwazi

I’ll try to measure the seatpost on mine tomorrow...

I’ll try to measure the seatpost on mine tomorrow and let you know.
Forum: Recreational & Family
08-31-20, 09:05 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,009
Posted By iwazi

Also, my son was very excited about the new bike,...

Also, my son was very excited about the new bike, and especially having gears, so he didn't complain about the fit when leaving his BMX styled Trek Jet 16. Your daughter might just need time to adapt...
Forum: Recreational & Family
08-31-20, 08:45 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,009
Posted By iwazi

I offer experience, but probably not wisdom. My...

I offer experience, but probably not wisdom.
My son was about 46" tall when he started riding a Raleigh Rowdy 20 (https://www.twowheelingtots.com/raleigh-rowdy-20-review/), the 2017 model. I think...
Forum: Recreational & Family
05-07-20, 10:49 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,354
Posted By iwazi

We were all about getting our son on a bike early...

We were all about getting our son on a bike early and bought a balance bike. We made a few mistakes though.

First, our son had some medical issues and surgeries early on that weakened his core,...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-04-20, 10:26 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,577
Posted By iwazi

Double check your brakes. On my bike in both the...

Double check your brakes. On my bike in both the front and back, with the stock parts, the cable can be unhooked, allowing that side to flop over freely and allowing ample room to get the wheels off....
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-04-20, 10:03 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,577
Posted By iwazi

I’m nearly positive my ‘92 High Plains came with...

I’m nearly positive my ‘92 High Plains came with 26x2.125 knobby tires when I got it back in the day. The catalog shows it coming with 26x1.95 though. I’m running 26x1.5 tires on it now since it’s...
Forum: Recreational & Family
04-30-20, 01:46 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,490
Posted By iwazi

Nice! My little guy is almost 7 and now on his...

Nice! My little guy is almost 7 and now on his first geared bike, but I remember those first weeks when he went from a balance bike to a pedaling. Every trip up and down the sidewalk was a new and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-22-20, 09:54 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,638
Posted By iwazi

I didn't think he would have gotten any in there...

I didn't think he would have gotten any in there riding through the puddles or during the bike wash we did after, and yeah, we avoided high pressure water. It was more of a shower. I'll keep all...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-22-20, 09:51 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,638
Posted By iwazi

Thanks for the offer Russ. I'm attempting to...

Thanks for the offer Russ. I'm attempting to return or exchange the freewheel, but I might take you up on that offer if you have one with a 34 tooth low gear.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-22-20, 09:24 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,638
Posted By iwazi

I'm going to attempt to get a replacement or...

I'm going to attempt to get a replacement or refund from the seller. If I end up needing to buy another freewheel, any suggestions on a better 7 speed mega range style freewheel with a 34 tooth low...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-22-20, 09:19 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,638
Posted By iwazi

I didn't have any luck with getting the lockring...

I didn't have any luck with getting the lockring off. I also don't want to spend more than I paid for the freewheel on a lockring removal tool to mess with the defective freewheel. If I didn't have...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-21-20, 11:57 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,638
Posted By iwazi

Thanks Andy. I'll definitely give the oil a shot...

Thanks Andy. I'll definitely give the oil a shot too. dehed also mentioned returning it, but it came from overseas, and that's probably not an option. It was only about $16 though I think. So if...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-21-20, 11:52 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,638
Posted By iwazi

dedhed, thanks for the suggestions. I do think...

dedhed, thanks for the suggestions. I do think it's slop between the parts rather than wobble. I actually watched that video yesterday. :D. I had previously noticed a bit of wobble, but this is...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-21-20, 10:38 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,638
Posted By iwazi

It wasn't noisy before, but now sounds there are...

It wasn't noisy before, but now sounds there are rocks inside it when my son pedals around, almost crunchy, and the aforementioned play in the components doesn't seem right. It wasn't doing this...
Forum: Introductions
03-21-20, 09:39 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 421
Posted By iwazi

Hello from Ohio

Hi from Ohio. Longtime lurker. Would love to ride more, but stick to neighborhood sidewalks and trails with my 6 year old. Recently upgraded a used 20" Raleigh Rowdy for him with new parts. He's...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-21-20, 09:21 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,638
Posted By iwazi

Is this freewheel toast??

Long time lurker, first time poster. Hi.

I'm pretty new to any kind of wrenching on bikes, but I did my research and made some changes to my son's 20" Raleigh Rowdy to make it work better for him....
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