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Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-14-09, 11:45 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,217
Posted By lebowitz

Props top506 for the repair and paint job......

Props top506 for the repair and paint job... looks great, and I'm thrilled that she will get to be ridden through such a scenic landscape!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-22-09, 11:16 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,583
Posted By lebowitz

Yes you can weigh the bike, I have had the same...

Yes you can weigh the bike, I have had the same up to 45 lbs on a heavy bike, but I would expect it to work up to the 55 lbs. rated maximum on the stand (or beyond)
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-22-09, 12:08 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,583
Posted By lebowitz

I like the Topeak PrepStand, which is a...

I like the Topeak PrepStand, which is a tripod-type stand that is intended for travel (came with a case) but I use in my home shop and it folds up nicely in my closet. It's portable if you ever need...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-29-09, 09:29 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 830
Posted By lebowitz

What tooth range do you have on the cassette or...

What tooth range do you have on the cassette or freewheel? You may be able to also get away with just adding a bigger sprocket
Forum: Northeast
09-10-08, 12:54 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 855
Posted By lebowitz

Ack, I forgot, we changed this route because...

Ack, I forgot, we changed this route because Montrose was too difficult and scary on bike. I forgot to modify the mapmyride. We changed it to Falls => Democracy => Old Georgetown => Grosvenor =>...
Forum: Northeast
09-10-08, 08:45 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 855
Posted By lebowitz

Here's my normal weekend ride, it's 40.5 mi and...

Here's my normal weekend ride, it's 40.5 mi and goes up MacArthur, Falls into Potomac and then goes back down Beach Driver. Lots of fun. PM me if anyone's interested... my riding partner just moved...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-20-08, 10:37 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 627
Posted By lebowitz

I would either (1) thoroughly clean the...

I would either

(1) thoroughly clean the cassette and chain and keep them both, assuming you are not skipping currently under heavy cranking

(2) replace both the chain and cassette. They tend...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-18-08, 01:55 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,283
Posted By lebowitz

I have a green 1984 520 and ran a Sugino touring...

I have a green 1984 520 and ran a Sugino touring 26x36x46 triple with SRAM 11x32 cassette. Needless to say things were pretty slow at 21.7 gear inches :)
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-03-08, 12:18 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,185
Posted By lebowitz

thanks for the tips it will not see pavement...

thanks for the tips it will not see pavement until fixed!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-02-08, 10:45 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,185
Posted By lebowitz

Rim is 2.5 years old and I was a 215lbs clyde,...

Rim is 2.5 years old and I was a 215lbs clyde, now down to 191 :)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-02-08, 10:44 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,185
Posted By lebowitz

Rim damage

I found this damage today to my MA3 rim.

How dangerous is this for me to commute on this week? Do I run the risk of a catastrophic failure?

Is there are repair option? If not, I guess I would...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
01-21-08, 08:03 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,376
Posted By lebowitz

How about the mount that Garmin sells? I heard...

How about the mount that Garmin sells? I heard in several places that the Vista Hcx does not work with the mount and in others that it will work (one mentioning a small modification).

Any...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
11-04-07, 10:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 505
Posted By lebowitz

I recommend MA3 rims and specialized armadillo...

I recommend MA3 rims and specialized armadillo 28's, have been running them for 2 years and they have kept true very well. 202 lbs here. I've used this combination on several old road bikes built...
Forum: Living Car Free
11-04-07, 11:57 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 782
Posted By lebowitz

Jake just returned my bike... he's a nice guy and...

Jake just returned my bike... he's a nice guy and was prompt in picking up and dropping off. Clean as a whistle, too!

Is there a community place (other than here) that people can borrow and loan...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
10-30-07, 01:50 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,684
Posted By lebowitz

Light and Motion Solo Logic, great light and...

Light and Motion Solo Logic, great light and service. I have used mine through several bulbs and years and also replaced the break-away plastic in a couple of crashes. They are personable and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-28-07, 06:44 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,002
Posted By lebowitz

TimJ: Funny thing was I saw your post in road...

TimJ: Funny thing was I saw your post in road forum through Google Reader. Thought it was a good question and when I went to read the whole thing on BikeForums, I was dissapointed to see it gone. ...
Forum: Living Car Free
10-27-07, 08:49 AM
Replies: 793
Views: 272,654
Posted By lebowitz

27 years!

27 years!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-26-07, 08:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 687
Posted By lebowitz

i would keep those shifters, they are really...

i would keep those shifters, they are really good. You can unscrew them, without taking off the clamp, and clean them. I use them with an 8 speed cassette ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-26-07, 08:50 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 700
Posted By lebowitz

The cable is not returning, worry about the...

The cable is not returning, worry about the adjustment of the pads after fixing this seperate problem.

disconnect your brake cable at the brake and use your hand to close the brake, verify that...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-09-07, 08:20 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 905
Posted By lebowitz

Sounds like your chain could be skipping under...

Sounds like your chain could be skipping under load. This can happen when you have a new chain and an old cassette. Have you changed any of these parts? Is the cassette shark toothed like this:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-06-07, 10:24 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,217
Posted By lebowitz

54cm seat tube C-C , 54cm top tube C-C it's...

54cm seat tube C-C , 54cm top tube C-C
it's Miyata double butted CrMo and a hi tensile fork
headset is Tange

I would like to give it to someone who intends to make a repair. Thanks everyone for...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-06-07, 07:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 387
Posted By lebowitz

CT-3 is a great tool, i second the recommendation...

CT-3 is a great tool, i second the recommendation (just broke my first pin and ordered 3 from nashbar at 1.97 ea)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-06-07, 07:35 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,217
Posted By lebowitz

I don't think I will fix it, the frame along with...

I don't think I will fix it, the frame along with headset, no BB is 6.8lbs. Anyone local want it? I'll throw in the headset for free.

34#: I use a brooks and a tool pack with lots of small...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-06-07, 07:28 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,217
Posted By lebowitz

Took off the back wheel, bent the dropout back...

Took off the back wheel, bent the dropout back straight and crossed my fingers that the top part of the dropout could handle my 210# on the 2mi. ride home. I rode pretty gingerly :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-06-07, 12:48 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,217
Posted By lebowitz

RIP Miyata 710

Climbing out of my office parking garage I was really cranking.... all of a sudden the wheel shifts and is rubbing the chainstay. I look down and the dropout is bent in half with this impressive...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-26-07, 11:01 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,058
Posted By lebowitz

I have a Wrench Force stand and it works but I...

I have a Wrench Force stand and it works but I can't really recommend it... since the ridged fitting has slipped after a couple of years. I would try our the PCS-4 next
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-26-07, 10:42 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,650
Posted By lebowitz

Thanks for the tip -- I'm going to try to make...

Thanks for the tip -- I'm going to try to make some Ed's Red
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-24-07, 01:57 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 794
Posted By lebowitz

A great trick I learned from Zinn and the Art of...

A great trick I learned from Zinn and the Art of Bicycle Maintenance for adding loose ball bearings is to mount the bike upside down in your stand.

Then you can put the loose balls in the lower...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-20-07, 04:06 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,847
Posted By lebowitz

+1 first for me on BF, too

+1 first for me on BF, too
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-20-07, 01:45 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,766
Posted By lebowitz

I take pride when I can keep up with modern bikes...

I take pride when I can keep up with modern bikes on my 34 lbs Miyata 710 with tools and pump.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-20-07, 01:41 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 884
Posted By lebowitz

Start with the best: I love my Brooks B17...

Start with the best: I love my Brooks B17 Champion Special honey with copper rivets
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-07-07, 11:54 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,427
Posted By lebowitz

really nice bike, wish I could take her for a spin

really nice bike, wish I could take her for a spin
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-05-07, 09:33 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 919
Posted By lebowitz

thanks for setting me straight

thanks for setting me straight
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-04-07, 08:54 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 919
Posted By lebowitz

the problem with aluminum is that is actually can...

the problem with aluminum is that is actually can not bend much over time without failing. It can bend very little before deforming permanently (like an aluminum can) and never returning to the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-01-07, 12:32 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,375
Posted By lebowitz

My 1981 Miyata 710 serial number is ...

My 1981 Miyata 710 serial number is

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/79/238489873_75387cb0bf.jpg

Funny how it also looks like it starts with a T!
Forum: Road Cycling
08-30-07, 10:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 568
Posted By lebowitz

What kind of chain are you using? You can do it...

What kind of chain are you using? You can do it without replacement pins if it's < 9 speed I think
The trick is to not push the pin out all the way with the tool
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-30-07, 07:37 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,426
Posted By lebowitz

learn from the mistakes of the past and ...

learn from the mistakes of the past and
motivation to ride safely when hearing about the injuries
Forum: Road Cycling
08-30-07, 07:34 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 568
Posted By lebowitz

I like the park CT-3 chain tool for home use. ...

I like the park CT-3 chain tool for home use. It's too heavy to ride with, but less prone to pin breakage in my experience. Also I keep around spare links from the SRAM PC-58 chain I use. In this...
Forum: Northeast
08-28-07, 08:53 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,619
Posted By lebowitz

Thanks that's really cool!

Thanks that's really cool!
Forum: Northeast
08-26-07, 01:33 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,619
Posted By lebowitz

Here is the the cue sheet:...

Here is the the cue sheet: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lebowitz/sets/72157601680859727/
Forum: Northeast
08-26-07, 01:04 AM
Replies: 408
Views: 32,738
Posted By lebowitz

1. Trek_Rider_05 - Alexandria, VA 2. cc_rider -...

1. Trek_Rider_05 - Alexandria, VA
2. cc_rider - Falls Church, VA
3. ks1g - Herndon, VA
4. derath - Baltimore, MD
5. Marylandnewbie - Silver Spring, MD
6. bluehorizons - Columbia Heights, DC
7....
Forum: Northeast
08-26-07, 01:00 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,619
Posted By lebowitz

I did the 63mi ride! Six hour ride for me...

I did the 63mi ride!

Six hour ride for me yesterday. By the end (~5pm) my group was stopping every 30-40 minutes because of the heat. I drank 9 full water bottles and a gatorade. Had one water...
Forum: Northeast
08-24-07, 10:08 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 519
Posted By lebowitz

Yes cc_rider and I did it last year. I'm on the...

Yes cc_rider and I did it last year. I'm on the yellow Miyata 710.
Forum: Northeast
08-24-07, 08:49 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,619
Posted By lebowitz

One of the friends I made on last year's 50...

One of the friends I made on last year's 50 states made our group a map (she works in GIS) which outlines all of the 50 state streets. This is not the route but gives you an idea of where we went. ...
Forum: Northeast
08-22-07, 03:20 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,619
Posted By lebowitz

The DC ride is grueling if they use the same...

The DC ride is grueling if they use the same route as last year. It's a great opportunity to go to places like Anacostia and NE that I never see. Highly recommend. My friends and I have a small...
Forum: Commuting
08-15-07, 10:17 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,820
Posted By lebowitz

My "new" bike is a blue 1992 Miyata...

My "new" bike is a blue 1992 Miyata triplecross... it's great and I just replaced the rear wheel because the freewheel was causing broken axles (when combined with my clydeness). I would not be...
Forum: Commuting
08-13-07, 03:16 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 520
Posted By lebowitz

Is that guy smoking a crack pipe at the beginning...

Is that guy smoking a crack pipe at the beginning of the video?
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-13-07, 10:34 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 491
Posted By lebowitz

Glad to know I'm not the only one using those low...

Glad to know I'm not the only one using those low gears
(36/34 and 26/34). I have been trying to stay in the middle chainring as much as possible
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-10-07, 08:37 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,352
Posted By lebowitz

Wow that is a really slick bike, the group looks...

Wow that is a really slick bike, the group looks very clean
Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-09-07, 01:31 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 690
Posted By lebowitz

Check out the Scientific Instruments Fit 3 HRM. ...

Check out the Scientific Instruments Fit 3 HRM. I bought it from Amazon and it was like 80 bucks shipped. Easy to read and works well.

I think they all require the chest strap for EKG accuracy
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