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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-02-19, 04:06 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 8,759
Posted By Ranman

Weather permitting I'm in.

Weather permitting I'm in.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-20-18, 04:39 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,960
Posted By Ranman

Cloudy but dry with light winds tomorrow. ...

Cloudy but dry with light winds tomorrow. Looking forward to the ride.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-04-18, 01:42 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,960
Posted By Ranman

It's on the calendar. I'm in.

It's on the calendar. I'm in.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-02-17, 06:25 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,177
Posted By Ranman

I'm in too. Really enjoyed last year's ride.

I'm in too. Really enjoyed last year's ride.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-21-15, 09:12 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 5,898
Posted By Ranman

I'm in, riding some type of Trek.

I'm in, riding some type of Trek.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-24-15, 09:28 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,614
Posted By Ranman

Will this replace the Chicagoland annual C&V ride...

Will this replace the Chicagoland annual C&V ride out of Crystal Lake?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-25-14, 11:21 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,638
Posted By Ranman

Looks like one of Suntour's continous band...

Looks like one of Suntour's continous band derailleurs, Cyclone series maybe? FBinNY was right (above). Unscrew the Phillips head on the end of the stud. Should be able to remove the left side of...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-18-13, 06:09 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,487
Posted By Ranman

Right-handed but mount from the left side and...

Right-handed but mount from the left side and also put my left foot down at stops. Breathe on my left side while swimming if that adds anything to the discussion.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-13, 03:38 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 20,799
Posted By Ranman

Back in the day Suntour was the closest I ever...

Back in the day Suntour was the closest I ever came to cheap, light AND durable. Still thinking about getting SUNTOUR as a vanity license plate but my wife says it will look like I lead retirement...
Forum: Electric Bikes
02-04-13, 05:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,075
Posted By Ranman

You should have lurked a little more. I think...

You should have lurked a little more. I think you want the electric bike sub-forum.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-29-13, 11:37 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,195
Posted By Ranman

Lube the brake and RD adjusting barrels? How...

Lube the brake and RD adjusting barrels? How many miles are on the bike?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-22-13, 09:16 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,162
Posted By Ranman

Take a look at the link below, then let us know...

Take a look at the link below, then let us know if there are any other questions.

http://www.parktool.com/blog/repair-help/freehub-service
Forum: Great Lakes
05-14-12, 08:26 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,005
Posted By Ranman

Also - are the ticks there? They're pretty...

Also -
are the ticks there? They're pretty bad in northern IL and southern WI this year.
Forum: Great Lakes
05-14-12, 08:24 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,005
Posted By Ranman

How are the roads for riding? Have any mtn bike...

How are the roads for riding? Have any mtn bike or rails to trails conversions up there?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-08-11, 04:12 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,797
Posted By Ranman

Looks like the flywheel on our Neon.

Looks like the flywheel on our Neon.
Forum: Great Lakes
06-22-11, 04:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 602
Posted By Ranman

About 10 miles north of Paw Paw on M-40 at Gobles...

About 10 miles north of Paw Paw on M-40 at Gobles is the Kal-Haven Trail. Runs 33 miles from South Haven to Kalamazoo. Surface is crushed limestone so maybe not a great choice if you have a road...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-09-11, 11:39 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,566
Posted By Ranman

My crotch is too close to the ground for this...

My crotch is too close to the ground for this one. It's on ebay now:

http://cgi.ebay.com/SCHWINN-754-Paramount-Suntour-GPX-Less-than-10-Miles-/260798525256?pt=Road_Bikes&hash=item3cb8cdaf48
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-30-11, 10:47 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 4,162
Posted By Ranman

Can't believe no one's mentioned the n + 1...

Can't believe no one's mentioned the n + 1 disease yet. I've had the Suntour strain for years and am developing symptoms of the Shimano Tricolor variety now. Both originated in Asia. With a large...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-15-11, 09:23 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 15,013
Posted By Ranman

Having a classical case of indecision I grease...

Having a classical case of indecision I grease the threads, then torque to the bottom of the range.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
02-13-11, 09:05 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 468
Posted By Ranman

- The wheel diameters given in the directions are...

- The wheel diameters given in the directions are guidelines. Your results may vary depending on things like your weight and tire pressure. You are free to adjust the wheel diamater as needed. I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-15-10, 09:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 741
Posted By Ranman

See if the chain is rubbing the inside of the...

See if the chain is rubbing the inside of the derailleur cage. My guess is that you don't need larger pulleys, you need wider ones. Never worked with Huret pulleys or derailluers but the old...
Forum: Touring
08-22-10, 07:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 739
Posted By Ranman

oops - here's the rest: 2 tablespoons oil 2...

oops - here's the rest:
2 tablespoons oil
2 tablespoons flour
1/3 cup powdered milk
1 cup water
Salt

Mix oil, flour and powdered milk. Gradualy stir in water. Bring to boil, stirring...
Forum: Touring
08-22-10, 07:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 739
Posted By Ranman

Tortellini - the perfect packbacking food. If...

Tortellini - the perfect packbacking food. If you can't find the brand you're looking for try this:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-21-10, 03:28 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,837
Posted By Ranman

Sorry to hear about that but the seller says it's...

Sorry to hear about that but the seller says it's a 52 inch frame so it probably doesn't fit you. :)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-30-10, 08:27 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 20,399
Posted By Ranman

I'm running the 32 spoked CXP-33s on my road...

I'm running the 32 spoked CXP-33s on my road bikes and they've held up fine against my 220 lbs.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-11-10, 09:59 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,700
Posted By Ranman

I think this is the set I bought last year. They...

I think this is the set I bought last year. They work but are a very tight fit getting them on. Had to use soapy water but they fit.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-27-10, 10:48 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,444
Posted By Ranman

I use it - mostly because baby powder and WD-40...

I use it - mostly because baby powder and WD-40 are the only 2 things on the workbench that smell good.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-09-10, 10:37 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,762
Posted By Ranman

Is this a rear wheel with a freewheel? Remove...

Is this a rear wheel with a freewheel? Remove the freewheel before you start cutting spokes.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-20-10, 11:34 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 13,528
Posted By Ranman

Brooklyn_bike - check out #11 of the link below. ...

Brooklyn_bike - check out #11 of the link below. I've done it and it should work fine if there's any life left in those hubs.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-02-10, 12:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 673
Posted By Ranman

Didn't see anything for sale today but if you...

Didn't see anything for sale today but if you asked about a week ago you'd be enjoying one today. 3 were sold on ebay last week. Search for specialized computers under completed sales.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-19-09, 06:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 671
Posted By Ranman

Is the wheel centered in the fork?

Is the wheel centered in the fork?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-09-09, 07:10 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,119
Posted By Ranman

Never heard of anyone rotating the spindle. I...

Never heard of anyone rotating the spindle. I only take the cranks off to overhaul the bottom bracket. Install the cranks then tighten them with a torque wrench and leave them alone.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
11-22-09, 05:22 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 609
Posted By Ranman

Looks lke you need a RAM-HOL-GA16U cradle. Run...

Looks lke you need a RAM-HOL-GA16U cradle. Run a search for "bicycle" on the ram-mount.com website for the handle bar mount options. Can them at (206) 763-8361 if there are any questions.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-14-09, 10:41 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 13,401
Posted By Ranman

Still not convinced 3 in 1 is vegetable oil...

Still not convinced 3 in 1 is vegetable oil based. From the wikipedia link above - "Naphthenic oil is a type of mineral oil...". Mineral oils are petroleum based, not plant based.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-14-09, 08:40 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 13,401
Posted By Ranman

Why do people think 3 in 1 contains vegetable...

Why do people think 3 in 1 contains vegetable oil???

http://www.wd40company.com/files/pdf/msds-3in58412697.pdf
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-03-09, 08:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 653
Posted By Ranman

Good eye, Bianchigirll. The 2200 frame is welded...

Good eye, Bianchigirll. The 2200 frame is welded aluminum with a carbon fork. The 1500 is bonded aluminum. I was wondering how the bonding would hold up to the load after all these years.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-03-09, 07:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 653
Posted By Ranman

220 lbs of me on a '86 Trek 1500

It's the blue and white one. Will be used for 25-50 mile rides on mostly flat land (IL and FL) averaging about 16 mph. Is this do-able or a recipe for disaster?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-20-09, 07:40 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,593
Posted By Ranman

oops.

oops.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-20-09, 05:54 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,593
Posted By Ranman

Time to expand your search for silence. Have you...

Time to expand your search for silence. Have you checked the gears on the cassette to see if they're torqued tight? Loose gears would give you just about the same symptoms.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-16-09, 03:45 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 429
Posted By Ranman

Only time I've experienced this was on long rides...

Only time I've experienced this was on long rides on hot days, so for me it seemed to be related to dehydration. Taking a break off the bike and a big drink of water helped. Your results may vary.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-12-09, 06:50 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,243
Posted By Ranman

Black seats and handlebar tape on a red bike are...

Black seats and handlebar tape on a red bike are faster.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-11-09, 09:49 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 985
Posted By Ranman

Has the chain been cleaned and lubed recently?

Has the chain been cleaned and lubed recently?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-11-09, 09:21 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,302
Posted By Ranman

c-c 22.5 top tube = top tube from the center of...

c-c 22.5 top tube = top tube from the center of headset to the center of the seat tube =22.5 inches
c-c 23.5 seat tube = seat tube from the center of top tube to the center of the cranks = 23.5...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-11-09, 09:12 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 985
Posted By Ranman

We need more details on this one. Have a picture?

We need more details on this one. Have a picture?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-01-09, 07:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,308
Posted By Ranman

Had this happen on the 2200 a couple of weeks...

Had this happen on the 2200 a couple of weeks ago. If the face plate looks good check for friction on the rear brake cable or a slightly binding rear brake. The rear brake spring does a lot to pull...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-16-09, 08:18 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 13,171
Posted By Ranman

What is the price of brazing and painting 3 or 4...

What is the price of brazing and painting 3 or 4 more cable guides on thousands of bikes?
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-21-09, 07:41 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,005
Posted By Ranman

[ Yes - and if you look closely they're...

[

Yes - and if you look closely they're both smiling.
Forum: Great Lakes
05-12-09, 08:01 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 7,981
Posted By Ranman

This is terrible but unfortunately not the first...

This is terrible but unfortunately not the first time this has happened.

http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=455272&highlight=%2Bphysician

You and your lawyer may want to contact the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-03-09, 08:46 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 887
Posted By Ranman

I've been looking for a light, packable rain...

I've been looking for a light, packable rain jacket and the O2 reviews seem to be pretty positive. Is your jacket hooded?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-25-09, 10:10 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 595
Posted By Ranman

I did a similar brake upgrade on a '97 Trek 720...

I did a similar brake upgrade on a '97 Trek 720 hybrid with a cable housing stop that clamps on the top tube. You can see the tube that was originally used to route the brake cable on the seat tube....
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