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01-07-24, 10:55 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 699
Posted By tallbikeman

As I recall 70psi is about as high as you want to...

As I recall 70psi is about as high as you want to go with a good quality tire on a hookless rim. They will blow off if too much pressure is used. When the hooked rims came out in the 70's or so I...
01-03-24, 01:17 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 5,209
Posted By tallbikeman

Very interesting article. Heat is always the...

Very interesting article. Heat is always the enemy for electrical equipment. I worked in a heavy industrial environment and whenever we smoked something we would say we let out the factory...
01-03-24, 12:52 AM
Replies: 196
Views: 10,365
Posted By tallbikeman

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Not impossible to break a Chicago Schwinn Varsity but under normal use, not...
01-02-24, 09:31 PM
Replies: 196
Views: 10,365
Posted By tallbikeman

I have broken two steel frames so far. Both were...

I have broken two steel frames so far. Both were slow motion breaks. The bikes started acting squirrelly but didn't dump me on my head. Was able to ride home. I use an e-bike with an aluminum...
01-02-24, 07:21 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 5,209
Posted By tallbikeman

Amen to emergency throttle usage. I also will...

Amen to emergency throttle usage. I also will use throttle getting started at intersections. Very good points.
01-02-24, 07:10 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 5,209
Posted By tallbikeman

As you properly pointed out motors are generally...

As you properly pointed out motors are generally built to their end output requirements. There may be motors that are built to a spectrum of output watts which means the motor is built to the largest...
01-02-24, 12:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 861
Posted By tallbikeman

I've had issues with my charging jack on a RAD...

I've had issues with my charging jack on a RAD City bike. I had to remove the case and the charging plug interface was easy to work on. I did this work outside on a large patio. If you get one of...
01-02-24, 12:13 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,057
Posted By tallbikeman

Wife and I have respective RAD City models which...

Wife and I have respective RAD City models which are hub driven bikes. First one bought in 2019 and still working like a charm. Second bought several months after first and still working like a...
10-23-23, 09:21 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,895
Posted By tallbikeman

Hi Road Fan, I'm glad to hear that you are not...

Hi Road Fan, I'm glad to hear that you are not having problems with nosed saddles. I didn't have problems until suddenly after decades of riding them, I did. The saddle that has been a revelation...
10-08-23, 10:01 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,269
Posted By tallbikeman

I have an 80 or 81 Schwinn Sports Tourer and it...

I have an 80 or 81 Schwinn Sports Tourer and it came equipped with these safety bits. I don't use them but at my own peril since the front wheel is held by a Quick Release skewer.
09-24-23, 08:26 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,269
Posted By tallbikeman

My wife's Rad City had a front skewer come loose....

My wife's Rad City had a front skewer come loose. She noticed before a ride that the front wheel was loose so I tightened the quick release. I assumed this happened due to handling or rubbing up...
08-14-23, 11:06 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,269
Posted By tallbikeman

I have ridden rim brakes for 60 years. My first...

I have ridden rim brakes for 60 years. My first bike had steel rims so the rim brakes were poor. When the steel rims were wet the brakes really didn't work. I soon got aluminum rims and the...
08-13-23, 11:43 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,895
Posted By tallbikeman

My Urologist called it prostatitus because of all...

My Urologist called it prostatitus because of all the bleeding, pain, and difficulty urinating. This was due to bruising in the perineum area. It really didn't necessarily involve the prostate...
08-13-23, 03:29 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 831
Posted By tallbikeman

This might be a hard set of data points to find...

This might be a hard set of data points to find out how regular bicycles hold up to e-bike conversion. Just guessing here but a 250 watt motor conversion probably does the least amount of damage to...
08-10-23, 10:42 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,328
Posted By tallbikeman

You should be able to try different variations on...

You should be able to try different variations on your 54cm bike of hand and butt positions. You might find that you like the taller frame, or that it isn't quite right and smaller is better. I...
08-07-23, 11:44 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,895
Posted By tallbikeman

Spiderflex noseless saddles or recumbent

The numbness you are feeling is probably from pressure on your perineum area. This pressure can lead to a bout of prostatitis. This is from damage done by the nose part of your saddle. Prostatitis...
08-07-23, 11:22 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,501
Posted By tallbikeman

When going to a smaller frame be aware of your...

When going to a smaller frame be aware of your knees hitting the handlebars. Smaller frames by design will bring the handlebars closer to your knees. Your Felt and Trek did what they are supposed...
08-07-23, 10:35 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,269
Posted By tallbikeman

From what I've read and tried to understand about...

From what I've read and tried to understand about this issue of responsibility for carbon frames that failed, some on their very first ride, the big US sales companies structure themselves in such a...
08-07-23, 07:32 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 977
Posted By tallbikeman

Only steel frames are candidates for cold setting...

Only steel frames are candidates for cold setting ie. respacing the rear dropouts. Do not try on carbon or aluminum frames as you will cause major damage to the frames. I run a 2019 RAD City with...
08-06-23, 10:55 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,269
Posted By tallbikeman

I read an article a while back detailing folks...

I read an article a while back detailing folks trying to sue bicycle corporations such as Trek and Specialized for carbon frames that broke and hurt or killed people. These corporations are set up in...
08-06-23, 10:20 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 831
Posted By tallbikeman

One always has to keep in mind that your standard...

One always has to keep in mind that your standard bicycle whether in steel, carbon or whatever is designed for a human output. That means for the vast majority of us less than 3/4 hp and usually...
08-06-23, 10:04 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 809
Posted By tallbikeman

I didn't know about the peeling problem and I've...

I didn't know about the peeling problem and I've not had that issue with my 10 speed chains. What I'm looking for is better materials, longer wearing materials, and frankly a wider pin and roller...
07-31-23, 11:20 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 809
Posted By tallbikeman

I converted several older steel bikes to 10 speed...

I converted several older steel bikes to 10 speed cassette with the appropriate 10 speed chain. I have since found that the jewel like 10 speed chains wear rather quickly. I bought a RAD City with...
07-03-23, 09:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,737
Posted By tallbikeman

I checked out the sprung seatpost you had a link...

I checked out the sprung seatpost you had a link to. An interesting and simple design. Have not tried one but their claim of 440lbs or less covers a lot of us heavier riders. I use a Kinekt...
06-03-23, 10:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,420
Posted By tallbikeman

Hi MikePFlyFish. I've lost weight a couple of...

Hi MikePFlyFish. I've lost weight a couple of times only to regain it several years later. 70 now and getting the weight off is downright miserable. Welcome to this forum.
06-03-23, 07:57 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,653
Posted By tallbikeman

Alan years ago I signed up for e-mail updates...

Alan years ago I signed up for e-mail updates from the Bicycle Quarterly and it was through these e-mails that I learned of all the tests that Jan had been party too. Check out the Bicycle Quarterly...
05-28-23, 11:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,426
Posted By tallbikeman

The axles look like they normally might have a...

The axles look like they normally might have a little side play which may or may not mean anything. The spokes pictured all looked in good operating order. Your tube issue is another problem. I...
05-28-23, 10:52 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,501
Posted By tallbikeman

This crank and sprockets are from a 70's Ross...

This crank and sprockets are from a 70's Ross bicycle. Ross made the skip tooth big sprocket to make shifting onto it very easy. They had a patent on this idea. My son owns a Ross Europa 10speed...
05-28-23, 10:39 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,294
Posted By tallbikeman

One of the harder to accept habits about...

One of the harder to accept habits about bicycling is the use of a tire pump almost every ride to top off your tires. I have worn out several floor pumps over the decades and expect to wear out a...
05-28-23, 10:28 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,634
Posted By tallbikeman

I use the Kinekt suspension seatpost also. I...

I use the Kinekt suspension seatpost also. I bought a Spongy Wonder noseless saddle years ago and the manufacture recommended replacing the seat clamp bolts on seatposts with Grade 8 bolts. His...
05-28-23, 09:12 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,122
Posted By tallbikeman

I noticed in the posts that some folks are dead...

I noticed in the posts that some folks are dead set against throttles or have some other hurdle to owning an e-bike such as mid drive or torque sensing or something. The folks i know that are...
05-28-23, 08:52 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,122
Posted By tallbikeman

See next post. Computer has befuddled me.

See next post. Computer has befuddled me.
05-21-23, 11:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,574
Posted By tallbikeman

I weigh in at 265lbs and ride in mud and rain a...

I weigh in at 265lbs and ride in mud and rain a bit every winter. I haven't had any problems because I don't beat my bike and I always clean it after uses looking for problems. Usually headsets and...
05-21-23, 11:22 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,122
Posted By tallbikeman

Losing weight is difficult, keeping it off is...

Losing weight is difficult, keeping it off is even more difficult. E-bikes are a blast. My wife and I own a couple and we are up to 3000miles after a couple of years of riding. Very enjoyable...
04-10-23, 08:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 980
Posted By tallbikeman

Haven't heard Roland's name in a while. I grew...

Haven't heard Roland's name in a while. I grew up in Reno/Sparks and rode with the Reno Wheelmen for 3 or 4 years. Roland Della Santa was still racing then and running a bike shop. Roland was...
04-05-23, 11:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,308
Posted By tallbikeman

It is always best to remember that there is only...

It is always best to remember that there is only one person on earth that you have any say over and that person is filled with him/her self and not listening. OP good luck on getting to your...
04-05-23, 11:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,866
Posted By tallbikeman

Velocity deep V rim, Chukkar rim, is really...

Velocity deep V rim, Chukkar rim, is really strong. 250+lbs and like some have already mentioned I like 36 hole wheels. 2mm stainless spokes are fine except for the drive side on the rear wheel. I...
04-05-23, 10:46 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,653
Posted By tallbikeman

Jan Hein of the Bicycle Quarterly is the guy who...

Jan Hein of the Bicycle Quarterly is the guy who has changed everyone's perception of tire sizes and pressures needed. It is interesting to read his scientific experiments that led to the bigger...
04-05-23, 10:32 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,134
Posted By tallbikeman

My wife and I bought two RAD commuter bikes. I...

My wife and I bought two RAD commuter bikes. I paid $1200 for mine because it was a RAD demo bike. These bikes have aluminum frames but still weigh in at 70lbs or so. That is because everything on...
04-05-23, 10:21 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 33,600
Posted By tallbikeman

I bought one of these LGB delivery bikes in the...

I bought one of these LGB delivery bikes in the early 1990's. Over the years I've gradually changed things, lower overall gearing, 3 speed drum brake Sturmey Archer hub, front drum brake, 12" rise...
04-05-23, 04:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,368
Posted By tallbikeman

I haven't checked this year but Walmart was just...

I haven't checked this year but Walmart was just full of 26" wheeled bikes last year. They sell 700c bikes and 650B bikes but they also sell lots of 26" bikes. Older style cruiser bikes, think...
03-29-23, 11:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,628
Posted By tallbikeman

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80-81 Schwinn Sports Tourer with 27"x1 1/4" wheels and tires....
03-29-23, 11:29 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,004
Posted By tallbikeman

I'm going to order that book. I need to make...

I'm going to order that book. I need to make more changes because my A1C is too high and the doctor is talking about diabetes. I already eat a lot of berries and leafy greens but what I have been...
03-29-23, 11:23 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 963
Posted By tallbikeman

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Overhead view of Spiderflex. I thought this saddle was not worth consideration...
03-29-23, 07:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,263
Posted By tallbikeman

Good luck with your health issues. I combine an...

Good luck with your health issues. I combine an hour walk with an hour bike ride every day. The Worksman has a nice step through frame which makes for ease of getting on the bike. Also stepping...
08-21-22, 09:25 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,501
Posted By tallbikeman

Bicycle frame has to have the American one piece...

Bicycle frame has to have the American one piece crank shell on the bottom bracket. One piece crank bottom bracket shells are much bigger than most bottom bracket shells now being sold. As Beng1...
07-10-22, 09:32 PM
Replies: 317
Views: 92,876
Posted By tallbikeman

Real big fan of aero wheels. I believe the...

Real big fan of aero wheels. I believe the biggest bang for the buck in aero drag reduction is from a good aero wheelset. All the other drag reduction is minimal although it does add up, but...
06-27-22, 07:15 PM
Replies: 1,480
Views: 528,619
Posted By tallbikeman

Porkchop BMX online has all sorts of oddball size...

Porkchop BMX online has all sorts of oddball size headsets. They specialize in every type of headset for BMX bikes but they also have parts for lots of other bikes. I get my Chicago Schwinn Varsity...
06-26-22, 08:59 PM
Replies: 1,480
Views: 528,619
Posted By tallbikeman

Some very nice upgrades on your Murray Monterey. ...

Some very nice upgrades on your Murray Monterey. Nice cranks, Did you install the ahead set fork? Cool bike.
05-02-22, 10:16 PM
Replies: 317
Views: 92,876
Posted By tallbikeman

You are serious about a real world Clyde bike. ...

You are serious about a real world Clyde bike. Good to see the thought given wheel components. I believe the frame and fork are marketed as basically mountain bike grade so they are plenty strong. ...
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