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Forum: Touring
04-29-21, 07:35 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,718
Posted By Pacme74

Thank you and Verdict

Here is the final verdict: it was a mystery experience and has not been repeated.

For the full story: I did take the bike back to the original shop and they checked the (new stem and) headset -...
Forum: For Sale
04-04-21, 09:48 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,745
Posted By Pacme74

1978 Raleigh Professional, Mark V For Sale

For sale: 1978 Raleigh Professional Mark V
seat tube: 59 cm C-T (23.25")
top tube: 57 cm C-C (22.5")

Sheldon Brown has a description of the Professionals from the era here...
Forum: Touring
03-26-21, 03:05 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,718
Posted By Pacme74

Quick and partial update: took the LHT to the...

Quick and partial update: took the LHT to the original purchase bike shop to check headset and make an adjustment (separate issue - front derailleur, will research threads on that one). Apparently...
Forum: Touring
03-23-21, 06:49 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,718
Posted By Pacme74

great point. I did a similar thing with a...

great point. I did a similar thing with a painter/trim finisher: hired him for an hour consult on the best way to refinish my interior trim (knowing I was never going to hire him to do it due to the...
Forum: Touring
03-22-21, 06:18 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,718
Posted By Pacme74

Yes! The chain jumps so I’m planning a visit...

Yes! The chain jumps so I’m planning a visit anyway.
Forum: Touring
03-22-21, 06:16 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,718
Posted By Pacme74

interesting. That’s gonna make more sense to me...

interesting. That’s gonna make more sense to me after I watch more Park Tool videos.
Forum: Touring
03-22-21, 06:15 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,718
Posted By Pacme74

that smooth-talking gentleman with the...

that smooth-talking gentleman with the almost-handlebar ‘stache is reason I’m where I am! 100% agree.
Forum: Touring
03-22-21, 06:13 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,718
Posted By Pacme74

thanks. My first thought was frame problem, but...

thanks. My first thought was frame problem, but not because I know enough to diagnose. I’ll try to recreate the conditions again. It’s felt very smooth on smooth pavement so far.
Forum: Touring
03-22-21, 11:50 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,718
Posted By Pacme74

thanks!

thanks!
Forum: Touring
03-22-21, 11:46 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,718
Posted By Pacme74

great point. The local shop that sold me has...

great point. The local shop that sold me has still a first re-adjustment visit and I can tack this on to witness the tasks.
Forum: Touring
03-22-21, 11:43 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,718
Posted By Pacme74

rocking as in the whole bike feeling like it is...

rocking as in the whole bike feeling like it is rocking fore and aft without an obvious cause from me or conditions (aside from less than smooth pavement and higher speed). I’ll report back after...
Forum: Touring
03-22-21, 11:41 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,718
Posted By Pacme74

tire pressure was not an issue. Thank for the...

tire pressure was not an issue. Thank for the suggestion to consider!
Forum: Touring
03-22-21, 11:40 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,718
Posted By Pacme74

brilliant - will do

brilliant - will do
Forum: Touring
03-22-21, 11:39 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,718
Posted By Pacme74

thanks for the quick reply - based on your posted...

thanks for the quick reply - based on your posted and all the concurrences, sounds like it’s the most likely culprit. I installed and am learning as I go, so I’m not surprised I didn’t quite get it...
Forum: Touring
03-21-21, 09:53 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,718
Posted By Pacme74

Surly LHT forward-back rocking on descents

Just got a LHT and took her for a 40 mile ride today. I’ve modified from stock by adding VO’s 45 degree stem, but that’s it. On descent at a pretty good clip and on road, but not smooth road, I...
Forum: Touring
03-03-21, 10:32 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,055
Posted By Pacme74

That's interesting - I would have expected to...

That's interesting - I would have expected to gravitate up rather than forward. Maybe I'll gravitate more forward in the future.
Forum: Touring
03-03-21, 10:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,055
Posted By Pacme74

thanks - I find I really need that option to hang...

thanks - I find I really need that option to hang out on the flats, but it's good to know it might not be the same experience with a bag in front.
Forum: Touring
03-01-21, 04:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,055
Posted By Pacme74

Ok - my assumptions were rapidly trampled by all...

Ok - my assumptions were rapidly trampled by all the great advice! I already tend to angle the levers down to keep my wrists neutral and my hands are smaller than the average giant’s, so clearly...
Forum: Touring
02-28-21, 11:13 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,055
Posted By Pacme74

Racks/Bags and Interrupter Levers

Just got a Surly LHT (2020) and am working through a few mods. Just added VO 45 degree stem to shorten reach. I'm now adding in-line/interruptor levers on the flats. Eventually, I expect to mess...
Forum: Introductions
02-26-21, 09:46 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 686
Posted By Pacme74

thanks!

thanks!
Forum: Introductions
02-26-21, 09:15 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 686
Posted By Pacme74

Hello! New Surly owner, two-vintage tinkerer

Greetings! I've been learning-up on modifying bikes to fit me in the last year and just purchased a new Surly LHT (the last, apparently). I have been riding one of my three other bikes - mid-range,...
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