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Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-18-24, 03:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 63
Posted By squirtdad

defining "tiny" might help :thumb:

defining "tiny" might help :thumb:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-17-24, 02:51 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 1,098
Posted By squirtdad

MikeDeason this is a repeat to a degree,...

MikeDeason

this is a repeat to a degree, but worth repeating

Nice bike you should ride the heck out of it with no mods other than tires.

forget about "hybrid" tires and heavy marathons ...
Forum: Framebuilders
04-17-24, 11:47 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 182
Posted By squirtdad

IME most paint products have recoat times...

IME most paint products have recoat times listed....and temp ranges for painting, that is what I followed.

what type of paint are you using for color? real automotive paint is much more durable...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-17-24, 10:44 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 1,098
Posted By squirtdad

Dude, I know you are really excited and...

Dude, I know you are really excited and enthusiastic, but you are overthinking everything IMHO

If you are immediately thinking adding a thud buster and changing out the fork. you got the wrong...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-15-24, 10:08 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 3,093
Posted By squirtdad

try the rene herse...it will give you a range, ...

try the rene herse...it will give you a range, (me at total bike and me weight of 260 and 23 mm tires range is 82 to 67 change it to 28mm and it is 85 to 105....and 25mm I blow up the calculator) ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-15-24, 03:52 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 2,655
Posted By squirtdad

buy on sale mostly I pretty much stick to...

buy on sale mostly

I pretty much stick to Voler bottoms (have on Assos got on sale) find the $$ worth it Always Black

Jerseys is stick to Voler and Aerotech.... depending on sale and color...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-15-24, 03:44 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 702
Posted By squirtdad

FB..... I have to disagree I am old enough...

FB..... I have to disagree

I am old enough to have seen the difference. the quality of my single speed coast to coast bike (Schwinn clone 26 in mid weight) I got when I as six (now 62 years...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-15-24, 02:43 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 3,093
Posted By squirtdad

I would be interested to know what tire pressures...

I would be interested to know what tire pressures people are using

I have not gone tubeless, which is not bashing tubeless, personal preference.

I have run sealant in tubes, which is a bit...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-15-24, 01:49 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 930
Posted By squirtdad

Many many years ago I got my first geared, non...

Many many years ago I got my first geared, non coaster brake, bike, a columbia 3 speed at a super america gas station. we all also bought 500 round boxes of .22 ammo as I was in a junior rifle club
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-15-24, 12:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 318
Posted By squirtdad

to note this is the chart from the tire standards...

to note this is the chart from the tire standards org.... ERTRO it is on the rene herse site, not that it makes any difference with your observations. I would be interesting to understand the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 11:39 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 480
Posted By squirtdad

Registration site looks nice, much simpler and...

Registration site looks nice, much simpler and all is bundled.

Now I have to figure out if I can go........I am already going to montana for major class reunion (to get a flavor for which one...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-15-24, 10:57 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 318
Posted By squirtdad

from rene hersePlease refer to the ...

from rene hersePlease refer to the (https://www.renehersecycles.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/ETRTO-Tire-Rim-Chart_2022.pdf)official ETRTO / ISO tire and rim compatibility chart (below). If the rim...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-24, 09:31 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,558
Posted By squirtdad

at first I thought you were riding to Cino an...

at first I thought you were riding to Cino an back....which has not been unheard of, but from a closer start
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-14-24, 09:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 484
Posted By squirtdad

just a tad to big....and am holding out for 126...

just a tad to big....and am holding out for 126 spacing......some thing cool will show up. GLWS
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-14-24, 09:22 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 551
Posted By squirtdad

not repairable Dead

not repairable Dead
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-14-24, 06:01 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 491
Posted By squirtdad

walk, lift weights, bone bruises are...

walk, lift weights, bone bruises are pain....literally and in just having to let them have the time they need to heal
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-14-24, 05:27 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 484
Posted By squirtdad

your are killing me....... are you sure it is...

your are killing me....... are you sure it is 58....headtube looks bigger that for 58? (as i sit on a set of super record parts)
Italian BB I am assuming
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-14-24, 01:35 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 671
Posted By squirtdad

I like this pressure calculator, silca has one...

I like this pressure calculator, silca has one also https://www.renehersecycles.com/tire-pressure-calculator/

IME getting quality tubes reduces the flats i have. I tried slime years ago...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-14-24, 11:18 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 702
Posted By squirtdad

Sorry to rain on OP's parade but: I would not...

Sorry to rain on OP's parade but: I would not spend any money on this, save to get a a higher quality bike.

by the time you put money in like wheels etc your at a new bike price soon
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-13-24, 05:48 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 468
Posted By squirtdad

putting a motor on a coaster brake bike is pretty...

putting a motor on a coaster brake bike is pretty stupid to start with, likely illegal, and if it is 2 cycle polluting. And does not belong in a bicycle forum Not to put too fine a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 09:35 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 437
Posted By squirtdad

fwiw the tattico is a very solid pump for a...

fwiw the tattico is a very solid pump for a mini........this is from 3 flats worth of experience :thumb:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 05:59 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 515
Posted By squirtdad

need to paint your stand to match :thumb:

need to paint your stand to match :thumb:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 05:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 318
Posted By squirtdad

you ordered a performance mountain bike and it...

you ordered a performance mountain bike and it will be specced for that, so you should expect mountain bike size rims

700cc = 29 but it is more complicated than that.

you have to be...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 02:49 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 1,794
Posted By squirtdad

what is plan for packing stuff for your commute? ...

what is plan for packing stuff for your commute? back pack?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 12:03 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 6,226
Posted By squirtdad

Replace with a civic r (six speed) ...

Replace with a civic r (six speed) https://automobiles.honda.com/civic-type-r

honey I am just replacing the civic with a civic. Cost...cough cough....so not bad
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 11:17 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,983
Posted By squirtdad

correct, there was no need for brazeon bosses, ...

correct, there was no need for brazeon bosses, banded shifter bosses for the win :D:D:D:50:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 11:15 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 6,226
Posted By squirtdad

or any car with a manual for that matter or being...

or any car with a manual for that matter or being able to lock with a small key that you can take surfing or kayaking. Keeping my 2014 A4 6 speed as long as i can for those features
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 11:11 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,983
Posted By squirtdad

this seems to be a lose/win in different way...

this seems to be a lose/win in different way situation. And point for keeping stuff you might need some day
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-11-24, 11:40 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 919
Posted By squirtdad

I like polarized and wrap around. I got some...

I like polarized and wrap around. I got some Tifosi Photochromic recently and have been very happy with them

in general I have found spending a bit more on a brand name like tifosi or...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-11-24, 11:07 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 817
Posted By squirtdad

my guess is 54/55 size.....will be fun to...

my guess is 54/55 size.....will be fun to see....nice bike
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-24, 12:56 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 1,816
Posted By squirtdad

not scientific..... I ride 175 (5" 11" 32...

not scientific..... I ride 175 (5" 11" 32 inch inseam)

I really notice it if I am riding 165.....feels like I am spinning like a rabid squirrel. I replaced 165 wit 170 on my around town...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-10-24, 12:17 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 6,226
Posted By squirtdad

LOL. no where did I ever say major. ...

LOL. no where did I ever say major. consistently noted better....how much better is hard to say..... I don't think Dave would let anything bad come out of his shop, he is very serious that...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-10-24, 12:01 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 6,226
Posted By squirtdad

hmmmm where to start "People understand...

hmmmm where to start

"People understand quite clearly that disc forks need to be stronger than rim-brake forks". Not everyone seems to gets this, but we can leave it as stipulated

"The...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-09-24, 10:12 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 688
Posted By squirtdad

have you tried using a psi calculator? I am...

have you tried using a psi calculator? I am 225 for a 32 mm tire my range is something like 82 to 67 psi using 185 + 25 for mike and gear I get a range of 54 to 67 ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-09-24, 03:17 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 6,226
Posted By squirtdad

I don't think I have ignored that, I noted...

I don't think I have ignored that, I noted multiple times that my builder was an early adopter of disc for steel and experienced with with building steel disc forks. I also noted that carbon fiber...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-09-24, 11:51 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 6,226
Posted By squirtdad

Going back to the basics, in case everyone has...

Going back to the basics, in case everyone has not read all the posts (i.e repeating a lot :innocent: )

1) disc brakes put more forces on the fork, especially on the lower part than do rim...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-08-24, 10:30 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,654
Posted By squirtdad

Canada has Old Dutch potato chips, Mackintosh...

Canada has Old Dutch potato chips, Mackintosh toffee, and Newfoundland (although there is some disagreement if Newfoundland is canada or europe......just get a shot of Skreech if you go there)
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-08-24, 10:05 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 6,226
Posted By squirtdad

[QUOTE=NumbersGuy;23209225]Thanks guys. I was...

[QUOTE=NumbersGuy;23209225]Thanks guys. I was thinking along the same lines and thinking that the strength to handle disc brake loads isn’t hampering the ability for forks to handle well, especially...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-08-24, 02:37 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 6,226
Posted By squirtdad

Simple: forks for disc brakes have to be built...

Simple: forks for disc brakes have to be built stronger than a fork for rim brakes. Making them stronger makes them stiffer and less compliant
Maybe carbon forks can use some of the advantages...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-08-24, 11:25 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 6,226
Posted By squirtdad

Another think to consider in terms of disc brakes...

Another think to consider in terms of disc brakes for road bikes is that a disc requires a fork that is built stronger and that fork will not have the feel or flexibility a fork for rim brakes will...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-08-24, 10:50 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 267
Posted By squirtdad

way overkill but as I have milwaukee 18v tools I...

way overkill but as I have milwaukee 18v tools I got the Milwaukee inflator..... I added a silca chuck

you can preset desired pressure (multiple pre set) work great for bikes and cars

I am...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-07-24, 07:16 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 777
Posted By squirtdad

this would work (based on info above) ...

this would work (based on info above) ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-07-24, 01:05 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,024
Posted By squirtdad

This is a little different situation, but what ...

This is a little different situation, but what Mad Honk is referring is that there are a lot of good older bikes to be found that are higher quality than BSO big box store bikes the longer...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-06-24, 09:10 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,024
Posted By squirtdad

IME the parts don't work well at all because...

IME the parts don't work well at all because they are the cheapest of the cheapest (cost and quality)
Wrenching on any BSO (friends, relatives and neighbors bring them to me) will show you that....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-06-24, 08:56 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 2,302
Posted By squirtdad

what is funny is that while i did lots of hiking,...

what is funny is that while i did lots of hiking, camping, canoeing i known snake territory, I never encountered a rattler my self, I saw them after other people discovered them..... to this day...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-06-24, 08:46 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 690
Posted By squirtdad

drop bars don't have to be "slammed" way below...

drop bars don't have to be "slammed" way below the level of the seat.

personally flat bars hurt my wrists. I like bar like drops or "english 3 speed type" where the had position is natural, with...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-05-24, 03:01 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 2,302
Posted By squirtdad

maybe the bzzzz is a chris king hub :D can't...

maybe the bzzzz is a chris king hub :D

can't find the picture, but friend stopped for a break on a ride on McKee road in San jose ( it does not take a lot of riding to be in rural areas within...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-24, 08:16 PM
Replies: 478
Views: 27,884
Posted By squirtdad

my other money pit...er hobby in conflicting, ...

my other money pit...er hobby in conflicting, sure you guys don't want to get wet and practice kayak rescues?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-04-24, 08:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 263
Posted By squirtdad

Tuning, but with a 10x36 you likely exceeding...

Tuning, but with a 10x36 you likely exceeding the limits of the derailer, depending on the specific model. shimano is known to be conservative but short cage vs medium or long cage makes a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-04-24, 12:45 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 2,507
Posted By squirtdad

you could consider something like a Garmin mini 2...

you could consider something like a Garmin mini 2 that would allow emergency comms and tracking ,,, pricy ...
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