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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-29-24, 04:06 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 293
Posted By car knocker

No,I'm sorry,the brake pads squeeze below the top...

No,I'm sorry,the brake pads squeeze below the top of the rim,they definitely don't touch the tire. The damage is where the hook bead contacts the tire. Perhaps we and the bike are too heavy for the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-29-24, 03:32 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 293
Posted By car knocker

This has got me thoroughly stumped. I keep the...

This has got me thoroughly stumped. I keep the psi at what the tires call for,usually 80. The bike gets cleaned regularly,though we do ride rail trails,after all,it's a piece of outdoor sports...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-29-24, 11:50 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 293
Posted By car knocker

Chafer strip reinforcement

Most tires just have rubber in that area,where the rim bead touches the tire. Is there any way to add a cloth chafer strip? Conti Travel Contact had it but that tire is no longer available.Asking...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-13-24, 04:15 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,738
Posted By car knocker

John,thanks for id'ing it,there is no marking on...

John,thanks for id'ing it,there is no marking on mine.Much lighter than the coil spring models.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-12-24, 11:02 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,738
Posted By car knocker

Saved from the scrap yard.

Turned it into a SS with the addition of the proper color rims. Just spent February cruising the trails and roads around Tarpon Springs FL,perfect bike for that terrain....
Forum: Commuting
08-30-23, 04:37 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,985
Posted By car knocker

Top tube protection

At HD or Lowe's you can buy clear plastic florescent tube protectors,slice lengthwise,and install. Plenty strong and you get to see your bike's color thru it!
Forum: Mid-Atlantic
05-28-23, 09:56 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,015
Posted By car knocker

Last week we rode thru no problem after going...

Last week we rode thru no problem after going around the concrete barriers. There was no construction going on and no obstructions on the roadway. Met a southbound bicyclist using the AC route map so...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-28-23, 08:40 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 340
Posted By car knocker

Excellent advice,thanks. I wasn't pushing the...

Excellent advice,thanks. I wasn't pushing the gage firmly into the adapter,when I did it works.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-28-23, 04:36 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 340
Posted By car knocker

Park tool tire pressure gage

I bought the Park tool pencil style tire gage. It came with a Schrader to Presta valve adapter and on their website it says it can be used to check pressure on Presta tubes. I can't get it to...
Forum: For Sale
05-03-23, 11:54 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 557
Posted By car knocker

36 hole,120mm axle spacing.

36 hole,120mm axle spacing.
Forum: For Sale
05-03-23, 11:08 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 557
Posted By car knocker

Nos Weyless hubs

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New hubs. $350 obo
Forum: Mid-Atlantic
04-27-23, 09:07 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,015
Posted By car knocker

Rt.611 closed in Delaware Water Gap

Rr.611 closure in Delaware Water Gap,for cars,are walkers and bikers getting through?
Forum: Mid-Atlantic
02-03-22, 10:02 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,295
Posted By car knocker

The McDade trail is pretty rough. The surface is...

The McDade trail is pretty rough. The surface is composed of gravel around 1 inch in diameter,not packed stone dust like the gap. It follows the land contour along the Delaware River,lots of ups and ...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-02-22, 12:13 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 3,823
Posted By car knocker

8325 miles using 5 bikes,one at a time.

8325 miles using 5 bikes,one at a time.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-06-21, 11:01 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 977
Posted By car knocker

I put what the tire recommends in,in this case...

I put what the tire recommends in,in this case 90psi. I thought about the sanding idea but I doubt I could achieve uniformity all around the rim,there's not much metal to work with.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-06-21, 10:10 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 977
Posted By car knocker

Velocity Cliffhanger rim bead cutting tire

Anyone have this problem? 2 Marathon Plus tires ruined by the rim bead cutting the chafer strip of the tire. Velocity suggests minimal tire width for this rim be 1.75. The bike,a Periscope,takes...
Forum: Touring
03-12-21, 02:12 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 952
Posted By car knocker

Heart of Appalachia Bike route in Virginia

Anyone done this. Planning on riding from the Guest River Gorge rail trail to Burke's Garden and was wondering how the unpaved roads and trails are.
Forum: Southeast
03-11-21, 08:28 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 720
Posted By car knocker

Heart of Appalachia Bike route in Virginia

Anyone done this, Burke's Garden to St.Paul and then to the Guest River gorge rail trail? If so, what are the road conditions when you're on the unpaved parts.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-09-20, 11:57 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 8,308
Posted By car knocker

Top tube protection

For a clear one use florescent tube sleeves found in Lowe's or Home Depot.
Forum: Mid-Atlantic
11-11-20, 03:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,256
Posted By car knocker

Follow up of the crossing

The tour was great,the weather fantastic. We crossed the 213 bridge from Chesapeake City going north. I met my stoker at the staircase and we used the sidewalk from there. Riding on the canal towpath...
Forum: Mid-Atlantic
10-07-20, 01:13 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,256
Posted By car knocker

Crossing the C&D canal

Planning a short tour for November. Park the car on Kent Island,ride to Chesapeake City,ride east on the canal to Delaware City,cross back over and return to the car. I see 4 high bridges to use,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-09-20, 02:33 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,126
Posted By car knocker

Lacing pattern limitations

3 cross will make the spokes enter the nipples at a acute angle and can result in them breaking there. With 2 cross lacing the spokes enter much straighter.
Forum: Southeast
01-30-20, 08:05 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 815
Posted By car knocker

Tri County trail

fyi it is open,all paved,and it's a great way to go from keystone Blvd to Starkey Blvd.
Forum: Southeast
01-08-20, 01:55 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 815
Posted By car knocker

Tri County Trail in Florida

Florida's Tri County Trail, is it finally open. We're going to tandem the C2C soon and this would avoid having to ride on Trinity rd.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-09-19, 06:59 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,457
Posted By car knocker

Tandem ebike

I did put a 500w front hub motor on our Periscope two years ago and it's wonderful! It's like a constant tailwind, and the assist going up hills is nice too. The 36v ,13ah battery gives us a range of...
Forum: Mid-Atlantic
07-22-19, 06:30 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 12,585
Posted By car knocker

Approaching Jim Thorpe

Rode from Bethlehem to Jim Thorpe this weekend,7/20,on the D&L. The trail was orange barrier closed starting at the overhead RR bridge before town north of Weisport.The new trail surface is being...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-16-19, 02:59 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 11,387
Posted By car knocker

Update,please.

I think of Robert every time I go for a ride,so much can happen that can change a life instantly . I hope he's doing better , can we please have a update on his progress back to normalcy.
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-28-19, 06:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,051
Posted By car knocker

Bruce Teakle's Pages: Hub motor wheelbuilding for...

Bruce Teakle's Pages: Hub motor wheelbuilding for ebikes (http://bruceteakle.blogspot.com/p/hub-motor-wheelbuilding-for-ebikes.html) I used a Sun Rhyno Lite rim and Sapim Strong single butted...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-05-19, 05:34 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 11,387
Posted By car knocker

How is he doing?

Any word on him?
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-02-19, 11:49 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 16,950
Posted By car knocker

Mike, glad it wasn't a show stopper. I read of a...

Mike, glad it wasn't a show stopper. I read of a ratchet spring breaking and the subsequent fruitless search for one, so I bring a ratchet set along just in case. I bet a email to DT Swiss would be...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-04-19, 06:46 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,448
Posted By car knocker

On our tandem with 4 panniers the wind hitting us...

On our tandem with 4 panniers the wind hitting us from the side we couldn't stay upright. I called my friend to rescue us, his reply was" the wind is blowing you off the bike", in December, South of...
Forum: Electric Bikes
03-15-18, 11:29 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,768
Posted By car knocker

Elbike kits

Check out Leeds ,based in Utah. I have both 500 Watt kits,on a Mt bike and a tandem.No problems after 2 years and 3k on the single.70 mile range on pas1,plenty of torque for the hills on the tandem.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-04-18, 08:01 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 10,812
Posted By car knocker

Windy days

I'm currently out riding in 40 mph gusts and loving it,but,I'm using my ebike so its no problem. Still getting the HR up pedaling into the wind and up hills.Lots of fun.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-04-18, 11:59 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,103
Posted By car knocker

I have one that I turned into a singlespeed,rides...

I have one that I turned into a singlespeed,rides just fine,buy it,you won't be sorry you did.
Forum: Electric Bikes
10-29-17, 05:46 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,754
Posted By car knocker

Any recommendations for a brand? My steel ridgid...

Any recommendations for a brand? My steel ridgid fork is fitted with a 500 watt motor and two torque arms and washers and the dropouts started out at 10mm and after 400 miles the right measures 12 mm...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-10-17, 09:50 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,002
Posted By car knocker

We were in France in May with our tandem. No...

We were in France in May with our tandem. No problem taking it in the suitcases as carry on baggage. Used the soft sided backpack case without the stiffeners ,wheels in a round wheel bag. Biggest...
Forum: Electric Bikes
03-10-17, 10:27 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,722
Posted By car knocker

2 speed hub motors

Anyone have any experience with Xiongda 2 speed hub motors? Thinking of putting one on the front of a 26" tandem bicycle.Wonder if it would be a tight fit in the fork and how well it will work...
Forum: Touring
08-21-15, 11:29 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 886
Posted By car knocker

When I get to Hunt Valley at the end of the rail...

When I get to Hunt Valley at the end of the rail trail I get on the light rail.1.70 for a one way ride to BWI airport.Then I follow the loop around the airport, getting off at Stoney Creek rd and...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
11-21-14, 10:43 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,924
Posted By car knocker

I have a hard and soft case.I can get all of the...

I have a hard and soft case.I can get all of the tandem in the hard case and was going to put the wheeles in the soft one. How do you pack that? Perhaps a piece of foam rubber first, the a wheel...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
12-23-13, 09:28 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,444
Posted By car knocker

I have a Co-Motion Periscope that I use with the...

I have a Co-Motion Periscope that I use with the crank shortners that I take my 6 year old granddaughter on. This year we went on a overnight camping adventure, 40 mile round trip. She and I both...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-20-13, 12:04 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,550
Posted By car knocker

Velocity is building a new wheel for us, using...

Velocity is building a new wheel for us, using the Chukker again. I wanted to try the Atlas but alas, it doesn't come in 40 hole. The rep said hopefully it was a fluke and you won't have a problem...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-19-13, 02:02 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,550
Posted By car knocker

We are using 1.5 26" tires.

We are using 1.5 26" tires.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-19-13, 11:29 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,550
Posted By car knocker

New rim needed,yet again

Since we bought our Periscope 4 years ago we have had 3 cracked rims. First a Sun Rhyno Lite went bad on our cross country trip. Replaced it with a Velocity Cliffhanger,and that was replaced with...
Forum: Eastern Canada
04-30-13, 04:22 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 765
Posted By car knocker

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Forum: Eastern Canada
04-29-13, 10:36 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,258
Posted By car knocker

Parson, since we are staying at the Fifth Wheel...

Parson, since we are staying at the Fifth Wheel truck stop on Cassablanca, what about heading south to Main,and then turning right to Woolverton. I know the Niagara Bike Map says Woolverton is a very...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-27-13, 07:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,409
Posted By car knocker

I imagine any rack you put on the back will get...

I imagine any rack you put on the back will get in the way of dropping the seat all the way down.In the front I use a Blackburn Mountain Front Rack,attached to the forks braze ons. Again, it has held...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-27-13, 07:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,409
Posted By car knocker

As far as tires, I have used Schwalbe Marathon...

As far as tires, I have used Schwalbe Marathon 26x1.50 for our tours,and every day riding I have the Vittoria Radonneaur ones on.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-27-13, 07:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,409
Posted By car knocker

On our Torpedo we have a Topeak Disk Explorer...

On our Torpedo we have a Topeak Disk Explorer rear rack. It went across the US on the bike in 2010, and a month in Europe last year,and so far no problems. Carried our stuff just fine. As for fenders...
Forum: Eastern Canada
04-25-13, 03:54 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,258
Posted By car knocker

Parson , that helps a lot, knowing whats ahead of...

Parson , that helps a lot, knowing whats ahead of us on the "climb". We are on slow tandems,but as my wife says, she never met a hill she can't walk up! Thanks for your input. Paul
Forum: Eastern Canada
04-24-13, 12:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,258
Posted By car knocker

Just what I need though, I can make the route in...

Just what I need though, I can make the route in MapSource and transfer it to my gps. Thanks. Paul
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