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Forum: Touring
06-05-23, 07:52 AM
Replies: 444
Views: 227,419
Posted By danders

48cm Root Beer

Looking for someone about 5'1" Looks good in pictures, asking $200, seems fair.
Looks like this color was used around 2010. Good deal/fit?
Forum: Touring
08-04-22, 09:02 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,337
Posted By danders

I ended up going 3x9, like you 22/32/44 crank,...

I ended up going 3x9, like you 22/32/44 crank, 12-36 cassette.
Crankset is shimano FC-MT210-3. FD is microshift that can go
to the small 22 ring.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-26-22, 08:40 AM
Replies: 1,197
Views: 400,499
Posted By danders

Korina: nice looking bike, looks like some fat...

Korina: nice looking bike, looks like some fat tires under those fenders.
Remembered I have a parts bike in the shed, going to try those brakes and if
not satisfied V brakes this winter when I have...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-22-22, 09:29 AM
Replies: 1,197
Views: 400,499
Posted By danders

Thanks, the brakes on now take double sided...

Thanks, the brakes on now take double sided straddle wire and I only see these in 330 and 380mm.
330 is what I have on now. Looking at Tekto Oryx for price and looks. If they are good enough for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-19-22, 09:56 AM
Replies: 1,197
Views: 400,499
Posted By danders

Finished?

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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-11-22, 08:27 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,882
Posted By danders

Recently switched from flats to clipless (SPD...

Recently switched from flats to clipless (SPD MTB) , no faster but I feel more relaxed because my feet stay in place.

Gearing: I have have good luck with the inexpensive Shimano FC-MT210-3 ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-29-22, 06:37 PM
Replies: 360
Views: 255,885
Posted By danders

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Not sure of the year, early 90's? 1 1/8" threaded fork, if that helps find the...
Forum: Touring
04-19-22, 06:47 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,888
Posted By danders

Knowing what cassette you have and what range in...

Knowing what cassette you have and what range in gear inches wanted would be useful information.
Forum: Touring
04-15-22, 07:12 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,888
Posted By danders

FC-MT210-2 46/30 or...

FC-MT210-2 46/30 or 36/22https://bike.shimano.com/en-EU/product/component/alivio-m3100/FC-MT210-2.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FTIeua47H7A
Forum: Touring
04-13-22, 02:31 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,888
Posted By danders

I would just change the cranks so you know all...

I would just change the cranks so you know all the ramps/pins are correct.
2x 30/46 GRX seems popular, 3X Alivio 22/32/44 works for me and is low budget.
Forum: Commuting
04-02-22, 08:25 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,535
Posted By danders

Agree the Continental Ride Tours are great value....

Agree the Continental Ride Tours are great value. Had a set of 42s came on a used bike I bought, measured 38mm,
replaced because they were 10+ years old.

Replaced with Marathons 420 greenguard...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-01-22, 10:48 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,478
Posted By danders

Maybe just change stem, Nitto DirtDrop quill ...

Maybe just change stem, Nitto DirtDrop quill
https://www.rivbike.com/products/nitto-dirt-drop-26-0-8cm-or-10cm
Or look at a modern bike with more stack height. My solution since I
wanted disc...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-10-21, 03:29 PM
Replies: 1,197
Views: 400,499
Posted By danders

Surly Open Bar

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Forum: Touring
08-18-21, 09:51 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,996
Posted By danders

https://www.bikebling.com/Shimano-CS-HG400-9-9-Spe...

https://www.bikebling.com/Shimano-CS-HG400-9-9-Speed-Cassette-p/shimano-cs-hg400-9.htm?gclid=CjwKCAjw3_KIBhA2EiwAaAAlipe1qiNonc6xF6CIX6-qvXzXSaYBlv-zkSUsbU_euLL4trDEiR3epxoCjJoQAvD_BwE&Click=120514&ut...
Forum: Touring
08-15-21, 01:30 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,996
Posted By danders

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Forum: Touring
08-14-21, 02:20 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,996
Posted By danders

Vaya 3x9

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Ended up going 3X9, Mix of parts that were (covid) available.
Crankset...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-01-21, 06:40 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 663
Posted By danders

Thanks I will look into this over the weekend,...

Thanks I will look into this over the weekend, seems like a likely possibility.
It's the washer/bushings in the center of image?...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-31-21, 08:51 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 663
Posted By danders

Yes it seems to skip a detent and double shift,...

Yes it seems to skip a detent and double shift, and lever seems to have greater movement on double shifts.
It lines up fine on the gears it selects. New setup so no bent hangers etc. Lower gearing...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-31-21, 07:33 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 663
Posted By danders

Dura Ace RD-7700 bar end

Doesn't index correctly, I get some double shifts. Can it be fixed or rebuilt?
Friction works fine.
Using 9 spd 11-34 cassette and Acera RD incase I have overlooked compatibility issues.
Forum: Touring
01-28-21, 03:42 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 9,740
Posted By danders

Just ordered Alivio 3X9 FC-T4060 crankset...

Just ordered Alivio 3X9 FC-T4060 crankset 22-32-44 Cassette will be 12-36
for 17-100 gear inches. Undecided if I will try Sora 3x9 STI or bar end shifters
that I am familiar with.

Hope Alivio...
Forum: Touring
01-24-21, 02:01 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 9,740
Posted By danders

Thanks, I agree: Rode my 3x9 Fuji yesterday and...

Thanks, I agree: Rode my 3x9 Fuji yesterday and I still like 3X, Got the Vaya for the disc brakes.

Looking to go 3X10, Will see if Sram X5 22/33/44 with FD is a option, Trusting bike shop on...
Forum: Touring
01-16-21, 10:20 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 9,740
Posted By danders

Looking at my options to lower gearing, new used...

Looking at my options to lower gearing, new used bike currently 34/48 and 11-32 2x10 sram.

1. 3x10 X5 22/33/44+ bar ends microshift and FD using current 11-32 18.7-108 gear inches
Leaves option...
Forum: Touring
01-08-21, 05:22 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,337
Posted By danders

Thanks, I have compared current gearing and 48/15...

Thanks, I have compared current gearing and 48/15 or 87 inches is the tallest gear I can't live without.
Forum: Touring
01-08-21, 03:21 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,337
Posted By danders

Vaya 2 2x10 gearing

Recently purchased a 2012 Vaya 2 and find the 48/34 11-32 gearing a bit high for this old guy and the local hills.
Disc brakes add confidence for descents. Bike is 2x10 sram apex. Looking at...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-06-20, 01:22 PM
Replies: 9,057
Views: 3,129,381
Posted By danders

Two piece crankset swap

Like the upgrades I see here. Wanting lower gearing on my 90's rockhopper.
Looking at SHIMANO ALIVIO FC-M4050 22-30-40 to get lower gearing, there is
this 16% hill..........

Any concerns about...
Forum: Touring
04-22-20, 02:42 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,400
Posted By danders

I would try a shorter taller stem 1st with drop...

I would try a shorter taller stem 1st with drop bars. The multiple positions a drop bar has is a big advantage for me. Maybe the V/O happy stem?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-20-20, 08:48 AM
Replies: 9,057
Views: 3,129,381
Posted By danders

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1991? GF tassajara
Decent condition, fits wife. Didn't realize significance of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-20, 06:18 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 7,338
Posted By danders

Old single speed, cut off wheel mostly. If your...

Old single speed, cut off wheel mostly.
If your dremel ever runs but bit doesn't spin it is
likely just the shaft coupling.
Forum: Touring
04-11-20, 12:06 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 120,428
Posted By danders

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Not sure if this is one of the good years? Not touring anything but my...
Forum: Touring
03-22-20, 03:47 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,996
Posted By danders

Low Gear Range: Road Shifters & Gears For Easier...

Low Gear Range: Road Shifters & Gears For Easier Hill Climbing - CyclingAbout.com (http://www.cyclingabout.com/wider-gear-range-road-shifters-gears-for-easier-hill-climbing/)

Thought this was...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-29-20, 08:14 PM
Replies: 1,197
Views: 400,499
Posted By danders

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I ended up with a VO Milan, I went to a bike shop I have never been to and they...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-29-20, 06:16 AM
Replies: 1,197
Views: 400,499
Posted By danders

V/O Postino

Opinions on this bar or similar options. 25.4/22.2
I bought a mid 90's Rockhopper, thought of doing drop bar but that would cost more than I paid for bike.
I'm finding that I feel too stretched out...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-15-20, 08:17 AM
Replies: 9,057
Views: 3,129,381
Posted By danders

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Picked this Rockhopper up last week, have been looking for some time. 199?...
Forum: Touring
02-10-20, 07:28 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,553
Posted By danders

Currently 26/32 is my low. 24/34 and 26/36 are...

Currently 26/32 is my low. 24/34 and 26/36 are very close to same ratio.
24/36/48 seems like it might be too large of a jump from 24/36? A 12-36 cassette would tend to move everything lower.
I...
Forum: Touring
02-09-20, 06:40 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,553
Posted By danders

I am considering switching from 11-32 to 12-36 ...

I am considering switching from 11-32 to 12-36 If that not low enough 48-36-24?
I agree with keeping the middle ring at 36 since it is so useful in the flats
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-09-20, 05:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 433
Posted By danders

I added some punctuation to make my O.P. more...

I added some punctuation to make my O.P. more clear, Yes New cable and housing, Carb cleaner followed by lube.
I had watched that utube how to and others like it. I will repeat the flush and lube,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-09-20, 02:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 433
Posted By danders

Shimano 105 front derailleur triple

Vintage 2005 on a Fuji world. Are these generally problematic? I have made some progress, up shifting is not so stiff,
new cables and housing,cleaned and lubed the best I could without removing....
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
01-07-20, 02:40 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 43,328
Posted By danders

The 700c Surly Bridge Club is tempting. Kona Dew...

The 700c Surly Bridge Club is tempting. Kona Dew also, everyone is playing this game.
Currently on a used Coda sport that is one size large. Bought used so didn't pay much, A tourist bought it in...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-20-19, 08:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,133
Posted By danders

Thanks for the help, especially on the fit. The...

Thanks for the help, especially on the fit. The seller is 5'9" and the seat was surprisingly low in the pictures.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-20-19, 08:49 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,133
Posted By danders

Jamis Coda vs Aurora

Recently got back into cycling for fitness, not doing long rides but have some steep hills to get heart rate up.

Currently I have a 21" Coda sport that I like but feel it may be a bit big for me...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-27-18, 07:50 AM
Replies: 526
Views: 140,193
Posted By danders

Thanks for the input, Is there a chance that I...

Thanks for the input, Is there a chance that I would find the stem acceptable?
Bike is on the other side of town so no time to see till later this week or weekend.
I do appreciate everyone's help...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-26-18, 09:37 PM
Replies: 526
Views: 140,193
Posted By danders

Portland Oregon CL It was originally posted at...

Portland Oregon CL
It was originally posted at $150 for bike then he decided to keep in less than 24hrs. Now asking $275 for bike and wind trainer but in email said he would sell bike alone..........
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-25-18, 11:40 AM
Replies: 526
Views: 140,193
Posted By danders

Comp TA FS

A Comp TA came up for sale in my area and correct size. 54cm bike, 5'8" me.
Looks good and seems to have been on a wind trainer lately.
The bad is the stem is crazy high and long (angles up). What...
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