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03-28-24, 03:54 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 591
Posted By TiHabanero

"Viagra bike", oh I like that!

"Viagra bike", oh I like that!
03-25-24, 04:05 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 233
Posted By TiHabanero

Andy, I work for free from my home after spending...

Andy, I work for free from my home after spending decades in the bike biz. The reason is that I fear when I start to charge a fee for a service I am then liable for that service and any mishap...
03-25-24, 03:58 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 300
Posted By TiHabanero

There is an old mechanics axiom that states,...

There is an old mechanics axiom that states, "Grease before insertion." I guess that applies here. Something so simple, yet so often overlooked in the effort to get it on provides a deep frustration...
03-24-24, 06:23 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 405
Posted By TiHabanero

Have you considered a comfort bike? Upright and...

Have you considered a comfort bike? Upright and usually with low gearing. I turned my old mountain bike into a cruiser simply by changing the saddle to a Cloud 9 and the handlebar to a cruiser bar...
03-23-24, 11:51 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 431
Posted By TiHabanero

My understanding is the early production of their...

My understanding is the early production of their hubs had some issues. I knew a guy that deconstructed a few of their hubs and found the issue to be a tolerance problem. He turned new flanges and...
03-23-24, 05:51 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 387
Posted By TiHabanero

I have been running the 350 hub set for 5 years...

I have been running the 350 hub set for 5 years now. I weigh in at 235 pounds and did not want an aluminum axle thus the 350 hubs were the correct option. I use the wheel set on two bikes alternating...
03-17-24, 09:11 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,310
Posted By TiHabanero

I have a sweet old Rhode Gear fanny pack that...

I have a sweet old Rhode Gear fanny pack that holds a whole heck of a lot of stuff. The main compartment easily holds a lunch, the top compartment expands and can easily hold a shirt, and then there...
03-16-24, 12:18 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,645
Posted By TiHabanero

Rydabent, you point out an important detail about...

Rydabent, you point out an important detail about e-bikes that most of us don't think about, leg strength and general conditioning of the lower body and back. My brother's wife bought an e-bike from...
03-15-24, 05:24 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 605
Posted By TiHabanero

The Miyata 1000 is able to handle a 700x38mm tire...

The Miyata 1000 is able to handle a 700x38mm tire whereas the Fuji used the limited tire selection of 27x1-1/4. Real big difference. I also found the Miyata handled better when loaded with gear. It...
03-15-24, 06:30 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 605
Posted By TiHabanero

Our shop was a Miyata and Fuji dealer back then...

Our shop was a Miyata and Fuji dealer back then and in 86 I struggled with getting a Miyata 1000 or the Fuji Touring Series V. I picked the Fuji based on the looks and the spare spoke holder.
Long...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-13-24, 06:40 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 700
Posted By TiHabanero

I used the same Look Delta pedals from 1986 to...

I used the same Look Delta pedals from 1986 to 2018 and had only one complaint, they creaked. The interface between the pedal and cleat creaked and I had to lube them before every ride. Finally in...
Forum: Touring
03-07-24, 06:14 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 659
Posted By TiHabanero

Cyclomath, thanks for the visual as it clearly...

Cyclomath, thanks for the visual as it clearly explains things. Never thought about using the foot print as a work mat as well. Good thinking. I now know what I am going to do.
03-07-24, 05:38 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 485
Posted By TiHabanero

All the years I was in the industry never had I...

All the years I was in the industry never had I heard of someone going after Giant for intellectual property theft. Please tell us more about this. Any lawsuit info?

As for the bikes, the Giant...
03-07-24, 06:08 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,823
Posted By TiHabanero

Calsun, Trek has almost all of their bikes...

Calsun, Trek has almost all of their bikes manufactured in China and Taiwan. The models the brand relies upon for survival are mostly made in China.
Forum: Touring
03-06-24, 07:52 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 659
Posted By TiHabanero

Tent Footprint Size

I have been reading quite a lot of opinions on the sizing for a tent foot print. Some claim make it smaller than the foot print of the tent, some say make it larger. I am looking for people's...
03-05-24, 04:45 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 331
Posted By TiHabanero

The most simple and easy solution is using Shoe...

The most simple and easy solution is using Shoe Goo. I put down 3 layers over 3 days and it works just fine. Shoe Goo can also be used as an adhesive to glue down a rubber heel as suggested above.
03-04-24, 06:56 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 347
Posted By TiHabanero

When making the "saw guide" use the cones...

When making the "saw guide" use the cones threaded on backwards and then lock the nuts against the cones. This will prevent the nuts from moving when the saw blade rubs up against them.
Generally...
03-01-24, 06:02 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 365
Posted By TiHabanero

My wife is still riding her 92 Carbolite frame...

My wife is still riding her 92 Carbolite frame (Miyata Sky Runner) with purple clearweave carbon tubes and hot pink lugs. I like the bike as much or more than she does and have ridden it quite a bit...
02-29-24, 07:59 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,144
Posted By TiHabanero

The last thing I desire to deal with is having to...

The last thing I desire to deal with is having to charge a phone or GPS device every day while on tour. Cateye Velo 8 is my go to computer. Never had one fail on me, battery lasts about 6 years. Less...
Forum: Touring
02-29-24, 12:24 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,132
Posted By TiHabanero

In my late twenties I got into the 24 hour...

In my late twenties I got into the 24 hour endurance thing as I was bored with crit racing, and wasn't good at it anyway. The challenge of pushing oneself to the limit of exhaustion is addictive and...
02-28-24, 11:40 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 591
Posted By TiHabanero

If you do convert a 135 wheel to 126 the wheel...

If you do convert a 135 wheel to 126 the wheel will need to be re-dished so the rim is centered on the axle.
02-28-24, 05:31 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,174
Posted By TiHabanero

Back in the day I sold and worked bikes with...

Back in the day I sold and worked bikes with roller cam brakes, but never owned a bike with them. Last year I picked up an 86 Fuji Sundance with roller cams and changed it over to a drop bar touring...
02-28-24, 05:16 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 685
Posted By TiHabanero

If you plan to keep the bike for 30 years, flush...

If you plan to keep the bike for 30 years, flush and bleed the system on a regular basis, perhaps every 2 years. If the bike is a disposable unit, one that you will get bored with in 10 years just...
02-28-24, 05:06 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,865
Posted By TiHabanero

I had to go up 2 frame sizes from my old race...

I had to go up 2 frame sizes from my old race bike. 56cm to 60cm. Stem is a 90 instead of a 110. Also changed the beautiful Nitto drop bar to a Dimension drop bar that has a shorter reach and is not...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-25-24, 10:45 AM
Replies: 562
Views: 16,532
Posted By TiHabanero

I've been around cycling since 1971 and have very...

I've been around cycling since 1971 and have very fond memories of hookless rims. What a treat they were to deal with when mated to the wrong tire. Then I discovered hooked rims around 1978 and was...
02-24-24, 07:35 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 621
Posted By TiHabanero

TIG prep compared to lug prep is akin comparing...

TIG prep compared to lug prep is akin comparing apples to wheat. Lug prep takes way more time. As for the precision of miters it is quite simple to accomplish provided one has a quality machine that...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-22-24, 06:22 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,431
Posted By TiHabanero

As you all can see from the responses there are a...

As you all can see from the responses there are a zillion ideas behind what causes foot numbness and how to cure it. There is no one single answer for any individual. When I was doing fittings we...
02-22-24, 06:04 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,022
Posted By TiHabanero

There is so much used (some of it even unused!)...

There is so much used (some of it even unused!) Covid influenced equipment floating around out there right now that it baffles me why the stuff is still selling for a buck or more a pound.
As for...
Forum: Touring
02-21-24, 07:47 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 561
Posted By TiHabanero

KLittler, thanks for the correction! Its the...

KLittler, thanks for the correction! Its the simple things in life that get more difficult as one ages. LOL
Forum: Touring
02-20-24, 05:53 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 561
Posted By TiHabanero

I use Record 11 speed shifters with Chorus 11...

I use Record 11 speed shifters with Chorus 11 speed derailleurs. Rings are 50/34,16 tooth difference. 46/30 is a 14 tooth difference. I'm fairly certain the curvature of the der. that works with a...
02-20-24, 05:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 607
Posted By TiHabanero

You state you rode the Hase Pino, but did not...

You state you rode the Hase Pino, but did not state the same for the Performer. If you have not ridden one, please do yourself a favor and do so. This will enable you to make an informed decision...
02-19-24, 05:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 339
Posted By TiHabanero

According to the QBP product description: ...

According to the QBP product description:

Record 2x12 50/34 speed uses 112/146 BCD
Chorus 12 speed 48/32 uses 96 BCD
02-17-24, 11:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 651
Posted By TiHabanero

I had that exact same bike, however I do not...

I had that exact same bike, however I do not recall it as labeled Epic Ultimate. Was always under the impression the Ultimate model had the titanium lugs. I worked at a Specialized dealer at that...
02-16-24, 06:47 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,759
Posted By TiHabanero

I worked with Giant bikes from 1992 to 2022 and...

I worked with Giant bikes from 1992 to 2022 and never found them to be more susceptible to problems than the other brands we handled including Specialized and Trek, except for one specific model...
Forum: Touring
02-15-24, 06:10 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 977
Posted By TiHabanero

djb, I know exactly what you experienced. I have...

djb, I know exactly what you experienced. I have a black water bottle my son brought back from the Netherlands and it has zero after taste, even when sitting inside a hot car during the summer....
Forum: Touring
02-14-24, 05:50 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 977
Posted By TiHabanero

Whatever the plastic used for the Specialized...

Whatever the plastic used for the Specialized bottles it is tough stuff and I really like it. I have never worn one out. Has no aftertaste either. Was hoping to get a couple 1/2 gallon jugs/bottles...
Forum: Touring
02-14-24, 01:39 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 977
Posted By TiHabanero

1/2 gallon flexible water bottle?

Anyone here aware of a 1/2 gallon water bottle that is made from the same plastic as the Specialized water bottles?
02-13-24, 05:10 PM
Replies: 279
Views: 8,150
Posted By TiHabanero

As a service manager I loved disc brakes. Working...

As a service manager I loved disc brakes. Working on them required more time which in turn provided more labor charges. Trust me, it makes a difference on the bottom line.
Forum: Touring
02-13-24, 07:14 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,025
Posted By TiHabanero

I have been very fortunate as of late. Found a...

I have been very fortunate as of late. Found a rain jacket on MP that was free, two old bike lights that had no mounts for free (have already made a mount for the rear and will start on the front...
02-13-24, 07:01 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 527
Posted By TiHabanero

About 5 years ago I built a set of 700c Dyads...

About 5 years ago I built a set of 700c Dyads using Suntour Sealed 36 hole hubs with OLD of 135. My experience is that they true up fine, although not as easily as Mavic Open Pro Elite or even Sport...
02-12-24, 04:55 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 559
Posted By TiHabanero

I have thinned the herd a number of times, but it...

I have thinned the herd a number of times, but it always grows back to 12. I sell the more modern stuff because they are easy sales. The vintage stuff I give away to someone that will actually put...
02-12-24, 04:44 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 658
Posted By TiHabanero

Having worked on 8 speed Campagnolo stuff, I...

Having worked on 8 speed Campagnolo stuff, I never found it to not work well without fussing a bit. My compatriot, Al, was able to dial it in without any trouble. Difference in mechanics, I guess.
02-12-24, 04:39 PM
02-10-24, 06:46 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,400
Posted By TiHabanero

The human ego is a curious thing.

The human ego is a curious thing.
Forum: Touring
02-08-24, 06:51 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 353
Posted By TiHabanero

Great story of their experience. Many times the...

Great story of their experience. Many times the most trying of times create the fondest of memories.
02-06-24, 05:31 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,716
Posted By TiHabanero

Last year I acquired a Giant OCR frame that had a...

Last year I acquired a Giant OCR frame that had a heavy tube fall on the top tube and crushed the carbon. I was able to flex the tube in that area with my fingers and the tap test with a quarter also...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-04-24, 03:29 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,790
Posted By TiHabanero

It is a Kestrel 4000. In my estimation the best...

It is a Kestrel 4000. In my estimation the best frame they ever made, at least the one I liked the most.

On another topic it is a shame that this dude was a very capable athlete and the legacy he...
02-03-24, 03:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 254
Posted By TiHabanero

In 81 I bought new from dealer a Comp GS made in...

In 81 I bought new from dealer a Comp GS made in England and it has DB spokes pared with GS hubs and Concave rims.
02-02-24, 07:26 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 594
Posted By TiHabanero

Searched by model numbers HS404 and HS440 and the...

Searched by model numbers HS404 and HS440 and the wheelchair tire was brought up on the Schwalbe website. That is where wheelchair designation came from.
Forum: Touring
02-01-24, 05:23 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,025
Posted By TiHabanero

Yes, wool is durable and with proper care it will...

Yes, wool is durable and with proper care it will outlast most any other material in the same application. I commuted for 20 years using the same three wool t-shirts and one heavy sweater. The...
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