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Forum: Folding Bikes
09-27-08, 01:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,053
Posted By chajmahal

Speedo, My NWT only has 1 rear braze on as...

Speedo,
My NWT only has 1 rear braze on as well. I won't be carrying too much weight. Just clothes and lunch in one pannier and laptop in the other.
Chaj
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-27-08, 08:20 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,053
Posted By chajmahal

alhedges, Thanks for the info. I'll take a look...

alhedges,
Thanks for the info. I'll take a look at Home Depot and see what they have for fab'ing some longer stays. Yeah, I guess the 20" wheels would be less of a problem with laptop sway into the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-26-08, 08:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,053
Posted By chajmahal

Need Bike Friday NWT fr/rr rack and fenders help

Hey all,
I'm pretty much poor now after buying my Bike Friday, which I love, but it still needs some stuff for my commute: fr/rr racks and fenders. I don't really like the accessories Bike Friday...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-25-07, 10:37 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 4,272
Posted By chajmahal

What?! I was a high school guy in auto shop and...

What?! I was a high school guy in auto shop and don't recall lifting any transmissions by myself. I believe that's why they had the TRANSMISSION LIFT. I've got two daughters, age 2.5 and 7 months....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-25-07, 09:42 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 4,272
Posted By chajmahal

I probably posted this a year or so ago but...

I probably posted this a year or so ago but seeing the original post reminded me. Forgive me if you remember it:

I needed a new 99 cent plastic bottom bracket accordion thingy for my 86...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-23-07, 08:21 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 854
Posted By chajmahal

Yeah I'm two days late in replying to this...

Yeah I'm two days late in replying to this tread...
As a few posters mentioned: An early Dahon with 3-spd SA hub. I think they also made them with derailers. Twitchy at higher speeds but great...
Forum: Commuting
06-16-07, 12:28 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,391
Posted By chajmahal

Great video! Especially the "I like to move it,...

Great video! Especially the "I like to move it, move it!" My 2.5yr old daughter is always singing that.
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-09-07, 08:38 PM
Replies: 551
Views: 74,969
Posted By chajmahal

I've had a couple of bike shops cut and thread...

I've had a couple of bike shops cut and thread spokes for me when they didn't have the right size in stock. Didn't even charge me extra. They didn't want me to wait 4 days for a shipment from a...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-09-07, 08:21 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,381
Posted By chajmahal

I had this problem with my Bike Friday NWT right...

I had this problem with my Bike Friday NWT right out of the box for months and tried everything to no avail. I would describe the sound as more of a screeching/howling, depending on speed. I had a...
Forum: Commuting
01-08-07, 03:01 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 4,350
Posted By chajmahal

All the time. I get it mostly from my...

All the time.

I get it mostly from my coworkers, until they get to know me and realize I'm not a "weirdo". I just like to ride and use commuting to work as a convenient excuse. Note the...
Forum: Commuting
12-27-06, 03:04 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 796
Posted By chajmahal

Are you using gas mask bags as panniers? Wow,...

Are you using gas mask bags as panniers? Wow, that's a flashback. Haven't seen those for a while. :)
Forum: Commuting
12-21-06, 03:04 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 783
Posted By chajmahal

Maybe 13 years ago. It looks familiar. At that...

Maybe 13 years ago. It looks familiar. At that time I was a mere 170 pounds and still had hair. I don't remember it being too bad. Looks tame in the satellite photos, not steep at all. Great,...
Forum: Commuting
12-21-06, 12:12 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 783
Posted By chajmahal

I live in Ocean Beach and ride Mission Valley,...

I live in Ocean Beach and ride Mission Valley, Normal Heights pretty often. I also commute from sea level up to my job at the end of Pt Loma every day with some decent climbs. I'm also 220lbs so I...
Forum: Australia - New Zealand
08-30-06, 05:00 PM
Replies: 2,584
Views: 174,902
Posted By chajmahal

Is Seppo really derogatory? I always thought it...

Is Seppo really derogatory? I always thought it was just a nickname.
Forum: Commuting
06-28-06, 02:37 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,200
Posted By chajmahal

Laika shouldn't have to apologize to this guy. ...

Laika shouldn't have to apologize to this guy. I'm not from New York (hippie, druggie Californian). If some tourist stepped into traffic to take a pic and hit me (To me, who hits who depends more...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-06, 12:48 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 449
Posted By chajmahal

Centurion frame rust

My free Centurion from craigslist has chosen to give me heartburn again.

I repacked the bottom bracket a few months ago with fresh grade 25 bearings and grease. I even reused the stock bottom...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-08-06, 09:43 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,159
Posted By chajmahal

I've got a few hundred miles on a 6 cog Nashbar. ...

I've got a few hundred miles on a 6 cog Nashbar. Seems to shift better than the Shimano twist tooth it replaced (I also replaced the chain) but it is noisy. I'm waiting to see how long it lasts,...
Forum: Commuting
05-30-06, 04:40 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,051
Posted By chajmahal

My parents do the same thing. My home town is in...

My parents do the same thing. My home town is in the high desert and those trash guys work throught he heat of the day in summer on dusty dirt roads. You've never seen real appreciation till you...
Forum: Commuting
05-19-06, 12:16 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,036
Posted By chajmahal

I get free bus/trolley passes which are nice for...

I get free bus/trolley passes which are nice for days when I have to wear a suit or I have 3 spokes break at once. What can I say? I'm chubby. The feds still haven't really recognized bike...
Forum: Commuting
05-17-06, 03:48 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,794
Posted By chajmahal

Anybody get those joggers who jog in the bike...

Anybody get those joggers who jog in the bike lane even when the sidewalk is empty? Like in the suburbs? That's pretty annoying. The ones with their ipods cranked up scare the best. They jump 10...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-06, 04:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 551
Posted By chajmahal

Doesn't answer the cog question but it sure helps...

Doesn't answer the cog question but it sure helps point me in the right direction. I'm currently running a 13-26T freewheel and wanted to see if I could go up to 30T. Now I just need to tear into...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-06, 12:45 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 551
Posted By chajmahal

Shimano Light Action/Uniglide questions.

I considered trying these questions in the Bicycle Mechanics forum but they seem more pertinent here due to the age of the components. (and I always have good luck here) I have an 87 Centurion...
Forum: Commuting
05-15-06, 12:25 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 564
Posted By chajmahal

I know what you're talking about. I can't take...

I know what you're talking about. I can't take my bike to work once every couple of weeks and on those days I'm tired, sluggish, not fully awake, drink horrible amounts of coffee...
Forum: Commuting
05-15-06, 12:21 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,428
Posted By chajmahal

2 years ago my wife and I had 3 cars and a $2300...

2 years ago my wife and I had 3 cars and a $2300 car insurance bill. I did several things to lower my insurance and simplify our lives: Sold the sports car, sold the SUV with the V8, kept the 4 cyl...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-12-06, 12:10 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 73,765
Posted By chajmahal

I saw a lugged frame Shogun with the Shimano...

I saw a lugged frame Shogun with the Shimano 600/Arabesque group at a thrift store for $40. Very clean. I was gonna grab it when a clerk told me they were having a 50% off sale in 2 hours. The...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-09-06, 10:31 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,764
Posted By chajmahal

Must've forgotten to add the smiley face. :)

Must've forgotten to add the smiley face. :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-09-06, 09:39 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,764
Posted By chajmahal

Test sounds biased from the start. I wouldn't...

Test sounds biased from the start. I wouldn't believe a word of it.

(Anybody got a NOS Victory or Triomphe rear derailer for cheap? I need one to finish my Woodrup.)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-09-06, 09:19 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,250
Posted By chajmahal

Still good info all around. I'll look into...

Still good info all around. I'll look into getting some Regina cogs in the 30-34 range, if available. I'm also glad that I found out about the different thread grooves wearing the thread if I go...
Forum: Commuting
05-09-06, 08:47 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 2,863
Posted By chajmahal

Drive to work: 10 min Bike to work: 25 min ...

Drive to work: 10 min
Bike to work: 25 min
Drive home: 15 min
Bike home: 20 min
5 miles one way. Uphill to work, downhill home.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-08-06, 04:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 448
Posted By chajmahal

That shot of the bb looks exactly like my 1970...

That shot of the bb looks exactly like my 1970 Raleigh Grand Prix. What bike is that? The braze on cable guides and routing of the front der cable are exactly the same. To not help answer your...
Forum: Commuting
05-08-06, 04:25 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,265
Posted By chajmahal

hey non, Don't listen to the naysayers. ...

hey non,
Don't listen to the naysayers. Customize your bike all you want. It's your bike. Fiddling around with your bike is part and parcel of being in the hobby. Looking for new parts, tweaking...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-08-06, 08:37 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,250
Posted By chajmahal

It's a new, Chinese mfg hub (el cheapo but it...

It's a new, Chinese mfg hub (el cheapo but it works). I ordered online and hoped that should make it ISO threaded as opposed to French. The freewheel is original from a 1970 Raliegh Grand Prix. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-05-06, 03:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,250
Posted By chajmahal

That 32T Suntour cog has been perfect for this...

That 32T Suntour cog has been perfect for this commute. My ride begins and ends with 1/2 mile climbs in the small ring big cog. I'll stick it out for a while before giving up and going Suntour. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-05-06, 01:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,250
Posted By chajmahal

Atom freewheel cogs

Anyone know of any reasonable sources for Atom 5spd freewheel cogs? I finally finished my 1970 Raleigh Grand Prix beater/commuter and after a few hilly rides, realized that a 28T rear is just not...
Forum: Commuting
05-05-06, 01:03 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 3,009
Posted By chajmahal

Cats running out from under parked cars. Lots.

Cats running out from under parked cars. Lots.
Forum: Commuting
05-05-06, 11:56 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 432
Posted By chajmahal

Artkansas gave some good options to get away from...

Artkansas gave some good options to get away from all the traffic and high speeds on Pacific Highway. Once you're on Morena you have a couple of choices for crossing the 5 freeway at Tecolote/Sea...
Forum: Commuting
05-05-06, 11:15 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,065
Posted By chajmahal

Notice the sign on the gas pump? "Self Serving"...

Notice the sign on the gas pump? "Self Serving" instead of self service. Perfect! Ha ha ha! :)
Forum: Commuting
05-05-06, 10:37 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 432
Posted By chajmahal

I live close to downtown and cycle here everyday...

I live close to downtown and cycle here everyday so I have a pretty good idea of routes in the area. Here are my recommendations subject to traffic and time of day. (General direction heading will...
Forum: Commuting
05-04-06, 12:23 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 532
Posted By chajmahal

When I first started commuting 1.5 years ago I...

When I first started commuting 1.5 years ago I got a flat in a residential area. A local out for an early morning walk with his wife offered his warm dry garage (its was sprinkling) and air...
Forum: Commuting
05-04-06, 09:01 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 733
Posted By chajmahal

Cool. Are you building the wheels yourself? ...

Cool. Are you building the wheels yourself? You'll probably thank yourself for going with the triple. Wait, you're in texas? I thought it was all flat there?:D
Forum: Commuting
05-04-06, 08:52 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,275
Posted By chajmahal

Does the bottle needs to be taken out of the...

Does the bottle needs to be taken out of the bottle holder to fill with the bike pump? If not, then a couple of the hefty zip ties should secure it from most theives. Not everyone walks around with...
Forum: Commuting
05-03-06, 04:38 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 595
Posted By chajmahal

Oh. Sounds like it would have been a fun...

Oh.

Sounds like it would have been a fun diversion to prepare and then teach the class. Did you have a company safety or health day? Any indication that an attendee to your class will try bike...
Forum: Commuting
05-03-06, 04:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,880
Posted By chajmahal

From my first commute I just brought mine into...

From my first commute I just brought mine into the building and parked it behind me in my office. Not many have questioned it. Those that have, lack authority. Asking your boss to bring it into a...
Forum: Commuting
05-03-06, 04:31 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 595
Posted By chajmahal

Why are you on this forum?

Why are you on this forum?
Forum: Commuting
05-03-06, 04:18 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 733
Posted By chajmahal

I use P-clips with a Blackburn Expredition rack...

I use P-clips with a Blackburn Expredition rack on my 87 Centurion LeMans RS. Work clothes, tools, tube, work binders, lunch, water bottles. No problems so far. Please post pics/specs of the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-02-06, 09:02 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,079
Posted By chajmahal

I wasn't too serious. Well, maybe about living...

I wasn't too serious. Well, maybe about living with grandma and not having a job...:D
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-02-06, 08:39 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,079
Posted By chajmahal

My first reaction was anger and perhaps a bit of...

My first reaction was anger and perhaps a bit of childish name calling. Now I'm left with "Why?". Is this related to some of those alternative, sub-culture groups who take hacksaws and torches to...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-01-06, 04:21 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,732
Posted By chajmahal

Right on. I've been on both sides. I can cycle...

Right on. I've been on both sides. I can cycle effectively and maneuver safely (annouce intentions, pass left) around walkers and PROPERLY leashed dogs. No collisions in 20+ cycling years (ground...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-01-06, 03:47 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,092
Posted By chajmahal

1. How often do you get driver threats and...

1. How often do you get driver threats and taunts? Daily? Weekly? Monthly? A few times a year?
Monthly with a weekly every once in a while.
2. Where do you ride? (urban environment during rush...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-01-06, 03:23 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,732
Posted By chajmahal

It was a joke. Just a segue into my rant on...

It was a joke. Just a segue into my rant on irresponsible dog owners. How self-centered of me.


I wanted to call attention to the preemptive strike philosophy statement. Meaning: if a human...
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