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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-11-24, 03:02 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 521
Posted By Darth_Firebolt

I've started using my electric impact gun to...

I've started using my electric impact gun to remove them. Zip-Zip and they're off. I start them back in by hand, then hit them with the impact for 90% of the threading, before finishing with my...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-11-24, 03:01 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 521
Posted By Darth_Firebolt

The chainrings are readily available. My shop...

The chainrings are readily available. My shop keeps a 46t and a 48t in stock for the 2x guys, along with the 40t and 42t 1x specific rings.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-03-23, 09:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 299
Posted By Darth_Firebolt

If you're worried about the penetrating oil...

If you're worried about the penetrating oil ruining brake pads or rotors, you could always remove the wheels and brake pads before you apply the oil.
Forum: Commuting
05-14-20, 04:18 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,228
Posted By Darth_Firebolt

What does your commute look like? Are you able to...

What does your commute look like? Are you able to bring the bike inside at work? Do you ride in your work clothes, or do you change once you're at work? Is this bike only for commuting, or is it a...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
12-27-19, 09:48 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,133
Posted By Darth_Firebolt

If it was an 85 I would take it off your hands....

If it was an 85 I would take it off your hands. I'm not a fan of the roller brakes.
Forum: Touring
12-27-19, 09:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,361
Posted By Darth_Firebolt

This bike is a tank. I can't imagine doing...

This bike is a tank. I can't imagine doing anything other than drops or jumps that would mess with the frame. I pulled an 80 pound trailer with mine quite a few times and it didn't get wiggly even...
Forum: Touring
12-27-19, 09:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,361
Posted By Darth_Firebolt

It's a SRAM GXP english threaded external cup...

It's a SRAM GXP english threaded external cup bottom bracket.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-22-19, 10:17 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 15,601
Posted By Darth_Firebolt

So the orange / red Ultegra build does come with...

So the orange / red Ultegra build does come with Whisky carbon rims. Our shop just built one up in 55cm and it was 21 lbs 01 oz without pedals. It has a fairly hefty aluminum seatpost, the seat is...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-22-19, 10:02 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 11,782
Posted By Darth_Firebolt

I don't think you gave yourself enough time to...

I don't think you gave yourself enough time to get the oatmeal and banana digesting before you hit the road. Try eating the oatmeal 2 hours before you hit the road next time, and eating the banana...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-15-18, 06:01 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,217
Posted By Darth_Firebolt

Agreed. What did you cut the hose with, OP? If it...

Agreed. What did you cut the hose with, OP? If it wasn't a razor blade guillotine, there is probably a little flap of the black outer brake hose sheathing under the tip of your barb. This is a common...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-06-18, 08:11 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 12,005
Posted By Darth_Firebolt

yeah, no thanks. don't look right at my light?

yeah, no thanks. don't look right at my light?
Forum: Road Cycling
06-02-18, 07:12 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 22,539
Posted By Darth_Firebolt

About $8k.

About $8k.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-02-18, 01:32 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,658
Posted By Darth_Firebolt

My bet is also on a very slightly bent axle.

My bet is also on a very slightly bent axle.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-19-18, 08:26 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 955
Posted By Darth_Firebolt

It looks like the rotors might be rubbing on the...

It looks like the rotors might be rubbing on the body of the caliper itself. You should try adjusting the entire caliper side to side and bringing the brake pads closer to the rotor. This brake is...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-06-18, 09:28 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,273
Posted By Darth_Firebolt

There's a little bit of liquid left on the...

There's a little bit of liquid left on the outside of the cap every time you take a drink. When you hit a bump, it gets on your bike. Try it with a colored drink and you'll see what I'm talking about.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-06-18, 05:52 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,269
Posted By Darth_Firebolt

Yes, you can flex the top tube on most carbon...

Yes, you can flex the top tube on most carbon frames by hand. I showed this to a guy I saw sitting on his top tube. It was his first carbon bike and he doesn't sit on the top tube anymore.
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Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-02-18, 09:19 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 20,595
Posted By Darth_Firebolt

headshock = heck no.

headshock = heck no.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-01-18, 07:36 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,966
Posted By Darth_Firebolt

buy a bike trainer specific tire or a tire you...

buy a bike trainer specific tire or a tire you don't care about. electrical tape will just make a mess.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-23-18, 07:19 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 582
Posted By Darth_Firebolt

Schwalbe Big Apple in 29 x 2.0. Almost the same...

Schwalbe Big Apple in 29 x 2.0. Almost the same size as your current tire so no worries about the rim being too narrow, can use the same tubes you already have, you won't have to worry about pedal...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-22-18, 03:30 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,858
Posted By Darth_Firebolt

More stopping power with less hand fatigue.

More stopping power with less hand fatigue.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-21-18, 07:38 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,503
Posted By Darth_Firebolt

Onyx Racing Products the hub manufacturer, not...

Onyx Racing Products the hub manufacturer, not Onyx the bike model made by Priority.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-18, 09:21 PM
Replies: 480
Views: 59,611
Posted By Darth_Firebolt

Yay! I get to post my favorite commuter again! ...

Yay! I get to post my favorite commuter again!
https://i.imgur.com/xC9bg68.jpg
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-15-18, 10:44 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,405
Posted By Darth_Firebolt

next time, end your statement with "/s" so we...

next time, end your statement with "/s" so we know for sure.

I say "screw in" or "screw out" to avoid confusion.
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-15-18, 10:42 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,314
Posted By Darth_Firebolt

Both are junk. No way I'd buy a used set of 5+...

Both are junk. No way I'd buy a used set of 5+ year old entry level SRAM brakes.
Forum: Commuting
04-11-18, 07:47 AM
Replies: 178
Views: 49,233
Posted By Darth_Firebolt

1985 Schwinn High Sierra reporting in! Over 880...

1985 Schwinn High Sierra reporting in! Over 880 miles on this bike alone so far for 2018. It's such a smooth ride. I've got fairly modern stuff on it at the moment, including a great "megarange" 8...
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
04-11-18, 07:36 AM
Replies: 343
Views: 47,109
Posted By Darth_Firebolt

I am also getting these. I just saw this thread,...

I am also getting these. I just saw this thread, so I'll take some screenshots on my phone next time it happens. It's frustrating because hitting the back button just closes the tab instead of taking...
Forum: Touring
04-11-18, 07:33 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 8,900
Posted By Darth_Firebolt

They're completely different bikes. The TJ is a...

They're completely different bikes. The TJ is a stretched out, slacked out, 27.5 plus tire, 130mm travel, bro bike. The El Mar was a 29er 100mm travel cross country machine.
Forum: Touring
04-10-18, 09:39 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 8,900
Posted By Darth_Firebolt

I believe this is just a coincidence. The Vaya is...

I believe this is just a coincidence. The Vaya is one of their best sellers. I really doubt they would discontinue it for an aluminum bike.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-18, 07:41 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,614
Posted By Darth_Firebolt

Weight, width, price. Pick two. WTB Horizon is...

Weight, width, price. Pick two.
WTB Horizon is as close to hitting all three that I can find. 47x584, 515g, $50-60.
The Thickslick is also a contender, but I have no idea what the flat protection...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-10-18, 07:34 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 8,328
Posted By Darth_Firebolt

I usually replace them if they're so funky that a...

I usually replace them if they're so funky that a trip through the dishwasher and a couple drops of bleach can't tame it.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-06-18, 08:33 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 6,556
Posted By Darth_Firebolt

The Rock Combo was called a hybrid in the 1989...

The Rock Combo was called a hybrid in the 1989 Specialized Catalog, and it even had drop bars!
89 Specialized Rock Combo #? of 500- Mtbr.com...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-04-18, 08:28 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 19,188
Posted By Darth_Firebolt

R8000 is an odd duck. You have to set the cable...

R8000 is an odd duck. You have to set the cable tension before you set the limit screws. I would start by getting both limit screws turned roughly halfway through their travel, and then follow this...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-04-18, 07:39 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,859
Posted By Darth_Firebolt

:lol:

:lol:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-31-18, 06:55 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 8,731
Posted By Darth_Firebolt

I really enjoy my 42/26 crank with an 11-36 10...

I really enjoy my 42/26 crank with an 11-36 10 speed cassette. On a 29 x 2.00 I can pedal up to about 25 mph before it gets too hectic. I commute at an average speed of 13-16mph and don't frequently...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-31-18, 05:45 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 9,357
Posted By Darth_Firebolt

The biggest difference is the cables and housing...

The biggest difference is the cables and housing that come with the different shifters. Tourney drop bar stuff comes with helical wound shift housing and steel derailleur cables. As you move up, you...
Forum: Touring
03-31-18, 04:58 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 13,506
Posted By Darth_Firebolt

If you go through northwest Arkansas, I'm a bike...

If you go through northwest Arkansas, I'm a bike mechanic and my wife speaks French. We have an extra bedroom and access to a full bike shop if you need a rest stop.
Forum: Commuting
03-27-18, 12:24 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,123
Posted By Darth_Firebolt

When the sun is within about an hour of setting,...

When the sun is within about an hour of setting, I set my light to flash 1300 lumens for .25 seconds every 3 seconds. After the sun sets I drop it down to on at about 800 lumens unless I'm climbing a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-27-18, 07:52 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 9,605
Posted By Darth_Firebolt

What size did you get and how does it fit? I'm in...

What size did you get and how does it fit? I'm in the same boat!
Forum: Commuting
03-27-18, 07:49 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 10,370
Posted By Darth_Firebolt

Jan, how tall are you and how did the Breezer...

Jan, how tall are you and how did the Breezer fit? I'm about to purchase a Breezer, but nobody around me keeps them in stock. I'm looking at a Radar Expert in the 51 (M) size. Thanks!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-26-18, 07:20 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,434
Posted By Darth_Firebolt

TRP Hylex?

TRP Hylex?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-24-18, 06:13 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,778
Posted By Darth_Firebolt

Setback seatpost is the answer.

Setback seatpost is the answer.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-24-18, 07:41 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,926
Posted By Darth_Firebolt

this thread firmly reminds me of the 1996 Toyota...

this thread firmly reminds me of the 1996 Toyota Tacoma water pump gasket.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-22-18, 09:21 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,370
Posted By Darth_Firebolt

I'm not sure how original you're wanting, but the...

I'm not sure how original you're wanting, but the basic 1" threadless Dimension fork is visually a pretty close match to the original, and is easily ordered.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-19-18, 03:12 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,595
Posted By Darth_Firebolt

Thanks for the map.

Thanks for the map.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-10-18, 08:20 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 853
Posted By Darth_Firebolt

seconded. you want it to just barely start to...

seconded. you want it to just barely start to creep up the vertical portion of the rim, but not get to the hooked part.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-10-18, 08:17 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,585
Posted By Darth_Firebolt

you can also check it with the tire deflated,...

you can also check it with the tire deflated, then inflate the tire and check again to see how much the rim flexes. if it's too much for your taste, you can feel better about replacing it.
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
03-08-18, 09:14 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,067
Posted By Darth_Firebolt

If you're on a computer, it's up by the top right...

If you're on a computer, it's up by the top right under your username. Quick Links > My Posts :)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-07-18, 12:54 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,673
Posted By Darth_Firebolt

Is this a race bike you'll be replacing in <3...

Is this a race bike you'll be replacing in <3 years or a grail, buy it for life kind of bike?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-06-18, 09:08 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 9,370
Posted By Darth_Firebolt

I do the same thing, only I use a ruler and some...

I do the same thing, only I use a ruler and some rubber bands. Get the ruler centered in the frame (or fork), and you can get your dish set, and if you slide it down until it almost touches the...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-06-18, 08:46 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,516
Posted By Darth_Firebolt

On my 920 I have a low gear of 26f 36r on a 700 x...

On my 920 I have a low gear of 26f 36r on a 700 x 50. On my Schwinn I have a 22f 34r on a 559 x 55. I like my gears low. Sometimes I pull a trailer full of groceries.
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