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Forum: Commuting
12-03-19, 03:10 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,676
Posted By harshbarj

Nope, axle. As in I need a 15mm wrench to remove...

Nope, axle. As in I need a 15mm wrench to remove my wheel. All my bikes use some form of IGH.
Forum: Commuting
12-03-19, 02:48 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,676
Posted By harshbarj

Axle mounted 700C fenders for commuter?

I have been looking for over a year for replacement fenders for my commuter (they are cheap and rust quickly. I have to repaint them every 3 months). Now it's a must replace thing as I upgraded to...
Forum: Commuting
12-03-19, 02:37 PM
Replies: 398
Views: 68,900
Posted By harshbarj

In general no. I'd still ride my 5 speed most...

In general no. I'd still ride my 5 speed most days. However in the winter I would be tempted on the really cold days. I might even be tempted to use it when I haul heavy loads of 300lbs or more. But...
Forum: Commuting
10-28-19, 02:12 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,000
Posted By harshbarj

I had a N360 and will never use a CVT again. It...

I had a N360 and will never use a CVT again. It had a feeling like pedaling in a thick syrup. It months later developed a leak and got fluid everywhere and a few months after that developed a pinging...
Forum: Commuting
09-29-19, 01:05 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 8,976
Posted By harshbarj

None really. My front and rear light are bright...

None really. My front and rear light are bright enough. I do use Schwalbe marathon plus tires that have a reflective strip, but that's as far as I go. But I also do only urban riding on well lit...
Forum: Commuting
09-26-19, 01:59 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 23,321
Posted By harshbarj

It was great. Thanks to it's weight (~70 Kg, ~150...

It was great. Thanks to it's weight (~70 Kg, ~150 lbs) it was unfazed by small dips and bumps in the street. Was easily the best bike I have ever owned. Plan on importing another, but at the lowest...
Forum: Commuting
09-15-19, 01:37 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 23,321
Posted By harshbarj

I had that bike, till it was stolen. It was a...

I had that bike, till it was stolen. It was a great bike to ride. Rock solid and easy on hills. Even though it was heavy, you really did not notice it. Photo was from a few weeks before it was...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-07-19, 10:32 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 11,079
Posted By harshbarj

I think I have been quite clear what my problem...

I think I have been quite clear what my problem has been.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-07-19, 07:14 PM
Replies: 1,775
Views: 241,326
Posted By harshbarj

From my archives. Saw this at aldi a few years...

From my archives. Saw this at aldi a few years ago.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-07-19, 06:58 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 11,079
Posted By harshbarj

Got the new wheel back. While there is still some...

Got the new wheel back. While there is still some bending at the nipples, it's perhaps 20% of what the other builds have had. Thanks to a 2x lacing the bending that way is almost non existent now....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-03-19, 06:34 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 11,079
Posted By harshbarj

Wish I could, but all shops within reasonable...

Wish I could, but all shops within reasonable range to me have built wheels like this. This latest rebuild is going to cost $180, which I don't really have. I'm going to have to start cutting into...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-31-19, 05:46 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,618
Posted By harshbarj

Sad to hear when this happens. What happens next...

Sad to hear when this happens. What happens next is going to depend on local and state laws. If the state and local laws allow riding on the sidewalk, then likely it was the driver at fault. Assuming...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-31-19, 04:51 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 11,079
Posted By harshbarj

Dropped it off and made it clear I don't care how...

Dropped it off and made it clear I don't care how it's built other than I want a 2x lacing and I don't want to see bent spokes. He dug up a velo blunt rim. Said it retailed for $90 and discounted it...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-31-19, 01:34 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 11,079
Posted By harshbarj

Actually looking at the wheel again, there is a...

Actually looking at the wheel again, there is a bend even when looking at the side of the wheel. So the spokes are bending both ways. I'm about to leave for the bike shop and have him rebuild it...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-29-19, 05:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 945
Posted By harshbarj

How old are these wheels? If they are 20+ years...

How old are these wheels? If they are 20+ years old it's not a problem and is normal for older rims to have some rust. But it depends on how rusted it is. Too much and it would be best to rebuild the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-29-19, 05:23 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 11,079
Posted By harshbarj

That's an idea. At this point I am really wanting...

That's an idea. At this point I am really wanting to look at new rims as I feel they are causing the problem by not allowing the nipples to point towards the spoke.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-29-19, 05:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 672
Posted By harshbarj

First thing I would suspect is the bearings in...

First thing I would suspect is the bearings in the headset. I'd open that up and check for signs of wear or looseness. Depending on the weather you ride in, it may be time to grease it anyway. I tend...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-29-19, 01:39 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 11,079
Posted By harshbarj

I can say looking at the side, the spokes look...

I can say looking at the side, the spokes look straight. The bend is pointing out.

The wheel is assembled correctly and not backwards. The holes that point to one hub side go to that side. I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-27-19, 08:07 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 11,079
Posted By harshbarj

Well, brought it back and mentioned it broke 2...

Well, brought it back and mentioned it broke 2 spokes after just 11 days and all he did was replace the broken spokes (free of charge, but really?). Don't see any point in spending two hours swapping...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-25-19, 02:15 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 11,079
Posted By harshbarj

Thanks. Those look to be what I need. A bit...

Thanks. Those look to be what I need. A bit expensive, but cheaper than having to rebuild every month.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-25-19, 02:08 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,674
Posted By harshbarj

I can tell you from having that bike you do want...

I can tell you from having that bike you do want a flanged nut as in that link. Even then you can slowly pull the hub forward. I had the problem when climbing steep hills. That kind of dropout really...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-24-19, 08:16 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 11,079
Posted By harshbarj

Radial really is not appropriate for a utility...

Radial really is not appropriate for a utility bike. The wheel would be far weaker. You really only use radial on high spoke count hubs or on bikes that will not see heavy use.

I do have a...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-24-19, 04:19 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,230
Posted By harshbarj

That will only result in more deaths. "vehicular...

That will only result in more deaths. "vehicular cycling" is what we have had for the last 50+ years and it's proven to be highly dangerous. Look at the Netherlands which has taken the opposite...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-24-19, 04:03 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,777
Posted By harshbarj

Raw numbers really don't tell you anything. If...

Raw numbers really don't tell you anything. If the number of deaths double but the number of riders increase by 3x, then things actually are safer. Anytime I see a story hyping a raw number I know...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-24-19, 02:49 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,674
Posted By harshbarj

I had that same bike for a few years. Nice bike,...

I had that same bike for a few years. Nice bike, but lots of bad / cheap parts.

Hard to tell from the photo, but it's likely just a stripped nut. Try cleaning out the metal bits. The thread on...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-24-19, 02:37 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 840
Posted By harshbarj

New they are worth about $30. So it's a savings...

New they are worth about $30. So it's a savings of $15. If they are in good nick you might want to take a chance. If you are not hurting for cash then go new. It really all comes down to condition...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-24-19, 12:40 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 11,079
Posted By harshbarj

This is what is happening. It's clear the rim was...

This is what is happening. It's clear the rim was made with a standard width hub in mind. If I could draw a line from the center of the spoke nipple straight out, it would land between the flange and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-24-19, 12:07 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,288
Posted By harshbarj

It would not harm them, but it would drastically...

It would not harm them, but it would drastically reduce effectiveness. Which would defeat the point of having brakes. You may as well flintstone it at that point.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-22-19, 11:07 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 11,079
Posted By harshbarj

36 spokes and I think 3 crosses.

36 spokes and I think 3 crosses.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-22-19, 11:05 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 11,079
Posted By harshbarj

Thus far over 90% of the breaks have been at the...

Thus far over 90% of the breaks have been at the nipple, most within a week or two of the build. Prior to me switching to larger IGH hubs I never broke a spoke at the nipple. They always broke at the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-22-19, 08:15 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 11,079
Posted By harshbarj

Wheel building question.

I have been having a rash of broken spokes and have decided it's time to learn wheel building. I have noticed that I have the most problems with broken spokes on larger IGH hubs where the spokes take...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-22-19, 08:04 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,288
Posted By harshbarj

Far from an antique. It's still quite modern....

Far from an antique. It's still quite modern. Before you ride it, check that it shifts between gears fine and also check that the hub is properly adjusted ....
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-22-19, 02:09 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 10,662
Posted By harshbarj

None. I use a hub till it breaks. Rims get tossed...

None. I use a hub till it breaks. Rims get tossed with the hub. I have a spare sturmey archer RXL-RD5 shell that I plan on building the next wheel on, then transfer the innards from the current wheel.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-22-19, 02:06 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 10,662
Posted By harshbarj

I have been to them all. None have been able to...

I have been to them all. None have been able to build a wheel that lasts more than about a month. That's why I am going to start building wheels myself. I don't think the wheelbuilders here are used...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-21-19, 06:58 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 10,662
Posted By harshbarj

As expected. Broke a spoke at the nipple today...

As expected. Broke a spoke at the nipple today while on the way to work. I was really hoping it would last a month. I just have to ride it as is as I don't have the money for another rebuild and...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-11-19, 02:57 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 10,662
Posted By harshbarj

Neither do I. The spokes have quite a bend coming...

Neither do I. The spokes have quite a bend coming out of the nipple. All the pre-built wheels I have the spokes are straight. All I need is for it to last 2-3 paychecks, which has been my average...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-10-19, 01:24 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 10,662
Posted By harshbarj

I'm betting it is in that range. I just measured...

I'm betting it is in that range. I just measured a single speed chinese made wheel and it's numbers are rather spot on. Even though parktools KGF are too high and again many numbers don't even...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-10-19, 12:55 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 10,662
Posted By harshbarj

Unknown. The paperwork that came with my...

Unknown. The paperwork that came with my tensiometer does not give a number for many of these entries for a 2.0mm spoke. So I'd look more at the range of the numbers rather than the KGF.

As an...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-10-19, 12:23 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 10,662
Posted By harshbarj

Just had yet another wheel built as I again broke...

Just had yet another wheel built as I again broke spokes. This time I have a tensiometer. The spokes used are steel, double butted spokes. Measured as ~2.05mm in the center and 2.4mm at the neck (the...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-11-19, 07:51 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 10,662
Posted By harshbarj

normally it's at the bend, but I did have a spat...

normally it's at the bend, but I did have a spat of spokes breaking right at the nipple. As for the spokes used, I'm not 100% sure. I'm think they are wheelsmith spokes. Will have to check later. At...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-11-19, 02:47 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 10,662
Posted By harshbarj

It's been from 4 separate places and covers about...

It's been from 4 separate places and covers about 8 or 9 wheels, all new builds. One I simply will not go to again as I broke a total of 8 spokes in 4 weeks(with the first one happening on the way...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-10-19, 06:45 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,972
Posted By harshbarj

You may want to buy a slightly larger tube. If...

You may want to buy a slightly larger tube. If you have a set of calipers you can measure the down tube opening. I did that once on a pawn store bike I bought. Made a big difference.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-10-19, 06:34 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 10,662
Posted By harshbarj

Breaking spokes.

I thought I'd post this here in case it is a weight issue. Over the last few years, I have had a constant problem with breaking spokes. I weigh around the 108kg (240lbs) mark. I commute daily by...
Forum: Commuting
04-13-19, 11:55 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,565
Posted By harshbarj

Just normal everyday sneakers. You really don't...

Just normal everyday sneakers. You really don't need anything special when riding a bicycle.

Right now I am wearing some Skechers Sport Men's Sparta 2.0 Training Sneakers....
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-13-19, 11:45 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,482
Posted By harshbarj

Actually 14 feet is too narrow. That 1 foot means...

Actually 14 feet is too narrow. That 1 foot means you are passing parked cars by 1 foot, far too close. It should be 3 feet minimum, 4-5 feet ideally. My bike is also very wide at about 4 feet with...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-25-19, 08:52 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,119
Posted By harshbarj

Sounds good to me. Likely the idiot was an anti...

Sounds good to me. Likely the idiot was an anti bicycle person. Lot's of them around. Just do what you know you legally can and ignore what others say / do. As long as you know you are following the...
Forum: Living Car Free
03-25-19, 01:48 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,954
Posted By harshbarj

Sad but true. I live not far from a family that...

Sad but true. I live not far from a family that has children that attend the school 3 blocks away. And they drive there. When I was at that school in the early 90's many kids walked there. Today...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-22-19, 07:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,512
Posted By harshbarj

All of the pawls on that part look similar to...

All of the pawls on that part look similar to this. Some more than others. I can only assume the same is happening with the new hub as well. Though it has only slipped like 8 or 9 times (most in one...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-22-19, 05:56 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,512
Posted By harshbarj

Nearly everything in the hub looks to be in...

Nearly everything in the hub looks to be in pristine condition, except the Control Pawls. They look slightly rounded off. But it's uneven wear with the wear being more prevalent on one corner of the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-22-19, 04:55 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,512
Posted By harshbarj

It's the one that came with the hub. Both times I...

It's the one that came with the hub. Both times I bought the full unopened boxed kit (once on ebay, once on amazon). Other than that, I don't know how I could tell if it was incompatible. One would...
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