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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-08-17, 09:15 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,145
Posted By granto

OK, the rack is on tight, but yeah, now I see why...

OK, the rack is on tight, but yeah, now I see why everyone was acting like I invited the alcoholic uncle that everyone hates to the wedding... this is by far the worst means of affixing something...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-05-17, 09:20 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,145
Posted By granto

My cheapness and desire to recycle free stuff I...

My cheapness and desire to recycle free stuff I find overrides any desire to be pragmatic or functional. And it has a sweet folding basket!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-04-17, 11:02 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,145
Posted By granto

Roger that, thanks again.

Roger that, thanks again.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-04-17, 11:00 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,145
Posted By granto

I dig it! Threw on some aluminum 700c hybrid...

I dig it! Threw on some aluminum 700c hybrid wheels and it's a nice little bike.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-04-17, 10:40 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,145
Posted By granto

thanks everyone! this...

thanks everyone! this (http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Pletscher-Mounting-Hardware-Kit-Model-C-S-Rear-Carrier-Rack-J3-Double-Clamp-/302033078450) photo helped me.

If I don't have the T-piece to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-04-17, 10:09 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,145
Posted By granto

adapting rear rack

Hi all, I'm trying to put this type (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Schwinn-RoadBike-Rear-RACK-Varsity-Breeze-Suburban-Cruiser-Bike-Carrier-/111316962878) of rear rack on my early 80's Fuji...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-26-14, 03:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,160
Posted By granto

Mostly to keep my setup fairly fast... I always...

Mostly to keep my setup fairly fast... I always hated the bogged down feeling of wide and/or knobby tires. Though looking into it I may be happy enough with a slick 1.75"...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-26-14, 10:51 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,160
Posted By granto

Tire range for 20" (406 mm) trailer rims

Hi all,

I have a heavy duty trailer that holds 180lbs. It came with (crappy) 20 x 2.125 tires, so I'm assuming the rims are 406 mm. If I want to replace the tires with slicks, what is the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-23-13, 08:21 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 713
Posted By granto

Always an awesome dude there to remind me why I...

Always an awesome dude there to remind me why I hate asking questions in forums.



wrong.



I'm talking about a bike used for errands, etc., not so much my commuter. I have a nice bike...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-22-13, 08:52 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 713
Posted By granto

Haha. Yeah, Pittsburgh is such an amazing city. ...

Haha. Yeah, Pittsburgh is such an amazing city. I just finished my PhD here, and, like most students here, will be moving on. I scored an incredible postdoc at Rockefeller University in the Upper...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-21-13, 06:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 713
Posted By granto

Adhere metal letters to frame?

I'm moving to NYC and thinking about new ways to prevent bike theft. "Get yourself a good lock, be smart about how you lock it, my grandma's locked her bike in NYC for 39 years without a problem by...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-05-12, 02:35 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 10,816
Posted By granto

Yeah I think it's a tensioning problem- I was...

Yeah I think it's a tensioning problem- I was riding the wheels right out of the factory. I'm about 190 lbs but I do "hover" over the seat as someone suggested. I also inflated the tire weekly. ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-05-12, 08:55 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 10,816
Posted By granto

I don't want to blame anyone, which is why I'm...

I don't want to blame anyone, which is why I'm asking your advice.



The 32 is appropriately wide for a 23mm rim. From every indication I've seen (even beyond the Sheldon chart), the 25mm is...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-04-12, 11:21 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 10,816
Posted By granto

Did a 25mm tire ruin my 23mm rim?

Hello all,

So last year at the LBS they guy recommended I replace the stock knobby 32mm tires on my new bike with specialized all condition armadillos on my WTB dx23 rims. Thing is, there weren't...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-22-12, 10:14 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,850
Posted By granto

Lungimsam- you were right. The GR-9's are too...

Lungimsam- you were right. The GR-9's are too narrow. They are pretty much perfect for use with my skinny, firm-soled Sambas, but just a little narrow for use with my trail running shoes... so not...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-20-12, 12:54 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,850
Posted By granto

Thanks for the link to the flip tabs. Yeah, the...

Thanks for the link to the flip tabs. Yeah, the pedals came in and I was surprised at how small they were. Was also sad to see the bearings need overhauled as many people note. The plastic pedals...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-16-12, 08:57 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,850
Posted By granto

Also, that's simply not true.

Also, that's simply not true.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-16-12, 08:14 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,850
Posted By granto

No, but I want them. As I said, I like to lift...

No, but I want them. As I said, I like to lift up on the backstroke, it gives a lot of necessary power on hills. Also, plain platforms are dangerous; I found that out the hard way after slipping...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-16-12, 01:14 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,850
Posted By granto

Thanks everyone This basically answers...

Thanks everyone



This basically answers my question.. I do like to pull up on the backstroke and appreciate the cage around my foot.. for this reason I think half clips would be insufficient,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-16-12, 12:12 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,850
Posted By granto

Straps then.

Straps then.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-15-12, 07:25 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,850
Posted By granto

do I need toe straps?

Hello all,

I wanted to replace my cheap platform/clips/nylon straps combo on my road/touring bike with some MKS GR-9s:
...
Forum: Touring
08-09-11, 05:39 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,706
Posted By granto

This is an old thread, but I just wanted to warn...

This is an old thread, but I just wanted to warn people that this Avenir Excursion 2.0 QR bag is absolutely not waterproof, as my smartphone and ipod can attest after being blasted this weekend on...
Forum: Touring
12-25-10, 12:38 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 12,085
Posted By granto

Well, I was about to pull the trigger on the...

Well, I was about to pull the trigger on the Randonee, it was discounted to $850 at my local REI. But the manager absolutely would not let someone phone in a credit card order for me. After a lot...
Forum: Touring
11-14-10, 03:42 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 12,085
Posted By granto

Zoltani, not sure about the 2011's, but I have...

Zoltani, not sure about the 2011's, but I have what seems to be the last 2010 in the country on hold :)
Forum: Touring
11-14-10, 03:39 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 12,085
Posted By granto

I've narrowed my choice down to these two based...

I've narrowed my choice down to these two based on price (volpe and crosscheck are just out of my range). Now, between the randonee and the gran turismo, I want to compare the quality of the...
Forum: Touring
11-14-10, 02:55 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 12,085
Posted By granto

OK, assuming that I like style of both bikes...

OK, assuming that I like style of both bikes equally, and that the price is the same, I wonder if someone could comment about the quality/durability of the components between the gran turismo...
Forum: Touring
11-14-10, 01:15 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 12,085
Posted By granto

motobecane gran turismo

I really like the looks of this guy (http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/motobecane/gran_turismo.htm).

Components wise, how does it compare to others? I was also looking at the Novara Randonee,...
Forum: Winter Cycling
11-13-10, 11:41 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,339
Posted By granto

I just got the Marmot precip for like $70 at REI,...

I just got the Marmot precip for like $70 at REI, and it's pretty solid. Definitely waterproof (kept my dry during a downpour) and has armpit vents, which you absolutely need. My hood doesn't...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-12-10, 05:00 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,849
Posted By granto

Alright now that it's clear that I was waaaay...

Alright now that it's clear that I was waaaay off, here was the real problem: there was a chunk of metal on the face of one of my chainring's teeth, which was catching on the chain, and the lower...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-12-10, 12:02 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,849
Posted By granto

OK one more question, I forgot that I just...

OK one more question, I forgot that I just installed a new threaded freewheel on this bike a few months ago. (Still not understanding how the freewheel/hub works), could the backpedal resistance...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-12-10, 11:39 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,849
Posted By granto

OK, looks like it's probably the hub. While...

OK, looks like it's probably the hub. While backpedelling, the top of the chain goes slack and the rear pulley is pulled forward, and the tension is held in by the freewheel and not the pulley. ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-12-10, 11:29 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,849
Posted By granto

It spins, but not for long. It's an old bike,...

It spins, but not for long. It's an old bike, but it's been OK for months so far. I have made no adjustments to the pulley (and haven't wrecked the bike)... it just appeared. Maybe just worn out...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-12-10, 11:19 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,849
Posted By granto

OK, well the chain is very new, but here's my...

OK, well the chain is very new, but here's my observation when backpeddling- If I do it slowly enough, the cog on the lower pulley does not spin until I pull it far enough and it finally spins. So...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-12-10, 11:04 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,849
Posted By granto

(because I know nothing about freewheels), why...

(because I know nothing about freewheels), why would it only happen when I'm in the highest front gear?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-12-10, 11:00 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,849
Posted By granto

Have not tried on a repair stand, because I don't...

Have not tried on a repair stand, because I don't have one :( I'll throw it up at the local co-op and tell you what I see
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-12-10, 10:58 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,849
Posted By granto

not sure.. maybe it does require pedaling, like...

not sure.. maybe it does require pedaling, like if I pedal backwards through my freewheel, normally the chain would just be going through the lower pulley, but every once in a while it yanks it...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-12-10, 10:50 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,849
Posted By granto

Rear deraillieur tension pulley popping

Only when I'm on my highest front cog, my rear tension pulley (the lowest one) seems to get jerked by the chain at random (seems I don't even have to be peddling) and makes a horrible noise like the...
Forum: Touring
10-15-10, 04:05 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,706
Posted By granto

Drmweaver, that's exactly the link I was hoping...

Drmweaver, that's exactly the link I was hoping for, thank you!!! :)
Forum: Touring
10-14-10, 05:06 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,706
Posted By granto

good handlebar bag under $40 (USD)?

I've looked around, but still haven't come to a conclusion... is there a good, fairly cheap handlebar bag that you guys like to tour with? Do some of them mount on the top-bar side and face you...
Forum: Winter Cycling
10-12-10, 12:42 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 697
Posted By granto

Hmmm thanks guys. I'm in Pittsburgh (similar to...

Hmmm thanks guys. I'm in Pittsburgh (similar to Toronto?). Decent plowing, and WAY too much salt :(

Still, I want to ride in the snow. So I guess I'm in the market for a new rigid fork. Thanks...
Forum: Winter Cycling
10-11-10, 01:59 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 697
Posted By granto

One knobby one smooth?

Hello,

I have a big knobby tire (diameter?) and a 1.5" smooth tread water channel tire (http://www.amazon.com/Cheng-Shin-C783-City-Black/dp/B000C1U6LA)

Would this set up be OK on snow/ice (and...
Forum: Touring
10-06-10, 04:52 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,219
Posted By granto

Thanks! It's turning out to be a sweet...

Thanks! It's turning out to be a sweet commuter/beater also :)

As for frame bag- I have this one and it rocks. You can't beat this deal.
...
Forum: Touring
10-02-10, 04:43 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,219
Posted By granto

It's built like a tank. It does slope backward a...

It's built like a tank. It does slope backward a little but I think I can hammer that out.



They are not what you'd typically see: they're actually inwardly threaded holes, would you call them...
Forum: Touring
10-01-10, 10:01 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,219
Posted By granto

Alright, here is the pic. It's not as sexy as...

Alright, here is the pic. It's not as sexy as the other two pics in this thread, but it will have to do!
172030
Scozim- the 1.5's are Cheng Shin Kenda MTB tires...
Forum: Touring
09-28-10, 11:53 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,219
Posted By granto

So I just spent about $150 on parts and did the...

So I just spent about $150 on parts and did the work myself, and it seems like I'm pretty much there. New pedals with straps, 7-gear cassette and chain, tires/tubes (26x1.5 all terrain), fenders,...
Forum: Touring
09-28-10, 11:27 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 582
Posted By granto

Originally from ABQ. Just my 2c- The...

Originally from ABQ. Just my 2c- The alamagordo/roswell area is kinda ugly... well, it's not awful but it's mostly desert. If I were you I'd head North out of ABQ through the Jemez Pueblo and into...
Forum: Touring
09-27-10, 08:04 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,219
Posted By granto

Cool, so it sounds like I wasn't too far off the...

Cool, so it sounds like I wasn't too far off the mark ;)

Sonata- Trekking bars look cool but I did have my mind set on drops + aeros. Any chance to rip the awful components out of this guy would...
Forum: Touring
09-26-10, 11:07 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,219
Posted By granto

Help! To convert my MTB or not

Hi all!

Total newb here, but I love cycling so far and I already have dreams of touring :) Looking for some advice. First, I'm a poor student, commuting in an urban area. Second, a generous...
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