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Forum: Fatbikes
08-26-19, 05:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,535
Posted By John33702

I took a liking to the look of fat bikes and...

I took a liking to the look of fat bikes and bought a Sun Spyder for $800, three years ago. It was new in the shop, and I saw it had a 3 speed hub gear, but it also had a derailleur hanger, so I had...
Forum: Fatbikes
08-26-19, 04:33 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,462
Posted By John33702

This is the rack that I have on my fat bike. ...

This is the rack that I have on my fat bike.

Bike rack (https://www.modernbike.com/megarack-posthaste-quick-release-seatpost-rack)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-02-17, 10:00 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 35,359
Posted By John33702

I bought a Schwinn 3rd Avenue Hybrid from a...

I bought a Schwinn 3rd Avenue Hybrid from a dealer selling through Walmart back in December 2016. It came with a lot of very good reviews so I got it. I didn't expect much for $199.

First day I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-07-16, 07:29 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 5,728
Posted By John33702

Disgusted

I haven't long been in this forum and already have seen enough to make me quit. One man who is extremely arrogant and rude, and makes nasty remarks that had nothing to do with my post, is now on...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-07-16, 05:55 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,421
Posted By John33702

I hate bragging. You were bragging. I...

I hate bragging. You were bragging.


I was being polite, which is more than I can say about you. You should have seen my first draft to your nasty response.


Don't try to save me from...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-06-16, 07:55 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,554
Posted By John33702

Been there on many occasions, but on a...

Been there on many occasions, but on a motorcycle, not a bike. Been there once on a bike. In the experienced motorcycle rider ed classes we were taught to slow down as the dog approaches, then hit...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-06-16, 07:23 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 16,525
Posted By John33702

I patched one on the seam last summer when it was...

I patched one on the seam last summer when it was Sunday, the bike shop was closed, and I didn't have a spare tube. It's still going strong. Wouldn't recommend it, though. I now carry a spare just in...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-03-16, 03:00 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,421
Posted By John33702

I don't really mind these kind of problems....

I don't really mind these kind of problems. Sometimes with learning, there's a price to be paid. Usually, on a bike the price of such a mistake isn't very expensive; it's more of a nuisance. There...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-03-16, 06:32 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,421
Posted By John33702

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http://www.bikeforums.net/images/misc/quote_icon.png Originally Posted by CrippledKonaBoy http://www.bikeforums.net/images/buttons/viewpost-right.png...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-03-16, 06:26 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,421
Posted By John33702

I don't give a hoot what you've been using. I did...

I don't give a hoot what you've been using. I did state that I'm learning. Did you not understand that?


And I don't need a lecture from a rude egotist. But perhaps you were having a bad...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-03-16, 06:19 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,421
Posted By John33702

The grease was what I had on hand, and it was so...

The grease was what I had on hand, and it was so thin that I couldn't actually see it. As I pointed out earlier, we used to grease or oil our cables on bikes because it was recommended, but that was...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-02-16, 01:55 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,599
Posted By John33702

I just updated my response. There's a hose on...

I just updated my response. There's a hose on eBay. Pumps are available, too. But as dabac said, a Presta nozzle will work.

British pump hose...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-02-16, 01:45 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,599
Posted By John33702

I don't know what British valves are like, now,...

I don't know what British valves are like, now, but your photo shows a typical British one from my days, around the 50s, 60s and later. Bikes came with a tire pump that had a flexible hose inside the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-01-16, 05:45 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,421
Posted By John33702

If my suspicion about the old housing is...

If my suspicion about the old housing is inaccurate, then it needs to be explained why the cable is tight along the whole length of the housing. Bear in mind the housing is about twenty months old...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-01-16, 05:31 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,421
Posted By John33702

I knew about crimping the end, and that was not...

I knew about crimping the end, and that was not done. The cable has worked well for three months, then began to give me the problem. In removing the cable from the housing, it was tight all the way....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-31-16, 02:09 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,421
Posted By John33702

I never thought of that. Doing another search for...

I never thought of that. Doing another search for tandem shift cable kits, I find a lot of Jagwire stuff on eBay, but they don't state the length of their cables. I assume they are standard kits....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-31-16, 02:02 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,421
Posted By John33702

\ I guess I was looking in the wrong places for...

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I guess I was looking in the wrong places for a tandem shift cable kit, but I've looked again and still find nothing. Kits, yes, but not for tandem. Tandem cables, yes, but no housings.

When I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-31-16, 09:52 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 6,943
Posted By John33702

Ready Brek ain't bad! :)

Ready Brek ain't bad! :)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-31-16, 09:44 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,421
Posted By John33702

Learning about cables

We live and learn. About three months ago I upgraded the Shimano derailleur on my cruiser, and changed the twist shifter for the lever type. The lever shifter came with a new cable which was too...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-21-16, 11:53 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,729
Posted By John33702

It's really nice of you to offer to make an axle,...

It's really nice of you to offer to make an axle, Kevin. I think it will be okay when the axle comes from eBay because it has the 3/8" 24 tpi cones and nuts that I need. The piece of threaded rod I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-21-16, 06:58 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,729
Posted By John33702

I have taps and dies, Kevin, but they won't cut...

I have taps and dies, Kevin, but they won't cut medium carbon steel, and I believe that's what axles are made from. I went to Home Depot to buy some mild steel rod to give that a try but they had no...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-21-16, 06:23 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,729
Posted By John33702

Thanks, Andrew. I found a short axle complete...

Thanks, Andrew. I found a short axle complete with cones and lock nuts on eBay. The seller just showed a photo of the assembly but didn't say whether it was imperial or metric so I wrote to him. He...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-21-16, 06:21 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,729
Posted By John33702

Appreciate the link Slash. I bookmarked it for...

Appreciate the link Slash. I bookmarked it for now. I think I may have found what I need. I had been searching for two days and come up with nothing.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-20-16, 05:58 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,729
Posted By John33702

Cones

I have been searching for 3/8" 24 tpi cones and locknuts. My bike shop has 26 tpi but those won't work for me. I needed a longer rear axle for my fat bike but there are none to be found (220 mm...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
01-12-16, 09:09 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 6,913
Posted By John33702

It depends on where we get our information. I...

It depends on where we get our information. I know that I read it is illegal to ride on sidewalks, I did another search, just now, to get the latest info from the state website. It is legal to ride...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
01-12-16, 08:38 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,215
Posted By John33702

With BC's mandatory helmet use for all ages, it...

With BC's mandatory helmet use for all ages, it may now also be (or become) a Canadianism :)
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
01-12-16, 08:34 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 5,289
Posted By John33702

I took driving lessons in England where I also...

I took driving lessons in England where I also took my driving and motorcycle tests (Also in the US). The 'Highway Code' was published for all road users to read. I'm going back fifty-two years and...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
01-11-16, 06:00 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,215
Posted By John33702

Bicycle helmet laws vary from province to...

Bicycle helmet laws vary from province to province. British Columbia mandates helmets for all ages.

I was once in a head-on motorcycle collision with a Vespa motor scooter in which I landed...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
01-11-16, 05:43 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 5,289
Posted By John33702

I took a regular motorcycle course, and over the...

I took a regular motorcycle course, and over the next ten years I took three Experienced Rider Courses. In every course we were taught the left arm raised for a right turn, and we used it in group...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
01-11-16, 10:19 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 5,289
Posted By John33702

A right turn hand signal for a motorcyclist is to...

A right turn hand signal for a motorcyclist is to hold up the left arm in an 'L' shape, hand pointing toward the sky. Many motorcycle riders would know this, but how many car drivers would know it?...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
01-11-16, 09:53 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,460
Posted By John33702

Try a bluish-white strobe light on top of your...

Try a bluish-white strobe light on top of your head, you know, like the ones on the school buses. School bus drivers like those. :)
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
01-11-16, 09:46 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,215
Posted By John33702

The reporting came from Canada.

The reporting came from Canada.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
01-11-16, 09:33 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 6,913
Posted By John33702

Having moved to Florida nearly three years ago,...

Having moved to Florida nearly three years ago, and back into bicycling two years ago, I decided to check out Florida's bicycle laws. The state classifies a bicycle as a 'vehicle' and the rider is...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
01-02-16, 06:59 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,577
Posted By John33702

If you're okay with the rust, that's cool. And if...

If you're okay with the rust, that's cool. And if they're not supermodels, you could replace the steel fenders with plastic. A pair of fenders complete with stainless steel fittings runs around $40....
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
01-01-16, 06:06 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,577
Posted By John33702

That advice has been around for a long time, even...

That advice has been around for a long time, even before YouTube. Depending on how bad the rust is, the aluminum may just fill in the tiny pits in the chrome or rub it away, but it's still bare steel...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
12-29-15, 11:16 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,577
Posted By John33702

It depends on whether you like to restore old...

It depends on whether you like to restore old bikes or just ride them... or both. There's a 1950s - 60s era Rollfast that looks very nice, on eBay, for $600. How much will it cost you to restore the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-27-15, 10:13 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,599
Posted By John33702

Yes, they are big tires. I believe there are...

Yes, they are big tires. I believe there are bigger ones, 4 1/2" wide. The one in the video is very similar to mine. Disc brakes instead of coaster, though. Mine had a 3-speed hub gear but was...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-27-15, 12:06 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,599
Posted By John33702

I truly appreciate everyone's comments because...

I truly appreciate everyone's comments because I'm learning how to deal with mechanical issues. The issue is now settled. The 7-speed 12-28 cassette and spacer arrived, yesterday (26th December) and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-27-15, 11:56 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,599
Posted By John33702

The chain didn't rub on the spokes; it would have...

The chain didn't rub on the spokes; it would have rubbed on the tire. These tires are 4" wide because it's a fat bike. The shop didn't jerry rig anything. The cassette was an 11-28, 8-speed, used as...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-18-15, 07:33 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,599
Posted By John33702

The chart shows a difference in spacing but only...

The chart shows a difference in spacing but only a fraction of a millimeter. I can't see why that would make for bad shifting. We're talking about a hair's thickness in spacing one way or the other...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-18-15, 01:28 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,599
Posted By John33702

I appreciate all the replies. I see I didn't give...

I appreciate all the replies. I see I didn't give enough of the right info. I'm looking to replace a cassette, not a freewheel. The bike shop installed an 8-speed cassette and a lever shifter but...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-17-15, 04:26 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,599
Posted By John33702

Cassette question

A few months ago I bought a Fat bike from my LBS. It came with a 3-speed hub gear but being as the bike had a derailleur hanger, I got the shop to customize it with a derailleur setup. They suggested...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-17-15, 11:50 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,296
Posted By John33702

I'm debating whether to ride my bike in the local...

I'm debating whether to ride my bike in the local Christmas parade which starts in ten minutes. It's 82 here in central Florida. Maybe I'll just leave the red Santa hat at home as it's too warm for...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-16-15, 11:18 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 10,504
Posted By John33702

It's hard to think of a good comeback after...

It's hard to think of a good comeback after getting the wind knocked out of your sails. Usually, we think of something we should have said, hours or days later. Perhaps a good comeback would have...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-16-15, 11:06 AM
Replies: 120
Views: 10,677
Posted By John33702

I was off bicycles for fifty years before I got...

I was off bicycles for fifty years before I got back into it two years ago. I had no idea what I wanted or what would suit me. I'm wary of Walmart bikes so I went to my LBS, and was fortunate to find...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-16-15, 10:49 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,329
Posted By John33702

Bike Parkour! Made me feel ill just watching him!

Bike Parkour! Made me feel ill just watching him!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-09-15, 06:24 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,703
Posted By John33702

Appreciate the link to bulk chain. I note they...

Appreciate the link to bulk chain. I note they only list two sizes. One is for ten-speeds, the other 8-9 speeds. The second one gives the size as 11/28" which is .035". My 7-speed uses 1/8" chain...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-09-15, 06:02 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,703
Posted By John33702

I have two bikes and both have the Quick Links,...

I have two bikes and both have the Quick Links, so I wouldn't try pinning the ends of a new chain together. I do have spare pins and a tool to remove and install them. These pins have tapered ends...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-08-15, 03:33 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,398
Posted By John33702

I just joined this forum, today, and I ran into...

I just joined this forum, today, and I ran into your post. I empathize with you. After retiring from work I got into riding a bike (haven't ridden since I was a kid). Eighteen months ago I bought a...
Forum: Introductions
12-08-15, 02:54 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 336
Posted By John33702

New Member

Hi, guys and gals! I'm John and I live in central Florida, near Tampa. Moved here from Delaware in 2013. Originally from London, England, and came to the US in 1978. Married with two grown daughters....
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