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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-15-22, 10:10 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 695
Posted By jimh12345

This system has the RC3 controller and DS3...

This system has the RC3 controller and DS3 display. If I see the DS3 spontaneously reboot, does that necessarily mean the RC3 rebooted as well?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-13-22, 05:59 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 695
Posted By jimh12345

Yes I am all too familiar with that dynamic. I...

Yes I am all too familiar with that dynamic. I was very clear that all I'm going to do is try and find the problem. Little to lose at this point because the intermittency has caused him to stop...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-13-22, 04:26 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 695
Posted By jimh12345

I'm hoping to find that classic intermittent...

I'm hoping to find that classic intermittent connector that can be managed with contact cleaner, tie wraps, or worst case, replaced with something new - and yes that would be a challenge.

So far...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-12-22, 09:15 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 695
Posted By jimh12345

Bionx repair - where to begin?

A friend has a bike with a BionX add-on system, from years back. It's become intermittent (sometimes doesn't deliver power, and may cut out on a bump) and I'm going to try and diagnose it. I have...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-22, 10:17 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 421
Posted By jimh12345

That's about what I thought. Thanks guys.

That's about what I thought. Thanks guys.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-22, 09:47 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 421
Posted By jimh12345

small amounts of shellac

I have a bag of shellac flakes and want to touch up my handlebars - they're already shellaced but some has worn off. I'll need a very small amount and don't want to end up with another full jar that...
Forum: Winter Cycling
01-24-22, 10:10 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,116
Posted By jimh12345

Winter cycling cap in REAL SIZE XL

Who makes a good winter cycling cap that's REALLY AN XL?
- Not a one-size
- Not that "L/XL" baloney.
- Not a hat with a bigger circumference, but the same earlaps as the "M", so they don't cover...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-23-22, 06:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,247
Posted By jimh12345

Will repost

Didn't know there was a winter cycling forum. I'll repost there.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-18-22, 02:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,247
Posted By jimh12345

Winter cycling cap for BIG HEADS

Who makes a good winter cycling cap that's REALLY AN XL? Not a one-size. Not that "L/XL" baloney. Not a hat with a bigger circumference, but the same earlaps as the "M", so they don't cover your...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-08-21, 11:39 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,557
Posted By jimh12345

Disassembled, cleaned, and I see that as you say,...

Disassembled, cleaned, and I see that as you say, there is play where the screw connects to the clamp-on band. More on the right (rear) shifter, as expected. The screw is still held from turning, but...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-06-21, 07:09 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,557
Posted By jimh12345

When the adjusting wheels are tight, the friction...

When the adjusting wheels are tight, the friction is fine. The problem is that they don't stay tight.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-06-21, 06:31 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,557
Posted By jimh12345

Those Dia Compes look nice. I wonder though if...

Those Dia Compes look nice. I wonder though if they'd fit on the original clamp mount.

UPDATE: I see they're available with their own clamp mount.

Thanks for the tip. This is probably the right...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-06-21, 03:37 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,557
Posted By jimh12345

Ways to improve friction shifters?

My 79 Raleigh Competition, which I ride regularly, has clamp-on friction shifters (Campy Nuovo Gran Sport). They don't like to stay tight and when they loosen up, trouble can follow. I avoid...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-22-21, 09:47 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,424
Posted By jimh12345

A fun thread. I'm picturing a Monty Python skit...

A fun thread. I'm picturing a Monty Python skit about "mounting the unmountable tire" wherein a series of escalating attempts all end in disaster.

I returned those Tufos, and bought some very...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-09-21, 06:41 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,954
Posted By jimh12345

They sound great and I'd go for them if they...

They sound great and I'd go for them if they didn't have GORE on the backs in white letters about 6 inches tall. Sorry, I just hate over-the-top logos.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-02-21, 06:03 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,954
Posted By jimh12345

Not pain, but pressure can cause loss of...

Not pain, but pressure can cause loss of circulation in a couple of my fingers, they turn white and get cold and. Gloves solve the problem. I could wrap the entire bars and brake levers in foam...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-02-21, 04:08 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,954
Posted By jimh12345

Sounds like the "pulls" are appreciated. I want...

Sounds like the "pulls" are appreciated. I want gloves that aren't plastered with logos, racing stripes and glow strips, so I'll look for something that meets those criteria and also has pulls.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-01-21, 06:11 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,954
Posted By jimh12345

getting the dang gloves off

I have a hand problem and will now need to wear cycling gloves. I have some vintage fingerless gloves with padded leather palms, and they work fine, but are harder than heck to remove, especially...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-03-20, 10:27 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,424
Posted By jimh12345

I really appreciate the sanity checks from you...

I really appreciate the sanity checks from you guys sharing your stories. Now I don't feel bad about sending these back for a refund. Tufo has gone off on some sort of weird tangent here. Maybe...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-02-20, 08:53 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,424
Posted By jimh12345

I've mounted tubulars several times, no big deal,...

I've mounted tubulars several times, no big deal, I know the drill. I tried stretching these with the knee-shoulder method, really layed into it, it made no difference at all. Tried working my way...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-02-20, 07:11 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 615
Posted By jimh12345

tubular recommendations: stretchable but puncture resistant

Looking for a recommendation on a tubular that's not too hard to mount, can be pre-stretched, but has good puncture resistance for city riding.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-02-20, 07:08 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,424
Posted By jimh12345

I tried everything, stretched them as hard as I...

I tried everything, stretched them as hard as I dared, tried zip ties, levers, hot air gun. There is no way these can be mounted; the amount of force it would take to get that last inch would destroy...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-02-20, 02:49 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,424
Posted By jimh12345

I've tried manual stretching using leg muscles. ...

I've tried manual stretching using leg muscles. Maybe Captain America could do it, I couldn't get enough stretch to make even a noticeable difference. These tires are TIGHT. Some combination of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-02-20, 12:36 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,424
Posted By jimh12345

NEW tubular stretching ideas?

I bought new Tufo tubulars(for my '86 Trek 2000. They are impossibly tight, no possibility of me getting them on the rims. I have no spare rims, clincher or otherwise, and I doubt these tires would...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-27-20, 02:18 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 9,977
Posted By jimh12345

Agreed. No way was that bike sold in that color...

Agreed. No way was that bike sold in that color in those years.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-27-20, 11:27 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 9,977
Posted By jimh12345

Back in the day...

... I owned a '73. Sold it a few years later because I was broke. Nuff said on that.

I'm 68 now and in decent shape; if something goes wrong physically I get it repaired to the full extent...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-29-19, 01:35 PM
Replies: 228
Views: 35,141
Posted By jimh12345

And this will happen faster than anyone realizes....

And this will happen faster than anyone realizes.

What happens to bike racing? Who cares to watch, when Dad, Grandma and the 12-year-old all 'cycle' faster than the pros?


Basically, the era...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-03-19, 01:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,402
Posted By jimh12345

I have an identical bike in beautiful shape and I...

I have an identical bike in beautiful shape and I still ride it, with tubulars. It works perfectly and feels great.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-03-19, 11:09 AM
Replies: 147
Views: 24,476
Posted By jimh12345

Fit and comfort. But you might get that for $15...

Fit and comfort. But you might get that for $15 or $115. I really don't care about pockets in back.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-26-17, 04:17 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 7,554
Posted By jimh12345

Surface rust might be harmless to some degree,...

Surface rust might be harmless to some degree, but I can't stand seeing it.

I don't know what Boeshield actually is - it smells weird. But it definitely prevents rust and lasts longer than...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-26-17, 03:05 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 7,554
Posted By jimh12345

Obviously, you've been here. And my experience...

Obviously, you've been here. And my experience matches yours. Dry lubes just don't hold up against slush that contains ice-melt chemicals. I found that if I didn't carefully wipe down my chain...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-22-17, 10:34 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 7,554
Posted By jimh12345

If I can use a water-based degreaser (Zep Purple)...

If I can use a water-based degreaser (Zep Purple) in an ultrasonic cleaner, that might be the best method yet.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-21-17, 02:05 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 7,554
Posted By jimh12345

Yes. Fine. How do I clean "the other...

Yes. Fine. How do I clean "the other one"?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-21-17, 01:16 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 7,554
Posted By jimh12345

Racing Dan - enclosed drive train, oh yeah, and...

Racing Dan - enclosed drive train, oh yeah, and there are perforated belts. They sound great but a local dealer told me that they really didn't work well here because they loaded up with slush and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-21-17, 12:52 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 7,554
Posted By jimh12345

Clyde1820 - clever. Now add some scrubbers. ...

Clyde1820 - clever. Now add some scrubbers.

Racing Dan and others - a lot was compressed into the "40 years" part of my question - I've done it all sorts of ways. The thing is, I cycle in...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-21-17, 12:15 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 7,554
Posted By jimh12345

Now why didn't I think of that? It would push...

Now why didn't I think of that? It would push the sand, grit and road salt down into the rollers and pins where I won't have to look at it. I could just wear earplugs when it gets noisy.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-21-17, 11:17 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 7,554
Posted By jimh12345

To clarify - yes I've used the on-bike scrubbers...

To clarify - yes I've used the on-bike scrubbers many times. I'm looking for something similar that's designed for off-bike cleaning and works better for that purpose.

Lazyass, with regard...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-21-17, 09:19 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 7,554
Posted By jimh12345

better way to clean a chain

I've been cleaning my bike chains for about 40 years and you'd think I'd have it down by now. But I'm still looking for a faster, neater way.

The 'chain scrubbers' I see are all designed to work...
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