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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-08-23, 12:55 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 351
Posted By Bagel Bob

Seeking high volume storage solutions

I work with a non-profit group that repairs donated bikes for distribution to underprivileged kids and needy adults. Last year we gave out over 950 bikes. We are currently in the design stage for a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-02-21, 09:44 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,042
Posted By Bagel Bob

Can anyone offer an informed opinion on the...

Can anyone offer an informed opinion on the original question? Is the chain in his Amazon link counterfeit? Is there any way to know for certain?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-28-21, 12:13 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,545
Posted By Bagel Bob

I do volunteer work at a non-profit bike kitchen...

I do volunteer work at a non-profit bike kitchen restoring bikes to give to underprivileged kids and adults. We love to get clean, quality parts. We also serve as an old-parts warehouse for a lot...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-15-21, 03:58 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 6,330
Posted By Bagel Bob

Split handlebars? Do you mean the handlebars...

Split handlebars? Do you mean the handlebars were broken or is that some type of bar?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-14-21, 10:30 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 6,330
Posted By Bagel Bob

The claim I see most often is that the frame is...

The claim I see most often is that the frame is good enough to justify upgrades when stuff breaks. Any opinion on that?[/QUOTE]

I wouldn't consider it a wise investment to spend much, but if a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-13-21, 01:52 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 6,330
Posted By Bagel Bob

I work as a mechanic at a non-profit bike...

I work as a mechanic at a non-profit bike kitchen. We get lots of Denali's donated there and I've worked on many of them. I've never run across a more cheaply made bike. They almost always have a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-05-21, 03:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 576
Posted By Bagel Bob

Thanks for the correction. What would...

Thanks for the correction. What would cut-to-length be then? I didn't realize there was a distinction between the two.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-05-21, 10:43 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 576
Posted By Bagel Bob

https://midwaybike.com/wp-content/uploads/160004-1...

https://midwaybike.com/wp-content/uploads/160004-1-150x150.jpg I work in a local bike kitchen restoring donated bikes to give to underprivileged people. We buy cut-to-length cable housing in a box...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-05-21, 10:05 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 35,798
Posted By Bagel Bob

I had anterior hip replacement in 2011 and have...

I had anterior hip replacement in 2011 and have never had even a hint of pain from scar tissue impingement. I feel like the person who told you that may have been the victim of a poor "closing"...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-02-21, 10:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 672
Posted By Bagel Bob

Chain size/width question

Please forgive a semi-novice mechanic if this is a dumb question....In a recent thread the discussion centered around a guy wanting to use a short cage RD with a triple crank. The thing that struck...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-04-21, 12:19 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 11,866
Posted By Bagel Bob

What happened is that America has stopped...

What happened is that America has stopped manufacturing pretty much anything and the rest of the world doesn't know about inches, feet, or miles. We need to get in sync. The metric system make SO...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-15-20, 11:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,927
Posted By Bagel Bob

I love those! Rode a ton of miles on one in the...

I love those! Rode a ton of miles on one in the 90's. The aluminum tubes are bonded rather than welded, (similar process to that used in aircraft). It's a comfy ride considering that it's also a...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-17-20, 10:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 844
Posted By Bagel Bob

I sold a Crossroads 2 weeks ago in similar...

I sold a Crossroads 2 weeks ago in similar condition/age to the one you're looking at. I had asked $200. The guy offered me $175 and I took it. In the past few weeks the used bike market has...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-05-20, 11:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 884
Posted By Bagel Bob

Want to covert 1989 Trek down tube shifters to STI, (Shimano 600, 2x8)

I recently picked up a 1989 Trek 1500 with the bonded aluminum frame just like the one that I loved back in the 90's. It has the Shimano 600 tri-color 8x2 group set. Now in my 60's the down tube...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-23-20, 10:36 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,589
Posted By Bagel Bob

Just noticed Andrew's post mentioning STI...

Just noticed Andrew's post mentioning STI shifters. Unless your bike has been modified, you don't have those. I'm pretty sure all the 1100's came with good old down tube shifters, indexed for the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-23-20, 10:24 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,589
Posted By Bagel Bob

I rode a 1989 Trek 1100 for several years. Nice...

I rode a 1989 Trek 1100 for several years. Nice frame made with the tubes bonded together rather than welded, as done in the aircraft industry. It was one of the first 3-chain-ring bikes with road...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
03-17-20, 02:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,941
Posted By Bagel Bob

Pretty sure this is what you're looking for

Wireless, with Cadence, only $73.99 and $1.99 shipping from Nashbar.

https://www.nashbar.com/sigma-bc-16.16-sts-cycling-computer-w-cadence-wireless-01618/p543785
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-02-20, 12:51 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 35,798
Posted By Bagel Bob

I had both hips replaced at the same time in 2011...

I had both hips replaced at the same time in 2011 at age 56, (front entry method). Currently, age 64, I cycle 8 to 10 miles almost every day, do 40 minutes on an indoor trainer on bad weather days,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-30-20, 11:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,658
Posted By Bagel Bob

Yes! There it was on the inside of the der...

Yes! There it was on the inside of the der hanger. Had to drop the wheel to read it. Thanks very much davidad!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-28-20, 08:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,658
Posted By Bagel Bob

Thanks, I'll check that out.

Thanks, I'll check that out.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-28-20, 06:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,658
Posted By Bagel Bob

Thanks, I think you must be right about a sticker...

Thanks, I think you must be right about a sticker that was removed. We've had four guys go over this thing from every angle and nobody could find it.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-28-20, 02:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,658
Posted By Bagel Bob

Can you be more specific? We found numbers on...

Can you be more specific? We found numbers on the inside of each rear dropout, (different number on each left and right), but as those are cast rather than stamped we assume those are part numbers.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-27-20, 09:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,658
Posted By Bagel Bob

Trek 9800 serial number location?

Tonight at the local Bike Kitchen where I volunteer a man brought in really nice donation, a Trek 9800 OCLV carbon fiber bike with Deore XT components. We need a serial number to enter it into our...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-02-20, 01:17 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 9,868
Posted By Bagel Bob

If you want to be sure you got a true R8000 and...

If you want to be sure you got a true R8000 and only the lock ring is incorrect, look at the spider arm. The difference between the R8000 and the HG800, (besides the tooth offering), is in the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-01-20, 11:57 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 9,868
Posted By Bagel Bob

For whatever it's worth, I ordered a 11-32...

For whatever it's worth, I ordered a 11-32 Ultegra cassette from Competitive Cyclist just about a month ago and it came in as pictured above, the CS-R8000.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-09-19, 11:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 10,197
Posted By Bagel Bob

For whatever it's worth, the factory claims a...

For whatever it's worth, the factory claims a capacity of 35 with the short cage and I'd be at 37 with this 50-34 & 11-32 set-up. Guess I'll just use the mid-cage, I'd hate to mess with the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-09-19, 06:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 10,197
Posted By Bagel Bob

Ultegra short cage with 32t cassette OK?

Has anyone used a short cage Ultegra derailluer with a 32t casette?

I'm changing my Shimano 105 11 speed 11-28 cassette for a new Ultegra 11-32, (and new Ultegra chain). My current derailluer is...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-25-19, 10:54 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,797
Posted By Bagel Bob

Thanks for all the excellent info. I found a new...

Thanks for all the excellent info. I found a new 8000 series Ultegra rear der for $73 on sale at Competitive Cyclist. The Ultegra 11-32 cassette and chain are both on a discounted price right now...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-24-19, 11:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,797
Posted By Bagel Bob

Ultegra, Can I change the short cage to long?

Is it possible to change the short cage to the longer one or do I just need to just buy a new derailer?

More details...
I just purchased a 2016 Fuji Gran Fondo Classico One.1 with Ultegra...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-11-19, 11:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,224
Posted By Bagel Bob

Thanks! One more question. Will Shimano indexed...

Thanks! One more question. Will Shimano indexed shifters work with the Suntour derailers and gears as long as it made for a 7x3 set?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-11-19, 07:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,224
Posted By Bagel Bob

Convert downtube shifters to on the bar?

I am just getting back into cycling after 20 years. My favorite bike is a 1989 Trek 1100, (road bike with 3 chain rings, 7 speed cassette, and mid-range Suntour components). I'd like to know if it's...
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