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01-26-24, 12:33 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 820
Posted By ARider2

For the vast majority of tire and wheel...

For the vast majority of tire and wheel combinations that use tubes there should be no problem with tires stretching due to multiple tire swaps. The only issue might be on some where the tire is...
01-14-24, 10:37 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 5,108
Posted By ARider2

I think batteries and e-bike components should be...

I think batteries and e-bike components should be required to be UL certified. PERIOD. That is my opinion and I’m sticking to it. All of my e-bikes are UL certified.
Forum: Touring
01-10-24, 10:56 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 696
Posted By ARider2

Your post jogged my memory and I remember having...

Your post jogged my memory and I remember having one of these sometime in the late 70’s. It was made of white plastic and a bit heavy with two C cells. I’m pretty sure mine is long gone in the trash.
01-09-24, 11:03 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,216
Posted By ARider2

I have 6 cars from ranging in age from 65 to 11...

I have 6 cars from ranging in age from 65 to 11 years old, half old American half BMW, plus a 1958 Cushman scooter and 15 or so bikes ranging from Schwinn Stingrays, old beach cruisers, a fat e-bike,...
Forum: Touring
01-09-24, 10:33 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 696
Posted By ARider2

Everyone has different needs and I already have...

Everyone has different needs and I already have inexpensive lights similar to these which I keep on the bike all the time but one good rainstorm can kill them if I don’t dry them out. I rarely use...
Forum: Touring
01-09-24, 02:54 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 696
Posted By ARider2

Can you comment on whether the Decathelon light...

Can you comment on whether the Decathelon light is suitable in a rainy environment, is it water resistant or water proof?
12-28-23, 07:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 483
Posted By ARider2

It’s too bad all Mongoose bikes are now...

It’s too bad all Mongoose bikes are now department store quality. Like many other brands that were bought for their name only to be downgraded in quality.
12-28-23, 07:39 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 369
Posted By ARider2

Don’t you mean WTB?

Don’t you mean WTB?
12-21-23, 08:08 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 503
Posted By ARider2

I would first change the cable and housing using...

I would first change the cable and housing using good quality parts and also check the brake pads and replace them if they are old and hardened.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-12-23, 09:06 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,030
Posted By ARider2

In what position was the bike hanging? Was it...

In what position was the bike hanging? Was it level or hanging vertically?
12-06-23, 04:41 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,559
Posted By ARider2

I use Bike Wash by Finish Line to clean frames...

I use Bike Wash by Finish Line to clean frames and rims and Bike Lust from Pedro’s for polishing and protecting.
12-03-23, 04:42 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,938
Posted By ARider2

Today great deals can be had on many new bikes...

Today great deals can be had on many new bikes but $300 is going to buy the lowest quality entry level bike. If that suits your needs then go for it but it will be relatively heavy and somewhat...
12-03-23, 04:36 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,578
Posted By ARider2

In the day I wrote COBOL code that called FORTRAN...

In the day I wrote COBOL code that called FORTRAN subroutines owing to the fact that performing mathematical calculations were much easier to accomplish using FORTRAN. Eventually I did object based...
12-03-23, 12:43 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 714
Posted By ARider2

I started doing a daily 20 minute exercise...

I started doing a daily 20 minute exercise routine in my 50’s. It has served me well and I believe I have fewer cycling related aches and pains as a result. I do my exercises before breakfast about...
Replies: 36
Views: 1,667
Posted By ARider2

I find people often put more money into a bicycle...

I find people often put more money into a bicycle than the bicycle is worth after repairs are made. The OP may have done this and they may be lucky to recapture the amount spent on repairs. That...
10-29-23, 09:40 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 537
Posted By ARider2

Of course make sure the fit is good and take it...

Of course make sure the fit is good and take it for a test drive. Check the chain, brake pads and tires for wear. If the chain is stretched you might be looking at replacing it and the cassette....
10-25-23, 07:21 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 422
Posted By ARider2

9 speed should be sufficient given your trike is...

9 speed should be sufficient given your trike is a Bosch powered e-bike, not worth the trouble of converting to 11 speed. The shifting issue on your RD is likely caused by the long distance from the...
10-23-23, 04:16 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,117
Posted By ARider2

This style of caliper brake and brake pad both...

This style of caliper brake and brake pad both tend to provide weak braking capacity even with brand new pads, cables and housing installed. I would replace pads, cables and housing and you may...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-23-23, 04:05 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 8,355
Posted By ARider2

Values mentioned in this thread are from 2017 way...

Values mentioned in this thread are from 2017 way before Covid changed the bicycle industry.
10-22-23, 02:50 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,123
Posted By ARider2

No shop wants to take on a job that will cost...

No shop wants to take on a job that will cost more to complete than the total value of the bicycle after the repair is finished, and this seems to fit in that category. The bike is worth less than...
Forum: Touring
10-21-23, 12:02 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,674
Posted By ARider2

Cannondale used to offer a nice touring bike but...

Cannondale used to offer a nice touring bike but stopped several years ago because there was insufficient demand for that category of bike. In this case the manufacturer was seeing decline in the...
10-13-23, 03:28 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 524
Posted By ARider2

Long time cyclist and mechanic here to agree with...

Long time cyclist and mechanic here to agree with above.
09-21-23, 05:00 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 2,563
Posted By ARider2

And the quick release lever is on the wrong side.

And the quick release lever is on the wrong side.
09-20-23, 07:43 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 2,563
Posted By ARider2

And it looks like the wheel is not all the way up...

And it looks like the wheel is not all the way up in the drop out if you see the outline above where the QR attaches.
09-17-23, 05:19 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 706
Posted By ARider2

I have seen examples of this from time to time...

I have seen examples of this from time to time coming through our shop for service and they seem to work properly.
Replies: 2
Views: 198
Posted By ARider2

It should be worth $650 assuming it’s a full 105...

It should be worth $650 assuming it’s a full 105 groupset and in good condition.
06-25-23, 04:23 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,979
Posted By ARider2

Yikes! I saw “Back to school” and I thought oh...

Yikes! I saw “Back to school” and I thought oh no, here comes all those back to school ads and the first day of summer was just a couple of days ago!!! Good luck with your classes and the commute.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-25-23, 04:15 PM
Replies: 340
Views: 16,278
Posted By ARider2

The performance, feel and modulation of hydraulic...

The performance, feel and modulation of hydraulic disc brakes is superior to rim brakes in my opinion, but not necessarily enough to account for the higher cost.
Maintenance of hydraulic disc brakes...
06-24-23, 03:34 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 483
Posted By ARider2

When it comes to bicycle flats “flat rates”...

When it comes to bicycle flats “flat rates” aren’t always fair for the LBS. Most flats can be fixed quickly and efficiently and a flat rate of $10 to $20 for labor for a tubed tire seems reasonable....
06-20-23, 06:59 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 593
Posted By ARider2

If by skipping you mean it’s skipping in the same...

If by skipping you mean it’s skipping in the same gear when under a heavy load then it sounds like a new chain mated to a worn cog.
06-20-23, 03:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 397
Posted By ARider2

No just get out and ride! Don’t worry about...

No just get out and ride! Don’t worry about bleeding the system until you have a reason to. It should be good for a number of years and many miles.
06-13-23, 04:30 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 717
Posted By ARider2

When I needed an RSX shifter I found a good used...

When I needed an RSX shifter I found a good used one on Ebay from a bike shop.
06-12-23, 07:57 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 6,564
Posted By ARider2

A flat bar gravel bike sure looks like a hybrid...

A flat bar gravel bike sure looks like a hybrid to me. There seems to be a lot more gravel bikes than gravel trails around here.
06-09-23, 03:48 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 552
Posted By ARider2

Mashers burn through small cogs and chains at a...

Mashers burn through small cogs and chains at a very fast pace.
06-05-23, 05:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 549
Posted By ARider2

The speed is limited to 12 MPH for safety...

The speed is limited to 12 MPH for safety reasons. While it is fine to go a little faster than that it should only be done on straightaways when it is not likely you will have to turn quickly as a...
06-05-23, 05:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 549
Posted By ARider2

Get going 12 MPH and then shift to the highest...

Get going 12 MPH and then shift to the highest gear and mash the pedals then keep pushing hard and you’ll increase the speed to 15 MPH.
06-03-23, 05:10 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,244
Posted By ARider2

Not a good idea. A Wally road bike is going to be...

Not a good idea. A Wally road bike is going to be a piece of garbage compared to a $50 a day rental road bike. If you want to enjoy riding during your vacation do not consider it. Instead bite the...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-03-23, 05:00 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 9,042
Posted By ARider2

Yes or no depending on personal situation.

Yes or no depending on personal situation.
05-30-23, 03:19 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,840
Posted By ARider2

WOW!!!! Talk about redundancy. Never enough...

WOW!!!! Talk about redundancy. Never enough taillights for some. I might worry about attracting drivers toward it something like how moths are attracted to light. It always amazes me how bad drivers...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-29-23, 05:30 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 3,800
Posted By ARider2

Me too it’s never perfect enough for me but I try...

Me too it’s never perfect enough for me but I try not to let it get the better of me!
05-29-23, 05:27 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,840
Posted By ARider2

steelbikeguy thanks for posting the taillight...

steelbikeguy thanks for posting the taillight photos. It really illuminates (pardon the pun) the differences.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-29-23, 04:43 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 3,800
Posted By ARider2

While I agree with these procedures and they...

While I agree with these procedures and they should produce an excellent wrap, in reality I wouldn’t expect my LBS to carry them out. As long as the results are acceptable there are other ways to get...
05-27-23, 03:43 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,485
Posted By ARider2

Thanks for playing gigs at the senior center. My...

Thanks for playing gigs at the senior center. My mother was in assisted care for 5 years, then full skilled nursing care for 5 years before she passed from Alzheimer’s. I spent a lot of time in both...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-14-23, 04:51 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 826
Posted By ARider2

Ya’ gotta’ give ‘em credit for trying and they...

Ya’ gotta’ give ‘em credit for trying and they have great enthusiasm for their project. All it needs is a motor like a pedicab which often haul around quite a bit of weight when loaded with...
05-02-23, 02:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 389
Posted By ARider2

I would check the chain and chainrings for wear....

I would check the chain and chainrings for wear. Front derailleur adjustment looks simple since there’s fewer moving parts than a rear derailleur, but I find them often more vexing to get right...
05-01-23, 08:33 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 7,770
Posted By ARider2

Go with a cheap mechanical disc setup from...

Go with a cheap mechanical disc setup from Clark’s.
04-26-23, 02:39 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 7,146
Posted By ARider2

I love it, 2 months and 78 posts later and the OP...

I love it, 2 months and 78 posts later and the OP has never checked in yet the mid drive versus hub motor debate rages on! I cast my vote for a mid drive as I like the way they ride. Mid drive costs...
04-25-23, 03:32 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,494
Posted By ARider2

Exactly what everyone else just said above but...

Exactly what everyone else just said above but probably needs all cables as well given state of deferred maintenance on the drivetrain.
04-15-23, 08:34 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,899
Posted By ARider2

That’s a nice bike but it’s quite rare to find...

That’s a nice bike but it’s quite rare to find folks that will fit a 62 size frame which might factor into why so little interest.
04-12-23, 04:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 598
Posted By ARider2

I’m fairly certain this is the way all Bosch...

I’m fairly certain this is the way all Bosch e-bike systems work and it makes sense from a safety standpoint.
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