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Forum: Road Cycling
08-18-23, 12:24 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 127
Posted By channelz28

Anyone have a Kestrel RT-800 and can tell me what size tires fit?

I realize this is incredibly specific, but I know there's a lot of bike nerds on here!

I'm thinking about buying a used frame, but wondering if I can fit 28s on it. If anyone still rides this bike...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-25-21, 05:38 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,185
Posted By channelz28

I ended up mounting them today and rode about 30...

I ended up mounting them today and rode about 30 miles and they seem fine. Really fast actually, as someone who has never used race tires before. It looks like the bubbles are just superficial, maybe...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-23-21, 12:17 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,185
Posted By channelz28

Yeah I made a brief mention in my original post...

Yeah I made a brief mention in my original post that Continental did not respond. I originally tried to contact them through their costumer service email, haven't heard anything back.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-21-21, 11:40 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,185
Posted By channelz28

Semi-known third party on Amazon. Great Lakes...

Semi-known third party on Amazon. Great Lakes Outpost is the store, I've bought a few things from them before with good results. Still not the same as a legit bike shop. They were $75 for a pair,...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-19-21, 08:13 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,185
Posted By channelz28

I think it's just weird light and a bad camera....

I think it's just weird light and a bad camera. The yellow is definitely not real. The flaky part on top is just new tire tread, sometimes there's little extra bits of rubber on top.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-19-21, 03:36 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,185
Posted By channelz28

Tiny Bubbles on Continental GP5000 Tires

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I bought some GP5000 tires a few months ago because I saw them pretty...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-29-21, 11:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,252
Posted By channelz28

It is definitely sealed bearings, I was just...

It is definitely sealed bearings, I was just referring to tightening the spindle into the pedal body. That's what I thought had come loose. I guess I'll just buy new ones, they're one of the cheaper...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-29-21, 08:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,252
Posted By channelz28

Look Keo pedal body loose on spindle

Today I tried to locate a clicking noise that's been getting progressively worse and when I changed pedals it went away. I have Look Keo Classic 3, pretty well used. There is a tiny bit of play on...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-09-20, 12:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,250
Posted By channelz28

Haha ok, thanks. This seems to be the consensus. ...

Haha ok, thanks. This seems to be the consensus.



30mm is as big as I can go, I still had to lightly file the brakes to get them to fit. Maybe with wider rims I could move up.

Thanks for all...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-08-20, 09:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,250
Posted By channelz28

Nope, didn't roll off.

Nope, didn't roll off.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-08-20, 08:11 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,250
Posted By channelz28

Tire Pressure Charts show lower PSI than Tire Minimum

I just got 30mm tires on my road bike and have been trying to figure out what pressure to run them at. I looked at a few charts and all of the recommended pressures are below the 70psi minimum...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-26-20, 11:55 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 458
Posted By channelz28

Try lubing the pully wheels of the rear mech,...

Try lubing the pully wheels of the rear mech, that's frequently where my source of chain noise comes from.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-25-20, 10:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,024
Posted By channelz28

Well I answered my own question today. Sidewall...

Well I answered my own question today. Sidewall blew out after about 25 miles.

On the bright side, I got to test out a Park tire boot for the first time. It worked, probably better than a dollar...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-21-20, 10:52 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,024
Posted By channelz28

Glad to hear you haven't had any problems. I...

Glad to hear you haven't had any problems. I guess I'll snip it off and keep riding.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-19-20, 03:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,024
Posted By channelz28

Sidewall Peeling on Gatorskin Tires

I have 2 tires with the same issue, sort of a flap coming off the sidewall. I did a search but didn't see this issue mentioned, are these still safe to ride? Everything seems intact, no visible...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-20, 10:27 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,130
Posted By channelz28

Yep, that's where the name comes from. Very few...

Yep, that's where the name comes from. Very few people ever get the reference. Best band ever.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-20, 10:27 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,130
Posted By channelz28

Wow, I can't believe you guys could eyeball it so...

Wow, I can't believe you guys could eyeball it so accurately, you are some serious bike nerds. The steerer has 720 stamped in it, I checked it today. A quick google looks like it was a nice bike for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-20, 06:26 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,130
Posted By channelz28

Where exactly could I potentially find this stamp?

Where exactly could I potentially find this stamp?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-20, 06:24 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,130
Posted By channelz28

Actually a double bottle cage, there isn't a...

Actually a double bottle cage, there isn't a mount on the seat tube.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-20, 05:11 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,130
Posted By channelz28

Is there any way to identify an unmarked Trek frame?

It has a powdercoat that's too thick to read a serial number. I can just barely see "Trek" stamped into the seat post, that's all I have to go by. I have been told "it's probably one of the...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-20, 11:08 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 4,849
Posted By channelz28

See? See???

See? See???
Forum: Road Cycling
05-20-20, 03:10 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 4,849
Posted By channelz28

Thanks for all the opinions. I actually took 2...

Thanks for all the opinions. I actually took 2 days in a row off due to rain, then went for a long ride yesterday. I felt unbelievable, significantly fresher than I have since I started. I went up...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-20, 09:15 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 4,849
Posted By channelz28

Wow, ok. Got it. No rest days it is. I guess I'll...

Wow, ok. Got it. No rest days it is. I guess I'll just power through the soreness. Those of you who ride everyday, do your legs acclimate and the soreness goes away after a while? or if it hurts do...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-20, 02:10 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 4,849
Posted By channelz28

How do you guys balance riding with rest days?

I've been a bike commuter most of my life, 50-100 miles a week, so I'm not new to biking. Since Covid hit, I started taking up riding for exercise as my other activities got shut down and I don't...
Forum: Northern California
02-27-18, 11:30 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,151
Posted By channelz28

I see this is a little bit of an older post, but...

I see this is a little bit of an older post, but this is one of my favorite rides and that route is pretty much what I take. That being said, the Antioch Bridge cannot be underestimated. It's narrow,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-27-18, 11:24 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 563
Posted By channelz28

Dura-Ace Flight Deck Hoods, Which Model?

Sorry if this is the wrong forum, I only assume these are old enough for C&V. Any way to identify which model of shifters these go to? Right shifter has 2 buttons, I assume for Flight Deck. But the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-24-17, 01:06 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,015
Posted By channelz28

Shifter is Ultegra STI triple, so that's not a...

Shifter is Ultegra STI triple, so that's not a problem. I will just buy a triple derailer. Thanks for the replies!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-23-17, 05:37 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,015
Posted By channelz28

Is a Double Chainring Thicker than a Triple?

I have an '80s Trek touring bike with a front triple and the front derailer cant reach across all 3 gears. I can adjust it to shift onto the biggest, but then it wont get down to the little ring, or...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-22-17, 08:40 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 9,633
Posted By channelz28

Since I finally found time to do it, I figured...

Since I finally found time to do it, I figured I'd update. It's a 6mm bolt that was stuck. I first drilled a hole, I think with a 3mm bit and tried to use a bolt extractor. It didn't do much. Even...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-04-17, 07:13 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 9,633
Posted By channelz28

This actually gives me another idea, I have a...

This actually gives me another idea, I have a round file for sharpening the teeth on my chainsaw, it fits in my drill. Think a metal file is too risky? Probably. I have a tendency to screw things up...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-04-17, 06:10 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 9,633
Posted By channelz28

Sounds like consensus, I will definitely be...

Sounds like consensus, I will definitely be drilling it out. Thanks for the suggestions! It definitely was dumb on my part to try to just force the bolt in, I didn't realize paint could be that...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-04-17, 04:01 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 9,633
Posted By channelz28

Punch or Drill out a Broken Seatpost Bolt?

I have a frame with a new powder coat paint job. Among other problems, the paint completely covered the threads in the seat post braze-ons...is that what they're called? They are part of the frame....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-17-17, 12:58 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,197
Posted By channelz28

Thanks for all the replies! Sounds like something...

Thanks for all the replies! Sounds like something I really don't need to worry about.



Thanks for breaking it down. The one thing I'm still wondering then, how can you tell what condition the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-15-17, 10:43 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,197
Posted By channelz28

Rubber Dust Caps are Slowing Down My Wheels!

I have 2 cheap road wheels sets. One is a crappy generic Jamis wheelset, the other is Ritchey Silhouette, a little nicer. Both have those rubber dust caps on the hubs that go over the nuts, I guess...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-09-16, 07:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,632
Posted By channelz28

Thanks for all the replies, you guys are correct...

Thanks for all the replies, you guys are correct in that I'm just looking for a barrel adjuster for the front derailleur. For some reason those inline adjusters have never crossed my radar before....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-03-16, 05:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,632
Posted By channelz28

Anyone know of flat downtube cable stops?

I have a Miyata 912, converted to STI shifters. I have a little clamp on ring with cable stops that I currently use, but would like stops with adjustable barrels. The frame has a single boss that...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-01-16, 11:54 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 902
Posted By channelz28

9-Speed Ultegra Shifters, Double vs. Triple

Hi, I have two Ultegra 9-speed front shifters. They look identical to me, both of them say ST-6510. One of them has 2 clicks in either direction, for 3 different derailleur positions, the other one...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-25-16, 07:40 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,709
Posted By channelz28

Thanks for all the info, I read the page on...

Thanks for all the info, I read the page on Sheldon's site and I think I get it. I also took a look at the alternate cable routing, does that actually take a shorter amount of cable travel and make...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-19-16, 06:10 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,709
Posted By channelz28

Hey thanks for all the replies. This is an old...

Hey thanks for all the replies. This is an old mountain bike with the hanger being part of the frame. I did check it and it appears to be perfectly straight. Also just to be clear, this is a Sunrace...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-19-16, 12:44 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,709
Posted By channelz28

Sunrace 8-speed freewheel can't index with Shimano shifters

I have Shimano 8-speed indexed barcons and I put a Sunrace 8-speed freewheel on my bike. Indexing doesn't work. It's behind both going up and down. Is it designed to index correctly? I hate barcons...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-04-16, 06:39 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 848
Posted By channelz28

Options for Replacing Hoods on Ultegra Brifters

I have Ultegra Flight Deck brifters, 6510. Replacement hoods are basically impossible to find. Anyone had any luck with some other model hoods that fit? I don't care if they don't fit perfectly, as...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-15-15, 06:39 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,076
Posted By channelz28

Thanks for all the suggestion. The cardboard box!...

Thanks for all the suggestion. The cardboard box! Duh...why didn't I think of that. I will keep that in mind, however I just bought the Dimpa bag from Ikea and depending on how well it holds up that...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-12-15, 10:49 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 856
Posted By channelz28

Anyone Use a Folding Bike Lock

There seems to be a few out there. OnGuard makes one. Theres a couple others all over eBay, RockBros and ABUS. They all have lousy reviews when I research them. I'm looking for something very compact...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-12-15, 10:38 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,076
Posted By channelz28

Travel Bag for 20" Folding Bike, Small Enough for Checked Baggage

Hi, just got my first folding bike. A very cheap one, just want to see if it's worth it. It's an Origin8, 20" wheels. Frame supposedly made by Dahon. I would like to carry it with me as checked...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-31-14, 02:47 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,834
Posted By channelz28

Rear derailleur getting sucked in, chain skipping and wrapping around the chainrings

I have 2 bikes, one mountain, one touring. Both have Deore LX long cage rear derailleurs and both have the same problem. The rear derailleur "jumps" forward sometimes, causing slack in the chain and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-20-14, 08:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,744
Posted By channelz28

Thanks for all the replies. I made a list of all...

Thanks for all the replies. I made a list of all these things that it could possibly be, I then went outside to check it out. As i was taking the wheel off, I noticed that there is a funky spacer...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-18-14, 10:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,744
Posted By channelz28

Can I put a 7-speed Freewheel on a 6-speed Hub?

I have an late 80's/early 90's mountain bike with a 6-speed freewheel. I acquired a Megarange 7-speed freewheel and figured it would be an easy swap. When I tighten the axel nuts on the wheel the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-31-14, 11:33 PM
Replies: 15,283
Views: 5,775,495
Posted By channelz28

ISO: downtube cable stops. With or without the...

ISO: downtube cable stops. With or without the adjustable barrel. I need ones with the flat back. I'm not sure what that's called, but I don't need the ones that conform to the frame.

I can trade...
Forum: Touring
01-21-14, 07:13 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,926
Posted By channelz28

I have toured quite a bit in Mexico, Colombia and...

I have toured quite a bit in Mexico, Colombia and Chile. While that's not your entire trip, I did it on 700c wheels and never had any trouble. Every bike shop I went into pretty much had 700c tires....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-20-14, 06:30 PM
Replies: 15,283
Views: 5,775,495
Posted By channelz28

I'm looking for a beat up touring frame, 56-58cm....

I'm looking for a beat up touring frame, 56-58cm. Want one that's made for 700c wheels, or has brakes that would reach. I would like sidepull brakes over the typical center-pull touring brakes, but...
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