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Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-02-23, 07:37 PM
Replies: 224
Views: 77,726
Posted By tough_boots

I have this exact bike. I converted it to...

I have this exact bike. I converted it to singlespeed and it’s my zippy little daily work commuter. Great bike and I’ve always loved that color scheme.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-26-22, 06:39 PM
Replies: 224
Views: 77,726
Posted By tough_boots

What size tires are those? I put 700x25 on my...

What size tires are those? I put 700x25 on my Tri-Lite and I don’t think fenders would ever fit.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-27-21, 11:22 AM
Replies: 224
Views: 77,726
Posted By tough_boots

Revisiting this Technium love

Here’s my Tri-Lite converted to single speed that I use as my daily commuter— only about three miles each way. I will eventually upgrade the wheels but it’s done for now. It’s got a few lost paint...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-29-21, 09:43 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,777
Posted By tough_boots

Alright alright… looks like the 16mm did the...

Alright alright… looks like the 16mm did the trick.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-27-21, 06:23 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,777
Posted By tough_boots

There is definitely no crack and the gap is...

There is definitely no crack and the gap is actually pretty even— the slight angle of the picture might be misleading. I’m feeling pretty confident the bolt is just too long. It’s the same length as...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-26-21, 10:12 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,777
Posted By tough_boots

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/07a05e32_c936_4dd3_96fa_63c2dd9c116a_9b3e2def6afbcb4adb7ca013cefc6772fc2d594f.jpeg

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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-26-21, 07:07 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,777
Posted By tough_boots

I hadn’t thought of that but I was under the...

I hadn’t thought of that but I was under the impression that grease actually prevented seat post slippage.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-26-21, 02:49 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,777
Posted By tough_boots

I tried the aluminum can shim. I can’t even get...

I tried the aluminum can shim. I can’t even get one layer of aluminum in there so the seatpost size must be appropriate. I’ll have to wait for the shorter binder bolt to show up and hopefully that...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-26-21, 12:00 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,777
Posted By tough_boots

I tried Liquid Torque which I’m guessing is very...

I tried Liquid Torque which I’m guessing is very similar.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-26-21, 11:42 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,777
Posted By tough_boots

No, the Thomson is definitely not original. It’s...

No, the Thomson is definitely not original. It’s a 26.8. I do not have the original but the only reference I can find to the bike’s original specs are for 26.8. It’s a 1987 Raleigh Technium Trilite....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-26-21, 11:01 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,777
Posted By tough_boots

Well, I imagine the binder bolt might be...

Well, I imagine the binder bolt might be preventing me from tightening more. As I said, the new one is 19mm just like the original so I’ve ordered a 16mm in hopes of that allowing me to tighten it up...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-26-21, 09:56 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,777
Posted By tough_boots

Its a Thomson Elite seatpost and it’s not a...

Its a Thomson Elite seatpost and it’s not a clamp— just a binder bolt. The slot is not closing up all the way.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-26-21, 09:24 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,777
Posted By tough_boots

Locktite on binder bolts - slipping seatpost

Hi all,
I have a seatpost that keeps slipping. I’ve tried liquid torque and I’ve replaced the old binder bolt but it’s still an issue. It’s better than it was but still dropping slightly. The new...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-21-21, 10:06 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,683
Posted By tough_boots

We likely ride very differently. I’m doing all...

We likely ride very differently. I’m doing all urban riding. I rode a fair amount up until five or six years ago. Now I’m getting back into it— my office is moving at the end of summer and I’ll be...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-21-21, 07:52 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,683
Posted By tough_boots

I do grab the hoods sometimes but not as much as...

I do grab the hoods sometimes but not as much as the tops.



I actually do have a 25.4 clamp so I appreciate the info. I’ve been looking at the Nitto b260aa
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-20-21, 07:54 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,683
Posted By tough_boots

I’ve been considering that, too, as I also like...

I’ve been considering that, too, as I also like the added positions. It just seems like a lot of extra handlebar if I don’t go into the drops anymore.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-20-21, 07:51 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,683
Posted By tough_boots

Is the hood position not lower? But I’m not...

Is the hood position not lower?

But I’m not trying to be a weight weenie— just trying to figure out what the difference between a cheap and pricier handlebar is. It’s not like it’s one of the more...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-19-21, 06:46 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,683
Posted By tough_boots

Handlebars and brakes

I’ve finally succumbed to the fact that my back can no longer handle drop bars. Now I’m always riding on the tops and tend to get annoyed when I have to drop down to brake.

I’d like to move into...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-18-21, 07:38 PM
Replies: 504
Views: 109,247
Posted By tough_boots

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/640x480/img_0137_84cc0684aa6275939aeb0c7707c5284d2a3f587f.jpg

Raleigh Technium Tri-lite and it feels so right.

Finally back on the road...
Forum: Introductions
04-17-21, 08:45 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 329
Posted By tough_boots

Welcome!

Welcome!
Forum: Introductions
04-17-21, 08:44 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,537
Posted By tough_boots

Welcome!

Welcome!
Forum: Introductions
04-17-21, 08:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 398
Posted By tough_boots

Greetings from Phoenix

My office is moving closer to my home in August and I'm very excited to be able to bike commute daily. I've recently gotten my singlespeed back on the road and had forgotten how much I love riding.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-17-21, 07:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,004
Posted By tough_boots

I had a Scott single speed about 10 years ago...

I had a Scott single speed about 10 years ago with an EBB like that. I HATED that thing.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-17-21, 07:09 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,127
Posted By tough_boots

I bet I'd like Wing more than DMB.:rolleyes:

I bet I'd like Wing more than DMB.:rolleyes:
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-16-21, 04:48 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,127
Posted By tough_boots

I think there's some other quality issues as...

I think there's some other quality issues as well. There are definitely manufacturers known for not making the most consistently round chainrings.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-16-21, 03:43 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,127
Posted By tough_boots

Is this like a Tom Waits vs Dave Matthews kinda...

Is this like a Tom Waits vs Dave Matthews kinda thing?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-16-21, 11:33 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,007
Posted By tough_boots

I've only ever really enjoyed SS-- I'm 42. Gears...

I've only ever really enjoyed SS-- I'm 42. Gears are just not for me and I live in Phoenix where we don't really have hills. Only rode fixed once by mistake. The bike shop returned my bike to me with...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-11-21, 12:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,246
Posted By tough_boots

Thanks for the feedback. I'm not super concerned...

Thanks for the feedback. I'm not super concerned with keeping too much original but I will probably keep the cranks as long as they ride good. When I go up to 48t, I may keep them depending what...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-10-21, 03:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,246
Posted By tough_boots

Vintage cranksets and bottom brackets

I converted my 87 Raleigh Technium Tri-lite to singlespeed. It rides really nice. I love it and have been meaning to do this for years. I put an inexpensive 46t chainring on it assuming I'll want to...
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