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Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-03-11, 10:27 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 465
Posted By Frankinbiker

Great. I will make one or both depending.

Great. I will make one or both depending.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-03-11, 07:14 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 465
Posted By Frankinbiker

The rain and other obligations kept me home but...

The rain and other obligations kept me home but will be there next month, snow or shine. Nice video. New to the M on the lake.
Forum: Commuting
06-10-11, 01:54 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 14,029
Posted By Frankinbiker

Thank you for the replies. I have decided...

Thank you for the replies.

I have decided to go with the zip-tie style since they will work with any future cables and the internal hub shift cable. I will get an extra set of zip-tie guides on...
Forum: Winter Cycling
06-10-11, 01:46 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,022
Posted By Frankinbiker

Thank you for all the replies. I posted a thread...

Thank you for all the replies. I posted a thread (http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php/742334-Zip-Tie-Cable-Guides-vs-Traditional-Braze-on-guides) on the commuting forum about choosing between...
Forum: Commuting
06-10-11, 08:53 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 14,029
Posted By Frankinbiker

Is the only advantage keeping the paint from...

Is the only advantage keeping the paint from getting damaged? This will be a titanium frame so that won't be an issue. Would you prefer them for the shifter cable to an internal hub? Since there...
Forum: Commuting
06-10-11, 07:00 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 14,029
Posted By Frankinbiker

I agree and the zip-tie guides seem to add...

I agree and the zip-tie guides seem to add unnecessary complexity, but would allow components to be removed without releasing cable tension.
The round cylinder guides that the whole cable housing is...
Forum: Commuting
06-09-11, 07:52 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 14,029
Posted By Frankinbiker

Zip Tie Cable Guides vs Traditional Braze on guides

Many bike seem to have "zip-tie" style cable guides for attaching brake and shift cable housing to the frame. Is there an advantage to either one?

I ask because I am getting a frame made and plan...
Forum: Commuting
06-05-11, 09:53 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,630
Posted By Frankinbiker

I agree, but the builder does not have that...

I agree, but the builder does not have that option in dropout selection, so at the price I can afford it is on the seat stay or no disc brake tabs.
Forum: Commuting
06-05-11, 09:13 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,630
Posted By Frankinbiker

Rear Disc Brake cable Routing on Step-Through Frame

I am 6'4" and am having a tall step-through frame (top tube parallel to down tube) built up and want to make sure I have cable guides in the proper places for the rear disc brake and internal hub.
...
Forum: Winter Cycling
06-01-11, 10:05 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,022
Posted By Frankinbiker

Thank you for the replies. How much...

Thank you for the replies.




How much clearance is enough? Are there standard formulas or measurements to ensure that there is enough clearance in the rear triangle for fenders and tires? ...
Forum: Winter Cycling
05-31-11, 05:49 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,022
Posted By Frankinbiker

Ordering a new frame for year round cycling

I currently ride a vintage Raleigh with an 8 speed internal hub. It works great down south but I will be moving to the Great Lakes region this summer.

Before these relocation plans I intended...
Forum: Commuting
11-19-10, 07:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,025
Posted By Frankinbiker

179114 Thank you for that rack suggestion. ...

179114

Thank you for that rack suggestion. It looks like a possible contender, but looks a little flimsy. Do the arms that hold the wheels on have springs that keep them in place?

I still...
Forum: Commuting
11-19-10, 04:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,025
Posted By Frankinbiker

Welding a "bus" style hitch rack for a car

I know that there are commercially made hitch racks that mimic the functionality of the racks mounted on the front of city buses, but all of the consumer racks fail in two important ways.

1. It...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-21-10, 04:51 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,799
Posted By Frankinbiker

Yeah, the rack needs to be leveled. It moves...

Yeah, the rack needs to be leveled. It moves around sometimes since it is just clamped to the seat stays and not bolted to eyelets. I plan on welding up a custom rack that can take more weight and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-20-10, 10:10 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,799
Posted By Frankinbiker

Nexus 8 Fitted into a Raleigh Sprite

Back in August I bought a Raleigh Sprite off of Craigslist for $50. I wanted to buy a new Superbe Roadster but it was too pricey so I fitted a Nexus 8 IGH to my Sprite.

At the time the Nexus hub...
Forum: Commuting
02-20-10, 09:24 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,636
Posted By Frankinbiker

Thanks for all the detailed info about the...

Thanks for all the detailed info about the Superbe. I still want one and if it came with A fully enclosed chaingaurd I do not think my credit card could resist ordering one instantly.

I ended up...
Forum: Commuting
08-30-09, 05:13 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,315
Posted By Frankinbiker

The step through frame has nothing to do with...

The step through frame has nothing to do with gender.

I am a male and I prefer a step through frame. It is about riding style and preference.

That said, we are trying to find the most...
Forum: Commuting
08-30-09, 01:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,315
Posted By Frankinbiker

Thanks for the info about your Jamis Experience. ...

Thanks for the info about your Jamis Experience. I thought about using a clamp like that as well. Too bad neither bike has a chain guard. Easy to add, but would have been nice.

She rode the...
Forum: Commuting
08-30-09, 09:33 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,315
Posted By Frankinbiker

Jamis Women's Commuter 3.0 rear rack mount?

I have a question for any Jamis owners or dealers. I am thinking about purchasing a Jamis Women's Commuter 3.0 for my wife. After looking at the online pictures, it seems that the rear sear stays...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-17-09, 09:01 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,444
Posted By Frankinbiker

I am going to have a Nexus 8 wheel built up for...

I am going to have a Nexus 8 wheel built up for use on a Raleigh Sprite.

I plan to use a 700C rim but do not plan to replace the front 27" wheel. Will this cause a problem?

Even though the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-09-09, 06:29 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,929
Posted By Frankinbiker

JJpistols, Thanks for the link to the stem. ...

JJpistols,

Thanks for the link to the stem. I will probably order one since I do not want to order a stem that costs more than I paid for the bike.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-08-09, 03:19 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,929
Posted By Frankinbiker

Price dropped to $50 and I ended up buying the...

Price dropped to $50 and I ended up buying the bike. It is in great shape and everything seems original except for the rear brake pads. The ride is much better than my hybrid and I get a chain guard...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-07-09, 01:21 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,929
Posted By Frankinbiker

Thanks for all the input. Unfortunately I really...

Thanks for all the input. Unfortunately I really cannot afford this bike plus the upgrades let alone a new bike so I had to pass and will keep on riding my hybrid that I bought years ago and put a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-07-09, 09:59 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,929
Posted By Frankinbiker

I think I am going to go for it since I really do...

I think I am going to go for it since I really do not have the cash for a new bike. In the spirit of keeping this frugal I think that I will put a 3 speed hub on it rather than the 8 speed. I will...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-07-09, 09:04 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,929
Posted By Frankinbiker

I didn't realize that the BB had the 26 tpi as...

I didn't realize that the BB had the 26 tpi as well. Even though the threads are different it is serviced the same way correct? Would the bearing cups be compatible with a replacement tapered axle...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-07-09, 07:54 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,929
Posted By Frankinbiker

Thanks for the info. Do you think it would...

Thanks for the info.

Do you think it would be worth it to do the conversion?

I am trying to save money over buying a new bike with an 8 speed internal hub. I would buy a new wheelset and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-07-09, 07:30 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,929
Posted By Frankinbiker

I thought the Sprites were modified Records which...

I thought the Sprites were modified Records which were Raleigh's lowest quality frame and that the derailleur on the Sprites did not work very well. That is why I thought about changing things. If...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-06-09, 10:07 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,929
Posted By Frankinbiker

Nexus 8 on a Raleigh Sprite

I have been looking to get a new IGH bike for awhile, but the prices for new bike are quite high. I saw this bike on Craig's List and thought that it could be upgraded with an 8 speed hub.

I...
Forum: Commuting
07-22-09, 02:56 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,636
Posted By Frankinbiker

Thanks to all that chimed in. Severian, ...

Thanks to all that chimed in.

Severian,

I also do not like the looks of the fenders or the chain gaurd. I assume that I would replace the fenders and I have a chain guard from an old Superbe...
Forum: Commuting
07-22-09, 03:09 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,636
Posted By Frankinbiker

Anyone own a 2009 Raleigh Superbe Roadster?

There is not much information about this bike online. I am considering purchasing one but would like to know about anyone's opinions or experiences with it. Thank you in advance.
Forum: Commuting
07-21-09, 01:38 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,150
Posted By Frankinbiker

I received the commission and I attached the...

I received the commission and I attached the preliminary design below. It is based on the upside down U style. The racks will be outside a theater and ballet which explains the musical note design....
Forum: Commuting
06-08-09, 02:44 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,150
Posted By Frankinbiker

Does the inverted U rack satisfy your conditions?...

Does the inverted U rack satisfy your conditions?

For the inverted U style, should it be wider to stop the handle bars from turning?


_______

tsl said,
Forum: Commuting
06-07-09, 04:14 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,150
Posted By Frankinbiker

Bike Rack Design

I posted this in the commuter thread since most people here use their bikes for utilitarian purposes. I am also a cyclist and an artist. Occasionally I have made cycle related art.

I have been...
Forum: Commuting
09-09-08, 08:08 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,532
Posted By Frankinbiker

I have not found this to be the case. Granted I...

I have not found this to be the case. Granted I am only one data point. The signals that you posted do not seem to be as wide as the handle bars which I think they should be. The critical...
Forum: Commuting
09-09-08, 07:58 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,532
Posted By Frankinbiker

I put turn signals on my bike and they work...

I put turn signals on my bike and they work great. Look online for led motorcycle turn signals and order a set of four. These are large enough and bright enough to be seen in daylight. These also...
Forum: Commuting
09-05-08, 11:00 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,843
Posted By Frankinbiker

I rode a belt drive three speed in Japan for...

I rode a belt drive three speed in Japan for about a year and never had any problems with it. The great thing is that it is quiet and very clean. I never worried about my pants and only used a half...
Forum: Alt Bike Culture
09-05-08, 10:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,320
Posted By Frankinbiker

Thanks. I might be making some new creations...

Thanks.

I might be making some new creations over the winter and will post them then. I made a lawn chair recumbent once.
Forum: Alt Bike Culture
09-03-08, 05:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,320
Posted By Frankinbiker

Lawn Bike

http://www.jimmykuehnle.com/forum_pics/lawn_bike_cutout.jpg

I have made numerous bikes over the years but have not been fabricating for awhile. This summer in Japan I made my own Lawn Bike. I...
Forum: Commuting
08-31-08, 11:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,663
Posted By Frankinbiker

Swobo Dixon or Trek Soho?

I have been looking for a new commuter bike. After much searching and asking on these forums and the internet I realized I had to give up a few things and have narrowed it down to a few choices. I...
Forum: Commuting
08-30-08, 01:03 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,496
Posted By Frankinbiker

I have my eyes on the Swobo Dixon but a couple of...

I have my eyes on the Swobo Dixon but a couple of points have come to my attention. The bottle cage threads are not braze ons but are tapped right into the frame. Also no seat tube bottle cage. ...
Forum: Commuting
08-29-08, 10:50 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,496
Posted By Frankinbiker

derail3 - The Amsterdam Royal 8...

derail3 - The Amsterdam Royal 8 (http://www.electrabike.com/amsterdam/) looks nice. I would prefer disc brakes and a slightly more aggressive saddle position. After looking at the picture I...
Forum: Commuting
08-29-08, 01:40 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,496
Posted By Frankinbiker

Breezer, Cannondale, Giant or another for commuting

I have been commuting for a while now and have owned numerous bikes. I usually have budget restraints and therefore do not buy the most expensive bikes. I have only bought 2 new bikes for commuting....
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
12-03-07, 11:49 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 580
Posted By Frankinbiker

Tunecharger

Has anyone bought a tunecharger and hooked it up to their lighting dynamo system? I read about the product a few months ago and was very excited but I have not found specific examples of people...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-25-07, 11:53 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,291
Posted By Frankinbiker

I too have been searching for a solution like...

I too have been searching for a solution like this. The tune charger seems to be a perfect off the shelf solution. I am hoping to power two 5LED front headlights and a 10-15 LED taillight while...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-25-07, 06:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,544
Posted By Frankinbiker

I did not mean use the hand crank dynamo for a...

I did not mean use the hand crank dynamo for a light. I want t o to the electronics and battery charging system from the hand crank dynamo with my hub dynamo and head light and tail light. It seems...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-25-07, 07:41 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,544
Posted By Frankinbiker

Converting hand crank dynamo light

I've read many of the threads dealing with dynamo lights and chargers but still don't fully understand the situation. I just moved to Japan and I currently have a dynamo powering an LED front light...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-24-07, 10:04 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 731
Posted By Frankinbiker

Cheap Brake LIght

The micro-switch doesn't have to cost $50. Just buy a brake lever designed for a scooter with the switch already in it. or buy a small microswitch at radioshack and put it in yourself. I bout a...
Forum: Commuting
07-11-07, 07:03 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 3,959
Posted By Frankinbiker

I think your are wrong on people wishing that...

I think your are wrong on people wishing that they had a nice helmet. In other countries, ie Japan, Korea, And European states people use bicycles for transportation normally. Men ride to work in...
Forum: Alt Bike Culture
05-18-07, 08:38 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,410
Posted By Frankinbiker

Here is a pic of me riding my first tallbike down...

Here is a pic of me riding my first tallbike down in Memphis right before I took off for bicycle heaven Japan. I started out like most alt bike builders by chopping up and using old bike parts. But...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-15-07, 10:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 588
Posted By Frankinbiker

I commute daily in Texas and it is a constant...

I commute daily in Texas and it is a constant battle with large trucks. City buses don't give enough space on a regular basis even though I will pass them at the next bus stop. I have daytime...
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