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03-17-24, 04:31 PM
Replies: 7,594
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Posted By noglider

There has been a scraping sound coming from my...

There has been a scraping sound coming from my rear brake on my commuting bike, a 1974 Raleigh International. It sounded like a little burr of metal got into the pad and was scraping the rim. I took...
03-17-24, 12:28 PM
Replies: 406
Views: 78,358
Posted By noglider

Catnap, Josh finally ran out of steam for running...

Catnap, Josh finally ran out of steam for running the place. Several others continue the tradition. Did you and I ever meet there?
03-17-24, 12:25 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 215
Posted By noglider

Different models, different designs. Long ago, I...

Different models, different designs. Long ago, I worked in a bike shop (Toga Bike Shop in NYC) that liked Regina freewheels for their versatility. We had to stock various size cogs for various...
03-17-24, 11:34 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,562
Posted By noglider

I miss Scott. He was a good guy for sure. ...

I miss Scott. He was a good guy for sure.

But do tire savers actually work? I used them for years, long ago.
03-17-24, 11:32 AM
Replies: 1,609
Views: 242,405
Posted By noglider

I am offering a broken wheel. Bontrager made. It...

I am offering a broken wheel. Bontrager made. It had a 10-speed cassette on it, and it was built with 24 spokes. The rim broke. I offer the hub or the hub plus spokes. You won't want the rim. Notice...
03-17-24, 11:21 AM
Replies: 27,895
Views: 4,480,213
Posted By noglider

Murray Missile, what went wrong with the CR18...

Murray Missile, what went wrong with the CR18 rim? I put at least one of those on a 3-speed, and it went perfectly.
03-17-24, 11:18 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 3,082
Posted By noglider

Some youtubers like TPU tubes. I'm not impressed,...

Some youtubers like TPU tubes. I'm not impressed, for the reasons cyccommute listed. The only advantages are that they are very light, and they are compact in a tool kit.
03-17-24, 08:38 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,096
Posted By noglider

I'm with Russell 52telecaster. Modern LED dynamo...

I'm with Russell 52telecaster. Modern LED dynamo lights are great. I also use battery powered lights. I tried bottle dynamos (aka sidewall generators), and they are very draggy and noisy. I tried the...
03-17-24, 08:18 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,605
Posted By noglider

canklecat, my understanding is that Biopace was...

canklecat, my understanding is that Biopace was intended for slower cadences, so your finding makes sense.
03-17-24, 08:10 AM
Replies: 8,727
Views: 1,083,527
Posted By noglider

Never heard of these. A bit pricey, but justified...

Never heard of these. A bit pricey, but justified if you're concerned about preserving the threads in your cranks.
...
03-17-24, 08:07 AM
Replies: 406
Views: 78,358
Posted By noglider

Ever since Pandemic, I've barely been able to get...

Ever since Pandemic, I've barely been able to get to my bike coop. NYC is so tight on space that there might be only one in the entire City. The one I volunteered at is a wonderful community of...
Forum: Commuting
03-17-24, 07:55 AM
Replies: 140
Views: 5,346
Posted By noglider

Thanks for pointing out my reading error. The...

Thanks for pointing out my reading error. The part I was referring to said, "you want," though that's a similar sentiment. But it's OK, I know it's a figure of speech. The important things we've...
Forum: Commuting
03-17-24, 06:17 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 3,050
Posted By noglider

My beloved spouse and I had a singing ensemble...

My beloved spouse and I had a singing ensemble rehearsal to go to on Saturday morning. She dusted off her bike which she hadn't ridden in a long time and inflated the tires. I made sure it was...
Forum: Commuting
03-17-24, 06:13 AM
Replies: 140
Views: 5,346
Posted By noglider

Duragrouch, I've never had a 20" gear. Not...

Duragrouch, I've never had a 20" gear. Not everyone spins going up hills. I'm 63 years old and still climb big hills with a load on the bike. I'm not saying that to boast but to say that there are...
03-16-24, 09:03 PM
Replies: 21,619
Views: 3,018,074
Posted By noglider

ascherer, how is she feeling now? I'm glad you...

ascherer, how is she feeling now? I'm glad you got out. I don't take many recreational rides, either, but I've been stepping up my commuting, and I'm deeply grateful for the opportunity. And today,...
03-12-24, 03:22 PM
Replies: 7,594
Views: 896,642
Posted By noglider

non-fixie, that was quite a long time ago! And I...

non-fixie, that was quite a long time ago! And I see you and I joined BF in the same year.
Forum: Commuting
03-12-24, 03:09 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 3,050
Posted By noglider

Aha, mystery probably solved. We do have a lot of...

Aha, mystery probably solved. We do have a lot of gulls along the river.

I love gulls. They're like the motorcycle gangsters of the bird world.

Still, in my many years of riding, I have never...
03-12-24, 01:04 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 510
Posted By noglider

Oh that is so nice, and I have sentimental...

Oh that is so nice, and I have sentimental reasons to love it. Too bad I can't make a move on something like this right now. Thanks for the pictures and the thoughts.
03-12-24, 12:58 PM
Replies: 7,594
Views: 896,642
Posted By noglider

cleverbeefalo, welcome to bikeforums. Look...

cleverbeefalo, welcome to bikeforums. Look around, and you'll see many of us like mods like yours, and we call them neo-retro.

non-fixie, that's very pretty. And practical.
03-12-24, 12:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 247
Posted By noglider

Very cool. I don't remember ever seeing a Peugeot...

Very cool. I don't remember ever seeing a Peugeot track bike.

What are your plans for the bike?
03-12-24, 12:09 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 309
Posted By noglider

As zandoval says, there is no need to overhaul...

As zandoval says, there is no need to overhaul the freewheel, and there are good reasons to avoid doing so. Good luck getting it off the wheel.
Forum: Commuting
03-12-24, 12:00 PM
Replies: 140
Views: 5,346
Posted By noglider

Oh that's nice! I hope you enjoy it.

Oh that's nice! I hope you enjoy it.
Forum: Commuting
03-12-24, 11:59 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 3,050
Posted By noglider

Strike that theory. I forgot to mention that it...

Strike that theory. I forgot to mention that it was 3 or 4 inches long.
03-12-24, 10:04 AM
Replies: 7,594
Views: 896,642
Posted By noglider

I commuted today on my newly built wheel today....

I commuted today on my newly built wheel today. As expected, shifting was improved since I'm not mixing two different standards of cable pull length. But it's still not great. Sometimes I clicked the...
Forum: Commuting
03-12-24, 09:58 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 3,050
Posted By noglider

Life in the City!

I rode in again today, yay! I had a crosswind which was from slightly behind me so it was really a tailwind. I felt really strong, and I'd like to believe it wasn't just the tailwind that made me...
03-11-24, 04:46 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,352
Posted By noglider

Super. Thanks again!

Super. Thanks again!
03-10-24, 09:47 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 3,082
Posted By noglider

No, you really should get Rema vulcanizing fluid....

No, you really should get Rema vulcanizing fluid. I tried rubber cement, and my first impression was that it was just as good, but then half of the patches came off. Vulcanizing fluid makes an...
03-10-24, 09:44 PM
Replies: 1,958
Views: 427,534
Posted By noglider

This thread makes me feel so envious! I need to...

This thread makes me feel so envious! I need to travel more.
03-10-24, 09:37 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 3,082
Posted By noglider

The glue does tend to dry out after you open it....

The glue does tend to dry out after you open it. I periodically check to see if I have some left, and usually, the tube is unopened. I patch tubes in batches at home, so I have a big can of the glue...
03-10-24, 09:25 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,352
Posted By noglider

Thank you, everyone! I will measure the splines....

Thank you, everyone! I will measure the splines. I think I'll see how this lock ring holds up and won't seek a new one. I'll just make sure it's good and tight.
03-10-24, 12:04 PM
Replies: 311
Views: 45,920
Posted By noglider

That is a tasteful Italian bike, unlike some I...

That is a tasteful Italian bike, unlike some I see that have so many flourishes because the designer didn't know when to stop.
03-10-24, 12:02 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,352
Posted By noglider

It's not an 11-tooth. I know that for sure. I'm...

It's not an 11-tooth. I know that for sure. I'm pretty sure it's a 12-tooth. And I'm not trying; I succeeded, so it's definitely not an 11-tooth. My freehub looks different from the two you pictured...
03-10-24, 10:35 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,352
Posted By noglider

I'm glad this thread was revived, as it is timely...

I'm glad this thread was revived, as it is timely for me. I just built a wheel with a 7403 hub. Someone led me to believe I could put a 10-speed cassette on. I succeeded, but it was tricky. The last...
03-10-24, 10:20 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 189
Posted By noglider

My spouse and I went with yooze once. We had a...

My spouse and I went with yooze once. We had a lot of rain, but despite that, we had a lot of fun. It's highly unlikely I can make it this year, but I'll be thinking of you.
03-10-24, 09:54 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 3,082
Posted By noglider

Duragrouch, the most common mistake in patching...

Duragrouch, the most common mistake in patching is not letting the glue dry. Spread it wider than you need. When I patch at home, I sometimes forget to come back for a long time, and that works out...
03-10-24, 09:43 AM
Replies: 638
Views: 68,721
Posted By noglider

These days, I don't have much time for riding for...

These days, I don't have much time for riding for riding's sake. Thank goodness for bike commuting. But I barely rode in February. My logging app says I rode only 7 miles, though it might have been...
03-10-24, 09:40 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,605
Posted By noglider

Wow, Deontologist, those are really short! 155 mm...

Wow, Deontologist, those are really short! 155 mm are noticeably short for me, though I don't mind them.
03-09-24, 07:21 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,096
Posted By noglider

Yeah I used the Wonder light a fair bit back...

Yeah I used the Wonder light a fair bit back then. It was awful. And it used a proprietary battery that had a low capacity. It was terrible.

The Belt Beacon was a good product in its day. I may...
03-09-24, 07:01 PM
Replies: 7,594
Views: 896,642
Posted By noglider

Classtime, I'm sure that was the cause of your...

Classtime, I'm sure that was the cause of your clunk. I had that kind of wear on my spindle from years of riding and no re-greasing.
03-09-24, 06:08 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,222
Posted By noglider

I haven't tested a lot of mini pumps, but I am...

I haven't tested a lot of mini pumps, but I am happy enough with my Topeak RaceRocket Mini Pump. It pumps both kinds of valves without leaking. I like it enough that I got a second. As mentioned...
Forum: Commuting
03-09-24, 05:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 218
Posted By noglider

Your athleticism is impressive. It should help...

Your athleticism is impressive. It should help keep you young. But your description of the job sounds like you might find a limit to what you can do.
03-09-24, 05:43 PM
Replies: 6,479
Views: 756,757
Posted By noglider

As I remember, 28h was for weight weenies and...

As I remember, 28h was for weight weenies and very prone to breakage. We felt that 36h was necessary for durability (and it probably was). 32h at the time was a middle ground of not much interest.
03-08-24, 07:41 AM
Replies: 6,479
Views: 756,757
Posted By noglider

This is a long shot, but I have some black...

This is a long shot, but I have some black Ambrosio Elite rims I'm not using, but they're 36h. That's what we used back in the day ya know.
03-08-24, 07:40 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 4,259
Posted By noglider

:roflmao: When I was young and foolish, I...

:roflmao:

When I was young and foolish, I was putting on my gloves while rolling through city traffic. I lost control and fell. My bike frame slammed against a signpost and got a dent in the top...
03-08-24, 07:37 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 4,259
Posted By noglider

Yes, there is something magical about a few of...

Yes, there is something magical about a few of those bikes.

In fact, it makes me wonder what the practical difference is between low end and high end steel tubes. Sometimes the difference in...
03-08-24, 07:33 AM
Replies: 7,594
Views: 896,642
Posted By noglider

Well, as they say, necessity is a mother. Or...

Well, as they say, necessity is a mother. Or something like that. I didn't find my chain whip. For some reason, I have used chains. I used one of them and clamped it on with a vise grip. It was hard...
Forum: Commuting
03-08-24, 07:27 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 3,050
Posted By noglider

I did end up having a strong tailwind as I had...

I did end up having a strong tailwind as I had hoped. But I had some challenges. First of all, I spent too much time at the library between work and home, so the sun set. As I was riding home, I hit...
03-07-24, 05:31 PM
Replies: 7,594
Views: 896,642
Posted By noglider

BTinNYC, I love it. Argh, where is my chain...

BTinNYC, I love it.

Argh, where is my chain whip?! I really want to try my new heavier rear wheel.
Forum: Commuting
03-07-24, 05:28 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 3,050
Posted By noglider

Thank you! I notice a little strength training...

Thank you! I notice a little strength training before I leave helps me keep my effort level up when I ride.

And hey, and I rode to work a second time this week. First time I've done that in a long...
03-04-24, 05:58 PM
Replies: 167
Views: 5,379
Posted By noglider

I don't know how we can help. I'm serious. I had...

I don't know how we can help. I'm serious. I had a huge collection at one point, and I was afraid the Hoarders TV show would come around to shoot an episode.

Asking for support here is like...
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