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Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-20, 03:28 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,732
Posted By chizlr40

once you try bibs you'll never go back, buy a...

once you try bibs you'll never go back, buy a good pair spend, few bucks and you'll be happy
Forum: Road Cycling
06-09-20, 02:01 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,153
Posted By chizlr40

Road tires

Hi all haven't been on in a while but after losing my job to covid I have lots of time to ride besides just commuting. Anyway looking for 700x25 clincher for my road bike with excellent puncture...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
11-26-18, 02:34 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 659
Posted By chizlr40

cycle ops trainer question

i have a cycle ops trainer the smart one anyway my wife recieved the same one as a gift. can i hook up both trainers in the same room and use them at the same time? i am using a bluetooth connection
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-06-18, 02:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 752
Posted By chizlr40

sore arms

never really had a problem before but as I get older, I am 55, I find my arms become tired/sore after more than an hour or so. I ride the same comfort bike I have for years. I used to do 4 to 5 hour...
Forum: Introductions
11-01-18, 09:25 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 433
Posted By chizlr40

hang out at the indoor veldrome in Detroit, I...

hang out at the indoor veldrome in Detroit, I don't belong to any clubs down there but lots of dedicated cycylist and plenty of information.
Forum: Introductions
11-01-18, 09:20 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 333
Posted By chizlr40

hello from wisconsin

writing for my son an avid cyclist. he will be moving from Missouri to I believe Richmond Center about 60 miles west of Madison. hows the riding out there? any noteworthy trails or trail systems. I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-03-18, 06:10 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 548
Posted By chizlr40

Disc brake advice

I picked up a mountian bike with avid juicy 5 brakes. The pistons seem to prone to sticking. I have overhauled them both but continue to experience sticking applied and not releasing properly....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-22-17, 09:16 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,274
Posted By chizlr40

well I don't ride off road that much right now...

well I don't ride off road that much right now and being mechanically inclined it's not a problem to rebuild but will take your advise if ride mire
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-22-17, 08:18 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,274
Posted By chizlr40

well I don't ride off road that much right now...

well I don't ride off road that much right now and being mechanically inclined it's not a problem to rebuild but will take your advise if ride mire
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-21-17, 03:55 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,274
Posted By chizlr40

Hydraulic disc brakes

What are the most common causes of a sticking caliper. I overhauled the rear,juicy 5's,in the rear. Just cleaned with a light home, bless it and all well. 3 month later the front is sticking,why?
Forum: Great Lakes
06-26-17, 04:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,900
Posted By chizlr40

although i have not ridden that exact route i...

although i have not ridden that exact route i find getting county maps or even the state atlas it has detailed county maps with secondary roads,paths and dirt roads too. sometimes the old technology...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-26-17, 04:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 737
Posted By chizlr40

Cam brakes 80's mountian bike

i have a 80's mountian bike with the cam brakes. it has the cam in the middle and rollers on the brake pad levers. after taking it apart and cleaning everything i go to put it back together and right...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-20-17, 10:44 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 611
Posted By chizlr40

cam acuated brakes

i picked up a 80's vitage raliegh edge. its pink with yellow cables and has a 26 in the front with a 24 in the rear, sorta unique. i am going thru it for my wife to ride and see if she really likes...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-29-16, 11:03 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,159
Posted By chizlr40

there just happens to be a picture of the exact...

there just happens to be a picture of the exact wheels i am talkin about on the front page of todays (4/29) Detroit Free Press. i am gonna has to ride that route again and stop to dude.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-29-16, 07:36 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,159
Posted By chizlr40

cool wheels

recently a saw a casual rider on a bike that had the most unique wheelset. there were an excesive number of spokes, so many they almost glistened as they rotated. looked very heavy but sorta cool....
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-08-14, 10:57 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,675
Posted By chizlr40

those young guys when will they learn?

been cycling for as long as i can remember and have recently started riding with a couple of twenty somethings from work,mostly mountian biking. they all call my trusty hardtail a tank and are...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-16-13, 12:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 638
Posted By chizlr40

for those of you interested i applied some light...

for those of you interested i applied some light oil in the holes and let it set awhile. a few smacks on the workbench and good as new
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-15-13, 11:23 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 638
Posted By chizlr40

the pump is a wrenchforce from rei. its a two...

the pump is a wrenchforce from rei. its a two hole design. i will try some lube and a few smacks
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-15-13, 06:47 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 638
Posted By chizlr40

tire pump wont switch modes

i have a good floor pump the kind that can pump up both schrader and presta. its probably 6 or seven years old and has gotten plenty of use. anyway go to pump up my prestas this morn and its stuck...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-10-13, 03:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 618
Posted By chizlr40

knee pain with clipless what the setup?

i sure this been covered before but anyway what was the movement of the cleat for knee pain. i have some knee pain in the front of the knee area after buying some new shoes. please refresh my memory
Forum: Great Lakes
07-05-13, 08:06 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,177
Posted By chizlr40

hey dave posted on your cleveland question. i did...

hey dave posted on your cleveland question. i did take telegraph all the way down. i could check my route and get back to ya later. i know you cant ride route 2 as it has some limited access areas. i...
Forum: Great Lakes
07-05-13, 07:58 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,009
Posted By chizlr40

i have rode thru downtown cleveland. did a ride...

i have rode thru downtown cleveland. did a ride from detroit to upper pa. i took detroit ave i think it was route 254 just outside toledo. riding this route was fairly easy as there was lots of room...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-22-13, 11:36 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 546
Posted By chizlr40

thanks for the replies but i do all my own...

thanks for the replies but i do all my own service work, so their is not anything so far that i havent replaced or repaired, except maybe wheel building. being a professional auto mechanic they seem...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-21-13, 08:13 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 546
Posted By chizlr40

hydralic disc brake repair

i have avid hydralic brakes on my mountain bike. last week i stopped and the rear caliper would not release like it was stuck on. the bike only has a few thousand miles, mostly trails. could dirt...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-15-13, 02:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 576
Posted By chizlr40

build a bike by pieces is ridiculously expensive....

build a bike by pieces is ridiculously expensive. like you found 1000 bucks will put you in a entry level road bike. the factory can put really good components on bikes in all prices ranges.shop...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-12-12, 10:39 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 623
Posted By chizlr40

thanks guys its just a junker my son can take to...

thanks guys its just a junker my son can take to college.this way when they rip it off i'm not out
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-12-12, 06:54 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 623
Posted By chizlr40

proper measuremnet for bottom bracket

I need to replace the bottom bracket shaft and bearings.when they sell the shafts they are in mm lengths.is that the lenght of the entire shaft? Or from the end of the threaded end to the other side...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-27-12, 05:11 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,384
Posted By chizlr40

been fixing up older schwinns for some time.you...

been fixing up older schwinns for some time.you have to be careful with parts from these machines.found a lot of stuff is schwinn only and not compatible with newer parts.try if you can to pick up a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-09-12, 07:59 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 415
Posted By chizlr40

hydraulic disc brake help

i have trek mountian bike with avid hydraulic brakes.yesterday after appling the rear brakes the caliper would not release and of course the wheel was very difficult to turn.took the caliper off and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-20-11, 01:32 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 329
Posted By chizlr40

trying to id this bike

i picked this bicycle out of the trash.it is a three wheeler. has a small drum brake on the rear and a side pull on the front and is a single speed ladies type frame.there are no markings that i can...
Forum: Great Lakes
04-25-11, 02:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 817
Posted By chizlr40

there are several stores along the way but...

there are several stores along the way but nothing close once you cross the m53 bridge.
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-11-10, 10:49 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 33,674
Posted By chizlr40

sounds good to me i believe these entry level...

sounds good to me i believe these entry level bikes were in the 3-400 dollar range new.good set up to give mountian biking a try see if you like it then invest in something with a few more features...
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-09-10, 02:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 466
Posted By chizlr40

opinions advice for my 69er

have been in the market for a new trail bike and recently my lbs was getting rid of some 09 trek 69ers.marked down from 1999 to 1399.couldnt pass up a good deal and the bike fits nice.had it on a...
Forum: Great Lakes
03-09-10, 02:29 PM
Replies: 1,030
Views: 132,393
Posted By chizlr40

rochester hills about 20 mi n of...

rochester hills about 20 mi n of detroit.road.trail,commuter just get me on the bike.good roads in n oakland co and lots of trails
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-23-09, 01:35 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,369
Posted By chizlr40

penatrating oil put on while rubbing with a wire...

penatrating oil put on while rubbing with a wire brush will do wonders for the steel parts.try rubbing compound from the auto supply followed by a good waxing and it should look sweet.always works...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-09, 08:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 638
Posted By chizlr40

there is a schwinn web site deicated to...

there is a schwinn web site deicated to identifing build dates. they are only good up to late 60 early 70s .i have an early 70 traveler i think but have checked everywhere with no luck once they...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-15-09, 05:36 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 552
Posted By chizlr40

serial numbers for schwinn

i have a schwinn traveler that i picked up from the trash and restored as a rider.i was curious as to the year of it,appears to be early 80's.any web sites or infromation would be very helpful.i...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-24-07, 07:44 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 21,215
Posted By chizlr40

glueless patches vs glue on

I'm sure it has been discussed before,but humor me.during a recent outing i had a flat.my glue had dried up but luckily the town i was near had a shop. picked up some glueless patches for repair. i...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-24-07, 08:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 386
Posted By chizlr40

most of the time its not a problem.be sure there...

most of the time its not a problem.be sure there is clearance for the brakes and frame.you will need a 2.0 tube.
Forum: Touring
04-11-06, 07:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 685
Posted By chizlr40

maps without interstates

i am looking for a website that will provide maps that do not use the interstate system.this would really help in planning future bike tours.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
10-21-05, 03:38 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 13,709
Posted By chizlr40

thanks for the detailed reply.if i provide the...

thanks for the detailed reply.if i provide the answers to you questions would you be able to give some addtional advice.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
10-19-05, 07:21 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 13,709
Posted By chizlr40

100 miles under 6 hours

been ridng quite a bit this year as I bought my first real road bike. have done 100 miles several times but always seem to be in the 6 1/2 to 7 hour range. i ride solo and the wind can be a factor....
Forum: Commuting
10-19-05, 07:12 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,062
Posted By chizlr40

i wear full bike gear spandex,jersey.warmers if...

i wear full bike gear spandex,jersey.warmers if it gets colder.never know when i'll take the long way home
Forum: Commuting
10-19-05, 07:09 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,357
Posted By chizlr40

get a helmet cover and try a under armor skull...

get a helmet cover and try a under armor skull cap like they wear in the nfl. the helmet cover keeps the wind out of the vent holes and i wear my skull cap down to 35F if you want to go colder try...
Forum: Commuting
10-03-05, 06:43 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,066
Posted By chizlr40

starter commuting 5 years ago mostly to get back...

starter commuting 5 years ago mostly to get back in shape after several years off the bike. the price of gas lately has made me laugh out loud at these drivers. ride on.
Forum: Commuting
10-03-05, 06:37 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 587
Posted By chizlr40

try several of the mid to high priced giros its...

try several of the mid to high priced giros its all about the fit.depends on your head shape. all quality helmets need to be replaced if there are any fractures. better the helmet than your melon.
Forum: Winter Cycling
09-21-05, 07:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 845
Posted By chizlr40

try under armour skull cap like they wear in the...

try under armour skull cap like they wear in the nfl, works great to about 35-40 degrees i think nike makes a simular type cap.
Forum: Commuting
09-20-05, 06:51 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 398
Posted By chizlr40

cell phones a problem?

i commute daily in a northern Detroit suburb about 7 miles each way. i dont no if its me but it seems like the people on their phones are more dangerous than anyone. they are there gabbing away...
Forum: Commuting
09-20-05, 06:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 541
Posted By chizlr40

check out the line of heatgear from...

check out the line of heatgear from underarmour.works great under a short sleeve jersey at these temps.you can also carry it in you rear pockets on the ride home if it warms up. they also have a nice...
Forum: Commuting
08-20-05, 08:58 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 10,902
Posted By chizlr40

if you intend to ride city with curbs and short...

if you intend to ride city with curbs and short cuts try a nice hybrid. there are plenty of good choices in your price range. i have been comuting 15 miles daily for a few years now and find my...
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