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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-25-20, 10:07 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 874
Posted By sqwertl

Schwinn World Sport 1986 bottom bracket

I'm overhauling the bottom bracket on my 1986 Schwinn World Sport. After breaking it down and cleaning it, I found wear and tear in both cups. The caged bearings on the fixed cup side corroded a ton...
Forum: Commuting
04-30-19, 08:48 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,747
Posted By sqwertl

Thanks, but one of my friends was killed while...

Thanks, but one of my friends was killed while riding their bike without a helmet. I'll prioritize safety over enjoyment here. Plus, I don't mind wearing a helmet at all.
Forum: Commuting
04-30-19, 08:02 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,747
Posted By sqwertl

Fitting a helmet, odd sized head

I can't seem to find any helmets that will fit my head well. I currently have a Giro Savant MIPS (https://www.rei.com/product/881745/giro-savant-mips-bike-helmet) in size Large, but it's too big for...
Forum: Commuting
09-20-18, 07:10 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,305
Posted By sqwertl

Last winter was my first time bike commuting and...

Last winter was my first time bike commuting and it actually wasn't bad at all. I put some fenders on my old beater road bike and it was perfect, kept all of the slush and grime off of my legs and...
Forum: Commuting
09-19-18, 07:06 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 16,748
Posted By sqwertl

Bike light recommendations?

I bike commute to work every day and with the days getting shorter, I wanted to see if anyone had a recommendation for a good bike light. I usually leave work at 7 or 8pm, so it's pitch black outside...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-19-18, 06:40 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 556
Posted By sqwertl

bad damage to sidewalls

This isn't a question, just a story about how much of an idiot I can be. I noticed a weird bulge in the side of my tire last night and a closer inspection showed that the sidewall was fraying quite a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-29-18, 12:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 438
Posted By sqwertl

Thanks for the advice, I lowered the derailleur...

Thanks for the advice, I lowered the derailleur on the frame and tightened the cable as much as possible while I was shifted onto the large cog ring and holding the derailleur as tight as it would...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-28-18, 08:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 438
Posted By sqwertl

Front derailleur not shifting after installing new groupset

I upgraded my bike from 1990's RX-100 and 105 parts to a modern Tiagra 4700 groupset. This involved replacing my bottom bracket as well. I installed the Tiagra front derailleur without moving the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-30-18, 04:06 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,086
Posted By sqwertl

Thanks for this, I didn't realize there were...

Thanks for this, I didn't realize there were different kinds of cable stops since the curved ones are so much more common online. I just ordered a set of flat base stops, hopefully those fit well.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-30-18, 02:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,086
Posted By sqwertl

Downtube cable stops won't sit flush with frame

I am upgrading my 1996 Cannondale from downtube shifting to STI. I removed the original shifters, but the cable stops won't sit flush against the frame because of the shift bosses left over from the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-30-18, 02:07 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,810
Posted By sqwertl

Definitely de-burr, it's very frustrating when...

Definitely de-burr, it's very frustrating when you install a new tube and it goes flat within 1/2 mile because of one little metal burr. I also find it more difficult to patch a tube in that specific...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-30-18, 12:03 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 6,353
Posted By sqwertl

As a child of the 90's, you can't take away my...

As a child of the 90's, you can't take away my neon colors dangit!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-11-18, 03:45 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,118
Posted By sqwertl

Thanks for the input. There must have been some...

Thanks for the input. There must have been some miscommunication, because I never used the word "upgrading" to mean "more." I only used that term when referring to the move from downtube to STI,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-11-18, 01:40 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,118
Posted By sqwertl

Sorry, I forgot to mention that I already have...

Sorry, I forgot to mention that I already have some Shimano downtube cable stops, since I had planned on upgrading to Tourney shifters before I noticed the incorrect rear wheel.

It sounds like...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-11-18, 09:13 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,118
Posted By sqwertl

Upgrading 7-speed downtube shifters to higher speed STI

I have a 1996 Cannondale 2.8 aluminum frame that I am upgrading from downtube to STI shifters. I also need to replace the rear wheel, because the previous owner installed a 126mm wheel and the frame...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-06-18, 10:12 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,312
Posted By sqwertl

Thanks for all of the information everybody, I'm...

Thanks for all of the information everybody, I'm really grateful. It's interesting to peel back the history of this bike, and it's nice to know that I have some options depending on how much I want...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-05-18, 12:58 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,312
Posted By sqwertl

Cannondale dropout spacing, do I need a new wheel?

I just got a 1996 Cannondale 2.8 aluminum bike off craigslist, 2x7 gears, Shimano RX100 downtube shifters and front derailleur, 600 rear derailleur.

Looking at the 1996 catalog at...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-18, 09:35 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,743
Posted By sqwertl

I just got my bike a couple days ago, and this is...

I just got my bike a couple days ago, and this is my exact frame. This frame looks so great, and someone along the line added yellow tires and bottle cages to go with the accents. I'll probably...
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