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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-24-23, 10:55 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 962
Posted By psychoanalyst

This is also a great solution, except just...

This is also a great solution, except just looking at the descriptions, it won't fit my seatpost. I think I am going to go with a eyeleted seat clamp, but mount it to the seatpost (and leave my...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-24-23, 10:53 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 962
Posted By psychoanalyst

This is the perfect solution! Modifying the...

This is the perfect solution! Modifying the existing clamp etc. would work but there are subtleties that make it non ideal. Also saves me a trip to the hardware store hunting for the right M5...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-23-23, 10:30 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 962
Posted By psychoanalyst

I see this mostly working....I looked at the...

I see this mostly working....I looked at the current clamp closely and the quick release has a partially threaded M5 rod which easily screws out. I just need to replace that with something longer and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-23-23, 09:35 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 962
Posted By psychoanalyst

I am going to try that...but for sure the 34.9mm...

I am going to try that...but for sure the 34.9mm clamp I got is smaller than the one currently on my bike. I can take a side by side pic to show that....so I am not too sure that it will work.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-23-23, 01:09 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 962
Posted By psychoanalyst

Yeah....the seat post is indeed 31.6mm and my...

Yeah....the seat post is indeed 31.6mm and my calipers are out of calibration.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-23-23, 12:58 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 962
Posted By psychoanalyst

I checked out the adapter you pointed to but...

I checked out the adapter you pointed to but looks like it might be too small
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-23-23, 12:55 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 962
Posted By psychoanalyst

This is a very interesting idea....might be the...

This is a very interesting idea....might be the least invasive
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-23-23, 12:36 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 962
Posted By psychoanalyst

I have attached some pics that hopefully clarify...

I have attached some pics that hopefully clarify my measurements.

The seat tube measures 36mm + ( I got lazy and measured the inner diameter of the seat post clamp). The seat post measures close...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-23-23, 12:32 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 962
Posted By psychoanalyst

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Seat post measurement ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-23, 01:36 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 962
Posted By psychoanalyst

38.2 mm seatpost clamp with rack eyelets ?

I am looking for a seatpost clamp for my Stromer ST1 with eyelets for hooking rear rack brackets to. I measurement my seat post and the caliper reads 38.2mm. and I really can't find any products that...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-02-22, 04:16 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 469
Posted By psychoanalyst

Stromer ST1 Ebike chain keeps popping off

Hello,

I originally had a 52T chainring (130 bcd) on my Stromer, which I upgraded to a 54T (SRAM x-sync) to help with 2 separate issues

(a) the chain kept popping off with a 52T chain-ring and...
Forum: Recreational & Family
04-22-21, 10:05 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,364
Posted By psychoanalyst

Yeah...I ended up getting the Cougar 2. Paid more...

Yeah...I ended up getting the Cougar 2. Paid more that expected (including the purchase of the stroller kit), but I think it's a good buy.

I am really enjoying it so far, but the issue is with...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-06-21, 10:59 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,974
Posted By psychoanalyst

Oh! I understand now. I will check that out as...

Oh! I understand now. I will check that out as well.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-06-21, 10:28 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,974
Posted By psychoanalyst

Yeah...I understood that. So that rules out 1...

Yeah...I understood that. So that rules out 1 method of getting extra clearance between the brake pads. :)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-06-21, 09:18 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,974
Posted By psychoanalyst

Wisely put Andrew. This is very much a learning...

Wisely put Andrew. This is very much a learning process for me. I have very little experience with DIY bike maintenance until now and I am using this as the opportunity to learn from all of you here.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-06-21, 09:16 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,974
Posted By psychoanalyst

Thanks a lot for the tips. Added to my to-do...

Thanks a lot for the tips. Added to my to-do list. I will remeasure again with and without the caliper release fully open. I tried it briefly and even with the caliper release fully open, I didn't...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-06-21, 09:08 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,974
Posted By psychoanalyst

That is good to know. But when I look my coarse...

That is good to know. But when I look my coarse measurements, what I found is the brake pad clearance was the limiting factor. From what I recall (and I will remeasure), the bend at the far end of...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-06-21, 09:04 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,974
Posted By psychoanalyst

That was exactly my question. I don't think I am...

That was exactly my question. I don't think I am ready for true tubeless yet. For now I am going to looking into the Gator hardshell 700x25c tires and proper installation techniques. There are some...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-05-21, 11:09 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,974
Posted By psychoanalyst

Awesome! I will definitely try this! I think I...

Awesome! I will definitely try this! I think I have all the info I need on proper install now.

The verification of the fit of 25mm tires and brake clearance is the next thing I need to understand.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-05-21, 11:07 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,974
Posted By psychoanalyst

My rims are not carbon fiber. Nor sure about the...

My rims are not carbon fiber. Nor sure about the material and the other question you asked though.

I inflate my tires to ~100 psi. I used to be 200 lbs and now thanks to COVID, I have put on...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-05-21, 06:12 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,974
Posted By psychoanalyst

Yeah...Mr. Tuffy is out for me too! :) Thanks...

Yeah...Mr. Tuffy is out for me too! :)
Thanks for the notes on the clearances. As I mentioned before, my coarse measurements with a 12 in ruler (I am getting calipers to dial it in more accurately)...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-05-21, 06:02 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,974
Posted By psychoanalyst

That makes sense. I am going to get rid of the...

That makes sense.
I am going to get rid of the liners......it's just a pain to install and I am going to trust my Conti Gatorskins in the mean time and assume that all the previous flats were my...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-05-21, 05:10 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,974
Posted By psychoanalyst

Made some headway into the root cause of the...

Made some headway into the root cause of the flat.
For starters, the flat is on side of the tube facing the treads (hope that is clear from one of the pics). And I think I know what caused the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-05-21, 04:41 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,974
Posted By psychoanalyst

This could very well be the case......I have been...

This could very well be the case......I have been suspecting the instal myself and will carefully review it this time. I have attached a bunch of pics showing what is going on and also give an idea...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-05-21, 11:42 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,974
Posted By psychoanalyst

Persistent problem with flats on my road bike

Hi all,

I ride a Focus Izalco with 700x23c tires (conti gatorskin) and I am sick and tired of the flats I get on my rides.

I just resumed riding recently (I used to bike to work before the...
Forum: Recreational & Family
04-05-21, 11:32 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,364
Posted By psychoanalyst

FYI for others with the same question: I ended...

FYI for others with the same question: I ended up purchasing the trailer and it's one heck of a bike trailer! Totally recommend it.

But in addition to use a bike trailer, if you want to use it...
Forum: Recreational & Family
11-24-20, 10:45 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,364
Posted By psychoanalyst

Thanks so much for the valuable feedback. I am...

Thanks so much for the valuable feedback. I am negotiating with the seller right now, but I think we might be stuck at $350. It doesn't appear to be too unfair given that it comes with the bike and...
Forum: Recreational & Family
11-24-20, 09:40 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,364
Posted By psychoanalyst

Any concerns with Used Thule Chariot bike trailers?

Hello All,

My wife and I had twins this year (they are almost 10 months now) and I can't wait to go riding with them. I started looking at bike trailers and I think the Thule Chariot series is the...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-07-16, 11:48 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 630
Posted By psychoanalyst

Anyone in the US who has this bike and who can...

Anyone in the US who has this bike and who can help with the evaluation?
Forum: Road Cycling
07-06-16, 11:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 630
Posted By psychoanalyst

thanks macca.

thanks macca.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-06-16, 09:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 630
Posted By psychoanalyst

Focus Izalco + SRAM Red valuation

Hi Folks,

I am in the market for a used bike and recently came across a Focus Izalco Full Carbon Bike (I believe its a 2012 frame) with full SRAM Red components (the SRAM grouppo is probably from...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-10-14, 10:02 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,039
Posted By psychoanalyst

An alternative for me is to build a bike using...

An alternative for me is to build a bike using components I already have.


My faithful khs flite frame got totaled recently (thanks to a hit and run), but I think a lot of the important...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-08-14, 07:46 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,039
Posted By psychoanalyst

Thanks a lot for knocking some sense into my...

Thanks a lot for knocking some sense into my head!! Deal is off. :)
Forum: Road Cycling
08-08-14, 01:26 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,039
Posted By psychoanalyst

just confirmed with owner. Bike has ~3K miles on...

just confirmed with owner. Bike has ~3K miles on it, of which 1K are with the DuraAce....I can't get the year out of the owner....weird.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-08-14, 12:51 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,039
Posted By psychoanalyst

I don't have the mileage details, but the owner...

I don't have the mileage details, but the owner mentioned that the conversion to full Dura Ace was fairly recent. And he is willing to drop the price to $1200.

But I do understand what you guys...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-08-14, 11:30 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,039
Posted By psychoanalyst

Thanks! that gives me a good starting point.

Thanks! that gives me a good starting point.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-07-14, 10:03 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,039
Posted By psychoanalyst

2007 Specialized Tarmac Expert full dura-ace value?

I have the opportunity to buy the specialized tarmac fitted with full dura ace components.

The seller tells me that he bought the bike new in 2007 and he had it fitted with dura ace components...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-15-14, 06:33 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,148
Posted By psychoanalyst

I am going to test ride the Giant Defy this...

I am going to test ride the Giant Defy this weekend maybe...lets see. It clearly represents the best bang for the buck.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-12-14, 07:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,148
Posted By psychoanalyst

Which Bike: Giant Defy 1, Trek Domane 2.0, Cannondale Synapse 5/6

Hello,

I am in the market for a new bike (since my last bike, a KHS Flite w/ the Ultegra groupset got totaled in an accident) and I have narrowed down my choices based on the specs and my own...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
06-18-14, 08:54 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,717
Posted By psychoanalyst

I spoke to soon. I am going to need a new bike...

I spoke to soon. I am going to need a new bike after all.

I got into a bad accident yesterday when riding my KHS. An SUV rammed into and without a second thought fled the scene. Now I am with a...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
06-11-14, 11:43 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,717
Posted By psychoanalyst

Thanks a ton folks! I am going to look into...

Thanks a ton folks! I am going to look into fitting my current bike with 700x25/28 tires...

that def. saves me $$$.
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
06-07-14, 10:00 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,717
Posted By psychoanalyst

In search of a new bike for endurance riding

Hello,

I got into biking last season and I absolutely love it.

I am not in it for competitive cycling, but just as an excellent way of staying in shape.

My current (and only) bike that has...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-07-13, 02:05 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,313
Posted By psychoanalyst

Thanks a lot! The ISM saddles look great....

Thanks a lot!

The ISM saddles look great. But do they serve the same function as true "nose-less" saddles?

Just want to clarify: the reason I am looking for nose-less saddles is not because...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-07-13, 01:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,313
Posted By psychoanalyst

Nose-less saddles?

Hello,

I got into biking a few months back and absolutely love it. I bike almost everyday and alternate between 10 mile and 20+ mile rides.

Although I have not had any issues with "my boys",...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-06-13, 11:05 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 13,478
Posted By psychoanalyst

Btw...any recommendations for good brands for...

Btw...any recommendations for good brands for tubes?

My current tube is Specialized, but could not find a Specialized in 700x23/28.....maybe I am not looking at the right places.

Thank you so...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-06-13, 11:04 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 13,478
Posted By psychoanalyst

Totally agree......I had no issues buying a...

Totally agree......I had no issues buying a replacement tube, but was just trying to understand the assembly.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-06-13, 09:27 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 13,478
Posted By psychoanalyst

Newbie question on replacing Presta Valves

Hello,

Looks like I need to replace the Presta valve in my rear tube. But upon looking at the tube, it appears to me that there is no way to "detach" the valve from the tube and the only solution...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-28-13, 03:08 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,367
Posted By psychoanalyst

I had a follow up question that will help me...

I had a follow up question that will help me decide if I need to raise/replace the stem. I have been riding for 4 days now (and I love this new sport btw!!).

My body did hurt after my first ride...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-24-13, 05:52 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,367
Posted By psychoanalyst

thanks! The link isn't working....I will try...

thanks! The link isn't working....I will try flipping the stem and see what happens....its easy enough.

Avi
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-23-13, 08:31 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,367
Posted By psychoanalyst

OK...just checked out my bike and I immediately...

OK...just checked out my bike and I immediately understood flipping the stem. But to me the stem appears horizontal and I would not gain much in height by flipping it over.

I am going to ride it...
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