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Forum: Touring
03-31-24, 03:27 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,622
Posted By dreamy

On my across US tour I had more than 15 broken...

On my across US tour I had more than 15 broken spokes, a couple of times more than 1 at a time (apparently there was a bad batch at some stage which must have been used for my wheel). The first time...
Forum: Touring
03-31-24, 03:14 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,788
Posted By dreamy

Clipless all the way for me, it just feels so...

Clipless all the way for me, it just feels so much better than riding on flat pedals. I changed to Crank Bros egg beaters a few years ago when i had some knee trouble as I find they have a lot of...
Forum: Touring
03-20-24, 04:44 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,090
Posted By dreamy

Yes, i am in Australia. This happened a few years...

Yes, i am in Australia. This happened a few years ago and as my bike was undamaged and I was at the end of my trip and going home soon I didn't take it any further.

But it does raise the...
Forum: Touring
03-17-24, 08:49 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,090
Posted By dreamy

My worst experience was not with an airline but...

My worst experience was not with an airline but TSA in the US. They ripped my carefully packaged bike box open and of course didn't make any effort to repack it properly, so just shoved it all back...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-29-21, 09:36 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,553
Posted By dreamy

I actually like the look, and it is what I was...

I actually like the look, and it is what I was going for. You probably wont believe me but it looks a lot better in the flesh, the photo seems to accentuate the flaws. I do not regard myself as...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-29-21, 09:32 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,553
Posted By dreamy

In my mind that would be the sensible thing to...

In my mind that would be the sensible thing to do, however my dearly beloved does not see things the same as me. I have 4 bike hangers and 3 spots are already taken by my other bikes, so only room...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-29-21, 09:28 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,553
Posted By dreamy

Around here (suburban Melbourne) people throw out...

Around here (suburban Melbourne) people throw out all sorts of valuable stuff because they couldn't be bothered selling it, especially when moving house. Half my house is furnished with stuff I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-29-21, 05:42 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 852
Posted By dreamy

If you have a soldering iron a bit of solder will...

If you have a soldering iron a bit of solder will do the trick, buy may need to do a clean cut first.

But always have a few spares on hand as well
Forum: Road Cycling
12-22-21, 10:22 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,553
Posted By dreamy

Dilemma - which bike should I keep

Hi, So I have been building up a new bike to replace this one that was cracked
https://www.bikeforums.net/framebuilders/1238586-crack-terminal.html

I got an ugly used frame with carbon fork,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-22-21, 09:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,095
Posted By dreamy

Follow up .... finally got around to giving it a...

Follow up .... finally got around to giving it a clean and touch up and installed and it works beautifully

I love a happy ending!
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-22-21, 03:13 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,095
Posted By dreamy

Thanks for the replies. It seems to be in solid...

Thanks for the replies. It seems to be in solid good working order, just full of gunk , so I'll give it a good clean and see how it goes.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-21-21, 06:36 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,095
Posted By dreamy

Old derailleur compared to new lower model

Hi, I need to replace a rear derailleur without spending a lot . I have the below in my parts bin

This is a more general question, but how would the operation of cleaned up old derailleur like...
Forum: Framebuilders
09-13-21, 07:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,029
Posted By dreamy

Thanks for the replies, well I guess that's...

Thanks for the replies, well I guess that's pretty conclusive then :(

Time to start hunting a new old frame..... again....these components (mainly 105) and wheels originally all came off a bike...
Forum: Framebuilders
09-11-21, 11:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,029
Posted By dreamy

Is this crack terminal ??

Hi, I was rather dismayed today to find this crack on my old Teschner aluminum frame that I am quite attached to .

I have reluctantly concluded this it is probably not safe to ride, but would...
Forum: Touring
08-03-20, 10:41 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,683
Posted By dreamy

Nah, I'd rather repaint the frame to match the...

Nah, I'd rather repaint the frame to match the bartape :)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-02-20, 09:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 434
Posted By dreamy

Thanks for the responses. Yes it is a triple...

Thanks for the responses. Yes it is a triple derailleur and all connected correctly

I disconnected it and did the cable test as suggested. The shifter seem inconsistent and erratic in its...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-02-20, 05:16 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 434
Posted By dreamy

Strange shifting behavior

Hi, I am fixing up an oldish Giant road bike for a friend who was given it. It has a 8 speed Sora groupset with triple front, however the front derailleur was toast, so i replaced it with an old...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-08-15, 05:35 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,993
Posted By dreamy

Yes, that is what I have ended up doing...the...

Yes, that is what I have ended up doing...the principle of it just p***s me off that I have had spend more on this stupid part than the whole wheelset cost me .
Forum: Road Cycling
09-06-15, 09:17 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,993
Posted By dreamy

Yes, maybe, it wasn't specified (But then again I...

Yes, maybe, it wasn't specified (But then again I didn't ask).

Still pretty happy - paid AU $99 (US$70) and they are basically new , so even with having to shell out for a new hub it still works...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-04-15, 12:46 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,993
Posted By dreamy

The splines are only at the top and bottom...

The splines are only at the top and bottom (apparently the sram red is a one piece unit) - shimano cassettes need them all the way along. I have no idea why they would make a specific one like this ...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-03-15, 11:57 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,993
Posted By dreamy

Any other cassete that will fit on a freehub made for SRAM red???

I impulsively bought some Easton EA90 SLX wheels off ebay for a very cheap price, and much to my shock the freehub it came with is specifically for SRAM Red cassette. Now I don't really want to...
Forum: Touring
06-28-15, 11:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 947
Posted By dreamy

Thanks Doug, I did consider that, but I could...

Thanks Doug, I did consider that, but I could only reduce by a couple of mm without the crack touching the bracket. On the old crank (road 52/42/30) the chainring was set back more and inner one was...
Forum: Touring
06-28-15, 11:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 947
Posted By dreamy

FD for 48/38/28 and STI shifters

I have just installed a new a SRAM 48/38/28 crankset on my Fuji touring.

The problem now is that the chainrings sit slightly further out than the old ones, so the Tiagra front derailleur doesn't...
Forum: Touring
03-31-08, 03:49 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,582
Posted By dreamy

Buy a large tube of diaper rash cream. Lather it...

Buy a large tube of diaper rash cream. Lather it on before you ride. Was my best friend until my Brooks got broken in and stopped my developing saddle sores in their tracks
Forum: Touring
03-26-08, 09:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 514
Posted By dreamy

Are you flyign Qantas? If so get a Qantas bike...

Are you flyign Qantas? If so get a Qantas bike box from the airport (meant to cost $15 I think but they gave me one for nothing). It is huge - I fitted my bike and all my gear into it comfortably...
Forum: Touring
03-26-08, 01:01 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 389
Posted By dreamy

Yep, did it in 2005, although I started in San...

Yep, did it in 2005, although I started in San Francisco and did the ACA Western Express first
Forum: Touring
07-29-07, 08:10 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,863
Posted By dreamy

I had similar fears before riding across the US a...

I had similar fears before riding across the US a couple of years ago (too much American TV I guess!) and even on my first few nights camping kept expecting someone to break into my tent.

By the...
Forum: Touring
05-24-07, 04:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 940
Posted By dreamy

I broke 20 spokes on my cross country tour 2...

I broke 20 spokes on my cross country tour 2 years ago. After I got back Fuji paid for my LBS to rebuilt the wheel (a great credit to their customer service), and I haven't had any problems since.
...
Forum: Touring
05-10-07, 05:13 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,033
Posted By dreamy

I wear "normal" clothes on bike, and had no...

I wear "normal" clothes on bike, and had no problems whilst riding across the US. I spent a few days riding with people who were wearing bright lycra, and it seemd every second car that went past was...
Forum: Touring
05-07-07, 05:50 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 643
Posted By dreamy

I replaced the 30t on my Fuji touring with a $10...

I replaced the 30t on my Fuji touring with a $10 26 ring, and rode across the US with it. Whilts it worked I would not do it again as the jump is just too big and I was constantly having to adjust my...
Forum: Touring
05-01-07, 07:40 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 998
Posted By dreamy

IF you are following the ACA maps you can always...

IF you are following the ACA maps you can always do the Western Express portion and finish in San Francisco - I think this is around 600 miles shorter.

By 3/4 of my way across I just wanted to...
Forum: Touring
04-05-07, 05:39 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,106
Posted By dreamy

Hi I arrived at SF airport from Australia...

Hi

I arrived at SF airport from Australia and stayed at the nearby Red Roof Inn for around $50 a night (booked online before I left home). They had a free shuttle bus that picked me and my bike...
Forum: Touring
01-11-07, 07:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 724
Posted By dreamy

Reprobate If, like me when I rode across the...

Reprobate

If, like me when I rode across the US, you are a novice tourer the ACA Transamerica route can be excellent as you are following a well worn route and it takes a lot of the hassle out of...
Forum: Touring
01-10-07, 03:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 724
Posted By dreamy

I like the idea of starting and ending at some...

I like the idea of starting and ending at some significant landmark. When I did my crossing I started at Golden Gate Bridge and ended on the setps of the Lincoln Memorial in DC. At the start though I...
Forum: Touring
01-10-07, 03:42 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,629
Posted By dreamy

Also, I've heard from guys that once you start...

Also, I've heard from guys that once you start shaving your significant other won't let you stop!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-04-07, 07:54 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 790
Posted By dreamy

It works for both threadings - you just turn it...

It works for both threadings - you just turn it around and screw from the other side and it unscrews the cup in the opposite direction.

I also thought it sounded too easy, but it worked for me...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-04-07, 04:02 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 790
Posted By dreamy

I used the home made tool at the bottom of the...

I used the home made tool at the bottom of the page here (http://www.sheldonbrown.com/tooltips/bbcups.html) on a very stuck one that I had actually given up on ever gettign off after trying...
Forum: Touring
01-02-07, 03:49 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,521
Posted By dreamy

I dont understand why anyone wouldn't carry 2...

I dont understand why anyone wouldn't carry 2 pairs of shorts? Its not they they take up space or weight.

Also, I find diaper rash cream does the trick, and is dirt cheap for a big tube.
Forum: Touring
12-03-06, 04:58 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,758
Posted By dreamy

My first tour was crossing the USA in 50 days. ...

My first tour was crossing the USA in 50 days.

In retrospect it was a once in a lifetime experince, so I would have slowed down, spent more time relaxing and visiting places of interest on the...
Forum: Touring
11-29-06, 05:28 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,652
Posted By dreamy

I second the comment re the TSA - it can be a...

I second the comment re the TSA - it can be a disadvantge haveing it too welll packed. I spent ages packing my bike and making styrofoam cutouts and padding etc etc and when I picked it up the box...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-30-06, 05:58 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 723
Posted By dreamy

Success!! Started again, relaxed, took my time,...

Success!! Started again, relaxed, took my time, cleaned hubs, bearings and cones, put in heaps of grease, carefully placed balls with tweezers, slowly screwed in cones and adjusted - easy and runs...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-29-06, 04:49 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 723
Posted By dreamy

Thanks for the replies. I am using the same...

Thanks for the replies.

I am using the same bearings that were in there before. I really tried every way I could think of. I could get it so that the bearings were spinning, but with the dust...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-29-06, 03:58 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 723
Posted By dreamy

Trouble packing wheel bearings

So I have stripped my fixie completely to move all the bits to a new old frame I picked up. I have managed the whole reassembly, except for repacking the rear wheel bearings. Sheldon Brown's website...
Forum: Touring
10-10-06, 05:29 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,422
Posted By dreamy

Who cares what you call it - as long as you doing...

Who cares what you call it - as long as you doing what works for you and you are enjoying it....
Forum: Touring
10-03-06, 12:17 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,044
Posted By dreamy

In my experience, the butt is far more of a...

In my experience, the butt is far more of a problem after days in the saddle, particularly at the start of a trip. An excellent investment is a tube of diaper rash cream to apply every day from the...
Forum: Touring
09-18-06, 06:32 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 610
Posted By dreamy

I spen 2 months riding across the US with the...

I spen 2 months riding across the US with the cheaper Tioga panniers (i think I paid Au$ 130 for the set of 4). The plastic clips seemed really flimsy, but I didnt have any problems with them at all....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-31-06, 10:48 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,149
Posted By dreamy

You are lucky, it cost me $$ to turn my bike into...

You are lucky, it cost me $$ to turn my bike into a fixed gear!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-29-06, 09:57 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 592
Posted By dreamy

Removing mounts from frame

I am about to get my fixed gear powdercoated, and would like to cut off the unused water bottle mounts, downtube shifter mounts, cable mounts etc etc (ie any memory of it having gears).
Is this...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-29-06, 09:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 550
Posted By dreamy

Removing

I am about to get my fixed gear powdercoated, and would like to cut off the unused water bottle mounts, downtube shifter mounts, cable mounts etc etc (ie any memory of it having gears).
Is this...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-20-06, 04:52 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,204
Posted By dreamy

Thanks for the replies - it looks like...

Thanks for the replies - it looks like powdercoating is the go. Now I just have to decide between the huge range of 6 colors on offer!
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