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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-21-07, 09:11 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 728
Posted By Desk Rider

I've commuted for the past three years with a...

I've commuted for the past three years with a Nexus 7 and have logged 14,000 Kms (8700 miles I think) so far.

The hub ticks in 5th, 6th and 7th gears because in those gears the hub is in overdrive...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-27-06, 02:59 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,271
Posted By Desk Rider

It does not have a capped filler on the outside...

It does not have a capped filler on the outside shell, unlike Sturmey Archers. I suppose that it would take some disassembling for re-oiling, as I don't see how I can drop some oil inside.

DR
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-06, 12:38 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,271
Posted By Desk Rider

Bikemeister, Thanks for your reply. I've...

Bikemeister,

Thanks for your reply. I've been busy building a recumbent the whole time.

After disassembling and cleaning that torpedo I sprayed all of the internal components with light lube...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-23-06, 02:25 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 362
Posted By Desk Rider

Freeridehub?

Hi all,

Anyone knows about this internally geared hub?

http://www.freeridehubs.com/

It features infinitely variable gear variation (no numbered gears) and is advertised as being easier to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-02-06, 01:33 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,936
Posted By Desk Rider

I've commuted for the past two years with a nexus...

I've commuted for the past two years with a nexus 7 equipped bike with no problems whatsoever. I've put 11 000 Kms on it and it just keeps on running like new. I disassembled and re-greased it at 7...
Forum: Commuting
04-25-05, 01:47 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 2,671
Posted By Desk Rider

I myself keep wondering what the effect of a $100...

I myself keep wondering what the effect of a $100 price tag on a barrel will have on:

-the price of nearly *every* sort of plastic stuff we use every day (consumer goods, bits & pieces replacing...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-24-05, 06:40 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 6,822
Posted By Desk Rider

Dunno about the meaning of that name but some...

Dunno about the meaning of that name but some British bikers find it so ugly they call it 'eye-abuser'.
Forum: Recumbent
04-02-05, 09:41 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 730
Posted By Desk Rider

Ok, Thanks for the info. I think the...

Ok, Thanks for the info. I think the StreetMachine GT with Rohloff comes with a 46/16 setting, so around 46 or 50 as you suggest must not be too far off the mark.
Forum: Recumbent
03-28-05, 10:26 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 730
Posted By Desk Rider

Which Front sprocket?

Hi all,

I'm currently home-building a Bentech (SWB with 26' rear wheel) and I'm wondering what size front sprocket I should use. I'm new to bents and my wedgie has a Nexus 7 epicyclic with a 21/42...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-03-04, 02:42 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,271
Posted By Desk Rider

There's gunky black grease (not much) on the...

There's gunky black grease (not much) on the planet gears and coaster brake internals. The pawls and springs are clean and without anyting on them.

I don't think I can use oil since it would flow...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-02-04, 02:36 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,271
Posted By Desk Rider

Dumpster Torpedo 3 speed

Hi all,

On my ride back from work yesterday I picked an old twisted wheel lying on the roadside. It has a 3 speed Sach Torpedo hub with coaster brake.

I cut the spokes and discarded the rim and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-31-04, 03:15 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 7,425
Posted By Desk Rider

:eek: Don't do that. The headlights of oncoming...

:eek: Don't do that. The headlights of oncoming cars would fry your eyes out!! :D
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-27-04, 03:43 AM
Replies: 198
Views: 11,651
Posted By Desk Rider

Okay, Derailers are more efficent than...

Okay,

Derailers are more efficent than internally-geared hubs and recumbents are faster than DF bikes. So, should I get a recumbent with a derailer to ride flat areas and an upright bike with a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-27-04, 03:42 AM
Replies: 198
Views: 11,651
Posted By Desk Rider

Okay, Derailers are more efficent than...

Okay,

Derailers are more efficent than internally-geared hubs and recumbents are faster than DF bikes. So, should I get a recumbent with a derailer to ride flat areas and an upright bike with a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-20-04, 02:51 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 538
Posted By Desk Rider

Thanks for your opinions. I think it must...

Thanks for your opinions.

I think it must be hard to specify a generic wear tolerance for bicycle brake rotors since they come in several thicknesses. Apparently high-end brake rotors are thinner...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-19-04, 02:39 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 538
Posted By Desk Rider

Disc brakes: Rotor wear

Hi all,

I'm curious about the effect of wear on disc brake rotors.

-Has anyone ground a rotor down to the limit?
-Are there problems developing progressively or does failure strike without a...
Forum: Commuting
08-17-04, 09:34 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 832
Posted By Desk Rider

SKS really are good stuff. I just had to mount...

SKS really are good stuff. I just had to mount them without the safety releases. The disc brake eats up too much room in the area they're supposed to be installed.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-16-04, 03:43 AM
Replies: 155
Views: 7,373
Posted By Desk Rider

Real estate values only reflect how much people...

Real estate values only reflect how much people are ready to spend for something they view as desirable.

If commuting become expensive, demands for out-in-the-sticks homes will decrease, drawing...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-13-04, 04:27 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,818
Posted By Desk Rider

Actually, Fritz Wankel is German and the rotary...

Actually, Fritz Wankel is German and the rotary engine was first built in 1957 in Germany (read on the Antique Autombile Club of America website).

These Germans have invented it all (4 cycle...
Forum: Commuting
07-30-04, 06:07 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,346
Posted By Desk Rider

There I was commuting back to work at 1:00 pm in...

There I was commuting back to work at 1:00 pm in broken up weather, angry thunderstorm clouds lurking ahead. Despite pedalling like mad I found I wouldn't make it before the rain broke out, the wind...
Forum: Recumbent
07-29-04, 01:37 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,680
Posted By Desk Rider

Hi all, Thanks for your helpful responses....

Hi all,

Thanks for your helpful responses. I'm getting the Street Machine in September. My wife accepted the expense IF I agreed to sell the motorcycle that's sitting in the garage at the moment....
Forum: Recumbent
07-25-04, 01:48 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,680
Posted By Desk Rider

Child trailer with recumbent: possible?

Hi all,

I'm considering a recumbent for long-distance riding. Will I still be able to pull the trailer I recently got for my 2 year old son?

The bent I'm considering is the Velotechnik Street...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-16-04, 03:18 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 808
Posted By Desk Rider

Same thing with me, I'm riding Schwalbe Marathon...

Same thing with me, I'm riding Schwalbe Marathon Slicks and after putting close to 2000 miles into them I'm still looking for the first signs of wear (I keep them at 87 psi though).
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-15-04, 01:52 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,659
Posted By Desk Rider

I'm pulling a trailer after having used a seat...

I'm pulling a trailer after having used a seat for my son until June this year. The seat was okay as long as Vincent's weight was below 10 Kgs. I noticed that when he twisted around in the seat...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-12-04, 07:34 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 507
Posted By Desk Rider

kid trailer : loose spokes

Hi all,

I'm not sure whether this question belongs here or in the Recreational & Family cycling but here it goes:

I've bought a child trailer (kiddie van 101) to cart my son around l and I've...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-24-04, 03:20 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,647
Posted By Desk Rider

The fact is that SUV chassis and suspensions are...

The fact is that SUV chassis and suspensions are nowhere nearly advanced as are in current passenger cars. For a vast amout of hard-earned money, all you get quite often under a nice bodiwork is a...
Forum: Commuting
05-21-04, 05:14 AM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,385,070
Posted By Desk Rider

This is the bike I use for my commute and other...

This is the bike I use for my commute and other errands: Decathlon Road Triban 5.

This is from the manufacturer's website, I currently have no picture of my own.

Alu frame/Nexus 7 gear hub/700...
Forum: Commuting
04-29-04, 03:50 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 11,624
Posted By Desk Rider

Shock-absorbing seatpost: any good?

I'm thinking about installing one of those seatposts with built-in shock absorber on my commuter bike.

Since I pretty much max out the tires to the pressure that's written on them (6 bar) I'd...
Forum: Commuting
04-28-04, 09:26 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,621
Posted By Desk Rider

Performance probably depends on the price that...

Performance probably depends on the price that goes into the brake. My bike's front brake is a mechanical Tektro IO.
Braking power is good, even under rainy conditions. The only problem is that it...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-27-04, 03:46 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 721
Posted By Desk Rider

Loud disc brake

Arrgh, I can't stand it! This disc brake squeals in moist/wet weather (Tektro cable pull brake).

I've tried to clean any road crap off the disc. It works for a while and then the squeal returns....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-22-04, 04:20 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 939
Posted By Desk Rider

Bought a Talbot (i.e. Peugeot frame with Asian...

Bought a Talbot (i.e. Peugeot frame with Asian bits around it) early MTB at my local supermarket in 1988 and rode it for all of my commutes (college, job #1, job #2, etc).

All it cost me for all...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-20-04, 06:24 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,361
Posted By Desk Rider

Shimano Nexus 7 Gear Hub Grease

OK, I know that Shimano promises the fires of hell to whomever dares to stray from their salvation hub gear grease. Still, is there so much stress on the gears that no other lubricant will do?

Has...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-19-04, 02:55 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 4,954
Posted By Desk Rider

An analysis and vision of what is to come.... ...

An analysis and vision of what is to come....

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/3623549.stm
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-16-04, 06:44 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 4,954
Posted By Desk Rider

One good thing about skyrocketing oil prices as a...

One good thing about skyrocketing oil prices as a consequence of dwindling production is that alternative energy sources WILL become economically viable.

Every source of energy is compared to...
Forum: Commuting
04-15-04, 08:25 AM
Replies: 555
Views: 38,701
Posted By Desk Rider

A: Airline support manager (technical...

A: Airline support manager (technical publications, aircraft manufacturing)
B: 10kms/6mi one way, give or take one klick depending on the mood of the day
C: I keep my clothes on and hope to...
Forum: Commuting
04-08-04, 04:05 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 4,320
Posted By Desk Rider

It's true that on average cars in Europe are...

It's true that on average cars in Europe are small, no V-8 engines or big F-1/2/350 pickups here. Still, 4WD vans and other off-roadish trucks are catching on (allegedly their drivers can see above...
Forum: Commuting
04-07-04, 02:38 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 4,320
Posted By Desk Rider

Even though most SUVs are advanced diesels over...

Even though most SUVs are advanced diesels over here I still think that people will rather drive themselves broke than use a bicycle as a vehicle.

Think about it: gasoline here costs about three...
Forum: Commuting
04-07-04, 09:57 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 4,320
Posted By Desk Rider

Trekkie, Trying to talk people into cycling...

Trekkie,

Trying to talk people into cycling to work is very hard indeed. Over here weather is really not an excuse (hardly a few days of freezing weather in winter, mostly sunny spring thru fall)....
Forum: Commuting
04-03-04, 02:43 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,293
Posted By Desk Rider

Well, thanks a lot for your answers. I'll first...

Well, thanks a lot for your answers. I'll first finish off the stock Schwalbe Marathon Slicks before considering a change. Besides, I also take Junior on a back seat for a ride around the block on...
Forum: Commuting
04-02-04, 05:35 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,293
Posted By Desk Rider

Skinny tires?

I commute my 15 daily miles on a Nexus 7 internal gear hybrid with 700X35C slick tires.

Would I benefit from changing to narrower tires? I'm told that the width of my rims make it possible to go...
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