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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-03-08, 09:44 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,507
Posted By baltazar

7sp to 9sp

I'm replacing the rear wheel on my 7speed '93 Raleigh road bike commuter and I think I'd like to go with a 9sp. My downtube shifters are in friction mode and the rear 105 derailer is newer and can...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-28-05, 11:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 422
Posted By baltazar

cable stop thingy

I'm converting downtube shifters to barcons. The old downtube shifters are suntour clamp-on type. Where do I get cable stops that clamp on the downtube?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-23-05, 06:37 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 619
Posted By baltazar

The thread on the FORK is stripped, not the nuts.

The thread on the FORK is stripped, not the nuts.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-23-05, 05:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 619
Posted By baltazar

Stripped headset thread

The bike is an old mountain bike beater. The thread on the fork (headset) is stripped. Is there a way to fix this inexpensively?
Forum: Commuting
04-14-05, 08:24 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,800
Posted By baltazar

Me too. The only time I don't is when there is a...

Me too. The only time I don't is when there is a gigantic truck/SUV hogging the whole lane in front.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-05-05, 08:07 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 780
Posted By baltazar

Where do you get the Avids?

Where do you get the Avids?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-04-05, 07:18 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 780
Posted By baltazar

nashbar disc brakes

Are these nashbar disc brakes (http://www.nashbar.com/profile.cfm?category=69&subcategory=1013&brand=&sku=13028&storetype=&estoreid=&pagename=) decent for commuter use?

What do you recommend?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-04-05, 06:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 561
Posted By baltazar

Ok, makes sense, but would a 6-speed bar end...

Ok, makes sense, but would a 6-speed bar end shifter have enough pull to shift through all 9 cogs of a 9 speed cassette?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-04-05, 06:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 561
Posted By baltazar

1. This...

1. This (http://www.nashbar.com/profile.cfm?category=104&subcategory=1194&brand=&sku=3043&storetype=&estoreid=&pagename=) Shimano bar end shifter is advertised for 8-speed cassettes, would it work...
Forum: Commuting
03-13-05, 05:04 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,221
Posted By baltazar

fly a kite?

fly a kite?
Forum: Winter Cycling
02-17-05, 09:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,186
Posted By baltazar

Yes, you can stuff the Louis Garneau vest in a...

Yes, you can stuff the Louis Garneau vest in a jersey pocket. I don't know how well the back wicks coz I wear a jersey inside, but the back sure breathes well which is what matters.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
02-14-05, 07:42 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,003
Posted By baltazar

Does this only happen on a Timex? I have a...

Does this only happen on a Timex?

I have a basic Polar and its signal has been great without using any special gels. I was planning on upgrading to a Timex Ironman, but if this is a known problem...
Forum: Winter Cycling
02-07-05, 08:40 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,186
Posted By baltazar

I bought this vest (Louis Garneau at Performance)...

I bought this vest (Louis Garneau at Performance) about a month ago. First I thought it was too thin and cold, so I bought another one (pearl izumi) ...
Forum: Commuting
02-04-05, 09:05 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,055
Posted By baltazar

Get her email address and send her spam!

Get her email address and send her spam!
Forum: Commuting
01-29-05, 09:15 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,055
Posted By baltazar

Peace be with you.

Peace be with you.
Forum: Commuting
01-19-05, 09:22 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,208
Posted By baltazar

When you gotta go, you gotta go. Whether you're...

When you gotta go, you gotta go. Whether you're commuting on a bike or commuting on an SUV (that tends to rollover).
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-28-04, 10:08 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 15,253
Posted By baltazar

Take the bus :D

Take the bus :D
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-19-04, 09:31 PM
Replies: 264
Views: 46,689
Posted By baltazar

Coupon code AFFDC works! THANKS! :beer:

Coupon code AFFDC works! THANKS! :beer:
Forum: Shameless Promotions.
07-30-04, 05:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 719
Posted By baltazar

Kerry falls on bike...

Kerry falls on bike (http://www.boston.com/news/politics/president/kerry/articles/2004/05/02/kerry_uninjured_in_fall_from_bicycle?mode=PF)

Bush falls on bike...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-25-04, 07:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 11,719
Posted By baltazar

Can I replace the 6 speed Suntour with a 7 speed...

Can I replace the 6 speed Suntour with a 7 speed Suntour freewheel - even if I switch to friction shifting?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-25-04, 12:03 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 11,719
Posted By baltazar

Suntour compatibility questions

I have an old road bike with ALL Suntour drivetrain. It has indexed downtube shifters with 6speed freewheel. I want to replace the freewheel because the gearing is too low.

1. Can I replace...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-11-04, 02:22 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,081
Posted By baltazar

27 inch Tires

1. Where can I get these? Do they come in fancy colors (red, blue, etc) like the 700c's?
2. Would 700c tubes fit 27 inch wheels?

Thanks.
Forum: Commuting
06-09-04, 05:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 809
Posted By baltazar

If I don't block traffic on the right lane, I...

If I don't block traffic on the right lane, I usually move up in front. This way I can accelerate quickly out of the way when the light turns green.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-06-04, 10:42 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,493
Posted By baltazar

Thanks :D It's a Miyata Three Ten - don't...

Thanks :D
It's a Miyata Three Ten - don't know what year it is. I got it for $10 at a thrift shop with 1024 steel tubing, 27in steel wheels, and 6 speed freewheel. I put in 700c alloy wheels...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-05-04, 05:52 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,493
Posted By baltazar

I agree. That's exactly what I did. After 2...

I agree. That's exactly what I did. After 2 used road bikes plus my own parts, here's what I ended up with. I love it!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-05-04, 05:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 827
Posted By baltazar

I also noticed the short teeth on my newer ('03)...

I also noticed the short teeth on my newer ('03) roadbike's chainring. Does anyone know when they started making the short teeth chainrings? I have a couple of older ('80s) road bike whose...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-04-04, 11:34 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 978
Posted By baltazar

:roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: ...

:roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao:
Forum: Commuting
05-27-04, 07:24 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,380
Posted By baltazar

fixing, tweaking, cleaning my bikes shopping...

fixing, tweaking, cleaning my bikes
shopping for bike stuff (lubes, parts, accessories, bike clothes, etc.)
surfing bike forums
:lol:
Forum: Commuting
05-24-04, 06:23 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 916
Posted By baltazar

I got this from a police garage sale. It's a...

I got this from a police garage sale. It's a Japanese Maruishi RX5. I don't know what year it is - it has Suntour derailleurs and six-speed freewheel, Sakae double cranks, Araya 700c wheels,...
Forum: Commuting
05-12-04, 11:08 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,917
Posted By baltazar

Give em a doughnut :D

Give em a doughnut :D
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-10-04, 11:53 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,001
Posted By baltazar

SRAM chain pin reusable?

I may have made my chain (SRAM PC 58 8 Speed) too short. Can I just put back the links that I removed? Or does this SRAM chain require a new pin?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-09-04, 10:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 474
Posted By baltazar

Rear shifting problem while on big chainring

Bike has 7 speed cassette and double chainring. I have just replaced the rear derailleur and chain. Front derailleur shifts perfectly. The rear shifts perfectly while on the small chainring, but...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-07-04, 10:58 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 524
Posted By baltazar

Rebuilding my commuter

I have a ‘92 Raleigh aluminum roadbike with a 7 speed cassette/down-tube shifters that I use as a commuter. It has a new 105 rear derailer and chain and it still needs a new cassette. I also have a...
Forum: Commuting
05-06-04, 09:56 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,383,868
Posted By baltazar

Here is one of mine, a '93 Raleigh...

Here is one of mine, a '93 Raleigh...
Forum: Commuting
05-02-04, 07:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 532
Posted By baltazar

Congrats on the new bike! My commuter is a 12...

Congrats on the new bike! My commuter is a 12 year old road bike. I've assembled and disassembled it several times and I love it. Don't forget to post some pictures.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-28-04, 06:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,249
Posted By baltazar

I just got mine today. You're right about the...

I just got mine today. You're right about the dull red color. Happy riding!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-27-04, 07:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,249
Posted By baltazar

I just ordered 2 red ones last week but I haven't...

I just ordered 2 red ones last week but I haven't received them yet. I feel lucky they had the red ones. Are these good tires?
Forum: Commuting
04-19-04, 10:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 580
Posted By baltazar

New addition to family

My ’93 Raleigh road bike (rainy day) commuter is in need of a new wheel so on the way home I tried my luck at a local thrift shop. I didn’t really find a road bike with 700c wheels, but I found lots...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-17-04, 09:46 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 426
Posted By baltazar

old wheel question

I have a 12-year old commuter (Raleigh road bike) and the rear wheel seems to be always getting out of 'true'. I am not very heavy nor do I ride on bad roads. Does this mean that it needs to be...
Forum: Commuting
04-13-04, 08:10 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,064
Posted By baltazar

I'm in the same boat. I've been driving in to...

I'm in the same boat. I've been driving in to work for over a week because of my allergies :( It's awful this year.
Forum: Commuting
04-01-04, 08:23 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 718
Posted By baltazar

I have the same problem on some parts of my...

I have the same problem on some parts of my commute. I take a part of the lane and most (not all) motorists respect that. I make sure I wear something bright and when visibility is not so good I...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-17-03, 08:52 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,416,290
Posted By baltazar

I'd show my 2003 Fuji Team, but I don't think...

I'd show my 2003 Fuji Team, but I don't think it's worthy. It's a lemon! :irritated
Forum: Road Cycling
07-13-03, 08:50 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 344
Posted By baltazar

Replacing my frame

I want to replace the frame on my 12-year old commuter road bike (700c). My goals for doing this are:
1. to get a smaller size frame - the existing frame is a little big
2. to be able to put...
Forum: Commuting
07-12-03, 09:49 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,018
Posted By baltazar

For me, a commuter bike has to be: 1. light -...

For me, a commuter bike has to be:
1. light - because I carry a lot of stuff on my commute
2. fast - because I'm in always in a hurry
3. aerodynamic - because it's quite windy where I am. ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-09-03, 10:00 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,258
Posted By baltazar

If I see you with your new trailer on the street,...

If I see you with your new trailer on the street, can I trouble you for a cold beer? :beer:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-06-03, 10:06 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,261
Posted By baltazar

Definitely aerodynamic! ;)

Definitely aerodynamic! ;)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-06-03, 02:38 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 863
Posted By baltazar

e.g. Salvation Army

e.g. Salvation Army
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-06-03, 02:35 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 863
Posted By baltazar

Check out your local thrift shop also for used...

Check out your local thrift shop also for used bikes. There you could examine the bike closely and even do test ride. Where I live, you could pick up used bikes from $15-25; brands I've seen are...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-02-03, 08:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 634
Posted By baltazar

I used to ride around my subdivision, but I found...

I used to ride around my subdivision, but I found it very dangerous. I found that a lot of motorists in my subdivision, especially the residents, do not stop at stop signs, do not use turn signal...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-28-03, 10:22 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 459
Posted By baltazar

Another New Bike

I thought I’d share a pic of my :D NEW BIKE :D . This is my 2nd rode bike and here’s how I justify it.

1. I told my wife I bought it for her. I’ll get into serious trouble if she ever takes up...
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