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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-04-11, 10:32 PM
Replies: 207
Views: 60,882
Posted By shecky

I used to think like that. Then I tried those...

I used to think like that. Then I tried those crappy steel calipers on my Raleigh Twenty. They work fine. Probably better than the crappy Weinmanns that came with the bike. I even have a crappy...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-04-11, 09:44 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,383
Posted By shecky

Having one speed seems harder on my knees than...

Having one speed seems harder on my knees than actual resisting.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-04-11, 09:35 PM
Replies: 207
Views: 60,882
Posted By shecky

You guys are such wusses. Color scheme is about...

You guys are such wusses. Color scheme is about as ridiculous as every other pre assembled fixie out there ridden by a seventh grader. Make sure everything is fastened down and greased, and it will...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-26-11, 01:41 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,349
Posted By shecky

Any mineral oil based lubricant will do. People...

Any mineral oil based lubricant will do. People get quite passionate over the subject, but bottom line is that for bicycle use, lubrication isn't critical enough to warrant any specialized kind of...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-30-10, 07:00 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 850
Posted By shecky

The key to successful coaster brake use in hilly...

The key to successful coaster brake use in hilly areas is judicious use of front brake.

I once conducted an experiment. I coasted down a mountain road (Mandeville Canyon Rd. West L.A.) for a...
Forum: Alt Bike Culture
03-05-10, 01:08 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 21,278
Posted By shecky

Translation: Disregard everything I just said.

Translation: Disregard everything I just said.
Forum: Alt Bike Culture
03-01-10, 09:39 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 21,278
Posted By shecky

One of may main bikes is a former 70s 10 speed...

One of may main bikes is a former 70s 10 speed Motobecane, which has been a single speed coaster brake for a while now. I rode it with just the rear brake for a couple years, simply because I didn't...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-16-09, 07:20 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,500
Posted By shecky

The Schwinn wins on character and probably...

The Schwinn wins on character and probably durability. If it's intact and running, it'd be good. But it has some quirks, such as oddball 597 tires, oddball BB threading, and will likely be a big...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-08-09, 11:59 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,750
Posted By shecky

My fixed gear is a 60s Huffy that started life as...

My fixed gear is a 60s Huffy that started life as a three speed with 590 tires. It's a great bike that happens to fit it's cuurrent 27" wheels. Still has a one piece crank. There are times when such...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-05-09, 11:42 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,648
Posted By shecky

FWIW, I've never actually seen 32 hole coaster...

FWIW, I've never actually seen 32 hole coaster brake hubs. 36h is pretty common. The next step down is usually 28h. I have seen a few 48 hole for bmx bikes, and what I think might have been 72h for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-04-09, 05:12 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,648
Posted By shecky

FWIW, I've rebuilt 27" wheels with generic...

FWIW, I've rebuilt 27" wheels with generic Shimano/KT coaster brake hubs a couple times before. The wheels originally had small flange freewheel hubs. I was able to use the same spokes and all...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-28-09, 05:37 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,214
Posted By shecky

Lesson: Learning is wrong.

Lesson: Learning is wrong.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-26-09, 05:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 755
Posted By shecky

That was a pretty weak fail. No crash, no blood,...

That was a pretty weak fail. No crash, no blood, no broken parts. I doubt there's even a bruise.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-24-09, 12:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 980
Posted By shecky

If the spider is aluminum, you may have problems...

If the spider is aluminum, you may have problems with wedges. Aluminum is simply too soft, unless you can devise a wedge that supports most, if not all of the hole.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-23-09, 12:15 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 4,038
Posted By shecky

Why should a bicycle be considered equal to a...

Why should a bicycle be considered equal to a motor vehicle, since it isn't. It has it's own strengths and weaknesses, as does walking or riding a moped. Which also are treated differently by laws....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-20-09, 06:04 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 13,401
Posted By shecky

I have no doubt. Mineral oil is mineral...

I have no doubt.

Mineral oil is mineral oil, and the prime component of just about every bike specific oil, motor oil, and all-purpose anti-squeaking stuff on the market. The most significant...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-20-09, 05:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 839
Posted By shecky

Kind of reminds me of the old Moosegoose...

Kind of reminds me of the old Moosegoose (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kizmkk/2097235784/).
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-15-09, 10:03 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 13,401
Posted By shecky

This is all pretty much nonsense. 1. If oil...

This is all pretty much nonsense.

1. If oil is getting slung around, you're using way too much. I take no particular care slathering the chain with whatever kind of oil, whenever it needs, and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-14-09, 08:09 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 13,401
Posted By shecky

Bike nuts way overthink this oil stuff. For most...

Bike nuts way overthink this oil stuff. For most purposes, bikes simply don't demand very specific qualities from oil. Just about any oil will do.

3 In 1 doesn't have special dirt attracting...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-13-09, 11:10 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 13,401
Posted By shecky

Save your money and sanity. 3-in-1 is fine.

Save your money and sanity. 3-in-1 is fine.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-04-09, 09:43 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 766
Posted By shecky

Changing the crank will cut about 1 pound. But as...

Changing the crank will cut about 1 pound. But as noted, it might not make a very noticeable difference.

I have a one piece crank on my fix. The only possible downside isn't with the crank...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-03-09, 11:45 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 616
Posted By shecky

I have some old Raleigh hubs that used oil ports....

I have some old Raleigh hubs that used oil ports. I suppose oil might be useful for wheel bearings if you're on a quest to get the absolute least friction. However, there isn't much to gain by using...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-03-09, 06:14 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 948
Posted By shecky

I'm not sure I understand. The frame is flexing...

I'm not sure I understand. The frame is flexing enough to essentially derail the chain? If this is the case, how does a single speed conversion kit fix the problem? The frame would still be flexing...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-02-09, 10:59 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 912
Posted By shecky

Walmart actually does sell a reasonable single...

Walmart actually does sell a reasonable single speed. It's an aluminum framed beach cruiser-ish coaster braked rider, reputed to weigh 29lbs. All you need to do is make sure the nits and bolts are...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-02-09, 05:51 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 930
Posted By shecky

Impossible to determine without specifics....

Impossible to determine without specifics. Exactly what kind of heavy duty silcone spray is this? That being said, silicone oils generally are probably good enough for most bike applications provided...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-30-09, 05:52 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,875
Posted By shecky

I interpret this downside as a recommendation to...

I interpret this downside as a recommendation to keep the drivetrain clean, not as prediction of reliability. At least in the short term. Being an exposed transmission, derailers are more prone to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-22-09, 02:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,049
Posted By shecky

I've actually done this once before. It works....

I've actually done this once before. It works. The rear derailer was used only as a chain tensioning device. The stop screws were set such that it was aligned with the teeth on the SS freewheel. This...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-22-09, 01:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 927
Posted By shecky

I believe Schlumpf is the only game in town that...

I believe Schlumpf is the only game in town that does the transmission at the bottom bracket end.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-21-09, 02:26 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,269
Posted By shecky

Complicating matters is that bicycles are human...

Complicating matters is that bicycles are human powered vehicles. Plenty of high end parts would never be practical for use on everyday commuter bikes because they are built for lightness and "just...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-21-09, 02:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 562
Posted By shecky

A 333 is a old Shimano three speed hub, no? They...

A 333 is a old Shimano three speed hub, no? They actually have a rather poor reputation. Sadly, attempting any kind of rebuild is probably a waste of effort. If it is working OK, leave well enough...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-20-09, 08:23 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 67,942
Posted By shecky

Interesting. How does it differ in effectiveness...

Interesting. How does it differ in effectiveness from from the old fashioned paraffin dip? I've been critical of wax lubes, partly because of the work involved vs. effectiveness.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-20-09, 08:10 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,027
Posted By shecky

This is interesting. I'm not familiar with the...

This is interesting. I'm not familiar with the whys of coating rims with ceramic, but it seems that ceramics are better insulators than bare aluminum, and as such dissipate heat less efficiently. As...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-20-09, 02:30 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,027
Posted By shecky

Salmon (not to be mistaken for red) pads are...

Salmon (not to be mistaken for red) pads are reputed to be the ones to get. They were especially recommended for vintage rides with steel rims. For aluminum rims, I find their advantages to be...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-20-09, 02:09 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 67,942
Posted By shecky

Indeed. "Pale spindle oil" sounds a bit...

Indeed. "Pale spindle oil" sounds a bit mysterious, but the CAS number is the same as the heavy naphthenic oil specified in the current MSDS sheet. Citronella is probably still used, although it...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-20-09, 02:54 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 67,942
Posted By shecky

Nonsense. 3 in 1 is no worse than any other...

Nonsense. 3 in 1 is no worse than any other petroleum product at leaving "paste" behind, whatever that's supposed to mean. There's all kinds of lore about 3 in 1 being vegetable oil, or fish oil or...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-19-09, 09:40 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 67,942
Posted By shecky

A truly dry lube probably won't be useful for...

A truly dry lube probably won't be useful for cables. Those plastic lined cable housings may be better off without any lubrication at all. If your bike lives outside, all they probably need is...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-19-09, 09:58 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 562
Posted By shecky

Did the problem pop up out of the blue, or after...

Did the problem pop up out of the blue, or after being overhauled?

If it's a modern Shimano/KT-type coaster brake, maybe it's possible that somehow, the two tabs on the clutch spring retainer are...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-17-09, 08:39 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,333
Posted By shecky

Whether you pull the cable or push the cable...

Whether you pull the cable or push the cable housing, the effect is the same. However, it's generally preferable to use a shorter cable housing and the straightest route, since it reduces cable...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-17-09, 04:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,497
Posted By shecky

Shimano 333 hubs seem to have a well deserved bad...

Shimano 333 hubs seem to have a well deserved bad reputation. I do come across them once in a while. Rather than preventative maintenance/overhaul, if they are otherwise working, I tend to simply add...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-15-09, 03:01 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 20,783
Posted By shecky

Three parts mineral spirits and one part 30...

Three parts mineral spirits and one part 30 weight? Dispensed from a spray bottle? Congratulations. You just reinvented WD40.

"Mineral oil" sold in stores is usually a food grade light paraffinic...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-15-09, 02:22 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 10,457
Posted By shecky

I've done the flat black spray paint to cover up...

I've done the flat black spray paint to cover up some really ugly old spokes and rims. Works fine. Dry weight is insignificant unless you have the stuff dripping off. I simply spun the wheel quickly...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-05-09, 11:51 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,692
Posted By shecky

What kind of quality do you speak of? Plenty of...

What kind of quality do you speak of? Plenty of inexpensive tires on the market are perfectly reliable. In fact, it sometimes seems the cheaper they are, the more durable they are. My coaster brake...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-13-09, 03:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 763
Posted By shecky

Velosteel hubs are impressive lookers....

Velosteel hubs are impressive lookers. Unimpressive performers. I managed to score a couple a few years back, used one on a old Motobecane for over a year. I wanted it to work, but the truth is that...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-10-09, 12:44 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,293
Posted By shecky

This is exactly right. My guess is that WD40 is...

This is exactly right. My guess is that WD40 is probably thinned out more than most commercial chain lubes, though in my experience, it matters not one bit. Bicycle chains, being typically exposed to...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-10-09, 12:07 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,040
Posted By shecky

If by "pretty good chance" you mean "no chance",...

If by "pretty good chance" you mean "no chance", then you'd be right.

This is simply a problem that does not occur with one piece cranks. One, because they don't actually have a bolt holding the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-09-09, 11:56 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,293
Posted By shecky

This is one area where bicycletutor.com is full...

This is one area where bicycletutor.com is full of it. He seems to buy into all the usual lore about WD40. The simple truth is that bicycle chains are not particularly choosy about what they are...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-09-09, 01:16 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 5,321
Posted By shecky

Well, no. Plain old steel is pretty well...

Well, no.

Plain old steel is pretty well suited to bicycles. Fancier steel alloys are often stronger in one way or another, but offer less weight because the extra strength mean they can use less...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-09-09, 12:59 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,040
Posted By shecky

This. The bike is probably not worth dumping...

This.

The bike is probably not worth dumping money into. Use what you got and make it work.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-09-09, 12:51 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,293
Posted By shecky

WD40 is mostly mineral spirit-like solvent with...

WD40 is mostly mineral spirit-like solvent with some mineral oil added. Yes it will lubricate. Yes, it's fine for chains. It does tend to be thinner than straight oils. But after using it exclusively...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-03-09, 01:10 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,414
Posted By shecky

If you wish, go for it. Certainly doable. I...

If you wish, go for it. Certainly doable.

I wouldn't bother with a new crank. It'll likely cause some headache, cost you at least $50 (crank arms, funky BB/adapter, chainwheel), you'll still have...
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