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01-15-24, 12:00 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 505
Posted By blinky

Connex Chain by Wippermann Available On Line

With more research I found that the all stainless chain ( 11 SX ) is available through Wippermann's online store - go to Connexchain.com
01-15-24, 10:55 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 505
Posted By blinky

I agrree , Wippermann chains are great and I...

I agrree , Wippermann chains are great and I personally like the cleaner look of stainless especially after a run through the chain cleaner and then a rinse & re-lube - I got mine from our LBS but I...
10-02-23, 01:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 509
Posted By blinky

Yes you're reading me right - yes , the clamping...

Yes you're reading me right - yes , the clamping force of that big lever can be varied by adjusting that wheel on the non-drive side - the rear wheel may not be positioned at the center of the...
09-29-23, 10:35 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 306
Posted By blinky

Shoes For SPD Pedals

A few ago I bought a hybrid bike with SPD pedals and compatible shoes - the shoes were like a low cut sneaker , light and comfortable to walk in - are these type of shoes still available ?
09-24-23, 11:50 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 509
Posted By blinky

I watched a video presented by a Zwift rep - he...

I watched a video presented by a Zwift rep - he used the wheel skewer that comes with the Wahoo Kickr Snap trainer with it's quick release lever on the non-drive side - this side of the trainer has...
09-24-23, 10:35 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 509
Posted By blinky

Thanks again - I just want to completely...

Thanks again - I just want to completely understand before going ahead with a purchase - does it replace the bike's skewer or does it get placed over the bike's skewer ?
09-24-23, 09:24 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 509
Posted By blinky

Question About Wahoo Kickr Trainer

This is a question about the WAHOO KICKER SNAP

The online picture of this trainer shows a lever lock at the back wheel drive side - does anyone know if it works like a quick release skewer in...
09-24-23, 07:59 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 275
Posted By blinky

Thanks for the tip - the flip lock design looks...

Thanks for the tip - the flip lock design looks like it could be the solution for me .
09-24-23, 07:27 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 275
Posted By blinky

Basic Fluid Trainer Recommendation

On dismount my Saris fluid trainer broke away from the drive side clamp and myself and the bike tumbled to the floor - does anyone have a recommendation for a basic trainer that provides a stronger...
02-18-23, 02:52 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,390
Posted By blinky

Here's my favorite - How to clean your bike...

Here's my favorite -

How to clean your bike chain and drivetrain like a pro: Top tips for fast, efficient cleaning - YouTube
02-15-23, 09:14 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 464
Posted By blinky

Is it a tubeless tire ? they can be a bear to...

Is it a tubeless tire ? they can be a bear to mount & dismount .
12-06-22, 12:47 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,234
Posted By blinky

I like this guy's video - I go by his steps and...

I like this guy's video - I go by his steps and products .


Good One :How to clean your bike chain and drivetrain like a pro - YouTube
11-10-22, 03:47 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,127
Posted By blinky

I use this guy's tools and products , just like...

I use this guy's tools and products , just like he does plus nitrile gloves and Dawn platinum for the soapy water .

How to clean your bike chain and drivetrain like a pro: Top tips for fast,...
10-28-22, 05:47 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 716
Posted By blinky

Thanks , they look nice - after 20+ years in the...

Thanks , they look nice - after 20+ years in the desert , son and family just moved to Florida and my first " 10 speed " was a '74 Raleigh Grand Prix .
10-28-22, 05:43 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 716
Posted By blinky

Small towns , small shops , limited inventory :)

Small towns , small shops , limited inventory :)
10-27-22, 12:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 716
Posted By blinky

I think there's a benefit to having a certain...

I think there's a benefit to having a certain degree of stiffness with the shoes that plain sneakers don't provide - the hybrid or general biking sub-forums are probably a better place to pose the...
10-27-22, 12:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,055
Posted By blinky

Thanks - you have to sift through all the options...

Thanks - you have to sift through all the options - coming on the market now are shoes made for the new flat mtn bike pedals that have a bunch of semi-sharp embedded spikes allowing riders to break...
10-27-22, 10:21 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,737
Posted By blinky

Can't offer much advice on the best option for...

Can't offer much advice on the best option for you where sizing is a big factor - I'm 6'2" and 185lbs and measured a "Large" frame when I looked at the Canyon Roadlite 7 which comes with some pretty...
10-27-22, 10:03 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,055
Posted By blinky

Recommendations for Bike Shoes

Looking for leads to good quality light weight bike shoes that will be worn with flat pedals and toe clips - other than sneakers - also posted this query in the Mtn forum but thought posting here...
10-27-22, 06:58 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 716
Posted By blinky

Lightweight Shoe Recommendation

Because of some physical and balance concerns I have decided to swap cleated shoes and pedals for flat pedals and clips on my road bike - thought this would be a good forum to ask for recommendations...
10-19-22, 01:10 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,194
Posted By blinky

I was at the point where pumping my 700x25 tires...

I was at the point where pumping my 700x25 tires to 120lbs just got to be a strain and so I got the Craftsman 1 1/2 gallon compressor -

I bought and returned the Park INF-2 inflater - too heavy...
09-28-22, 05:32 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 528
Posted By blinky

Thanks t2p , as I get older my flexibility,...

Thanks t2p , as I get older my flexibility, balance, & confidence have diminished with regard to "clipping in" to start a ride - I love to ride and am just trying to think of changes I can make to...
09-27-22, 10:06 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,033
Posted By blinky

That's the only problem I see with getting a...

That's the only problem I see with getting a Canyon , i.e. follow-up maintenance and trouble shooting & can understand why the local LBS would not entirely welcome a Canyon - and around here in New...
09-27-22, 09:53 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 528
Posted By blinky

Lightweight Shoes for Flat Pedals With Toeclips

Due to some physical issues and constraints I'm thinking of swapping out my road pedals for flats with toe-clips - I'd like to get some ideas on light weight shoes to buy and thought this forum would...
09-25-22, 07:35 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 429
Posted By blinky

Posting a URL

Is posting just the URL to a bike related website or You Tube instructional video not within the rules - when I attach
a url to a video in a post - a copy and paste - it appears in the post as a...
09-24-22, 03:18 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 733
Posted By blinky

Joining this forum was a good idea and using the...

Joining this forum was a good idea and using the internet to find answers to bike topics is another tip mentioned by others above - here's a nice little video on drive train cleaning - I catelog all...
09-21-22, 10:09 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,421
Posted By blinky

Went clipless at age 58 , Look pedals , Shimano...

Went clipless at age 58 , Look pedals , Shimano road shoes , & Look Delta cleats - took maybe a 1/2 hour to get going with them and then just practice and fine tuning the pedal tension - I'm...
09-16-22, 05:31 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 271
Posted By blinky

Check this out and then re-oil the chain when the...

Check this out and then re-oil the chain when the bike is dry :)

How to clean your bike chain and drivetrain like a pro: Top tips for fast, efficient cleaning - YouTube
09-07-22, 04:13 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 564
Posted By blinky

Bar End Caps With Expansion Hold

The simple bar end cap has come a long way - from a simple push on plastic piece or leftover wine cork to several on the market now that expand inside the bar for a solid hold - names like...
09-04-22, 09:27 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 206
Posted By blinky

Reflecting back to the decade beginning with 1950...

Reflecting back to the decade beginning with 1950 , I first had a Columbia 1x1 with coaster brake and then a Raleigh 1x3 with Sturmey Archer bar shifter and probably a Brooks saddle plus rim brakes -...
09-01-22, 04:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,033
Posted By blinky

Canyon Bikes

Looking at Canyon for a hybrid - their business model is unique I think , delivered in a box partially assembled leaving it to the buyer or a third party , i.e Velofix for assembly - just wondering...
09-01-22, 03:59 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,659
Posted By blinky

Thanks for the info , actually looking at the...

Thanks for the info , actually looking at the current hybrid bikes to replace a very old and heavy Specialized Sirrus Sport for my wife - she's not a hard core biker but just wants a flat bar that's...
09-01-22, 06:23 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,776
Posted By blinky

Sweet bike , the website shows a 40T crank for...

Sweet bike , the website shows a 40T crank for all size frames but then notes a max chainring size of 42T , what's up with that ?
08-31-22, 03:52 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,776
Posted By blinky

I've been mostly focused on the road cycling and...

I've been mostly focused on the road cycling and bike mechanics sub-forums but just recently sold a 15 year old Specialized Sirrus sport ( 3x8 ) that was a tank and now am looking at a replacement...
08-29-22, 10:59 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,659
Posted By blinky

Flat bars and much lighter weight is the goal -...

Flat bars and much lighter weight is the goal - was thinking of buying a road bike and converting it to a hybrid but after reading the other posts, I think the current offerings of hybrid bikes are...
08-29-22, 10:41 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,659
Posted By blinky

I think you've convinced me to look at the...

I think you've convinced me to look at the current offerings for hybrids rather than a conversion - your bike looks nice , hers was roughly 15 years old and a tank - my (our) goal is for her to enjoy...
08-29-22, 10:16 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,522
Posted By blinky

The only Loctite product that I've used is...

The only Loctite product that I've used is Loctite 660 - used it a few years back to solve a creaking issue at the BB when honking up gradual grades - put a small amount on each surface of a Chorus...
08-29-22, 06:37 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,659
Posted By blinky

Very good information and food for thought ,...

Very good information and food for thought , thanks for posting !!
08-29-22, 06:24 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,659
Posted By blinky

The 2022 Giant Fast Road SL 3 looks pretty good -...

The 2022 Giant Fast Road SL 3 looks pretty good - the video below promotes it well - 700X 32C tires and he mentions a weight of 10-11 kilos which is mid 20's in pounds - sounds too good to be true -...
08-28-22, 01:58 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,659
Posted By blinky

Thanks for your thoughts - I guess I'd like to...

Thanks for your thoughts - I guess I'd like to hear about the pros and cons of a conversion and if there would be technical obstacles to doing it - otherwise we're looking at it as a big plus in...
08-28-22, 10:04 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 915
Posted By blinky

I'll be following this thread - we just sold my...

I'll be following this thread - we just sold my wife's Specialized Sirrus Sport ( maybe 15 years old ) - 8 cogs and 3 chain rings but very heavy ( as compared to road bike weights ) - from reading...
08-28-22, 09:26 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,659
Posted By blinky

Road to Hybrid Conversion

My wife likes a straight bar but would like a more lightweight bike as is typically found among hybrids - I would have our LBS do the conversion but was wondering if any forum members have any...
08-27-22, 02:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 310
Posted By blinky

Removal of This Freewheel

This is a Campy chorus 10sp freewheel from 2003 - want to remove , clean , & sell - don't have a vice and so would a chain whip and removal tool do the trick ?? Actually I don't remember if the...
Forum: For Sale
08-26-22, 06:09 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 468
Posted By blinky

Thanks , I just marked it as sold in my original...

Thanks , I just marked it as sold in my original post .
Forum: For Sale
08-24-22, 02:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 468
Posted By blinky

How Do You Delete a For Sale Posting?

How Do You Delete a For Sale Posting
Forum: For Sale
08-24-22, 10:04 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 500
Posted By blinky

Slightly tougher

Slightly tougher
Forum: For Sale
08-24-22, 09:13 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 500
Posted By blinky

What are you confused about ? and what do you...

What are you confused about ? and what do you define as a traditional clincher ? No , I don't think these are sew ups - looks like you're in Colorado , why don't you call Excel and ask them to...
Forum: For Sale
08-24-22, 08:53 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 500
Posted By blinky

Yes , are you interested in buying them ?

Yes , are you interested in buying them ?
Forum: For Sale
08-23-22, 03:02 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 472
Posted By blinky

Thanks !!

Thanks !!
Forum: For Sale
08-23-22, 01:58 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 472
Posted By blinky

Question - First Time on the Market

Pay first or send first ??
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