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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-01-21, 08:09 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 294
Posted By gary10509

That makes sense. Thanks.

That makes sense. Thanks.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-01-21, 07:07 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 294
Posted By gary10509

Cleaning Plastic Bearing Cages

I'm servicing a 1979 Collegiate. I have always tinkered with older bikes, and was surprised to find that the bearing cage on the front wheel bearings on this '79 is plastic. Before I soak them in...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-10-20, 07:10 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 5,526
Posted By gary10509

There's a limit, but somewhere around 15-17 mph I...

There's a limit, but somewhere around 15-17 mph I switch to my heavy 80's vintage Schwinn road bike. The extra weight feels much more stable.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-26-19, 06:12 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 9,066
Posted By gary10509

GCN for me.

GCN for me.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-25-19, 07:32 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,704
Posted By gary10509

Everybody's different. The best thing I've done...

Everybody's different. The best thing I've done is develop a little spreadsheet of how I dress at various temperatures and conditions to fine tune what MY body needs to be comfortable. If I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-29-19, 08:54 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 16,703
Posted By gary10509

A downward slope would be great, but if you don't...

A downward slope would be great, but if you don't have that, here's how I was taught: Use a porch, or step, or concrete block, something about 10ish inches high. Bring the bike up parallel to the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-21-19, 05:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,135
Posted By gary10509

+1 for the Selle Italia SLR Superflow. I bet I...

+1 for the Selle Italia SLR Superflow. I bet I rode 25 saddles before finding it. Haven't looked back. I have one on every bike I own.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-15-19, 02:33 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,899
Posted By gary10509

Three broken spokes. Should I give up on the wheel?

2014 Trek FX 7.4 hybrid bike with Bontrager Nebula 32-hole rims. The bike has between 3 and 4k miles on it. Broke a spoke on the front wheel last fall. Had it replaced at LBS. Broke a spoke on the...
Forum: Great Lakes
04-20-19, 03:13 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,539
Posted By gary10509

There, fixed.

There, fixed.
Forum: Great Lakes
04-19-19, 04:38 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,539
Posted By gary10509

Mid-Michigan Mini-Tour - Advice?

My wife and I are planning a leisurely mini-tour somewhere in Middle Michigan the first week of June. We're looking for a three or four day route, preferably a loop, with a total distance of about...
Forum: Touring
09-27-18, 05:37 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,432
Posted By gary10509

Thanks folks. Good information. I be sure to...

Thanks folks. Good information. I be sure to check conditions before heading that way.
Forum: Touring
09-25-18, 07:09 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,432
Posted By gary10509

First tour - GAP trail - question

My wife and I are planning our first tour for next June. Pittsburgh to Cumberland on the GAP trail. I'm in the process of equipping our bikes for the trip. We currently have 700x28 tires on the bikes...
Forum: Great Lakes
09-16-18, 10:16 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 659
Posted By gary10509

That's my neck of the woods. Too late for the...

That's my neck of the woods. Too late for the OP, but if anyone comes to our fair city for a ride, we've just surpassed 100 miles of paved trails. Mostly along our rivers. There's a good updated...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-29-17, 07:01 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 15,492
Posted By gary10509

I ride both. I believe the hybrid position DOES...

I ride both. I believe the hybrid position DOES cause more discomfort.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-05-16, 03:41 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 8,727
Posted By gary10509

Yup.

Yup.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-05-16, 03:40 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 8,727
Posted By gary10509

I'm far less likely to startle and wind up in the...

I'm far less likely to startle and wind up in the ditch.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-04-16, 05:10 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 8,727
Posted By gary10509

I am firmly in the camp of announcing my...

I am firmly in the camp of announcing my approach, and expect the same of others.
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