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Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-27-22, 12:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,003
Posted By Bezalel

If you use an odd number of teeth without a half...

If you use an odd number of teeth without a half link your cranks will be clocked a half tooth apart,
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-16-17, 01:38 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,934
Posted By Bezalel

Don't go with SAE, just about everything else on...

Don't go with SAE, just about everything else on bikes is metric.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-16-17, 12:48 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,934
Posted By Bezalel

You can do the same thing park does, punch a hole...

You can do the same thing park does, punch a hole on some bar stock and weld the nut in. The reason they don't just drill and tap the handle is because they want hardened threads.
Forum: Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs
02-14-17, 01:28 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 43,852
Posted By Bezalel

I'd think it would only be an issue if the rider...

I'd think it would only be an issue if the rider is putting out alot of power to begin with.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-26-17, 12:20 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,905
Posted By Bezalel

If the hanger is keyed, it can be used instead of...

If the hanger is keyed, it can be used instead of the spacer.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-14-16, 10:34 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,996
Posted By Bezalel

29.8 is common with oversized steel tubes (1mm...

29.8 is common with oversized steel tubes (1mm wall thickness gets the outside of the seat tube to 31.8mm). G93 is probably a date code for July 1993


29.8 is still commonly used on steel tandems
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-09-16, 02:43 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 18,261
Posted By Bezalel

Contact patch size is a function or weight and...

Contact patch size is a function or weight and pressure. At equal pressure a 23mm and 25mm tire will have the same size contact patch.


If your bike frame uses thicker tubes than 25mm, you're not...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-09-16, 02:23 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,070
Posted By Bezalel

I eventually got a larger bag and needed a new...

I eventually got a larger bag and needed a new location for my lights. Now I have a Minoura SpaceMount (minus the clamp) bolted directly to my front rack.

...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-07-16, 10:26 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,070
Posted By Bezalel

I haven't had much luck with brackets that rely...

I haven't had much luck with brackets that rely on handlebar torque to keep them in position. I eventually settled on a Velo-Orange Decaleur and lowered my bag so it rested on my front rack. An...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-27-16, 09:14 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,395
Posted By Bezalel

A 7-speed freewheel is not a drop in replacement...

A 7-speed freewheel is not a drop in replacement for a 5-speed one. Your current shifters may not have enough range for 7 speeds. The Ashtabula crank might have all three rings riveted (or welded)...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-23-16, 01:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 832
Posted By Bezalel

A lot of the collars designed for 31.8mm tubes...

A lot of the collars designed for 31.8mm tubes expect a thick walled aluminum seat tube so on some clamps the lip might cause some interference when used with a thin walled oversized steel tube.

I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-20-16, 05:44 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,104
Posted By Bezalel

The spokes don't care. The maximum pressure a rim...

The spokes don't care. The maximum pressure a rim can take is inversely related to the tire width, Most manufacturers don't publish this number but 80PSI@1.65" doesn't seem too far off.


BTW...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-18-16, 08:17 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,280
Posted By Bezalel

On the seat post binder, one side is a bolt and...

On the seat post binder, one side is a bolt and the other side is a keyed barrel nut. Unless the nut or frame is damaged, it can be adjusted only from the bolt side which is usually (and on some...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-09-16, 07:58 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 16,411
Posted By Bezalel

Going to 9-speed opens up more options. to get...

Going to 9-speed opens up more options. to get started all you really need to change is shifters, chain, and cassette.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-09-16, 07:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,300
Posted By Bezalel

Clamping bolts are usually harder than what is...

Clamping bolts are usually harder than what is commonly available in stainless.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-06-16, 07:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,627
Posted By Bezalel

If the hanger is bent, just get your LBS to...

If the hanger is bent, just get your LBS to straighten it out. You will need to have your rear wheel installed but not the derailleur for the job to be done.


Alternatively you can but the tool...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-31-16, 05:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,218
Posted By Bezalel

42mm is between 1.5" and 2.1" so the width should...

42mm is between 1.5" and 2.1" so the width should be fine. I'm not that familiar with 650b so I don't know how well 26" tubes fit.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-30-16, 10:14 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 10,753
Posted By Bezalel

26x1.75 is not a proper rim size, it's just a...

26x1.75 is not a proper rim size, it's just a vendor's recommendation as to what size tire would be an ideal fit. There is some leeway when it comes to tire widths and a 2.35 tire can be mounted but...
Forum: Touring
10-27-16, 10:27 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,205
Posted By Bezalel

My basic repair kit that stays with each bike...

My basic repair kit that stays with each bike contains a spare tube and a patch kit. Once I start a patch kit, I keep an additional unopened tube of vulcanizing fluid.


Unless I'm completely...
Forum: Touring
10-27-16, 10:16 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,823
Posted By Bezalel

Also the Pacific hurricane season starts earlier...

Also the Pacific hurricane season starts earlier than the Atlantic hurricane season so going west to east gives you a better chance of avoiding one at the end of the ride.
Forum: Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs
10-27-16, 09:52 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,264
Posted By Bezalel

Add a set of pedal blocks for your shorter leg....

Add a set of pedal blocks for your shorter leg. the 1/16" shouldn't make any difference as perfect symmetry doesn't exist.
Do you already have shoes that compensate for your leg length? If so you...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-27-16, 09:28 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,595
Posted By Bezalel

You probably won't know the full extent of the...

You probably won't know the full extent of the damage until the downtube is cut and the rest of the frame is put in an alignment jig. Even if it just needs 1 tube, alignment, and clearcoat, you're...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-27-16, 09:06 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 564
Posted By Bezalel

The "1:1 Activation Ratio" labeling was dropped...

The "1:1 Activation Ratio" labeling was dropped for 10 speed. 10 speed derailleurs are labeled "Exact Actuation"


In the case of X7 parts the 10 speed parts are labeled "10 speed".
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-23-16, 12:07 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,258
Posted By Bezalel

Have you measured the dropout spacing? Ti frames...

Have you measured the dropout spacing? Ti frames are normally designed for high end components so even as early as 1995, it is likely to have a 130mm dropout spacing.


The only major size...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-07-16, 12:41 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 8,250
Posted By Bezalel

650A tires are nowhere near a plentiful as 650B....

650A tires are nowhere near a plentiful as 650B. I decided to search within the tire section of Amazon and got 5 hits for 650A and 164 hits for 650B.


Back to the OP's question. If you have a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-07-16, 12:22 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,001
Posted By Bezalel

Unless you happen to find 2 pairs of...

Unless you happen to find 2 pairs of off-the-shelf pedals cheaper than a single specialty nut.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-06-16, 05:09 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,001
Posted By Bezalel

Does this design have the same precession issues...

Does this design have the same precession issues as a normal crank? Can you just get two pairs of pedals and just use the RH threaded pedal?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-06-16, 08:39 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,669
Posted By Bezalel

If you're using a pipe cutter make sure it's...

If you're using a pipe cutter make sure it's really a pipe cutter and not a copper tubing cutter, a tubing cutter can't handle the hardness of a handlebar.


The preferred way is to use a hacksaw...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-28-16, 03:22 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,135
Posted By Bezalel

The band type comes in either 34.9 (L) or 31.8...

The band type comes in either 34.9 (L) or 31.8 (S/M). The 31.8 version comes with a shim for 28.6.
Forum: Touring
09-25-16, 10:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,874
Posted By Bezalel

For straight bars you should use the GP1, the GC1...

For straight bars you should use the GP1, the GC1 is for swept back bars. You need to find an older non carbon safe version of the grips. The newer grips have been redesigned with a lip for carbon...
Forum: Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs
09-25-16, 02:48 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,972
Posted By Bezalel

Based on my limited experience, it's easier to...

Based on my limited experience, it's easier to handle a tandem than a bakfiets. I'm not a big fan of tag-a-long trailers for riders who can't balance themselves.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-20-16, 03:06 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 21,984
Posted By Bezalel

I use a trunk mounted Reese SportWing (there is a...

I use a trunk mounted Reese SportWing (there is a hitch mounted model as well). If it's the only bike I'm carrying, I remove the rear wheel. If I'm carrying a single as well, I remove both wheels.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-15-16, 11:44 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 38,728
Posted By Bezalel

Tektro has a few levers with integrated bells,...

Tektro has a few levers with integrated bells, these all have bells on the left side. The consideration isn't about which hand is used for braking but which hand is used for shifting. There is much...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-15-16, 11:33 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 38,728
Posted By Bezalel

It is a CPSC requirement for new bicycles sold in...

It is a CPSC requirement for new bicycles sold in the United States.






Other counties may have different standards.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-12-16, 12:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 687
Posted By Bezalel

DT Swiss (the successors of HUGI) still builds...

DT Swiss (the successors of HUGI) still builds hubs like these so their current disassembly instructions and diagrams should help you. I'm not sure if their current parts list will help.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-07-16, 02:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 670
Posted By Bezalel

What pedals are they from, I couldn't identify...

What pedals are they from, I couldn't identify it?


For most pedals I looked at the body plate/front hook is replacable but the springed rear hook is not offered as a replacement part.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-07-16, 01:35 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,560
Posted By Bezalel

I can't see how that slide could bend a wheel in...

I can't see how that slide could bend a wheel in good condition. I'd say to remove all the tension and see how out of shape the rim is in. Then you can make a decision whether to just retension, bend...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-05-16, 07:25 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,279
Posted By Bezalel

Maybe a Cannondale Road Tandem in XL/S. You can...

Maybe a Cannondale Road Tandem in XL/S. You can also look at a Co-Motion Periscope.


Other than size what are you looking for?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-05-16, 01:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 701
Posted By Bezalel

The shifting aids will shift each wheel...

The shifting aids will shift each wheel independently so you'll end up with shift steering. I'd recommend a single cassette on an intermediate axle and drive each wheel from the axle.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-05-16, 01:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,676
Posted By Bezalel

IIRC other than the flight deck buttons, R600...

IIRC other than the flight deck buttons, R600 55xx and 65xx are interchangeable. Unfortunately Shimano has been eliminating some of their older manuals so I can't completely verify it.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-05-16, 12:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,013
Posted By Bezalel

The standard is to have 2 usually M5x.8 threaded...

The standard is to have 2 usually M5x.8 threaded holes 63.5mm apart. Due to manufacturing tolerances many cages will have 1 or even 2 oval holes. There is no standard as to how high up on the cage...
Forum: Touring
09-04-16, 07:54 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 9,938
Posted By Bezalel

I wouldn't use seat tube size as the starting...

I wouldn't use seat tube size as the starting point, especially when comparing road to gravel bikes. Try starting with effective top tube.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-04-16, 06:46 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,620
Posted By Bezalel

Did they use the tandem specific BB or did they...

Did they use the tandem specific BB or did they just reverse the eccentric and install a single BB backwards?


If they installed a single BB backwards you can fix it by pressing out the bearings...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-28-16, 05:47 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 10,117
Posted By Bezalel

The dot in 1 quadrant is an indicator that it is...

The dot in 1 quadrant is an indicator that it is a JIS screw and not a Phillips screw.
Forum: Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs
08-28-16, 05:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,544
Posted By Bezalel

Why not start with shoes that come with heat...

Why not start with shoes that come with heat moldable insoles? You can setup the problem area with a spacer and fill in that area with a separate cushion. You can remold them if you determine you no...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-28-16, 02:28 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 807
Posted By Bezalel

Road pedals are single sided and need to orient...

Road pedals are single sided and need to orient themselves for easy clipping in. MTB pedals need more ingress protection.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-23-16, 12:03 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,354
Posted By Bezalel

The most generic ones are 68mm wide with a...

The most generic ones are 68mm wide with a diameter of 54mm. Shops that specialize in tandems are your best source.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-22-16, 11:38 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,488
Posted By Bezalel

The (blue) stock image from 2004 doesn't seem to...

The (blue) stock image from 2004 doesn't seem to correspond to other images I found of actual customer bikes, the actual bikes seemed to be more like the (grey) 2005 stock image.


The 2004 stock...
Forum: Touring
08-22-16, 10:53 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 8,326
Posted By Bezalel

The J and D Expedition Rack extends about 3...

The J and D Expedition Rack extends about 3 inches further back than typical racks.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-21-16, 07:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,506
Posted By Bezalel

There is nothing wrong with measuring the...

There is nothing wrong with measuring the pressure inside the barrel. At any point in time (when disconnected from the pump) the pressure in the tire will be equal or less than it was the last time...
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