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Search: Posts Made By: Beth W
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Forum: Northern California
05-01-16, 07:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 795
Posted By Beth W

Martial arts students catches bike thief

Steal a Bike from this Guy? | Streetsblog San Francisco (http://sf.streetsblog.org/2016/04/29/steal-a-bike-from-this-guy/)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-01-16, 07:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,447
Posted By Beth W

Bicycle tube valve pin crooked

The pins inside my bike tire valves (shrader style) are crooked, which makes it really hard to use my bike pump to re-inflate the tubes. Is there any good way to straighten it, or do I need to get...
Forum: Commuting
11-11-15, 02:03 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 12,024
Posted By Beth W

Fair enough! Sorry if my response came off as too...

Fair enough! Sorry if my response came off as too aggressive -- I cycle and walk a lot in the city, and see plenty of cyclists who view the city's sidewalks as their personal high-speed commuter...
Forum: Commuting
11-10-15, 11:59 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,642
Posted By Beth W

Cargo bikes are great in San Francisco, but...

Cargo bikes are great in San Francisco, but you'll want a very secure place to keep it.
Forum: Commuting
11-10-15, 11:58 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 12,024
Posted By Beth W

I see you live in San Francisco. It's illegal for...

I see you live in San Francisco. It's illegal for adults to ride on sidewalks in the city, except on those sidewalks that border water, such as the Embarcadero.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-20-15, 09:46 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,981
Posted By Beth W

Yes, I'm aware of that, but currently it's the...

Yes, I'm aware of that, but currently it's the only method that's working.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-19-15, 05:00 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,981
Posted By Beth W

I sincerely appreciate all the suggestions so...

I sincerely appreciate all the suggestions so far, but I'm still having an impossible time with this issue. I finally picked up some convex washers (first photo) at a bike shop. I tried to put them...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-31-15, 11:51 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,981
Posted By Beth W

Thanks -- but what keeps the brake in toe-in...

Thanks -- but what keeps the brake in toe-in position, then?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-31-15, 08:29 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,981
Posted By Beth W

The dimes are situated between the back of the...

The dimes are situated between the back of the brake shoes and the bracket that the brakes attach to. Many of the instructions I read (which, let's face it, don't ever seem to go beyond "use dimes or...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-30-15, 04:57 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,981
Posted By Beth W

OK - I finally had a chance to work on the bike....

OK - I finally had a chance to work on the bike. I used dimes to toe in the front brakes (the ones making the noise) and the noise is gone. Now my question is: what are the odds the dimes will fall...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-17-15, 05:58 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,981
Posted By Beth W

Was it just through trial and error that you...

Was it just through trial and error that you managed to figure out what the correct angle etc. is? I tried various toe-in angles to very limited success, but have it angled enough that I don't want...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-14-15, 10:06 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,981
Posted By Beth W

Skreeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!

I installed salmon kool stops on my 10-speed earlier this summer, because the black pads it came with (installed new at the shop when I bought it) weren't gripping enough for my liking. The kool...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-10-15, 03:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,811
Posted By Beth W

I have two step-throughs, because I have hip...

I have two step-throughs, because I have hip problems that prevent the leg-swing from being comfortable.
Forum: Commuting
05-10-15, 02:57 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,852
Posted By Beth W

I average 8-9 mph. :)

I average 8-9 mph. :)
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-10-15, 02:49 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,376
Posted By Beth W

Sorry, Lori, I have a horrible time picturing...

Sorry, Lori, I have a horrible time picturing things described in words. Do you have any images/diagrams of what you're talking about?

As for "box setup," I wonder if the site I supplied was...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-09-15, 05:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 765
Posted By Beth W

On the rear, we took the slack out of the cable...

On the rear, we took the slack out of the cable and that did the trick. On the front, it seems like my rubbing-alcohol cleaning job at least got rid of the chatter. It's still squealing but my...
Forum: Commuting
05-09-15, 05:52 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 9,089
Posted By Beth W

No, but I do sing sometimes. :)

No, but I do sing sometimes. :)
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-09-15, 05:44 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,376
Posted By Beth W

For the turn itself, a box turn may be more...

For the turn itself, a box turn may be more suitable: Protected Bike Lanes: Intersections and Driveways | Cycle Toronto (http://old.cycleto.ca/protected-bike-lanes/intersections-driveways)
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-09-15, 05:41 PM
Replies: 238
Views: 22,134
Posted By Beth W

It's worth noting (forgive me if someone has...

It's worth noting (forgive me if someone has already said this) that, at least in some places, it's illegal to wear earbuds in both ears while operating a vehicle. I see a lot of cyclists completely...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-09-15, 12:35 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 765
Posted By Beth W

Thanks, Nigel. No, I haven't taken it apart. I'll...

Thanks, Nigel. No, I haven't taken it apart. I'll try having someone hold the pads to the rim and then tighten the mounting bolt again.

I'll look into removing some of the cable slack as well --...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-08-15, 11:37 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 765
Posted By Beth W

Various brake woes (side-pulls, new kool stops)

I installed a new set of kool stops on my KHS Winner recently and I'm having all sorts of trouble with them.

On the front, the pads are squealing badly when I brake firmly and also chattering --...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-11-15, 03:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 632
Posted By Beth W

That'd be nice!

That'd be nice!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-11-15, 12:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 632
Posted By Beth W

Thanks! The Continentals turned up in another...

Thanks! The Continentals turned up in another search but it wasn't obvious they were the right solution either.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-11-15, 12:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 632
Posted By Beth W

Which kool stops for these brakes?

My Winner has Dia-Compe sidepull rim brakes:

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I'd like to replace the pads with Kool Stops but am having a heck of a time figuring out which ones are compatible.

These look the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-06-15, 07:39 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 5,649
Posted By Beth W

I live in SF and do this ALL THE TIME.

I live in SF and do this ALL THE TIME.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-05-15, 11:28 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 8,356
Posted By Beth W

Not sure what you mean by the green wave! Market...

Not sure what you mean by the green wave! Market St. has a green painted, separated bike lane, but Valencia just has a separate lane.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-04-15, 07:03 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,084
Posted By Beth W

I don't have an iPhone, but use Strava and am...

I don't have an iPhone, but use Strava and am happy with it.
Forum: Commuting
04-04-15, 07:02 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 21,033
Posted By Beth W

I live in San Francisco and had a beloved bike...

I live in San Francisco and had a beloved bike stolen after someone defeated my relatively cheap u-bar. Since then I lock my bikes up with a heavy Kryptonite chain plus one of their very small,...
Forum: Commuting
04-04-15, 06:59 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 7,224
Posted By Beth W

Brooks saddles are incredibly trendy in San...

Brooks saddles are incredibly trendy in San Francisco -- I see a lot of them. I've tried a couple of "Brooks-like" saddles that were hard leather and found them incredibly painful even after a few...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-04-15, 06:36 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,619
Posted By Beth W

We are replacing the chain; it's just the...

We are replacing the chain; it's just the derailleurs and some related parts that need to be cleaned/degreased. Not sure if that changes the strategy or not.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-04-15, 03:27 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,619
Posted By Beth W

We are rebuilding an old "dumpster" Raleigh Super...

We are rebuilding an old "dumpster" Raleigh Super Course and need to de-gunk the derailleurs, which are caked with grease and dirt. Would soaking them in a Simple Green/water dilution, and then...
Forum: Commuting
04-03-15, 08:15 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,678
Posted By Beth W

California had the warmest winter on record and...

California had the warmest winter on record and one of the driest, so it went pretty much like any other time of year. I did ride once in drizzle and had my first experience slipping and falling with...
Forum: Commuting
04-03-15, 08:11 PM
Replies: 189
Views: 12,578
Posted By Beth W

Both my bikes have roughly 1.5" or 37mm with...

Both my bikes have roughly 1.5" or 37mm with tires on them. I like the extra stability -- I am riding bikes again for the first time in many years and my balance isn't great, and also I ride slowly....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-15, 08:05 PM
Replies: 793
Views: 95,719
Posted By Beth W

Gluten-free beer (I'm allergic), hard cider,...

Gluten-free beer (I'm allergic), hard cider, single malt (especially the peaty medicinal ones), bourbon, gin, and all sorts of cocktails. Mmm.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-15, 08:03 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,525
Posted By Beth W

I've started applying sunscreen to my face and...

I've started applying sunscreen to my face and chest -- and of course immediately broke out in pimples. Augh.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-03-15, 08:01 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 8,356
Posted By Beth W

I commute in San Francisco, including on Valencia...

I commute in San Francisco, including on Valencia St., where we have bike lanes right next to parked cars. When I started, I took a couple of classes that made me very aware of how unsafe it is to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-23-15, 10:05 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,716
Posted By Beth W

Nope, it's definitely been repainted at least...

Nope, it's definitely been repainted at least once. :) Thanks for the other info; very helpful!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-22-15, 11:16 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,716
Posted By Beth W

Aha, that's a good tip, thanks. We definitely...

Aha, that's a good tip, thanks. We definitely don't want to replace it with a new cottered crank. :|
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-22-15, 11:14 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,716
Posted By Beth W

Just tried the wrench and it did the trick!...

Just tried the wrench and it did the trick! Leaving the fixed cup on for now until we sort out whether we're going to replace the bracket with another kind or stick with this kind.

Thanks!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-22-15, 10:51 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,716
Posted By Beth W

We believe it's a Raleigh Super Course, either a...

We believe it's a Raleigh Super Course, either a 1970 or 1971, and the headbadge says Nottingham on it. It's pretty trashed and doesn't have its decals anymore (or its original paint), but based on...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-22-15, 10:47 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,716
Posted By Beth W

Thanks. :)

Thanks. :)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-22-15, 10:45 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,716
Posted By Beth W

Is there some way to replace the bottom bracket...

Is there some way to replace the bottom bracket without removing the fixed cup?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-22-15, 09:28 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,716
Posted By Beth W

Removing cups in bottom bracket when there aren't holes for a pin spanner?

So, we are taking this Raleigh apart to restore/rebuild it, and we've gotten down to the very dregs of the bottom bracket. We want to take the whole thing out and replace it, as it's damaged and...
Forum: Commuting
03-22-15, 04:27 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,328
Posted By Beth W

If so, this is what it looks like when they're...

If so, this is what it looks like when they're more successful.

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Forum: Commuting
03-22-15, 04:26 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,076
Posted By Beth W

Not ideal, but no commute is. I ride in San...

Not ideal, but no commute is. I ride in San Francisco, mostly on dedicated bike lanes next to the vehicle lanes, and have to move into the vehicle lane every few blocks to go around a delivery truck,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-14-15, 02:49 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,053
Posted By Beth W

Awesome, thank you!

Awesome, thank you!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-14-15, 02:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,053
Posted By Beth W

How to get these pedals off?

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So, I'm trying to figure out how to get this bolt out that runs through the center of the base of the pedal crank. It's completely round on this side...

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... and threaded...
Forum: Commuting
03-04-15, 03:46 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 9,020
Posted By Beth W

I was in your shoes about 7 months ago. One of...

I was in your shoes about 7 months ago. One of the things that really helped was to seek out our local bike coalition and take a couple of their classes on riding in urban areas. In San Francisco,...
Forum: Commuting
03-04-15, 03:19 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 8,119
Posted By Beth W

I'm fond of this one from Ortleib, which I think...

I'm fond of this one from Ortleib, which I think is their shopper bag.

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-04-15, 03:17 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,151
Posted By Beth W

Indeed. I've been through that already with my...

Indeed. I've been through that already with my KHS, which is a mid-1980s model and came with one aluminum and one steel rim. I had the steel one replaced, less because of the material and more...
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