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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-03-23, 10:59 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,429
Posted By Eric S.

When I lived in an apartment without access to a...

When I lived in an apartment without access to a garden hose, I bought a 2-gallon weed sprayer for rinsing.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-29-22, 02:03 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 812
Posted By Eric S.

In the days of level top tube frames seat posts...

In the days of level top tube frames seat posts were very short compared to today. It's likely only 180mm long.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-09-22, 02:35 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 786
Posted By Eric S.

Skewers don't seem to "bite" like they used to. ...

Skewers don't seem to "bite" like they used to. I've experienced slippage and found a suggestion to lubricate the cam of the skewer. So far, it has fixed the problem on the road bike I use for...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-08-21, 12:11 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,391
Posted By Eric S.

I don't have to patch tubes enough to go through...

I don't have to patch tubes enough to go through the tiny tubes of vulcanizing fluid very frequently. I've opened "new" tubes that I've had for a long time and found them dried out. I do have a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-07-21, 11:04 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,545
Posted By Eric S.

I sold a bunch of bike & camera stuff a few years...

I sold a bunch of bike & camera stuff a few years ago...couldn't get any bites on Craigslist so it was sold on eBay. I'm glad I got some money out of it but didn't like when I realized how many...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-07-21, 10:47 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 7,911
Posted By Eric S.

It has been my perception that the more expensive...

It has been my perception that the more expensive drivetrain components have become, the more often the recommendation to replace them. I rode an Ultegra 8sp cassette from 1992 to 2010 - replaced it...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-05-21, 02:59 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 904
Posted By Eric S.

I got a Tourmalet frameset, some Rolf wheels and...

I got a Tourmalet frameset, some Rolf wheels and a few other parts for $150 a few years ago. I sold most of the parts so the bike almost ended up being "free". I didn't like the look of the stock...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-31-21, 07:28 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,216
Posted By Eric S.

Some pedals have only hex or only flats for a...

Some pedals have only hex or only flats for a pedal wrench - I won't use those. I want to install with a pedal wrench and have the hex option in case of an issue out on the road, which has never,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-24-21, 02:17 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 685
Posted By Eric S.

While I do not have experience with Di2, I see...

While I do not have experience with Di2, I see that the rear derailleur does still maintain limit screws like a standard one. Sounds like an adjustment there may be what is needed.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-05-21, 01:35 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,422
Posted By Eric S.

I'm pretty sure I tossed the liners on my two MTB...

I'm pretty sure I tossed the liners on my two MTB commuters with V-brakes (built them up years ago). I seem to remember one being pushed out as I fed the brake cable so I just yanked it. Put a couple...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-02-21, 01:31 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,844
Posted By Eric S.

I put TruVative bolts on all my cranks - 5mm on...

I put TruVative bolts on all my cranks - 5mm on one side and 6mm on the other.

https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/zHkAAOSwk4pe31qN/s-l640.jpg
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-29-21, 10:20 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,792
Posted By Eric S.

Well, mechanically you know what you are doing...

Well, mechanically you know what you are doing and have a good list of troubleshooting. Since you say you have the same setup on another bike, does the chain still jump if you swap the rear wheels? ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-28-21, 03:15 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,344
Posted By Eric S.

Unless something changed during its run, the 7410...

Unless something changed during its run, the 7410 crank didn't come with self-extracting bolts (I'm still riding a pair I bought in 1996). Bolts like this are readily available online.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-23-21, 01:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 471
Posted By Eric S.

I can't get external BBs to thread in all the way...

I can't get external BBs to thread in all the way by hand. Soon after the threads take and I'm certain things are going OK I need to use a tool to continue. Been that way on every bike I've...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-22-21, 03:38 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,127
Posted By Eric S.

I should have posted a different link - that one...

I should have posted a different link - that one is for their ramped/pinned rings that get pretty expensive as the teeth increase.

All the ones I have are the cheaper plain jane rings; here is the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-22-21, 02:00 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,127
Posted By Eric S.

I use Vuelta chainrings on some of my bikes. ...

I use Vuelta chainrings on some of my bikes. Perfectly good quality and reasonably priced.

https://www.vueltausa.com/components/chainrings.html
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-08-21, 08:39 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,448
Posted By Eric S.

It worked out fine - I actually went a little too...

It worked out fine - I actually went a little too far and then had to use some soda can shims. I picked up an attachment similar to this at the hardware store.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-08-21, 11:49 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,448
Posted By Eric S.

I once used a round grounding attachment on a...

I once used a round grounding attachment on a drill to open up a crown race that wouldn't go on. This was 20 years ago before I had calipers to measure and probably didn't even know about the size...
Forum: Commuting
12-23-20, 08:04 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,926
Posted By Eric S.

I've had a couple pair of Nikon Dri-Fit golf...

I've had a couple pair of Nikon Dri-Fit golf pants for about 10 years now. I've pedaled thousands of miles in them with no significant wear. I'm not sure if the same ones are available today but...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-17-20, 07:19 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,883
Posted By Eric S.

I had a tool called a Cassette Cracker 30 years...

I had a tool called a Cassette Cracker 30 years ago - short length of chain and a vinyl-covered hook for the chain stay.

My 1st gen Ultegra 8sp freehub has the double threads for use with an 8sp...
Forum: Commuting
12-17-20, 07:02 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,346
Posted By Eric S.

I worked 3:30pm-12:00am for a little over one...

I worked 3:30pm-12:00am for a little over one year at my current job and only drove maybe 3 times (20 miles round trip). I really liked riding home when the streets were deserted (Las Vegas). I'm...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-30-20, 02:24 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 961
Posted By Eric S.

I don't have access to my bike with Origin8 hubs...

I don't have access to my bike with Origin8 hubs but I think I have those, and they were a bit tight when new. I backed 'em off a bit.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-25-20, 03:38 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 6,397
Posted By Eric S.

Guerciotti TSX that I built up in 2014. ...

Guerciotti TSX that I built up in 2014.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-16-20, 05:11 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 5,147
Posted By Eric S.

When I started college in 1985 Missoula, Montana...

When I started college in 1985 Missoula, Montana apparently had a license requirement. You know how a person was notified? Someone would go around campus and put a sticker on your bike notifying...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-16-20, 02:40 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,246
Posted By Eric S.

It's tough to go off a photo that is not...

It's tough to go off a photo that is not precisely aligned but the non-drive side dropout does appear to be askew.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-05-20, 03:12 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,159
Posted By Eric S.

I replaced the pulleys on a 7-speed era Ultegra...

I replaced the pulleys on a 7-speed era Ultegra derailleur with some generic aluminum ones from eBay. I guess they were 11T (can't confirm because I'm at work now) and work just fine. I'm running a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-28-20, 01:09 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,205
Posted By Eric S.

I've had it happen with various brands, including...

I've had it happen with various brands, including Kenda. In the case of the Kenda it was an S-shaped bulge. I got a pair with free shipping on eBay and returning it would have cost more than the...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
10-25-20, 06:05 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,082
Posted By Eric S.

I found a lugged 750 for $40 on Craigslist a few...

I found a lugged 750 for $40 on Craigslist a few years ago. It was not rideable as purchased but that was OK since I had most everything I needed to make it a drop bar commuter. The paint was rough...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-23-20, 12:53 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,317
Posted By Eric S.

I've had the nice Park cutters for years but I...

I've had the nice Park cutters for years but I really don't think they are much better than a basic pair of snips. I've never owned a Dremel or similar tool to use a cutting wheel but that's the way...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-21-20, 01:47 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 915
Posted By Eric S.

I will always use a ferrule if possible but if...

I will always use a ferrule if possible but if there's no room I haven't found it to be a serious problem. Just use 1/2" or so more housing so that if you someday discover that it is deforming you...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-20-20, 02:22 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,957
Posted By Eric S.

When you decide to pedal a bike "harder" you get...

When you decide to pedal a bike "harder" you get an immediate response but on the bike boat thing I was on so long ago it was like driving a low horsepower car. Fun way to put around on the lake,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-20-20, 01:04 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,957
Posted By Eric S.

My brother's in-laws live on a lake and had one...

My brother's in-laws live on a lake and had one when we visited once. It may have been a neighbor's. Pretty fun but kind of frustrating because it always felt like pedaling on ice.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-20-20, 12:59 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 13,347
Posted By Eric S.

I've been stopped a couple times in Las Vegas but...

I've been stopped a couple times in Las Vegas but not because of my own activity. One time the police asked if I'd seen anyone of a description they gave me, the other time they asked if I'd heard...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-17-20, 12:03 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 585
Posted By Eric S.

RJ the Bike Guy on YouTube posted a video the...

RJ the Bike Guy on YouTube posted a video the other day of random parts and got a hub with no spoke holes. A viewer said it was from an aero wheel (not necessarily a disc). Here's where he tries to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-15-20, 02:01 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,031
Posted By Eric S.

When I have an axle assembly completely...

When I have an axle assembly completely disassembled, I reset things by putting the axle in the dropouts with one side ready to be locked up and just the locknut on the other. In the case of a rear...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-11-20, 11:24 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 588
Posted By Eric S.

I've never heard of anything like this before but...

I've never heard of anything like this before but the bolt threads may be boogered up, causing it to feel like things are tight but actually stopping the wedge from doing its job. I realize my...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-07-20, 12:40 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,501
Posted By Eric S.

I was simply relaying my own experience, not...

I was simply relaying my own experience, not predicting the outcome of continued use of royphotog's tire.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-06-20, 11:48 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,501
Posted By Eric S.

I've had that happen on a few tires. I call it...

I've had that happen on a few tires. I call it The Dreaded S-bulge. One time it happened at mile 80 of a century. I made it to the finish and the tread was starting to wear badly - could have...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-04-20, 02:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,018
Posted By Eric S.

My 2004 LeMond came with 3T bars and stem in...

My 2004 LeMond came with 3T bars and stem in 25.8mm. The stock bars were 38cm (WAY too narrow for me). In searching for another set I did find some in 25.8mm, but also found on Sheldon Brown's site...
Forum: Pills and Ills
10-03-20, 06:26 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,910
Posted By Eric S.

Appreciate the responses. I hadn't come back to...

Appreciate the responses. I hadn't come back to this thread after the comment saying there is already plenty of discussion to view here.

I had an echocardiogram on Sept. 8 and met with the...
Forum: Commuting
09-24-20, 02:31 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 11,874
Posted By Eric S.

Sorry, I'm out! The whole point of bicycle...

Sorry, I'm out! The whole point of bicycle commuting is to save money, not spend more than you could get a used car for (I realize US$4,500 is pushing it for a used car these days).

I don't ever...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-20-20, 12:41 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,051
Posted By Eric S.

I prefer "aged" cables - once the strands wind up...

I prefer "aged" cables - once the strands wind up tight and the stretching is done they feel better. I'll use them as long as possible. I'll move an old rear cable (both brake and derailleur) up to...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
09-20-20, 12:38 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,691
Posted By Eric S.

I'm not wrong. You have the wrong year. In 1990...

I'm not wrong. You have the wrong year. In 1990 LeMond took yellow the day before Paris.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
09-19-20, 02:09 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,691
Posted By Eric S.

Note that I said "day before Paris".

Note that I said "day before Paris".
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
09-19-20, 01:36 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,691
Posted By Eric S.

In watching Stage 20 I noticed that some risers...

In watching Stage 20 I noticed that some risers are very high as well.

Here's LeMond in a similar race situation - takes yellow jersey the day before Paris.
...
Forum: Commuting
09-18-20, 12:50 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 8,497
Posted By Eric S.

The end use may be good for the environment but...

The end use may be good for the environment but all the metals needed to create a bicycle still come from mining. Some people would have you think that certain choices disassociate you from...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-16-20, 02:25 PM
Replies: 157
Views: 12,946
Posted By Eric S.

My first "real" road racing bike was a 1988...

My first "real" road racing bike was a 1988 Specialized Sirrus that cost $449. That was less than 2 weeks pay for the job I had at the time. When I last had a subscription to Bicycling magazine I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-09-20, 12:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,400
Posted By Eric S.

Back in 1992 when I was building up a bike I...

Back in 1992 when I was building up a bike I ordered some Ultegra 8sp wheels from Performance Bike and they took forever to show up; couldn't get an answer as to what was going on. I grew impatient...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
08-30-20, 09:07 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,763
Posted By Eric S.

This VeloNews link shows it airing consistently -...

This VeloNews link shows it airing consistently -
...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
08-29-20, 01:21 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,763
Posted By Eric S.

I posted here about using Peacock Premium...

I posted here about using Peacock Premium (US$4.99 for one month) and that it seems to have two feeds. The one found under "Sports" is the feed with the commentators you prefer. I'll have to confirm...
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