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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-28-23, 01:54 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 807
Posted By a77impala

I went to local Runnings, they sell everything...

I went to local Runnings, they sell everything from fishing tackle to farm needs. They had a large
selection of metric O rings, bought the one closest to what I have.
It didn’t work, even with 30...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-25-23, 02:31 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 807
Posted By a77impala

I like the pump, when it works. I put some oil on...

I like the pump, when it works. I put some oil on the O ring end, worked for a few minutes.
I’ll check with a bike shop next time I’m near one, see if they have parts.
I’m 180 miles from nearest...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-25-23, 10:11 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 807
Posted By a77impala

No, what type oil should I use?

No, what type oil should I use?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-25-23, 10:00 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 807
Posted By a77impala

Road Morph pump broblem

Road morph bike pump.
I have this pump and yesterday when attempting to pump up a tube to find the puncture it didn’t work!
it had no pressure at all. I walked a mile and half to my car.
it...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-29-21, 10:14 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,952
Posted By a77impala

I’m 77, I retired in October of 2002, got cash...

I’m 77, I retired in October of 2002, got cash incentive to get me to SS age. Got back on a bike after riding to work several years in 2005. Started
with a mountain bike because of a spinal...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-25-21, 01:37 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,324
Posted By a77impala

I’m 77 years old, started riding again after I...

I’m 77 years old, started riding again after I retired in 2002. Fifteen years ago I fractured my left cheek, three weeks later
I fractured my right shoulder. Five years ago I fractured left hip, I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-22-21, 01:05 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 9,289
Posted By a77impala

I currently have two road bikes and two off road,...

I currently have two road bikes and two off road, two Brooks B17N, one Brooks Professional and a Wrights. All bought used. B17s are two wide for me. The N’s are 15 centimeters wide, makes a bid...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-30-20, 07:54 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 11,905
Posted By a77impala

I converted my ‘87 Trek Pro Series 560 to 9 speed...

I converted my ‘87 Trek Pro Series 560 to 9 speed compact gearing with Tiagra brifters. No problems with shifting or brakes. However the frame has horizontal dropouts and the axle wants to shift if...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-27-20, 12:47 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 10,799
Posted By a77impala

Four years ago, Labor Day I went down on some...

Four years ago, Labor Day I went down on some loose gravel. Fractured my left hip, surgically repaired with titanium. Upon getting in the recovery room the surgeon stated you older people take a long...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-20-20, 12:32 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 12,033
Posted By a77impala

I have three road bikes, one carbon, one titanium...

I have three road bikes, one carbon, one titanium and one steel, all with 9 speed cassettes with 11/32 gears and 50/32 in front. The biggest difference is the steel one is harder to carry up the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-27-20, 01:33 PM
Replies: 183
Views: 17,277
Posted By a77impala

I bought my first SLR when stationed in Germany,...

I bought my first SLR when stationed in Germany, 1967 Pentax Spotmatic. Still have one as well as a MX, ME, ME Super and a MX50 which
is auto focus. Haven't used them in years but want to get Pentax...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-15-19, 11:14 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,775
Posted By a77impala

My wife and I had advantage for several years,...

My wife and I had advantage for several years, were very satisfied with it. We moved, advantage not allowed in the new county. Had to get new
a supplement plan, double the cost! Wife has used it...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-25-19, 08:28 AM
Replies: 170
Views: 31,209
Posted By a77impala

I’m 75, have ridden 82,000 plus miles since 2006....

I’m 75, have ridden 82,000 plus miles since 2006. Over the years I’ve had a broken cheekbone, shoulder and hip, this year I’m at 4,300 miles and counting. I also suffer from spinal stenosis and use a...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-22-19, 02:59 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,446
Posted By a77impala

The kit does not include sandpaper but a metal...

The kit does not include sandpaper but a metal rasp type tool to roughen the tube. I don’t see how this tool would be capable of removing any or all of the release agent! The first time I used the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-22-19, 10:44 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,446
Posted By a77impala

Scabs let me down again! Had a flat so put tube...

Scabs let me down again! Had a flat so put tube in I had repaired at home with Scab patch. Pumped up with my Road Pro and took off, flat within a quarter mile. Took tire apart, patched tube that was...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-08-19, 12:19 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,446
Posted By a77impala

Tube repair patch.

I ran out of tube repair patches so went to local W Mart, all they had were Scabs! Didn’t want but Sunday local bike shop closed!
Had a flat today, used a Scab to fix and on my way, less than a mile...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-06-19, 04:14 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 17,823
Posted By a77impala

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/97d5aafe_2127_4ff1_a1d0_0b941aa5d24c_5f6f04e12fe17aca62ad4beb0fdbfdb72f70a8e6.jpeg
Trek Pro Series 560 with tri color 9 spd shifters.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-12-19, 08:46 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,196
Posted By a77impala

I have owned a total of six LeMonds, still have...

I have owned a total of six LeMonds, still have ‘04 Arrivee and ‘08 Versailles. I had a 2000 Zurich I sold because it was to big for me, my son has ended up with three LeMonds through trading with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-17-18, 12:46 PM
Replies: 197
Views: 19,608
Posted By a77impala

I have gotten away from BF the last year or so,...

I have gotten away from BF the last year or so, not for any particular reason other than I was spending to much time here. This thread has gotten me back into the site. I have dropped all but one...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-03-18, 07:18 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,015
Posted By a77impala

You can weld aluminum, however in a bike frame...

You can weld aluminum, however in a bike frame the metal has been hardened and when heated will lose the hardness.
In other words it becomes soft again and looses the strength needed in a bike frame!
Forum: Road Cycling
01-03-18, 05:53 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,111
Posted By a77impala

I have a Gore windstopper and that’s the one...

I have a Gore windstopper and that’s the one thing it doesn’t do! Have to wear another jacket over it to stop the wind!
Forum: Road Cycling
01-03-18, 05:50 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 7,478
Posted By a77impala

At age 73 I just completed my eleventh year of...

At age 73 I just completed my eleventh year of 6,000 plus miles, 6,500 miles. No goal for this year, except no crashes!
Forum: Pills and Ills
01-02-18, 03:51 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,256
Posted By a77impala

I fractured my left hip Labor Day on ‘16,...

I fractured my left hip Labor Day on ‘16, repaired with rod and screw. I was up walking with a walker the next day. On my trainer ten days after, first few days injured leg just going along with the...
Forum: Pills and Ills
01-02-18, 03:43 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,599
Posted By a77impala

For years my hips hurt, starting in my forties I...

For years my hips hurt, starting in my forties I thought I would eventually need replacement surgery. Two years ago I had serious leg pain, found out I have Spinal Stenosis, my hips are fine.
Go to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-22-17, 01:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,558
Posted By a77impala

I have a ‘92 970 and ‘95 930, my wife has a 920...

I have a ‘92 970 and ‘95 930, my wife has a 920 and son in law has a 930. I’ve converted mine to dropbar bikes, the 930 has 8spd brifters and 700x35 tires, ‘970 has 8 spd barends.
Both great on...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-02-17, 04:13 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,800
Posted By a77impala

When I bought my Arrivee it had been stripped of...

When I bought my Arrivee it had been stripped of all logos, to make it less attractive to bike thieves. I have replaced them, not afraid it will be stolen, never out of sight or is locked up.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-02-17, 03:59 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,209
Posted By a77impala

I have arthritis in my neck and have neck pain...

I have arthritis in my neck and have neck pain 24/7, I've learned to live with it as riding doesn't make it much worse.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-02-17, 03:57 PM
Replies: 21,328
Views: 5,184,628
Posted By a77impala

Just arrived in Austin TX on Thursday for the...

Just arrived in Austin TX on Thursday for the month, got ready to ride, the gloves I brought were both left hand. Off to Performance, bought a pair on sale with an extra 15% off.
That didn't fix...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-21-17, 09:19 AM
Replies: 121
Views: 12,330
Posted By a77impala

I have learned that in regards to my bikes only...

I have learned that in regards to my bikes only my opinion counts! To believe otherwise is counterproductive.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-04-17, 04:45 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,015
Posted By a77impala

I just recounted gears, there are 9, my mistake,...

I just recounted gears, there are 9, my mistake, parts are worth more than $48, if the shifters are good I'd buy it just for them.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-04-17, 04:13 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,015
Posted By a77impala

Good Luck!

Good Luck!
Forum: Road Cycling
06-04-17, 03:52 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,015
Posted By a77impala

It looks 8 speed, that would be Tiagra. If...

It looks 8 speed, that would be Tiagra. If headtube is bad I would not take it, the bike should not have been sold without a warning. If you think the parts are worth the money that's up to you.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-04-17, 03:44 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,015
Posted By a77impala

Scape the paint off down to the metal, if crack...

Scape the paint off down to the metal, if crack is still there the metal is cracked! It looks like there are several, the most serious would be the one at the bottom of headtube. Any crack is bad, a...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-04-17, 03:31 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,015
Posted By a77impala

If the headtube is cracked I hope the parts are...

If the headtube is cracked I hope the parts are worth what you paid for the bike! I
guess you could reinforce it with a clamp of some kind. By the size of the tubing must be aluminum so welding not...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-23-17, 06:27 AM
Replies: 21,328
Views: 5,184,628
Posted By a77impala

A Soma Hwy One compact road bar. I needed to get...

A Soma Hwy One compact road bar. I needed to get the reach down and they worked perfectly, I didn't want a shorter stem.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-19-17, 07:31 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 11,952
Posted By a77impala

Thanks for the info, I thino I'd prefer non...

Thanks for the info, I thino I'd prefer non hydraulics.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-19-17, 06:30 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 11,952
Posted By a77impala

Not very familiar with hydraulic disc brakes,...

Not very familiar with hydraulic disc brakes, where is the master cylinder located? Is it in shifter head or remotely located? If remote it is still actuated by a cable, right?
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-20-17, 07:11 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,282
Posted By a77impala

You will find this is not a recovery group! We...

You will find this is not a recovery group! We encourage and enjoy our addiction!
The deeper my involvement, the better I like it!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-18-17, 07:33 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 5,505
Posted By a77impala

Last Labor Day, Sep.5th, hit some gravel turning...

Last Labor Day, Sep.5th, hit some gravel turning at street intersection, bike slipped, fractured left hip on impact. Titanium repair done. Back on trainer in ten days, on the road at two months....
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-26-17, 01:34 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 13,400
Posted By a77impala

No, I have not ridden an actual recumbent but...

No, I have not ridden an actual recumbent but like you say it's kinda, sorta similar. I would like to try an actual one to see if I had the same results.

At 72 I'm not planning on changing but who...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-26-17, 09:43 AM
Replies: 139
Views: 13,400
Posted By a77impala

Just saw this thread and have to give my two...

Just saw this thread and have to give my two cents worth. I'm 72 and thought when I get to the point my road bikes get to be uncomfortable I would go recumbent.
I tried a recumbent trainer and...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-14-17, 09:28 AM
Replies: 21,328
Views: 5,184,628
Posted By a77impala

That looks like what I'm looking for! Currently...

That looks like what I'm looking for! Currently riding a Trek 930 with 700c wheels, drop bars and brifters, i like it but want something with disc brakes and lighter frame.
Ive been thinking of Bike...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-10-17, 01:41 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 9,984
Posted By a77impala

I gave my doctor the names of the drugs I was...

I gave my doctor the names of the drugs I was taking, had he researched them I could have avoided the stress test. I found the contraindications on the internet!
That doctor retired and I told my...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-09-17, 10:44 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 9,984
Posted By a77impala

I had a nuclear stress test 12 years ago when I...

I had a nuclear stress test 12 years ago when I was having chest pain. Passed wth flying colors, pain turned out to be side effect of a prescription drug I was taking. No pains after stopped taking...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-02-17, 08:23 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,480
Posted By a77impala

I am 72 and have OA in my spine, advanced in neck...

I am 72 and have OA in my spine, advanced in neck and lumbar areas. Last year I had a Cordisone shot in lumbar region so I could walk again. I can ride pain free but walking is difficult, I have pain...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-09-16, 05:45 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 7,317
Posted By a77impala

I'm 72, have done 865 miles, trainer and road...

I'm 72, have done 865 miles, trainer and road since hip fracture on Labor Day, never give up!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-05-16, 06:13 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,289
Posted By a77impala

Reread post #11!

Reread post #11!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-01-16, 05:57 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 40,092
Posted By a77impala

In last ten years least was 6000, most 8400,...

In last ten years least was 6000, most 8400, fractured hip on Labor Day with 5035, now at 5785, will make 6000 easily again.
I'm 72 and ride daily, much to my wife's chagrin! She says I'm addicted,...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-24-16, 08:13 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 10,247
Posted By a77impala

I suffered a hip fracture on Labor Day, I'm back...

I suffered a hip fracture on Labor Day, I'm back on my bikes but put platform pedals on while waiting to get more faith in my ability of my left leg to support my weight.
I'm 72 and hopefully I get...
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