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Forum: Road Cycling
05-10-24, 08:17 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 18
Posted By PromptCritical

Lake Tahoe Ride

Anyone doing the ride around Lake Tahoe next month? https://cure.lls.org/event/2024-america's-most-beautiful-bike-ride/e498158

I'm thinking of going. I've done it (unorganized) in 1984 and 2009....
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
05-10-24, 02:53 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 207
Posted By PromptCritical

A good fit is way, way cheaper than multiple...

A good fit is way, way cheaper than multiple stems, seats, etc.....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-09-24, 11:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 203
Posted By PromptCritical

I used a set of Paul thumbies and an old Campy...

I used a set of Paul thumbies and an old Campy shift lever I had. No indexing, but it works great and the length of the Campy lever is really helpful.

The Paul thumbies come in different...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-09-24, 11:38 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 809
Posted By PromptCritical

I got tired of all the “weak sauce” bicycle...

I got tired of all the “weak sauce” bicycle lights, so I cobbled up something more serious.

The light is an Abrams Class 3 LED....
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-09-24, 10:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 73
Posted By PromptCritical

Have you tried downloading the Google maps in the...

Have you tried downloading the Google maps in the area you are riding onto your smartphone?

Also, this may be overkill, but the Foreflight flight app has a street map function with worldwide maps...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-09-24, 10:49 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 496
Posted By PromptCritical

I’m in! Garmin Varia should be arriving tomorrow.

I’m in! Garmin Varia should be arriving tomorrow.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-09-24, 10:16 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 496
Posted By PromptCritical

Eric, Which model Bolt are you using?

Eric, Which model Bolt are you using?
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-09-24, 08:31 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 496
Posted By PromptCritical

Good to know. That number came from a review in a...

Good to know. That number came from a review in a bike magazine.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-09-24, 06:14 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 496
Posted By PromptCritical

Well, this is a pretty uniform positive response...

Well, this is a pretty uniform positive response from actual users! Might be time to look into buying one.

Has anyone used the Trek CarBack unit?

Also, the Garmin units appear to have a short...
Forum: Framebuilders
05-09-24, 10:33 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 203
Posted By PromptCritical

Those look nice - thanks!

Those look nice - thanks!
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-09-24, 09:41 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 341
Posted By PromptCritical

Anyone running tubeless?

Anyone running tubeless?
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-08-24, 10:33 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 496
Posted By PromptCritical

Bike Radar

Prices for rear facing radar are becoming reasonable and there are a couple of brands available.

Does anyone have any experience with one?
Forum: Southern California
05-07-24, 10:56 PM
Replies: 2,912
Views: 374,602
Posted By PromptCritical

Great - thanks! Planning on it!

Great - thanks! Planning on it!
Forum: Southern California
05-07-24, 10:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 108
Posted By PromptCritical

I’m going for the first time!

I’m going for the first time!
Forum: For Sale
05-07-24, 10:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 151
Posted By PromptCritical

PM sent.

PM sent.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-07-24, 08:39 PM
Replies: 7,893
Views: 955,851
Posted By PromptCritical

Good thing that NEVER happens with bicycles.

Good thing that NEVER happens with bicycles.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-07-24, 03:17 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 486
Posted By PromptCritical

I sure thought I was, but buying individual parts...

I sure thought I was, but buying individual parts instead of a groupset, is problematic since there are so many variations.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-07-24, 02:00 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 486
Posted By PromptCritical

Yeah, and I have a box full of them (for the...

Yeah, and I have a box full of them (for the front DR - the rear was easy) that didn't work. No idea why. Free to a good home (or a bad one).
Forum: Southern California
05-07-24, 01:35 PM
Replies: 2,912
Views: 374,602
Posted By PromptCritical

I'm somewhat new to San Diego and haven't heard...

I'm somewhat new to San Diego and haven't heard of this ride (couldn't find it on the interwebs either). Can you tell me a bit about it? Route?
Forum: Touring
05-07-24, 01:25 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,841
Posted By PromptCritical

Well, trusting any techie map product for a...

Well, trusting any techie map product for a bicycle ride is a great way to get an unplanned extra long ride in (ask me how I know....).
Forum: Road Cycling
05-07-24, 01:09 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,081
Posted By PromptCritical

Not to hijack the thread, but how is the riding...

Not to hijack the thread, but how is the riding around Bass Lake?
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-07-24, 01:06 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 378
Posted By PromptCritical

SRAM has an X-Range product line that is a road...

SRAM has an X-Range product line that is a road bike system with a 2x crankset. It comes with various combinations of chainwheels, limited to a 13T difference. Their mtb systems offer a 10-52T...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-07-24, 12:50 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 486
Posted By PromptCritical

I'm going to keep it, but I'm still...

I'm going to keep it, but I'm still curious........(I'm a recovering engineer, but my friends say the recovering isn't going well).
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-07-24, 09:07 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 486
Posted By PromptCritical

I've converted both of our tandems (one now...

I've converted both of our tandems (one now retired) to flat bars due to my arthritis. Switching to a trigger shifter for the rear derailleur was easy. However, I've never found a derailleur/shifter...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-07-24, 08:55 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 1,009
Posted By PromptCritical

The tyrekey looks very useful - thanks!

The tyrekey looks very useful - thanks!
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-07-24, 08:46 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 378
Posted By PromptCritical

We recently bought a new (to us) 2007 Sovereign...

We recently bought a new (to us) 2007 Sovereign which had a 24/42/50 Shimano triple and a 9-speed 11-36 freehub and wornout shifters.

Lots of problems, including the chain jumping into the spoke...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-06-24, 06:11 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 1,009
Posted By PromptCritical

That's generally how I do it, but I don't start...

That's generally how I do it, but I don't start opposite the valve. What is the rationale for that?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-06-24, 06:09 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 1,009
Posted By PromptCritical

Well, just for kicks, try mounting a Challenge,...

Well, just for kicks, try mounting a Challenge, Strada Bianca in 700x36C, or a Schwalbe - Marathon Plus HS440 Tire on a Bontrager Affinity rim. :)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-06-24, 05:25 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 1,009
Posted By PromptCritical

That's impressive! I'd say half of my tires...

That's impressive! I'd say half of my tires don't need tools to install, half do, and of that half, 10% get returned because they are unusably tight. The string would at least make finding the tire...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-06-24, 05:21 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 1,009
Posted By PromptCritical

Whew, I was wondering what I've been missing all...

Whew, I was wondering what I've been missing all these years......:)
Forum: Touring
05-06-24, 04:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 179
Posted By PromptCritical

Is the "Triangle Loop" Ojai - Carpinteria -...

Is the "Triangle Loop" Ojai - Carpinteria - Ventura (Hwys 33, 150 & 101)?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-06-24, 04:42 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 1,009
Posted By PromptCritical

I've used that hook when taking a tire off, but I...

I've used that hook when taking a tire off, but I can't get my head around how to use it when putting a tire on......
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-06-24, 04:37 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 1,009
Posted By PromptCritical

Great - thanks!

Great - thanks!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-06-24, 04:12 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 1,009
Posted By PromptCritical

Flying Tire Irons

Anyone have any secret handshakes on how to keep tire irons from growing wings and flying across the garage (other than changing tires in the kitchen) when you get to the last bit of tire to get...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-06-24, 12:24 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 646
Posted By PromptCritical

I wouldn’t mess with that frame. That’s a job for...

I wouldn’t mess with that frame. That’s a job for a professional.

OTOH, since you aren’t running disc brakes, you could remove 5mm from the non drive side of axle on a lathe.

I have two bikes...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-06-24, 09:40 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 646
Posted By PromptCritical

Depends on what the frame is made of. 5mm from...

Depends on what the frame is made of. 5mm from 130 to 135mm in dropouts is trivial if the frame is steel. If it is carbon, I wouldn't touch it. Aluminum, maybe.
Forum: Framebuilders
05-05-24, 11:27 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 203
Posted By PromptCritical

Thanks everyone!!!

Thanks everyone!!!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-05-24, 11:19 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 960
Posted By PromptCritical

I can top that. After picking up all the pieces...

I can top that. After picking up all the pieces and reassembling, I tightened everything down with the disc brake on the right. Bike handled rather “sporty”. Worse yet, the local bike shop noticed it...
Forum: Touring
05-05-24, 11:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 179
Posted By PromptCritical

Riding in the Ojai, Malibu and Pt. Mugu Areas

Many, many moons ago I rode the LA Wheelman Double Century (my stepdad did the triple) and I remember enjoying the riding along the coast and around Ojai.

Since this was around 45 years ago, I’m...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-05-24, 10:54 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 646
Posted By PromptCritical

The SRAM 900 hub has an XDR driver (not sure if...

The SRAM 900 hub has an XDR driver (not sure if it also comes in an XD version) and a variety of widths, including a QR135 version.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-05-24, 10:42 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 486
Posted By PromptCritical

You didn’t mention why you are looking for a new...

You didn’t mention why you are looking for a new derailleur. If it doesn’t shift well, don’t forget to check the derailleur alignment. Misalignment can cause shifting problems. You’ll ned a Park...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-05-24, 10:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 341
Posted By PromptCritical

Nicely kept roads??? Wow, that would be a treat....

Nicely kept roads??? Wow, that would be a treat. Here in San Diego where the roads were last paved when Eisenhower was President, I run Conti GP5000 in 32mm.

I haven’t had a problems with flats...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-05-24, 10:19 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 2,536
Posted By PromptCritical

Which tires (road) aren’t porous?

Which tires (road) aren’t porous?
Forum: Road Cycling
05-05-24, 10:13 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 2,536
Posted By PromptCritical

One thing to keep in mind is that heavier factory...

One thing to keep in mind is that heavier factory wheels aren’t just heavier, they are probably not as stiff as a good wheelset. Back in the day, our coach suggested wiring the spokes together at the...
Forum: Framebuilders
05-05-24, 01:25 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 203
Posted By PromptCritical

That looks like it would work well. Thanks. What...

That looks like it would work well. Thanks. What do you use for glue?
Forum: Framebuilders
05-05-24, 01:19 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 203
Posted By PromptCritical

Brake Line Hold Downs

I've converted two mountain bikes to hydraulic brakes and the lines don't fit into the frames' original routing brackets.

I really don't want to go to the trouble of finding a welder and welding...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-05-24, 01:14 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 2,865
Posted By PromptCritical

Well, I think you are doing great from what I can...

Well, I think you are doing great from what I can see in the posts. I'm the same age and it has taken me 2+ years to get back into shape after Covid. Keep at it and have fun!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-04-24, 01:38 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 357
Posted By PromptCritical

https://www.etrailer.com They have about...

https://www.etrailer.com

They have about every rack ever made, including some vintage ones. They are also pretty helpful.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-04-24, 01:26 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,081
Posted By PromptCritical

Sadly, age is more important than weight or...

Sadly, age is more important than weight or gears......
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-01-24, 10:59 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 486
Posted By PromptCritical

This is awesome - great work! Gonna be a...

This is awesome - great work!

Gonna be a HUGE help in keeping a couple of vintage bikes running!
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