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Forum: Recumbent
09-28-22, 07:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 997
Posted By drbenjamin

I just finished installing a Bafang BBSHD at the...

I just finished installing a Bafang BBSHD at the captains cranks on my Double Vision. Hung the battery below the captain's seat. If you're handy it's not too hard but you do have to mess with the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-27-19, 08:41 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,034
Posted By drbenjamin

OK guys you’ve convinced me! I will put on a...

OK guys you’ve convinced me! I will put on a full length cable housing today, routed along the top tube and seat stay and let you know how it turns out. Thanks for the advice!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-26-19, 11:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,034
Posted By drbenjamin

Thanks happy feet! I thought about that, my...

Thanks happy feet! I thought about that, my impression was that long stretches of cable guide increase friction too, but would be grateful to hear from others. I have 25’ lengths of housing so may...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-26-19, 11:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,034
Posted By drbenjamin

Reroute rear derailleur cable

all

Sadly, due to being off the bike for a while and gaining weight, I have resorted to installing a mid drive electric motor. The motor (BBSHD) replaces the bottom bracket and the motor housing...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-05-15, 12:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,187
Posted By drbenjamin

uncrossed spokes

All
I've been building wheels for a few years now, and had a surprising experience this weekend which prompted a question.

I was swapping out the wheels on my commuter, putting on a set that was...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-23-15, 04:14 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,475
Posted By drbenjamin

Don't know about the others but IRD do not...

Don't know about the others but IRD do not recommend their 46-30 crank with 11 speed rear ends (I asked).
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-15-15, 04:35 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,627
Posted By drbenjamin

Whoops! Should have typed 1.85mm both times....

Whoops! Should have typed 1.85mm both times. Thanks for the advice Bill (and others) I've found 11 spd freehubs for sale and now I'm not so worried :)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-15-15, 02:38 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,627
Posted By drbenjamin

Thanks for the replies guys. I was thrown off b...

Thanks for the replies guys. I was thrown off b the following statement in an article from performancebike (Our Take: 10-Speed vs. 11-Speed | The Performance Bicycle Blog...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-15-15, 01:22 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,627
Posted By drbenjamin

11 speeds on FH-5700 rear hub

All
I'm building a new frame up with an 11 speed Shimano 6800 drivetrain. I'd like to keep using a wheelset I have that is 10 speed, with a 105 rear hub (FH-5700). Assuming I can buy an 11 speed...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-08-15, 04:17 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,591
Posted By drbenjamin

Really sad news. Jobst on rec.bike and the Harris...

Really sad news. Jobst on rec.bike and the Harris Cyclery site by Sheldon Brown were my introduction to both biking and the internet. I learned an absolute ton from those two. Hard to believe they're...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-07-15, 11:50 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,179
Posted By drbenjamin

Thanks for that wv, I may take you up on it. I'll...

Thanks for that wv, I may take you up on it. I'll take a shot at cleaning and relubing and if it doesn't work I'll PM you.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-07-15, 11:49 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,179
Posted By drbenjamin

Pretty sure it wasnt a cable issue, I...

Pretty sure it wasnt a cable issue, I disconnected the cable at the derailleur and tried to tug on it while shifting. All this happened in my garage at ~50 degrees. I managed to get 1 downshift by...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-07-15, 11:31 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,179
Posted By drbenjamin

STI shifter overhaul

All
Hopped on the bike this AM and could not get the front shifter to work, either up or down. It's a ST-6603, Ultegra triple shifter. It has worked fine for 3 yrs, I commute on the bike in Seattle...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-10-14, 03:52 PM
Replies: 186
Views: 16,709
Posted By drbenjamin

I did - I got my fork from Calfee. It was...

I did - I got my fork from Calfee. It was expensive but it was also the only road geometry disc fork at the time, all the others were for cyclocross bikes and had too long of an axle to crown height....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-10-14, 03:50 PM
Replies: 186
Views: 16,709
Posted By drbenjamin

Someone else replied but let me echo their...

Someone else replied but let me echo their statement - the roads here are constantly wet and the water is dirty with a suspension of fine particulate. I admit it is counterintuitive, I would have...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-10-14, 03:38 PM
Replies: 186
Views: 16,709
Posted By drbenjamin

my 2c - commuting year round in Seattle I find...

my 2c - commuting year round in Seattle I find rim brakes a serious hazard in the winter. Got an Enve fork modified by Calfee to fit discs, and in the winter I put on a caliper and a disc front...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-26-14, 05:39 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,243
Posted By drbenjamin

Yeah it really did. Blade-Runner, I am in the...

Yeah it really did. Blade-Runner, I am in the same spot as you. New to tandemming, I ride 4000+ miles a year. My wife has tachycardia and cannot have her heart rate go above ~120, so on long climbs...
Forum: Electric Bikes
06-20-14, 01:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,000
Posted By drbenjamin

Looking forward to this thread, I have just...

Looking forward to this thread, I have just started researching the same issue. Mid drive is definitely the way to go for tandem hill climbing. Blade-Runner, is it true that left side drive is the...
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-06-13, 02:58 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,126
Posted By drbenjamin

I can't stand having cold hands, and gladly chose...

I can't stand having cold hands, and gladly chose form over function to keep them warm
at 30 degrees I switch over to these military surplus trigger finger mittens
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-09-13, 05:47 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 15,274
Posted By drbenjamin

My experience is similar to yours, I much prefer...

My experience is similar to yours, I much prefer the Teflon lubes (for my motorcycle as well as my bicycle). I find, however, that in the rainy winter the lube washes off and I get noisy chains and...
Forum: Commuting
06-07-13, 02:56 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,425
Posted By drbenjamin

The commute on this trail is superb - on the way...

The commute on this trail is superb - on the way south for a good section of the trail Mt Rainier is straight ahead (visible only in the summer :) ) I've seen beaver and Great Blue Herons in the...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-07-13, 02:37 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 9,566
Posted By drbenjamin

Just want to voice a contrary opinion here, I...

Just want to voice a contrary opinion here, I think the pump head on the Lezyne is wonderful and it's the reason I bought the pump. As another poster said, every 2 months I give the upper O-ring a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-31-12, 06:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,007
Posted By drbenjamin

Thanks all and sorry for the lack of detail in my...

Thanks all and sorry for the lack of detail in my first post. My setup is a ENVE 2.0 road fork modified by calfee to have disc brake tabs. I use rim brakes in the summer then mount a road BB7 caliper...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-30-12, 10:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,007
Posted By drbenjamin

disc brake / pad placement

All

It's started raining out here so I've swapped over to disc brakes up front. I noticed after an especially muddy ride that there is a ~2mm "unswept" dirty area on the outer edge of the disc;...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-14-12, 11:19 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 624
Posted By drbenjamin

Thanks guys! Appreciate the advice from...

Thanks guys! Appreciate the advice from experienced hands, I've built a few wheels but am still pretty green. I keep Jobst's book next to me as I build and cold set the bends every time! After I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-14-12, 11:01 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 624
Posted By drbenjamin

spoke head / flange angle

Guys

I set out to build up a front wheel this AM, using a ST Swiss 240S disc hub and Wheelsmith spokes. No beveling apparent on the spoke holes, but when I dropped in a spoke it seemed a little...
Forum: Commuting
10-07-12, 10:00 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,302
Posted By drbenjamin

The Crud Mudguard 2 are what you want. I'm on my...

The Crud Mudguard 2 are what you want. I'm on my 3rd season w/ them here in the NW, they are ligtweight, effective, look pretty good and require no eyelets.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-20-12, 01:04 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 890
Posted By drbenjamin

Not sure what you mean by "shifts better", but if...

Not sure what you mean by "shifts better", but if having 12% jumps in cadence when shifting is better than 5% jumps I can see your point. I agree that the range of modern compacts is sufficient but I...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-17-12, 10:50 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,473
Posted By drbenjamin

I buy KMC links by the card. I had one just like...

I buy KMC links by the card. I had one just like the OP is describing, and I have used them for years with no issue. I tried for about 5 min to get it to close, then opened another. The other 5 on...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-22-12, 05:27 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 6,126
Posted By drbenjamin

Those people would definitely be well served w/ a...

Those people would definitely be well served w/ a compact double. One my 12 mile commute w/ a couple of hills I use all 3 rings. Once you get used to the order, you can be in the perfect gear...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-22-12, 05:15 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 6,126
Posted By drbenjamin

Of course, superior is in the eye of the...

Of course, superior is in the eye of the beholder, but I agree w/ chasm. Take a look at http://gear-calculator.com/#

it is a very nice tool and you can compare various front/rear gearing choices....
Forum: Commuting
06-18-12, 02:02 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,894
Posted By drbenjamin

Topeak MTX. Been using it for 2 years, I commute...

Topeak MTX. Been using it for 2 years, I commute on my road bike and in 5 seconds I can take the rack off and go for a ride. The bag looks nice too, I have no problems walking into work w/ it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-18-12, 11:57 AM
Replies: 1,543
Views: 623,252
Posted By drbenjamin

Wow - you have my exact bike! (see post 550) I...

Wow - you have my exact bike! (see post 550) I paid nearly $500 for it in 1991, it kills me to hear it's worth $50 :lol:

They are great bikes, I still ride mine at least once a week.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-01-12, 02:19 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,410
Posted By drbenjamin

+1. I live in the same area as the OP, and I've...

+1. I live in the same area as the OP, and I've ended up w/ 2 cassettes. The 12-30 is really nice if the ride has a lot of steep climbs, in the beginning I may not use the 30 but near the end of the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-29-12, 10:23 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,423
Posted By drbenjamin

I got a quart from Amazon about 2 years ago -...

I got a quart from Amazon about 2 years ago - looks like the price has gone up, i's $24 now. Also, the DuPont aerosol stuff (which I learned about looking for motorcycle lube) is apparently the same,...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-29-12, 12:31 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,344
Posted By drbenjamin

This (although mine's a Sprint :) ) I know...

This (although mine's a Sprint :) )

I know crashes are unlikely, but in a crash the odds are good that you'll put your hands out to break your fall. If you're moving at a decent clip you will...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-29-12, 12:19 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 13,831
Posted By drbenjamin

I've never seen that happen, it's really weird -...

I've never seen that happen, it's really weird - are your tires rubbing anywhere? At any rate, the tread looks similar to what I see after 3000 miles, starting to get pretty squared off. I'd say that...
Forum: Commuting
05-25-12, 09:30 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 14,663
Posted By drbenjamin

Just to reiterate, in the case of the M520 and...

Just to reiterate, in the case of the M520 and M540 pedals, there is no structural difference between the 2 in spite of the price difference. The exploded parts diagrams are here...
Forum: Commuting
05-24-12, 08:25 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 19,690
Posted By drbenjamin

I'd be grateful if you could follow this up,...

I'd be grateful if you could follow this up, maybe some pics of the inside of your tire? Not sure how to best validate that you have a real Gatorskin, but it would be amazing if people are...
Forum: Commuting
05-24-12, 08:20 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 14,663
Posted By drbenjamin

I bought the M540's because I liked the color....

I bought the M540's because I liked the color. I've subsequently seen diagrams showing that the pedals are essentially identical, so it's a good thing I didn't buy the more expensive ones for...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-24-12, 08:16 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 45,055
Posted By drbenjamin

I'm looking forward to this thread too, and I'd...

I'm looking forward to this thread too, and I'd like to offer up that while I agree that DannoXYZ has pointed out compositional differences between rubber cement and vulcanizing fluid, neither naptha...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-18-12, 09:32 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,556
Posted By drbenjamin

After years of swearing at my Presta pumps...

After years of swearing at my Presta pumps (including an old Silca with the head pictured above) I tried a Lezyne pump and haven't looked back. The reversible head screws onto the valve stem so that...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-18-12, 05:00 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 779
Posted By drbenjamin

OK, well now that I've started building wheels I...

OK, well now that I've started building wheels I have an old discard that can be my calibration wheel in the future. I guess I'll send it to Park's and then start from there!
Thanks!
Forum: Commuting
05-18-12, 04:58 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 19,690
Posted By drbenjamin

Which would you recommend? We bike in the same...

Which would you recommend? We bike in the same area so your experience is highly relevant. Are you rating on flat-resistance or other criteria?
Forum: Commuting
05-18-12, 02:58 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 19,690
Posted By drbenjamin

4000 miles so far on my Gatorskins. I got a...

4000 miles so far on my Gatorskins. I got a series of 3 flats (slow leaks, flatted o/n) in quick succession, turned out to be a sliver of glass just barely poking through. I figured it out by...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-18-12, 02:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 779
Posted By drbenjamin

Question on the TM-1; is calibrating as simple as...

Question on the TM-1; is calibrating as simple as hanging a known weight off the end of a spoke and measuring? I've been using mine and it seems like it reads a little high (27-29 on drive side rear...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-10-12, 01:52 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,103
Posted By drbenjamin

Can I ask what the price was? I am thinking about...

Can I ask what the price was? I am thinking about buying that exact model locally, wondering what FMV is.
thanks!
Forum: Commuting
05-09-12, 03:20 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 2,969
Posted By drbenjamin

Lot of PNWers in this thread! I'm another, and...

Lot of PNWers in this thread! I'm another, and the only weather I don't ride in is the rare snowy day, when the snow is too loose to ride on. Icy days - studded tires. Heavy rain I'll wear gaiters in...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-08-12, 08:34 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 887
Posted By drbenjamin

As FBinNY indicates, you probably shouldn't reuse...

As FBinNY indicates, you probably shouldn't reuse that pin. Take a look at the KMC missing link
http://www.amazon.com/KMC-Missing-Link-10-Speed-Cd/dp/B001CK0FK2

They are reuseable, 10-speed...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-07-12, 09:03 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,180
Posted By drbenjamin

dabac I really appreciate your assistance...

dabac

I really appreciate your assistance with this, learning about how wheels work is 1/2 the fun. By asymmetric I meant hi/lo flange, but I went ahead and ordered a hub with 2 high flanges based...
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