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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-22-19, 06:59 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,869
Posted By stanman13

On the bike I use a Zefal HPX-4 frame pump. We...

On the bike I use a Zefal HPX-4 frame pump. We all have fat tires and it fills them quickly. In the garage I use a Blackburn something or ither floor pump, with an integral gauge. For either,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-19-19, 08:11 AM
Replies: 1,197
Views: 398,317
Posted By stanman13

I like smooth fat rollers, too. I'm currently in...

I like smooth fat rollers, too. I'm currently in love with my Big Apples, can't really justify the price for the Compass tires. They're basically triple the cost of the Schwalbe's. But I need to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-18-19, 07:51 PM
Replies: 1,197
Views: 398,317
Posted By stanman13

That's a pretty snug fit! How do they ride?

That's a pretty snug fit! How do they ride?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-16-19, 12:51 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,245
Posted By stanman13

Is the front shifter even indexed? Frequently...

Is the front shifter even indexed? Frequently they are not. Honestly if it were mine I'd just source a set of cheap friction shifters and be done. Or at least just a left/front one. Ten bucks:
...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-14-19, 01:21 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,244
Posted By stanman13

That might be tough to find. Schwalbe does offer...

That might be tough to find. Schwalbe does offer tires in all white (or cream, really), like the Fat Frank:

https://www.universalcycles.com/shopping/product_details.php?id=27270&category=178
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-13-19, 12:53 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,090
Posted By stanman13

I have a variety of friction and friction/index...

I have a variety of friction and friction/index shifters. The Suntour ratcheting and pure friction (and Rivendell Silver) shifters are the smoothest. Shimano 8-speed Ultegra bar-ends work in friction...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-13-19, 06:54 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,573
Posted By stanman13

From what I can tell, your Diamondback is a...

From what I can tell, your Diamondback is a $1200-1300 bike. Your going to take a beating on that to trade it for a $500-600 hybrid. I think you will be less satisfied with the cheaper hybrid than...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-09-19, 08:48 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,189
Posted By stanman13

You would need a chain tool like this: ...

You would need a chain tool like this:

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/600x600/shopping_83498f460776cc1ff0e3b5baf6afde5b210b4591.jpg

If you don't have one then moving the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-09-19, 08:31 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,189
Posted By stanman13

I wouldn't necessarily change that yet. I always...

I wouldn't necessarily change that yet. I always try to take an investigative approach and look for what could be different from before. Start with simple things and go from there. The...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-09-19, 08:11 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,189
Posted By stanman13

Is the wheel in the same position in the dropouts...

Is the wheel in the same position in the dropouts as before? If you have it farther forward than it previously was then the chain is effectively longer. Try moving the wheel rearward.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-07-19, 01:24 PM
Replies: 1,769
Views: 240,037
Posted By stanman13

Riding the Little Traverse Wheelway in northern...

Riding the Little Traverse Wheelway in northern Michigan.

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1460/little_traverse_wheelway_8751682e8001b32afdbf03ca846589f4b06d17fd.jpg
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-07-19, 07:52 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,554
Posted By stanman13

Most "hybrids" are going to have you still...

Most "hybrids" are going to have you still leaning forward. The Day 6 looks interesting, I guess I would call that a semi-recumbent. It might be just the thing for you. Do you have a dealer nearby...
Forum: Introductions
08-04-19, 06:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 917
Posted By stanman13

Welcome from Clarkston!

Welcome from Clarkston!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-01-19, 01:55 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,375
Posted By stanman13

Marine supply places have good selections of...

Marine supply places have good selections of stainless hardware. Here's one in my area.

https://catalog.monroeengineering.com/viewitems/socket-head-cap-screws-3/din-912-stainless-steel-a2-metric--2
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-31-19, 04:07 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 12,229
Posted By stanman13

I'm also a fan of repurposing old rigid mountain...

I'm also a fan of repurposing old rigid mountain bikes, and I've done several. I suppose if you take a mtb and make it more street/road friendly, that's a hybrid, right? Anyway here's my Univega...
Forum: Commuting
07-23-19, 04:11 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,144
Posted By stanman13

It's always interesting to me to see engineering...

It's always interesting to me to see engineering solutions that aren't evolutionary, but come from an utterly different approach. I love Swedish cars for the same reason. Thanks for sharing these.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-21-19, 12:22 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,824
Posted By stanman13

Ride the saddle you like on the bike you like....

Ride the saddle you like on the bike you like. End of story in my eyes. If others want to judge you for it, rain on 'em. They can have some input when they're riding it.

ETA: it's a bit absurd to...
Forum: Recreational & Family
07-18-19, 09:50 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 11,147
Posted By stanman13

Even thought the bike is new, take a look at the...

Even thought the bike is new, take a look at the shifter cable. Make sure the routing is smooth with no sharp bends or kinks, and that there's no fraying or other weirdness with the cable. Couple...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-10-19, 07:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,327
Posted By stanman13

VeloOrange has a couple variants of this: ...

VeloOrange has a couple variants of this:

https://velo-orange.com/collections/saddles/products/smooth-touring-saddle-wide
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-09-19, 07:30 AM
Replies: 1,197
Views: 398,317
Posted By stanman13

Now there's a cutting-edge side gig! ...

Now there's a cutting-edge side gig!



(I'll just show myself out...)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-06-19, 06:55 PM
Replies: 1,197
Views: 398,317
Posted By stanman13

In my layman's opinion it happened because the...

In my layman's opinion it happened because the industry is built around moving on to the Next Big Thing, and in this case that was 700c. I guess I'm neutral to it overall, but I think that it's not...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-06-19, 05:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,807
Posted By stanman13

I have its match, with the exception of the ffs...

I have its match, with the exception of the ffs (lol at Reynolds 531). They are indeed fun to ride. Makes a good townie unless you're in San Fran or something. That's my favorite of the Schwinn...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-06-19, 01:39 PM
Replies: 1,197
Views: 398,317
Posted By stanman13

93 Specialized

Hard Rock Ultra. Not sure what the "ultra" means. Small frame for my daughter. VO stem and Left Bank bars. All of our bikes are friction shifting, in this case on some very nice Suntour thumbies....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-05-19, 08:45 AM
Replies: 1,197
Views: 398,317
Posted By stanman13

Thank you! The handlebar tape resulted as much...

Thank you! The handlebar tape resulted as much from my inability to make a decision as anything else. Had these two great colors of Newbaum's and just couldn't decide, so I just ad-libbed. The...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-05-19, 06:45 AM
Replies: 1,197
Views: 398,317
Posted By stanman13

My 1984(ish) Univega Range Rover. Not a top of...

My 1984(ish) Univega Range Rover. Not a top of the line bike, but a nice rider. Straight gauge Tange Cromoly, nice forged dropouts. Good fit. Came to me mostly bare, with mismatched wheels and the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-03-19, 11:23 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 8,952
Posted By stanman13

Absolutely not. Ride the saddle you like on the...

Absolutely not. Ride the saddle you like on the bike you like. Brooks is appropriate on anything.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-02-19, 05:38 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,218
Posted By stanman13

I couldn't say it's universally true, but I think...

I couldn't say it's universally true, but I think by and large most bar end shifters would have enough pull to get across ten cogs. My wife's 8 speed Ultegra bar ends still have room left after...
Forum: Introductions
07-02-19, 04:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 899
Posted By stanman13

Welcome, from southeast Michigan. The "like"...

Welcome, from southeast Michigan. The "like" button is not available on mobile afaik.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-02-19, 04:22 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,218
Posted By stanman13

This is why I friction shift. :lol:

This is why I friction shift. :lol:
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-02-19, 03:13 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,218
Posted By stanman13

That makes it fairly easy, then. If they fit the...

That makes it fairly easy, then. If they fit the Microshift, these should fit as well if you prefer:

Dura-Ace 10 sp bar ends (https://www.universalcycles.com/shopping/product_details.php?id=28847)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-02-19, 09:06 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,218
Posted By stanman13

Since the drop area of that Soma bar is 22.2mm, I...

Since the drop area of that Soma bar is 22.2mm, I don't think normal bar-end pods will easily fit inside. You may have to consider something like the old Jagwire over-the-tube pods. I've used them...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-08-19, 05:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,177
Posted By stanman13

If you get a Suburban you'll have the upright...

If you get a Suburban you'll have the upright bars already and a nicer fork. I wouldn't expect problems fitting 700x40 on it.
Forum: Beach Cruisers
04-27-19, 07:37 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,220
Posted By stanman13

I've put Wald fenders on a variety of bikes over...

I've put Wald fenders on a variety of bikes over the years. They are well-made, solid fenders, but they're steel and a bit heavy if that's a concern. They're pretty universal and easy to fit. The...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-14-18, 07:25 PM
Replies: 22,328
Views: 4,642,495
Posted By stanman13

I do think it's a neat bike, and the GTs of that...

I do think it's a neat bike, and the GTs of that era were generally quite good. This one is interesting, with some unusual features. I just think it's overpriced. Even so, perhaps it would have been...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-08-18, 04:20 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,879
Posted By stanman13

As long as it looks like the dropout wasn't bent...

As long as it looks like the dropout wasn't bent during processing (like if the frame was dropped or something), I have to admit I'd probably just manhandle it into place. If you want to have a bit...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-08-18, 07:13 AM
Replies: 22,328
Views: 4,642,495
Posted By stanman13

Cool bike, but...

GT Tachyon, for the low, low price of $479. Oh, and you'll need to plan for a 650B conversion, unless you have an inside line on 700D tires.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-18, 06:35 AM
Replies: 22,328
Views: 4,642,495
Posted By stanman13

Rather odd (but consistent) front brake cable...

Rather odd (but consistent) front brake cable routing.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-18, 07:51 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,166
Posted By stanman13

I would try 'em. Don't wrap them and leave the...

I would try 'em. Don't wrap them and leave the cables a little long. Ride them around a bit. If you like them, trim the cables and wrap. If not, no harm done.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-25-18, 12:42 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 13,926
Posted By stanman13

I rode this Giant Iguana for many years with the...

I rode this Giant Iguana for many years with the original flat bars. Old-style flat bars- no rise, no sweep, nothing. When I let my son take over this bike he hated the flat bars. So we fit it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-18, 06:17 PM
Replies: 8,791
Views: 1,102,951
Posted By stanman13

Better stoppers for an old mountain bike. These...

Better stoppers for an old mountain bike. These were less than half price compared to the Mafac four dot style inserts that would be oe replacement. I'm not originalist with this bike, so it seemed...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-18, 08:45 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,666
Posted By stanman13

I've used this on a Schwinn Suburban. A bit...

I've used this on a Schwinn Suburban. A bit tricky to install but very solid afterward:
Minoura Lightweight Extra Bottle Cage Holder (http://www.minoura.jp/english/accessory-e/bh95x-e.html)
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-18-18, 06:37 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 5,516
Posted By stanman13

First, no. Colors exist. Deal with it. ...

First, no. Colors exist. Deal with it. Otherwise, I see men wearing brightly colored athletic shoes all the time, and I live in the dowdy midwest.

Some people just like their bubbles.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-18-18, 06:25 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 5,516
Posted By stanman13

Do you not have the internet? I didn't even have...

Do you not have the internet? I didn't even have to try hard.

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/703x404/shoe2_9d53c6db9c323ac68632f438e3da87c6ff34d09c.jpg...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-16-18, 11:35 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 5,516
Posted By stanman13

If you roll the bike over on its back and look...

If you roll the bike over on its back and look down between the chainstays, you'll be able to tell the sex.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-16-18, 09:34 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 8,601
Posted By stanman13

My wife had largely the same requirements. I...

My wife had largely the same requirements. I found a Specialized Expedition Elite for her used for about $175 ready to ride, and that was at my LBS, so I know I paid a premium price for it. 26 x...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-15-18, 10:55 AM
Replies: 1,914
Views: 512,527
Posted By stanman13

Please tell us your age. I just reached...

Please tell us your age.

I just reached level 50 last month.

1. What type of bikes do 50+ folks ride?

I prefer rigid mountain bikes. Main ride currently is a 1988(ish) Univega Range Rover,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-11-18, 05:57 AM
Replies: 22,328
Views: 4,642,495
Posted By stanman13

That looks suspiciously like Varsity frame set up...

That looks suspiciously like Varsity frame set up with a different fork and 26" wheels.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-07-18, 10:23 AM
Replies: 1,543
Views: 621,835
Posted By stanman13

I know it's been a month since posting, but i...

I know it's been a month since posting, but i want to say I really like what you have done with this bike. It looks sharp, and I'll bet it rides beautifully.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-04-18, 11:03 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,295
Posted By stanman13

I'd buy this long before I considered that Harley...

I'd buy this long before I considered that Harley bike for the same money:

Save up to 60% off new Hybrid Bicycles | Adventure Shimano Nexus 8 Internal, 8 Speed 27.5/650B Hybrid Front Suspension...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-04-18, 10:25 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,400
Posted By stanman13

Unable to visualize. Need pictures.

Unable to visualize. Need pictures.
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