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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-22-19, 02:07 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,130
Posted By MuddKatt

help with grip shift replacements

Bike has an 8 speed cassette 11-28, white ind. 22,32,42 front... deore (https://www.walmart.com/search/?query=deore) lx derailleurs and the original grip shifts from around 95/96.
I want to replace...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-10-19, 06:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,293
Posted By MuddKatt

Yes it is an interactive glide cassette. I found...

Yes it is an interactive glide cassette. I found some info over at Sheldon Browns site that says sram is interchangeable with ig and hg.
but that you shouldn't use hg in ig.. Which brings me here...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-09-19, 02:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,293
Posted By MuddKatt

What chain to replace Shimano CN-IG70?

My old cn-ig70 chain has to be replaced.... local bike shop said the cn-hg40 is the best replacement , I bought it but want to make sure it's the right one for that ig replacement. I miss the silver...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-27-17, 08:21 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,642
Posted By MuddKatt

Thanks all. I didn't want to go all rigid as I do...

Thanks all. I didn't want to go all rigid as I do love my trail rides and that front suspension is needed. I hate to dump too much into it as it is out in the weather all the time. We live out of...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-06-17, 10:56 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 7,602
Posted By MuddKatt

I'll put a vote in for the topeak joeblow sports...

I'll put a vote in for the topeak joeblow sports pump it works flawlessly on my road bike ... easy 120 psi , dual heads... sometimes you just have to give it one pump in order for the pressure gauge...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-06-17, 08:01 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,642
Posted By MuddKatt

Rebuilding 95' Marin Rocky Ridge MTB

I am still riding my 94-96?( forget what year I bought it ) Marin Rocky ridge hardtail .
Have alot of miles on it. So far I have had to replace a worn out cassette and chains but otherwise it's...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-21-13, 12:54 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 828
Posted By MuddKatt

Do frames have to be built to handle disc brakes?

Do frames have to be disc brake ready on a road bike or can you add them to any frame?
Forum: Road Cycling
04-13-13, 01:19 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 975
Posted By MuddKatt

HAHA take up mountain biking at 85 ... I know...

HAHA take up mountain biking at 85 ... I know some people in their 80's still going strong so it's not out of the question :)

From what I was reading Disc brakes are not a good thing on a road...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-13-13, 09:40 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 975
Posted By MuddKatt

My MTB is 20 years old now and it's time for an...

My MTB is 20 years old now and it's time for an upgrade also. But more because of technology changes and hard to find parts. Aside from expendables like chain and cassette and bb etc... it's been...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-13-13, 09:14 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 975
Posted By MuddKatt

the 20 /19 is for pretty steep hills and when I...

the 20 /19 is for pretty steep hills and when I am tired ( or off road use I use it more but here I am dealing just with road use ) , and I have used that low of a gear about 5 minutes worth over the...
Forum: Touring
04-13-13, 07:58 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 7,354
Posted By MuddKatt

Campfires are more dangerous with flying embers...

Campfires are more dangerous with flying embers IMO then my trangia. I have never had a problem. I have had spillover even with the coleman dual fuel burner that you have to pressurize. Never had a...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-13-13, 07:48 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 975
Posted By MuddKatt

Bike I ride has Shimano Chainring: 42-32-20 ...

Bike I ride has Shimano Chainring: 42-32-20
Cassette 11-28 ( 11,13,15,17,19,24,28 )
With somewhat all purpose kenda excavator mtb (26 inch) tires pumped up...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-13-13, 07:07 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 975
Posted By MuddKatt

Help with bike build titanium and campy

I want to start looking for deals and getting parts collected to build a road bike


I have always wanted a Titanium bike with campy. I remember promising myself when I was young that I would...
Forum: Touring
04-10-13, 01:07 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,540
Posted By MuddKatt

Big Agnes makes great gear. I backpack with...

Big Agnes makes great gear.

I backpack with a Fly Creek UL2 from Big Agnes. Just big enough to fit my gear and me. If I had to get a tent for 2 people I would go to a 3 man from BA. Copper spur...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-09-13, 05:56 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 546
Posted By MuddKatt

I didn't want to get another gopro. I need...

I didn't want to get another gopro. I need something that has a normal field of vision and a video clear enough to read plates . A supplement to my gopro. If the license plate is more than a few feet...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-08-13, 06:38 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 546
Posted By MuddKatt

Pocket Camcorder, any suggestions?

I have the gopro on the bike. It is good but lacking in some respects. If someone is bothering you from behind, I would like the ability to grab a camera and film them.
Gopro doesn't always get the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-05-13, 11:47 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,366
Posted By MuddKatt

I had both knees done by arthroscopic for...

I had both knees done by arthroscopic for cartilage. I then ripped/shredded ACL and Meniscus. My doctor said it looked like spaghetti.
Friend of mine had the same injury approx. the same amount of...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-04-13, 02:14 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,006
Posted By MuddKatt

Garbage trucks are as bad... plus you get hit...

Garbage trucks are as bad... plus you get hit with the downstream stench.. If I get one behind me I will shovel on the coal and get outta there if possible, or reroute my trip if I can.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-02-13, 07:03 AM
Replies: 217
Views: 18,172
Posted By MuddKatt

One of the paths I was on was near Brooksville...

One of the paths I was on was near Brooksville Fl. Guy I was talking to asked me if I saw the US cycling team go by on the path. I did see a group riding. I was thinking it would be a bit hard to...
Forum: Commuting
03-31-13, 01:29 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 3,660
Posted By MuddKatt

No matter what your skill level is, you still...

No matter what your skill level is, you still cannot, continuously, second guess the guy in the car. Just takes one hit from a drunk or inattentive driver to ruin a life .......for what purpose.
Forum: Commuting
03-31-13, 11:27 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 689
Posted By MuddKatt

At intersections, if there is just the one lane,...

At intersections, if there is just the one lane, I wait my turn in queue. Going right or left. Sometimes I may even go right and cross down the road a bit if it's really messy and crossing traffic...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-31-13, 11:08 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,006
Posted By MuddKatt

I've passed riders and had them speed up and try...

I've passed riders and had them speed up and try to keep you from passing which annoys me. Just hold your pace. If I pass I will go a little faster just so the rider is not put in a draft position....
Forum: Commuting
03-30-13, 01:10 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 3,660
Posted By MuddKatt

I have my gopro with me at all times when riding....

I have my gopro with me at all times when riding. If someone cuts me off or tries to run me over I make a note of the license plate and just post them on youtube with the plate number. Even if nobody...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-30-13, 10:23 AM
Replies: 217
Views: 18,172
Posted By MuddKatt

I still offer a cheery greeting no matter. It's...

I still offer a cheery greeting no matter. It's just how I roll and view things. Bicyclists, walkers, runners, old or young. Funny, the people that are the friendliest are sometime the old gals out...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-30-13, 10:12 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,417
Posted By MuddKatt

What is considered too rough for a road bike?

I have a question in regards to road bikes and road surface.

Packed dirt I assume is ok.
Is fine gravel like the 1/8 to 1/4 inch gray stone ok? or is that too squirrely for skinny tires?

I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-30-13, 07:50 AM
Replies: 217
Views: 18,172
Posted By MuddKatt

I have plenty of cycling esteem. Just an...

I have plenty of cycling esteem. Just an observation on who is enjoying life and the day. I go out riding year round,all through the winter and below freezing, unless the snow gets in the way....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-30-13, 06:48 AM
Replies: 217
Views: 18,172
Posted By MuddKatt

Why are roadies so stuck up?

I was traveling recently on vacation and was doing alot of busy bike paths so this is what brought this to mind, but it's true no matter where I ride.
Mountain bikers, recumbent or other niche...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-22-12, 07:26 AM
Replies: 157
Views: 31,748
Posted By MuddKatt

I found a mud tray/tub at homedepot in the ...

I found a mud tray/tub at homedepot in the drywall tools area. Skinny plastic tub 12 inches long maybe 6 inches wide and deep. Perfect for the acid bath with a rim etc...
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-13-12, 05:50 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 901
Posted By MuddKatt

Lower Performance in winter?

When it drops under 50 degrees F. I tire out faster. My avg speed for rides drops 3/4 to 1 mph and I can't pull the long hills like I can in warmer temps. Is it just me or is that normal?
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-13-12, 05:34 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,391
Posted By MuddKatt

Reynaud's here also. 25F to 35F days I have been...

Reynaud's here also. 25F to 35F days I have been experimenting lately. Pair of cheap thinsulate lined leather gloves from closeout store with manzilla liner and kept warm. No numbness. Dexterity...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-01-12, 01:14 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,507
Posted By MuddKatt

On the bike: has to be the night before Sandy...

On the bike:
has to be the night before Sandy hit and on a barrier island in south Jersey south of where it made landfall. Was a hard 5 miles into the wind but what a blast going back. Didn't even...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-23-12, 09:15 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,277
Posted By MuddKatt

LOL dog at the end made me laugh. Just be glad it...

LOL dog at the end made me laugh. Just be glad it wasn't a dobie :D

All I have at the moment is a gopro facing front, I am looking for a rear setup like this or even carry a cheaper pocket cam...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-17-12, 01:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 780
Posted By MuddKatt

Will I have to add links to the chain?. Looks...

Will I have to add links to the chain?. Looks like I can move the front derailleur up to clear the new ring.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-17-12, 12:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 780
Posted By MuddKatt

Plenty of room to the chainstay... extend it out...

Plenty of room to the chainstay... extend it out it's about 6 cm till it would hit

sugino css iii chainrings on there now.

Any particular brand I should look for?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-17-12, 12:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 780
Posted By MuddKatt

Older White crankset, want to change large chainring .. help needed

I have an older white ind crankset on my Marin MTB. 20-32-42 are the sizes and I am running out of gear on downhills.
I called white ind up and since it's a sugino made in japan item it might be...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-06-12, 06:28 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,266
Posted By MuddKatt

I hope you didn't forget your towel? Most...

I hope you didn't forget your towel?

Most I have done is 45
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-06-12, 06:08 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 9,410
Posted By MuddKatt

With my Kenda Excavators pumped really full of...

With my Kenda Excavators pumped really full of air I got 39 down a fairly steep , 4/10's of a mile asphalt road. Same tires with lower pressure I could only get 34 on the same hill.
My fastest time...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-06-12, 02:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,587
Posted By MuddKatt

Thanx all. I think I'll go with one of...

Thanx all.

I think I'll go with one of those sigma wired units. I like the idea of not losing the odometer mileage when you change battery and it seems to be close in function to my old avocet.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-06-12, 02:09 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,922
Posted By MuddKatt

Picture a Jersey island off season: nice wide...

Picture a Jersey island off season: nice wide street with newly constructed bike lanes. So sidewalk then area wide enough to parallel park next to curb and then a 3 foot wide bike path with big...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-06-12, 01:33 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,636
Posted By MuddKatt

I carry my phone, I figure they can use it to...

I carry my phone, I figure they can use it to phone home in case of emergency.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-04-12, 09:10 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,587
Posted By MuddKatt

What bike computer to get? GPS or Wired or wireless?

My trusted avocet 40 is starting to get flakey after about 20 years. I think it's the wires going into the pickup at the wheel hub.

so I am forced to start looking for a replacement and since...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-30-12, 03:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,641
Posted By MuddKatt

TYVM Hillrider for the help. It was a 68mm...

TYVM Hillrider for the help.

It was a 68mm tube on the bottom. Bike shop matched it with a UN55 cartridge for 35 bucks. hand tightened everything and will wait for the tool to come in the mail to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-30-12, 12:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,641
Posted By MuddKatt

God of tools is smiling down upon me..I was...

God of tools is smiling down upon me..I was digging through my bike box and low and behold there was a crank removal tool ... Totally forgot I had bought that.



The lockring was knurled so used...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-30-12, 08:56 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,641
Posted By MuddKatt

Thank you very much. I'll toss the BB...

Thank you very much.

I'll toss the BB then. No sense in buying tools I'll have no use for again ... so I'll try the improvised method :)

Two cans of pb blaster ready to go and all the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-30-12, 08:13 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,641
Posted By MuddKatt

Help with Bottom Bracket Rockhopper circa 1992

It has Suntour XC-M front derailler.
Suntour X-1 rear

I ordered a CCP-22 crank puller for square shaft.
Started clicking on power stroke, so I nailed it with silicone and it runs quiet now. I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-03-11, 04:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,680
Posted By MuddKatt

Thank you all , I did get the oxalic acid at the...

Thank you all , I did get the oxalic acid at the true value hardware. Now to wait for a break in work to try that.

will paint be ok with the oxalic?

I'll give it a shot to see how the rim...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-27-11, 05:40 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,942
Posted By MuddKatt

Thanks. I have a bike to ride although not a road...

Thanks. I have a bike to ride although not a road bike. We get around 80 inches of snow a year.
I may ride the old bike anyway as the salt they put down does a number on anything mechanical. I had...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-27-11, 09:10 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 5,657
Posted By MuddKatt

Missed the GoPro :( Maybe there will be some...

Missed the GoPro :( Maybe there will be some cybermonday deals on the cameras
Forum: Road Cycling
11-27-11, 08:38 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,942
Posted By MuddKatt

Shoud I buy a bike now or in the spring?

Are the deals usually way better now or do you only save a little bit?
I am trying to figure out if I should get a bike now .. and get a 2011 or would I be better off waiting for the 12's

How...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-23-11, 04:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,230
Posted By MuddKatt

Thank you, gives me a direction to look. I will...

Thank you, gives me a direction to look. I will now see if I can hunt down some local dealers and give them a try.
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