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12-14-14, 10:23 AM
Replies: 715
Views: 398,466
Posted By Abe Froman

422937 1/2" conduit, welder and a couple...

422937
1/2" conduit, welder and a couple afternoons.
12-13-14, 08:54 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,024
Posted By Abe Froman

Park TS8. Less than 100. I've got one. Built a...

Park TS8. Less than 100. I've got one. Built a few wheels on it and trued up several. Real solid.
09-13-12, 07:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 834
Posted By Abe Froman

I would do it the way you have been doing it....

I would do it the way you have been doing it. Make sure you orient your wrench so you are pulling or pushing the wrench towards the front of the bike. Make sure to do this on both sides. This will...
Forum: Commuting
08-30-12, 08:20 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,478
Posted By Abe Froman

What about a back pack? Sounds like your...

What about a back pack? Sounds like your changing clothes anyway, so a sweaty back shouldnt matter.

I use a Minnehaha Medium bag which is 650 cubic inches. It's barely big enough to fit my lunch...
08-30-12, 08:08 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,749
Posted By Abe Froman

Are you a bigger fellow or hauling stuff? Might...

Are you a bigger fellow or hauling stuff? Might consider going to a wheel with more spokes. Your wheel could also be all around under tensioned as well. Shop replaces the broken spoke and trues the...
08-22-12, 03:35 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 973
Posted By Abe Froman

There was a company that was making a kit to...

There was a company that was making a kit to allow putting 700c wheels on a 26" MTB frame. I searched and couldn't find it. Basically it would involve relocating your brakes as well as a new fork. It...
08-21-12, 08:42 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,885
Posted By Abe Froman

Been mentioned a hundred times but I vote for...

Been mentioned a hundred times but I vote for marine wheel bearing grease. Love the stuff. I also use Park Polylube 1000. Basically whichever I have handy at the moment.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-21-12, 08:18 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,508
Posted By Abe Froman

I still rock the old rubber rim strip on a couple...

I still rock the old rubber rim strip on a couple bikes. Electrical tape on another. Plastic and velox on a couple others. All seems to work.
08-21-12, 08:14 PM
Forum: Introductions
08-19-12, 01:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 250
Posted By Abe Froman

Hi Gerry! I am from the states and I was...

Hi Gerry!
I am from the states and I was recently visiting family in County Donegal. I am used to riding on wider streets than I found there. However I did see quite a few locals riding. I also...
07-13-12, 08:31 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,110
Posted By Abe Froman

One ride I ran over 2 squirrels within a mile of...

One ride I ran over 2 squirrels within a mile of each other. One lay twitching and dying on the trail, the other screamed and ran into some bushes. The noise they make is the worst
07-02-12, 08:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 756
Posted By Abe Froman

Thanks for the replies. These cogs are fat...

Thanks for the replies.

These cogs are fat and wide at the tips. It looks like they were just plain cut from flat stock, with no ramps or signs of any engineering (bevels, ramps) to improve...
07-02-12, 04:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 756
Posted By Abe Froman

Wear on tops of freewheel cogs

Edit:Tile says cassette, I meant freewheel

Buddy brought over an old early 90's MTB and he asked if I'd look at if for him. It has a Suntour drivetrain with 7 speed freewheel and is all original...
Forum: Commuting
06-22-12, 07:38 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,870
Posted By Abe Froman

My Mercier Kilo WT is a clone of the steamroller....

My Mercier Kilo WT is a clone of the steamroller. Same geo and measurements. I was worried about the same thing. I went with a Carradice Bagman combined with a medium sized Minnehaha seat bag. This...
06-16-12, 10:49 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 745
Posted By Abe Froman

I have a Langster and like it a lot. Upgraded the...

I have a Langster and like it a lot. Upgraded the tires, seat, bars, gearing. Nice bike. Ridden thousands of miles.

I have a Kilo WT, I like this bike as well, probably ride it the most lately....
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-12-12, 04:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,630
Posted By Abe Froman

Nice Aaron! After some investigating as to...

Nice Aaron!

After some investigating as to why my right side crank arm was contacting (slightly) the rear brake, I found the chain line was off. The chainring was too far inboard. I took the BB...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-12-12, 03:08 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,630
Posted By Abe Froman

First Folder - 1986 Dahon

Found my first folder at a local charity. Offered them $30 and they were glad to take it.

It's a 1986 Dahon, and as far as I can tell its complete except for maybe the chain guard.

I got it...
04-19-12, 09:16 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,438
Posted By Abe Froman

This past September I was riding a lot (for me)...

This past September I was riding a lot (for me) then I began to have a pain in my ass. Left side gluteal. I stopped riding and the pain got worse and worse. I went to three doctors. First one said it...
03-30-12, 07:44 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,108
Posted By Abe Froman

Next time you talk to the insurance company...

Next time you talk to the insurance company casually mention your neck has been bothering you and you think you need to go to a doctor.
03-28-12, 08:48 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,895
Posted By Abe Froman

This. Good luck, man.

This. Good luck, man.
03-28-12, 07:01 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,463
Posted By Abe Froman

I once did 50 miles at once without riding for 5...

I once did 50 miles at once without riding for 5 years previous to that. It was hard, but I survived. My but hurt pretty bad.
03-27-12, 04:50 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,037
Posted By Abe Froman

+1 to Kuhl. I rode all winter in some Kuhl...

+1 to Kuhl. I rode all winter in some Kuhl pants. They are really great. Cotton/spandex blend. Cut larger in the thighs to fit your huge tree trunks. Comfy as all get out. My favorite pants by...
03-12-12, 05:49 PM
Replies: 259
Views: 14,903
Posted By Abe Froman

One thing I always find crazy is that a BBS is a...

One thing I always find crazy is that a BBS is a retailer. Often times the retail markup is 100%. It is sometime lower with bikes, especially at a LBS, but now think that a bike you pay $100 for...
03-05-12, 06:58 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 2,228
Posted By Abe Froman

With temps in the teens it gets hard for me to...

With temps in the teens it gets hard for me to keep my toes warm.

I'll ride anyway and just complain about it to everyone I see.
03-05-12, 06:54 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,705
Posted By Abe Froman

I haven't yet seen a Phantom Cross Uno suggestion...

I haven't yet seen a Phantom Cross Uno suggestion yet.

So there it is
02-28-12, 08:52 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 15,816
Posted By Abe Froman

Speaking of Huffy... Back in 1982 or so I raced...

Speaking of Huffy...
Back in 1982 or so I raced BMX and Huffy was a joke -everyone I new regarded them as pieces of ****. Then the kid that lived down the street who was an great BMX rider got...
02-14-12, 04:27 PM
Replies: 267
Views: 38,912
Posted By Abe Froman

I have the SA SRf-5 hub on my bike. Similar to...

I have the SA SRf-5 hub on my bike. Similar to the one you are using. It's ok. I find myself futzing with it on occasion more than I would like. The shifting doesn't always seem to be the...
02-13-12, 03:03 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,926
Posted By Abe Froman

One neat thing about the WT is the frame geometry...

One neat thing about the WT is the frame geometry is an exact rip off of a Surly Steamroller. So you can search for steamrollers and see how people are setting them up for commuting.

I have a WT5...
02-09-12, 08:52 PM
Replies: 226
Views: 10,447
Posted By Abe Froman

Nutrition has been kind of a hobby of mine for a...

Nutrition has been kind of a hobby of mine for a decade or more. It started after reading the book "Ripped" by Clarence Bass.

I am always amazed when I talk to someone about eating or nutrition...
01-11-12, 09:40 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,198
Posted By Abe Froman

The lock ring being only finger tight wouldn't...

The lock ring being only finger tight wouldn't matter when your pedaling forward because the cog itself is tightening on the hub. My guess is you might have some kind of chain line problem and your...
01-08-12, 03:52 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 2,786
Posted By Abe Froman

I did a 50 mile ride for charity on a Walmart...

I did a 50 mile ride for charity on a Walmart full suspension MTB.

That sucked.
01-03-12, 09:14 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,560
Posted By Abe Froman

Your hub should be setup close from the factory. ...

Your hub should be setup close from the factory.

I have this same hub and it sounds like you are doing everything right. Remove the plastic cover. The axle nut has a series of holes in it so you...
01-02-12, 10:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 589
Posted By Abe Froman

I recently switched to Schwalbe Marathons. No...

I recently switched to Schwalbe Marathons. No more punctures, no worries.
12-29-11, 08:45 PM
Replies: 4,915
Views: 772,568
Posted By Abe Froman

This past weekend just off a local rail trail....

This past weekend just off a local rail trail. The car is a 49 Studebaker I believe.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7023/6597846143_d8ac882819_z.jpg
12-19-11, 07:26 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,219
Posted By Abe Froman

Start your own food delivery business.

Start your own food delivery business.
11-09-11, 09:55 AM
Replies: 158
Views: 29,495
Posted By Abe Froman

Thanks. The parlance was borrowed from a...

Thanks.

The parlance was borrowed from a popular Mel Brooks movie.

It's over your head.
11-08-11, 06:46 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 29,495
Posted By Abe Froman

Where's all the steel Langsters at?

Where's all the steel Langsters at?
11-07-11, 09:55 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 29,495
Posted By Abe Froman

Nickname. I've put nearly 2000 miles on that...

Nickname.
I've put nearly 2000 miles on that bike this year. Lately I've been injured and can't ride. I really miss it.
11-07-11, 09:43 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 29,495
Posted By Abe Froman

Since I started this thread I better post on it...

Since I started this thread I better post on it -two years later...
2008 Langster
Brooks b17
Brooks bar tape
Egg beater 2 pedals
Continental Gatorskins (not shown)
46x16
...
10-20-11, 09:32 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,317
Posted By Abe Froman

http://www.dreambike.com/69.htm

http://www.dreambike.com/69.htm
10-15-11, 01:22 PM
Replies: 4,634
Views: 649,467
Posted By Abe Froman

Kilo WT5

****ty iPhone pic...

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6231/6246872955_d62d569511_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/22811899@N04/6246872955/)
10-13-11, 03:31 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,102
Posted By Abe Froman

Thanks for all the responses. My bike has track...

Thanks for all the responses. My bike has track ends but I guess I can get the wheel back on "close enough" just by chain tension. It'd be nice of there was some kind of quick disconnect for the...
10-11-11, 06:58 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,102
Posted By Abe Froman

Easy way to change a tire roadside with a SA IGH?

So I picked up a bike for commuting this winter. It has a
Sturmey-Archer 5 speed rear hub. When I bought it the thought didn't
cross my mind that this hub would make it difficult to change the tire...
09-14-11, 07:18 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 9,246
Posted By Abe Froman

I wanna see your weight weenie!

Bikes.

No male anatomy.
09-02-11, 08:39 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,634
Posted By Abe Froman

Cassette?

Cassette?
08-27-11, 12:05 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,821
Posted By Abe Froman

Craigslist find 1986 Schwinn Sierra -$500!

Awesome...
http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hnp/bik/2568868295.html
08-24-11, 07:40 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,123
Posted By Abe Froman

Nice bike.

Nice bike.
08-23-11, 07:43 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,560
Posted By Abe Froman

I had a Gatorskin blow out the sidewall on my...

I had a Gatorskin blow out the sidewall on my morning commute last week. It was only a couple months old. I never thought to deal with Continental. Damn I just threw it out yesterday!
08-17-11, 06:47 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,613
Posted By Abe Froman

Ha. Yeah like I said the trail conditions...

Ha. Yeah like I said the trail conditions weren't even worth of a second thought. They were very typical. There were other bikes out this particular morning. At one point on the trail we met up...
08-16-11, 09:27 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,613
Posted By Abe Froman

Yeah we were guilty of that. On the bike only...

Yeah we were guilty of that. On the bike only trails, several bridges that Span a large stream have washed out. Since the hiker and biker trails intersect, and share the bridges a lot of bike...
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