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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-25-24, 12:31 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 336
Posted By zandoval

Pawls barely heard could mean its caked up grease...

Pawls barely heard could mean its caked up grease and dirt. As soyabean can atest, remove the Freewheel and soak it in gasoline to clean it out. Then use light weight oil to lube it up.

Or after...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-24-24, 09:19 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 385
Posted By zandoval

My local ride 1st Aid stuff is simple and small....

My local ride 1st Aid stuff is simple and small. Really the only thing I carry is forRoad Rash...A touring 1st Aid Kit is going to be different then one just for local rides. I carry four small...
Forum: Commuting
04-22-24, 01:41 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 471
Posted By zandoval

Flexibility... Knew a guy once that depending on...

Flexibility... Knew a guy once that depending on the weather would occasionally drive in at the start of the day with his bike in the back of his truck. He would leave his truck and ride the bike...
Forum: Commuting
04-22-24, 01:32 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 471
Posted By zandoval

On one of my Texas Thunderstorm/Lightning rides I...

On one of my Texas Thunderstorm/Lightning rides I took shelter in a car port with a stranger, a Bar-B-Q pit, and an Ice chest of Miller Highlife. Long after the storm passed I called my wife ta come...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-19-24, 12:03 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 735
Posted By zandoval

She is gonna ride a Wall Hanger... Bravo... ...

She is gonna ride a Wall Hanger... Bravo...

I am taking notes on your components. Fantastic! They are all proven products with that shinny flare that lasts. Your over all craftsmanship is beyond...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-24, 12:15 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,213
Posted By zandoval

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Metamucil container with two Cage Straps. Its Water Proof and easily transferable to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 07:03 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,805
Posted By zandoval

Do-Dads I use every ride... ...

Do-Dads I use every ride...

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Mirror On The Glove...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-14-24, 05:48 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 801
Posted By zandoval

Elbows are tough. Exactly where is the bruise....

Elbows are tough. Exactly where is the bruise. Did you get an X-Ray. You could have a fat pad injury or a tendon separation. Either one is treated as a fracture. Of course the old rule is if you must...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-13-24, 08:32 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,329
Posted By zandoval

Even when planning ahead the wind can catch ya...

Even when planning ahead the wind can catch ya off guard. I have been in several head wind anomalies doing the Galveston Texas Island Rides. Some how the wind always ends up in your face...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-13-24, 07:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 613
Posted By zandoval

Just get yourself a cheap hybrid, full size...

Just get yourself a cheap hybrid, full size aluminum or steel, and ride, ride, ride.

Latter on you will find the one ya want for sure...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-09-24, 03:01 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 818
Posted By zandoval

BRAVO STUD!Crush um every chance ya get...

BRAVO STUD!Crush um every chance ya get...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-24, 10:26 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,418
Posted By zandoval

Didn't those 80's CrossX frames end up becoming...

Didn't those 80's CrossX frames end up becoming Gravel Bikes in the late 90's?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-08-24, 05:22 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,498
Posted By zandoval

Through our cloud cover we saw the total eclipse....

Through our cloud cover we saw the total eclipse. My wife and I were in the back yard with Nachos and Champagne. After all, we would be over 110 years old the next time we had one in our area. My Dad...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-06-24, 11:08 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,844
Posted By zandoval

Well, a Gravel bike is not a Mountain Bike, or a...

Well, a Gravel bike is not a Mountain Bike, or a Road Bike, or a Cross-X Bike, or a Track Bike, or a... Or is it?

10 years ago the bikes I setup to ride around my AO used to be called Gravel...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-06-24, 05:26 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,118
Posted By zandoval

Yep... I get it. Man, my parts bins are down to...

Yep... I get it. Man, my parts bins are down to Stems and Seeds. I keep an eye out for old bikes at a good price but around my area they have disappeared.Few years ago one of my buddies came over...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-05-24, 01:37 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 3,170
Posted By zandoval

I say, "We take solace in the theory that Rattle...

I say, "We take solace in the theory that Rattle Snakes only inject venom about 50% of the time".

Snake says, "I know what you're thinking. "Did he fire six shots or only five?"...you've got to...
Forum: Commuting
04-05-24, 01:28 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,149
Posted By zandoval

Spit Bath Stuff, complete set of Office cloths...

Spit Bath Stuff, complete set of Office cloths and a complete set of Work cloths. Office shoes and Work boots. Always...

If I am ridding or not.

In my AO ya never know. Be prepared...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-01-24, 09:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 658
Posted By zandoval

Are you ridding it?

Are you ridding it?
Forum: Pills and Ills
03-30-24, 08:58 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 662
Posted By zandoval

Topical Marijuana as a pain killer works no...

Topical Marijuana as a pain killer works no better the some of our other compounds for topical pain. Smoking Marijuana is a different matter.

Lately, my paranoid conspiracy theory self has been...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-30-24, 01:18 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,785
Posted By zandoval

Bravo the Misses!For me only about 5 miles. Once...

Bravo the Misses!For me only about 5 miles. Once I got to the road I had plenty of help. But this incedent just goes to show how important that Pre-Flight check list gets as we get older. Hope the...
Forum: Touring
03-26-24, 11:21 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,487
Posted By zandoval

No... Been just as cold in either one or two. But...

No... Been just as cold in either one or two. But having room to stow all your ship in your tent with you is great. And of course in a two man you can get your nose a little farther away from your...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-24-24, 08:53 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,680
Posted By zandoval

For me its one thing after another. Makes me...

For me its one thing after another.

Makes me appreciate every ride I take no matter how small or insignificant...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-24-24, 10:59 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,408
Posted By zandoval

Hey, I might consider this one. Does it come in...

Hey, I might consider this one. Does it come in Fat Bastard Size?
...
Forum: BMX
03-24-24, 10:33 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 522
Posted By zandoval

Knew a 65 year old who could pack a regular 20"...

Knew a 65 year old who could pack a regular 20" into a large suitcase for travel. I asked him why not get a folder. He relied, "But then I couldn't afford the trip". I did note he had an extra long...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-23-24, 03:04 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 889
Posted By zandoval

I heard of a guy years ago that used a Hot Glue...

I heard of a guy years ago that used a Hot Glue Gun. He hot glued some copper wire into the space to jam the pawls. About a year latter he removed the glue by boiling the freewheel in water.

I...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-22-24, 07:52 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 660
Posted By zandoval

Men take about 21 days to replace the red blood...

Men take about 21 days to replace the red blood cells given in blood donation. Taking a few days off after donating is a good thing. Rest, eat well, think good thoughts, let your body do its...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-20-24, 01:41 PM
Replies: 642
Views: 17,758
Posted By zandoval

I remember the days when I could walk into a bike...

I remember the days when I could walk into a bike shop with a given amount of cash and walk out with a bike, new or used, fit for use.

Now days bike sellers appear more interested in long term...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-20-24, 10:07 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,441
Posted By zandoval

For me unfortunately more data on my bars would...

For me unfortunately more data on my bars would probably indicate progressive decline rather then improvement.

I dont need the disappointment.

But if it could make a difference in improving my...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-19-24, 05:41 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 5,553
Posted By zandoval

Sure... I get it. And I certainly would not want...

Sure... I get it. And I certainly would not want to debate the factors of statistical insignificance. After all I only had to return one of the six Pasela tires tires I had bought.

Every one of us...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-18-24, 04:57 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 679
Posted By zandoval

Gee... I got about four of these that look just...

Gee... I got about four of these that look just like it... Broken in half... Ha

Just get some aluminum headset spacers. The notch and holes are not really that important. The space it occupies...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-18-24, 04:44 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 718
Posted By zandoval

Your Buddy? Or the Cougar? ...

Your Buddy? Or the Cougar?

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-18-24, 12:16 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,441
Posted By zandoval

Yep... My Bars are clean. But I have seen...

Yep... My Bars are clean. But I have seen worse...


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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-18-24, 11:58 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 972
Posted By zandoval

Yep, as I have gotten older changes in my bikes...

Yep, as I have gotten older changes in my bikes set up has become critical. It is ridiculous! Just a few millimeters can make a difference now.

And then again, our Baby Blue Ted Williams...
Forum: Northern California
03-17-24, 07:57 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,192
Posted By zandoval

https://youtu.be/X6s-rtAkjKA?si=kBT664BZyoGtnue7 ...

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Yep... I remember a kid freezing like a deer in the headlights on a local trail just like you described. After coming to a stop, and before I could...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-14-24, 03:23 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 4,393
Posted By zandoval

I often shudder when remembering the rides I have...

I often shudder when remembering the rides I have made with no tools or back up.

Pure Idiocy...
Forum: Touring
03-12-24, 07:12 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,668
Posted By zandoval

14.5 pounds of bicycle and 22 pounds of lock and...

14.5 pounds of bicycle and 22 pounds of lock and chain...

Rats! Its hopeless...

And dont think using an old beater is any better. In Galveston they steal bikes just to stay in practice...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-12-24, 10:18 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 2,079
Posted By zandoval

The biggest enemies of my current rides is simply...

The biggest enemies of my current rides is simply my abilities. I am not the same person I was. It has been a lesson hard learned but I am dealing with it. So I Adapt, Overcome, and Improvise.
...
Forum: Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs
03-12-24, 10:11 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,113
Posted By zandoval

Ha.. Allot has to do with which Doctor you are...

Ha.. Allot has to do with which Doctor you are talking about... Yep...

Be careful. Adapt your method of ride to your true abilities... BRAVO!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-12-24, 09:58 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 451
Posted By zandoval

Taking apart a Freewheel to clean it out or...

Taking apart a Freewheel to clean it out or repair can be done. For me it is only reserved for a precious Rigina or a 60s Suntour. I have taken freewheels and cleaned them out by soaking them in ATF...
Forum: Framebuilders
03-11-24, 11:21 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 700
Posted By zandoval

I saw literally a fork in the same condition a...

I saw literally a fork in the same condition a few years ago. Even the same color, Wow. Both the drops outs were in place and firm but did not show decent brazing. Anyway the guy latter fixed it by...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-11-24, 10:43 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 451
Posted By zandoval

Sometimes when they put that freewheel on the hub...

Sometimes when they put that freewheel on the hub they dont use antiseize compound so it can be difficult to remove. If thats the case then I would squirt a liberal amount of PB-Blaster on junction...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-10-24, 12:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 363
Posted By zandoval

Very VERY Nice! I did note that you kept the...

Very VERY Nice!

I did note that you kept the Dork Disk. A totally useless piece of safety equipment till it isn't... Ha

Yep... After wrecking two derailleurs and trashing the spokes on three...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-10-24, 11:05 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 657
Posted By zandoval

I just highlighted and copied the list into my...

I just highlighted and copied the list into my browser and viewed the images. Very nice looking tire designs.

And more then that its nice to know they are still making new tires. Often I wonder...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-09-24, 03:52 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 691
Posted By zandoval

I once quietly and politely held my breath at a...

I once quietly and politely held my breath at a conference as my wife squashed my elbow to prevent me from mouthing off.

I was listening to someone complain about the cost of the damage to their...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-08-24, 10:50 AM
Replies: 142
Views: 3,931
Posted By zandoval

Seat? Who needs a seat? That was the old...

Seat? Who needs a seat?
That was the old days... Ha

Now days my balance is so bad I have to stay in the seat just to stay up. For me its a sitting spinning climb into the hill, transitioning into...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-08-24, 10:46 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 445
Posted By zandoval

First I have heard of a program like this. ...

First I have heard of a program like this.

Over in Austin Texas I think they may have already changed over because I dont remember seeing any grates aligned longitudinally to the road. Over in San...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-08-24, 10:15 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 703
Posted By zandoval

The search engine inside the forum can be complex...

The search engine inside the forum can be complex and tedious till you get used to it. Often using a google type search can reveal more sources.

Example

bikeforums.net:mirror
or...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-07-24, 11:08 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 703
Posted By zandoval

Heres a post 10wheels made a few years ago. I...

Heres a post 10wheels made a few years ago. I have been using the Glove Mirror since then. You could use that till you make up your mind which type ya want...
...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
03-07-24, 10:13 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 869
Posted By zandoval

Bravo... Mark it... Measure it from top of Seat...

Bravo... Mark it... Measure it from top of Seat to bottom peddle. Then from the top of your Hoods to the center of your seat. Write it down in your book of measurements. This may be the most...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-07-24, 10:05 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 2,321
Posted By zandoval

I routinely wear regular shorts over my padded...

I routinely wear regular shorts over my padded bike shorts. I like the pockets and the coverage. I do have to be selective in finding shorts with a high waist and wide gusset so I dont wear out the...
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