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Forum: Road Cycling
01-29-24, 03:38 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 624
Posted By coupster

Oops elderly brain fart. Sorry. You are correct.

Oops elderly brain fart. Sorry. You are correct.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-16-24, 02:46 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 633
Posted By coupster

Your best and cheapest source for Delta cleats is...

Your best and cheapest source for Delta cleats is Ebay. Red have float, black are fixed. No need to buy genuine Look, any knockoff will work fine Make sure the hardware is included.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-15-24, 08:09 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 485
Posted By coupster

First off I doubt that you need to replace the...

First off I doubt that you need to replace the holders. Most modern rim brake systems have holders that use brake pad inserts. There is a tiny hex head bolt that holds the pads in place. You...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-14-24, 11:40 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 3,243
Posted By coupster

I can't track stand for longer than 10 seconds. ...

I can't track stand for longer than 10 seconds. But I don't care and if the stop is longer than that I just put a foot down. As for more useful information. GCN posted a How to Trackstand recently...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-31-23, 11:34 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 3,110
Posted By coupster

I use a helmet mounted mirror and won't go for a...

I use a helmet mounted mirror and won't go for a ride without. If it gets knocked out of alignment off the bike, a quick adjust as I start a ride will make it better. After a long tour, I even find...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-15-23, 02:14 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 656
Posted By coupster

All above comments and advice seem accurate. But...

All above comments and advice seem accurate. But the description of "very, VERY tight" is an understatement. I use a 18" breaker bar with a hex socket to break the torque during removal. But if you...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-15-23, 08:17 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 497
Posted By coupster

Off the wall thought - and we've all done it at...

Off the wall thought - and we've all done it at one time or another. On most rear derailleurs there is a metal tab on the cage between the top and bottom pulleys. If you don't route the chain over...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-24-23, 10:32 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 809
Posted By coupster

First off I'd get rid of the PB Blaster and go...

First off I'd get rid of the PB Blaster and go with a residue free self drying degreaser, like Clean Streak. PB Blaster is a harsh heavy duty degreaser that won't be showing the more delicate and...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-29-23, 02:42 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,908
Posted By coupster

If I know that I'll probably 'need' a snack mid...

If I know that I'll probably 'need' a snack mid ride, I'll cut the end off the wrapper before I leave. Sounds too easy but the solutions to most 1st world problems are.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-11-23, 02:10 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 838
Posted By coupster

Find a powder coater in your area and have him...

Find a powder coater in your area and have him bead blast it. Shouldn't be too expensive especially if you monetize your time and aggravation. In the end, you might even consider powder coating,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-04-23, 08:13 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 485
Posted By coupster

chain breaker park ct-2 plier type

chain breaker park ct-2 plier type
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-08-22, 11:16 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,054
Posted By coupster

Wife is TINY and rides the smallest Terry model -...

Wife is TINY and rides the smallest Terry model - she even has 2. Her fingers are not just long enough to provide the required range of motion to shift a FD from the smaller gear(s) to larger. So...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-06-21, 10:34 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,540
Posted By coupster

Built my own a couple of years ago from a kit...

Built my own a couple of years ago from a kit from a now defunct non profit. The head tube, bottom bracket shell, top of the seat tube and the dropouts are steel. The rest is bamboo held together...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-11-21, 01:15 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,363
Posted By coupster

You want rat trap pedals, Ditch the toe clips and...

You want rat trap pedals, Ditch the toe clips and get a pair of Power Grips. Almost as secure as clipless. 500% safer than slotted cleats and straps, They were and still are dangerous. Screw...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-18-21, 04:13 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 21,076
Posted By coupster

Some threadless headsets require a slight gap...

Some threadless headsets require a slight gap between the top of the steerer tube on the fork and the top cap of the stem (integrated or not). Without that gap, the adjustment bolt will work itself...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-15-21, 11:44 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,033
Posted By coupster

I only use the saddle rails for a bag. As seen...

I only use the saddle rails for a bag. As seen from above, my load is a bit on the heavy side and I've never had good luck with saddle straps - could not get them tight enough not to move around and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-15-21, 11:00 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,033
Posted By coupster

Many, many years ago I was given a saddle bag...

Many, many years ago I was given a saddle bag based around the German KLICKfix system. I was thrilled. I was able to buy additional adapters and pack one tool bag for multiple bikes - switch bikes,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-29-21, 08:55 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 909
Posted By coupster

If you're removing cassettes frequently, I...

If you're removing cassettes frequently, I recommend this tool, Pedros Cassette Vice https://pedros.com/products/tools/cassette-and-chain/vise-whip-ii/ . A bit pricey but well worth the expense for...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-28-21, 07:55 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,974
Posted By coupster

Just get a screw on presta >schraeder adapter and...

Just get a screw on presta >schraeder adapter and go to town. They cost a couple of bucks - at most - from your LBS. T'were I to replace my 30 YO Craftsman, I'd look closely at Harbor Freight's...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-16-21, 08:30 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 845
Posted By coupster

Check ebay. Complete wiring harnesses are...

Check ebay. Complete wiring harnesses are available for Astrale 8.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-10-20, 09:16 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 5,840
Posted By coupster

To all of you that want to go anywhere near a...

To all of you that want to go anywhere near a downed line, please go right ahead with my blessings and encouragement. The world will be a much better place with less yahoos and idiots.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-24-20, 12:23 PM
Replies: 273
Views: 22,443
Posted By coupster

How confident are you that it'll all still be...

How confident are you that it'll all still be there when you return? A flat tire certainly wouldn't slow down any thief - especially if its a nice looking bike.

Learn how to fix a flat. Get a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-05-20, 07:40 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,875
Posted By coupster

I put one on my Synapse for the summer to hold a...

I put one on my Synapse for the summer to hold a third water bottle. Other than temporarily messing with muscle memory, it works great. On the clearance side, pay attention to the length of your...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-03-20, 12:53 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,870
Posted By coupster

I've got a similar design one permanently mounted...

I've got a similar design one permanently mounted just outboard of the stem. When I know that I'm going to need more water on a long ride I mount a cage and away I go - when I'm done I take the cage...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-01-20, 11:42 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 11,091
Posted By coupster

Maybe Cannondale recycles serial numbers. That...

Maybe Cannondale recycles serial numbers. That seatpost clamp was only used on the first iteration of the Synapse - 2009-2012. And those wheels were definitely not stock ever.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-11-20, 02:11 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,591
Posted By coupster

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/p1030213_cbeec14e03cbde509e4fd64180854c48bd940c7a.jpg
A couple of years back I was bored and looking for something to do, so I built a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-25-20, 09:32 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,896
Posted By coupster

Since you asked so nice. Direct from the pages of...

Since you asked so nice. Direct from the pages of Park Tool Catalogue (no date). It is part of a set of Pin Spanners SPA 1-6

SPA-1 Green - Fits adjusting cone on most 3 piece cranks
SPA-2 Red -...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-03-20, 09:23 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,219
Posted By coupster

Seriously look at aerotech's website. They show...

Seriously look at aerotech's website. They show pictures of the pad. Just thick enough to absorb the sweat and protect from chafing. They are not the bloated diaper pad of other modern shorts. I`ve...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-02-20, 03:18 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,219
Posted By coupster

Try Aerotech Designs Pro shorts....

Try Aerotech Designs Pro shorts. https://www.aerotechdesigns.com/mens-padded-pro-bike-short.html They are padded but only minimally, more anti-chafe than padding. They are all I wear now..
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-17-19, 02:01 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,600
Posted By coupster

A light coat of spray contact cement on one (1)...

A light coat of spray contact cement on one (1) surface only (probably the inner sole would be best) should give you the tack you need and the removability you want. Let it dry completely before you...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-22-19, 08:17 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,225
Posted By coupster

To OP and all respondents: Whatever front light...

To OP and all respondents: Whatever front light you buy or use, PLEASE, angle it downwards. I'm am getting really po'ed by being blinded during the daytime by the lights of oncoming cyclists on the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-12-19, 09:08 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,476
Posted By coupster

IIRC, that disc/screw is for adjusting the...

IIRC, that disc/screw is for adjusting the rotational tightness of the shifting lever. If its too loose, the cable tension can pull the lever back. Too tight and shifting becomes a chore. Ideally...
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