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03-09-24, 10:23 AM
Replies: 165
Views: 5,355
Posted By easyupbug

I rightsized my shop to deal with this problem,...

I rightsized my shop to deal with this problem, 34 bikes kept for me and the kids and 11 now waiting parts, waiting maintenance, waiting paint , waiting decals, waiting powder coating or waiting a...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-07-24, 07:53 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,113
Posted By easyupbug

For some of us

While true for most riders I think you can understand that some of us such as myself dealing with osteoarthritis or other impairments one could have can be very sensitive to "vertical compliance". ...
03-06-24, 09:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 242
Posted By easyupbug

I can not remember Nevada City model until after...

I can not remember Nevada City model until after 2000, and it was not a collector model so you might think about a tough power coating for a lot less money for that Reynolds 853 frame with some mix...
03-02-24, 07:30 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,275
Posted By easyupbug

You have a wheel builder in town,...

You have a wheel builder in town, https://peteswheels.com/, my son-in-law was happy with him.
03-01-24, 10:14 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,605
Posted By easyupbug

Well said Peter and my exact experience. I have...

Well said Peter and my exact experience. I have seen photos of getting my first two wheel bike (w/ training wheels) at 3 and that was 70 years ago. I have always been and remain active but now...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-29-24, 08:01 AM
Replies: 1,279
Views: 60,038
Posted By easyupbug

I have never lost one even though they are not...

I have never lost one even though they are not rated for it but I like the tight snap I get closing Shimano, Sram, KNC links so only use them and toss if I feel loosening in that very tight snap. ...
02-26-24, 02:48 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 9,463
Posted By easyupbug

If this shape is what you are looking for Cinelli...

If this shape is what you are looking for Cinelli calls them Solida and Easton calls them "elliptical" for some unknown reason. PM me if you know what you need I have a lot of old bars....
Forum: Road Cycling
02-24-24, 09:44 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,314
Posted By easyupbug

I agree with Kontact's responce to the issue and...

I agree with Kontact's responce to the issue and understand the request to tone it down.
02-22-24, 07:40 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,231
Posted By easyupbug

Stuart is spot on, there is a section of highway...

Stuart is spot on, there is a section of highway in Wyoming where every year my wife and I on our snowbirding trip swear it looks as though the river next to the highway is flowing uphill.
02-18-24, 09:09 AM
Replies: 3,846
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Views: 657,782
Posted By easyupbug

Beautiful, is that a current shot? When I got...

Beautiful, is that a current shot? When I got discharged in 1971 I headed to the shop to get my dream PX-10 but realized tuition $ would not allow and the UO-8 did serve my college days well. If I...
02-16-24, 09:52 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,605
Posted By easyupbug

Many years ago I used to race running and cycling...

Many years ago I used to race running and cycling and know chondromalacia patellae which in me has now morphed a more dominate osteoarthritis. I would think you might find as I have that the shorter...
02-15-24, 09:08 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 9,463
Posted By easyupbug

Mike, with my vintage and newer Litespeeds and...

Mike, with my vintage and newer Litespeeds and Moots you clearly boiled my experience into a coherent brief statement. Now 73 with higher bars, etc., my miles are going on my old Litespeed and my...
02-14-24, 09:35 PM
Replies: 3,846
Sticky 65-85+ Thread
Views: 657,782
Posted By easyupbug

Oh my, you gotta love a knee cortisone shot, I'm...

Oh my, you gotta love a knee cortisone shot, I'm riding like I was 72 again.
02-14-24, 09:17 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 825
Posted By easyupbug

Reading always saves me. It can work as a mood...

Reading always saves me. It can work as a mood freshener as it did thanks to you.
02-14-24, 08:02 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,082
Posted By easyupbug

After a discussion on cracking is due to hydrogen...

After a discussion on cracking is due to hydrogen embrittlement and avoidance by proper processing parameters I have used St. Louis Plating for two forks. This is their 60th year in business doing...
01-18-24, 07:35 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,335
Posted By easyupbug

+1 as Dan said on the Kapton tape.

+1 as Dan said on the Kapton tape.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-17-24, 08:16 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,250
Posted By easyupbug

I use Aerospace 303 on RV and my bike collection,...

I use Aerospace 303 on RV and my bike collection, helps appearance and arrest cracking and no noticeable impact on the tire to road adhesion.
01-17-24, 08:01 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,028
Posted By easyupbug

I love my '91 (grub screw model) and now 73 with...

I love my '91 (grub screw model) and now 73 with osteoarthritis it is one of my vintage bikes I still put a lot of miles on due to the ride. Being much lighter than my steel frames, 25-35%, it is...
01-16-24, 08:21 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,605
Posted By easyupbug

I was 5'-11" when drafted and now at 73 5'-9" but...

I was 5'-11" when drafted and now at 73 5'-9" but no meaningful change in saddle height however dropping to 165 cranks from 172.5 is moving through my more modern bikes and my vintage bikes are only...
01-16-24, 08:08 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 511
Posted By easyupbug

+1, well said, I think having something to check...

+1, well said, I think having something to check carefully before a ride beyond simple things like tire pressure would be dispiriting and is not something I would want impacting my rides and...
01-13-24, 04:31 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,590
Posted By easyupbug

True it is a solvent, however it is also another...

True it is a solvent, however it is also another noun, an effective degreaser.
01-13-24, 08:04 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,121
Posted By easyupbug

Same for me, I could not have said it better.

Same for me, I could not have said it better.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-07-24, 03:43 PM
Replies: 152
Views: 5,167
Posted By easyupbug

I watch carefully for cyclist lights and firmly...

I watch carefully
for cyclist lights and firmly believe I distinguish a flashing or some of the adaptive flashes even quicker as a cyclist rather than a car/truck/motorcycle. Only reason maybe...
12-28-23, 09:17 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 791
Posted By easyupbug

I agree with Crankycrank on your GRX but I do use...

I agree with Crankycrank on your GRX but I do use it on some of our old square taper cranks as I have found when torqued they need to be checked after many many miles. With blue there is no need for...
12-28-23, 07:09 AM
Replies: 196
Views: 10,220
Posted By easyupbug

Good input above. I had a Lemond Zurich Reynolds...

Good input above. I had a Lemond Zurich Reynolds 853 frame fail in that exact weld and the bead looked like the welder was having a bad day. SInce then I like to see a stack of dimes in critical...
12-28-23, 06:29 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 660
Posted By easyupbug

2 looks like a Delta Hubloc antitheft skewer tool...

2 looks like a Delta Hubloc antitheft skewer tool & 3 looks like it might be one of the Mavic many sizes of nipple wrench. Thanks for working on the community repair shop, it is rewarding work.
12-16-23, 07:52 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 11,826
Posted By easyupbug

Early on I was a design engineer and had to work...

Early on I was a design engineer and had to work inside ISO, the many 1,000s of standards guidelines derived by consensus of worldwide subject matter experts for safety and quality in products. The...
12-14-23, 07:43 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,959
Posted By easyupbug

Harold, Calgary is large enough to have one or...

Harold, Calgary is large enough to have one or more industrial tool second hand shops. We found a used but nice condition ~ 2 gallon w/heater ultrasonic at one in 2010 at 1/5 the new cost. It has...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-16-23, 09:53 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 5,054
Posted By easyupbug

Nice. looks like a stack of dimes, just like my...

Nice. looks like a stack of dimes, just like my Moots.
11-13-23, 08:35 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,141
Posted By easyupbug

That is exactly what Andy said when I explained...

That is exactly what Andy said when I explained my problem and to disregard the Reynolds tech sheet for 753 that says - "Setting" is virtually impossible other than for minute movements, and must be...
11-13-23, 07:29 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,141
Posted By easyupbug

I bought a custom Reynolds 753 bike just for the...

I bought a custom Reynolds 753 bike just for the DA groupset as it was squirrely to ride to say the least and cheap. Cleary the fork was bent and everytime I tried to straighten it it would pop back...
10-26-23, 09:12 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 906
Posted By easyupbug

Permatex Anti-Seize Lubricant and Finish Line...

Permatex Anti-Seize Lubricant and Finish Line Anti-Seize Assembly Lube are messy stuff but worth the trouble.
10-26-23, 08:55 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 906
Posted By easyupbug

There are many good anti-seize lubricants...

There are many good anti-seize lubricants available that will resolve the galling issue and anyone with a Ti bike should have on their bench.
10-26-23, 07:25 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 855
Posted By easyupbug

I have acquaintances who would swap it to the...

I have acquaintances who would swap it to the back, patch, glue what ever and in paths around the neighborhood do fine at least for a while. But on a fast curve if that thing lets go you are going...
10-24-23, 09:46 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 551
Posted By easyupbug

As i have aged I have found taking advantage of...

As i have aged I have found taking advantage of fine weather a priority.
10-18-23, 07:02 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 981
Posted By easyupbug

Looks like my caps but with some damage. I would...

Looks like my caps but with some damage. I would also give it some penetrant spray, PB B'laster or the like, at that age things can start coorsion/binding and cause a hex to round out.
Forum: Recumbent
10-12-23, 10:35 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,833
Posted By easyupbug

Try Crankbrothers, easier in and out.

Try Crankbrothers, easier in and out.
10-09-23, 07:31 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 896
Posted By easyupbug

Good advise from Jules above. All I can add is...

Good advise from Jules above. All I can add is that for my hand arthritis I have found anti-vibration gloves (for jackhammers) to do a better job in general.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-01-23, 07:21 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,821
Posted By easyupbug

Please help fellow cyclists if you can find the...

Please help fellow cyclists if you can find the time by posting a review on Amazon.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-30-23, 09:56 AM
Replies: 1,279
Views: 60,038
Posted By easyupbug

I use this as it seems to work on my KMC chains,...

I use this as it seems to work on my KMC chains, a guide from KNC on maintenance:A new chain usually feels sticky at first. These are residues of the high-performance grease used during assembly....
09-26-23, 02:00 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 4,120
Posted By easyupbug

DA would not be my choice but that said De Rosa...

DA would not be my choice but that said De Rosa road bikes come with DA, Ultegra Di2 and Sram these days.
09-24-23, 09:49 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,917
Posted By easyupbug

Looking at the above there is nothing clear to...

Looking at the above there is nothing clear to me. I like skidder's suggestion. At 73 my back, knees and hands arthritis keeps me off gravel paths and on roads exclusively with 28 and 30cm tires...
09-24-23, 06:52 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 583
Posted By easyupbug

If you are looking for "strong" this quote should...

If you are looking for "strong" this quote should help you, I have seen Doug's built and painted frames and it is first class work:

doug fattic
As a pro builder and painter, I have all the...
09-23-23, 06:35 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 4,120
Posted By easyupbug

Great find, looking forward to the finish. Agree...

Great find, looking forward to the finish. Agree with white saddle/tape and I think black would distract. If you want 11 speed if you can find one these Athena groupsets are excellent, I now have...
09-13-23, 08:22 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,517
Posted By easyupbug

I love it.

Chopped drop bars and inverted on a Specialized 2002 Allez Comp/pro is my town bike with these lever and I am very happy, they work great for short trips and up to twenty miles. At 73 I am selcom in...
09-06-23, 08:12 AM
Replies: 159
Views: 6,579
Posted By easyupbug

I could careless about heavy or aero on my one...

I could careless about heavy or aero on my one remaining vintage Campagnolo groupset but when I need a panic stop I want it. Dual-pivots hold their centering better, actually have modulation and the...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-04-23, 08:26 AM
Replies: 174
Views: 5,852
Posted By easyupbug

Being lucky in life when carbon really got going...

Being lucky in life when carbon really got going in the late '70s I would get the latest offerings every few years and after some time dump them and go back to my beauties, they just did not offer up...
09-02-23, 08:32 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 879
Posted By easyupbug

Andy is by far the nicest framebuilders I have...

Andy is by far the nicest framebuilders I have ever mnet. I once found him at his old shop helping out a food vendor with the frame on his cart. I have three of his bikes and love them all. He...
Forum: Recumbent
08-26-23, 06:59 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 706
Posted By easyupbug

Yes and sometimes I score a nice tool. We have a...

Yes and sometimes I score a nice tool. We have a speed bump on our road near our house and I thing maintenance/construction workers leave stuff on bumpers, tool boxes, trailers, etc., some times a...
08-25-23, 03:13 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 723
Posted By easyupbug

Sorry don't have a picture, we are snowbirds and...

Sorry don't have a picture, we are snowbirds and AZ is hot right now. I misspoke above the step 2 I referred to is in the section "lever and bearing disassembly". Also you can use a tiny roll pin...
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