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03-16-24, 10:25 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 387
Posted By Rick

Jaco...

Jaco (https://jacosuperiorproducts.com/search?q=Presta+gauge) makes some presta gauges that also glow in the dark. They are probably not as light but they are accurate and don't leak air like the...
03-15-24, 01:32 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 335
Posted By Rick

The Priority Eight...

The Priority Eight (https://www.prioritybicycles.com/products/eight) is $800.00 cheaper with what looks like as good or better components. Priority bicycle makes belt drive only bicycles. They have...
Forum: Touring
03-14-24, 05:33 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 382
Posted By Rick

Cyclingabout has a list of step through touring...

Cyclingabout has a list of step through touring bikes here. (https://www.cyclingabout.com/a-complete-list-of-womens-touring-bikes-step-through-mixte/)
03-13-24, 03:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 284
Posted By Rick

The Priority 600 sales new for $2499.00. The...

The Priority 600 sales new for $2499.00. The Pinion 12 speed has 600% Range. At full retail it is a good deal for someone. If the used one is in good condition $900 seems reasonable.
03-13-24, 12:07 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 202
Posted By Rick

Phil Wood still makes Campi square taper BBs in...

Phil Wood still makes Campi square taper BBs in the length you want.
03-12-24, 09:02 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,003
Posted By Rick

You can also bolt the stand to something heavy...

You can also bolt the stand to something heavy like a base plate or a used heavy truck brake drum. There are also Bench/Wall Mounts (https://www.parktool.com/en-us/category/bench-wall-mount)
03-10-24, 02:26 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 741
Posted By Rick

Not in the bike lane by Casey They want you to...

Not in the bike lane by Casey They want you to use the bike lane but you according to the law can leave the bike lane when you deem it not safe. In NYC the police will right a summons and tell you...
03-10-24, 11:43 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 338
Posted By Rick

I lived in Utah in the early eighties. Thorns...

I lived in Utah in the early eighties. Thorns were a problem. I tried slime and some other fix a flat type for bicycles. I found that once you put it in a tube, the tube would not take a patch later....
03-09-24, 10:13 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 457
Posted By Rick

I couldn't agree with you more. There has been...

I couldn't agree with you more. There has been much pandering on this subject recently. I prefer the chance of being ticketed and having to discuss the point with the police or some judge in court in...
02-29-24, 07:25 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 2,099
Posted By Rick

Tire Pressure calculator Comparison and Accuracy

I tried the Silca Tire Pressure Calculator (https://silca.cc/pages/sppc-form) then compared it to a couple of others. It gave me the lowest pressure compared to the others. Does any body have...
Forum: Touring
02-27-24, 02:22 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 9,115
Posted By Rick

I have a Co-Motion Rohloff Pangea. I have just...

I have a Co-Motion Rohloff Pangea. I have just recently started riding again. As before I take it with me into the store, the bank ect. I occasionally lock it outside a corner store or a fast food...
02-25-24, 08:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 227
Posted By Rick

How about some more info so somebody can give you...

How about some more info so somebody can give you reasonable instructions on how to solve your problem.
02-24-24, 08:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 394
Posted By Rick

The California attack on a younger woman riding...

The California attack on a younger woman riding along with two males who immediately fled the scene leaving her to fend for herself was instigated by a starved or sick adult mountain lion that...
02-23-24, 07:38 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,241
Posted By Rick

​​​​​​​What does this Orwellian dogma have to do...

​​​​​​​What does this Orwellian dogma have to do with the topic of this discussion.
02-22-24, 06:28 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 2,650
Posted By Rick

That was quite convoluted of you. I believe I...

That was quite convoluted of you. I believe I have a right to safety. I mostly don't ride in bicycle lanes. The few times that I have ended up on a rode with a dangerous situation I do what is safe...
02-19-24, 09:52 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,241
Posted By Rick

It was nice that they worked together instead of...

It was nice that they worked together instead of running away like the two computer jockeys that left a girl to fend for herself. A few years ago in California north of me Two men and a woman were...
02-19-24, 03:28 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 464
Posted By Rick

I will try this when I change the pads...

I will try this when I change the pads (https://www.parktool.com/en-us/blog/repair-help/mechanical-disc-brake-alignment)
02-18-24, 11:54 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 464
Posted By Rick

I have never considered Doing all that to see if...

I have never considered Doing all that to see if the rotor is straight.



I straighten my rotors in my truing stand using a dial indicator that reads in .001". I put the wheel in and do what...
02-18-24, 06:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 585
Posted By Rick

Go to the different rack sites on the web and use...

Go to the different rack sites on the web and use their rack finder.
02-18-24, 11:58 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,087
Posted By Rick

I use the side cutting pliers for regular brake...

I use the side cutting pliers for regular brake housing. I use my knipex cable cutters for compressionless housing. I like your idea of shoving in a piece of inner wire for a supported cut to keep...
02-13-24, 11:04 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,207
Posted By Rick

I lived in Polk County Florida for over 17...

I lived in Polk County Florida for over 17 years. The instance of harassment with things like objects being thrown at me and others riding bicycles were quite frequent. Punishment passes, being...
02-11-24, 04:29 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 694
Posted By Rick

MKS Grip King...

MKS Grip King (https://www.somafabshop.com/shop/mks-pedals-rivendell-lambda-gripking-2704#attr=471)
02-01-24, 03:10 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,057
Posted By Rick

Schwalbe makes a cargo tire called the Pick-Up....

Schwalbe makes a cargo tire called the Pick-Up. It can handle more weight and appears to be very robust.
01-28-24, 08:46 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 2,676
Posted By Rick

Peter White Cycles has 160mm length TA cranks.

Peter White Cycles has 160mm length TA cranks.
01-21-24, 05:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 456
Posted By Rick

Phil Wood, Chris King and possibly White...

Phil Wood, Chris King and possibly White Industries. These brands are very high quality and would likely have a longer service life.
01-07-24, 12:23 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,781
Posted By Rick

I have a Park TS-2 and use dial indicators.The...

I have a Park TS-2 and use dial indicators.The last three wheel sets I have built and maintain have machined sidewalls. Velocity Psycho, Andra 30 and Andra 40 rims. I use Parks dial indicator holders...
01-06-24, 03:03 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 3,331
Posted By Rick

I am guessing that you have tried the Salmon...

I am guessing that you have tried the Salmon pads. If not I would try these on your cantis. There are also better working cantis available.Yokozuna sales a remake of the mathauser finned salmon brake...
01-01-24, 11:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 291
Posted By Rick

I found a package of 6 with a 7/16" OD X 1/4" ID...

I found a package of 6 with a 7/16" OD X 1/4" ID X 3/32" and they look the same as the one remaining gromit.
12-28-23, 01:50 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 468
Posted By Rick

Park (PRS) Professional Repair stands

How many of you own a Park PRS. I have a double and a single Park PRS. I purchased the single in 2014. I can put my Tandem on it and it is stable. I was going to put in the EVT stand, but would have...
12-25-23, 07:33 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 824
Posted By Rick

​​​​​​​They also have a forke blade ,seat stay...

​​​​​​​They also have a forke blade ,seat stay mount unit.
12-21-23, 11:29 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 2,650
Posted By Rick

Many so called bike lanes are well designed death...

Many so called bike lanes are well designed death traps. I read that being doored is the #1 cause of death for bicyclists in England. When I see a so called bike lane designed with the benefit of...
12-19-23, 12:23 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,223
Posted By Rick

I will stick with dinotte for daylight visibility...

I will stick with dinotte for daylight visibility lights. They are high quality and american made. They have the brightest lights. I can't say they advertise the brightest lumens. Different...
12-15-23, 12:59 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,328
Posted By Rick

Broken belts seem to happen more from abuse, such...

Broken belts seem to happen more from abuse, such as how Vanduzer did his. He has a video on it. Alee from cyclingabout broke one at around 30,000-32,000 kilometers. A belt weighs 1/3 the weight of a...
12-14-23, 09:44 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,328
Posted By Rick

What maintenance are you talking about. Both the...

What maintenance are you talking about. Both the pinion and the Rohloff need an oil change once a year. There would be periodic changing of the shift cables. This is maintenance you can learn to do...
12-13-23, 01:58 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,485
Posted By Rick

If you want to experiment on your current road...

If you want to experiment on your current road bike, there are bars such as the Crazy Bars (https://velo-orange.com/collections/handlebars/products/crazy-bars-2) and the Koga Denham Bar...
12-13-23, 12:24 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,223
Posted By Rick

Schmidt and Bush&Muller will also have lights...

Schmidt and Bush&Muller will also have lights with a high beam sometime in 2024. Look at my Posting ( New dino headlights with high beams) In Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets. The Supernova light...
12-12-23, 02:42 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,223
Posted By Rick

It appears that there is nothing manufactured...

It appears that there is nothing manufactured that would justify you spending your personal money.
Forum: Touring
12-09-23, 07:53 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,531
Posted By Rick

My Tandem has the 26" wheels just like my rohloff...

My Tandem has the 26" wheels just like my rohloff single. The lowest gear on the Tandem is a 24" gear. I was used to this when I bought the Rohloff so the gear jumps on the Rohloff never felt to...
Forum: Touring
12-09-23, 12:53 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,531
Posted By Rick

Pinion has the P Line and C Line gears. The P...

Pinion has the P Line and C Line gears. The P Line is their better version and comes in 12 speed and 18 speed gear ranges. The C Line comes in 6, 9 and 12 speed gear ranges. I believe Co-Motion sales...
Forum: Touring
12-08-23, 08:02 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,531
Posted By Rick

When I ordered my Co-Motion Pangea Rohloff. I...

When I ordered my Co-Motion Pangea Rohloff. I specified the SL version of the Son 28. Co-Motion had to make a custom right fork dropout for my bicycle. This means I never need to unplug wires when I...
12-08-23, 03:53 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 802
Posted By Rick

I don't carry anymore. I still refuse to shop or...

I don't carry anymore. I still refuse to shop or eat in gun free zones.
12-08-23, 03:46 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,328
Posted By Rick

Co-Motion has the SS dropout option. I purchased...

Co-Motion has the SS dropout option. I purchased it when I ordered my bicycle.
Forum: Touring
12-07-23, 05:08 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,531
Posted By Rick

I second geting the dynohub with the custom...

I second geting the dynohub with the custom build. I would get the Son 28 SL hub (https://www.peterwhitecycles.com/schmidt-sl.php). The fork dropout has to be made for this setup. You will not need...
12-07-23, 09:35 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,328
Posted By Rick

Co-Motion sales the Edelux II headlight and the...

Co-Motion sales the Edelux II headlight and the Sun 28 dino hub with there pathfinder package. I purchased the Busch & Müller Toplight Line Plus Brake Tail Light. It plugs into the headlight. You...
12-06-23, 04:42 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,330
Posted By Rick

I was served with a court date. A went to the...

I was served with a court date. A went to the hearing was questioned by the judge and the judge made it clear it wasn't my fault. I didn't Have any out of pocket expense because the judge made the...
12-05-23, 09:32 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,328
Posted By Rick

" I purchased the SS couplers, the SS...

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I purchased the SS couplers, the SS dropouts, the raised headtube and the Pathfinder package. I stipulated the Son SL dino hub model so I don't need to unplug the wires when taking out the front...
12-05-23, 07:54 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,328
Posted By Rick

I have a Co-Motion Pangea Rohloff. It has the 26"...

I have a Co-Motion Pangea Rohloff. It has the 26" wheel size. I get the inefficiency crack occasionally also. I can use slicks or dirt tires up to a "2.125 on my bicycle with 60mm wide fenders. I...
11-27-23, 01:55 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 3,204
Posted By Rick

I gave more than enough info for anybody who had...

I gave more than enough info for anybody who had interest in the subject to learn something from it. Perhaps some of you could learn something from a communications class. Some of us get stuck in...
11-20-23, 11:32 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,361
Posted By Rick

I would search the forums and look at YouTube...

I would search the forums and look at YouTube videos about the different internal geared setups. I have The Co-Motion Pangea Rohloff since March 2014. The Rohloff has 14 gears. There is little...
11-14-23, 11:12 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,387
Posted By Rick

pepperbelly: I should have been a little less...

pepperbelly: I should have been a little less vague on the subject. When you post you should try to be a little more informative like you have been in your next two Comments. A stand does make it...
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