Bike Forums

Go Back  Bike Forums > Search Forums
Reload this Page >

Search Results

Register
FAQ
Calendar
Today's Posts
Search
Vendor Directory
Notices
Search: Posts Made By: oleg232000
Showing results 1 to 37 of 37
Search took 0.02 seconds.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-22-21, 08:59 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,474
Posted By Racing Dan

Finding a hole in a tube at the roadside is next...

Finding a hole in a tube at the roadside is next to impossible. > Carry one or two spare tubes. Patch at home. Use proper patches, like in the post above.

Thats how I do it. That's how Dad did it....
Forum: Road Cycling
08-21-21, 04:05 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,474
Posted By bargo68

Rema Tip Top Learn how to properly...

Rema

Tip

Top

Learn how to properly patch a tube on YouTube:

https://youtu.be/T0F_hibWHlU
Forum: Road Cycling
08-21-21, 01:33 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,474
Posted By zandoval

Looks like you got your moneys worth out of that...

Looks like you got your moneys worth out of that Gator Skin. I carry around a cheap little patch kit that has an unopened 5 gram tube of vulcanizing cement. In that little box I also put in a razor...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-19-21, 03:38 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,166
Posted By Branko D

Sounds like you addressed the height (too high...

Sounds like you addressed the height (too high saddles increase saddle pressure). I would try a wider saddle which also tends to decrease pressure - to properly support the backside you want it wider...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-08-21, 02:12 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,058
Posted By spelger

doesn't sound worth the $ and hassle in my...

doesn't sound worth the $ and hassle in my opinion. my ride is an old 8 speed too and it works fine for me. i thought about doing what you want and figured that the cost exceeded the worth of the...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-09-20, 04:21 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,449
Posted By alcjphil

No. they do not. They use a different 3 bolt...

No. they do not. They use a different 3 bolt cleat that predates SPD SL
Forum: Road Cycling
11-09-20, 11:02 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,449
Posted By Iride01

Cleats generally come with the pedals you buy....

Cleats generally come with the pedals you buy. The only real thing you need to consider is how many mounting holes they have. 3 or 2.

3 hole cleats are generally thought of as road bike cleats. 2...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-06-20, 10:33 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,982
Posted By MidTNBrad

:popcorn

:popcorn
Forum: Road Cycling
10-27-20, 03:27 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 992
Posted By Atlas Shrugged

Light, Strong, Cheap Pick two!

Light, Strong, Cheap

Pick two!
Forum: Road Cycling
09-28-20, 06:54 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 7,030
Posted By jaxgtr

Thanks, yea I really like it and you are right,...

Thanks, yea I really like it and you are right, they are pricey. Luckily, I did not have to pay for those racks, except for 1. My employer has a point system as part of the employee benefits and I...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-22-20, 02:08 AM
Replies: 3,929
Views: 479,134
Posted By guadzilla

If I am riding clipped in, I wear a helmet. ...

If I am riding clipped in, I wear a helmet.

If i am just taking my commuter bike with flat pedals to the shop to pick up something - no helmet.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-21-20, 05:58 PM
Replies: 3,929
Views: 479,134
Posted By genejockey

You just bought FOUR helmets? No wonder I can't...

You just bought FOUR helmets? No wonder I can't find any in stock.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-21-20, 04:13 PM
Replies: 3,929
Views: 479,134
Posted By upthywazzoo

This past July, I was riding in the early morning...

This past July, I was riding in the early morning in a bike lane, on the way to a bike trail--maybe 15-16mph. Sunday morning traffic volume is typically very low. Next thing I know, I'm waking up in...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-21-20, 02:36 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 7,030
Posted By GlennR

https://www.amazon.com/GOFORWILD-Garage-Bicycle-Ve...

https://www.amazon.com/GOFORWILD-Garage-Bicycle-Vertical-Storage/dp/B087WGVVH6/ref=pd_lpo_468_img_0/130-3814122-6966320?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B087WGVVH6&pd_rd_r=9e10e4f5-df7d-49c3-83ed-18cd144f4ee9&p...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-21-20, 02:24 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 5,021
Posted By Iride01

Price goes up for performance and weight along...

Price goes up for performance and weight along with the manufacturing technology and materials to obtain that. Durability remains about the same or even slightly lower in some respects.

The very...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-21-20, 12:36 PM
Replies: 3,929
Views: 479,134
Posted By Reflector Guy

If I feel a crash is imminent, I just make sure I...

If I feel a crash is imminent, I just make sure I stay home that day. No helmet needed.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-21-20, 11:50 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 5,021
Posted By Psimet2001

I remember my first troll too.

I remember my first troll too.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-21-20, 11:44 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 7,030
Posted By sfrider

I just drop it in the front yard when I bail...

I just drop it in the front yard when I bail inside to have dinner.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-21-20, 11:24 AM
Replies: 3,929
Views: 479,134
Posted By noodle soup

Same here. Giro Ionos for road ...

Same here.

Giro Ionos for road

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50368615212_e11dd20cf8_b.jpg


Fox Speedframe Pro for mountain biking. This is the best ventilated helmet I've ever tried,...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-21-20, 11:11 AM
Replies: 3,929
Views: 479,134
Posted By Bah Humbug

Oh boy.

Oh boy.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-21-20, 10:53 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 7,030
Posted By Zaskar

Yep. Find the studs, drive two screws (2" long is...

Yep. Find the studs, drive two screws (2" long is plenty) per stud. The second board under the tires is obviously optional - really just to hide the tire smudges. But be warned, if you do that board,...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-19-20, 04:46 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 7,030
Posted By rubiksoval

Wheel hooks became a pain once I got 58mm wheels....

Wheel hooks became a pain once I got 58mm wheels. Very tight squeeze to get the bike on. I got daHanger DANs which uses the pedal to hang on to with two platforms for the wheels. Very nice setup,...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-19-20, 11:11 AM
Replies: 302
Views: 31,232
Posted By Racing Dan

Oh didnt you know? If you are not in on the group...

Oh didnt you know? If you are not in on the group think then you are a troll and subject to endless snarky remarks from a select few that tirelessly patrol the forums to make sure anyone either fall...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-18-20, 10:44 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 892
Posted By znomit

Halve the retail and then knock off an addition...

Halve the retail and then knock off an addition 10% for every year of age.

Then for Covid, quadruple that, add in your first born and three kidneys (only one must be yours).
Forum: Road Cycling
09-18-20, 01:42 PM
Replies: 302
Views: 31,232
Posted By bruce19

I don't respond to his posts anymore. Not worth...

I don't respond to his posts anymore. Not worth the trouble.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-18-20, 01:13 PM
Replies: 302
Views: 31,232
Posted By TMonk

Hey no worries and thanks for being cool about it

Hey no worries and thanks for being cool about it
Forum: Road Cycling
09-18-20, 12:42 PM
Replies: 302
Views: 31,232
Posted By kimconyc

Let me be the peacemaker... Cliff's Notes: ...

Let me be the peacemaker...

Cliff's Notes:

Gatorskins:
Great puncture protection, ride like crap.

/end thread?
Forum: Road Cycling
09-18-20, 12:41 PM
Replies: 302
Views: 31,232
Posted By stevel610

This is my 4th pair of Gatorskins. 2nd pair of...

This is my 4th pair of Gatorskins. 2nd pair of 27x1 1/4 (630x32c). I guess I don't ride enough because I've never worn a set out or had a flat.

The Gatorskin Hardshells have an ok ride quality. I...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-16-20, 06:11 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 7,123
Posted By BlackMambaNYC

For me there is a huge psychological component to...

For me there is a huge psychological component to having a bike that is operating flawlessly. I'm new to road cycling and the first month or so, I'd be thinking about the noise my drivetrain was...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-16-20, 04:01 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 7,123
Posted By Oakman

A pre-ride bowel movement does it for me. :thumb:

A pre-ride bowel movement does it for me. :thumb:
Forum: Road Cycling
09-16-20, 12:36 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,861
Posted By caloso

If you've got indexed shifters, you can't just...

If you've got indexed shifters, you can't just throw a 10-speed cassette on the hub. You've only got 8 clicks and the chain wouldn't find the cogs properly. (On the other hand, if you have friction...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-16-20, 11:40 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,861
Posted By BoraxKid

This thread is probably relevant to your...

This thread is probably relevant to your interests:

https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/368678-sachs-new-success-info.html

To add gears to your cassette (i.e. change from 8 to 10/11...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-08-20, 12:02 PM
Replies: 302
Views: 31,232
Posted By caloso

Well, actually..... My race team did a...

Well, actually.....

My race team did a Continental group buy last season and we bought tons of Gatorskins because a lot of us love them for training and commuting. They're heavy and not very...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-07-20, 06:44 AM
Replies: 302
Views: 31,232
Posted By CycleLoss

Very interesting

Plus plus
Forum: Road Cycling
06-29-20, 05:38 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,759
Posted By ridelikeaturtle

Do not ******g alter that frame in any way, it is...

Do not ******g alter that frame in any way, it is beautiful!

I 100% agree on getting a silver or Ti seatpost to match the stem or components.

Keep that quill stem, it's hot.

You made a...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-20-20, 08:56 AM
Replies: 3,145
Views: 938,726
Posted By TakingMyTime

I've never purchased from these guys before, but...

I've never purchased from these guys before, but they do seem to have been mentioned on this forum in the past as being reliable.

Continental Grand Prix 4-season $32.99
...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-20, 12:10 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,759
Posted By Atlas Shrugged

Not to be negative as both are great looking...

Not to be negative as both are great looking bikes which would be fun to ride I would approach the carbon forks with some caution. They are 20 years old and you are not aware of any potential damage...
Showing results 1 to 37 of 37


 
Forum Jump

Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.