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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-27-23, 03:01 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 756
Posted By 88ss

Rode my age today and other milestones....

Today got in 63 miles, not a big deal for most serious cyclists, but it is not something I usually do, I prefer shorter faster rides than long ones at lower speeds. It was not really planned, I had...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-26-23, 07:05 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,870
Posted By indyfabz

Take some short trips if you can. I jumped into...

Take some short trips if you can. I jumped into the deep end of the touring pool with a 6,000-mile trip that took nearly 4 months. After that, I did two other 7-week trips--one in Andalucia, Spain...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-22-23, 06:05 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,092
Posted By Jeff Neese

If that doesn't work, try my technique: 1....

If that doesn't work, try my technique:

1. Hold both grips in one hand.
2. Toss them in the trash.
3. Install grips with lock-on collars.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-20-23, 03:30 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,092
Posted By urbanknight

This is what I used at home before getting a job...

This is what I used at home before getting a job at a shop, but it tended to stretch out some of the softer grips if I did it for too long or too many times.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-20-23, 02:32 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,092
Posted By roadfix

I’ve tried them all, they all work. Even saliva.

I’ve tried them all, they all work. Even saliva.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-20-23, 04:45 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,092
Posted By JoeTBM

Cheapest hairspray you can find. Contains alcohol...

Cheapest hairspray you can find. Contains alcohol and lacquer. Allows it so slide on when wet and the lacquer "glues" it when it dries. You should not use too much, just a short spray in each grip.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-20-23, 12:41 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,092
Posted By zandoval

Shaving Cream, if still to hard to slide on then...

Shaving Cream, if still to hard to slide on then heat them up in hot water.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-19-23, 01:11 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,092
Posted By tkamd73

I’ll 3rd isopropyl alcohol, pour some into the...

I’ll 3rd isopropyl alcohol, pour some into the grip, shake it around, dump it out, and slide it on. You got plenty of time to get it where you want it, but after it sits overnight, it’s on.
Tim
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-19-23, 06:55 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,092
Posted By Kontact

Second alcohol.

Second alcohol.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-19-23, 06:26 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,092
Posted By RB1-luvr

sometimes I soak them in warm water. They slide...

sometimes I soak them in warm water. They slide on easy, shrink to original size when cool and stay put when water dries. Windex works well too. I've also used a grip specific spray that smelled...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-19-23, 06:26 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,092
Posted By smd4

Hairspray is the shop technique.

Hairspray is the shop technique.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-19-23, 05:56 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,092
Posted By XxHaimBondxX

Soapy water goes on the inside. :lol:

Soapy water goes on the inside. :lol:
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-19-23, 04:59 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,092
Posted By frankenmike

All good suggestions that work well. I’ll add...

All good suggestions that work well. I’ll add rubbing alcohol-slippery and then dries fast.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-19-23, 12:01 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,092
Posted By clarkbre

Compressed air to "float" them in place and...

Compressed air to "float" them in place and adjust.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-18-23, 11:39 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,092
Posted By urbanknight

This is what they taught me at the shop I worked...

This is what they taught me at the shop I worked at. Works like a charm.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-18-23, 07:44 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,092
Posted By Steve B.

Windex or equivalent works as well.

Windex or equivalent works as well.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-18-23, 07:43 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,092
Posted By Rick

Hairspray: Wet to slide on and sticky dry.

Hairspray: Wet to slide on and sticky dry.
Forum: Introductions
09-30-23, 04:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 335
Posted By 1989Pre

Which side really doesn't matter to me. To some,...

Which side really doesn't matter to me. To some, it apparently does. When I take pictures, it isn't a consideration.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-29-23, 10:31 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 578
Posted By Inusuit

I don't know all the sizes available but Schwalbe...

I don't know all the sizes available but Schwalbe Land Cruisers work for me on my Rockhopper. Roll well on tarmac, stable on dirt roads and light gravel. I don't ride anything gnarly.
Forum: Introductions
09-29-23, 09:35 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 335
Posted By M777WTE

welcome

welcome
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-29-23, 07:50 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 578
Posted By shoota

Depends on the gravel. If it's Colorado "gravel"...

Depends on the gravel. If it's Colorado "gravel" then a 32mm slick is fine. If it's real gravel then nothing under 38mm.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-29-23, 07:40 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 578
Posted By Sedgemop

You'll get good responses in this thread, but...

You'll get good responses in this thread, but you'll probably do better over here; https://www.bikeforums.net/cyclocross-gravelbiking-recreational/ Welcome to the Forum.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-29-23, 04:07 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 578
Posted By delbiker1

My opinion, I really like the GK semi-slick in...

My opinion, I really like the GK semi-slick in 32mm for multi surface rides. One caveat, my off pavement surfaces are not very harsh. If it is going to involve more and harsher off road, I would go...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-28-23, 03:01 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 734
Posted By madpogue

+1, that's half the cost of admission. ...

+1, that's half the cost of admission.

Looky-findy - https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1240624-road-test-bike-review-1991-giant-excursion-specialized-sequoia.html - that rackage, in fact...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-28-23, 12:42 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 734
Posted By John E

Why not? They have all the benefits of bullhorns...

Why not? They have all the benefits of bullhorns and mountain bike bars. With my 4-finger Shimano brake levers, I even get two braking positions for my hands. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-27-23, 10:12 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 734
Posted By zookster

Pic assist He got this one that thumpism shared...

Pic assist
He got this one that thumpism shared in the Ebay/Craigslist thread.
Giant Excursion (https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/311929828106983)

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-27-23, 09:25 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 734
Posted By abdon

you can put a picture in your gallery and often...

you can put a picture in your gallery and often somebody will link it here for you.

From the other models out there it looks like a sweet bike. But I have a thing for bikes with canti brakes.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-27-23, 08:33 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 734
Posted By lasauge

Pictures please! (after you have 10 posts). But...

Pictures please! (after you have 10 posts). But to your questions, from what can be found online this was a model sold in Europe for several years, only in 1991 in the US.
Forum: Introductions
09-27-23, 06:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 335
Posted By Wildwood

Lots of kerfuffle around here at times mostly...

Lots of kerfuffle around here at times
mostly over silly little stuffle.

Non reply is often the best.

but with pics of bikes we love to see the crank & derailleurs, More to wow, or help with...
Forum: Introductions
09-27-23, 12:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 335
Posted By SW84

Welcome to a fellow newbie.

Welcome to a fellow newbie.
Forum: Introductions
09-27-23, 04:01 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 335
Posted By 1989Pre

Sounds good! Welcome to B.F!

Sounds good! Welcome to B.F!
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-23-23, 09:59 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 562
Posted By exercion

Nbhd

Not New Bike Day, sadly enough, but New Belt Hole Day, which is good enough for me lol.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-01-23, 08:53 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,870
Posted By Breadfan

I started paying attention to how many people are...

I started paying attention to how many people are old AND Obese. Look around, there are very few people who are just that. It's a fact that if you are obese, you will more than likely die young. Now...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-15-23, 10:16 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,870
Posted By Chuck Naill

Between 2018-2020 I hiked the same 10 mile loop...

Between 2018-2020 I hiked the same 10 mile loop in the Smoky Mountains. Each week, something was different and new. I practiced being in the present and I journalled after the hike. I hiked in...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-07-23, 04:23 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,870
Posted By exercion

Riding with friends...trying to get faster and...

Riding with friends...trying to get faster and lighter......and views like this:...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-22-23, 05:14 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,870
Posted By indyfabz

Make the investment and take up loaded touring,...

Make the investment and take up loaded touring, even if you can only get away for a week or long weekend. There is a lot of pretty country to see.

...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-15-09, 03:09 AM
Replies: 231
Views: 59,654
Posted By TrekJapan

Go out. They'll laugh at you when you're in...

Go out. They'll laugh at you when you're in clothes and think "they should run or ride a bike" then when you run or ride a bike they've laugh at you then.

I started at over 300 lbs. and I'm now...
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