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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-15-24, 07:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 38
Posted By Trakhak

Search says: Ceramic bearing balls are often...

Search says:

Ceramic bearing balls are often used in industrial applications that require high speeds, high loads, and high temperatures. They are also used in the aerospace industry, medical, and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-15-24, 07:36 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,182
Posted By markk900

Glad to see mystery number 1 is solved. I think...

Glad to see mystery number 1 is solved. I think you might want to just go to uncaged bearings since as you pointed out they’re cheap and I think work better than caged.

Also sometimes there is a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-15-24, 07:00 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,182
Posted By RustyPeugeot

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OK I flipped the sealed bearings around and it fits and there are enough...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-15-24, 07:00 PM
Replies: 5,382
Views: 864,425
Posted By rsbob

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Forum: Road Cycling
05-15-24, 06:59 PM
Replies: 2,758
Views: 60,428
Posted By datlas

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-15-24, 06:52 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 687
Posted By cudak888

It took an OA bath followed by a wire brush on...

It took an OA bath followed by a wire brush on three extensions, then the 5mm Allen socket, but the bolts were finally freed on this thing.

Then the lowers didn't want to budge any more than this...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-15-24, 06:37 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 2,471
Posted By PromptCritical

The mm radar frequency band is generall...

The mm radar frequency band is generall considered to be between 30 to 300GHz. IIRC, GPLama stated in. his Youtube comparison of the Varia and CarBack that the Varia operated @ 30GHZ and the CarBack...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
05-15-24, 06:35 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,554
Posted By zacster

For the amount I used it this winter it is worth...

For the amount I used it this winter it is worth every penny. I lost 40 pounds between dieting and riding Zwift.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-15-24, 06:30 PM
Replies: 2,758
Views: 60,428
Posted By LAJ

Ahead of its time. Supercharged straight eight,...

Ahead of its time. Supercharged straight eight, front wheel drive, and hideaway top. Among other things. Not bad for a 30's vintage car.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-15-24, 06:29 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 470
Posted By zacster

Even if you could make it work, why would you BUY...

Even if you could make it work, why would you BUY a frame that needs to be kluged like that? I could only understand doing this if you already had one, but if you are going to buy something, buy...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-15-24, 06:15 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 3,437
Posted By daverup

The peg is for hanging the chain with the wheel...

The peg is for hanging the chain with the wheel off.
The holes are vents
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-15-24, 06:15 PM
Replies: 28,015
Views: 4,586,092
Posted By jackbombay

I love it when people trash talk 3 speeds, I...

I love it when people trash talk 3 speeds, I mention that my longest rides was 205 miles with 14,000' of climbing, 16 hours of clock time, 14 hours rolling time, on a sturmey archer 3 speed equipped...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-15-24, 06:03 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,035
Posted By Ron Damon

I have toured on a 91-cm and on a 92-cm wheelbase...

I have toured on a 91-cm and on a 92-cm wheelbase 16" wheel folder, and ridden some pretty steep inclines, including at home in Ring-of-Fire Bali, terrain similar to Japan's. Never, ever have I even...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-15-24, 06:01 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 552
Posted By tds101

The Dahon Launch is the best option in this...

The Dahon Launch is the best option in this instance. Color wise, I'd like the white one myself. Enjoy riding with your child... 👍
Forum: Road Cycling
05-15-24, 06:01 PM
Replies: 2,758
Views: 60,428
Posted By seedsbelize2

Seven mornings in a row on the mtb. No end in...

Seven mornings in a row on the mtb. No end in sight.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-15-24, 05:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 161
Posted By cyccommute

No, I don’t. It’s also missing one of the...

No, I don’t. It’s also missing one of the indicator arms.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-15-24, 05:54 PM
Replies: 2,758
Views: 60,428
Posted By rjones28

Hid Headlights of the Day ...

Hid Headlights of the Day

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Forum: Folding Bikes
05-15-24, 05:53 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,035
Posted By Ron Damon

I rode 101km one day, from Daegu to Namji on my...

I rode 101km one day, from Daegu to Namji on my tour of South Korea. That was only my third longest ride ever on a 16" (305) wheel folder. Don't believe those who say these small wheel bikes are for...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-15-24, 05:48 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,216
Posted By MikeM21

5/1 - 20.4 commute 5/2 - 20.3 commute 5/5 -...

5/1 - 20.4 commute
5/2 - 20.3 commute
5/5 - 12.6 zwift
5/6 - 17.3 zwift
5/7 - 1.1 testing out a tune up
5/8 - 22 zwift
5/9 - 16.3 zwift
5/10 - 15.8 zwift
5/14 - 11.6 zwift
5/15 - 23.2 zwift
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-15-24, 05:24 PM
Replies: 27,184
Views: 3,182,208
Posted By OldTryGuy

Today's ride began at 2:10AM and was a Birthday...

Today's ride began at 2:10AM and was a Birthday Celebration Ride of a different sort It's was 96 years ago my mom was born so I rode the last 2 digits of the year of her Birth - 1928 plus a bit extra...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-15-24, 05:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 106
Posted By unterhausen

It's not too difficult to find pedal extenders....

It's not too difficult to find pedal extenders. Bike shops either have some in stock or can easily get them. And Amazon has approximately 37million varieties available
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-15-24, 05:12 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,035
Posted By Ron Damon

The cycling part of my South Korea tour is now...

The cycling part of my South Korea tour is now complete after riding some 600km in total. I had zero mechanical problems, no flats, no nothing. The Gust still rides smoothly and silently, with no...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-15-24, 05:05 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 3,437
Posted By jdawginsc

Looking like you are having a blast!

Looking like you are having a blast!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-15-24, 05:02 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 349
Posted By jdawginsc

Not at all! Mad Honk, you da’ man! Glad it’s...

Not at all! Mad Honk, you da’ man! Glad it’s getting a good home!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-15-24, 04:50 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 303
Posted By elcyc

photos are on the house

Don't expect any $ me. But these photos are on the house, toots!

https://i.postimg.cc/gkzqSThS/image.jpg (https://postimg.cc/xqZzqgtM)

https://i.postimg.cc/W4Bw5pmg/image.jpg...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-15-24, 04:48 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 470
Posted By squirtdad

Based on past posts by OP, this is going to be a...

Based on past posts by OP, this is going to be a mess at best

Buying cheap frame from aliexpress without knowing details of the frame like headset, rear spacing, etc is not a good start

OP at...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-15-24, 04:47 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,182
Posted By markk900

I’m confused too, as that axle with those...

I’m confused too, as that axle with those dimensions worked fine in my own Peugeot when I was running cotterless.

Dumb question but are the bearings in the right way round? I did some looking and...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-15-24, 04:46 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 236
Posted By Polaris OBark

Thanks to all of the well-wishers. Two...

Thanks to all of the well-wishers.

Two points of clarification:

(1) I am making fun of the frequently offered (and in my opinion, inane) suggestion here that someone interested in gravel biking...
Forum: Touring
05-15-24, 04:43 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 484
Posted By PromptCritical

Yeah, the one in Berkeley used to be this cool,...

Yeah, the one in Berkeley used to be this cool, hip place with all sorts of unusual stuff. Not so much anymore. At least the people are super nice!
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-15-24, 04:27 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 236
Posted By Steve B.

Dunno, my so- called cross country mt bike, which...

Dunno, my so- called cross country mt bike, which Specialized calls a “down country” bike, has a flat bar and a 1X shifting system. My Topstone has a an adventure type drop bar and a 2X shifting...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-15-24, 04:23 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 141
Posted By SoSmellyAir

To this list I would add Unior: Collections –...

To this list I would add Unior: Collections – Unior USA (https://uniorusa.com/collections), based on my experience with its Y tool (4, 5, and 6 mm hex), its cassette tools (for both QR and 12 mm thru...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-15-24, 04:22 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 3,437
Posted By AdventureManCO

I came here to say something similar before I saw...

I came here to say something similar before I saw noglider 's post. Its refreshing to see your enthusiasm. Keep at it, we're all cheering you on here!
Forum: Road Cycling
05-15-24, 04:15 PM
Replies: 2,758
Views: 60,428
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

That thing is awesome IMO. I had an LSC briefly...

That thing is awesome IMO. I had an LSC briefly in the early aughts. Not very fast cuz I swear that car weighed about 3 tons.

BUT it was the last car I had that twisted when I depressed the gas...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-15-24, 04:12 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 236
Posted By Eric F

In my experience, ruts are ruthlessly...

In my experience, ruts are ruthlessly unprejudiced in that way.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-15-24, 04:09 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 236
Posted By Eric F

I suspect this is the biggest contributing...

I suspect this is the biggest contributing factor. It turns out, skills matter.

I hope you recover quickly.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-15-24, 04:08 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 349
Posted By Mad Honk

Dave, You need to thank jdawginsc on this...

Dave,
You need to thank jdawginsc on this one, he sent it to me a while back. Smiles, MH
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-15-24, 04:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 161
Posted By cyccommute

That’s barely old! How about a 1950 Surre? I...

That’s barely old! How about a 1950 Surre? I sure others have older truing stands but theirs probably never spent any time over Berlin.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-15-24, 03:58 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 3,437
Posted By Strawbunyan

I have the pinch bolt down as tight as I can...

I have the pinch bolt down as tight as I can possibly get it...and that says a lot because I am notorious for over tightening everything I get my hands on...torque specs be darned. I realllllly...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-15-24, 03:56 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 141
Posted By ScottCommutes

Three important items that don't fit in a box are...

Three important items that don't fit in a box are a pump, a wheel truing stand, and a bicycle repair stand.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-15-24, 03:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 161
Posted By branko_76

I "scored" those long ago, bought them new and...

I "scored" those long ago, bought them new and taught myself to build wheels with Jobst Brandt's "The Bicycle Wheel". Still have all of it and getting ready to build another set of classic 1970's...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-15-24, 03:54 PM
Replies: 2,758
Views: 60,428
Posted By BillyD

Spring is baby eagle time. Here mom is feeding...

Spring is baby eagle time. Here mom is feeding one of her two eaglets.

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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-15-24, 03:47 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 762
Posted By cyccommute

I suspect that you used 3-in-One oil if you...

I suspect that you used 3-in-One oil if you cycled anywhere near the days of the Schwinn Stingray. “Sewing machine oil” in those days was probably 3-in-One. It’s not that well known that 3-in-One...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-15-24, 03:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 161
Posted By Lamont Cobb

Vintage wheel tools score!

Last week I visited a bike store to buy some small parts for my resto project (cables, etc.) and have my wheels and breaks checked for safety. Going to a bike store is probably not a big deal for...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-15-24, 03:37 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 141
Posted By smd4

I bet you could get most of those tools for less...

I bet you could get most of those tools for less than $200!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-15-24, 03:21 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 141
Posted By Iride01

In the long run you'll probably be better off...

In the long run you'll probably be better off buying them as you need them if you are just DIYing your own bikes and maybe a few others. If you try to buy them ahead of time, you might be buying...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-15-24, 03:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 103
Posted By veganbikes

You might be able to get a new freehub for it...

You might be able to get a new freehub for it assuming it is a cassette based wheel. You will have to do a little research but it is sometimes doable. I did it to replace a freehub on a 600 Tricolor...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-15-24, 02:39 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 898
Posted By RChung

We think so, but we're mostly doing age-specific...

We think so, but we're mostly doing age-specific sex-specific cause-specific mortality, and you can't get that by zip code (or even many counties: some counties in the US are really small). That...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-15-24, 02:33 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 73
Posted By dmanthree

Reminder: Keep Your Head Up

I know, I'm preaching to the choir, but a friend recently rear-ended a cable service truck and got really banged up. Multiple cuts to the face, six cracked ribs and (another) broken collarbone. He...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-15-24, 02:22 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 892
Posted By 3speedslow

Small wheeled bikes are very much liked in Japan...

Small wheeled bikes are very much liked in Japan where space in house or apartments is tight.

I grew up in Japan , Okinawa all through the 70’s. Never saw high end bikes ridden, mostly grocery...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-15-24, 01:58 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 128
Posted By bikingshearer

Bump for any interested parties who missed this a...

Bump for any interested parties who missed this a couple days ago.
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