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Forum: Winter Cycling
12-30-22, 11:25 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,625
Posted By Black Jaque

I have Nokian Hakkapalliitta W240 size 700x40 but...

I have Nokian Hakkapalliitta W240 size 700x40 but they need to be replaced. It doesn't look like they make them anymore so I'm interested in what would be comparable. They were dang good.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-24-17, 01:10 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,439
Posted By Black Jaque

maintaining 1986 Schwinn Tempo

I've got an old Schwinn Tempo that was my first road bike. Over the years I put some investment into it such as:
7-speed Shimano 600 shifters (and 7-speed freewheel)
new wheels (700c)

New...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-06-14, 03:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 642
Posted By Black Jaque

do double walled rims reduce torque-warp?

I've got a winter commuter that has a frame just big enough to fit Nokian Hakka's in 700x40.

To roll through the chainstays everything has to be centered just so. The knobs on the tire rub when...
Forum: Winter Cycling
02-04-14, 11:46 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,298
Posted By Black Jaque

In trafficked snow I run 20 psi in the front with...

In trafficked snow I run 20 psi in the front with Hakkapelita 240s, which are 700cx40. I weigh 215# plus I've got two saddle bags with extra clothes, coffee thermos etc. Once the roads get plowed I...
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-30-13, 11:12 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,912
Posted By Black Jaque

I suppose "too cold" is when you go out and don't...

I suppose "too cold" is when you go out and don't come back. That would probably fit the definition of "too cold". Or maybe it's "too cold" when you go out, but you come back with certain parts of...
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-30-13, 10:49 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,003
Posted By Black Jaque

ThermionicScott, Those mudflaps are awesome....

ThermionicScott,

Those mudflaps are awesome. Can you get 'em with Yosemite Sam sayin', "Back off!"
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-24-13, 10:52 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 620
Posted By Black Jaque

anyone try a pedalcar?

Just curiius if anyone has tried winter commuting with a pedal car. I did a bit of searching and about the most I've found are people who outfit 'em with snow plows. Plowing a dri eway in low gear...
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-23-13, 11:10 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,003
Posted By Black Jaque

Yep I got full-coverage fenders. I forgot to...

Yep I got full-coverage fenders. I forgot to mention that. I consider that an essential part of winter commuting gear.
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-23-13, 11:09 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,003
Posted By Black Jaque

Hmm. Here in central Wisconsin we get plenty of...

Hmm. Here in central Wisconsin we get plenty of slushy mid-twenty degree days (ride home), followed by a single-digit or sub-zero morning commute to work.

I've never had a problem with moving...
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-23-13, 10:28 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,003
Posted By Black Jaque

I don't clean it until spring. I let it stay in...

I don't clean it until spring. I let it stay in the garage where it won't thaw. Rather than clean I oil the snot out of everything that isn't greased.

I bike commuted all last winter in...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-03-13, 12:02 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 11,128
Posted By Black Jaque

Why not grease fittings?

I realize grease fittings would be of little value for sealed bearings, but for those bikes that don't have sealed bearings why don't we see grease fittings?

It would seem like such a simple...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-24-13, 07:23 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 847
Posted By Black Jaque

Perhaps my wording wasn't clear. I have...

Perhaps my wording wasn't clear.

I have the new 7 speed shifters and a 7 speed rear freewheel. But it still does not index correctly. I am wondering if I need a new chain, or derailleur, or if...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-24-13, 12:16 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 847
Posted By Black Jaque

Need help saving my '86 Tempo

I have an old '86 Schwinn Tempo. It was the first year they offered index shifting, but it was the year before they began putting the Shimano 105 group on it. As a result I've got index shifting on...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-03-13, 09:17 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,056
Posted By Black Jaque

Huh. It sounds more like they were designed for...

Huh. It sounds more like they were designed for adults who hardly have a day more experience riding than the kids they are following. Well if they were designed to make the brakes weak, they...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-02-13, 09:33 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,056
Posted By Black Jaque

The brakes are Tektro SU 20. And on the floating...

The brakes are Tektro SU 20. And on the floating pad mount itself it says "SRII Floating Modulation"

The spring is in a little bracket that the pad mounts to. It is not in the noodle. A very...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-01-13, 03:23 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 538
Posted By Black Jaque

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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-01-13, 12:48 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,056
Posted By Black Jaque

Brake pad recommendations?

I've got an early 2000's model Jamis with linear pull brakes that have a weird dampening spring on the pads. So as the pad contacts the rim the brake lever keeps advancing but the pad remains...
Forum: Winter Cycling
01-30-13, 04:30 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,838
Posted By Black Jaque

Gadzoooks! What do you SS guys do when you run...

Gadzoooks! What do you SS guys do when you run into soft roads? I was hyperventilating in the granny gear trying to force my way through trafficked snow the other day. The kind of snow that is the...
Forum: Winter Cycling
01-28-13, 01:18 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 36,013
Posted By Black Jaque

As in . . . my goggles are not sealing well on my...

As in . . . my goggles are not sealing well on my face? Or that they are sealing well? I could pull the straps tighter. I know for a fact they don't seal real well now.
Forum: Winter Cycling
01-28-13, 01:15 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 36,013
Posted By Black Jaque

The military issue M44s are designed to fit over...

The military issue M44s are designed to fit over prescription sunglasses. They're all over the internet for about $13.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
01-23-13, 02:16 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,972
Posted By Black Jaque

I like the idea, especially the idea of having a...

I like the idea, especially the idea of having a backlit bike computer. Everything I've ever read discourages putting strain on the chain by running in extreme opposite gear cogs. For example do...
Forum: Winter Cycling
01-22-13, 04:18 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 36,013
Posted By Black Jaque

Loneviking, I don't know what pair you've...

Loneviking,

I don't know what pair you've got. Erig007's links do not list the M44 style surplus goggles that often sell for $12 or so.

I have the M44 goggles and they fogged horribly until...
Forum: Winter Cycling
01-14-13, 11:57 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,415
Posted By Black Jaque

Its weird. The more time I spend outside the...

Its weird. The more time I spend outside the less concerned I am with weather reports. I think it is because I adopt a "be prepared for anything the season will dish out" attitude. If I...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
01-14-13, 11:42 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,243
Posted By Black Jaque

It sounds like I've already done much of what is...

It sounds like I've already done much of what is suggested here just by using intuition. I got the vest, reflective ankle bands along with front and rear lights.

I am certainly convinced that...
Forum: Winter Cycling
01-10-13, 08:51 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,489
Posted By Black Jaque

Here's the cheapo light I was using before I got...

Here's the cheapo light I was using before I got the Philips. http://www.amazon.com/Cateye-HL-EL200-Bicycle-Headlight-Black/dp/B000R6QA88/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top a Cateye EL200.

So I guess just...
Forum: Winter Cycling
01-10-13, 08:17 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,203
Posted By Black Jaque

Well I know from summertime experience that a...

Well I know from summertime experience that a poorly lubed chain will suck the speed right out of me. So perhaps we ought to investigate winter chain lubes?

I also know that lower air pressure in...
Forum: Winter Cycling
01-05-13, 12:10 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,489
Posted By Black Jaque

Well. I forked out the cash for one of those...

Well. I forked out the cash for one of those Philips Saferides since Peter White is discounting them to $130. It sounds like they are twice as bright as the Ixon IQ. It looks like the Philips has...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
01-02-13, 04:43 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,399
Posted By Black Jaque

Can you name some? The Ixon IQ is cheaper but it...

Can you name some? The Ixon IQ is cheaper but it has plastic casing and according to Peter White is 1/2 the lux - so I would expect to pay more for more light and metal casing.
Forum: Winter Cycling
01-01-13, 01:53 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,489
Posted By Black Jaque

My commute is 3.2 miles, all in town. Light to...

My commute is 3.2 miles, all in town. Light to moderate traffic. Very few sidewalks. Typical speeds are around 12 - 14 mph maybe 8 or so when conditions are bad. All paved routes. Some street...
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-29-12, 07:41 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,489
Posted By Black Jaque

10Wheels, OK. So you've got both the Ixon...

10Wheels,

OK. So you've got both the Ixon IQ and the CREE XM-L-XML-T6 (Does anyone else get disgusted with the nomenclature of tech things?). The CREEs are brighter but according to the link...
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-28-12, 02:05 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,489
Posted By Black Jaque

need help on bike lights

I had a cheapo $15 Cateye 3 LED bike light that has worked well enough for me during my summer commutes.

However, now that I am biking at night in the snow I can appreciate the value of some of...
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-21-12, 11:05 AM
Replies: 146
Views: 46,241
Posted By Black Jaque

Well, from what I'm told you will pass by a lot...

Well, from what I'm told you will pass by a lot of frozen corpses on your way to the summit. Conditions are too rough to haul out the bodies so they just stay where they die. Not sure that they...
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-21-12, 10:50 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 752
Posted By Black Jaque

Got a buddy with a truck and snow plow? If these...

Got a buddy with a truck and snow plow? If these ruts look like they're going to be there for a long while maybe just plowing your own lane would work.

I also wonder if even just 29ers would make...
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-20-12, 01:39 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,816
Posted By Black Jaque

Chefisaac, I have the same one in 700cx40. ...

Chefisaac,

I have the same one in 700cx40. I read the link someone provided and see that the table offers "suggested" and "maximum" tire pressures. Is suggested the minimum?

The way I...
Forum: Commuting
12-14-12, 04:10 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,498
Posted By Black Jaque

Just for grins - has anyone ever tried ****ering...

Just for grins - has anyone ever tried ****ering a bunch of shoe-goo on a pair of old tires then rolling it through crushed glass or something and letting it set up? It can't be any crazier than...
Forum: Commuting
12-14-12, 03:49 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,779
Posted By Black Jaque

Rather than figuring out a way to secure the...

Rather than figuring out a way to secure the panniers to the bike, I would figure out a way to make said panniers easy-on-easy-off. That way if you stash something valuable in the panniers you don't...
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-07-12, 01:34 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,372
Posted By Black Jaque

Yes indeed! I've always liked winter although...

Yes indeed! I've always liked winter although living in the flattest part of Wisconsin poses some challenge since sledding was often a favorite past-time.

This is my first year that I will be...
Forum: Winter Cycling
11-05-12, 09:56 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,566
Posted By Black Jaque

Sounds like some interesting ideas - I like the...

Sounds like some interesting ideas - I like the idea of a velcro-only jacket for the reason you mentioned. However, if I have difficulty operating a zipper with gloves I just affix a key ring or...
Forum: Winter Cycling
10-29-12, 09:11 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,823
Posted By Black Jaque

I just put my studs on yesterday. But they're...

I just put my studs on yesterday. But they're brand new and the instructions say to ride 20 miles on clear roads to break 'em in. That will take a few days. Then I'll either switch to using my...
Forum: Winter Cycling
10-29-12, 08:51 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,471
Posted By Black Jaque

Just something strange about a post to "winter...

Just something strange about a post to "winter bicycling" with "you all" in the subject line. I guess since it isn't "y'all" it's OK. "Yoos guys" would work.

Anyway - waterproof pants? You...
Forum: Winter Cycling
10-26-12, 08:42 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 763
Posted By Black Jaque

Frog Toggs in winter

I'm going to try year-round bike commuting. My commute is 3.2 miles in Central Wisconsin. Part of the reason for cycle-commuting is to stretch the budget. However, I'm learning that it costs some...
Forum: Winter Cycling
10-24-12, 08:26 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,823
Posted By Black Jaque

How much experience changing tires? I never...

How much experience changing tires? I never considered myself intimidated by the task. But the thought of getting up in the morning and looking out the window to gauge road conditions then changing...
Forum: Winter Cycling
10-23-12, 08:14 AM
Replies: 130
Views: 8,897
Posted By Black Jaque

I don't have a lot of experience with winter...

I don't have a lot of experience with winter biking, but I've always enjoyed good, cold, snowy, winters. What I dislike the most is listening to everyone complain about that which I enjoy.

As for...
Forum: Winter Cycling
10-23-12, 08:02 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,424
Posted By Black Jaque

Thanks for all the help. I think I will outfit...

Thanks for all the help. I think I will outfit my Jamis Aragon for the winter and see how it goes before buying a new bike. Already got my Nokian Hakkapelitta 240s. Waiting for some SKS fenders to...
Forum: Winter Cycling
10-05-12, 09:28 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,362
Posted By Black Jaque

I have never, never in my life ever heard of...

I have never, never in my life ever heard of anyone getting too fat by spending time being active outside. Period.

Now there are some folks, like wrestler's and models, who worry about dropping...
Forum: Winter Cycling
10-04-12, 08:16 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,424
Posted By Black Jaque

I'm incorrect. I was investigating two bikes, a...

I'm incorrect. I was investigating two bikes, a Gary Fisher 3-speed which has coaster brakes and a rim brake up front. The Schwinn 411 has two disc brakes and a 5-speed IGH.

This would make bike...
Forum: Winter Cycling
10-03-12, 01:19 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,424
Posted By Black Jaque

Not broke. Just sold a gas-hog. I'm considering...

Not broke. Just sold a gas-hog. I'm considering year-round bicycling but with trepidation. I've tried it in college without studded tires and quickly realized the insanity of it. But since learning...
Forum: Winter Cycling
10-03-12, 01:12 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 536
Posted By Black Jaque

What's up with the Blue Cross Survey?

I can't read my thread because some stupid one-question survey keeps popping up and I can find no way to close it out. I even did the unspeakable and submitted an answer -still no way out and cannot...
Forum: Winter Cycling
10-03-12, 08:18 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,424
Posted By Black Jaque

I'm in central Wisconsin so the snow and ice is...

I'm in central Wisconsin so the snow and ice is abundant.

So the rims icing up and/or the rim-brakes seizing is not a matter of "if" but "when"?
Forum: Winter Cycling
10-02-12, 08:24 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,424
Posted By Black Jaque

The value of disc brakes and IGH's

My local bike shop has a Gary Fischer 3 speed internal geared hub and disc brakes. I could just put some fenders and studded tires on my Jamis but it has a regular gear cluster and rim brakes.

Do...
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