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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-15-24, 05:54 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 503
Posted By TiHabanero

We had a wonderful customer named Mel Berkampus...

We had a wonderful customer named Mel Berkampus that rode the folding Marlboro bike. He earned it through points from cig purchases. He was so enthused about riding that bike and stopped by often....
Forum: Touring
09-13-24, 04:53 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,623
Posted By TiHabanero

I allowed my membership to lapse after the first...

I allowed my membership to lapse after the first year due to their mouthpiece politics. Doesn't belong there. Then I found that I can plan my own cross country route using online sources.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-13-24, 04:47 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 281
Posted By TiHabanero

I run Campagnolo 11 speed mechanical using KMC...

I run Campagnolo 11 speed mechanical using KMC chains and it shifts fine. Can't see why it won't work the same with electronic shifting.
Forum: Touring
09-09-24, 06:25 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 3,559
Posted By TiHabanero

Atlas Shrugged I think my original post was...

Atlas Shrugged I think my original post was mostly an exclamation as this task is a bit over the top in effort.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-09-24, 06:22 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 744
Posted By TiHabanero

Yes, Mr Tuffy tire liners really do work well....

Yes, Mr Tuffy tire liners really do work well. Not sure how well they work when encountering goat heads, but for glass and steel belt shards they do very well.
Forum: Touring
09-08-24, 04:57 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 3,559
Posted By TiHabanero

Back in the mid-seventies is my referenced time....

Back in the mid-seventies is my referenced time. That is when I started touring and we simply used county maps to plan our route. Bike paths did not exist then. I have this stupid desire to plan the...
Forum: Touring
09-08-24, 02:29 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 3,559
Posted By TiHabanero

I guess the use of rail to trail paths had got me...

I guess the use of rail to trail paths had got me thinking of how it was done way back when, but had failed to realize there were no rail to trail paths in those days! Oops! Yes, basic map use...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-04-24, 05:46 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 523
Posted By TiHabanero

Last year I designed and made my own 1" steerer...

Last year I designed and made my own 1" steerer fork for my touring bike because off the shelf anything was not available. Sure would be nice to keep the fork steel using the same gauge stuff the...
Forum: Touring
09-03-24, 06:33 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 3,559
Posted By TiHabanero

How was route planning done before Google Maps?

Been planning this year for a long tour next year and am wondering how did cross country riders map their routes before google maps and gps? How much food and water did they carry at all times? Dead...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-27-24, 05:51 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 788
Posted By TiHabanero

My personal choice is Continental tires....

My personal choice is Continental tires. Gatorskins are long lasting and seem fairly puncture resistance, however I do believe the Marathon series of tires and the legions of confirmed aficionados...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-26-24, 03:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 392
Posted By TiHabanero

Who made the Matrix rims?

Who made the Matrix rims?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-24-24, 04:30 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 747
Posted By TiHabanero

The picture certainly tells a clear story....

The picture certainly tells a clear story. Pitting like that, with it being so even around the bearing wear surface, tells me it is very tired, but had a well served life.85,000 miles is a really...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-24-24, 04:46 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 747
Posted By TiHabanero

Cups and cones are both pitted?

Cups and cones are both pitted?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-23-24, 06:28 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 218
Posted By TiHabanero

Mityvac for disc brakes

I can do a flush and fill on my motorcycle brakes very easily with a simple tool called Mityvac. Why does this not exist for bicycle disc brakes? Instead of the afterthought none-sense of syringes...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-21-24, 03:46 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,298
Posted By TiHabanero

Couple of months ago I did what will be was did...

Couple of months ago I did what will be was did and extended the slots 10mm back (he did 25mm). It feels real good and changes the way I put power down. After that I went with the Lambda pedals with...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-20-24, 03:41 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,144
Posted By TiHabanero

Why not simply bore the entrance/exit holes out...

Why not simply bore the entrance/exit holes out enough to accept 5mm housing and run full length cable housing?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-20-24, 03:34 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,131
Posted By TiHabanero

I must contradict our friend PeteHski. About 15...

I must contradict our friend PeteHski. About 15 or so years ago a customer of ours rear ended a car at a stop light. He was not going super fast, about 15mph. Nothing was broken, bent or out of wack....
Forum: Touring
08-20-24, 05:32 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 958
Posted By TiHabanero

I am happy to report the Keen Newport H2 sandals...

I am happy to report the Keen Newport H2 sandals work perfectly. The foot bed is a softer, cushioning material and the sole is a firm rubber substance. The firmness of the sole prevents pedal...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-19-24, 05:32 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,131
Posted By TiHabanero

Based on my experience working in a shop for a...

Based on my experience working in a shop for a very long (too long) time, unwrap the bars and remove from the stem for a visual inspection and stress test in the simplest of terms by applying torque...
Forum: Touring
08-18-24, 05:11 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 958
Posted By TiHabanero

phughes, I use the platform extenders from...

phughes, I use the platform extenders from Rivendell with the pedals. Makes them very wide and the support is good. Your analysis of the outer edge not supporting the foot is correct which is why I...
Forum: Touring
08-18-24, 01:50 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 958
Posted By TiHabanero

Kelly I mentioned an off-brand sandal available...

Kelly I mentioned an off-brand sandal available on Amazon. I looked for it and found that Keen has the same sandal with their brand name on it. I went to the local sport haus to pickup a cook pot...
Forum: Touring
08-16-24, 03:54 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 958
Posted By TiHabanero

djb, along with the Lambda pedals I have the...

djb, along with the Lambda pedals I have the Rivendell platform extensions on them. Makes for a very long and wide platform that accommodates shoes, sandals and boots. Really like the set up and hope...
Forum: Touring
08-15-24, 03:51 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 958
Posted By TiHabanero

Rick, I have changed over to platform pedals to...

Rick, I have changed over to platform pedals to accommodate any type of sandal or shoe. Funny thing happened today, my wife looked at me and remarked, "Why do you make things so hard all the time?"...
Forum: Touring
08-15-24, 04:37 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 958
Posted By TiHabanero

Rick, thanks for the tip on Performance. In no...

Rick, thanks for the tip on Performance. In no hurry to get the sandals, and with free returns it might be an OK experience. Your feet look much wider than mine and it looks like you have a monster...
Forum: Touring
08-14-24, 06:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 651
Posted By TiHabanero

I am 6 foot even and have the Miyata 1000 from...

I am 6 foot even and have the Miyata 1000 from 1985 in the 57cm frame size. To satisfy my fit with a 30" inseam, I need a Technomics stem to get the bar high enough to be comfortable. The touring...
Forum: Touring
08-14-24, 06:16 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 958
Posted By TiHabanero

Tourist in MSN, I saw those in another tread on...

Tourist in MSN, I saw those in another tread on this subject, and as you know because it was you who posted it, there is nothing to identify the model. Likely it doesn't mater any longer as the...
Forum: Touring
08-14-24, 05:18 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 958
Posted By TiHabanero

OOPS, unfortunately I made the mistake of not...

OOPS, unfortunately I made the mistake of not specifying I am unable to find the Shimano sandals locally. I have picky feet and have done the mail order dance with shoes before and will now only buy...
Forum: Touring
08-14-24, 04:44 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 958
Posted By TiHabanero

Sandals and foot pain

I know this topic has been breached several times, but one more go is appreciated. I have tried 3 different sandals this summer and came up empty. The issue is the ball of my feet become very sore...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-13-24, 04:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 372
Posted By TiHabanero

Our elementary school had full bike racks every...

Our elementary school had full bike racks every day. Middle school had over flowing bike racks every day. In high school the bike racks were only half full, but the parking lot was over flowing! Of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-05-24, 05:15 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 921
Posted By TiHabanero

I have pump pegs bonded to the head tube on a...

I have pump pegs bonded to the head tube on a bike using JB Weld. Been on the bike for about 10 years. I did remove the paint on the head tube where is is bonded as JB Weld works best with metal to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-02-24, 04:07 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 678
Posted By TiHabanero

Had one guy that did the same thing and the...

Had one guy that did the same thing and the caliper never formed a proper seal around the puck again. Replaced them with Shimano brakes~cheaper and better.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-02-24, 04:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 515
Posted By TiHabanero

If rebuilding the calipers attention to detail is...

If rebuilding the calipers attention to detail is essential. Absolute cleanliness of internal surfaces is essential. When I was dealing with this at the shop not one rebuild offered any long term...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-20-24, 04:45 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,505
Posted By TiHabanero

Lived in the Bay Area in the early eighties as...

Lived in the Bay Area in the early eighties as well. The first time through that tunnel on my bike I followed the example set by somebody up the road from me. Gotta wonder if that was 79pmooney. He...
Forum: Touring
07-20-24, 10:30 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,236
Posted By TiHabanero

djb, the 8 speed chain will not fit the spacing...

djb, the 8 speed chain will not fit the spacing of 10 speed thus I use 8 speed spacers between each sprocket except for the bottom two because the spacing is built into them. Not a big deal to me...
Forum: Touring
07-19-24, 04:19 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,236
Posted By TiHabanero

I found 3 10 speed cassettes for 15 bucks. They...

I found 3 10 speed cassettes for 15 bucks. They were new old stock that someone had held on to for a long time. Two came with a 32t and one with a 34t. Because I run friction shifters I have zero...
Forum: Touring
07-19-24, 05:55 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,236
Posted By TiHabanero

This past winter I converted a '86 Fuji Sundance...

This past winter I converted a '86 Fuji Sundance MTB into a drop bar touring rig. Everything outside of the brake calipers was changed to my choice of parts. The cassette is 11-34 10speed spaced to 8...
Forum: Touring
07-19-24, 05:42 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,198
Posted By TiHabanero

I had a 1975 Schwinn Super Sport that was used...

I had a 1975 Schwinn Super Sport that was used for loaded touring all over the midwest and once on the Natchez Trace Parkway. It was perfectly fine as a touring bike, which was nothing more than a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-18-24, 03:51 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 872
Posted By TiHabanero

bluehills3149, I also use Campagnolo and have...

bluehills3149, I also use Campagnolo and have thought about outfitting one of my touring bikes with brifters. Are these brifters as solid feeling as Campa? The shift levers themselves flimsy or no...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-17-24, 05:02 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,057
Posted By TiHabanero

Hozan made, perhaps still does, a double ended...

Hozan made, perhaps still does, a double ended spanner that fits the lock ring. Keep the lock ring in there and use it as designed. It works very well and prevents the headset from loosening.
Forum: Touring
07-12-24, 03:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,021
Posted By TiHabanero

I went through the BOB phase for about 3 years...

I went through the BOB phase for about 3 years and tired of the cumbersome size of the "big rig". I believe Jandd now has PVC coated panniers, but could be mistaken. Since I put everything in a...
Forum: Touring
07-12-24, 04:01 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,021
Posted By TiHabanero

Duragrouch, we have the same trunk bag, albeit...

Duragrouch, we have the same trunk bag, albeit mine is not an ex-popo model. Packed my lunch in it for 2 solid decades and it never let me down. The side pockets hold tools and money, and the...
Forum: Touring
07-11-24, 05:23 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,021
Posted By TiHabanero

I have been using Jandd for over 20 years and...

I have been using Jandd for over 20 years and have yet to experience a zipper failure. Our shop sold Jandd for 30 years and never ever had a zipper failure reported. The cheap Chinese junk certainly...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-07-24, 10:40 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 853
Posted By TiHabanero

I have worked on several bikes with Radius brakes...

I have worked on several bikes with Radius brakes and every set was POS. Don't waste time and money on getting them bled because you will be doing it again and again. Go mechanical on a kids bike....
Forum: Road Cycling
06-30-24, 06:19 AM
Replies: 192
Views: 12,861
Posted By TiHabanero

I find it very comforting there are so many...

I find it very comforting there are so many people concerned with the health of Campagnolo. This gives me hope that in time these same people will come to know and appreciate the Campagnolo line of...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-22-24, 05:01 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 522
Posted By TiHabanero

Just saw this post and am surprised no replies...

Just saw this post and am surprised no replies yet. Stick with Campagnolo cables, the housing makes no difference. Campag cable heads are smaller than anything made for the other brands and does make...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-19-24, 04:58 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 493
Posted By TiHabanero

My experience with Sram disc brakes from the...

My experience with Sram disc brakes from the start has been disappointing. Frankly, they suck. Replace the caliper if you will or better yet, replace the whole brake and gear set up with Shimano and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-18-24, 11:28 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 5,488
Posted By TiHabanero

OP here. There was indeed chain suck. No denying...

OP here. There was indeed chain suck. No denying that, however the issue of concern is that Trek knows full well that chain suck happens and they do nothing to protect the frame in that area whereas...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-24, 05:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,667
Posted By TiHabanero

Those models are proof that beauty lies in the...

Those models are proof that beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-24, 04:47 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,687
Posted By TiHabanero

The "reverse slope" top tube is not the way the...

The "reverse slope" top tube is not the way the bike was designed. The fork is where the slope issue is coming from. Crown to axle length is not to spec.

I had the 980c and it was a real joy to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-24, 04:41 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,513
Posted By TiHabanero

I have used silver polish for many years. Works...

I have used silver polish for many years. Works very well on rims, hubs, stems, posts, etc.
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