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Forum: Touring
06-16-24, 09:07 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 839
Posted By Paul_P

I completely agree with this, but you have to be...

I completely agree with this, but you have to be in great shape for it to be possible. Coasting is a special case and fairly easy, at least short term, but remaining under constant power strong...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
06-14-24, 09:58 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 163
Posted By Paul_P

As Iride01 suggests, I'd look at your saddle...

As Iride01 suggests, I'd look at your saddle height first to ensure you have a proper leg extension. Once set, record the saddle to BB axis distance as it shouldn't change no matter what else you...
Forum: Touring
06-12-24, 06:07 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 839
Posted By Paul_P

I'm no expert, I just like exploring how things...

I'm no expert, I just like exploring how things work (and I may be way off in left field). I drew some pictures to get an idea of what was going on. I left gravity out but it does play a role,...
Forum: Touring
06-12-24, 05:23 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 839
Posted By Paul_P

I can't speak for distance covered, but timewise...

I can't speak for distance covered, but timewise my Brooks is 51 years old and still going strong. Old and wrinkled, but still fully functional. It hasn't gotten wet very often. There was a four-year...
Forum: Touring
06-12-24, 12:14 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 839
Posted By Paul_P

I've just discovered (had to work it out though...

I've just discovered (had to work it out though I'd heard it here before) that the relation between saddle position and the BB axis (arrived at indirectly through saddle to pedal spindle distance at...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-12-24, 11:53 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 299
Posted By Paul_P

Either mtb or trekking bike. Large capacity 3x...

Either mtb or trekking bike. Large capacity 3x front derailleur.

There are two versions of the T3000 with respect to chainstay angle the -TS3 (63-66°) and the -TS6 (66-69°).
There's also a 2x9...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-11-24, 09:47 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 3,425
Posted By Paul_P

First of all, Maelochs was perfectly right in his...

First of all, Maelochs was perfectly right in his response to my post on Sunday and I apologize to Maelochs and to you others for going off on a rant. Don't know what got into me. I find the question...
Forum: Touring
06-11-24, 10:41 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 839
Posted By Paul_P

I've used the same Brooks saddle for 50 years and...

I've used the same Brooks saddle for 50 years and it fits me like a glove. There are times when I can hardly tell it's there, it's so comfortable. But after several hours it becomes more and more...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-11-24, 06:40 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,215
Posted By Paul_P

You're right. I just acquired this tool and...

You're right. I just acquired this tool and found it awkward to use without realizing why.
Unlike with scissors, you can't see what you're doing and the angle is wrong which makes clean cutting...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-10-24, 03:11 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 475
Posted By Paul_P

I've just discovered that ebay is a great place...

I've just discovered that ebay is a great place to find NOS components for an out of date bike.
Prices are very reasonable (if you look/wait long enough).
For some things it's the only place left.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-10-24, 01:32 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,215
Posted By Paul_P

Good looking one by Quaxar : ...

Good looking one by Quaxar :

https://quaxarengineering.com/pro019.html

https://www.sip-scootershop.com/en/product/crimping-tool-quaxar-qcp01_15191100
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-10-24, 01:12 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,076
Posted By Paul_P

Also move the saddle a bit in different...

Also move the saddle a bit in different directions while tightening to make sure the teeth are properly engaged as well as the seat rails.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-10-24, 01:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 488
Posted By Paul_P

Kennedy Bikes ...

Kennedy Bikes

https://www.benkandbo.com/journals/2020/2/3/james-kennedy

Found through google image search.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-10-24, 12:42 PM
Replies: 6,589
Views: 625,160
Posted By Paul_P

17 km, 55 minutes, third and longest ride in...

17 km, 55 minutes, third and longest ride in three days.
Considering I thought a running knee injuring a week and a half ago would prevent cycling for weeks if not longer, I'm in a very good mood....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-10-24, 09:05 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,069
Posted By Paul_P

In an appartment, this is about the only option,...

In an appartment, this is about the only option, but it also very comfortable.
I usually stand which places the wheel in the middle of my chest and my arms/hands in a perfect configuration.
But...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-09-24, 06:26 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 387
Posted By Paul_P

Having just gone through a months-long quest for...

Having just gone through a months-long quest for a compatible front derailleur, I think they are just about the most complicated part to figure out if you're not just replacing with an identical part...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-09-24, 01:05 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 3,425
Posted By Paul_P

Sorry if my tone came across as disparaging. It...

Sorry if my tone came across as disparaging. It tends to do that when I'm confused and attempting to figure something out.

I've been trying to get my head around the whole idea of gravel bikes and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-09-24, 11:33 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 3,425
Posted By Paul_P

Here's just an example of things I've read :...

Here's just an example of things I've read : https://forum.cyclinguk.org/viewtopic.php?t=124963
I'm no expert on the matter.
A point I should have made clearer is that, in my mind, the current fad...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-09-24, 10:58 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,278
Posted By Paul_P

The nice thing about 3x is that you have three...

The nice thing about 3x is that you have three ranges of gears. Low, mid and high which are easily selected.
I'm always changing gears to keep my cadence steady and 3x makes it easy and fast.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-09-24, 10:45 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 3,425
Posted By Paul_P

The big thing about gravel bikes are the drop...

The big thing about gravel bikes are the drop bars, which I will never use again. To my eyes, gravel bikes came into existence because drop bar road riders wanted to be able to go off pavement with...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-07-24, 11:06 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,278
Posted By Paul_P

There are still lots of triple cranksets...

There are still lots of triple cranksets available, but very few front derailleurs to go with them, at least reasonable quality large capacity ones.
I installed a new, still largely available Alivio...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-05-24, 10:46 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,350
Posted By Paul_P

And how many of us went through childhood on such...

And how many of us went through childhood on such a bike and never even thought about things like speeds or cables. We just got where we wanted to be and had no trouble getting there, wherever it...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-04-24, 09:35 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,735
Posted By Paul_P

This is all I can think about since I busted my...

This is all I can think about since I busted my knee trail running a few days ago.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-04-24, 04:54 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 740
Posted By Paul_P

I see quite a few cyclists these days with masks...

I see quite a few cyclists these days with masks we all got used to a couple of years ago.
Would never have seen that before.
It's been shadfly season for the past few weeks around here and there...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-04-24, 11:23 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,191
Posted By Paul_P

I always pick what I consider to be the safest...

I always pick what I consider to be the safest path and if that means riding on the sidewalk (even if it's illegal) I'll do it.
If I encounter a pedestrian, I'll either go off the sidewalk onto the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-02-24, 05:17 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,829
Posted By Paul_P

After replacing my entire drivetrain and still...

After replacing my entire drivetrain and still having a weird rear shifting issue I finally broke down and got a derailleur alignment tool.

I've usually kept with genuine Park Tool but this time...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
05-31-24, 11:33 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,452
Posted By Paul_P

I've read before and recently here on BF that at...

I've read before and recently here on BF that at the bottom of the stroke the heel should reach the pedal. I've been lowering my saddle gradually to accomodate going from low-cadence forceful...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-26-24, 02:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 324
Posted By Paul_P

If it were my bike, I'd route the brake cables...

If it were my bike, I'd route the brake cables into the middle behind the basket with a tie-rap or two.
Get them out of the way.
Forum: Touring
05-22-24, 03:22 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,911
Posted By Paul_P

If your spd shoes are also good walking shoes...

If your spd shoes are also good walking shoes (like the Shimano AMx) then the spd / flat combo pedals provide both advantages, with the disadvantage of having to chose a side while riding.

To...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-19-24, 12:46 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,208
Posted By Paul_P

This discussion led me to reading this very long...

This discussion led me to reading this very long critique / comparison / test analysis, which I imagine a lot of you have already seen :

from Zero Friction Cycling...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-17-24, 08:34 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,430
Posted By Paul_P

That was what got into looking at extenders. I...

That was what got into looking at extenders. I bought clipless for the first time and couldn't move my foot over enough to where it wanted to be.

When I was researching extenders I found there...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-17-24, 08:16 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 655
Posted By Paul_P

Just an example : VIGRUE 304 Stainless Steel...

Just an example :

VIGRUE 304 Stainless Steel Screws and Nuts, M3 M4 M5 M6 Hex Socket Head Cap Screws Assortment Set Kit with Storage Box (520 Pcs Hex Socket Head Cap Screws Nuts)...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-17-24, 05:24 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 655
Posted By Paul_P

And while you're at it, you might want to replace...

And while you're at it, you might want to replace the Phillips head screws with stainless steel hex socket head cap screws which are turned with your Allen keys and won't strip out.
Someone here...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-17-24, 10:53 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 888
Posted By Paul_P

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/885x637/tmp_f008c8856add6fd47e07e13f1ddd20180a8620e1.jpg
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-16-24, 10:03 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,334
Posted By Paul_P

The nice thing about tools, even quality ones, is...

The nice thing about tools, even quality ones, is that they'll be, for the most part, cheaper than having the work done even once by a bike shop.
I maintain and fix just about everything and I've...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-15-24, 09:59 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,430
Posted By Paul_P

I was considering extenders, but then changed my...

I was considering extenders, but then changed my crank for one with a greater Q-factor.
I think I gained about 8mm each side which should be a better fit. Haven't gone for a ride yet.
Forum: Touring
05-15-24, 08:09 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,713
Posted By Paul_P

The best thing I did in my story of wheelbuilding...

The best thing I did in my story of wheelbuilding was to get a Park Tool spoke tension meter, very late in the game.
It's incredibly easy to go around the wheel and get all spokes practically...
Forum: Touring
05-07-24, 10:07 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 12,511
Posted By Paul_P

This may clear up something that's been bothering...

This may clear up something that's been bothering me while listenening to you to. Both myself and my wife at the time bought Myata bikes to replace our "ten-speed" road bikes somewhere around...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-07-24, 08:14 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,111
Posted By Paul_P

My daughter repaired several flats on her tandem...

My daughter repaired several flats on her tandem with the little Park Tool patch kits and they held up fine (permanently).
Her tires weren't great and I just installed some Schwalbe Marathon...
Forum: Touring
12-05-23, 07:02 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 10,852
Posted By Paul_P

I can't get my head around having so much weight...

I can't get my head around having so much weight above the wheels in the bikepacking setup. I get that any lower down and you'll hit rocks and roots and stuff, but in tough, narrow conditions where...
Forum: Touring
12-05-23, 11:39 AM
Replies: 158
Views: 10,852
Posted By Paul_P

Some things can be done to reduce the bouncing...

Some things can be done to reduce the bouncing around.

I've installed an extra lower hook to my four ortlieb panniers (bike packers at the rear and sport packers up front) and two extra upper...
Forum: Touring
12-02-23, 09:48 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 10,852
Posted By Paul_P

Age certainly has something to do with it. I...

Age certainly has something to do with it.
I used to sleep on top of mountains with only a 1/2" closed cell pad under my sleeping bag directly on rock. And I slept well.
I now get sore on an 18"...
Forum: Touring
12-02-23, 11:55 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,121
Posted By Paul_P

I bought the Roswheel ...

I bought the Roswheel (https://www.roswheel.com/products/tour-rear-rack-1)rear rack earlier this year for its construction, low price and especially the lower bar for panniers. Its form is...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-10-23, 10:49 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,939
Posted By Paul_P

https://www.jandd.com/detail.asp?PRODUCT_ID=FSCW-O...

https://www.jandd.com/detail.asp?PRODUCT_ID=FSCW-OS
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
11-07-23, 09:15 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,067
Posted By Paul_P

How many forward lights do you have on your...

How many forward lights do you have on your helmet ?

From the front, it looks like 3 or 4, but from the back it looks like somewhere between 9 and 12 ...
+ three rear-facing helmet lights ?
...
Forum: Touring
11-06-23, 12:43 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,338
Posted By Paul_P

And then there's the MSR 9.5" long red twisted...

And then there's the MSR 9.5" long red twisted stakes.
Expensive and somewhat heavy and cumbersome.

...
Forum: Touring
11-06-23, 12:32 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,642
Posted By Paul_P

In Canada we've ended up with a perpetual mix of...

In Canada we've ended up with a perpetual mix of units.

In everyday conversation, weather degrees, road speed and distances are metric but a person's weight and height are still mostly Imperial...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-04-23, 11:24 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 4,150
Posted By Paul_P

It's been mentioned here and elsewhere that there...

It's been mentioned here and elsewhere that there are a lot of good used bikes available now that the pandemic-related buying spree is over and people are back to doing other stuff.

I guess...
Forum: Touring
11-04-23, 11:07 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,687
Posted By Paul_P

I've read a lot about the saddle adjustment fore...

I've read a lot about the saddle adjustment fore and aft being what determines being able to lift one's hands off the bars or not, which affects how much weight is being carried by the hands.

And...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-01-23, 12:41 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 3,762
Posted By Paul_P

I use my (mtb, bar end) Mirrycle bike mirror...

I use my (mtb, bar end) Mirrycle bike mirror (https://mirrycle.com/item/mountain-mirrycle-mirror) exactly like I do in a car, to keep track of what is going on behind me so I don't get surprised by...
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