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Forum: Road Cycling
09-19-24, 04:07 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 341
Posted By Camilo

I was confused with your post - "rings" refer to...

I was confused with your post - "rings" refer to crank chain rings. Cassettes have "sprockets". I'll stop my pedantry now. You've got good comments from others, disregard this one if it is over the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-18-24, 09:59 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 291
Posted By Camilo

I always had fine braking with any of the Shimano...

I always had fine braking with any of the Shimano Deore with good pads.

But I also had fine braking with Tektro with good pads. Make sure you have good pads.

Also, as dedhed said, make sure...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-18-24, 03:06 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,017
Posted By Camilo

I actually have a white one that is similar to...

I actually have a white one that is similar to the one linked. The way it has to tie around the sides doesn't work for me and my helmet
Forum: Road Cycling
09-17-24, 08:02 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 380
Posted By Camilo

If your current bike is not a drop bar bike, read...

If your current bike is not a drop bar bike, read up on how to fit a road bike. A lot of fit stuff you can figure out for yourself, but it is critical for comfort and enjoyment. Don't assume that the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-17-24, 07:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 188
Posted By Camilo

Replacing with Microshift 9 or 10 speed shifters...

Replacing with Microshift 9 or 10 speed shifters and derailleurs would be economical and that stuff is very good, in my experience. I prefer the Microshift shifting design over Shimano. Should be...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-17-24, 07:48 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 629
Posted By Camilo

There's discussions for many years on bike shimmy...

There's discussions for many years on bike shimmy at speed. I've read them all. The answer is not cut and dried, there's a million suggested remedies. Good luck at figuring it out. I'm fortunate, I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-17-24, 07:43 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 641
Posted By Camilo

I'm glad you were able to easily figure out which...

I'm glad you were able to easily figure out which one. I knew there was a compatible 2 and 3X 9 speed shifter but was too lazy to look it up to give you a better pointer.

My experience is with...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-17-24, 07:34 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 569
Posted By Camilo

Because an "ebike" that you don't need to pedal...

Because an "ebike" that you don't need to pedal (i.e. has a throttle) is not a bicycle, it's a motor cycle. IMHO of course. :thumb:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-17-24, 07:31 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 569
Posted By Camilo

Since his drive train is 7 speed Tourney, I...

Since his drive train is 7 speed Tourney, I thought that showing the 7 speed cassette would show that it uses a cassette rather hand a free wheel. Someone had asked the question.



huh?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-16-24, 10:02 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 392
Posted By Camilo

Exactly - That's why I suggested revising the...

Exactly - That's why I suggested revising the minimum insertion line. Should be easy enough to do.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-16-24, 08:02 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 569
Posted By Camilo

Does a bike that is new enough to be an e-bike...

Does a bike that is new enough to be an e-bike have a freewheel and not a cassette? Has nothing to do with the question, but someone above asked. I can't imagine.

Oh, it's a cassette, like I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-15-24, 11:24 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 392
Posted By Camilo

As far as shortening the seat post - as has been...

As far as shortening the seat post - as has been said by the OP and others, it's easy. Same as a steer tube, but the cut doesn't have to be anywhere close to square., unlike the steer tube which...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-15-24, 11:18 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 347
Posted By Camilo

Heck, from reading the OP, I don't know if the...

Heck, from reading the OP, I don't know if the bike was recently purchased, or if it was the chain.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-15-24, 11:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 364
Posted By Camilo

You know, you can update all of the components on...

You know, you can update all of the components on the old frame if you want to go that route.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-15-24, 10:58 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 407
Posted By Camilo

Thanks, I missed that part. Increases my feeling...

Thanks, I missed that part. Increases my feeling that their refund policy is crap. Good reason to avoid them.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-15-24, 06:28 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 392
Posted By Camilo

How are you setting the seat post height? ...

How are you setting the seat post height?

Your new frame has different geometry than the old one and there may be more or less seat post exposed at the correct saddle-pedal height.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-15-24, 06:23 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,766
Posted By Camilo

What did you learn?

What did you learn?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-15-24, 06:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 218
Posted By Camilo

Clean thoroughtly. Rough up a bit with scotch...

Clean thoroughtly. Rough up a bit with scotch brite. Clean up with a grease cutting/no residue cleaner. Prime with an etching primer, etc.

Check out SprayMax 2K activated epoxy spray paint (primer...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-15-24, 06:04 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 860
Posted By Camilo

I wear regular shorts - of a size and type that...

I wear regular shorts - of a size and type that are comfortable for cycling - over liner shorts. I've got a couple of different ones, but the ones I recently got from REI really work well with my...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-15-24, 06:01 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 407
Posted By Camilo

In the discussion on the company's return policy,...

In the discussion on the company's return policy, I wonder if the OP could tell us if they had fitting guidelines and if he looked at them at any point? The reason I ask is not to criticize, but just...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-15-24, 05:44 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,597
Posted By Camilo

It was too distracting - distracting me from...

It was too distracting - distracting me from paying attention to the road in front of me. I could have given it more time, but I don't have any safety-related reason to use one.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-15-24, 12:41 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 407
Posted By Camilo

I agree with the point that we have to read the...

I agree with the point that we have to read the policies and live with them. However, now knowing what their policies are, I would never buy from them. The best companies offer full refund and return...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-14-24, 05:35 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 786
Posted By Camilo

I like Gatorskin folding for that type of tire....

I like Gatorskin folding for that type of tire. For my use, there's not a huge difference in the ride feel and the weight isn't awful. Note: I'm not saying no difference, but no great difference....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-14-24, 05:08 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 988
Posted By Camilo

What repair stand do you have - maybe a photo or...

What repair stand do you have - maybe a photo or a link.

With my Park PCS 10.(something), I clamp on the seat post. You'd have to be totally clueless to crush a CF seat tube with it.. Just clamp...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-14-24, 04:57 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,217
Posted By Camilo

If you want a tall stem that is as beautiful as...

If you want a tall stem that is as beautiful as the one you have, look at the various options in the Nitto Technomic Deluxe. There's a couple of different heights. They have a much better appearance...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-14-24, 04:40 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 641
Posted By Camilo

Microshift shifters are compatible and very nice....

Microshift shifters are compatible and very nice. I prefer them to Shimano
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-14-24, 03:15 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,017
Posted By Camilo

I buy whatever skull cap that happens to have a...

I buy whatever skull cap that happens to have a good price when I need one. To me they're generic and little to distinguish one brand from another.

Aside from protecting my very thinly-haired...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-14-24, 03:01 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,030
Posted By Camilo

Hopefully you filed a report. If not, why didn't...

Hopefully you filed a report. If not, why didn't you? It's a CRIME that the police should attend to. That is likely one count of assault (the projectile that missed) and one of assault and battery...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-14-24, 01:49 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,078
Posted By Camilo

Great work! I sort of did the same. But,...

Great work!

I sort of did the same. But, being incompetent with this stuff, and not being interested ;), I worked with a professional local sign shop, but kind of went through the same process. I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-14-24, 01:37 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 511
Posted By Camilo

As far as terminology goes, the little teeth on a...

As far as terminology goes, the little teeth on a gear or sprocket are called cogs. The wheel that contains the cogs are a sprocket in bike usage, or a gear in other applications. Sprockets are...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-01-24, 04:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 490
Posted By Camilo

Maybe I'm missing something, but why don't you...

Maybe I'm missing something, but why don't you just position that front wheel-securing bar an inch in front of the fork? That's what i do with my Yakima of similar design. It might be different with...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-30-24, 07:02 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,364
Posted By Camilo

Second this recommendation. I have one of...

Second this recommendation.

I have one of those (96 Classic frameset). Not really applicable to the OP's search. but this frame looks like new after I spent less than an hour buffing it with...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-30-24, 06:59 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,364
Posted By Camilo

I rode a frame like that (Jamis Nova Pro) for...

I rode a frame like that (Jamis Nova Pro) for many years as an "all road" bike before gravel bikes became a thing. It did everything I wanted it to, and my current hydraulic disc bike does no better...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-30-24, 06:56 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 8,937
Posted By Camilo

Lynskey or Litespeed make a couple of nice ones...

Lynskey or Litespeed make a couple of nice ones each.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-30-24, 06:42 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 664
Posted By Camilo

Simple: just base this stuff on the reach from...

Simple: just base this stuff on the reach from your properly positioned saddle to whichever part of the bars you normally ride on. Probably for most of us, the hoods. I really doubt there's any rule...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-30-24, 06:39 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,368
Posted By Camilo

It's sad we outlive our dogs.

It's sad we outlive our dogs.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-29-24, 04:11 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,368
Posted By Camilo

Very sorry to hear that.

Very sorry to hear that.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-29-24, 11:54 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,368
Posted By Camilo

Well, excuuuuuse me! if you were directing your...

Well, excuuuuuse me! if you were directing your mis-guided rant at me. If not, sorry for misunderstanding... btw, where is the COMPLAINT (your caps)

Seriously, I liked using a local source for...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-28-24, 10:18 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,368
Posted By Camilo

Try a regular hardware store like Tru Value, Ace,...

Try a regular hardware store like Tru Value, Ace, Sentry, etc. They often/usually have racks of little boxes with all sorts of odd fasteners, plugs, etc. The big box stores in my experience aren't...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-28-24, 10:15 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 671
Posted By Camilo

Check out my post photo above. I have thru axle...

Check out my post photo above. I have thru axle and QR fork mounts on the same board. It works.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-27-24, 11:06 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,307
Posted By Camilo

Isn't your top cap screw quite long - like an...

Isn't your top cap screw quite long - like an inch or more? I can imagine it loosening, I guess (although I've never seen that, but I'm just one guy). But I can't imagine it actually coming out with...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-27-24, 10:59 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 752
Posted By Camilo

MTB frames usage and therefore both geometry and...

MTB frames usage and therefore both geometry and fit (saddle position, handlebar/stem, etc) and are very different than road bikes. There's very little comparison.

As for the formula - where did...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-27-24, 10:38 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 752
Posted By Camilo

Awesomeguy I think you should look at other bikes...

Awesomeguy I think you should look at other bikes to see if there's one that suits your particular body better. What have you looked at besides the Treks? There can be differences in geometry...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-27-24, 06:28 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 994
Posted By Camilo

Are they reasonably priced for the home mechanic,...

Are they reasonably priced for the home mechanic, and can the accuracy be calibrated if/when needed? Honest question, not challenging the concept.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-27-24, 06:17 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,535
Posted By Camilo

Sorry I misunderstood your use of "you" as...

Sorry I misunderstood your use of "you" as directed to me rather than the general public.

But as I think I made clear in the OP, yes I asked the question because I'd never seen it before and while...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-27-24, 06:12 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 11,346
Posted By Camilo

15 year thread resurrection AND the subject is...

15 year thread resurrection AND the subject is changed! Kudos to you sir!

I don't blame the new guy - first post. I blame whatever search engine sent him to a 15 year old thread.

To the OP:...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-27-24, 06:05 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 495
Posted By Camilo

You won't notice any "quality" or longevity...

You won't notice any "quality" or longevity differences with any replacement parts you buy..... Unless you buy stuff that is at a lot lower level than what the bike has. Good quality stuff is good...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-27-24, 06:01 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,307
Posted By Camilo

I've used a Shockstop on two different bikes, at...

I've used a Shockstop on two different bikes, at least 5,000 miles. Never have seen any headset issues.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-27-24, 12:26 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,535
Posted By Camilo

I didn't Re-read my original post.

I didn't


Re-read my original post.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-26-24, 07:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 284
Posted By Camilo

It's the original Red 10 speed RD, with the 28t...

It's the original Red 10 speed RD, with the 28t spec'd max sprocket size.


Thanks. This is what I was wondering about.
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