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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-03-24, 04:08 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,191
Posted By e0richt

yes. that is the recommended approach... found...

yes. that is the recommended approach... found this exact instruction on youtube to teach someone how to ride... I ended up using this approach to teach my wife (who never had ridden a bike before in...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-03-24, 04:00 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,699
Posted By e0richt

+1 I ride a steel framed road bike with 25's...

+1
I ride a steel framed road bike with 25's and havent had a problem with the terrible roads around where I live...
Forum: Commuting
06-03-24, 03:31 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,452
Posted By e0richt

leave a cover at work or alternatively, you can...

leave a cover at work or alternatively, you can bring a bike cover (more easily used than a tarp and clings to the bike to protect it)
here is what I bought off amazon.

Amazon.com : Bike Covers,...
Forum: Commuting
06-03-24, 03:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 316
Posted By e0richt

there actually was a set of fenders that had that...

there actually was a set of fenders that had that extender arm that could be adjusted to allow for a road bike to have full fenders.
with that said, I use the fenders that rubber band onto the forks...
Forum: Commuting
06-03-24, 03:22 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,435
Posted By e0richt

take a shower at home in the morning. Do my ride...

take a shower at home in the morning. Do my ride in with a towel and wash cloth at work. use the restroom (either single person which is a bit easier or I would head into a stall). wipe down with the...
Forum: Commuting
05-23-24, 08:11 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,617
Posted By e0richt

interesting that you would say that about...

interesting that you would say that about checking the inside of the tire.... I never did check and would just replace the tube and never had a problem. however, with that said, just recently, I was...
Forum: Commuting
05-20-24, 10:46 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 863
Posted By e0richt

yes, I was just watching a youtube that talked...

yes, I was just watching a youtube that talked about the "ring of death" dealing with the headset where you need to keep it at the right tension otherwise a worn spot can happen to the carbon fork. ...
Forum: Commuting
03-13-24, 08:57 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,965
Posted By e0richt

if the rear tire is a "mountain bike" tire with...

if the rear tire is a "mountain bike" tire with aggressive tread you might want to upgrade for smoother tires. I have found some deals on tires on amazon.
It looks like that bike would have v brakes...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-08-24, 01:19 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,193
Posted By e0richt

I don't know if this helps but interestingly...

I don't know if this helps but interestingly enough there is a guy on youtube (bikefarmer). He uses furniture polish on the bikes and / sometimes will use a light sheen of oil to keep parts looking...
Forum: Alt Bike Culture
01-19-24, 08:39 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,881
Posted By e0richt

Schwinn Sting Ray

Hi, I noticed that they have some schwinn style orange leaves bikes for sale new. Made me think about my sting ray when I was younger. Has anyone bought one of these new bikes? Would I be able to put...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-19-24, 09:11 AM
Replies: 250
Views: 22,054
Posted By e0richt

Same here except for the schwinn... I have a trek...

Same here except for the schwinn... I have a trek 1220 road bike, trek 7000 hybrid, dawes lightning sport... Love those bikes.... Did not like the trek 7100 as it felt like trying to pedal a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-24-23, 01:03 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 4,749
Posted By e0richt

just wanted to thank you for the information and...

just wanted to thank you for the information and resources (also the encouragement in learning how to rebuild a wheel... )
im sure it didn't come through before but wanted to make it explicit...
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-24-23, 10:17 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 4,749
Posted By e0richt

I have to ask... what does "professional...

I have to ask... what does "professional attention" mean exactly? ....
I like to think I can learn what I need to, in order to give "professional attention" to a wheel...

my local shop does have...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-20-23, 09:22 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 4,749
Posted By e0richt

the short answer is no... but was consulting here...

the short answer is no... but was consulting here for more information... obviously, you need to be condescending to me for my lack of experience with spokes / wheels...
thanks
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-17-23, 10:45 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 883
Posted By e0richt

I bought shimano dura ace road brake pads and I...

I bought shimano dura ace road brake pads and I think they are quite good...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-03-23, 01:59 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 4,145
Posted By e0richt

I feel that department store bikes are really not...

I feel that department store bikes are really not worth the money. with that being said, I did a step up by buying a very inexpensive road bike from bikes direct.
It has been pointed out to me that...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-03-23, 01:22 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,057
Posted By e0richt

for the american version of ebay... the vintage...

for the american version of ebay... the vintage bikes look reasonable and for a good price until you check out the shipping...
most do only local pickup and if there is a shipping option, it doubles...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-02-23, 05:53 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,465
Posted By e0richt

the "adjuster" is short for "barrel adjuster"...

the "adjuster" is short for "barrel adjuster" which allows one to tighten the cable so that you keep a good distance of brake pad to rim.
its a way of tightening the brakes without having to loosen...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-02-23, 05:19 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,532
Posted By e0richt

this is why I like rim brakes....:50:

this is why I like rim brakes....:50:
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-02-23, 04:47 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,024
Posted By e0richt

I had a trek 1220 clamp stem and this is what I...

I had a trek 1220 clamp stem and this is what I did... its not a difficult thing to bend it open wide enough to pull it straight out...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-02-23, 04:26 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,646
Posted By e0richt

Amazon.com : Tektro R313 Front Dual Pivot Road...

Amazon.com : Tektro R313 Front Dual Pivot Road Caliper Brake, 39-52mm Reach, Black : Sports & Outdoors...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-31-23, 06:59 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 4,749
Posted By e0richt

it broke at the hub end... the LBS mechanic is...

it broke at the hub end... the LBS mechanic is not good with wheels (as I have found through experience as my trek 7100 had similar problems...)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-30-23, 06:12 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 4,749
Posted By e0richt

ok! thanks... I will check that out as well!

ok! thanks... I will check that out as well!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-30-23, 10:27 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 4,749
Posted By e0richt

cool! I will check it out...

cool! I will check it out...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-30-23, 08:48 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 4,749
Posted By e0richt

I am not above buying a new wheel. (I eventually...

I am not above buying a new wheel. (I eventually did that for the trek 7100 in order to ride that one with no spoke mishaps after that)
but even if I do purchase the new wheel it would be to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-30-23, 08:36 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 4,749
Posted By e0richt

well, alot of us grew up riding bikes, never...

well, alot of us grew up riding bikes, never considred that a wheel would not be manufactured to carry someone's weight. Even when I was heavier and got a department store bike, never considered that...
Forum: Commuting
10-30-23, 08:26 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 654
Posted By e0richt

no... that would be new for me also... I have had...

no... that would be new for me also... I have had a deer just pop out in front of me and scared the dickens out of me. It is also interesting how camouflaged they are in the woods. The only reason I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-28-23, 12:59 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 4,749
Posted By e0richt

I am considering buying some nice spokes and...

I am considering buying some nice spokes and relacing the wheel myself....what would be a good brand of spokes to use?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-28-23, 11:47 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 4,749
Posted By e0richt

yeah that was said about the dawes lightning...

yeah that was said about the dawes lightning sport but its been a good bike to me... and only cost a fraction of what the lbs was charging...so there's that.. everything about the bike says it's a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-28-23, 11:41 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 4,749
Posted By e0richt

the head of the spoke was outside of the flange...

the head of the spoke was outside of the flange so the elbow was inside
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-28-23, 11:39 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 4,749
Posted By e0richt

I called it the j bend... but maybe elbow is...

I called it the j bend... but maybe elbow is better...
the broken spoke was straigh... j
so just at the bend is where it broke...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-28-23, 10:01 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 4,749
Posted By e0richt

Thinking a bit... I did buy a road bike that had...

Thinking a bit... I did buy a road bike that had problems with the rear wheel in terms spoke breakage... it was an entry level c'dale synapse and I finally paid a bike mechanic to relace using better...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-28-23, 09:54 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 4,749
Posted By e0richt

so I have bikes with a freewheel... have not bent...

so I have bikes with a freewheel... have not bent an axle ... but again that was on a road bike... the bike in question has a freehub... I was a bit surprised by that when fixing the spoke and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-27-23, 05:25 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 4,749
Posted By e0richt

the roads are good, no real pot holes but there...

the roads are good, no real pot holes but there are spots where I would not want to hit because it would be jarring...

normally, I do lift off the saddle for bumps or dips in the road (smoother...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-27-23, 05:17 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 4,749
Posted By e0richt

it is the rear wheel only, actually, now that you...

it is the rear wheel only, actually, now that you have mentioned it, the last two spokes were on the drive side
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-27-23, 02:56 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 4,749
Posted By e0richt

I think it is a decent bike, first time with...

I think it is a decent bike, first time with mechanical disk brakes. I find them to be a hassle so it is possible I would replace them with calipers...
I have been ambiguos about my weight...I am...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-27-23, 02:51 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 4,749
Posted By e0richt

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/760x616/image_2fbb7f1689ed2e595602880744e609205c54bf67.png...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-27-23, 02:42 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 4,749
Posted By e0richt

gravity flat bar road bike (not the cheapest, not...

gravity flat bar road bike (not the cheapest, not the most expensive)...
it has Alex rims, 32 hole spokes with 3x pattern.. (which I have other bikes that have 32 holes and have never broken a spoke...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-27-23, 01:50 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 4,749
Posted By e0richt

Broken spokes...

hi,
I bought a bike from bikes direct and I am having some problems with the rear wheel. it seems after a few rides (not much mileage most from 6 - 10 miles)
I break a spoke and I find it a bit...
Forum: Commuting
10-17-23, 08:36 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 8,290
Posted By e0richt

I haven't really been doing much "commuting" per...

I haven't really been doing much "commuting" per se because I work from home mostly.
can I log miles that I do in running errands / grocery runs and the sort?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-07-23, 12:50 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,643
Posted By e0richt

I try to use my LBS, they have tubes, patch kits...

I try to use my LBS, they have tubes, patch kits but any other accessories like fenders or even tools, helmet mirrors they have what hasn't sold.... Some of that is expensive and Is NOS kind of stuff...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-23-23, 09:09 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,296
Posted By e0richt

while that may be true for the majority, there...

while that may be true for the majority, there are people that put miles on those "junky box store bikes".
Also if you have to restore an older bike, there could be issues with getting parts.... I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-22-23, 02:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 286
Posted By e0richt

looking at a couple of peugeot carbolite 103 bikes

hi,
I am looking at a couple of peugeot bikes but it looks like I will have to do some restoration.
are there any gotchas I need to worry about with these french bikes?

thanks!
Forum: Commuting
09-21-23, 09:42 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,498
Posted By e0richt

sks raceblades and planet bike... are good

sks raceblades and planet bike... are good
Forum: Commuting
04-21-23, 12:15 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,009
Posted By e0richt

I would go with the trek... its a better bike and...

I would go with the trek... its a better bike and with the lower price!
Forum: Commuting
04-15-23, 05:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,439
Posted By e0richt

I also have been working to make commuting a...

I also have been working to make commuting a habit.... at some point it was and like a well oiled machine. The thing I have noticed is you have to kind of force yourself to make it a habit and if for...
Forum: Commuting
04-15-23, 03:14 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,461
Posted By e0richt

I keep my commuter on the porch which is exposed...

I keep my commuter on the porch which is exposed to wind and rain. I use a cover specifically shaped for bikes. I got it off amazon and think it works great
Amazon.com : Bike Covers, Outdoor...
Forum: Commuting
04-02-23, 07:43 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 12,240
Posted By e0richt

I have 4 bikes, one with a flat bar and the...

I have 4 bikes, one with a flat bar and the others with drops. The flat bar bike is the newest edition to my collection and I do like it in traffic, but it is slower due to the more upright position....
Forum: Alt Bike Culture
03-29-23, 10:52 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,487
Posted By e0richt

so the cog is used to take up the slack on the...

so the cog is used to take up the slack on the chain?.... why not just run a shorter chain (if that is the case)...
Forum: Commuting
03-15-23, 07:58 PM
Replies: 1,313
Views: 180,790
Posted By e0richt

how can you check on whether someone has been...

how can you check on whether someone has been banned? (just curious)
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