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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-20-24, 06:44 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 154
Posted By easyupbug

Steel. My arthritic knees really like the float...

Steel. My arthritic knees really like the float and am doing fine with ATA these days.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-19-24, 03:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 154
Posted By easyupbug

Can you help with my search, Bebop cleats?

Anyone seen any of these Bebop cleats anywhere, these are my favorite Ti pedals, they went out of business years ago and my cleats are all no longer usable. There is a set with the pedals on fleebay...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-16-24, 07:50 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 415
Posted By easyupbug

I agree with the above as you only have around...

I agree with the above as you only have around 20mm of opening in the bars and need a solid seat for the plug and you then wrap over the housing for a few or more wraps depending on the bar types,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-13-24, 08:30 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 845
Posted By easyupbug

The last few posts are right on, thanks...

The last few posts are right on, thanks gentlemen, as a mechanical engineer with years in chain drives maintenance used in hard rock mining where we are talking about using $$$ chains you are spot on.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-13-24, 06:48 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 845
Posted By easyupbug

I understand Park Tool suggests dish soap if you...

I understand Park Tool suggests dish soap if you don't use their cleaner product but your gonna use a lot if you don't want a black streaked chain. The above recommendations might help you out but...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-12-24, 04:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 427
Posted By easyupbug

The sharply rearward tops look like you lose the...

The sharply rearward tops look like you lose the typical hand position near the stem, or your wrists would be twisted?
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-10-24, 09:25 AM
Replies: 3,926
Sticky 65-85+ Thread
Views: 729,575
Posted By easyupbug

That 3 to 5K per year number is for a...

That 3 to 5K per year number is for a recreational cyclists that would be most/many of us here, if you added in all cycle owners it would be much less.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-10-24, 09:06 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 849
Posted By easyupbug

Silly reasoning on my part as I have a DA 7400...

Silly reasoning on my part as I have a DA 7400 and three Tricolors (one on the shelf) and can't differentiate them functionally, dual pivot brakes, etc., but on some frames with their coloring the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-07-24, 05:45 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 436
Posted By easyupbug

As a young man I would drool on the Colnagos in...

As a young man I would drool on the Colnagos in Helen's Bike shop in LA then ride home on my JC Higgins Flightliner, their sign always read they opened in 1936.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-06-24, 05:54 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 606
Posted By easyupbug

Excellent advice, Roger's work is easily...

Excellent advice, Roger's work is easily understood and an outstanding introduction to wheel building and maintenance.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-05-24, 01:54 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,217
Posted By easyupbug

Tucson is 106º but we are still up here in the...

Tucson is 106º but we are still up here in the Bighorns where it is mid 70s today and until we see Tucson down in the 90s.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-05-24, 01:47 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,231
Posted By easyupbug

Age and arthritis has me playing this game and I...

Age and arthritis has me playing this game and I use Nitto Technomics as mentioned, you can get a 120mm reach and a lot more height.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-05-24, 10:19 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,739
Posted By easyupbug

Won't help with your problem, wrong engineers,...

Won't help with your problem, wrong engineers, you need a mechanical engineer to use his mastery of material science and mathematics to focus on the spokes behavior and complete a failure analyze to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-04-24, 05:27 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,099
Posted By easyupbug

At least they keep the parts around. On my...

At least they keep the parts around. On my vintage Park Stand with the 101-L vise I moved it to third place as the rubber jaws are shot and they don't show them on the site I got a reply they found...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-04-24, 06:37 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 7,888
Posted By easyupbug

Exactly, when the osteoarthritis flares in my...

Exactly, when the osteoarthritis flares in my back and/or wrist/hands I ride a catrike which is over 40# but do listen for my "on your left" on the flats.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-02-24, 07:05 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 979
Posted By easyupbug

Same here, no need to drop it to the ground.

Same here, no need to drop it to the ground.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-02-24, 06:51 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,819
Posted By easyupbug

I am with you, even if you don't weld yourself...

I am with you, even if you don't weld yourself you can appreciate Moots stem welds and everywhere on the frame in areas that you would likely never look like this stack of dimes on my bottom bracket....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-02-24, 06:33 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 795
Posted By easyupbug

I and the kids have had good luck with the patch...

I and the kids have had good luck with the patch kits from the manufacturer of the tubes, they are all slightly different procedures with polyurethane glue. Also afterward don't put too much...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-01-24, 08:47 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,424
Posted By easyupbug

Much appreciated, thank you.

Much appreciated, thank you.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-01-24, 06:19 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,424
Posted By easyupbug

Very interesting, I need to fiddle around a bit...

Very interesting, I need to fiddle around a bit and I totally agree with aero bar braking control issues.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-01-24, 05:39 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,424
Posted By easyupbug

Age and arthritis has me focused on getting...

Age and arthritis has me focused on getting weight off my hands and I bought aero bars for my bull horns but the braking issue you have addressed has stalled the move. Not sure from the photo but is...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-31-24, 12:05 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 584
Posted By easyupbug

My son-in-law corrected me, you have a Shiv...

My son-in-law corrected me, you have a Shiv Expert which I have never seen, I think Iride01 (https://www.bikeforums.net/members/iride01-466379.html) nailed it, 10 vs. 11 speed or as he said a...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-31-24, 06:45 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 584
Posted By easyupbug

All the Shiv Pro Race I have seen had DA RDs?

All the Shiv Pro Race I have seen had DA RDs?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-30-24, 05:36 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,066
Posted By easyupbug

You can't go wrong with KMC Z-50 5/6/7-Speed...

You can't go wrong with KMC Z-50 5/6/7-Speed Chain, it's 116 Links should be more than enough, there are other good brands out their and some would be a few $ more or less, we have used these as well...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-30-24, 02:41 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,066
Posted By easyupbug

You like have a 2x5 drive train on the 1981 if it...

You like have a 2x5 drive train on the 1981 if it is stock so get this or something similar:https://www.amazon.com/Speed-Removable-Quick-Split-Silver/dp/B082LSTJNH
Four quick links for $14 or maybe...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-30-24, 06:20 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,066
Posted By easyupbug

Quick links have been around for over 25 years,...

Quick links have been around for over 25 years, they are not newfangled and there is a reason you can't find pins.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-27-24, 08:59 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 754
Posted By easyupbug

Take a look at this post on the Mechanics...

Take a look at this post on the Mechanics forun:Best way to patch a TPU tube ?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-27-24, 08:17 AM
Replies: 233
Views: 54,633
Posted By easyupbug

Bought this when working in Australia and just...

Bought this when working in Australia and just sold this with the bike after many years (15?) and regret it's passing on, anyone ever seen these, they still make fine cycling bags but no longer...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-27-24, 06:53 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,609
Posted By easyupbug

In our "Old Farts" group rides bar ends and...

In our "Old Farts" group rides bar ends and glasses mirrors are most common, only one helmet mounted but all agree bargain hunting is unwise, good quality glass mirrors and solid mounts are important.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-26-24, 06:28 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 723
Posted By easyupbug

I recommend getting the patch kit from the tube...

I recommend getting the patch kit from the tube manufacturer, they all likely come with a polyurethane glue but vary in methods and yes not trying to do it on a ride, carry spares.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-25-24, 08:03 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,217
Posted By easyupbug

It will be 108º for the next two days in Tempe,...

It will be 108º for the next two days in Tempe, AZ and tires don't melt here.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-25-24, 07:57 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,552
Posted By easyupbug

All of this is exactly my experience, 74 and with...

All of this is exactly my experience, 74 and with osteoarthritis and arriving rheumatoid we all are very different in our physical, mental and available bikes situation and we all work it out over...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-25-24, 04:03 PM
Replies: 257
Views: 87,745
Posted By easyupbug

I posted this on the Appraisals forum but I was...

I posted this on the Appraisals forum but I was asked to post this very successful but painful sale of my '84 Laing here. Age and arthritis has me freakishly modifying my customs and titaniums to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-24-24, 06:39 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 753
Posted By easyupbug

Unfortunately I don't think there is a way to...

Unfortunately I don't think there is a way to avoid "buy and try", I road Rolls exclusively in the late '80s and early '90s and still have a more modern version of a Rolls (2000 maybe) but now know...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-23-24, 09:14 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 200
Posted By easyupbug

I bought a Shimano 6870 set not too long ago and...

I bought a Shimano 6870 set not too long ago and there was no indication they would fit any other model.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-22-24, 05:18 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,281
Posted By easyupbug

I am battling this question and have just started...

I am battling this question and have just started to move. The issue is age and arthritis has me making rather ungainly adjustments to keep my saddle time up. I can do these ungainly shifts to some...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-22-24, 06:32 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,228
Posted By easyupbug

My years doing vendor evaluations in the PRC...

My years doing vendor evaluations in the PRC would lead me to believe he is safe. Cycling is super important in Beijing where they expect to hit one billion annual rides any year now and major shops...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-21-24, 08:09 AM
Replies: 3,926
Sticky 65-85+ Thread
Views: 729,575
Posted By easyupbug

Now 74 myself I get this completely and would...

Now 74 myself I get this completely and would speculate in my case totally normal. Our 7 acres in the AZ desert does not need much and having a good handyman with grounds keeper capability has made...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-21-24, 06:09 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,314
Posted By easyupbug

The above will get you started and please pay...

The above will get you started and please pay attention to what XxHaimBondxX (https://www.bikeforums.net/members/xxhaimbondxx-336647.html) said. At 74 osteoarthritis and now some rheumatoid is with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-20-24, 08:14 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 4,245
Posted By easyupbug

My 1991 Vitus 979, I am moving things around as...

My 1991 Vitus 979, I am moving things around as age related impacts demand to keep saddle time up but it can not be more than 18+ pounds....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-20-24, 08:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 425
Posted By easyupbug

Anything on the inside of the arms, there should...

Anything on the inside of the arms, there should be.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-18-24, 08:03 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,515
Posted By easyupbug

Your photos show it, brilliant. I also volunteer...

Your photos show it, brilliant. I also volunteer so be careful not to overcommit, enjoy.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-18-24, 08:20 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 979
Posted By easyupbug

Looking forward to the post.

Looking forward to the post.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-18-24, 07:58 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 979
Posted By easyupbug

Back when I rode MTBs they worked fine and as...

Back when I rode MTBs they worked fine and as soon as scouching the bike away from me to get my leg over the seat I will use one despite not wanting
to put a lever somewhere on my bars.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-18-24, 06:44 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,515
Posted By easyupbug

James, I have loved seeing your bikes over the...

James, I have loved seeing your bikes over the years and this recap is grand. Now 74 with age related issues arriving I will pass along where I am at. When I retired at 59 I had 24 of my own and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-16-24, 08:50 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 4,274
Posted By easyupbug

I also take them with some skepticism. I come...

I also take them with some skepticism. I come from hard rock mining of basically granite where we moved many millions of tons a day of 1' diameter crushed down to the consistency of face powder all...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-14-24, 02:07 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,116
Posted By easyupbug

joesch...

joesch (https://www.bikeforums.net/members/joesch-470425.html) thank you much for the post! I had just switched my beloved Park Tool stand with the 101-L vice out to third place as the jaws are shot...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-13-24, 04:49 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 366
Posted By easyupbug

Yes and it is on a X2 which are new to me as I...

Yes and it is on a X2 which are new to me as I have a lot of Titanicos (no longer made) that I kept at 6mm. After writing the above response I asked the help line at SA if that gap I like on the X...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-13-24, 03:23 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 366
Posted By easyupbug

First I have the advantage of now only being a...

First I have the advantage of now only being a road rider with great roads at home and where we snowbird witch I think makes it easier. I road Brooks for nearly 40 years and switched to Selle...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-11-24, 07:38 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 752
Posted By easyupbug

[QUOTE=bonsai171;23318862].. Any body else have...

[QUOTE=bonsai171;23318862].. Any body else have this experience?...[/QUOTE
Not at all and other than rolling resistance effects I can't imagine how the tube material could affect your tires like...
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