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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-23-24, 01:47 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 440
Posted By squirtdad

Never tipped but was known to drop off a six pack...

Never tipped but was known to drop off a six pack of Fat Tire now and then
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-23-24, 01:46 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 440
Posted By squirtdad

Don't forget that at most restaurants in europe,...

Don't forget that at most restaurants in europe, a tip is automatically added to the bill
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-23-24, 12:02 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 752
Posted By squirtdad

OK as promised back with report after some...

OK as promised back with report after some quality tube diagnosis time

Summary (with a bit of red face). It appears to be a pinch flat (never had one before...but see pics below) in that there...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-24, 01:13 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 752
Posted By squirtdad

thanks.... valve core is something I check, have...

thanks.... valve core is something I check, have had too many tubes with loose valves out of the box....even carry a tool with me in my on the bike kit
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-24, 01:11 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 285
Posted By squirtdad

are you mechanically inclined? you could get...

are you mechanically inclined? you could get a used 80's bike and convert it to a townie for minimal cost

1) used bike
2) Velo orange left bank bars...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-24, 11:43 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 539
Posted By squirtdad

this is a fancy way of saying I am going to ask...

this is a fancy way of saying I am going to ask for input, and then ignore it all and then be surprised with the result is not optimum

a bit like flat earther doing an experiment to prove the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-24, 11:37 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,044
Posted By squirtdad

Just like skiing, don't offer pointers until...

Just like skiing, don't offer pointers until asked....and then expect only 50% to be listened to :D
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-24, 11:32 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 752
Posted By squirtdad

I object to your calling me a yokel and the tone....

I object to your calling me a yokel and the tone. You make assumptions that are not valid and have no idea of my experience or skills

If you read my original post carefully you will note this...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-24, 11:07 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 2,277
Posted By squirtdad

good thing it is too small for me :)

good thing it is too small for me :)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-21-24, 10:56 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 752
Posted By squirtdad

Did not get to the promised leak...

Did not get to the promised leak hunt.....tomorrow

I am not rulling out operator error at all. some time with the tire on the kitchen table and some soap solution will tell
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-21-24, 02:55 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 752
Posted By squirtdad

That is my fun for the evening......after an...

That is my fun for the evening......after an afternoon ride and finishing a video of my last kayak fun (bumpy (for me) water off of Moss Landing)

I will post with pics and updates, especially if...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-21-24, 02:21 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 752
Posted By squirtdad

TPU Tube experience and Failure mode

I decided to try TPU tubes based on the benefits

I used the Rene Herse 20-32 tubes with Rene Herse 32mm ultralight tires

Installation was easy, not much different than butyl, and definitely...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-20-24, 04:33 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 423
Posted By squirtdad

use a tire pressure calculator I like the rene...

use a tire pressure calculator I like the rene herse....super simple https://www.renehersecycles.com/tire-pressure-calculator/
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-20-24, 04:32 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 423
Posted By squirtdad

Both are clincher but many tires come in two...

Both are clincher but many tires come in two different builds, one for tube and one designed for tubeless (aka Tubeless Ready)

tires designed for tubeless have stiffer sidewalls in general and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-18-24, 05:58 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 3,133
Posted By squirtdad

side walks are pretty much never safer unless you...

side walks are pretty much never safer unless you are going at walking speed.

as to achieving goals, many time groups help do that. Example, I went kayaking today and pushed my self hard (5...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-18-24, 05:51 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 3,133
Posted By squirtdad

many people use groups and clubs as a social...

many people use groups and clubs as a social event.
go for a ride, stop have coffee, talk, finish ride (in any order)

really nothing surprising or incomprehensible No different say a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-17-24, 10:53 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 857
Posted By squirtdad

what size wheel? assuming 700 IMHO your...

what size wheel? assuming 700

IMHO your best bet is to find a cheap or free road bike frame locally, look like you should be looking for a road frame from early 90's and newer for the 130...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-16-24, 10:13 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 5,213
Posted By squirtdad

Long term, probably to some degree. , if you...

Long term, probably to some degree. , if you really crank down on the bolt (which often happens to keep stand from getting loose and flopping around, then you can start getting into crushing...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-16-24, 01:59 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 857
Posted By squirtdad

for fun list your parts and the wheels (diameter...

for fun list your parts and the wheels (diameter and rear wheel OLD 126,130, 135) and people can suggest what type of frames to look for

I think you would be better served by finding an...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-16-24, 01:54 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 5,213
Posted By squirtdad

Really has nothing to do with durability of...

Really has nothing to do with durability of carbon (and I am steel fan) but more to the design of the bike.....few high end bikes,no matter what material, are designed to have the clamping forces of...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-16-24, 01:28 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 634
Posted By squirtdad

very nice, good thing 1) it is not my size and...

very nice, good thing 1) it is not my size and b) am looking for frame set to throw parts on
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-16-24, 01:26 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 262
Posted By squirtdad

For anyone not familiar with these are super...

For anyone not familiar with these are super saddles, I have the steel frame version. (brooks swift fits me well for fit reference)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-16-24, 01:23 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,120
Posted By squirtdad

Bike tires are not precise, as noted above,...

Bike tires are not precise, as noted above, internal rim width can make a difference in actual measurement

tallness is not a term used, height is, but is is not provided as a separate...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-15-24, 09:52 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 925
Posted By squirtdad

check to see if there is a park tool school near...

check to see if there is a park tool school near you https://www.parktool.com/en-us/park-tool-school
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-15-24, 09:49 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 108
Posted By squirtdad

3 teeth over specified max teeth for reach cog, ...

3 teeth over specified max teeth for reach cog, and 3 teeth over max wrap

shimano is known to be conservative (2 teeth normally not a problem)...but you may or may not be dealing with less than...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-15-24, 09:43 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,283
Posted By squirtdad

I had a 89 miyata 1400 I could put 28 on it but...

I had a 89 miyata 1400 I could put 28 on it but it was close. 28's that worked were vittoria corsa and Conti GP 5000
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-15-24, 04:55 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,157
Posted By squirtdad

it is the combination of the cement and patches...

it is the combination of the cement and patches designed to work with the cement that is the magic....there is a reason for the red part of the patch that you expose by peeling the cover off......
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-15-24, 04:48 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 857
Posted By squirtdad

Based on past posts by OP, this is going to be a...

Based on past posts by OP, this is going to be a mess at best

Buying cheap frame from aliexpress without knowing details of the frame like headset, rear spacing, etc is not a good start

OP at...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-15-24, 12:33 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,012
Posted By squirtdad

pastorbobnlnh just in case you did not see...

pastorbobnlnh just in case you did not see price bump :D
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-15-24, 12:24 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,361
Posted By squirtdad

LOL True...did no consider colder climes...... ...

LOL True...did no consider colder climes...... but I grew up in north central Montana, so I do know below zero temps if that counts for anything
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-14-24, 07:58 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 3,208
Posted By squirtdad

Arigato for the great write up

Arigato for the great write up
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-14-24, 05:58 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 396
Posted By squirtdad

fraid not and they are sold out ...

fraid not and they are sold out https://nullwinds.com/collections/all/products/aerodefender-wheel-fairings-full-set-in-carbon-for-road-bikes?variant=12838287704167
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-14-24, 05:56 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,157
Posted By squirtdad

why bother with tube pieces and glue, they will...

why bother with tube pieces and glue, they will not work as well as a real vulcanizing patch

just get the Rema TipTop patch kit and use it the small kits are like 5 bucks, so get a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-14-24, 03:33 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 396
Posted By squirtdad

Not sure he also suggests narrower...

Not sure

he also suggests narrower handlebars, non flapping clothing and that possibly the handle bar bags acts in a minimal way as a front fairing

the whole article is an interesting read ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-14-24, 03:11 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 5,368
Posted By squirtdad

Sidewalks are one of the more dangerous places to...

Sidewalks are one of the more dangerous places to ride, unless you ride at walking speed, and stop and look at every intersection.
Cars are not expecting you and so don't see you (function of how...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-14-24, 02:50 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 396
Posted By squirtdad

jan heine does similar but not as big ...

jan heine does similar but not as big


https://www.renehersecycles.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/ph_unbound_2022_studio_02_1000-wide_wm_j2.jpgWheel Fairings

At gravel speeds and with...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-14-24, 01:24 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,361
Posted By squirtdad

I simply don't understand the constant search for...

I simply don't understand the constant search for alternatives to simple cost effective, proven bike focused lubricants

All you need is tri-flow, a tube of phils waterproof grease, Phills...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-14-24, 11:14 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,026
Posted By squirtdad

I have not seen anything but big box schwinns....

I have not seen anything but big box schwinns. and have not seen a schwinn in a bike shop (in modern times of course)....can your provide an example?
Forum: Framebuilders
05-13-24, 07:05 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,496
Posted By squirtdad

Bit late for this idea, but you might be better...

Bit late for this idea, but you might be better served with trailer pulled by an appropriate bike based on the weights you are dealing with

Braking power will be need to match also
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-11-24, 12:23 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,127
Posted By squirtdad

What is sellers name please (ebay I assume) ...

What is sellers name please (ebay I assume)

thanks
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-11-24, 12:01 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,276
Posted By squirtdad

I have not been able to to inflate slowly with...

I have not been able to to inflate slowly with Co2.... probably operator error. So for me I have ruled out CO2 for TPU.

as noted, especially with new TPU tubes, rene herse call for 20 PSI...
Forum: Framebuilders
05-10-24, 04:02 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,496
Posted By squirtdad

not a builder yet, but not sure I understand the...

not a builder yet, but not sure I understand the seat shown....is it supposed to be a semi recumbent design? Not clear to me how the seat as shown works with bottom bracket and crankset location?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-10-24, 01:52 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,276
Posted By squirtdad

That has been noted else where, for the Rene...

That has been noted else where, for the Rene Herse is that they specifically recommend slow inflation in 15 lb increments due to the way TPU stretches, so being conservative, no co2 and only shop...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-10-24, 01:28 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,276
Posted By squirtdad

I carry pump and co2. with tubulars one spare...

I carry pump and co2. with tubulars one spare (2 if going long or remoter) and 30 ml of sealant

with tubes carry 2 tubes and patch kit.

just got some rene herse TPU tubes.....Co2 not...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-09-24, 09:50 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 855
Posted By squirtdad

I cobbled up one from plumbing washers (cone...

I cobbled up one from plumbing washers (cone washers, etc) from ACE.... the real ones work better,
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-09-24, 06:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 763
Posted By squirtdad

I know Koga miyata and Miyata have some...

I know Koga miyata and Miyata have some differences, but if this rides at all like my 84 team... some one should jump on this on no questions
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-08-24, 07:00 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 2,639
Posted By squirtdad

Worry more about bears

Worry more about bears
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-08-24, 02:55 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 611
Posted By squirtdad

Separate from the derailler.....how many speeds...

Separate from the derailler.....how many speeds on on the new rear wheel? (assuming you mean new wheel when you say new rims) this could make a difference as to whether you can put the 10 speed...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-08-24, 11:39 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 2,639
Posted By squirtdad

I want to to find a way to get karate kid wax on...

I want to to find a way to get karate kid wax on / wax of quote in, but alas brain is not working

I personally can't be bothered with the melted wax, which is not so say it is right or wrong.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-07-24, 01:10 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,163
Posted By squirtdad

because it is not real

because it is not real
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