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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-10-22, 08:36 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 757
Posted By arewolfe

Wow, great responses. Thanks. I ordered a...

Wow, great responses. Thanks.

I ordered a Tektro 539 rear brake that supposedly has a 1-3/8" bolt which will reach through the frame.

As for the front brake swap idea, I don't have one. I'm a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-08-22, 05:39 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 757
Posted By arewolfe

Thanks. Are "non-recessed nut" brakes easy to...

Thanks. Are "non-recessed nut" brakes easy to find? That'd be my first choice before drilling the frame.

EDIT: Found 'em...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-08-22, 04:53 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 757
Posted By arewolfe

Modern brake attachment problem on 1982 Fuji team

In my attempt to upgrade my 1982 Fuji team I bought a Tektro r315 rear brake and quickly realized the cylindrical piece that receives the screw (to attach the brake to the frame on the crossbar...
Forum: BMX
10-08-22, 03:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,666
Posted By arewolfe

Impressive. 15 is cruising speed on my road bike....

Impressive. 15 is cruising speed on my road bike. On a BMX, not so much.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-08-22, 03:50 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 751
Posted By arewolfe

Locking grips are the s•••. I used them when...

Locking grips are the s•••.

I used them when I rode DH mountain bikes. Now I'm more or less strictly BMX, and the grips I use (Odyssey Broc Raiford) aren't offered with a locking option, and I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-08-22, 03:47 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 751
Posted By arewolfe

Good method. I actually prefer stretched...

Good method.

I actually prefer stretched grips. When I install new grips (every 3 months or so), it takes about 5 rides til they stretch to where I like them.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-08-22, 03:40 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 700
Posted By arewolfe

The only experience I've had with them is...

The only experience I've had with them is shipping for H&M clothing returns (I think Pitney Bowes is H&M's default shipping service). Those all worked out but that was domestic shipping.

Pitney...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-18-22, 01:19 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 751
Posted By arewolfe

Ah, never mind. It's not letting me upload a...

Ah, never mind. It's not letting me upload a photo because I don't have 10 posts yet. Porter Cable brand, 1.5 gallon, 150 PSI
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-18-22, 01:15 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 751
Posted By arewolfe

Porter cable... I don't see a model number but...

Porter cable... I don't see a model number but you can see the specs in this pic
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-18-22, 12:31 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 751
Posted By arewolfe

Lowest volume air compressor for grip changes

I currently have a 1.5 gal air compressor with 150 PSI that works nicely for getting grips (Kraton rubber type) on and off a handlebar. I'm assuming one of the car-cigarette-lighter air pumps would...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-05-22, 10:03 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 642
Posted By arewolfe

Thanks, you might be onto something. Something...

Thanks, you might be onto something. Something feels off. The bike wants to veer left and crash when I sit upright and try to ride no-handed.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-05-22, 10:01 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 642
Posted By arewolfe

Thanks, now I know what the 73 x 73 means.

Thanks, now I know what the 73 x 73 means.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-05-22, 07:24 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 642
Posted By arewolfe

1982 Fuji Team - head tube angle

I just picked this up. I thought it was cool that it still had the original saddle and drivetrain, and the shifters are on the downtube which was a plus for me, easier to play around with straight...
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