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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-24, 06:34 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 933
Posted By zandoval

Yes. I used hardened washers with an abrasive...

Yes. I used hardened washers with an abrasive finish. If I had needed more then 2mm I would have used another method. I just find it odd that 2mm made such a difference. I attribute that due to my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-24, 05:36 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 1,794
Posted By zandoval

Its just your AO. Drive on over to Austin Tx and...

Its just your AO. Drive on over to Austin Tx and sell um off the back of your pick up at the UT parking lot.DONE!
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
05-22-24, 10:49 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 623
Posted By zandoval

Still chasing this as I have had a few young-uns...

Still chasing this as I have had a few young-uns ask about what size bike to buy. I agree that the most important measurement would be Effective Seat Tube Length. I would also say REACH from the ESTL...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-21-24, 05:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 199
Posted By zandoval

Needs Pics... Of the saddle and of you in the...

Needs Pics... Of the saddle and of you in the Saddle...

At examining your OP the problem is a Wadi after ridding?
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-24, 10:23 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 774
Posted By zandoval

Don't be afraid, ya got this...In many ways you...

Don't be afraid, ya got this...In many ways you need to make up your mind if you are going for a Wall Hanger, a Restore, or a RIDE... I think this is the perfect bike to learn new skills. And this...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
05-20-24, 11:19 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 623
Posted By zandoval

OK... This is an important thread. But I am...

OK... This is an important thread. But I am confused!

Back in the day, a frame size was posted with the STACK and REACH measurements. And a completed bicycle with the wheels on had measurements...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-24, 02:46 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 328
Posted By zandoval

So many nice things about our old FUJIs. Finest...

So many nice things about our old FUJIs. Finest forks ever made for comfortable ridding......
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-24, 09:47 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 3,349
Posted By zandoval

Yep... I no longer have a truly restored Bike....

Yep... I no longer have a truly restored Bike. And because I dont ride it the one I have with the least modifications is just a 70s Wall Hanger for the most part. The three bikes I do use are fairly...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-18-24, 05:14 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 3,087
Posted By zandoval

Back in the day when I got my first real Road...

Back in the day when I got my first real Road Bike in Italy, bikers my age (22) would have nothing to do with me. In many ways I dont blame them. I did not even know about cross chaining... Ha.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-24, 04:50 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,402
Posted By zandoval

Hey Stud... Dont Be Afraid... Its just an...

Hey Stud... Dont Be Afraid... Its just an engineering problem...
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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-18-24, 10:30 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,075
Posted By zandoval

Just posting this here for another thought. One...

Just posting this here for another thought. One of the local fathers around here had a squeak/creak on his sons aluminum BMX bike. He chased it for a few weeks then gave up and decided to switch out...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-24, 10:13 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 990
Posted By zandoval

...fun, Fun, FUN!!!

...fun, Fun, FUN!!!
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-24, 07:37 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 3,103
Posted By zandoval

Hey... Great! If they still make FAA approved...

Hey... Great! If they still make FAA approved Wooden Propellers then why not...
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-17-24, 07:17 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 405
Posted By zandoval

Do note that adjusting and replacing brake pads...

Do note that adjusting and replacing brake pads can be tedious. Take your time. You will note that there are rounded and flat washers, long bolts, and caps that can be rearranged to provide you the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-16-24, 11:18 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 933
Posted By zandoval

Rick - I dont need to remind you that as you get...

Rick - I dont need to remind you that as you get older these little adjustments make a world of difference. I added a 2mm spacer to my right pedal to get a more comfortable alignment on my crank....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-24, 09:05 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 647
Posted By zandoval

Had to look up Swiss Threaded Bottom Bracket....

Had to look up Swiss Threaded Bottom Bracket. According to Sheldon its the same as French but not the right side. Groovy Man...

https://sheldonbrown.com/cribsheet-bottombrackets.html
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-15-24, 10:16 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 330
Posted By zandoval

Be sure to double check that wheel and especially...

Be sure to double check that wheel and especially the spokes. When this happened to me I failed to notice tiny little nicks and excoriations on some of my spokes. They much later failed one by one...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-15-24, 09:51 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,033
Posted By zandoval

Ha... Sounds like fun, Fun, FUN! BRAVO!

Ha... Sounds like fun, Fun, FUN! BRAVO!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-14-24, 10:35 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,368
Posted By zandoval

Automatic Transmission Fluid... ATF I use it...

Automatic Transmission Fluid... ATF

I use it for cleaning the chain and lubing the chain. I also consider chains expendable devices now days...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-13-24, 07:33 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 6,026
Posted By zandoval

Found a pretty good match to the font if you...

Found a pretty good match to the font if you decide to make your own decals, or use the Helicopter Tape decal method. Attached is a .pdf-.svg for higher resolution if needed.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-13-24, 07:30 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 35,004
Posted By zandoval

Moulton 4 speed: ...

Moulton 4 speed:


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Forum: Road Cycling
05-13-24, 06:17 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 850
Posted By zandoval

Way Back In The Day.... Ha... When I was...

Way Back In The Day....

Ha... When I was commuting to work I was doing a 15 to 20 mile road bike ride. I carried minimal equipment on a very light weight bike for the time. I had to rise early for...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-13-24, 01:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 311
Posted By zandoval

They say it makes a difference so I do a little...

They say it makes a difference so I do a little digging to make sure and mount my tires in the prescribed direction.

Still... I really dont think its that big of a deal on a normal bicycle tire.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-12-24, 08:03 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 3,873
Posted By zandoval

I did have a non-plastic Shimano derailleur break...

I did have a non-plastic Shimano derailleur break just like yours. I was wearing a scarf for warmth during a fall ride. It slipped off my neck and wound itself around the derailleur on a down hill...
Forum: Pills and Ills
05-12-24, 05:55 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 560
Posted By zandoval

Keeping your knees in proper alignment is also...

Keeping your knees in proper alignment is also very important. Those side ways bends that give ya a little pop are real bad a few years down the road. When it comes to knees there are situations...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-12-24, 02:30 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 3,683
Posted By zandoval

Looks like ya had a good plan tubeless or not....

Looks like ya had a good plan tubeless or not. Being prepared and familiar with your equipment given the conditions is Number One Admirable.

Great Race!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-12-24, 02:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 346
Posted By zandoval

Hold on ta that BROOKS! NYC ta LA, yep, some...

Hold on ta that BROOKS!

NYC ta LA, yep, some kind of symmetry in that...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-11-24, 06:22 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 957
Posted By zandoval

What type bicycle? What type bars? Oh......

What type bicycle?
What type bars?

Oh... And dont forget there is such a thing as Stem Shifters too.

For some people it can be hard to understand the things us arthritic riders have to adapt...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-10-24, 10:26 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,947
Posted By zandoval

Its been a long, LONG handicap for me, especially...

Its been a long, LONG handicap for me, especially as a professional. Spelling, syntax, and just getting your thoughts out as correctly as possible is a chore. In my AO you passed English because you...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-09-24, 01:10 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,417
Posted By zandoval

Hey... I resemble that remark!

Hey... I resemble that remark!
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
05-09-24, 01:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 202
Posted By zandoval

Hang in there buddy. After you have been hanging...

Hang in there buddy. After you have been hanging around here for a little you will understand why its needed. Once ya get going you will find we are all hungary for your pics... Ha
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-08-24, 05:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 314
Posted By zandoval

Do a youtube search: Bicycle Valve Stem Pinch...

Do a youtube search: Bicycle Valve Stem Pinch Flats
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-08-24, 03:22 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 745
Posted By zandoval

What are you riding now? Whats your riding...

What are you riding now?

Whats your riding history?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-08-24, 09:31 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,538
Posted By zandoval

I am a real promoter of Continental Ride Tour...

I am a real promoter of Continental Ride Tour style tires. But I have a set of Kenda 184s on my old Peugeot P6 with 27x1¼ rims and they have been great. If you have the clearance they certainly would...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-08-24, 09:13 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,538
Posted By zandoval

Build your Gravel Bike slowly. Its more fun....

Build your Gravel Bike slowly. Its more fun. Often building a Gravel Bike out of a favored steel frame is just a matter of tires. After checking your clearance and brake set you change out your...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-07-24, 02:40 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,686
Posted By zandoval

Hey... Just posted my methods in a Waxed Chain...

Hey... Just posted my methods in a Waxed Chain Thread. I would suggest going simple. WD40 is a great cleaner but not necessarily a lube. ATF (Automatic Transmission Fluid) is my choice. Chain getting...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-07-24, 12:34 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,151
Posted By zandoval

Great Ride... Welcome to the forum. Hope to...

Great Ride...

Welcome to the forum. Hope to hear how you decide to progress with your bikes. The word "Restore" has many meanings here on the forum. Some members take it quite seriously...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-06-24, 11:24 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 902
Posted By zandoval

On a comfortable seat... Ha

On a comfortable seat... Ha
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-06-24, 11:21 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 902
Posted By zandoval

Somehow I keep thinking...TRUING STANDS!

Somehow I keep thinking...TRUING STANDS!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-06-24, 11:11 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 595
Posted By zandoval

Same here as with SurferRosa... Clean um up. I...

Same here as with SurferRosa... Clean um up. I use ATF with some Denatured Alcohol to soak the edges of the rim in a shallow pan getting both the top and the bottom of the nipples. I then wait about...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-06-24, 10:47 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 1,375
Posted By zandoval

https://www.tyrekey.com/ Or ...

https://www.tyrekey.com/
Or
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5487663
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-06-24, 01:08 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 2,628
Posted By zandoval

Waxing good? Absolutely! Last year I gave it...

Waxing good? Absolutely!

Last year I gave it a try so now Been there and Done that. Was it worth it? For me no. I ride Ravel roads. That is torn up asphalt, small gravel, chaliche, sticky dirt,...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-04-24, 12:09 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,947
Posted By zandoval

RATS - I Cant Believe I Said This

My young North Carolina Suburbia grandson is very interested in motorcycles now. The pressure in mounting. He does not ride a bicycle. Not really by choice but his parents have deemed it to dangerous...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-03-24, 02:54 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,155
Posted By zandoval

I do remember some people being sensitive to...

I do remember some people being sensitive to Leather Wraps on their steering wheels. It was popular to have a similar wrap for steering wheels years ago. The problem was solves by washing the leather...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-03-24, 10:22 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 3,720
Posted By zandoval

With bicycles What I was and What I am are much...

With bicycles What I was and What I am are much different.
I am no longer Running, Walking, Hiking, Camping, Climbing, Diving, Spelunking, Chaining, Motorcycling, Active Duty... Ha
Bicycling is one...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-24, 08:54 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 4,057
Posted By zandoval

Ha... I am a Gleason 6 followed at MD Anderson...

Ha... I am a Gleason 6 followed at MD Anderson...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-24, 04:47 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 4,057
Posted By zandoval

Hey... Where is the Reel to Reel?

Hey... Where is the Reel to Reel?
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-24, 03:44 PM
Replies: 183
Views: 5,532
Posted By zandoval

Well I dont know how long you have been riding or...

Well I dont know how long you have been riding or what you have been ridding. If you are completely new to the sport then I would say get a 300 USD Road Bike. Ride it a year and then decide what you...
Forum: Commuting
05-01-24, 03:30 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,092
Posted By zandoval

Ha... That's the ticket. So you are thinking the...

Ha... That's the ticket. So you are thinking the object that caused the puncture was left in the tire. Or it could possibly be a Pinch Flat. Either way at 26 EUR a pop it certainly is worth it to fix...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-01-24, 01:24 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 852
Posted By zandoval

Ya look, Ya check, Ya look again... And then... ...

Ya look, Ya check, Ya look again... And then...

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