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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-08-24, 08:34 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 712
Posted By erbfarm

Thanks for the info, I'm completely new to...

Thanks for the info, I'm completely new to freewheels so this is very helpful.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-05-24, 01:28 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 974
Posted By erbfarm

Thanks for all the responses! Good to know I can...

Thanks for all the responses! Good to know I can keep this on the road for another decade hopefully with just some new brake pads and tires when needed if I get these other items in place (rim, hub...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-05-24, 09:48 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 974
Posted By erbfarm

Oops, just checked that rim, its 36 and the Surly...

Oops, just checked that rim, its 36 and the Surly track hub takes 32. Maybe just getting another standard 36 hole rim and using the cassette hub I have now with the cog I have will be the best...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-05-24, 09:35 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 974
Posted By erbfarm

Thanks! That rim would help shave some cost from...

Thanks! That rim would help shave some cost from this project. I'm really surprised at how much it will take to keep this bike on the road in its minimalist form.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-05-24, 01:20 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 974
Posted By erbfarm

Thanks! That VO rim looks really nice.

Thanks! That VO rim looks really nice.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-05-24, 01:15 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 712
Posted By erbfarm

Freewheel for 650B SS

Hi All


I've got a 1986 Bridgestone that I've converted to 650b with a SS cog in the back. The wheel rim recently split and the bike shop is recommending a Velocity Dynad rim with a Surly track...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-04-24, 10:01 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 974
Posted By erbfarm

Options for 1986 Bridgestone 650b conversion?

Hi all

I've got a 1986 Bridgestone that I've converted to 650B usage with long reach caliper brakes. I've been riding the bike for the past 3 years with a single cog in the back and no front...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-06-21, 08:47 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 440
Posted By erbfarm

What fenders will fit?

Hi All

I've got a 1986 Bridgestone 450 https://www.sheldonbrown.com/bridgestone/1986/pages/14-bridgestone-450.html. that I've converted to a 650b. We're heading into the rainy season here so I'll...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-17-20, 10:58 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 362
Posted By erbfarm

switching washer on V-brake

Hi everyone

I'm trying to swap a larger washer for a smaller one on my Kool Stop thin line V-Brake pad but I can't get the larger washer unstuck from the post. Any ideas on how I can loosen it...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-23-20, 07:33 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,409
Posted By erbfarm

how to measure a top tube diameter?

Hi all

I'm swapping cantis for V brakes on my 1990's mountain bike and need to do some cable re-routing by adding a cable stop to my frame. How do I measure the diameter of the top tube so I know...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-11-20, 07:55 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,716
Posted By erbfarm

I have tried disc brakes. I've got a Surly...

I have tried disc brakes. I've got a Surly Straggler that I use for my daily 30 mi round trip commute (pre-pandemic) here in the rainy PNW. The disc brakes have been invaluable for that purpose. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-28-20, 08:28 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,716
Posted By erbfarm

While I'm still searching for a frame, thought I...

While I'm still searching for a frame, thought I might pick up a fork with canti mounts. Velo Orange has only one left of the Polyvalent with canti mounts. It's 166mm. Would this be long enough? ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-20, 07:07 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 25,318
Posted By erbfarm

Great bike! What brakes? How much reach did you...

Great bike! What brakes? How much reach did you need to convert from 27" to 650B? Also, what crank did you put on?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-20-20, 09:17 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,716
Posted By erbfarm

Hi Again OP here. Well, I didn't get the...

Hi Again

OP here. Well, I didn't get the Bridgestone X0-2, it was gone as soon as I tried to buy it. So after doing some re-evaluating, I think the Soma Grand Randonneur is the best option for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-20, 09:52 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,716
Posted By erbfarm

yep, the BB height is 10". Still it seems like...

yep, the BB height is 10". Still it seems like the frame size overall would fit me really well which is the main thing. Plus, I bet it rides really nicely. I think I might go for it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-20, 09:19 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,716
Posted By erbfarm

I see the specs but still don't understand why...

I see the specs but still don't understand why the standover height is so high for a small frame with small wheels. Can you help me understand that?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-20, 07:06 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,716
Posted By erbfarm

OK, the Bridgestone X0-2 is relisted on Ebay so I...

OK, the Bridgestone X0-2 is relisted on Ebay so I may jump on it today. One question: the frame size is 48cm but the standover height is listed in the catalog at 29". Shouldn't it be lower than...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-20, 10:52 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,716
Posted By erbfarm

Ugh, the X0-2 on ebay just sold (frowny face) so...

Ugh, the X0-2 on ebay just sold (frowny face) so I'm not going that route
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-20, 10:45 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,716
Posted By erbfarm

One more question for y'all. I also like the...

One more question for y'all. I also like the Velo Orange Campeur frameset, but it's built around 700C wheels (ugh). If I got that frame and had the canti bosses moved to accommodate 650B wheels,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-20, 09:20 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,716
Posted By erbfarm

Here's a question for you: on the X0-2 I'd like...

Here's a question for you: on the X0-2 I'd like to put drop bars. What kind of brake levers would I use with the canti brakes? Long pull? I also plan on using cross top levers as well. Thanks
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-20, 07:55 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,716
Posted By erbfarm

are those the stock handlebars?

are those the stock handlebars?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-20, 07:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,833
Posted By erbfarm

Yep, I’m only hesitating because of the 700c...

Yep, I’m only hesitating because of the 700c wheels. I like 650b for most everything but 26” works too.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-11-20, 03:07 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,716
Posted By erbfarm

just found the specs for that bike and looks like...

just found the specs for that bike and looks like it would fit great. The TT is 52.2 so that's good and the stand over height is 29" and my inseam is 29.5
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-11-20, 02:44 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,716
Posted By erbfarm

I like that bike, I found the 1993 catalog on...

I like that bike, I found the 1993 catalog on Sheldon Brown's site but can't find the frame specs to see what length the top tube is. I like a 26" with canti brakes though
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-11-20, 02:05 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,716
Posted By erbfarm

I do like that frame but I think I'm going to run...

I do like that frame but I think I'm going to run into the same problem with it that I have with the Surly Straggler which is that I need a taller frame for me legs and a shorter top tube for my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-11-20, 02:00 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,716
Posted By erbfarm

yes, I've gone that route in the past. Had an...

yes, I've gone that route in the past. Had an early 80's Specialized Sequoia that I just loved, fit me perfectly at exactly 52 x 52. Harris Cyclery in Boston coldset the frame for me so I could put...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-11-20, 01:51 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,716
Posted By erbfarm

can you privately message me? I did talk to a...

can you privately message me? I did talk to a builder I really like and he tried to talk me into the disc frame. He said he's removed many canti posts and added many disc mounts but never the reverse
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-11-20, 11:25 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,716
Posted By erbfarm

Velo-Orange Polyvalent with canti mounts

Hi everyone

Does anyone know where I can find a Velo-Orange Polyvalent frame with Canti bosses? VO used to make the Polyvalent with canti mounts until a few years ago and now it's only made with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-20, 04:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,833
Posted By erbfarm

Thanks for the info! I'll def need to put fenders...

Thanks for the info! I'll def need to put fenders on it so 35mm will be my max. I will surely post a pic. Haven't heard anything back from the owner since this morning so...my hunt for 52cm frame...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-20, 12:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,833
Posted By erbfarm

1980's Specialized Expedition specs

Hi Everyone

I'm checking out a 1980's Specialized Expedition on Craigslist soon. Does anyone know what the rear spacing would be? 130mm? Also, I'd like to be able to use a 35mm tire, would that...
Forum: Touring
07-26-19, 12:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,113
Posted By erbfarm

Finding a frame that fits

Hi Everyone

I'm heading out for a short tour on my Surly Straggler. trouble is, I'm not looking forward to it b/c I can't get this bike to fit me no matter what. I've tried raising the handlebars...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-15-19, 09:09 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,393
Posted By erbfarm

+1 for the downtube bosses on the Polyvalent! I...

+1 for the downtube bosses on the Polyvalent! I also like the VO Piolet frameset too. It's made for bikepacking which is pretty much what I plan on doing. Out of stock at the moment, though. I do...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-14-19, 08:07 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,393
Posted By erbfarm

OP here again, thanks for all of the great advice...

OP here again, thanks for all of the great advice everyone. I'm kind of jazzed about the VO Polyvalent now that it's back in stock. The 51cm frame seems like it would work for me and I really like...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-07-19, 08:40 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,393
Posted By erbfarm

Here's an update on my quest for a frame that...

Here's an update on my quest for a frame that fits me: Yesterday, I rode a 52 cm Kona Rove ST and I appreciated the height on frame. It felt much better but I still feel like I'm not getting a...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-04-19, 07:56 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,393
Posted By erbfarm

I guess I'm just looking for something that feels...

I guess I'm just looking for something that feels comfortable to me and my old Sequoia comes to mind as the most comfortable bike I've ever had. I also was reasonably comfortable on my 1997 Terry...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-04-19, 07:40 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,393
Posted By erbfarm

Thanks! I'll check out the Midnight Special. ...

Thanks! I'll check out the Midnight Special. Fortunately, I live in Portland so there are tons of Surly dealers here and it will be easy to find a Midnight Special in the frame sizes that might work...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-04-19, 07:31 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,393
Posted By erbfarm

Thanks for the info. I love the looks of that...

Thanks for the info. I love the looks of that Crust. A local bike shop has a 54cm VeloOrange Polyvalent and I really like the looks of that bike too but no idea how the 51cm would fit me. I did...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-04-19, 07:23 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,393
Posted By erbfarm

I"m thinking 41-45 for tire size, somewhere in...

I"m thinking 41-45 for tire size, somewhere in that range
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-03-19, 10:54 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,393
Posted By erbfarm

Frame geometry question

Hi everyone

I've been looking for a bike that would handle gravel/bike packing and have looked at the Surly Straggler and Kona Rove ST. My problem is finding a good fit. The bike that has fit me...
Forum: Touring
06-27-18, 03:23 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,983
Posted By erbfarm

When the salmonberry trail gets built, that will...

When the salmonberry trail gets built, that will surely be my cup of tea. It will go from Portland to the coast using rail trails and logging roads etc. I'm going to check out the Olympic Discovery...
Forum: Touring
06-26-18, 02:57 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,983
Posted By erbfarm

Thanks everyone for these great responses. I'm...

Thanks everyone for these great responses. I'm from New England and that's where I originally started bike touring so I compare everything to the quiet backroads and rolling terrain of Vermont....
Forum: Touring
06-24-18, 09:24 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,983
Posted By erbfarm

Best low-stress tour routes?

Hi Everyone,

I just got back from doing a week on the Pacific Coast HIghway down the coast of Oregon and while the scenery was breathtaking near the ocean, the volume of logging trucks, enormous...
Forum: Living Car Free
02-24-18, 10:43 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,426
Posted By erbfarm

Good bike storage options?

Hi Everyone

I'm selling my house and moving to a small apartment with no garage and I could use some good ideas on how to store my 3 bikes. Currently, I commute on an e-bike for the winter, but...
Forum: Electric Bikes
12-17-17, 12:07 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,736
Posted By erbfarm

How do I clean my chain?

I know this sounds like a stupid question, but I've been riding my Bafang mid-drive conversion for 3 weeks now and just went to clean the chain only to realize that I can't just clip my chain...
Forum: Electric Bikes
12-01-17, 02:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 618
Posted By erbfarm

Thanks for the info. I haven't used the throttle...

Thanks for the info. I haven't used the throttle at all. I meant to say that while I was pedalling in level 3, my pedalling was not having an impact. I, of course, needed to turn the pedals to make...
Forum: Electric Bikes
12-01-17, 12:24 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,200
Posted By erbfarm

I just put a Bafang mid drive conversion kit on...

I just put a Bafang mid drive conversion kit on my 1993 Rockhopper and it's working great! Tons of power. I've got V-brakes on the bike and they stop fine. A rear rack makes it easy to carry two...
Forum: Electric Bikes
12-01-17, 12:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 618
Posted By erbfarm

need some advice about gearing

Hi Everyone,

I just put a Bafang mid drive kit on my 1993 Rockhopper and it's working great! One issue though: I've got a freewheel cassette in the back 13-34t and a 48t ring up front. This is a...
Forum: Living Car Free
07-26-17, 10:58 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,042
Posted By erbfarm

Does employment opportunities have any importance...

Does employment opportunities have any importance in choosing your residence location?

yep. I work in higher ed so need to be in a college town
Forum: Living Car Free
07-24-17, 11:26 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,042
Posted By erbfarm

Best places for Car Free living revisited

Hi Everyone,

I know there's another thread on this topic but I wanted to get some input from y'all about something. I've been living without a car for about 5 years now but I need to take things...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-17-16, 10:50 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 719
Posted By erbfarm

Thanks. the other difference is the STraggler is...

Thanks. the other difference is the STraggler is a 10 speed, the Rockhopper was an 8 speed originally. I've got friction shifting on the bike so that helps.
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