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Forum: Touring
10-30-24, 06:49 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 553
Posted By andrewclaus

All of my stealth camping has been on public...

All of my stealth camping has been on public land, just not at approved sites. That's generally easy in the Western states, not so much in the East. I agree with all the above about "late to bed and...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-28-24, 06:48 AM
Replies: 27,955
Views: 3,627,136
Posted By andrewclaus

Yesterday I volunteered at a mechanics tent at...

Yesterday I volunteered at a mechanics tent at the Tucson's Cyclovia (https://www.cycloviatucson.org/)event. I help out at the BICAS (https://bicas.org/about/) coop whenever I can. Most of my...
Forum: Touring
10-26-24, 06:21 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 586
Posted By andrewclaus

If there's a chance of a long freezing descent,...

If there's a chance of a long freezing descent, I'll take my silnylon pants. A friend made them, they weigh a few ounces, and pack the size of a fist. They're basically a tailored plastic bag with a...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-23-24, 07:15 AM
Replies: 27,955
Views: 3,627,136
Posted By andrewclaus

I greeted the desert dawn with a ride on the...

I greeted the desert dawn with a ride on the scenic loop drive at Saguaro National Park yesterday morning. It was so nice, I did the eight mile loop three times. There were maybe 50 bikes out, and...
Forum: Touring
10-23-24, 07:00 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 737
Posted By andrewclaus

This could be a difficult noise to diagnose....

This could be a difficult noise to diagnose. Unfortunately, many noise sources "telegraph" their way into that area, which is called the bottom bracket. It could even be a loose or dirty saddle...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-20-24, 06:48 AM
Replies: 27,955
Views: 3,627,136
Posted By andrewclaus

Yesterday I met up with a small men's group (four...

Yesterday I met up with a small men's group (four retired guys from the same church) I found by accident doing laps around Saguaro National Park a couple of years ago. They've been training all...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-10-24, 05:56 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,161
Posted By andrewclaus

No to both questions. When a hot tub is...

No to both questions. When a hot tub is available, that's on the agenda for sure.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-07-24, 08:16 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 3,921
Posted By andrewclaus

I agree with financial blogger Mr Money Mustache...

I agree with financial blogger Mr Money Mustache who says the bicycle is a "money-printing fountain of youth." I attribute a lifetime of cycling to my early retirement, and the continued enjoyment of...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-06-24, 07:18 AM
Replies: 27,955
Views: 3,627,136
Posted By andrewclaus

I woke up at ass-crack thirty yesterday morning...

I woke up at ass-crack thirty yesterday morning to ride the two hours (20 miles, 2800') up to Evergreen for an 8:00 breakfast. I enjoyed the quiet pre-dawn time, and then watching sunrise from up in...
Forum: Pills and Ills
10-01-24, 07:01 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 586
Posted By andrewclaus

I had my double done back in 2004, when I was in...

I had my double done back in 2004, when I was in my late 40s. It was a Workman's Comp claim, as I was still a firefighter then, doing lots of heavy work. The surgeon prefered full incisions and I...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-30-24, 08:06 PM
Replies: 27,955
Views: 3,627,136
Posted By andrewclaus

Our board president at the non-profit bike shop...

Our board president at the non-profit bike shop turned 69 today, and seven of us joined him for his RMA ride. He took us on a tour of several reservoirs in the west Denver metro area, via MUPs and...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-28-24, 03:51 PM
Replies: 27,955
Views: 3,627,136
Posted By andrewclaus

Today is National Public Lands Day. Our county...

Today is National Public Lands Day. Our county had over 400 volunteers picking up litter and pulling invasive weeds along the Clear Creek Trail, a popular MUP. My wife and I cycled just under 30...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-25-24, 02:49 PM
Replies: 27,955
Views: 3,627,136
Posted By andrewclaus

Rode 30 miles to downtown Denver and back with my...

Rode 30 miles to downtown Denver and back with my wife for her annual doctor appointment this morning. There probably aren't many 65 yo patients who will cycle in from out of town. The doc was...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-25-24, 02:24 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 799
Posted By andrewclaus

Even with lubed cables, a crimped, worn, or dirty...

Even with lubed cables, a crimped, worn, or dirty housing will give the symptom you describe. This has probably been mentioned already, but have you tried disconnecting the cable and manually shift...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-23-24, 06:52 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 367
Posted By andrewclaus

Ditto on the Park Tools method. You'll get...

Ditto on the Park Tools method. You'll get old-timers arguing about it, but it really doesn't matter much. It's easy to re-do. I wrapped mine "wrong" for decades without realizing it before a pro...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-20-24, 08:17 PM
Replies: 27,955
Views: 3,627,136
Posted By andrewclaus

I rode a very nice 73-mile loop today, in the...

I rode a very nice 73-mile loop today, in the plains around town but with lots of rolling hills, for 2,700' of climbing. Mostly on MUPs following an outer loop freeway and a creek through the city....
Forum: Touring
09-17-24, 06:36 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,731
Posted By andrewclaus

Try to find someone who will coach you on...

Try to find someone who will coach you on whatever technique or tool they use to remove the tire. And take the time to see if a different tire in stock is easier. Is there a community bike co-op near...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-10-24, 07:13 AM
Replies: 27,955
Views: 3,627,136
Posted By andrewclaus

I rode to Echo Lake from Golden yesterday, to a...

I rode to Echo Lake from Golden yesterday, to a high point on the road of 11,200'. 70 miles and 7,000' of climbing. Aspen are starting to turn color. Fast, fun descent in very light traffic, only got...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-08-24, 03:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 383
Posted By andrewclaus

It's a standard Shimano Hollowtech II wrench like...

It's a standard Shimano Hollowtech II wrench like the Park BBT-9 or equal. I saw one on Amazon for $10.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-08-24, 06:43 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 383
Posted By andrewclaus

That's one of the easier BB types to replace. Get...

That's one of the easier BB types to replace. Get the wrench. Get a torque wrench, too. Don't guess on that one.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-08-24, 06:30 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,390
Posted By andrewclaus

The knacker was who you called to haul away your...

The knacker was who you called to haul away your dead horse, to the glue factory. "Knackered" in an Australian accent sounds like "naked." That was good for a laugh once.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-07-24, 06:55 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,221
Posted By andrewclaus

I'm also glad I read this thread. I just fixed a...

I'm also glad I read this thread. I just fixed a rough drive train by replacing the bottom bracket and large chain ring.

I'd checked them both when I got the bike about 2000 miles ago, but I've...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-05-24, 06:32 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 829
Posted By andrewclaus

Is there a bike co-op near you? They'll have what...

Is there a bike co-op near you? They'll have what you need.
Forum: Touring
09-04-24, 07:49 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 4,991
Posted By andrewclaus

Pretty much same thing here. The free gas station...

Pretty much same thing here. The free gas station maps were great. We'd also stop at local chambers of commerce and get better county maps, and info from locals and at campgrounds. Even when ACA maps...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-02-24, 07:37 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 883
Posted By andrewclaus

I always do that before installing the chain and...

I always do that before installing the chain and landing the cable.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-30-24, 09:07 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 620
Posted By andrewclaus

It's stated in the OP that it's a 1" threaded...

It's stated in the OP that it's a 1" threaded headset. With some skill and experience, it might be possible to get the job done with a hammer and cold chisel and a block of wood, or one can try to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-30-24, 06:19 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 620
Posted By andrewclaus

I used to volunteer at a non-profit co-op, and...

I used to volunteer at a non-profit co-op, and assisted many newbies in replacing threaded headsets. I agree, it's a 30-minute job with good access to the right tools and assistance, and with the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-26-24, 05:23 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 755
Posted By andrewclaus

I was once able to get a non-compatible FD to...

I was once able to get a non-compatible FD to "sorta" work by landing the cable on the wrong side of the pinch bolt. I don't shift the front very often so it worked for me.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-18-24, 06:32 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,670
Posted By andrewclaus

I see a lot of kids' bikes with way too much...

I see a lot of kids' bikes with way too much cable on the front brake. The basket probably adds some bends to the cable. It's easy to pull the inner cable up into the housing and trim the housing to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-18-24, 06:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 518
Posted By andrewclaus

My wife's chains last 2 to 3 times as long as...

My wife's chains last 2 to 3 times as long as mine. I'm heavier, I ride in the rain, and do a lot more climbing.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-15-24, 02:42 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 462
Posted By andrewclaus

Decades ago I solved a chronic problem with...

Decades ago I solved a chronic problem with Achilles and groin pulls by lowering my saddle a few millimeters.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-10-24, 07:30 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,080
Posted By andrewclaus

You can and probably should use a spacer as a...

You can and probably should use a spacer as a washer. It doesn't have to be keyed--if it is, file the key off.

The last couple of threaded headsets I've serviced have had the keyed washer rotate...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-09-24, 06:54 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,314
Posted By andrewclaus

Like many others here, I'm in my seventh decade...

Like many others here, I'm in my seventh decade of cycling. In my case, I had my pick of older brothers' bikes to get my fit, and that's it. I picked up fitting advice from other riders and cycling...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-09-24, 06:29 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 755
Posted By andrewclaus

Be aware there are two different brake lever...

Be aware there are two different brake lever "pulls" available, for road and mountain. Mountain levers on road brakes is an error I see on many conversions.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-07-24, 06:15 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 353
Posted By andrewclaus

What you're calling first is actually tenth, and...

What you're calling first is actually tenth, and you're downshifting as the chain moves to larger cogs.

I just got my first bike with SRAM doubletap shifters, and noticed that the first shift is...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-29-24, 06:38 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,560
Posted By andrewclaus

My case in 2021 was almost negligible, and I was...

My case in 2021 was almost negligible, and I was cycling hard less than a week after testing positive. But I've heard there's a measurable percentage of people with "long Covid" symptoms, some...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-29-24, 06:24 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,406
Posted By andrewclaus

One possible problem would be the dropouts...

One possible problem would be the dropouts bending slightly out of alignment, which could cause problems with wheel alignment in the frame. I've had that problem with the opposite case, putting a...
Forum: Touring
07-28-24, 06:27 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 526
Posted By andrewclaus

That's my favorite rain gear ever. My hiking...

That's my favorite rain gear ever. My hiking partner is good with a sewing machine and he made anorak/pants sets for both of us. Each piece packs to the size of a small fist and weighs several...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-26-24, 05:51 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,741
Posted By andrewclaus

I just remembered the Trans Am tour my wife and I...

I just remembered the Trans Am tour my wife and I rode back in the 90s--the deadly heat wave in Kansas, taking turns standing in the shade of a stop sign. We stopped at every cafe, diner, or C-store...
Forum: Touring
07-26-24, 05:46 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,384
Posted By andrewclaus

I've mentioned before how pleased I am with the...

I've mentioned before how pleased I am with the 30F down quilt I bought for a summer bike tour.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-25-24, 08:08 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,741
Posted By andrewclaus

I used to make sun tea until I traveled in China....

I used to make sun tea until I traveled in China. I couldn't help but notice what was used for fertilizer, and that the locals didn't drink or eat anything that wasn't thoroughly cooked or boiled....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-25-24, 06:57 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 752
Posted By andrewclaus

The hardest part of your repair may be getting...

The hardest part of your repair may be getting the grips off. Use an awl or small screwdriver and some soapy water to get some lubrication in there. Consider new grips if the current ones are damaged...
Forum: Touring
07-22-24, 06:19 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 396
Posted By andrewclaus

I haven't been to the San Juans since I lived in...

I haven't been to the San Juans since I lived in Seattle in the 80s, about 35 years ago. I'm sure a lot has changed. My wife and I spent as many weekends there by bicycle as we could. We called it...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-20-24, 06:09 AM
Replies: 27,955
Views: 3,627,136
Posted By andrewclaus

Most of my riding this week has been to used car...

Most of my riding this week has been to used car dealers in the Denver area. My wife is looking for a car to replace her 2007 Vibe with 220,000 miles on it. She wants a car big enough to carry her...
Forum: Touring
07-20-24, 05:52 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,120
Posted By andrewclaus

I bought a 30F quilt for a spring/summer tour...

I bought a 30F quilt for a spring/summer tour across the Northern Tier states and it was perfect. A May start in the North Cascades saw some wet snow and the quilt was just at the edge of comfort....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-19-24, 05:37 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,097
Posted By andrewclaus

As mentioned above, solutions will depend on your...

As mentioned above, solutions will depend on your budget. For many years I commuted on $10 tires and got dozens of punctures per year. I just got good at fixing flats, sometimes two or three a day....
Forum: Touring
07-19-24, 05:24 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,460
Posted By andrewclaus

In 1975 I graduated from high school and took my...

In 1975 I graduated from high school and took my Schwinn Continental on a 1000 mile tour around Lake Michigan. It worked much better than my friend's Huffy. I kept touring on that bike until I got...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-17-24, 04:55 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 398
Posted By andrewclaus

You need to dig the rubber gasket out and reverse...

You need to dig the rubber gasket out and reverse that, too.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-08-24, 06:31 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,117
Posted By andrewclaus

You beat me to it. I finally learned to check...

You beat me to it. I finally learned to check this before "fixing the brakes" on a bike I"m servicing.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-03-24, 05:54 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,017
Posted By andrewclaus

Ditto the above. There may be some cross-chained...

Ditto the above. There may be some cross-chained combinations you'll learn to stay away from. With an old derailleur, sometimes I may even bend one of the plates a little.
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