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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-27-24, 08:49 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 256
Posted By KerryIrons

Even if you figure out how to raise the brake, is...

Even if you figure out how to raise the brake, is there really that much more clearance to the underside of the fork crown? At any rate, the suggestion to mount the brake "behind" the fork crown is...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-27-24, 08:44 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 341
Posted By KerryIrons

Actually, 2x4s used to be actually 2x4 and have...

Actually, 2x4s used to be actually 2x4 and have been cut down over the years as wood consistency and engineering knowledge have improved. I would be really surprised if shrinkage and a saw cut would...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-27-24, 08:41 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 82
Posted By KerryIrons

You do realize that you would need new shifters...

You do realize that you would need new shifters as well if going from 10s to 12s. I haven'[t priced it out for you, but it might be getting close to buying a whole new group where everything would...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-27-24, 08:37 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 272
Posted By KerryIrons

If you can't realistically send the bike back, a...

If you can't realistically send the bike back, a trip to your local bike shop, bike co-op, or even bike club where a knowledgeable member would likely be willing to diagnose your problem(s).
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-27-24, 08:35 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 433
Posted By KerryIrons

One word: corrosion. It's likely that the other...

One word: corrosion. It's likely that the other nipples are corroded as well. A close visual inspection is warranted, with probably unscrewing a couple of nipples to check if they are in similar...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-24, 03:47 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 468
Posted By KerryIrons

Schwinn used to post prices in their catalogs but...

Schwinn used to post prices in their catalogs but I don't know if they were still doing that in 1985. Looking for a catalog might be your best bet if the only thing you want to know is the list...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-25-24, 03:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 267
Posted By KerryIrons

Not sure how it could be anything but the...

Not sure how it could be anything but the freehub. Pawl spring failure comes first to my mind, but it could be that the pawls are so gunked up they won't engage. That is not likely as things would...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-25-24, 03:28 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 305
Posted By KerryIrons

How many miles on the chain? Are things cleaned...

How many miles on the chain? Are things cleaned and lubed? How much has the chain elongated? What brand and model of derailleur?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-23-24, 10:52 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 918
Posted By KerryIrons

You are confused about the heat issue. Yes, the...

You are confused about the heat issue. Yes, the black plastic absorbs more heat than white plastic, but the foam of the helmet is a great insulator and combined with the wind blowing through, in a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-23-24, 10:44 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 305
Posted By KerryIrons

Very unlikely that the springs in the derailleur...

Very unlikely that the springs in the derailleur have "worn out." Much more likely that your bike needs a serious cleaning and lubrication plus a check of chain wear (more that 1/16" or at most 1/8"...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-21-24, 04:05 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 544
Posted By KerryIrons

Upper and lower includes the "play" in the upper...

Upper and lower includes the "play" in the upper pulley that is there on purpose. The questions is whether that design was in place on the original pulleys. My memory says it was (my 1998 Record...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-21-24, 03:26 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,222
Posted By KerryIrons

Don't forget to buy a white belt to match your...

Don't forget to buy a white belt to match your white shoes. :)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-17-24, 09:02 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,425
Posted By KerryIrons

This makes no sense. The only thing a tire could...

This makes no sense. The only thing a tire could do to make it "low profile" would be to thin the tread at the center of the tire, and even that would have very little influence on the height of the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-13-24, 08:56 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 328
Posted By KerryIrons

As noted, unless your crankset is 8s or earlier,...

As noted, unless your crankset is 8s or earlier, there will be zero issues.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-07-24, 02:25 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 370
Posted By KerryIrons

[QUOTE=Winfried;23232723]Hello, This folding...

[QUOTE=Winfried;23232723]Hello,

This folding bike sports a no-name, 7s* 142mm rear hub that I find too noisy. It clearly makes more noise than other bikes I passed on the street.

Provided...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-07-24, 02:18 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 806
Posted By KerryIrons

Operator error. I carry a spare tube and Park...

Operator error. I carry a spare tube and Park patches. While it is rare that I get more than one flat, when that has happened, the Park patches worked just fine. That said, I don't trust them...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-05-24, 05:33 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,794
Posted By KerryIrons

You probably are not wiping the chain enough...

You probably are not wiping the chain enough after you apply the lube. You should wipe until your rag pretty much comes off clean. The lube is only needed inside the rollers and pins, Lube on the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-05-24, 05:20 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 800
Posted By KerryIrons

I'm in your camp. My current cassette is a 12-19...

I'm in your camp. My current cassette is a 12-19 straight block and then 2 tooth jumps after that. 5-7% gaps is perfect if you want to maintain a steady cadence on flat roads and slight grades when...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-03-24, 05:49 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 5,987
Posted By KerryIrons

You mean Vehicle Identification Number number? ...

You mean Vehicle Identification Number number? Sort of like an Automatic Teller Machine (ATM) machine?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-01-24, 02:53 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 405
Posted By KerryIrons

This is generally correct. Once the sealant has...

This is generally correct. Once the sealant has dried, it's like latex paint that has dried. It was water miscible when it was liquid, but no longer once it's dried out. Or at least it will take a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-29-24, 03:03 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 405
Posted By KerryIrons

Toluene should work, but might not be readily...

Toluene should work, but might not be readily available. I have found xylene at my local hardware store, and its solvent power is close to toluene (because it is close in chemical structure).
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-29-24, 03:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 302
Posted By KerryIrons

Try removing the cogs from the freehub body,...

Try removing the cogs from the freehub body, greasing all contact surfaces, and get the lock ring to the proper torque setting (tight!) upon reassembly.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-25-24, 10:04 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,373
Posted By KerryIrons

Don't confuse yourself that these products offer...

Don't confuse yourself that these products offer any increment of performance improvement over things like food and salt. Go for taste and convenience. On long rides, I eat salted fig bars (carbs...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-23-24, 03:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 458
Posted By KerryIrons

Unless there is something wrong with the existing...

Unless there is something wrong with the existing wheels, I agree with the other posters that there is no reason to get new wheels. Get the widest tires that will fit in your frame and fork and ride...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-21-24, 05:28 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,408
Posted By KerryIrons

4 years at 500 miles per year, or 4 years at...

4 years at 500 miles per year, or 4 years at 10,000 miles per year? It really does make a difference. That said, your wheel is well and truly done. The quality of the rim and how well the wheel...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-21-24, 05:22 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,016
Posted By KerryIrons

You guys are way over the top on this. Yes, the...

You guys are way over the top on this. Yes, the rim is failing and I sure wouldn't go tearing down a mountain with that crack in my rim, but I have ridden many miles on rims with cracks like that...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-17-24, 09:55 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 256
Posted By KerryIrons

Short answer is NO. While they are both 5 bolt...

Short answer is NO. While they are both 5 bolt rings, the Campy design uses the crank arm as the 5th and the chain ring has a specific difference for that mounting. Further, your photo is of a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-17-24, 09:49 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 599
Posted By KerryIrons

Yes, it is one of hundreds of "hand made" steel...

Yes, it is one of hundreds of "hand made" steel forks from the 1950s through the 1970s that were made in the tens of thousands. There were many different brands of lugs in those days, and builders...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-17-24, 09:38 AM
Replies: 139
Views: 5,416
Posted By KerryIrons

Suspension is for big hits. Wide tires with...

Suspension is for big hits. Wide tires with supple casings at lower pressures are for comfort on cracked pavement and gravel.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-17-24, 09:28 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,030
Posted By KerryIrons

Without knowing the specifics of the pain, the...

Without knowing the specifics of the pain, the general recommendation is core strengthening.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-15-24, 09:39 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,136
Posted By KerryIrons

If it truly is a bone bruise, it is easy to...

If it truly is a bone bruise, it is easy to imagine that it hurts a lot but hard to imagine that riding a bike would prolong healing. September is 5 months away. Exactly what kind of race is this...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-15-24, 09:29 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,599
Posted By KerryIrons

The fundamental error in what you posted is that...

The fundamental error in what you posted is that the recommended pressure is on the tire sidewall. That number is the MAXIMUM pressure and almost always higher (or much higher) than what you should...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-15-24, 09:22 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 577
Posted By KerryIrons

As we used to say in high school: get bent!

As we used to say in high school: get bent!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-13-24, 03:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 468
Posted By KerryIrons

[QUOTE=bboy314;23212829]Also, looks like the bike...

[QUOTE=bboy314;23212829]Also, looks like the bike is stocked with a 40 tooth chainring, so you may need a longer chain with the 42./QUOTE]

Unless the chain was right at the limit, adding 2 teeth...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-13-24, 03:24 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 763
Posted By KerryIrons

Try stretching and core strengthening. I'm much...

Try stretching and core strengthening. I'm much older than you and that setup induces no fear in me.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-11-24, 08:50 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,958
Posted By KerryIrons

One thought on polarized lenses is that with some...

One thought on polarized lenses is that with some computer LCD displays, turning your head a bit will make the display disappear.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-09-24, 03:17 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,339
Posted By KerryIrons

It's called market segmentation. Folks wanting a...

It's called market segmentation. Folks wanting a flat bar comfort bike typically are scared away by the prices of higher end components. And they don't see the value, so companies don't make the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-09-24, 03:15 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 877
Posted By KerryIrons

Can we safely assume that there is absolutely no...

Can we safely assume that there is absolutely no sarcasm in your post? :)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-09-24, 03:13 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,086
Posted By KerryIrons

No vagueness required. As others have noted, the...

No vagueness required. As others have noted, the flats are ALWAYS faster than hill. The physics are relatively simple and can be calculated with pretty high accuracy.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-09-24, 03:10 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 777
Posted By KerryIrons

Not really serious here, but the next year after...

Not really serious here, but the next year after the bike you want (right bike, right size, right color) has sat on the bike shop floor and not sold. Shop has an incentive to clear out last year's...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-07-24, 05:29 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 962
Posted By KerryIrons

Really? My current Campy Chorus drive train has...

Really? My current Campy Chorus drive train has 86,000 miles on it. I replaced one of the chain rings at 65,000 miles. Other than that just chains and cassettes when they wear out. No way should...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-30-24, 08:01 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,476
Posted By KerryIrons

Yes, and one ride away from a catastrophic...

Yes, and one ride away from a catastrophic failure that could easily send you crashing to the ground.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-26-24, 09:41 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,080
Posted By KerryIrons

Sounds like the crank arm is already ruined, but...

Sounds like the crank arm is already ruined, but yes, loosen the bolt and ride. If a local bike shop has a tap to recut the threads, the crank arm might be salvageable.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-26-24, 09:35 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 333
Posted By KerryIrons

If the pulley spins easily, it probably work...

If the pulley spins easily, it probably work fine. No special lube needed for ceramic bearings. For derailleur pulleys, I use heavy oil rather than grease. If the grease is stiff enough if might...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-26-24, 09:18 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 812
Posted By KerryIrons

None of us know your financial circumstances or...

None of us know your financial circumstances or your riding mix. If cost is no object, then sure, get another bike even if it is mostly going to sit unused. If you're trying to justify it on a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-26-24, 08:53 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,168
Posted By KerryIrons

Waiting "a few months" pretty nearly puts you...

Waiting "a few months" pretty nearly puts you into the fall and if there is inventory left, shops will likely offer some price deals. It's always a gamble as to whether the size and model you want...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-22-24, 08:58 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 643
Posted By KerryIrons

It looks like it is steel, so bending it back is...

It looks like it is steel, so bending it back is possible but you want to look at the metal after it's bent. If the surface of the metal is crazed (or worse, cracked) then you need a new derailleur....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-20-24, 09:55 AM
Replies: 150
Views: 6,784
Posted By KerryIrons

You got a REALLY good price, well below the going...

You got a REALLY good price, well below the going rate. You should have bought several. Suggesting that this was a change in the retail price is just wrong.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-20-24, 09:52 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,182
Posted By KerryIrons

If any quality BB was not still smooth as glass...

If any quality BB was not still smooth as glass with 600 miles on it, I would be SO pi$$ed at the poor quality. The last BB bearing I had to replace was after about 80,000 miles and I have had them...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-20-24, 09:44 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,595
Posted By KerryIrons

Polar solvents (like alcohols) are dismal for...

Polar solvents (like alcohols) are dismal for removing most adhesives. Head to the hardware store and get something like xylene. It will work a treat.
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