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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-24, 11:24 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 126
Posted By Arrowana

The Lark SS derailleur suggests early to mid...

The Lark SS derailleur suggests early to mid 70's. https://www.disraeligears.co.uk/site/shimano_lark_ss_derailleur_d210.html

It's not a high end bike, but it certainly has style. Getting it to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-23-24, 10:15 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 844
Posted By Arrowana

If you live where road salt in the winter...

If you live where road salt in the winter accelerates the corrosion of parts, full coverage fenders make a significant difference.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-22-24, 12:02 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 874
Posted By Arrowana

With the **** wages mechanics make, any extra...

With the **** wages mechanics make, any extra money as a tip helps. Otherwise beer is probably the most common choice. Best practice is to ask what they would prefer, I know my day wouldn't be...
Forum: Introductions
05-20-24, 09:51 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 163
Posted By Arrowana

The answer probably depends on your riding style....

The answer probably depends on your riding style. The new drivetrain gets you a slightly lower lowest gear, and brand new Shimano chainrings will likely shift better than the previous rings on the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-19-24, 08:13 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,510
Posted By Arrowana

Brand new Clarks CMD-11 disc brake. Wanted to see...

Brand new Clarks CMD-11 disc brake. Wanted to see if it was reliable enough to be worth stocking over other cheap calipers. The internals wore out before the first set of brake pads was used up. Had...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-16-24, 12:36 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 872
Posted By Arrowana

It would be possible to make a set of custom...

It would be possible to make a set of custom half-moon washers that work with the taper. But yeah, without such a thing, the front brake is going to come loose easily, and overtightening it to...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-14-24, 04:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 196
Posted By Arrowana

Either way, the reason the shifter would give you...

Either way, the reason the shifter would give you trouble would usually be the lubrication drying up and adding resistance. The Altus shifter comes freshly lubricated, the LX comes with 28 year old...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-08-24, 12:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 251
Posted By Arrowana

If you want to maximize tire clearance, consider...

If you want to maximize tire clearance, consider swapping the fork. A Surly Cross-Check fork fits 700x41 with fenders.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-20-24, 07:21 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 806
Posted By Arrowana

First, I'd decide air or coil. Air forks are...

First, I'd decide air or coil. Air forks are lightweight and more tunable to your weight, but require more frequent maintenance, which can be expensive if you aren't doing it yourself. Coil forks...
Forum: Commuting
04-18-24, 09:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 475
Posted By Arrowana

Posting detailed pics would help. Since...

Posting detailed pics would help.

Since fenders and a rack are desired, have a look at the rear dropouts. If they have threaded eyelets, then most full coverage fenders should work without extra...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-17-24, 02:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 317
Posted By Arrowana

Sram also makes shifters that work with Shimano...

Sram also makes shifters that work with Shimano derailleurs, you probably have one. A Sram grip shifter intended to work with a Sram 8/9 speed derailleur will usually have 3.0, 4.0, 5.0 or other...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-24, 01:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 744
Posted By Arrowana

RX100 and 105SC are literally the same parts with...

RX100 and 105SC are literally the same parts with a different finish and logo applied.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-08-24, 01:26 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 637
Posted By Arrowana

Typically I start by removing any covers that can...

Typically I start by removing any covers that can be removed, spray in some Clean-Streak, isopropyl alcohol, or other degreaser into the shifter, find the stuck pawls and move them back and forth...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-06-24, 12:31 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,361
Posted By Arrowana

I'd say the frame is generally the best part of...

I'd say the frame is generally the best part of one of these bikes. The rest of the parts are what hold them back.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-24, 03:11 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 3,587
Posted By Arrowana

First, I'd decide how wide of tires you want....

First, I'd decide how wide of tires you want. Many road bikes from that era can't fit larger than 28mm unless you convert to 650b. Many touring bikes from that era will max out around 35mm or 38mm....
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-03-24, 01:52 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,221
Posted By Arrowana

Looked at the specs, and looks like they all have...

Looked at the specs, and looks like they all have what I'd consider the bare minimum you want on a bike at this price, cassette hub, double wall rims, and a chain that isn't garbage. The Treadwell...
Forum: Electric Bikes
03-31-24, 09:01 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 591
Posted By Arrowana

Excessive padding can potentially make a saddle...

Excessive padding can potentially make a saddle uncomfortable for longer rides. With a more upright position, a slightly wider saddle than you use on your other bikes may help, and slightly more...
Forum: Commuting
03-31-24, 12:13 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,170
Posted By Arrowana

This article...

This article (https://theradavist.com/shimano-cues-drivetrain-review/) seems to suggest that a Microshift thumb shifter that uses the same cable pull as SRAMs 11 Speed Exact Actuation indexes with...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-30-24, 01:03 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,415
Posted By Arrowana

First upgrade should be a good set of brake pads....

First upgrade should be a good set of brake pads. Next, I'd look at compressionless brake housing. If your current set-up has a power modulator, swapping it for a standard v-brake noodle will help,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-28-24, 12:27 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 473
Posted By Arrowana

See those tiny little grooves on the top of the...

See those tiny little grooves on the top of the cog teeth? The chain is getting stuck on those. Many French cogs have this design, and they are all at risk of this happening. Throwing a modern...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-24-24, 03:00 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,101
Posted By Arrowana

Hands and wrists developed intense pain, which...

Hands and wrists developed intense pain, which forced me to only ride bikes set up to be upright enough that there was no weight on the hands. Then a few months later intense back pain appeared, and...
Forum: Touring
03-22-24, 06:07 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,440
Posted By Arrowana

Good to know, I imagine I'd be tweaking the...

Good to know, I imagine I'd be tweaking the design some. I'm thinking pounding a star nut into the bottom of the steerer tube could provide a place to bolt it to for some extra stability, even if...
Forum: Touring
03-22-24, 11:55 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,440
Posted By Arrowana

Thank you for sharing these, should make a nice...

Thank you for sharing these, should make a nice reference if I actually do decide to try and make one. I wouldn't mind seeing the detail shots of the mounts.
Forum: Touring
03-20-24, 11:31 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,440
Posted By Arrowana

That is quite expensive. Which version is it? The...

That is quite expensive. Which version is it? The USA made one is more expensive than the one made in Taiwan, though both are plenty sturdy. If you want sturdy, it might be worth it anyways....
Forum: Touring
03-20-24, 10:18 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,440
Posted By Arrowana

Old Man Mountain Divide is very sturdy, it is...

Old Man Mountain Divide is very sturdy, it is worth the price.

Haven't heard of the Tubus Swing before, but I am very intrigued by it. Attaching a rack to the fork crown sounds like better idea...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-20-24, 12:28 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 593
Posted By Arrowana

It is cool, and looks to be in pretty good shape....

It is cool, and looks to be in pretty good shape. I'd say $75-$400 depending on location, whether or not it needs any work done, and how well you present the ad.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-19-24, 11:36 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,239
Posted By Arrowana

Done this a few times on old Maillard hubs, and...

Done this a few times on old Maillard hubs, and it's pretty much as you describe. Don't actually remember what I used as a press though.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-16-24, 01:38 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 556
Posted By Arrowana

135mm spacing is actually more common than 130mm...

135mm spacing is actually more common than 130mm on hybrids, and has been for awhile. If you plan to use a CUES crankset on a 130mm frame, you could go square taper with a 5mm shorter spindle, or 2...
Forum: Pills and Ills
03-14-24, 05:40 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 806
Posted By Arrowana

Anytime I need to down some foul tasting powdered...

Anytime I need to down some foul tasting powdered plants or mushrooms, I find mixing with things like applesauce, yoghurt, ice cream, smoothies, etc. helps a lot. Sometimes it will even mask the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-11-24, 08:42 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,700
Posted By Arrowana

The pad spacer is not necessary for a mechanical...

The pad spacer is not necessary for a mechanical brake.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-11-24, 07:36 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 2,515
Posted By Arrowana

Cars, Wind, Excessive heat. The rest are all...

Cars, Wind, Excessive heat. The rest are all great.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-11-24, 06:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 419
Posted By Arrowana

Barrel adjusters on most Shimano shifters and...

Barrel adjusters on most Shimano shifters and rear derailleurs are interchangeable, standard M5 Threading. You can probably get plenty of these by taking them from broken parts. The ones in the link...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-11-24, 06:20 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 918
Posted By Arrowana

Diamondback Divison 2 looks pretty solid, though...

Diamondback Divison 2 looks pretty solid, though 1x9 with a 11-34 might not be enough range for some people.

Marin Fairfax 1 is fairly low end, the levers are pretty crappy, and it will probably...
Forum: Utility Cycling
03-11-24, 01:49 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 766
Posted By Arrowana

Look for a fork that has mid-blade eyelets. Aside...

Look for a fork that has mid-blade eyelets. Aside from the amount of eyelets, look for something that has a similar axle-to-crown length. Measure from the center of the hub to the bottom of the...
Forum: Utility Cycling
03-10-24, 09:41 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 766
Posted By Arrowana

For ease of installation, the rack goes on the...

For ease of installation, the rack goes on the front eyelet, the fender goes on the rear eyelet.
Forum: Utility Cycling
03-10-24, 07:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 766
Posted By Arrowana

Nice find! To get it up and going, looks like you...

Nice find! To get it up and going, looks like you will need new tires, probably new tubes, pedals, some cables and housing at the bare minimum. Overhauling the bearings will help ensure they last...
Forum: Utility Cycling
03-10-24, 12:24 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 766
Posted By Arrowana

The Via Carisma probably has the most tire...

The Via Carisma probably has the most tire clearance, canti-studs, and nicest tubing. And maybe even a cool splatter paintjob.

Belleville looks classy, and is quite practical coming stock with...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-09-24, 03:46 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,764
Posted By Arrowana

That sucks. Since you already know what a...

That sucks. Since you already know what a full-suspension bike feels like and you want another, I'd go ahead and get one. The two bikes Maelochs linked to should work fine for what you want to use...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-07-24, 04:08 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,764
Posted By Arrowana

If you still have your Fuji, it fits you, and the...

If you still have your Fuji, it fits you, and the frame isn't broken, chances are you can get a better result by fixing any issues with it and upgrading any parts that you aren't happy with on it....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-07-24, 01:58 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,764
Posted By Arrowana

The only situation where a $600 full suspension...

The only situation where a $600 full suspension bike makes any sense at all is if you have enough back problems that riding a rigid bike isn't possible, and you want to use it as a bike to just ride...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-04-24, 04:27 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 407
Posted By Arrowana

If you can't find one that meets your...

If you can't find one that meets your requirements, new pads plus upgrading to compressionless housing should make a noticeable difference. Combining that with DorkDisk's suggestion of a cable stop...
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-03-24, 03:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 713
Posted By Arrowana

The tubing decal near the bottom bracket might be...

The tubing decal near the bottom bracket might be original, getting a pic of it could help. I'd assume all of the other decals were added afterwards, unless the frame was made by some company that...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-03-24, 03:17 PM
Replies: 349
Views: 20,070
Posted By Arrowana

Last year I had ~40 bikes and ~50 frames, then...

Last year I had ~40 bikes and ~50 frames, then the landlord land parasite got greedy and jacked up the rent enough to force us to move with little warning. Managed to get down to 8 bikes and 6 frames...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-02-24, 12:31 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 569
Posted By Arrowana

That crankset is so cool.

That crankset is so cool.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-29-24, 07:18 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,838
Posted By Arrowana

29" and 700c rims are actually the same size. 27"...

29" and 700c rims are actually the same size. 27" is called 27" because that is roughly the outer diameter of the tire if you use a standard 27"x1 1/4". If you add a 2.1" wide tire to a 700c rim, the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-29-24, 07:01 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,838
Posted By Arrowana

The Tempo is designed for 700c wheels, with a max...

The Tempo is designed for 700c wheels, with a max tire clearance of 28mm. A 27" rim is 8mm larger in diameter than 700c. I would recommend finding a set of 700c wheels for it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-29-24, 12:43 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 375
Posted By Arrowana

One factor that hasn't been brought up yet is rim...

One factor that hasn't been brought up yet is rim width. If the 700c rim is the same width or narrower than the 27" rim, you have better odds of it working. If the 700c rim is wider, then you may...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-29-24, 12:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 266
Posted By Arrowana

As another data point, I've got a bike setup with...

As another data point, I've got a bike setup with 11-speed chain on a triple crank intended for 9-speed chain. Works fine with a friction shifter.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-28-24, 09:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 839
Posted By Arrowana

Going off of the abysmal weld quality I have seen...

Going off of the abysmal weld quality I have seen on cheap no-name steel and aluminum bikes from Amazon, I would be very reluctant to trust a cheap carbon frame from there, especially one with no...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
02-26-24, 02:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 766
Posted By Arrowana

Yeah, 7.6FX should clear 35mm.

Yeah, 7.6FX should clear 35mm.
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