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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-20-24, 07:13 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,034
Posted By hevysrf

Just as a data point, I purchased a spot acme...

Just as a data point, I purchased a spot acme with the alfine 11 last January, 2200 miles, 3 oil changes , belt appears as new.

My previous bike had a nexus 8, 3400 miles, one disassembly for...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-09-24, 06:45 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,091
Posted By hevysrf

https://forum.cyclinguk.org/viewtopic.php?t=64432...

https://forum.cyclinguk.org/viewtopic.php?t=64432

60 pages there, many older posts so relevant to your older hub.

I'm running valvoline 75w-90 gl5 full synthetic in a newer hub, about 1 year...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-08-24, 06:23 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 675
Posted By hevysrf

My research shows modern GL-4/GL-5 oils ( last 30...

My research shows modern GL-4/GL-5 oils ( last 30 years) are using compounds that inhibit the corrosive effects of the sulfur or phosphorus they contain to eliminate any yellow metal corrosion...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-19-24, 08:23 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,109
Posted By hevysrf

While a slotted head can be designed to withstand...

While a slotted head can be designed to withstand as much or more torque than other types, practical experience suggests the majority are not. The lack of any self centering ability is a major...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-17-23, 05:41 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,113
Posted By hevysrf

Riding has always been fun for me, not an...

Riding has always been fun for me, not an athlete, but never more than a year or two without a bike. Retired 4 years now, rode near enough to 2000 miles this year and last. 20 lb weight loss in that...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-01-23, 06:09 PM
Replies: 129
Views: 4,995
Posted By hevysrf

When I was 14 in 1972, I called my bike the...

When I was 14 in 1972, I called my bike the "Death Machine". Apparently it failed to live up to its moniker.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-16-23, 06:32 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,583
Posted By hevysrf

I admit in winter I load the bike on the car 4...

I admit in winter I load the bike on the car 4 miles to the local MUP.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-11-23, 01:55 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 3,269
Posted By hevysrf

Remember the scene in Breaking Away with the...

Remember the scene in Breaking Away with the Italian team?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-04-23, 04:25 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 521
Posted By hevysrf

In my own experience it has not held up, the...

In my own experience it has not held up, the clamp is not design for the extra leverage caused by the offset.

I'm not an extreme rider, less than 200 lbs and not more than 4k miles per year.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-01-23, 06:36 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 4,077
Posted By hevysrf

I only do IGH, so convert to rohloff or modify...

I only do IGH, so convert to rohloff or modify frame for pinion and belt drive.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-01-23, 03:54 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,302
Posted By hevysrf

5 stitches left index finger yesterday opening a...

5 stitches left index finger yesterday opening a blister packed disc rotor with a razor knife.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-01-23, 03:45 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 4,077
Posted By hevysrf

Yes, but at a very minimum we will change seat,...

Yes, but at a very minimum we will change seat, spokes, hubs, rims, tires, brake pads, bars, and tape before we ride it.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-31-23, 08:31 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 164
Posted By hevysrf

Want 70-559 on an old electra cruiser, deep...

Want 70-559 on an old electra cruiser, deep sugar sand is very common on my local trails .
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-31-23, 07:09 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 164
Posted By hevysrf

26" rim 36h 40mm internal width

My google-fu has failed me, anyone have a source for something like this?
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-26-23, 05:55 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,676
Posted By hevysrf

I won't break 3000 for the year.

I won't break 3000 for the year.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-23-23, 08:27 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,294
Posted By hevysrf

No clue, photo was on a non-bike forum I frequent...

No clue, photo was on a non-bike forum I frequent and I believe the poster said a bike shop set it up to fit him.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-23-23, 06:41 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,676
Posted By hevysrf

27 today, Think I might be able to do the metric,...

27 today, Think I might be able to do the metric, but not sure I would enjoy it.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-23-23, 06:39 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,294
Posted By hevysrf

Stem height above head tube

Is a setup like this dangerous or just eccentric? Seems like a lot leverage on the steerer.





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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-23-23, 08:52 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,676
Posted By hevysrf

Getting on my bike now.

Getting on my bike now.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-23-23, 08:36 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,676
Posted By hevysrf

I ride mostly flat terrain, and the century is...

I ride mostly flat terrain, and the century is pretty flat also. If I do a 30, I don't really feel like another 30, but I might feel different if it was the middle of a ride.


Usually take an...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-23-23, 04:10 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,676
Posted By hevysrf

How far can I ride?

There is a local metric century coming up, my best day so far has been 30 miles @11 mph. Normal day is 10 to 20 miles. Am I ready for 62?
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-21-23, 07:25 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 5,116
Posted By hevysrf

65 years old, BMI 28, lost 20 lbs in the last 3...

65 years old, BMI 28, lost 20 lbs in the last 3 years by cutting way back on sugars and stopping alcohol. Daily rides can range from 6 to 30 miles, don't break 12 mph average. I want to drop...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-16-23, 12:33 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 730
Posted By hevysrf

My hand numbness comes from a combination of...

My hand numbness comes from a combination of weight distribution and hand placement, too much weight on my hands instead of my a** and/or center of pressure between thumb and forefinger and I'm...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-08-23, 10:30 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 472
Posted By hevysrf

Any one have a source for a 60mm setback in 27.2...

Any one have a source for a 60mm setback in 27.2 or 25.4?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-05-23, 08:59 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,344
Posted By hevysrf

I had problems with a squeaking front rotor,...

I had problems with a squeaking front rotor, basics didn't seem to work, so I took a chance and spent the money for a Shimano Ice Tech rotor problem solved. ( Also installed new caliper mounting...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-15-23, 02:00 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,599
Posted By hevysrf

Not to low surface energy molded plastic.

Not to low surface energy molded plastic.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-29-23, 02:41 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 6,753
Posted By hevysrf

1. Purchase new chain 2. Spray on Boeshield T9 ...

1. Purchase new chain
2. Spray on Boeshield T9
3. Ride


Repeat as required.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-16-23, 03:48 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,563
Posted By hevysrf

I remarked to my wife this morning how dependent...

I remarked to my wife this morning how dependent my situational awareness is on hearing traffic. I will only wear one earbud, curb side. I am not fast.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-27-23, 03:37 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 670
Posted By hevysrf

Growing up, a friend rode a bike with the triple...

Growing up, a friend rode a bike with the triple red band bendix 2 speed, neither of us actually mastered the skill necessary to consistently shift it.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-16-23, 02:39 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,574
Posted By hevysrf

R.I.P. I'm sure he would advise "enjoy every...

R.I.P.

I'm sure he would advise "enjoy every sandwich".
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-02-23, 06:27 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,771
Posted By hevysrf

I don't have a loose axle at the moment, if you...

I don't have a loose axle at the moment, if you do, could you take a photo showing the amount of compression measured with a caliper?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-02-23, 03:43 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,771
Posted By hevysrf

[QUOTE=Kontact;22848174]Hubs and BBs generally...

[QUOTE=Kontact;22848174]Hubs and BBs generally grab cartridge bearings by the inner race, so no amount of compression is going to affect the relationship of the inner and outer race. That's why you...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-02-23, 03:04 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,771
Posted By hevysrf

Yes, it is cartridge, but I have seen cartridge...

Yes, it is cartridge, but I have seen cartridge bearings affected by preload in larger equipment.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-02-23, 02:34 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,771
Posted By hevysrf

Again, I can't believe that a 5mm Allen bit on a...

Again, I can't believe that a 5mm Allen bit on a 3/8 ratchet provides less torque and clamping force than a cam. I also maintain my sons bike, standard QR on both front and rear, just haven't run...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-02-23, 12:32 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,771
Posted By hevysrf

Steel is also elastic, the skewer will stretch or...

Steel is also elastic, the skewer will stretch or the small diameter threads will fail before the greater mass of the axle compresses.
My set up has a Allen head on the skewer instead of a cam, I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-02-23, 12:01 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,771
Posted By hevysrf

Not sold on it, a lifetime of ruining perfectly...

Not sold on it, a lifetime of ruining perfectly good parts by over torquing says the small diameter threads on the skewer will fail before compressing the the axle . Perhaps possible with the best...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-02-23, 09:11 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,771
Posted By hevysrf

Can you explain how skewer tension can affect...

Can you explain how skewer tension can affect bearing adjustment when both the cone and jam nuts are threaded?...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-01-23, 05:18 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 208
Posted By hevysrf

Shimano Disc brake piston Adjustment

BL-mt501, BR-mt500.
Installing a new lever and caliper, I have no pad to rotor clearance. The wheel turns but the pads drag.
Am I correct in saying that some oil will need to come out in order for...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-28-23, 04:15 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 426
Posted By hevysrf

I suggest that it's all about the original...

I suggest that it's all about the original plating process, the corrosion starts underneath the shiny chrome layer. My last 2 new chrome plated cruiser forks from eBay both pitted within 2 years,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-26-23, 06:00 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 15,184
Posted By hevysrf

My parents smoked heavily when I was growing up...

My parents smoked heavily when I was growing up in the 60's, walking into the bathroom or going for a ride in the car was a definite nicotine buzz, I mean Pall Mall and Chesterfield smoke fest. I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-25-23, 02:22 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 241
Posted By hevysrf

https://cyclemonkey.com/hub-service Give...

https://cyclemonkey.com/hub-service

Give cycle monkey a call.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-13-23, 06:35 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 4,635
Posted By hevysrf

I don't build many wheels, no dial indicators on...

I don't build many wheels, no dial indicators on my stand, but If I can get within a credit card's thickness (.75mm) I call it good.
Rim joints can be troublesome, sometimes they appear worse than...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-06-23, 07:17 AM
Replies: 260
Views: 9,754
Posted By hevysrf

I would say that comfort is subjective and the...

I would say that comfort is subjective and the weight difference would not be more than a water bottle or two. The strength difference that is important in a 1000 hp 250mph race car is just not...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-27-23, 08:30 AM
Replies: 146
Views: 8,586
Posted By hevysrf

Does any one remember "Halco"? I had one in the...

Does any one remember "Halco"? I had one in the early 70s, Asian lugged frame, cotter cranks, not quite as well finished as my friend Raleigh Grand Prix but a nice bike for the price.
They were...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-17-23, 07:15 PM
Replies: 253
Views: 9,682
Posted By hevysrf

Spot Acme, online from manufacturer. I had been...

Spot Acme, online from manufacturer.
I had been considering a Co-Motion, but at my age and with my injuries, I'll never do any serious mileage. If I decide to convert it to Rohloff, I will have...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-17-23, 05:29 PM
Replies: 253
Views: 9,682
Posted By hevysrf

Retail prices for parts really aren't a factor...

Retail prices for parts really aren't a factor when trek or Scott purchases 500 high end pieces and 5000 of a vendors standard parts.

Anecdotally, I've just purchased a new bike, $2199 original...
Forum: Fatbikes
01-14-23, 09:42 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 720
Posted By hevysrf

4.6 wide enough for the beach?

I'm looking at some fat bikes to get some time in at the shore. I know deep sugar sand requires 4wd locking axles and horsepower, but can 4.6 roll at the high tide line?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-27-22, 08:08 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,348
Posted By hevysrf

My experience with T-9 is very different, never...

My experience with T-9 is very different, never had a problem with removal or clean up. In addition to my bikes I use it in a salt water marine application, 7 or 8 thick coats on an outboard trim...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-16-22, 06:43 AM
Replies: 174
Views: 7,341
Posted By hevysrf

During my career as a refrigeration tech, I was...

During my career as a refrigeration tech, I was the "Earth " for 480, 240, and 120v potentials, I cannot recommend it.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
12-03-22, 05:28 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,770
Posted By hevysrf

It's my responsibility to understand that...

It's my responsibility to understand that everyone driving an automobile is distracted to some extent, that's reality. The danger to riders will only increase as infotainment and driverless...
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