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Forum: Road Cycling
04-23-24, 11:35 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 663
Posted By zandoval

Yep... Pretty common. You can still get Toluene....

Yep... Pretty common. You can still get Toluene. Just thin out the Rema and your good ta go.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-23-24, 09:59 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 55
Posted By zandoval

Annual Tool Kit Check 2024

Hey Youse Guys...

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Only thing I have added to my kit is some First Aid Stuff....
Forum: Road Cycling
04-23-24, 09:48 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 663
Posted By zandoval

A few times I have opened a new tube of...

A few times I have opened a new tube of Vulcanizing Cement only to find it had dried up in the unopened tube. So I also carry an unopened tube of Super Glue along with the Vulcanizing Cement.
...
Forum: Commuting
04-22-24, 01:41 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 387
Posted By zandoval

Flexibility... Knew a guy once that depending on...

Flexibility... Knew a guy once that depending on the weather would occasionally drive in at the start of the day with his bike in the back of his truck. He would leave his truck and ride the bike...
Forum: Commuting
04-22-24, 01:32 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 387
Posted By zandoval

On one of my Texas Thunderstorm/Lightning rides I...

On one of my Texas Thunderstorm/Lightning rides I took shelter in a car port with a stranger, a Bar-B-Q pit, and an Ice chest of Miller Highlife. Long after the storm passed I called my wife ta come...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-24, 01:25 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 281
Posted By zandoval

Thanks Andy, this explains allot. Most of the...

Thanks Andy, this explains allot. Most of the components I have used on my Franken bikes are quite worn. And I have noticed that on the bikes that I extended the derailleur position on I was not able...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-24, 11:38 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 281
Posted By zandoval

I get ya about that bailout gear! I spend more...

I get ya about that bailout gear! I spend more time in it then I would like to admit. I have had lots of problems with derailleurs shifting on my multiple, assembled out of the parts bins, mismatched...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-19-24, 12:38 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 971
Posted By zandoval

Pretty common problem when changing out...

Pretty common problem when changing out components. For me all to common as I never have matched components. The solution is easy?

Stop Cross Chaining
Get a Long Cage Derailleur if not already...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-19-24, 12:16 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 674
Posted By zandoval

Would really like some specs on its Freewheel,...

Would really like some specs on its Freewheel, Seat Post, and Headset/Stem. Would also like some more information of your Bottom Bracket install. Thanks...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-19-24, 12:03 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 674
Posted By zandoval

She is gonna ride a Wall Hanger... Bravo... ...

She is gonna ride a Wall Hanger... Bravo...

I am taking notes on your components. Fantastic! They are all proven products with that shinny flare that lasts. Your over all craftsmanship is beyond...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-17-24, 12:43 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 644
Posted By zandoval

Wow... You are right. On my old beaters adjusting...

Wow... You are right. On my old beaters adjusting the Bars, Stem, Seat, Seat Post is no big deal. But on a modern bike that could be a real chore and might not even be possible. I now see why some...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-17-24, 11:35 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 644
Posted By zandoval

[QUOTE=soyabean;23216908]...My back hurt like...

[QUOTE=soyabean;23216908]...My back hurt like hell during cycling and after cycling. I put up with it because it allowed me to do some decent top speeds... But if it's just a sore back that appears...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-17-24, 11:24 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 644
Posted By zandoval

Interesting note: Its pretty common ta see...

Interesting note: Its pretty common ta see defunct exercise bicycles, treadmills, even elipticals in garage Sales and out by the Dumpster. But I have never seen an Inversion Table thrown away.

As...
Forum: Commuting
04-16-24, 05:40 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 465
Posted By zandoval

So let me elaborate. So in San Antonio what is...

So let me elaborate. So in San Antonio what is the Colloquial TexMex term "Watcha"?

Ok, I will try to give ya an example:
There is a large stray brown mut dog taking a big dump on a busy side...
Forum: Commuting
04-16-24, 05:23 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 465
Posted By zandoval

Ha... And I guess if ya were tucking away a 5...

Ha... And I guess if ya were tucking away a 5 iron he would have said "Trump..."

Come on man. It was probably nothing at all.

Of course back in my neighborhood in SanAnto they would have...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-16-24, 12:22 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,114
Posted By zandoval

Could it be constant shifting under load? ...

Could it be constant shifting under load?

Could this a Brifter use technique problem?
Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-24, 12:15 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,024
Posted By zandoval

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Metamucil container with two Cage Straps. Its Water Proof and easily transferable to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-16-24, 10:49 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 453
Posted By zandoval

Knew a guy over in Texas City Texas. He lived...

Knew a guy over in Texas City Texas. He lived right next to the sea water and the refineries. His trick was to spray his entire bicycle down with WD40 and then wipe it clean after a long ride. His...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 07:03 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,724
Posted By zandoval

Do-Dads I use every ride... ...

Do-Dads I use every ride...

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Mirror On The Glove...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-24, 01:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 340
Posted By zandoval

You dont know its history. Maybe 80 USD... ...

You dont know its history. Maybe 80 USD...

Nope... Ya dont know its history...

If the history is good then why are they selling it for 150 USD?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-14-24, 08:41 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 453
Posted By zandoval

I have seen Sailboat equipment where Antisieze...

I have seen Sailboat equipment where Antisieze Compound, Marine Grease, and even bars of Gulf Wax smashed into screw and bolt holes to prevent salt water seepage.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-14-24, 08:32 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 707
Posted By zandoval

You may be in the early stages of developing and...

You may be in the early stages of developing and olecranon bursitis. You really need to protect that elbow during your rides. Around my AO its a common injury fro Bull and Bronc competitors and takes...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-24, 05:59 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 3,206
Posted By zandoval

Hummmm... Let me see... Japanese made ChroMo...

Hummmm... Let me see... Japanese made ChroMo bicycle or a New Style Carbon bicycle.
Wonder which one will last longer?
...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-24, 05:50 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 952
Posted By zandoval

What type of Water Bottle? Some of the styles...

What type of Water Bottle? Some of the styles just dont hold well in any cage...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-14-24, 05:48 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 707
Posted By zandoval

Elbows are tough. Exactly where is the bruise....

Elbows are tough. Exactly where is the bruise. Did you get an X-Ray. You could have a fat pad injury or a tendon separation. Either one is treated as a fracture. Of course the old rule is if you must...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-14-24, 03:02 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,130
Posted By zandoval

Its just a shame how these things can humble us...

Its just a shame how these things can humble us...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-13-24, 08:32 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,206
Posted By zandoval

Even when planning ahead the wind can catch ya...

Even when planning ahead the wind can catch ya off guard. I have been in several head wind anomalies doing the Galveston Texas Island Rides. Some how the wind always ends up in your face...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-13-24, 07:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 469
Posted By zandoval

Just get yourself a cheap hybrid, full size...

Just get yourself a cheap hybrid, full size aluminum or steel, and ride, ride, ride.

Latter on you will find the one ya want for sure...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-13-24, 07:48 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 5,730
Posted By zandoval

It truly is a common story. In all areas. Just...

It truly is a common story. In all areas. Just look at stuff done with the NFL, NBA, International Football, Wrestling, UFC, and even UIL and NCAA too.

PROFESSIONAL SPORTS is a BUGGER!

Never...
Forum: Southern California
04-13-24, 11:11 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 440
Posted By zandoval

If you are going to need the bikes for more then...

If you are going to need the bikes for more then a few days you might want to consider a box store bike. Of course ya might want ta take a few tools to give it a tune up, but it might just work...
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-11-24, 10:13 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,723
Posted By zandoval

So... Speed Wobble... Front Brake or Back...

So... Speed Wobble...
Front Brake or Back Brake?
As I remember on a Motorcycle it was feather the back brake...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
04-10-24, 09:32 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,120
Posted By zandoval

Very nice... Just spent some time looking into...

Very nice... Just spent some time looking into this race. I dont usually follow bicycle racing but this one I will follow closely from now on. I found a good site for general information on the race...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-09-24, 03:01 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 764
Posted By zandoval

BRAVO STUD!Crush um every chance ya get...

BRAVO STUD!Crush um every chance ya get...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-09-24, 09:11 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 742
Posted By zandoval

Over the past few years I have noticed I have...

Over the past few years I have noticed I have difficulty properly mounting my bicycle tires. I thought for sure it was me just getting old and weak. But it would appear that others are having the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-24, 10:26 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,343
Posted By zandoval

Didn't those 80's CrossX frames end up becoming...

Didn't those 80's CrossX frames end up becoming Gravel Bikes in the late 90's?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-08-24, 09:40 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,680
Posted By zandoval

If you are going to start a business then do it...

If you are going to start a business then do it right. Do it as a JOB.

Running your own business is fun in itself and running one doing something you like is even more fun. But if you dont like...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-08-24, 05:22 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,433
Posted By zandoval

Through our cloud cover we saw the total eclipse....

Through our cloud cover we saw the total eclipse. My wife and I were in the back yard with Nachos and Champagne. After all, we would be over 110 years old the next time we had one in our area. My Dad...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-08-24, 05:10 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 480
Posted By zandoval

I don't know if you are using a Freewheel or...

I don't know if you are using a Freewheel or Cassettes. I will describe a problem I had with Freewheels. I do most of my ridding in the third cog on my Freewheel. With one wheel set I would get a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-06-24, 11:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 480
Posted By zandoval

10° Before Top Dead Center is a start. As to...

10° Before Top Dead Center is a start.

As to the OP: Be sure to check the cogs on your Freewheel/Cassette. Remove the wheel then check each cog by grabbing it and rocking it back and forth. On a...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-06-24, 11:08 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,731
Posted By zandoval

Well, a Gravel bike is not a Mountain Bike, or a...

Well, a Gravel bike is not a Mountain Bike, or a Road Bike, or a Cross-X Bike, or a Track Bike, or a... Or is it?

10 years ago the bikes I setup to ride around my AO used to be called Gravel...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-06-24, 05:26 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,083
Posted By zandoval

Yep... I get it. Man, my parts bins are down to...

Yep... I get it. Man, my parts bins are down to Stems and Seeds. I keep an eye out for old bikes at a good price but around my area they have disappeared.Few years ago one of my buddies came over...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-06-24, 12:39 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 6,557
Posted By zandoval

Are Rim/Caliper Brakes easier to repair and...

Are Rim/Caliper Brakes easier to repair and adjust than Disk Brakes?

Do Rim/Caliper Brakes cost more than Disk Brakes?

Do you need special modifications to wheel sets to use Disk Brakes?

Can...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-05-24, 01:37 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 2,715
Posted By zandoval

I say, "We take solace in the theory that Rattle...

I say, "We take solace in the theory that Rattle Snakes only inject venom about 50% of the time".

Snake says, "I know what you're thinking. "Did he fire six shots or only five?"...you've got to...
Forum: Commuting
04-05-24, 01:28 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,039
Posted By zandoval

Spit Bath Stuff, complete set of Office cloths...

Spit Bath Stuff, complete set of Office cloths and a complete set of Work cloths. Office shoes and Work boots. Always...

If I am ridding or not.

In my AO ya never know. Be prepared...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-04-24, 08:12 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 2,715
Posted By zandoval

Man thats a healthy looking snake... Round...

Man thats a healthy looking snake...

Round here they hit um with pepper spray so they learn ta stay off the trail. I guess it works?
Forum: Road Cycling
04-04-24, 03:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 11,994
Posted By zandoval

So glad you posted. Fantastic... You found a...

So glad you posted. Fantastic... You found a possible solution. Endofibrosisis is tricky. But via MRI with and without contrast the scaring can be found. You can also identify decreased return...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-04-24, 12:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 537
Posted By zandoval

So... How many bicycles ya got? And how many...

So... How many bicycles ya got? And how many Motorcycles?

Hummmm... Let Me Think...

...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-02-24, 07:12 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 803
Posted By zandoval

I briefly dug into this and got confused. Doing...

I briefly dug into this and got confused. Doing business in another country is difficult. There is their own versions of Unions and Governmental and Economic Control. Could it be that entering into a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-02-24, 04:34 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 550
Posted By zandoval

Before using Sand Paper I would try some old...

Before using Sand Paper I would try some old Turtle Wax Rubbing Compound...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-02-24, 04:30 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 803
Posted By zandoval

Evidently the Apparel that was made in El...

Evidently the Apparel that was made in El Salvador was not paid for. Or quite possibly an improper or quasi governmental contract was not reimbursed. Either way... Its Just Money... Only Money... No...
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