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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-21-24, 07:17 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 3,506
Posted By Breadfan

I get mine on Amazon and they are almost too...

I get mine on Amazon and they are almost too long. You just have to find the 3x-6x jerseys. I wear a 4x and it will completely cover my butt and I'm 6-0'. Now if I could just fine non-padded bike...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-20-24, 06:25 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,766
Posted By Breadfan

I use nice polarized glasses for driving but...

I use nice polarized glasses for driving but changing light was more important to me on the bike so, I went with a cheap pair of photochromics just to see how I'd like them. They work really well,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-16-24, 05:59 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 837
Posted By Breadfan

Ceramic bearings are a waste of money for hubs....

Ceramic bearings are a waste of money for hubs. They don't spin fast enough to even come close to performing what they are made to do. However, I have them in my surf fishing reels for casting well...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
05-14-24, 07:59 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 899
Posted By Breadfan

We are just using the smart TV built into our...

We are just using the smart TV built into our Sony Bravia.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-14-24, 04:58 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 510
Posted By Breadfan

Sometimes it takes a couple of days for the...

Sometimes it takes a couple of days for the sealant to get into all the leaky areas. I did my first tires with no sealant and after 3 days of pumping them back up, they sealed without anything. Air...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
05-13-24, 09:48 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 899
Posted By Breadfan

I saved all of the stages to "My List". On day 2...

I saved all of the stages to "My List". On day 2 I went to play stage 2 and it was missing from my list, all the others I had saved were still there. This happens every day now, that days stage is...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-13-24, 09:03 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,577
Posted By Breadfan

This is SO me. I rode more miles last year than I...

This is SO me. I rode more miles last year than I have ever ridden and I gained 12 pounds. I rode hard and was utterly useless for anything else when I got off the bike. I'm now riding about 10 miles...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-09-24, 07:01 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 1,610
Posted By Breadfan

Similar results for me, I'll be following this.

Similar results for me, I'll be following this.
Forum: BMX
04-24-24, 06:02 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,042
Posted By Breadfan

I look like Pee Wee Herman when I'm on a 20". Or...

I look like Pee Wee Herman when I'm on a 20". Or so I am told. I like to ride them, though it has been a long time since I've owned one.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-24, 08:19 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 320
Posted By Breadfan

Huh? We used to bunny hop trash cans on our BMX...

Huh? We used to bunny hop trash cans on our BMX bikes and rat trap pedals! Same as a skateboard, you just do it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-11-24, 07:43 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,431
Posted By Breadfan

Nice decals, Rancho. I'm working on a 72' Nishiki...

Nice decals, Rancho. I'm working on a 72' Nishiki Road Compe and you have two that I need!
Forum: BMX
04-11-24, 07:06 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,296
Posted By Breadfan

I was 10, and it was 1976. After I broke my...

I was 10, and it was 1976. After I broke my knockoff Stingray my parents bought me a Sears BMX which really wasn't a (real) BMX bike at all. But, I jumped it till it broke and my parents then bought...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-28-24, 02:07 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,451
Posted By Breadfan

I’m still new to the road bike thing so I will...

I’m still new to the road bike thing so I will look into that stem! I don’t necessarily like the newer stems so finding something that looks more of the era would be good. Much appreciated.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-27-24, 12:33 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,451
Posted By Breadfan

Yea, if I was shunned by a bike shop for...

Yea, if I was shunned by a bike shop for expressing myself my way with my bike, they would never get another look or penny from me. That's a terrible way of doing business.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-27-24, 11:13 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,451
Posted By Breadfan

I think it's awesome, screw what everyone else...

I think it's awesome, screw what everyone else thinks. I just built my first steel frame bike, a 72' Nishiki Road Compe with mid school Ultegra 9sd components with down tube shifters. a modern neck...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-14-24, 09:54 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 789
Posted By Breadfan

I mounted my mini bike pump on my top tube.

I mounted my mini bike pump on my top tube.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-12-24, 08:52 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,587
Posted By Breadfan

I'm stoked!

I'm stoked!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-12-24, 08:30 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,587
Posted By Breadfan

I'll take BOX 2!

I'll take BOX 2!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-05-24, 12:31 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 757
Posted By Breadfan

I'm running the Suntour Power Ratchet downtube...

I'm running the Suntour Power Ratchet downtube shifters on a 9spd Ultegra cassette and RD and it looks to have enough room to do 10. Sensitive, yes, but not too tricky. Very inexpensive.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-23-24, 07:31 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 424
Posted By Breadfan

I had some squealers and there was nothing I...

I had some squealers and there was nothing I could do and I tried everything. Replacing the pads and rotors was the only cure. Disc brakes are great until they aren't. Then they are a pita. I am now...
Forum: Framebuilders
02-20-24, 07:59 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 563
Posted By Breadfan

Something we need on this forum is a frame...

Something we need on this forum is a frame painting and parts restoring section. There are a couple groups on FB but all the answers quickly get buried. I think it would be popular if we had one here.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
02-16-24, 10:52 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,395
Posted By Breadfan

I was born in '66 in St.Pete and lived near...

I was born in '66 in St.Pete and lived near Central Ave towards the beaches and I go back often, I see what you mean. A lot has changed.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
02-16-24, 09:13 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,395
Posted By Breadfan

I agree, yes they are small hills. But they are...

I agree, yes they are small hills. But they are hills nonetheless. I think the highest point in Florida is 345ft, which is the lowest highest point in the U.S. It's all good.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
02-16-24, 08:50 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,395
Posted By Breadfan

You have no idea what you are talking about....

You have no idea what you are talking about. There is a ridge that runs from the panhandle all the way to Lake Wales in the middle of the state that have plenty of hills. Plenty. Ocala, Gainesville,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-12-24, 09:01 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 113
Posted By Breadfan

Nishiki Road Compe decals

I'm in the beginning stages to make some decals on the Nishiki Road Compe, using Illustrator. Getting the files right from looking at pics is going to be the hard part, so accuracy may be off a...
Forum: Asia
02-09-24, 10:21 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,964
Posted By Breadfan

They used to do the same thing in Florida back in...

They used to do the same thing in Florida back in the 70's. They gave you a little red sticker. My dad always registered ours. Not sure how effective it was, but it was peace of mind for us kids....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-05-24, 08:11 AM
Replies: 480
Views: 22,000
Posted By Breadfan

I built my first downtube friction shifter bike...

I built my first downtube friction shifter bike yesterday. First, setting up was a breeze, so easy to do with no worries of a barrel adjuster. I used Suntour Ratchet shifters with a 2x on the front...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-30-24, 12:56 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,721
Posted By Breadfan

My wife has that exact same bike as you,...

My wife has that exact same bike as you, Bikedued. I also thought it was a 2007. We bought hers from a lady who had two and hardly rode the one she sold us, it was just like new. Cost us 425 and I...
Forum: Mountain Biking
01-30-24, 12:44 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 996
Posted By Breadfan

Your cheapest bike is the one you ride the most....

Your cheapest bike is the one you ride the most. Ride it!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-19-24, 06:25 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,235
Posted By Breadfan

That's one way to skin a cat.

That's one way to skin a cat.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-18-24, 11:41 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,235
Posted By Breadfan

I went from 170 to 160 because my knees were...

I went from 170 to 160 because my knees were killing me from old injuries. Big difference. The worst problem is finding 160's. Shimano only makes them in 105 and up so going the cheap route was not...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-12-24, 12:11 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,147
Posted By Breadfan

Other than the fact that they don't look that...

Other than the fact that they don't look that great, I am unsure if they are unsafe or not. Some say they are not. I never had a problem with them, but I only rode my wife's old Hybrid that had one,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-12-24, 01:45 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,147
Posted By Breadfan

It looks great. Gotta love it when a plan comes...

It looks great. Gotta love it when a plan comes together! Did the brake installation go ok? Congrats on your build!
Forum: Road Cycling
01-02-24, 09:23 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 2,857
Posted By Breadfan

1300 miles. 95% of it was gravel/dirt. It was my...

1300 miles. 95% of it was gravel/dirt. It was my first year riding since I was a kid, and then I only rode for fun. It's been a lot tougher on my knees than I thought it would be, otherwise I could...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-28-23, 08:05 AM
Replies: 2,680
Views: 1,148,045
Posted By Breadfan

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_1815_23e64f566bf9042a48ca9d6f6c881524f1e440ba.jpg







I'm finally getting around to it but I'm not going to rebuild it...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-19-23, 05:38 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 715
Posted By Breadfan

Thanks for the insight, folks. You've helped me a...

Thanks for the insight, folks. You've helped me a lot.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-18-23, 10:00 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 715
Posted By Breadfan

Looking for a new 46/30 crankset

I have a Tiagra 4700 50/34, 170mm crankset on my Niner RLT. My framespace/hubs are 142, my cassette is 11-34. I want to get a 46/30 with a 24mm spindle crankset with a chainline that matches closely...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-15-23, 09:48 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,147
Posted By Breadfan

The pin stays in, that is the barb. You put an...

The pin stays in, that is the barb. You put an olive on it and connect the two. When you tighten it up, the membrane in the barb is pierced, that is how the brake fluid is kept in and the reason for...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-15-23, 07:39 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,147
Posted By Breadfan

Those are quick connects and they are made so you...

Those are quick connects and they are made so you can just connect them and not worry about bleeding the brakes. Hopefully. I bought he same groupset and it did work for me. You could possibly use...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-13-23, 10:26 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 4,118
Posted By Breadfan

I burnt my popcorn. I think it was the wrong type...

I burnt my popcorn. I think it was the wrong type of wheel bearing grease I used.
Forum: Introductions
11-29-23, 11:44 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 335
Posted By Breadfan

Good to have you! I grew up near the Pinellas...

Good to have you! I grew up near the Pinellas Trail on 5th ave no. towards the bay when it was still a working railroad back in the 60's and 70's. The wife and I plan to ride it soon! I am in Jax now...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-28-23, 01:19 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 13,143
Posted By Breadfan

I'm 57. I ride solo 90% of the time, the other...

I'm 57. I ride solo 90% of the time, the other 10% is with my wife. She doesn't ride as much as me so I go a little slower, which is OK. I ride gravel most of the time and I avoid cars like the...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-01-23, 06:06 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,213
Posted By Breadfan

I weigh 250Lbs (113 kilos) and I recently bought...

I weigh 250Lbs (113 kilos) and I recently bought the Niner RTL alloy (aluminum). Its built as tough as their MTB's which is pretty beefy. You can put up to 50mm 700c tires. It has to be one of the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-26-23, 08:02 AM
Replies: 3,609
Views: 1,006,213
Posted By Breadfan

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_2826_8445f60c53c0d6032a5db7f1639c3f7b77245d1a.jpg
Niner RTL. I'm 57!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-23-23, 12:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 586
Posted By Breadfan

All the instructions and videos I’ve watched push...

All the instructions and videos I’ve watched push the oil from the syringe at the bottom caliper into the cup at the top. Bubbles are supposed to rise but like you said, trapped bubbles are hard to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-23-23, 12:18 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 586
Posted By Breadfan

Mine also shifts very smoothly. They were also...

Mine also shifts very smoothly. They were also very easy to set up and adjust when I installed them.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-23-23, 04:26 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 586
Posted By Breadfan

The bubbles went into the syringe since I was...

The bubbles went into the syringe since I was pulling it.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-20-23, 06:35 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 586
Posted By Breadfan

Bleeding brakes in reverse

I bought a Niner RTL frame the other day and I was transferring over all my parts form my previous Gravel bike. I have a Tiagra 2x10 groupset that came with those quick connect hydraulic brake hoses....
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-20-23, 04:40 AM
Replies: 1,995
Views: 447,925
Posted By Breadfan

Nice bike and a beautiful places to ride! I'd...

Nice bike and a beautiful places to ride! I'd miss that too.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-18-23, 10:53 AM
Replies: 1,995
Views: 447,925
Posted By Breadfan

Well, there is something to be said for that. it...

Well, there is something to be said for that. it is nice to getting up to a certain speed and maintaining that speed as long as you can. Much easier if it is flat!
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