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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-25-24, 09:45 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 503
Posted By Fissile

Currently there is a major slump in demand for...

Currently there is a major slump in demand for bikes and bike products. Many of the people who bought bikes during COVID are no longer riding those bikes. I recently viewed a YouTube vid of a guy...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-24-24, 01:57 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 621
Posted By Fissile

Thank you. You don't know now many times I've...

Thank you. You don't know now many times I've tried to explain this to the Lance Wannabes. Wheels with half the spokes taken out that cost 5 times what a 36 spoke 3X wheel costs are for SUCKERS. ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-22-24, 08:43 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,247
Posted By Fissile

Didn't want to mention names, but it's not...

Didn't want to mention names, but it's not anything like it used to be.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-24, 10:19 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,311
Posted By Fissile

In five years they will have even more cool...

In five years they will have even more cool colors. OOOOHHH! PURPLE! Next coupon they send me and this is going in my basement. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-24, 10:41 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,311
Posted By Fissile

I buy HF stuff too. Their US General boxes are a...

I buy HF stuff too. Their US General boxes are a fraction of the pro boxes and are fine for a DIYer, or a tech just starting out. Last month I bought some flare-nut wrenches to replace a leaky...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-24, 09:07 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,311
Posted By Fissile

Those HF wood tool chests are knock-offs of the...

Those HF wood tool chests are knock-offs of the Gerstner Tool chests... very low quality knock-offs. Even with one of HFs 'coupons' they're overpriced. Laminates over particle board or finger jointed...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-21-24, 08:45 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,247
Posted By Fissile

Harris Cyclery is gone. Fortunately someone is...

Harris Cyclery is gone. Fortunately someone is maintaining the website of the late, great Sheldon Brown's goldmine of arcane bike knowledge. Also gone is the business that specialized in selling...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-20-24, 03:31 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 381
Posted By Fissile

If I run into an old frame that has no collector...

If I run into an old frame that has no collector value and no water bottle bosses, I just drill it and insert some riv-nuts.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-20-24, 10:21 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 538
Posted By Fissile

Schwinn notched that dropout to hold a tab from...

Schwinn notched that dropout to hold a tab from an adapter washer so they could use a Suntour GTV derailleur. See here:...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-20-24, 08:43 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 901
Posted By Fissile

There are other options. If the hub is worth...

There are other options. If the hub is worth saving you can rebuild the wheel yourself. When I was a kid I rode dirt bikes. This was back in the day when most rims were steel, and tacoed wheels...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-20-24, 08:18 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 901
Posted By Fissile

Seconded.

Seconded.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-20-24, 07:49 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,247
Posted By Fissile

Bike Nashbar used to be great, but it's no longer...

Bike Nashbar used to be great, but it's no longer an independent company and it hasn't been for some time. A lot of their house brand cycling apparel was reasonably priced and made in the USA. It...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-19-24, 04:12 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,247
Posted By Fissile

Colorado Cyclist/Planet Cyclery Closing

Was just look for some new bike apparel online when I noticed that both places are closing down. Apparently this was announced just a few hours ago. I don't know if the 'clearance' prices are any...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-14-24, 10:35 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 605
Posted By Fissile

So if the phone is mounted on the bars it will...

So if the phone is mounted on the bars it will certainly be destroyed in a crash? My point is that in a crash there is no guarantee of a phone surviving unscathed. There are only probabilities. In...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-14-24, 09:23 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 605
Posted By Fissile

Except for the 'serious' cyclist, using a phone...

Except for the 'serious' cyclist, using a phone in place of a dedicated cycle computer/GPS will work for the majority or riders.

Yeah, I've heard all the reasons why 'real' cyclists use a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-21-20, 07:19 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 14,649
Posted By Fissile

Thanks so much for the link. It offers proof of...

Thanks so much for the link. It offers proof of what I've been saying for years, the Chicago Schwinn bikes were NOT junk. Chicago Schwinn bikes were built for durability. That's why so many...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-25-20, 11:12 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,706
Posted By Fissile

Yup. If there is enough meat on the existing...

Yup. If there is enough meat on the existing bushing to take a helicoil insert, this repair is easy. If not, you'll have to replace the entire crank arm.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-16-20, 05:55 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 11,275
Posted By Fissile

Why would a rim says, "for disc brakes only"? ...

Why would a rim says, "for disc brakes only"? For the same reason vinyl-clad, particle board specials slapped together on drained swampland are called, "Balmoral Estates"...marketing. Srsly, lots...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-16-20, 11:39 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 588
Posted By Fissile

You need to have mounts on the frame to attach...

You need to have mounts on the frame to attach the brake calipers. If your current fork lacks such a thing, it's easy to swap out a new fork that does. The rear can be a bit of a problem. Depending...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-24-20, 05:56 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,275
Posted By Fissile

Redneck calipers! I've done this many times. ...

Redneck calipers! I've done this many times. This method works just fine to measure tube diameter.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-16-20, 01:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 884
Posted By Fissile

Sorry to pee in your corn flakes, OP, but I agree...

Sorry to pee in your corn flakes, OP, but I agree with a most of the others. Back in the day it was common for bike shops to straighten bent frames, forks, etc. Drilling, cutting, tapping, ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-14-20, 04:10 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,999
Posted By Fissile

It's laughably easy. The cup and crown race are...

It's laughably easy. The cup and crown race are JIS, the threaded bits are same as ISO. ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-12-20, 07:58 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,999
Posted By Fissile

Most bikes shops won't take on a repair like this...

Most bikes shops won't take on a repair like this at all...even if they had the tools and skills...which as you mentioned, most don't. They would make very little money on such a job and they don't...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-12-20, 04:00 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,999
Posted By Fissile

Like others said, clean up with needle file, and...

Like others said, clean up with needle file, and run a steel nut up and down the thing a few times. It'll be fine.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-25-20, 01:46 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,497
Posted By Fissile

Then he's going to be staying away from pretty...

Then he's going to be staying away from pretty much every bike shop. The days of hole-in-the-wall type bike shops that employ crotchy mechanics named Sheldon who could repair your 50's era Mingus...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-25-20, 10:19 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,812
Posted By Fissile

There is an easier way. Alsa makes a 'chrome'...

There is an easier way. Alsa makes a 'chrome' paint that is amazingly shiny. Only problem, this stuff is shockingly expensive.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBtdU10PIcE
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-25-20, 10:15 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 802
Posted By Fissile

Troof. Also, avoid used carbon.

Troof. Also, avoid used carbon.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-25-20, 10:08 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,497
Posted By Fissile

All explained in the Gospel of St. Sheldon....

All explained in the Gospel of St. Sheldon. https://www.sheldonbrown.com/bbtaper.html

I agree with the other other posters who say you should swap out the old BB for a modern cartridge BB. You can...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-25-20, 08:39 AM
Replies: 120
Views: 14,066
Posted By Fissile

I'm not a lawyer, and I don't play one on TV, but...

I'm not a lawyer, and I don't play one on TV, but it's my understanding that it's a cager's responsibility to make sure he/she can safely open their car door before doing so. That said, there are...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-24-20, 08:33 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,436
Posted By Fissile

I've removed BB cups of this type with channel...

I've removed BB cups of this type with channel lock and vise-grip pliers. It all depends on how much corrosion there is....how long it's been since these things were removed for service..if ever. ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-22-20, 02:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 569
Posted By Fissile

If the bike is not valuable, and you're up for a...

If the bike is not valuable, and you're up for a bit a frame molestation, go the riv-nut route. I installed riv-nuts on my gas pipe Schwinn about 10 years ago and there have been no problems.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-22-20, 11:55 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,436
Posted By Fissile

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0iGw9eUC_Ic ...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0iGw9eUC_Ic

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BNfRD4ETDL0
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-20-20, 08:53 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,907
Posted By Fissile

IMHO carbon is disposable. Not saying that I...

IMHO carbon is disposable. Not saying that I wouldn't buy carbon, I would...brand new carbon. Buying used carbon is insane, it's even more insane that people pay ridiculous prices for used carbon....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-18-20, 10:24 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 15,258
Posted By Fissile

Well the joke's on the EPA because the alcohol...

Well the joke's on the EPA because the alcohol took care of that.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-18-20, 07:49 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 15,258
Posted By Fissile

On bare metal I would use methylene chloride...

On bare metal I would use methylene chloride paint remover. It would dissolve anything paint/glue literally in a couple of minutes. Unfortunately the EPA nannies banned the stuff...said it was...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-17-20, 04:08 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,749
Posted By Fissile

Sorry to burst your bubble, but there is no way...

Sorry to burst your bubble, but there is no way to 'restore' rusted chrome short of having the parts professionally refinished. Be warned: Chrome plating is very expensive. Unless we're talking...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-17-20, 12:22 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 326
Posted By Fissile

Help Identifying Brand

I've been cleaning out the basement and garage and been going through a lot of old bike stuff. I found this road quill stem in the junk box but can't remember where it came from. My guess is 70s...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-20, 01:07 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 6,850
Posted By Fissile

Sometimes really long is what's called for...like...

Sometimes really long is what's called for...like when you're trying to get around fat tires or going from 27 inch to 700c.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-20, 01:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,304
Posted By Fissile

Sounds like someone installed that seatpost dry. ...

Sounds like someone installed that seatpost dry. If the ghost of Sheldon doesn't have the answer, no one does.

https://www.sheldonbrown.com/stuck-seatposts.html
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-20, 08:09 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 6,850
Posted By Fissile

The recent emergency has motivated people to get...

The recent emergency has motivated people to get back on their bikes. A lot of old bikes are being repaired. I recently tried to find a Tektro R559 nutted front caliper....no luck. As others have...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-20, 08:01 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,827
Posted By Fissile

I'm not a slave to fashion when butt pain is...

I'm not a slave to fashion when butt pain is involved. Pretty much have this on all my bikes. I can ride this saddle all day with no complaints. Comes in various styles and colors.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-16-20, 07:16 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,031
Posted By Fissile

It was 1980, cars were made of metal...bikes too....

It was 1980, cars were made of metal...bikes too. In those days all kinds of stuff was made of metal....refrigerators, airplanes, even guns were made of metal. Now get off my lawn.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-15-20, 06:53 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,031
Posted By Fissile

When I was high school stupident taking auto shop...

When I was high school stupident taking auto shop class, I asked my shop teacher how much torque I should put some some particular fastener. His reply: "1/4 turn before snap." Words to live by.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-15-20, 01:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,957
Posted By Fissile

There are some mixed 1 inch headsets that are...

There are some mixed 1 inch headsets that are made with 30.2mm cups (ISO) and 27mm crown race (JIS). This is pretty good quality but on the heavy side.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-15-20, 01:11 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,121
Posted By Fissile

This is how it was done on the fillet brazed...

This is how it was done on the fillet brazed Schwinns from the factory. Slot in the seatpost tube and clamp-on binder. No brazing or welding required.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-15-20, 09:37 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,957
Posted By Fissile

Cheap Hazard Fraught calipers are your answer. I...

Cheap Hazard Fraught calipers are your answer. I have a set of these and I've compared them to much more expensive calipers.....the HF are dead on.

With a coupon you can get these for around 15...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-13-20, 11:25 AM
Replies: 21,338
Views: 5,197,556
Posted By Fissile

I've been playing around with a Schwinn fillet...

I've been playing around with a Schwinn fillet brazed frame that I bought without a fork. I recently obtained a Dimension brand 1 inch thread steal road fork for 27 wheels (could also be used with...
Forum: Touring
06-12-20, 12:34 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,408
Posted By Fissile

Waterproof bags are a double edge sword, they...

Waterproof bags are a double edge sword, they keep water out....they also keep water in. If you're cycling in a damp, warm environment, and you put your damp or wet stuff into a waterproof bag all...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-12-20, 12:25 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 718
Posted By Fissile

To cross or not to cross? It's a trade off...

To cross or not to cross? It's a trade off between wheel rigidity and durability. A radial spoke wheel will provide max stiffness at the expense of ride quality and durability. If you're...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-10-20, 08:14 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,323
Posted By Fissile

Marketing. Convince the rubes...er,...

Marketing. Convince the rubes...er, consumer...that something it 'better' and only scum buy the cheaper product...whether or not the cheaper product is actually inferior...and you'll be laughing all...
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