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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-16-12, 06:11 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 592
Posted By Swiftbikes

Thanks for the tips. I've used fine sandpaper,...

Thanks for the tips. I've used fine sandpaper, but that really wasn't effective.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-16-12, 06:06 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,741
Posted By Swiftbikes

When I once bought a used bike from a shop the...

When I once bought a used bike from a shop the lady salesperson who was quite savvy told me not to repaint it. It had a few nicks and insignificant rust spots, but was a quality Fuji. She said it...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-13-12, 07:04 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 592
Posted By Swiftbikes

Rusting Spokes

A few years ago I bought a used touring bike from a shop in Florida. I was living there half the year up until last season, but the bike remained in a storage closet on the 4th floor of a beach side...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-13-12, 06:56 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,082
Posted By Swiftbikes

My two cents

Surely these posters exaggerate the importance of micro-engineering when dealing with bicycle mechanics. I started auto mechanics with my first car, a 59 Chevy. After 40 years, I would give the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-10-12, 05:56 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 98,912
Posted By Swiftbikes

Backpacking

Although I have not been thinking about backpacking my folding bike, I opened this thread and looked at the title link. I would think as with most backpacking you would do better with a framed pack...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-06-12, 06:26 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,306
Posted By Swiftbikes

Thanks for the replies. I changed the tire and...

Thanks for the replies. I changed the tire and tube on the bike today. Both were too old. The replacement which is a road tire and good tube rides well. I have already purchased a back country,...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-05-12, 05:13 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,306
Posted By Swiftbikes

Only I can make the decision. However, I am now...

Only I can make the decision. However, I am now faced with it. The rear tire went flat on me so I have to take it off and at least patch the tube. For some this would be a good excuse to purchase...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-04-12, 05:06 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,306
Posted By Swiftbikes

How sturdy is a Montague

For years I have ridden a Montague folding bike. It has served me well, but I rarely take it apart and fold it up. Once in a while I will take it into the woods as there is plenty of that here on...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-12-12, 04:27 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,809
Posted By Swiftbikes

What?

That is soooooo........ Crazy. I can't believe any one would not use anything other than a rag to clean spark plug holes. Anal retentive or fastidious, it's crazy, almost as crazy as being neurotic...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-10-12, 04:14 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,264
Posted By Swiftbikes

Thanks for the reply. Crazing is a new word for...

Thanks for the reply. Crazing is a new word for me. I'm going to do a close inspection of the cracks and see if they do expose the casing cords.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-09-12, 05:32 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,264
Posted By Swiftbikes

Dry Rot and Mtn. Bike Tires

For a few years now I have been looking at serious dry rot on my Mtn. Bike's rear tire. However, with a good tube, it hasn't seem to effect the performance of the machine. Nevertheless, I just...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-09-11, 05:28 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,116
Posted By Swiftbikes

It always amazes me that there are so many...

It always amazes me that there are so many *******s on internet forums who think they are comedians. Honest informed answers are always appreciated better with that as a background.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-07-11, 04:33 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,116
Posted By Swiftbikes

Hemorrhoids

Anyone ever develop piles or hemorrhoids from cycling?
Forum: Touring
12-12-10, 06:17 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 668
Posted By Swiftbikes

Brand is Bontrager and the model Select B 27 X 1...

Brand is Bontrager and the model Select B 27 X 1 1/4. They are still in pretty good shape.
Forum: Touring
12-11-10, 05:07 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 668
Posted By Swiftbikes

Well, I'm rather pleased to see so many replies...

Well, I'm rather pleased to see so many replies to my first post on this forum. I'm going to check my tires, perhaps photo them, with your posts in mind. Then I will put up a reply. I am still...
Forum: Touring
12-11-10, 06:32 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 668
Posted By Swiftbikes

Tire wear

For the past couple of cold seasons here in Florida, I have been using my touring bike often. What should I use as an indication that I should replace the tires due to road wear?
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