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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-22-23, 06:57 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,284
Posted By DC_Cycle

Thanks for the suggestions. Attached is a close...

Thanks for the suggestions. Attached is a close up of the hinge pin (threaded on the left side, but not the right as I mentioned).
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-21-23, 07:46 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,284
Posted By DC_Cycle

The left end of the pin is threaded but the pin...

The left end of the pin is threaded but the pin is not threaded all the way through to the right end - that's why the visible portion of the pin in my prior photo lacks threads. I'm attaching an...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-21-23, 04:56 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,284
Posted By DC_Cycle

Thanks all for the great advice! The hitch was...

Thanks all for the great advice! The hitch was successfully installed but I am now having an issue connecting my bike rack to the hitch so I am returning here for more advice.

There is not enough...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-27-23, 08:37 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,284
Posted By DC_Cycle

I put a call in with the manufacturer but have...

I put a call in with the manufacturer but have not heard back. With U-Haul, I can't get the right person on the phone.

One hitch weighs 10 lbs more than the other. That's the only real difference...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-27-23, 08:16 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,284
Posted By DC_Cycle

Two compatible bike hitches for car - difference?

Hello:

My local U-Haul is able to install one of two hitches they have determined to be compatible with my vehicle (4-door sedan), but I can't figure out the differences between them other than...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-30-22, 09:27 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,925
Posted By DC_Cycle

Thanks for all the replies. Will start with...

Thanks for all the replies. Will start with adjusting my riding position (the low lying fruit) and then may tackle tires/wheels with time.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-21-22, 11:18 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,925
Posted By DC_Cycle

Simple upgrades to a gravel bike for long paved road rides?

Hi All:

I have a 2021 Specialized Diverge Elite E5 (info (https://www.specialized.com/us/en/diverge-elite-e5/p/199688?color=320062-199688&searchText=96220-4044)) that works great as a gravel bike....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-07-21, 07:01 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 673
Posted By DC_Cycle

Thanks all - bought some nylon + velcro straps...

Thanks all - bought some nylon + velcro straps which look like they will do the trick!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-06-21, 08:48 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 673
Posted By DC_Cycle

Bike stem - how to lock in forward position when transporting on trunk bike rack?

Hi All:

When transporting my bicycle on a trunk-mounted bike rack, the stem (and thus front tire) move left and right constantly, particularly as I accelerate or brake in my car. This leads to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-13-21, 08:41 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,101
Posted By DC_Cycle

Raising handlebar height safely on a Specialized Diverge

Hi All:

I have a 2021 Specialized Diverge Elite E5 bike (this is a basic model without future shock spring suspension in the stem). I'd like to safely raise the stem a height 1 to 1.5 inches to...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
05-13-21, 08:30 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,377
Posted By DC_Cycle

Thanks, I'll post this in the more appropriate...

Thanks, I'll post this in the more appropriate sub-forum. I think the bike is the correct fit (no back or shoulder pain whatsoever, even on long rides, and legs are at the right position). I'm am...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
05-12-21, 03:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,377
Posted By DC_Cycle

Raising handlebar height safely on a Specialized Diverge

Hi All:

I have a 2021 Specialized Diverge Elite E5 bike (this is a basic model without future shock spring suspension in the stem). I'd like to safely raise the stem a height 1 to 1.5 inches to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-05-20, 05:44 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,028
Posted By DC_Cycle

Thanks all. I am amazed at the collective...

Thanks all. I am amazed at the collective knowledge of this group.

Ericoseveins - That's an amazing offer that I'll take you up on -- with my lack of expertise, I am kind of stuck otherwise. ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-04-20, 05:50 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,028
Posted By DC_Cycle

Thanks for the information and advice! I wasn't...

Thanks for the information and advice! I wasn't sure initially, but reading this I think the shop's feedback is a combination of many the points noted above. I took the bike to another shop a few...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-03-20, 06:57 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,028
Posted By DC_Cycle

Rebuilding or replacing an internally geared wheel - how big a job for a local shop?

Hi All:

I have a bike with an internally geared rear wheel with several broken spokes. I'm not comfortable riding again until I get this fixed. I believe the bike has a Weinmann ZAC-19 Doublewall...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-25-19, 04:44 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,458
Posted By DC_Cycle

Thanks. I appreciate all the info and advice.

Thanks. I appreciate all the info and advice.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-24-19, 07:54 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,458
Posted By DC_Cycle

What's keeping the back wheel secure on this type of cruiser?

Hi All:

I've started the process of learning how to assemble and disassemble my cruiser-style bike (starting from the novice level). On my model (a KHS Manhattan Green cruiser, though I've seen a...
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