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10-14-23, 04:28 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 227
Posted By bluemule

Dahon Speed "Trio" (Uno + 3 speed IGH + upgrades) $325 Colorado (1_Jan_24)

Dahon Speed Trio is a Speed Uno folding bicycle upgraded to three gears for fast acceleration and easy climbing.
Internal gear hub and flexible chain wrap prevent grease stains on clothes and...
Forum: For Sale
09-07-23, 08:58 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 390
Posted By bluemule

Yes. Price is firm.

Yes. Price is firm.
08-05-23, 07:47 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,845
Posted By bluemule

Power Grips Rule!

Get yourself a pair of Power Grips (https://www.powergrips.com/). I hated clips, especially dealing with the hassle of unclipping when stopping. Toppled over clipped in and landed bang right on my...
Forum: For Sale
08-03-23, 07:25 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 390
Posted By bluemule

MKS Esprit Ezy Superior Removable Pedals $60

This pair of second generation MKS removable pedals is like new.
These pop-off pedals lock into place without using a separate clip.

$60 / free priority mail to USA address

note - you'll need...
Forum: For Sale
07-26-23, 09:35 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 546
Posted By bluemule

Dahon Speed “Trio” (Speed Uno + 3 speed IGH + upgrades) $325 Colorado (1_Jan_24)

Dahon Speed Trio is a Speed Uno folding bicycle upgraded to three gears for fast acceleration and easy climbing.
Internal gear hub and flexible chain wrap prevent grease stains on clothes and...
01-15-23, 11:12 PM
Replies: 324
Views: 186,315
Posted By bluemule

I saw a nice looking Trek tandem for sale at the...

I saw a nice looking Trek tandem for sale at the Second Wind outdoor gear consignment shop in Fort Collins, CO just yesterday. Didn't check price, but their pricing is generally reasonable.
01-12-23, 04:25 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,537
Posted By bluemule

BTW...:) ...

BTW...:)

http://www.the-whiteboard.com/scraps/scraps007.gif
01-10-23, 10:47 PM
Replies: 757
Views: 444,533
Posted By bluemule

Shimano Nexus 3 speed bell crank cable install: popsicle stick 3rd hand

Installing a new shift cable in the bell crank for a Shimano 3 speed hub, it takes three hands to hold the cable snug, tighten the clamp bolt onto the cable and also hold the bell crank push rod arm...
01-02-23, 11:24 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 899
Posted By bluemule

WGB That bag of seals and nifty puller is exactly...

WGB That bag of seals and nifty puller is exactly the sort of supply I expected would be easy to find at the online bicycle shops and ebay and amazon. But I could find nothing of the sort. Hence my...
01-02-23, 10:44 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 899
Posted By bluemule

That's just a drawing I made for my post, not an...

That's just a drawing I made for my post, not an actual tool. It wouldn't be difficult to make one with a screwdriver, hammer, anvil, welder and files. If you work on many different types of bikes,...
Forum: Introductions
12-30-22, 08:12 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 749
Posted By bluemule

Live life for today... and watch out for the...

Live life for today... and watch out for the murder hornets ;o)
12-30-22, 08:02 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,537
Posted By bluemule

Thanks all. Got the Phil grease out of the...

Thanks all.

Got the Phil grease out of the toolbox, buttered the threads in the frame and the threads of the bb, including the blue stuff. Made the install. Piece of pie [cake]. 66 Nm with the...
12-29-22, 12:48 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,909
Posted By bluemule

Mandatory stint washing parts, cleaning the...

Mandatory stint washing parts, cleaning the restrooms, loading scrap bins at local bike coop.
Forum: Introductions
12-29-22, 12:27 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 749
Posted By bluemule

Nice. Where might that be without earthquake,...

Nice. Where might that be without earthquake, wildfire, hurricane, tornado, flood, endless rain, hellish heat, locusts!*, tux not coming back from the cleaners….?

*giant slugs, scorpions, fire...
12-28-22, 08:48 PM
Replies: 129
Views: 4,843
Posted By bluemule

“My bike” usually. I’m fond of the...

“My bike” usually.

I’m fond of the Bridgestone I use to carry everything, so I sometimes call it “The Mule” because of its schlumpy sun-faded expandable trunk bag, which apparently has more...
12-28-22, 09:03 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,537
Posted By bluemule

Claro! A dab of assurance by Shimano. Just ignore...

Claro! A dab of assurance by Shimano. Just ignore and proceed as usual with grease or anti-seize.
12-28-22, 12:16 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 899
Posted By bluemule

I thought that would be the case, but when I went...

I thought that would be the case, but when I went looking for replacements at online bike supplies and at LBS, I expected to be able to get a half dozen for some reasonable small hardware price. But...
12-27-22, 11:59 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,537
Posted By bluemule

Shimano's blue threadlock on UN300 BB

Just got a new Shimano UN300 bottom bracket and wondering what to do about this hard dry blue stuff filling about half the thread depth of the non-drive ring. Probably threadlock, but it's thick and...
12-27-22, 09:24 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 732
Posted By bluemule

Ah, of course. Replace the earless clip that came...

Ah, of course. Replace the earless clip that came with the hub with a matching eared external retainer clip. Then use your snap ring pliers for easy peasy installation. Yes. Upvote. I will definitely...
12-27-22, 09:13 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 899
Posted By bluemule

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/252x356/seal_pry_tool_324ee45da5c5e02a45a3de0827bba6fb7bde2e34.png
Removal tool
A fulcrum leg added o the hooked screwdriver might help....
12-26-22, 08:30 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,657
Posted By bluemule

Opossum.

Opossum.
12-26-22, 08:27 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 732
Posted By bluemule

It was a new circlip. I could barely get it open...

It was a new circlip. I could barely get it open with my teeth.
12-25-22, 08:24 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 899
Posted By bluemule

Nice approach. Gradual, controlled and relentless...

Nice approach. Gradual, controlled and relentless pressure. Fingers on the washer can give tactile feedback and keep it level to the hub. You can peer at the work from the side to make sure you're...
12-25-22, 08:05 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 899
Posted By bluemule

Thankee much, guvner. Merry Christmas! [tugs...

Thankee much, guvner. Merry Christmas! [tugs forelock, shuffles away properly chastened]
12-24-22, 10:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 732
Posted By bluemule

I'm impressed with the ease of installation using...

I'm impressed with the ease of installation using the levering screwdriver method, once one knows where to hold the clip and where to apply the lever. But that Kingsbridge tool looks very much...
12-24-22, 09:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 383
Posted By bluemule

I didn't think of "local bearing supply house",...

I didn't think of "local bearing supply house", but tucking that phrase away for future use. I wouldn't be surprised to find dust covers and seals for a 1984 Raleigh in the parts drawers at our local...
12-24-22, 09:50 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 899
Posted By bluemule

It's a good idea about the socket, although given...

It's a good idea about the socket, although given my initial experience trying to "tap" the seal in place, I'm leery of using impact versus pressure with tactile feedback.

I hesitated taking the...
12-23-22, 10:00 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 3,649
Posted By bluemule

I like the specialized bike tools that are made...

I like the specialized bike tools that are made for the specific job at hand. Like my cotter pin removal tool, which I haven't used for a long time, but I know it's down there in the bottom of the...
12-23-22, 09:53 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,516
Posted By bluemule

Ha! Seeing your ginger cookies reminds me that...

Ha! Seeing your ginger cookies reminds me that the preheat signal went off half an hour ago and I still haven't put the squash in the oven. No wonder I'm not smelling delicious carmelizing...
12-23-22, 09:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 383
Posted By bluemule

The hub seals are thinner than the CR seals, but...

The hub seals are thinner than the CR seals, but that's a great source for general mechanics!

My local bike coop is very well organized. I was able to find exact replacements in the used parts...
12-23-22, 09:32 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 899
Posted By bluemule

How to install press-fit dust seals in hub

One of the bonded metal / rubber dust covers on my no-name front hub was somewhat dinged up and not flush when I started repacking the bearings. When it wouldn't seat flush by finger pressure, I...
12-23-22, 09:06 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 732
Posted By bluemule

Trick for installing circlip / c clip on coaster & internal gear hubs

Just a little tip learned today trial and errors:

Getting the circlip aka c clip onto a coaster brake or 3 speed (or more) IGH to hold the sprocket in place is easy when done thus:
1 - With...
Forum: Commuting
12-22-22, 08:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 656
Posted By bluemule

2 seconds more daylight today. Lighting candles...

2 seconds more daylight today. Lighting candles and stringing lights on trees worked again!
12-22-22, 07:58 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 11,369
Posted By bluemule

So many bikes! I keep the MB5 in the garage and...

So many bikes! I keep the MB5 in the garage and the Uno-soon-to-be-Trio in the van.
Forum: Introductions
12-22-22, 07:50 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 749
Posted By bluemule

NoCo (north front range colorado)

NoCo (north front range colorado)
12-22-22, 07:41 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 383
Posted By bluemule

Sourcing bonded dust covers / grease seals

Rummaging LBS used parts room to replace mangled dust cover from no-name front hub. Rubber bonded to metal, resembling $$$ Campy dust covers on ebay. Amazed to find a match, and another larger one,...
Forum: Introductions
12-22-22, 06:41 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 749
Posted By bluemule

Greetings from Subzero

Minus 12 (that's Fahrenheit, son) so the bike's up on the stand for some service and mod. I ride a faithful steel 1993 Bridgestone MB5 for daily errands and cruising the town, many years as a single...
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