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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-20-23, 07:12 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 224
Posted By TiHabanero

Great story, and a fairly good story teller. Went...

Great story, and a fairly good story teller. Went to the authors website and unfortunately none of the links work. Perhaps they are not links? The book is available hardcover form from Amazon. Didn't...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-16-23, 05:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 383
Posted By TiHabanero

Lots of movement in that video, makes it hard to...

Lots of movement in that video, makes it hard to give a virtual visual inspection. Solid frame images might be more helpful, or give it the ol' tap test.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-14-23, 06:04 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 380
Posted By TiHabanero

Delbiker1, I'm with you on your...

Delbiker1, I'm with you on your sentiment/observation. Sadly the f-bomb has somehow become a defacto term of maturity, suave, cool, and other platitudes of social status with the younger crowd. I'm...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-12-23, 11:02 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 471
Posted By TiHabanero

This is my favorite subject concerning frame...

This is my favorite subject concerning frame design. I designed and built 5 frames thus far, all with differing BB drop. I can say with absolute certainty that 1-2cm in BB drop does not affect the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-06-23, 05:24 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 576
Posted By TiHabanero

Dr. Bronners pepermint in liquid form is my do...

Dr. Bronners pepermint in liquid form is my do all soap. Wash my shorts, hats, shirts and hands with it. Sometimes I use a dose of baking soda with it when washing grease from my hands. Have to use a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-04-23, 03:23 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 622
Posted By TiHabanero

Brooks and the butt make an odd couple. First...

Brooks and the butt make an odd couple. First road bike saddle was a B15N, was comfortable enough to ride it for many years. The Pro model was discovered and I liked the fact that it didn't sag, but...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-28-23, 04:50 PM
Replies: 192
Views: 5,968
Posted By TiHabanero

Gotta assume after the drop from production...

Gotta assume after the drop from production repair parts will run out in about 2 years, maybe 3. In steps Microshift or some such company to take up the slack.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-26-23, 05:00 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 648
Posted By TiHabanero

Going to be overly honest here. Wrenched and...

Going to be overly honest here. Wrenched and managed bike shops since 1981. Seen it all. Internal cable and hose routing is a labor booster as we do charge more to do the internal stuff vs. external...
Forum: Framebuilders
02-23-23, 06:23 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 621
Posted By TiHabanero

Andy is correct and I can verify that he is...

Andy is correct and I can verify that he is correct. I had a Miyata 912 sitting unused and decided to take it apart and reuse the tubes. Proved to be a major waste of time and used up a lot of gas....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-22-23, 05:22 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 290
Posted By TiHabanero

At least 100 bucks too much. I worked in a...

At least 100 bucks too much. I worked in a Specialized store at that time and will tell you the rear wheels did have a history of spoke breakage after reaching X number of miles. Some bikes they were...
Forum: Framebuilders
02-19-23, 06:05 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 621
Posted By TiHabanero

brennie, I built my first frame in 2000 and have...

brennie, I built my first frame in 2000 and have built 4 more since. This is what I how I went about it.

1. Ordered the Paterek manual from Henry James (HJ no longer in business, but the manual...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-18-23, 02:52 PM
Replies: 415
Views: 13,121
Posted By TiHabanero

I like your attitude of the cup half full. That...

I like your attitude of the cup half full. That bike can be ridden many, many miles in comfort once properly fitted and tuned up. They really are not all bad, just mostly looked down upon by bike...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-15-23, 05:12 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 447
Posted By TiHabanero

The only der I have had the adjustment screws...

The only der I have had the adjustment screws change adjustment on me is a Shimano Deore rear der. A small amount of blue loctite took care of it. Never has a Suntour der lost limit screw adjustment,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-15-23, 05:02 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 606
Posted By TiHabanero

drlogik, I'll be the first to bite. What's the...

drlogik, I'll be the first to bite. What's the trick?
I have bled every system out there and have done the big two hundreds of times and found that doing it per manufacturers instructions works....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-13-23, 06:50 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 2,311
Posted By TiHabanero

I build wheels to .5mm radial variance. My friend...

I build wheels to .5mm radial variance. My friend Al, who is a perfectionist, dials them in to within .1mm. His wheels are truly exceptional, and the sick thing is that he can get that level of...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-11-23, 06:12 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,153
Posted By TiHabanero

Lanolin/wax based grease was used for ball...

Lanolin/wax based grease was used for ball bearings and chains as well as plain bearings. I read this many years ago as I set out on a journey to discover a magic chain lube alternative. Never did...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-08-23, 05:41 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,062
Posted By TiHabanero

A few years ago I reworked my 1985 1000, but...

A few years ago I reworked my 1985 1000, but stayed with a 7 speed driveline. It is a freewheel hub using a Sachs 13-32 freewheel and a 24-34-50 triple. Wheels are 36 spoke, hubs are Suntour Sealed...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-06-23, 05:44 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,665
Posted By TiHabanero

Problem letting go

Started this weekend emptying out my workshop. Plan was to set aside things worth selling or passing on to someone that can appreciate the old stuff. I threw stuff out, old catalogs and such. Then a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-02-23, 07:06 AM
Replies: 260
Views: 5,893
Posted By TiHabanero

Not so sure there is less maintenance with...

Not so sure there is less maintenance with electronic shifting. The der mechs must be kept clean just like a mechanical mech, the shifters have batteries that need replacement once a year, and the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-05-23, 07:00 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,563
Posted By TiHabanero

in the article referenced in the first post, it...

in the article referenced in the first post, it sounds like "Nick" is a Specialized dealer. Ruthless company that is now consumer direct leaving dealers in their wake. So very happy I am no longer in...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-04-23, 07:30 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 468
Posted By TiHabanero

I absolutely love the durability of the Deep V...

I absolutely love the durability of the Deep V rims. Been using them for rear wheels on commuter bikes whose owners have had issues with wheel true or rim bends. Been doing this for at least the past...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-01-23, 05:13 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,002
Posted By TiHabanero

"Why do my BOA shoes keep loosening?" Short...

"Why do my BOA shoes keep loosening?"

Short answer: Because BOA fasteners suck. My experience after 3 replacement kits.

Long answer: Get a repair kit from BOA. They are really easy to work...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-31-22, 02:29 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,148
Posted By TiHabanero

20+ years commuting year round in West Michigan...

20+ years commuting year round in West Michigan taught me a thing or two about protecting a bicycle from corrosion from salt. We dump somewhere around 523,000 tons of salt on Michigan roads each...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-31-22, 01:13 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 259
Posted By TiHabanero

I am 5'11" and when I was flexible back in my...

I am 5'11" and when I was flexible back in my 20-30's the 56 is what I rode, albeit in a Miyata Pista track frame. Now that I no longer have the flexibility I ride a larger frame such as a 58-60cm. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-24-22, 03:20 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 586
Posted By TiHabanero

my favorite years for Specialized. The golden...

my favorite years for Specialized. The golden years for sure. Everything they had made for them was a hit back then. Nice score, now make sure it is ridden!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-20-22, 07:04 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,528
Posted By TiHabanero

Bike Tripping is my all-time favorite bicycle...

Bike Tripping is my all-time favorite bicycle related book. It is the book that took me from a kid with a bike to a kid with a touring bike. Just so happens to be I am re-reading that very chapter at...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-13-22, 06:37 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,306
Posted By TiHabanero

I have been fitting cycling shoes, ski boots, and...

I have been fitting cycling shoes, ski boots, and running shoes for customers for several decades (close to 40 years!) and without a question, assuming you are serious about a well fitted cycling...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-12-22, 06:43 PM
Replies: 228
Views: 10,357
Posted By TiHabanero

I am the customer this thing speaks to, and it...

I am the customer this thing speaks to, and it speaks very loudly. It is unique, unconventional, very different from the rest of the creatures in the sea, and I can rest assured no other rider in my...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-09-22, 07:29 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 882
Posted By TiHabanero

I am a big fan of titanium. On my third one, and...

I am a big fan of titanium. On my third one, and each one has been a joy to ride. Quite a few years ago the shop I worked in was a Ritchey dealer and had the opportunity to ride a bunch of different...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-09-22, 07:03 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,808
Posted By TiHabanero

In all the years of mountain biking I did, not a...

In all the years of mountain biking I did, not a single time did I hit something with the rear derailleur. Just don't see the idea of ground clearance as a valid design idea here. Sprocket size, no...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-05-22, 05:20 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,107
Posted By TiHabanero

I have a Silca Pista pump purchased new in 1986...

I have a Silca Pista pump purchased new in 1986 and it is still working. Costs nothing to use and is rebuildable when it needs it. To date only two plunger leathers have had to be replaced, and just...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-03-22, 05:21 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 1,807
Posted By TiHabanero

I hate paint chips, scratches, blems etc. It...

I hate paint chips, scratches, blems etc. It drives me nuts. I discovered titanium frames a long time ago, and although I do ride painted steel frames, the unpainted titanium frame I have looks just...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-03-22, 05:15 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 867
Posted By TiHabanero

Thank you for the tip and comparisons. I just...

Thank you for the tip and comparisons. I just purchased two new sets of shoes, one road, the other off road, therefore have no immediate need for replacements, however I will keep your experience in...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-27-22, 06:39 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 658
Posted By TiHabanero

I commuted 15 miles (24km) one way to work for a...

I commuted 15 miles (24km) one way to work for a long time, about 30 years, and experienced a few things along the way that have directed by cycling ways.

1. As I became more fit there was less...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-19-22, 10:44 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 826
Posted By TiHabanero

I have always been thanked by the folks I return...

I have always been thanked by the folks I return stuff to. An older couple I returned a wallet to took all the money out and gave it to me. At first I refused it saying I was simply doing what was...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-18-22, 05:22 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 826
Posted By TiHabanero

I seem to a wallet every couple of years. Return...

I seem to a wallet every couple of years. Return them to their owners, of course. The best find to date has been 100 Yuan bill just floating in the breeze. Found it in the state of Michigan. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-17-22, 07:16 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,177
Posted By TiHabanero

I suppose my perspective is skewed. I catch and...

I suppose my perspective is skewed. I catch and release bikes all the time as it makes sense to me. Guess if it costs me 30-40 bucks to rehab a classic and can pass it on to another person who will...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-16-22, 06:36 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,177
Posted By TiHabanero

No More Flips, Now Catch and Release

Just a suggestion for those of us passionate about vintage machines. Catch and release just seems nicer and more true to what many of us do.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-12-22, 02:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 233
Posted By TiHabanero

With a brake system that old, it will be in your...

With a brake system that old, it will be in your best interest to replace it with something from Shimano. I have not seen a rebuilt caliper or master cylinder go for more than a season without...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-08-22, 06:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 583
Posted By TiHabanero

Our shop sold quite a few s-12-s 18 speeders as...

Our shop sold quite a few s-12-s 18 speeders as touring bikes and they did quite in the midwest where there are no mountains. Keep in mind narrow handlebars was the norm on everything, not just...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-08-22, 05:51 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,420
Posted By TiHabanero

Of the three bikes listed by the OP, the Kent...

Of the three bikes listed by the OP, the Kent Genisis 700c Bohe is the best of the bunch. Should work just fine for indoor riding and with the proper care will work outdoors in the real world for a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-05-22, 10:06 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 2,197
Posted By TiHabanero

Afrdav, people like you are what make life so...

Afrdav, people like you are what make life so special. Thank you for taking the time out of your life to help in the Baby Lifeline Ukraine Appeal effort. As I sit here listening to some albums your...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-05-22, 09:47 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 2,523
Posted By TiHabanero

These "wolf packs" should not be humping down the...

These "wolf packs" should not be humping down the MUPS. Inappropriate for the narrow lanes.

In Seattle not once did I encounter packs of riders haulin' the mail. Every group of riders were...
Forum: Pills and Ills
11-02-22, 05:51 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,230
Posted By TiHabanero

My sleep habits changed when I hit 50. I sleep...

My sleep habits changed when I hit 50. I sleep 3-4 hours, am up an hour or two and then go back to sleep for 2-3 hours. On average I get 6 hours of sleep per day. I do OK with it, but think I'd be...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-02-22, 05:32 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 267
Posted By TiHabanero

Beautifully done restoration. The first bike shop...

Beautifully done restoration. The first bike shop I worked in was Alameda Bicycles in Alameda, CA. We were a Raleigh dealer and I purchased new in 1981, 8 months prior to me working there, a silver...
Forum: Touring
10-23-22, 10:18 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,371
Posted By TiHabanero

I have a novel idea. Get a small, ie 49cc moped...

I have a novel idea. Get a small, ie 49cc moped or vespa type gas engine bike and avoid the hassle of having to search for a place to charge up at night. Carry an extra quart of fuel on the bike and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-20-22, 03:56 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,799
Posted By TiHabanero

I worked at a Nishiki dealer in those days and...

I worked at a Nishiki dealer in those days and have never seen this model. I owned a Medalist made from Champion 2 tubing (or was it #1?) Regardless of the tube set the bike was beautiful to ride....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-18-22, 03:38 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 666
Posted By TiHabanero

Looking at the bikes, and knowing Specialized...

Looking at the bikes, and knowing Specialized bikes fairly well, the Pashley would be my choice. Sure, it costs more, but in the long run will serve you best and likely require less maintenance which...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-09-22, 02:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 211
Posted By TiHabanero

Toss them in the trash and replace with Shimano...

Toss them in the trash and replace with Shimano brakes.
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