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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-29-13, 12:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,761
Posted By sillygolem

OK, that makes more sense. I'd heard the grease...

OK, that makes more sense. I'd heard the grease was used for dampening, but when I took them apart, it looked like it was greased just as you described.

I think in the end this bike will be...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-29-13, 12:06 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,379
Posted By sillygolem

Second the regreasing. Try spraying the inside...

Second the regreasing. Try spraying the inside with a solvent and moving everything around until it feels free, then add oil. You should ONLY use nondetergent SAE 20 weight in an SA hub; almost...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-28-13, 09:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,761
Posted By sillygolem

Is the grease supposed to fill the fork, or just...

Is the grease supposed to fill the fork, or just cover the springs?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-28-13, 08:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,761
Posted By sillygolem

Rebuilding Cheap Greased Suspension Fork

I just picked up a Trek 820 with an obscure RST suspension fork. It's a low end model that uses springs packed with grease instead of liquid or air shocks. The plastic sleeves that fit into the lower...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-22-12, 03:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,196
Posted By sillygolem

Thanks! I'm glad I didn't end up having to buy...

Thanks! I'm glad I didn't end up having to buy another chain just to get this to work.



I just did it, and while the KMC links have "Narrow" printed on them, both the links and the pins ended...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-22-12, 12:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,196
Posted By sillygolem

Combining Two Types of Bicycle Chain

I just bought some new KMC 8 speed chain for my five speed freewheeled touring bike, but it's about 5 links too short. I've got some Taya 6 speed chain sitting that I could add to make up the length....
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-13-11, 04:05 PM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,117,772
Posted By sillygolem

Double derp. I meant to say 7/8" BMX and 1"...

Double derp. I meant to say 7/8" BMX and 1" Schwinn use the same -quill- size (21.1,) so he may be able to find something compatible. Unless you know something I don't.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-13-11, 01:04 PM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,117,772
Posted By sillygolem

Derp - forgot an important point: American...

Derp - forgot an important point:
American bikes used thick tubing in small diameters (and often Ashtabula's thick, heavy forks,) while European and Japanese bikes used thin tubing in large...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-12-11, 01:21 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 8,687
Posted By sillygolem

+1 cruiser Aluminum cruiser frames are...

+1 cruiser

Aluminum cruiser frames are reasonably light, have holes for fenders and baskets, and let you put a foot on the ground at stops without having to get off the seat. Coaster hubs let you...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-12-11, 01:14 PM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,117,772
Posted By sillygolem

This is a 7/8" (tube size) BMX. Be aware that a...

This is a 7/8" (tube size) BMX. Be aware that a 1" tube uses a 7/8" (22.2mm) actual quill size, which parts sites like to quote even though the size is always quoted based on the steerer tube.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-11-11, 05:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,172
Posted By sillygolem

If it's full size, it was built by Montague. I...

If it's full size, it was built by Montague. I think in recent years they've shifted to another manufacturer for more traditional folding bikes.

The Olympic mountain bike has a regular diamond...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-10-11, 06:58 PM
Replies: 3,232
Views: 264,395
Posted By sillygolem

Everything you need to know about buying protein...

Everything you need to know about buying protein powder:
http://scoobysworkshop.com/protein-powder/

ON is good and readily available, but you may want to see if any of your local health food...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-08-11, 09:51 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,111
Posted By sillygolem

CF experiences very little thermal expansion, so...

CF experiences very little thermal expansion, so this isn't an issue.

I'm not sure about bike-specific grease, but most greases start having problems around -25 to -30F (-30 to -35C.) At this...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-08-11, 09:42 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 6,988
Posted By sillygolem

Wait a few years, and you could have this thread...

Wait a few years, and you could have this thread with people saying "I hate these automatic NuVinci hubs all the racers are using. I'm sticking to my Campy EPS because real men shift."
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-07-11, 03:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,112
Posted By sillygolem

Lower gearing will decrease cranking distance to...

Lower gearing will decrease cranking distance to engage the brake while also increasing mechanical advantage, letting you brake harder for the same pedal effort.

If you've got an old American...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-04-11, 07:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,344
Posted By sillygolem

Random thought: Would it be possible to rig a...

Random thought: Would it be possible to rig a coaster hub to work with a fixed cassette? When not in use (and presumably without the drag-inducing brakes installed) there isn't any direct connection...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-04-11, 07:18 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 6,136
Posted By sillygolem

You'll need a crank puller to take the crank arms...

You'll need a crank puller to take the crank arms off, and if it's a cartridge BB (most are unless your bike is old) you'll need a BB tool. Which tool you'll need will depend on the type of bottom...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-04-11, 06:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 11,115
Posted By sillygolem

There are sleeves that will let you run a Presta...

There are sleeves that will let you run a Presta valve in a rim drilled for Schrader.

Er, I should say "There are sleeves that will let you run a Presta valve in a rim drilled for Schrader without...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-04-11, 01:07 PM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,117,772
Posted By sillygolem

CST (Cheng Shin) C740s are around $15. I haven't...

CST (Cheng Shin) C740s are around $15. I haven't tried that particular model, but I've had good luck with their other tires.

- Not Scrod
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-04-11, 12:55 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 11,115
Posted By sillygolem

700c tubes fit fine in 27" tires, and from what...

700c tubes fit fine in 27" tires, and from what I've seen they're a little smaller in diameter pre-inflation than a vintage 27 x 1 1/4" tube.

Most 700c tube boxes will list "27" 1-1 1/4" or...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-02-11, 06:23 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 3,243
Posted By sillygolem

I am so stealing that.

I am so stealing that.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-01-11, 11:12 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 23,578
Posted By sillygolem

Note that tires have way more effect than wheels...

Note that tires have way more effect than wheels on ride quality.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-01-11, 11:05 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 3,243
Posted By sillygolem

I live in about the worst terrain for single...

I live in about the worst terrain for single speed (short, steep hills ad nauseum) but I have a cruiser with low gearing that I can ride through the country with ease. I get up hills without...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-31-11, 06:42 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,640
Posted By sillygolem

There are still plenty of manufacturers that make...

There are still plenty of manufacturers that make 3-piece BB kits for American shells, but you'll be limited by spindle sizes since their intended for single speed cranks.

As for which crankset, I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-31-11, 06:31 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,605
Posted By sillygolem

Ubuntu 11.10, Chromium, slow connection - Link...

Ubuntu 11.10, Chromium, slow connection - Link goes directly to eBay.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-31-11, 01:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,005
Posted By sillygolem

A friend of mine bought her first adult bike with...

A friend of mine bought her first adult bike with one of these on it. She'd never shifted a bike before, and was able to pick it up almost immediately.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-30-11, 12:31 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 6,001
Posted By sillygolem

This is true for virtually any collection. My...

This is true for virtually any collection. My favorite decade whether it's cars, bikes, or anything else, is whatever is outside the classic trend because it means maximum bang for the buck. Old...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-28-11, 03:55 PM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,117,772
Posted By sillygolem

Non-round chainrings have fallen in and out of...

Non-round chainrings have fallen in and out of fashion since at least the 20s, with the last big push being Sakae Ovaltech and Shimano Biopace in the 80s. It's one of those things where either you...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-27-11, 09:14 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 12,598
Posted By sillygolem

A road bike will be lighter, use narrower tires,...

A road bike will be lighter, use narrower tires, and will put your legs in a near-standing position while your back will be bent forward. This shifts your hips forward, putting a narrower part of...
Forum: Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs
10-27-11, 09:02 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,809
Posted By sillygolem

Why do the rear wheels have a sharp caster angle...

Why do the rear wheels have a sharp caster angle instead of being upright? What sort of gearing do you aim for with these?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-27-11, 07:00 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,865
Posted By sillygolem

I have wide seatbones, so anything stock feels...

I have wide seatbones, so anything stock feels like an axe, especially road saddles.

I've been putting together stuff for my friends lately, and I normally bring a bag of leftover saddles so they...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-27-11, 06:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,700
Posted By sillygolem

I've got a Giant AT710 frame from the 80s and an...

I've got a Giant AT710 frame from the 80s and an Acapulco from the early 90s. The frame geometry is identical, but while the AT had 5 speeds and a chainguard, the Acapulco has 18 speeds, canti...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-27-11, 12:36 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 5,428
Posted By sillygolem

http://img94.imageshack.us/img94/2921/speedholes.j...

http://img94.imageshack.us/img94/2921/speedholes.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-27-11, 12:35 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 9,312
Posted By sillygolem

This. Broken and bent teeth out of the box aren't...

This. Broken and bent teeth out of the box aren't uncommon on the new Shimano freewheels, but it's not something I've heard of on any of the other brands.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-27-11, 12:21 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 876
Posted By sillygolem

FYI: If you wanted to convert your bike, you'd...

FYI: If you wanted to convert your bike, you'd need the following -

A wheel with even dishing with a hub threaded for a freewheel and an axle long enough to fit your frame.
A freewheel
A chain...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-27-11, 12:12 AM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,117,772
Posted By sillygolem

That's perfectly normal: The spacer just slides...

That's perfectly normal: The spacer just slides on the axle and isn't held on until you bolt the wheel in the frame. Sometimes you'll see a spacer on the drive side placed between the cone and the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-25-11, 01:08 PM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,117,772
Posted By sillygolem

Steel chainstays are fairly flexible, so they're...

Steel chainstays are fairly flexible, so they're generally a bit wider than the exact spacing: When you bolt the wheel on, they squeeze together against the spacers. It's possible to go the other way...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-25-11, 12:33 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,190
Posted By sillygolem

When I started getting into shape, I worked my...

When I started getting into shape, I worked my way up to running. I'd heard about barefoot running, and found it was a lot easier on me joint-wise. What I didn't expect was that in building up my...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-25-11, 12:03 AM
Replies: 11,217
Views: 1,117,772
Posted By sillygolem

FYI - That's a motorpacing bike. It drafts behind...

FYI - That's a motorpacing bike. It drafts behind a car to cut wind resistance to zero or less -- depending on the configuration, it can be in a low pressure area created by the car.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-24-11, 11:45 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 9,312
Posted By sillygolem

Ditto Falcon. I had a freewheel off a parts bike...

Ditto Falcon. I had a freewheel off a parts bike I used recently, and it's really slick shifting. Twist tooth and ramped sides on the cogs. It went with their Tourney knock-off derailleur, and it...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-24-11, 11:34 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 17,471
Posted By sillygolem

Stock belt drives have a practical limit of...

Stock belt drives have a practical limit of around 100 hp, although there are some aftermarket belts that can handle a lot more. Much of the stress comes from abrupt application of power. They...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-23-11, 09:57 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 15,656
Posted By sillygolem

I recently traded my SS conversion Free Spirit...

I recently traded my SS conversion Free Spirit for this aluminum cruiser:
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-14BGV1vvWoQ/TpoxIAhW_II/AAAAAAAAACI/ZWbZLsy7k4A/s700/cruiser.jpeg

Like anything, it...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-21-11, 04:20 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 834
Posted By sillygolem

Generally, people don't get rid of tools until...

Generally, people don't get rid of tools until they're completely worn out. The one exception is freewheel tools, since there are an endless variety and most times they're only needed once. There are...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-21-11, 04:05 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 893
Posted By sillygolem

General consensus is they're quite good. Serious...

General consensus is they're quite good. Serious riders are finding need a rebuild every couple years, which amounts to taking apart and putting it back together - not exactly difficult. Drum brake...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-21-11, 03:53 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,119
Posted By sillygolem

Yes, but aluminum vs. steel ride quality is...

Yes, but aluminum vs. steel ride quality is generally overstated: Early aluminum frames weren't stressed right and rode horribly, but they've improved a lot in recent years. Getting some wider tires...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-21-11, 03:30 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,277
Posted By sillygolem

When you regrease the hubs, use something made...

When you regrease the hubs, use something made for automobiles, not bicycles. Regular bike grease is generally not made to withstand the high heat conditions of a brake hub.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-19-11, 10:07 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 8,401
Posted By sillygolem

I've always wanted to go to Lake Pepin or a...

I've always wanted to go to Lake Pepin or a similar 3-speed ride in period correct attire for my Columbia 3-speed....
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-18-11, 07:08 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,006
Posted By sillygolem

I'm about the size of OP's friend, and all my...

I'm about the size of OP's friend, and all my bikes from my cruiser to my SS road bike have max air pressure in the back and 3-5 lbs. below max in the front. The only time I've had problems with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-18-11, 06:38 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 752
Posted By sillygolem

Yes, aside from Suntour Ultra freewheels. ...

Yes, aside from Suntour Ultra freewheels.

Incidentally, all* multispeed gears in the last half century or so use 3/32" gear teeth, but 9-11 speeds use narrower spacing.

*Aside from some oddball...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-17-11, 08:45 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,096
Posted By sillygolem

They also made a few (50 IIRC) bikes they gave...

They also made a few (50 IIRC) bikes they gave out to employees one year equipped with a Campy grupo. Puch bikes were sold alongside Huffys up until the early 80s; toward the end a Puch was 30-40%...
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