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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

04-12-19, 03:54 AM

Replies: 42

Industrial strength degreaser for a really big mess

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Posted By kawartha

For industrial strength cleaning I use 1 part...

For industrial strength cleaning I use 1 part Gunk concentrate mixed with 9 parts kerosene. I get it from Tractor Supply Company here in Canada but I believe it’s an American product. Soak for a few...

Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)

04-09-19, 01:36 AM

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Sticky Special Thread For 50+yo Bicyclists

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Posted By kawartha

Please tell us your age. 56 1. What...

Please tell us your age.

56

1. What type of bikes do 50+ folks ride?
2016 Fuji Sportif 1.0 daily driver, 1973 Peugeot PX10 for special rides, 1970 Raleigh Gran Prix for fun torture rides.
...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

04-08-19, 12:18 PM

Replies: 759

Sticky Hints and tricks thread

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Posted By kawartha

Same color as the handlebar tape, with an allowed...

Same color as the handlebar tape, with an allowed hue variance of 3.14159 on the face. :)

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

04-06-19, 10:31 PM

Replies: 59

Why is my drivetrain so loud?

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Posted By kawartha

On my bike I found KMC and SRAM chains made...

On my bike I found KMC and SRAM chains made annoying drivechain noise. Shimano 11-speed Ultegra chain was noticeably quieter. 105 5800 cassette and Oval chain rings.

Forum: Classic & Vintage

04-06-19, 12:12 PM

Replies: 3

1973 Peugeot PX10 Decals

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Posted By kawartha

Thank you! Yes, it should be 531. I looked more...

Thank you! Yes, it should be 531. I looked more closely and the area around the "3" on the downtube decal has been eroded so it looks like a "0".

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

04-06-19, 12:55 AM

Replies: 759

Sticky Hints and tricks thread

Views: 446,855

Posted By kawartha

ArmorAll your SPD-SL cleats Sometimes I find...

ArmorAll your SPD-SL cleats

Sometimes I find after changing my cleats that shoe/pedal engagement can be stiff.
I spray a small amount of ArmorAll on my finger and then spread it around the cleat...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

04-06-19, 12:46 AM

Replies: 759

Sticky Hints and tricks thread

Views: 446,855

Posted By kawartha

Cutting multi-strand cables I have found...

Cutting multi-strand cables

I have found this method keeps the cable strands from splaying when cutting, similar to soldering without the hassle.

Wrap the area you are going to cut with a...

Forum: Classic & Vintage

04-06-19, 12:37 AM

Replies: 3

1973 Peugeot PX10 Decals

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Posted By kawartha

1973 Peugeot PX10 Decals

I am restoring a PX10 and I was wondering if any one had good pictures of the Reynolds 501 decals on A. the left and right forks, and B. the top of the downtube. On my PX10, the left and right fork...

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