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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-02-23, 06:35 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 396
Posted By andrewclaus

I just memed it off to several other...

I just memed it off to several other sexagenarians I cycle with. A couple of them are MAMILs (Middle Aged Men in Lycra). Not me!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-01-23, 07:42 AM
Replies: 26,614
Views: 2,926,129
Posted By andrewclaus

This looks like a typical El Dia de Los Muertos...

This looks like a typical El Dia de Los Muertos display I see in Tucson in November. A family will display skeletons of family members doing what they loved to do in life. It's a sign of respect and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-27-23, 05:42 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 387
Posted By andrewclaus

Pay extra attention to this post. It's incredible...

Pay extra attention to this post. It's incredible how many donations come into the non-profit shop with this problem. It throws off brake adjustment, too.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-27-23, 05:38 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 514
Posted By andrewclaus

The front's easy. You don't have to allow for...

The front's easy. You don't have to allow for wrap around the head tube when you turn. Measure a smooth arc from the lever to the noodle. For the rear, turn the bars all the way to the right and...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-26-23, 06:36 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,053
Posted By andrewclaus

Here we all are, preaching to the saved. We've...

Here we all are, preaching to the saved. We've found the Fountain of Youth, and nobody believes us.

My anecdote: The other day a friend asked how, at a relatively young 66, I can do all the work...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-21-23, 07:49 PM
Replies: 26,614
Views: 2,926,129
Posted By andrewclaus

I had a struggle with hypothermia last week. I...

I had a struggle with hypothermia last week. I rode to a trailhead for a trail work event at Apex park. At the end of the work day, we got absolutely soaked by a thunderstorm, with hail. It was about...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-10-23, 11:29 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 915
Posted By andrewclaus

Post #3 covers the issues I've run into. You need...

Post #3 covers the issues I've run into. You need to get the part number of the rear derailleur and get its max cog size and chain wrap capacity. That should be easy with the Ultegra.

I just...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-30-23, 07:03 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 382
Posted By andrewclaus

Remove the cable from the derailleur. With hand...

Remove the cable from the derailleur. With hand tension on the cable, try shifting up and down. If oil soaking doesn't get you two clicks, you'll have to get a dental pick in there, locate the...
Forum: Touring
04-24-23, 06:29 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,076
Posted By andrewclaus

For most bike touring, I don't even consider...

For most bike touring, I don't even consider carrying a filter. It's needed so seldom. I carry Aquamira drops, a chlorine dioxide two-part system that's somewhat popular on the long trails. No moving...
Forum: Touring
04-21-23, 10:02 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,076
Posted By andrewclaus

Twenty years ago, in my late 40s, I started...

Twenty years ago, in my late 40s, I started long-distance hiking, starting with a PCT thru-hike, and finishing the Triple Crown a few years later. Prior to that, I'd done some long bike tours,...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-19-23, 07:42 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,475
Posted By andrewclaus

Nothing at all. I had my most active years after...

Nothing at all. I had my most active years after age 50. I hiked the Triple Crown trails, toured across the US by bike, after finishing my career as a firefighter.

Now in my mid-sixties, I do find...
Forum: Touring
04-14-23, 02:40 PM
Replies: 181
Views: 6,161
Posted By andrewclaus

There are Velcro straps attaching the tops of the...

There are Velcro straps attaching the tops of the bags together to drape over the rack, and there's a bungee-loaded clip on each to attach to the bottom of the rack.

As shipped, you have to keep...
Forum: Touring
04-01-23, 09:52 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 555
Posted By andrewclaus

I also combine bike touring with hiking and...

I also combine bike touring with hiking and backpacking, but my methods are much lighter than yours. I'm an experienced UL hiker, with AT, PCT, and CDT thru-hikes. My bike touring load for three...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-27-23, 08:15 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 716
Posted By andrewclaus

If there's a bike co-op near where you live, that...

If there's a bike co-op near where you live, that could be an excellent resource for tools, parts, and instruction.
Forum: Touring
03-24-23, 06:51 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,353
Posted By andrewclaus

With the advent of cordless angle grinders and...

With the advent of cordless angle grinders and high capacity batteries, no reasonable lock, or even bike rack, is much of a deterrent. My approach is to own inexpensive bikes. They still get stolen...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-14-23, 03:13 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 495
Posted By andrewclaus

I rode back up there today. Here's another photo...

I rode back up there today. Here's another photo of the same spot at the high point on the road at 8,200', two weeks later:
...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-03-23, 03:40 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 495
Posted By andrewclaus

If I took that photo turned 180 degrees, you...

If I took that photo turned 180 degrees, you would have seen a half dozen powerline contractor trucks. I saw the traffic backed up that day at Snyder Rd, when I went to hike La Milagrosa.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-28-23, 05:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 495
Posted By andrewclaus

Snow above Tucson

Snow line was down to about 4000' a couple of days ago, about 2000' above town. I gave it a couple of warm days to melt and tackled the Mt Lemmon Road today. To my surprise I was able to get up to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-27-23, 01:38 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,593
Posted By andrewclaus

I've been riding in a new neighborhood this year,...

I've been riding in a new neighborhood this year, on my old steel Trek with pinned flats. I often change pace a little to meet other cyclists, chat a bit. I'm strong for my age and can keep up with...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-19-23, 11:44 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,539
Posted By andrewclaus

I helped train a retired auto mechanic to...

I helped train a retired auto mechanic to volunteer at a non-profit bike shop. During the first day he said, "You'd think this would be easy." He could rebuild transmissions, engine blocks and valve...
Forum: Touring
02-19-23, 11:32 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,704
Posted By andrewclaus

It looks like it's borderline. There's still some...

It looks like it's borderline. There's still some seat post showing at least. The higher handlebar may be comfortable on tour. You can play around with stem length, and stem height by moving spacers...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-11-23, 06:58 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,006
Posted By andrewclaus

Besides cost, other trade-offs are more moving...

Besides cost, other trade-offs are more moving parts (noises, imperfect tolerances, and maintenance) and weight.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-31-23, 04:09 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 519
Posted By andrewclaus

Is there a bike co-op near you? They'll show you...

Is there a bike co-op near you? They'll show you how to rebuild the coaster brake so it works properly.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-19-23, 07:45 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 140
Posted By andrewclaus

The mounting bolt is accessed from the front with...

The mounting bolt is accessed from the front with the brake lever open all the way. Remove the wheel or loosen the cable from the brake caliper to get some slack in the cable. You'll see a large...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-20-22, 09:12 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 452
Posted By andrewclaus

Is there something wrong with the old ones?...

Is there something wrong with the old ones? They're often repairable, or there are lots of good used ones around. If there's a bike co-op nearby, they probably have a few in the salvage bin.

I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-13-22, 09:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 242
Posted By andrewclaus

Flat tire repair tools and materials Lights ...

Flat tire repair tools and materials
Lights
Rear rack for panniers
Two water bottle cages
Computer
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-12-22, 07:17 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 747
Posted By andrewclaus

I agree about shimming brake levers. If...

I agree about shimming brake levers. If absolutely necessary, try a strip cut from a can.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-23-22, 12:12 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 2,595
Posted By andrewclaus

No change over the last 50 years at least. It's...

No change over the last 50 years at least. It's always been, and still is, for fun, transportation, touring, fitness, economy/ecology, personal challenges. I met my wife on a bike and we're still...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-17-22, 06:49 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,041
Posted By andrewclaus

I draft behind vehicles nearly every chance I...

I draft behind vehicles nearly every chance I get. It's part of the fun. Just the other day three of us were descending Bear Creek Canyon, riding near the 25 mph speed limit. A car passed us and I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-15-22, 10:40 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 406
Posted By andrewclaus

The directions for that product say do not apply...

The directions for that product say do not apply to braking surfaces. Clean or replace as needed. If you sprayed some into any bearings, those bearings should be torn down and regreased or replaced.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-14-22, 06:34 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 679
Posted By andrewclaus

Here's a quote from my journal of my Northern...

Here's a quote from my journal of my Northern Tier tour a few years ago:

"I made a good decision by pure chance today. I passed up a questionable eating establishment in Harpers Ferry, Iowa, even...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-11-22, 07:10 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 3,396
Posted By andrewclaus

My pet peeve is having to scroll through a...

My pet peeve is having to scroll through a lengthy quoted post including several photos to see a reply. Especially on post number two, when we've just read the OP.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-05-22, 08:01 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,157
Posted By andrewclaus

I just reread LOTR after forty years away from...

I just reread LOTR after forty years away from it, so for an old guy I got the joke quickly. And I even know there were 19 other rings of power made, for the Elves, Dwarves, and Men.

"Three Rings...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-03-22, 02:47 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 527
Posted By andrewclaus

First be sure the seat post and handle bar stem...

First be sure the seat post and handle bar stem move. If they do, grease them up now.

If it has 27" wheels now and you want to change it to 700C, verify the brake shoes have at least 4 mm of free...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-03-22, 07:13 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 3,909
Posted By andrewclaus

Very seldom any more, since retiring. My longest...

Very seldom any more, since retiring. My longest darkest rides were winter commutes in Seattle. Now it's mainly riding a few miles home from the brew pub or theater, a couple of times a week. Or...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-02-22, 06:57 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,469
Posted By andrewclaus

This is why this kit...

This is why this kit...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-01-22, 06:47 PM
Replies: 26,614
Views: 2,926,129
Posted By andrewclaus

A dusting of snow in the Colorado Rockies last...

A dusting of snow in the Colorado Rockies last night:

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/snow_from_bike_3193b80f08ff3caeaa9aaccb66d973ddeccced73.jpg

I rode up to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-01-22, 06:39 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,650
Posted By andrewclaus

My wife's bike has no room on the seat post, and...

My wife's bike has no room on the seat post, and a rack with no bracket or holes drilled to mount a light, and she often uses panniers so seat stay mounts don't work. So I came up with this DIY idea....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-30-22, 11:37 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 534
Posted By andrewclaus

But that takes patience!

But that takes patience!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-30-22, 10:51 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 534
Posted By andrewclaus

If you plan on repainting, DOT3 brake fluid is...

If you plan on repainting, DOT3 brake fluid is also an excellent penetrant. But it will damage paint. I use it on auto suspension work with great results.

In any case, even with successful...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-24-22, 06:46 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 587
Posted By andrewclaus

If there's a bike co-op in your area, they may...

If there's a bike co-op in your area, they may offer classes. And volunteer there if you can.

I agree, flat tires are the most common reason bikes aren't ridden.

Safety of course is most...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-15-22, 06:44 AM
Replies: 26,614
Views: 2,926,129
Posted By andrewclaus

Yesterday I made my first attempt at my annual...

Yesterday I made my first attempt at my annual ascent up Mt Evans from my house in Golden Co. It's a 14,200' summit with a paved road. I got delayed way too long this year by a COVID infection in the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-15-22, 06:18 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,318
Posted By andrewclaus

I like the one that says, "In dog beers, I've...

I like the one that says, "In dog beers, I've only had one."
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-11-22, 06:14 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 342
Posted By andrewclaus

Maybe the slow leak let out enough air that you...

Maybe the slow leak let out enough air that you pinch-flatted close to home. That's when the tube gets caught between the tire and rim and you get two large holes.
Forum: Touring
09-04-22, 11:57 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 5,894
Posted By andrewclaus

I'm one of the confirmed UL gram weenies, so I...

I'm one of the confirmed UL gram weenies, so I won't bore you with details. My first bike tours were 100+ pounds with bike. The camping was fun, but the cycling was not. Eventually I decided I wanted...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-04-22, 07:00 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 422
Posted By andrewclaus

I've cycled for nearly 60 years with my old...

I've cycled for nearly 60 years with my old neighborhood/school buddy Bob, starting in the 1960s. In the 70s we took our first bike tour, 1000 miles around Lake Michigan from our home in Chicago....
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-30-22, 06:18 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,550
Posted By andrewclaus

There was a guy I rode with one time, a neighbor...

There was a guy I rode with one time, a neighbor with a 'bent. I watched with horror as he passed a car on the right, slowing down with a right turn signal on. He cussed out the driver who almost...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-29-22, 07:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 269
Posted By andrewclaus

Get a shop or the correct tool to check the...

Get a shop or the correct tool to check the hanger alignment. If you have a quick release front wheel, it will thread into the hanger and you can check the two wheels for parallel.

After the...
Forum: Touring
08-29-22, 07:12 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 891
Posted By andrewclaus

Leading edges and extremities are more difficult...

Leading edges and extremities are more difficult to dress than the core. Gloves, socks and booties, and face mask become very important. You're not moving your toes much and they're very exposed.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-27-22, 08:18 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 3,079
Posted By andrewclaus

As Mr Money Mustache puts it, the bicycle is a...

As Mr Money Mustache puts it, the bicycle is a money-printing fountain of youth (https://www.mrmoneymustache.com/2013/06/13/bicycling-the-safest-form-of-transportation/). My wife and I already...
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