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Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-14-23, 08:31 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,436
Posted By Trakhak

If you're talking about a bike with a...

If you're talking about a bike with a conventional tapered spindle that you (or a previous owner) bought new from a bike store, chances are that the crank bolts were tightened during the 90-day...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-14-23, 03:23 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,436
Posted By oneclick

"Failure from "over-tightening" is caused by...

"Failure from "over-tightening" is caused by repeated re-tightening of properly installed cranks. In use, an aluminum crank squirms on its taper and, because the retaining bolt prevents it from...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-27-22, 12:49 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,028
Posted By nlerner

It should go without saying why C&V folks ride...

It should go without saying why C&V folks ride bikes. A much more mysterious question is why people post to BikeForums.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-15-22, 11:07 PM
Replies: 174
Views: 4,878
Posted By rollagain

Sorcerer said, No, you'd just develop...

Sorcerer said,
No, you'd just develop calluses. We've been around as a species for about a half-million years, most of it without shoes. A great many people still live without them just fine.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-12-22, 04:59 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,751
Posted By dsaul

There is no need to remove all of the sealant...

There is no need to remove all of the sealant from the bead. The new sealant will fill in any gaps. I've been using tubeless tires with sealant for years and have never had a problem with leaking...
Forum: Commuting
09-23-22, 07:37 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 5,039
Posted By pdlamb

Sure it happens! Most every year on my birthday,...

Sure it happens! Most every year on my birthday, for my Birthday Ride. I put it on my calendar, my bosses don't do more than blink, and I enjoy the heck out of riding the bike for many miles!
Forum: Commuting
09-22-22, 07:17 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 5,039
Posted By cyccommute

My comments were based on 4 decades of experience...

My comments were based on 4 decades of experience with trying to convince people to ride to work. There are no new excuses. All of the excuses used now…every single one…are exactly the same that...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-07-22, 11:05 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,800
Posted By blacknbluebikes

I recently purchased a new Squirrel Release...

I recently purchased a new Squirrel Release System (SRS) that attaches below the saddle and leverages both AI engagement logic and integrated radar sensors to recognize Canine Pursuit Incidents...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-06-22, 05:06 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,800
Posted By indyfabz

A few years ago my ex was tackled from behind by...

A few years ago my ex was tackled from behind by a dog who ran off a property. She never saw the thing coming. Suffered a brain bleed and fractured collar bone. Spent more than a month in the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-02-22, 07:07 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,009
Posted By beng1

Every so many years they have to change the...

Every so many years they have to change the tire-sizes or some other feature so they can tell everyone that their current bike is outdated and they have to buy a new one to remain "competitive" and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-14-22, 11:47 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 4,883
Posted By rekmeyata

There is a tool for stuck on beads, it's called a...

There is a tool for stuck on beads, it's called a C clamp! cheap and readily available anywhere tools are sold. You just put the C clamp over the tire and start tightening it down, making sure not...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-04-21, 03:23 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,161
Posted By keraba2

Regarding GoPro's and related, I'm looking for a...

Regarding GoPro's and related, I'm looking for a dashcam. This means that it begins recording as soon as it's powered on, and loops the video (until something tells it to stop.) They may...
Forum: Touring
05-25-21, 09:33 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 5,644
Posted By boomhauer

I would argue that commuters have it figured out...

I would argue that commuters have it figured out better than the tourist (tourers).
Many people have separate bicycles for touring vs commuting.
The commuting bicycle gets ridden daily, therefore,...
Forum: Commuting
03-04-21, 04:54 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,504
Posted By Papa Tom

Not only do I acknowledge all the walkers on my...

Not only do I acknowledge all the walkers on my route, I also try to connect with as many drivers as possible. Creating a human connection with motorists can only make them look out for you a bit...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-28-20, 01:40 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 14,973
Posted By veganbikes

Ehhh every bike can be durable and long lasting....

Ehhh every bike can be durable and long lasting. I like sealed cartridge bearings over loose ball unless I am on the Track or racing and need every last bit of speed.

I do like old MTB stuff...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-28-20, 11:45 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 14,973
Posted By 70sSanO

90’s mountain bikes kind of sit in the same niche...

90’s mountain bikes kind of sit in the same niche as 80’s road bikes. I remember chuckling at all the people buying “mountain bikes” in the early 90’s and the closest any of them got to dirt was...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-28-20, 11:12 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 14,973
Posted By Hiro11

Late 80s - early nineties mountain bikes: the pinnacle of practical bike design?

Whenever I ride around here, I notice a trend: seemingly everyone in my area went out in 1992 and purchased a $500-$600 rigid mountain bike that has since sat in a garage and been passed around a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-27-20, 11:55 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,143
Posted By 70sSanO

In all my years I have never considered counter...

In all my years I have never considered counter steering on a bike. I think it just happens instinctively at recreational levels. I can see that the need to have a greater understanding on high speed...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-27-20, 11:18 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,143
Posted By Ogsarg

The balance bike approach is great advice. I...

The balance bike approach is great advice. I would add to that explaining counter steering, i.e. that turning the handle bars right causes the bike to go left. Kids learning figure this out...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-27-20, 10:33 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,143
Posted By Retro Grouch

My wife was 30 and pregnant when I taught her to...

My wife was 30 and pregnant when I taught her to ride a bicycle. I didn't even take off her pedals, just lowered her seat and told her to push it like a balance bike. Within a couple of hours she...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-26-20, 09:25 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,143
Posted By Doc_Wui

We taught our 7 year old granddaughter this way....

We taught our 7 year old granddaughter this way. I actually took the pedal arms (one piece) off a 16" bike, Got her coasting. A week later, we went over to small slope and let her really coast. I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-26-20, 05:56 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,143
Posted By Doug64

This works well. I am involved with teaching bike...

This works well. I am involved with teaching bike safety to 5th graders, and there are always 3-4 kids who don't know how to ride. We do just what aggiegrads suggests, and have good results. I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-26-20, 03:51 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,143
Posted By Cyclist0108

I agree with all the people who say take the...

I agree with all the people who say take the pedals off and slam the seat. Once he masters balance, the rest is just practice.

If it turns out, due to some issue, he hasn't learned to balance...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-26-20, 03:43 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,143
Posted By Maelochs

No. it is absolutely impossible. Scientific...

No. it is absolutely impossible. Scientific evidence abounds. Google it.

Giving up or enjoying biking are not issues .... because adults are fundamentally incapable of learning to ride bikes.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-26-20, 03:23 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,143
Posted By downtube42

+1 A motivated person can be riding, with...

+1

A motivated person can be riding, with pedals, in under an hour with this technique. I've taught two adults successfully.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-26-20, 02:47 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,143
Posted By tyrion

Find a gentle slope that he can coast down - best...

Find a gentle slope that he can coast down - best if it's grassy. Lower the seat so he can touch the ground while seated. Once he learns to balance while coasting, raise the seat and work on pedaling...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-26-20, 02:33 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,143
Posted By 10 Wheels

Do This^^^^

Do This^^^^
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-26-20, 02:30 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,143
Posted By VegasTriker

Your last several questions are probably...

Your last several questions are probably unanswerable because they are so dependent on the individual. For someone who has never learned to ride, the hardest part is probably learning to balance...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-26-20, 02:29 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,143
Posted By aggiegrads

Do not use training wheels. They don’t help you...

Do not use training wheels. They don’t help you learn to balance, they help you learn to pedal.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-26-20, 02:28 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,143
Posted By aggiegrads

Take off the pedals, slam the seat, and use it...

Take off the pedals, slam the seat, and use it like a balance bike.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-26-20, 02:28 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,143
Posted By Moisture

I'm pretty sure there are adult training wheels...

I'm pretty sure there are adult training wheels available.

somebody is going to have to help him balance the bike as he lrsctises.
Forum: Fatbikes
11-23-20, 08:14 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,878
Posted By DuneRider

Thanks, let me know if ever in Humboldt!

Hey thanks for taking the time to check it out! Fat biking has reignited my life long love of bikes. Shoot me an email if you're ever heading up to Humboldt and I'll show you the local spots up here:...
Forum: Introductions
10-27-20, 10:38 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 560
Posted By KJ43

Hello from the Bay Area California

Hi all. I'm on the Peninsula in the Bay Area, California.

In the past I have done a lot of mountain biking - cross country, downhill, dirt jumping, etc. I went a number of years without a bike,...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-26-20, 01:29 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,301
Posted By Miele Man

I don't know if your 11 teeth cog has a smaller...

I don't know if your 11 teeth cog has a smaller internal diameter than a 14 teeth cog does; but if it doesn't then you can use an adjustable cup lockring instead of the cog to hold everything...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-15-20, 08:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 855
Posted By 70sSanO

According to Trek specs it is a 13-34 Sunrace...

According to Trek specs it is a 13-34 Sunrace freewheel, but Sunrace “used” to make a 13-30 7 speed freewheel. The 13-30 was a very nice range in a not so nice package as Sunrace freewheels don’t...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
01-08-13, 10:53 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,119
Posted By hoboroadie

http://gp1.pinkbike.org/p4pb6912753/p4pb6912753.jp...

http://gp1.pinkbike.org/p4pb6912753/p4pb6912753.jpg
This is my old one. Not commonly laced into a 24" rim. If you see one like that, its probably mine. Stolen at Gold Mine Hill in San Francisco...
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