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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-18-24, 11:54 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 640
Posted By Camilo

I will add to this, lifting even a lightweight...

I will add to this, lifting even a lightweight bike and getting it clamped onto a roof rack can be unwieldy.

And the possible danger of driving into a garage. This is no help to the OP's actual...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-18-24, 04:47 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 317
Posted By Camilo

FWIW, I have a Microshift 1X9 Advent on a gravel...

FWIW, I have a Microshift 1X9 Advent on a gravel bike. Works perfectly even though it's lower-end Microshift. I greatly prefer the shifting ergonomics of Microshift to Shimano, although my first...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-18-24, 04:27 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,162
Posted By Camilo

There's only one rule of chain lube: Lube is...

There's only one rule of chain lube:

Lube is good; no lube is bad
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-18-24, 04:13 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,367
Posted By Camilo

No

No
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-18-24, 04:09 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 1,892
Posted By Camilo

Group rides can be fun if everyone is reasonably...

Group rides can be fun if everyone is reasonably within the same fitness level so you can stick together. If I'm too slow, it ends up being a solo ride anyway so I don't bother making the effort to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-14-24, 05:05 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 782
Posted By Camilo

My guess is that it's most likely the old,...

My guess is that it's most likely the old, neglected chain and/or needing rear derailleur adjustment. Both are easy and cheap even if you have someone do it for you. However, it could be a damaged...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-13-24, 11:26 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,156
Posted By Camilo

To start, find a Shimano 8 or 9 speed mountain...

To start, find a Shimano 8 or 9 speed mountain bike derailleur (Deore family) and a 34t or 36t 10 speed cassette. It will work fine with your 10 speed shifters. Good used RDs of that family are...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-13-24, 11:22 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 854
Posted By Camilo

Yeah, I put black electrical tape on all of our...

Yeah, I put black electrical tape on all of our seat posts routinely. It's just automatic once the height is set properly.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-13-24, 07:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 264
Posted By Camilo

The OP's bike has been adapted beyond this, but...

The OP's bike has been adapted beyond this, but just FWIW, it's pretty easy to adapt/convert a BB/PF30 to a Shimano Hollowtech, or really, any crankset.

I used this thread together PF BB to adapt...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-13-24, 06:35 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 854
Posted By Camilo

You're going to buy a new repair stand, not for...

You're going to buy a new repair stand, not for your bikes, but for a friend's? Whew.

You can also just hang the bike from the nose of the saddle and if you are just a bit careful, can do...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-13-24, 12:48 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 489
Posted By Camilo

I've told this story before, but I had Campagnolo...

I've told this story before, but I had Campagnolo 8 speed indexed DT shifters and a Shimano 8 speed hub/cassette and a Campy 8 speed RD. I had purchased a Shiftmate for that combination, but forgot...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-13-24, 12:02 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,826
Posted By Camilo

FWIW, Colorado Cyclist is having what they're...

FWIW, Colorado Cyclist is having what they're calling a going out of business sale, with pretty good discounts. I just bought a couple each of GP5000 and Gatorskins for a great price. Their shipping...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-12-24, 11:51 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 3,453
Posted By Camilo

Get some sunglasses with cheaters in them!...

Get some sunglasses with cheaters in them! Although I have some nice progressive lens sunglasses, my spares are various colors of safety glasses I like with cheaters in them. I see recently that some...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-12-24, 06:10 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 911
Posted By Camilo

I've read the thread, but might have missed...

I've read the thread, but might have missed something or misunderstood the ultimate goal. I know that DT shifters are to be avoided and that there is a Campy RD with a Shimano rear hub.

If it were...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-11-24, 11:16 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 911
Posted By Camilo

What kind of drive train are you planning on -...

What kind of drive train are you planning on - for instance 6 or 7 speed rear? 8 or more rear?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-11-24, 06:15 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 527
Posted By Camilo

There's at least three or four within 15 minutes...

There's at least three or four within 15 minutes of where I live in a small city of about 25,000 that have complete selection of metric and SAE fasteners of various materials, grades and types...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-11-24, 01:01 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 377
Posted By Camilo

Should be in the Classic and Vintage sales...

Should be in the Classic and Vintage sales subforum
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-09-24, 01:08 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 144
Posted By Camilo

FWIW, if you're interested you can find RXS (not...

FWIW, if you're interested you can find RXS (not rsx) pedals on EBay pretty regularly. I've bought a couple
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-08-24, 10:32 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,334
Posted By Camilo

Although I have road shoes and pedals for my...

Although I have road shoes and pedals for my three road bikes, my gravel bikes have MTB pedals, and if/when the road pedals or shoes wear out, I plan to switch to all pedals with 2-bolt/mtb cleat...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-08-24, 10:29 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 722
Posted By Camilo

Nah, not really. I have CF and titanium with Sram...

Nah, not really. I have CF and titanium with Sram Red and Force. My "good" gravel bike is a Lynskey titanium with Sram AXS Force. My "traveling" gravel bike which i keep with our RV in another state,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-08-24, 10:17 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 599
Posted By Camilo

A new hanger needs to be checked for alignment....

A new hanger needs to be checked for alignment. So that's something you should do anyway. With a tool, it's an easy DIY to learn, as is derailleur adjustment, indexing, etc.

I've been using an...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-08-24, 05:02 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 448
Posted By Camilo

Now I'm remembering my old Supercourse- Late in...

Now I'm remembering my old Supercourse- Late in its life with me, I replaced the stem with a "better" (looking anyway) one that had a better reach than original, and an alloy cotterless crankset,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-07-24, 10:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 448
Posted By Camilo

I'm keeping my eye out for a 21-1/2" Super...

I'm keeping my eye out for a 21-1/2" Super Course. I had a red one I bought used/like new in 1978. It had a steel cotterless crank, Simplex derailleurs and shifters and an Ideale leather saddle. If...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-07-24, 09:32 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 33,475
Posted By Camilo

Has anyone ever worn out an inexpensive headset...

Has anyone ever worn out an inexpensive headset like Velo Orange?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-07-24, 09:03 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,509
Posted By Camilo

Do it. The 9 speed hub will take any 9 or 10...

Do it. The 9 speed hub will take any 9 or 10 speed cassette.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-07-24, 12:42 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,410
Posted By Camilo

I just use expansion plugs that extend into the...

I just use expansion plugs that extend into the steer tube enough to back up both stem clamp bolts. Then I don't worry about how many spacers are above the stem, aesthetics aside. Plus, I'm careful...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-07-24, 12:22 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,401
Posted By Camilo

I use a Park CC4 or Pedros Chain Checker Plus for...

I use a Park CC4 or Pedros Chain Checker Plus for quick on the bike checks. Between my wife and I we have 10 bikes I maintain, including 8, 9, 10 and 12 speed road and MTB. I've switched the 8 and 9...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-07-24, 12:11 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,493
Posted By Camilo

Why I never offer to "tune up" or repair a...

Why I never offer to "tune up" or repair a friend's bike. I do help on the road with obvious adjustments - FD or rim brake rubbing, RD indexing are about it. Maybe help change a tire on the road....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-06-24, 09:46 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 880
Posted By Camilo

Maybe try a hair dryer instead of a heat gun

Maybe try a hair dryer instead of a heat gun
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-06-24, 09:43 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 880
Posted By Camilo

Even just plain water can solve the problem....

Even just plain water can solve the problem. That's all I ever use.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-06-24, 09:34 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 880
Posted By Camilo

hmm

hmm
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-06-24, 09:03 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,215
Posted By Camilo

Not the difference between front and rear teeth,...

Not the difference between front and rear teeth, but the ratio. And yes, that ration would be a good point of comparison if the wheel /tire circumference is held constant. It's an easy way of...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-05-24, 11:26 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,444
Posted By Camilo

Actually, your premise of compromises that are...

Actually, your premise of compromises that are needed doesn't apply to me. If I find the size I want, I build up from a frame and fork. It it comes with parts, I use the ones that I want and replace...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-05-24, 10:25 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,889
Posted By Camilo

Although I am not a huge fan of disc brakes - not...

Although I am not a huge fan of disc brakes - not a hater though! - one nice thing is that it's easy to swap 700c wheels with 650b/27.5 or like you, 26 without messing with finding different reach...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-04-24, 11:32 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 342
Posted By Camilo

Western Bike Works - in my fairly extensive...

Western Bike Works - in my fairly extensive experience - is a great shop and it would be astonishing for me if they sold a counterfeit part or if they fail to stand by a defective product. I'll be...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-04-24, 12:49 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,756
Posted By Camilo

Agree. and don't even get it as they attempt to...

Agree. and don't even get it as they attempt to stuff an over inflated tube into the tire.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-24, 08:41 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,036
Posted By Camilo

I don't believe that any Litespeed or Lynskey has...

I don't believe that any Litespeed or Lynskey has proprietary parts. Maybe Litespeed sells some with a press fit BB but they're not proprietary.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-02-24, 08:34 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,347
Posted By Camilo

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-02-24, 08:05 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 5,100
Posted By Camilo

I don't disagree with your terms (pedal-assist...

I don't disagree with your terms (pedal-assist w/o throttle = ebike; bike with throttle = e-moped). However, where I live and I think almost everwhere, the ebikes and emopeds that look alike (i.e. an...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-02-24, 12:40 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,756
Posted By Camilo

You're inflating it too much. Just enough air to...

You're inflating it too much. Just enough air to give it shape so it's not flat.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-02-24, 12:31 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 366
Posted By Camilo

What conversion does the 4 do? I have a Shiftmate...

What conversion does the 4 do? I have a Shiftmate that adapts Shimano 8 speed cassette to Campy 8 speed RD and shifter. Can't remember which version of the Shiftmate this is, and I really don't need...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-02-24, 12:16 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 295
Posted By Camilo

Any local sign shop that makes logos and decals...

Any local sign shop that makes logos and decals for cars and commercial vehicles should be able to print up this stuff on thin clear stock.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-01-24, 01:36 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 722
Posted By Camilo

Mark me down for the less expensive option. ...

Mark me down for the less expensive option. Inexpensive bikes from reputable sellers that will back up their sale and have competent (in my experience) are likely to work perfectly mechanically,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-01-24, 01:14 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 407
Posted By Camilo

Check out Western Bike Works too. Among most of...

Check out Western Bike Works too. Among most of the suggestions so far, I've also had great luck with them, both online and in their storefront in Portland.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-30-24, 05:37 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 503
Posted By Camilo

IF a caliper adjustment is needed between the two...

IF a caliper adjustment is needed between the two sets of wheels, you can probably fix that with shims so you don't have to make the adjustment every timg.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-30-24, 05:34 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,351
Posted By Camilo

I've never had any issues with any light, heavy,...

I've never had any issues with any light, heavy, cheap or expensive quick release skewer on any modern bike with vertical drop outs. Now, older bikes with horizontal drop outs are a different story....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-30-24, 05:18 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 703
Posted By Camilo

I've cut several carbon fiber steer tubes without...

I've cut several carbon fiber steer tubes without any sort of saw guide.'

When I'm absolutely sure where to cut the tube (check, double check, triple check), I put a wrap of masking tape around...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-30-24, 05:03 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 4,247
Posted By Camilo

Helmet, gloves, shoes and of course saddle and...

Helmet, gloves, shoes and of course saddle and handlebar tape!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-30-24, 05:00 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 385
Posted By Camilo

Ask the seller

Ask the seller
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-30-24, 04:08 PM
Replies: 225
Views: 11,032
Posted By Camilo

I thought I already mentioned that

I thought I already mentioned that
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