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09-16-21, 08:54 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 391
Posted By CaptainPlanet

BBB PowerPull or Icetoolz 04d2?

I tried to read the reviews and they are about even. Many good reviews with some bad reviews mixed in saying both tools completely stripped the cranks and stuff. Think they are about even? or is one...
09-02-21, 06:52 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,718
Posted By CaptainPlanet

How noticeable are the weight and stability...

How noticeable are the weight and stability differences?
09-01-21, 05:38 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,718
Posted By CaptainPlanet

Riding vintage bikes, any difference between step-through and step-over?

Do you feel any difference riding a step-over bike vs riding a step-through bike for standard steel tube bikes made before modern engineering took place? Is the step-through frame really heavier and...
08-26-21, 01:12 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,903
Posted By CaptainPlanet

Do vintage bikes use the same sizing guide as modern road bikes or different?

I see a lot of vintage bikes use the same style frames for road bikes and comfort bikes. They have the same wheel and brake setup, and the differences are just the handle bar types, brake types, and...
08-23-21, 01:57 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 825
Posted By CaptainPlanet

His site is what makes me come here and ask for...

His site is what makes me come here and ask for help in layman's terms. It's very technical and the stuff usually goes over my head most of the time.
08-22-21, 02:21 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 825
Posted By CaptainPlanet

That's what I was thinking too when I wrote that...

That's what I was thinking too when I wrote that message.



can you actually take out the 7th gear in an 8 speed cassette and turn it into a 7 speed cassette? Or would the cassette not work...
08-22-21, 01:09 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 825
Posted By CaptainPlanet

7 speed trigger shifter, acera derailleur, 8...

7 speed trigger shifter, acera derailleur, 8 speed cassette and compatible freehub wheel, cannot do a 1~7 setup ignoring 8th gear, was only able to do 2~8 ignoring the 1st gear, I did reach clean...
08-21-21, 09:43 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 825
Posted By CaptainPlanet

7-speed shifter, 8 speed wheel, can the shifter make it to the easiest gear?

A bike has a 7 speed indexed shifting set up for the rear. The rear wheel broke and I picked up a cheap 8 speed wheel in the used market. When I tried to set up the the drivetrain, I had hoped to use...
06-01-21, 01:19 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 631
Posted By CaptainPlanet

It does look like it's a limit screw issue. It...

It does look like it's a limit screw issue. It can shift up to 1st gear now but it still takes quite a push to push up to it.
05-30-21, 05:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 631
Posted By CaptainPlanet

My shifter is the easy fire indexed trigger. ...

My shifter is the easy fire indexed trigger.

Won't be able to check the bike, quick search of the bike it came from and there's only a small image of it available because the original site had...
05-30-21, 04:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 631
Posted By CaptainPlanet

Right trigger shifter can't shift to lowest gear, 8 speed cassette with Tourney setup

Wanted to verify and see if Tourney derailleur could work if I swap it onto a bike that had a working 3x8 setup.
I had just put it on and haven't had time to do a thorough troubleshoot before I had...
05-29-21, 04:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,273
Posted By CaptainPlanet

Is "Velocipede" a current bicycle brand?

Wasn't able to find any info after searching the brand and the model name. There's no right side view of the bike so I can't tell what kind of components this bike is using.
This is not the first...
05-15-21, 05:11 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 488
Posted By CaptainPlanet

Cantilever brake pads, rough posts?

My cantilever brakes currently uses the smooth posts like the picture on the left, but I only saw break pads with rough posts like the ones on the right in my local store. Haven't seen them before,...
05-11-21, 05:16 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 464
Posted By CaptainPlanet

The tire and the tube are 32-630 and it's 27x...

The tire and the tube are 32-630 and it's 27x 1/14,
the wheel is 700c, need to look again to see if it has mm measurements on it, likely 622
Would it be dangerous to put a tire with wider beads on...
05-10-21, 02:10 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 464
Posted By CaptainPlanet

Can 28+1/8 x 32 tire fit 700c wheel?

Meant to say 28+1/4 x 32

Tried to read about compatibility of old tires and wheels but I just don't get it. Is 28+1/4 too loose on 700c? Searching about this kind of tire is not easy because...
04-21-21, 05:41 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 636
Posted By CaptainPlanet

Old Brodie Sterling vs Current Vitus Dee Tourney?

I have an old 2011 Brodie Sterling that is quite heavy. I like its very upright comfortable riding angle. It doesn't feel that terrible on hills, but it's very slow and steady rather, and I am...
Forum: Commuting
04-21-21, 05:40 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 829
Posted By CaptainPlanet

Realized I made this in the wrong section. Feel...

Realized I made this in the wrong section. Feel to delete this one, will remake in hybrid section.
Forum: Commuting
04-21-21, 12:30 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 829
Posted By CaptainPlanet

realized I posted in the wrong section

realized I posted in the wrong section
will remake in the right section.
04-19-21, 01:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 593
Posted By CaptainPlanet

Do the brake mount screws ever get lose enough...

Do the brake mount screws ever get lose enough that it falls out of socket? I currently don't have loctite inside the mount post when I screwed it in.
04-18-21, 03:59 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,464
Posted By CaptainPlanet

The rest of the bike actually looks okay. I am...

The rest of the bike actually looks okay. I am mostly keeping this for the frame. My other bike is compatible with this one, so I am planning to use this frame as a backup swap.
...
04-18-21, 03:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 593
Posted By CaptainPlanet

Greas got into v-brake mount screw hole

I tried to wipe it off but it got pushed further in instead. I got lazy and put the screw in already, but after sleeping on that I realize I should do something about it. How to remove the grease...
04-18-21, 05:35 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,464
Posted By CaptainPlanet

Surface rust on steel, when do you call it quit?

Is this still considered safe to ride? I can't tell how deep the rust has went into the fork, but the surface looks really well rusted. Haven't attempted any rust removal like acid or wire brush.
...
04-07-21, 01:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,291
Posted By CaptainPlanet

Mostly because I already have the parts and I...

Mostly because I already have the parts and I just need to put them on. Vitus Dee is pretty much what I am looking for even though the specs don't stand out.
03-30-21, 01:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,291
Posted By CaptainPlanet

I am considering whether to buy and mod a new...

I am considering whether to buy and mod a new entry level bike with a tourney on it or not. I was testing it and I wasn't able to feel the difference among it and altus/acera/alivio on my old bikes....
03-29-21, 03:07 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,291
Posted By CaptainPlanet

Modern Tourney vs unused decade-old Deore derailleurs?

Do the group set standards evolve in line with technology development so that they eventually surpass their superior counterparts from the past?
Or does Shimano keep the technology tiers consistent...
12-25-20, 04:55 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 8,040
Posted By CaptainPlanet

Possibly 70's 80's by Raleigh, bike uses friction...

Possibly 70's 80's by Raleigh, bike uses friction shifter and Suntour derailleur. Can't tell the model name. Not sure if that's enough to tell anything.
12-24-20, 04:24 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 8,040
Posted By CaptainPlanet

I sanded parts of a vintage bike before I knew about the lead paint

Thread title correction: I sanded parts of a vintage bike before I knew about the lead paint

I was wearing those non-medical green paper-thin masks when I did it. How screwed am I? I still haven't...
08-28-20, 12:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,489
Posted By CaptainPlanet

The bike actually looks like a hybrid bike to me...

The bike actually looks like a hybrid bike to me because of the vintage design of the fork, was even considering converting it to a road bike because I have a spare vintage drop bars. It's also using...
08-28-20, 04:09 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,489
Posted By CaptainPlanet

Atb 2000 Pathfinder, any one know this bike/brand?

Any one got any info on this bike? Tried to google for any info about it but couldn't find any. Most of relevant search results seem to be in Canada. The parts on it are nothing to brag about. The...
08-02-20, 02:54 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,285
Posted By CaptainPlanet

I don't know what to do with threaded fork if...

I don't know what to do with threaded fork if it's too long. Will I need to cut the steer tube afterward? How do I fix the threading? What if I couldn't find a threaded fork that's as long as my...
08-02-20, 02:05 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,285
Posted By CaptainPlanet

If I am to switch to a rigid fork, what...

If I am to switch to a rigid fork, what information do I look for in the fork? It's a threaded fork, and I am wondering how long the steering tube needs to be to fit the frame.
08-02-20, 12:34 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,285
Posted By CaptainPlanet

Play between fork slider and stanchion, is it safe to ride?

Will the rocking cause any damage or break the fork? This is for a cheap commuter bike. Weighing between leaving it alone or repair it, depends on urgency and ease of repair. How to troubleshoot and...
Replies: 646
Views: 280,596
Posted By CaptainPlanet

It's better to buy bikes with mainly black color...

It's better to buy bikes with mainly black color schemes. Any paint chip can be hidden quickly with black permanent markers. The marker parts are visible, but blend in very well with the old paint...
07-08-20, 04:32 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,158
Posted By CaptainPlanet

Front derailleurs mounting on the crank/bottom bracket?

What's the proper name for this type of derailleur mounting? Haven't seen many bikes with this type of derailleur mounting, but I have seen chain guides like this. What's the reason this style isn't...
07-06-20, 05:58 AM
Replies: 190
Views: 30,109
Posted By CaptainPlanet

Are there any chromoly hardtail 29ers that use...

Are there any chromoly hardtail 29ers that use replaceable derailleur hangers (let's say around the thousand dollar range)? Most steel alloy bikes I come across, haven't seen any of them with...
07-06-20, 05:04 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 10,471
Posted By CaptainPlanet

I find bottle cages to be counterproductive for...

I find bottle cages to be counterproductive for road bikes. No one wants to put their clean bottle outside as it picks up car exhausts and dirts and all sorts of unpleasant stuff and then consume...
07-06-20, 04:54 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,550
Posted By CaptainPlanet

I find wd40 to be the best grease remover when...

I find wd40 to be the best grease remover when all else fails to work, but then you have to wash your hands again to remove that stuff.
07-06-20, 04:26 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 986
Posted By CaptainPlanet

Is a 6 gear rear drive still considered...

Is a 6 gear rear drive still considered acceptable by 2019 mountain bike standard? I was under the impression that even 7 gear may be considered lacking.
07-06-20, 01:00 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 986
Posted By CaptainPlanet

Is frame with 130mm axle width an outdated standard or do modern bikes still use it?

Saw a 2019 mountain BSO with this dropout width on an aluminum frame. I thought 135mm has been the standard for 20 years now, and yet I just saw a bike like that. Diadora Orbita 2019. I was...
07-05-20, 04:50 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,759
Posted By CaptainPlanet

I was looking to see if I could find a rigid 26"...

I was looking to see if I could find a rigid 26" threadless fork on the used market, after reading some of the advice, because ebay fork is not cheap, but I couldn't find one used.
07-05-20, 04:15 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,759
Posted By CaptainPlanet

I just noticed something while scavenger hunting...

I just noticed something while scavenger hunting in local second hand market.
It was impossible for me to even find a 26 inch threadless fork that's rigid.
I either find
- 26 threaded...
07-02-20, 10:24 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,759
Posted By CaptainPlanet

I keep wanting to modify it because I really...

I keep wanting to modify it because I really think this is going to be the definitive bike for me with its scratchless frame, almost complete set of Deore 3x8 speed groupset, sr suntour air fork,...
07-02-20, 07:54 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,759
Posted By CaptainPlanet

Say I take out the shock cover piece by itself...

Say I take out the shock cover piece by itself and try to weld a disc brake mount to it, would it work?

Tires are cheaper and more readily available than the forks. Still in planning phase for all...
07-02-20, 03:14 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,759
Posted By CaptainPlanet

It's a very nice bike with quality parts, but I...

It's a very nice bike with quality parts, but I can't spend over 100 on a fork when I got the bike for a little over 100 bucks.
I probably have a better chance buying a newer brand name bike with...
07-02-20, 12:26 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,759
Posted By CaptainPlanet

So I guess it's back to search for a branded...

So I guess it's back to search for a branded cheap front shock then. The reason I want disc brake is to prepare for winter weather. With the rim being wet and the tires not gripping the road as well,...
07-02-20, 11:13 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,759
Posted By CaptainPlanet

Question about using disc brake adapters to mount on old suspension fork?

Non-tapered 1 1/8 sr suntour fork, air suspension I think. I have a hard time finding another fork of the same grade with disc brake mounting for cheap and used, and I am looking to see if I could...
06-29-20, 04:50 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 17,044
Posted By CaptainPlanet

I need to recheck mine again. But I remember...

I need to recheck mine again. But I remember seeing GT still selling hardtail mountain bikes 27.5 with v-brakes
https://www.gtbicycles.com/can_en/palomar-2327...
06-29-20, 04:19 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 17,044
Posted By CaptainPlanet

Revisiting this part again, if option 2 and 3...

Revisiting this part again, if option 2 and 3 were made of tougher metals than aluminum, would they have worked better?
Maybe Homedepot might sell some similar brackets that I can use

Option 1...
06-29-20, 12:04 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 17,044
Posted By CaptainPlanet

My issue with Mavic and Xtracycle and utx 2628...

My issue with Mavic and Xtracycle and utx 2628 adapters is that they are for converting from 26 to 700c, and I am afraid that might be too big a jump so that the v-brake end up going up way too high....
06-29-20, 12:00 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 17,044
Posted By CaptainPlanet

I did read that it is possible to put wider tires...

I did read that it is possible to put wider tires on 26" rims so that 26" and 27.5" end up having the same overall diameters, but would they perform the same? Wouldn't it feel more squishy because...
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