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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-23-22, 02:26 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 1,687
Posted By LeeG

That and hygeine.

That and hygeine.
Forum: Touring
05-23-22, 01:53 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 211
Posted By LeeG

What size tires ? I assume it’s the rear tire...

What size tires ? I assume it’s the rear tire that needs the greater protection or is it both front and rear? Are you using the lightest version or the Endurance version!
Forum: Touring
05-23-22, 01:44 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 594
Posted By LeeG

It’s been awhile since I camped/toured but every...

It’s been awhile since I camped/toured but every inflatable I’ve had eventually leaked so the combo that worked the best has been 3/4 length 1” inflatable on top of folding z rest camp pad. The...
Forum: Touring
05-23-22, 12:18 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 782
Posted By LeeG

Yes steel can rust, alum8num can oxidize and rain...

Yes steel can rust, alum8num can oxidize and rain makes mud. I had extra rails brazed onto a Tubus Cargo and it rusts a bit at the brazing a few years after I painted it so I dabbed some Ospho on it....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-18-22, 05:54 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 420
Posted By LeeG

Sounds like you need to spend money. How about...

Sounds like you need to spend money. How about new wheels and tires? Maybe different bars? Replace the outer chainring with a chain guard and adjust the middle and inner chainrings with a new...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-16-22, 03:05 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 690
Posted By LeeG

Straight bars was a straight copy of motorcycles...

Straight bars was a straight copy of motorcycles with no consideration for cycling. They’re good for descending but that’s it.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-16-22, 03:03 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 690
Posted By LeeG

Nerve impingement. You don’t provide enough...

Nerve impingement. You don’t provide enough information to suggest a specific solution but in general if you move your hands more it’ll happen less if you hold a fixed grip for long it’ll happen...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-05-22, 07:30 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 1,782
Posted By LeeG

When I rode a lot and before tough light casing...

When I rode a lot and before tough light casing was common I’d replace a punctured tube with a good one then repair the tube at home. When I got to three patches on a tube I’d replace the tube which...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-05-22, 05:31 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 159
Posted By LeeG

I’m trying to stick with the original wheels and...

I’m trying to stick with the original wheels and combos of parts I already have. It looks like a 29er Ogre fork and Quality Wheels mtn rim brake wheel could work with an inch extra fork length is a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-04-22, 06:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 159
Posted By LeeG

thx, yeah qr, the present fork can fit a 2.6 and...

thx, yeah qr, the present fork can fit a 2.6 and I installed a caliper brake but the braking and leverage is poor.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-04-22, 02:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 159
Posted By LeeG

Looking for rigid 27.5 v brake fork

I must be looking for a rare thing as everything seems to be disc, suspension or cheapest 26” fork.
I’d like to replace the front fork on a State Klunker coaster brake bike with a a v brake fork,...
Forum: Touring
04-30-22, 09:57 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 3,859
Posted By LeeG

That rider is not in an aerodynamic “crouch”. ...

That rider is not in an aerodynamic “crouch”. At low energy outputs you can try all manner of positions, you can ride at 8 mph without much effort sitting straight up, slouched back or forward. But...
Forum: Touring
04-30-22, 09:28 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,039
Posted By LeeG

I don’t think this will help your decision making...

I don’t think this will help your decision making asking a bunch of strangers opinions. It’s a little like asking which shoe fits better.
But here’s my $.02.
. I’d be shy about 1x12 drivetrains...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-22, 09:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 329
Posted By LeeG

I commutted in the rain and snow slush for a few...

I commutted in the rain and snow slush for a few winters and settled on breathable rain pants and jacket but for feet I didn’t bother with waterproof shoes or boots. I used waterproof breathable...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-08-22, 10:59 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 346
Posted By LeeG

Can’t tell looking at the photo but the correct...

Can’t tell looking at the photo but the correct position is what works for the sensor and magnet not the spoke or chainstay. How well do they align when at closest position? On the photo it looks...
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-07-22, 01:04 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 402
Posted By LeeG

Schwalbe Johnny Watts

Just wanted to pass on my recomendation for these tires on an ebike for varied terrain. I’ve got a Bafanged Clem Smith with 27.5 x 2.35 JWatts tires. I tried various nice riding off road tires as...
Forum: Touring
04-06-22, 06:49 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,625
Posted By LeeG

If I’m riding with baggy pants there’s an...

If I’m riding with baggy pants there’s an occasional brushing on the right side of the Revelate medium Tangle bag. With shorts no problem. It’s been the best accessory bag I’ve ever put on a bike. ...
Forum: Touring
04-04-22, 07:21 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 5,169
Posted By LeeG

Nice, just so you know what you have is a road...

Nice, just so you know what you have is a road racing bicycle with a triple crank. Not a touring bike or sport touring bike. Not something I’d put panniers on unless it was a steel fork or...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-03-22, 08:20 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,122
Posted By LeeG

3in1 or 30 weight from my dads oil can. WD40 for...

3in1 or 30 weight from my dads oil can. WD40 for awhile. TriFlow for thirty years, WhiteLightning dry and wet for ten, FinishLine Wet for fifteen, Boshield T9 for two years and a few others. They all...
Forum: Touring
03-30-22, 05:02 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 995
Posted By LeeG

As mentioned above your weight and intended load...

As mentioned above your weight and intended load can shift the reasonable price range around. I don’t know if Quality bike products still make wheels but they’re good as are Velocity. There are...
Forum: Touring
03-28-22, 07:52 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 5,169
Posted By LeeG

At 135 lbs and pavement riding my $.02 is to...

At 135 lbs and pavement riding my $.02 is to focus on a light touring load and 32-38 mm tires. There’s no need to load up w 40 lbs of gear unless you’ve developed a preference for that load. While...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-24-22, 06:19 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 361
Posted By LeeG

Recommended set up is what works for your weight...

Recommended set up is what works for your weight and riding conditions. As mentioned there’s enough size variation between manufacturers for the same printed size on the tire so as to be meaningless....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-24-22, 04:40 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 411
Posted By LeeG

Soya, you sure have some strong opinions on the...

Soya, you sure have some strong opinions on the topic but you might consider that changing a component is not a design modification nor a “hack”.
If you bought a road bike that came stock with 25...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-24-22, 04:30 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 411
Posted By LeeG

aint that the truth

aint that the truth
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-24-22, 01:46 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 411
Posted By LeeG

Thanks much! I assumed the 2.4” tires wouldn’t...

Thanks much! I assumed the 2.4” tires wouldn’t allow that much offset as it’s kinda close but who knows I’ll give it a try. Appreciate your assistance.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-24-22, 01:42 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 411
Posted By LeeG

Imagine a couple of slender arms on either side...

Imagine a couple of slender arms on either side meeting at the rear axle where it can pivot on a ball/socket joint. . On the right side the arm crosses where the derailleur housing goes from...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-24-22, 01:01 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 411
Posted By LeeG

Thx, I’ll look that over. If changing...

Thx, I’ll look that over. If changing derailleurs is hacking then I’ve been hacking bikes for 50 yrs.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-24-22, 12:58 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 411
Posted By LeeG

Don’t think that’ll work as the tire clearance is...

Don’t think that’ll work as the tire clearance is pretty close for the offset needed.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-24-22, 12:56 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 411
Posted By LeeG

I don’t see how changing derailleurs is hacking...

I don’t see how changing derailleurs is hacking up. The bike had a Deore derailleur that I changed to Advent, I could go back to Deore and lose the lowest gear but I’d prefer not to do that.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-24-22, 09:57 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 411
Posted By LeeG

rear derailleur recommendations

I have a 1x9 spd drive train with a Microshift Advent rear derailleur on a bike I’d like to attach my Extrawheel trailer to. The trailer attaches to ball mounts that are part of the quick release...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-18-22, 01:01 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 600
Posted By LeeG

All the racks should hold the panniers out of the...

All the racks should hold the panniers out of the wheels, the biggest problem is whether the bike handles a rear load well and whether you have to slide the panniers too far back to clear feet. Lots...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-18-22, 12:50 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 600
Posted By LeeG

$.02 if you’re wanting to carry panniers on a...

$.02 if you’re wanting to carry panniers on a road bike with shortish <17” chainstays consider front low riders with medium to small panniers and rear rack for bulky light loads. It’s a poor fit...
Forum: Electric Bikes
03-15-22, 12:57 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,188
Posted By LeeG

Thank you for your reply!

Thank you for your reply!
Forum: Electric Bikes
03-15-22, 12:16 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,557
Posted By LeeG

Looks like a design flaw

Looks like a design flaw
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-14-22, 04:35 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 258
Posted By LeeG

Nothing beats your own experience. If you have...

Nothing beats your own experience. If you have some one,five and ten yr old tires with tread on them try them out on wet roads and see if there’s a difference. Generally speaking old rubber is hard...
Forum: Electric Bikes
03-11-22, 11:27 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 437
Posted By LeeG

good one! Give yourself adequate familiarization...

good one! Give yourself adequate familiarization especially for low speed handling in tight quarters. The boost comes on way too strong at an initial pedaling movement even at the lowest setting so...
Forum: Electric Bikes
03-11-22, 06:03 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 437
Posted By LeeG

I have a 26” wheel LHT and am thinking of...

I have a 26” wheel LHT and am thinking of Bafanging it. Put a Bafang bbshd on a Riv Clem Smith and enjoying it thoroughly. I went with the beefier unit because I’m in steep terrain but for paved...
Forum: Electric Bikes
03-05-22, 05:11 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,710
Posted By LeeG

I have a Bafang bbshd midrive installed on a...

I have a Bafang bbshd midrive installed on a bike with a cadence sensor. I don’t think I’m ever putting out more than 20% of the effort required to move me on the road and off road up steep sections...
Forum: Electric Bikes
03-03-22, 09:54 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,287
Posted By LeeG

42 yrs ago I transitioned from fast solo touring...

42 yrs ago I transitioned from fast solo touring to riding with a bike club to training with a racing club and racing. I assisted in the promotion and management of a few local races. I am now an...
Forum: Electric Bikes
02-01-22, 04:47 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,014
Posted By LeeG

well I went ahead and bought a new Co-op 2.2...

well I went ahead and bought a new Co-op 2.2 hardtail and I don’t think I’ll motorize it. Sure the 2.8 tires and 140 mm front shocks give me the rideability I wanted for the bumpy pot holed field...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-01-22, 03:25 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,227
Posted By LeeG

That doesn’t quite make sense. Cycling for 8 yrs...

That doesn’t quite make sense. Cycling for 8 yrs and now and all of a sudden you have neck pain on descents because of a physically demanding career for 40 yrs. There really isn’t enough to go by....
Forum: Electric Bikes
01-28-22, 06:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 382
Posted By LeeG

Ishould give it a try. I’m in the two lowest...

Ishould give it a try. I’m in the two lowest gears most of the time using a fair amount of energy on steep trails.. The bike has very long chainstays so the chain angle isn’t severe. I don’t need...
Forum: Electric Bikes
01-28-22, 02:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 382
Posted By LeeG

lower gears

I’m having fun dialing in my Bafanged ClemSmithJr and just replaced the Microshift 11-42 cassette w a 11-46. Microshift says the Advent derailleur can go to 46 teeth but it did not at all so I added...
Forum: Electric Bikes
01-28-22, 02:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 741
Posted By LeeG

For answers addressing your discomfort it would...

For answers addressing your discomfort it would help knowing what precisely is the uncomfortable issue which you haven’t specified. It could be a bike issue or a posture/conditioning issue. How...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-26-22, 05:06 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 9,476
Posted By LeeG

Hang in there pb. I’m 67, long history of...

Hang in there pb. I’m 67, long history of cycling and with last decade of debauchery I managed to put on lots of weight and generally endangered my health with drinking. I’m in a steep hilly rural...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-26-22, 01:22 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,283
Posted By LeeG

I would build whatever worked given the parts...

I would build whatever worked given the parts available so as to have the gears needed. Not knowing what parts you have or gear range you need I’d say yes to all of the above.
Forum: Touring
01-26-22, 10:24 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,126
Posted By LeeG

You might consider a different front tire. ...

You might consider a different front tire. Unless you are riding on very bad roads and rocks with your weight and load you can ride on more supple and softer tread tires, also smaller tires if they...
Forum: Touring
01-25-22, 10:54 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 4,974
Posted By LeeG

Cross-Check. I’ve ridden it with light 28mm to...

Cross-Check. I’ve ridden it with light 28mm to tough 42 mm tires. Decent all around bike.
Forum: Mountain Biking
01-14-22, 08:50 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,143
Posted By LeeG

Fenix HL40R 600 attached to helmet.

Fenix HL40R 600 attached to helmet.
Forum: Touring
12-31-21, 07:27 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,461
Posted By LeeG

Raybo, excellent review. I had a NWT with a...

Raybo, excellent review. I had a NWT with a Llama front fork so as to be able to use 2.10” tires. I rode through areas with gravel/dirt and found the fatter front tire necessary. Using a 2” Big...
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