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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-08-24, 09:31 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 723
Posted By zandoval

I am a real promoter of Continental Ride Tour...

I am a real promoter of Continental Ride Tour style tires. But I have a set of Kenda 184s on my old Peugeot P6 with 27x1¼ rims and they have been great. If you have the clearance they certainly would...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-08-24, 09:13 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 723
Posted By zandoval

Build your Gravel Bike slowly. Its more fun....

Build your Gravel Bike slowly. Its more fun. Often building a Gravel Bike out of a favored steel frame is just a matter of tires. After checking your clearance and brake set you change out your...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-07-24, 02:40 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 802
Posted By zandoval

Hey... Just posted my methods in a Waxed Chain...

Hey... Just posted my methods in a Waxed Chain Thread. I would suggest going simple. WD40 is a great cleaner but not necessarily a lube. ATF (Automatic Transmission Fluid) is my choice. Chain getting...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-07-24, 12:34 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 272
Posted By zandoval

Great Ride... Welcome to the forum. Hope to...

Great Ride...

Welcome to the forum. Hope to hear how you decide to progress with your bikes. The word "Restore" has many meanings here on the forum. Some members take it quite seriously...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-06-24, 11:24 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 684
Posted By zandoval

On a comfortable seat... Ha

On a comfortable seat... Ha
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-06-24, 11:21 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 684
Posted By zandoval

Somehow I keep thinking...TRUING STANDS!

Somehow I keep thinking...TRUING STANDS!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-06-24, 11:11 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 469
Posted By zandoval

Same here as with SurferRosa... Clean um up. I...

Same here as with SurferRosa... Clean um up. I use ATF with some Denatured Alcohol to soak the edges of the rim in a shallow pan getting both the top and the bottom of the nipples. I then wait about...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-06-24, 10:47 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 809
Posted By zandoval

https://www.tyrekey.com/ Or ...

https://www.tyrekey.com/
Or
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5487663
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-06-24, 01:08 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 470
Posted By zandoval

Waxing good? Absolutely! Last year I gave it...

Waxing good? Absolutely!

Last year I gave it a try so now Been there and Done that. Was it worth it? For me no. I ride Ravel roads. That is torn up asphalt, small gravel, chaliche, sticky dirt,...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-04-24, 12:09 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 756
Posted By zandoval

RATS - I Cant Believe I Said This

My young North Carolina Suburbia grandson is very interested in motorcycles now. The pressure in mounting. He does not ride a bicycle. Not really by choice but his parents have deemed it to dangerous...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-03-24, 02:54 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,608
Posted By zandoval

I do remember some people being sensitive to...

I do remember some people being sensitive to Leather Wraps on their steering wheels. It was popular to have a similar wrap for steering wheels years ago. The problem was solves by washing the leather...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-03-24, 10:22 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 2,231
Posted By zandoval

With bicycles What I was and What I am are much...

With bicycles What I was and What I am are much different.
I am no longer Running, Walking, Hiking, Camping, Climbing, Diving, Spelunking, Chaining, Motorcycling, Active Duty... Ha
Bicycling is one...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-24, 08:54 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 3,150
Posted By zandoval

Ha... I am a Gleason 6 followed at MD Anderson...

Ha... I am a Gleason 6 followed at MD Anderson...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-24, 04:47 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 3,150
Posted By zandoval

Hey... Where is the Reel to Reel?

Hey... Where is the Reel to Reel?
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-24, 03:44 PM
Replies: 172
Views: 3,930
Posted By zandoval

Well I dont know how long you have been riding or...

Well I dont know how long you have been riding or what you have been ridding. If you are completely new to the sport then I would say get a 300 USD Road Bike. Ride it a year and then decide what you...
Forum: Commuting
05-01-24, 03:30 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 687
Posted By zandoval

Ha... That's the ticket. So you are thinking the...

Ha... That's the ticket. So you are thinking the object that caused the puncture was left in the tire. Or it could possibly be a Pinch Flat. Either way at 26 EUR a pop it certainly is worth it to fix...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-01-24, 01:24 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 736
Posted By zandoval

Ya look, Ya check, Ya look again... And then... ...

Ya look, Ya check, Ya look again... And then...

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Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-24, 01:06 PM
Replies: 172
Views: 3,930
Posted By zandoval

My most expensive Road Bike purchase was in the...

My most expensive Road Bike purchase was in the 70's. 375.00 USD plus a few other things in trade.

A "la migliore, tutti fatto a mano, tutti Compagnolo LIotto" built by Giovani Liotto himself in...
Forum: Commuting
05-01-24, 09:59 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 687
Posted By zandoval

Sometimes flats catch up with us and its just...

Sometimes flats catch up with us and its just your turn. How about some data on what kind of bicycle, wheelset, and tires are you using right now? Are the flats coming from hardware, glass, or...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-30-24, 11:14 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 663
Posted By zandoval

Muscle Weighs More Than Fat...

Muscle Weighs More Than Fat...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-29-24, 10:21 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 4,490
Posted By zandoval

As a healthcare provider (PA-C) in a rural area...

As a healthcare provider (PA-C) in a rural area that handles more then I should ortho problems, knee surgery is at the top of the list for full recovery.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-28-24, 10:36 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,135
Posted By zandoval

Question is it, was a Nightmare or a Modern Day...

Question is it, was a Nightmare or a Modern Day Prophecy...
I would intermediately go about checking every bottom bracket I owned, carbon or not... Ha
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-28-24, 10:26 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 966
Posted By zandoval

Happy, Happy, Joy, Joy... Yep! ...

Happy, Happy, Joy, Joy... Yep!

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-28-24, 10:18 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 587
Posted By zandoval

When I do a full wash I blow off all the...

When I do a full wash I blow off all the remaining water with a leaf blower and spray everything down with ArmourAll Tire Foam. I then go about a complete wipe down and removal of all the foam...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-28-24, 09:59 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 3,352
Posted By zandoval

I have plenty of handicaps when ridding. S0 even...

I have plenty of handicaps when ridding. S0 even my rural no traffic rides require my complete attention. I think back long ago when I could ride in a pack. Not so today. Over in Austin I have seen...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-28-24, 10:52 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 399
Posted By zandoval

Over the years I have gotten about 4 or 5 lock...

Over the years I have gotten about 4 or 5 lock nut wrenches. I have to say that none of them really fit that well and at least three of them are good quality Park Tools. More often I go for my Large...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-27-24, 11:58 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 591
Posted By zandoval

IGHs are mysterious. But as to a low viscosity...

IGHs are mysterious. But as to a low viscosity grease I believe stinky ole 90 wt Gear Lube Crank Case Grease might do the trick.

Oh No... I am talking about a lube on the bikeforums... Look Out Ya...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-27-24, 11:43 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,163
Posted By zandoval

I really do get your concern. You are right. But...

I really do get your concern. You are right. But what people called Gravel Bikes years ago seem to no longer qualify. Same thing going with Mountain Bikes and those rare Steel Road Bikes. I think its...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-27-24, 02:42 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 475
Posted By zandoval

Yep... Its headed for the trash. I have seen...

Yep... Its headed for the trash.

I have seen a few brand new tires with separating beads. Be sure to inspect your new tiers bead closely. And thats regardless of their manufacturer or make...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-27-24, 10:20 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 374
Posted By zandoval

If I was collecting 1976 Olympic Memorabilia this...

If I was collecting 1976 Olympic Memorabilia this bike would be worth collecting. But in 76 if I was buying a Store Bike I would have bought a Austra made Ted Williams.

Given that the bike was...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-26-24, 11:06 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 3,514
Posted By zandoval

Thanks for posting. Its really nice to see the...

Thanks for posting. Its really nice to see the Shed dismantled with respect. I would have really liked to meet the guy...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-26-24, 04:39 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 661
Posted By zandoval

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w5i-dB9_dC4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w5i-dB9_dC4
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-25-24, 12:31 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 525
Posted By zandoval

Pawls barely heard could mean its caked up grease...

Pawls barely heard could mean its caked up grease and dirt. As soyabean can atest, remove the Freewheel and soak it in gasoline to clean it out. Then use light weight oil to lube it up.

Or after...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-24-24, 09:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 308
Posted By zandoval

Here is a link for a .stl to 3D Print one out....

Here is a link for a .stl to 3D Print one out. You can also print out a tool for it...
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-24-24, 09:19 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 530
Posted By zandoval

My local ride 1st Aid stuff is simple and small....

My local ride 1st Aid stuff is simple and small. Really the only thing I carry is forRoad Rash...A touring 1st Aid Kit is going to be different then one just for local rides. I carry four small...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-24-24, 10:09 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,163
Posted By zandoval

When doing Ravel and Gravel I am most comfortable...

When doing Ravel and Gravel I am most comfortable between 38mm to 34mm. If I need anything more then its time to go to a Mountain Bike. I have never ridden a True modern day specific Gravel Bike....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-23-24, 03:17 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 530
Posted By zandoval

When I did longer rides then I do now I carried...

When I did longer rides then I do now I carried an old flip phone. In the USA you do not need a plan to get 911 so any phone will usually do.

Hey... Start that thread... I'll bite...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-23-24, 11:35 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,211
Posted By zandoval

Yep... Pretty common. You can still get Toluene....

Yep... Pretty common. You can still get Toluene. Just thin out the Rema and your good ta go.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-23-24, 09:59 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 530
Posted By zandoval

Annual Tool Kit Check 2024

Hey Youse Guys...

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Only thing I have added to my kit is some First Aid Stuff....
Forum: Road Cycling
04-23-24, 09:48 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,211
Posted By zandoval

A few times I have opened a new tube of...

A few times I have opened a new tube of Vulcanizing Cement only to find it had dried up in the unopened tube. So I also carry an unopened tube of Super Glue along with the Vulcanizing Cement.
...
Forum: Commuting
04-22-24, 01:41 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 582
Posted By zandoval

Flexibility... Knew a guy once that depending on...

Flexibility... Knew a guy once that depending on the weather would occasionally drive in at the start of the day with his bike in the back of his truck. He would leave his truck and ride the bike...
Forum: Commuting
04-22-24, 01:32 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 582
Posted By zandoval

On one of my Texas Thunderstorm/Lightning rides I...

On one of my Texas Thunderstorm/Lightning rides I took shelter in a car port with a stranger, a Bar-B-Q pit, and an Ice chest of Miller Highlife. Long after the storm passed I called my wife ta come...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-24, 01:25 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 729
Posted By zandoval

Thanks Andy, this explains allot. Most of the...

Thanks Andy, this explains allot. Most of the components I have used on my Franken bikes are quite worn. And I have noticed that on the bikes that I extended the derailleur position on I was not able...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-24, 11:38 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 729
Posted By zandoval

I get ya about that bailout gear! I spend more...

I get ya about that bailout gear! I spend more time in it then I would like to admit. I have had lots of problems with derailleurs shifting on my multiple, assembled out of the parts bins, mismatched...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-19-24, 12:38 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,369
Posted By zandoval

Pretty common problem when changing out...

Pretty common problem when changing out components. For me all to common as I never have matched components. The solution is easy?

Stop Cross Chaining
Get a Long Cage Derailleur if not already...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-19-24, 12:16 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 798
Posted By zandoval

Would really like some specs on its Freewheel,...

Would really like some specs on its Freewheel, Seat Post, and Headset/Stem. Would also like some more information of your Bottom Bracket install. Thanks...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-19-24, 12:03 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 798
Posted By zandoval

She is gonna ride a Wall Hanger... Bravo... ...

She is gonna ride a Wall Hanger... Bravo...

I am taking notes on your components. Fantastic! They are all proven products with that shinny flare that lasts. Your over all craftsmanship is beyond...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-17-24, 12:43 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 825
Posted By zandoval

Wow... You are right. On my old beaters adjusting...

Wow... You are right. On my old beaters adjusting the Bars, Stem, Seat, Seat Post is no big deal. But on a modern bike that could be a real chore and might not even be possible. I now see why some...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-17-24, 11:35 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 825
Posted By zandoval

[QUOTE=soyabean;23216908]...My back hurt like...

[QUOTE=soyabean;23216908]...My back hurt like hell during cycling and after cycling. I put up with it because it allowed me to do some decent top speeds... But if it's just a sore back that appears...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-17-24, 11:24 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 825
Posted By zandoval

Interesting note: Its pretty common ta see...

Interesting note: Its pretty common ta see defunct exercise bicycles, treadmills, even elipticals in garage Sales and out by the Dumpster. But I have never seen an Inversion Table thrown away.

As...
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