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09-17-23, 01:32 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 487
Posted By cmcanulty

It got a bit better with the freewheel change....

It got a bit better with the freewheel change. Then today I switched one washer from the left side axle to the right side axle and that improved it more. Now it isn't perfect but shifting is fine and...
09-17-23, 05:35 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 487
Posted By cmcanulty

no I am not beneath anything. It is routed...

no I am not beneath anything. It is routed correctly
09-16-23, 03:13 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 487
Posted By cmcanulty

I changed to another freewheel both shimano sis 5...

I changed to another freewheel both shimano sis 5 speed and it is better but still some noise. Both freewheels run smoothly.
09-16-23, 08:35 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 487
Posted By cmcanulty

It is terrible loud noise in every gear when...

It is terrible loud noise in every gear when riding grinding chain noise on freewheel. All gears are quiet on stand. I am only 110 lbs and don't mash hard gears.It is really baffling me.
09-13-23, 07:12 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 487
Posted By cmcanulty

I should have mentioned I replaced the chain also.

I should have mentioned I replaced the chain also.
09-13-23, 06:53 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 487
Posted By cmcanulty

rear gear chain noises

I recently replaced a wheel and freewheel on an ancient bike. I got it all running smoothy and quiet while on the bike stand through all the gears. But when I ride it the noise from the chain in the...
09-13-23, 06:48 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,450
Posted By cmcanulty

homemade rim strip easy

I was rehabbing a really old bike yesterday and was out of rim strips and didn't feel like running to the bike store so I made one. Took about 10 minutes. I took and old innertube which most people...
06-01-20, 02:58 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,989
Posted By cmcanulty

stuck pedal

I liberally use anti seize on pedals and any bike part where 2 different metals meet. Also on bottom bracket. A jar lasts forever and end of problem.
01-27-20, 05:55 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 12,212
Posted By cmcanulty

Mixte

Mixte is a Sekine Medallion bike I put on a Shimano Tourney Megarange rear derailleur. The only tweak I had to do was slightly alter the deralleur hanger angle to lower it a smidgen. So the gears...
01-27-20, 05:49 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 12,212
Posted By cmcanulty

Mixte

Mixte is a Sekine Medallion bike I put on a Shimano Tourney Megarange rear derailleur. The only tweak I had to do was slightly alter the deralleur hanger angle to lower it a smidgen. So the gears...
01-27-20, 04:24 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 12,212
Posted By cmcanulty

gears

I have great steel mixte made in canada in 1970s. I put a suntour 14-38 5 speed from ebay in rear and 44-34-24 in front. Can go up anything with loaded panniers and my tiny dog. I love it
01-05-20, 07:28 AM
Replies: 757
Views: 444,510
Posted By cmcanulty

Can you post a pic of it?

Can you post a pic of it?
12-20-19, 07:34 AM
Replies: 757
Views: 444,510
Posted By cmcanulty

tool

I got a valve tool years ago for less than one dollar.
03-03-19, 12:02 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 11,505
Posted By cmcanulty

Junker

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1333/cimg0001_abe44c08ccaa06e348fa694c7e237771574a468a.jpg
Here is my beast. A about 30 yr old Huffy I got out of a neighbors trash. Ugly...
02-18-19, 12:44 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 11,505
Posted By cmcanulty

Yes I have several nice bikes but ride an old...

Yes I have several nice bikes but ride an old Huffy Glacier I got out of a neighbors trash a long time ago most of the time. It has 4 panniers and 2 other bags for shopping etc on it. Never gets...
01-09-18, 10:20 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 10,027
Posted By cmcanulty

One thing I learned with the paraffin mix is pour...

One thing I learned with the paraffin mix is pour a little into a small can and use that to brush on chain. Keeps the main supply nice and clean....
01-08-18, 06:41 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 10,027
Posted By cmcanulty

I usually mix the paraffin with paint thinner but...

I usually mix the paraffin with paint thinner but kerosene works too it just has a pinkish color. I have been gradually increasing the amount of solvent to the paraffin. It goes on easier and I think...
01-08-18, 11:22 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 10,027
Posted By cmcanulty

I use a chain cleaner from Nashbar,then brush a...

I use a chain cleaner from Nashbar,then brush a mixture of melted parrafin and solvent about 2/3 solvent 1/3 parrafin . It goes on with a toothbrush. As long as the jar of lube and the bike are...
05-13-16, 11:05 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 830
Posted By cmcanulty

I will check the alignment maybe it changed a...

I will check the alignment maybe it changed a little when the bike fell over sometime. It's not the shifter as it is an old 70s bike with friction shifters
05-13-16, 05:41 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 830
Posted By cmcanulty

Front Derailleur Issue

I have a weird issue. If I need to get on the small chainring I have to shift from large directly to small and there is plenty of clearance for all rear gears. It will never shift from the middle...
05-13-16, 05:39 AM
Replies: 757
Views: 444,510
Posted By cmcanulty

tubes

The always available old tube small piece and rubber cement works great too
12-30-15, 09:36 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 678
Posted By cmcanulty

single piece crank squeak

I have an old bicycle with a single piece crank. I have several times taken it apart, cleaned and checked for pits or burs and regreased and adjusted it. No matter what I do within a few miles the...
07-18-14, 10:12 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,231
Posted By cmcanulty

cheap or free pannier hooks

if any of you ride old junker bikes often to carry stuff there are often not any panner hooks. Here is a cheap easy fix. I used an old dog chain but any light chain would do.393894393895
12-03-12, 11:30 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 8,121
Posted By cmcanulty

I did scrub it and it is surely a bit too large

I did scrub it and it is surely a bit too large
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-03-12, 11:01 AM
Replies: 2,383
Views: 508,498
Posted By cmcanulty

How did you get a derailleur to fit for the front...

How did you get a derailleur to fit for the front triple?
12-03-12, 10:57 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 8,121
Posted By cmcanulty

Freewheel SIS MF Z015 removal

I have done a bunch of searching and can't find a tool to remove an old 5 speed freewheel Shimano SIS MF Z015. Some places recommend the tool TL-FW30 (or 80 type is too small on tool for me to read...
11-24-12, 12:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 851
Posted By cmcanulty

I have a yorkie that always travels in my...

I have a yorkie that always travels in my handlebar dog basket but she loves cars and will jump in any car she sees open.
07-17-12, 06:12 AM
Replies: 757
Views: 444,510
Posted By cmcanulty

I cut short lengths of innertubes and pull them...

I cut short lengths of innertubes and pull them over handlebar grips. Gives extra padding and keeps grips like new. When they get grungy just toss and replace.Use thornless tubes for extra...
04-26-12, 07:29 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 587
Posted By cmcanulty

It just sounds like the chain is running roughly...

It just sounds like the chain is running roughly in the smaller cogs, nothing I can see is rubbing. On old and new cassette the largest 5 cogs all sound smooth. Could it be cable or angle adjustment?
04-26-12, 07:18 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 587
Posted By cmcanulty

cassette noise

I am getting a lot of noise from my cassette (8 speed) in the smallest 3 cogs. I changed the cassette and the same problem. What should I try? It shifts properly into all gears.I have a triple crank
03-06-12, 07:16 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 572
Posted By cmcanulty

free ebook on bicycling trip

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006Z06RJW
Forum: Recumbent
03-06-12, 07:16 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,168
Posted By cmcanulty

recumbent free ebook

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006Z06RJW
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-19-11, 04:19 PM
Replies: 2,383
Views: 508,498
Posted By cmcanulty

mini

I asked Yan and he said everyone wants one but no one buys. I got the maybe last one with rear derailleur in wharehouse, I added a small chainring and front der. so now have an awesome range.
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-13-11, 07:20 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 880
Posted By cmcanulty

This holds 15lbs and is cheap I used on touring...

This holds 15lbs and is cheap I used on touring with my Downtube folder had 2 front panniers with a sleeping bag on top and a dog basket resting on bag. Worked great
05-08-11, 04:17 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,311
Posted By cmcanulty

Front Derailleur folding bicycles

I am trying to add front derailleurs to my 2 folding Downtube bikes, pictures attached. The problem is the seat tube angle means that they have to be set further back than normal in relation to the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-20-11, 06:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,967
Posted By cmcanulty

I have used this touring with my 20" downtube had...

I have used this touring with my 20" downtube had 2 front panniers and a sleeping bag on top, no problems cheap too
http://www.nashbar.com/bikes/Product_10053_10052_167593_-1_201521_10000_202601
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-13-11, 08:28 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,345
Posted By cmcanulty

I have had very nice touring with my Downtube 20"...

I have had very nice touring with my Downtube 20" NS
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-10-11, 07:34 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 811
Posted By cmcanulty

I's the drive side lockring that is stuck. I am...

I's the drive side lockring that is stuck. I am correct that drive side is left hand threaded?
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-09-11, 06:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 811
Posted By cmcanulty

Downtube Mini bottom bracket

After several tries including using a 4ft steel pipe cheater bar I gave up removing drive side bottom bracket lockring. I got the non drive side after much sweating. This is a new mini I just got....
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-01-11, 05:55 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 625
Posted By cmcanulty

Gallery of folders

plenty to drool over and seem to be available in US. Anybody know this stuff?
http://search.borderless.rakuten.com/borderless/search.action?k=&tl=201683&l=en&p=3
01-16-11, 02:40 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 11,249
Posted By cmcanulty

Here is a pricey 10 speed cassette ...

Here is a pricey 10 speed cassette
http://www.niagaracycle.com/product_info.php?products_id=437652
01-12-11, 07:41 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 660
Posted By cmcanulty

Chainring bolts

I have to buy 5 chainring bolts and need advice on the size double or triple as I am taking a single 48t crank that is configured so that I can add an outer small ring so the bolts would go through...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-10-11, 06:14 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,414
Posted By cmcanulty

Wow I did a bad one on my arm this summer but not...

Wow I did a bad one on my arm this summer but not that bad good luck and keep riding
01-10-11, 07:59 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,189
Posted By cmcanulty

Front derailleur wide range

I am trying to set up a 16" folding bike with a wide range front derailleur. My preference would be a double with 26-53, or 28-53 the lower the better it has capreo in back so limited to 26 largest...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-02-11, 09:34 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 692
Posted By cmcanulty

ebay folder

Has anyone seen these? I am considering one but would like some feedback. Also will there be a problem with customs or duty as it comes from Taiwan?...
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-29-10, 04:24 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 525
Posted By cmcanulty

2007 downtube mini handlebar height

Does anyone have a 2007 mini? I need to know the height of the top of the handlebar from the ground I need to know as I am very short.2007 year only as 2008 on have adjustable height handlebars.
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-29-10, 07:48 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,581
Posted By cmcanulty

fletsbob thanks yes that looks like it I tried a...

fletsbob thanks yes that looks like it I tried a lot of google searches but never saw that one.
This from ebay may work but I hope someone has seen it and if it is good quality and would work on a...
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-28-10, 06:45 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 660
Posted By cmcanulty

mini on ebay

Inj case you missed it here it is
http://cgi.ebay.com/Downtube-Mini-Folding-Commuter-Bicycle-/370468682886?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5641a77c86
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-28-10, 05:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,581
Posted By cmcanulty

large rear trunk bag

Somewhere on the web I saw a very large trunk bag for a folding bike. It sat on rear rack and also was attached to the seat post, now I can't find anything like it, some help please.Was much taller...
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-12-10, 04:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,231
Posted By cmcanulty

Curve SL or Downtube mini

Is there any way to attach a rear rack to either of these folders? The mini has rear suspension and the curve says no luggage attachments below is quote from Dahon web pg
*North American model NOT...
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