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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-29-24, 02:11 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 202
Posted By alcjphil

How about water?

How about water?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-29-24, 02:08 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 233
Posted By alcjphil

If your bike has rim brakes, check to see if the...

If your bike has rim brakes, check to see if the brake pads are able to contact the tire sidewall. If the pads are too high, they will cut into the tire
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-29-24, 02:00 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 371
Posted By alcjphil

A few years ago, I had to take a driving course...

A few years ago, I had to take a driving course given to employees of the company I worked for in order to qualify to drive a company vehicle. This company self insures, so they want to ensure that...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-29-24, 01:38 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,245
Posted By alcjphil

Old thread, but a good question. My 1973 Raleigh...

Old thread, but a good question. My 1973 Raleigh Professional obviously had a pre 1978 crank and it had 126 mm rear spacing because it had a 6 speed freewheel
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-29-24, 01:15 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 282
Posted By alcjphil

When you joined the forum, this rule wasn't yet...

When you joined the forum, this rule wasn't yet in effect. It has been instrumental in reducing spam and inappropriate posts. Fear not, you only need 4 more posts. Shouldn't take more than a couple...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-29-24, 10:52 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 1,208
Posted By alcjphil

To be honest, I don't remember, but he is...

To be honest, I don't remember, but he is resistant to change
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-29-24, 10:24 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 326
Posted By alcjphil

Artistic cycling: ...

Artistic cycling:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j4cX_KN_j0E
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-29-24, 10:17 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 202
Posted By alcjphil

Miele bikes are not Italian. Neither are...

Miele bikes are not Italian. Neither are Marinonis or Limongis
Forum: Road Cycling
04-29-24, 10:07 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 1,208
Posted By alcjphil

I would say that 100 miles isn't nearly enough...

I would say that 100 miles isn't nearly enough mileage to really assess your bike
Forum: Road Cycling
04-29-24, 09:54 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 1,208
Posted By alcjphil

I do know someone who make that switch. He...

I do know someone who make that switch. He considers himself "old school" and when he bought a new bike a few years ago he had the bike converted from DI2 to mechanical shifting. He also scoffs at...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-27-24, 05:15 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 827
Posted By alcjphil

This is where we see the worst sorts of human...

This is where we see the worst sorts of human behaviour. I simply don't get it. Why steal tools and vandalize a public service? I may not be the most public spirited person in the world, but boggles...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-27-24, 05:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 239
Posted By alcjphil

Bicycle serial numbers have nothing akin to VIN's...

Bicycle serial numbers have nothing akin to VIN's on cars. You have found 2 numbers: The first probably indicates the date of manufacture OF THE FRAME, The second is probably an indication of the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-26-24, 12:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 279
Posted By alcjphil

Please, make and model of the bike you are...

Please, make and model of the bike you are talking about. Context needed
You appear to want shorter crank arms. Raceface has made dozens of different crank models. Which is yours, and from what...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-26-24, 12:07 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 231
Posted By alcjphil

Debate isn't necessarily a bad thing. You will...

Debate isn't necessarily a bad thing. You will get information and opinions in a thread like this. Don't think of any of this as negative. I saw a thread a few years ago about a tricycle conversion...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-26-24, 11:24 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 300
Posted By alcjphil

What you probably saw was the Classified...

What you probably saw was the Classified Powershift hub. It has been dubbed the "front derailleur killer" The hub itself is pretty high tech with wireless electronic shfting. It is also pretty...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-26-24, 08:11 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 231
Posted By alcjphil

Agree with this. Upright tricycles are less...

Agree with this. Upright tricycles are less stable than bicycles. I have seen pictures of racing tricycles cornering and the riders have to lean out past the rear wheel to keep themselves upright....
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-26-24, 07:05 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 396
Posted By alcjphil

Gliders were built for Eatons (not Easton)...

Gliders were built for Eatons (not Easton) department stores by Raleigh
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-23-24, 12:36 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 474
Posted By alcjphil

The last mechanical problem that affected me was...

The last mechanical problem that affected me was years ago when my Bebop pedal cleat failed during a ride. Other than that, I have done all sorts of on the road repairs for others. One was repairing...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-23-24, 12:21 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 949
Posted By alcjphil

Suspension for a gravel bike may be overrated....

Suspension for a gravel bike may be overrated. Mine came with 700 x 45 tires and space for wider ones. There was an option for a suspension fork adding weight which I declined. Unless your gravel...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-24, 11:12 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 657
Posted By alcjphil

Not provided is the model of your current rear...

Not provided is the model of your current rear derailleur and the shifter you are using
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-21-24, 08:25 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,034
Posted By alcjphil

That 13-23 tooth count suggests to me that you...

That 13-23 tooth count suggests to me that you may have a freewheel, not a cassette.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-18-24, 09:13 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 515
Posted By alcjphil

Gliders are good solid bikes that were...

Gliders are good solid bikes that were manufactured by Raleigh for Eatons department stores back in the day when such stores sold good quality bikes
I bought one at a garage sale many years ago for...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-17-24, 06:11 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 476
Posted By alcjphil

What you need to do is try to isolate the problem...

What you need to do is try to isolate the problem by doing this.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-17-24, 06:04 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 4,551
Posted By alcjphil

Tubeless tires are much more resistant to pinch...

Tubeless tires are much more resistant to pinch flats than tube type tires. Years ago, while riding with a fast group on a slight downhill at about 70 kph i hit a pothole with enough force to eject...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-17-24, 05:52 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 447
Posted By alcjphil

I own a Look 481SL. At that time many Look bikes...

I own a Look 481SL. At that time many Look bikes came in 1 cm increments, mine included
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-24, 05:34 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,240
Posted By alcjphil

You are searching for the holy grail. Any bottle...

You are searching for the holy grail. Any bottle cage that grips your bottle well will scratch it up when you remove and insert it. Bottles are inexpensive enough that if you want them to be pristine...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-14-24, 05:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 513
Posted By alcjphil

Nothing new there. A seat post designed for...

Nothing new there. A seat post designed for triathlon from 30 years ago. Everything old eventually becomes new
Google "fast forward seat post"
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-14-24, 01:32 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 934
Posted By alcjphil

Sorry to interject. but complaining is something...

Sorry to interject. but complaining is something that humans do. We all have an agenda. Whether or not the complaint was justified, the aggrieved person has an axe to grind
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-14-24, 01:11 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,111
Posted By alcjphil

Tektro levers work so far above their price point...

Tektro levers work so far above their price point that is worth the experiment I also have them on my touring bike. Makes it easy to open the cantilever brakes when I have to change a tire
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-14-24, 01:04 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,111
Posted By alcjphil

I get it. That photo shows that you have tons of...

I get it. That photo shows that you have tons of tire clearance which was pretty common in the early 1970's. I still suggest that you spend $25 and buy a set of Tektro RL340 brake levers. An...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-14-24, 12:57 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,111
Posted By alcjphil

Good to know, but the included photo shows cable...

Good to know, but the included photo shows cable housing that looks well worn
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-14-24, 12:54 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 458
Posted By alcjphil

My take? You worry too much about chainline and...

My take? You worry too much about chainline and not enough about whether your crank is clearing the botton bracket and chain stay on the drive side. If the crank doesn't clear, your chainline is wrong
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-14-24, 12:52 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 624
Posted By alcjphil

Looks to me as if the free hub threads into the...

Looks to me as if the free hub threads into the hub shell. If those threads are stripped, the hub is toast
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-14-24, 12:47 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,111
Posted By alcjphil

I disagree. Really good single pivot brake...

I disagree. Really good single pivot brake callipers can stop you very well. My 1973 Raleigh Professional always stopped me reliably, especially later on when I converted to brake levers with cables...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-14-24, 12:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 469
Posted By alcjphil

My question: Why do you think that the bearings...

My question: Why do you think that the bearings will need to be replaced? What indications do you have other than the number of miles you have done?
Maybe you are overthinking
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-14-24, 12:19 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,111
Posted By alcjphil

I have fully Mavic equipped Limongi. The Mavic...

I have fully Mavic equipped Limongi. The Mavic branded brake callipers were made by Modolo. When I acquired the bike, it had been converted to flat bar with linear pull brake levers, a stupid...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
04-14-24, 11:47 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,230
Posted By alcjphil

I also believe that Fignon was suffering a...

I also believe that Fignon was suffering a significant saddle sore towards the end of that Tour
This article: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2010/jul/22/tour-laurent-fignon-greg-lemond
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-14-24, 07:20 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,200
Posted By alcjphil

OP's bike has linear pull brakes.

OP's bike has linear pull brakes.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-14-24, 06:59 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,200
Posted By alcjphil

The brakes on that bike look like cheap, stamped...

The brakes on that bike look like cheap, stamped steel linear pull. They would be the first thing I would look at replacing.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-11-24, 02:22 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,745
Posted By alcjphil

Newfies are the funniest Canadians: ...

Newfies are the funniest Canadians:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=86ayXPC4Cz0
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-11-24, 01:53 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,087
Posted By alcjphil

Mechanical shifting can shift under load every...

Mechanical shifting can shift under load every bit as well as eTap. Looking at the derailleur, the mechanical bits that actually make the shift happen are the same on both mechanical and electronic...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-11-24, 01:40 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 3,945
Posted By alcjphil

The only thing that bike manufacturers control is...

The only thing that bike manufacturers control is the weight of the frame, and even then many bike companies farm that production out as well. added to that are component changes during a production...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-11-24, 01:34 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 534
Posted By alcjphil

My advice is to stop worrying about getting the...

My advice is to stop worrying about getting the best deal and start shopping to find a good deal. Trying to save the last dollar in savings(sorry about currency, but I live in Canada) can prevent you...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-11-24, 01:26 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,074
Posted By alcjphil

Anyone who is a competitive racer will put a lot...

Anyone who is a competitive racer will put a lot more strain on the frame even on non race days
Forum: Road Cycling
04-11-24, 09:52 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 3,360
Posted By alcjphil

I think that the lesson to be learned here is...

I think that the lesson to be learned here is that if you ride things until they break or wear out, they will break or fail when they wear out
Forum: Road Cycling
04-11-24, 09:48 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 303
Posted By alcjphil

Age made it necessary for me to switch to compact...

Age made it necessary for me to switch to compact cranks. One of my bikes has a Chorus 10 speed setup and the other is a Chorus/Record mix. Both bikes went from the original Chorus square taper to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-08-24, 11:04 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 553
Posted By alcjphil

I am going to say that if your current spoke...

I am going to say that if your current spoke nipples are rounded off you have the wrong size spoke wrench
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-08-24, 10:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 292
Posted By alcjphil

In which direction doesn't it "catch"

In which direction doesn't it "catch"
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-08-24, 10:17 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 800
Posted By alcjphil

Not helpful

Not helpful
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-08-24, 08:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 500
Posted By alcjphil

We don't know where you live and also have no...

We don't know where you live and also have no idea about the condition of your bike. Its value very much depends on how well it was maintained
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