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10-12-22, 05:33 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 4,163
Posted By daveed

Did the OP’s run-on sentence bug you? “It...

Did the OP’s run-on sentence bug you?

“It probably doesn't matter much regarding brake or gear cables since the job gets done either way, however it muddies the thinking in things like wheel...
10-12-22, 05:21 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 780
Posted By daveed

I seem to recall a bike co-op in Dumbo that might...

I seem to recall a bike co-op in Dumbo that might teach you how to tune-up your rig for a small donation. I rode a fixie for years (in another city) btw and learned quickly how to ensure the bike...
03-07-22, 08:20 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 645
Posted By daveed

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x2000/d0166880_3a07_4061_a0be_4449467e61a4_bd94131d7689e25c110fd74347138b8f373ab744.jpeg


Ha. The co-op bins don’t hold gold. Deore and...
03-07-22, 08:07 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 645
Posted By daveed

indeed they do. Been around in the Flats since...

indeed they do. Been around in the Flats since mid-aughts.
https://ohiocitycycles.org
03-05-22, 07:04 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 645
Posted By daveed

Funny you mention it, Andy. Today, I’ll be...

Funny you mention it, Andy. Today, I’ll be combing through the derailer bin at our wonderful co-op, here in Cleveland. My former derailer was an 80s-era Altus. Thanks.
03-04-22, 03:49 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 645
Posted By daveed

Looking for sturdy 7-speed derailer

Hi. I need a bit of help finding a new derailer for my 7-speed bike, which features an 11-28 setup in the back and a single 43t ring up front. It’s a 26-inch daily rider that hits potholes and...
01-02-22, 09:12 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 812
Posted By daveed

Yikes! Thank you for the info. But you know what?...

Yikes! Thank you for the info. But you know what? I paid $45 for the Nashbar frame a dozen years ago and it has served me well. I may now donate it as is to the local co-op after removing the...
12-29-21, 09:36 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 812
Posted By daveed

Ha. This "torture test" happened while shifting...

Ha. This "torture test" happened while shifting on a mild climb on a suburban street. How I wish I could torture test on single track in your neck of the woods.
12-27-21, 03:38 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 812
Posted By daveed

Thanks. But I don’t keep any of that stuff about.

Thanks. But I don’t keep any of that stuff about.
12-27-21, 01:40 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 812
Posted By daveed

Photos are not flipped. So nothing is up. Once I...

Photos are not flipped. So nothing is up. Once I look up Torx bit I’ll give it a go. Thank you.
12-27-21, 01:31 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 812
Posted By daveed

Thanks. I can get good purchase on the frame....

Thanks. I can get good purchase on the frame. But, yes, it is awkward.
12-27-21, 12:46 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 812
Posted By daveed

Help! Can’t remove broken RD bolt from hanger.

Hello. I need help removing a sheared rear derailer bolt (the result of shifting gears while climbing). Drilling and extraction bits haven’t done the job. I cannot get through to the other side,...
05-22-19, 06:40 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,453
Posted By daveed

Dave Mayer: Are you at the co-op in Brooklyn's...

Dave Mayer: Are you at the co-op in Brooklyn's Dumbo area?
05-22-19, 06:31 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,453
Posted By daveed

Haha. Lots packaged in the above. Thanks. I...

Haha. Lots packaged in the above. Thanks. I should have cited the cone poster I quoted (FYI he/she had thousands of posts, bore a little yellow jersey logo next to his/her handle and, incidentally,...
05-18-19, 07:27 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,453
Posted By daveed

Yes, HB-M650. Sorry.

Yes, HB-M650. Sorry.
05-18-19, 02:18 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,616
Posted By daveed

Sounds like you remain ahead of the pack. When it...

Sounds like you remain ahead of the pack. When it comes to brake levers, rest assured jackholes do not use Paul Components. https://www.paulcomp.com/product-category/components/brake-levers/
05-18-19, 02:10 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,453
Posted By daveed

Just need a little assurance re Shimano cones

Earlier this year, someone here wrote: "My experience on older Shimano cones is not that good, maybe a third of the cones are bad."

So does this mean I should just pitch the Shimano HB-650...
06-13-18, 05:45 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,751
Posted By daveed

Yes. That’s why.

Yes. That’s why.
06-10-18, 12:37 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,751
Posted By daveed

How do I remove the axle/bearings?

I intended to service my Harris Cyclery branded hubs; yet when I removed the locknut, washer and "cone," I discovered what looks to me like a sealed cartridge. If that's what they are, how do I...
05-03-18, 11:20 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,152
Posted By daveed

The spoke is not protruding, just coming close...

The spoke is not protruding, just coming close to. The spoke calc suggested 298.2mm; I grabbed 298s. I suppose 296s would have done as well.
05-03-18, 07:25 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,152
Posted By daveed

Yes. The longish nipples thread up beyond the...

Yes. The longish nipples thread up beyond the spoke threads, making it difficult (for me, in any case) to judge tension as I true the wheel (I've since un-tensioned the spokes). Would switching to...
05-03-18, 07:14 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,152
Posted By daveed

Hah! You're right. Too tight.

Hah! You're right.
Too tight.
05-02-18, 05:13 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,152
Posted By daveed

Stripped nipple in new wheel build

As I was truing a newly built wheel I stripped a nipple and can’t back it out (the spoke end prevents putting a screwdriver to it). The spokes are all pretty damn tight at this point. Is it time to...
12-20-17, 09:38 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,749
Posted By daveed

I agree that you should have that bike...

I agree that you should have that bike powder-coated. I was lucky with a recent LeMans build, using existing parts from my bits box and polishing compound. The rear brake placement has been fixed.
...
10-09-17, 06:15 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,980
Posted By daveed

Yes indeed.

Yes indeed.
10-03-17, 06:43 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,980
Posted By daveed

Yes it is, FBinNY. I should really build up...

Yes it is, FBinNY. I should really build up bikes more than once every few years. Thank you
10-03-17, 06:11 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,980
Posted By daveed

Stuck stem in Schwinn mixte

I’m at the start of restoring an 80s Le Tour II and I’m unable to remove the stem. I’ve banged it with a hammer a few times and used WD 40. To no avail. The fork just won’t drop after unscrewing...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-23-17, 04:06 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,247
Posted By daveed

Hilarious. FYI: Dumped the Grizzly after crashing...

Hilarious. FYI: Dumped the Grizzly after crashing it and subsequent surgery.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-23-17, 02:19 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,247
Posted By daveed

Any idea what this hand signal means?

Recently, on a popular bike path, a roadie (in full kit) riding at pace stuck his left hand down and outward while clenching his fist as he passed headed in the opposite direction (with plenty of...
09-03-17, 07:47 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,866
Posted By daveed

If you live near a bike co-op, it's likely you...

If you live near a bike co-op, it's likely you can build your fixie there with advice as well as source old and new parts. Many riders do that here in Cleveland at the Ohio City Bike Co-op.
09-01-17, 08:26 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 37,223
Posted By daveed

I heard an annoying click from the pedal/crank...

I heard an annoying click from the pedal/crank area a couple years ago. My suggested I check my spokes. Silly, I thought. But I checked, found a very loose one and tightened it. The click went away.
07-23-17, 05:56 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,526
Posted By daveed

Best way to clean tar off alum pedal?

Not sure what to use to get sticky road tar safely off my right VP pedal. Acetone? Can anyone help? Thanks.
02-07-17, 08:54 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,180
Posted By daveed

After several years of riding, I recently pitched...

After several years of riding, I recently pitched my Nashbar 1-inch threaded carbon fork, replacing it with the original fork on my '85 Fuji single-speed. I haven't noticed a difference other than...
09-17-16, 06:19 AM
Replies: 2,358
Views: 1,042,644
Posted By daveed

Beautiful bikes, both. Meanwhile I know for most...

Beautiful bikes, both. Meanwhile I know for most roadies digital technology is a must. So please forgive me for pointing out that the devices strapped to your stems look like warts on these handsome...
09-13-16, 11:27 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,214
Posted By daveed

Some years ago I upgraded the crankset on a Trek...

Some years ago I upgraded the crankset on a Trek hybrid with a Sugino 600, a real workhorse that's still on one of my bikes. I don't recall switching out the BB at the time, but I wouldn't be...
09-11-16, 07:03 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 11,724
Posted By daveed

I have a cassette, an almost brand new Shimano...

I have a cassette, an almost brand new Shimano Deore XT, 11-32. (Busy day today and therefore couldn't fiddle with the B screw.)
09-10-16, 03:36 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 11,724
Posted By daveed

FBinNY "fiddle" is a much better way to describe...

FBinNY "fiddle" is a much better way to describe what I was doing. Thanks for the helpful explanation. I'm betting I screwed up the B screw.
09-10-16, 01:56 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 11,724
Posted By daveed

Exactly, Homebrew! (I'm NOT shifting while...

Exactly, Homebrew! (I'm NOT shifting while pedaling backward, and I typically do NOT pedal backward in any case. It's simply that when I do I notice slop and clanging. The chain does not ship off one...
09-10-16, 10:05 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 11,724
Posted By daveed

Want to get rid of chain slop when backpedaling

My barend friction shifters shift the chain effortlessly pedaling forward. Yet when I backpedal I'm getting all sorts of noise and chain slop. This has been happening ever since I messed around with...
08-31-16, 07:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,455
Posted By daveed

All good doable options. Thanks.

All good doable options. Thanks.
08-31-16, 06:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,455
Posted By daveed

Cutting plastic fenders: How?

I'm determined to fit a rear plastic fender to an '85 Fuji. But I can't figure out how to narrow the fender where it attaches to the frame so it fits the old bike. Will a Sawsall work on this fairly...
08-17-16, 05:30 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,305
Posted By daveed

Gorgeous set up! In fact, I own a Love Lever,...

Gorgeous set up! In fact, I own a Love Lever, left over from my days as a fixie rider. And those VP pedals on your rig make another quality statement. Lovely stuff, but I'll probably end up with...
08-17-16, 05:22 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 564
Posted By daveed

Anyone here lucky enough to ride with Peter Sagan?

The Wall Street Journal published a good story about the award-winning rider, in Utah riding with the common folks. http://www.wsj.com/articles/rio-2016-peter-sagans-usa-mountain-ride-1471464288
08-16-16, 01:41 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,305
Posted By daveed

Which brake levers work best with cantis?

I tumbled off my bike in late June, broke my collarbone and have since decided upright bars are for me. So I bought Nitto's Albatross bar and I'm now wondering if the Avid 3 levers or the ProMax...
05-20-16, 06:10 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,059
Posted By daveed

6) Lastly, out of interest since I cannot afford...

6) Lastly, out of interest since I cannot afford this solution right now, how does the ENO eccentric hub compare to a standard hub as far as speed is concerned - is there any sacrifice associated...
03-31-16, 08:12 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,397
Posted By daveed

I have those SunTours, too, now sitting on my...

I have those SunTours, too, now sitting on my workbench gathering dust. I sorta wish I owned indexed bar end shifters.
03-31-16, 06:08 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,397
Posted By daveed

You are exactly right. This was the problem! I...

You are exactly right. This was the problem! I have Silver (something) shifters, and the directions do indeed specify the small ring on the side be tightened every so often. I need to pay more...
03-30-16, 06:00 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,397
Posted By daveed

Good to know. Maybe practice is all I need. Not...

Good to know. Maybe practice is all I need. Not sure what you mean by "modern" but my shifters are the Silver ones promoted on Rivendell's site.
03-30-16, 05:54 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,397
Posted By daveed

Thanks for pointing that out. Would putting the...

Thanks for pointing that out. Would putting the Ultegra back on, assuming it will reach the 32t sprocket, make for better shifting with the 9?
03-29-16, 09:05 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,539
Posted By daveed

I'm not familiar with that Trek model, but I bet...

I'm not familiar with that Trek model, but I bet the Clement X'plor tire would be worth considering. http://bit.ly/1RJsBkx
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