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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-11-12, 09:21 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,896
Posted By roobydoo

I taped the bolts to the opposite side of the...

I taped the bolts to the opposite side of the wheel, kept on adjusting till the wheel didn't fall either way, then weighed the tape and bolts.

I am mostly stunned at how a wheel can have that...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-10-12, 01:26 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,896
Posted By roobydoo

UPDATE: Wheels were out of balance 17g towards...

UPDATE:
Wheels were out of balance 17g towards the pinned joint.
that's the equivalent of two 1/4x1" bolts !
After drilling 14 holes in the inner rim I have not made a dent in the weight
A...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-25-12, 06:42 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,333
Posted By roobydoo

I simply don't like adding weight to my bike. I...

I simply don't like adding weight to my bike. I only run a camelback.
I never even added a bottle holder to either of my new bikes.
Over the bumps all that water goes up and down with the bike. ...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-24-12, 08:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 11,359
Posted By roobydoo

Since you have already spent the money on the...

Since you have already spent the money on the bike, tires are still the most economical fix/solution
Schwalbe Marathon and Vittoria Randonneur series are both excellent fast rolling city tires with...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-23-12, 12:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 682
Posted By roobydoo

First - is it beyond warranty? - if not sure,...

First - is it beyond warranty? - if not sure, obviously worth checking out.
Was it bought locally? - if not, time to get that relationship going with the local shop.

Most shops will not tell you...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-22-12, 05:41 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,861
Posted By roobydoo

Sounds alot like what I'm doing. New hubs, wide...

Sounds alot like what I'm doing. New hubs, wide 23mm rims, spokes, DIY wheel build. New suntour 7spd rear.
Brake shifters and new bar wrap. Overall same weight.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-22-12, 05:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,861
Posted By roobydoo

Here's my solution. A little drop. Urethane foam...

Here's my solution. A little drop. Urethane foam buildup on lower bars.
I think it turned out well but I may have wrapped in reverse just to make it work
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-21-12, 06:39 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,861
Posted By roobydoo

Okay, so a little forward on the bars, a little...

Okay, so a little forward on the bars, a little back on the brifters....
Looking at my photo's again I also noticed the cross brifters are angled a little further back than I realized, may have been...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-20-12, 09:02 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,861
Posted By roobydoo

Help fitting brifters brake/shifters to vintage road bike? solution found!

Ok, I'm in a bit of a bind, It seems that vintage 1"/25.4mm bars are sparse, unless you pillage the scrap yard regularly.

My Sora series brifters don't sit right;
Too far forward and it feels...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-20-12, 08:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 562
Posted By roobydoo

Interesting, I will see if that comes up as a...

Interesting, I will see if that comes up as a suggestion from my local MD's, if not I might ask why.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-20-12, 02:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 562
Posted By roobydoo

Ok thanks, We have a sports medicine place in...

Ok thanks, We have a sports medicine place in town, I will see if I need a referral to go there or if I can sign up as a client directly.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-20-12, 10:00 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 562
Posted By roobydoo

Weak/strained knee - who should I see for help on improving it's health?

Ok,
Basically, my right knee is good to go for cycling, I can do 20-30Km without problem, but I have a nagging twinge/spasm when doing other movement.
It keeps me from doing lunges/squats to help...
Forum: Eastern Canada
03-15-12, 09:42 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,108
Posted By roobydoo

As a short run powder coater (based in ON) the...

As a short run powder coater (based in ON) the stripping is your challenge. Honestly at $120 you've already got a decent price. I would charge $50 flat rate for the Powder coating if it's stripped...
Forum: Winter Cycling
03-09-12, 09:48 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 911
Posted By roobydoo

No matter what they may look like, full fenders...

No matter what they may look like, full fenders on a commuter bike will be a major help!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-06-12, 07:37 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,028
Posted By roobydoo

Been there, done that, had to re-lace. My...

Been there, done that, had to re-lace.
My problem was, I followed the divots left on an old set of hubs, assuming they must be right. Little did I know that they must have been laced onto a rim with...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-05-12, 02:26 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,686
Posted By roobydoo

I can respect that, it's just that marketing in...

I can respect that, it's just that marketing in the cycling industry is targeted largely at elite atheletes. So opinion as to which wheel is better is less relevant to the enthusiast level. If it...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-05-12, 07:44 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 27,277
Posted By roobydoo

WHY? why not just buy the widest cyclocross...

WHY?
why not just buy the widest cyclocross tire that will fit in the 700 frame?
If it does it not come with wheels, most road bike enthusiats are more likely to upgrade wheels than anyone else in...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-05-12, 07:37 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,686
Posted By roobydoo

Most factory bikes save money on wheels. Unless...

Most factory bikes save money on wheels. Unless you are looking at $2000+ bikes, there is no clear winner, they are all likely to just be average.
Things you may want to care about more than...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-02-12, 09:51 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 13,917
Posted By roobydoo

As you can see, I was able to drop them down to...

As you can see, I was able to drop them down to 936g from ~1300, I missed taking a picture before drilling the pilot holes, so I only have the listed weight to go by.

You can still find sheba's on...
Forum: Winter Cycling
03-02-12, 09:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 987
Posted By roobydoo

Devest8r has a real tough sidewall so a lighter...

Devest8r has a real tough sidewall so a lighter tube should hold up well.
Will have to give that a try. - are they difficult to inflate/seat compared to the regular tubes?
Apparently my Sheba...
Forum: Winter Cycling
03-02-12, 08:32 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,605
Posted By roobydoo

You don't need electric to be re-useable -...

You don't need electric to be re-useable - Click'n'heat gel packs are re-useable and the smallest ones are less than 2x2".
Saw them at the Auto show and grabbed a couple, all you do is put them in...
Forum: Winter Cycling
03-02-12, 08:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 987
Posted By roobydoo

Thanks, but so far no concrete answers. Looks...

Thanks, but so far no concrete answers. Looks like I may be a guinea pig.... really want to try them..
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-01-12, 09:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 36,483
Posted By roobydoo

Thanks a bunch - looks like what I was after - ...

Thanks a bunch - looks like what I was after -
As per building stuff - I've spent 10 years restoring my 100yr old house from the studs in, and then added a 800sqft addition on top, doing most ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-01-12, 09:06 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,958
Posted By roobydoo

We have a non-profit drop in center for people to...

We have a non-profit drop in center for people to help fix up old bikes and then give them to people that need them or sell the better ones to raise funds. Plenty of interaction and foot traffic. ...
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-01-12, 08:56 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,354
Posted By roobydoo

Newer Shimano is super simple to bleed without a...

Newer Shimano is super simple to bleed without a kit, but the age of the bike indicates a trip to your local bike store,
The kit is still likely cheaper than new hydraulic brakes.
Having a pro do...
Forum: Eastern Canada
02-29-12, 11:38 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,339
Posted By roobydoo

I'm local to Cambridge / Kitchener. Haven't gone...

I'm local to Cambridge / Kitchener. Haven't gone any further east on a bike than Dundas so I'm at a bit of a loss there.

I just think once you get to Kingston you start heading too far south by...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-28-12, 11:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 36,483
Posted By roobydoo

Design/plans for a really really compact bike shed?

Looking to build a brand new shed, but along the way I realized that incorporating space for my bikes really cramps the usefullness and space available in the 8x12 shed for my workbench, fridge,...
Forum: Winter Cycling
02-28-12, 11:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 987
Posted By roobydoo

Black Floyd traction adequate enough for packed snow?

For those who have a Black Floyd on the front of your fat bike?

How's the winter snow traction?

Considering an instant 2lb weight loss program for my front tire by switching from Devist8r to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-28-12, 10:43 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 13,917
Posted By roobydoo

As per the amount of metal removed: These rims...

As per the amount of metal removed:
These rims are excessive in every way. The thickness of the material you are drilling through is among the thickest of any rim available.
Reports of those who...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-28-12, 06:13 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 13,917
Posted By roobydoo

Burton is on to something here. Black Floyd's...

Burton is on to something here. Black Floyd's reduce weight even more at 1100g or less. I am looking into obtaining one for the front.
Forum: Eastern Canada
02-28-12, 02:59 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,339
Posted By roobydoo

97 has a lower speed limit than Hwy 8 and less...

97 has a lower speed limit than Hwy 8 and less hills than Safari. It allows a connection to Blair rd which has dedicated bike path, which in turn connects to other dedicated paths as it meets Homer...
Forum: Winter Cycling
02-28-12, 12:35 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,200
Posted By roobydoo

Around here, the trouble is getting on the trails...

Around here, the trouble is getting on the trails before they get too busy when it's nice out. On crappy days - make the effort to bring your bike somewhere you LOVE to ride. Bombing the big hills...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-28-12, 12:09 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,896
Posted By roobydoo

although, Mrrabbit - Maybe not my feet, but my...

although,
Mrrabbit - Maybe not my feet, but my brake levers ARE at different spots on my road handlebar. When you last got measured up for a bike - they did measure both arms didn't they?
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-28-12, 11:49 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,896
Posted By roobydoo

LOL - this one's a keeper...... I have 2...

LOL - this one's a keeper...... I have 2 autistic sons so I wonder if I'm a little more aware/annoyed by stuff like this than the average person as well.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-28-12, 11:47 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,827
Posted By roobydoo

There are many grades of double sided tape,...

There are many grades of double sided tape, search the automotive section on ebay for permanent double sided tape. Some of the newer tapes are almost impossible to remove and better than epoxy at...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-28-12, 11:39 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 13,917
Posted By roobydoo

It's really not that complicated to make the...

It's really not that complicated to make the pattern!!!
1 - Cut a scrap piece of metal or even hardwood, if you have to, a hacksaw will do. Dimension should be the inner witdth of the rim/ or ridges...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-28-12, 10:05 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 13,917
Posted By roobydoo

I have a drill press, Milling machine, and...

I have a drill press, Milling machine, and calipers - but a corded drill and a precise machinists ruler will do.
All in all, the pattern was made from scrap. All I am out is my time.

As per rim...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-28-12, 09:46 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 13,917
Posted By roobydoo

Where's the fun in that? and yes, if you...

Where's the fun in that?

and yes, if you wish to pay 3x what I did for my rims.
Forum: Winter Cycling
02-28-12, 07:51 AM
Replies: 1,384
Views: 526,338
Posted By roobydoo

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d176/vandyks/408...

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d176/vandyks/408138_10150658354690491_726760490_11561967_1038722944_n.jpg

Custom Pugsley, Inter-3 rear, Devest8r rubber on self drilled Sheba rims - I put a howto...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-28-12, 07:41 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 13,917
Posted By roobydoo

Fat bikes run rear hubs front and rear, I have...

Fat bikes run rear hubs front and rear, I have the Inter-3 on the back, so running a spare cog on the front is less critical. - this hub was $25 shipped, so the savings were mostly monetary, as...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-28-12, 07:32 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,896
Posted By roobydoo

yes, your'e right..was just genralizing... should...

yes, your'e right..was just genralizing... should know to be more accurate when quoting weights on anything.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-27-12, 11:01 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,896
Posted By roobydoo

I know HOW to drill rims, just don't know if it's...

I know HOW to drill rims, just don't know if it's a good idea on road rims with only 400g of metal....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-27-12, 10:54 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,896
Posted By roobydoo

Velocity A23 are 24hole, and 28 hole set. Front...

Velocity A23 are 24hole, and 28 hole set. Front bearings are smoother and easier to find center, not sure if 28 hole has lighter joint pinning....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-27-12, 10:45 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,896
Posted By roobydoo

OK, so what if my wheels weigh 9lbs each? I have...

OK, so what if my wheels weigh 9lbs each? I have the same problem on my fat bike, and yes, at that weight it CAN overcome the mass of the rider....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-27-12, 10:43 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,896
Posted By roobydoo

SO, the offset rotational mass of the wheel...

SO, the offset rotational mass of the wheel cannot overcome the mass of the rider pressing down on it? due to lack of rpm and significant mass?
But relevant or not - if it is enough to be felt and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-27-12, 10:35 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,896
Posted By roobydoo

Yes, even with Conti 4000S on them they are still...

Yes, even with Conti 4000S on them they are still significantly offset to the pinned joint. I should find some weights and calculate amount wheel is out in grams.
I will have to try rotating the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-27-12, 10:30 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 13,917
Posted By roobydoo

Howto: Drilling fat bike rims for weight reduction

1- Make a template out of ~3/16" steel. This template will have two 1/8" holes the distance apart of your spoke holes. The third hole is a 1/4" hole exactly halfwaly between, but, offset the same...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-27-12, 09:48 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,896
Posted By roobydoo

Newly built A23 wheelset - heavy / unbalanced towards pinned joint - reccomendations?

I've just built my new wheelset as follows.
Bikehubstore 83/213g hubs, A23 Rims, DT Revolution front, DT Rev / Sapim Race rear....
AUW ~1450g /pair

They are trued within 0.007" in 3-axis, but...
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