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Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-06-23, 10:49 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 409
Posted By Moe Zhoost

The link between sewing machines and bikes is...

The link between sewing machines and bikes is strong. The three main 'high tech' industries in the late 1800s were bikes, sewing machines, and arms. When Albert Pope established his Columbia bike...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-05-23, 12:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 409
Posted By Moe Zhoost

For those bike enthusiasts who also have an appreciation for vintage sewing machines.

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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-15-23, 09:30 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,034
Posted By Moe Zhoost

The International Agency for Research on Cancer...

The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), a branch of the World Health Association, classifies perineal use of talc-based body powder as "possibly" carcinogenic to humans but this was...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-05-23, 12:51 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,234
Posted By Moe Zhoost

Opened Rema glue tubes can last for years. The...

Opened Rema glue tubes can last for years. The trick is to squeeze the air out of the tube so that there's a slight convex meniscus of glue peeking out the opening. Then screw the cap on tight.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-04-23, 02:36 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,234
Posted By Moe Zhoost

Absolutely spot on recommendation here. Buy...

Absolutely spot on recommendation here. Buy quality patches and cement (I only use Rema TipTop), abrade the area well, let the glue dry sufficiently before applying the patch (patience is important...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-29-23, 11:52 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 504
Posted By Moe Zhoost

The seller didn't give you any more info than...

The seller didn't give you any more info than that it needs something? It could be that the issue is minor, but you have to ask yourself why doesn't the seller take care of this minor issue before...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-27-23, 05:23 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 363
Posted By Moe Zhoost

When I was considering a conversion to 650B, I...

When I was considering a conversion to 650B, I created a 'story stick'. The term is used by woodworkers and means a stick with marks at the critical measurement points. My stick had a hole drilled...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-18-23, 06:25 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 2,405
Posted By Moe Zhoost

Time to close this thread. No doubt the OP has...

Time to close this thread. No doubt the OP has moved on.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-14-23, 03:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 681
Posted By Moe Zhoost

Thanks but nope. I personally bought the frame...

Thanks but nope. I personally bought the frame and fork in 1978 and I don't think I bought an extremely rare prototype of something that Nishiki had planned for the mid 80s. Also not a unicrown...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-14-23, 08:39 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 446
Posted By Moe Zhoost

It actually is pretty well done. I took a lot of...

It actually is pretty well done. I took a lot of time to route the wires and position the controls.



Yep that's what I was thinking too. I bought the bike used for $300 and the motor kit and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-09-23, 02:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 446
Posted By Moe Zhoost

There's quite a bit of effort to convert it back;...

There's quite a bit of effort to convert it back; perhaps 5-6 hours. What I'll probably do is offer it as an e-bike first and see what happens. Thanks
Forum: Electric Bikes
06-04-23, 06:20 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 776
Posted By Moe Zhoost

I've heard some promising rumors about these...

I've heard some promising rumors about these motors, but have not talked to anyone with first hand experience. I'd certainly like to hear some more.
Forum: Beach Cruisers
05-16-23, 01:12 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 473
Posted By Moe Zhoost

The actuation of a coaster brake varies based on...

The actuation of a coaster brake varies based on your gearing. If your gearing is on the low side it will take more backwards pedal movement to get them to kick in. The shoes in a coaster brake are...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-09-23, 06:10 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 795
Posted By Moe Zhoost

Excellent! Glad that this was verified. Here's...

Excellent! Glad that this was verified. Here's a pic of a '72 similar to yours.

...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-01-23, 08:40 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 495
Posted By Moe Zhoost

I too am a fan of Kool Stop pads

I too am a fan of Kool Stop pads
Forum: Commuting
04-11-23, 09:59 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,195
Posted By Moe Zhoost

Gee, I've never realized that I had a blind spot...

Gee, I've never realized that I had a blind spot when cycling.
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-10-23, 05:18 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 835
Posted By Moe Zhoost

When I go to my regular weekly volunteer session...

When I go to my regular weekly volunteer session at our local bike co-op, it's likely that half the cars in the parking lot are 25+ years old.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-23, 05:00 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 749
Posted By Moe Zhoost

I'm partial to Schwalbe branded tubes and will...

I'm partial to Schwalbe branded tubes and will buy them when I see a good price. Otherwise, I opt for Kenda or one of the cheap generic brands.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-06-23, 08:05 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 750
Posted By Moe Zhoost

Yes, I think this should drive your strategy. ...

Yes, I think this should drive your strategy. Probability of a related incident is low; however the consequences could be severe.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-01-23, 10:06 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 472
Posted By Moe Zhoost

What does the eyelet look like from the inner...

What does the eyelet look like from the inner side? Perhaps the inner flange of the eyelet was defective, though since it is a lot of eyelets I'd suspect a manufacturing fault. Personally, I would...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-01-23, 09:53 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 480
Posted By Moe Zhoost

Another vote for KoolStop Salmons

Another vote for KoolStop Salmons
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-26-23, 10:49 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 499
Posted By Moe Zhoost

I agree. This bike had the standard rack lugs as...

I agree. This bike had the standard rack lugs as well.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-14-23, 08:58 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 868
Posted By Moe Zhoost

If I saw her riding, I'd probably stop and offer...

If I saw her riding, I'd probably stop and offer her one of my used tires.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-13-23, 07:01 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 508
Posted By Moe Zhoost

For my newer SA hubs (without oil ports), I use...

For my newer SA hubs (without oil ports), I use NGLI 00 grease. It's sort of like a thick sticky oil. For the axle bearings I use regular grease. I've heard of some folks drilling the shell for an...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-12-23, 03:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 345
Posted By Moe Zhoost

Lot of art involved with this, so a short post...

Lot of art involved with this, so a short post probably won't provide a lot of savvy. That said, I offer the following:

1) Is the wobble in the wheel the result of damage? If so, it may never be...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-11-23, 08:06 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 854
Posted By Moe Zhoost

Some of my bikes have wheels built up 40+ years...

Some of my bikes have wheels built up 40+ years ago. I have absolute confidence in their integrity.
Forum: Electric Bikes
03-09-23, 02:11 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 4,172
Posted By Moe Zhoost

Well, because they are low cost, mediocre quality...

Well, because they are low cost, mediocre quality bearings and they go bad. I've replaced a number of them both on hub motors as well as other hubs that use them. They usually have a seal; rubber...
Forum: Electric Bikes
03-09-23, 09:01 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 4,172
Posted By Moe Zhoost

You know, most of my hub motor friends bring this...

You know, most of my hub motor friends bring this up every time that I talk about my mid-drive preference. My answer is "no, not in my experience" and further I can't imagine using just pedal or...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-09-23, 08:35 AM
Replies: 22,006
Views: 4,332,589
Posted By Moe Zhoost

If this one were donated to our co-op, it would...

If this one were donated to our co-op, it would probably be tossed into the scrap metal bin without much discussion.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-08-23, 06:30 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 662
Posted By Moe Zhoost

This is what I would do. This assumes that you...

This is what I would do. This assumes that you don't see any damage on the remaining spokes. Of course, this is contingent on your history of spoke breakage. I rarely break a spoke so I'm...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-01-23, 09:12 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 214
Posted By Moe Zhoost

Front and rear hubs are quite a bit different....

Front and rear hubs are quite a bit different. There is really no way to convert a front to a rear without a lot of magical machining that would cost way more than a proper rear hub. Personally, I'd...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-19-23, 08:31 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 762
Posted By Moe Zhoost

Fascinating video. Thanks for posting.

Fascinating video. Thanks for posting.
Forum: Recumbent
02-17-23, 12:47 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,001
Posted By Moe Zhoost

I used the Tong Sheng TSDZ2 kit that I bought...

I used the Tong Sheng TSDZ2 kit that I bought from Eco Cycles. David Hall was wonderful to deal with. The TSDZ2 is a torque sensing unit that, in my opinion, gives a much more natural assist than...
Forum: Recumbent
02-17-23, 12:41 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,001
Posted By Moe Zhoost

Yeah, I hear ya. E-assist certainly reduces the...

Yeah, I hear ya. E-assist certainly reduces the need for a wide gearing range. I, too, have a triple on my trike and use my top:mid rings at probably 35-65%, rarely using the small ring. I do have...
Forum: Recumbent
02-17-23, 08:10 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,001
Posted By Moe Zhoost

The argument that "If you're going to spend that...

The argument that "If you're going to spend that much, you should probably just buy a car" strikes me as a bit off because it narrows the focus down to just transportation. In fact, there are many...
Forum: Framebuilders
02-16-23, 08:51 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 975
Posted By Moe Zhoost

Seat stays are not highly stressed and then they...

Seat stays are not highly stressed and then they under compression which will tend to keep this joint together. If this defect does actually progress to a failure, it will happen gradually and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-15-23, 06:26 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,411
Posted By Moe Zhoost

The first patent for ball bearings in bicycles...

The first patent for ball bearings in bicycles was issued in 1862. Albert Pope of Columbia Bicycles introduced ball bearings in most of their products as early as 1880. Precision bearing balls;...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-20-23, 12:32 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,064
Posted By Moe Zhoost

Try inflating to 10 psi and massage the tire...

Try inflating to 10 psi and massage the tire until the witness lines are straight. Then add 10 more psi and massage again. After 10 more psi you should stop and check, but you'll probably be ok.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-17-23, 08:41 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,346
Posted By Moe Zhoost

Don't overthink this. Just grease your current...

Don't overthink this. Just grease your current bearings liberally with marine grease. A bit of water intrusion will not affect performance. If this is a multi day event, just plan on possibly having...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-16-23, 06:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 490
Posted By Moe Zhoost

I use KoolStop pads on all of my vintage bikes. ...

I use KoolStop pads on all of my vintage bikes. Inserts when they fit and their basic Continental pad when they don't. While KoolStop don't seem to make a direct replacement for DiaCompe, it looks...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-15-23, 05:30 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,309
Posted By Moe Zhoost

1) Wear a strap secured by velcro. 2) Tuck the...

1) Wear a strap secured by velcro.
2) Tuck the pant leg into your sock
3) Roll your pant leg up past your chain ring.

I do #1 and sometimes #2. I see a lot of folks opting for #3. Whatever...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-14-23, 06:42 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 685
Posted By Moe Zhoost

Generally, I avoid mixing. I either use the...

Generally, I avoid mixing. I either use the existing balls or I replace them all.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-13-23, 03:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 380
Posted By Moe Zhoost

Bingo! ...

Bingo! ...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
01-11-23, 06:55 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,210
Posted By Moe Zhoost

Your bike is beautiful and a bargain at that...

Your bike is beautiful and a bargain at that price.

FYI - As of the the first of the year Velocals is no longer selling bike decals. I was lucky enough to get in a last minute order for the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-07-23, 06:27 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 2,590
Posted By Moe Zhoost

Bag balm! ...

Bag balm!
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-28-22, 02:40 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,318
Posted By Moe Zhoost

The Sutherland's Handbook has a thorough...

The Sutherland's Handbook has a thorough discussion about interchangeability of BB components.
Forum: Electric Bikes
12-20-22, 07:25 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 548
Posted By Moe Zhoost

It's interesting that small things like this can...

It's interesting that small things like this can irritate us so much, I have a cyclometer that measures speed in kmh only, despite what the manual says. I've learned to compensate for it, but still...
Forum: Electric Bikes
12-16-22, 06:42 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 768
Posted By Moe Zhoost

I'm still wavering about whether to spend the...

I'm still wavering about whether to spend the money on the conversion, but if I do, I'll do a post about the process.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-14-22, 01:34 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 426
Posted By Moe Zhoost

Your tires should be marked with the size. The...

Your tires should be marked with the size. The Swytch kit comes with a complete wheel so it's important that you get the same size as the original. Most of the folders come with 406 wheels but I've...
Forum: Electric Bikes
12-13-22, 06:33 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 768
Posted By Moe Zhoost

So I thought I had posted a followup but it's not...

So I thought I had posted a followup but it's not here so I guess I forgot to hit the post button. My experiment with my wife's bike (with TSDZ2 motor) was enlightening. On my test hill a 30 inch...
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