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03-28-24, 10:16 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 200
Posted By Rick

​​​​​​​A less convoluted solution to keep the...

​​​​​​​A less convoluted solution to keep the wheel from loosening would simply be to make the wheel tighter.
03-28-24, 08:46 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 2,179
Posted By Rick

There is open and closed flow air chucks. The...

There is open and closed flow air chucks. The lightning air chucks for bicycles made by Jaco are open flow. Jaco describes there open flow chucks and says you need an additional control device to...
03-27-24, 11:10 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 2,179
Posted By Rick

Not long ago I was baffled temperrairelly by a...

Not long ago I was baffled temperrairelly by a loose presta valve core. I also found that it doesn't take much to separate the presta valves from the tube on those new very thin tubes. I solved this...
03-27-24, 10:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 104
Posted By Rick

You could also go see if a local machine shop has...

You could also go see if a local machine shop has some shim stock. 1mm = .0394"
03-27-24, 12:54 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 227
Posted By Rick

I clicked on the link and was immediately greeted...

I clicked on the link and was immediately greeted with a lockup screen. I had to manually shutdown my computer then restart it to remove the garbage. Now from personal experience is my opinion. We...
03-27-24, 12:24 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 342
Posted By Rick

Against my better judgment I tried out some...

Against my better judgment I tried out some Aerothan tubes a few years ago. The quicker seepage of air and the ify ability of being able to patch them, including how long it would take to do said...
Forum: Commuting
03-26-24, 01:30 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 247
Posted By Rick

I worked in a bicycle shop near a university in...

I worked in a bicycle shop near a university in the early 80s. Customers would approach me and other workers asking us to cut off locks that had been added to their already locked bicycles on campus....
03-25-24, 03:40 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 997
Posted By Rick

I haven't had to worry about grease stains for...

I haven't had to worry about grease stains for over 10 years. I have a Co-Motion Pangea Rohloff. ...
03-25-24, 11:14 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 2,179
Posted By Rick

I am comparing metal over plastic and not a name....

I am comparing metal over plastic and not a name. I believe the current pumps by Silca are higher quality and will hold up better than most of the current offerings.



I am more of the, does it...
03-24-24, 11:28 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 2,179
Posted By Rick

79pmooney: By 2013, SILCA was the oldest company...

79pmooney: By 2013, SILCA was the oldest company in the bicycle industry to have been continually owned by the same family. In August of 2013, Claudio Sacchi, grandson of Felice, sold the company to...
03-24-24, 10:23 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 2,179
Posted By Rick

rekmeyata: The Silca Tattico is rated for 100...

rekmeyata: The Silca Tattico is rated for 100 psi. I believe you can get to 90 psi with it. If you want one specific for high pressure that wont suffer from the heat the Silca Impero and the Silca...
03-24-24, 05:00 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 2,179
Posted By Rick

The Silca Impero...

The Silca Impero (https://silca.cc/collections/frame-pumps-mini-pumps/products/impero-ultimate-frame-pump) Frame Pump. The Silca Portable Floor Pump...
03-24-24, 01:26 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 2,179
Posted By Rick

The removable valve cores are not the worst idea....

The removable valve cores are not the worst idea. They are good for people who need valve extenders. I agree that the screw on chucks could be annoying. I am going to the foot type mini pump because...
03-24-24, 11:47 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 2,179
Posted By Rick

The Stompump like allot of the Lezyne and several...

The Stompump like allot of the Lezyne and several others does have the screw on presta chuck. I like the Jaco better and once I have the Stompump and know the thread pitch on there chuck, I will see...
03-24-24, 08:50 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 2,179
Posted By Rick

I had a similar problem a while back. I use...

I had a similar problem a while back. I use continental freeride tubes on my touring bicycle. They have the removable Presta valve cores. I tightened all of them up with a valve core tool. I have...
03-22-24, 08:37 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 394
Posted By Rick

I don't like flats from defective over stretched...

I don't like flats from defective over stretched tubes. I intentionally purchase the largest width and correct diameter tubes that are available and will fit in my tires.
03-21-24, 08:34 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 394
Posted By Rick

I have had more flats from tube failures over the...

I have had more flats from tube failures over the years than actual penetration flats. I have to agree with cyccommute in this case. I am currently using Continental 26" Freeride tubes that are...
03-21-24, 01:17 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 514
Posted By Rick

​​​​​​​A car approaching from the rear might not...

​​​​​​​A car approaching from the rear might not take notice as to why you have slowed down and just woop around you and strike the bicyclist.
Forum: Touring
03-21-24, 12:24 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 508
Posted By Rick

Aushiker: I'm guessing by the price you quoted...

Aushiker: I'm guessing by the price you quoted that you live somewhere other than the USA. I was looking around and found an Axiom front rack...
03-20-24, 11:59 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 888
Posted By Rick

I agree with this but society has changed to the...

I agree with this but society has changed to the point that carrying things like knives has become offensive and sometimes even a crime. The ladies were amazing and to the task of stopping that cat....
Forum: Touring
03-20-24, 09:11 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 508
Posted By Rick

The Old Man Mountain Divide is available with a...

The Old Man Mountain Divide is available with a hardware kit that will work With full size panniers. The Elkhorn is for bike packing.
03-20-24, 09:06 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 888
Posted By Rick

The effect of striking the cat in the head...

The effect of striking the cat in the head multiple times. With a rock weighing around 25 lbs did cause it to release the woman.
Forum: Touring
03-20-24, 02:21 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 443
Posted By Rick

​​​​​​​I looked at Tourist in MSNs post and can't...

​​​​​​​I looked at Tourist in MSNs post and can't find any mention of an ebike.
03-20-24, 09:54 AM
Replies: 149
Views: 4,085
Posted By Rick

[QUOTE][terrymorse Posted: I don't know how...

[QUOTE][terrymorse Posted: I don't know how people get their tires to last so long. I get maybe 3-4 months on the rear./QUOTE]

When I was in the military many years ago, I wore out tires on my...
03-20-24, 09:34 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 888
Posted By Rick

When I look at other reports of large kitty...

When I look at other reports of large kitty attacks, they are more so on women and children. Unlike bears the cats are true carnivores. They are stealthy and size up their prey. This makes it very...
03-20-24, 08:30 AM
Replies: 149
Views: 4,085
Posted By Rick

csport: Although USPS has never returned one of...

csport: Although USPS has never returned one of my international shipments to sender. They have put them on the wrong mail truck to another city and also delivered them across town to the wrong...
03-19-24, 07:43 PM
Replies: 149
Views: 4,085
Posted By Rick

stevel610: Bike24 doesn't ship some brands that...

stevel610: Bike24 doesn't ship some brands that are on there sight. They do have live inventory, so if you order the last one it will ship to you. They use DHL to USPS. The slow part is usually at...
Forum: Touring
03-18-24, 10:57 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 443
Posted By Rick

https://youtu.be/j92Gt4VviSQ This very...

https://youtu.be/j92Gt4VviSQ This very informative video shows how and why ebike batteries can fail.
03-18-24, 10:26 PM
Replies: 149
Views: 4,085
Posted By Rick

I order from Bike24 sometimes. They have doubled...

I order from Bike24 sometimes. They have doubled their shipping cost since 2022 but still come out cheaper than the place you had a problem with.
Forum: Commuting
03-18-24, 10:24 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 703
Posted By Rick

Thanks for that article. I have a 10 year old...

Thanks for that article. I have a 10 year old Rohloff and even though they are no longer an official Rohloff service center They will drill the Rohloff hub shell for 48 holes. My Rohloff is currently...
Forum: Touring
03-17-24, 01:04 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 573
Posted By Rick

Koga USA (http://www.koga-america.com/) is...

Koga USA (http://www.koga-america.com/) is located in Santa Barbara, CA.
03-17-24, 11:13 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 543
Posted By Rick

I was at Fort Lewis in 1979. I had purchased a...

I was at Fort Lewis in 1979. I had purchased a Continental new, which had the same steel frame but centerpull brakes made it cost a little more than the Varsity. I was off base one morning and...
03-16-24, 09:37 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 478
Posted By Rick

Lezyne DIGITAL CHECK DRIVE...

Lezyne DIGITAL CHECK DRIVE (https://ride.lezyne.com/products/digital-check-drive?_pos=21&_sid=d2582fb4b&_ss=r)
03-16-24, 09:09 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 478
Posted By Rick

​​​​​​​Send it back for a refund if possible.

​​​​​​​Send it back for a refund if possible.
03-16-24, 06:48 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 478
Posted By Rick

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1600x730/features_tires_1600x730_6220033d0b196d413671f5def6c7de7d42f650bf.jpg
Topeak SMARTGAUGE D2X is only 56 g / 1.98 oz​​​​​​​.
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03-16-24, 10:25 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 478
Posted By Rick

Jaco...

Jaco (https://jacosuperiorproducts.com/search?q=Presta+gauge) makes some presta gauges that also glow in the dark. They are probably not as light but they are accurate and don't leak air like the...
03-16-24, 10:05 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 890
Posted By Rick

​​​​​​​The law says that people who ride bikes...

​​​​​​​The law says that people who ride bikes must ride as close to the right side of the road as practicable except under the following conditions: when passing, preparing for a left turn, avoiding...
03-15-24, 01:32 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 889
Posted By Rick

The Priority Eight...

The Priority Eight (https://www.prioritybicycles.com/products/eight) is $800.00 cheaper with what looks like as good or better components. Priority bicycle makes belt drive only bicycles. They have...
Forum: Touring
03-14-24, 05:33 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 573
Posted By Rick

Cyclingabout has a list of step through touring...

Cyclingabout has a list of step through touring bikes here. (https://www.cyclingabout.com/a-complete-list-of-womens-touring-bikes-step-through-mixte/)
03-14-24, 03:24 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 2,179
Posted By Rick

I have used the old Silca plastic and Zefal frame...

I have used the old Silca plastic and Zefal frame pumps. I have a Road Morph but don't like being that low to pump with my foot on that little holder. I was going to get the new Silca Impero II but...
03-14-24, 11:32 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,137
Posted By Rick

The pedals before the add ons are front to back...

The pedals before the add ons are front to back 5" the width is 3 3/32". With the add on,the pedal is 3 7/8" at the widest point. From were the pedal axle meets the crank to the widest point 4 1/2"....
03-14-24, 10:43 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 253
Posted By Rick

Would you strap that thing to a bicycle. It has...

Would you strap that thing to a bicycle. It has to weigh over a couple of pounds. Stompump is actually portable and weighs with mounting bracket 220 grams. Here...
03-13-24, 09:24 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 258
Posted By Rick

Phil Wood makes the Campi square taper BB and the...

Phil Wood makes the Campi square taper BB and the Campi threaded cups here. (https://phil-wood-co.myshopify.com/collections/square-taper-bottom-brackets)
03-13-24, 04:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 253
Posted By Rick

Tourist in MSN: ...

Tourist in MSN:
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/202x189/download_55a85d57882c1250ff10d8b3bafca01b2542d946.jpg
Stompump came out in 2018 after a successful kickstarter...
03-13-24, 03:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 322
Posted By Rick

The Priority 600 sales new for $2499.00. The...

The Priority 600 sales new for $2499.00. The Pinion 12 speed has 600% Range. At full retail it is a good deal for someone. If the used one is in good condition $900 seems reasonable.
03-13-24, 12:07 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 258
Posted By Rick

Phil Wood still makes Campi square taper BBs in...

Phil Wood still makes Campi square taper BBs in the length you want.
03-13-24, 10:14 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 253
Posted By Rick

A different kind of pump

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/750x430/stomjump_c7bf2f56e31cf7640f0b4abca0b19790fb561169.jpg
This is Stompump a high volume foot actuated bicycle pump. It is made in...
03-12-24, 07:46 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,137
Posted By Rick

I have wide feet and have gone to flat pedals. ...

I have wide feet and have gone to flat pedals.
https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1024x632/mks_gamma_pedal_extension_pair_0c6dbb7f099e3103af2faed73b679861595d44b1.jpg
These...
03-12-24, 09:16 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 217
Posted By Rick

If you can actually see the play, I would replace...

If you can actually see the play, I would replace the bearings before they end up wallowing out the hub.
03-12-24, 09:02 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,125
Posted By Rick

You can also bolt the stand to something heavy...

You can also bolt the stand to something heavy like a base plate or a used heavy truck brake drum. There are also Bench/Wall Mounts (https://www.parktool.com/en-us/category/bench-wall-mount)
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