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Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-18-23, 09:31 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 546
Posted By Hvac

I call the donor bike my sacrificial bike. It has...

I call the donor bike my sacrificial bike. It has to die. Transplant donor vs. recipient. Just make certain it’s brain dead.
Seriously, we all do this. I always feel guilty. It ain’t broke…. But we...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-17-23, 08:51 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 546
Posted By Hvac

Nice. Please give details of your project.

Nice. Please give details of your project.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-17-23, 08:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,374
Posted By Hvac

I am in Helena Montana. Be glad to help. You’d...

I am in Helena Montana. Be glad to help. You’d have to PM me or whatever because I might not check this thread enough to know otherwise. But I am retired and I’d love to help.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-17-23, 08:36 PM
Replies: 763
Views: 270,254
Posted By Hvac

What, no one in Montana? Come on? I’m available...

What, no one in Montana? Come on? I’m available and insulted. Perhaps you don’t have the volume? We are located in good ole USA just south of Alberta Canada. Let me know.
Forum: Touring
12-16-23, 09:12 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,906
Posted By Hvac

I use a down bag, one pound of down. Then small...

I use a down bag, one pound of down. Then small down comforter about 30x60 inches inside the bag when it’s really cold. Don’t forget to insulate yourself from the ground with a top notch air mattress...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-05-23, 03:02 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 588
Posted By Hvac

Cider mills and donuts. That’s what my GF, now...

Cider mills and donuts. That’s what my GF, now wife, and I did in south central Michigan in our college days. It was possible to find one or two per outing. Late 70s. Yikes!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-22-23, 09:19 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,043
Posted By Hvac

Why don’t you use a very fine probe to explore...

Why don’t you use a very fine probe to explore the deeper situation? Otherwise I agree with above. Online search may reveal others with similar problems.
hvac
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-20-23, 10:22 AM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,652,598
Posted By Hvac

probably shouldn’t but I will often notify seller...

probably shouldn’t but I will often notify seller that I would like to pay $8800 for the item. Backhand way of telling them the charges are too high. Not everyone would do this.
hvac
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-18-23, 08:41 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 849
Posted By Hvac

I’m thinking the interested parties will need as...

I’m thinking the interested parties will need as much information as if they were purchasing. Free to me still involves about $150 shipping. It’s posted on Craigslist for Helena Montana. Look under...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-18-23, 08:05 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 849
Posted By Hvac

I’m not facile, I am not allowed to post anything...

I’m not facile, I am not allowed to post anything on marketplace. Free is free and should qualify. The world isn’t what it used to be. I’m sure all have noticed. HVAC
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-18-23, 06:56 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 553
Posted By Hvac

Well, I don’t mind if someone else is ignorant....

Well, I don’t mind if someone else is ignorant. If he/she needs the money then that’s their problem. Sellers regret? Just move on. Karma, pay it forward.
hvac
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-17-23, 09:18 PM
Replies: 645
Views: 282,906
Posted By Hvac

I like the way you think. I’m living the dream....

I like the way you think. I’m living the dream. My bike shop is not a money maker. It’s a hobby that I spend about $200 monthly. I’m love being a bottom feeder. I turn sow’s ears into silk. I’ve run...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-17-23, 08:50 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 553
Posted By Hvac

As an aside, if a bike is functional I’m...

As an aside, if a bike is functional I’m reluctant to part it out. Service it and give it to someone who will ride. “If it ain’t broke don’t part it out.”
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-17-23, 08:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 849
Posted By Hvac

I just picked up a 970 Trek on Friday two days...

I just picked up a 970 Trek on Friday two days ago. It’s dirty and it’s not original. (That’s why no one wants it.) But it was free at Missoula Freecycle. I’ll get it up and running but not original....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-17-23, 07:55 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 313
Posted By Hvac

Another thought, crank arms can get damaged if...

Another thought, crank arms can get damaged if installed on the axle improperly. Namely too loose. The taper hole gets elongated. I’ve done this myself by not tightening the crank arm bolts...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-17-23, 07:45 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 313
Posted By Hvac

Buy a new cartridge style bottom bracket. Shimano...

Buy a new cartridge style bottom bracket. Shimano makes them in all sizes. Do the measurements OR take the the axle/spindle to LBS and they can measure so you know it’s correct. Sheldon Brown is...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-13-23, 03:25 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 4,103
Posted By Hvac

Bacon, tomato, lettuce on sourdough? ILBCNU. ...

Bacon, tomato, lettuce on sourdough? ILBCNU.
HVAC
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-06-23, 07:54 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 4,103
Posted By Hvac

there’s one on eBay. Lightly used, frame and fork...

there’s one on eBay. Lightly used, frame and fork only. $380. Nice carbon frame. Not sure at 12,000 feet below the surface.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-06-23, 07:45 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 419
Posted By Hvac

Ask your LBS

Ask your LBS
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-06-23, 07:43 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 998
Posted By Hvac

Thule

My elderly Thule swings out to the right and away from the rear gate or door. Let me know if you want to purchase it as I currently have two.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-06-23, 07:33 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,279
Posted By Hvac

Hey, I have a hairy butt. But then again my real...

Hey, I have a hairy butt. But then again my real name is Harry.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-04-23, 04:07 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,855
Posted By Hvac

We all know what is fair. Don’t need no Blue...

We all know what is fair. Don’t need no Blue Book. We can decide based on the components.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-04-23, 04:00 PM
Replies: 208
Views: 12,104
Posted By Hvac

I say, cut ‘em some slack. Humans make mistakes....

I say, cut ‘em some slack. Humans make mistakes. In this case the mistake may have been not to own up to the other mistake. The employee has no skin in the game, just a paycheck. Unless you feel...
Forum: Living Car Free
09-04-23, 02:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,175
Posted By Hvac

You’re chartreuse, I’m dark green. I try but...

You’re chartreuse, I’m dark green.
I try but travel on planes and automobiles is my downfall. What can I do? We use less energy than most in our house energy consumption. We batch our trips to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-04-23, 01:53 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,609
Posted By Hvac

I have to apologize for the above...

I have to apologize for the above thoughtlessness.
Regarding used, I don’t expect perfection. Buyer beware. Look it over carefully. Ride it. Politely mention that with used there could be a hidden...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-04-23, 01:39 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,192
Posted By Hvac

Lessons learned for us all.

Lessons learned for us all.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-04-23, 01:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 643
Posted By Hvac

MD here. Agree with all the above. Bickers are so...

MD here. Agree with all the above. Bickers are so fit they DIY their own physical therapy.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-18-23, 06:57 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,887
Posted By Hvac

Doesn’t Raleigh use bottom bracket with...

Doesn’t Raleigh use bottom bracket with non-standard threads? Might need to replace bearings in the original BB. I’ve seen it done on You Tube.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-18-23, 06:49 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 388
Posted By Hvac

I recently had a squeak front in tire. Ultimate...

I recently had a squeak front in tire. Ultimate cause was rub between rim strip and tube. Took this oldster a few times to finally see the defect in the rim strip. Over time I suppose it could have...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-18-23, 06:37 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 353
Posted By Hvac

Aside question. If rebuilding a wheel, is it OK...

Aside question. If rebuilding a wheel, is it OK to replace the rim while reusing the spokes. Assuming the spokes are not visibly damaged.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-17-23, 07:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 643
Posted By Hvac

Colnago, we send those back to Italy. Colnago...

Colnago, we send those back to Italy. Colnago Inc. they can fix anything.
Thanks for the laugh Ben.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-17-23, 11:49 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 643
Posted By Hvac

The bane of mechanics worldwide. I’ll try for...

The bane of mechanics worldwide. I’ll try for about an hour but after that my time is more valuable than the frame so I junk it and move on.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-17-23, 11:43 AM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,652,598
Posted By Hvac

Schrader vs presta

Local seller in Montana has many ads. Different bikes but he/she always makes the comment Presta valve gives you a stronger wheel than Schrader. Hmmm
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-20-23, 07:31 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,366
Posted By Hvac

Asymmetry

Are you joking? HVAC is a science nerd who has a handle suggesting homeostasis. Walking on the Appalachian Trail where heating and cooling oneself is very important.
HVAC
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-19-23, 04:00 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,366
Posted By Hvac

Asymmetry

HVAC is an insider joke about homeostasis.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-18-23, 09:21 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,366
Posted By Hvac

Asymmetry

Sorry?
I’m answered already. Looking for a diagnosis not interested in treatment. I’m good knowing that most/many feel that asymmetry is real. I’m not alone. I suspected as much.
Not snarky, me...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-17-23, 11:54 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,366
Posted By Hvac

Asymmetrical

I’m beginning to think this question belongs in another sub thread regarding biomechanics. (Not mechanics”) My reluctance to fiddle with my bike is because the bike likely isn’t the problem. Perhaps...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-16-23, 10:13 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,366
Posted By Hvac

Like you I don’t want to belabor the asymmetrical...

Like you I don’t want to belabor the asymmetrical rider. No PT or fancy bike fitting for me. The mechanical and physical stuff changes such that a correction today wouldn’t last. I have too many...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-16-23, 08:33 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,366
Posted By Hvac

I’m pretty sure it’s my body not my bike. I’ll...

I’m pretty sure it’s my body not my bike. I’ll look at the bike again.
As previously stated above, I don’t see any answers except to keep looking. Mightn’t we all be asymmetric?
HVAC
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-16-23, 06:01 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,366
Posted By Hvac

Asymmetry

I don’t disc brake. I know disc wheels are dished.
The idea about body asymmetry seems likely. Is there a way to set up the bike to even things out. What is the cost in terms of efficiency for...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-16-23, 05:37 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,363
Posted By Hvac

Care to elaborate?

Care to elaborate?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-16-23, 03:00 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,366
Posted By Hvac

Asymmetrical

Looking straight down at front wheel while riding I see more of the right side of the wheel. Am I asymmetrical? I think my bike is not the cause. Wheel straight, same for handle bar. I might be off...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-16-23, 09:09 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,363
Posted By Hvac

That will help. Especially the spring release. ...

That will help. Especially the spring release.
I will work on my fingers, hopefully they won’t get bigger than my bike gloves.
Thank you
HVAC
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-15-23, 07:21 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,363
Posted By Hvac

Brake pads

The suggestion to tightly hold down brake lever didn’t work for me. Granted I was working on a cheap big box brand. Had to resort to pliers or similar. I’m learning!
HVAC
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-08-23, 11:19 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,363
Posted By Hvac

Related question, how does one keep the brake pad...

Related question, how does one keep the brake pad from twisting when the screw is tightened? It tends to turn in the direction of the screw twist. I’ve used pliers but ther must be a better idea....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-07-23, 07:29 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 849
Posted By Hvac

Just to clarify, make certain the derailleur...

Just to clarify, make certain the derailleur hanger isn’t bent.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-03-23, 08:42 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 849
Posted By Hvac

You might try a 9 speed chain. The tighter...

You might try a 9 speed chain. The tighter fitting chain will grab on to the chainring more avidly. I’m currently trying this for my daughter’s bike. As a technophobe she needs it to be perfect.
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
06-15-21, 09:30 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 512
Posted By Hvac

Sizing Drop vs. Flat handlebars.

All else being equal, would you put Drop bars or Flat bars on which bike. I have two Vintage Schwinn bikes, one is 21” frame the other one is 19”. I’m thinking the larger bike gets the drops but…...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-15-21, 09:20 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,815
Posted By Hvac

I know this is an old thread. However when I...

I know this is an old thread. However when I encountered the problem, I used a Dremmel with a thin disc to cut the tab nestled in the dropout space. Better tha doing damage to the front fork.
HVAC
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