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Forum: Framebuilders
03-14-24, 08:34 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,087
Posted By harrier6

Yesterday I put SPD-SL pedals on my vintage...

Yesterday I put SPD-SL pedals on my vintage skinny tubed bike for the first time and realized how much a modern saddle, pedals, and bar tape can "modernize" the feel of a bike. Frame/wheel stiffness...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-14-24, 08:11 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 690
Posted By harrier6

Thinking about this more, this might be it....

Thinking about this more, this might be it. Comfort + risk of bottoming out the tire are a function of 1. how much the tire can deflect in distance and 2. how much force it takes to get to maximum...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-13-24, 12:40 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 690
Posted By harrier6

Do wider rims themselves increase comfort?

So the situation is I have a set of rim brake wheels with 15mm inner width rims that will need replacement soon. I run 28mm nominal tires that measure 28mm actual with. It's worth it for me to go a...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
12-30-23, 08:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,225
Posted By harrier6

I've never done that much flat riding before, I...

I've never done that much flat riding before, I have to imagine it's a unique experience. I don't know Florida well, but if it's a nice route, I could imagine zoning out and grinding out the miles...
Forum: Northeast
12-30-23, 07:57 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 933
Posted By harrier6

I've had good luck with planning a couple trips...

I've had good luck with planning a couple trips just by stringing together state park campgrounds in the parts of the state I want to visit. You can also think about integrating Amtrak into your trip...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
12-27-23, 08:38 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,225
Posted By harrier6

2024 races/what are you looking forward to?

Hey,

After my first year doing brevets in 2023, I’m looking to do more ultra type events in 2024. What would you recommend for something more competitive over long distances? Ideally, it’d be a...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-06-23, 07:10 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 919
Posted By harrier6

It does appear that manufacturers are conscious...

It does appear that manufacturers are conscious of flexibility, but one also has to read through the marketing speak (it's both flexible and stiff at the same time!). While carbon has good...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-01-23, 05:46 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 919
Posted By harrier6

Why aren't road bike saddles flexible?

For the past decade or so I've had a cheap Nashbar saddle on my road bike. It has a flexible plastic shell, so occasionally I'll hit a big pothole and bottom the thing out against the rails/seatpost....
Forum: Road Cycling
07-27-23, 06:05 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 5,453
Posted By harrier6

I think the best testing on the aero qualities of...

I think the best testing on the aero qualities of aluminum rims that I've seen comes from November Bicycles
...
Forum: Northeast
07-03-23, 02:37 PM
Replies: 11,200
Views: 1,467,363
Posted By harrier6

I'll keep that in mind as I've taken to riding...

I'll keep that in mind as I've taken to riding this Peugeot in Birkenstocks recently. Today was a bit wet for that, but I enjoyed ripping through the minuteman and Concord in sneakers anyways.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-17-23, 04:45 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 736
Posted By harrier6

Owner of a 1980-ish PXN-10E here. Can confirm...

Owner of a 1980-ish PXN-10E here. Can confirm what others are saying here. Not really enough chainstay clearance for 650b x 38's after trying it. Currently running Vittoria Corsa 700 x 30mm tires. I...
Forum: Touring
06-17-23, 02:18 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 9,660
Posted By harrier6

Being younger, I don't have a perspective on what...

Being younger, I don't have a perspective on what things were like back in the day, but it seems to me like the touring bike -> gravel bike change also has something to do with larger changes in...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-29-23, 10:44 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 457
Posted By harrier6

So I went ahead and did it today. It was pretty...

So I went ahead and did it today. It was pretty straightforward, and no more difficult than doing hub bearings or anything like that. I removed the thinner shim, which reduced play some but did not...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-22-23, 10:31 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 457
Posted By harrier6

I'll give that a shot. It seems unintuitive that...

I'll give that a shot. It seems unintuitive that removing a shim would reduce play, but I'm no professional mechanic. If 15 minutes of DIY can fix it for free, then I'll give it a go first. From what...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-22-23, 06:15 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 457
Posted By harrier6

Fix Tourney Freewheel Play

Hi,

I've been riding a Shimano Tourney 7 speed freewheel, 14-28, MF-TZ500 on my commuter for awhile, and while I appreciate the hyperglide teeth, one problem I've had is with a knocking sound...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-11-23, 06:19 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 265
Posted By harrier6

Spidel LS2 side pull anchor bolt problem

Hi,
I'm trying to use a set of Spidel LS2 side pulls on a bike, and there is a problem with the rear anchor bolt. The outside of the anchor bolt has a flat side which is supposed to meet up against...
Forum: Framebuilders
04-03-23, 07:38 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,260
Posted By harrier6

Thanks Doug, that was very insightful. 71 deg...

Thanks Doug, that was very insightful. 71 deg sounds like a reasonable position, as I'm not going for the bolt-upright Dutch position (and the various disadvantages that come with it) where 65 deg...
Forum: Framebuilders
03-31-23, 08:43 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,260
Posted By harrier6

Second take at it below. Chainstay length...

Second take at it below. Chainstay length borrowed from a Rivendell Sam Hillborne to get a ballpark estimate. Standover height borrowed from a current bike. The 42mm tires definitely made things...
Forum: Framebuilders
03-31-23, 08:14 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,260
Posted By harrier6

Design direction for first framebuild

Hey everyone,
I took some brazing classes at my local maker space and am considering building my first frame. I have a basic understanding of frame geometry and have started playing around with...
Forum: Northeast
03-23-23, 06:41 AM
Replies: 11,200
Views: 1,467,363
Posted By harrier6

Yeah, so they are labelled 25mm, but are actually...

Yeah, so they are labelled 25mm, but are actually 28mm according to my calipers and Bicycle Rolling Resistance. The rims are 15mm, narrow by today's standards and I'm guessing a variable in the tire...
Forum: Northeast
03-22-23, 05:50 PM
Replies: 11,200
Views: 1,467,363
Posted By harrier6

The Green Line tracks in Cleveland Circle gave me...

The Green Line tracks in Cleveland Circle gave me another pinch flat the other day (the MBTA continues to cause delays). Makes me consider going tubeless in the future, but if I rode around Boston...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-13-23, 09:47 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,477
Posted By harrier6

https://www.leboncoin.fr/velos/2308820591.htm ...

https://www.leboncoin.fr/velos/2308820591.htm
https://www.leboncoin.fr/velos/2302242091.htm
A couple of Vitus 979 bikes. One built up with Campagnolo Delta brakes, the other a NOS frame with tags...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-12-23, 08:51 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,477
Posted By harrier6

Foreign Craigslist Ads C&V

Several years ago, before I was into bikes, I purchased something to get around town on via leboncoin.fr, the French equivalent of Craigslist. I was living in France for a short period. Now, as any...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-12-23, 08:29 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,117
Posted By harrier6

No guarantees, but I'd go ask around at some of...

No guarantees, but I'd go ask around at some of the more C&V oriented bike shops in the area, such as Woody's Cyclery in Middleton, MA or maybe Cambridge Used Bicycle in Cambridge, MA.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-07-23, 08:38 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,501
Posted By harrier6

When I want to make myself feel bad, I pull up...

When I want to make myself feel bad, I pull up leboncoin.fr (French Craigslist) and look at all the great old randonneur/touring bikes that Gitane, Peugeot, et al never bothered importing to the US.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-05-23, 02:03 PM
Replies: 192
Views: 16,255
Posted By harrier6

I'd be curious to know how much Cues 9 speed...

I'd be curious to know how much Cues 9 speed actually saves them over 11. I read somewhere that 10+ speed parts are more expensive because as chains and cassettes get thinner, they require tighter...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-05-23, 12:33 PM
Replies: 192
Views: 16,255
Posted By harrier6

After thinking about this for a couple days, I...

After thinking about this for a couple days, I feel like the "cross compatibility" of Cues kind of misses the point of maintaining 8, 9, 10 speed parts. All else being equal, more speeds is always...
Forum: Northeast
03-05-23, 11:31 AM
Replies: 11,200
Views: 1,467,363
Posted By harrier6

I read someone's recent post in the "Race Scene...

I read someone's recent post in the "Race Scene Boston" thread on the "Allis Loop." It looked like a fresh take on my normal Weston-Lincoln-Sudbury loops, so I decided to give it a shot this morning....
Forum: Northeast
02-06-23, 06:41 AM
Replies: 11,200
Views: 1,467,363
Posted By harrier6

Don't let the ice fool you, it was plenty warm...

Don't let the ice fool you, it was plenty warm out there yesterday. Enjoying my new full-housing run to the rear derailleur. It solves a long-standing problem where the bottom of the kickstand plate...
Forum: Living Car Free
01-29-23, 08:36 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,208
Posted By harrier6

A car breaking down was the reason I went...

A car breaking down was the reason I went car-free not too long ago, and the experience with maintaining and repairing a bike since then would definitely inform my decision to get a car or other...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-29-23, 08:29 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 774
Posted By harrier6

Makes me feel better about the light amount of...

Makes me feel better about the light amount of rust I get after rainy days now due to my chain waxing habit. Lubricant is a lot harder to remove between the pins and plates where it counts
Forum: Commuting
01-29-23, 08:18 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 715
Posted By harrier6

There are a decent number of options out there...

There are a decent number of options out there targeting athletes. Cambridge Mask Co., Craft Cadence, Supa Labs came up after a search. This is a more commonplace concern in Europe these days, where...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-29-23, 08:00 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,168
Posted By harrier6

I've been wondering about the mechanics of...

I've been wondering about the mechanics of friction shifting 8, 9, 10, 11 speeds recently. Thumb shifters designed for 10-12 speeds are definitely larger to enable more cable pull, but there are many...
Forum: Northeast
01-27-23, 07:47 PM
Replies: 11,200
Views: 1,467,363
Posted By harrier6

"Ghost riding" a second bike isn't too hard......

"Ghost riding" a second bike isn't too hard... unless you need to turn, swerve, or stop for any reason
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
01-26-23, 05:31 PM
Replies: 1,042
Views: 706,070
Posted By harrier6

Love all of these Peugeots. Are they all 650b...

Love all of these Peugeots. Are they all 650b conversions? What frame modifications did you do? Last year I tried to do something similar with a 1980 PXN10-E I have, which hasn't quite worked out,...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-26-23, 05:17 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,744
Posted By harrier6

Running is a very natural thing, and while some...

Running is a very natural thing, and while some people discuss heel-striking and cadence and all of those things, I don't believe there is much evidence to support the idea of consciously trying to...
Forum: Introductions
01-26-23, 01:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 582
Posted By harrier6

Hello from Boston

Hey all,

I live and ride around Boston, MA, USA. I thought I'd start posting this winter while we're all spending more time inside. I lurk around here for tips and knowledge that could help me...
Forum: Living Car Free
01-26-23, 01:43 PM
Replies: 793
Views: 272,850
Posted By harrier6

About two years ago my first car, a 90's Honda,...

About two years ago my first car, a 90's Honda, started falling apart through the suspension. Boston potholes were taking their toll. After trying to save some money by doing mechanical work myself,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-26-23, 12:17 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,085
Posted By harrier6

One more option would be to get a new set of...

One more option would be to get a new set of Microshift 7 speed brifters, then match that with whatever derailleurs, etc. you have lying around. Probably the cheapest route to functional brifter...
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