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Forum: Commuting
01-14-24, 05:34 PM
Replies: 1,688
Views: 344,987
Posted By saulgoldie

I can't remember it I already posted to this...

I can't remember it I already posted to this thread, but...

Well, I cheated a bit; I was a courier in DC for several years. And I watched the pavement carefully for tire hazards. Naturally, I saw...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-14-24, 02:16 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,223
Posted By saulgoldie

Thanks to all for your thoughtful comments. I...

Thanks to all for your thoughtful comments. I took the parts to a bike shop that I trust. And the mechanic pointed out that you need to have the open part of the stem on the inside of the bend of the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-07-24, 09:34 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,223
Posted By saulgoldie

The correct word does not matter substantively....

The correct word does not matter substantively. what I need is a longer distance between my tush and my hands on the bars. The bars I am using are all the proper thickness for the stems that I am...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-03-24, 06:14 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,223
Posted By saulgoldie

Yes, "reach" is the term that I forgot. And yes,...

Yes, "reach" is the term that I forgot. And yes, too, it is a quill type stem. Also, the handlebars are the right size for the stem. Also also, they are road style handlebars. However, I looked at...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-01-24, 01:48 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,223
Posted By saulgoldie

Replacing Handlebars in Old Style Stem.

Happy new year to all.

I am adjusting the top tube length on a couple of bikes by installing different stems. The bikes came with short stems. I have road style handlebars, and the older style...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-09-23, 07:07 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 709
Posted By saulgoldie

Motivation; Lack of. Chasing A Specific Bike.

A long shot...admins, please delete if this is not appropriate.

So, I've been struggling to find motivation, even as I see all the great posts here about great rides and personal posts. And...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-14-23, 03:45 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,820
Posted By saulgoldie

The last wheel I built was decades ago. It is...

The last wheel I built was decades ago. It is still true and reliable. But I am a perfectionist. I trued it, and retrued it to get rid of all hops and wobbles. It was a good eye-hand coordination...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-24-23, 07:47 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,251
Posted By saulgoldie

The technique can be a little tricky until it...

The technique can be a little tricky until it finally "clicks" in your mind, and suddenly it is easier for the duration. Get some help from someone who knows how to do it. Perhaps Youtube has some...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-18-23, 03:19 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 7,626
Posted By saulgoldie

I kept mine for the "museum." I replaced it with...

I kept mine for the "museum." I replaced it with the Tange chro-mo fork that Viscount paid for so more people wouldn't die. The rest of the bike is another "adventure." Naturally, I replaced all the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-26-23, 08:20 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 4,215
Posted By saulgoldie

On Learning...

Applies to pretty much any topic.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-17-22, 08:39 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,975
Posted By saulgoldie

Guitar on Bike.

I remembered a bit with Arlo carrying one while riding a momo choochoo. IIRC, he just slung it over his shoulder, hanging by the guitar strap.

And in a "same thing only different" there's this....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-24-22, 09:00 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 3,175
Posted By saulgoldie

Recessed Front Dropouts: Historic, Folkloric.

Taking my Nishiki 12, circa 1980s to the shop, I removed the wheels so it would fit in the car without having to fiddle with a rack. In the process, I had some difficulty with the front wheel. I had...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-24-22, 08:43 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 906
Posted By saulgoldie

Thanks!

Thanks to all for the excellent advice! I gave up and took it to the bike shop. The young man had it off in half a jiffy. He had the Park tool, which I may buy one of. But I think I also might have...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-23-22, 06:19 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 906
Posted By saulgoldie

Pedal Removal.

I'm trying to remove the pedals on an older Nishiki, circa...maybe mid 80s. There is an allen key, probly a 6mm, on the inside. I tried to remove the pedals on the outside using a proper 15mm thin...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-20-22, 04:33 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 27,467
Posted By saulgoldie

Wowee wow wow! I just came here to lurk. But this...

Wowee wow wow! I just came here to lurk. But this thread is pure "crank porn!" How great to see so many interesting posts!

My only comment is about the Lambert/Viscount crank. I had one. But the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-16-22, 04:14 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,168
Posted By saulgoldie

Storage Methods?

I have several bikes and frames, and I want to store them in the garage in some sort of manageable way. Factors are effective use of space, accessibility, storage without too much strain on various...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-06-22, 01:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 804
Posted By saulgoldie

That is awesome!

That is awesome!
Forum: Introductions
08-31-22, 04:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 294
Posted By saulgoldie

Where in Maryland? I'm in Rockville. Goin on the...

Where in Maryland? I'm in Rockville. Goin on the BIG DC Bike ride next week. See you there??

Saul
Forum: Introductions
08-31-22, 04:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 129
Posted By saulgoldie

Hehehe. "Harder to sell them." Hehehe.Yeah, I've...

Hehehe. "Harder to sell them." Hehehe.Yeah, I've heard that one before.

Where in MD you be? Rockville, here.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-31-22, 03:58 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,644
Posted By saulgoldie

Wow! Magnificent!

Wow! Magnificent!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-30-22, 08:37 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 508
Posted By saulgoldie

Thanks!

Thanks to all!

Yes, I got the size a bit off. I did pencil geometry. Thanks for the correction.

Yes, I know that crank length and bolt circle are not the same. (I thought I separated the two.)...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-30-22, 04:22 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 508
Posted By saulgoldie

Chainring Circle & Crank Length.

Good Morning. (Well, it's morning here in Eastern US.)

I could not find a relevant thread, so I am starting one. Two issues.

I wanted to replace a 52-tooth BIG CR with a 48. (The crank is a...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
08-17-22, 05:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 581
Posted By saulgoldie

Nice! Not sure if I'm up for building new wheels...

Nice! Not sure if I'm up for building new wheels at this time. But they sure are nice!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-14-22, 02:57 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 842
Posted By saulgoldie

I don't know if you have it "up there." But we...

I don't know if you have it "up there." But we have a) Freecycle, and b) "Free bikes for kids," AKA: FB4K

Also, as have been mentioned, Craigslist.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-13-22, 04:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 697
Posted By saulgoldie

Thanks for all the help. But I'm really...

Thanks for all the help. But I'm really confoosed, now. I have the tap that everyone says is the right size. It is 5mm x .8
Now, if it is the right size, shouldn't it mesh with the threads on the...
Forum: Framebuilders
08-08-22, 06:47 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 648
Posted By saulgoldie

Brake Boss(?) on Track Frame & Paint Questions.

One of my (too many) bikes is a decent quality no-name track bike. Now, when I ride a fixie on the road, I like a front and rear brake. (Laugh if you want; doesn't bother me.) Oh, I should probly say...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-07-22, 06:05 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 697
Posted By saulgoldie

Tapping Dropout Eylets.

Hello to All,
I thought I posted this earlier. But I can't find it. so here is the short version.

I need to clean up the threads on the droupout eyelets of a new-to-me olde bike. Could have been...
Forum: Introductions
08-07-22, 05:28 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 302
Posted By saulgoldie

Ahoy, Mates! From Maryland, USA.

Hello to All,
I had a mechanical quandry. And I decided that I should be part of an online bicycle forum, anyway, after thinking about it for...a while.

Long time ago, I learned how to assemble...
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