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03-28-24, 12:26 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 4,209
Posted By rekmeyata

A couple of days ago I tried the grand...

A couple of days ago I tried the grand experiment, I now feel like Tesla... Anyway, I took a Park glueless patch, and regular patch glue, treated the Park glueless like it was a Rema patch, put glue...
03-28-24, 10:19 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 248
Posted By rekmeyata

Personally I would avoid buying a bike directly...

Personally I would avoid buying a bike directly from some company in China.

There was one guy who bought a "high-end" titanium bike frame directly from a Chinese ti bike manufacture, he started to...
03-28-24, 10:00 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 2,262
Posted By rekmeyata

When the latex valve failed were you applying...

When the latex valve failed were you applying pressure on the tire under the valve stem to push it up so you could press on the chuck?

This is interesting to know, because a lot of pumps are press...
Forum: Touring
03-27-24, 02:12 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,938
Posted By rekmeyata

Nope, I went to the rolling resistant site and...

Nope, I went to the rolling resistant site and they are both virtually the same with about 2 tenths of a watt separating the two, you would never ever remotely feel, or see the difference on any sort...
Forum: Touring
03-27-24, 01:22 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,938
Posted By rekmeyata

The MP and the MPT uses a 5 mm thick Smart Guard...

The MP and the MPT uses a 5 mm thick Smart Guard layer, which provides excellent puncture protection. This layer is made from a special rubber that includes a proportion of recycled rubber from old...
03-26-24, 09:54 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 2,262
Posted By rekmeyata

Topeak confused me a bit, they make a Roadie 2...

Topeak confused me a bit, they make a Roadie 2 stage, and a Roadie TT, and thought the TT had the 2 stage design, it does not evidently, only the 2stage one does, the 2stage one is the easy one to...
03-26-24, 09:39 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 2,262
Posted By rekmeyata

Silca Tattico pump takes 300 strokes to get to...

Silca Tattico pump takes 300 strokes to get to 85, and anything past 85 took a huge strength effort, whereas the Lezyne Road Drive large took 200 strokes to get to 100 with less effort. The Lezyne...
03-26-24, 08:43 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 4,209
Posted By rekmeyata

Sitejabber gave them a 1.44 out of 5 stars ...

Sitejabber gave them a 1.44 out of 5 stars

And if you live in N America you will get hit with an import tax they don't tell Americans and Canadians about.

Very mixed reviews, some love them and...
03-24-24, 09:48 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 4,209
Posted By rekmeyata

Bikeinn is a horrible place to do business, they...

Bikeinn is a horrible place to do business, they got an F for customer service.
03-24-24, 09:11 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 2,262
Posted By rekmeyata

Therein lies the problem, the longer pump will...

Therein lies the problem, the longer pump will reach 90 psi, but a short one won't even get to 90! While the Lezyne Road Drive small is just at 7 inches, I'm not sure if it can reach 90, it's tough...
03-24-24, 08:21 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 4,209
Posted By rekmeyata

My newer Tissot automatic is now running within...

My newer Tissot automatic is now running within 30 seconds a month, my formerly working Tissot auto that was 47 years old when it croaked forever ran within 15 seconds a month, my dads 1963 Omega...
Forum: Commuting
03-24-24, 07:49 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,596
Posted By rekmeyata

That's what I've been trying to tell you, it...

That's what I've been trying to tell you, it won't give you any more information, it isn't going to tell you that a car is on a collision course to hit you.
03-24-24, 02:49 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 2,262
Posted By rekmeyata

Usually I hear complaints about the Lezyne, but I...

Usually I hear complaints about the Lezyne, but I also have that RaceRocket and it too has never removed a core.

I have heard that for some reason those cores are coming out in newer tubes, but...
03-24-24, 02:45 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 4,209
Posted By rekmeyata

There are some old school stuff that just can't...

There are some old school stuff that just can't be beaten by modern stuff.

I bought a Orvis Foliage wax cotton jacket after untold numbers of nylon type of jackets all failed in a relative short...
03-24-24, 02:00 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 4,209
Posted By rekmeyata

So much for living in a supposedly free trade...

So much for living in a supposedly free trade society, Conti, Specialized, and other companies have price fixing here in America, but not other countries.
03-24-24, 01:52 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 2,262
Posted By rekmeyata

Are you talking about the Lezyne Road Drive? If...

Are you talking about the Lezyne Road Drive? If so, I'm not sure what people are doing wrong to unscrew the core. I've been using one since 2013 and never removed a core with it. The only thing I...
Forum: Commuting
03-23-24, 06:37 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,596
Posted By rekmeyata

I'm sorry, but I have to politely disagree, I've...

I'm sorry, but I have to politely disagree, I've been riding on city streets for over 45 years in places like Los Angeles, San Francisco, Detroit and Chicago, just to name a few, and never wish I had...
Forum: Touring
03-23-24, 06:29 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,938
Posted By rekmeyata

I think what people are saying is that those...

I think what people are saying is that those Schwalbe tires are not flat proof, but they are highly flat resistant; yes you most certainly could ride across the US and never get a flat, the chances...
03-21-24, 07:48 PM
Replies: 83,069
Views: 14,039,742
Posted By rekmeyata

Where is the series number that was supposed to...

Where is the series number that was supposed to be under the Masi signature?
03-21-24, 06:53 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 4,209
Posted By rekmeyata

This comparison was what others were talking...

This comparison was what others were talking about comparing car tires with bicycle tires, the price being charged for bicycle tires is a huge rip off, there is a hell a lot more technology in a car...
03-21-24, 04:33 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 4,209
Posted By rekmeyata

Nope, your comparison is not correct, I'm...

Nope, your comparison is not correct, I'm comparing technology between the two, not who rides it or where it is ridden.
03-21-24, 03:53 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 930
Posted By rekmeyata

Yup, Soma just self branded the tubing, maybe,...

Yup, Soma just self branded the tubing, maybe, and did say maybe, Ishiwata didn't want to be associated with such a lowend tube set?? So they just allowed whoever to rebrand it. That wouldn't be the...
03-21-24, 03:46 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 4,209
Posted By rekmeyata

A hell of lot more technology goes into a car...

A hell of lot more technology goes into a car tire than a bicycle tire!!

It's the same nonsense that you can buy a bicycle for $7,000 and yet you can find brand new motorcycles for that price and...
03-21-24, 03:29 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 3,661
Posted By rekmeyata

I know I can find the puncture in the tire about...

I know I can find the puncture in the tire about 75 to 80% of the time, I'm not talking about nails either, but small holes like from wires, or glass, etc, with practice you can find the hole, and if...
03-21-24, 03:21 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 930
Posted By rekmeyata

I don't think the internet knew that about the...

I don't think the internet knew that about the Soma vs Soma Fabrications, I checked and the internet said the Olympiad was made by Soma Fabrications, which must be wrong, then the internet was...
Forum: Commuting
03-20-24, 07:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 253
Posted By rekmeyata

I doubt the tire is too big, if you are mounting...

I doubt the tire is too big, if you are mounting one side of the tire on and it fits, then the tire is fine, so put some air into the tube by blowing into it as hard as you can with your lips, this...
Forum: Commuting
03-20-24, 07:23 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,596
Posted By rekmeyata

I don't see the point unless your deaf. I can...

I don't see the point unless your deaf. I can even hear EVs tires coming up from behind me. Neither the radar, nor your ears are going to tell if the car is aiming for you to hit you, and even if it...
03-20-24, 06:38 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 930
Posted By rekmeyata

The 014A tubing was associated with Soma...

The 014A tubing was associated with Soma Fabrications ladies Olympiad bike frames made in the early 70's as a low-end bike, the tubing was made by Ishiwata, it was their lowest end tube set.
03-20-24, 06:08 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 3,661
Posted By rekmeyata

By the way, my secret to fixing flats fast goes...

By the way, my secret to fixing flats fast goes like this. In order for this to work you need to be able to find the penetration point in the tire, which I can do about 75 to 80% of the time.

So...
03-20-24, 05:33 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 4,209
Posted By rekmeyata

Amazon has them for $59 Best time to shop...

Amazon has them for $59

Best time to shop for road bike tires is the 2nd week of September, the day after Thanksgiving, and Black Friday. Last Black Friday I got two pairs of Vittoria tires that...
03-19-24, 05:51 PM
Replies: 83,069
Views: 14,039,742
Posted By rekmeyata

Merlin road bike small size: (18) Marketplace -...

Merlin road bike small size: (18) Marketplace - Merlin Road bike | Facebook...
Forum: Touring
03-19-24, 11:08 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,938
Posted By rekmeyata

Nice bikes! Your setup is typical of what I...

Nice bikes!

Your setup is typical of what I see with most people touring across the USA, those people I spoke to that had that sort of setup were saying that they were running over the weight I...
03-18-24, 02:39 PM
Replies: 83,069
Views: 14,039,742
Posted By rekmeyata

A photo can be misleading, but I thought it was...

A photo can be misleading, but I thought it was closer to 55 with 56 being the largest.
03-18-24, 02:07 PM
Replies: 83,069
Views: 14,039,742
Posted By rekmeyata

I don't know guys, that bike has a huge oil leak,...

I don't know guys, that bike has a huge oil leak, so they moved it to make us think it's not leaking oil.
Forum: Touring
03-18-24, 02:04 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,938
Posted By rekmeyata

Most of the touring people I've run into run with...

Most of the touring people I've run into run with 40 pounds on the back panniers and 30 pounds in the front panniers including handlebar bag, plus the tent, sleeping bag, and water; and their rear...
03-18-24, 12:56 PM
Replies: 15,437
Views: 4,054,339
Posted By rekmeyata

$13 a piece is cheap, you could just clean them...

$13 a piece is cheap, you could just clean them up real well, lubricate everything, replace any known broken stuff, put a coat of nice Ceramic spray on hybrid wax like Jay Leno's at Walmart, that...
Forum: Touring
03-17-24, 09:14 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,938
Posted By rekmeyata

Not when you include water and food Road...

Not when you include water and food

Road touring weight is between 55 to 110 pounds, so 60 is on the lighter side for standard road touring. Touring Bike Weight: Is It Important? Here’s the...
03-15-24, 12:07 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 3,661
Posted By rekmeyata

The Latex tube ad showing some guy stretching it...

The Latex tube ad showing some guy stretching it over a broken bottle is false advertising! A latex tube under pressure inside a tire is NOT going to stretch like that, what will happen is if...
Forum: Touring
03-15-24, 09:32 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,938
Posted By rekmeyata

Problem with the Gatoskin tires is that the max...

Problem with the Gatoskin tires is that the max width is only 32mm, which is ok if you're not carrying a heavy camping load, but with a heavy camping load you will have to use more PSI which means...
03-14-24, 07:56 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 2,262
Posted By rekmeyata

I have still have my old Silca Impero that came...

I have still have my old Silca Impero that came with the Campy head, and I got it in yellow to match the decals on my Trek at the time, I don't use it anymore either, kind of preserving it, so it...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-14-24, 07:33 PM
Replies: 21,309
Views: 5,163,680
Posted By rekmeyata

Somehow my post got put on the wrong thread, sorry

Somehow my post got put on the wrong thread, sorry
03-14-24, 11:42 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 2,262
Posted By rekmeyata

The Zefal frame pumps are great, BUT, those two...

The Zefal frame pumps are great, BUT, those two plastic feet on one end are not made as durable as the feet use to be, mine broke after just 3 months of use, I still have an old Zefal from 40 years...
03-13-24, 09:57 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 3,661
Posted By rekmeyata

Don't ask your LBS, they don't know anything, ask...

Don't ask your LBS, they don't know anything, ask Park
03-13-24, 09:21 PM
Replies: 83,069
Views: 14,039,742
Posted By rekmeyata

Someone mentioned about looking for a Fuji Club...

Someone mentioned about looking for a Fuji Club from 84 to 86. For some reason, which I don't understand, but the 84 is worth more than the 86 even though the 86 comes with the better Suntour...
03-13-24, 08:48 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 3,661
Posted By rekmeyata

I use to use Park Glueless patches for about 30...

I use to use Park Glueless patches for about 30 years, but then they stopped working about 4 years ago. I contacted Park thinking I got a bad batch, even though I bought another box, but they failed...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-13-24, 08:43 PM
Replies: 21,309
Views: 5,163,680
Posted By rekmeyata

Drum brakes worked just as well as disk did on...

Drum brakes worked just as well as disk did on the initial braking action, they stopped the cars, in a panic they would lock up the tires, and it was the tires adhesion to the pavement that stopped...
03-12-24, 05:50 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 3,661
Posted By rekmeyata

I leave the cellophane on, it doesn't hurt...

I leave the cellophane on, it doesn't hurt anything, taking it off could lift the edge of the patch off, so just leave it on.
03-12-24, 03:52 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 7,949
Posted By rekmeyata

My chain drive system is dead quiet, most of my...

My chain drive system is dead quiet, most of my hubs are dead quiet, some are not, but the bikes with quiet hubs all you can hear from those bikes is the tires on the pavement, or the tires crunching...
03-12-24, 03:47 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 3,661
Posted By rekmeyata

I just buy small tubes of Rema Glue, I don't get...

I just buy small tubes of Rema Glue, I don't get that many flats in 5 years to use a huge o can of it, heck a can of that stuff would probably last me 20 years, but it would probably be no good by...
03-12-24, 03:41 PM
Replies: 1,143
Views: 152,714
Posted By rekmeyata

None of my dropout screws have the end caps, not...

None of my dropout screws have the end caps, not sure whatever happened to them, don't seem like their needed anyway.
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