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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-11-24, 11:16 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 446
Posted By Camilo

What kind of drive train are you planning on -...

What kind of drive train are you planning on - for instance 6 or 7 speed rear? 8 or more rear?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-11-24, 06:15 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 329
Posted By Camilo

There's at least three or four within 15 minutes...

There's at least three or four within 15 minutes of where I live in a small city of about 25,000 that have complete selection of metric and SAE fasteners of various materials, grades and types...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-11-24, 01:01 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 255
Posted By Camilo

Should be in the Classic and Vintage sales...

Should be in the Classic and Vintage sales subforum
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-09-24, 01:08 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 97
Posted By Camilo

FWIW, if you're interested you can find RXS (not...

FWIW, if you're interested you can find RXS (not rsx) pedals on EBay pretty regularly. I've bought a couple
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-08-24, 10:32 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,102
Posted By Camilo

Although I have road shoes and pedals for my...

Although I have road shoes and pedals for my three road bikes, my gravel bikes have MTB pedals, and if/when the road pedals or shoes wear out, I plan to switch to all pedals with 2-bolt/mtb cleat...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-08-24, 10:29 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 607
Posted By Camilo

Nah, not really. I have CF and titanium with Sram...

Nah, not really. I have CF and titanium with Sram Red and Force. My "good" gravel bike is a Lynskey titanium with Sram AXS Force. My "traveling" gravel bike which i keep with our RV in another state,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-08-24, 10:17 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 508
Posted By Camilo

A new hanger needs to be checked for alignment....

A new hanger needs to be checked for alignment. So that's something you should do anyway. With a tool, it's an easy DIY to learn, as is derailleur adjustment, indexing, etc.

I've been using an...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-08-24, 05:02 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 410
Posted By Camilo

Now I'm remembering my old Supercourse- Late in...

Now I'm remembering my old Supercourse- Late in its life with me, I replaced the stem with a "better" (looking anyway) one that had a better reach than original, and an alloy cotterless crankset,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-07-24, 10:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 410
Posted By Camilo

I'm keeping my eye out for a 21-1/2" Super...

I'm keeping my eye out for a 21-1/2" Super Course. I had a red one I bought used/like new in 1978. It had a steel cotterless crank, Simplex derailleurs and shifters and an Ideale leather saddle. If...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-07-24, 09:32 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 33,316
Posted By Camilo

Has anyone ever worn out an inexpensive headset...

Has anyone ever worn out an inexpensive headset like Velo Orange?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-07-24, 09:03 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,305
Posted By Camilo

Do it. The 9 speed hub will take any 9 or 10...

Do it. The 9 speed hub will take any 9 or 10 speed cassette.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-07-24, 12:42 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,280
Posted By Camilo

I just use expansion plugs that extend into the...

I just use expansion plugs that extend into the steer tube enough to back up both stem clamp bolts. Then I don't worry about how many spacers are above the stem, aesthetics aside. Plus, I'm careful...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-07-24, 12:22 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,243
Posted By Camilo

I use a Park CC4 or Pedros Chain Checker Plus for...

I use a Park CC4 or Pedros Chain Checker Plus for quick on the bike checks. Between my wife and I we have 10 bikes I maintain, including 8, 9, 10 and 12 speed road and MTB. I've switched the 8 and 9...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-07-24, 12:11 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,339
Posted By Camilo

Why I never offer to "tune up" or repair a...

Why I never offer to "tune up" or repair a friend's bike. I do help on the road with obvious adjustments - FD or rim brake rubbing, RD indexing are about it. Maybe help change a tire on the road....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-06-24, 09:46 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 820
Posted By Camilo

Maybe try a hair dryer instead of a heat gun

Maybe try a hair dryer instead of a heat gun
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-06-24, 09:43 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 820
Posted By Camilo

Even just plain water can solve the problem....

Even just plain water can solve the problem. That's all I ever use.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-06-24, 09:34 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 820
Posted By Camilo

hmm

hmm
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-06-24, 09:03 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,164
Posted By Camilo

Not the difference between front and rear teeth,...

Not the difference between front and rear teeth, but the ratio. And yes, that ration would be a good point of comparison if the wheel /tire circumference is held constant. It's an easy way of...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-05-24, 11:26 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,315
Posted By Camilo

Actually, your premise of compromises that are...

Actually, your premise of compromises that are needed doesn't apply to me. If I find the size I want, I build up from a frame and fork. It it comes with parts, I use the ones that I want and replace...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-05-24, 10:25 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,684
Posted By Camilo

Although I am not a huge fan of disc brakes - not...

Although I am not a huge fan of disc brakes - not a hater though! - one nice thing is that it's easy to swap 700c wheels with 650b/27.5 or like you, 26 without messing with finding different reach...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-04-24, 11:32 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 324
Posted By Camilo

Western Bike Works - in my fairly extensive...

Western Bike Works - in my fairly extensive experience - is a great shop and it would be astonishing for me if they sold a counterfeit part or if they fail to stand by a defective product. I'll be...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-04-24, 12:49 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,607
Posted By Camilo

Agree. and don't even get it as they attempt to...

Agree. and don't even get it as they attempt to stuff an over inflated tube into the tire.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-24, 08:41 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,538
Posted By Camilo

I don't believe that any Litespeed or Lynskey has...

I don't believe that any Litespeed or Lynskey has proprietary parts. Maybe Litespeed sells some with a press fit BB but they're not proprietary.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-02-24, 08:34 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,282
Posted By Camilo

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

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-02-24, 08:05 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 3,899
Posted By Camilo

I don't disagree with your terms (pedal-assist...

I don't disagree with your terms (pedal-assist w/o throttle = ebike; bike with throttle = e-moped). However, where I live and I think almost everwhere, the ebikes and emopeds that look alike (i.e. an...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-02-24, 12:40 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,607
Posted By Camilo

You're inflating it too much. Just enough air to...

You're inflating it too much. Just enough air to give it shape so it's not flat.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-02-24, 12:31 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 345
Posted By Camilo

What conversion does the 4 do? I have a Shiftmate...

What conversion does the 4 do? I have a Shiftmate that adapts Shimano 8 speed cassette to Campy 8 speed RD and shifter. Can't remember which version of the Shiftmate this is, and I really don't need...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-02-24, 12:16 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 261
Posted By Camilo

Any local sign shop that makes logos and decals...

Any local sign shop that makes logos and decals for cars and commercial vehicles should be able to print up this stuff on thin clear stock.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-01-24, 01:36 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 607
Posted By Camilo

Mark me down for the less expensive option. ...

Mark me down for the less expensive option. Inexpensive bikes from reputable sellers that will back up their sale and have competent (in my experience) are likely to work perfectly mechanically,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-01-24, 01:14 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 380
Posted By Camilo

Check out Western Bike Works too. Among most of...

Check out Western Bike Works too. Among most of the suggestions so far, I've also had great luck with them, both online and in their storefront in Portland.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-30-24, 05:37 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 460
Posted By Camilo

IF a caliper adjustment is needed between the two...

IF a caliper adjustment is needed between the two sets of wheels, you can probably fix that with shims so you don't have to make the adjustment every timg.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-30-24, 05:34 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,262
Posted By Camilo

I've never had any issues with any light, heavy,...

I've never had any issues with any light, heavy, cheap or expensive quick release skewer on any modern bike with vertical drop outs. Now, older bikes with horizontal drop outs are a different story....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-30-24, 05:18 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 664
Posted By Camilo

I've cut several carbon fiber steer tubes without...

I've cut several carbon fiber steer tubes without any sort of saw guide.'

When I'm absolutely sure where to cut the tube (check, double check, triple check), I put a wrap of masking tape around...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-30-24, 05:03 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 4,077
Posted By Camilo

Helmet, gloves, shoes and of course saddle and...

Helmet, gloves, shoes and of course saddle and handlebar tape!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-30-24, 05:00 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 371
Posted By Camilo

Ask the seller

Ask the seller
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-30-24, 04:08 PM
Replies: 225
Views: 10,467
Posted By Camilo

I thought I already mentioned that

I thought I already mentioned that
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-30-24, 04:07 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 4,077
Posted By Camilo

No, and my purse, belt and shoes always match

No, and my purse, belt and shoes always match
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-30-24, 03:23 PM
Replies: 225
Views: 10,467
Posted By Camilo

I don't buy Trek because I've never like the...

I don't buy Trek because I've never like the brand and it's marketing, I've never liked the value that their products represent, and I don't like their corporate tactics. There's as good or better...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-30-24, 03:10 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 4,248
Posted By Camilo

I've only seen three rattle snakes in my life and...

I've only seen three rattle snakes in my life and two of them were last month in the Tucson area. One was slithering in the shade along a curb on the side of the "Loop" near Catalina SP. The other...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-30-24, 12:48 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 608
Posted By Camilo

Any general purpose household cleaner, for...

Any general purpose household cleaner, for example, 409, and any rag in the rag box. There's nothing special or precious about cleaning a bike.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-29-24, 09:27 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 2,883
Posted By Camilo

Goodness gracious sakes alive! They publish...

Goodness gracious sakes alive! They publish "optimistic" weights!!! Unheard of!!!

Are there any bike or component companies that don't publish "optimistic" weights? The only companies that I've...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-28-24, 06:11 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 543
Posted By Camilo

This question is right in the wheel house of the...

This question is right in the wheel house of the vintage forum.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-28-24, 06:06 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,057
Posted By Camilo

Several years ago I bought a Columbus Minimal 1"...

Several years ago I bought a Columbus Minimal 1" threadless all-carbon fork. Beautiful fork, lightweight, not cheap, but well within the normal price range of a high quality fork.

If you currently...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-28-24, 04:53 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 3,646
Posted By Camilo

I'm only half teasing about the word. It is...

I'm only half teasing about the word. It is always good to learn new words. Now, to remember and use it appropriately!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-28-24, 11:11 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 3,646
Posted By Camilo

I didn't learn it until the second repetition.

I didn't learn it until the second repetition.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-26-24, 05:03 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,631
Posted By Camilo

There are certainly real differences, but not...

There are certainly real differences, but not consistent. You have to compare geometry from one to the other. I have a "endurance bike" (felt Z), had a cross bike for many years for what is now...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-26-24, 04:59 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,684
Posted By Camilo

Get a hitch receiver installed on your car and...

Get a hitch receiver installed on your car and get a hitch mount tray type bike carrier. You will never regret the investtment.. After decades of using evry type of rack - roof top, trunk/hatch back,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-26-24, 04:49 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 3,646
Posted By Camilo

Well, that proves it once and for all. Carbon...

Well, that proves it once and for all. Carbon fiber is an inferior material.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-25-24, 11:25 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,618
Posted By Camilo

I do all my own and most of the family laundry...

I do all my own and most of the family laundry and have learned a lot about removing stains. I learned when I was a kid and for years in young adulthood living without mommy and a wife.

Black...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-25-24, 11:16 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 567
Posted By Camilo

I used to be minimalist and happy - thin tape,...

I used to be minimalist and happy - thin tape, unpadded gloves. Now, I use gel under cushy tape and padded gloves... and on my gravel bike, a ShockStop stem.
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