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Forum: Road Cycling
04-28-24, 06:26 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 186
Posted By bboy314

Everyone knows Trek inflates the tires with...

Everyone knows Trek inflates the tires with helium before weighing for spec.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-28-24, 05:34 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 138
Posted By bboy314

Don’t forget that cone and locknut are both...

Don’t forget that cone and locknut are both left-hand thread.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-28-24, 05:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 100
Posted By bboy314

Either of those should be a fine replacement.

Either of those should be a fine replacement.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-28-24, 05:31 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 413
Posted By bboy314

Sounds like cycling may not be your cup of tea.

Sounds like cycling may not be your cup of tea.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-28-24, 02:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 124
Posted By bboy314

Don’t believe everything you read on the internet.

Don’t believe everything you read on the internet.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-28-24, 02:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 124
Posted By bboy314

Good point, I hadn’t caught that they were taken...

Good point, I hadn’t caught that they were taken off a Tri Cross, which would probably have short pull brakes ASSUMING they were stock. A pic of the brakes installed would indeed be helpful for...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-28-24, 01:59 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 76
Posted By bboy314

Cool bike, I’ve never seen one of these but years...

Cool bike, I’ve never seen one of these but years ago I built up for a friend a KHS Montana MTB with the same paint job.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-28-24, 01:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 124
Posted By bboy314

Yes, you need long pull levers or an adapter like...

Yes, you need long pull levers or an adapter like Travel Agents. Look up long pull vs. short pull brakes for more info.
Forum: Recreational & Family
04-28-24, 06:23 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 840
Posted By bboy314

Have you considered hitch mounted racks? You may...

Have you considered hitch mounted racks? You may have to install a hitch on your vehicle but that will open up a world of options, and are easier to use for multiple bikes than roof racks in my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-28-24, 06:06 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 286
Posted By bboy314

Another vote for the Giant.

Another vote for the Giant.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-27-24, 02:41 PM
Replies: 764
Views: 271,272
Posted By bboy314

Anyone able to facilitate a Craigslist purchase...

Anyone able to facilitate a Craigslist purchase and ship in the Simi Valley LA area? PM if so. Thanks!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-27-24, 02:10 PM
Replies: 326
Views: 16,316
Posted By bboy314

If anyone is local to this bike and interested in...

If anyone is local to this bike and interested in facilitating a sale ‘n’ ship, PM me!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-27-24, 01:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 276
Posted By bboy314

Sweet deal, GLWTS!

Sweet deal, GLWTS!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-27-24, 01:00 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 349
Posted By bboy314

Tires are wear items. If a new tire is truly 30...

Tires are wear items. If a new tire is truly 30 percent of the bike’s value, assuming you mean what you paid for it, consider yourself lucky you have a bike you’ve put so little money into. Even a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-26-24, 06:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 237
Posted By bboy314

You want a crankset spec’d to fit your bottom...

You want a crankset spec’d to fit your bottom bracket shell, and may need to get the appropriate bottom bracket, or spacers to make your new spindle length compatible with the installed bottom...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-26-24, 05:46 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 421
Posted By bboy314

A more detailed description of the “slip” would...

A more detailed description of the “slip” would be helpful for diagnosis, and more details about the bike and its components. Did the shop check for drivetrain wear? Could it have just needed a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-25-24, 02:35 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 471
Posted By bboy314

The subject of this thread is a bike with a front...

The subject of this thread is a bike with a front hub motor.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-25-24, 12:31 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,355
Posted By bboy314

Love the frame/hubs color combo.

Love the frame/hubs color combo.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-25-24, 10:50 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 471
Posted By bboy314

What if nature calls while out on a ride? Every...

What if nature calls while out on a ride? Every e-bike in particular should have a kickstand in my opinion. Not always easy to lean on something.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-25-24, 08:57 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 214
Posted By bboy314

Sounds like the headset might not be installed...

Sounds like the headset might not be installed properly. Did you swap the crown race from the old fork to the new?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-25-24, 08:36 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 467
Posted By bboy314

Cantis can be great, or not so great. I think...

Cantis can be great, or not so great. I think they get a bad rap more than V/linear pulls because there are a lot more variables involved in proper setup of cantis, whereas v brake setup is generally...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-25-24, 08:35 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 467
Posted By bboy314

Cantis can be great, or not so great. I think...

Cantis can be great, or not so great. I think they get a bad rap more than V/linear pulls because there are a lot more variables involved in proper setup of cantis, whereas v brake setup is generally...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-25-24, 06:33 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 920
Posted By bboy314

So what’s the verdict on value in this case?

So what’s the verdict on value in this case?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-25-24, 06:31 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 342
Posted By bboy314

It would be helpful to know whether the OP is...

It would be helpful to know whether the OP is looking to restore with exact replacement parts, or just fix the bike up to make it rideable. The word restore on its own can mean different things to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-24-24, 06:22 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 882
Posted By bboy314

In addition to the pads moving up and down in the...

In addition to the pads moving up and down in the arm, they can be angled up or down, using the convex/concave washers. This is generally done to match the angle of the rim relative to the brake arm,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-24, 04:58 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,158
Posted By bboy314

Great stuff, keep it coming!

Great stuff, keep it coming!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-24-24, 04:46 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 539
Posted By bboy314

OP has a bag mount that makes this more...

OP has a bag mount that makes this more complicated.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-24-24, 03:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 251
Posted By bboy314

Got any more info?

Got any more info?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-24-24, 03:12 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 882
Posted By bboy314

U brakes use different posts than linear pulls,...

U brakes use different posts than linear pulls, and are mounted to a different part of the frame relative to the wheel.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-24-24, 12:31 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,297
Posted By bboy314

I say dangle it in front of Robvolz and see if...

I say dangle it in front of Robvolz and see if you get a bite :D
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-24, 12:28 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 572
Posted By bboy314

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_7321_39765107b6117d3c81470d3b0b7e8a3a0dfb5859.jpeg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-24, 12:23 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 519
Posted By bboy314

I was gonna say that’s not a bad weight for an...

I was gonna say that’s not a bad weight for an ebike… til I read on and saw it’s analog :twitchy:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-24, 08:31 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 247
Posted By bboy314

I’m guessing it was swapped from the original...

I’m guessing it was swapped from the original stem, based on the cable housing being too short.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-24, 08:30 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 491
Posted By bboy314

Cool looking frame, whatever it is. Perhaps a bit...

Cool looking frame, whatever it is. Perhaps a bit on the small side for you??
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-23-24, 05:10 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 843
Posted By bboy314

There is a spring contained within the parts of...

There is a spring contained within the parts of the barrel adjuster. It does sound like you may have an issue still, perhaps the wrong length bottom bracket spindle, but I guess if it works, it...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-23-24, 05:07 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 4,086
Posted By bboy314

Congrats on the new ride! If I recall correctly,...

Congrats on the new ride! If I recall correctly, the tool surface on those axles is 6mm. There is kind of a gasket in there that holds the supplied handle in, which adds some resistance when...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-23-24, 01:05 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 843
Posted By bboy314

OP, the plate under the cable pinch bolt might be...

OP, the plate under the cable pinch bolt might be rotated 90 degrees, limiting how much the cable can pull. Also, that channel in the derailleur is for running a cable from underneath, as opposed to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-23-24, 06:06 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 471
Posted By bboy314

A pletscher double kickstand works well for this...

A pletscher double kickstand works well for this as long as your chain stays have the room for it, and they’re very stable. They come with plastic inserts to help protect the frame.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-24, 07:44 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 843
Posted By bboy314

From your blurry photos, it can be seen that your...

From your blurry photos, it can be seen that your derailleur is mounted way too high and the cable is frayed. Hard to ascertain anything about angle, cable routing and tension, which are other...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-24, 06:42 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 1,931
Posted By bboy314

In my opinion, a bike you’ve had for 20 years...

In my opinion, a bike you’ve had for 20 years that rides well and fits you is worth dropping a couple hundred bucks on to refresh/change the gearing. I’d recommend the 50/34 crankset, new chain, and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-22-24, 12:14 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 3,117
Posted By bboy314

They annoy me too, but there must be at least 100...

They annoy me too, but there must be at least 100 other “let’s complain about irresponsible e-bike riders” threads on here, so maybe this thread should stay on topic.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-24, 11:47 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 619
Posted By bboy314

Any “shadow” style 9 speed MTB derailleur should...

Any “shadow” style 9 speed MTB derailleur should work, but I don’t think any of these are made by Shimano anymore for 9 speeds, except for the new CUES stuff which will require replacing more parts....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-21-24, 10:35 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,040
Posted By bboy314

Wow. Was it safe to ride, as in, “you’ll be ok...

Wow. Was it safe to ride, as in, “you’ll be ok for a few rides while we order you a rim”? Or safe, as in “nah, you’re fine, no warranty issue here”?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-24, 10:10 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 486
Posted By bboy314

Agreed, wrong chain is probably not the culprit....

Agreed, wrong chain is probably not the culprit. When you say 10th gear, do you mean easiest or hardest gear? If hardest, it’s likely your smallest freewheel cog is worn, or rear derailleur high...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-21-24, 08:12 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 397
Posted By bboy314

Not to sound harsh but you should maybe start...

Not to sound harsh but you should maybe start verifying your info before offering advice. You seem to give out a fair amount of incorrect info. These grips are in fact made for a swept bar, and cargo...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-20-24, 12:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 503
Posted By bboy314

Bilenky builds fantastic, handmade bikes. Does it...

Bilenky builds fantastic, handmade bikes. Does it fit you? What is the asking price?
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-20-24, 12:07 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 662
Posted By bboy314

How do you plan on selling it (in shop, eBay,...

How do you plan on selling it (in shop, eBay, Craigslist etc.)? Does your shop deal in used and vintage bikes regularly?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-20-24, 05:58 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,254
Posted By bboy314

In addition to the first sentence being...

In addition to the first sentence being incorrect, a hanger extender (assuming that’s what is meant by “aftermarket bolt-on dropout) will not change the chain wrap capacity of the derailleur.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-20-24, 05:56 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 480
Posted By bboy314

First check that you’re using the correct size...

First check that you’re using the correct size seat post. What material are the frame and post? If metal, try tightening a little more. A different clamp may help too.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-20-24, 05:53 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 4,086
Posted By bboy314

This return policy is for bikes bought directly...

This return policy is for bikes bought directly from Trek, not independent dealers. Also the OP has established the shop is not willing to give them the post for free, likely because the bike is...
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