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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-12-08, 10:43 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,147
Posted By toofastgt

Use denture cleansing tablets!! They are...

Use denture cleansing tablets!! They are antibacterial fizz up to make the mixture move around and they are
made to be used with plastic so it won't harm water bottles, camel back pouches or even...
Forum: BMX
07-05-08, 11:09 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 2,630
Posted By toofastgt

I was just riding along when...... I just got a...

I was just riding along when...... I just got a new bike and wasn't yet familiar with the head angle, trail, etc.
Well we were all riding along nubbing each others tires, seeing who could clear...
Forum: BMX
07-05-08, 10:52 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,847
Posted By toofastgt

So the BMX forum is just for saying my ride is...

So the BMX forum is just for saying my ride is cool and better then yours or I can do this trick and I can't
do that trick, but I can do all tricks better then you! Check out his join date he is...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-01-08, 02:16 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 11,724
Posted By toofastgt

Well I did the frame and I primed it and painted...

Well I did the frame and I primed it and painted it the same day and put it my truck and the paint already seems hard as a rock!! I only used one can of the primer and one can of the cobalt blue...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-28-08, 09:12 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,544
Posted By toofastgt

This a good example of not inspecting and...

This a good example of not inspecting and adjusting your equipment. Sure it is only a bike but you are sharing
the roads with cars and little things like this can cause you a crash. You could...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-28-08, 09:03 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,307
Posted By toofastgt

You could bring a long dowel rod on the ride with...

You could bring a long dowel rod on the ride with you and get it to start making the noise and put the dowel
up to your ear and place the other end on various components until you find where it is...
Forum: BMX
06-28-08, 08:59 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,847
Posted By toofastgt

These forums are here to help you fix stuff like...

These forums are here to help you fix stuff like this yourself not a way to tell people take it to the LBS.
Replacing cables is relatively easy and you could try to lube it up first. Pull the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-28-08, 08:48 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 546
Posted By toofastgt

Better have retractable paddle tires or maybe...

Better have retractable paddle tires or maybe just have the tire there for looks and actually drive a prop!!
I used to ride my mountain bike with sealed bearings to where it was just my upper body...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-28-08, 08:27 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 8,166
Posted By toofastgt

Do a search for moms suing walmart, I guess...

Do a search for moms suing walmart, I guess there are a bunch of moms getting together to sue walworld
because they were not told the bikes they bought had quick releases and they were not given a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-28-08, 08:17 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 11,724
Posted By toofastgt

I guess you are not very well read since you...

I guess you are not very well read since you couldn't take the time to read a few paragraphs. If you do some
searches you will find that there is about a 50/50 concensus on painting chrome on...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-27-08, 11:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 472
Posted By toofastgt

The thing with fiberglass and carbon fiber is...

The thing with fiberglass and carbon fiber is that the clear coat you are talking about is actually the part that
is holding you up!! The matting is only to hold the epoxy and to tune different...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-27-08, 11:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,560
Posted By toofastgt

For a more sano setup look on ebay for a stem...

For a more sano setup look on ebay for a stem that has the hole for the cable drilled into it and or even the
type that has cable coming from the front under the bar bolt and then it connects to a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-27-08, 11:32 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 479
Posted By toofastgt

Hopefully you weren't too cleaning happy!! By...

Hopefully you weren't too cleaning happy!! By using q-tips and too much lube you could have inadvertantely
pushed some gunk into the space between the gears and the hub and introduced grit into the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-27-08, 11:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,024
Posted By toofastgt

Summit racing has a at home powder coating gun...

Summit racing has a at home powder coating gun for something like $120.00 and the paint is pretty reasonable
pretty much what a rattle can would cost. The downside to it is that you would also...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-27-08, 10:48 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 65,591
Posted By toofastgt

You may as well use kerosene or diesel fuel since...

You may as well use kerosene or diesel fuel since WD-40 is 80% kerosene!! Here's another vote for PB
blaster to break through the rust, then a wire brush to get the scale off, then hose it off to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-26-08, 06:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 11,724
Posted By toofastgt

Painting over rusty chrome???? I searched

I know I know I searched and couldn't find anything for my predicament. I bought a 20" freestyle
bike for my nephew and the paint was chipping and pretty crappy in general So I thought no big...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-25-08, 08:01 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 8,166
Posted By toofastgt

The brake anchor bolt is a very torque sensitive...

The brake anchor bolt is a very torque sensitive bolt and if too much torque is used since it has a hole through
it it can snap and if too little torque is used it will allow the cable to slip and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-25-08, 06:52 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,551
Posted By toofastgt

Aircraft remover will remove just about any paint...

Aircraft remover will remove just about any paint in one treatment and it is safe for aluminum and of course
any other metal. It is made for paint removal on airplanes without causing stress or...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-25-08, 06:33 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,939
Posted By toofastgt

I used to live on the beach and cold galvanizing...

I used to live on the beach and cold galvanizing paint is your best friend there if you ride steel frames!!
Take a aerosol nozzle that you can fit a tube into and put that on the can of cold...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-25-08, 06:25 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,481
Posted By toofastgt

Use baby oil it is a mineral oil and as long as...

Use baby oil it is a mineral oil and as long as you wipe off the excess it wont attract dirt too bad.
Ideally if you can't get chain specific lube silicone spray works good it penetrates the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-25-08, 06:18 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,209
Posted By toofastgt

Check out skycraft surplus or another big...

Check out skycraft surplus or another big electronics (not radio hut) They usually sell shrink wrap by the foot
and you can get just ab out any color and length. Not only will it make the cable the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-10-08, 04:45 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 400
Posted By toofastgt

Check out ebay they are sometimes on there. You...

Check out ebay they are sometimes on there. You could always take a bmx bike and put ultra low gearing,
a bash guard and drop the seat to the bottom and try not to put your feet down!! A smaller...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-26-08, 07:54 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 15,165
Posted By toofastgt

Metal powders can be very dangerous!! Look up...

Metal powders can be very dangerous!! Look up thermite, Using an aluminum abrasive disc and grinding or
cutting on steel (iron) will make a very fine thermite dust that if trapped in the carpet...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-14-08, 05:48 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,519
Posted By toofastgt

Aircraft remover like the above poster said. It...

Aircraft remover like the above poster said. It is made for removing paint from aluminum airframes and it
will not harm the frame. Be careful wear long gloves, a respirator made for chemicals,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-14-08, 05:42 PM
Replies: 759
Views: 447,156
Posted By toofastgt

To get more leverage with your wrenches take the...

To get more leverage with your wrenches take the box end on the nut your are loosening and use another
wrench's box end to hook into the open end on the other wrench, It will double the length and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-14-08, 05:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,520
Posted By toofastgt

Make your own with leds they are super easy...

Make your own with leds they are super easy circuits to construct and if you use tricolor leds you can change
the colors and even mix the colors to create different colors my favorite is the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-14-08, 04:28 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,970
Posted By toofastgt

When the races are (yes it is still considered a...

When the races are (yes it is still considered a race) made the hardening process is not equal on all parts of
the race leading to having a few soft spots, Then from the reasons listed above(too...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-14-08, 04:12 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,532
Posted By toofastgt

The caliper is an aluminum alloy and the bolt is...

The caliper is an aluminum alloy and the bolt is a steel alloy when you introduce water you are essentially
making a battery, after a while it pits and wears out the contact points and has to also...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-14-08, 04:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 588
Posted By toofastgt

In the summer the grease that is in there is...

In the summer the grease that is in there is getting thinner from the higher ambient temps so it could allow
the parts to rub a bit more, and the thermal expansion could make the parts fit a bit...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-14-08, 03:59 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,177
Posted By toofastgt

Maxima chain wax for motorcycles is the best all...

Maxima chain wax for motorcycles is the best all around lube for your chain. It goes on liquidy to work it's way
into the rollers and between the plates, then it dries to a wax so it is less likely...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-14-08, 03:54 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,029
Posted By toofastgt

single or triple blade and what foam?

For shaving your legs what razor do you use and what shaving cream? How do you prevent the bumps
and ingrown hairs? I have been using triple and double blades and it seems every other time I shave I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-26-07, 01:59 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,722
Posted By toofastgt

Heli coil It will be stronger then the original...

Heli coil It will be stronger then the original threads and if you remove and reinstall the part alot in a
aluminum frame you may be better off using heli coils on all the frequently removed...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-23-07, 09:21 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,708
Posted By toofastgt

Do not use wd-40 for anything except wasp...

Do not use wd-40 for anything except wasp removal!! It is 80% kerosene and will wash grease out of bearings!!!!! Use PB blaster for stuck hardware and you will not have to flood anything with it,...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
09-23-07, 08:26 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 992
Posted By toofastgt

Fungus in my lungus!! Or crazy lazy doctors!!!!

I have been trying to train since spring But I have been sick all summer long. I only got to ride my bike maybe twice from feeling like crap and not having any energy!! It all started in march went...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-04-07, 10:56 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 4,350
Posted By toofastgt

Wd 40 is good for certain things, But there are...

Wd 40 is good for certain things, But there are better things to do the same job!!! NO WHERE on the can does it say it is a lubricant!!! Do not use it as lube!!! It is 80% kerosene it will wash...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-12-07, 08:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 722
Posted By toofastgt

Went to the thrift store, major SCORE!!!

My woman wanted to go into a thrift store in a different town I was trying to talk her out of it, then gave in. After walking around the store mostly same stuff as any other but they had a couple of...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-12-07, 02:43 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 918
Posted By toofastgt

Hate to say it but most times when things are...

Hate to say it but most times when things are stolen it is by someone you know!
People either see things when they are at your house visiting and tell someone where it is and have them take it, or...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-12-07, 10:23 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 392
Posted By toofastgt

anybody recognize any of these bikes?

Taipeicycle.com I don't know but some look familiar!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-28-07, 06:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 458
Posted By toofastgt

I plan on riding trails I was wondering what...

I plan on riding trails I was wondering what year it is? If it can hold up to jumping logs, drop offs etc. I am 6'3" 165# I have broken and bent many a frame (bmx and mtb) If anyone has a website...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-28-07, 03:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 458
Posted By toofastgt

what quality is this bike?

I found a Ironhorse AT 70 in the trash! I was wondering What years they made them and how good they are? It is a 21.5" frame just my size!(score) no suspension 1" forks, canti brakes, with the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-18-07, 10:04 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,113
Posted By toofastgt

Get a gun bluing kit and see how that looks it...

Get a gun bluing kit and see how that looks it will definately be unique!!
Forum: Southeast
03-15-07, 03:11 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 633
Posted By toofastgt

I am talking A1A on the beachside not US 1. I...

I am talking A1A on the beachside not US 1. I have ridden A1A all the way from New Smyrna to Marineland with no real problem. Daytona is congested, but most drivers there see bikes and look out for...
Forum: Southeast
03-13-07, 03:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 633
Posted By toofastgt

A1A north comes to mind. US 1 is mainly high...

A1A north comes to mind. US 1 is mainly high speed traffic more country type area. I would take A1A north to St Augustine there is lots of history and some nice BnB's along the way. Check out...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-06-07, 07:01 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,096
Posted By toofastgt

This one time.... in bike camp!!!!! I was...

This one time.... in bike camp!!!!! I was riding a trail I had ridden maybe thirty times or so. Its real old growth Florida woods lots of big oaks and palmettos somewhat dense in the more open...
Forum: Southeast
03-06-07, 04:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 747
Posted By toofastgt

Check out Turnbull bay rd on google maps take...

Check out Turnbull bay rd on google maps take that to Pioneer trail (zip 32168) I used to make a loop out of turnbull to Pioneer then I would take Glencoe rd south to Old Mission rd and go north...
Forum: Southeast
03-06-07, 04:33 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 772
Posted By toofastgt

are you looking for trails or tracks?

are you looking for trails or tracks?
Forum: Southeast
02-23-07, 04:40 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 747
Posted By toofastgt

have you already been here? I haven't checked the...

have you already been here? I haven't checked the boards lately I know some good areas to check out there!!!
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-24-06, 06:41 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,960
Posted By toofastgt

If your driving down I-95 stop in New Smyrna...

If your driving down I-95 stop in New Smyrna Bch!!! Killer trail with many elevation changes (20,30 foot or so) Old growth forest not too sandy not too rooty soil drains good too so not too muddy...
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