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Forum: Fitting Your Bike
04-03-21, 11:33 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,497
Posted By orange leader

also consider crank arm length. I feel this is...

also consider crank arm length. I feel this is measurement is overlooked as so many bikes are stocked with a single crank arm length for most if not all the frame sizes, based more on activity than...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-28-21, 12:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 976
Posted By orange leader

Kelly Tires swap out?

Hi Guys,
I have a Columbia Twosome..... maybe..... 1968? vintage.
It has possibly original tires, with I think also an original tube in the back (schroeder, with metal valve stem).
I think it's...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-28-21, 12:37 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 252
Posted By orange leader

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKeFLU-E0ps ...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKeFLU-E0ps
that's me, a long time ago....
the bike has ridden in miwaukee WI, Baltimore MD, Minnesota, and Racine WI.
the skeleton is named Herman.
I no longer...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-28-21, 12:34 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 252
Posted By orange leader

Kelly Tires swap out?

Hi Guys,
I have a Columbia Twosome..... maybe..... 1968? vintage.
It has possibly original tires, with I think also an original tube in the back (schroeder, with metal valve stem).
I think it's...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-28-21, 12:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 897
Posted By orange leader

I think the seat post was the wrong size for the...

I think the seat post was the wrong size for the frame.!! i used calipers to measure it when buying a replacment, and it didn't seem to match the internal frame diameter. I second guessed my...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-28-21, 12:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 897
Posted By orange leader

I think i saw his....he has several. I definitely...

I think i saw his....he has several. I definitely used it for inspiration. wanted to build that post puller he built, but i don't have any welding skills or gear, but i had a similar idea to use...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-03-21, 09:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 897
Posted By orange leader

I got the seat post out!!

I found a schwinn Frontier on the curb. I replaced the bottom bracket, tuned it up, and the tried to adjust the seat post so i could give it a test ride. No luck. I oiled it, banged on it, tried...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-29-20, 03:08 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 825
Posted By orange leader

Indian silver maybe!?!

Sadly we no longer live in Northfield. I clearly have not updated my profile in a long while. We moved to Racine Wi 7 yrs ago.
i have only found what i would call sparkly white or ivory, but Could...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-29-20, 03:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 825
Posted By orange leader

Indian silver maybe!?!

Sadly we no longer live in Northfield. I clearly have not updated my profile in a long while. We moved to Racine Wi 7 yrs ago.
i have only found what i would call sparkly white or ivory, but Could...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-28-20, 11:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 825
Posted By orange leader

Brigestone RB-2 year help?

Hey everyone,
i found an RB2 on the curb a fw days ago, I had to peel it off the frozen ground. It has a reallllllly bad silver rattle can paint job, but i managed to determine it is an Rb2 because...
Forum: Commuting
12-18-11, 03:28 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,621
Posted By orange leader

I start the morning with whatever Malt-o-Meal is...

I start the morning with whatever Malt-o-Meal is cooking, often a strong vanilla or cookie smell. But then I progress to the countryside, and have to contend with turkey farms, pig farms, cattle...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-18-11, 12:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,877
Posted By orange leader

I think i finally found it. Looks like someone...

I think i finally found it. Looks like someone has fit 32s on, and thinks 35s will fit too. So I should be good to go.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-18-11, 11:42 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,877
Posted By orange leader

tire clearance on an old Sirrus

Hi Gents,

I'm thinking of picking up an older Specialized Sirrus on CL (minneapolis). It's in my size, a bit pricey for me, as i'm a cheapskate.

It's a 90's model, but i'm not sure what year....
Forum: Alt Bike Culture
03-30-11, 08:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 807
Posted By orange leader

I do this: ...

I do this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKeFLU-E0ps

I've improved his knee operation in the last few years, but Herman has ridden over a 100 miles since I first put him on the bike (about 8...
Forum: Alt Bike Culture
08-24-10, 09:20 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,067
Posted By orange leader

it looks like he addresses that in the "finished"...

it looks like he addresses that in the "finished" product. The tire looks accessable from the left side of the bike (non-drive side).
Forum: Alt Bike Culture
04-13-10, 09:20 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,620
Posted By orange leader

hey Bianchigirl, the fibercane rocks. the polo...

hey Bianchigirl, the fibercane rocks. the polo groups I know of from "your area" are: Mount Washingto Bike Polo Association in Baltimore MD. Just a few hours. Unionville Pennsylvania has a hardcore...
Forum: Alt Bike Culture
04-09-10, 11:59 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,620
Posted By orange leader

Oh, I forgot to mention that the kit is for hard...

Oh, I forgot to mention that the kit is for hard court polo, a short field where "flipping" and a small tap of the ball will work. The fibercane mallet I posted a second ago, is for whackingthe heck...
Forum: Alt Bike Culture
04-09-10, 11:56 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,620
Posted By orange leader

http://www.woodmallets.com/polo/TheFiberCanemallet...

http://www.woodmallets.com/polo/TheFiberCanemallet.htm

I play with the fibercane, on a grass field. Awesome! Order it "whippy".

But I also used to mess around with making them. Skinny end goes...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-10, 11:50 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,380
Posted By orange leader

I was also thinking Ross, and i've seen double...

I was also thinking Ross, and i've seen double downtube waterbottle mounts on those. The handlebar/stem is throwing me, though, and the fork. I remember a lugged or double crown fork, and the y-stems...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-04-10, 08:28 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 559
Posted By orange leader

A few bugs to work out

Hi,

I moved, and have slowly been unpacking my bike shop (wife doesn't think it's as high priority as I do). When I recently unpacked my chain cleaner, I found it full of beetles.Just the upper...
Forum: Alt Bike Culture
03-02-10, 10:09 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 987
Posted By orange leader

very cool. I'm confused as to why they bothered...

very cool. I'm confused as to why they bothered to double up on the bottom brackets and chainrings. Just to be cool? I think having a 106 tooth chainring machined out for them would have been waaaaay...
Forum: Alt Bike Culture
02-12-10, 12:29 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 835
Posted By orange leader

this is just like my halloween tandem except in...

this is just like my halloween tandem except in reverse. I do all the work for me and my medical grade teaching skeleton that rides on the back.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKeFLU-E0ps.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-27-10, 06:57 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,354
Posted By orange leader

Yes, so long as teh bottom of what is left there...

Yes, so long as teh bottom of what is left there passes to below the bottom of your top tube, it will be absolutely safe. And make sure the tapered part is not going down into the seat tube, or you...
Forum: Commuting
01-24-10, 09:14 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,965
Posted By orange leader

It's interesting that nobody seems to have...

It's interesting that nobody seems to have similar problems...[/QUOTE]

perhaps the rest of us have sufficient "natural" insulation.
Forum: Commuting
01-24-10, 09:09 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,077
Posted By orange leader

I have a deviated septum. so I have a hard time...

I have a deviated septum. so I have a hard time blowing straight snot rockets. Suck it up n swallow. No sense in wasting perfectly good fluids and protein.
Forum: Commuting
01-24-10, 09:03 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 12,111
Posted By orange leader

i've broken quite a few of these. They're always...

i've broken quite a few of these. They're always a suprise when they go. It's gotten to the point where I now usually carry a spare. Not much the manu****urer can really do. It's a bolt. they don't...
Forum: Commuting
01-21-10, 10:50 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,254
Posted By orange leader

Jerks like this guys cousin irk me to no end....

Jerks like this guys cousin irk me to no end. Kudos to the CL poster for having the cahones for being willing to turn his jerk cousins in.

I've had large rocks (from off a bridge), pennies, cans,...
Forum: Winter Cycling
01-09-10, 09:03 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,314
Posted By orange leader

Just 2 choices? Upright or Mountain? What's...

Just 2 choices? Upright or Mountain? What's upright anyway? I'm riding my fixed gear road bike. the attached picture doesnt snow the current bars though, currently choped and flipped bafs off an old...
Forum: Winter Cycling
01-08-10, 12:04 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,969
Posted By orange leader

Slower in the COLD.

This topic has been discussed before. But I think I've thought of a new reason for the bike to be slower in the extreme cold.

In previous threads, I've heard mention: air density, tire rubber...
Forum: Alt Bike Culture
12-17-09, 10:47 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,154
Posted By orange leader

And that includes me. Very impressive ball...

And that includes me.

Very impressive ball and bike handling skills.
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-12-09, 01:33 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,155
Posted By orange leader

just ride while breathing through a snorkel!

just ride while breathing through a snorkel!
Forum: Commuting
12-06-09, 12:00 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 18,619
Posted By orange leader

Funky bars. Looks like a time trial commuter...

Funky bars. Looks like a time trial commuter bike. compensation for loooooong legs and arms but a short torso? is it a fixed gear too? or just freewheeling?
Forum: Commuting
12-06-09, 11:58 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 18,619
Posted By orange leader

It also looks a bit small for you.[/QUOTE] ...

It also looks a bit small for you.[/QUOTE]

small? I see almost no standover clearance. Looks to be the right size to me, if not a bit large. As long as your comfy RW&R. I'd have to see a picture...
Forum: Commuting
12-06-09, 11:52 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,289
Posted By orange leader

I haven't had issues with the fender getting into...

I haven't had issues with the fender getting into my spokes, but have had tire rubbing if there's not enough clearance, or if it's a clip on fender, and it shifted or popped off from hitting a large...
Forum: Alt Bike Culture
12-06-09, 11:43 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,344
Posted By orange leader

check out the KTrak. ...

check out the KTrak.

http://www.ktrakcycle.com/
Forum: Commuting
12-06-09, 11:35 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,964
Posted By orange leader

looks like there are some serious skid marks on...

looks like there are some serious skid marks on the tire in that first picture, and major balding going on in the 2nd too. If that's the case, then it's not necessarily the tires fault. perhaps they...
Forum: Alt Bike Culture
12-04-09, 11:53 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,154
Posted By orange leader

Even Better: ...

Even Better:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HbuvOb4QbH4&feature=related

I love how "bicycle polo" is referred to as bizzarr, yet people don't seem to think that equestrian polo is bizzarr.
Forum: Alt Bike Culture
12-04-09, 11:50 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,154
Posted By orange leader

I believe it officially started over there, or...

I believe it officially started over there, or close to; Ireland I think. But I also would think that enough folks have "thought they invented it" that nobody will ever know exactly where bicycle...
Forum: Commuting
11-15-09, 11:32 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,628
Posted By orange leader

I didn't see anyone mention cold grease yet. Have...

I didn't see anyone mention cold grease yet. Have you ever tried to start a car in negative 30 degree weather? I've ridden in negative 20, the bike doesn't want to go either. The grease is HARD in...
Forum: Commuting
10-26-09, 10:38 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,334
Posted By orange leader

I scored a 4 this week, but next week may be...

I scored a 4 this week, but next week may be higher. come winter i'm putting on the face mask. And sometimes I tow the kids in the trailer...so eventually i might get up to a 7 or so.
Forum: Commuting
10-26-09, 09:43 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 707
Posted By orange leader

I was thinking the same thing. but my question...

I was thinking the same thing. but my question for the OP is, what do you have in back? multiple gears? or just one cog? If it's just one cog, then don't think about what's up front vs what's in...
Forum: Alt Bike Culture
10-26-09, 08:48 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,154
Posted By orange leader

yeah i play, not much this summer, new baby, and...

yeah i play, not much this summer, new baby, and I sprained my ankle playing soccer in the spring....it's just starting to feel okay now. But I do love polo. I play on grass. I have 2 bikes, an...
Forum: Commuting
09-06-09, 11:56 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,509
Posted By orange leader

the other way to "legally" run a red light, is to...

the other way to "legally" run a red light, is to make a right turn, followed by a (very) quick u-turn, followed by another right turn. That is, given that a u-turn is legal in that situation.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-06-09, 11:41 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 69,693
Posted By orange leader

I can't believe how much uselessful information...

I can't believe how much uselessful information you guys have.
Forum: Alt Bike Culture
09-06-09, 11:12 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,182
Posted By orange leader

which gear shift? I'd imagine one of them does....

which gear shift? I'd imagine one of them does. there appear to be two. One's "on the tree", and the other is down below, "on the floor".
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-31-09, 09:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,001
Posted By orange leader

rockhoppers are rock solid. You didn't go into...

rockhoppers are rock solid. You didn't go into specifics about what needs fixing, but if the bike size and geometry fits you well (are you comfortable on it?), then I'd fix the bike. Nothing is wrong...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-30-09, 10:59 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 660
Posted By orange leader

Yup, You guys were right, the new shifter...

Yup,

You guys were right, the new shifter must be shimano compatable, and the bike has a Sram derailleur. Althouh the paperwork that came with the shifter specifically said it was compatable with...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-25-09, 08:24 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 660
Posted By orange leader

sram grip shift missing 3 or 2 out of 8 gears!

Hi everyone,

I'm trying to replace a gripshifter set for a friend. Their bike fell off their car on the highway. front wheel's toast, and the original shifters are cracked and the indicators are...
Forum: Alt Bike Culture
07-20-09, 09:15 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,650
Posted By orange leader

I'm taking another poke. It appears that the...

I'm taking another poke. It appears that the loonngg curvy part is added onto the original ape hangers. there's a bulge under the electrical tape, on the left side it's conceiled by the broke brake...
Forum: Alt Bike Culture
07-20-09, 09:11 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,650
Posted By orange leader

I'm guessing those bars are intended to be used...

I'm guessing those bars are intended to be used on a recumbent? What they're doing on that bike, with broken brake levers, and disconnected brake cables? I don't know. Causing grevious injury to the...
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