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Forum: Road Cycling
11-08-21, 12:58 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 5,093
Posted By Eiko

I was passed by her a few weeks ago too! I was...

I was passed by her a few weeks ago too! I was truly amazed at the width of her butt as she went by me. I caught her on the next hill so physics and gravity still hold but she again motored away from...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-08-21, 12:55 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 5,093
Posted By Eiko

I have no power and thus slow. I always wondered...

I have no power and thus slow. I always wondered why I like climbing (slowly) even though I suffer and I'm just as slow on hills as on the flats. Thanks for explaining why!
Forum: Road Cycling
08-09-21, 12:11 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,963
Posted By Eiko

Also the higher end Roval wheels like the Terra...

Also the higher end Roval wheels like the Terra CLX I've been looking at although the price gives me pause.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-08-21, 08:18 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 5,647
Posted By Eiko

I've noticed that the old farmers and ranchers...

I've noticed that the old farmers and ranchers are the most considerate and slow down and give me room on the roads.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-02-21, 12:49 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 5,647
Posted By Eiko

I just had the exact same thing happen yesterday....

I just had the exact same thing happen yesterday. I jammed on the brakes but had expected him to keep going so I couldn't get my feet out of the clipless and tottered onto the sidewalk to avoid...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-28-21, 02:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 991
Posted By Eiko

Thanks. Distracted by the stem and missed the 84...

Thanks. Distracted by the stem and missed the 84 in the ad. Too bad, too big for me and I'd prefer the true classic Paramounts from the 70s.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-27-21, 07:11 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 991
Posted By Eiko

ah. So this is probably a fairly recent ('80s)...

ah. So this is probably a fairly recent ('80s) Paramount given the groupset. The $300 is not a good deal then? Unless it's a early 70s? No one here seems excited about it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-27-21, 11:44 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 991
Posted By Eiko

oh you're right. Didn't notice the fork. Front...

oh you're right. Didn't notice the fork. Front wheel is indeed too close to the downtube. But still, good deal for $300? Maybe stolen?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-27-21, 11:26 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 991
Posted By Eiko

Paramount

I'm intrigued but the stem and the "just need money" frightens me. Maybe a good deal for some of you braver people.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-31-20, 08:11 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,299
Posted By Eiko

Your question is true for just about anything...

Your question is true for just about anything that people deal with. Money, jobs, power, etc or lack of any of that. More empathy would be nice.

I poo-poohed the need for disc brakes until moving...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-20-20, 12:11 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 6,191
Posted By Eiko

8th vote for 1UP. One consideration not...

8th vote for 1UP. One consideration not mentioned yet. Colorado sun kills rubber and plastic bits over time. 1UP is all metal.
redmartin mentions fat tires. Standard 1UP just barely fits my 3"...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-20, 07:01 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 12,274
Posted By Eiko

You guys obviously are referring to this and know...

You guys obviously are referring to this and know the story but here's the link if anyone else is interested: https://oppositelock.kinja.com/favorite-sr-71-story-1079127041
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-13-20, 12:31 PM
Replies: 168
Views: 24,075
Posted By Eiko

Which Renegade model is that? Jamis has a...

Which Renegade model is that? Jamis has a gazillion submodels on their website.

I'm getting old and now looking for maximum comfort road use with mild gravel capability. Can I ask how old you...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-04-20, 01:18 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,876
Posted By Eiko

I assume you randomly set that Google Maps image?...

I assume you randomly set that Google Maps image? Since you say you don't ride in the city. I used to live in River Hills and commuted by bike to Menomonee Falls via Bradley Rd. It's wide but I...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-30-19, 06:22 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 8,420
Posted By Eiko

Thanks for the support. I'll try it next year. ...

Thanks for the support. I'll try it next year. It seemed pretty dang steep driving up that little switchback section. You're younger / much better shape - no way am I going be able to stay in 39 -...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-30-19, 02:26 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 8,420
Posted By Eiko

I'm with MikeWMass ...

I'm with MikeWMass (https://www.bikeforums.net/members/mikewmass-305660.html)I think age has to be factored into this. I see young people zooming past me in probably 52/42 and 11-28 gears. People...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-12-19, 09:29 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 7,988
Posted By Eiko

Thank you! Your detailed writeup and photos...

Thank you! Your detailed writeup and photos makes duplication of this project easy. (for the two of us in the world that are interested in doing this)

In your first photo, the space between the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-12-19, 01:05 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,748
Posted By Eiko

Those are good reasons. I understand the why and...

Those are good reasons. I understand the why and I'm supportive of your project. It doesn't have to make logical, marketable sense. It only has to be something you want to do and pleases you. If it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-25-19, 08:31 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 7,988
Posted By Eiko

heheh... ...

heheh...
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/250x250/sensible_chuckle_2228a2c2405a0d256e420c710348d1d9552af24a.gif


Maybe the teeth are hardened more than the face -- is that...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-18-19, 09:25 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 7,988
Posted By Eiko

[QUOTE=conspiratemus1;21080310]Good idea about...

[QUOTE=conspiratemus1;21080310]Good idea about using blue to highlight quotes.

My "do-as-I'm-told-because-I-don't-know-enough-to-break-the-rules" rule is 3 threads when it's steel into steel, to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-17-19, 08:40 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 7,988
Posted By Eiko

Thank you very much for the extensive and...

Thank you very much for the extensive and excellent writeup and photos. Many of your points are applicable despite your Shimano cassette system vs my Suntour freewheel. I'm taking away some good...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-14-19, 08:53 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 7,988
Posted By Eiko

I don't need the 13t dog. That's a good thought....

I don't need the 13t dog. That's a good thought. I should see if a 15/14t small combo is available for the Winner. If it is, I would probably do a 14-34 cogset but I would still try to get 8 speeds...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-14-19, 12:55 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 7,988
Posted By Eiko

@Velo Mule...

@Velo Mule (https://www.bikeforums.net/members/velo-mule-452416.html) Yes, everything you said.

I didn’t see that on Sheldon’s page converting 7 to 8 speeds. The 7 speed 125 mm is already narrow...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-13-19, 10:50 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 7,988
Posted By Eiko

Thanks for the tip. I'm assuming any 8 speed...

Thanks for the tip. I'm assuming any 8 speed freewheels will need 130mm dropout spacing? Mine is 126mm and I'd rather not spread the dropouts. With the needed new hubs and wheels. At which point...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-12-19, 10:07 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 7,988
Posted By Eiko

Suntour Winner Pro (I think-4 prong remover). ...

Suntour Winner Pro (I think-4 prong remover). Neat info and website on the Moulton. Now I kinda wish I'd kept my old Regina freewheels (I still have the remover). Maybe I didn't have the hoarding...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-11-19, 09:07 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 7,988
Posted By Eiko

No idea. I'll find out. As you can see, I find...

No idea. I'll find out. As you can see, I find out if something will work empirically. I have friends who will measure first, do calculations with complicated formulas before doing the thing. I'm...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-11-19, 07:30 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 7,988
Posted By Eiko

Update: A few seconds with the oxy/acet...

Update: A few seconds with the oxy/acet completely removed the heat treatment and I could drill the cog like it was mild steel. Now I'm trying to decide whether to go with oxy/acet method, drill the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-11-19, 07:10 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 7,988
Posted By Eiko

I didn't know about the 13/34. Thanks. It doesn't...

I didn't know about the 13/34. Thanks. It doesn't address my main issue; decrease the spacing between the gear ratios. I'm already running 32t for the low gear.

haha. yeah, I know what you mean....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-11-19, 06:51 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 7,988
Posted By Eiko

That was irritating. Didn’t know about the 5 post...

That was irritating. Didn’t know about the 5 post and the 24 hr restrictions. I know – spammers.

?? Could you explain the physics behind that? I don't understand why having more gears will cause...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-10-19, 05:23 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 7,988
Posted By Eiko

You're being overly logical and rational.

You're being overly logical and rational.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-10-19, 05:02 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 7,988
Posted By Eiko

Freehub and 8 speed cassette: Yes it would be...

Freehub and 8 speed cassette: Yes it would be much easier. But what's the fun in that? I'm running Campy Nuovo Record freewheel hubs that would (quite illogically) pain me to give up.

Cyclone GT...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-10-19, 02:38 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 7,988
Posted By Eiko

I didn't think it was ambitious until I tried to...

I didn't think it was ambitious until I tried to drill that hardened steel cog.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-10-19, 02:06 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 7,988
Posted By Eiko

oh, Plan C is to just weld the 34t cog to the...

oh, Plan C is to just weld the 34t cog to the innermost cog. Usually I try to keep modifications reversable.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-10-19, 01:06 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 7,988
Posted By Eiko

Suntour Ultra Conversion to 8-speed

I'm trying to convert a 7 speed Suntour Ultra freewheel to an 8 speed per Sheldon Brown. Last section describing bolting on a sprocket to the innermost cog: sheldonbrown.com/suntour-freewheel.html
...
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