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04-17-23, 05:42 PM
Replies: 1,088
Views: 292,358
Posted By greatscott

Superbe Tech and Mountech...I have a story for...

Superbe Tech and Mountech...I have a story for you all that might be interested.

If you go online and do research concerning the Superbe Tech, and Mountech you will get a bunch of negative reviews...
Replies: 9
Views: 964
Posted By greatscott

I have an 84 Fuji Club that came with those ARX...

I have an 84 Fuji Club that came with those ARX derailleurs, usually I really like Suntour, but those ARX's were not that great, I took them off after about 500 miles and put on Suntour Superbe Tech...
04-14-23, 09:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 313
Posted By greatscott

Specifically you should find teflon oil like...

Specifically you should find teflon oil like TriFlow. TriFlow is a superior multi use lube, you can use it anywhere on a bike for anything that needs lube, even the chain, but there is better chain...
04-14-23, 09:17 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,677
Posted By greatscott

In my younger days I would have done that if such...

In my younger days I would have done that if such a situation arose, but now that I'm in my late 60's I doubt I could jump into the back of a pickup truck bed!! LOL!!!
04-14-23, 09:02 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,247
Posted By greatscott

My experience with Kenda k35 was that they...

My experience with Kenda k35 was that they sucked. I put them on my grandson's bike, and he got about 15 flats, and the tire wore out after about 1,200 miles. Never tried the Cheng Shin, nor do I...
04-14-23, 08:48 PM
Replies: 1,258
Views: 53,179
Posted By greatscott

I was going to respond, but after reading stuff...

I was going to respond, but after reading stuff like, "it's their money, they can spend it anyway they want", such a statement had nothing to do with the question, I decided not to waste my time just...
03-03-23, 09:35 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 933
Posted By greatscott

There are a lot of Schwinn bikes that in my...

There are a lot of Schwinn bikes that in my opinion are highly underrated, the Tempo being one of those, as was the Peloton, Super Sport, Voyageur SP and Voyageur. I think one of Schwinn's mistakes...
03-03-23, 08:54 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 3,439
Posted By greatscott

I do most of the work myself, been doing it for...

I do most of the work myself, been doing it for 40 years. Some stuff I don't do simply because I don't have the tools for it, but the reason I don't have the tools is because the part in question...
03-03-23, 08:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,893
Posted By greatscott

I've used both of those lubes, so here is my...

I've used both of those lubes, so here is my experience, yours may vary.

The Prolink was pretty good stuff, it stayed on the chain come rain or shine, and it lasted about 300 miles between...
03-03-23, 08:01 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,853
Posted By greatscott

Rock N Roll is good lube as long as you follow...

Rock N Roll is good lube as long as you follow the directions, but I stopped using it, why? I liked the lube, it worked pretty good, kept the chain very clean, cleaner than any lube I've ever used,...
03-03-23, 07:34 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 856
Posted By greatscott

Exactly, most AL bars on the average bike were...

Exactly, most AL bars on the average bike were made of thicker, and thus heavier, and thus more stout, those things lasted forever. The only time you should consider your AL bars is if you have some...
01-30-23, 08:37 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 3,978
Posted By greatscott

From what I've read on various forums, the Conti...

From what I've read on various forums, the Conti Urban tires are not as tough against flats or wear as the Marathon Supremes are; however the Conti has a higher TPI which makes for a bit more...
Forum: Commuting
01-20-23, 09:12 AM
Replies: 1,683
Views: 339,809
Posted By greatscott

What bothers me the most about those darn Cricket...

What bothers me the most about those darn Cricket phones? Where I live I can hear those things going off all night.
01-20-23, 09:10 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 7,936
Posted By greatscott

I sometimes wonder if being killed on a...

I sometimes wonder if being killed on a motorcycle isn't a bad thing...WHAT! you scream? I had a friend many years ago that was left a quadriplegic, suffered immensely for 15 years then died anyways...
Forum: Touring
01-14-23, 09:18 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,786
Posted By greatscott

Bicycle Touring Pro has a website, but word of...

Bicycle Touring Pro has a website, but word of warning, I was able to get onto the home page, but when I went to click on links they had I got booted out by my virus protection system. I personally...
Forum: Touring
01-14-23, 09:15 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,214
Posted By greatscott

Those bags are shot, I wouldn't sell them, maybe...

Those bags are shot, I wouldn't sell them, maybe give them to someone, but they're not worth selling, I would just toss them in the trash if they were mine. You could aways extend the life of them...
01-14-23, 08:48 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 8,150
Posted By greatscott

There are reason that I see going on in our...

There are reason that I see going on in our society. First off, (EDIT: blah blah blah blah blah) But just hate in general is increasing in giant leaps. People getting so mad they want to start a...
01-13-23, 05:37 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 842
Posted By greatscott

Without being there and looking at it closely,...

Without being there and looking at it closely, but first thing that is obvious is you have a high degree of paint fade, so try the Meguiar product a poster mentioned earlier, but like another poster...
01-13-23, 05:25 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,122
Posted By greatscott

you can buy a bunch of red rags, or some places...

you can buy a bunch of red rags, or some places just have a bundle of rags, at home improvement places for cheap, get those, use one till it's no longer useable than throw it away. 3 pound bundle of...
01-13-23, 05:13 PM
Replies: 663
Views: 22,492
Posted By greatscott

At least you're being nice, thank you. And you...

At least you're being nice, thank you. And you are correct, if you have the money what the heck, buy a $15,000 bike or more. That was not my argument though, there was nothing said about if you have...
01-13-23, 04:33 PM
Replies: 663
Views: 22,492
Posted By greatscott

I love it when people try to make an argument of...

I love it when people try to make an argument of something they don't understand, but fail miserably.
01-13-23, 04:30 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 5,918
Posted By greatscott

Two reasons, inflation thanks due to the...

Two reasons, inflation thanks due to the financial policies of the last 4 administrations; and due to the fact that cycling products have been going up in price because it's a sport for people with...
01-13-23, 04:13 PM
Replies: 663
Views: 22,492
Posted By greatscott

A $14,000 bike is about 1% to 2% better at the...

A $14,000 bike is about 1% to 2% better at the most than a bike that costs $5,000, so you have to decide if spending 3 times the amount of money is worth the 1% improvement. At $5,000 you can get a...
01-10-23, 11:30 AM
Replies: 164
Views: 17,763
Posted By greatscott

Do you need Zeus parts? they can still be found....

Do you need Zeus parts? they can still be found. but the company went out of business years ago sometime in the early 90s, they were the last company that made everything, the frame, fork, and all...
12-30-22, 05:21 PM
Replies: 202
Views: 7,780
Posted By greatscott

This is just my experience, yours may differ. ...

This is just my experience, yours may differ.

I've only ever ridden 3 TI bikes in my 40 plus years of riding a bike, one of those belonged to a friend of mine, a low price Motobecane he got from...
12-10-22, 10:03 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,234
Posted By greatscott

Koolstop Salmon are the best for AL rims, and the...

Koolstop Salmon are the best for AL rims, and the best for any weather condition, plus they last virtually forever; those have been around for many years, going back to at the mid 70's though they...
12-10-22, 09:48 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 824
Posted By greatscott

Technically it's better aero wise for a deeper...

Technically it's better aero wise for a deeper dish wheel to be on the front instead of the rear...but, a deep dish wheel in the front will make the stability of the bike to the point of being...
12-10-22, 09:40 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 547
Posted By greatscott

First off you don't need an expensive bike...

First off you don't need an expensive bike obviously. I would find a used bike on Craigslist or Facebook Marketplace, and don't spend more than $300. If you know someone who knows bikes have them...
12-10-22, 01:30 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 7,492
Posted By greatscott

I should have never said I never pass a truck. ...

I should have never said I never pass a truck. The only time I would consider passing a truck is if there are two lanes and no cars to prevent me from moving over to the left of the truck, and if I...
Forum: Touring
11-25-22, 03:28 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 4,974
Posted By greatscott

Why not simply drip something like Meguiar's...

Why not simply drip something like Meguiar's Ultimate Liquid Wax onto the chain, that is a synthetic wax but it lasts longer than natural car wax like carnauba wax.
11-20-22, 08:12 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 7,492
Posted By greatscott

I'm

I watched that video a bunch of times, I'm not sadistic, but when I first saw the video this message thing kept popping up from some cycling activist thing showing all the blame on the driver...
11-15-22, 10:04 AM
Replies: 202
Views: 7,780
Posted By greatscott

You don't need the most expensive TI bike to get...

You don't need the most expensive TI bike to get the exact same TI ride, or durability you can get for the lowest price one that Lynskey or Litespeed offers.

I even have titanium rods and screws...
11-15-22, 09:54 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,126
Posted By greatscott

yawn

yawn
11-15-22, 09:52 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,699
Posted By greatscott

My comment had nothing to do with politics, just...

My comment had nothing to do with politics, just stating a fact that has made the news. I guess if this forum mod took it to be political well then they would also have to take all references made...
Forum: Touring
11-14-22, 04:37 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,452
Posted By greatscott

I use the small 100 gram container, articles I've...

I use the small 100 gram container, articles I've read said they'll last a weekend? that size for me lasts 4 weekends, I carry a spare 100 gram cantainer when I have just one left.

There is a...
Forum: Commuting
11-14-22, 04:20 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,207
Posted By greatscott

Flat as flat can be

Flat as flat can be
Replies: 6
Views: 778
Posted By greatscott

If it fits and looks well cared for I would get...

If it fits and looks well cared for I would get it for that price. It would be a very comfortable riding bike since it is a touring bike which means the geometry is longer than the racing 660 was. I...
11-14-22, 04:06 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 8,135
Posted By greatscott

What's weird there is nothing on the internet...

What's weird there is nothing on the internet about him since 2019 where he was at a BMX boothcat the big bicycle manufacture show in Vegas, after that nothing, which i find odd if he were still...
11-14-22, 03:12 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 612
Posted By greatscott

I think 85 was the peak for all Schwinn models,...

I think 85 was the peak for all Schwinn models, including the touring models. Coming with or without the racks was no big deal since they were just cheap aluminum racks, and didn't cost that much to...
11-14-22, 02:29 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 646
Posted By greatscott

Without seeing the tire to know for sure, but it...

Without seeing the tire to know for sure, but it looks like that tire at one time was on the rear, and someone skidded really hard on that one area. But taking your word on it, my question is why...
11-14-22, 02:08 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,411
Posted By greatscott

If you are good at spray painting, you could do...

If you are good at spray painting, you could do it yourself, the cost of materials will be around $120; if you have a pro do it could cost around $500 unless you want something fancy done then it...
11-14-22, 01:53 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 323
Posted By greatscott

You already covered everything! as has everyone...

You already covered everything! as has everyone else. Primarily saddle and pedals, those two things you need for your comfort, a questionable primary thing, depending on the tires they put on from...
11-14-22, 11:13 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,740
Posted By greatscott

I have registered mine with Project 529, I didn't...

I have registered mine with Project 529, I didn't know about Bike Index, I'll have to check that one out; I also have my numbers all written down and filed at the house, two of my bikes are...
11-14-22, 11:05 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,295
Posted By greatscott

A couple of my bikes have white tape, one has...

A couple of my bikes have white tape, one has yellow, they both show dirt, which tells me that my black tape has to be dirty too, so I clean them all.

I use Dawn for Dishes, not the citrus crap...
11-05-22, 08:11 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,175
Posted By greatscott

If you don't want to spend a ton of money b cut...

If you don't want to spend a ton of money b cut off beut want a quality light then I would recommend the Lezyne Hecto Drive 500XL, they put out 500 lumens max, but will cost less than $50, but...
Forum: Commuting
11-05-22, 08:01 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,196
Posted By greatscott

The Marathon Plus Tour tire is supposedly flat...

The Marathon Plus Tour tire is supposedly flat proof, not sure if I believe that, but I do know that the Marathon Greenguards that I had never got a flat, and the Plus Tour is better than the Green...
11-05-22, 07:46 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,235
Posted By greatscott

I'm a troll, can a trolling toad like me collect...

I'm a troll, can a trolling toad like me collect a toll?

Anyway, yes, you should be using a light at night, lights today are very affordable and you can get really decent lights. If you don't want...
11-05-22, 11:46 AM
Replies: 128
Views: 5,971
Posted By greatscott

Time. Regardless what Mick Jagger said, time is...

Time. Regardless what Mick Jagger said, time is not on my side! At least until I retire this coming June, then time will be more on my side for riding a bike, not for living though, since the older...
11-05-22, 11:43 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,289
Posted By greatscott

I have a Lezyne Macro 400xl strap on, I've had...

I have a Lezyne Macro 400xl strap on, I've had this for about 8 years, not one issue with soft button going bad, the battery did run as long as they advertised, but now it's not due to the battery...
11-05-22, 11:28 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 3,377
Posted By greatscott

Not to be a prick, but I don't understand why...

Not to be a prick, but I don't understand why people can't ride their bikes on a bike path like they drive their cars on the road. If you drive on the right then you should ride your bike on the...
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