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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-24, 05:36 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,222
Posted By easyupbug

That is a beautiful mid 40s DeSoto.

That is a beautiful mid 40s DeSoto.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 09:38 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,222
Posted By easyupbug

After seeing these I am embarrassed to show the...

After seeing these I am embarrassed to show the inside of my right sized shop:
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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-15-24, 09:32 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 532
Posted By easyupbug

Cracks at 2:30 and 9:00 make it a very dead rim...

Cracks at 2:30 and 9:00 make it a very dead rim and at least one spoke gave up as well, probably can be rebuilt but not cheap, perhaps only hope is finding a good used replacement.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-15-24, 09:26 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 453
Posted By easyupbug

I was lucky I bought a recumbent when the back...

I was lucky I bought a recumbent when the back osteoarthritis came big time and used it again with a wrist issue followed. It is still weird but still enjoyable good exercise.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 08:29 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,325
Posted By easyupbug

Welcome. Tubes can help some, if you have...

Welcome. Tubes can help some, if you have serious issues like with my osteoarthritis I recommend anti-vibration gloves like all day jack hammer operators use as they are much more effective and as...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-11-24, 07:52 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 557
Posted By easyupbug

In my college days no problem which is good as I...

In my college days no problem which is good as I only had a bike, in my 70s I always take a rest day. There is no reason to push beyond the recommendations. I am type O neg the universal donor so...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-11-24, 07:31 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,324
Posted By easyupbug

Was this on the bike you said on 4/8/24 "My back...

Was this on the bike you said on 4/8/24 "My back tube popped (tire is worn out so not going to try and replace tube) right as I was leaving work, I have to ride 6.5 miles home and then another 6.5...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-10-24, 09:36 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 2,799
Posted By easyupbug

Merriam-Webster has nearly 50 adjectives for...

Merriam-Webster has nearly 50 adjectives for stupid and sadly they all seem to apply.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-24, 07:51 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 672
Posted By easyupbug

Exactly my experience.

Exactly my experience.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-09-24, 08:49 AM
Replies: 3,858
Sticky 65-85+ Thread
Views: 664,115
Posted By easyupbug

At 73 battling osteoarthritis and enjoying my...

At 73 battling osteoarthritis and enjoying my cortisone shots before a knee replacement I am getting by at the time being with long stems (Nitto Technomic) getting the bars up to at least saddle...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-08-24, 10:05 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 2,799
Posted By easyupbug

On a perfect road you could easily go for miles...

On a perfect road you could easily go for miles without damaging the rim to the point of loss if you have not the light weight rims like I and other would use on centuries.. Maybe if you're on a...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-07-24, 09:19 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,465
Posted By easyupbug

Thanks for the memories, I sadly sold my 2000 as...

Thanks for the memories, I sadly sold my 2000 as I could not bear to make the necessary age/arthritis adjustments I use to keep riding. There is a lovely early 2000 ridden by a lady on one of my...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-07-24, 08:58 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 688
Posted By easyupbug

Good advice here. Having ridden for 70 years and...

Good advice here. Having ridden for 70 years and now with arthritis my bars have moved a lot thanks to the unending bar shapes and especially the multitude of stems available.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-07-24, 07:43 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 431
Posted By easyupbug

My daughter's shop in Portland charged her $50...

My daughter's shop in Portland charged her $50 for a CN-HG901 and if they cleaned and wax at their hourly rate the Silca would be cost effective.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-06-24, 09:10 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,473
Posted By easyupbug

For contributions to the Tour de Tucson. ...

For contributions to the Tour de Tucson.
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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-05-24, 05:48 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 2,283
Posted By easyupbug

In Southern Arizona hawks, roadrunners,...

In Southern Arizona hawks, roadrunners, kingsnakes, black racers, coachwhips, coyotes, bobcats all take them for food.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-05-24, 09:11 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 2,283
Posted By easyupbug

Again, wish all this were as true as what you...

Again, wish all this were as true as what you know we are doing to our only planet. I got a minor bite somehow through my jeans gathering fire wood for a dinner party that night, fever and chills in...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-05-24, 08:02 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 2,283
Posted By easyupbug

I wish that were true. Do you let Red Fire Ants,...

I wish that were true. Do you let Red Fire Ants, Kissing Bugs, Africanized Honey Bees, Arizona Bark Scorpions, or Brown Recluse Spiders live with you.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-05-24, 07:58 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 2,283
Posted By easyupbug

I agree they are not really a problem for...

I agree they are not really a problem for cycling. We have tried this on our property but have all but given up on our property. We lived for over 40 years out in the desert area near Tucson. We...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-04-24, 07:19 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,310
Posted By easyupbug

Having seen a horrible commuter "car doored" -...

Having seen a horrible commuter "car doored" - bike lanes, and a serious crash looking back, Bike Peddlers - Take A Look Mirror.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-01-24, 08:42 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 978
Posted By easyupbug

I learned this the hard way but I only use the...

I learned this the hard way but I only use the two sided 3M tape under the gel pad, which is not the skimpy stuff Fizik, Serfas, etc. sell. My arthritis needs the gel thickness and custom sized cut...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-01-24, 08:17 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 555
Posted By easyupbug

Did you remove the chain and all these events...

Did you remove the chain and all these events "bottom bracket is broken or failing, as it was creaking, squeeking and rattling." were heard? If so you should hear and feel to determine where the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-30-24, 07:18 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 1,961
Posted By easyupbug

Not pleasant, be it steady or gusts, just no. ...

Not pleasant, be it steady or gusts, just no. In my 70s I value my rides and enjoy them immensely.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-27-24, 07:23 AM
Replies: 793
Views: 95,056
Posted By easyupbug

Pliny the Elder by Russian River Brewing whenever...

Pliny the Elder by Russian River Brewing whenever I can get it.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-24-24, 05:15 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 463
Posted By easyupbug

Assuming it was not a crash that generated the...

Assuming it was not a crash that generated the rattle can paint job it is a nice groupset, maybe Mavic wheels, and having one that is straight it is sweet ride.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-20-24, 08:56 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 472
Posted By easyupbug

Osteoarthritis in my hands makes this a challenge...

Osteoarthritis in my hands makes this a challenge for me and I have gone from bike gloves to anti-vibration gloves for guys that use jack hammers all day and they provide better dampening, available...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-20-24, 08:59 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 488
Posted By easyupbug

Is there a reason you can't drill out the...

Is there a reason you can't drill out the offending rivet and replace? Lots of people make screw together rivets that should be close to your size, Brooks sells hammer type and screw type but only...
Forum: Framebuilders
03-11-24, 10:19 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 620
Posted By easyupbug

If the above did not help all I can say is I hope...

If the above did not help all I can say is I hope you are in or near a town with a frame builder nearby. I have had repair advice and work done in Salt Lake City many years ago and the same in...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-11-24, 10:00 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 243
Posted By easyupbug

https://www.fairwheelbikes.com/far-and-near-ultegr...

https://www.fairwheelbikes.com/far-and-near-ultegra-di2-6770-brake-hoods.html
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-11-24, 08:39 AM
Replies: 130
Views: 4,055
Posted By easyupbug

Yes, it's only getting up to 62º today in San...

Yes, it's only getting up to 62º today in San Diego.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-09-24, 10:23 AM
Replies: 270
Views: 11,465
Posted By easyupbug

I rightsized my shop to deal with this problem,...

I rightsized my shop to deal with this problem, 34 bikes kept for me and the kids and 11 now waiting parts, waiting maintenance, waiting paint , waiting decals, waiting powder coating or waiting a...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-07-24, 07:53 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,285
Posted By easyupbug

For some of us

While true for most riders I think you can understand that some of us such as myself dealing with osteoarthritis or other impairments one could have can be very sensitive to "vertical compliance". ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-07-24, 07:01 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 213
Posted By easyupbug

Have run one of these for years: Shiftmate 1...

Have run one of these for years:
Shiftmate 1 for mixing wheelsets or Campagnolo & Shimano 8, 9 & 10 shifting combinations (http://www.jtekengineering.com/shiftmate/shiftmate-1/)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-06-24, 09:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 274
Posted By easyupbug

I can not remember Nevada City model until after...

I can not remember Nevada City model until after 2000, and it was not a collector model so you might think about a tough power coating for a lot less money for that Reynolds 853 frame with some mix...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-03-24, 12:35 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,532
Posted By easyupbug

I would bet as you built your wheels and used the...

I would bet as you built your wheels and used the excellent DTs you likely used an appropriate spoke gauge and rim for your weight and kept them tensioned appropriately, etc. You will eventually wear...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-02-24, 10:33 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,532
Posted By easyupbug

If you can be assured the spokes are well short...

If you can be assured the spokes are well short of their fatigue life at which they could fail.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-02-24, 07:30 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,532
Posted By easyupbug

You have a wheel builder in town,...

You have a wheel builder in town, https://peteswheels.com/, my son-in-law was happy with him.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-01-24, 10:14 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,182
Posted By easyupbug

Well said Peter and my exact experience. I have...

Well said Peter and my exact experience. I have seen photos of getting my first two wheel bike (w/ training wheels) at 3 and that was 70 years ago. I have always been and remain active but now...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-29-24, 08:01 AM
Replies: 1,349
Views: 65,996
Posted By easyupbug

I have never lost one even though they are not...

I have never lost one even though they are not rated for it but I like the tight snap I get closing Shimano, Sram, KNC links so only use them and toss if I feel loosening in that very tight snap. ...
Forum: Recumbent
02-29-24, 07:44 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 597
Posted By easyupbug

Good on you. We are all different. At 73 when...

Good on you. We are all different. At 73 when osteoarthritis is keeping me off my road bikes a Terratrike lumbar support on my Catrike helps me.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-28-24, 09:16 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 3,041
Posted By easyupbug

At 73 what keeps my milage up after a few years...

At 73 what keeps my milage up after a few years of experimentation is similar to the efforts of 70sSanO and Delbiker1, with the addition of also being happy with shorter crank lengths, 175 and 172.5...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-26-24, 02:48 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 10,047
Posted By easyupbug

If this shape is what you are looking for Cinelli...

If this shape is what you are looking for Cinelli calls them Solida and Easton calls them "elliptical" for some unknown reason. PM me if you know what you need I have a lot of old bars....
Forum: Road Cycling
02-24-24, 09:44 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,607
Posted By easyupbug

I agree with Kontact's responce to the issue and...

I agree with Kontact's responce to the issue and understand the request to tone it down.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-24-24, 09:36 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,410
Posted By easyupbug

Shifters for me.

Shifters for me.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-24-24, 09:32 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 2,982
Posted By easyupbug

I appreciate appreciate your comments, it has...

I appreciate appreciate your comments, it has gotten very much easier for me in that I look my age 73 and can come on as gently helpful in any situation.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-22-24, 07:51 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 439
Posted By easyupbug

I unfortunately can say if you are anywhere near...

I unfortunately can say if you are anywhere near my age osteoarthritis is the most frequent cause of hand pain and dealing with that is complicated.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-22-24, 07:40 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,374
Posted By easyupbug

Stuart is spot on, there is a section of highway...

Stuart is spot on, there is a section of highway in Wyoming where every year my wife and I on our snowbirding trip swear it looks as though the river next to the highway is flowing uphill.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-20-24, 04:14 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 645
Posted By easyupbug

Down here in Southern Arizona everything has...

Down here in Southern Arizona everything has thorns and I found slime might slow a small leak but not repair, you still need to find the leak and patch, which is now often a mess. I also tried it in...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-19-24, 10:00 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 4,177
Posted By easyupbug

As a retired mechanical engineer with many years...

As a retired mechanical engineer with many years in maintenance and a father and grandfather who were also tinkerers and love it. I have 24 as I have room for them with a right sized shop (see...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-18-24, 09:09 AM
Replies: 3,858
Sticky 65-85+ Thread
Views: 664,115
Posted By easyupbug

Beautiful, is that a current shot? When I got...

Beautiful, is that a current shot? When I got discharged in 1971 I headed to the shop to get my dream PX-10 but realized tuition $ would not allow and the UO-8 did serve my college days well. If I...
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