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Forum: Alt Bike Culture
08-04-21, 02:11 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,894
Posted By zeeway

Good family memories for the future. Good job,...

Good family memories for the future. Good job, dads.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-15-20, 05:59 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,352
Posted By zeeway

Proposed New Age Standard

So I turned 79 last week. and decided that I should ride 79...(wait for it)...minutes. So I did it, and it felt good. So how about it? Anyone up for an age/minutes standard that takes over when...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-12-20, 01:49 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 10,887
Posted By zeeway

If I figured it right (17/53) on 700c wheels with...

If I figured it right (17/53) on 700c wheels with 25's, my gear inches equals 84. Our terrain is flat with just a few bumps. So to get up any kind of hill, I am standing up to crank harder.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-27-20, 12:18 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,835
Posted By zeeway

You ‘adjust’ chain stay clearance by ‘dimpling’...

You ‘adjust’ chain stay clearance by ‘dimpling’ the chain stay. Works well on steel frames...but risky on aluminum...and not possible on carbon frames.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-23-20, 07:31 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,835
Posted By zeeway

Semantics...perhaps. I said not...

Semantics...perhaps. I said not necessarily...you can also buy 40 series tires with less sidewall height.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-22-20, 07:48 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,835
Posted By zeeway

Yes, outside diameter. Guess this is part of my...

Yes, outside diameter. Guess this is part of my education. In the auto world, wider does not necessarily mean a larger outer diameter. Not so in bikes, I now know.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-22-20, 06:29 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,835
Posted By zeeway

Fooled by tire diameter

I had the bright idea of changing my worn 700c 25mm Conti Grand Prix 4000 tires to new 32mm Conti Grand Prix 5000 tires on my road bike. I checked width clearances at the chain stays and the fork,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-18-20, 04:14 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 771
Posted By zeeway

Loosen screws on shifter, bell, etc., and move...

Loosen screws on shifter, bell, etc., and move until grip slides on bar 100%. Then retighten everything.
Forum: Beach Cruisers
09-13-20, 08:38 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,302
Posted By zeeway

The style points on this build are very high. ...

The style points on this build are very high. Nice job. Especially like the cup holder.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-09-20, 03:09 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,046
Posted By zeeway

Hi five to you, Pam. Your bike has one gear ( as...

Hi five to you, Pam. Your bike has one gear ( as does mine), but you have more than one gear. You can just pedal harder...or stand and pedal...all good for you. Just keep riding.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-08-20, 04:56 AM
Replies: 120
Views: 9,892
Posted By zeeway

Not to get off topic here, but I could not help...

Not to get off topic here, but I could not help but notice that the postings on underwear were followed by cleaning your drive train...hmmm, coincidence....I don't think so.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-06-20, 07:56 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 8,314
Posted By zeeway

We may have an apple to oranges situation with...

We may have an apple to oranges situation with definitions, but the other advantage when I switched to the Dutch bars and hand brake levers (instead of brifters) was I was able to brake more...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-05-20, 04:19 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 8,314
Posted By zeeway

Agree that looks good. But that cool aero...

Agree that looks good. But that cool aero position was putting a lot of weight on my hands, which was a problem for me when I used drop bars. My core strength is pretty good (for a 78 year old),...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-04-20, 12:04 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 8,314
Posted By zeeway

Look up UPANBIKE handlebars on Amazon

Look up UPANBIKE handlebars on Amazon
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-04-20, 11:06 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 8,314
Posted By zeeway

My hands love Dutch handlebars

My return to biking was about six years ago on a hybrid with straight handlebars. Very solid bike, but my hands hurt after riding a short distance. Tried various fixes, but none worked very well, so...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-25-20, 04:56 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,103
Posted By zeeway

I was very careful not to click buy-it-now.

I was very careful not to click buy-it-now.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-11-20, 07:15 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,756
Posted By zeeway

I recently switched my brake levers around...I am...

I recently switched my brake levers around...I am right handed, so I have my right brake connected to the front brake. Seems logical that your choice would be based on dominant (stronger) hand,...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-30-20, 02:00 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,440
Posted By zeeway

Definitely a cool bike. I used to run alongside...

Definitely a cool bike. I used to run alongside our first grandson when he rode a similar bike...he is now twenty-two.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-21-20, 06:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,165
Posted By zeeway

[QUOTE=fietsbob;21599927]why did you cut it in 2?...

[QUOTE=fietsbob;21599927]why did you cut it in 2? That was probably a mistake../[QUOTE]

I cut them because when they were an assembly, there was no spot on the spokes where both magnets were...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-21-20, 01:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,165
Posted By zeeway

Installation Experience Always-On Reelight RL 721

My wife and I have battery LED lights on our bikes. These work well, except obviously when the batteries die halfway into a ride. I researched battery packs, and that seemed interesting, but with the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-17-20, 11:12 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 11,127
Posted By zeeway

50/16 for me...but I live in the flat lands. My...

50/16 for me...but I live in the flat lands. My speed record is 17 mph...but that may have been aided by a slight downhill. At 60 cadence, and 700c wheels, it calculates to about 15 mph...not going...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-17-20, 11:07 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,608
Posted By zeeway

Yep, agreed. But re bikes, I have had a...

Yep, agreed.

But re bikes, I have had a sore/numb hands issue in the past. So, I was going to ditch my road drop bars for the wide swept bars, but after rewrapping with some foam rubber from a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-17-20, 10:51 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,085
Posted By zeeway

Congrats on deciding to take that first step -...

Congrats on deciding to take that first step - the key to every success. As a heavier rider, you should stay away from road bikes - although I agree that the hand position afforded by the road bike...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-15-20, 06:44 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,003
Posted By zeeway

Another happy Gatorskins rider here:700c by 25....

Another happy Gatorskins rider here:700c by 25. About 1000 miles on this pair and looking good.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-23-20, 06:25 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 867
Posted By zeeway

The search function is your friend. The quest...

The search function is your friend. The quest for the ideal bike lube is akin to the quest for the holy grail, for some.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-13-20, 10:53 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 946
Posted By zeeway

You have to magically hit just the right length...

You have to magically hit just the right length of chain so that it has no slack when your wheel is in the dropouts.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-12-20, 09:43 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,951
Posted By zeeway

Well, I think I have fixed my chain-flying-off...

Well, I think I have fixed my chain-flying-off problem...this may be akin to discovering fire, or the wheel, etc. I was looking at my bike on the repair stand and pedaling away, when it struck me...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-10-20, 06:35 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,951
Posted By zeeway

I am using the original chain ring- so it does...

I am using the original chain ring- so it does have shifting ramps, but the chain line front to back is good. On the rear, I have the 16 tooth sprocket and spacers on a freewheel Shimano hub.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-09-20, 11:53 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,005
Posted By zeeway

I refuse to be involved in religious...

I refuse to be involved in religious discussions...;)
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-09-20, 11:51 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,951
Posted By zeeway

My bad....horizontal....dropouts...

My bad....horizontal....dropouts...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-09-20, 04:11 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,951
Posted By zeeway

Bolt On Horizontal Dropouts

I have a seven year old Trek, aluminum frame, that I bought used about five years ago. I have converted it to single speed, keeping the front chain ring (50 tooth) and pairing it with a 16 tooth rear...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-02-17, 05:04 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 17,361
Posted By zeeway

Barring some past brain trauma, your body/brain...

Barring some past brain trauma, your body/brain will always remember how to ride a bike, but your adult brain is more afraid of mishaps than your kid brain was. It will be far easier to restart bike...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-11-17, 04:41 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,043
Posted By zeeway

You need to visit a bike shop and ride in their...

You need to visit a bike shop and ride in their parking lot. Whatever feels comfortable to you in a trike is the correct size.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-06-17, 03:58 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,592
Posted By zeeway

Try a different bike shop...

Try a different bike shop...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-26-17, 04:37 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,219
Posted By zeeway

If her sensitivity is in the "frontal" area, you...

If her sensitivity is in the "frontal" area, you might try a noseless seat. That, and more riding helped my wife.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-30-16, 06:23 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 5,897
Posted By zeeway

In a bargaining situation, there are cultural...

In a bargaining situation, there are cultural differences in the acceptable first offer that would indicate the buyer is interested. In the USA, we would believe the offer is serious if it is within...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-02-16, 04:34 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 29,115
Posted By zeeway

Why no barrel adjuster on front derailleur?

I have owned my 2014 Trek Madone 2.5 for about six months, and for my riding level it is an excellent bike. The front shifting was getting troublesome, so I did my usual you-tube research and was...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
09-01-16, 03:52 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,747
Posted By zeeway

Another opinion...my view is that unless you are...

Another opinion...my view is that unless you are a pro racer, you are better off learning the basics yourself, so you can fiddle with the saddle position, stem length etc. I am a bit OCD, so I will...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-22-16, 05:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,109
Posted By zeeway

I just mounted Conti GP4000 tires (folding type)...

I just mounted Conti GP4000 tires (folding type) with no problems.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-22-16, 05:20 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 39,948
Posted By zeeway

I have a Trek Madone 2.5. Just changed my 23mm...

I have a Trek Madone 2.5. Just changed my 23mm tires for 25 mm. Smoother ride, but I can still feel cracks in pavement. From my measurements 28 mm would not fit on my bike.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-27-16, 05:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 916
Posted By zeeway

There's a video on you tube with this idea.

There's a video on you tube with this idea.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-17-16, 08:22 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,036
Posted By zeeway

Re your Presta question, when I attach my floor...

Re your Presta question, when I attach my floor pump to the valve, it does not leak air. I do lose some air when burping the valve before attaching the pump.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-15-16, 04:52 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,959
Posted By zeeway

I had a Thule hanging rack which bugged me...

I had a Thule hanging rack which bugged me because it allowed the bikes to bang into each other. Bought a Thule T2 rack last summer, which supports the wheels and keeps bikes apart, and like it a...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-05-16, 02:49 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 6,116
Posted By zeeway

Okay - I know you need another reply:). Got back...

Okay - I know you need another reply:). Got back into biking last summer with a Trek 7.4 fx hybrid. Rode that about 50 miles a week. Then a couple of months ago, I bought a road bike - a Trek...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-31-16, 04:57 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,434
Posted By zeeway

We should hold the bars the way some golfer...

We should hold the bars the way some golfer described holding a golf club...hold the bars as you would hold on to a little bird...tight enough to contain it, without holding it tight enough to kill...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-23-16, 04:05 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,249
Posted By zeeway

...a machine shop with a large lathe and a mill...

...a machine shop with a large lathe and a mill near you? I see custom mags made on tv car shows, but would guess they are very $$$.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-20-16, 03:25 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 4,383
Posted By zeeway

With a wired Cateye which is almost bulletproof,...

With a wired Cateye which is almost bulletproof, I track speed and distance while riding. This helps motivate me to improve, I think. I also track total distance traveled, again as a motivator to...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-20-16, 07:58 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,279
Posted By zeeway

Prayers said for you and your wife. God bless...

Prayers said for you and your wife. God bless you both.

Angie
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-11-16, 04:00 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,738
Posted By zeeway

Seems to me if you had two identical bikes,...

Seems to me if you had two identical bikes, except for the cranks, the one with the longer crank length would go faster with the same effort...like applying the same force on the end of a longer...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-06-16, 04:36 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,553
Posted By zeeway

If you can afford the bucks, a new bike would be...

If you can afford the bucks, a new bike would be a strong psychological boost/reward to yourself for your fitness effort. And if it results in more time with your daughter...that's a double score. ...
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