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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-19-21, 03:55 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 5,865
Posted By boberuddy

You had me laughing so hard, "oval...

You had me laughing so hard, "oval office"
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-19-21, 03:51 PM
Replies: 281
Views: 16,337
Posted By boberuddy

The ladies love it!

I shaved my hairy legs when I started racing at the age of 40. I no longer race, but at 63 keep my shapely legs shaved. The ladies love it as does my wife of 44 years. Shave and make the ladies...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-25-21, 02:31 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 7,451
Posted By boberuddy

My club mates have said many times, "we have a...

My club mates have said many times, "we have a nice drinking club with a 'cycling' problem."
Forum: Road Cycling
07-29-19, 01:14 PM
Replies: 334
Views: 49,339
Posted By boberuddy

I agree completely. You could ride in a flater...

I agree completely. You could ride in a flater terrain area and never need a granny for the hills. My fixie can go up decent hills when I am in shape, but a 1x would go most anywhere with a strong...
Forum: Utility Cycling
09-18-13, 12:57 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,743
Posted By boberuddy

Get creative, I was sharing an idea of a neat...

Get creative, I was sharing an idea of a neat material to use. Two ladders side by side with wheels underneath is one solution. You have to think outside the box to build something that big and...
Forum: Utility Cycling
09-18-13, 06:32 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,743
Posted By boberuddy

I used a piece of aluminum ladder for my utility...

I used a piece of aluminum ladder for my utility trailer. It is strong, flexes a little, and has been great. Here is a quick picture.
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and there is an album of pictures here.
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Forum: Utility Cycling
05-19-13, 08:35 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,892
Posted By boberuddy

When coasting downhill, always shift to a larger...

When coasting downhill, always shift to a larger chainring. That is an old habit I learned in the start of MTB in the 80's. Chainsuck was a big deal in the early MTB days, and the bigger chainring,...
Forum: Utility Cycling
03-05-13, 07:38 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 8,472
Posted By boberuddy

I used 113mm bottom bracket on a Redline...

I used 113mm bottom bracket on a Redline crankset. I have a single chainring on the outside, and the chain grazes the tire when on the largest cog. I have the "Big Apple 26x2.35" and love them. I...
Forum: Utility Cycling
02-28-13, 08:18 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 8,472
Posted By boberuddy

I had slight rub, but my Yuba is a custom build...

I had slight rub, but my Yuba is a custom build with one chainring on the front. i put in a slightly wider BB, and have no problems now. Not sure how the stock setup would work, but it is fixable...
Forum: Utility Cycling
01-14-13, 10:27 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 8,472
Posted By boberuddy

I have the Big Apple 26x2.35, and have had no...

I have the Big Apple 26x2.35, and have had no flats so far in a year of use. They roll much better than stock tires as well. I did install with Slime tubes, as changing the back wheel would be a...
Forum: Utility Cycling
12-15-12, 07:58 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,304
Posted By boberuddy

I have had a YUBA for over a year with cable...

I have had a YUBA for over a year with cable operated Avid BB7's and love them. I haven't used hydraulics on any bikes yet, so can't compare, but the Avids work great, and are low cost. I have a 180...
Forum: Utility Cycling
11-21-12, 06:30 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,259
Posted By boberuddy

Yuba Mundo taillight solution

I used a piece of aluminium angle, and fashioned a bracket to hold two lights under the back rack. They are protected from damage as the rack protrudes past the lights by just a fraction of an inch....
Forum: Utility Cycling
07-03-12, 07:09 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 893
Posted By boberuddy

FS: YUBA MUNDO fork(s)

I re-worked a Mundo fork to make it disc only. here is a picture - 259547

I am always tweaking my bikes, so just bought a new 'threadless' fork. If you need a spare to replace your damaged fork, I...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-14-05, 10:30 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,923
Posted By boberuddy

Great movie. The bikes are AMF "Roadmasters"....

Great movie. The bikes are AMF "Roadmasters". They are not fixed but SS.
Bob Ruddy
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-22-05, 05:56 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 875
Posted By boberuddy

Surly Steamroller is the frame to buy. I have had...

Surly Steamroller is the frame to buy. I have had mine three years and dialed it in to match my road bike as far as setup. I have done centuries but most of my rides are in the 40-60 range. I have...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-18-05, 06:08 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,101
Posted By boberuddy

Hi Blondie!

Hi Blondie!
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-17-05, 07:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 511
Posted By boberuddy

Surlys work great. 2 cross on the front and three...

Surlys work great. 2 cross on the front and three on the back and you have a good servicable set of wheels
Bob
Forum: Road Cycling
10-17-05, 06:49 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,101
Posted By boberuddy

I signed up to BF today to find you guys. I was...

I signed up to BF today to find you guys. I was the "bigger" sweeper. Glad you enjoyed our bridge ride. It was great seeing the four of you having so much fun!
Bob Ruddy
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