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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-14-13, 08:51 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 840
Posted By joetheun

Actually bar end shifters are much nicer than DT...

Actually bar end shifters are much nicer than DT as you keep both hands on the bar. You shift with your 4th & 5th fingers or the heal of your hand. Very little pressure is needed.
Forum: Touring
10-09-13, 09:06 AM
Replies: 4,824
Views: 2,621,277
Posted By joetheun

On the Katy Trail Missuori

I didn't pull the trailer the whole way. My son and ride partner had a sore knee the end of the last day. So I pulled it for about 15 miles to give him a rest.

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Here are both bikes and my...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-27-13, 06:40 AM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,588,109
Posted By joetheun

Filipino? No, just a Gringo living in Mexico's...

Filipino? No, just a Gringo living in Mexico's northern territory, Arizona. I also spent 8 1/2 years in Nicaragua.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-26-13, 09:45 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,410,704
Posted By joetheun

By the way. How do I get pics to post full size?...

By the way. How do I get pics to post full size? I can't seem to figure out the instructions in the FAQs
Forum: Road Cycling
02-26-13, 09:43 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,410,704
Posted By joetheun

Your silver CAAD 10 reminds me of my firs road...

Your silver CAAD 10 reminds me of my firs road bike. An old Cannondale 2.8 in polished Aluminum. Upgraded it with black 105 group. See above where it has lead me.

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Forum: Road Cycling
02-26-13, 09:37 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,410,704
Posted By joetheun

MY Bella Donna

My Bella Donna was puked on in the Hot'rNot thread. Was kind'a fun to get such strong reaction from them.
The bike stays as it is though

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Forum: Road Cycling
02-26-13, 09:18 PM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,588,109
Posted By joetheun

Sorry man, yellow and red on the bars, hoods, and...

Sorry man, yellow and red on the bars, hoods, and rings is a Not from me.


WOW! Man, I know my bike has some flash, but I did not expect it to solicit such strong negative reactions. I find it...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-26-13, 10:44 AM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,588,109
Posted By joetheun

Bella Donna

Well here is my Bella Donna up for your consideration. Built up by me from an unlabled Kuota Kredo 12K carbon frame with Campagnolo Record and Chorus 10 spd components. I respoked the Campy Khamsin...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-17-13, 06:45 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 5,419
Posted By joetheun

I am guessing frozen links in the chain. While...

I am guessing frozen links in the chain. While off the bike turn the peddles and watch the chain as it goes through the Jockey pulleys of the derailleur. If you notice that part of the chain does...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
02-17-13, 06:24 PM
Replies: 1,089
Views: 1,658,710
Posted By joetheun

Here in Tucson, it is illegal to ride a bike with...

Here in Tucson, it is illegal to ride a bike with wheels larger that 16 inches on a sidewalk unless it is a path designated for bike travel. We have here some very nice paths for bikes and peds. I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-29-13, 09:19 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,946
Posted By joetheun

I have modernized a number of old bikes. As...

I have modernized a number of old bikes. As mentioned before most new stuff will work fine. Just be sure to check you tube diameters a steel frame will have skinny tubes compared to new Al & Carbon...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-29-13, 09:04 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,582
Posted By joetheun

Another thing to consider is wire bead vs...

Another thing to consider is wire bead vs folding. I've had rims I could not get a wire beaded tire on no how. but I was able to mount the folding. It being a bit more flexible and stretches a tad...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-29-13, 08:52 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,549
Posted By joetheun

Agree with all that. Especially the start with...

Agree with all that. Especially the start with the DS drive side. When you get that slightly tight check and adjust the hop or up and down movement of the rim. really easy to do when DS is the only...
Forum: Touring
01-28-13, 10:06 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 8,527
Posted By joetheun

I voted doesn't matter either way because after...

I voted doesn't matter either way because after reading the posts is really seams a personal preference. I, personally, never use fenders, but I live in Tucson, AZ with about 10 rainy days a year. ...
Forum: Touring
01-22-13, 05:00 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,189
Posted By joetheun

looking for good touring saddle

I'm building up a hybrid/cross bike for touring this spring. I am looking for suggestions for a good all day saddle. I am used to a very minimal saddle on my road bike. However, after hours on it I...
Forum: Touring
01-22-13, 04:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,221
Posted By joetheun

Good advice above. Also a good trick to locate...

Good advice above. Also a good trick to locate cause of a puncture is to always mount the tire with the label or pressure imprint right where the valve stem comes out of the rim. This way when you...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-21-13, 01:06 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,803
Posted By joetheun

Aside from the obvious like miss adjustment, has...

Aside from the obvious like miss adjustment, has your derailleur hit something and bent the hanger? To check this, shift to the middle cog then look at it from behind. The chain should follow a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-21-13, 12:34 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,248
Posted By joetheun

learning by doing. That's how I learn also. How...

learning by doing. That's how I learn also. How are you set for tools? If you are starting in this self taught Bike mechanic school, you wil find each project usually entails a new speciallized tool...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-21-13, 12:26 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,248
Posted By joetheun

Before throwing money at it

Before throwing money at it, be sure what the problem is. You may not need chain rings. I am guessing the chain is worn though. How good are you at maintenance i.e. lubing the chain weekly and...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-06-13, 06:12 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 4,585
Posted By joetheun

I'm with you on that. Here in Tucson, Az we have...

I'm with you on that. Here in Tucson, Az we have a lot of MUP and building more. One section of a favorite path is really to dangerous for fast roadys like me any more. After a frustrating ride one...
Forum: Introductions
01-06-13, 05:26 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 295
Posted By joetheun

Thanks

Thanks
Forum: Introductions
01-05-13, 09:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 295
Posted By joetheun

Hello from Tucson AZ

Hi all from the sunny Southwest, I am Joseph. Below are a few of the bikes I've built and ride. I'm planning a tour this spring with my son in Missouri. We will ride the Katy Trail. If anyone who has...
Forum: Touring
01-05-13, 08:49 PM
Replies: 4,824
Views: 2,621,277
Posted By joetheun

La Via Larga (The long way)

Trial ride up to top of Reddington Pass Northeast of Tucson. The bike did well I was beat. A couple thousand feet on dirt road. Bike is old Cannondale touring frame modified with disc brakes.
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