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Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-12-23, 01:28 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 10,190
Posted By sacr

Just to add to the virtue of dynamo lighting: I...

Just to add to the virtue of dynamo lighting: I did upgrade the original lamp that came with my sanyo BB kit, it would only get full output if maintaining a speed of 30 km/h, and that output wasnt...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-31-23, 12:38 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 3,111
Posted By sacr

The mirror I purchased off ebay is a copy of...

The mirror I purchased off ebay is a copy of this, but optically was useless. Have you used one of these to verify that it has a proper glass flat mirror in it? More than likely, I will need to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-30-23, 08:44 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 3,111
Posted By sacr

Mirror, thoughts and recommendations

My cycling is mostly commuter and Ive just grown to old and stiff to comfortably turn my head to be able to see what is coming from behind me when I want to migrate to the middle of the road to do a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-23, 07:06 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 27,204
Posted By sacr

No, I think these are before the days of...

No, I think these are before the days of quicklinks. Best to use a proper chain breaker if you want to clean the chain properly(especially if you want to run wax on it), they dont cost a lot. From...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-01-21, 03:54 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,666
Posted By sacr

I needed a 14 mm for mine and a got a Kinchrome...

I needed a 14 mm for mine and a got a Kinchrome socket that fits(dont remember if it was modelled as thin walled) stronglight also made a piece that would fit their 14mm cranks and extend from the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-01-21, 03:41 PM
Replies: 594
Views: 25,765
Posted By sacr

Firstly I have a triple on my tourer, its a...

Firstly I have a triple on my tourer, its a granny gear (30), the middle is a 45, and my biggest cog on the back is a 30 .

I need it sometimes with a full touring load, or going up a steep car...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-16-21, 01:54 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,363
Posted By sacr

Really though, specific shoes to ride a bike that...

Really though, specific shoes to ride a bike that turn into ice skates if you need to walk around in them, couple of hundred dollars for the shoes, pedals …….seriously? Surely cycling designers could...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-16-21, 01:40 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 8,021
Posted By sacr

yes, the process was known as dinking in at least...

yes, the process was known as dinking in at least melb and Sydney up to at least the.80s. Most common was for the dinked person to sit side saddle on the cross bar, making it very easy to get on or...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-09-21, 04:00 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 14,863
Posted By sacr

People talk about getting too hot on an indoor...

People talk about getting too hot on an indoor trainer and need a fan. I actually prefer my indoor trainer, rather than going on a ride for the sake of exercise(i dont need to worry about idiots in...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-08-21, 02:01 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,933
Posted By sacr

adjuster barrel

derailleurs have adjuster barrels? must be those "modern" index shifter thingos?

my ride has a sachs huret duopar eco derailleur
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-31-21, 03:03 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 6,611
Posted By sacr

fewer cogs

I dont know the answer to this, but just a few observations, Ive never seen a fixed speed(on older commuter bikes that see zero maintenance) wear out the chainwheel or rear cog despite being used...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-24-21, 03:37 PM
Replies: 298
Views: 19,610
Posted By sacr

no, things posted on wiki get there for a number...

no, things posted on wiki get there for a number of reasons, as yet no scientific definition of "countersteering" is out there, so anyone's definition can hold sway, that is why I clarified what is...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-24-21, 03:19 PM
Replies: 298
Views: 19,610
Posted By sacr

.....because "countersteering" is just a "made...

.....because "countersteering" is just a "made up" term and could mean anything, just like the example you quoted from wiki, which is just one interpretation. Personally, I like my very concise...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-24-21, 03:01 PM
Replies: 298
Views: 19,610
Posted By sacr

I haven't read every post above, some of them...

I haven't read every post above, some of them perhaps describe the correct aspect, some mixed with myths handed down from one motorcycle instructor to the next and so on.
One thing to get one's...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-11-21, 05:50 PM
Replies: 492
Views: 40,312
Posted By sacr

Possibly the op has poked the bear here(many here...

Possibly the op has poked the bear here(many here as he has described). Personally, each to their own, its your money, but where I live, there are groups of cyclists with all the kit who ride in...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-03-21, 07:24 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 5,571
Posted By sacr

so you've never had muscle cramp(s)(plural)?,...

so you've never had muscle cramp(s)(plural)?, good luck with that one when you get cramps simultaneously in opposing muscle groups such as the hammies and thighs/quads, and/or that trying to stretch...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-03-21, 03:19 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 5,571
Posted By sacr

loss of electrolytes

Can someone explain to me how it is an electrolyte problem if one gets cramps when they are not getting hot and sweaty, the electroyltes can only leave the body by sweat and urine?

For the record,...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-28-21, 02:41 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 7,443
Posted By sacr

A little simplistic, assumes that there is a...

A little simplistic, assumes that there is a vacuum in the bike pump hose and the relationship only works if you use the absolute pressures, not those above atmospheric
Forum: Road Cycling
04-12-21, 04:03 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 8,675
Posted By sacr

Indeed, and what would that be? Has anyone...

Indeed, and what would that be? Has anyone dropped a bike off a large cliff having it maintain its correct aspect into the falling air to find out, or worked it out in a wind tunnel?

Myself, have...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-29-21, 03:54 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 4,808
Posted By sacr

If the slope is simply referred to as a %, then...

If the slope is simply referred to as a %, then it is most likely calculated as the change in height as a % of the length of road, be it wrong or right that is how it is interpreted in many regions,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-24-21, 01:55 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 9,449
Posted By sacr

Hmm, victim blaming? I see the way you want to...

Hmm, victim blaming? I see the way you want to fly.

How about reading carefully before you criticise.

Going back to the context of why some may have developed a preference for schraeder valves...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-23-21, 01:57 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 9,449
Posted By sacr

Okay, perhaps you have learnt something or not,...

Okay, perhaps you have learnt something or not, before you jump in with your criticism next time, look at the big picture of how people use bikes......everywhere. Many people here( it is the www)...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-23-21, 07:38 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 9,449
Posted By sacr

well, strange as it seems years ago bicycles came...

well, strange as it seems years ago bicycles came with Dunlop valves and ridiculous frame hand pumps with rubber hose attachments that quickly leaked and made pumping up tyres a chore. A shop...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-22-21, 02:09 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 9,449
Posted By sacr

some like the schrader because they can use them...

some like the schrader because they can use them at gas stations to fill up? Found years ago, that few had their compressors or gauges set so that any more than 60 psi could be put into the tyres,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-22-21, 01:46 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 4,321
Posted By sacr

I think it does depend solely on...

I think it does depend solely on usage/behaviour......as a car driver, I get 60 000 mls out of front brakes and never have replaced rear brakes.

On my 35 year old tourer with mavic mod 3 rims that...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-09-21, 03:50 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,261
Posted By sacr

I believe you have the 600 5/32, 13 a side hub,...

I believe you have the 600 5/32, 13 a side hub, looks identical to what you have pictured, which I serviced and repacked the bearings. They looked fine after 35 years. Though I take on board that...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-02-21, 03:12 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 609
Posted By sacr

thanks......but I think I described my setup...

thanks......but I think I described my setup adequately to describe why removing the chain is quicker and gets less grease on hands overall.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-02-21, 01:49 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 609
Posted By sacr

Perhaps you are right, the sedisport chain I have...

Perhaps you are right, the sedisport chain I have perhaps is strictly a 6 speed and is slightly bigger/different than what is marketed today as being 6-8 speed(the shimano chain the bikeshop sold me...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-02-21, 01:22 PM
Replies: 185
Views: 21,981
Posted By sacr

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1124/img_20210202_162358558_7ffee1403f5b6b61339d01ad650a536d8615ebf9.jpg

Original crankset was 50/45/30 and 13-28, but cadence was...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-01-21, 09:48 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 609
Posted By sacr

Im not fussed with the extra effort of using the...

Im not fussed with the extra effort of using the chain removal tool, just thought current thinking was that pushing the pins out and rejoinig was frowned upon as weakening the chain etc?
Are the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-01-21, 07:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 609
Posted By sacr

quick link for sedisport chains?

The sedisport chain I have is supposedly known as what is a 6-8 speed chain. Rather than breaking the chain Id like to be able to use a quicklink(makes cleaning and rear wheel removal much easier)....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-30-21, 10:20 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,261
Posted By sacr

If you can get the original type sedisport chain...

If you can get the original type sedisport chain it will work without any skipping, sram830 is the next best option out of what Ive tried
Not all the sedis chains are the same and you need to see...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-30-21, 06:47 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,261
Posted By sacr

Yes, I think you are correct about the metals...

Yes, I think you are correct about the metals used, they certainly feel like that, yet I have a NOS hub as well and the freewheel(that was on the bike when the lockring came ondone) sits just as...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-30-21, 01:14 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,261
Posted By sacr

Possibly there is some good design(or by...

Possibly there is some good design(or by accident) there if the metal of the freewheel splines is softer than the hub, then only one surface gets the wear(in theory), hence not wrecking both.
On...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-29-21, 11:26 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,261
Posted By sacr

Came across some info that says the 7 speed...

Came across some info that says the 7 speed freewheel is actually a bit wider, the 5 and 6 speed are the same size with different size spacers. Dont know about the spacers on the 7 speed.
Supposedly...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-29-21, 11:08 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,261
Posted By sacr

Came across some info that says the 7 speed...

Came across some info that says the 7 speed freewheel is actually a bit wider, the 5 and 6 speed are the same size with different size spacers. Dont know about the spacers on the 7 speed....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-23-21, 02:24 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,261
Posted By sacr

Decided to disassemble my helicomatic 6 speed...

Decided to disassemble my helicomatic 6 speed cluster yesterday. (I have the special tool to remove the inner lockring, but really this could be managed with some multigrips etc) I have had skipping...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-18-21, 02:10 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 7,663
Posted By sacr

err....perhaps because we aren't able to run...

err....perhaps because we aren't able to run lights of the same intensity/beam pattern as cars/motorcycles. Gimme a lamp that performs the same as a car headlamp (without the need for a 5 kg battery...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-12-20, 06:11 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 27,204
Posted By sacr

Update, been running the same pc830 since mar. ...

Update, been running the same pc830 since mar. Once the initial factory lube of the chain got it filthy dirty, I cleaned and relubed with parrifin wax. Found that unless it was very recently lubed...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-02-20, 02:08 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 7,385
Posted By sacr

wheel reflectors

I don't buy the if "if every-one is wearing hivis, I wont stand out" theory. For my eyesight, his vis yellow immediately gets my attention.....for example in the distance I see the hivis and then...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-05-20, 02:38 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 15,021
Posted By sacr

Can these tools be used to get the tyre off the...

Can these tools be used to get the tyre off the rim?My most recent tyre purchase was some 700C 32 schawble marathons to put on some mavic 3 rims(1980s). The old tyres just came off with thumb...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-28-20, 04:11 PM
Replies: 266
Views: 27,569
Posted By sacr

When people tell me they cycle or swim to get...

When people tell me they cycle or swim to get fit, there level of fitness could be anything, but if they tell me they run X distance, I can at least be certain of a minimal level.

Cycling is the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-28-20, 02:21 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 18,553
Posted By sacr

I tried something like these, but the rubber...

I tried something like these, but the rubber mounting straps just don’t work for mirrors, they allow the mirror to vibrate. Yet to find solution myself, bar ends are not the go when one has bar end...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-26-20, 04:29 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,951
Posted By sacr

Vertical dropouts is a big assumption,...

Vertical dropouts is a big assumption, unfortunately it is not all straight forward depending on the design of the bike and what is fitted, people should think about this before saying how easy it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-07-20, 03:10 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,951
Posted By sacr

inverting is ok

When I grew up here in Australia, all typical bikes were single speed and had rear wheel pedal backwards hub brakes, only serious racers had deralliers and hand brakes. It was the done thing to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-10-20, 06:26 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 4,959
Posted By sacr

Like most, i just change up or down to keep the...

Like most, i just change up or down to keep the cadence right, but realised the original setup on the bike required changing the front chain rings on the same rear cog for for the smallest...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-03-20, 05:34 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 7,096
Posted By sacr

??? let me reword that for you........its only...

??? let me reword that for you........its only noisy when one stops pedalling, whether one desires the noise or not.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-03-20, 04:19 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 7,096
Posted By sacr

Really, people want a noisy freewheel to warn...

Really, people want a noisy freewheel to warn pedestrians? Why not just stick a playing card on the frame to ping against the spokes full time!

freewheel on my ride, helicomatic, when I flushed it...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-15-20, 12:45 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 7,464
Posted By sacr

I see bike shops as a big part of the problem,...

I see bike shops as a big part of the problem, insisting you have to have x, y piece of kit because that is what the hard core guys have.

Recently I enquired about getting a high vis waterproof...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-15-20, 12:18 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 10,945
Posted By sacr

Messed up

High possibility this is just a windup? Messed up, so you’ve crashed your bike and it needs major work? Could you hire a bike for that essential trip you need to go on? It’s just a flat tire? ...
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