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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-05-20, 01:29 PM
Replies: 212
Views: 20,156
Posted By nigelbison

It seems apparent you misunderstood what I said....

It seems apparent you misunderstood what I said. Perhaps i could have been more clear. Aging (in terms of time passed) does not vary from individual to individual, and its not a choice, so you agree...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-05-20, 11:34 AM
Replies: 212
Views: 20,156
Posted By nigelbison

Race is an immutable characteristic that varies...

Race is an immutable characteristic that varies from individual to individual, and is not chosen by the individual. The things you listed don't fit that definition. Also, show evidence of the lower...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-07-11, 11:26 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 629
Posted By nigelbison

thank you,but these are things I was aware of, I...

thank you,but these are things I was aware of, I am certain of the difference between a snap-ring and the d-shaped piece of wire you turn for mode selection. I was referring to the snap-ring under...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-03-11, 03:05 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 629
Posted By nigelbison

1985 Dura Ace

I recently bought a early 80s trek 710 with 85 dura ace derailleurs and downtube shifters. I am in the process of overhauling all the components and I was wondering if anyone has disassembled this...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-09-10, 03:06 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,262
Posted By nigelbison

I had the same problem on my mtn bike. The donuts...

I had the same problem on my mtn bike. The donuts are a nice idea but in practice dont do the job. I use a short piece of electrical tape and wrap it around the bare cable a few times essentially...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-29-10, 04:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,090
Posted By nigelbison

Thank you for the link and the lube advice. The...

Thank you for the link and the lube advice. The tech. manual solved my problem. The left cone was loose. If i can only stop myself from taking it apart just to explore it.....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-29-10, 01:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,090
Posted By nigelbison

Internal Hub Play

Hello all, I just bought a(lightly used) 2009 Trek Soho. It has Shimano roller brakes(im not sure how i feel about those yet) and a Nexus 8 speed internal hub gear with belt drive. The question i...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
11-24-10, 12:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,335
Posted By nigelbison

I would agree with BigBlueToe, unless you have a...

I would agree with BigBlueToe, unless you have a soft spot for bridgestone, i would pass on this one. I recently bought a '93 custom hand built steel framed Mikkelsen (small frame builder in...
Forum: Living Car Free
11-24-10, 11:57 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 3,644
Posted By nigelbison

Eugene Oregon is great, as long as you have...

Eugene Oregon is great, as long as you have fenders on your bike. Its wet in the winter but very little snow and not that cold. Portland is the worst place if you dont like suburbs
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-23-10, 03:47 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,705
Posted By nigelbison

Tire Pressure

So I have a nice road bike that i ride in the summer, and being in oregon(Willamette valley) i put it away for the sloppy wet winter rides and depend on my mountain bike(fitted with 1 1/4 tires and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-13-10, 02:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 691
Posted By nigelbison

so your saying i am going to need a new cassette?...

so your saying i am going to need a new cassette? I put the old chain back on for the time being and i am going to wait until performance is decreased as it still works fine even climbing steep hills...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-13-10, 02:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 691
Posted By nigelbison

New Chain worse than old chain?

So i have a 2003 mountain bike(Giant Iguana) that has about 4000 miles on it about half road miles a quarter nice trails and a quarter rougher trails with climbs. It has 3x9 gearing all shimano, well...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-25-10, 12:26 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 619
Posted By nigelbison

Bottom Bracket/Chain Line Woes

So i just bought a used steel framed road bike, made in oakland ca. by a guy named mikkelsen. Its from 1993 with a mostly complete Campagnolo c-record group. It has a sachs new success rear...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-04-10, 09:27 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 484
Posted By nigelbison

Thanks! I took two credit cards and got the dust...

Thanks! I took two credit cards and got the dust covers to pop off!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-04-10, 08:21 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 484
Posted By nigelbison

campy hubs...

I just bought a 1993 mikkelsen frame road bike with campagnolo c-record shifters, derailleurs, and hubs. The front hubs have a dust cover type of seal that is aluminum that cover up most of the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-04-10, 08:20 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 955
Posted By nigelbison

campy hubs.....

I just bought a 1993 mikkelsen frame road bike with campagnolo c-record shifters, derailleurs, and hubs. The front hubs have a dust cover type of seal that is aluminum that cover up most of the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-17-10, 12:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 555
Posted By nigelbison

Wheel Build

I have a question about wheels. So I have a friend(kind of an acquaintance) that wants to use a rim he has already laced to a 126mm hub and lace it to a 130mm hub. I was wondering how much one would...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-17-10, 12:28 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,986
Posted By nigelbison

I really like the Phil grease. It smells vintage...

I really like the Phil grease. It smells vintage to me. I would highly recommend the tubed versions of grease as it stays clean where as in the tub i find myself fishing out little dirty patches and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-16-10, 01:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 580
Posted By nigelbison

thank you so much for your insight i appreciate...

thank you so much for your insight i appreciate it!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-15-10, 11:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 580
Posted By nigelbison

What Should It Cost?

So I was wondering what any of you would include in a Basic "tune -up" . I would consider it a >cleaning and adjusting of the drivetrain,adjusting derailluers>adjusting of brakes> check and adjust...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
03-14-09, 08:31 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 734
Posted By nigelbison

upside-down bikes???

So I was wondering if anyone has heard of flipping your bike upside down at a bike rack to discourage someone from stealing it? I have seen three separate examples of his behavior in the past few...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-13-09, 11:04 PM
Replies: 759
Views: 447,929
Posted By nigelbison

dont throw anthing away before you know you can...

dont throw anthing away before you know you can get are placement
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-13-09, 10:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 859
Posted By nigelbison

thanks again im trying to flip the bike myself so...

thanks again im trying to flip the bike myself so paying someone to do some of the work isnt really appealing, thank you for the suggestion though
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-13-09, 10:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 859
Posted By nigelbison

thanks, i forgot to mention i already have the...

thanks, i forgot to mention i already have the new headset, tange passage, i think i might just use a piece of threaded rod and washers with some nuts to make my own "headset press"
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-13-09, 05:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 859
Posted By nigelbison

headset install

I have a 90`s giant rincon that i received for free and i am planning to re paint the frame and re grease/replace the bearings and what not. then sell it. I live in a bicycle/college town so theres a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-14-09, 04:32 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 14,362
Posted By nigelbison

why not just use degreaser? i mean if you have...

why not just use degreaser? i mean if you have concerns about laundry powder why use it? if you just wipe down your chain and drivetrain once every week or so(depending on how much you ride), and put...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-14-09, 04:14 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,622
Posted By nigelbison

thanks a lot for the wisdom, Im not exactly...

thanks a lot for the wisdom, Im not exactly trying to keep this bike original i just got it for free and was trying to make it as nice as i could for as little as i could. I think ill just get some...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-12-09, 09:54 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,622
Posted By nigelbison

brakes on chrome wheels

I have this old seventies(i think im not sure) road bike that i got for free when my other bike(giant iguana) was stolen,and it has brakes that squeel when i use them. The bike was in pretty bad...
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