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Forum: Framebuilders
03-11-24, 10:19 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 416
Posted By easyupbug

If the above did not help all I can say is I hope...

If the above did not help all I can say is I hope you are in or near a town with a frame builder nearby. I have had repair advice and work done in Salt Lake City many years ago and the same in...
03-11-24, 10:00 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 107
Posted By easyupbug

https://www.fairwheelbikes.com/far-and-near-ultegr...

https://www.fairwheelbikes.com/far-and-near-ultegra-di2-6770-brake-hoods.html
03-11-24, 08:39 AM
Replies: 130
Views: 3,316
Posted By easyupbug

Yes, it's only getting up to 62º today in San...

Yes, it's only getting up to 62º today in San Diego.
03-09-24, 10:23 AM
Replies: 167
Views: 5,417
Posted By easyupbug

I rightsized my shop to deal with this problem,...

I rightsized my shop to deal with this problem, 34 bikes kept for me and the kids and 11 now waiting parts, waiting maintenance, waiting paint , waiting decals, waiting powder coating or waiting a...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-07-24, 07:53 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,113
Posted By easyupbug

For some of us

While true for most riders I think you can understand that some of us such as myself dealing with osteoarthritis or other impairments one could have can be very sensitive to "vertical compliance". ...
03-07-24, 07:01 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 171
Posted By easyupbug

Have run one of these for years: Shiftmate 1...

Have run one of these for years:
Shiftmate 1 for mixing wheelsets or Campagnolo & Shimano 8, 9 & 10 shifting combinations (http://www.jtekengineering.com/shiftmate/shiftmate-1/)
03-06-24, 09:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 242
Posted By easyupbug

I can not remember Nevada City model until after...

I can not remember Nevada City model until after 2000, and it was not a collector model so you might think about a tough power coating for a lot less money for that Reynolds 853 frame with some mix...
03-03-24, 12:35 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,277
Posted By easyupbug

I would bet as you built your wheels and used the...

I would bet as you built your wheels and used the excellent DTs you likely used an appropriate spoke gauge and rim for your weight and kept them tensioned appropriately, etc. You will eventually wear...
03-02-24, 10:33 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,277
Posted By easyupbug

If you can be assured the spokes are well short...

If you can be assured the spokes are well short of their fatigue life at which they could fail.
03-02-24, 07:30 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,277
Posted By easyupbug

You have a wheel builder in town,...

You have a wheel builder in town, https://peteswheels.com/, my son-in-law was happy with him.
03-01-24, 10:14 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,605
Posted By easyupbug

Well said Peter and my exact experience. I have...

Well said Peter and my exact experience. I have seen photos of getting my first two wheel bike (w/ training wheels) at 3 and that was 70 years ago. I have always been and remain active but now...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-29-24, 08:01 AM
Replies: 1,281
Views: 60,125
Posted By easyupbug

I have never lost one even though they are not...

I have never lost one even though they are not rated for it but I like the tight snap I get closing Shimano, Sram, KNC links so only use them and toss if I feel loosening in that very tight snap. ...
Forum: Recumbent
02-29-24, 07:44 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 310
Posted By easyupbug

Good on you. We are all different. At 73 when...

Good on you. We are all different. At 73 when osteoarthritis is keeping me off my road bikes a Terratrike lumbar support on my Catrike helps me.
02-28-24, 09:16 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,699
Posted By easyupbug

At 73 what keeps my milage up after a few years...

At 73 what keeps my milage up after a few years of experimentation is similar to the efforts of 70sSanO and Delbiker1, with the addition of also being happy with shorter crank lengths, 175 and 172.5...
02-26-24, 02:48 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 9,467
Posted By easyupbug

If this shape is what you are looking for Cinelli...

If this shape is what you are looking for Cinelli calls them Solida and Easton calls them "elliptical" for some unknown reason. PM me if you know what you need I have a lot of old bars....
Forum: Road Cycling
02-24-24, 09:44 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,316
Posted By easyupbug

I agree with Kontact's responce to the issue and...

I agree with Kontact's responce to the issue and understand the request to tone it down.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-24-24, 09:36 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,216
Posted By easyupbug

Shifters for me.

Shifters for me.
02-24-24, 09:32 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 2,689
Posted By easyupbug

I appreciate appreciate your comments, it has...

I appreciate appreciate your comments, it has gotten very much easier for me in that I look my age 73 and can come on as gently helpful in any situation.
02-22-24, 07:51 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 386
Posted By easyupbug

I unfortunately can say if you are anywhere near...

I unfortunately can say if you are anywhere near my age osteoarthritis is the most frequent cause of hand pain and dealing with that is complicated.
02-22-24, 07:40 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,233
Posted By easyupbug

Stuart is spot on, there is a section of highway...

Stuart is spot on, there is a section of highway in Wyoming where every year my wife and I on our snowbirding trip swear it looks as though the river next to the highway is flowing uphill.
02-20-24, 04:14 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 556
Posted By easyupbug

Down here in Southern Arizona everything has...

Down here in Southern Arizona everything has thorns and I found slime might slow a small leak but not repair, you still need to find the leak and patch, which is now often a mess. I also tried it in...
02-19-24, 10:00 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 3,964
Posted By easyupbug

As a retired mechanical engineer with many years...

As a retired mechanical engineer with many years in maintenance and a father and grandfather who were also tinkerers and love it. I have 24 as I have room for them with a right sized shop (see...
02-18-24, 09:09 AM
Replies: 3,846
Sticky 65-85+ Thread
Views: 657,828
Posted By easyupbug

Beautiful, is that a current shot? When I got...

Beautiful, is that a current shot? When I got discharged in 1971 I headed to the shop to get my dream PX-10 but realized tuition $ would not allow and the UO-8 did serve my college days well. If I...
02-16-24, 09:52 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,605
Posted By easyupbug

Many years ago I used to race running and cycling...

Many years ago I used to race running and cycling and know chondromalacia patellae which in me has now morphed a more dominate osteoarthritis. I would think you might find as I have that the shorter...
02-16-24, 09:14 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,125
Posted By easyupbug

It is acetone or in some brands a less effective...

It is acetone or in some brands a less effective remover. I use pure acetone to finally clean the tube prior to Rema, works well.
02-16-24, 08:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 196
Posted By easyupbug

Was the WAHOO answer to use any quality light...

Was the WAHOO answer to use any quality light grease?
02-15-24, 09:08 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 9,467
Posted By easyupbug

Mike, with my vintage and newer Litespeeds and...

Mike, with my vintage and newer Litespeeds and Moots you clearly boiled my experience into a coherent brief statement. Now 73 with higher bars, etc., my miles are going on my old Litespeed and my...
02-14-24, 09:35 PM
Replies: 3,846
Sticky 65-85+ Thread
Views: 657,828
Posted By easyupbug

Oh my, you gotta love a knee cortisone shot, I'm...

Oh my, you gotta love a knee cortisone shot, I'm riding like I was 72 again.
02-14-24, 09:21 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 9,467
Posted By easyupbug

I guess I was one of the very minor as was my...

I guess I was one of the very minor as was my brother..
02-14-24, 09:17 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 825
Posted By easyupbug

Reading always saves me. It can work as a mood...

Reading always saves me. It can work as a mood freshener as it did thanks to you.
02-14-24, 08:02 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,083
Posted By easyupbug

After a discussion on cracking is due to hydrogen...

After a discussion on cracking is due to hydrogen embrittlement and avoidance by proper processing parameters I have used St. Louis Plating for two forks. This is their 60th year in business doing...
02-08-24, 09:22 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 754
Posted By easyupbug

I used them a few years ago with a good result,...

I used them a few years ago with a good result, but you should check here:https://www.trustpilot.com/review/bikecloset.com
Forum: Recumbent
02-03-24, 07:47 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 633
Posted By easyupbug

You can find many solutions offered by riders on...

You can find many solutions offered by riders on youtube searching for "DIY recumbent trike stand" some very simple that might work for you and some fairly complex. I am lucky to have a hoist to get...
02-01-24, 11:19 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 885
Posted By easyupbug

I would try Saddle Sauce from Selle Anatomic (who...

I would try Saddle Sauce from Selle Anatomic (who builds "laminate design" leather) which I use on all 6 or my leather suspension saddles. Creases form with the leather hardens over time and laxes ...
02-01-24, 08:07 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 885
Posted By easyupbug

My brother had one of these and I don't recall...

My brother had one of these and I don't recall anything unusual about it but certainly a new saddle should not have had the tension adjusted out as you show in the photo as that would be more typical...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-31-24, 08:35 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,251
Posted By easyupbug

If you have a a devil-may-care attitude to life...

If you have a a devil-may-care attitude to life you can still buy all you may ever need for just $20/gal.
01-27-24, 08:28 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 634
Posted By easyupbug

I don't think Reynolds sells decals but worth a...

I don't think Reynolds sells decals but worth a call, sometimes manufacturers will work with a shop that makes them for the manufacturer and customers can order direct. Litespeed will refer you to a...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-22-24, 03:01 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,106
Posted By easyupbug

I am with you on that: ...

I am with you on that:
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Forum: Road Cycling
01-22-24, 07:23 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,251
Posted By easyupbug

I find this unusual as all tires "use their...

I find this unusual as all tires "use their sidewall for traction when cornering." I am aware of issues with motorcyclists that use oil based lubricants like Armor All which attack the rubber...
01-21-24, 02:29 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 399
Posted By easyupbug

New Mavic Ksyrium Equipe S Wheelset, Shimano 9,10,11, 1690 grams

New in box, Mavic Ksyrium Equipe S wheelset with skewers, Shimano 11 speed, requiring spacers for 9 or 10 speed cassettes. Mavic lists front at 770 g and rear 920 g. I use Bikeflights for shipping....
01-20-24, 07:48 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 4,679
Posted By easyupbug

Impressive ...

Impressive


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01-18-24, 07:35 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,336
Posted By easyupbug

+1 as Dan said on the Kapton tape.

+1 as Dan said on the Kapton tape.
01-18-24, 07:32 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,034
Posted By easyupbug

When osteoarthritis came to town in hip and knee...

When osteoarthritis came to town in hip and knee my previous riding with all 172.5 and 175 changed after lots of trials to 165.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-17-24, 08:16 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,251
Posted By easyupbug

I use Aerospace 303 on RV and my bike collection,...

I use Aerospace 303 on RV and my bike collection, helps appearance and arrest cracking and no noticeable impact on the tire to road adhesion.
01-17-24, 08:01 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,037
Posted By easyupbug

I love my '91 (grub screw model) and now 73 with...

I love my '91 (grub screw model) and now 73 with osteoarthritis it is one of my vintage bikes I still put a lot of miles on due to the ride. Being much lighter than my steel frames, 25-35%, it is...
01-16-24, 08:21 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,605
Posted By easyupbug

I was 5'-11" when drafted and now at 73 5'-9" but...

I was 5'-11" when drafted and now at 73 5'-9" but no meaningful change in saddle height however dropping to 165 cranks from 172.5 is moving through my more modern bikes and my vintage bikes are only...
01-16-24, 08:08 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 511
Posted By easyupbug

+1, well said, I think having something to check...

+1, well said, I think having something to check carefully before a ride beyond simple things like tire pressure would be dispiriting and is not something I would want impacting my rides and...
01-13-24, 04:31 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,590
Posted By easyupbug

True it is a solvent, however it is also another...

True it is a solvent, however it is also another noun, an effective degreaser.
01-13-24, 11:19 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,590
Posted By easyupbug

Why would KMC say this?

One of my son-in-laws only brushes & wipes his chains, never would soak or use my Ultrasonic Cleaner as KMC on the web site says "DO NOT dip your chain in (aggressive) degreasers - they remove the...
01-13-24, 08:04 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,122
Posted By easyupbug

Same for me, I could not have said it better.

Same for me, I could not have said it better.
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