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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-26-21, 12:18 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 620
Posted By Bicycle...and D

I've got the same wheels on my Motobecane, but...

I've got the same wheels on my Motobecane, but here in the states I have no problem getting regular 27X1¼ tubes.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-25-20, 08:45 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 5,244
Posted By Bicycle...and D

Well, in Arizona, (Phoenix) we are having the...

Well, in Arizona, (Phoenix) we are having the hottest summer on record so the bicycle has been sitting quietly, but dejected looking, with its new tires.
When we start having sub-ninety degree...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-04-20, 03:48 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 799
Posted By Bicycle...and D

I'll see if I can measure the chain. The bike...

I'll see if I can measure the chain. The bike only has 1900 miles on the odometer and I'm pretty sure I put the speedo on it when first purchased.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-04-20, 01:51 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 799
Posted By Bicycle...and D

I remember some old parapets and some kind of...

I remember some old parapets and some kind of museum/gift shop.
It's been at least 40 years since I've been there so I suspect there have been lots of changes. Do the bike roads still exist?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-04-20, 11:32 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 799
Posted By Bicycle...and D

Fietsbob. There used to be a park, right near...

Fietsbob. There used to be a park, right near Astoria, with the best paved bike roads I've ever seen. Are they still there?

Any time I was going to be working on the coast there, this Motobecan...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-04-20, 11:24 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 799
Posted By Bicycle...and D

Weird. When I was a kid, all the chains on...

Weird. When I was a kid, all the chains on everyone's bikes had master links. My first encounter with a continuous chain was on my 1980 CB750F.
This chain is still good, but removing the rear wheel...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-04-20, 11:12 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 799
Posted By Bicycle...and D

Okay, is this like a master link? Reusable and...

Okay, is this like a master link? Reusable and such?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-03-20, 11:25 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 799
Posted By Bicycle...and D

Master links.

Bike is a '73 Motobecane. Chain is original and in pretty good shape, however, it is continuous. I want to remove it for cleaning and ease of rear wheel maintenance, but I don't know if I can get a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-28-20, 01:19 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 5,244
Posted By Bicycle...and D

Not sure what that means Steve.??? I have...

Not sure what that means Steve.???
I have already bought the tires I'm going to use. Am having a little trouble with Slime protective liners, but the tire issue is over.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-28-20, 01:24 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 5,244
Posted By Bicycle...and D

Well, rubber cement does not help. Maybe I could...

Well, rubber cement does not help. Maybe I could hold the liners in with screws? :D
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-27-20, 07:29 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 5,244
Posted By Bicycle...and D

Just to be clear, I bought tires a long time ago,...

Just to be clear, I bought tires a long time ago, so that issue is closed.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-26-20, 07:20 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 5,244
Posted By Bicycle...and D

Well, 2 sided tape doesn't seem to work. So,...

Well, 2 sided tape doesn't seem to work. So, looking for some rubber cement, or anything that will actually secure the plastic strip to the center of the tire. I had some stuff that's made to seal...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-26-20, 02:51 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 5,244
Posted By Bicycle...and D

Okay...an update...and a new question. I ended up...

Okay...an update...and a new question. I ended up just buying all new spokes and nipples. I was having trouble truing the wheel and the spokes were sticking up through the nipple a lot, so I took the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-26-20, 11:33 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 12,339
Posted By Bicycle...and D

I didn't say anything like that. But I'm not here...

I didn't say anything like that. But I'm not here to argue.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-25-20, 03:53 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 12,339
Posted By Bicycle...and D

I have always understood that having your leg...

I have always understood that having your leg almost fully extended when the pedal is at the bottom of its rotation is correct. Therefore, there is no way you can have your butt on seat and your foot...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-25-20, 12:59 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 12,339
Posted By Bicycle...and D

If I'm not mistaken, you mean, 'rest your left...

If I'm not mistaken, you mean, 'rest your left foot and body weight on the left pedal, the swing the right leg over the rear wheel once the bike is under way'. Is that correct? If so, that's the only...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-07-20, 10:18 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 5,244
Posted By Bicycle...and D

I rode it no farther than back home.

I rode it no farther than back home.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-06-20, 06:14 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 5,244
Posted By Bicycle...and D

Sorry, what is ISO thread?

Sorry, what is ISO thread?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-06-20, 03:50 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 5,244
Posted By Bicycle...and D

For those still suggesting rubber, see post 25....

For those still suggesting rubber, see post 25. That's already done.

As far as the nipples are concerned, no, the threads don't match. It took me a half hour on line to learn more about spokes and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-05-20, 01:03 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 5,244
Posted By Bicycle...and D

Well, I ended up getting what the local shop(s)...

Well, I ended up getting what the local shop(s) had to offer.
New Kenda tires with Sunlite super heavy duty tubes and Slime tire liners.

The combination seems like it will be as close to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-20-20, 03:12 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 5,244
Posted By Bicycle...and D

Slime works to keep a tire from going flat out on...

Slime works to keep a tire from going flat out on a ride. Even with the thorn in the picture, I made it home without a flat. However, little thorns get in the tires quite frequently and when you pull...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-19-20, 08:11 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 5,244
Posted By Bicycle...and D

In response to a couple of replies. Arizona is...

In response to a couple of replies. Arizona is cactus country and lots of growth that's not cacti still has thorns.

Bike is being used on roadways or paved walkways and I check for thorns after...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-19-20, 04:27 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 5,244
Posted By Bicycle...and D

Tired Of Punctured Tires

This is really pretty simple:

Can anyone tell me if there is a tire, or tube, that is truly puncture proof?
I have the heavy duty tubes with puncture goo added, but the thorns are winning.
27" X...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-01-19, 10:54 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 14,956
Posted By Bicycle...and D

Thank you for the explanation, Ben. My bicycle...

Thank you for the explanation, Ben. My bicycle has one of those, (clear plastic) and it has apparently done its job a couple of times, as there is some wear on it. So, it will stay on.

It is hard...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
10-01-19, 12:23 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,633
Posted By Bicycle...and D

Do you cramp up when walking, too?

Do you cramp up when walking, too?
Forum: Road Cycling
10-01-19, 12:20 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 14,956
Posted By Bicycle...and D

I don't even know what a "dork disk" is. Does...

I don't even know what a "dork disk" is. Does that mean I need one...or not?

I'm so easily confused. Maybe I am a dork disk. :foo:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-24-19, 12:36 PM
Replies: 191
Views: 36,920
Posted By Bicycle...and D

I had to look up the definition of MUP. Why were...

I had to look up the definition of MUP. Why were you riding on "Major Urinary Protein"?

So, did you mean you came upon a kidney stone blocking your path?

This is all very confusing to me.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-15-19, 04:48 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,056
Posted By Bicycle...and D

Well, I was simply hoping there was a quick and...

Well, I was simply hoping there was a quick and easy pedal swap available. I'm not changing the crank set over a missing cap. I may decide to re-thread the cranks for new pedals, but probably not....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-14-19, 10:28 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,056
Posted By Bicycle...and D

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1429/cranks_f5963f1fc088c2a68bcde670ec5c0e28710e8ad8.jpg
The pedals are clearly marked FR and everything else on the bike is "odd", so I am...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-06-19, 07:53 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,056
Posted By Bicycle...and D

Well, everything is cleaned up and the pins came...

Well, everything is cleaned up and the pins came in.

I took the bearings to a local bike shop and he said they were fine. I thought they looked good but didn't want to take a chance of having to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-26-18, 10:27 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,056
Posted By Bicycle...and D

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1429/crank_1_9dde19a9da7b7c9abbb3c5654a010eabdb7924e6.jpg...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-26-18, 10:24 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,056
Posted By Bicycle...and D

Oh! And hoping you have a good 2019 as well. ...

Oh! And hoping you have a good 2019 as well. :thumb:
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-26-18, 10:22 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,056
Posted By Bicycle...and D

Hope everybody had a good Christmas.

Hope everybody had a good Christmas.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-26-18, 10:19 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,056
Posted By Bicycle...and D

Well, the crank came out pretty easily....

Well, the crank came out pretty easily. Everything looks like it hasn't been cleaned and greased for some 45 years, but it's not rusty. Chunks of dried grease fell out when I opened it up.

I don't...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-22-18, 03:06 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,056
Posted By Bicycle...and D

Haven't been in there, yet. Need to build, or...

Haven't been in there, yet. Need to build, or buy, a tool.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-22-18, 12:26 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,056
Posted By Bicycle...and D

Got the right pin out relatively easily. A few...

Got the right pin out relatively easily. A few cranks on the "C" clamp and pop! it's loose.

An odd thing is, the right pin is 2mm shorter than the left. I bought the bike new and no one has ever...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-21-18, 08:59 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,056
Posted By Bicycle...and D

Well, I tapped it with a hammer. Braced and...

Well, I tapped it with a hammer. Braced and banged it with a bigger hammer. Put a big "C" clamp on it a few times. Then, drilled the non threaded end out and repeated the first 3 steps with no joy,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-21-18, 02:38 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,056
Posted By Bicycle...and D

Tried again today to get the left pin out. Used a...

Tried again today to get the left pin out. Used a big "C" clamp with a 2' extension on the handle. Nada. Tried the hammer with the crank on a jack. Also nothing.
So, I guess we try a drill.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-16-18, 10:59 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,056
Posted By Bicycle...and D

Yup! $7.50 for a pair of them from Amazon. Thank...

Yup! $7.50 for a pair of them from Amazon. Thank you for the suggestion.

I'll check my local shop tomorrow, just in case.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-16-18, 12:45 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,056
Posted By Bicycle...and D

That's the info I needed. Thank you very much. ...

That's the info I needed. Thank you very much.
Is there a good source for the replacement pins?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-15-18, 10:34 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,056
Posted By Bicycle...and D

Crank Bolt Removal.

New here, but I have an early '70s Motobecane and I'm having trouble getting the cranks off to get access to the crank bearings. I can tear a Gold Wing down to the frame and put it back together with...
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