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10-22-15, 06:55 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,384
Posted By TiBikeGuy

While moving the bottom bracket further out may...

While moving the bottom bracket further out may prevent the chainrings from touching the chain stays, it will also produce another problem. The front derailleur may not be able to reach the biggest...
Forum: Commuting
10-22-15, 06:47 AM
Replies: 221
Views: 18,588
Posted By TiBikeGuy

Head Wrench ... aka the Mechanic at a Bike Shop....

Head Wrench ... aka the Mechanic at a Bike Shop. My boss says my hands are never clean. What can I say after 25 years fiddling with gears, shifters, hubs, wheels, headsets, bottom brackets.... if i...
10-19-15, 12:07 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,124
Posted By TiBikeGuy

Is the front derailleur the correct type for your...

Is the front derailleur the correct type for your frame ie. top pull if the cable routing pulls from the top or bottom pull type if it pulls from the bottom bracket. One of my friends had a bike that...
10-18-15, 11:41 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 12,247
Posted By TiBikeGuy

I went missing after I closed my business....

I went missing after I closed my business. Liquidating my assets including the computer that I used to log in to many of the forums, so kinda loss touch for a while, now back on my feet again and...
03-14-15, 02:33 AM
Replies: 236
Views: 12,684
Posted By TiBikeGuy

In my country, the government have introduced...

In my country, the government have introduced many dis-incentives for car ownership. This has made buying a car extremely expensive.

Every car in Singapore is taxed by an import (Customs) duty,...
06-24-14, 11:33 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,067
Posted By TiBikeGuy

Can road shifters be used with mtb derailleurs?

My friend is building a hybrid bike - Lynsky Sportive. He is using a road bike drop bars and has fitted a Dura-ace 10 speed bar end shifters. He is using the Shimano XT 10 speed Dynasys front and...
06-13-14, 04:58 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,118
Posted By TiBikeGuy

If the brake pads shows uneven wear and develops...

If the brake pads shows uneven wear and develops a lip, you could file it flat with a rasp or file. Otherwise just get new pads.
05-17-14, 08:03 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,758
Posted By TiBikeGuy

Saris Bones3....fits most cars, easy to use,...

Saris Bones3....fits most cars, easy to use, durable
05-06-14, 10:10 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,405
Posted By TiBikeGuy

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Bottle cage installation with riv nuts
05-01-14, 05:06 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,392
Posted By TiBikeGuy

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This would prevent the bananas...
Replies: 2
Views: 1,999
Posted By TiBikeGuy

Scam Alert - rasmtb

Cycle Corner | RASMTB.COM (http://www.rasmtb.com) is a fake website that offers brand name bicycles at low prices. They are using the name, address and phone number of a real bicycle shop in...
04-15-14, 04:18 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 17,564
Posted By TiBikeGuy

Some of the lower-end cranks tend to have...

Some of the lower-end cranks tend to have chain-rings that are riverted to the crank-arm. Higher-end cranks uses chain-ring bolts to attach to tha arms. So the higher-end chain-rings can be replaced...
04-14-14, 06:42 AM
Replies: 8
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Views: 964
Posted By TiBikeGuy

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04-11-14, 07:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,026
Posted By TiBikeGuy

My old classic mtn bike

Back in 1991, I was looking to replace my Bridgestone MB-3 so what better material than titanium. Also wanted a bike that handles off-road in a predictable manner. So I got a sweet Litespeed Mtn...
Forum: Commuting
04-07-14, 02:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 919
Posted By TiBikeGuy

Time to upgrade to a smaller and lighter laptop...

Time to upgrade to a smaller and lighter laptop with a faster cpu.
04-05-14, 07:45 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,097
Posted By TiBikeGuy

That is antique and may be hard to get - Shimano...

That is antique and may be hard to get - Shimano XT shifters SL-M732 indexed for 7 speed only but friction mode will be able to work with 6 to 10 speed.
04-04-14, 08:33 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,097
Posted By TiBikeGuy

372910 Works with any number of speeds in...

372910

Works with any number of speeds in friction mode. No spring mechanism to gunk up. I have them on two of my bikes for more than 20 years
02-12-14, 06:26 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,501
Posted By TiBikeGuy

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01-06-14, 01:47 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 7,634
Posted By TiBikeGuy

Start bringing your cycling buddies to your house...

Start bringing your cycling buddies to your house especially those shapely, younger ones of the opposite sex. Start wearing tight lycra jerseys and shorts and hanging out more with them. It's just a...
01-05-14, 07:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 912
Posted By TiBikeGuy

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I prefer...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-27-13, 07:09 PM
Replies: 256
Views: 18,322
Posted By TiBikeGuy

If you want to lose weight through any physical...

If you want to lose weight through any physical exercise including cycling you have to up the pace. Cycling at a comfortable speed just gives you a aerobic workout. You have to push the limits, raise...
12-25-13, 01:53 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 5,584
Posted By TiBikeGuy

While some may feel that it is a waste for...

While some may feel that it is a waste for retailers to throw away expired food which is still safe for consumption, you have to look at it from the PR point and the legal point. No shops want to be...
Forum: Commuting
12-24-13, 04:17 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,389
Posted By TiBikeGuy

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The locks probably cost more...
12-23-13, 04:17 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 5,584
Posted By TiBikeGuy

I don't dumpster dive for food but for consumer...

I don't dumpster dive for food but for consumer products like electrical and electronic products, the occasional bicycle, bags, etc. When a new family moves in, they usually toss out all the...
12-23-13, 03:41 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 5,584
Posted By TiBikeGuy

As to the question of why retailers rather dump...

As to the question of why retailers rather dump expired food products than give them away, you just have to look at your legal system. If someone had eaten the food and got food poisoning, they can...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-19-13, 08:30 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 6,250
Posted By TiBikeGuy

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12-18-13, 10:39 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 845
Posted By TiBikeGuy

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You need one of this on the frame and...
12-04-13, 06:41 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 13,761
Posted By TiBikeGuy

Done that before, use a 10 mm drill bit and...

Done that before, use a 10 mm drill bit and slowly ease the drill bit into the valve hole. After use a small round file to remove any burrs or sharp edges.
11-27-13, 08:35 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,350
Posted By TiBikeGuy

You can buy a 8-10 speed Shimano freehub body and...

You can buy a 8-10 speed Shimano freehub body and transfer it on to the rear wheel.
11-25-13, 01:20 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 982
Posted By TiBikeGuy

Squirt some WD-40 or any other lube inside the...

Squirt some WD-40 or any other lube inside the shifters. This should free up whatever is holding both levers.
11-25-13, 12:29 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 23,928
Posted By TiBikeGuy

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11-19-13, 09:04 AM
Replies: 7,836
Views: 2,861,046
Posted By TiBikeGuy

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11-08-13, 10:32 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,119
Posted By TiBikeGuy

Getting a titanium bike may solve your rust...

Getting a titanium bike may solve your rust problem, but then you have worry about those bolt cutters everytime you lock your bike outside. While security at the marina may be ok, once you ride it to...
10-28-13, 05:08 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,128
Posted By TiBikeGuy

The PD-M747 is the top of the line pedal when it...

The PD-M747 is the top of the line pedal when it was first introduced. I have been using them for many years and have no problems. They are made in Japan unlike the current XT pedals that are made in...
10-23-13, 05:50 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 5,318
Posted By TiBikeGuy

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Video of a race in Africa where the mountainbiker was hit by a antelope. Evan van der Spuy of Team Jeep South Africa got taken...
10-20-13, 08:44 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 5,318
Posted By TiBikeGuy

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10-20-13, 06:18 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 21,430
Posted By TiBikeGuy

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Zefal toe clips -used...
10-18-13, 07:47 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,526
Posted By TiBikeGuy

I have used a number of AM/FM/SW portable radios...

I have used a number of AM/FM/SW portable radios and so far I have found that those with manual tuning, the batteries last the longest. I had one with LCD display that is accurate when tuning, able...
10-12-13, 07:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 622
Posted By TiBikeGuy

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This shows how they manufacture the bicycle rims.
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-11-13, 09:21 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 25,172
Posted By TiBikeGuy

Just because the brand sounds like Japanese...

Just because the brand sounds like Japanese doesn't necessary means it is made in Japan.
Forum: Recumbent
10-02-13, 08:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,498
Posted By TiBikeGuy

There is no way for the rear wheel to move...

There is no way for the rear wheel to move sideways because the T section that is secured on the Saris Bones is rigid and doesn't pivot. Also driving speed while carrying the trike is not fast around...
Forum: Recumbent
10-02-13, 05:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,498
Posted By TiBikeGuy

The rear wheel justs rest on the car. There is no...

The rear wheel justs rest on the car. There is no need to secure the rear wheel as it doesn't move. The bike rack secures on the T-shaped cross bar which is rigid. The pivot point where the front...
Forum: Recumbent
10-02-13, 11:04 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,498
Posted By TiBikeGuy

Carrying a trike on a car

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10-02-13, 06:00 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 5,318
Posted By TiBikeGuy

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10-01-13, 07:00 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 9,903
Posted By TiBikeGuy

Unhook the brake cables, then check if there is...

Unhook the brake cables, then check if there is any spring tension. If there is no spring tension, you can increase the spring tension by screwing in the set screw. This is usually sticking out of...
09-30-13, 08:58 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 5,318
Posted By TiBikeGuy

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Forum: Folding Bikes
09-30-13, 08:17 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,156
Posted By TiBikeGuy

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09-27-13, 08:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,088
Posted By TiBikeGuy

What type of handlebars are you using ? I have...

What type of handlebars are you using ? I have set up a carbon handlebar with internal cable routing that have sluggish shifting. When I run the cables on the outside without going through the inside...
09-25-13, 09:23 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 552
Posted By TiBikeGuy

If you are looking for a Litespeed Mtn bike, do...

If you are looking for a Litespeed Mtn bike, do note that the first generation Litespeed Mtn bike uses 1" headset. The suspension forks is hard to come by. Later generations uses 1 1/8 headset. It is...
09-24-13, 06:56 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,044
Posted By TiBikeGuy

Saris Bones 3 - they fit most cars, saloon,...

Saris Bones 3 - they fit most cars, saloon, hatchbacks or station wagons. If you have a odd shaped frame like those full suspension bikes, you can buy a dog-bone adaptor. It is easy to set up, and...
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