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Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-01-24, 09:58 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 642
Posted By jasoninohio

WNYC got me: Manual bicycle ban in New York

Oh my goodness guys I almost just had an anuerysm listening to the Brian Lehrer show; he said they were imposing a ban on manual bikes and only e-bikes would be allowed because of public safety,...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-30-23, 09:20 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,266
Posted By jasoninohio

Ah right on; so you have a handle on how gear...

Ah right on; so you have a handle on how gear ratios work then; my easy answer for riding on flat and especially if you're already conditioned/in shape is that the stock ratios you see will be...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-30-23, 08:02 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,266
Posted By jasoninohio

You'll need the right tools either way for...

You'll need the right tools either way for swapping fixed cogs or freewheel assemblies; they both just spin on and off of your hub with the tool. You want a chain whip for both, and then a lockring...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-30-23, 02:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 301
Posted By jasoninohio

When you say it has vertical movement do you mean...

When you say it has vertical movement do you mean there is play/jiggle there? If so the headset needs to be adjusted. Those bearings and whatnot are called the headset; you are correct that the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-27-23, 09:53 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,860
Posted By jasoninohio

One thing you could do for reference is find out...

One thing you could do for reference is find out what the old bottom bracket size was vs. the newly installed one; if the old was say, 118mm and the new one is 126mm or something like that then...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-27-23, 09:34 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,347
Posted By jasoninohio

I see the image is coming from Amazon, so is this...

I see the image is coming from Amazon, so is this actually a real product? I was assuming it was a joke that I just didn't know the source of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-23-23, 11:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 568
Posted By jasoninohio

Does it still have the 5-speed rear gears?...

Does it still have the 5-speed rear gears? Someone must have upgraded the wheels to 700c at some point...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-18-23, 02:20 PM
Replies: 217
Views: 20,676
Posted By jasoninohio

Cool build there, what brake levers are those?

Cool build there, what brake levers are those?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-30-23, 09:12 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,176
Posted By jasoninohio

I'm gonna second the suggestion of needle nose...

I'm gonna second the suggestion of needle nose pliers for that master link; you use the side of the pliers not the tip, grab the open edge of the c-clip on one side and the pin on the other side and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-30-23, 08:52 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 710
Posted By jasoninohio

I just recently noticed the half-price tubes on...

I just recently noticed the half-price tubes on walmart.com; I would imagine the 20 inch tubes should be decently durable as they will be aimed at kids bikes and BMX for the Walmart crowd

For the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-29-23, 09:25 PM
Replies: 7,823
Views: 929,218
Posted By jasoninohio

Giving it to a kid is probably a more noble idea...

Giving it to a kid is probably a more noble idea but my first thought was if I had to do something with that, you could do a layback seat post and BMX bars just to be goofy...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
06-29-23, 09:12 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,804
Posted By jasoninohio

I like this posture for picking things up and the...

I like this posture for picking things up and the nice lower back stretch it gives, however I think my knees are going to call it one day sooner or later, they're not getting any less creaky with time
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-12-23, 03:00 PM
Replies: 249
Views: 17,746
Posted By jasoninohio

This thread is fun; we are either in competition...

This thread is fun; we are either in competition or on a team or however this challenge works, because I have this JCPenney "10 Speed Racer" right here going up against Montgomery Ward:

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-12-23, 02:35 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 681
Posted By jasoninohio

This vise setup deserves it's own post somewhere

This vise setup deserves it's own post somewhere
Forum: Road Cycling
03-12-23, 02:07 PM
Replies: 3,261
Views: 637,730
Posted By jasoninohio

So many hills in this thread my thighs are...

So many hills in this thread my thighs are getting tired haha

...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-12-23, 01:30 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,102
Posted By jasoninohio

Slight tangent but if we're speaking cumulatively...

Slight tangent but if we're speaking cumulatively one could also consider riding styles; I picked up a Centurion with the typical late-80's Shimano hubs/Araya single-wall anodized rims, the anodizing...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-10-23, 09:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 538
Posted By jasoninohio

I think that a cable job should include getting...

I think that a cable job should include getting the shifter dialed in, is that unreasonable? If you are trying to decide whether to complain to the shop I would say you should on principle, I don't...
Forum: For Sale
03-10-23, 12:09 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,160
Posted By jasoninohio

That thing is sweet; when are they going to start...

That thing is sweet; when are they going to start a Leroica type event for 90s/00s bikes?
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-08-23, 02:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 509
Posted By jasoninohio

If you are looking for vintage late 80s/early 90s...

If you are looking for vintage late 80s/early 90s road you can do better for that money. If you just need a bike to ride a bike shop should definitely be able to set you up with something newer that...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-07-23, 10:00 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,958
Posted By jasoninohio

This thread is excellent; I have a...

This thread is excellent; I have a made-in-Austria JCPenney "10 Speed Racer" with knock-offs from the brand "Altenburger", not gold though
Forum: Framebuilders
03-07-23, 09:24 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,578
Posted By jasoninohio

I have very little experience with this but I did...

I have very little experience with this but I did some research last year and I think the conclusion is that for a bike, you can certainly do the raw look for the sake of the aesthetic but it will...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-06-23, 10:58 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 823
Posted By jasoninohio

Hah, I currently just use a splash of dish soap...

Hah, I currently just use a splash of dish soap but this reminds me of hanging around my dad's auto shop in the early 90's, greasy bathroom with a tub of that hand cleaner stuff always
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-06-23, 01:56 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,866
Posted By jasoninohio

Would make a fine project and probably ride...

Would make a fine project and probably ride nicely but I would want to spend like $60-$80 (or less); the seller is asking what it might be worth after a complete overhaul...

Edit: Looking at the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-04-23, 11:34 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,537
Posted By jasoninohio

Do you have a coaster-brake wheel back there...

Do you have a coaster-brake wheel back there somewhere? This is antithesis to what you described about keeping it original but if you just strip off all the accoutrement and do...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-26-23, 02:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 558
Posted By jasoninohio

You've probably already ruled out friction...

You've probably already ruled out friction shifters I suppose?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-25-23, 09:34 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 4,207
Posted By jasoninohio

I just replaced my rim tape with Veloplugs and...

I just replaced my rim tape with Veloplugs and got some smooth-stem tubes
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-25-23, 09:19 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 3,372
Posted By jasoninohio

Midwest farm town, I feel like there are no...

Midwest farm town, I feel like there are no opportunistic bike thieves here, eg. you see cheap bikes leaned against the wall outside the corner store or fast food place, those are people who have a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-23-23, 08:54 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,529
Posted By jasoninohio

Nice; feels like you could get some hanging...

Nice; feels like you could get some hanging storage going to free up floor space, I'm sure you're not done yet
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-22-23, 07:46 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 3,574
Posted By jasoninohio

That bike looks nice. I have a take on the vibe...

That bike looks nice. I have a take on the vibe you're talking about which is: when you decide you're going to do something yourself and then it goes annoyingly sideways at some point, I tell myself...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-06-22, 04:53 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,715
Posted By jasoninohio

It sounds like OP does a significant daily...

It sounds like OP does a significant daily commute on this bike so I would agree that they should have it tuned up at a shop at this point.

Re: what Iride01 said above I hope we mean taking the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-02-22, 06:21 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,145,775
Posted By jasoninohio

If that's local to you how could you not jump on...

If that's local to you how could you not jump on it at $50? I guess you'd have to be a 90s/7-speed person but man that is a nice bike for $50 refurbing or parting out, I would buy those wheels for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-30-22, 07:29 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,215
Posted By jasoninohio

Sporty looking frame for a town bike build; it's...

Sporty looking frame for a town bike build; it's funny that cafe bars look more aero than drops would in that profile pic, I want to see it without the rack fenders and chainguard (gasp!)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-29-22, 10:57 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 975
Posted By jasoninohio

Agree with the above, I'm not sure if wild...

Agree with the above, I'm not sure if wild 80s/90s colors are considered "patina" yet but this one looks decent enough for a nice refurb as is, like clean it up really nice and everything, but why do...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-16-22, 10:48 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,064
Posted By jasoninohio

Fork cutting time -- is Tange Passage headset good enough to commit to (short stack)?

Sooo, I got the wrong crown race size so I have a moment to reflect on what headset to put on this build; I have plenty of steerer tube available right now on this fork and I just want a classic...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-14-22, 12:00 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 417
Posted By jasoninohio

Anyone heard of a Concord Premier road bike ?

Ad doesn't show much, but the cleanliness of what is in the pictures caught my eye. I'm not finding anything online about a 'Concord Premier' bike; the pedal and derailleur shown look mid-80s...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-26-22, 09:23 AM
Replies: 1,368
Views: 68,365
Posted By jasoninohio

Given that this is the road forum I assumed this...

Given that this is the road forum I assumed this thread would be about body hair...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-13-22, 01:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 409
Posted By jasoninohio

Ah so it is a Raleigh; I can totally see it on...

Ah so it is a Raleigh; I can totally see it on the head badge and seat stay now; I could have asked the seller of course but it was one of those "bunch of bikes for sale come take a look" type ads...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-13-22, 10:40 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 409
Posted By jasoninohio

Any idea what brand this frame is?

This one caught my eye but I can't tell what it is, probably '80s department store bike? I've been wanting to do a budget backup/rain/whatever casual bike, I think they're asking $30 for this one
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-04-22, 07:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 926
Posted By jasoninohio

Yes, very informative now that I know what I'm...

Yes, very informative now that I know what I'm looking at. I also have a GPX crankset which velobase says uses a 113mm BB, but my GPX spindle is marked 3L which that doc says is actually 116mm...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-04-22, 06:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 926
Posted By jasoninohio

Hah wow I was reading it as an L, not too...

Hah wow I was reading it as an L, not too familiar with old bottom bracket standards or I would have known. Also thanks for the info, I've just figured out a bunch of stuff that was going over my...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-04-22, 04:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 926
Posted By jasoninohio

Cartridge bottom bracket for Suntour Blaze cranks?

Hey folks,

Trying to pick a bottom bracket for these cranks and I don't know much about some of these specs, eg. I can pick a 110mm bottom bracket but what do I need to consider about the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-24-21, 03:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 784
Posted By jasoninohio

Ah, no, also wow I'm obviously not versed in...

Ah, no, also wow I'm obviously not versed in Shimano bottom brackets, I thought the one I saw with MM110 meant 110mm spindle, maybe it does connote that but that label is the spindle type apparently,...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
12-24-21, 02:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 776
Posted By jasoninohio

Looks like it's been well kept. If you are...

Looks like it's been well kept. If you are wanting to get it and ride it I think $125 is reasonable as it looks like it is ready to go (I'm assuming from the pic that the tires and chain are newish...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-24-21, 02:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 784
Posted By jasoninohio

Curious about codes on BB-UN73

Hi folks,

I have this BB-UN73 bottom bracket here and where it would sometimes say the spindle width, instead it has: "L<- D-H ->R", on image search I see other 73s that have D-NL instead of the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-17-21, 03:05 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,373
Posted By jasoninohio

Hey the spare spokes thing is pretty trick, never...

Hey the spare spokes thing is pretty trick, never seen that before
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-13-21, 08:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 814
Posted By jasoninohio

Early 2022 'Help me find a budget rear track wheel' thread

Hi folks,

I have been out of the game so to speak for a while, but I recently acquired a frame that I want to build up on the cheap just for kicks and I don't have a rear wheel laying around like...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-06-21, 10:15 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 825
Posted By jasoninohio

Was thinking this wheelset looked weird (it's the decal placement)

These must be being considered b-stock because of the decal being at 90* from the valve stem; if someone is good with this color and no machined brake surface, are these Vueltas decent trainer...
Forum: Early Brifter Bikes - 7,8, and 9 Speed
12-04-21, 11:13 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 20,857
Posted By jasoninohio

Are you going to go with that blue/yellow marble...

Are you going to go with that blue/yellow marble bar tape you have mocked up there? That'll pop with those wheels!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-04-21, 06:02 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 455
Posted By jasoninohio

Long shot: anyone have an exploded view of a Suntour GPX shifter?

I haven't been able to turn anything up myself so far. I just want to confirm what is missing from these shifters that don't seem to tighten down enough...

Thanks folks!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-02-21, 02:58 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,545
Posted By jasoninohio

I'm not even mad at art, but the fork on a stool...

I'm not even mad at art, but the fork on a stool just isn't aesthetic to me.

I've recently been thinking about a DIY truing stand too, but wouldn't a bent fork be problematic for, uh, straightness?
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