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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-06-11, 10:13 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,068
Posted By CharmCityCycle

Touching up rust spots on powder coat

Hi all,

Quick question. I had my bike stripped and powder coated black almost two years ago. It's an '84 Trek 620, and it had some rust spots on it, and I was never wild about the original color....
Forum: Commuting
10-19-10, 09:16 AM
Replies: 231
Views: 7,514
Posted By CharmCityCycle

Uh, yeah... Trade will undoubtedly continue, but...

Uh, yeah... Trade will undoubtedly continue, but only in such situations as it actually makes sense. As in the 1700's, tea will probably continue to come from Asia. I'm sure vinophiles will still...
Forum: Commuting
10-19-10, 08:42 AM
Replies: 139
Views: 19,009
Posted By CharmCityCycle

It seems to me, that the best thing you can do to...

It seems to me, that the best thing you can do to protect yourself, is to plan a route where you don't have to make any drastic turns, and where you don't get to close to any areas where someone...
Forum: Commuting
10-12-10, 08:16 AM
Replies: 231
Views: 7,514
Posted By CharmCityCycle

I can really only reiterate what others have...

I can really only reiterate what others have already said. We need high gas prices, but they need to go up gradually, so that our economy has time to adapt. The only way this will happen is if we...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-04-10, 03:43 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,758
Posted By CharmCityCycle

That's a good point. That said, when they...

That's a good point. That said, when they actually print the full story in the paper, it usually seems to bear out what I wrote. Believe me, they make a big deal out of it, when it seems like someone...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-04-10, 01:04 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,758
Posted By CharmCityCycle

I think many of the comments here reflect...

I think many of the comments here reflect differences between the right and left coasts. I've never been to Seattle, but my understanding is that out there in the Pacific Northwest, you have a fairly...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-04-10, 12:53 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,758
Posted By CharmCityCycle

I don't think rnw1964 was just talking about...

I don't think rnw1964 was just talking about cyclists. Once again, I can only speak to my own city, but I can tell you that last year in Baltimore almost ninety percent of homicide victims had a...
Forum: Commuting
06-04-10, 12:43 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,145
Posted By CharmCityCycle

The motorcycle issue: Well you could argue that...

The motorcycle issue:
Well you could argue that burning gasoline for purely recreational purposes is a little selfish at this point. Unfortunately we live in a petroleum driven society, and just...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-04-10, 11:07 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,758
Posted By CharmCityCycle

It strikes me that they're not always the same...

It strikes me that they're not always the same people. Some panhandlers are really just trying to get something to eat. Some of the people drinking from a single, while they maybe can't afford to...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-04-10, 10:51 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,758
Posted By CharmCityCycle

Living in Baltimore, I've ridden through some...

Living in Baltimore, I've ridden through some pretty rough areas. I can't speak to other cities, but the vast majority of the crime here is not random. You almost never hear about someone minding...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-10, 05:32 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,221
Posted By CharmCityCycle

Jeez. I didn't say all bike shops have an...

Jeez. I didn't say all bike shops have an attitude. I've just had a bad run of luck. Being a complete newbie, I took my bike to be built up at one LBS. I just wanted to get it on the road, and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-10, 12:15 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,221
Posted By CharmCityCycle

Thanks for all the responses. I know this was...

Thanks for all the responses. I know this was probably a pretty basic question, but all my googling was turning up nothing, and I still haven't found an LBS that I'm wild about. That said, there is a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-02-10, 05:56 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,221
Posted By CharmCityCycle

Water bottle braze on stops?

Quick question: I don't have a water bottle cage, and I don't intend to get one. Nonetheless my bike has the braze ons for one. Is there some kind of stop that will screw into the holes to prevent...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-24-10, 09:10 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,061
Posted By CharmCityCycle

Thanks to everyone for the advice. I think I'm...

Thanks to everyone for the advice. I think I'm going to try a few things. I'm definitely going to buy some gloves. I also have a second bike coming (Raleigh Super Course), which I will leave the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-24-10, 08:46 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,061
Posted By CharmCityCycle

The bike is an '84 Trek 620. I'm 6'2" and the...

The bike is an '84 Trek 620. I'm 6'2" and the bike has a 61cm frame. I'm using the nitto dirtdrop stem (short reach/high rise) with the mustache bars, and I have the bars set at about the same height...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-24-10, 08:25 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,061
Posted By CharmCityCycle

Damaging my hands?

Hi all. I hope this is the right section for this. Anyway, I've just gotten back into ridding, and finished building up the first iteration of my new (to me) old bike. I've been on it for about three...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-20-10, 03:54 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 3,186
Posted By CharmCityCycle

I always wear a helmet myself (now that I've...

I always wear a helmet myself (now that I've finally found one that fits my enormous noggin), but I would vote against.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-10, 06:15 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,536,575
Posted By CharmCityCycle

Thanks for the response. I do think I posted this...

Thanks for the response. I do think I posted this in the wrong thread. I meant to put it in the hub addiction thread. But then again, I might need to start a new one to get some more responses. Seems...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-10, 02:46 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,536,575
Posted By CharmCityCycle

This thread is incredibly timely for me. I just...

This thread is incredibly timely for me. I just bought a Raleigh Super Course off of fleebay. Not sure I got a screaming deal or anything, given that it was a late 70s model, which I take it are...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-13-10, 09:10 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,648
Posted By CharmCityCycle

Aluminum does seem to be suffering from the...

Aluminum does seem to be suffering from the middle child syndrome...Not considered as classy or comfortable as steel, or as light and stiff as cf. I guess you could argue that it's a happy medium,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-23-10, 09:47 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 10,080
Posted By CharmCityCycle

Agreed. If you don't leave it pink, I vote to...

Agreed. If you don't leave it pink, I vote to forget the decals.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-23-10, 09:45 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 10,080
Posted By CharmCityCycle

I think most C&Vers will tell you not to paint....

I think most C&Vers will tell you not to paint. Personally, I say go for it if you would prefer another color. Just be aware that you are damaging the value, and that perhaps a few of the more...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-10, 11:55 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,445
Posted By CharmCityCycle

Well I'm a total newb, so perhaps I shouldn't be...

Well I'm a total newb, so perhaps I shouldn't be offering advice, but I just bought an '84 Trek 620, and am very happy so far. It's actually in the shop right now, getting a bit of an overhaul, but...
Forum: Commuting
04-21-10, 08:31 AM
Replies: 159
Views: 9,880
Posted By CharmCityCycle

On the whole bike shop culture thing--I'm a man,...

On the whole bike shop culture thing--I'm a man, not at all "professional" in appearance, and still a bit south of 30, and I feel pretty uncomfortable walking into most bike shops in my area. One...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-10, 12:29 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,495
Posted By CharmCityCycle

Thanks everyone. Won the auction for the clamp on...

Thanks everyone. Won the auction for the clamp on DT stops. Hopefully I'm good to go. I have to say the C&V section has the most helpful people...

Cheers.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-10, 09:57 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,495
Posted By CharmCityCycle

Thanks guys. I just bid on his item, so he...

Thanks guys. I just bid on his item, so he definitely does owe you.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-10, 09:35 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,495
Posted By CharmCityCycle

Is there some disadvantage to taking the cable...

Is there some disadvantage to taking the cable housing approach?

If so, should I be looking at something like this:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-10, 09:15 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,495
Posted By CharmCityCycle

Switching to bar ends...Do I need down tube cable stops?

OK, I've already sort of asked about this, and got some helpful responses, but I could use a little clarification. I'm switching from down tube shifters to bar ends. I just ordered the dia compe ones...
Forum: Commuting
04-12-10, 05:38 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,689
Posted By CharmCityCycle

I am happy to say that the Maryland legislature...

I am happy to say that the Maryland legislature just passed a ban a few days back on talking on a cell while driving. The bad news is that the new law only makes it a secondary offense, so the police...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-10, 03:54 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 13,791
Posted By CharmCityCycle

Thanks everyone. I guess I will hold out until I...

Thanks everyone. I guess I will hold out until I can locate one of the 23" ones.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-10, 07:29 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 13,791
Posted By CharmCityCycle

Raleigh 3 Speed Sizing?

Well I was going to be a one bike kinda guy (nice thought right), but my wife thinks that given the amount I will have into my Trek 620 by the time I'm finished with it, that I would be foolish to...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-09-10, 10:05 AM
Replies: 1,126
Views: 50,741
Posted By CharmCityCycle

No offense, but that seems a bit reductive. If...

No offense, but that seems a bit reductive. If helmets don't solve the whole problem, then advocating for their use is damaging? Seems like you are letting the perfect become the enemy of the good....
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-09-10, 08:51 AM
Replies: 1,126
Views: 50,741
Posted By CharmCityCycle

I have to say, there seems to be a bit of a...

I have to say, there seems to be a bit of a double standard in this thread, with a lot of people calling for tolerance and dialogue, while subtly insulting those who disagree with them. I don't...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-10, 10:04 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,427
Posted By CharmCityCycle

Well I got the headbadge off with a little heat...

Well I got the headbadge off with a little heat and some dental floss, so thanks for that. I'm going to pick up some rust converter this weekend, so we'll see how that works out. Really I just need...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-10, 07:59 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,427
Posted By CharmCityCycle

Thanks for the responses. Just to clarify, I...

Thanks for the responses.

Just to clarify, I know the indexing comes from the levers, but I was under the impression that it won't usually work with older derailleurs. Is that not correct? I'm...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-10, 06:58 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,427
Posted By CharmCityCycle

Some more newb questions (removing a Trek headbadge, rust, and choosing bar ends)

First of all, thanks to everyone for bearing with me. This is my second post asking what are probably pretty elementary questions to most on this forum, but there is so much to learn/figure out, and...
Forum: Commuting
04-07-10, 01:29 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,689
Posted By CharmCityCycle

A sad story in my local paper.

http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/baltimore-county/bal-cyclist0407,0,7004676.story

I just noticed this story in the Baltimore Sun. From what I can glean, it would seem we have lost yet...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-24-10, 09:21 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,873
Posted By CharmCityCycle

Thanks everyone. I went with the B17.

Thanks everyone. I went with the B17.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-24-10, 06:53 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,873
Posted By CharmCityCycle

Thanks jebensch. Maybe I should start a new...

Thanks jebensch.

Maybe I should start a new thread, but I wonder if anyone could recommend a saddle for me. I was thinking Brooks. The B17 seems to be standard, but I don't know if it is ideal...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-24-10, 06:21 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,873
Posted By CharmCityCycle

Excellent. That's what I wanted to hear.

Excellent. That's what I wanted to hear.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-24-10, 06:05 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,873
Posted By CharmCityCycle

Help a newbie. Stem type on a 1984 Trek 620?

Hi all,

Being a total newbie, I need your help with something that is probably totally obvious to you all. I just bought a 1984 Trek 620 on ebay. I may have overpaid, given that it's hardly all...
Forum: Commuting
03-19-10, 07:56 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,256
Posted By CharmCityCycle

A fair point for sure, though you don't have to...

A fair point for sure, though you don't have to tell me that. Living in Baltimore, a city with an economy which once revolved almost entirely around steel, I see every day the consequences of our...
Forum: Commuting
03-19-10, 05:57 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,256
Posted By CharmCityCycle

Thanks everyone for the advice. I think I'm going...

Thanks everyone for the advice. I think I'm going to keep looking for a nice old touring bike for another month or so, and if I'm still coming up short at the end of that time, I'll probably go with...
Forum: Commuting
03-17-10, 05:07 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,256
Posted By CharmCityCycle

Help choosing a commuter (Surly, Gunnar, etc.)

Hi all,

I've been looking at getting back into cycling for the last few months now, and largely thanks to this forum, I think I have a decent idea what I am looking for. I really wanted a nice...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-17-10, 09:03 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,502
Posted By CharmCityCycle

Uh thanks to everyone for chiming in. I'm going...

Uh thanks to everyone for chiming in. I'm going to start looking a touring bikes. I'd still welcome more recommendations. Any classic steel tourers that don't usually cost a fortune, and don't weigh...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-16-10, 07:13 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,502
Posted By CharmCityCycle

Sorry, I didn't see your further explanation Well...

Sorry, I didn't see your further explanation Well Biked. I can see your point. There are some people who seem to think that altering a road bike to make it more commuter friendly is a travesty. But I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-16-10, 06:56 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,502
Posted By CharmCityCycle

Thanks for the replies. The stem is listed as:...

Thanks for the replies. The stem is listed as: TTT Evol 2002, if that helps. A google search didn't turn up anything.

Well Biked: I'll be the first to admit that I'm a relative novice when it...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-16-10, 04:27 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 646
Posted By CharmCityCycle

Proprietary issues with Klein?

Hi,

Posted this in the mechanics section, but I'm thinking I should have posted it here.

I'm thinking of purchasing a used Klein Quantum Race as my first road bike. The seller is pretty sure...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-16-10, 03:57 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,502
Posted By CharmCityCycle

Proprietary issues with Klein?

Hi,

I'm thinking of purchasing a used Klein Quantum Race as my first road bike. The seller is pretty sure it's the 2001 model (that's when he purchased it). The bike is in good condition, but I'm...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-12-10, 04:26 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 983
Posted By CharmCityCycle

As I have stated, I have tried drops. I didn't...

As I have stated, I have tried drops. I didn't find them comfortable, and I didn't feel like I had very good control. I will readily admit that I haven't ridden with them extensively, so maybe I...
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