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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-10-24, 04:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 106
Posted By RoadWearier

Well like I said in the OP. I tried that. ...

Well like I said in the OP. I tried that. Submerged the whole tire piece by piece in a bucket of water and saw no bubbles. And again I checked tube, tire and rim. Nothing there.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-10-24, 03:57 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 106
Posted By RoadWearier

Ever Have an Untraceable Tire Leak?

I have a front tire that keeps losing air. I recently replaced the tube. Pumped it up and two days later it was completely flat. I thought maybe when I had replaced the tube and was doing other...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-06-24, 08:09 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 601
Posted By RoadWearier

FOD? Foreign Object or Debris? Fking Odious...

FOD? Foreign Object or Debris? Fking Odious Detritus?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-06-24, 07:40 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 601
Posted By RoadWearier

Those look interesting! Of course it would not...

Those look interesting! Of course it would not have stopped my last 3 flats from occuring. One was a 2 inch lumber nail that went into the tread and out the sidewall, one was a cut stem, and the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-06-24, 02:24 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 601
Posted By RoadWearier

Ok. Screw it. I'll just put in the new tube. ...

Ok. Screw it. I'll just put in the new tube. If I patch it, I'll just worry about it the whole time. I have some steep hills in my neck of the woods where I'm going over 30 mph on busy roads. I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-06-24, 02:06 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 601
Posted By RoadWearier

Is Velox the brand name? I saw vulcanizing glue...

Is Velox the brand name? I saw vulcanizing glue at an auto parts store. I assume that's ok to use?

I'd like to patch of possible instead of repeatedly buying tubes but I also want to be safe. I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-06-24, 01:10 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 601
Posted By RoadWearier

That's a shame. I hate wasting money. I have a...

That's a shame. I hate wasting money. I have a spare tube so I'll just use that.

Apparently Slime makes a "Patch Cement" for use with tire patches. Maybe I could use these patches WITH the glue?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-06-24, 11:55 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 601
Posted By RoadWearier

Anyone use Peel and Stick Bike Tire Patches?

I bought the Slime brand. I know a lot of tire patch kits come with cement so I'm a little wary of these. Should I use cement as well?
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-02-24, 10:59 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 162
Posted By RoadWearier

That paint is very nice! Is that the original...

That paint is very nice! Is that the original clear coat?
Great job restoring!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-02-24, 08:58 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 162
Posted By RoadWearier

Help Identify This Lime Green Mercier

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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-23-24, 06:29 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 975
Posted By RoadWearier

It's completely stock. It is now fixed. Thanks...

It's completely stock. It is now fixed. Thanks for the well wishes.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-23-24, 06:22 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 975
Posted By RoadWearier

Well thanks again for the help. Cheers.

Well thanks again for the help. Cheers.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-23-24, 04:43 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 975
Posted By RoadWearier

Quote of the day! Love it! ...

Quote of the day! Love it!
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This is a still from the video It...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-23-24, 03:37 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 975
Posted By RoadWearier

Result!!

Ok, I fixed it. Hard to know for sure if the cable goes on the left/forward side of the pinch bolt or right/aft side but it works. I basically had to manually push the derailleur ALLLL the way to the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-23-24, 01:08 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 975
Posted By RoadWearier

Yeah. Thought the channel was a red herring. ...

Yeah. Thought the channel was a red herring. Not sure that derailleur can orient in any other direction. But thanks.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-23-24, 01:06 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 975
Posted By RoadWearier

I believe so. I even tried to moved it over to...

I believe so. I even tried to moved it over to the outside while holding the cable taught with pliers AND tightening the Allen Bolt which is no mean feat.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-23-24, 10:10 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 975
Posted By RoadWearier

Yes that's the one! Thanks Realigned the...

Yes that's the one! Thanks

Realigned the derailleur but for some reason I just can't get it to shift the that upper cog. I had the H Screw and L screw backed out all the way. I tried loosened and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-23-24, 06:57 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,341
Posted By RoadWearier

If you want to be really cheap, try taking the...

If you want to be really cheap, try taking the pads off and scuffing them either with coarse sandpaper or I've even just scrubbed them on pavement. Then CLEAN OFF ALL GRIT. Then put them back on. ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-24, 10:12 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 975
Posted By RoadWearier

Thank You!!! Yes I think you are right. And yes,...

Thank You!!! Yes I think you are right. And yes, I think the guy also backed the barrel adjuster out. I guess I need to release the tension/pinch bolt first so the cable will have some slack. Then...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-24, 10:08 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 975
Posted By RoadWearier

I'd say yes but the slotted area is actually on...

I'd say yes but the slotted area is actually on top. Right now it looks more like the one in the upper right. I'll take another look tomorrow. But yes there is a slotted area like the lower left
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-24, 09:15 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 975
Posted By RoadWearier

I appreciate the help. I looked at some of the...

I appreciate the help. I looked at some of the diagrams but none of them seem to show how the cable is supposed to be routed. I think the guy was having issues shifting and disconnected the cable...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-24, 08:24 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 975
Posted By RoadWearier

You are still on ignore, DB. It's all buzzes and...

You are still on ignore, DB. It's all buzzes and clicks on this end.:thumb:.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-24, 08:05 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 975
Posted By RoadWearier

Ok. It's too late tonight. I'll try to supply...

Ok. It's too late tonight. I'll try to supply more information in the AM. What specifics would you need? Unfortunately, the seller couldn't tell me which year the bike is. I took a picture of the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-24, 07:55 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 975
Posted By RoadWearier

The frayed cable has nothing to do with why the...

The frayed cable has nothing to do with why the derailleur won't shift to the large cog. The derailleur has been lowered and that has not changed anything. I also straightened it per the park tools...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-24, 07:31 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 975
Posted By RoadWearier

I just wanted a picture or some suggestions on...

I just wanted a picture or some suggestions on how the cable should be routed. Not judgement about whether I'm "qualified" to fix the bike. I'll add you to the ignore list as well. Now go back to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-24, 07:08 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 975
Posted By RoadWearier

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-24, 07:05 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 975
Posted By RoadWearier

You're on the ignore list, boss, so don't waste...

You're on the ignore list, boss, so don't waste the bandwidth.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-24, 06:51 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 975
Posted By RoadWearier

Wasn't me who "did it.". Long story short I...

Wasn't me who "did it.". Long story short I bought it knowing that it wasn't shifting onto the large cog up front but shifted well enough back and forth to the middle and small cogs. I thought if I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-24, 06:41 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 975
Posted By RoadWearier

Gotta love the ignore list.:thumb:

Gotta love the ignore list.:thumb:
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-24, 04:56 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 975
Posted By RoadWearier

Any one know How a Trek fx 7.3 Front Derailleur Cable is Routed?

Bought a 7.3 for $150. The front Derailleur won't shift toward the larger gears. The Barrel adjuster is backed out all the way as are both limit screws. I think the cable has been incorrectly...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-20-24, 08:26 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,136
Posted By RoadWearier

Hadn't thought of that. Fortunately this is a...

Hadn't thought of that. Fortunately this is a hybrid bike with wide rims. But I see how that could happen.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-19-24, 06:46 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,136
Posted By RoadWearier

This is definitely true. Actually I went to the...

This is definitely true. Actually I went to the LBS and asked for those Presta Valve "savers" so I could make the hole smaller. He asked me, "Why don't you just stick with Schrader valves?"....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-19-24, 05:07 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,136
Posted By RoadWearier

Pretty obvious to anyone with half a brain. I...

Pretty obvious to anyone with half a brain. I messed up. Happy?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-19-24, 03:13 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,136
Posted By RoadWearier

Trying to smooth the edge requires going in at an...

Trying to smooth the edge requires going in at an oblique angle to the hole. You can't just run the file parallel to the bore. Thanks for your critique. I'm not perfect. The file might have slipped....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-19-24, 10:19 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,136
Posted By RoadWearier

I wondered about that, too. I thought it made...

I wondered about that, too. I thought it made more sense for the rim tape to go over/around the hole. Why is it crap tape? What should I use? Maybe for now I'll just use electrical tape or really...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-19-24, 07:10 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,136
Posted By RoadWearier

Yeah. These are all good suggestions. I'm going...

Yeah. These are all good suggestions. I'm going to follow them. Probably go to my lbs today and get a couple of those adapters if they have them. I'll sell the 25-35 tube or maybe make that the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-18-24, 07:14 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,136
Posted By RoadWearier

Yeah I bought some small files and tried to file...

Yeah I bought some small files and tried to file it smooth. It's smoothER, but I don't really know how smooth it needs to be. I think the hardware you linked makes sense, may just go to the LBS and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-18-24, 07:09 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,136
Posted By RoadWearier

Why does it make your day?

Why does it make your day?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-18-24, 05:11 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,136
Posted By RoadWearier

Thanks all! I'll give them a try Second...

Thanks all! I'll give them a try

Second question....Can I use the 25-35mm tube I have or will it not work with a 40 mm tire?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-18-24, 03:09 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,136
Posted By RoadWearier

Ok sounds like I should just get a Schrader tube...

Ok sounds like I should just get a Schrader tube then.
Presta valves have lock rings which I've read may help prevent what happened to me. I'm assuming Schrader tubes just don't have that? ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-18-24, 03:04 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,136
Posted By RoadWearier

Tire Tube Replacement Questions

Ok set out to ride to the gym. Checked the tires and they were fine. Didn't check for the ride back from the gym. Took off and WHAM! Front tire went out from under me like I hit an oil slick. ...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-17-24, 09:58 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 545
Posted By RoadWearier

How Hilly is Too Hilly For Fixed? How About for SS?

I know it comes down to the rider, but for YOU personally how Hilly would it have to get before you ditched the SS and or Fixed. This is the last 6.5 miles of my rides. No, it's not the whole ride....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-15-24, 11:57 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 581
Posted By RoadWearier

Front Derailleur H Screw Question

Got the bike working fine. There was a slight rub with the front on the big cog, regardless of rear gear. Seemed to fix it with three turns of the barrel adjuster. Turned clockwise while sitting...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-14-24, 09:55 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 930
Posted By RoadWearier

Just curious as to why you'd think a quill stem...

Just curious as to why you'd think a quill stem would help? Could I not get at sharper angle stem? Or an adjustable? Although people seem to really dislike them on here
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 06:09 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 696
Posted By RoadWearier

Congratulations! I'm 53 and that slammed stem...

Congratulations! I'm 53 and that slammed stem makes my neck hurt just looking at it
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-11-24, 09:33 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 930
Posted By RoadWearier

Yes I moved the seat forward and rotated the...

Yes I moved the seat forward and rotated the grips "forward" (if sitting on the bike. It's perfect. I'd like to be able to sit up a bit more to rest my neck but I really like it! It's an odd...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-11-24, 09:29 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 833
Posted By RoadWearier

That's great! Glad you are happy with your...

That's great! Glad you are happy with your setup. It truly makes the bike yours. Is the seat jacked up for a reason? Or is that how you ride it?
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-11-24, 07:18 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 833
Posted By RoadWearier

I'm still working scratching my head and...

I'm still working scratching my head and wondering why? You could just sell the bike (along with the heavy, useless front suspension) and use that money and the money you spent on all the parts to by...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-09-24, 05:31 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,630
Posted By RoadWearier

I wouldn't buy any bike I can't sit on and ride....

I wouldn't buy any bike I can't sit on and ride. Another reason to buy used. Lots of bikes were bought and ridden once a few miles and never ridden again. They have that in common with guitars...well...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-09-24, 05:27 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,000
Posted By RoadWearier

That last idea is best. My city is a bike theft...

That last idea is best. My city is a bike theft mecca due to our rapidly growing homeless population. Hold ID or money or both. Meet in front of Police Department. A lot of departments now have a...
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