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Forum: Eastern Canada
12-22-23, 07:16 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 718
Posted By wooljersey

Eastern Canada Trip Planning

My wife and I are planning on biking in Eastern Canada this summer. At our age, we are not looking to do long-distance touring. Rather, we are looking for interesting scenic routes (preferably bike...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-20-23, 08:53 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,207
Posted By wooljersey

A little bling -- this is the way!

I had an aortic valve replacement, a triple bypass and a stroke a few years ago and since then have lost over 100lbs. I am still a big boy at 285 and this is my clyde ride. Dean titanium with S&S...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-09-23, 02:42 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,402
Posted By wooljersey

A bike unicorn for my wife!!!

As we get older, it has become harder and harder for my wife to mount her bike by raising her leg over the seat. She has been riding a titanium Seven Axiom with S&S couplers. So, our requirements for...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-23-22, 08:50 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,585
Posted By wooljersey

Found my Unicorn!!!

Thank you all for the replies! She has tried leaning the bike over and that helps. Two years ago she fell and hit the back of her head while dismounting (thankfully wearing a good quality helmet) so...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-04-22, 04:56 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,585
Posted By wooljersey

Looking for a Unicorn (bike) - High performance, lightweight, low step

I am looking for a unicorn. My wife rides a Seven Axiom titanium with S&S couplers (I have a ti Dean with couplers as well). We love to travel and ride and do a fair amount of travel with our bikes...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-04-21, 08:32 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,271
Posted By wooljersey

Bike Destinations in US

My wife and I are 60 years old and we are looking for some destinations where we could spend a 3days to a week cycling. I used to race but my wife came to biking later in life. We are looking for...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-12-20, 10:16 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,151
Posted By wooljersey

It's just a bike!

It's just a bike. In fact it's just the latest in a long line of bikes I have owned and while this one is the most technologically advanced (titanium frame, S&S couplers, electronic shifting, 1x12...
Forum: Great Lakes
08-07-20, 09:37 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 930
Posted By wooljersey

Minneapolis Midtown Greenway?

Are there any current closures on the Midtown Greenway? I have ridden the Greenway several times, any special safety concerns at this time?

Thanks in advance!
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-05-20, 12:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 923
Posted By wooljersey

I agree one free afternoon or evening. Takes me...

I agree one free afternoon or evening. Takes me about 45 minutes to pack/unpack. This is my old bike and I pack it slightly differently because I now have a Rinko headset so I can remove the fork...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-03-20, 12:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 923
Posted By wooljersey

Oops, not sure how to delete the duplicate posts...

Oops, not sure how to delete the duplicate posts :(
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-03-20, 12:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 923
Posted By wooljersey

New Clyde Ride

Time for a new bike. A few years ago I probably weighed over 400lbs (scale only went to 375). I am still huge but at 280 I feel like a new man :)

My old red bike is Bridgestone RB-1 with S&S...
Forum: Southeast
12-29-19, 06:46 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 661
Posted By wooljersey

HeadStorms, which portion of the Pinellas trail...

HeadStorms, which portion of the Pinellas trail are you talking about? I am going to be in Tamp in a couple of weeks and am planing on riding part of the trail.
Forum: Eastern Canada
07-15-19, 12:36 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,780
Posted By wooljersey

Visitor question riding the Toronto Lake Shore Trail

I am in Toronto on business for a few days and I would like to ride the Lake Shore Trail. I have a road bike with S&S Couplers and I am staying in a hotel near the Wellsley metro stop.

What is the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-21-19, 03:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,571
Posted By wooljersey

Thank you! That is just the info I needed!!!!

Thank you! That is just the info I needed!!!!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-21-19, 02:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,571
Posted By wooljersey

SRAM Rival 1 - direct mount chainring offest

I am building my wife's dream bike. Seven Axiom Ti, SRAM Rival1 and S&S couplers. I have a drive train question:

What offset direct mount chainring should I be using on the Rival1 crankset? I am...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-23-18, 11:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 716
Posted By wooljersey

Easy to remove SS or Compact Double Crank

I am building up a Seven Axiom Titanium with S&S couplers for my wife. On my S&S coupled frame I have a Dura-Ace triple crank with an Octalink BB. The advantage is that I can remove the crank with...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-28-18, 02:13 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,173
Posted By wooljersey

Yeah, you guys are right. We'll at least try it...

Yeah, you guys are right. We'll at least try it before making any drastic changes. If I were building the drivetrain from scratch it would be SRAM 1x11 but since it will have a perfectly good campy...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-28-18, 01:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,173
Posted By wooljersey

The reason is simplicity. My wife is currently...

The reason is simplicity. My wife is currently riding a 3x8 setup. We are nearing 60 and we do 90% of our riding on paved Rails-To-Trails trails. So we ride slow over consistently flat terrain. I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-28-18, 12:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,173
Posted By wooljersey

Campy 1x Road conversion

I have been slowly acquiring parts to build my wife a 1x10 or 1x11 road bike with S&S couplers. That changed this week when I was able to get a brand new Raleigh Grand Prix with the Ritchey Breakaway...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-30-16, 08:34 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 829
Posted By wooljersey

Good suggestions! I will check the...

Good suggestions! I will check the alignment/adjustment.

I will also be looking for another pair of Light Action shifters.

Thank you everyone!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-30-16, 07:47 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 829
Posted By wooljersey

Shimano 7 speed rear derailleur/shifter isuues

Two parts to my question. I have a 3x7 setup on a Bridgestone RB-1 frame. My chainrings are 48-38-24 and I have a 13-24 freewheel. My rear derailleur is XT-M737 long cage and I just switched from...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-03-16, 04:42 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,076
Posted By wooljersey

Fourknees, yes, it is a steel frame. Since I had...

Fourknees, yes, it is a steel frame. Since I had not tightened the couplers, the downtube came uncoupled and separated right by the bottom bracket. At this point all of my weight was on the wheels...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-03-16, 02:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,076
Posted By wooljersey

LOL ... Nice one Bruce :) Not so much fun...

LOL ... Nice one Bruce :)

Not so much fun watching it fold though!
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-03-16, 01:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,076
Posted By wooljersey

S&S Couplers - Operator Error :(

I hot S&S Couplers put on my bike three years ago. At the time I was traveling by air every other week. I took my bike everywhere and I loved it. Now that I don't travel very much I don't assemble...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-30-16, 12:04 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,888
Posted By wooljersey

Very happy with the Rinko! it really solved my...

Very happy with the Rinko! it really solved my packing problem and it is simple to remove.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-30-16, 11:51 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,051
Posted By wooljersey

Selle Italia Turbo and Turbo Special

I've been riding Selle Italia Turbo Special saddles for the last several decades. Strangely, I've never ridden the regular Turbos. Other than the 'bling' on the Specials, what are the differences? I...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-24-15, 05:09 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 992
Posted By wooljersey

The Saddest Bike Tour in the World

I am an American currently in Paris and this week I serendipitously took the 'saddest bike tour in the world.'

Article on my blog ABikeLife.com (http://www.abikelife.com/?p=592)

BTW - this post...
Forum: Touring
09-24-15, 06:46 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 15,936
Posted By wooljersey

Living with S&S Couplers

I have a blog post about S&S Couplers that you might find helpful Living with S&S Couplers ? a Love Story | A Bike Life (http://www.abikelife.com/?p=412)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-17-15, 03:09 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 459
Posted By wooljersey

Use only one shifter

I want to set up a bike for my wife as a 1x9 speed. She is currently riding a Specialized Dolce and we want to build up a bike with S&S couplers. She currently uses Shimano Sora ST-3400 STI shifters...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-18-14, 08:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 683
Posted By wooljersey

Source for Athena clothing in Minneapolis/St. Paul

My wife and I are in Minnesota for about 10 days. I am working and we will be riding every day that the weather cooperates. Unfortunately we only brought one of pair of shorts and one jersey for my...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-19-13, 10:14 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,888
Posted By wooljersey

This Rinko thing may just work :)

I discovered that once I removed the stem, I was able to loosen the headset by hand. Maybe this will work out. :thumb:
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-17-13, 10:28 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,888
Posted By wooljersey

Rinko is not the Answer

Unfortunately, on my first trip with my shiny new Rinko Headset, I tightened so tight (by hand) that I cannot remove it by hand. Totally defeats the purpose. I guess I'll have to use a normal headset...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-04-13, 09:50 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,888
Posted By wooljersey

HillRider, the damage shown here was done by the...

HillRider, the damage shown here was done by the freewheel THROUGH the padding!!!. I think it may have occurred when TSA re-packed the bike and they forced it into the case.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-03-13, 09:51 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,888
Posted By wooljersey

Removing the freewheel was the other possibility....

Removing the freewheel was the other possibility. This is a frewheel not a cassette, the problem is I have often had to resort to putting my freewheel remover in a vice to get enough torque to remove...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-02-13, 05:36 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,888
Posted By wooljersey

FB in NY, I appreciate the offer! I need a new...

FB in NY, I appreciate the offer! I need a new headset anyway so I ordered the Rinko from Velo Orange. No one here seems to have any experience with them, so I'll post my impressions after I take it...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-01-13, 06:05 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,888
Posted By wooljersey

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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-31-13, 11:15 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,888
Posted By wooljersey

Rinko Headsets

My S&S coupled bike would fit MUCH better in its case if I could remove the fork. It is a 1991 Bridgestone RB-1 with a 1" threaded fork and I was considering having a local framebuilder make me a new...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-27-13, 10:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 801
Posted By wooljersey

Uber-Clyde rockin' the neon yellow Lycra!!!

I travel almost every other week with an S&S coupled Bridgestone RB-1. Last week, I was riding along the Bay Trail on the west shore of the San Francisco Bay near Coyote Point. As I was sitting on a...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-26-13, 10:29 PM
Replies: 1,504
Views: 442,313
Posted By wooljersey

My S&S coupled Bridgestone RB-1 a t the MLK...

My S&S coupled Bridgestone RB-1 a t the MLK memorial on a business trip to the DC area. Not really a folder but a close relative.

http://www.abikelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/mlk.jpg
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-25-13, 11:40 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 693
Posted By wooljersey

I am the poster child for S&S couplers :)

I got S&S couplers put on my Bridgestone RB-1 in April of this year. In the last 5 months I have made 9 trips with my bike and I will probably make another 6 before the year is over.

Read my tips...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-03-13, 11:38 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 546
Posted By wooljersey

A Tale of Five Schwinns — a Love Story

Some years ago, I posted a question in this forum about Schwinn Varsitys. Some people took it as a troll and I was even called a 'bike snob'. For you Schwinn lovers out there I have a post on my bike...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-08-13, 08:36 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,647
Posted By wooljersey

I am bigger than you and I ride 36 hole Phil Wood...

I am bigger than you and I ride 36 hole Phil Wood hubs (7 spd freewheel) laced with straight 14 guage spokes to Velocity Deep V's. Absolutely bomb proof.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-17-13, 08:54 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 566
Posted By wooljersey

Yes, they are downtube shifters. I hadn't even...

Yes, they are downtube shifters. I hadn't even thought of that. I just rebuilt the bike after getting S&S couplers put on the frame. Thank you!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-17-13, 08:38 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 566
Posted By wooljersey

7 Speed Shifter Problems

I have Shimano 7 Speed Light Action SIS shifters. The front is friction triple. For some reason even if I tighten the front shifter bolt as tight as I can by hand the front derailleur spring moves...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-11-13, 08:38 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,177
Posted By wooljersey

Actually, a folding bike was not really on my...

Actually, a folding bike was not really on my radar screen. I don't mean to be a troll but:

1) I had S&S couplers put on my dream bike, a 1991 Bridgestone RB-1 that I have completely re-built and...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-10-13, 09:50 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,177
Posted By wooljersey

S&S Couplers First Flight

I am a business traveler and I log between 60,000 and 100,000 miles every year by air. This Spring I had S&S couplers put on my bike so I could take it with me as checked luggage and avoid paying the...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-02-13, 09:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,038
Posted By wooljersey

Total including return shipping S&S case and all...

Total including return shipping S&S case and all the accessories about $1400 from Bilenky.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-01-13, 06:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,038
Posted By wooljersey

I have thought about it. This was originally a...

I have thought about it. This was originally a green and white RB-1 but red was the other color in 1991. Probably not because the decals will be pretty fragile when traveling. I fly about 25 weeks a...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-01-13, 05:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,038
Posted By wooljersey

Clyde Ride - My Bridgestone RB-1 with S&S couplings (lots of pictures)

I just got my Bridgestone RB-1 back from Bilenky Cycle Works. They added S&S couplers and re-powdercoated the frame. The bike is a 1991 Bridgestone RB-1 (originally green and white.) I used the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-01-13, 10:11 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,441
Posted By wooljersey

Thank you

Thanks for the replies. Lots of good info. I just sent the bike to Bilenky this week so it'll be about a month before I get it back.

I'll post more once I have it and learn how to pack it.
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