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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-29-20, 06:59 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,259
Posted By Hank3

Thanks for the extra info, Andy!

Thanks for the extra info, Andy!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-29-20, 09:55 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,259
Posted By Hank3

Thank you again, WOB. Too bad we didn't live...

Thank you again, WOB. Too bad we didn't live closer to one another or else we'd go for a ride and I'd buy you lunch. Here's a pic of gratitude and appreciation:
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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-29-20, 09:08 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,259
Posted By Hank3

Option 3: I have used something very similar...

Option 3: I have used something very similar before on my car. It was called a Heli-Coil kit. Worked out really well actually, but not sure I want to do that in this application.

The bolts do...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-29-20, 08:23 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,259
Posted By Hank3

Well that certainly wasn't by design...LOL. Pure...

Well that certainly wasn't by design...LOL. Pure coincidence due to path of least resistance, but I'll take a win when I can.



Now to less win things. Both eyelet holes have barely any...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-28-20, 02:38 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,259
Posted By Hank3

I think at this point, the hole might still be...

I think at this point, the hole might still be small enough to run a tap through it. I have a M5 tap on hand but will need to source a tap wrench and give that a go. Maybe go up to a 35mm length...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-28-20, 01:47 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,259
Posted By Hank3

Thank you for detailing that out...really...

Thank you for detailing that out...really appreciate it! And it does make sense. I think I was getting stuck because since the eyelet is no longer threaded (I filed out the threads) I assumed the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-28-20, 12:59 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,259
Posted By Hank3

Thank you, WOB. I certainly am a novice when it...

Thank you, WOB. I certainly am a novice when it comes to this kind of stuff. Just trying to do my due diligence in ensuring the safety of me and my daughter (really more my daughter), and that I'm...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-28-20, 12:31 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,259
Posted By Hank3

I see one thread beyond the nylock nut on each...

I see one thread beyond the nylock nut on each side. Next bolt size up (35 mm) would be too much I'm afraid, but not if I go from inside out. And still debating if I should venture to bend the rack...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-28-20, 10:38 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,259
Posted By Hank3

I did not use threadlocker because I was under...

I did not use threadlocker because I was under the impression that using a nylon lock nut was sufficient? But I do have some blue threadlocker (Loctite) and can certainly apply some on the threads...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-28-20, 08:41 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,259
Posted By Hank3

You know it too well! My daughter has been...

You know it too well! My daughter has been riding with me since she was a year old (she's now 5.5), and I was fortunate she lasted 4 years in her front seat until she outgrew it finally just this...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-27-20, 08:43 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,259
Posted By Hank3

You're right, Andy. I know there's a good bit of...

You're right, Andy. I know there's a good bit of force going on the rack from the Piccolo. I tried a trailer cycle that attached to the seatpost but my daughter felt very uncomfortable with that...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-27-20, 08:05 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,259
Posted By Hank3

Had to wait for new rack stays to come in to...

Had to wait for new rack stays to come in to install the rack back on with the new hardware arrangement. Since my previous bike was a "L" frame, the previous stays didn't work on the new "M" frame....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-25-20, 11:22 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,259
Posted By Hank3

Appreciate the insight. The arms are pretty...

Appreciate the insight. The arms are pretty beefy and would take a good bit of force to bend out, which was one of the reasons I was uninspired to go that route :)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-24-20, 01:39 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,259
Posted By Hank3

Only reason the rack legs are on the inside right...

Only reason the rack legs are on the inside right now is due to the width of the seat stays. Burley didn't design the rack for bikes equipped with disc brakes and when I asked them about the rack...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-24-20, 09:21 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,259
Posted By Hank3

Clearance shouldn't be an issue, but I appreciate...

Clearance shouldn't be an issue, but I appreciate you bringing that up for my awareness. "Through bolting" is definitely something I'm considering at this point. I just hope that if I choose to go...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-24-20, 07:57 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,259
Posted By Hank3

Appreciate all of the feedback and info everyone....

Appreciate all of the feedback and info everyone. This has definitely been a humbling learning lesson. Of course I wish I would've known all of this prior to avoid all of the work and hassle...and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-23-20, 11:20 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,259
Posted By Hank3

Hi WOB - Thank you for chiming in. I felt elation...

Hi WOB - Thank you for chiming in. I felt elation after reading your response. I have never heard of "galling" before but it sure seems like a perfectly logical explanation of what I've been...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-23-20, 10:02 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,259
Posted By Hank3

Rear eyelets chewing through bolts with rack installed

Sorry for the long post.

I recently found that the rear rack bolts I used (M5 x 35mm Stainless Steel A2-70 grade) were bent. I purchased a newer bike and wanted to transfer the rack over, and...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-29-18, 09:54 PM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 2,890,969
Posted By Hank3

I've added a rack, panniers, and fenders since I...

I've added a rack, panniers, and fenders since I first got the bike in May.
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2017...
Forum: Commuting
08-19-18, 10:47 PM
Replies: 15,704
Views: 12,415,267
Posted By Hank3

Non-USA model. It was "Made in China."

Non-USA model. It was "Made in China."
Forum: Commuting
08-19-18, 09:36 PM
Replies: 15,704
Views: 12,415,267
Posted By Hank3

Not sure...How do you tell? Is it a good or bad...

Not sure...How do you tell? Is it a good or bad thing that it's made in the USA?

And thank you for the kind words.
Forum: Commuting
08-16-18, 10:26 AM
Replies: 15,704
Views: 12,415,267
Posted By Hank3

I started commuting to work last month. I am...

I started commuting to work last month. I am starting with only doing it on Fridays as the FL heat and humidity can be a bear. Im hoping to increase it to two to maybe three times a week in the Fall....
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-16-18, 07:03 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 15,361
Posted By Hank3

I recently purchased a 2017 Quick Disc 3 that had...

I recently purchased a 2017 Quick Disc 3 that had only been ridden a few miles/couple weeks. Owner suffered a neck injury (unrelated to the bike) and let it collect dust the past year. I saw his CL...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-15-18, 11:17 AM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 2,890,969
Posted By Hank3

Sold my 2014 Fuji Absolute 2.3 for $200 and got a...

Sold my 2014 Fuji Absolute 2.3 for $200 and got a used 2017 Cannondale Quick Disc 3 for $480 (had only a few miles on it):...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-17-14, 02:44 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 9,510
Posted By Hank3

Just a quick update: I was able to change out...

Just a quick update: I was able to change out the OEM crankset with the Black 175mm Shimano Acera M361. I purchased a used set, but it looked brand new to me. All of the protective wrapping was...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-12-14, 07:11 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 9,510
Posted By Hank3

I went ahead and purchased the black version of...

I went ahead and purchased the black version of the Shimano one I linked to on Amazon. I purchased a Park Tools Crank Puller and some grease as well. Seems pretty straightforward from what I've seen...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-12-14, 02:39 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 9,510
Posted By Hank3

I don't think the picture is accurate. There's...

I don't think the picture is accurate. There's an option to get black, but it only comes in 175mm so I'll need to check to see what size my current ones are.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-12-14, 02:12 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 9,510
Posted By Hank3

Thanks! I think I'll go with this one on Amazon...

Thanks! I think I'll go with this one on Amazon in Black:

Amazon.com: Shimano M361 Hybrid Crankset (Black): Sports & Outdoors...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-12-14, 01:58 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 9,510
Posted By Hank3

Thanks for the quick responses and info. Will I...

Thanks for the quick responses and info. Will I also need to purchase a new BB?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-12-14, 01:39 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 9,510
Posted By Hank3

Replacing just crank arms?

I recently got a Fuji 2.3 Absolute hybrid road bike after 13 years with my Iron Horse MTB. I really like everything about the Fuji, but there's just one minor thing that bothers me. I wish the...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
12-24-10, 11:32 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,060
Posted By Hank3

Thanks for the additional feedback SF. I'll...

Thanks for the additional feedback SF. I'll definitely keep all those things in mind.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
12-24-10, 10:58 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,060
Posted By Hank3

Richard - so you're saying that Schwinn Tourist...

Richard - so you're saying that Schwinn Tourist from Target is better than the Schwinn Varsity from Wally World?
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
12-24-10, 10:45 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,060
Posted By Hank3

Don't know much about the quality of components...

Don't know much about the quality of components that come with bikes from X-mart vs. LBS. I'd believe whatever people told me I guess. I mean, I'd assume the components that come with bikes from...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
12-24-10, 10:21 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,060
Posted By Hank3

Great vid. BTW...I'm 5'4" with an inseam of 29"....

Great vid. BTW...I'm 5'4" with an inseam of 29". So small frames are preferred - LOL.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
12-24-10, 09:25 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,060
Posted By Hank3

Thanks for the feedback. My current Mt. Bike has...

Thanks for the feedback. My current Mt. Bike has a suspension fork up front. I kinda wanted another bike so I can keep the Mt. Bike in case I ever did go on the trails again.

I've been...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
12-23-10, 10:02 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,060
Posted By Hank3

Newbie checking in - Is this a decent Hybrid Bike?

Hello. First post on these forums. Happened to stumble upon it via Google. Been riding avidly for about 5 years now. I purchased an Iron Horse Mtn. Bike on clearance back in '99...didn't ride it...
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