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Forum: Framebuilders
08-06-21, 09:03 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,221
Posted By 400trix

I know some of the folks there (local shop for...

I know some of the folks there (local shop for me), and have heard some complaints. If you have to have Ti, maybe talk to Rodriguez?
Forum: Framebuilders
08-06-21, 09:00 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,267
Posted By 400trix

The Lightning Bolt still uses 1” disc. I doubt...

The Lightning Bolt still uses 1” disc. I doubt they’re selling it separately: just getting frames seems to be a challenge for the smaller shops right now.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-21-13, 04:36 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 758
Posted By 400trix

And just in case no one else has said it, if you...

And just in case no one else has said it, if you have a bike co-op in your area, you've got a place to work on your bike, as well as all the tools and a good deal of knowledge to help you get the job...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-21-13, 04:23 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,707
Posted By 400trix

I would hook up a front barcon shifter for the 3...

I would hook up a front barcon shifter for the 3 speed, and whatever shifters you want for the normal drivetrain. Friction mode should be fine, as the 3-speed works on three tensions: "normal,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-21-13, 04:21 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,707
Posted By 400trix

Tell me about it. My ex-brother-in-law built a...

Tell me about it. My ex-brother-in-law built a vehicle called the "Counterfeit Cadillac" many years ago which is still used by the local highway patrol. 4 seat, independent pedaling, and lord knows...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-12-13, 10:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,186
Posted By 400trix

Pray for better weather?:D Beyond that, not...

Pray for better weather?:D

Beyond that, not much. Maybe stop periodically to blast the mechs a cleaner.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-13, 06:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,760
Posted By 400trix

I've been having good luck using a friction...

I've been having good luck using a friction shifter with older Nexus hubs. You could hook one up and see what happens.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-21-13, 10:22 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,839
Posted By 400trix

I usually blame housing: that's the source of...

I usually blame housing: that's the source of friction.

You can try crossing your cables: running the rear cable to the left down tube cable stop, and the front to the right, and then crossing...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-21-13, 05:49 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,033
Posted By 400trix

The higher end BB's are both lighter and...

The higher end BB's are both lighter and smoother. The Dura-Ace adjustable BB is a thing of beauty, and if Shimano made a crank short enough for me I'd use one, just because its so cool.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-21-13, 05:48 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,033
Posted By 400trix

With mixing and matching of NDS cups, I'd call...

With mixing and matching of NDS cups, I'd call that darned near perfect. I seriously doubt that it will affect how the bike works at all, and quite frankly matched NDS cups on UN26's usually stick...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-21-13, 05:36 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,655
Posted By 400trix

Fr-1. (oops! didn't look closely enough at the...

Fr-1. (oops! didn't look closely enough at the pix!)

I'm not sure. The FR-1 is 23.5mm, which is clearly too large for your application. The Atom/Regina splines are that small (21.6mm), but there...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-20-13, 09:11 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 9,142
Posted By 400trix

Is BICAS (http://bicas.org) that bad?

Is BICAS (http://bicas.org) that bad?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-17-13, 08:11 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,321
Posted By 400trix

I use the Hozan lock ring wrench with those...

I use the Hozan lock ring wrench with those things. Sometimes you need to put an allen key between the wrench and the ring to expand the effective diameter of the lock ring.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-16-13, 09:58 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,553
Posted By 400trix

You sound like someone who doesn't have to work...

You sound like someone who doesn't have to work on a lot of bikes :).

I can see why they were invented, and in some applications they are a good idea, but they have a lot of problems, especially...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-07-13, 09:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,156
Posted By 400trix

The Sun CR-18 is cheap and available in 32 or 36...

The Sun CR-18 is cheap and available in 32 or 36 holes for 27". Fuggedabout the steel rims. There's a good reason they're uncommon these days.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-06-13, 09:42 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,366
Posted By 400trix

Probably ham-fisted. Try using Loctite 242 and...

Probably ham-fisted. Try using Loctite 242 and less torque.
Forum: Recumbent
03-27-13, 09:55 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 10,558
Posted By 400trix

I do short jaunts off pavement with my Catrike...

I do short jaunts off pavement with my Catrike Pocket regularly, and that's running Marathon Racers. In the past I've done similar things with a Vision R54 and a Challenge Mistral (not at the same...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-26-13, 10:12 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,096
Posted By 400trix

I don't know a whole lot about Campy hubs, but my...

I don't know a whole lot about Campy hubs, but my GUESS is that you should be able to find a compatible axle which might take care of the binding. You could also replace the bearings with new ones,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-24-13, 11:38 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 22,789
Posted By 400trix

If you don't already have knee problems, then...

If you don't already have knee problems, then riding a 175 isn't likely to give them to you. Research shows that there isn't a huge difference in efficiency in going from 170 to 175, even if it isn't...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-22-13, 04:37 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 3,973
Posted By 400trix

Funny thing is, that when I looked up the CPSC...

Funny thing is, that when I looked up the CPSC regulations for bicycles a couple months ago, lawyer lips weren't mentioned! Just re-checked, and they aren't there, but sadly, you can't buy a fork...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-21-13, 10:46 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 12,677
Posted By 400trix

You actually buy breaker bars? We just cut the...

You actually buy breaker bars? We just cut the downtubes out of wrecked frames. My favorite comes out of a Dean :-).
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-20-13, 11:19 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 12,677
Posted By 400trix

Hozan makes some terrific tools.

Hozan makes some terrific tools.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-16-13, 12:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 992
Posted By 400trix

I refer to cheap machine built wheels as "wheel...

I refer to cheap machine built wheels as "wheel kits": the lacing is done for you, but you need to finish the job. Also check the hubs, as they often are very tight.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-09-13, 10:09 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,816
Posted By 400trix

Bacon grease? :-)

Bacon grease? :-)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-06-13, 11:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,991
Posted By 400trix

To be slightly flippant, unless the surface is...

To be slightly flippant, unless the surface is really loose, slicks work just fine on dirt.

Now, to answer your question, read this...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-28-13, 01:55 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,333
Posted By 400trix

I just wish there were a way to get an...

I just wish there were a way to get an instructable removed. Bad information is worse than no information.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-28-13, 10:19 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,469
Posted By 400trix

Morningstar Tools has a device called a Freehub...

Morningstar Tools has a device called a Freehub Buddy (http://www.morningstartools.com/Pages/FreehubBuddy.aspx) that allows you to change the lubrication inside the (Shimano) freehub without...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-17-13, 08:56 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,327
Posted By 400trix

If you want the geometry to be completely...

If you want the geometry to be completely unchanged, instead of just really similar, I would think that a Surly Karate Monkey fork would be a good choice.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-17-13, 09:00 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 30,222
Posted By 400trix

You can install a new free hub, which retails for...

You can install a new free hub, which retails for about $30-35. Although I prefer the idea of building a dual drive to go with a triple, because more gears (81 in this case) are always better, right...
Forum: Recumbent
02-11-13, 10:10 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,793
Posted By 400trix

I'm guessing more than the minivan :-).

I'm guessing more than the minivan :-).
Forum: Commuting
02-11-13, 09:50 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,791
Posted By 400trix

I use Outdoor Research "Warrant" ice climbing...

I use Outdoor Research "Warrant" ice climbing gloves. The day I bought them it was 16° F, and for the first time ever my hands were warm in those conditions.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-10-13, 09:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 779
Posted By 400trix

Wheels Manufacturing is another source for...

Wheels Manufacturing is another source for hangers.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-10-13, 09:12 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,279
Posted By 400trix

3rd the advice about co-ops. There's a huge stock...

3rd the advice about co-ops. There's a huge stock of parts and advice from lots of people, and at some a continuos stream of bikes that need fixing. No need to buy bikes, or parts, or clutter up your...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-10-13, 10:25 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,884
Posted By 400trix

If you follow enough links from St. Sheldon's...

If you follow enough links from St. Sheldon's article on tire pressure, you will eventually find a document from Frank Berto detailing the typical tire pressure test, which indeed amounts to 1/2 the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-08-13, 04:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 800
Posted By 400trix

This is where ERD comes into play. Its the...

This is where ERD comes into play. Its the diameter as measured from the ends of the spokes. Ideally, this corresponds to the ends of the nipples, but due to the vagaries of fortune, it doesn't...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-07-13, 07:56 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,715
Posted By 400trix

The only presta valve tubes for 355's I have...

The only presta valve tubes for 355's I have found are from Schwalbe. They do recommend a 4 for the 35-355, not the 5 that you have listed, though.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
02-03-13, 11:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,130
Posted By 400trix

+1 for recumbents. I have had ADCF at C5-C6, and...

+1 for recumbents. I have had ADCF at C5-C6, and I can't ride a road bike, or even a hybrid for more than 20 minutes or so, but I can ride my Catrike Pocket all day.
Forum: Commuting
02-03-13, 09:37 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 378
Posted By 400trix

I don't like that the angles are the same for all...

I don't like that the angles are the same for all sizes, and 73 deg at that. Still, if it's comfortable for you then it's a good deal.
Forum: Commuting
02-03-13, 09:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 325
Posted By 400trix

You might want to talk to your Dr. or orthopedist...

You might want to talk to your Dr. or orthopedist about what sort of bike would best deal with your back issues, as without knowing what's going on with your back recommendations are hard to make.
Forum: Recumbent
02-03-13, 11:44 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 10,890
Posted By 400trix

According to Berto, the way the pressure rating...

According to Berto, the way the pressure rating is determined is by mounting the tire correctly, then inflating it until it blows out. The max pressure is set at half that number. Roughly.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-01-13, 09:04 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,098
Posted By 400trix

Most MTB front shifters have a barrel adjuster:...

Most MTB front shifters have a barrel adjuster: as long as you get close with tension with your initial install you can usually get the tension spot on.

And also, use an aglet, what less pedantic...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-01-13, 12:16 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,525
Posted By 400trix

Sounds like the new tires won't fit, unless you...

Sounds like the new tires won't fit, unless you switch to regular V brakes with a travel agent.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-01-13, 12:12 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,551
Posted By 400trix

I can't help it: I come from a long line of...

I can't help it: I come from a long line of pedants stretching back to the 17th Century.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-31-13, 06:48 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,551
Posted By 400trix

Uh, no. The spoke has the same material...

Uh, no. The spoke has the same material throughout its length, therefore, the center is no "stretchier" than either end. It is, however, more flexible, and that flexibility means that the deflection...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-28-13, 08:39 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 5,771
Posted By 400trix

Don't know where you live, but if there's a co-op...

Don't know where you live, but if there's a co-op nearby you might be able to pick up a frame cheap, and then transplant your parts to it. I've helped people do this more than once (I work at a bike...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-28-13, 08:31 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,585
Posted By 400trix

Your dérailleur is smarter than you are, and is...

Your dérailleur is smarter than you are, and is preventing you from cross chaining (big-big or small-small). You should thank it, and shift to your small ring instead :-).

Some of the older Campy...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-28-13, 08:16 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,348
Posted By 400trix

The Wheel Fanatyk is actually cheaper than the DT...

The Wheel Fanatyk is actually cheaper than the DT ($300 vs $390 for the analog version), unless you get the overpriced data cable. The reason its "better" is that it uses a smaller deflection on the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-27-13, 10:01 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,789
Posted By 400trix

I just a sold a bike (70's Centurion LeMans "7"...

I just a sold a bike (70's Centurion LeMans "7" mixte) with a Shimano Inter-7 hub with an old Suntour thumb shifter instead of a grip shifter. Then again, I'm crazy. You might be able to find...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-27-13, 09:53 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,454
Posted By 400trix

You can use long reach brakes (sometimes), or...

You can use long reach brakes (sometimes), or make a drop bolt (http://sheldonbrown.com/home-drop.html) to use more standard (eg, better) brakes.
Forum: Commuting
01-27-13, 08:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 826
Posted By 400trix

If you don't know much about bikes, then a new...

If you don't know much about bikes, then a new bike is likely a better bet.
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