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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-03-22, 09:07 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,970
Posted By Blues

SS vs Geared

I regularly ride several hilly road routes with very few flat areas. I ride with one of three single speeds or 4 geared bikes. The single speeds all have a little different gearing, chosen...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-29-22, 05:38 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,378
Posted By Blues

Galoot, I've been dealing with your same issues....

Galoot, I've been dealing with your same issues. My best solution is bigger tires with less air and a shorter distance from my sit bones to my bar grips. The 1977 Nishiki International in the photo...
Forum: Touring
04-27-22, 02:31 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,298
Posted By Blues

Brooks break-in

If your Brooks gives you problems, try my "tennis ball break-in" (https://www.bikeforums.net/bicycle-mechanics/1216330-brooks-leather-saddle-break-fast-method.html#post21765036) as described in the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-21-22, 04:16 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,400
Posted By Blues

bicycle cable end

I found myself without any cable ends and put a dot of hot glue on the cleaned cable ends of one of my bikes. It's worked so good, I've used it on others.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-12-22, 04:56 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 8,477
Posted By Blues

I realized on my normal ride, I was riding in one...

I realized on my normal ride, I was riding in one gear for most of the time. I was climbing the short hills and coasting down the other side. There is no flat road on this ride. So, I built a...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
11-08-21, 07:33 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,040
Posted By Blues

[QUOTE=bike eagle;22300147]It always seemed to me...

[QUOTE=bike eagle;22300147]It always seemed to me that fitting should be based on:

1. How far do I like my saddle (the part where my sitbones rest) from the BB?
2. How far behind the BB do I like...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-18-21, 08:44 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,976
Posted By Blues

Name calling is mature and productive. But,...

Name calling is mature and productive. But, maybe it's worth it go get someone to smile. We certainly need to do more smiling. :)


No matter if you like the esthetic of the rigging system, it...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-15-21, 03:48 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,976
Posted By Blues

Bike in a small pickup

My favorite bike transportation method in my Ford Ranger is to run a 1/4" line from the saddle around the side rail at the top of the truck side bed wall and back to the stem. I do the line fastening...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-22-21, 06:28 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,147,196
Posted By Blues

Thank you for posting this. It has not been used...

Thank you for posting this. It has not been used much and has no rust. It should make a nice rider.
Fred
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-28-21, 03:22 PM
Replies: 504
Views: 108,747
Posted By Blues

I too have a lower gearing, 32T chain ring and a...

I too have a lower gearing, 32T chain ring and a 23T freewheel. Everywhere I ride is hilly and this gearing works fine for me. I don't need to go too fast down the hills since there's usually a creek...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-01-21, 02:57 PM
Replies: 581
Views: 56,892
Posted By Blues

Wife's unoffical entry

Wife has only gone 28 miles so far. The important part of this is I was able to fit the bike to her so she could ride comfortably. When we get our age, any kind of activity is a very good thing. Our...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-30-21, 02:59 PM
Replies: 581
Views: 56,892
Posted By Blues

Wife has entered, unofficially

Thank you "Narhay" for the instigating the 100 Clunker Challenge this year.

My wife came with some brand "X" boat anchor bicycle. It's been in the barn until now. Recently, I sincerely looked at...
Forum: Beach Cruisers
06-21-21, 09:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,327
Posted By Blues

23 tooth Rear sprocket

I don't think your chain ring is easily replaced. I would install a larger rear cog. Shimano makes an inexpensive 23T rear sprocket that will reduce your gearing almost a whole gear and is easy to...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-29-21, 01:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 820
Posted By Blues

I converted my 2001 aluminum 4300 Trek mountain...

I converted my 2001 aluminum 4300 Trek mountain bike into a 1x8 Mullet bike. The original cassette was an 11x30T. The new cassette is a 11x42T with a 38T wide/narrow chain ring. I used a Zsling Extra...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-23-21, 08:31 PM
Replies: 673
Views: 95,807
Posted By Blues

Classic concept

The concept is certainly vintage even if the build is recent. This is a 3-string, fret-less, slide, box guitar I built primarily for killer Blues. It has a birds eye maple, book matched top with a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-20-21, 04:49 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,078
Posted By Blues

[QUOTE=drwright;21976839]What stem did you get...

[QUOTE=drwright;21976839]What stem did you get for it? Was the reach or angle not adequate with the stock stem? I'm leaning away from the Poseidon because I'm worried about not being able to ride it...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-20-21, 04:16 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,078
Posted By Blues

Posiedon X

I have been riding a '21 Posiedon X with drop bars 4 or 5 days a week for 4 months. I have adjusted it fit me by changing the stem. The 1x10 sprocket ratios are right for my rolling hills. I like the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-11-21, 10:25 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,274
Posted By Blues

I now think the painted part, I'll call the stud,...

I now think the painted part, I'll call the stud, is one piece and is welded to the fork. The weld puddles can be seen in the attached front view. The 5mm hex head screw that holds on the brake...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-10-21, 08:21 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,274
Posted By Blues

Thank you! This is a great idea makes me...

Thank you!

This is a great idea makes me start thinking of other uses.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-10-21, 05:30 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,274
Posted By Blues

Thanks for the responses. I'll put tubing...

Thanks for the responses.

I'll put tubing over the shafts and not worry about them.

Thanks,

Fred
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-10-21, 02:39 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,274
Posted By Blues

How remove brake studs

I'm modifying my old 96ish Trek 830 XC into a gravel like Geezer Bike. It now has 700 wheels with a 8x cassette and drop bars. I want to remove the brake studs [posts] from the forks and seat...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-04-21, 05:49 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,143
Posted By Blues

Assuming the bike fit is right, larger tires at...

Assuming the bike fit is right, larger tires at lower pressure solved my hand issues.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-01-21, 05:13 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,448
Posted By Blues

Another idea that would give you 30mm more height...

Another idea that would give you 30mm more height is the Surly Truck Stop Bar (https://surlybikes.com/parts/truck_stop_bar) with it's built in 30mm rise.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-29-21, 04:23 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 23,280
Posted By Blues

Being an 185 pound older guy suffering from a lot...

Being an 185 pound older guy suffering from a lot of wear, a smooth ride is the only option or I would not be able to ride at all. I have folding 28mm Gaterskins with tubes on my R-300 Cannondale,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-24-20, 09:18 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 932
Posted By Blues

Brakes

Thanks Russ. I really appreciate the advice. I did figure out I need a different brake arrangement. I have a Tektro R559 long reach road caliper 55-73mm for the rear and the front forks I'm using...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-23-20, 05:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 932
Posted By Blues

Thanks

Thank y'all for the information. It's what I need.
Fred
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-23-20, 11:03 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 932
Posted By Blues

Need new wheel

I am converting my old Trek 4300 trail bike into a Geezer road bike and want a sealed bearing, rim brake, 700c rear wheel for a 35-38mm tire [I think around a 18mm inside rim would be good], 135mm DO...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-18-20, 04:44 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,368
Posted By Blues

1x7

I have a purple and green '95 Trek 930 I use as a Cruiser. I added pull back bars, a rear rack and smoother tires to it. The 14-28T freewheel was worn out so I changed it to a 13-34T and I run the...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-18-20, 04:10 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,988
Posted By Blues

Very ingenious!

Very ingenious!
Forum: Road Cycling
12-06-20, 03:51 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,784
Posted By Blues

Measuring accuracy

BikingViking, do you have something you can measure that you otherwise know the dimension, to check your calipers? No offense intended.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-28-20, 04:03 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,139
Posted By Blues

TrailAngel: Would you explain what you mean? I...

TrailAngel:
Would you explain what you mean? I did the tennis ball thing to my new Brooks Imperial not the40+ year old Brooks B-15.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-28-20, 02:29 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,139
Posted By Blues

My 40+ year old Brooks leather saddle was...

My 40+ year old Brooks leather saddle was comfortable after it's initial break-in. I don't remember how long the break-in it took, but it was long enough for me to still remember. I currently use...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-28-20, 01:51 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,139
Posted By Blues

Brooks leather saddle break-in - fast method

I tried an experiment to speed up the break-in period for my new Brooks Imperial leather saddle. I clamped two new tennis balls to the top of the Brooks saddle in the location of my sit bones.
...
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