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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-03-24, 04:11 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 613
Posted By Palmer

I would certainly consider touring with a Campy...

I would certainly consider touring with a Campy drivetrain. When I was younger, I toured from Pennsylvania to Florida on a Jamis Aurora with a Campy Racing T drivetrain. Three weeks, mostly...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
03-07-24, 04:46 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 788
Posted By Palmer

I'm just a hair over 6' with a 33" inseam. ...

I'm just a hair over 6' with a 33" inseam. Longish arms. My first "adult" bike (fitted by the bike shop) was a 25" Raleigh. Back then, the only measurement that mattered was the rider's ability to...
Forum: Touring
08-17-23, 03:18 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 4,651
Posted By Palmer

I have, at various times, owned touring bikes...

I have, at various times, owned touring bikes made by Nashbar, Jamis, Bob Jackson, Surly, Cannondale, and Co-Motion. The Cannondale and Co-Motion were head and shoulders above the others. However,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-04-22, 12:59 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 391
Posted By Palmer

Just One Spoke Too Long

I hope that someone can help me figure this out. I'm building a wheel for a touring bike. Velo Orange rear hub, Velocity Dyad rim, 36 spoke, x3, DT Swiss spokes and nipples. I laced the wheel...
Forum: Recumbent
08-09-21, 02:58 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,176
Posted By Palmer

You might want to look at the Carver Ti-Glide. ...

You might want to look at the Carver Ti-Glide. It's expensive, but you can get it with 26" wheels on both ends.
Forum: Touring
05-08-21, 03:09 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,943
Posted By Palmer

There's the Gunnar Rock Tour, but it's almost as...

There's the Gunnar Rock Tour, but it's almost as expensive as the Co-Motion.
Forum: Recumbent
04-12-21, 03:35 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,836
Posted By Palmer

The crushed limestone trails (like the GAP)...

The crushed limestone trails (like the GAP) shouldn't be a problem. I've seen several recumbents, both LWB and SWB, on such trails. The pea gravel might be a different story. I've done some short...
Forum: Recumbent
04-07-21, 03:21 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,151
Posted By Palmer

Email sent.

Email sent.
Forum: Touring
04-06-21, 03:49 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,756
Posted By Palmer

You should be fine with 32s unless it's muddy. I...

You should be fine with 32s unless it's muddy. I rode part of the C & O several years ago. The path was muddy, and I had 32 Gatorskins on my Bob Jackson. It was doable, but it wasn't fun, with...
Forum: Recumbent
04-06-21, 03:38 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,151
Posted By Palmer

I've got one in "Burgundy" that you can have. ...

I've got one in "Burgundy" that you can have. How can I get it to you?
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
01-09-20, 04:56 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 537
Posted By Palmer

I'm 6' tall with a PBH of 33". I usually ride a...

I'm 6' tall with a PBH of 33". I usually ride a 58 - 59 cm bike. My 57 Washoe fits like a glove.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-18-19, 04:18 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,386
Posted By Palmer

Park ct-4.3

Park ct-4.3
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-14-18, 03:33 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,621
Posted By Palmer

VO Cantis

I had a set on my touring bike. They worked just fine and were very easy to set up, although, as Andrew points out, if you adjust them the way VO suggests, they aren't very powerful. I eventually...
Forum: Recumbent
08-16-18, 04:49 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,755
Posted By Palmer

I've had a Vision like yours for almost twenty...

I've had a Vision like yours for almost twenty years. It's really a nice, underrated bike. It looks like you may have the later bike with the longer wheelbase, although it's a little hard to tell...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-06-18, 11:35 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 750
Posted By Palmer

Thank you!

Thank you! I couldn't find that anywhere on the internet but here!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-06-18, 10:39 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 750
Posted By Palmer

Campy Hub with different bearing sizes

I have an early Campy freehub wheelset that I got off eBay a few years ago. I haven't used them much, but I finally decided to repack the bearings. I started on the rear, with no real problem...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-22-17, 04:24 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,077
Posted By Palmer

I've always used Branford Bike. I remember when...

I've always used Branford Bike. I remember when they had the original store in Branford, Connecticut.
Forum: Touring
08-01-13, 04:33 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,852
Posted By Palmer

Bgraham, I love the trekking bars. Where...

Bgraham,

I love the trekking bars. Where (if anywhere) do you put a rear-view mirror?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-17-13, 05:45 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,904
Posted By Palmer

Great shoes! I had a pair back in the 80's that...

Great shoes! I had a pair back in the 80's that wore out. I had a difficult time finding another pair, but finally found some that were exactly the same, but sold under the name "Power". I assume...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-12, 05:38 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,548
Posted By Palmer

Just ignore me. I'm an idiot. I just re-read...

Just ignore me. I'm an idiot. I just re-read the ebay listing for the headset. It clearly says "27mm crown race". According to Sheldon Brown, the Peugeot should have a 26.4 fork, and that's what...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-12, 05:08 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,548
Posted By Palmer

I am sure it's the crown race. I assume that the...

I am sure it's the crown race. I assume that the second (sideways) picture shows the correct installation, but I was surprised by the upside down lettering. Is it possibly made to fit two sizes of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-12, 04:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,548
Posted By Palmer

I think that I've uploaded the pictures, but I'm...

I think that I've uploaded the pictures, but I'm not really sure. Hope they help.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-12, 04:03 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,548
Posted By Palmer

Yes, I'm talking about the crown race. I'll try...

Yes, I'm talking about the crown race. I'll try to get a picture. I know it would help, I'm just kinda lazy.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-12, 03:34 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,548
Posted By Palmer

stronglight headset installation question

I'm trying to learn the peculiarities of French bikes, but I'm not sure I'm ready for all this. I bought an old PX-10 frame that I'm beginning to rehab. I also purchased what I assumed to be the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-08-11, 08:15 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 37,046
Posted By Palmer

I've owned a Dawes Double Blue since about 1980 -...

I've owned a Dawes Double Blue since about 1980 - 81. I bought the frame after crashing a Raleigh Record. I've always loved the ride, but the build quality is somewhat questionable. One of the...
Forum: Touring
11-11-10, 07:26 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 670
Posted By Palmer

YoKev - It took me almost three weeks to take the...

YoKev - It took me almost three weeks to take the trip. I only took one day off (rain). I left on October 10th and arrived on October 30th. I do wish that I had taken a little more time for...
Forum: Touring
11-10-10, 03:54 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 670
Posted By Palmer

Florida Trip Report

I just returned from a trip from Harrisburg, PA to St. Petersburg, FL and thought that I would share some of my thoughts. The trip was quite uneventful, but I did learn some things that I thought...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-01-08, 07:13 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,480
Posted By Palmer

Sorry I didn't reply sooner, I should read the...

Sorry I didn't reply sooner, I should read the forum more often.

Double Blue is in a bit of disrepair right now - I stole some parts off it for another project. I should get it back together...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-20-08, 01:52 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,480
Posted By Palmer

As a longtime Dawes owner, I have to say that my...

As a longtime Dawes owner, I have to say that my Double Blue is probably my all-time favorite bike. I picked up the frame in 1980 after my Raleigh Record lost a battle with a car, and moved the...
Forum: Commuting
07-24-08, 12:29 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 843
Posted By Palmer

I have Lone Peaks. They're probably better made...

I have Lone Peaks. They're probably better made than Nashbar's, but they do have some issues. The trailing edge of the pannier tends to sag inward untill it rubs the spokes on the back wheel. This...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-20-08, 05:40 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,396
Posted By Palmer

I use whatever is handy (plastic, metal, quik...

I use whatever is handy (plastic, metal, quik stik) although I do find that the metal levers work better for tough tires. As far as metal marring my rims, I guess I just don't keep my rims so pretty...
Forum: Recumbent
11-28-07, 02:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 899
Posted By Palmer

Thanks! As I mentioned earlier, I'm using a...

Thanks! As I mentioned earlier, I'm using a travel agent, and I think that the travel agent takes up too much space for me to ever be able to use the V-brakes. I could switch over to newer levers...
Forum: Recumbent
11-21-07, 05:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 899
Posted By Palmer

Thanks! I looked at the pictures on the Barcroft...

Thanks! I looked at the pictures on the Barcroft website, and they also run their cable behind the fork. That seems to help for me, but I still get some interference. I think that it's mostly...
Forum: Recumbent
11-21-07, 07:10 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 899
Posted By Palmer

V-brakes on a Vision

I've got an older Vision R-40 that is set up as a SWB with above-seat steering. I haven't ridden the bike for awhile, but recently decided to get it out and see if I can get back into commuting. ...
Forum: Winter Cycling
10-18-07, 01:39 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,664
Posted By Palmer

I certainly agree with others who have said that...

I certainly agree with others who have said that inverted tread tires won't help when riding on ice. I've hit small patches of ice and had bikes go out from under me before I had a chance to react -...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-12-07, 11:31 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 973
Posted By Palmer

Seems like a few of us still have our wood-soled...

Seems like a few of us still have our wood-soled Duegis. Mine were great 20 years ago (it couldn't have been 30 years, could it?), but my feet seem to have spread over the years and I can only wear...
Forum: Commuting
08-03-07, 05:42 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,403
Posted By Palmer

When I was younger, I did a 40 mi. RT commute for...

When I was younger, I did a 40 mi. RT commute for a summer. I enjoyed it a lot, and took a lot of pride in my abilities. Since then, I have had a series of jobs that allowed me to commute about 20...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-11-07, 11:51 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,321
Posted By Palmer

I've got a Double Blue that was possibly the last...

I've got a Double Blue that was possibly the last one imported. It was a replacement frame for one that I had purchased in '80 that broke a dropout about four years later. Great bike.
Forum: Framebuilders
01-18-07, 05:39 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 719
Posted By Palmer

This is exactly the information I needed. ...

This is exactly the information I needed. Thanks!!
Forum: Framebuilders
01-15-07, 09:11 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 719
Posted By Palmer

Painting Detail Question

I recently acquired an older Guerciotti Frame on eBay. The frame is in good shape, but needs to be repainted. I've painted frames before, so getting some color on the frame shouldn't be a problem. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-05-06, 06:28 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,727
Posted By Palmer

Congratulations! I hope you enjoy the ride.

Congratulations! I hope you enjoy the ride.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-04-06, 05:19 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,727
Posted By Palmer

I still ride my Dawes Double Blue. It was my...

I still ride my Dawes Double Blue. It was my first "good" bike, purchased in 1981, although when I stripped the frame for a repaint I was shocked by the poor quality of the brazing. Nonetheless,...
Forum: Recumbent
01-27-06, 05:52 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,495
Posted By Palmer

My Vision R-42 is convertible, and I've used it...

My Vision R-42 is convertible, and I've used it in both configurations. I find that I prefer OSS for a couple of reasons. First, even though I rode the bike in the USS configuration for over a year...
Forum: Commuting
12-12-05, 05:45 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 83,794
Posted By Palmer

As a motorcyclist, I've always been told that...

As a motorcyclist, I've always been told that Rain-X should NOT be used on helmet shields. I've never tried it because of the warnings. Lemon Pledge works pretty well with rain, but wouldn't be any...
Forum: Touring
12-09-05, 04:01 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 11,446
Posted By Palmer

No one should be dissuaded from using a hammock...

No one should be dissuaded from using a hammock by cold temps. I've kept warm with a closed cell foam pad down to the low 30s. There are readily available underpads/underquilts that will work at...
Forum: Touring
12-09-05, 08:04 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 11,446
Posted By Palmer

I love my Hennessy and plan to continue using it...

I love my Hennessy and plan to continue using it on tour. However, I use primarily because I find it much more comfortable than a tent. When I hit fifty I started to get a little arthritis, and...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-01-05, 05:39 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 542
Posted By Palmer

I really like the Frogs, too. I started using...

I really like the Frogs, too. I started using them on my recumbent, and now I've got them on my commuter. Still have Looks on the Merckx, though.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-30-05, 08:03 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,687
Posted By Palmer

I don't know anything about the "Chevron" model,...

I don't know anything about the "Chevron" model, but Dawes is still around and might be able to supply you with some information. I don't know how to post the link, but if you google "Dawes", their...
Forum: Touring
10-13-05, 03:11 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,016
Posted By Palmer

I had a pair from Nashbar that literally lasted...

I had a pair from Nashbar that literally lasted for decades of touring/commuting. I'm pretty sure that they were Cannondale knockoffs. I just purchased a replacement set of Lone Peak. The Lone...
Forum: Recumbent
09-16-05, 09:12 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,729
Posted By Palmer

I've been off my recumbent (Vision VR42 SWB) for...

I've been off my recumbent (Vision VR42 SWB) for several years now, but I remember it as being pretty good in the rain. I had fenders (of course), a fairing, and a really cool rain cover that...
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