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Forum: Mountain Biking
10-26-22, 12:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,056
Posted By schwim

It varies from bike to bike but in my personal...

It varies from bike to bike but in my personal configuration, the small sets pretty far inboard while the big is closer to centerline. It's not an absolute deal breaker for me if I need to use the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-25-22, 02:10 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 6,268
Posted By schwim

A destructive combination of ridiculous...

A destructive combination of ridiculous health-related hurdles and lack of ambition.
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-25-22, 01:44 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,056
Posted By schwim

I found this 11-50 on Amazon...

I found this 11-50 on Amazon...
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-25-22, 09:45 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,056
Posted By schwim

Converting to 1x10, need to maximize my rear teethies.

Hello there everyone!

I've got a Charge Cooker fatbike that I need to get rid of the front derailleur on but can't afford to lose much granny(to streamline the thread, I have an issue with my left...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-31-22, 07:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 252
Posted By schwim

I think you'll find this to be the root of your...

I think you'll find this to be the root of your problem. Drivetrain components wear in sympathy to their siblings. As the chain slowly stretches, the teeth on both the cassette and chainrings wear...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-22, 01:11 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,772
Posted By schwim

Hang out and share pictures when you can, I look...

Hang out and share pictures when you can, I look forward to seeing it!
Forum: Introductions
05-27-22, 05:27 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,280
Posted By schwim

How do you feel about 5G-capable phones?

How do you feel about 5G-capable phones?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-22, 08:36 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,152,063
Posted By schwim

Coastal VA, US...

Coastal VA, US (https://richmond.craigslist.org/bik/d/shacklefords-vintage-softride-windshear/7486102580.html)

https://i.imgur.com/oZWpX0q.png
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-22, 02:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 398
Posted By schwim

I broke out in cold sweats when I saw the thread...

I broke out in cold sweats when I saw the thread title.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-14-22, 03:23 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,171
Posted By schwim

Chinese battery life is like Chinese lumens. The...

Chinese battery life is like Chinese lumens. The numbers don't mean anything. You'll never get what's advertised.

Of the brands you mentioned, I have a torrid history with two of them(Doogee and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-14-22, 08:33 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,129
Posted By schwim

As stated, move the FD down until it just clears...

As stated, move the FD down until it just clears the teeth when moving the chain to the big ring. It makes a huge difference in both shifting response as well as keeping the chain on that ring.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-11-22, 01:05 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,833
Posted By schwim

At the 1 minute mark, he begins removing the...

At the 1 minute mark, he begins removing the non-drive side crank arm. I will say that I've never needed the tool he's using for the tension nut. I've always been able to get it removed easily with...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-11-22, 08:31 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,422
Posted By schwim

Just scroll down for the article. ...

Just scroll down for the article.
...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-08-22, 06:17 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,577
Posted By schwim

I'd ride it.

I'd ride it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-06-22, 02:34 PM
Replies: 484
Views: 35,978
Posted By schwim

For sale locally for $50. Only other picture is...

For sale locally for $50. Only other picture is this one:

https://i.imgur.com/P0RGUCm.png
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-06-22, 12:50 PM
Replies: 484
Views: 35,978
Posted By schwim

Going for the KoM. ...

Going for the KoM.

https://i.imgur.com/sRS2bil.png
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-04-22, 09:11 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 6,955
Posted By schwim

When I can no longer solo ride, it will be time...

When I can no longer solo ride, it will be time to hang up my fuzzy socks and call it quits.
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
05-03-22, 07:42 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,252
Posted By schwim

Ahh, this must be why the wheel-on trainer went...

Ahh, this must be why the wheel-on trainer went out of stock and never got restocked.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-02-22, 08:57 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,408
Posted By schwim

They provide fake brands of pretty much every...

They provide fake brands of pretty much every carbon part. I'm a frequent parts bike flyer on eBay and I will classify the fake parts into two groups. The first group is parts that are likely made...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-01-22, 06:56 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,772
Posted By schwim

The patina on this bike looks spiffy, please...

The patina on this bike looks spiffy, please don't repaint it.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-29-22, 08:17 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 809
Posted By schwim

My retention skills leave something to be desired.

My retention skills leave something to be desired.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-29-22, 07:06 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 809
Posted By schwim

Alright, I got to think about it a bit more and I...

Alright, I got to think about it a bit more and I think I know what I need to do. I think now that I have the spacing of everything right, I need to remove the axle again but this time by removing...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-29-22, 03:08 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,135
Posted By schwim

I ended up going with Sharktooth 38 & 48 tooth...

I ended up going with Sharktooth 38 & 48 tooth chainrings (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MT90QKJ) and so far, they seem to be a direct replacement and I'm glad to go down some teeth on the big...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-29-22, 02:57 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 596
Posted By schwim

Thanks very much for the help. Installed it...

Thanks very much for the help. Installed it today and unlike the one it replaced, it was a breeze to dial in. A huge jump in quality of shifting.

https://i.imgur.com/PhhKsaC.png
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-29-22, 02:31 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 809
Posted By schwim

Thanks to biker128pedal , this is wrapped up. I...

Thanks to biker128pedal , this is wrapped up. I couldn't have done it without his generous donation of parts.

It worked but wasn't easy. The freewheel made it hard to play with the spacing. ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-29-22, 06:48 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 809
Posted By schwim

I was thinking about it last night, I wonder if I...

I was thinking about it last night, I wonder if I can just ensure the bearings are in place and thread the new axle through without removing the freewheel. I'm going to give that a try this morning.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-28-22, 02:29 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 809
Posted By schwim

I tried both directions but was applying the most...

I tried both directions but was applying the most effort in the standard thread direction; CCW.

I have a chain whip but don't seem to need it with the freewheel. Unlike a cassette, this can be...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-28-22, 02:04 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 809
Posted By schwim

Hey there, folks :) I'm at a sticking point....

Hey there, folks :)

I'm at a sticking point. I've removed the axle but when it comes time to remove the freewheel, it. does. not. want. to. budge. The socket seats great but using a 1/2 breaker...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-27-22, 04:01 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,613
Posted By schwim

Hi there Jon, sorry to steer it back on topic but...

Hi there Jon, sorry to steer it back on topic but I wanted to make a few observations that may ease your mind and help you in the future.

First, you haven't done anything wrong and until someone...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-27-22, 03:15 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,345
Posted By schwim

Yet another not deaf but compromised enough to...

Yet another not deaf but compromised enough to effect riding. I choose to never share the road with vehicles as I take my aids out when riding. I find multipurpose trails for both my road and...
Forum: Framebuilders
04-27-22, 07:24 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,138
Posted By schwim

I don't have any useful input regarding the topic...

I don't have any useful input regarding the topic at hand but just wanted to say that you do beautiful work.
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
04-27-22, 07:17 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,252
Posted By schwim

I'm still on the hunt for a cheap smart trainer...

I'm still on the hunt for a cheap smart trainer locally. Just out of curiosity and so I can learn a bit more about it, can I ask what you folks are using to interface with the app? Wheel-on, hub,...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-25-22, 08:39 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 6,015
Posted By schwim

​​​​​​ he happened to be on the same train....

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he happened to be on the same train. Perhaps we could get him to carry earplugs with him so he doesn't hear the conversation they have in the future.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-25-22, 08:02 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 6,015
Posted By schwim

He didn't say they were his friends. He was just...

He didn't say they were his friends. He was just making an observation about the discussion he overheard.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-24-22, 12:25 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 6,015
Posted By schwim

​​​​​​It's definitely heavy enough to be one 😂

​​​​​​It's definitely heavy enough to be one 😂
Forum: Road Cycling
04-24-22, 11:26 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 6,015
Posted By schwim

Oh, I consider it a badge of honor when they look...

Oh, I consider it a badge of honor when they look at me and my bike like I'm an alien. The last ride I did locally was with 7 or 8 people, probably 20,000 worth of bikes, conservatively. Every stop...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-24-22, 11:19 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 6,015
Posted By schwim

I don't mean this in a condescending tone, just...

I don't mean this in a condescending tone, just curious; why did you feel better? Because you felt more connected to the people with the less expensive bikes? I think that happens to me too, all my...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-24-22, 10:26 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 6,015
Posted By schwim

I don't envy any person's bike and I can...

I don't envy any person's bike and I can guarantee you that I don't ride the type of bike that anyone else would envy. Dick's sporting goods frames with frankenstein parts, a decade old Cannondale...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-22-22, 08:36 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,180
Posted By schwim

Thanks very much for the detailed info and help! ...

Thanks very much for the detailed info and help!

I'm waiting on her to get back to me on frame size and the asking price is $200.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-22, 07:54 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 294
Posted By schwim

I say you should give it a shot. Like I said,...

I say you should give it a shot. Like I said, the invention of dropper posts made it possible for me to ride more often and for longer distances. If you think it will get you a safer and more...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-22-22, 07:51 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,180
Posted By schwim

This is very helpful, thank you for that. I've...

This is very helpful, thank you for that. I've saved 20 or so links from my searching as well. My first thought when looking at my bookmarks for this purpose is that I should build a bike database...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-22-22, 07:42 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,180
Posted By schwim

Here's an example of what I often find. I know...

Here's an example of what I often find. I know I'm not in the C&V category so I'm not turning this into a value thread, this is just an example. Aside from posting in that category and having someone...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-22-22, 07:38 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,180
Posted By schwim

For the most part, I'm only concerned about...

For the most part, I'm only concerned about whether a bike I'm looking to buy is being sold at a fair price to me. I don't have an exit strategy for them, I know I don't plan to just keep owning...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-22-22, 07:30 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,180
Posted By schwim

The primary reason the LE certs only last 90 days...

The primary reason the LE certs only last 90 days is because of their ease of acquisition and low hurdle of ownership. Once a cert is issued, there's no way to unring the bell so if someone is using...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-22, 05:39 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,180
Posted By schwim

The browsers have gotten a bit alarmist with the...

The browsers have gotten a bit alarmist with the notifications. In reality, they've allowed their SSL cert to expire. They're not trying to do anything malicious, they're just lackadaisical in their...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-21-22, 03:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 294
Posted By schwim

You would determining factor whether it is a...

You would determining factor whether it is a benefit for you. I think for normal riding, the rarity of needing a different seat height during a single ride would make it a waste and the added weight...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-22, 03:28 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,180
Posted By schwim

Online bikepedia for older bikes?

Hello there!

I'm a longtime rider but relatively new to having an interest in older bikes. When I say older, I don't mean vintage turn of the 20th century bikes, in my case, I mean 70's-80's...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-17-22, 08:44 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 6,987
Posted By schwim

https://i.imgur.com/du7Eqnh.png

https://i.imgur.com/du7Eqnh.png
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-16-22, 04:05 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 517
Posted By schwim

Do you lubricate the chain regularly? I've...

Do you lubricate the chain regularly? I've restored the flexibility of old chains just by putting some chain lube on them and spinning them while wiping off the excess.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-16-22, 03:17 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 809
Posted By schwim

I'd love to try to put together something that...

I'd love to try to put together something that works with the parts, I would be happy to buy them off of you and if you'd like, I'll also clean up and return anything I don't use if you'd like the...
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