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Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-19-23, 11:35 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,595
Posted By MassCommuter

This worked like a charm. Thank you for posting...

This worked like a charm. Thank you for posting such a useful tip!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-12-21, 12:01 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,351
Posted By MassCommuter

Older Avocets are very comfortable and readily...

Older Avocets are very comfortable and readily available. I prefer them to Brooks for long distance rides.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-22-21, 12:48 PM
Replies: 223
Views: 18,331
Posted By MassCommuter

Harris was a great shop, with tough-to-find parts...

Harris was a great shop, with tough-to-find parts and knowledgeable staff, but running a brick and morter shop in a suburb of Boston with a median home value in excess of 1 million must have made it...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-14-21, 01:16 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 15,815
Posted By MassCommuter

Here's an option at 4K -...

Here's an option at 4K - https://www.pioneerframeworks.com/hilltown--all-road.html
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-19-21, 03:45 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,098
Posted By MassCommuter

Was it one of those 'gravity hills'? ...

Was it one of those 'gravity hills'?

https://weirdnj.com/stories/gravity-roads/
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-03-20, 03:33 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 11,879
Posted By MassCommuter

Buy quality tools, but used whenever possible....

Buy quality tools, but used whenever possible. You'll build a lifelong investment while saving money in the long run. In some instances you can find pro quality tools for cheaper than new, consumer...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-10-20, 09:20 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 5,597
Posted By MassCommuter

No need to forgive, I've got a 1970s Varsity...

No need to forgive, I've got a 1970s Varsity hanging on the wall of my garage. It's a good beater, and I stand by what I said about it's durability.

I'll give a couple more examples from that same...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-03-20, 01:29 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 5,597
Posted By MassCommuter

Better in some ways but not others. Weight,...

Better in some ways but not others. Weight, speed, comfort? Perhaps. But in terms of overall robustness and long-term reliability/repairability, no way.

Another point, that Varsity would have been...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-03-12, 08:28 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,442
Posted By MassCommuter

That's a great link. Thanks!

That's a great link. Thanks!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-25-12, 04:40 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,442
Posted By MassCommuter

Thanks for the tip!

Thanks for the tip!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-25-12, 04:39 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,442
Posted By MassCommuter

I was thinking of going the "ultra" route, but...

I was thinking of going the "ultra" route, but the Voyageur is currently set up with a 50-46 half-step plus granny (30). I'm not sure whether a six speed would keep the half-step intervals intact,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-25-12, 02:13 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,442
Posted By MassCommuter

Thanks, John: Unfortunately, I ended up...

Thanks, John:

Unfortunately, I ended up selling that freewheel with the broken tooth on Ebay about two years ago. Had I known at the time that individual cogs could be swapped out, I would've hung...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-25-12, 07:20 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,442
Posted By MassCommuter

Great info, guys. Thanks. Sounds like I have...

Great info, guys. Thanks. Sounds like I have nothing to worry about.

Seems like I did get a very good price, too, as compared to what some of the others were selling for. My freewheel has a flat...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-24-12, 07:16 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,442
Posted By MassCommuter

Suntour Freewheel Question

I just picked up a NOS five speed Suntour freewheel on ebay to replace the five speed New Winner I had on my 1985 Schwinn Voyageur SP touring bike. This particular freewheel is marked "Suntour AP,"...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
11-15-12, 09:45 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,670
Posted By MassCommuter

I'm OK with the beam color. Your other...

I'm OK with the beam color.

Your other points are well-taken. I agree that not swapping batteries is a disadvantage, but for sub-20 mile commutes either way (i.e. the vast majority of us) the...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
11-07-12, 12:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,670
Posted By MassCommuter

Cygolite Metro Review

Picked up the Cygolite Metro 300 and Hotshot combo last week and thought I'd share a review.

I was looking for a budget set up for commuting. Clearly, the Hotshot has become a highly-regarded tail...
Forum: Commuting
11-07-12, 11:37 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,853
Posted By MassCommuter

I just picked up this combo for $73.50 w/free...

I just picked up this combo for $73.50 w/free shipping on that auction site. Reputable seller and it only took two days to get to me.

So far the performance is very good. I've got the Metro...
Forum: Commuting
11-07-12, 11:27 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,985
Posted By MassCommuter

I've utilized the Sheldon Brown method of packing...

I've utilized the Sheldon Brown method of packing tape. It does make a difference.

I also wear a headliner underneath my helmet.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-14-12, 10:31 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 9,561
Posted By MassCommuter

This new slate of lights from Cygolite looks...

This new slate of lights from Cygolite looks promising. I'm anxious to hear comparisons between the Metro 420 and the 600/700. Right now, I'm leaning toward the 600.

Current owners: Please share...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-18-10, 11:35 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,348
Posted By MassCommuter

Thanks for the great suggestions -- I learned a...

Thanks for the great suggestions -- I learned a great deal.

Just finished reading Sheldon Brown's Web page on freewheels -- http://sheldonbrown.com/harris/freewheels.html#7 -- and it looks like...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-18-10, 03:54 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,348
Posted By MassCommuter

So it sounds like I would need to replace the...

So it sounds like I would need to replace the rear wheel (moving to 700C), and therefore the front to match (with new tires) -- despite my affinity for the rims. Plus a new cassette. I guess I was...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-18-10, 03:30 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,348
Posted By MassCommuter

Thanks for the visuals, Tall Rider -- they did a...

Thanks for the visuals, Tall Rider -- they did a good job in illustrating the differences.

I'm 5' 8", 165lbs., and I can't say that I've ever had trouble bending axles. I do ride with a load on a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-18-10, 02:47 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,348
Posted By MassCommuter

Thanks for the reply and clarification. Do...

Thanks for the reply and clarification.

Do you have any suggestions for a 7-speed freewheel? Would 7 as opposed to 6 be optimal for touring? I do have an 8 speed chain.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-18-10, 02:30 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,348
Posted By MassCommuter

Replace/Update cassette on a 1985 Schwinn Voyageur SP Touring bike

Hi folks,

New to this forum and pleased to have found it.

As the title states, I've got a nice vintage touring bike that needs a new rear cassette. The original Suntour New Winner 5-speed just...
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