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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-30-12, 10:47 PM
Replies: 759
Views: 447,878
Posted By mike_khad1

I have been installing the valve stem where the...

I have been installing the valve stem where the max tire pressure is stamped. I can still locate the source of flats but now when me or the owner is checking tire pressure, the max and minimums are...
Forum: Northeast
11-29-08, 08:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 509
Posted By mike_khad1

My two cents

My riding is more utilitarian or functional. I have a touring bike and I go shopping with it along with going on trips. I'd recommend you look into the Trek Portland - disk brakes, fenders; you can...
Forum: Northeast
11-28-08, 09:14 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,199
Posted By mike_khad1

What about a Tricycle

Will a tricycle work for your friend? If so, she could ride without depending on someone else.
Forum: Northeast
11-28-08, 09:05 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,780
Posted By mike_khad1

My multiday trip for 2009

I'm planning a multi-day, loaded tour in April/May 2009. A trip around Adirondack State Park - starts and ends in Schenectady. I purchased the maps from Adventure Cycling.

Schenectady to Lake...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
06-04-08, 08:16 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 664
Posted By mike_khad1

Shameless Plug - I like the mechanics at Bike and...

Shameless Plug - I like the mechanics at Bike and Hike (NE Grand) and I like the goodies at River City Bicycles (MLK).
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-03-08, 08:55 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,049
Posted By mike_khad1

Put this in your saddle bag - FiberFix Emergency...

Put this in your saddle bag - FiberFix Emergency Spoke - it is in most bike stores. Or online from Harris Cyclery.

FiberFix Emergency Repair Spoke $11.95 Kevlar Cord
Universal Size This...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-20-08, 12:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 879
Posted By mike_khad1

I cycle commute every day - approximately 150...

I cycle commute every day - approximately 150 miles per week. I went through 3 chains last year. One cassette and one replacement of the large and middle chain ring. 0.5% wear on your chain is just...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-18-08, 08:33 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 782
Posted By mike_khad1

You're right - my bad

You're right - my bad
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-15-08, 11:42 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 782
Posted By mike_khad1

Seems to me your chain will be too long when you...

Seems to me your chain will be too long when you have the 11/25 wheelset on.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-05-08, 10:19 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 5,648
Posted By mike_khad1

I wear a bluetooth headset while I ride to and...

I wear a bluetooth headset while I ride to and from work - to listen to music. Also to answer the "when are you coming home?" call from my wife. I can still hear traffic noise while rocking to Queen.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-04-08, 10:29 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,919
Posted By mike_khad1

My low tech solution. I have 2 five-gallon home...

My low tech solution. I have 2 five-gallon home depot buckets. The buckets nest inside each other. I drilled 1/4 in holes all over the bottom of one of the buckets. That is what my parts go into. I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-23-08, 09:20 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 959
Posted By mike_khad1

change grease in front and rear hubs, and bottom...

change grease in front and rear hubs, and bottom bracket, and headset. WD-40 cables and lube with triflow. Scrub chain with a degreaser and relube. WD-40 shift and brake levers and lube with Tri-flow.
Forum: Pacific Northwest
03-23-08, 09:03 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 800
Posted By mike_khad1

Try this one - click on the link and select...

Try this one - click on the link and select events. http://orbike.com
Forum: Pacific Northwest
03-18-08, 07:58 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 805
Posted By mike_khad1

If you're looking for used, I'd take a look at...

If you're looking for used, I'd take a look at City Bikes and Sellwood Cycle Repair.
Forum: Pacific Northwest
03-17-08, 02:11 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,353
Posted By mike_khad1

Probably a meandering reply. What I see is a...

Probably a meandering reply. What I see is a difference in the level of OUTRAGE. When a car hits and kills someone in a wheelchair who is crossing the street, there should be some outrage. And not...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-05-08, 02:15 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 9,951
Posted By mike_khad1

My understanding of the advantage of threadless:...

My understanding of the advantage of threadless: only one tool needed to adjust (Y-Hex), can allow fine adjustment of bike to person - by changing stems to adjust length and or angle.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-04-08, 02:38 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,156
Posted By mike_khad1

I started with this toolset...

I started with this toolset (http://www.rei.com/product/750711) from REI for $70. Over time, I
have since replaced quite a bit of the items with Park Tool items and purchased more. But initially, it...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-28-08, 02:25 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 699
Posted By mike_khad1

i called them with a laimer issue. I asked them...

i called them with a laimer issue. I asked them if they sold their tool boxes empty so I could put all of my park tools into it. They told me they do but it's really just a plain plastic tool box...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-25-08, 01:50 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,283
Posted By mike_khad1

+1

"I rarely save money by building my own wheels but I do get exactly what I want in component mix. I do save money when there is any need for repair for any of the bikes in my family or freind's...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-24-08, 10:55 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,283
Posted By mike_khad1

I just laced my first set this weekend - woo woo....

I just laced my first set this weekend - woo woo.
$80 dollars for a pair of wheels is actually pretty cheap.

The materials will cost you the same whether you lace them or the bike store does. 2...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
02-11-08, 05:43 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,035
Posted By mike_khad1

I think that if I fall down a flight of stairs...

I think that if I fall down a flight of stairs because a bunch of bikes made the handrail unusable, the organizers and the convention center probably share in the liability. Certainly I'd have a...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
02-11-08, 01:34 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,035
Posted By mike_khad1

I was there on Saturday. They must have announced...

I was there on Saturday. They must have announced 10 times to move your bike outside and that they were going to cut locks on those tied to handrails. The NAHBS webite mentioned to lock your bike...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
02-11-08, 01:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 867
Posted By mike_khad1

I attended and I had a great time.

I attended and I had a great time.
Forum: Pacific Northwest
02-11-08, 12:39 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 579
Posted By mike_khad1

BikePortland.org

It appears that Bike Portland is broke. Does anyone know what's going on?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-08-08, 02:07 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,664
Posted By mike_khad1

I addition to the dremel, I have a sharpened old...

I addition to the dremel, I have a sharpened old spoke that I use to poke out the hole.
Forum: Pacific Northwest
02-03-08, 09:30 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 776
Posted By mike_khad1

I too did the 18-mile loop last year and this...

I too did the 18-mile loop last year and this year I'm doing the 45-mile loop. I never pedaled the west hills before. Hope to see you there - I'm not a very fast rider though.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-13-08, 12:06 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 12,189
Posted By mike_khad1

Thanks everyone for your help in this. I commute...

Thanks everyone for your help in this. I commute to work partly to do my part for the environment (partly to lose a beer belly). So now my challenge is to figure out how to maintain my bikes in an...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-13-08, 04:08 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 463
Posted By mike_khad1

Take a look at www.bikeschool.com. Or see is your...

Take a look at www.bikeschool.com. Or see is your local bike store offers Park Tool School.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-12-08, 07:20 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 12,189
Posted By mike_khad1

Shop Rags - Don't Laugh

My garage is my bicycle repair shop where I service 8 bikes. How do you clean your greasy shop rags? I tried our washer/dryer and found I left a grease ring around the inside of the washing machine...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-01-08, 09:38 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 971
Posted By mike_khad1

Cone Wrenches, Crank Puller, Cable Housing Cutter

Cone Wrenches, Crank Puller, Cable Housing Cutter
Forum: Pacific Northwest
12-30-07, 08:36 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,357
Posted By mike_khad1

I feel left out - what about a talk about men's...

I feel left out - what about a talk about men's line of cold/wet weather gear to help with my commute.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-28-07, 12:22 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,478
Posted By mike_khad1

I just purchased the rebuild kit and it was $30...

I just purchased the rebuild kit and it was $30 (or $35) through my LBS.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-16-07, 05:10 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,101
Posted By mike_khad1

I buy my bearings from Bike Tools...

I buy my bearings from Bike Tools http://www.biketoolsetc.com/
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-14-07, 08:43 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 434
Posted By mike_khad1

Parts Washer

I've converted part of my garage into a Bicycle Repair shop. I'm looking at getting a parts washer to clean cassettes, chains, cranks, and other small components.

Any recommendations? In the less...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
12-14-07, 08:38 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,648
Posted By mike_khad1

i'm up at 4:30 and out the door by 5:30. I pedal...

i'm up at 4:30 and out the door by 5:30. I pedal downtown and i'm at my desk by 7.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-11-07, 08:08 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 5,406
Posted By mike_khad1

i meant one day per week for 8 weeks

i meant one day per week for 8 weeks
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-10-07, 02:56 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 5,406
Posted By mike_khad1

UBI vs.... Last winter I went to a bicycle...

UBI vs....

Last winter I went to a bicycle maintenace class at Portland's Community Cycling Center. The course cost me $125 and it went 8 day per week for 8 weeks. I thought it was a great course....
Forum: Pacific Northwest
12-08-07, 12:05 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,631
Posted By mike_khad1

Bend Oregon, The Sisters Oregon, Government Camp...

Bend Oregon, The Sisters Oregon, Government Camp Oregon
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-29-07, 02:48 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,538
Posted By mike_khad1

I use the Park Tool Chain Checker

I use the Park Tool Chain Checker and replace my chain prior to it indicating 1.0% wear

http://www.parktool.com/products/documents/CC-2_instructions_20061214_78534.pdf
Forum: Pacific Northwest
11-27-07, 02:13 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 684
Posted By mike_khad1

Try CCC

I'd look into the Community Cycling Centers offerings. http://www.communitycyclingcenter.org/index.php/programs/classes/

I took their Bicycle Maintenance class last winter and thought it was...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
11-23-07, 01:20 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 827
Posted By mike_khad1

My favorite two LBS are Bike N' Hike and River...

My favorite two LBS are Bike N' Hike and River City Bikes
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
11-17-07, 09:56 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 947
Posted By mike_khad1

thanks randya - I coulnd't remember the other two...

thanks randya - I coulnd't remember the other two speakers.

donna - just before it started I got off the rotunda and spoke to one of your sign holders. Maybe it was you who told me there were just...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
11-16-07, 10:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 947
Posted By mike_khad1

I was at the press conference and I'll be at the...

I was at the press conference and I'll be at the rally tomorrow. Maybe I'll bring some of my kids. Thanks to Elly Blue, Jonathan Maus, Ray Thomas, Bob Mioskie, Scott Bricker, and the others who spoke.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-15-07, 08:59 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,307
Posted By mike_khad1

thanks for the feedback everyone

thanks for the feedback everyone
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-14-07, 02:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,307
Posted By mike_khad1

Nokon Cable Housing

Does anyone have any experience with Nokon cable housing - I saw them on a Bike Friday recently. What are the advantages and disadvantages (other than the price).
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-24-07, 07:45 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 692
Posted By mike_khad1

Instead of all that, I'd take off the pedals and...

Instead of all that, I'd take off the pedals and take the kid to a park with a level path. Have the kid practice scooting - using feet on the ground for propulsion and balance.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-18-07, 01:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 676
Posted By mike_khad1

Haynes Bicycle Repair Manual

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51NXBGD13CL._SS500_.jpg

I have this book along with the Big Blue Book along with Zinn Art of Road Bike Maintenance. I like all three. Haynes is good for some...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-09-07, 01:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 862
Posted By mike_khad1

Thanks everyone!!

Thanks everyone!!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-07-07, 02:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 862
Posted By mike_khad1

Hub Bearings

I know that sealed bearings require less maintenance then cup and cone loose bearings. However, since I do have the tools to maintain loose bearing hubs, should my next wheelset have sealed bearings...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-04-07, 01:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 786
Posted By mike_khad1

I'd also doublecheck that you have 4mm derailler...

I'd also doublecheck that you have 4mm derailler housing instead of 5mm housing.
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