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Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-02-23, 08:04 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 205
Posted By Kai Winters

I too had one like it and it is a standard Merlin...

I too had one like it and it is a standard Merlin Ti frame...still a wonderful frame.
Beware, many of the extra lite frames suffered from a cracked down tube where the bottle bosses are...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-01-23, 07:50 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 425
Posted By Kai Winters

It's called 'recovery'

It's called 'recovery'
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
11-30-23, 07:54 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 497
Posted By Kai Winters

cyclists and vehicle drivers are people and many...

cyclists and vehicle drivers are people and many people are just plain a ss..les...don't worry someone will get him sooner or later, just be glad it wasn't you.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-30-23, 07:49 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 1,821
Posted By Kai Winters

As a shop wrench monkey I'd not be insulted but...

As a shop wrench monkey I'd not be insulted but rather I'd be grateful.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-30-23, 07:48 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 683
Posted By Kai Winters

Yep it happens and your fix is correct and will...

Yep it happens and your fix is correct and will work fine.
Not all springs are the same...I know this because I used to test their 'return rate' and they were all a bit different.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
11-27-23, 09:17 PM
Replies: 17,567
Views: 1,347,310
Posted By Kai Winters

I love going fast and seeing how hard I can push...

I love going fast and seeing how hard I can push myself and how well I can do competitively.
I'm in 'winter training mode' now and ride about 12 hours weekly, mainly zone 2 and 3. I also participate...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-27-23, 09:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 258
Posted By Kai Winters

Lowest USAC License Number still active

Alright all you old codgers it's time to show your true age...
Who has the lowest license number that is still active?
I decided to start 'real' racing again and went to the USAC??? where did the...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-26-23, 08:24 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 2,233
Posted By Kai Winters

Holy Freakin' Moly...man it is no joke going that...

Holy Freakin' Moly...man it is no joke going that fast on a bike...one screw up and it hamburg city.
When I hit 65 I was on 21mm tires too...but they were sewups so there is that...
Brakes are just...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-26-23, 07:49 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 2,233
Posted By Kai Winters

One time and one time only I hit 65mph, according...

One time and one time only I hit 65mph, according to my old Avocet computer, on the downhill over Bear Mtn during the Killington Stage Race in the '90's. A group of us were chasing the breakaway...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-25-23, 10:40 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,457
Posted By Kai Winters

We've had two home made gas engine bikes come in...

We've had two home made gas engine bikes come in to the shop for repairs. We refused to work on either of them and had the customers immediately take them out of the shop. They both had oil/gas leaks...
Forum: Pills and Ills
11-20-23, 09:28 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,174
Posted By Kai Winters

Good for you ! I too love to snowshoe and we...

Good for you !
I too love to snowshoe and we do it frequently here in Northern NY.
We, my wife and I, also do lots of hiking especially the fire tower hikes in the Adirondaks and some in the...
Forum: Pills and Ills
11-20-23, 08:41 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 878
Posted By Kai Winters

wondering if you do a daily stretching program? ...

wondering if you do a daily stretching program?
if not, you might want to consider starting one and if you are or have gone to PT you can ask them for a few basic stretches before going overboard...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-19-23, 09:35 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 705
Posted By Kai Winters

Atta Boy ! ! ! That's a wrench monkey...

Atta Boy ! ! !
That's a wrench monkey skill...you only learn by doing...over and over and over until...tada !
Chapeau you are now in the exalted brotherhood of aspiring 'wrench monkey'...welcome to...
Forum: Pills and Ills
11-19-23, 08:18 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,174
Posted By Kai Winters

Bah ! ! ! I don't pay any attention to this bull...

Bah ! ! ! I don't pay any attention to this bull sh.t. Most are scammers trying to sell you their product or new and revolutionary training system "guaranteed" to work wonders in only 7 days. Others...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-18-23, 12:00 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 705
Posted By Kai Winters

"No good deal goes unpunished" Or something to...

"No good deal goes unpunished"
Or something to that effect...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-18-23, 08:03 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 705
Posted By Kai Winters

What is the brand/model of the calipers??? Is...

What is the brand/model of the calipers???
Is it a caliper that only one pad moves or both?
The loosen the caliper, squeeze brake lever, tighten, alignment method doesn't always work...same with a...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-17-23, 08:58 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,131
Posted By Kai Winters

Based on your post it is likely that after a...

Based on your post it is likely that after a couple of rides the bike you buy will wind up in a garage, shed, etc. gathering dust.
So if you must buy a bike buy a cheap one at a yard...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-13-23, 08:00 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,833
Posted By Kai Winters

I too am sick and tired of finnicky shifting,...

I too am sick and tired of finnicky shifting, always having to adjust the derailleurs, sticky shifters, etc.
I've gone back to 5 speed down tube mounted friction shifters on my Aethos. It took some...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
11-08-23, 08:36 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 1,750
Posted By Kai Winters

I generally use w/kg as a stock measurement of my...

I generally use w/kg as a stock measurement of my performance.
Some of my numbers this year: Back in Jan in a Zwift Racing League B race I averaged 3.6 w/kg or 230 watts avg/230 watts np. Also...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-06-23, 07:17 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 602
Posted By Kai Winters

Shimano shifters, all types, will dry out...

Shimano shifters, all types, will dry out internally over time and begin to shift poorly then sometimes not at all.
Pulling the old cable and spraying the internals with a lube of some sort works...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-05-23, 08:43 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,281
Posted By Kai Winters

Wow, that's a lot of guessing when you really...

Wow, that's a lot of guessing when you really have no clue regarding the damage or the repair...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-05-23, 11:33 AM
Replies: 125
Views: 3,509
Posted By Kai Winters

And it's smart ass comments, especially the...

And it's smart ass comments, especially the 'Y'all' crap that make me not want to comment.
I'm done here...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-05-23, 07:42 AM
Replies: 125
Views: 3,509
Posted By Kai Winters

meh, no longer care...

meh, no longer care...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-14-23, 07:07 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 447
Posted By Kai Winters

whatever one I have on hand that fits the...

whatever one I have on hand that fits the closest...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-30-23, 07:27 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 700
Posted By Kai Winters

Were you to race in the USAC events you will need...

Were you to race in the USAC events you will need a license and will likely get a 'cat 5' license...not a real biggie because the license will allow you to race in "masters" events which are age...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
09-30-23, 06:39 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 883
Posted By Kai Winters

High intensity training once or twice a week will...

High intensity training once or twice a week will help you achieve your goals
But your lackadaisical approach, unwillingness to commit, etc. likely means your goals are just a dream and won't be...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-27-23, 12:13 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 3,229
Posted By Kai Winters

it's not black, it's called moonshadow something...

it's not black, it's called moonshadow something or other...it's quite nice
Forum: Road Cycling
09-26-23, 04:48 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 3,229
Posted By Kai Winters

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1500x2000/img_4595_e98a1a731778281dfe6be9c531f23a213113c200.jpeg...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-08-23, 06:50 AM
Replies: 382
Views: 13,228
Posted By Kai Winters

meh, don't care what you use or don't use...

meh, don't care what you use or don't use...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-06-23, 07:35 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 2,427
Posted By Kai Winters

Leave it as it is as a constant reminder to be...

Leave it as it is as a constant reminder to be aware of those around you at all times and the unpredictability and chaos that can ensue...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-04-23, 07:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 320
Posted By Kai Winters

More info needed...what kind of derailleur...age,...

More info needed...what kind of derailleur...age, etc.
In general to trouble shoot you always start at the beginning.
Check condition of cable and housing...remove cable at der. and holding cable...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-02-23, 05:37 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 856
Posted By Kai Winters

Who built the bike? Sounds like you did. If so...

Who built the bike? Sounds like you did. If so I'd not trust the build/set up as your post sounds like you aren't experienced building a bike out of the box.
Take it to a shop and have them go over...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-02-23, 05:32 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 929
Posted By Kai Winters

I've put them on a lot of bikes and I see a lot...

I've put them on a lot of bikes and I see a lot of bikes with them attached...they work fine and should be what you need...just consider you are likely going to have to replace all of the...
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-02-23, 05:28 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,644
Posted By Kai Winters

ebikes are great for commuting but beware...the...

ebikes are great for commuting but beware...the cheap bikes don't last, often can't get parts for them when they break down...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-01-23, 07:01 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,677
Posted By Kai Winters

Some bikes just aren't worth repairing. I've...

Some bikes just aren't worth repairing. I've given customers estimates in the $300ish range for bikes honestly not worth $50 because of the condition they are in and the many parts, usually including...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-31-23, 05:03 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,677
Posted By Kai Winters

While this is a bit of a divergence I'll add a...

While this is a bit of a divergence I'll add a bit more.
It's not the big box stores bikes "in general" that are crap...it is the assembly of said bikes. The people that assemble these bikes...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-24-23, 08:00 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,951
Posted By Kai Winters

You are doing 'intervals'...you just seem to be...

You are doing 'intervals'...you just seem to be misunderstanding the term and effort.
Nobody, nobody at all can do a full gas sprint for one solid minute. The best TdF sprinters usually start their...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-16-23, 10:45 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 1,833
Posted By Kai Winters

retired...nothing to do and all day to do...

retired...nothing to do and all day to do it...aahhhhhhhhhh life is good
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-09-23, 05:59 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 445
Posted By Kai Winters

Does it matter if the parts match??? Likely...

Does it matter if the parts match???
Likely you're going to go ahead with it anyway so have at it...after all what could possibly go wrong???
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-09-23, 05:57 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 787
Posted By Kai Winters

Since he is studied in mechanical engineering he...

Since he is studied in mechanical engineering he is ready to perform 'percussive maintenance' on the damaged frame tube...after all what could go wrong...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-08-23, 07:25 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 642
Posted By Kai Winters

I tried a bike seat for my kid and being a small...

I tried a bike seat for my kid and being a small person...5'4"/135lbs at that time lol...every time my daughter looked around I could feel the bike swaying...it was a Spesh Rockhopper around '87ish....
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-05-23, 05:41 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,991
Posted By Kai Winters

Like all performance athletics the human body is...

Like all performance athletics the human body is limited to the genetics it was born with. You can train your body to a degree but the max limits are genetic.
Aging is another factor that is again...
Forum: Northeast
07-30-23, 07:06 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 787
Posted By Kai Winters

Born in Fall River and rode my mt bike there a...

Born in Fall River and rode my mt bike there a lot...baby heads rocks, roots, single track, etc.
It also has an interesting history of witch craft sites...ran across an area where some kind of rite...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-27-23, 06:05 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 2,484
Posted By Kai Winters

To me it looks like it's just the load on the...

To me it looks like it's just the load on the chain on that gear combo...pulling the chain away from the idler pulley. I think the reason it seems to track properly when pedaling backwards is because...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-24-23, 05:33 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 645
Posted By Kai Winters

lightly sand the pads and the rim braking surface

lightly sand the pads and the rim braking surface
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-19-23, 08:04 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,308
Posted By Kai Winters

lol ...it's a two stall, one door, garage...the...

lol ...it's a two stall, one door, garage...the door is also insulated...i've had to lift it manually once...not going to try that again...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-15-23, 09:25 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 480
Posted By Kai Winters

I'd be more worried about the cracked bottom...

I'd be more worried about the cracked bottom bracket shell...if it fails it will not be pretty
It can be replaced but will not be cheap.
It is now a lawn ornament or shop ornament...like my Colnago...
Forum: Beach Cruisers
07-12-23, 07:09 PM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 513,558
Posted By Kai Winters

You are correct on both counts...

You are correct on both counts...
Forum: Beach Cruisers
07-12-23, 09:36 AM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 513,558
Posted By Kai Winters

Did a tuneup and complete scrubbing/polishing of...

Did a tuneup and complete scrubbing/polishing of this beauty at the shop.
It a two speed using the lever to change speeds. It was frozen but a bit of a soaking in mucoff did the trick. It came out...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-12-23, 09:32 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,124
Posted By Kai Winters

Only "one thing that irritates me"???...

Only "one thing that irritates me"??? pfft....amateur...lol
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