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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-14-24, 07:05 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 670
Posted By andrewclaus

Is there a bike co-op near you? If so, someone...

Is there a bike co-op near you? If so, someone there can advise and help you.

From the photo, the brake calipers look like they're made of the cheapest stamped steel, hardly worth working on. You...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-09-24, 11:22 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 286
Posted By andrewclaus

And check the quick release. If it's too short,...

And check the quick release. If it's too short, you won't be able to unhook it.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-09-24, 11:19 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 460
Posted By andrewclaus

Ditto all the above. Dental picks are a big...

Ditto all the above. Dental picks are a big help--my dentist gives me his old ones when I ask. And I'll add, definitely stay away from the gasoline!

And kudos for volunteering at the nonprofit....
Forum: Touring
04-09-24, 11:10 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 651
Posted By andrewclaus

Same here. My Tarptent cost me just over $100, my...

Same here. My Tarptent cost me just over $100, my EE quilt a little more than that (prices have gone up since then). Both are top quality and have lasted hundreds of days of travel. I also stayed...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-09-24, 07:48 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 680
Posted By andrewclaus

I drafted behind one for quite a few miles on a...

I drafted behind one for quite a few miles on a century I rode last summer. If I kept records, I'd put an asterisk on that one.

I've passed a couple of them on long mountain descents but I think...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-09-24, 07:33 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 474
Posted By andrewclaus

Every week I meet a small group of senior men (70...

Every week I meet a small group of senior men (70 +/-) for two laps of the 8 mile scenic loop at Saguaro NP. There are some 8% grades, one of them long. There's usually one guy who forgets to...
Forum: Touring
04-07-24, 09:17 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 651
Posted By andrewclaus

Touring cyclists don't seem to obsess much about...

Touring cyclists don't seem to obsess much about weight. Hikers sure do.

It doesn't make sense to me to count consumables (food, water, fuel), since those are constantly variable. Good points...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-05-24, 07:39 AM
Replies: 27,110
Views: 3,112,927
Posted By andrewclaus

I met my old friend Dave from Phoenix yesterday...

I met my old friend Dave from Phoenix yesterday for a ride through Tucson. Dave is 77, and can still ride a multi-day tour from Phoenix to Patagonia AZ. He's staying in motels. I rode 20+ miles...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-03-24, 02:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 215
Posted By andrewclaus

Agree with above. Most BB bearings are sealed....

Agree with above. Most BB bearings are sealed. You'd have to remove the seal to grease them, which I've done, but only if they feel bad. Otherwise you might just ruin the seal. It's a good idea to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-01-24, 07:43 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 555
Posted By andrewclaus

Align the left crank with the seat tube and...

Align the left crank with the seat tube and alternately squeeze and pull them apart. That should quickly point out a bottom bracket problem.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-31-24, 07:34 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 758
Posted By andrewclaus

It is fairly common knowledge. It's on the Park...

It is fairly common knowledge. It's on the Park Tools site and elsewhere if you look. I learned that method by volunteering at a non-profit shop. I'm now one of the lead mechanics (that's a little...
Forum: Touring
03-31-24, 07:19 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,230
Posted By andrewclaus

I use Superfeet insoles in my running/walking...

I use Superfeet insoles in my running/walking shoes for some extra stiffness, with pinned flats. Never had a problem.

Most of my cycling days also entail quite a bit of walking around. I can ride...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-29-24, 07:48 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 504
Posted By andrewclaus

The one common tool I don't carry is an axle nut...

The one common tool I don't carry is an axle nut wrench. I also had to pass on an assist recently because of that.

The other day my friend flatted on his vintage bike, and he had a 6" adjustable...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-28-24, 07:14 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 1,953
Posted By andrewclaus

I'm good until the dust picks up, or I can't keep...

I'm good until the dust picks up, or I can't keep a line in a crosswind. Sandstorms are the worst. Got caught in one hiking the CDT outside of Deming, NM once. Tumbleweeds can do some damage.

For...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-26-24, 08:08 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 721
Posted By andrewclaus

By "fake screw" do you mean the hex adjuster? The...

By "fake screw" do you mean the hex adjuster? The leaf spring in the first photo provides a detent every sixth turn of the adjuster. If the adjuster isn't turning, it's dirty or corroded. If you...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-25-24, 01:22 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 453
Posted By andrewclaus

LIke any good friend, I used his dollar bill! ...

LIke any good friend, I used his dollar bill!

I told him if he can bring both serial numbers into a bank, they'll replace the bill. Or at least they did that twenty years ago. That was the last...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-25-24, 10:23 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 3,033
Posted By andrewclaus

I'm amazed at how quickly 1x took over the...

I'm amazed at how quickly 1x took over the trails. Anyone riding a 3x MTB is obviously a dinosaur. That represents a lot of sales in the industry.

I get comments from some about the road triple on...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-25-24, 08:00 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 453
Posted By andrewclaus

Riding with my wife yesterday, her front shifter...

Riding with my wife yesterday, her front shifter cable housing failed dramatically--the cable pulled out of a 4" section of housing. The low limit screw on the FD was long enough to keep her in the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-25-24, 07:55 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 453
Posted By andrewclaus

I was riding the other day with an old friend on...

I was riding the other day with an old friend on his vintage bike with rotten 27" tires, 60 psi. One blew out in the tread, about a 1" tear, also sounded like a shot. I showed him the dollar bill...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-25-24, 07:47 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 721
Posted By andrewclaus

Auto brakes do work that way--a hydraulic piston...

Auto brakes do work that way--a hydraulic piston on one side of a caliper that moves on pins. I've seen that once on an old bike, and it still worked.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-21-24, 02:54 PM
Replies: 27,110
Views: 3,112,927
Posted By andrewclaus

Rode the Tucson Loop today, 56 mostly flat miles,...

Rode the Tucson Loop today, 56 mostly flat miles, in freshening wind which helped on the last leg. A geezer group I meet on Tuesdays and Fridays is talking about riding that again tomorrow. If so,...
Forum: Touring
03-21-24, 02:47 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 970
Posted By andrewclaus

I read most of it until it was due back at the...

I read most of it until it was due back at the library. Not my style of cycling, but that was the whole idea I think. I'm a fast reader and the fact that I didn't finish in three weeks says...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-21-24, 07:45 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 202
Posted By andrewclaus

I think the question is about the crank bolt, but...

I think the question is about the crank bolt, but yes, we still need to know what BB it is. Most common is the M8 x 1.
Forum: Touring
03-21-24, 07:42 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 970
Posted By andrewclaus

Frosty Wooldridge has a couple of books about his...

Frosty Wooldridge has a couple of books about his cycling adventures. "The Kickstand Chronicles" has some how-to chapters. I don't agree with much of it, but it's one take on things. It's poorly...
Forum: Touring
03-19-24, 12:57 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,565
Posted By andrewclaus

Nothing extra for me. Minimalist touring, light...

Nothing extra for me. Minimalist touring, light and fun. For me, it's all about the cycling every day. My usual companions feel the same.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-13-24, 11:32 AM
Replies: 136
Views: 3,955
Posted By andrewclaus

Go ahead and do it. If the wheel won't stay...

Go ahead and do it. If the wheel won't stay centered when you accelerate, you'll want to align the dropouts. A closed-cam QR skewer might do the trick too.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-12-24, 03:33 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 941
Posted By andrewclaus

No. V-brakes can be very responsive, and some...

No. V-brakes can be very responsive, and some dynamic response in the housing is desired for modulation.

The barrel adjusters are there for a reason. Use them for small adjustments, even while...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-11-24, 10:08 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 432
Posted By andrewclaus

Put the tool in a bench vise, and turn the wheel....

Put the tool in a bench vise, and turn the wheel. Get a strong helper, and push/pull together. If you have neither vise nor helper, put the tire on the ground, wheel vertical, wrench horizontal to...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-11-24, 01:39 PM
Replies: 27,110
Views: 3,112,927
Posted By andrewclaus

Got in some extra miles today. Today's the day I...

Got in some extra miles today. Today's the day I normally meet a small group of seniors at Saguaro NP and ride a couple laps of the 8-mile scenic loop road. As I left the house, my wife told me to...
Forum: Touring
03-11-24, 07:20 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,108
Posted By andrewclaus

The only roadside repairs I've done are...

The only roadside repairs I've done are punctures.

In town or camps;

Two broken spokes, one of those baggage handling damage.

Replace brake pads.

Chain maintenance, one repair on someone...
Forum: Touring
03-11-24, 07:11 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 181
Posted By andrewclaus

I started June 1 and encountered some fresh snow...

I started June 1 and encountered some fresh snow in the higher passes. Temps were right around freezing. Bring an extra dry jersey for the descents.

It was an exciting week. Good luck on your trip.
Forum: Touring
03-07-24, 08:17 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 892
Posted By andrewclaus

Back when I used to carry one, I had a Tyvek...

Back when I used to carry one, I had a Tyvek footprint that was quite a bit smaller than the tent floor.

This is off topic so please feel free to ignore: But I don't use one anymore and life is...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-06-24, 07:56 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,316
Posted By andrewclaus

And don't forget about the brakes. If you change...

And don't forget about the brakes. If you change to a different rear shifter and it's combined with a brake lever, be sure the lever has the correct "short" pull for the cantilever brakes. Or change...
Forum: Touring
03-06-24, 07:47 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,633
Posted By andrewclaus

Mine only had just over 10,000 K on them when I...

Mine only had just over 10,000 K on them when I sold them with the bike they were on. They still looked good, and had only had a couple of flats. But frankly, I was glad to see them go! Your comment,...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-04-24, 06:38 PM
Replies: 27,110
Views: 3,112,927
Posted By andrewclaus

Wow, what a day! A perfect day on Mt Lemmon and I...

Wow, what a day! A perfect day on Mt Lemmon and I was able to ride to the true summit at 9,088'. 70 miles and 7,800' of climbing for the day. The road past the ski area is gated off, but it's been...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-28-24, 08:29 AM
Replies: 123
Views: 4,038
Posted By andrewclaus

I patch all the time, maybe a dozen per year (for...

I patch all the time, maybe a dozen per year (for two household cyclists and a klutzy buddy), but I normally don't mess with pinch flats. Just punctures.

I also volunteer at some non-profit shops...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-27-24, 03:02 PM
Replies: 27,110
Views: 3,112,927
Posted By andrewclaus

I rode "the usual" 56-mile Tucson Loop today with...

I rode "the usual" 56-mile Tucson Loop today with a new addition, a climb up Sentinel Peak. I don't know why I never thought of that before. The Loop routes right along the base of the hill near...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-26-24, 07:24 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,072
Posted By andrewclaus

It's really hard to feel what the bearings are...

It's really hard to feel what the bearings are doing with bike on the ground and the mass of the wheel and handlebars included. Put the bike in a stand with that mass removed and you might be...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-21-24, 07:14 AM
Replies: 27,110
Views: 3,112,927
Posted By andrewclaus

RIP, Meat Loaf.

RIP, Meat Loaf.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-20-24, 05:23 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,517
Posted By andrewclaus

Ditto the indexed shifting and bearing preload...

Ditto the indexed shifting and bearing preload adjustments. We see a lot of cantilever brakes on donated bikes and those can take some skill to tune correctly--set up the right yoke angle, and solve...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-20-24, 04:51 PM
Replies: 27,110
Views: 3,112,927
Posted By andrewclaus

I rode up to Summerhaven on Mt Lemmon today....

I rode up to Summerhaven on Mt Lemmon today. Enough snow has melted but it's still a little sloppy. I need a shower and the bike needs a bath. 64 miles, 6,600' of climbing.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-18-24, 01:40 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,302
Posted By andrewclaus

RJ's video shows using dropout alignment tools....

RJ's video shows using dropout alignment tools. Did you do that as well as spreading the dropouts?

Do the outer locknuts/endcaps on the hub have any grip? From the photo it doesn't look like it.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-18-24, 08:06 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,743
Posted By andrewclaus

Click and Clack had another saying I try to keep...

Click and Clack had another saying I try to keep in mind, "The miserly man spends the most." That's very often true with tires--they're so important to the cycling experience, and safety. And some...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-18-24, 07:48 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 851
Posted By andrewclaus

I think MTBs broke and bent more axles and may...

I think MTBs broke and bent more axles and may have driven the development of a stronger hub. The advent of the freehub was just a couple of years after the advent of mountain biking, but that may be...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-15-24, 08:30 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 943
Posted By andrewclaus

Are you familiar with chainline? See Sheldon...

Are you familiar with chainline? See Sheldon Brown's website (https://www.sheldonbrown.com/chainline.html) if not. You may need to stay with a road double to match your chainline, and you might need...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-14-24, 08:01 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 309
Posted By andrewclaus

I can often clean lightly gunked threads with a...

I can often clean lightly gunked threads with a sharp utility knife. Start at the second full revolution in and run the blade counterclockwise out of the hole, lightly at first. The steel blade will...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-08-24, 06:30 PM
Replies: 27,110
Views: 3,112,927
Posted By andrewclaus

I rode a loop out to Collosal Cave Park and...

I rode a loop out to Collosal Cave Park and Saguaro National Park, 44 miles and 1,800 of climbing. After a day of rain in town, there's a dusting of snow on the higher 9000' peaks in the distance....
Forum: Touring
02-08-24, 06:25 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,906
Posted By andrewclaus

We haven't had many guests since Covid, just one...

We haven't had many guests since Covid, just one each in the past couple of years, and I haven't toured since then. I still enjoy the guests and will use it again next time I hit the road.

I've...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-08-24, 07:22 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,302
Posted By andrewclaus

Did you need to spread the dropouts to fit the...

Did you need to spread the dropouts to fit the new wheel? If so, the dropouts may need to be realigned. There's a tool for that...
Forum: Touring
02-06-24, 07:20 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 952
Posted By andrewclaus

Drifting away on a side note, there's a new way...

Drifting away on a side note, there's a new way of hiking the Canyon--pack your bike through it for 25 miles on an Arizona Trail (AZT) bikepacking trip. It's either that or about 200 miles of road....
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