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Forum: Commuting
07-10-23, 01:08 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 8,851
Posted By tornado60

This is probably true of me if you just see me on...

This is probably true of me if you just see me on a short ride around town. But When it gets longer like my commute I definitely move around. True there are other bars that offer multiple...
06-26-23, 02:04 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 891
Posted By tornado60

It is. I hope they stick around for a while.

It is. I hope they stick around for a while.
06-26-23, 12:35 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 891
Posted By tornado60

took it to my shop and they made some adjustments...

took it to my shop and they made some adjustments mostly to my shifting. Sound seems much improved.
Forum: Commuting
06-07-23, 04:12 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 8,851
Posted By tornado60

My wrists do not like straight bars. They need...

My wrists do not like straight bars. They need to be moved around or they get stiff and cranky. That said I did put cross brake levers on my bike so I can ride more upright. It is my favorite...
Forum: Commuting
06-07-23, 03:29 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,188
Posted By tornado60

I think every bike I own has a kickstand. It's...

I think every bike I own has a kickstand. It's just so convenient to pop it down and not have to find a place to lean. Just for reference I have used a double pannier system on my commute bike for...
06-04-23, 04:17 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 891
Posted By tornado60

1. Seems to occur every 1/2to 1 rotation. ...

1. Seems to occur every 1/2to 1 rotation. Doesn't happen when coasting.
2. Not in different gears, but the faster I pedal the faster it comes.
3. No it does not necessarily require higher pressure...
06-02-23, 01:32 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 891
Posted By tornado60

Sorry I haven't replied. I didn't get to work on...

Sorry I haven't replied. I didn't get to work on the bike before I had out of state family visit like I wanted. Hopefully I can check all your wonderful suggestions this weekend and report back.
05-26-23, 03:52 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 891
Posted By tornado60

I will check for that. It is a bit of a clunk. ...

I will check for that. It is a bit of a clunk. Started as more of a click but is a bit louder now.
05-26-23, 03:27 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 891
Posted By tornado60

Clicking when pedaling

I got a clicking when pedaling that I can not diagnose. Seems to do it only when pedaling. Not in my two largest gears in the back. Also is not very noticeable if at all when pedaling the bike in the...
11-04-22, 03:20 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 8,814
Posted By tornado60

I walk at least one and maybe two most days on my...

I walk at least one and maybe two most days on my commute. i can't afford to burn out and be slow for the rest of the ride.
11-04-22, 03:18 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,492
Posted By tornado60

Done this for years. Pumps do seem to wear out...

Done this for years. Pumps do seem to wear out every couple years or so. But they see a fair amount of use too. Plus they are cheap ones to begin with.
11-04-22, 03:16 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 6,578
Posted By tornado60

Get out and ride. Just bought my first pair of...

Get out and ride. Just bought my first pair of studded tires. Hoping to commute this winter.
09-28-22, 02:04 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 453
Posted By tornado60

I am wanting to make the rack I currently have...

I am wanting to make the rack I currently have work. This is a winter bike build so trying to do it using as many parts I already have as possible. Yes if all else fails I can buy one that will...
09-27-22, 06:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 453
Posted By tornado60

Can I do this?

I got a bike I want to mount a rack on. Problem is my disc brake is occupying the mount wholes on one side. Can I attach both to one using a longer screw?...
08-30-22, 03:20 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,425
Posted By tornado60

Thanks. I'll definitely try this if I ever get...

Thanks. I'll definitely try this if I ever get the urge to Fixed gear.
08-29-22, 03:04 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,425
Posted By tornado60

Thanks. You given me a lot of ideas. A lot of...

Thanks. You given me a lot of ideas. A lot of this is what I have done in the past. I wasn't intentionally going every possible day like I want to this winter, but I have done some winter riding. ...
08-23-22, 03:44 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,425
Posted By tornado60

What do you all do to keep winter from ruining your bike?

I'm from NE Ohio we get it all, ice, snow, salt. I'm wanting to keep riding more through the winter. I'm not a total winter novice but this would potentially put a lot more harmful salt and rust...
08-18-22, 12:52 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 370
Posted By tornado60

Thanks. I don't know what they are either. ...

Thanks. I don't know what they are either. Cheap off brand most likely. I bought the entire setup bars levers and shifters used together for the Shifters. The levers were there so I went ahead...
08-17-22, 07:57 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 370
Posted By tornado60

I thought I'd post a pic of what I have. ...

I thought I'd post a pic of what I have.
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08-17-22, 12:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 370
Posted By tornado60

Drop brake lever reach

So I have had drops on my old MTB conversion for a while, and I love it. My One complaint is that in the drops I struggle to reach the levers. This bike does not have integrated shifting. I am...
Forum: Commuting
08-10-22, 01:18 PM
Replies: 760
Views: 151,899
Posted By tornado60

Lucky Rubber Ducky

This little guy was just laying in the turn lane. Not too often you see something like that still in one piece. I had to save him. Full confession I was driving for this. I had to park and cross...
08-08-22, 12:59 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 7,360
Posted By tornado60

"Push it Push it Real Good". Was yelled at me...

"Push it Push it Real Good". Was yelled at me out a car window as I was pushing up a long steep hill on a hot day. That was a few years go and they had been running this Burger King commercial with...
Forum: Commuting
07-27-22, 12:03 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,561
Posted By tornado60

I wouldn't be surprised if there are chainguards...

I wouldn't be surprised if there are chainguards specially made for this purpose. I also wouldn't be surprised to see Huffy just notch one they already make.
Forum: Commuting
07-25-22, 12:05 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,561
Posted By tornado60

I always thought the Magellan's guard was just a...

I always thought the Magellan's guard was just a modern cruiser guard with a notch in it for the derailleur to fit through. Just some food for thought.
Forum: Commuting
07-18-22, 03:45 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,561
Posted By tornado60

Saw this post and thought I'd share that I got...

Saw this post and thought I'd share that I got one of these back when they came out. I went through it and made sure it worked properly. I rode it 40 miles in one day without a problem. Was my...
07-18-22, 03:30 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 5,688
Posted By tornado60

The best bike to own is one you will want to ride.

The best bike to own is one you will want to ride.
07-11-22, 01:39 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 822
Posted By tornado60

Probably a dumb question but if the fork had...

Probably a dumb question but if the fork had plastic elastomers that are no good would the suspension still work?
07-07-22, 03:37 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 822
Posted By tornado60

Yeah the resto is for sentimental reasons. And...

Yeah the resto is for sentimental reasons. And cause I enjoy doing it. Not planning to sell it. It's rideable, took it out Tuesday, so probably just gonna clean it up, and maybe do a lube job for...
07-07-22, 02:43 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 822
Posted By tornado60

Definitely Heavy, but I'm used to heavy as I...

Definitely Heavy, but I'm used to heavy as I pretty much on antique and vintage steel most of the time. It doesn't have cantilever mounts. The brakes that were replaced were the same style. Still...
07-01-22, 08:08 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 822
Posted By tornado60

I should have mentioned the rims and brakes have...

I should have mentioned the rims and brakes have been replaced
07-01-22, 08:02 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 822
Posted By tornado60

Been mine for many years. Just don't know its...

Been mine for many years. Just don't know its whole history. I used to enjoy this bike and decided to restore it.
07-01-22, 05:43 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 822
Posted By tornado60

Can anyone help?

Wondering if anyone knows anything about this bike. I'm especially interested...
06-29-22, 03:44 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 7,360
Posted By tornado60

I had a guy hang at least halfway out the...

I had a guy hang at least halfway out the passenger window and just scream the whole time the car passed. My favorite though, is the car that pulled through street side parking area on my right to...
06-29-22, 03:17 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 7,360
Posted By tornado60

I am stealing this. it's too funny.

I am stealing this. it's too funny.
06-29-22, 03:02 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,731
Posted By tornado60

I say nah you're good. In a situation like that...

I say nah you're good. In a situation like that I usually end up laughing as hard as the person who saw me do it.
06-27-22, 04:02 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 532
Posted By tornado60

What brakes?

I'm curious what brakes you all prefer in ice and snow. All my bikes, except a few special oldies, have rim brakes. I have always used those just fine. But I am considering setting up a dedicated...
06-23-22, 04:32 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 9,539
Posted By tornado60

I got my stand from Aldi when they had it. Pretty...

I got my stand from Aldi when they had it. Pretty sure this is the same one. ...
05-26-22, 02:11 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,051
Posted By tornado60

I'll add use a saddle that supports your sit...

I'll add use a saddle that supports your sit bones. Also don't let technical things stop you from riding. For sure learning about bikes and riding ahead of time helps. But I personally learned a...
05-26-22, 01:56 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,193
Posted By tornado60

Great way to learn about bike maintenance though....

Great way to learn about bike maintenance though. How I did it. I decided to resurrect an old 3 speed. I also got an education in removing rusty bolts.
05-02-22, 04:05 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 5,240
Posted By tornado60

This is a prime example of why I love old steel...

This is a prime example of why I love old steel bikes. Even if the derailleur did grab the spokes and wrench likely nothing would be beyond repair. Feel for the dude though.
05-02-22, 03:10 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 7,839
Posted By tornado60

This is absolutely true. I apologize if I implied...

This is absolutely true. I apologize if I implied with my post that there was anything wrong with wearing black. I really just wondered if there was a reason I was missing that it seems most...
04-22-22, 02:44 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 7,839
Posted By tornado60

Thanks everyone for the education. ...

Thanks everyone for the education.



I'm not in the middle of nowhere, but you can see it from here. There are not a ton of work out options where I live period. That may be part of it.
04-22-22, 08:58 AM
Replies: 204
Views: 7,839
Posted By tornado60

Why is so much clothing dark colored.

This may be a dumb question but it seems like a lot of exercise clothing including bicycle gear is dark or black in color. I find this more true for pants. Has anyone heard a reason for this? I...
04-14-22, 02:53 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 4,657
Posted By tornado60

Maybe something with a exploding dye pack or some...

Maybe something with a exploding dye pack or some kind of mace if it's cut.
Forum: Commuting
01-04-22, 04:56 PM
Replies: 760
Views: 151,899
Posted By tornado60

At least the bikes look OK. Although the one is...

At least the bikes look OK. Although the one is going to need a new rear wheel.
Forum: Commuting
11-09-21, 03:02 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,224
Posted By tornado60

No one was snarky. I could just see why it might...

No one was snarky. I could just see why it might be confusing for some. I thought maybe I should explain more.



I don't know if you are a freak. My spine definitely could not do that. I...
Forum: Commuting
11-08-21, 04:44 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,224
Posted By tornado60

For those asking I have some back issues. I...

For those asking I have some back issues. I think I'd be in for some serious pain if I tried to carry it that way. Otherwise, I would. Thank you for all the great ideas.
Forum: Commuting
11-04-21, 09:17 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,224
Posted By tornado60

In its protective sleeve it is about 17 inches by...

In its protective sleeve it is about 17 inches by 13 inches by 3.5 inches. 15.5 by 10.5 by 1.5 without it. But I would prefer to keep the sleeve.
11-02-21, 09:00 AM
Replies: 151
Views: 9,058
Posted By tornado60

No. I don't. I figure in the lane directly ahead...

No. I don't. I figure in the lane directly ahead of them is the best spot to be seen. As for me knowing about them. Cars are not silent. My ears have yet to fail to alert me to an approaching...
11-02-21, 08:42 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 4,439
Posted By tornado60

Around my hometown. It's a nice place to ride. ...

Around my hometown. It's a nice place to ride. I am very lucky that way.
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