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12-13-20, 06:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 936
Posted By tjc4golf

I ended up going with a pretty traditional...

I ended up going with a pretty traditional system.

Got a Shimano Yoke. Cosmetically not exactly the same as the front brake but it's the same design and same length (size A, 73mm) so I think it...
12-11-20, 09:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 936
Posted By tjc4golf

Thank you, my ATX brother. I think I remember...

Thank you, my ATX brother. I think I remember seeing your name back in the day on Bike Mojo.
12-11-20, 09:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 936
Posted By tjc4golf

Excessive Lever Pull Required to Engage Canti Brakes with Weird Trek Pivot Point

*** Preface: no, I don't want v-brakes. My shifters and brake levers are integrated and I don't want to replace a ton of parts and/or have mis-matching front and rear shifters and brake levers ***
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12-09-20, 08:27 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,544
Posted By tjc4golf

Cool. Even cheaper. Seems to go for $10 per 30...

Cool. Even cheaper. Seems to go for $10 per 30 meters.

I can see how it could cause rust. Pretty dry here. On the fence...
12-09-20, 08:15 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,544
Posted By tjc4golf

Cool. I may pick some up. Seems it goes for...

Cool. I may pick some up. Seems it goes for $12.99 per two meters.



Good idea. Might stop by my local Home Depot to see what they've got and possibly save a few bucks before trying the...
12-09-20, 07:59 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,544
Posted By tjc4golf

No Inner Cable Housing - what's it called?

I picked up an old Trek 930 a couple of days ago. It had some plastic housing with no inner, just a plastic shell, that ran along the top tube between the braze on cable stops. Presumably for noise...
08-27-20, 11:39 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,973
Posted By tjc4golf

Interesting. Never tried an ebike but saw a few...

Interesting. Never tried an ebike but saw a few positively reviewed on some youtube bike channels (Seth's Bike Hacks comes to mind) so I thought the tech was good. Maybe not.

I guess beauty is in...
08-27-20, 12:40 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,973
Posted By tjc4golf

Yes, that seems to be the consensus. Seatpost...

Yes, that seems to be the consensus. Seatpost will be dropped a little and riser bars added for starters. Maybe new saddle, stem and/or seatpost to follow.



You quoted a pic of the bike from...
08-26-20, 05:20 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,973
Posted By tjc4golf

She's already made progress. She's faster now...

She's already made progress. She's faster now than when we started riding. I just pull over if I lose sight of her and let her catch up.



Yes, after I rediscovered my notes on the serial...
08-26-20, 12:56 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,973
Posted By tjc4golf

Didn't notice you'd quoted someone else. My bad....

Didn't notice you'd quoted someone else. My bad.

She's not racing. I don't race either. But she does the majority of her riding with me and it'd be nice if we could maintain our current speeds...
08-26-20, 12:40 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,973
Posted By tjc4golf

Agreed. You're not the first (or second) to...

Agreed. You're not the first (or second) to mention this. Will be lowered.



Who doesn't like paying less? That said, if my primary goal was to save money (1) I wouldn't have sold the Giant and...
08-26-20, 11:46 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 917
Posted By tjc4golf

I have a carbon fork on one of my bikes with...

I have a carbon fork on one of my bikes with slight play. I think I need to cut another millimeter or two or three off of the steerer tube. I didn't want to cut it too short (you can always go...
08-26-20, 10:43 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,973
Posted By tjc4golf

She didn't like the original stem that came with...

She didn't like the original stem that came with the bike. Said it was too long and she was stretched too far out so I put on the short stem. Pic from Craigslist post showing bike with original stem...
08-25-20, 06:58 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,973
Posted By tjc4golf

Ok, cool. Responses rolling in faster than I can...

Ok, cool. Responses rolling in faster than I can reply. Just replied to another message asking about bars.

Thoughts on 3" riser vs 5" riser? Is it mostly just personal preference at that point?
08-25-20, 06:56 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,973
Posted By tjc4golf

Those are easily fixed and will be fixed. ...

Those are easily fixed and will be fixed.

Lots of comments on saddle position. Any thoughts on handlebars / stem?

If I do a Google image search for "women's hybrid bike" most bike have bars...
08-25-20, 06:44 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,973
Posted By tjc4golf

Iride01 also thought the saddle looks high. ...

Iride01 also thought the saddle looks high. Lowering is easy. I'll do that.

I just blurred her face for anonymity.



Hit Factor also thought the saddle looks high. Lowering is easy. ...
08-25-20, 05:43 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,973
Posted By tjc4golf

Question Help me get my girlfriend to stop complaining and pedal

TLDR:

My girlfriend complains her bike "hurts my neck" and claims she needs a new "women's" bike.
I think the frame fits her and if anything we just need to tweak things like stem, bars,...
11-13-19, 04:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,836
Posted By tjc4golf

Quick update. I successfully completed the...

Quick update. I successfully completed the rivnut repair using two M6 aluminum rivnuts.

Metallurgy: I ordered aluminum before seeing dsbrantjr's reply that suggested stainless would be fine. ...
11-05-19, 12:03 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,836
Posted By tjc4golf

Good call on the aluminum. Looked into that a...

Good call on the aluminum. Looked into that a little further - definitely don't want galvanic corrosion from a steel / aluminum combo.

Glad to hear it doesn't seem the M6 bolts will be an issue. ...
11-04-19, 09:44 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,836
Posted By tjc4golf

Rivnut Questions - Metallurgy & Sizing

Just got a used bike on craigslist with a Cannondale aluminum frame. One of the bottle cage rivnuts on the downtube was missing (just a hole in the frame where it used to be) and the other was...
02-16-14, 01:54 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,377
Posted By tjc4golf

Deal or No Deal? Trek STP 300

Bike: For sale on my local craigslist http://austin.craigslist.org/bik/4265459533.html

Me: Daily commuter on road bike. Looking to get first mountain bike on a student budget. Hoping to spend...
08-07-11, 12:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 9,896
Posted By tjc4golf

Once again, thanks for all the helpful responses!...

Once again, thanks for all the helpful responses!

Didn’t realize those bolts on the back of the cassette unscrewed. Since Sheldon said to put the spacer on first, I removed the bolts put the...
08-06-11, 06:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 9,896
Posted By tjc4golf

Thanks, HillRider! I think #1 is the problem...

Thanks, HillRider!

I think #1 is the problem I'm facing. There are three bolts on the outside of the largest cog. Without the spacer these bolts fit in the hub's splines so they don't add any...
08-06-11, 05:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 9,896
Posted By tjc4golf

Thanks for all the replies thus far... ...

Thanks for all the replies thus far...



Could you elaborate on the benefit (necessity?) of having the spacer on the inside. I follow the 11t cog thing but I'm only running 13t. I haven't...
08-06-11, 04:16 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 9,896
Posted By tjc4golf

Problem with 7spd cassette on 130mm hub using 4.5mm spacer

I have an older bike with a 7 speed Shimano 105 groupset that is in need of a new rear wheel. Based on the following from Sheldon Brown, I figured I’d be fine with a 8/9/10 130mm hub and 4.5mm...
05-15-10, 06:39 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,736
Posted By tjc4golf

Hadn't thought about re-squaring drop outs. ...

Hadn't thought about re-squaring drop outs. Don't have the tools for this. May be more work than I had in mind.

Sheldon's frame spacing page does not mention re-squaring of drop outs. I see...
05-15-10, 05:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,736
Posted By tjc4golf

As far as I'm aware, this frame was only sold...

As far as I'm aware, this frame was only sold with 105 components (although I'm not certain of this). I measured the frame and it appears to be 127mm. What to do?
05-15-10, 02:40 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,736
Posted By tjc4golf

Spreading Composite Frame 126mm to 130mm... bad idea?

I have a Trek 2100. I think it's a 1993 but I forget the exact year. The frame is composite. The frame spacing is 126mm in rear. I have a rear wheel with a modern 130mm spacing. I am considering...
05-01-10, 08:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 801
Posted By tjc4golf

Ok, will add ferrules to the derailleur housing. ...

Ok, will add ferrules to the derailleur housing. You didn't address brake housing. Do I also need to do this for brake housing? Or is it ok to have brake housing end without a ferrule?


...
05-01-10, 08:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 801
Posted By tjc4golf

Thanks for the feedback. In response to your...

Thanks for the feedback. In response to your comments:
(1) I don't believe the cutters are the problem. I researched the wire cutters I bought. I also researched the Park Tool wire cutters online...
05-01-10, 08:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 801
Posted By tjc4golf

Cable Housing Questions

I just changed an older hybrid from a 7 speed to a 9 speed. It's all assembled, I've ridden it around a bit and it rides well (for the most part... see question #3). Now I just have a few questions...
04-18-10, 10:48 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,534
Posted By tjc4golf

I found the info below courtesy of Sheldon Brown....

I found the info below courtesy of Sheldon Brown. So I think the answer to my question is new chainrings are optional. However, I'd still be interested in hearing what others think. Also, SB...
04-17-10, 10:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,534
Posted By tjc4golf

Thanks for the reply. Don't think it answers my...

Thanks for the reply. Don't think it answers my questions but you do raise a good point. I realize that even if a change is necessary I wouldn't need a entire new bb/crankset... just new...
04-17-10, 09:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,534
Posted By tjc4golf

Do I Need a New Crankset? 7 speed to 9 speed conversion.

The background: Picked up a used bike a month or so ago. Bike but the cassette was ready to be replaced, one of the original shifters had broken and replaced with a functional but mismatching unit...
04-15-10, 02:40 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,965
Posted By tjc4golf

Yeah, the bike began it's life as a 7 speed. I...

Yeah, the bike began it's life as a 7 speed. I bought it used a month or so ago. Nice frame but it had old, beat up, mismatching 3x7 shifters, worn chain and worn cassette. So I decided if I'm going...
04-15-10, 01:54 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,965
Posted By tjc4golf

Thanks to all that replied. I'm planning on...

Thanks to all that replied.

I'm planning on buying replacement pulleys and thinking I'll go with these Shimano 105s...
04-14-10, 08:42 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,965
Posted By tjc4golf

Properly Spacing Rear Derailleur Pulleys with Washers

I took the cage off my rear derailleur (Shimano Deore DX RD-M650) and the washers that provided the proper spacing between the pulleys and cage went flying everywhere. I’m not sure how they were...
04-10-10, 03:40 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 985
Posted By tjc4golf

Thanks to those that weighed in. I emailed...

Thanks to those that weighed in.

I emailed seller earlier today stating my concerns and looking for a resolution. Seller just sent two messages in response:





I am skeptical of the...
04-10-10, 07:17 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 985
Posted By tjc4golf

No, not new factory brakes. I'm fixing up a bike...

No, not new factory brakes. I'm fixing up a bike on the cheap so I bought a set of used brakes. If you look closely you can see they have a very minor amount of wear on the pads. If it's...
04-09-10, 10:26 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 985
Posted By tjc4golf

I haven't used them so I don't know if they work....

I haven't used them so I don't know if they work. When I buy something and have concerns I about the purchase generally don't use the item until concerns have been resolved... makes returns,...
04-09-10, 09:53 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 985
Posted By tjc4golf

Thanks for the feedback. I'm aware of the...

Thanks for the feedback. I'm aware of the website and had checked it out prior to posting. The pads don't look like those on the website but before I jumped to any conclusions wanted to get some...
04-09-10, 09:38 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 985
Posted By tjc4golf

Are these Kool Stops? Questioning eBay purchase...

So I bought a set of brakes that supposedly came with Kool Stops. The pads don't say Kool Stop anywhere and don't look like any of the models shown on the Kool Stop website.

However, I don't have...
03-23-10, 01:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 10,676
Posted By tjc4golf

Thanks guys! Whether I buy this particular wheel...

Thanks guys! Whether I buy this particular wheel or not, this is great advice I will keep in mind as the hunt goes on.



This is great info to have for price negotiations. And I agree I...
03-23-10, 11:17 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 10,676
Posted By tjc4golf

Buying Used Wheels... Any Advice???

I'm in the market for a rear wheel and have a limited budget so I posted a WTB add on Craigslist. I got a reply that sounds promising... a Mavic laced to a Dura Ace 7700 hub with a $75 asking price....
03-16-10, 08:28 AM
Replies: 7,836
Views: 2,861,103
Posted By tjc4golf

Thanks for the advice! First, a little...

Thanks for the advice!

First, a little more info on the current setup and riding habits which I think I need to consider when contemplating changes... the bikes at home right now (I'm at work...
03-14-10, 03:46 PM
Replies: 7,836
Views: 2,861,103
Posted By tjc4golf

http://i425.photobucket.com/albums/pp332/tjc4golf/...

http://i425.photobucket.com/albums/pp332/tjc4golf/Bikes/Trek790.jpg

Picked up this bike last week... a 1990 Trek 790. Not the prettiest (though I'm not sure I'm going to do anything about this as...
Forum: Commuting
03-05-10, 03:48 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,646
Posted By tjc4golf

Thanks! I'll check out the Bike Church. My...

Thanks! I'll check out the Bike Church. My cousin also alerted my to a bike co-op not far from there called Firehouse that I plan on checking out.

I've also been looking at used bikes on eBay...
Forum: Commuting
03-04-10, 06:09 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,646
Posted By tjc4golf

I don't know of and bike co-ops in Philly. I've...

I don't know of and bike co-ops in Philly. I've found a few stores near me that sell used bikes but I'm not sure if they're co-ops.
Forum: Commuting
03-04-10, 04:36 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,646
Posted By tjc4golf

Does anyone know of any bike shops in Philly...

Does anyone know of any bike shops in Philly similar to the Chicago ones mentioned where a quality used bike can be purchased?

Also, any thoughts on the Windsor Stratford...
Forum: Commuting
03-04-10, 02:16 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,646
Posted By tjc4golf

I'm in nearly the exact same place as the...

I'm in nearly the exact same place as the Molson2010. A year older and a different city but I'm looking for the same things in a bike and have a similar budget.

I've considered purchasing second...
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