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Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-09-11, 08:38 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,856
Posted By Toyman991

Riding into a setting sun with drivers...

Riding into a setting sun with drivers approaching from the rear.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-14-10, 06:36 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,123
Posted By Toyman991

Please contact your insurance company. In...

Please contact your insurance company. In Florida, your PIP coverage will pay. Also, if you have UIM coverage, you may get compensated from that as well.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-02-09, 08:10 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,338
Posted By Toyman991

Despite its modest height, Sugarloaf is a pretty...

Despite its modest height, Sugarloaf is a pretty tough climb. I'm not sure of the grade but I hit 52mph on one decent (the side with the stop sign a hundred yards or so from the bottom). Being a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-02-09, 07:55 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 8,299
Posted By Toyman991

I bought one of these brand new in the spring of...

I bought one of these brand new in the spring of 1973 at Bike World in Charlotte, NC. It was kelly green with reddish orange bar tape. It was my first 10-speed and I bought it with my paper route...
Forum: Charity Events
05-15-09, 10:34 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 920
Posted By Toyman991

I'm riding 75 miles both days with Team...

I'm riding 75 miles both days with Team PriceWaterhouseCoopers. This will be my 19th year riding in this event.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-06-09, 12:11 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,156
Posted By Toyman991

When I read "intersection" and "rain" the first...

When I read "intersection" and "rain" the first thing that came to mind was how slippery those crosswalk markings can be when they are wet. The same goes for most other road markings as well. Just...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-19-09, 03:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 943
Posted By Toyman991

I've only once had a Brooks that didn't clamp...

I've only once had a Brooks that didn't clamp right on to a standard seatpost. I have a Swift Ti on my Colnago using a vintage Chorus aero seatpost - perfect fit right out of the box. Also, all of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-09-09, 09:10 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,543
Posted By Toyman991

This year will be my 19th year riding in our...

This year will be my 19th year riding in our local MS150 here in Central Florida - it's always a great time for a great cause. I have Brooks Team Pros on each of my bikes and wouldn't ride anything...
Forum: Charity Events
01-05-09, 10:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,397
Posted By Toyman991

Gary, Have you asked you local MS chapter? ...

Gary,

Have you asked you local MS chapter? I've never had a problem getting an extra shirt from my chapter. This year will mark my 19th year riding in the mid Florida MS Tour but all my shirts...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-03-08, 07:27 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,356
Posted By Toyman991

The blue version (242, I believe) has come in...

The blue version (242, I believe) has come in handy for me when attaching a bottle cage that kept working its way loose. Also, has anyone noticed the blue substance that coats the first 3-4 threads...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-01-08, 08:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 570
Posted By Toyman991

Stay away from drive-throughs too! A buddy of...

Stay away from drive-throughs too! A buddy of mine shattered a nice CF frame when he decided to make a bank deposit on his way to the trailhead.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-24-08, 08:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 737
Posted By Toyman991

Speaking of track stands, one of the funniest...

Speaking of track stands, one of the funniest things I've ever seen was a rider trying to show off at the start of a charity ride by track standing at the first light we came to. We were still all...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-09-08, 06:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 566
Posted By Toyman991

You can buy every other part of the saddle except...

You can buy every other part of the saddle except the leather! Perhaps if you wrote them and explained why the frame has a such special meaning to you they would consider it but I wouldn't hold my...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-08-08, 08:10 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 45,243
Posted By Toyman991

I'm not qualified to debate the safety of one...

I'm not qualified to debate the safety of one chemical vs. another but I use mineral spirits in a half filled Gatorade bottle for my chains. After fishing the clean chain out of the mineral spirits,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-08-08, 06:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 447
Posted By Toyman991

Lickton's (www.lickbike.com) sells small parts...

Lickton's (www.lickbike.com) sells small parts for Campy. I found a replacement barrel adjuster for my Veloce RD listed on their site but decided to use a spare downtube barrel when I saw that it...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-19-08, 06:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 6,409
Posted By Toyman991

I had the same problem as you and blasting the...

I had the same problem as you and blasting the pedal with WD-40 did the trick. I did this before adjusting it and it was back to normal. You may find that you need to tighten it once you blow out...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-13-08, 06:19 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,202
Posted By Toyman991

Are they Michelins? I have found various...

Are they Michelins? I have found various Michelin tires to be some of the tightest made.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-05-08, 08:33 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,336
Posted By Toyman991

Thanks for all the things to check. I haven't...

Thanks for all the things to check. I haven't had a chance to look at it since the weekend (my wife and I have an infant plus three dogs). I'll check it out in a few days and let you know what I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-04-08, 07:39 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,336
Posted By Toyman991

The reason I don't think it's the shift lever is...

The reason I don't think it's the shift lever is that when I hold it stationary the rattle is still present. Since I like to spin, I mostly ride the 39 ring so the left shifter rarely gets used but...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-04-08, 05:39 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,002
Posted By Toyman991

I thought the crank arm was already buggered and...

I thought the crank arm was already buggered and the OP was merely trying to remove it for replacement. If this method works it saves you from using a gear puller which can mar up the arm pretty...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-04-08, 04:36 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,002
Posted By Toyman991

Here's something you may want to try, especially...

Here's something you may want to try, especially if it's a square taper spindle, before resorting to a puller-type tool: turn the bike on its side and dribble some penetrating oil between the spindle...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-04-08, 02:48 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,336
Posted By Toyman991

It's definitely in the brake lever. I went for a...

It's definitely in the brake lever. I went for a ride today and I can make it quiet by lightly touching the brake lever. It's not the shift lever since holding it doesn't stop the rattle. I'm...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-02-08, 07:44 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,336
Posted By Toyman991

I just went out to the garage and the rubber...

I just went out to the garage and the rubber bumper is there, but on both levers there is about 5mm of clearance between the lever and the shifter.

I partially engaged the release button per the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-02-08, 01:41 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,336
Posted By Toyman991

I'll try fiddling with the release button this...

I'll try fiddling with the release button this weekend while ride over bumpy pavement and see it that's it. If so, maybe I can partially engage it to stop the rattle.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-02-08, 11:48 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,336
Posted By Toyman991

Rattling Ergo Lever

My Bianchi's left Campy Veloce Ergro lever has developed a rattle that's driving me crazy. So far, I've peeled back the hood and ensured that the bolt that tightens the band clamp to the bar is...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-20-08, 05:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 568
Posted By Toyman991

Put a mark on both the chain and cog with a...

Put a mark on both the chain and cog with a crayon where the jump occurs then turn the pedals. If the chain mark aligns with the jump - check for a stiff link or protruding pin. If the cog mark...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-20-08, 04:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 489
Posted By Toyman991

I like 3M General Purpose Adhesive Remover...

I like 3M General Purpose Adhesive Remover myself. Before taking a metal blade to it, I'd try a plastic blade (yes, you can actually buy plastic "razor" blades.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-20-08, 04:33 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 372
Posted By Toyman991

Are you saying that the adjustment bolt has been...

Are you saying that the adjustment bolt has been backed all the way out of the threaded hole on the nose of the saddle frame? If this is the case, the leather is already so stretched out that it...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-20-08, 04:26 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 568
Posted By Toyman991

At first this sounded like a stiff chain link but...

At first this sounded like a stiff chain link but it sounds like it is happening too many times per pedal rotation. I''d put the bike in a stand - or turn it upside down - and watch the RD, while...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-19-08, 08:19 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,492
Posted By Toyman991

Here in Florida you can definitely be cited for...

Here in Florida you can definitely be cited for DUI on a bicycle - had a case up in Tallahassee not too long ago. It's a sad fact that many drunks resort to getting around on a bicycle after losing...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-16-08, 06:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 463
Posted By Toyman991

As long as you set your limit screws correctly,...

As long as you set your limit screws correctly, you should have nothig to worry about.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-12-08, 07:19 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 475
Posted By Toyman991

If the new allen key doesn't work, I'd try a...

If the new allen key doesn't work, I'd try a screw out which is designed to remove screws with buggered up heads next. Don't get me wrong, I love my Dremel but they can easily get away from you. ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-08-08, 05:59 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 793
Posted By Toyman991

From what I understand, the 9-speed (and perhaps...

From what I understand, the 9-speed (and perhaps even the 8-speed) derailleurs have plenty of "reach" to work with an otherwise 10-speed setup. Of course, you'll need to set the limit screws and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-20-08, 04:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,287
Posted By Toyman991

I have the same Park BB tool for my Veloce BB and...

I have the same Park BB tool for my Veloce BB and can attest to the fact that while those tabs can keep the tool from slipping onto the BB shell, they won't stop it from slipping off the other way...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-04-08, 10:56 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 13,203
Posted By Toyman991

Hah! It's because they're Michelins. I use...

Hah! It's because they're Michelins. I use Continentals on two of my bikes and they're a breeze to install. The Celeste Michelin Axials on my Bianchi on the other hand...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-01-08, 09:26 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 643
Posted By Toyman991

I'm not saying that it would be OK for your...

I'm not saying that it would be OK for your application, but I've used Helicoil threaded inserts in the past for other jobs and had good luck with them.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-22-07, 03:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 859
Posted By Toyman991

I've used Scotch Brite and alcohol in the past...

I've used Scotch Brite and alcohol in the past with good results. It's kind of tedious so I've been toying with the idea of cutting out brake pad sized rectangles of Scotch Brite and using a small...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-03-07, 06:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 489
Posted By Toyman991

Tellyho's right. I have Brooks on all three of...

Tellyho's right. I have Brooks on all three of my bikes and one of them (a Team Pro) came with rails that were a bit wider than the others. I used a big pair of Channel-Lock pliers with a shop rag...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-08-07, 01:47 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 529
Posted By Toyman991

I read it and thought it was pretty balanced and...

I read it and thought it was pretty balanced and fair. I'm not sure about the veracity of the stat about "most" bicycle accidents being the result of riding on the sidewalk, though.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-01-07, 01:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 632
Posted By Toyman991

Not to hijack this thread but I also have a set...

Not to hijack this thread but I also have a set of Open Pros that will not stay true in the rear wheel. They came from Nashbar so I'm pretty sure they were machine built. I do not have a...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-29-07, 10:46 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,162
Posted By Toyman991

I know of at least 3 fatalities on the Pinellas...

I know of at least 3 fatalities on the Pinellas Trail which runs from Tarpon Springs to south St Petersburg FL:

~5 years ago a cyclist was killed trying to avoid a small child while descending one...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-26-07, 06:39 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 980
Posted By Toyman991

I'm addicted to these old tech pumps and...

I'm addicted to these old tech pumps and currently own three of them. What works best for me: from directly above the head, hook your index and middle fingers under the head and use your thumb to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-23-07, 08:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,516
Posted By Toyman991

I've got a set of Ambrosio Balance 32H rims laced...

I've got a set of Ambrosio Balance 32H rims laced to Veloce hubs and have been very happy with them. They are currently mounted on my rain bike and have proven to be very durable. I'd love to build...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-07-07, 08:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 587
Posted By Toyman991

I'm sure others will disagree but here is what I...

I'm sure others will disagree but here is what I use: for the chain I remove it and drop it into a quart Gatorade bottle 1/3 full of mineral spirits, shake well, let it soak then fish it out and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-05-07, 10:18 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,049
Posted By Toyman991

I think it depends on the tire/rim ccombination. ...

I think it depends on the tire/rim ccombination. I can change most tires (both off and on) with my bare hands. But, as SoonerBent said, some tires cannot be put on without at least one tire iron. ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-02-07, 10:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 802
Posted By Toyman991

I had a Spalding Blade for a few years. Bought...

I had a Spalding Blade for a few years. Bought it new at Sears back in 1988. It was a nice bike for the price ($115) and looked sharp in glossy black with red lettering. I'm not sure if yours is...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-02-07, 10:14 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 514
Posted By Toyman991

If you don't mind a little drive down to north...

If you don't mind a little drive down to north Tampa, I highly recommend Carrollwood Cyclery on N Dale Mabry. David runs an excellent shop and is honest as the day is long.

Stay away from...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-08-06, 08:05 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,747
Posted By Toyman991

Here's an off-the-wall solution to ponder: fill...

Here's an off-the-wall solution to ponder: fill the hole with a metalaized two part epoxy such as J-B Weld, allow it to fully cure (1-2 days) then drill and tap it. I've had good success with this...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-08-06, 06:24 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,221
Posted By Toyman991

+1 on using gentle heat (a hairdryer is fine)...

+1 on using gentle heat (a hairdryer is fine) before peeling it off. Follow with a solvent for final cleanup. My favorite solvent for removing adhesive residue is 3M General Purpose Adhesive...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-01-06, 10:30 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 15,519
Posted By Toyman991

I've had them fray using needlenose pliers too. ...

I've had them fray using needlenose pliers too. The trick is to make sure they are sharp: close the pliers and hold them up to a lamp to see if part of the cutting section shows light shining...
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