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08-13-21, 10:09 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 461
Posted By Bahnzo

Ok, so it was definitely stiff links. Which is...

Ok, so it was definitely stiff links. Which is great as that was a simple fix. And something new to learn as well. Thanks!
08-13-21, 02:45 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 461
Posted By Bahnzo

I just read an article talking about stiff links,...

I just read an article talking about stiff links, so I'm going to check that. I haven't cleaned and lubed the chain in quite some time, so that makes sense. Also because the derailleur seems to be...
08-13-21, 01:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 461
Posted By Bahnzo

Chain skip mystery...

The other day my chain started skipping. Let me try to be brief here:

Replaced both chain and freewheel this spring...surely can't be worn in that amount of time.
Happens mostly in the middle...
03-07-21, 12:18 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,785
Posted By Bahnzo

The nose difference is what I was wondering about...

The nose difference is what I was wondering about then. But the width shouldn't matter as far as things go. If you need a wider saddle, that shouldn't be a man vs women thing and rather a proper fit...
03-07-21, 12:11 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,785
Posted By Bahnzo

They shouldn't. Women's sit bones trend larger...

They shouldn't. Women's sit bones trend larger than men's.
03-06-21, 07:42 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,785
Posted By Bahnzo

I'm looking to try a cutout saddle, as I've never...

I'm looking to try a cutout saddle, as I've never owned one. Unfortunately I don't really have a good bike shop nearby, so I'm having to order online. My back isn't the problem for me, just my butt...
03-06-21, 02:19 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,785
Posted By Bahnzo

Well, my question is more aimed at if there's any...

Well, my question is more aimed at if there's any actual physical difference in the saddle itself which for some reason would make it more suitable for a women.
03-06-21, 01:59 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,785
Posted By Bahnzo

Looking for a saddle: should I care if it says men's or women's?

Measured my sit bones at 130mm. Added 20mm (seems that's the standard recommendation) and now I'm looking at saddles. If there's a 150mm saddle, but it's listed as a women's(I'm a guy), does that...
07-09-20, 03:13 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 468
Posted By Bahnzo

Handle bar quill stems for my Schwinn Passage?

I've got this 1985(ish) Passage that I've ridden for years, but now I feel like the handbars need to come in a little bit. But I'm a little stymied as it's one of those old quill stems and I'm not...
07-03-20, 03:41 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,647
Posted By Bahnzo

I think this is what you should look at first. It...

I think this is what you should look at first. It seems to me cyclists tend to think we need to be bent over more than is what's comfortable for us. I know, because I was one. Once I started bringing...
09-25-18, 04:20 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,525
Posted By Bahnzo

I guess toe clips is probably the term I...

I guess toe clips is probably the term I should've used. Something similar to THESE...
09-25-18, 03:51 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,525
Posted By Bahnzo

Hmm, interesting. Thanks, I'll have a look.

Hmm, interesting. Thanks, I'll have a look.
09-25-18, 03:49 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,979
Posted By Bahnzo

Does bar tape without adhesive exist?

I swear, a couple years ago, I bought some bar tape that didn't have that thing adhesive strip on the back. I was new to cycling then, and just thought that's how they all came. But I'm learning...
09-25-18, 03:45 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,525
Posted By Bahnzo

Ha! My problem wasn't just so much slipping off...

Ha! My problem wasn't just so much slipping off the pedals but on the backstroke they just kept coming up and then off. I'm so used to having that extra pull there that I just couldn't do it. Like...
09-25-18, 03:36 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,525
Posted By Bahnzo

Funny you should say that. This bike actually...

Funny you should say that. This bike actually came with some plastic "cages" I called them, maybe what you are talking about. But the problem was they ruined my sneakers. All the sliding in and out...
09-24-18, 11:09 PM
Replies: 1,104
Views: 327,539
Posted By Bahnzo

My 1986/87 Passage from a number of years ago....

My 1986/87 Passage from a number of years ago. Still have it, but with racks and bags and new parts, etc. Still my favorite bike. ...
09-24-18, 11:02 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,525
Posted By Bahnzo

I tried putting flat pedals back on today.....

And holy cow, I can't ride with them. I thought it would be nice to put the original flats back on my Schwinn, so I wouldn't have to walk around the grocery store in my touring shoes. But I kept...
09-16-18, 09:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,716
Posted By Bahnzo

I brought my brake levers up just a tad for my...

I brought my brake levers up just a tad for my ride today, maybe no more than 1-2cm, but it made a nice compromise between in the hoods and on them. Thanks, I'll be keeping them there I think.
Forum: Commuting
09-14-18, 02:17 PM
Replies: 1,683
Views: 339,794
Posted By Bahnzo

If it's an Android phone, I always pick them up...

If it's an Android phone, I always pick them up as they could very probably have a working memory card still inside.
Forum: Commuting
09-14-18, 02:16 PM
Replies: 1,683
Views: 339,794
Posted By Bahnzo

I dunno what it is, but it seems this year I can...

I dunno what it is, but it seems this year I can measure my ride not in miles, but in how many work gloves I see. I realize it's probably just blown off the back by a forgetful worker, but geezus...
09-13-18, 11:28 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,749
Posted By Bahnzo

Not a 50+ (I'm almost there) but this caught my...

Not a 50+ (I'm almost there) but this caught my eye.

I'm a 20+ year heavy smoker. 9+ free for me now. 8 now on a bike. Love every minute of it. I grew up in out in the country, so a bike was the...
09-13-18, 12:06 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,716
Posted By Bahnzo

I'll give that a try, but I actually spend more...

I'll give that a try, but I actually spend more time on top of the hoods (if that makes sense) instead of "in" them. So in that position, my wrists are straight and thumbs are neutral and everything...
09-12-18, 03:54 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,402
Posted By Bahnzo

Let me be condescending now: You obviously have a...

Let me be condescending now: You obviously have a problem with reading comprehension because I asked you to not bother replying to me anymore. So do me a favor, and put me on your block list so you...
09-11-18, 09:16 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,402
Posted By Bahnzo

Wow. Sorry I asked. Edit: you know, I'll...

Wow. Sorry I asked.

Edit: you know, I'll just say this here. This reply is the reason I'm always hesitant to ask questions on *any* bike mechanic forum. This kind of condescending answer is...
09-11-18, 07:03 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,402
Posted By Bahnzo

It does seem strange that it's broken between the...

It does seem strange that it's broken between the time I packed them a couple weeks ago or so and now, but there you go.

I don't have any cone wrenches, but I made sure the cones snugged up...
09-11-18, 04:39 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,402
Posted By Bahnzo

And....that's fixed it. I got a new axle from the...

And....that's fixed it. I got a new axle from the LBS and all's fine and well now. I made sure to take a measurement on each side of the axle in regards to the cups/lock nuts and the distance from...
09-11-18, 03:59 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,402
Posted By Bahnzo

Ok, I've found the culprit. The axle had broken....

Ok, I've found the culprit. The axle had broken. Not sure that's the exact reason, but I'll find out when I put it back together. Reading up on how to properly adjust the axle bolt/cups since I just...
09-11-18, 01:52 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,402
Posted By Bahnzo

I don't really understand this bearing...

I don't really understand this bearing adjustment. This is a 1986 bike, and I can't really see anything in the rear wheel where you would adjust the bearings. They are simply bearings inside the...
09-09-18, 11:23 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,402
Posted By Bahnzo

My freewheel has some "drag". Why?

My 86 Passage rear freewheel doesn't seem to be a "free" as I think it should be. I had it up in the stand to adjust some gearing tonight and it seemed that when I spun the rear wheel, it would slow...
09-09-18, 11:05 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,458
Posted By Bahnzo

I realize that, but the article (and all the...

I realize that, but the article (and all the others I've read) mention the cyclist actively ran into the passenger side of the truck. There is no mention of a mechanical or medical problem causing...
09-09-18, 04:26 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,592
Posted By Bahnzo

Soapy water is fine when you are at home, but...

Soapy water is fine when you are at home, but when I'm out and need to change a tire, a little container of grease is a must. I don't like it on rims either, which is why you wipe it off afterwards....
09-08-18, 11:16 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,592
Posted By Bahnzo

Tips on removing tight tires?

I've always had trouble removing my 27x1.25 tires to fix a flat. And the other day was no different. Of course I have a couple tire levers, but these tires fit so tight on my Passage that I always...
09-08-18, 07:31 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,672
Posted By Bahnzo

Many years ago, when I was kid (14?), I had a...

Many years ago, when I was kid (14?), I had a friend who would put down his head and blow through red lights. While I'm sure he picked and chose those times when I was with him and he did that, I...
09-08-18, 07:25 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,672
Posted By Bahnzo

This is IMO the answer right here. It's exactly...

This is IMO the answer right here. It's exactly what I do, and it's exactly what I feel is right.

I have ZERO problem taking the lane if I'm otherwise going to be put into a situation where I...
09-08-18, 07:13 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,458
Posted By Bahnzo

I have to admit, I laughed a little thinking...

I have to admit, I laughed a little thinking about a beer tanker truck. Not sure those exist, can you imagine the foam?

But rear wheels sticking out is no excuse IMO. If you drive a vehicle you...
09-08-18, 06:58 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,458
Posted By Bahnzo

I rode this area today. The portion of the road...

I rode this area today. The portion of the road where this man was killed was resurfaced. But I can also say it's a terrible job of paving. It very could be the truck traffic in the area (as I...
09-06-18, 10:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,716
Posted By Bahnzo

Update here: Yes, the bars were too narrow. I...

Update here: Yes, the bars were too narrow. I switched to a 42cm bar and it's much better. More than measuring (which I got different results from different people measuring), was that simply holding...
09-06-18, 10:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 802
Posted By Bahnzo

I would first check your KOPS before messing with...

I would first check your KOPS before messing with your seat forwards and back. If that's ok, then the tilt is something to consider.

But first, are you sure your seat height is good? I recently...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-06-18, 12:22 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,151
Posted By Bahnzo

I actually got really lucky yesterday. At a local...

I actually got really lucky yesterday. At a local shop, and I mentioned it to the owner. He did some searching in the back and had some NOS hoods that were the EXACT replacement for what I had. Said...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-04-18, 11:11 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,151
Posted By Bahnzo

What hoods for Shimano Sora shifters?

I need some replacement hoods. The shifters are labeled "Shimano Sora FlightDeck", but I can't find anything with a search.

Best I can find on Amazon is THIS...
09-04-18, 11:01 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,458
Posted By Bahnzo

A few more things.... I mentioned it, but...

A few more things....

I mentioned it, but I'll say it again, I don't know the guy, nor am I member of the cycling club. I'm planning to ride this road this weekend hopefully, so I'll get to see if...
09-04-18, 10:51 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 11,644
Posted By Bahnzo

I've only one C&V bike (do we have a cutoff year...

I've only one C&V bike (do we have a cutoff year for C&V, and does it increase each year?), but this year I've really come to enjoy riding it more and more. And that has a lot to do with improving...
09-03-18, 12:43 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 938
Posted By Bahnzo

There's only one as far as I know. It's just off...

There's only one as far as I know. It's just off of downtown.
09-02-18, 11:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 938
Posted By Bahnzo

A gold mine at a local bike shop...used bins. Loveland CO.

Never seen this at any place locally. I'd assume maybe a bike co-op has these, but I wouldn't know because my town hasn't one.

I walked in to get a couple of brake cables, and noticed they have a...
09-02-18, 11:06 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,802
Posted By Bahnzo

Thanks. That's the second time I've asked someone...

Thanks. That's the second time I've asked someone what their brake levers were, and told, Tektro. I guess I need to put some on the wish list.
09-02-18, 12:36 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,802
Posted By Bahnzo

I've got an 1986 Schwinn and I can relate there...

I've got an 1986 Schwinn and I can relate there completely. Those old hoods are just so uncomfortable. They are so "sharp" and are impossible to set your hands on when riding without them feeling...
09-01-18, 11:27 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,190
Posted By Bahnzo

Here in CO you can report them over the phone as...

Here in CO you can report them over the phone as well.

The problem I have here is that people have video evidence of this happening, and nothing gets done. What's the line you have to cross for...
08-31-18, 06:50 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,891
Posted By Bahnzo

True, but after 30+ years, I thought it would be...

True, but after 30+ years, I thought it would be brittle. Even the bearings seemed in decent shape, just needed some grease and I could've put em back in it seemed.
08-31-18, 05:18 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,057
Posted By Bahnzo

What? Why in the world would we want to do that?...

What? Why in the world would we want to do that? :lol:
08-31-18, 05:06 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,891
Posted By Bahnzo

Some pics and info from replacing the BB today....

Some pics and info from replacing the BB today. Went surprisingly well, even the original shell was very easy to get off, no muscle required.
For anyone later looking for info: The Shimano 68x127.5...
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