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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-01-19, 11:52 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,887
Posted By Jackontheroad

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-23-19, 01:16 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,887
Posted By Jackontheroad

you guys are always the best. Thanks for your...

you guys are always the best. Thanks for your help.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-22-19, 09:34 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,887
Posted By Jackontheroad

Thank you for all your answers that get me closer...

Thank you for all your answers that get me closer to figure out how to proceed. At the beginning of next week I will contact a Kestrel dealer again and hopefully there I get a part; If not I will...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-21-19, 10:02 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,887
Posted By Jackontheroad

sounds like a great offer, I will message you in...

sounds like a great offer, I will message you in a week if by then I don't find the original replacement. Thanks a lot.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-21-19, 08:42 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 12,985
Posted By Jackontheroad

your new bike is a beauty.

your new bike is a beauty.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-21-19, 08:15 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,887
Posted By Jackontheroad

I think this is a 2002 vintage and maybe even a classic.

Couple weeks ago I bought this frame from a nice guy at the Westminster bike swap. Back home I noticed 2 things: 1.- the slotted tab that goes screwed to the frame to receive the braze-on front...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-21-19, 03:36 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,664
Posted By Jackontheroad

Those frames look really nice; in a couple weeks...

Those frames look really nice; in a couple weeks (hopefully sooner) when I have put the bike together I will post the after pictures.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-21-19, 01:37 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,664
Posted By Jackontheroad

I am OK with a frame and fork from two different...

I am OK with a frame and fork from two different models as long as that doesn't mean a significant specification change, like longer or shorter that would affect the geometry, in any case I like the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-21-19, 01:17 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,664
Posted By Jackontheroad

Thanks for your reply, it definitely looks like...

Thanks for your reply, it definitely looks like the Collegiate Sport. The fork I have looks more like blades than tubes.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-21-19, 12:16 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,664
Posted By Jackontheroad

I need your help identifying this Schwinn '77 frame

Hi guys, I found this bike and I want to bring it back to life to give it to a friend. In the picture I will upload you would notice the top tube is curved, it has two different sizes tyres, the rear...
Forum: Touring
11-30-17, 01:30 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,493
Posted By Jackontheroad

short answer is no. then, if you are lucky you...

short answer is no. then, if you are lucky you should be able to find a less traffic road running parallel.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-21-15, 03:05 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 916
Posted By Jackontheroad

because of the hills you should try to get...

because of the hills you should try to get smaller chainrings and bigger cassettes, and when using the bigger cassette you could find, it will match with your crankset if the bigger chainring is not...
Forum: Touring
10-19-15, 11:23 AM
Replies: 142
Views: 23,959
Posted By Jackontheroad

NASA is good.

NASA is good.
Forum: Touring
10-18-15, 10:56 PM
Replies: 142
Views: 23,959
Posted By Jackontheroad

Thanks, I will carry the Mac on a rear pannier...

Thanks, I will carry the Mac on a rear pannier unless I find a better opinion that it should be on the top deck of the rack. And because the front rack I will use carries max. 25 Kg. my rear rack...
Forum: Touring
10-18-15, 07:47 PM
Replies: 142
Views: 23,959
Posted By Jackontheroad

Thanks guys, as always all your answers are...

Thanks guys, as always all your answers are helpful. And if I can use this same thread to ask one more question: For long touring, carrying a laptop, actually a Macbook air, where would you carry it,...
Forum: Touring
10-18-15, 04:51 PM
Replies: 142
Views: 23,959
Posted By Jackontheroad

60% front and 40% back recommended weight distribution, what is your opinion?

Hi guys, I found at Adventure Cycling Association How to Department page bicycle travel basics on What to take and how to pack, they recommend the heavier panniers in the front carrying roughly 60%...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-27-15, 09:47 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,915
Posted By Jackontheroad

the road link sounds like a good compromise,...

the road link sounds like a good compromise, thanks for the tip, I will consider it.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-27-15, 01:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,915
Posted By Jackontheroad

Bill Kapaun, I need a bike for touring and my...

Bill Kapaun, I need a bike for touring and my legs with the gear ratios on my bike won't cross the rockies so, I need smaller chainrings, the rest of the components will remain the same. I'd like to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-27-15, 12:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,915
Posted By Jackontheroad

dsaul, thanks for answering; my idea on this...

dsaul, thanks for answering; my idea on this could be possible is when I measure on my bike with ultegra the BB shell and BB component it measures approx. 92 mm. And when I measure on my MTB with...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-27-15, 03:12 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,230
Posted By Jackontheroad

I got my torque wrenches from HFT and O'Reilly's...

I got my torque wrenches from HFT and O'Reilly's what I don't like is the units are not in Nm.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-27-15, 03:08 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,394
Posted By Jackontheroad

I have both the Zinn and the Park Tool and I like...

I have both the Zinn and the Park Tool and I like Zinn a lot.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-27-15, 01:02 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,915
Posted By Jackontheroad

Can I replace a ultegra (2x11) crankset or just the chainrings with deore xt (2x11)

Guys, I got three bikes and none is a touring bike, at this very moment I need a touring bike. I might sell all the bikes and then get real touring bike, I might settle for the MTB because of the...
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-02-14, 04:05 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 565
Posted By Jackontheroad

I need help choosing between rear wheels.

Hi guys. I am considering at a similar price Syncros XR 1.5 and Syntace W35; and at a lower price Stans ZTR flow EX which is the one I probably will order because of the price unless I find the...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-19-14, 01:57 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,344
Posted By Jackontheroad

It is so funny, I saw the same lady in pink here...

It is so funny, I saw the same lady in pink here in Texas. Is it possible she can be in 2 places at the same time?
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
09-19-14, 01:04 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 6,083
Posted By Jackontheroad

Wingfoot67, if you are still interested on a...

Wingfoot67, if you are still interested on a comment to your post, I don't think the talon would suit your needs; more important because of the short inseam. I've been studying the talon geometry...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
02-18-14, 08:02 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 8,725
Posted By Jackontheroad

Thanks for the answers, sorry I was not clear; I...

Thanks for the answers, sorry I was not clear; I am not trying to measure the dimensions on a bike. I want to find a formula or a way to calculate reach and stack based on the dimensions of the...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
02-18-14, 06:12 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 8,725
Posted By Jackontheroad

any scientifically found formulas will be useful...

any scientifically found formulas will be useful for what I want, and much appreciated. In the question I tried to make it clear I know there will be a range for stack depending if the rider plans...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
02-17-14, 01:32 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 8,725
Posted By Jackontheroad

Question how to calculate reach and stack based on the dimensions of the rider's anatomy?

I guess there is a way to calculate reach and stack by knowing at least the length of arm, torso and inseam; also, there should be a range mainly for the stack dimension depending on if the rider...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-23-13, 02:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,847
Posted By Jackontheroad

spoke length and tension; Front and Rear DS and NDS for Peugeot triathlon 86'

Hello, I got my first broken spoke:mad: in months since I got my bike and restored it:D. Can you please help me with telling the spoke length and tension specifications, the hubs are Normandy luxe...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-11-13, 09:47 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,959
Posted By Jackontheroad

Thanks, it is all fixed now.

Thanks, it is all fixed now.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-09-13, 09:34 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,959
Posted By Jackontheroad

Thanks guys, it all helps.

Thanks guys, it all helps.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-09-13, 10:20 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,959
Posted By Jackontheroad

Well, for assembly it all together again the only...

Well, for assembly it all together again the only thing on my way are the stripped threads inside the axle of the bottom bracket and my question is if there is a way I can tap a new thread again and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-08-13, 09:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,959
Posted By Jackontheroad

BMX Bottom Bracket spindle rethread,

Hi. I am changing to a new chainring (I believe in a bmx it is a sprocket, instead). Anyway, it was difficult from the drivetrain side so I worked from the opposite side, I was able to remove the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-19-13, 08:41 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,073
Posted By Jackontheroad

what about painting the bike red color?

what about painting the bike red color?
Forum: Touring
04-22-13, 08:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 481
Posted By Jackontheroad

Why my camera acts funny (shaking or trembling motor) when I bring it to my trips?

My camera is a Sony cybershot; Super Steady Shot DSC-T300.
And on my rides I carry it either, in the saddle bag or in the pannier, not on the bottom of it, more inside the cover that has some kind...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-22-13, 08:39 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 6,242
Posted By Jackontheroad

Ok, I am joking all the time and don't understand...

Ok, I am joking all the time and don't understand when people are just doing the same. In any case I chose the 26 because I know my speed is actually slow average 10mph on a 60 mile trip on flat...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-21-13, 08:26 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 6,242
Posted By Jackontheroad

mainstreetexile, can you please show the math for...

mainstreetexile, can you please show the math for your calculations, I would really appreciate I can learn that.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-21-13, 08:22 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 6,242
Posted By Jackontheroad

Zoku620, I'll keep your offer in mind but, I...

Zoku620, I'll keep your offer in mind but, I think if my bike accepts a smaller spindle I will just buy the longer modern I can find.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-20-13, 06:53 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 6,242
Posted By Jackontheroad

I didn't include the threaded portion when I...

I didn't include the threaded portion when I measured. And I am choosing smaller chainrings since I think it will give me more gears to actually use. I don't have the more powerful legs, yet. My...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-20-13, 09:08 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 6,242
Posted By Jackontheroad

I measured the spindle the way I've done with one...

I measured the spindle the way I've done with one you tight with bolts, compared to this that have bolts included and tight with nuts. And then, I measured the middle part just before the races 52...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-13, 10:22 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 6,242
Posted By Jackontheroad

because it is still usable I'll assemble with the...

because it is still usable I'll assemble with the old spindle and then check for the clearance that maybe allows me to use a 127 in the future. Thanks,
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-13, 08:46 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 6,242
Posted By Jackontheroad

Hello Grand Bois; for the modern hub you needed...

Hello Grand Bois; for the modern hub you needed to spread the rear triangle I estimate some 4 mm. right? I've been thinking on this is necessary if I upgrade but, because I have not my own experience...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-13, 08:32 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 6,242
Posted By Jackontheroad

305570305571305572305573the size code would be...

305570305571305572305573the size code would be similar to 3TR because I measured 42/52/39.5mm
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-13, 09:19 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 6,242
Posted By Jackontheroad

I am not really trying to keep it all original...

I am not really trying to keep it all original but, since the rear hub is 126 mm. and I thought opening it to 130 mm. to use a modern wheelset and 10 speed cassette would create an unnecessary...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-13, 08:46 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 6,242
Posted By Jackontheroad

I think the sick bike part is a good option...

I think the sick bike part is a good option...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-13, 08:42 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 6,242
Posted By Jackontheroad

Yes, it is Japanese tange steel and English...

Yes, it is Japanese tange steel and English threads......
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