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Search: Posts Made By: Bill Fold
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Forum: Road Cycling
03-03-18, 02:20 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,986
Posted By Bill Fold

I tried road pedals for a few months and found...

I tried road pedals for a few months and found them very intimidating. I switched to Shimano Click’r pedals and shoes. What a difference!!! I’ve used them for a few years now and don’t see myself...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-13-16, 06:47 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,403
Posted By Bill Fold

+2 Cygolite Hotshot

+2 Cygolite Hotshot
Forum: Road Cycling
02-10-16, 07:38 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 7,165
Posted By Bill Fold

Closer to this one: FSA K-Force Light Road / MTB...

Closer to this one: FSA K-Force Light Road / MTB Seatpost SB25 | Bikewagon...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-10-16, 07:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 574
Posted By Bill Fold

Maybe you should consider converting a 700c bike...

Maybe you should consider converting a 700c bike to a 650b rather than a 26". See 650B (584 mm) Conversions for Road Bikes (http://www.sheldonbrown.com/650b.html).
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
02-10-16, 02:44 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,005
Posted By Bill Fold

Serfas RX gloves helped me.

Serfas RX gloves helped me.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-10-16, 02:05 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 7,165
Posted By Bill Fold

I came across that same article about two years...

I came across that same article about two years ago when trying alleviate the rough ride of my aluminum bike. I bought the FSA K-Force Lite, the best rated overall in that article. (No, I did not...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-27-16, 03:39 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,687
Posted By Bill Fold

Thanks, Robert. I'll take your advice.

Thanks, Robert. I'll take your advice.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-26-16, 09:12 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,687
Posted By Bill Fold

Vredestein Fortezza Senso tire pressure?

I just purchased a set of Vredestein Fortezza Senso All Weather tires, 700x25. To my surprise the pressure is listed as 115 psi minimum to 175 psi maximum. I have been riding Bontrager Race Lites...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-25-16, 07:44 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,356
Posted By Bill Fold

One of our local clubs may have close to one...

One of our local clubs may have close to one hundred cyclists meet up on ride days. One ride morning last year we had a serious cold snap - down in the 20's. Posted on the club website was a pic of...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-25-16, 07:18 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,356
Posted By Bill Fold

Exactly! I just bought full-fingered gloves and...

Exactly! I just bought full-fingered gloves and a head band the other day. I have not yet been out below low 50's but would like to be prepared to venture out in the mid 40's. Saturday mid-day was...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-18-16, 07:18 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 4,772
Posted By Bill Fold

Fun video. Thanks!

Fun video. Thanks!
Forum: Road Cycling
01-18-16, 07:05 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,884
Posted By Bill Fold

+3 on FSA Compact. I have the FSA Omega, which...

+3 on FSA Compact. I have the FSA Omega, which has the same dimensions as the Wing Pro but is not flat on top. The FSA Compact design makes very easy and comfortable to get into the drops.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-15-16, 05:04 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,371
Posted By Bill Fold

I have a Cygolite Dash. It is has a lower...

I have a Cygolite Dash. It is has a lower profile than some of their other models since it is designed specifically with road bikes in mind. It can put out a steady beam of 320 lumens and a...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-11-16, 08:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 9,291
Posted By Bill Fold

I have Tektro 926 mini v-brakes on the front of...

I have Tektro 926 mini v-brakes on the front of my bike (cyclocross fork) working with Claris shifters. They work quite well. This is a link to a thread that helped me before I took the leap and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-09-16, 09:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 7,207
Posted By Bill Fold

Below is a link to an interesting article giving...

Below is a link to an interesting article giving detailed instruction as to how a person can remove a cog from an 11-speed cassette and fit that cassette to a 10-speed hub. That way a 10-speed wheel...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-03-16, 07:19 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,340
Posted By Bill Fold

Sorry to hear about your crash. Most of my...

Sorry to hear about your crash. Most of my jerseys and my vest were from eBay. You can get very nice, second-hand jerseys pretty cheap. The same goes for vests and jackets. My shorts are from...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-25-15, 05:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 702
Posted By Bill Fold

Thank you everyone for your ideas. I will...

Thank you everyone for your ideas. I will forward them to my friend.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-25-15, 02:21 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 702
Posted By Bill Fold

To answer questions: the problem started this...

To answer questions: the problem started this summer, DR is clean, rotation of crank is forward, will not shift either direction, I am not sure about cogs.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-25-15, 01:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 702
Posted By Bill Fold

Thank you for your thoughts. I will text him...

Thank you for your thoughts. I will text him those questions.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-25-15, 01:20 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 702
Posted By Bill Fold

Both he and I are aware of that. This is a...

Both he and I are aware of that. This is a recent problem, and he has had the bike for at least two years.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-25-15, 01:13 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 702
Posted By Bill Fold

Ultegra not shifting until crank has been turning for a while

I road today with a friend who was explaining to me that his Shimano Ultegra 6700 right shifter will not shift at all until the bike has "warmed up" a bit. He has resorted to turning the crank arm...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-28-15, 03:52 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 17,435
Posted By Bill Fold

My DNP 11-28 has worked fine.

My DNP 11-28 has worked fine.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-23-15, 06:13 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,438
Posted By Bill Fold

I use Cyclemeter Elite on my iPhone to display...

I use Cyclemeter Elite on my iPhone to display and record my data. It is a very powerful app. Cyclemeter is linked via bluetooth to my Wahoo BlueSC speed and cadence sensor. At the end of each...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-15, 12:10 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 616
Posted By Bill Fold

Google "trekking bars" and click on "images". ...

Google "trekking bars" and click on "images". You'll get lots of pics.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-10-15, 06:31 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,403
Posted By Bill Fold

+1 for the Take A Look Eyeglass Mirror. I use...

+1 for the Take A Look Eyeglass Mirror. I use mine on my sunglasses.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-09-15, 12:54 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,361
Posted By Bill Fold

+1 on hand cleaner, especially if you have...

+1 on hand cleaner, especially if you have cleaner that is citrus-based.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-15-15, 08:40 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,318
Posted By Bill Fold

Are you saying that your left thumb is in pain do...

Are you saying that your left thumb is in pain do to the shifter or do to your hand position?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-13-15, 05:06 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,682
Posted By Bill Fold

I have a triple crankset (30-39-50) with a 11-28...

I have a triple crankset (30-39-50) with a 11-28 cassette, and I stay in the middle ring most of the time I am on flat terrain with minor hills - which is a lot in Florida.:)

As discussed above,...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-08-14, 04:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,430
Posted By Bill Fold

Yes, Power Grips are excellent. I used them for...

Yes, Power Grips are excellent. I used them for close to two years. The foot motion to exit from them is extremely similar to the foot twist to release from cleats.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-22-14, 04:05 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,501
Posted By Bill Fold

I like mine as well. It weighs 191g.

I like mine as well. It weighs 191g.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-19-14, 05:41 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 8,370
Posted By Bill Fold

This is my Montague MX folding bike converted to...

This is my Montague MX folding bike converted to a road bike. It has lots of red trim!
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-16-14, 06:37 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,018
Posted By Bill Fold

I have 700c x 23 wheels with a 130 mm rear hub. ...

I have 700c x 23 wheels with a 130 mm rear hub. The Montague MX has plenty of space for the wheelset, and I just added a washer to the rear hub to make up for the 135 mm rear dropout on the MX.
...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-15-14, 05:13 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,419
Posted By Bill Fold

I read this article a couple of days ago on the...

I read this article a couple of days ago on the Montague blog and found it very informative. Thank you for sharing it with the rest the forum.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-15-14, 03:56 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 16,976
Posted By Bill Fold

As stated above, you can get a bike in a Prius. ...

As stated above, you can get a bike in a Prius.

I found this pic online:

412057

And this video offers a demonstration:
How to put a full-size bike in the Prius - YouTube...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-15-14, 03:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,018
Posted By Bill Fold

Perhaps if your ultimate goal is electric you...

Perhaps if your ultimate goal is electric you would be best to start with those requirements and work your way back. Otherwise, you could end up replacing parts twice.
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-15-14, 03:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,372
Posted By Bill Fold

You can get a Schwalbe Kojak 20 x 1.35 wire bead...

You can get a Schwalbe Kojak 20 x 1.35 wire bead for $30 if you shop around. They are slick, fast, and held in high regard on the forums. However, there are more puncture resistant tires in the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-14-14, 07:44 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,018
Posted By Bill Fold

I have not replaced a quick release, but I have...

I have not replaced a quick release, but I have replaced every part on my Montague MX except the frame and headset. It was a gradual process that took over a year with several different steps in the...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-09-14, 06:31 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 4,221
Posted By Bill Fold

When it's not folded in the back of my Prius it's...

When it's not folded in the back of my Prius it's on a trainer in my living room.🚲
Forum: Road Cycling
10-03-14, 06:52 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 9,180
Posted By Bill Fold

+1 A friend of mine has the small, and it...

+1

A friend of mine has the small, and it sounds like what you want. I have a medium (which has an expansion zipper) because I like to have a bit more room for keys and snacks.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-17-14, 06:58 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,840
Posted By Bill Fold

FSA Omega Compact youtu.be/4EWM0KTdCOY...

FSA Omega Compact
youtu.be/4EWM0KTdCOY (http://www.bikeforums.net/youtu.be/4EWM0KTdCOY)
Forum: Road Cycling
09-16-14, 07:17 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 22,349
Posted By Bill Fold

I like that idea. Personally, I leave my...

I like that idea.

Personally, I leave my wallet in my car, wear a Road ID bracelet, keep my keys and a $20 in my saddle bag (medium-size Topeak), and mount my phone on my stem running the Strava...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-16-14, 05:39 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,039
Posted By Bill Fold

My club now requires that all group riders have a...

My club now requires that all group riders have a mirror. It strongly recommends a highly visible flashing tail light for Ride Leaders and Sweeps, especially Sweeps.
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-14-14, 09:47 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,395
Posted By Bill Fold

That's unfortunate. I emailed Montague a couple...

That's unfortunate. I emailed Montague a couple of times and received prompt, informative answers.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-03-14, 07:53 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,791
Posted By Bill Fold

Be careful! I have a riding buddy that decided...

Be careful! I have a riding buddy that decided to work through the pain of his Felt's stock saddle - issues similar to your own. He eventually went to the doctor and was recently diagnosed with a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-24-13, 07:05 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 4,405
Posted By Bill Fold

+1 Most people I know would assume that...

+1

Most people I know would assume that anyone "biking" thirty miles MUST be on a motorcycle.
Forum: Commuting
10-05-13, 06:06 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 14,328
Posted By Bill Fold

There are a few bullhorn bars offered on eBay...

There are a few bullhorn bars offered on eBay that are MTB width. Search for "bullhorn bars mtb" or something like that. You will want it to say that the bar tapers to 22mm.

Also...
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-30-13, 03:58 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 7,216
Posted By Bill Fold

That's a good one!:lol: Let's try this one: ...

That's a good one!:lol:

Let's try this one: http://sheldonbrown.com/chains.html
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-30-13, 11:40 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,366
Posted By Bill Fold

"700c" rims and "29er" rims (not really a 29 inch...

"700c" rims and "29er" rims (not really a 29 inch rim :eek:) have the same diameter as indicated by the "622" in the ISO number. 29er rims are wider (thicker) than 700c road rims to accomodate wide,...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-28-13, 07:55 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,667
Posted By Bill Fold

Yes, anytime I ride I wear cycling gear. Each...

Yes, anytime I ride I wear cycling gear. Each piece of apparel has its advantage over non-cycling clothing. I do not, however, have cycling shoes since I use Power Grips (straps) rather than...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-26-13, 04:02 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 4,436
Posted By Bill Fold

+1

+1
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