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Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-30-10, 06:57 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 483
Posted By bedlam

New fork suggestion for raliegh sports frame?

I have a slightly disreputable Raleigh Sports, but the frame and drive train are sound and I'd like to upgrade the wheels to new 650b rims and a new front hub. It seems as though I have two options...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-21-10, 10:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,055
Posted By bedlam

It took me about thirteen tries to understand...

It took me about thirteen tries to understand that, but you're right; in fact, the distance from the hub attachment to the center of the large hole is exactly 14.5". I'd say you've solved the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-21-10, 08:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,055
Posted By bedlam

Thanks for the answers. Any idea if there...

Thanks for the answers.

Any idea if there are missing parts? I'd guessed it was a front, but the vertical distance from the support to the deck (see image) is 14"--I don't see how it can possibly...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-21-10, 08:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,055
Posted By bedlam

What the heck is this rack? "Persons: Worcester Mass"

Hi folks,

I found this rack in the 'donation' box outside my building. It looks like it might be a nice rack for my old Raleigh beater, but I can't even figure out if it's a front or rear rack,...
Forum: Living Car Free
08-09-09, 10:43 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,029
Posted By bedlam

Newspaperguy, we actually have this province-wide...

Newspaperguy, we actually have this province-wide in BC (http://www.scrapit.ca/index.htm):



I think the guys at the LBS told me that you can get the full $1200 towards a bike, but on the site...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-05-09, 03:53 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 327
Posted By bedlam

Parallel-sided seatpost clamp suggestions?

Hi there,

I have a Tranz-x 'security' seatpost binder bolt (one that needs a non-standard tool to tighten/loosen) that's effectively like an ordinary nut and bolt--i.e. the insides of the bolt and...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-12-09, 05:47 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,651
Posted By bedlam

You might be surprised. I lived in a town in...

You might be surprised. I lived in a town in Belgium with a population of about 90000. The whole town was circular, and, if I remember right, about 2.5km in diameter (so about 5km square). The main...
Forum: Commuting
05-11-09, 03:41 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,422
Posted By bedlam

The annoying thing drivers do most to me on the...

The annoying thing drivers do most to me on the bike routes here is to pull up beside me at a busy intersection, put on their right turn signal and inch ahead of me when there is ZERO chance that...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-10-09, 11:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 735
Posted By bedlam

It's a hard habit to break. I know that when I...

It's a hard habit to break. I know that when I learned to waterski, I didn't immediately figure out that when you fall, you should let go of the tow rope...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-10-09, 11:13 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 16,308
Posted By bedlam

This might be partly right, but it omits the very...

This might be partly right, but it omits the very important "don't over-lube" / "wipe after lubing" factors. A a very thin oil (like e.g. Pro Gold ProLink) applied too-liberally will cause quite a...
Forum: Touring
05-08-09, 01:04 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,355
Posted By bedlam

A related question: why not make touring frames...

A related question: why not make touring frames of aluminum?

I was looking at Rocky Mountain's steel-framed Sherpa 30 (http://www.bikes.com/main+en+01_102+Sherpa_30.html?BIKE=161&Y=2008#3) tourer,...
Forum: Commuting
05-01-09, 11:14 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,305
Posted By bedlam

It didn't happen on the bike, but I was behind a...

It didn't happen on the bike, but I was behind a lady in a white car one afternoon when a taxi traveling in the other direction on the other side of the street performed a very sudden u-turn right in...
Forum: Commuting
04-27-09, 10:34 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 3,434
Posted By bedlam

5 miles, approx 22 minutes, net 250' descent...

5 miles, approx 22 minutes, net 250' descent outbound, 5 miles, approx 26 minutes, net 250' climb coming back. Uphill both ways :)
Forum: Commuting
04-21-09, 10:28 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,669
Posted By bedlam

Rupert's location is "NW," so he might just live...

Rupert's location is "NW," so he might just live in one of those places... Having just finished my first winter commuting with disc brakes in Vancouver, I have to say they're very nice in rainy...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-12-09, 11:52 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 5,926
Posted By bedlam

I'm a bit disoriented by the photos, but is that...

I'm a bit disoriented by the photos, but is that a burned/heat-damaged rear brake cable I see? (And why leave any nearby cables in place during a welding job?!) I worry that along with the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-10-09, 10:53 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 5,926
Posted By bedlam

I'd get off that frame immediately--especially...

I'd get off that frame immediately--especially given how those welds look. Even though the welds might have fused well with the frame, it's very possible that the heat of the welding has so thinned...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-03-09, 05:27 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,196
Posted By bedlam

Honest-to-god, the first thing I got by clicking...

Honest-to-god, the first thing I got by clicking on the random Wikipedia link was "Szymankowszczyzna (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Szymankowszczyzna)"...there might be better names, but I guarantee...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-12-05, 12:01 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 795
Posted By bedlam

This time I didn't replace any derailleur parts...

This time I didn't replace any derailleur parts at all. The derailleur is due for replacment, but it wan't a 'must replace', and the rest of the drive was. Pulleys don't look too worn, but I've been...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-11-05, 08:31 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 795
Posted By bedlam

Oh suuuure, very clever - so why don't you tell...

Oh suuuure, very clever - so why don't you tell me how you back up? :p
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-11-05, 06:08 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 795
Posted By bedlam

I thought it was, but the same thing occurred to...

I thought it was, but the same thing occurred to me earler, so I gave it another round of lubrication. It's seemed to help somewhat actually. I think I'll take it for road test and see how it...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-11-05, 03:52 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 795
Posted By bedlam

Another good suggestion, thanks. I'll have to...

Another good suggestion, thanks. I'll have to have a look at that too...

-B
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-11-05, 02:27 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 795
Posted By bedlam

Thanks, I'll go over the chain again, but...

Thanks,

I'll go over the chain again, but it's this kmc 'missinglink' chain. I just pushed the original pin right out and snapped the missing link right in. Seems very supple all around the master...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-11-05, 02:19 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 795
Posted By bedlam

Odd chain (?) problem

Greetings,

I've just rebuilt my drive train (replaced everything but derailleurs), and I'm encountering a weird problem: when pedalling backwards the chain will sometimes seem to 'stick' in the...
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