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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-29-14, 10:32 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,029
Posted By clevername

No, I haven't seen one of those. This is the...

No, I haven't seen one of those. This is the locknut for the cone-a regular but thinnish nut that is used to hold the bearing adjustment in place.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-28-14, 07:37 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,299
Posted By clevername

I'd say work with what you have, and buy more...

I'd say work with what you have, and buy more when you need them.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-28-14, 07:08 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,029
Posted By clevername

That bit about case hardening was very helpful,...

That bit about case hardening was very helpful, FBinNy, thanks.
If I get a new nut at the shop, could I assume that it would be a higher quality? (It's a good shop)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-27-14, 11:48 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,029
Posted By clevername

Rear QR hub locknut broken

I picked up a 70's Schwinn Super Sport for $15 a while back. While doing a simple hub bearing adjustment, the locknut broke-simple as that-snapped clear through.
I was putting a bit of force on it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-14-14, 01:39 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,752
Posted By clevername

Didn't you just define cyclocross? :)

Didn't you just define cyclocross? :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-11-14, 10:07 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,752
Posted By clevername

Vintage road to Cyclocross conversion

I'm thinking about building up my 1972 Schwinn Super Sport as a cyclocross bike, possibly singlespeed (it's set up as fixed with a front brake now, and I'm not sure what shape the derailleur hanger...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
01-11-14, 09:52 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,210
Posted By clevername

In retrospect, my best move (which did not occur...

In retrospect, my best move (which did not occur to me at the time) may have been to pass to the other lane; it was a one-way street. I could not pull over, as there were cars parked on both sides; I...
Forum: Commuting
01-10-14, 07:08 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,379
Posted By clevername

Take the lane-ride in the middle of the road.

Take the lane-ride in the middle of the road.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
01-10-14, 06:47 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,210
Posted By clevername

Tailgating

While I rode home today, a car followed me something like 10 feet behind me, while I was going about 18 mph. Speed limit was 20. I motioned to them to back off, but to no avail. It was for a few...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-06-14, 08:04 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 4,644
Posted By clevername

By the way, this post might be better suited for...

By the way, this post might be better suited for the commuting forum :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-06-14, 07:59 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 4,644
Posted By clevername

Lower tire pressure, for starters. That should be...

Lower tire pressure, for starters. That should be the first step.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-06-14, 07:51 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,362
Posted By clevername

*getting very irritated* How can anybody help you...

*getting very irritated* How can anybody help you with no PICTURES!
Just kidding.
I used rubbing alchohol and a rag to get a tire scuff off of a door once. You might try it, I don't know how...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-04-14, 12:05 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,612
Posted By clevername

Well, just get padding from the top...

Well, just get padding from the top tube/handlebars of some kids bike and duct-tape it onto your top cap then. Simple.


Just kidding ;) I see your point.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
01-03-14, 02:07 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,966
Posted By clevername

Bicycle Blue Book

Has anybody used Bicycle Blue Book (bicyclebluebook.com) before? Is it accurate? Looks like a good resource, if only to find information about a bike, even disregarding the price recommendations.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-03-14, 01:36 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,612
Posted By clevername

Shortening steerer tubes isn't really a...

Shortening steerer tubes isn't really a problem... if you're worried about adjustability, just put the spacers on top of the stem, and you don't need to cut it. It might look funny but you won't need...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-03-14, 01:31 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,106
Posted By clevername

Wait, is this referring to the rear gear? I've...

Wait, is this referring to the rear gear? I've only ever compensated for eccentric chainrings/front gears, not the rear ones..
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-02-14, 11:05 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,997
Posted By clevername

I have quick releases, however I think I might...

I have quick releases, however I think I might switch to solid axle. Just out of curiosity, is there any reason you would want to adjust your bearings while the wheel was still in the frame? Besides...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-02-14, 11:00 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,415
Posted By clevername

Oh, a quick tip about cadence (how fast your...

Oh, a quick tip about cadence (how fast your pedals spin): If you have a spedometer on your bike (or if you wear a watch), you can simply count how many times you complete a pedal revolution in 8...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-02-14, 10:56 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,415
Posted By clevername

Thunderworks' post is very good, but seems to be...

Thunderworks' post is very good, but seems to be a bit intimidating. (No disrespect intended, but I think a little simplification is due for a "Total n00b"! ;) )
To summarize:
1. Try to keep your...
Forum: Introductions
01-02-14, 10:16 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 933
Posted By clevername

There's just something about an 80's road bike...

There's just something about an 80's road bike with friction shifting... Welcome :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-02-14, 09:55 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 10,140
Posted By clevername

I believe you are talking about filet brazing.

I believe you are talking about filet brazing.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-02-14, 09:24 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,997
Posted By clevername

Wait, couldn't that cause me problems if I needed...

Wait, couldn't that cause me problems if I needed to adjust my hub bearings, being permanently fixed on there?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-02-14, 09:15 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,997
Posted By clevername

By the way, I do have it set up with a front...

By the way, I do have it set up with a front brake and I plan to put on a rear sometime too. But skidding is pretty fun, if you ask me. I have a pair of old tires that I need to replace soon anyways,...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-02-14, 09:12 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,997
Posted By clevername

Hooray, this looks like it'll solve two problems...

Hooray, this looks like it'll solve two problems for me! I also have a bad chainline, and this looks like it will fix that too... :) I suppose using 2-part epoxy to secure it, as they recommend,...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-02-14, 03:04 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,997
Posted By clevername

Oh, great idea about switching chainrings! It's a...

Oh, great idea about switching chainrings! It's a one-piece crank though... so I'm not sure how difficult it might be to find one, haha. Plus I might eventually wear out the cog and need to replace...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-02-14, 12:16 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,997
Posted By clevername

The page mentions needing to heat with a torch to...

The page mentions needing to heat with a torch to loosen... if I did end up wanting to change out gears do you think repeated heat cycles could damage the hub?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-01-14, 11:52 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,997
Posted By clevername

Lockring coming loose on suicide hub

I have a 1972 Schwinn Super Sport road bike that somebody converted to a fixie. It runs nicely for $15, but there's one major problem I've just run into: I can't get the lockring tight enough.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-23-13, 11:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 889
Posted By clevername

Beater? Sorry, I'm new. Bike to screw around with?

Beater? Sorry, I'm new. Bike to screw around with?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-23-13, 11:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 889
Posted By clevername

I just added pictures. The reason you can see...

I just added pictures. The reason you can see stickers, by the way, is because I used some paint stripper on it, then a wire brush. The light blue is apparently the original paint; gray and red are...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-23-13, 06:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 889
Posted By clevername

American Rider "Sprint" Mountain Bike

I have an American Rider bike, and I believe the model is "Sprint". (it says sprint on a sticker, one sticker also says classic, and the head badge says American Rider) It has Falcon derailleurs and...
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