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Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-02-22, 03:24 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,912
Posted By BenVoiles

I think a used non-suspension mountain bike would...

I think a used non-suspension mountain bike would be a good start. One from a name brand manufacturer .
Most had heavy duty frames and heavy duty wheels. Could be a good start.
That will give you...
Forum: Southeast
04-05-21, 07:39 PM
Replies: 448
Views: 61,577
Posted By BenVoiles

Tennessee

I actually live in Georgia, but about one half mile from the state line. I live near Rock City.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-30-19, 03:23 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,123
Posted By BenVoiles

Raised Flange Hubs

Why doesn't anybody use the raised flange hubs anymore. Not sure if that is the correct term. I always thought they were cool looking.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-14-17, 11:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,107
Posted By BenVoiles

The CannonDale looks like about a 54.

The CannonDale looks like about a 54.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-14-17, 06:55 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 6,859
Posted By BenVoiles

You might consider starting out on a used hard...

You might consider starting out on a used hard tail mountain bike. Put slicks on it and you will have a good bike to start out on. I still use my old Raleigh Technium mountian bike as my "city...
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
05-14-17, 06:48 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,471
Posted By BenVoiles

Shaving legs.

I use clippers on mine and get almost as close as shaving. Do you think that shaved legs are really faster than legs that are cut with clippers?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-14-16, 06:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 862
Posted By BenVoiles

cassette compatibilty

I have two street bikes I ride. One has 8 speed Dura Ace and the other one 9 speed. I have an extra 9 speed cassette I would like to use on a spare wheel for the 8 speed. Can I just take one...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-15-15, 09:14 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 15,399
Posted By BenVoiles

If you go to an auto parts store they have a...

If you go to an auto parts store they have a little kit called something like, "screw extractor kit". It has been years since I've used one but they work something like this. They come with a drill...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-15-15, 08:57 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 867
Posted By BenVoiles

Thanks for the info. I'm thinking of just...

Thanks for the info. I'm thinking of just picking up the parts when I get a good deal on them but not changing them out yet. The parts that it came with work fine, even though they are pretty low...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-15, 09:24 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 14,565
Posted By BenVoiles

Years ago I worked with a woman who was 4'10". ...

Years ago I worked with a woman who was 4'10". Just by chance I found a Nishika road bike in a LBS. I bought it for her for $125 and she love it. It was beautiful little bike seemed to be very...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-14-15, 06:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 867
Posted By BenVoiles

Seat Tube Size.

My wife just bought me a Giant Talon 3 for my birthday. It is only the second mountain bike I have ever owned. My other one is a Raleigh Technium which I bought in around 1990.
I plan on slowly...
Forum: Beach Cruisers
03-09-15, 04:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,332
Posted By BenVoiles

Updating an old Schwinn or similar bike.

I was thinking about buying old Schwinn or similar type bike to use as a cruiser and to just keep at my place in Florida. I would probably strip it down to the frame and then update it with old...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-31-14, 09:10 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 673
Posted By BenVoiles

I'm surprised I haven't had any responses, should...

I'm surprised I haven't had any responses, should I post this in a different furom?
Forum: Road Cycling
10-29-14, 02:29 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,079
Posted By BenVoiles

I forget what it was called but back in the early...

I forget what it was called but back in the early 80s I put some type of sealant in the tires of my Yamaha 650. I wish I remember what it was. Anyway, the tires are still fully inflated.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-29-14, 02:13 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 673
Posted By BenVoiles

Road Bikes, Cheap and Small

For next year I hope to put together my own cycling team. Mostly for the Tour De Cure but hopefully for some other events too. My problem is finding small size street bikes. I'm talking about 47...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-14, 12:49 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 938
Posted By BenVoiles

Rail Road Tracks

Please be aware that when wet RR tracks are as slick as ice. On 5/17/2014, I was doing a Tour De Cure ride. It was pouring down rain. I came across some railroad tracks which I didn't see until I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-11-14, 12:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,302
Posted By BenVoiles

For the stem you can buy an adapter for about ten...

For the stem you can buy an adapter for about ten dollars but why bother. If you go on EBAY you can find about any type of quill stem you might want and the same goes for the one inch fork.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-06-14, 12:14 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 12,559
Posted By BenVoiles

I have a Quintana Roo, that, except for the...

I have a Quintana Roo, that, except for the tires, every single part is used. I have a combination of Dura-Ace and Ultega, 9-speed with a triple chain ring. I couldn't be happier. I didn't have...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-05-14, 10:03 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,238
Posted By BenVoiles

I've had that happen too. Another weird thing...

I've had that happen too.
Another weird thing is almost all my guitars always go out of tune sharp! I've never really figured that out, but almost all my guitars, if I haven't played them for...
Forum: Alt Bike Culture
02-07-14, 09:17 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 23,893
Posted By BenVoiles

Nice Ural too!

Nice Ural too!
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
02-07-14, 09:14 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,097
Posted By BenVoiles

I'll try but since it is juvenile I don't know...

I'll try but since it is juvenile I don't know how much will be public.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
02-06-14, 10:13 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,097
Posted By BenVoiles

Update: Marion County TN

They finally charged two of the kids involved in this incident. I don't think any charges would have been filed if not for all the publicity the case received. I want to thank David Cook who has...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
02-05-14, 11:03 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,097
Posted By BenVoiles

Glad to see some action taken against these kids....

Glad to see some action taken against these kids. Don't think it would have happened with out all the support and publicity.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-31-14, 11:13 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 19,093
Posted By BenVoiles

I had a Collegiate. Must have weighed at least...

I had a Collegiate. Must have weighed at least 40 pounds. Sure did the job though. Finally got stolen.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-27-14, 09:59 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,292
Posted By BenVoiles

I don't have any specific advice but I wish you...

I don't have any specific advice but I wish you all the luck in the world. I think maybe a rigid mountain bike would be a good choice. If you have the money you could probably buy a set of heavy...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
01-27-14, 09:32 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,097
Posted By BenVoiles

Marion County TN

My earlier post kind of got derailed but the point I was trying to make was that cyclists as a group should put pressure on any agency that is clearly anti-cyclist. There are several very large...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
01-17-14, 05:00 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,467
Posted By BenVoiles

Stay Out Of Marion County TN

A local cyclist was harassed and maced and almost died from asthma by a bunch of kids in a truck then they came back and went after him again. So the local sheriff threatened the cyclist with three...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-05-13, 08:51 PM
Replies: 3,579
Views: 989,226
Posted By BenVoiles

Did you do that paint yourself? I like that!

Did you do that paint yourself? I like that!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-29-13, 08:51 AM
Replies: 9,057
Views: 3,129,444
Posted By BenVoiles

Outstanding photography.

Outstanding photography.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-18-13, 04:43 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,476
Posted By BenVoiles

Wheel bearing sizes

I noticed the the bearing were loose on my spare set of mountain bike wheels. Well I guess they are actually the main set since they are the ones with the knobbies the other set is for the street...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-06-13, 03:07 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 4,266
Posted By BenVoiles

I just can't imagine that spreading the dropouts...

I just can't imagine that spreading the dropouts by 4 or 5 millimeters would compromise safety at all. In fact as several other posters have mentioned, you probably don't even need to. Another...
Forum: Framebuilders
02-14-13, 06:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,450
Posted By BenVoiles

Bonded carbon tubes on aluminum frame

Has anybody ever tried to replace any of the tubes on an aluminum bike with carbon fiber tubing? I'm talking about say an old Cannondale with a damaged downtube, would it be possible to replace the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-11-13, 12:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 743
Posted By BenVoiles

Thanks, I might just buy another rear wheel, but...

Thanks, I might just buy another rear wheel, but I hate to waste perfectly good parts. Would a bike shop have any trouble removing a free hub body? Also, do you think I would have trouble removing...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-11-13, 10:56 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 743
Posted By BenVoiles

I'm in the opposite situation. I have a nice 7...

I'm in the opposite situation. I have a nice 7 speed rear wheel I want to convert to 9. I'm buying a new set heavy duty wheels and I already have an Ultegra 9 speed derailluer. But for general...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-11-13, 12:48 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,720
Posted By BenVoiles

Have you tried wrist braces? I use them most of...

Have you tried wrist braces? I use them most of the time and when I'm not using them I try to keep my wrists as straight as I can. I'm putting together a bike with aero bars for a multi-day tour in...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-08-13, 05:40 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,433
Posted By BenVoiles

Dura Ace SL-BS77 bar ends with Ultegra derailleurs

Hi, I'm rounding up parts to build my up my Quintana Roo frame to ride in the BRAG. Today I received my NOS Dura Ace 9-speed bar end shifters. I was very happy to get them until I read the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-03-13, 09:25 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,714
Posted By BenVoiles

I broke down and bought a Ultegra triple crankset...

I broke down and bought a Ultegra triple crankset on Ebay it was $55 plus $10 for shipping, I guess that is a pretty good deal since I bid on several and went higher than that but kept getting out...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-02-13, 10:32 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,714
Posted By BenVoiles

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mavic-A119-Shimano-XT-T780...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mavic-A119-Shimano-XT-T780-Touring-Road-700c-Wheelset-36H-Black-Spokes-/200889069490?pt=Cycling_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2ec5ebefb2 Do these wheels look ok for what I'm...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
02-02-13, 08:40 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,508
Posted By BenVoiles

I have a couple of Garmin car models and a mount...

I have a couple of Garmin car models and a mount for the handlebars. The problem is the batteries don't stay charged long enough. Has anybody had a similar problem? If so what is the solution? I...
Forum: Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs
02-02-13, 08:24 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,616
Posted By BenVoiles

I have a Wiki special needs trailer. It is...

I have a Wiki special needs trailer. It is actually for one adult but could probably be converted to carry two kids. It does not convert to a stroller. I'm trying to figure out a way to do it my...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-01-13, 02:19 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,714
Posted By BenVoiles

Has anybody ever used FSA or Truative cranks? I...

Has anybody ever used FSA or Truative cranks? I see a ton of them on EBay they are much cheaper. I keep bidding on Dura Ace and Ultegra but somebody always comes in with a few seconds to go and out...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-01-13, 11:47 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,714
Posted By BenVoiles

Well Bill, I haven't bought any parts yet. So I...

Well Bill, I haven't bought any parts yet. So I don't have any wheels. I have some training wheels I use that I bought from CrossLakes for about $100 for a pair. They are heavy but seem to be very...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-01-13, 10:34 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,714
Posted By BenVoiles

Thanks Charles, I'm not sure why I would have to...

Thanks Charles, I'm not sure why I would have to run a long cage rear derailleur. I was thinking that was just an issue if I tried to use the small front with a small rear, but I don't know much...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-01-13, 10:05 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,714
Posted By BenVoiles

Using Mountain Bike Crank and Front Derailleur on Road Bike

Hi, I'm Ben, this is my first post but I've been following the furom for a long time.
I just bought an old Quintana Roo frame to build up as a time trialer but my wife and I have decided to ride in...
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