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03-14-24, 05:39 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 3,613
Posted By Moe Zhoost

To answer your question: I generally try to get...

To answer your question: I generally try to get it within a mm. but don't sweat it if it's 1-2mm. The test is if you've resolved shifting problems.

About this thread: I had a hard time reading...
01-07-24, 09:55 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 593
Posted By Moe Zhoost

I'd widen the inner hole a tad with a countersink...

I'd widen the inner hole a tad with a countersink bit. Clean the burrs up afterwords with a file.
11-18-23, 08:10 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 359
Posted By Moe Zhoost

Most of the time this is caused cables or...

Most of the time this is caused cables or housing. The way I diagnose is to first detach the cable from the hub. If the shifter works well at this point (unlikely) then it's the hub. Then strip...
10-13-23, 06:36 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 606
Posted By Moe Zhoost

I've had exactly what you describe happen once in...

I've had exactly what you describe happen once in decades of riding. It was a Jagwire cable that broke close to the barrel. Because of the pivoting motion of the lever, this area of the cable...
08-06-23, 10:49 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 553
Posted By Moe Zhoost

The link between sewing machines and bikes is...

The link between sewing machines and bikes is strong. The three main 'high tech' industries in the late 1800s were bikes, sewing machines, and arms. When Albert Pope established his Columbia bike...
08-05-23, 12:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 553
Posted By Moe Zhoost

For those bike enthusiasts who also have an appreciation for vintage sewing machines.

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07-15-23, 09:30 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,358
Posted By Moe Zhoost

The International Agency for Research on Cancer...

The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), a branch of the World Health Association, classifies perineal use of talc-based body powder as "possibly" carcinogenic to humans but this was...
07-05-23, 12:51 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,531
Posted By Moe Zhoost

Opened Rema glue tubes can last for years. The...

Opened Rema glue tubes can last for years. The trick is to squeeze the air out of the tube so that there's a slight convex meniscus of glue peeking out the opening. Then screw the cap on tight.
07-04-23, 02:36 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,531
Posted By Moe Zhoost

Absolutely spot on recommendation here. Buy...

Absolutely spot on recommendation here. Buy quality patches and cement (I only use Rema TipTop), abrade the area well, let the glue dry sufficiently before applying the patch (patience is important...
06-29-23, 11:52 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 614
Posted By Moe Zhoost

The seller didn't give you any more info than...

The seller didn't give you any more info than that it needs something? It could be that the issue is minor, but you have to ask yourself why doesn't the seller take care of this minor issue before...
06-27-23, 05:23 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 441
Posted By Moe Zhoost

When I was considering a conversion to 650B, I...

When I was considering a conversion to 650B, I created a 'story stick'. The term is used by woodworkers and means a stick with marks at the critical measurement points. My stick had a hole drilled...
06-18-23, 06:25 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 3,377
Posted By Moe Zhoost

Time to close this thread. No doubt the OP has...

Time to close this thread. No doubt the OP has moved on.
Replies: 9
Views: 923
Posted By Moe Zhoost

Thanks but nope. I personally bought the frame...

Thanks but nope. I personally bought the frame and fork in 1978 and I don't think I bought an extremely rare prototype of something that Nishiki had planned for the mid 80s. Also not a unicrown...
06-14-23, 08:39 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 782
Posted By Moe Zhoost

It actually is pretty well done. I took a lot of...

It actually is pretty well done. I took a lot of time to route the wires and position the controls.



Yep that's what I was thinking too. I bought the bike used for $300 and the motor kit and...
06-09-23, 02:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 782
Posted By Moe Zhoost

There's quite a bit of effort to convert it back;...

There's quite a bit of effort to convert it back; perhaps 5-6 hours. What I'll probably do is offer it as an e-bike first and see what happens. Thanks
06-04-23, 06:20 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,470
Posted By Moe Zhoost

I've heard some promising rumors about these...

I've heard some promising rumors about these motors, but have not talked to anyone with first hand experience. I'd certainly like to hear some more.
05-16-23, 01:12 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 740
Posted By Moe Zhoost

The actuation of a coaster brake varies based on...

The actuation of a coaster brake varies based on your gearing. If your gearing is on the low side it will take more backwards pedal movement to get them to kick in. The shoes in a coaster brake are...
05-09-23, 06:10 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 928
Posted By Moe Zhoost

Excellent! Glad that this was verified. Here's...

Excellent! Glad that this was verified. Here's a pic of a '72 similar to yours.

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05-01-23, 08:40 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 934
Posted By Moe Zhoost

I too am a fan of Kool Stop pads

I too am a fan of Kool Stop pads
Forum: Commuting
04-11-23, 09:59 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,425
Posted By Moe Zhoost

Gee, I've never realized that I had a blind spot...

Gee, I've never realized that I had a blind spot when cycling.
04-10-23, 05:18 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,031
Posted By Moe Zhoost

When I go to my regular weekly volunteer session...

When I go to my regular weekly volunteer session at our local bike co-op, it's likely that half the cars in the parking lot are 25+ years old.
04-10-23, 05:00 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 902
Posted By Moe Zhoost

I'm partial to Schwalbe branded tubes and will...

I'm partial to Schwalbe branded tubes and will buy them when I see a good price. Otherwise, I opt for Kenda or one of the cheap generic brands.
04-06-23, 08:05 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 822
Posted By Moe Zhoost

Yes, I think this should drive your strategy. ...

Yes, I think this should drive your strategy. Probability of a related incident is low; however the consequences could be severe.
04-01-23, 10:06 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 625
Posted By Moe Zhoost

What does the eyelet look like from the inner...

What does the eyelet look like from the inner side? Perhaps the inner flange of the eyelet was defective, though since it is a lot of eyelets I'd suspect a manufacturing fault. Personally, I would...
04-01-23, 09:53 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 661
Posted By Moe Zhoost

Another vote for KoolStop Salmons

Another vote for KoolStop Salmons
03-26-23, 10:49 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 641
Posted By Moe Zhoost

I agree. This bike had the standard rack lugs as...

I agree. This bike had the standard rack lugs as well.
03-14-23, 08:58 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,032
Posted By Moe Zhoost

If I saw her riding, I'd probably stop and offer...

If I saw her riding, I'd probably stop and offer her one of my used tires.
03-13-23, 07:01 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 782
Posted By Moe Zhoost

For my newer SA hubs (without oil ports), I use...

For my newer SA hubs (without oil ports), I use NGLI 00 grease. It's sort of like a thick sticky oil. For the axle bearings I use regular grease. I've heard of some folks drilling the shell for an...
03-12-23, 03:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 381
Posted By Moe Zhoost

Lot of art involved with this, so a short post...

Lot of art involved with this, so a short post probably won't provide a lot of savvy. That said, I offer the following:

1) Is the wobble in the wheel the result of damage? If so, it may never be...
03-11-23, 08:06 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,090
Posted By Moe Zhoost

Some of my bikes have wheels built up 40+ years...

Some of my bikes have wheels built up 40+ years ago. I have absolute confidence in their integrity.
03-09-23, 02:11 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 7,014
Posted By Moe Zhoost

Well, because they are low cost, mediocre quality...

Well, because they are low cost, mediocre quality bearings and they go bad. I've replaced a number of them both on hub motors as well as other hubs that use them. They usually have a seal; rubber...
03-09-23, 09:01 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 7,014
Posted By Moe Zhoost

You know, most of my hub motor friends bring this...

You know, most of my hub motor friends bring this up every time that I talk about my mid-drive preference. My answer is "no, not in my experience" and further I can't imagine using just pedal or...
03-09-23, 08:35 AM
Replies: 22,281
Views: 4,612,987
Posted By Moe Zhoost

If this one were donated to our co-op, it would...

If this one were donated to our co-op, it would probably be tossed into the scrap metal bin without much discussion.
03-08-23, 06:30 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 785
Posted By Moe Zhoost

This is what I would do. This assumes that you...

This is what I would do. This assumes that you don't see any damage on the remaining spokes. Of course, this is contingent on your history of spoke breakage. I rarely break a spoke so I'm...
03-01-23, 09:12 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 262
Posted By Moe Zhoost

Front and rear hubs are quite a bit different....

Front and rear hubs are quite a bit different. There is really no way to convert a front to a rear without a lot of magical machining that would cost way more than a proper rear hub. Personally, I'd...
02-19-23, 08:31 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 920
Posted By Moe Zhoost

Fascinating video. Thanks for posting.

Fascinating video. Thanks for posting.
Forum: Recumbent
02-17-23, 12:47 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,784
Posted By Moe Zhoost

I used the Tong Sheng TSDZ2 kit that I bought...

I used the Tong Sheng TSDZ2 kit that I bought from Eco Cycles. David Hall was wonderful to deal with. The TSDZ2 is a torque sensing unit that, in my opinion, gives a much more natural assist than...
Forum: Recumbent
02-17-23, 12:41 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,784
Posted By Moe Zhoost

Yeah, I hear ya. E-assist certainly reduces the...

Yeah, I hear ya. E-assist certainly reduces the need for a wide gearing range. I, too, have a triple on my trike and use my top:mid rings at probably 35-65%, rarely using the small ring. I do have...
Forum: Recumbent
02-17-23, 08:10 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,784
Posted By Moe Zhoost

The argument that "If you're going to spend that...

The argument that "If you're going to spend that much, you should probably just buy a car" strikes me as a bit off because it narrows the focus down to just transportation. In fact, there are many...
Forum: Framebuilders
02-16-23, 08:51 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,112
Posted By Moe Zhoost

Seat stays are not highly stressed and then they...

Seat stays are not highly stressed and then they under compression which will tend to keep this joint together. If this defect does actually progress to a failure, it will happen gradually and...
02-15-23, 06:26 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,732
Posted By Moe Zhoost

The first patent for ball bearings in bicycles...

The first patent for ball bearings in bicycles was issued in 1862. Albert Pope of Columbia Bicycles introduced ball bearings in most of their products as early as 1880. Precision bearing balls;...
01-20-23, 12:32 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,605
Posted By Moe Zhoost

Try inflating to 10 psi and massage the tire...

Try inflating to 10 psi and massage the tire until the witness lines are straight. Then add 10 more psi and massage again. After 10 more psi you should stop and check, but you'll probably be ok.
...
01-17-23, 08:41 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,794
Posted By Moe Zhoost

Don't overthink this. Just grease your current...

Don't overthink this. Just grease your current bearings liberally with marine grease. A bit of water intrusion will not affect performance. If this is a multi day event, just plan on possibly having...
01-16-23, 06:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 659
Posted By Moe Zhoost

I use KoolStop pads on all of my vintage bikes. ...

I use KoolStop pads on all of my vintage bikes. Inserts when they fit and their basic Continental pad when they don't. While KoolStop don't seem to make a direct replacement for DiaCompe, it looks...
01-15-23, 05:30 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,085
Posted By Moe Zhoost

1) Wear a strap secured by velcro. 2) Tuck the...

1) Wear a strap secured by velcro.
2) Tuck the pant leg into your sock
3) Roll your pant leg up past your chain ring.

I do #1 and sometimes #2. I see a lot of folks opting for #3. Whatever...
01-14-23, 06:42 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 827
Posted By Moe Zhoost

Generally, I avoid mixing. I either use the...

Generally, I avoid mixing. I either use the existing balls or I replace them all.
01-13-23, 03:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 535
Posted By Moe Zhoost

Bingo! ...

Bingo! ...
01-11-23, 06:55 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,548
Posted By Moe Zhoost

Your bike is beautiful and a bargain at that...

Your bike is beautiful and a bargain at that price.

FYI - As of the the first of the year Velocals is no longer selling bike decals. I was lucky enough to get in a last minute order for the...
01-07-23, 06:27 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 3,277
Posted By Moe Zhoost

Bag balm! ...

Bag balm!
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12-28-22, 02:40 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,748
Posted By Moe Zhoost

The Sutherland's Handbook has a thorough...

The Sutherland's Handbook has a thorough discussion about interchangeability of BB components.
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