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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-23-24, 11:42 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 281
Posted By Russ Roth

If the play and noise hasn't been there long it...

If the play and noise hasn't been there long it may just need a full disassembly, clean and regrease reusing just what you have already. Usually if there's damage its the cones, a local shop with...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-23-24, 09:29 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 281
Posted By Crankycrank

I wouldn't bother replacing anything unless it's...

I wouldn't bother replacing anything unless it's damaged. Maybe the bearing balls just for fun since they're cheap. Clean up the parts, check if all are OK, grease, adjust cones properly and you're...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-20-24, 02:29 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,173
Posted By Andrew R Stewart

I think I see rear entry horizontal slotted...

I think I see rear entry horizontal slotted dropouts with a hanger. And that the rear axle is all the way forward in the slot, likely banged up against the very end of the slot. If so the first thing...
Forum: Touring
08-07-23, 06:45 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 4,650
Posted By Tourist in MSN

I think cycling about is a good source, but I do...

I think cycling about is a good source, but I do not look at it that much. They have made a few errors, but they were not materially important.

Buy a lower budget touring bike off the shelf....
Forum: Touring
08-07-23, 06:08 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 4,650
Posted By Tandem Tom

I am currently riding a LHT that has seen a...

I am currently riding a LHT that has seen a number of long tours. Bu I am considering a new frameset. After building 2 steel frames and forks I am looking at building a touring frame that has a...
Forum: Touring
08-07-23, 04:05 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 4,650
Posted By KC8QVO

Though I am a fan of the Truckers (rim or disc...

Though I am a fan of the Truckers (rim or disc depending on user/rider preference), I am not sure that fits the OP's goals.

As for stock wheels - I have toured very heavy before on mine and I was...
Forum: Touring
08-07-23, 03:53 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 4,650
Posted By indyfabz

I had an ‘08 LHT. Loved it. Someone stole it from...

I had an ‘08 LHT. Loved it. Someone stole it from inside my house. Replaced it with a ‘11 model.
Forum: Touring
08-07-23, 03:31 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 4,650
Posted By irc

While your budget is high do you need any more...

While your budget is high do you need any more than a Surly Disc Trucker? I'm 6ft3 230 pounds and my 2008 rim brake Trucker has perfect predictable handling as a loaded tourer. Can coast hands free...
Forum: Touring
08-06-23, 10:37 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 4,650
Posted By GamblerGORD53

Yah for sure, start with a disc Rohloff14 is the...

Yah for sure, start with a disc Rohloff14 is the KING of Gears. They aren't broken in until 10,000 miles. Mine has 20,000 miles including 2 tours around 4,000 miles. Get the external shifter and long...
Forum: Touring
08-06-23, 10:30 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 4,650
Posted By Doug64

You might want to consider a custom made...

You might want to consider a custom made Co-Motion touring bike. My wife has over 28,000 on her Co-Motion that I gave her as a retirement present 12 years ago. She has toured 22,000 miles in 11...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-15-21, 01:11 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,538
Posted By uncleivan

My Roberts is my most comfortable bike. I own...

My Roberts is my most comfortable bike. I own bikes with better tubing, better lugs, better paint, even.... had to pause.... better names if some of you want to go there. But, the ride, for me,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-15-21, 10:34 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,584
Posted By xiaoman1

OP, There is no chrome left underneath the rust...

OP,
There is no chrome left underneath the rust so any of the above would work....My concern would be to get the rust out of the inside of the fork, maybe an evapor-rust bath would be better in this...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-15-21, 09:47 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,584
Posted By Mr. 66

First I would try spit and finger nail, second...

First I would try spit and finger nail, second would be foil and water, next for me would chemical navel jelly or similar type.

Can we see the whole bike? That's the size I wish my track frame was.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-15-21, 09:37 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,584
Posted By bikemig

You could try evaporust gel. I've had good luck...

You could try evaporust gel. I've had good luck with it. Also try aluminum foil dipped in salt water:

Slippery Rock Gazette | Restoring Chrome? How to Remove Rust from Chrome Using Aluminum Foil...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-14-21, 03:47 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,538
Posted By merziac

Yep, steeped in tradition, Roberts, Jackson,...

Yep, steeped in tradition, Roberts, Jackson, Mercian, Hetchins, Holdsworth, Raleigh, Cooper, Ellis Briggs, Woodrup and so many others. ;)
Forum: Commuting
03-07-21, 09:42 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 6,966
Posted By aplcr0331

That sounds like a good long commute to try and...

That sounds like a good long commute to try and get used to, ride a few times and I bet you'll know more.

Good luck
Forum: Commuting
03-06-21, 09:16 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 6,966
Posted By balto charlie

Keep it fun. I used to ride 25/day. I had fun but...

Keep it fun. I used to ride 25/day. I had fun but some days!!!! I always thought if my commute was longer I would drive to work, bike home, then bike back to work the next day and drive home. A...
Forum: Commuting
03-06-21, 10:43 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 6,966
Posted By PaulH

When my office moved, my round-trip commute grew...

When my office moved, my round-trip commute grew from 20 to 25 miles. At my normal level of effort, this meant about 3 hours a day on the road. When I moved to my current job, the commute dropped to...
Forum: Commuting
03-05-21, 09:38 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 6,966
Posted By noglider

At 53 years old, I started a job 13.5 miles from...

At 53 years old, I started a job 13.5 miles from home (27 miles round trip). It was too hard for me to do every day, so I did it two or three days a week. But everyone is different. You might find...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-04-21, 10:20 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,782
Posted By SurferRosa

They look like my Athena D500 calipers. Mine...

They look like my Athena D500 calipers. Mine reach 43-57mm. The rounded holders were offered in '91-'92. Kool-Stop makes replacement pads.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-04-21, 08:58 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,782
Posted By xiaoman1

H Curtis, Dual Pivot vs Single Pivot ?....mono...

H Curtis,
Dual Pivot vs Single Pivot ?....mono planers thus the slot.
I can't help other than that, I believe that the (some) early ones had a wider blade where the pads were connected. The...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-04-21, 08:55 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,782
Posted By AJI125

What he said :) 1988 Dealer Parts Catalog. ...

What he said :)

1988 Dealer Parts Catalog.

Athena
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Chorus
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-04-21, 08:25 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,782
Posted By clubman

Here's what a Monoplaner looks like, see the...

Here's what a Monoplaner looks like, see the slotted arms?

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Forum: Commuting
03-03-21, 11:40 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 6,966
Posted By phughes

Okay, that makes more sense. Unless you are all...

Okay, that makes more sense. Unless you are all the way north in Florida, flat, and easy to ride. I think time would be your only issue. Maybe do it only a few times a week.

When I had to relocate...
Forum: Commuting
03-03-21, 03:19 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 6,966
Posted By RonE

It is doable! Up until COVID-19 times, I did...

It is doable!

Up until COVID-19 times, I did a 34-mile round trip commute once or twice a week. The route is totally flat (it is Florida) and about a third of the distance is on a nice shaded path...
Forum: Commuting
03-03-21, 01:49 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 6,966
Posted By ClydeClydeson

It's gonna be a question of time rather than...

It's gonna be a question of time rather than ability. ~40mi. ~= 60km. It takes little effort to cruise at ~20km/h on a reasonable bike (road tires, not a heavy cruiser or old 3 speed), so assume...
Forum: Commuting
03-03-21, 01:36 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 6,966
Posted By randallr

I ride all the way in and all the way home on my...

I ride all the way in and all the way home on my commute when weather permits. 46 miles round trip, I am 65. Don't do that every day, however.
Forum: Commuting
03-03-21, 12:56 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 6,966
Posted By phughes

Mostly flat in Pittsburgh? Where? :lol:

Mostly flat in Pittsburgh? Where? :lol:
Forum: Commuting
03-03-21, 10:47 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 6,966
Posted By burritos

You can try it and see how you do. I think it's...

You can try it and see how you do. I think it's going to be just fine.
Forum: Commuting
03-03-21, 10:15 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 6,966
Posted By BobbyG

Many commuters on this forum have done mixed-mode...

Many commuters on this forum have done mixed-mode commuting...riding part way to a bus or train.

I'm 59 and had been commuting 18 miles round trip until recently. My weekend fun rides are 20-35...
Forum: Commuting
03-03-21, 08:56 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 6,966
Posted By pdlamb

This would be my approach, at least to start...

This would be my approach, at least to start with. I did this after my heart attack, took car to work Monday/Wednesday and cycled home, cycled to work Tuesday/Thursday and brought the car home. If...
Forum: Commuting
03-03-21, 08:25 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 6,966
Posted By WonderMonkey

I think it's been said, but what I may do is...

I think it's been said, but what I may do is drive to work with my bike and ride home, then ride back to work the next morning. I may do that until I'm sure I can do it without wanting to take a nap...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-03-21, 07:51 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,763
Posted By Speedway2

Personally, I would take the geared bike (to...

Personally, I would take the geared bike (to fight the headwinds).
However, if the fixed was converted to free I'd give it a go....
Forum: Commuting
03-03-21, 07:23 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 6,966
Posted By WonderMonkey

I think there is no question that this is doable,...

I think there is no question that this is doable, especially once a week. If you feel you need to work up to it, park along the path to lessen the distance. I doubt you will need to do that, but...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-03-21, 12:47 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,763
Posted By 79pmooney

You are not comparing apples to apples. A road...

You are not comparing apples to apples. A road bike is quite different from a track bike and 25c tires from 23c tires. Now, riding that distance fixed on a proper road frame, no big deal. I do it...
Forum: Commuting
03-03-21, 12:47 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 6,966
Posted By surak

That depends on what you'll be carrying. There...

That depends on what you'll be carrying. There are seat packs that are very good at storing a lot of things. For example, Ortlieb makes light and waterproof ones, and even the smaller size (11L) was...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-03-21, 12:16 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,763
Posted By Mikefule

Headwinds are the enemy of the cyclist. They may...

Headwinds are the enemy of the cyclist. They may be more of an issue on flat unsheltered roads.

If you can only have one bike, and are using it for practical as well as leisure riding, then the...
Forum: Commuting
03-03-21, 12:04 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 6,966
Posted By Darth Lefty

Every day is doable, a few people ring up 10k...

Every day is doable, a few people ring up 10k years in our mileage thread. (200 work days x 40 miles = 8k, roughly.) But it’s obviously a bigger time and energy investment. Not the little bonbon of...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-02-21, 10:16 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,763
Posted By Senrab62

Multiple gears. Will allow you to manage effort,...

Multiple gears. Will allow you to manage effort, which will prevent sweaty messenger work day. Unless you have a shower at work. If you do, than mix it up.
Forum: Commuting
03-02-21, 08:45 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 6,966
Posted By 79pmooney

I'd put decently fast 28s on the commuter if...

I'd put decently fast 28s on the commuter if roads permit. Save the good bike for longer days and better weather. (If the commuter is not a drop bar bike I take that back. 20 miles is a long ways...
Forum: Commuting
03-02-21, 08:37 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 6,966
Posted By gregf83

Certainly doable. I was doing 40 mi round trip...

Certainly doable. I was doing 40 mi round trip for about 7 yrs until Covid and WFH. I mostly sit at work though. I would usually just ride how I felt so Mon-Wed were a little faster than Thur & Fri....
Forum: Commuting
03-02-21, 08:31 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 6,966
Posted By randallr

Hey, if you have time and the route is good,...

Hey, if you have time and the route is good, enjoy!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-05-20, 10:05 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,483
Posted By repechage

Scott Mathauser.

Scott Mathauser.
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