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05-06-13, 05:01 PM
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Posted By tjh1960

Everything except the Araya front wheel is off to...

Everything except the Araya front wheel is off to a new home. If anyone wants the wheel and is willing to pay shipping, PM me with an email address and it's yours.
04-07-13, 03:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,402
Posted By tjh1960

I considered that, but since the swap worked I...

I considered that, but since the swap worked I figured it wasn't worth pursuing.
04-07-13, 03:16 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,402
Posted By tjh1960

I recently got these and found that the mounting...

I recently got these and found that the mounting screws were too thick for my ~ 1990 Dia Compe calipers. I've got a newer bike with Cane Creek SCR3 brakes, was able toswap those carriers to the old...
03-08-13, 01:25 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,941
Posted By tjh1960

I imagine you'd want to stay fairly close to the...

I imagine you'd want to stay fairly close to the beach most of the way, so I'd stick with PCH to Seal Beach, take 2nd Street/Bayshore down to the bike path through Long Beach, and get on the LA River...
03-06-13, 06:01 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,930
Posted By tjh1960

I haven't tried it but have heard that special...

I haven't tried it but have heard that special flux and/or solder is required to get it to stick to stainless steel wire. Also heard (but not tried) that dipping the cable end in superglue will seal...
02-22-13, 11:17 AM
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Posted By tjh1960

Shifters are spoken for. Pedal Traveler, got...

Shifters are spoken for.

Pedal Traveler, got your PM but I need an email address to respond--PM and let me know what you'd like.
02-18-13, 01:22 PM
Replies: 15,283
Views: 5,749,226
Posted By tjh1960

They are, but apparently I don't have enough...

They are, but apparently I don't have enough posts to reply to PMs.

Please PM me an email address (I can receive PMs) and we'll complete arrangements that way.
02-18-13, 11:09 AM
Replies: 15,283
Views: 5,749,226
Posted By tjh1960

I recently did some modernization on my 1990...

I recently did some modernization on my 1990 Nishiki Prestige, and figured I’d offer to pay forward the old parts I replaced. These are all well-used but fully functional except where noted. ...
02-01-13, 05:54 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 944
Posted By tjh1960

The SRAM 10-speed "Powerlock" link is supposed to...

The SRAM 10-speed "Powerlock" link is supposed to be single-use (i.e. you use the Powerlock to assemble the chain, but push out a pin on another link if you want to break it), but I've heard of...
01-04-13, 12:57 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,832
Posted By tjh1960

But what do they charge for the used cables...

But what do they charge for the used cables they've got lying around the shop? And do they slip one in your bag and charge for it whether you ask for one or not, if they think you need it?
01-02-13, 01:00 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,644
Posted By tjh1960

Chain should be on the smallest sprocket and...

Chain should be on the smallest sprocket and shifter should be in the corresponding position when you snug up the cable and tighten the holding bolt. Agree there should be no reason to mess around...
Forum: Touring
12-28-12, 01:46 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 3,487
Posted By tjh1960

Do you really think that murder-minded people or...

Do you really think that murder-minded people or animals are the main hazards to touring cyclists? You know about cars, right?

If you want to convince folks you're ready to undertake a tour by...
12-14-12, 12:28 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,756
Posted By tjh1960

South of 183rd it's open all the way to the beach.

South of 183rd it's open all the way to the beach.
Forum: Touring
11-29-12, 10:51 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 738
Posted By tjh1960

You might also want to post this in the Southern...

You might also want to post this in the Southern California forum under Regional Discussions, you'll probably get more feedback there about SoCal touring.
Forum: Touring
11-28-12, 06:37 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 738
Posted By tjh1960

I did a great trip a couple of years ago where I...

I did a great trip a couple of years ago where I took Amtrak from LA to San Luis Obispo, rode 3 day stages to Santa Barbara (I stopped in Santa Maria and Buellton/Solvang, but there are other...
11-28-12, 12:38 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 3,793
Posted By tjh1960

Seems like a properly sized diamond-shaped...

Seems like a properly sized diamond-shaped clamping surface like you show in the diagram with maybe a half-inch of closed-cell foam (sort of like a workstand clamp) would work for a large range of...
10-26-12, 07:55 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,907
Posted By tjh1960

So are you saying that you don't believe pedals...

So are you saying that you don't believe pedals actually tighten with use, or that you don't believe the original explanation?
10-20-12, 09:55 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,235
Posted By tjh1960

Hard to tell from the picture but it looks like...

Hard to tell from the picture but it looks like those are cottered cranks (which wouldn't be unusual for the era), so removal and reinstallation may be more complex than with a square taper. See...
10-19-12, 05:50 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,376
Posted By tjh1960

Centralia is also a good crossing on the...

Centralia is also a good crossing on the sidewalk, or you can walk across the railroad bridge. Centralia is also a good route for crossing over to SGRT if you don't want to go all the way down to the...
09-20-12, 06:08 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,514
Posted By tjh1960

Since Huntington Beach, Boeing Seal Beach and...

Since Huntington Beach, Boeing Seal Beach and Queen Mary are supposed to be on the flight path, I'm thinking about grabbing brunch at Rivers End Cafe (at the end of SGRT) and keeping an eye out from...
09-19-12, 11:16 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 5,371
Posted By tjh1960

Yeah, the final step in my patching process is...

Yeah, the final step in my patching process is always to throw away the patched but still leaking tube and replacing it with a new one.

I've started skipping all the other steps...
09-14-12, 10:25 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,978
Posted By tjh1960

If you want to do it, be aware that you need to...

If you want to do it, be aware that you need to be ready to click into the registration website literally the minute it opens, especially if you want to return on the train. The ride sells out very...
09-04-12, 03:43 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,376
Posted By tjh1960

As noted, Amtrak Pacific Surfliner trains have...

As noted, Amtrak Pacific Surfliner trains have bike racks in the cars so you can just roll your bike aboard as long as there's room. It doesn't look like Surfliner offers checked baggage service at...
08-30-12, 11:28 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,469
Posted By tjh1960

I tried the SB method on a fixed cup that hadn't...

I tried the SB method on a fixed cup that hadn't ever been removed (on a ca 1990 Nishiki) and all it did was mash the lock washers.

Took it to a shop with the proper tools and about 5 min and $10...
08-27-12, 11:07 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,613
Posted By tjh1960

Sued? For what? And if you're going to...

Sued? For what?

And if you're going to title your post "Beware of this LBS," you shouldn't then talk in code about which shop you mean...
07-27-12, 04:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,258
Posted By tjh1960

I'd probably start by (carefully) grinding away...

I'd probably start by (carefully) grinding away the powdercoat on the fixed cup. Dremel tool with a wirebrush might do it, otherwise a grinding wheel. I'd guess that otherwise you could wind up...
07-26-12, 10:15 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,145
Posted By tjh1960

I've got an FSA Gossamer crank and used to have...

I've got an FSA Gossamer crank and used to have an FSA Energy compact. On the standard crank both rings are 130 bcd and both 110 bcd on the compact. Only difference from other cranks is that the...
Forum: Touring
07-09-12, 08:57 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 12,676
Posted By tjh1960

I used Amtrak for a West Coast trip a couple of...

I used Amtrak for a West Coast trip a couple of years ago and it was a fabulous experience. Took the Coast Starlight from LA to San Luis Obispo, bike was boxed and checked as luggage. I took three...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-24-09, 12:50 AM
Replies: 149
Views: 13,026
Posted By tjh1960

What, like this one? ...

What, like this one?

http://www.targetraining.com/uploaded_images/P2Cchrissiewellington-755564.jpg
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