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Forum: Folding Bikes
12-28-19, 11:15 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,324
Posted By bikeyboy

Tires from a.child's 16 inch bike will fit the...

Tires from a.child's 16 inch bike will fit the Raleigh RSW
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-24-18, 10:59 AM
Replies: 149
Views: 9,018
Posted By bikeyboy

I commented about the bike because, it looks like...

I commented about the bike because, it looks like an older cheap drop department store drop bar that has been setup to be a commuter. The Texas Medical Center is very bicycle commuter oriented....
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-23-18, 08:11 PM
Replies: 149
Views: 9,018
Posted By bikeyboy

The bike is interesting That bright blue seat...

The bike is interesting That bright blue seat bag, slammed seat, and fenders? I am hopeful this will.get solved.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-21-18, 06:47 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,998
Posted By bikeyboy

It is most likely the cable is hanging up. They...

It is most likely the cable is hanging up. They can get stuck in between gears when that happens and the pedals spin. Clean it and lubricate and work the shifter through the gears. I have one i have...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-18-16, 06:33 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,907
Posted By bikeyboy

It didn't go flat, you wouldn't have made it home...

It didn't go flat, you wouldn't have made it home on a steel bike.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-05-16, 08:35 PM
Replies: 191
Views: 7,607
Posted By bikeyboy

Need to lose forty that I regained over last...

Need to lose forty that I regained over last couple of years. I am going for an eight pound loss in January. I was 230 on the first, have reduced calories, and exercised every day so far this year.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-21-15, 09:09 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 37,844
Posted By bikeyboy

M Mmm

M Mmm
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-01-15, 07:35 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 18,852
Posted By bikeyboy

I bought an Escape 3 two months ago. I think it's...

I bought an Escape 3 two months ago. I think it's a great bike. I would recommend it to anyone just getting started in cycling.
Forum: Texas
06-14-15, 08:01 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,511
Posted By bikeyboy

Braeswood Meyerland area.

Braeswood Meyerland area.
Forum: Texas
06-10-15, 07:42 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,878
Posted By bikeyboy

There is also Planetary Cycles next to Lowes on...

There is also Planetary Cycles next to Lowes on 610 and Beechnut.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-05-15, 09:02 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 4,936
Posted By bikeyboy

I like the BSA, but the last one for fifty is the...

I like the BSA, but the last one for fifty is the one if it fits you.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-02-15, 11:41 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,362
Posted By bikeyboy

I like all three of the bikes. The Centurion...

I like all three of the bikes. The Centurion looks like the best deal, because of condition. The other two look like, they need a good rehab, and I would try and get a few dollars off. However, the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-15, 05:36 PM
Replies: 10,541
Views: 1,550,392
Posted By bikeyboy

452076452077More pictures of my bike.

452076452077More pictures of my bike.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-15-15, 05:14 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,073
Posted By bikeyboy

Like already pointed out, your components are...

Like already pointed out, your components are going to get stripped. Too nice a group set to leave laying around.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-04-15, 04:43 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 9,114
Posted By bikeyboy

Make sure you check out that quill stem, they can...

Make sure you check out that quill stem, they can be snapped off inside the headtube, and feel solid because they are just stuck.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-26-15, 11:06 AM
Replies: 10,541
Views: 1,550,392
Posted By bikeyboy

447419From this morning April 27th. Few paint...

447419From this morning April 27th. Few paint issues, but otherwise an all original low mileage bike.
Forum: Introductions
09-09-14, 05:59 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 546
Posted By bikeyboy

Welcome to BF. Near NRG Stadium.

Welcome to BF. Near NRG Stadium.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-02-13, 08:04 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 11,060
Posted By bikeyboy

Hand lotion with lanolin, slather it on let it...

Hand lotion with lanolin, slather it on let it soak in, then do it again. Once it's hydrated wax it. Do not put weight on it until you have hydrated it. I use paste wax.
Forum: Texas
04-25-13, 07:11 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,115
Posted By bikeyboy

Check with Planetary cycles, Bike Barn on...

Check with Planetary cycles, Bike Barn on Weslayann, and Bicycle planet in the village. All near your stated location, and they all have organized rides.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-07-13, 06:56 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,615
Posted By bikeyboy

Fred don't care.

Fred don't care.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-24-13, 07:03 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 4,704
Posted By bikeyboy

If you get a little helmet mirror, they will wave...

If you get a little helmet mirror, they will wave back at you.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-21-13, 05:11 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,854
Posted By bikeyboy

Bikes are similar to stringed instruments, they...

Bikes are similar to stringed instruments, they need tuning. Things loosen, and néed tightening. Get in the habit of doing a quick check over before you ride. I also like to check things while...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-05-13, 10:56 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 844
Posted By bikeyboy

The current gear ratio is 52x16. I have my eyes...

The current gear ratio is 52x16. I have my eyes on a set of wheels with a six speed rear hub, so hopefully I will have gears back on soon. I also think it will look better with silver non V style...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-05-13, 10:12 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 844
Posted By bikeyboy

Raliegh Super Course.

Got this frame sans wheels. Put on a cheap set if single speed wheels to get it going. Changed out the AVA stem, it was broken in three pieces, but you couldn't tell. I am looking to find a geared...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-03-13, 05:32 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,432
Posted By bikeyboy

Not too expensive. In my mind the sprung saddles...

Not too expensive. In my mind the sprung saddles go on the more upright bikes. The quick 4 looks in between. I have brooks on my old bikes, but also like the modern saddles on my newer bikes. You...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-02-13, 05:26 PM
Replies: 140
Views: 8,491
Posted By bikeyboy

Please check your stem. I got a 69-73 Raleigh...

Please check your stem. I got a 69-73 Raleigh with that stem it felt tight, but when I pulled it out it was broken in three pieces. It looked identical to yours. Beautiful bike.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-09-12, 07:55 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 717
Posted By bikeyboy

I tried crossfit, I am surprised more people...

I tried crossfit, I am surprised more people don't fall over dead. I am a runner, and I quit when I saw a lady screw up her leg. It's just too intense, too fast for most people.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-08-12, 09:04 PM
Replies: 129
Views: 5,498
Posted By bikeyboy

For shoes I like Nike Vomero. They are however...

For shoes I like Nike Vomero. They are however the most cushioned shoe available. Which is contrary to what everyone else recommends. If you get them be careful at first, they are more prone to ankle...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-08-12, 09:00 PM
Replies: 129
Views: 5,498
Posted By bikeyboy

I am more of a runner than a cyclist. Started...

I am more of a runner than a cyclist. Started about five years ago. I started by walking out my front door, continue walking for thirty minutes, turn around walk home. I did that everyday. Slowly I...
Forum: Commuting
02-27-12, 06:31 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,582
Posted By bikeyboy

Oops, I am almost a native Houstonian.

Oops, I am almost a native Houstonian.
Forum: Commuting
02-27-12, 06:30 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,582
Posted By bikeyboy

The OP lives in Houston, not Texas. Houston is...

The OP lives in Houston, not Texas. Houston is very car oriented. It's also one of the most air conditioned cities in the world. OP might be a little self conscious, Houston is
getting more bike...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-26-11, 08:16 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,329
Posted By bikeyboy

My whole family had Jeunet bicycles when I was a...

My whole family had Jeunet bicycles when I was a kid. We got them from a hippy bike shop called Earth Cycles. it would have been 1973-74ish time frame.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-19-11, 09:03 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,144
Posted By bikeyboy

The cable is loose in your picture, there is too...

The cable is loose in your picture, there is too much play. I can see the end sticking out at the brake handle end. It should be all the way in the hole.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-13-11, 07:50 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,918
Posted By bikeyboy

Probably right, I have saved chains that were...

Probably right, I have saved chains that were completely frozen. You can soak it in a solvent, then in oil. You will be surprised how well things clean up. It's only eight dollars, but all those...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-13-11, 06:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,918
Posted By bikeyboy

You can even save that chain. Is it stuck? Or you...

You can even save that chain. Is it stuck? Or you just don't like the way it looks?
Forum: Introductions
07-13-11, 03:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 213
Posted By bikeyboy

Thanks good lights, and a helmet.

Thanks good lights, and a helmet.
Forum: Introductions
07-13-11, 02:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 213
Posted By bikeyboy

Hello from Houston

Hello. my name is Tim. I have been lurking for a couple of years. Posting more lately. I consider myself to be a runner first, and a cyclist second, but cycling is coming on strong. I run very slow...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-10-11, 09:07 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 8,690
Posted By bikeyboy

It's the reindeer antler handlebars that make...

It's the reindeer antler handlebars that make them act like that.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-05-11, 08:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 695
Posted By bikeyboy

Keep it tourqed down. Check and tighten before it...

Keep it tourqed down. Check and tighten before it gets loose.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-05-11, 02:04 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,236
Posted By bikeyboy

I am a newbie, but I think the Big Shot rec is...

I am a newbie, but I think the Big Shot rec is meant to be funny. Like I said, its just a newbie gut instinct.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-05-11, 01:58 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 803
Posted By bikeyboy

Sounds like your bottom bracket, either over...

Sounds like your bottom bracket, either over tightened itself, or tossed all its bearings due to being too loose. Go to another bike shop.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-01-11, 11:34 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,010
Posted By bikeyboy

To the OP i would never confront the someone like...

To the OP i would never confront the someone like you were confronted. Maybe if it was real obvious it was my bike, and i felt real sure about recovery without injury. Sorry about hijacking your...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-01-11, 11:29 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,010
Posted By bikeyboy

Fortunately for me I posted a picture of the bike...

Fortunately for me I posted a picture of the bike in the C&V forum a month before it was stolen. I had just put those geeky handle bars on, which were still on it when recovered. I still have the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-01-11, 10:24 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,010
Posted By bikeyboy

I would tell the admins his user name if I knew...

I would tell the admins his user name if I knew how to contact them.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-01-11, 09:44 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,010
Posted By bikeyboy

"Did you call him out?" We had words at the...

"Did you call him out?"

We had words at the scene when the bike was recovered. He claimed bike was not mine, and was selling for a friend of his. I know it was my bike, I bought it brand new, and...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-01-11, 09:35 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,010
Posted By bikeyboy

seriously

seriously
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-01-11, 09:22 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,010
Posted By bikeyboy

No but my 1993 Trek 7000 was stolen four weeks...

No but my 1993 Trek 7000 was stolen four weeks ago. This week I saw it in Craigslist, contacted police, went and looked at bike confirmed it was mine. The police came and confiscated the bike. That...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-30-11, 09:31 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 857
Posted By bikeyboy

I got the blue Vilano about two weeks ago. Took...

I got the blue Vilano about two weeks ago. Took a lot of setup, and adjusting but bike seems okay. The cranks needed to be tightened, and the spokes needed some adjusting. Go get a new seat, and new...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-25-11, 09:48 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 8,957
Posted By bikeyboy

I got one last week, fixed gear is dead.

I got one last week, fixed gear is dead.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-11, 10:29 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,287
Posted By bikeyboy

I would find the right rear wheel, and leave it...

I would find the right rear wheel, and leave it as original as possible. Its never going to be light, it's a schwinn triple. The paint looks pretty good, just lots of surface rust on the chrome, and...
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