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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-05-21, 06:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 567
Posted By kc27

Infrequently Ridden Bicycles - How Often Should They Be Lubed?

When a bike is not in constant use, what relubrication schedule do you recommend? I have a few 10 to 21-speed bicycles that are used infrequently in dry weather on paved bike paths. When they are...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-07-20, 11:55 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,560
Posted By kc27

Hadn't thought about pipe insulation, and I have...

Hadn't thought about pipe insulation, and I have some laying around, too. Another option would have been padded grip tape like the type at https://esigrips.com/

In the long run, this rider will...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-03-20, 06:18 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,560
Posted By kc27

Thanks for noticing the hydrangeas. Two weeks ago...

Thanks for noticing the hydrangeas. Two weeks ago they were at their brightest. Now starting to fade. Wish the white lasted longer.

RE: the handlebar cushions, I jury-rigged some cushions on to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-31-20, 12:40 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,560
Posted By kc27

Thanks for the ideas, you've given me some...

Thanks for the ideas, you've given me some options to try. In an effort to reduce pressure on the hands, I already had raised the handlebars. The rider said that helped reduce pressure on the grips,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-30-20, 06:18 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,560
Posted By kc27

How To Cushion Handlebar When You Can't Replace Handgrips?

I have a 1970s three-speed bike that has a twist grip shifter and matching handgrip on the non-shifting side. I want to add cushioning to the handlebars because the stock grips offer minimal...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-18-20, 01:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,219
Posted By kc27

Got the crank arm today and that took care of the...

Got the crank arm today and that took care of the wobble. It runs perfect now.

While I was working on the bike this week, I saw a jury-rigged welding repair to the sprocket that a shop had made...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-17-20, 06:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,219
Posted By kc27

Thanks for the advice. I was able to find the...

Thanks for the advice. I was able to find the parts locally and got the Airdyne back in service. I am going to err on the side of caution and get a new left crank arm tomorrow. Besides the damaged...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-16-20, 08:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,219
Posted By kc27

Looking for Advice on Schwinn Airdyne Exercise Bike Crank

I am looking for repair advice for the crank 1993 Schwinn Airdyne exercise bike. If you are familiar with the maintenance of these bikes, could you take a look at the photos of the eccentric arm...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-18-19, 06:06 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 8,017
Posted By kc27

In 2016 I mentioned to a friend that my 6'6"...

In 2016 I mentioned to a friend that my 6'6" teenage son had outgrown his bike. My friend provided this 1986 Schwinn World bike with a 25" frame that he had rescued, but had never done anything with...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-18-19, 04:05 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,936
Posted By kc27

Just thought I would update this ancient thread....

Just thought I would update this ancient thread. That single speed Huffy tandem was from 1972, and looked pretty much showroom from minimal use and indoor storage since new. I sold it this year to...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-04-15, 10:53 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,407
Posted By kc27

At 5:28 in theYoutube video that I referenced in...

At 5:28 in theYoutube video that I referenced in the first post, the videographer mentions that the bicycle manufacturer is in New York City, is still in business, and makes work bicycles used for...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-04-15, 07:58 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,407
Posted By kc27

Did MTD Sell Bicycles Badged As WTC Bicycles?

I've seen 1970's Columbia tandem bicycles (multi-speed with a drum brake) online. Recently I saw a tandem with the letters WTC on the side of it. It looks like the bike this gentleman profiled on...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-27-10, 08:21 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,936
Posted By kc27

OK, you've convinced me that I need to pull the...

OK, you've convinced me that I need to pull the rear wheel and measure the dropouts again. I measured them with a caliper the first time with the wheel still attached.

Here is a link to the page...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-21-10, 04:46 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,936
Posted By kc27

The hub I saw on line was described as Shimano...

The hub I saw on line was described as Shimano Nexus 8 speed, 120 mm wide. Unfortunately that's as detailed as the description gets.

I didn't take the wheel off to measure, I just slid an inside...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-17-10, 09:13 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,936
Posted By kc27

cny-bikeman Thanks for the detailed reply. I...

cny-bikeman

Thanks for the detailed reply. I guess I read what I wanted to read in DannoXYZ's reply and missed the significance of what was being said about the chanline.

With your additional...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-17-10, 04:22 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,936
Posted By kc27

Thanks everyone for the responses. I appreciate...

Thanks everyone for the responses. I appreciate the help because, while I have done some light to moderate bike maintenance, I've never really made any component changes such as going to a wider...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-15-10, 03:57 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,936
Posted By kc27

Thanks for the responses. I fixed my original...

Thanks for the responses. I fixed my original post - image 3 is a close up image of the dropouts.

Wrk101, is your concern that you have to go beyond a 10mm bend on each side in order to reach the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-15-10, 11:57 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,936
Posted By kc27

Thanks That makes sense about the stress on...

Thanks

That makes sense about the stress on the hub. I have a couple of questions: How much of a reset range is possible before you risk damaging the frame? Is increasing the space by 20mm...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-15-10, 10:46 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,936
Posted By kc27

Question About Spreading Frame to Accommodate Wider Hub

H have a 1970's Huffy tandem that has a 100mm dropout to dropout width. I'd like to put in a 120mm wide hub. Does anyone have experience fitting a wider hub in a bike that was originally designed for...
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