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Forum: Touring
03-30-18, 09:27 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,627
Posted By WMcCready

Consider staying at a hotel or motel in the West...

Consider staying at a hotel or motel in the West Loop, near Union Station (Amtrak terminus) preferably one where you could take bike in Room or hotel baggage room, for safe keeping, do Day rides from...
Forum: Living Car Free
12-09-17, 08:08 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 12,554
Posted By WMcCready

I have a Raleigh Sports with rear rack & folding...

I have a Raleigh Sports with rear rack & folding basket on each side. Grocery store is about 4 city blocks from home, Use it always including winter if not to cold, or to windy or snow pack. My...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-08-17, 09:01 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 565
Posted By WMcCready

I call it an incline stand, brand name is Teeter...

I call it an incline stand, brand name is Teeter I think . It is a device that tilts you upside down. My brother in law has a bad back and, after years of trouble with spine compression, he...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-02-17, 06:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 565
Posted By WMcCready

I morn your loss. I had a bulging disc ( L4-5)...

I morn your loss. I had a bulging disc ( L4-5) in my lower back, caused right thigh to loose muscle mass with lots of pain. Chiropractic total waist of time & $, Had MRI & Ortho assessment,...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-04-17, 09:25 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 9,309
Posted By WMcCready

Donation

Used to donate while stationed in Japan, 1968 . For donations they used to give us chits for free drinks at the service club. We used them immediately, and had a great day.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-08-16, 10:18 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,515
Posted By WMcCready

I have 4, when I worked (Now retired, I'm 66)...

I have 4, when I worked (Now retired, I'm 66) used to commute in city, rushed to get to work,in traffic, felt safer with it on.
Youtube has some good videos on helmets. and some online suppliers...
Forum: Living Car Free
01-26-16, 04:45 PM
Replies: 208
Views: 53,491
Posted By WMcCready

Have 13, plan to hold on these for a while. Surly...

Have 13, plan to hold on these for a while. Surly LHT, & KM, Schwinn Cimmarron, Marin Muir Woods, Raleigh Sport, Nishiki Custom Sport Mixte.
May part with these when fair weather returns, Schwinn...
Forum: Introductions
01-20-16, 10:58 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 513
Posted By WMcCready

Welcome Doug, If your planing to the extra things...

Welcome Doug, If your planing to the extra things like errands, make sure the bike has eyelets and, attachment points for racks, & fenders.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-17-16, 10:37 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 21,473
Posted By WMcCready

Chicago area CL have had some Mixte offerings of...

Chicago area CL have had some Mixte offerings of late. I picked up 2 Nishiki Sport, in 19" & 21. These have Suntour components and, are from the early 80's. 10 spd. with 27" wheels. The 19" was a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-14-16, 08:03 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,352
Posted By WMcCready

FFW, Bike Winter Swap meet is coming up on...

FFW, Bike Winter Swap meet is coming up on 1-31-16, @ Harper Collage ( see .Bikewinter.org ) a good place to buy tool's, old parts,ect. I have also done volunteer work @ WorkingBikes.org on 24 th...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
12-23-15, 10:53 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,753
Posted By WMcCready

Recently mounted a red light to helmet using...

Recently mounted a red light to helmet using Ty-wraps, looped thru rear vents. I have may bikes so it seems easier to adapt one or two bike helmets with lighting than many mounts on bikes.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-11-15, 11:50 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,869
Posted By WMcCready

Have a Great Veterans Day, I rode my Schwinn,...

Have a Great Veterans Day, I rode my Schwinn, High Sierra, to get a free coffee from Starbucks.
USAF, 68-72, Phan Rang, RVN 70-71487477
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-23-15, 12:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,655
Posted By WMcCready

Have used any vintage grease that I've found at...

Have used any vintage grease that I've found at garage sales, recently starting using 60cc plastic syringe's to make easier to do hub's, BB, & headset bearings. Lucas X-TRA, heavy duty grease from...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-27-14, 07:22 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,584
Posted By WMcCready

I'm currently working on a Schwinn Continental...

I'm currently working on a Schwinn Continental made in 1960, after servicing it, went on a test ride, and it seemed out of balance where steering was concerned. I thought the headset was loose, but...
Forum: Touring
12-24-14, 04:37 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,893
Posted By WMcCready

Interesting thread, once delayed 12 hrs., at...

Interesting thread, once delayed 12 hrs., at Whitefish Mont. Glacier NP, Amtrak gave us deluxe sleeper's for the night. Bike boxes for all 4 of us to nap on in the station, two boys 7 & 8 fit in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-25-14, 04:41 PM
Replies: 285
Views: 33,948
Posted By WMcCready

Continued from # 82, Have the three bikes in cold...

Continued from # 82, Have the three bikes in cold garage. Started in on Raleigh Sports, woman's bike, Disassembled down to frame with crank intact, the pedals seem to be the best part of this bike,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-15-14, 08:21 PM
Replies: 285
Views: 33,948
Posted By WMcCready

As of today have 3 vintage projects. A friend...

As of today have 3 vintage projects. A friend who I ride with in Loop has a condo. Bike storage in basement, he identified 4 bike's that were abandoned, owners had relocated to warmer climate. He...
Forum: Touring
08-21-14, 07:21 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 24,243
Posted By WMcCready

Seat-, Wondering what type of top-bar bag that is...

Seat-, Wondering what type of top-bar bag that is in photo. Nice bike.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-09-14, 09:34 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 851
Posted By WMcCready

Have one, have alway's considered it a Good...

Have one, have alway's considered it a Good Roller.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-14, 09:27 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,256
Posted By WMcCready

FurB, See the Wonder of this BF, Your question...

FurB, See the Wonder of this BF, Your question begets all sorts of use full stuff.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-14, 08:35 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,256
Posted By WMcCready

FurB, The replacement cotter, may be of less...

FurB, The replacement cotter, may be of less quality steel than the old one, vintage cotter's were made of more hardened steel. The crank arm may have had some previous wear, that would be now...
Forum: Touring
04-04-14, 08:59 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,987
Posted By WMcCready

Llama, Did Soma Saga build 2 yrs. ago with son....

Llama, Did Soma Saga build 2 yrs. ago with son. Ran into $$ mid way so made some compromises with components. Used Sigano VP, 46-34-24, IRD Alpina d FD, (from Harris Cyclery) Shimano DT shifters, ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-22-14, 12:57 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,274
Posted By WMcCready

I'm same ht. and, getting shorter every year, due...

I'm same ht. and, getting shorter every year, due to age. I ride 21, 22,23' framed, and like older MTB, non-shock forks, with 26" wheels. If you can look for bikes that have at least 2 sets of holes...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-20-14, 08:09 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,543
Posted By WMcCready

okane, Would look into replacing ceiling tiles,...

okane, Would look into replacing ceiling tiles, the old ones are well beyond their useful life span. after that look into a Sears hepa filter to remove dust from air. Replace Furnace filters more...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-21-14, 08:53 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 660
Posted By WMcCready

A Great Resource, and great values, will be...

A Great Resource, and great values, will be missed.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-06-13, 10:11 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 36,685
Posted By WMcCready

Solid, Have followed this post for some time, I...

Solid, Have followed this post for some time, I have the Alfine 11 on a bike that I built up with KM frame, no bike shop involved, as I ordered all components from on line stores, it has worked well...
Forum: Commuting
11-27-13, 10:20 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,711
Posted By WMcCready

Look's like a great frame, no not on that frame,...

Look's like a great frame, no not on that frame, but did build a KM, with a Alfine 11, way to expensive to commute around with. Better have security detail with when you lock it about.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-11-13, 11:57 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,301
Posted By WMcCready

Von. Thanks, went to Starbucks for free coffee as...

Von. Thanks, went to Starbucks for free coffee as thanks for service. You have more bikes than me ! Served 3 yrs. in far east, Japan, Korea, & VN 350257
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-10-13, 02:40 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 24,024
Posted By WMcCready

Can't decide the one I like best, have Ross...

Can't decide the one I like best, have Ross 1000 (29er') Giant Rincon, Schwinn Cimarron, High Sierra, Mesa Runner. and 1 modern version Surly KM 29er'
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-30-13, 07:16 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,146
Posted By WMcCready

Fill unused threaded holes w/ nylon bolts from...

Fill unused threaded holes w/ nylon bolts from hardware store.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-19-13, 08:25 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,073
Posted By WMcCready

Follow tips here or, go on you tube, find out how...

Follow tips here or, go on you tube, find out how to safely use Oxalic Acid ( wood bleach) this will fix rust issues on frame, rims spokes. Look into Frame saver if you will keep bike as your's...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-19-13, 07:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 533
Posted By WMcCready

J, Check out i tunes, podcast's, can recommend,...

J, Check out i tunes, podcast's, can recommend, Bike Show (out of London) Bike Shop Show ( Mich. area). and other listings, Like one for Women. I listen to archived show's while reading BF. Hope it...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-13-13, 05:54 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 9,839
Posted By WMcCready

Yes, they got me once, and it was the last time

Yes, they got me once, and it was the last time
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-22-13, 08:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 449
Posted By WMcCready

Pete, You may want to look @...

Pete, You may want to look @ derailleurhangar.com. might have a specialized one that may work. Broke one on a Marin Kentfield, so I ordered one for it
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-20-13, 09:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,621
Posted By WMcCready

I have had luck with a method of using a small...

I have had luck with a method of using a small center punch tool and , small size hammer. At flat break off is make punch to make indentation , then use this point to angle tap center punch in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-09-13, 09:18 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 6,448
Posted By WMcCready

I started out with two Mesa Runners, sold one...

I started out with two Mesa Runners, sold one and, loaned out another. When I caught the Drop Bar Conversion bug here on BF, started looking out for High Sierra, and the ultimate Cimmaron, Bought a...
Forum: Commuting
06-02-13, 08:51 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,133
Posted By WMcCready

Not Safe, get a reliable second bike to ride, and...

Not Safe, get a reliable second bike to ride, and a back up bike.
Forum: Commuting
05-26-13, 09:55 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,757
Posted By WMcCready

Have a Surly Karate Monkey, with Disc. ( Avid ) ...

Have a Surly Karate Monkey, with Disc. ( Avid ) all black,and put PB , Cascadia Fenders, built from frame up, had to use spacers and long bolts to clear rotor, in places, and made a bracket at...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
03-25-13, 06:43 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 9,382
Posted By WMcCready

tex, Have kicked around this idea a while, and...

tex, Have kicked around this idea a while, and recently bought a superbrightled.com AA, LED flashlight for fork mount. Light $ 15. Used 3/4" electrical pipe support, (Mini) from garage stock. I had...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-24-13, 02:27 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,992
Posted By WMcCready

Sheldonbrown.com, He explanes this very well, and...

Sheldonbrown.com, He explanes this very well, and you will learn much by going there.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-18-13, 07:36 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,429
Posted By WMcCready

OP, The frame itself, and, fork have built on...

OP, The frame itself, and, fork have built on mounting points for brake calipers. The Avid site has printable documents for what spec's are, and tech doc. I bought a set thru Universal, for a Surly,...
Forum: Touring
03-18-13, 09:18 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,436
Posted By WMcCready

@ Universal, look at Charge saddles, ( i think...

@ Universal, look at Charge saddles, ( i think they are from a British Co., mfg in China) they are a cheeper alternative to Brooks,
Forum: Commuting
03-08-13, 10:44 AM
Replies: 169
Views: 11,603
Posted By WMcCready

Have over 10, this is the year I thin out the...

Have over 10, this is the year I thin out the ranks.
Forum: Touring
03-07-13, 09:27 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,436
Posted By WMcCready

otavioexel, Bought frame for # 1, Son last year,...

otavioexel, Bought frame for # 1, Son last year, as a gift after completing Law school, took some time to get it done, and we went back and forth , over style of bars, he insisted he didn't want...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-02-13, 10:53 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,817
Posted By WMcCready

Wondering what type Handel bars are shown ?

Wondering what type Handel bars are shown ?
Forum: Commuting
03-02-13, 10:31 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,841
Posted By WMcCready

1. Usually squeeze test them, ride to end of...

1. Usually squeeze test them, ride to end of drive, while looking, then fill if needed.
2, Have 11 bikes, store some in bsmt. for winter, keep few in garage, these I use thru winter( about now I am...
Forum: Touring
02-26-13, 10:32 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,996
Posted By WMcCready

ram- Take a look at Rubena Flash tires, think...

ram- Take a look at Rubena Flash tires, think they might be 26x1.95, look to be well designed, and come with reflective sidewall stripe, @ everybicycletire.com.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-09-13, 09:14 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 694
Posted By WMcCready

Would think that you should go with a bike with...

Would think that you should go with a bike with gears, coaster or cruzer bike would have limitations there. MTB, frames are solid, and, good gearing, just change to different bar's, to allow more...
Forum: Commuting
02-03-13, 05:31 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,383
Posted By WMcCready

G, Hope you recover well & at your own pace....

G, Hope you recover well & at your own pace. Gotta love that Giant Rincon.
Forum: Touring
02-01-13, 09:50 AM
Replies: 144
Views: 120,377
Posted By WMcCready

Giant Rincon ( my size 22") . The current all a...

Giant Rincon ( my size 22") . The current all a rounder296603
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