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Forum: Beach Cruisers
08-15-17, 06:16 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,388
Posted By VaBeachTennis

Thanks for the information, the rims are most...

Thanks for the information, the rims are most likely aluminum. I'll get better brake pads if they feel weak. I just want an emergency brake if or when my chain falls off. Having a chain fall off and...
Forum: Beach Cruisers
08-15-17, 05:34 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,388
Posted By VaBeachTennis

I'm thinking of picking this set up if my local...

I'm thinking of picking this set up if my local hardware/bicycle store doesn't already have them in stock today.


https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/41%2B1qolY0dL._SX425_.jpg


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Forum: Beach Cruisers
08-04-17, 05:00 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,727
Posted By VaBeachTennis

Smart!

Smart!
Forum: Beach Cruisers
08-03-17, 05:19 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,727
Posted By VaBeachTennis

Thanks again! Probably while were typing this, I...

Thanks again! Probably while were typing this, I was checking the washers. The serrated edges are pretty well worn and yeah, I'll confess that I goofed on the brake side and put the serrated edges on...
Forum: Beach Cruisers
08-03-17, 04:21 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,727
Posted By VaBeachTennis

I can swear that it creeped up on me, it didn't...

I can swear that it creeped up on me, it didn't start out that loose, I am going to recheck the washers. I try not to over tighten things, so I may just have to re-adjust the chain tension and...
Forum: Beach Cruisers
08-03-17, 03:28 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,727
Posted By VaBeachTennis

I have a new chain that is the 1/8 chain, I'm...

I have a new chain that is the 1/8 chain, I'm going to install it and hope that it stops my chain from jumping, the bike made it approximately 40 miles before the chain decided to jump off of the...
Forum: Beach Cruisers
08-03-17, 03:18 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,727
Posted By VaBeachTennis

Ain't that the truth!!!! I was riding today and I...

Ain't that the truth!!!! I was riding today and I hit a bump on a little turn and my chain came off ("no brakes!") but luckily I was on the road and no one and no vehicles were present while I...
Forum: Beach Cruisers
08-02-17, 02:30 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,727
Posted By VaBeachTennis

I like the idea of the marine grease. Here's an...

I like the idea of the marine grease. Here's an update:

I replaced all of the bearings and degreased/cleaned/regreased the hub as well as the rest of the parts. I test 21 miles on the bike today...
Forum: Beach Cruisers
08-02-17, 02:11 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,727
Posted By VaBeachTennis

Thanks for the information on the Marine Grease....

Thanks for the information on the Marine Grease. The next time I service the hub, I will use it.
Forum: Beach Cruisers
08-01-17, 04:17 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,727
Posted By VaBeachTennis

That sounds good! It may even be cheaper to get...

That sounds good! It may even be cheaper to get the individual balls than the assemblies with the cages? I have one question;in my searches for solutions, some smart guy (you) gave another one advice...
Forum: Beach Cruisers
08-01-17, 03:42 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,727
Posted By VaBeachTennis

It was weird because it would go for a mile and...

It was weird because it would go for a mile and quite smoothly and then some of the bearings got loose and would make that sound, then I would maybe hit a lucky bump and the sound would go away again...
Forum: Beach Cruisers
08-01-17, 02:40 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,727
Posted By VaBeachTennis

Just a quick update: I kept on riding the bike...

Just a quick update: I kept on riding the bike because I cou8ldn't figure it out after taking it apart. Those extra miles helped me see that the bearings and the bearing retainer were pretty much...
Forum: Beach Cruisers
07-29-17, 01:38 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,727
Posted By VaBeachTennis

I definitely will, thank you for your expertise...

I definitely will, thank you for your expertise and input!
Forum: Beach Cruisers
07-29-17, 04:33 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,727
Posted By VaBeachTennis

That, I didn't do. I tend to think that your...

That, I didn't do. I tend to think that your questions regarding the clutch and spring, as well as the light grease on the outside of the brake shoes instead of heavy grease, may lead me to a good...
Forum: Beach Cruisers
07-28-17, 07:47 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,727
Posted By VaBeachTennis

Imagine the coaster brake a few if not 5+ ...

Imagine the coaster brake a few if not 5+ centimeters to the right on this picture. I adjusted the brake side to make it more equal. It literally took me only 3 turns to tighten it o the brake side....
Forum: Beach Cruisers
07-28-17, 05:06 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,727
Posted By VaBeachTennis

"Is the noise only when pedaling or only when...

"Is the noise only when pedaling or only when coasting or only when braking or all the time?

Gimmie a better description of the offecenteredness thing that you described. I wanna tackle this."
...
Forum: Beach Cruisers
07-28-17, 03:32 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,727
Posted By VaBeachTennis

Wow! Thank you very much! Here are the replies: ...

Wow! Thank you very much! Here are the replies:

"1. Do you have the brake side cone tightened to the reaction arm via the large nut that is on the outside of the reaction arm really tight?"
...
Forum: Beach Cruisers
07-28-17, 12:28 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,727
Posted By VaBeachTennis

Yep! Been there done that! :)

Yep! Been there done that! :)
Forum: Beach Cruisers
07-28-17, 12:26 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,727
Posted By VaBeachTennis

So I opened the hub up starting with the sprocket...

So I opened the hub up starting with the sprocket or "drive side" and took the internal parts out on the brake side. I cleaned and lubricated the brake pads, bearing etc. It was pretty easy to...
Forum: Beach Cruisers
07-15-17, 07:15 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,230
Posted By VaBeachTennis

That should definitely be a match.

That should definitely be a match.
Forum: Beach Cruisers
07-15-17, 01:51 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 17,809
Posted By VaBeachTennis

Nice! It looks like a fun bike to ride.

Nice! It looks like a fun bike to ride.
Forum: Beach Cruisers
07-14-17, 06:16 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 14,308
Posted By VaBeachTennis

LOL, if you spin at a high cadence you may get up...

LOL, if you spin at a high cadence you may get up to 16mph with at least the Cruiser I just rode for 15 miles. The next day and during the ride, I felt different muscles being used. I think mixing it...
Forum: Beach Cruisers
07-14-17, 04:33 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,727
Posted By VaBeachTennis

That's good to know!

That's good to know!
Forum: Beach Cruisers
07-14-17, 10:26 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,727
Posted By VaBeachTennis

Thanks for the i9nformation. What is the correct...

Thanks for the i9nformation. What is the correct end to start with, the sprocket side? I do hear a lot of noise coming from the brake side, I secured the strap with a shim that is tight. It sounds...
Forum: Beach Cruisers
07-13-17, 01:43 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,727
Posted By VaBeachTennis

Thank you both for the excellent advice!

Thank you both for the excellent advice!
Forum: Beach Cruisers
07-13-17, 01:42 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,727
Posted By VaBeachTennis

Thank you, I was trying to find out the model so...

Thank you, I was trying to find out the model so I could see what component parts (crank, rear hub, etc.)it has. It's a very nice bike, I don't know why he would just throw it away just because he...
Forum: Beach Cruisers
07-13-17, 01:03 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,727
Posted By VaBeachTennis

It's a clicking noise, I initially thought that...

It's a clicking noise, I initially thought that it was a bottom bracket or pedal issue but I stopped pedaling when i heard the sound and it still made that clicking sound. It initially had some...
Forum: Beach Cruisers
07-12-17, 07:44 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,727
Posted By VaBeachTennis

'New' Cruiser

My neighbor threw this bike away when he moved out, does anyone have an idea what brand this bicycle is? It has a Schwinn seat and Schwinn tires that say Schwinn Typhoon, I don't see a serial number...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-08-17, 03:52 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 5,024
Posted By VaBeachTennis

I ride around 145 miles per week, I wear shorts...

I ride around 145 miles per week, I wear shorts with a chamois under regular shorts and a T shirt. I also use what I call "stirrup" pedals or clips. I wave to the TDF looking guys and some wave back.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-05-17, 04:06 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 6,082
Posted By VaBeachTennis

Excellent points! To each their own. I feel funny...

Excellent points! To each their own. I feel funny posting in a 50+ forum as a 25 year old (in my head) but I turned 50 last November and starting thinking like a 50 year old instead of a 25 year old...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-17, 02:39 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 7,538
Posted By VaBeachTennis

Excellent points.

Excellent points.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-09-17, 05:14 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 7,799
Posted By VaBeachTennis

I understand and agree with your sentiments but I...

I understand and agree with your sentiments but I would be careful because you may slap the wrong car with the wrong person who doesn't give a **** and may take retaliatory actions. Life is too short!
Forum: Road Cycling
05-30-17, 07:40 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,740
Posted By VaBeachTennis

Heck yeah! Because I would share it with my...

Heck yeah! Because I would share it with my friends (all 2 of them) and other folks here will share it with their friends and it can expose your product exponentially. Make a page and comment as that...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-24-17, 05:35 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,188
Posted By VaBeachTennis

It would be funny if he took a fall like this...

It would be funny if he took a fall like this while chasing you. It really starts and is funny at 3:00 into the video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2PFRdEUN240
Forum: Road Cycling
05-23-17, 04:36 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,740
Posted By VaBeachTennis

Nice! Are you going to make a Facebook Page out...

Nice! Are you going to make a Facebook Page out of it too?
Forum: Road Cycling
05-23-17, 03:33 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,274
Posted By VaBeachTennis

Hell yeah! After suffering a blowout and kissing...

Hell yeah! After suffering a blowout and kissing the pavement @ 22mph because of a blowout in my front tire, thus exposing the metal to the cement on a turn, and subsequent concussion and road rash....
Forum: Road Cycling
05-23-17, 03:22 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 7,520
Posted By VaBeachTennis

:thumb: But I love racing with the "kitted out"...

:thumb: But I love racing with the "kitted out" guys. :)
Forum: Road Cycling
05-23-17, 03:20 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 7,520
Posted By VaBeachTennis

LOL, why not just say hi or smile or give a head...

LOL, why not just say hi or smile or give a head nod or all three?
Forum: Road Cycling
05-23-17, 03:16 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 15,245
Posted By VaBeachTennis

Yeah, that was a crazy cadence! Just keep on...

Yeah, that was a crazy cadence! Just keep on rolling and your speeds will increase. I ride for fun and fitness as well but I do get a little "gung ho" when I ride and play tennis. It seems that a...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-22-17, 04:47 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 15,245
Posted By VaBeachTennis

It depends on who the "roadies" are, I think that...

It depends on who the "roadies" are, I think that your numbers look good. All of those "combinations" make sense, of course equipment helps but it really does come down to the "engine". Imagine...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-22-17, 04:39 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 15,245
Posted By VaBeachTennis

Yeah, I agree. What made me doubt it a little is...

Yeah, I agree. What made me doubt it a little is when it said I averaged 400 watts on my ride and wind conditions. I even segmented my ride and timed it when I was riding into a 25mph headwind for...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-20-17, 02:00 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 15,245
Posted By VaBeachTennis

Is that calculator this calculator below? If it's...

Is that calculator this calculator below? If it's accurate, I am pretty impressed with the wattage I allegedly put out. :)

Bicycle Speed (Velocity) And Power Calculator...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-20-17, 12:26 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,908
Posted By VaBeachTennis

I like riding itself so that's my main...

I like riding itself so that's my main motivation, I also live near the beach and cycle there and that motivates me especially with nice weather. ;)
Forum: Road Cycling
05-18-17, 07:07 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,271
Posted By VaBeachTennis

Thank you very much and thanks to the rest of my...

Thank you very much and thanks to the rest of my cycling brothers and sisters who have helped me out! When I bought the frame, I didn't notice the crack on the fork. The previous owner wasn't...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-18-17, 11:44 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,271
Posted By VaBeachTennis

Thank you very much for the information. I'm...

Thank you very much for the information. I'm trying to look for the "Trek geometry chart" right now.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-18-17, 11:32 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,271
Posted By VaBeachTennis

Thank you!

Thank you!
Forum: Road Cycling
05-18-17, 11:31 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,271
Posted By VaBeachTennis

Thank you, I will check that out.

Thank you, I will check that out.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-18-17, 11:09 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,271
Posted By VaBeachTennis

Fork Cracked

I recently purchased a 2010 Trek Alpha 1.1 with an aluminum fork that has a crack on it. Can anyone tell what specific fork can replace the original aluminum one? I don't want a carbon fork I am...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-24-16, 05:16 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,062
Posted By VaBeachTennis

The rear end spacing is 125mm.

The rear end spacing is 125mm.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-24-16, 05:15 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,062
Posted By VaBeachTennis

Thanks for the information, it is good to keep...

Thanks for the information, it is good to keep the options open regarding the rack/fender eyelets. Thanks for the pointers regarding Ebay. I'm just trying to find a for with the correct dimensions so...
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