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04-05-18, 09:37 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,661
Posted By jsidney

Thanks guys :)

Thanks guys :)
04-05-18, 09:35 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,661
Posted By jsidney

I just messed with it a bit. It it does seem to...

I just messed with it a bit. It it does seem to be the cable but does not seem to be gunked up. I think it is dried out. I will see if new cables fix this.
04-05-18, 09:18 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,661
Posted By jsidney

Yep, nothing energetic. I doubt this bike has 50...

Yep, nothing energetic. I doubt this bike has 50 miles on it. I wonder if the problem is lack of use. The seller did oil the chain and derailers. Maybe lack of use affected the cables.
04-05-18, 08:08 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,661
Posted By jsidney

1984 Suntour AR ghost shifting?

I picked up a brand new looking 1984 bicycle. I seems almost unused and has shifting issues, it changes gear on the rear even though I am not shifting. Is this problem usually with the shifter...
03-27-18, 10:26 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,303
Posted By jsidney

How do you guys like to bias your tube sizes when border line.?

The tires are 700 X 28.

The tubes I want to use are bracket this tire size.

(700 X 18-28c) VS (700 X 28-45c).

How do you guys decide which way to go when in the middle? I am thinking...
02-16-18, 01:43 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 10,094
Posted By jsidney

I checked Walmart online. It looks like it is...

I checked Walmart online. It looks like it is all 20 and 26 inch.
02-16-18, 11:09 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 10,094
Posted By jsidney

It was this forum that got me using Presta Tubes...

It was this forum that got me using Presta Tubes on Schrader rims. I have since found the Touring bike crowd do it a lot to have an easier time finding replacement tubes in small out of the way...
02-16-18, 11:01 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 10,094
Posted By jsidney

It is quite common for people to use a Presta...

It is quite common for people to use a Presta Tube on a Schrader rim with an adapter. Plenty on this very forum do it without the adapter but it is not recommended. I simply forgot to put the...
02-16-18, 09:20 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 10,094
Posted By jsidney

The last time I checked had no 700c tubes, it...

The last time I checked had no 700c tubes, it seemed everything had gone to smaller diameters. I will take a look but will still order some tubes as well.

The tube that lost the stem for me was...
02-16-18, 09:06 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 10,094
Posted By jsidney

My current location has no bike stores of any...

My current location has no bike stores of any type. I will order more tubes so not that big of a deal, I will just have to wait.

I was shocked when the stem showed no evidence of tearing so I...
02-16-18, 09:00 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 10,094
Posted By jsidney

I assumed that would be the case and expected to...

I assumed that would be the case and expected to see torn rubber around the stem but instead it is a grommet with a groove around it and no evidence of tearing.
02-16-18, 08:49 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 10,094
Posted By jsidney

Not trying to troll at all, I also did state that...

Not trying to troll at all, I also did state that the photo was of one for a tubeless set up but what came out of the tube was similar except it has a deep groove around it.

It did lose air as the...
02-16-18, 08:39 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 10,094
Posted By jsidney

What came out looks kind of like this. The...

What came out looks kind of like this. The grommet is a little different in shape and it has a groove around it.

...
02-16-18, 08:19 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 10,094
Posted By jsidney

Not the valve core, the entire stem came out. ...

Not the valve core, the entire stem came out.

When the bike fell over I was still holding the pump in my hand and the stem was still locked into the pump head.
02-16-18, 08:04 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 10,094
Posted By jsidney

Inner Tube Presta Stem came out of tube.

While adding air with a portable pump the bike fell over and the tube stem popped out. I have not taken the tire off yet to check the tube but I see nothing torn on the stem.

What I see on the...
02-16-18, 07:34 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,600
Posted By jsidney

Never thought I would consider an E-Bike.

I doubt I will get one but I have recently thought about it being a part of a stable of bikes.

If I did get one it I would only want to use the battery on only 5-10 percent of the time so I would...
09-28-17, 06:23 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,801
Posted By jsidney

What are you using to mount your Zebralight

What are you using to mount your Zebralight
09-26-17, 04:48 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,700
Posted By jsidney

I just ordered a Twofish mount though I am...

I just ordered a Twofish mount though I am starting to think a small 1xAA headlamp might be more practical for my wants.
09-26-17, 04:23 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,700
Posted By jsidney

zz I have had dozens of 18640 lights and...

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I have had dozens of 18640 lights and have an 18650 bike lights already. If i run out of charge on my main light I cant pick up batteries everywhere, with AA if I can find a store I can get...
09-26-17, 11:23 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,700
Posted By jsidney

When I say minimalist I mean physical size. I...

When I say minimalist I mean physical size. I can also get batteries many places on the road if my Eneloop's run dry.

There are many 1xAA torches some of them brighter than 300 lumens like some...
09-26-17, 01:00 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,700
Posted By jsidney

I already have a real bike light, I have two...

I already have a real bike light, I have two Gemini lights. I have already had a situation where I wish I had a minimalist single cell AA light.

If I could find a minimalist single AA dedicated...
09-24-17, 10:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,700
Posted By jsidney

Something to mount a 1xAA Zebralight flashlight

I want to find something to mount a 1xAA Zebralight flashlight onto a bike. I want a mount that I can quickly remove the light while leaving the mount on the bike.

I am looking for the best for...
Forum: Touring
09-17-17, 02:20 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 8,157
Posted By jsidney

I weight 211 right now, I wrestled 190 in college...

I weight 211 right now, I wrestled 190 in college so weight is not out of line for me. Every once in awhile I have carried 100lbs on a bike but that is the exception rather than the rule. Sometimes...
Forum: Touring
09-17-17, 01:39 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 8,157
Posted By jsidney

Which width would you prefer?

Which width would you prefer?
Forum: Touring
09-17-17, 01:22 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,345
Posted By jsidney

How wide are your Schwalbe Supremes? I am...

How wide are your Schwalbe Supremes?

I am thinking about trying Supremes or Vittoria Voyager Hyper.
Forum: Touring
09-17-17, 01:14 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,345
Posted By jsidney

I have purchased 4 sets of Gatorskins over the...

I have purchased 4 sets of Gatorskins over the years, I think I would rather use something with less rolling resistance. I would rather try Conti 4 Seasons 32's over another set of Gatorskins.

I...
Forum: Touring
09-16-17, 11:38 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 8,157
Posted By jsidney

Marathon Supreme 700 35mm or 40mm, how good are they?

How good would these tires be for my purposes.

They would be on a touring bike.

I am only on good roads and sometimes sidewalks.

These tires would never see a gravel road.

I ride with...
Forum: Touring
09-14-17, 07:24 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,345
Posted By jsidney

Those pro's are racers aren't they? Does...

Those pro's are racers aren't they?

Does the equation change with a heavy load?

I will not be going fast, I will be going heavy and long. I do like the 4000's as a slow tire instead of a...
Forum: Touring
09-14-17, 06:53 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,345
Posted By jsidney

Continental Grand Prix 4000s 28c vs 4 Season 32c loaded bike on good roads.

I use touring bikes for everything. I commute 24 miles each way, go grocery shopping, sometimes go long distance, and other assorted uses.

I am only on good smooth roads. The bike currently has...
Forum: Touring
07-29-17, 07:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,526
Posted By jsidney

I have been overloading for a reason for a very...

I have been overloading for a reason for a very long time. I think it would be i better to have something rated to do what I did on my old bikes anyway.

I am starting over again but not by...
Forum: Touring
07-29-17, 03:32 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,526
Posted By jsidney

The Blackburn says it has a capacity of 26 pounds...

The Blackburn says it has a capacity of 26 pounds while the Jandd is advertised as 40 pounds.

I am going to be riding the bike loaded about 500 ;miles in a month but it will not really be...
Forum: Touring
07-28-17, 07:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,526
Posted By jsidney

The packs have arrived but I have not installed...

The packs have arrived but I have not installed them yet. I am thinking about ditching the Blackburn rack for the stronger Jandd rack.

I am going to stick with the Mini Mountains for the front...
Forum: Touring
07-24-17, 09:02 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 611
Posted By jsidney

Thanks

Thanks
Forum: Touring
07-24-17, 08:27 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 611
Posted By jsidney

Blackburn FL-1 Compatability

I understand several panniers are not compatible with this rack. Does anyone know if it will work with Jandd Mini Mountain Panniers?
Forum: Touring
07-23-17, 08:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,526
Posted By jsidney

Jandd Mini Mntn and Blackburn FL-1.

My pair of 520's were stolen sometime back so I am starting all over again with another bike :(

I have installed a Blackburn FL-1 on a Fuji Saratoga and have ordered a set of Jandd Mini Mntn...
10-03-13, 07:46 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,191
Posted By jsidney

I got the bike back. It has another dent now but...

I got the bike back. It has another dent now but I got it back. I am also banged up from falling hard when I saw the person with the bike in a alley. I had to get up and start over again. It is...
10-02-13, 04:04 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,191
Posted By jsidney

Thanks, I am sick over this.

Thanks,

I am sick over this.
10-02-13, 03:59 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,191
Posted By jsidney

Well, I guess I didn't post the serial number :(

Well, I guess I didn't post the serial number :(
10-02-13, 03:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,191
Posted By jsidney

Trek 520 Cirrus stolen off of porch.

I saw them just as they got to far to catch.

I think I posted the serial number. Going to have to dig.
07-28-13, 01:48 AM
Replies: 174
Views: 21,802
Posted By jsidney

Maybe I just remember early alloy bikes and heard...

Maybe I just remember early alloy bikes and heard too many stories of early carbon bikes.

I bent a couple of aluminum bikes in the 80's
07-28-13, 01:38 AM
Replies: 174
Views: 21,802
Posted By jsidney

Isn't the modern stuff on the fragile side of...

Isn't the modern stuff on the fragile side of things if you are not always on at least semi decent roads?
07-06-13, 03:45 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,195
Posted By jsidney

Part of it is I feel like I am from a different...

Part of it is I feel like I am from a different planet than other people. Many of my friends (and myself in the past) measure the distance to their mailbox in miles. I am temporarily a townie...
07-06-13, 02:35 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,195
Posted By jsidney

I have not been around for several reasons. ...

I have not been around for several reasons.

This is not a reason for being gone but might be a reason for not being a daily visitor. I am a transportation rider rather than a sport rider. I...
07-01-13, 02:50 PM
Replies: 8,312
Views: 3,079,815
Posted By jsidney

That is good to hear. :)

That is good to hear. :)
07-01-13, 02:39 PM
Replies: 8,312
Views: 3,079,815
Posted By jsidney

A 7 speed would work better :( I have an 8 speed...

A 7 speed would work better :( I have an 8 speed setting here. :(
07-01-13, 02:35 PM
Replies: 8,312
Views: 3,079,815
Posted By jsidney

Glad to hear you didn't have problems with 80s...

Glad to hear you didn't have problems with 80s Trek. I have an used 105 complete group set I picked up but have not tried to do anything with. It is an 8 speed.
07-01-13, 02:17 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,195
Posted By jsidney

Hmmm, it is a double, I found it when I googled 5...

Hmmm, it is a double, I found it when I googled 5 speed bicycle. Posting that link was an error then.
07-01-13, 02:05 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,195
Posted By jsidney

I was still thinking of a 70's era bike...

I was still thinking of a 70's era bike originally made as a 5 speed.
07-01-13, 01:51 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,195
Posted By jsidney

http://www.mannabicycle.com/bike-helyett-potin-hut...

http://www.mannabicycle.com/bike-helyett-potin-hutchinson-1956/

Something like this.
07-01-13, 01:46 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,195
Posted By jsidney

Spokan is a pretty big city. I am really...

Spokan is a pretty big city.

I am really thinking my 520's are overkill for town and should be saved for the long stuff.

It looks like they did cranks different back in the 5 speed era.
...
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