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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-07-14, 03:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,029
Posted By William I am

These are wire-bead tires. The cords look...

These are wire-bead tires.

The cords look fine from the inside of the tire and aren't showing from the outside. I'll post pictures tonight when I get home. I just started a new job and the hours...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-14, 09:02 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,137
Posted By William I am

76 Peugeot UO-8/UO8 seat tube size and clamp bolt questions

Howdy folks.

So I've got this 76 UO-8 and I love it. It's my baby. Recently I decided I should probably get the rear brake working, even though I almost never use it (just because it's better to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-31-14, 02:14 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,029
Posted By William I am

Yep, they blew off the rim. I've replaced the...

Yep, they blew off the rim.
I've replaced the wheels with standard clinchers. I didn't realize they were straight walls until after the fact.



One has a few rough spots and is almost perfect -...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-23-14, 02:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,029
Posted By William I am

Damaged tire bead from Straight-wall wheels. Can I fix it?

Howdy folks. So, long story short, I kept flatting tires because I had straightwall wheels and I'm a clydesdale, so I run 80-100% of max pressure in my 27x1-3/8 tires.

I'm on a budget, and my...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-26-13, 10:10 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 15,731
Posted By William I am

Haha, whoo-oops. I fixed the SAE number but not...

Haha, whoo-oops. I fixed the SAE number but not the metric. I had 27x1-3/8 and changed that, but not the 35 to a 32. Thanks for catching that.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-25-13, 02:06 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 15,731
Posted By William I am

I "cold adjusted" the rear dropout spacing when I...

I "cold adjusted" the rear dropout spacing when I put on the 8-speed freewheel (it was fairly easy), so it's closer to 130mm. Won't be a problem anyway, since I'll just readjust it if necessary.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-22-13, 10:37 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 15,731
Posted By William I am

Thank you! That's very helpful to know. And...

Thank you! That's very helpful to know.

And very frustrating that they list them like that. Hmmm. I don't want the bike to be any lower than it is, but a slightly larger wheel (like a 35 or 40)...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-22-13, 09:04 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 15,731
Posted By William I am

Wow. Niagara Cycle has some super cheap 700c...

Wow. Niagara Cycle has some super cheap 700c wheels. I'm going to go for it and get some ... just as soon as I figure out this rim-width specification.
Like this front wheel...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-22-13, 08:08 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 15,731
Posted By William I am

The club roost cross-terra tires I used to run...

The club roost cross-terra tires I used to run were 27x1-3/8, which is the widest tire size I know of for a 27" tire. At the max inflation pressure for those of 65psi, I was always wanting firmer...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-22-13, 11:32 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 15,731
Posted By William I am

I'd rather have narrower tires for less rolling...

I'd rather have narrower tires for less rolling resistance, which necessitates a higher pressure. The only time I've truly loved the ride on any bike with 27x1-_ is when the tires are over 90 psi....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-21-13, 08:33 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 15,731
Posted By William I am

Hmmm, I'd noticed that before. A 26x2.x" mountain...

Hmmm, I'd noticed that before. A 26x2.x" mountain bike carried me around at around 40-50psi no problem. And lower pressures mean slower pressure drop over time (I think).
I'll see if I can actually...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-21-13, 08:08 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 15,731
Posted By William I am

I'm thinking these pasela panaracer tires look...

I'm thinking these pasela panaracer tires look good. Wire bead and the 27x1-1/8 says 105psi rated. the 27x1 says 115, but as long as I can get to 90-100, I'm happy.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-21-13, 07:04 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 15,731
Posted By William I am

These aren't wire-bead tires, though I thought...

These aren't wire-bead tires, though I thought they were when I bought them. I think wire-beads would be better.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-21-13, 06:23 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 15,731
Posted By William I am

Meh, they're both straightwalls. I assumed they...

Meh, they're both straightwalls. I assumed they were hook/clincher beads. This explains why I was getting a bulge around my valve-stem.

The blowout on the rear is about 5" long.

I think my old...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-21-13, 06:05 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 15,731
Posted By William I am

27" tire PSI limits

Howdy all. I'm a clydesdale rider (I weigh 225-230) and sometimes ride with a 20lb backpack to school or around town.

I have a ~1976 Peugeuot UO-8 and I love it. It's got a modern drivetrain on...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-03-13, 09:01 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,081
Posted By William I am

Sitting here right now, my HR is 60. I woke up...

Sitting here right now, my HR is 60. I woke up about 20 minutes ago.

Back pain is structural from a car accident 5 years ago and reinjuries since.

I stay fairly well-hydrated, unless I drink a...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-02-13, 06:41 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,081
Posted By William I am

Sorry for the extended absence. I stopped getting...

Sorry for the extended absence. I stopped getting email updates.

Anyhow, I tried to bring it up to my Dr., but my other issues (back pain and a digestive disorder) took up too much time to be able...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
08-26-13, 10:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,176
Posted By William I am

Okay. Standing, my inner ankle to belly button...

Okay.
Standing, my inner ankle to belly button is the same on both sides.
Lying down, however, there is a 1" difference. Left leg longer.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-25-13, 11:57 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,081
Posted By William I am

I had a half a cup of steel cut oatmeal with...

I had a half a cup of steel cut oatmeal with sugar and half/half, 3 potatoes, half a tomato, a handful of broccoli, onions, etc, about 2-3 hours before I left and an orange just before leaving.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-24-13, 09:25 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,081
Posted By William I am

Lightheaded, fuzzy after cycling - high blood pressure?

Crud. Post erased twice now....

I'm 26, not very active, former athlete (soccer and some medium distance cycling years ago), trying to get back in shape.

Since my mid-teens, I get and stay...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
08-24-13, 12:59 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,176
Posted By William I am

Ahh, I'll try the navel measurement and see if it...

Ahh, I'll try the navel measurement and see if it lines up.
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
08-24-13, 11:08 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,176
Posted By William I am

All right, I measured everything as best I could,...

All right, I measured everything as best I could, and the leg length three times.
Looks like there's no length difference, but I would have sworn there was before. I had this same issue even before...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
08-22-13, 03:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,176
Posted By William I am

I believe I do have a leg length difference, but...

I believe I do have a leg length difference, but I'm not sure. Looks like I should measure from my iliac crest to my inner ankle bone to check.
I do also have some back problems, including sciatica...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
08-22-13, 11:30 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,176
Posted By William I am

Different length cranks - what criteria to justify a change? Does it help?

Hey everybody.

I've got my '76 peugeot UO8 fully built up with modern components (except wheels). It rides beautifully, but when I'm riding, my left leg seems to take way more of a pounding than...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-02-12, 02:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,216
Posted By William I am

About 1/8 of an inch is about 3mm - the...

About 1/8 of an inch is about 3mm - the difference between size 5_ and 3_ spindles. The BB cup I have installed right now has 1 thread visible - so nothing sticks out of the lock ring. Sounds like a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-02-12, 01:28 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,216
Posted By William I am

I found these on amazon and Harris cyclery....

I found these on amazon and Harris cyclery. http://www.amazon.com/Bottom-Bracket-FRENCH-2xRIGHT-RETAINER/dp/B003ZKOOMC/ref=lh_ni_t http://sheldonbrown.com/harris/french-cranks.html#bottom2 New...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-31-12, 09:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,216
Posted By William I am

New French cups - thin walls or standard?

Hey all. I'm working on updating my 76 peugeot UO-8's drivetrain.

I'm fine with my search for crank arms and chainwheels (except for spindle length), but I'm stuck on whether or not new...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-18-11, 12:52 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 783
Posted By William I am

I got Amazon to process an RMA for it - but they...

I got Amazon to process an RMA for it - but they won't tell me how much I'll get back. I expect to get 100% back, but we shall see.

That means finding another bike that I can feel good about...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-15-11, 09:37 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 783
Posted By William I am

Beautiful! Thank you. That is exactly what I...

Beautiful! Thank you. That is exactly what I needed to know.
One more thing - the threading is standardized now, yes? I remember there being about 8 different threadings for bottom brackets on...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-14-11, 04:27 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 783
Posted By William I am

Eh. Maybe it's a BSO. I still prefer having...

Eh. Maybe it's a BSO. I still prefer having something new to someone else's used bike with unknown maintenance, problems, wear, "custom" setups, and so on right now. It's going to be a while until I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-08-11, 02:16 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 783
Posted By William I am

Double crank to a triple crank... need to change chain type?

I bought "one of those" GMC Denali Pro road bikes. It's got brifters and microshift deraillerus. It rides fine (mostly), but it's hilly around here, and I'm getting down into my lowest gear on the...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-08-11, 01:59 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,108
Posted By William I am

Seems like weight is never negligible. ...

Seems like weight is never negligible.

Given the two guys are outputting the same power (I would expect the heavier guy to put out more power, but not necessarily)
Force due to friction =...
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