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Forum: Touring
04-25-15, 02:26 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,060
Posted By radeln

The south end, from Edgemont or Minnekahta...

The south end, from Edgemont or Minnekahta Junction to Pringle, is different from the rest. There is prairie and rock canyons. It seems like a lot of people never both to ride that part, which is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-23-15, 04:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,155
Posted By radeln

See Park Tool Co. » ParkTool Blog » Cantilever...

See Park Tool Co. » ParkTool Blog » Cantilever Brake Service (http://www.parktool.com/blog/repair-help/cantilever-brake-service).
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-23-15, 03:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,155
Posted By radeln

Probably to help set the toe-in when the pad is...

Probably to help set the toe-in when the pad is new.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-13-15, 08:05 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,630
Posted By radeln

As with most wheel questions, Jobst Brandt has...

As with most wheel questions, Jobst Brandt has addressed this: Reusing Spokes by Jobst Brandt (http://sheldonbrown.com/brandt/reusing-spokes.html).
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-12-15, 03:31 PM
Replies: 4,710
Views: 854,227
Posted By radeln

It's like a clown threw up.

It's like a clown threw up.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-09-15, 07:07 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 19,083
Posted By radeln

I've painted a bike with spray cans, trying to do...

I've painted a bike with spray cans, trying to do a quality job, and will not be doing it that way again. A bike worthy of a real repaint will either get cheap powdercoat or possibly painted by a...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-09-15, 12:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 618
Posted By radeln

The rear brake is present, it's a U-brake under...

The rear brake is present, it's a U-brake under the chainstays.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-09-15, 07:42 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 19,083
Posted By radeln

Nice job! Not sure from the photo, but those...

Nice job! Not sure from the photo, but those pulleys might be reversed. The pulley that can slide from side to side on the bushing goes on the top of the cage.

As far as painting, depends on the...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-06-15, 01:05 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 13,424
Posted By radeln

Saddle tilt can affect this. The saddle on a new...

Saddle tilt can affect this. The saddle on a new bike was tipped slightly forward, trying to slide me forward and put more weight on my hands. With the saddle level, it was fine.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-05-15, 02:53 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,706
Posted By radeln

It looks like the cracks are more severe in the...

It looks like the cracks are more severe in the red part of the tire. Consider Jobst Brandt's comments on carbon black and tires: Tire color (Jobst Brandt) (http://yarchive.net/bike/tire_color.html).
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-15, 09:07 AM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,656,279
Posted By radeln

That was my thought also. The grip, the stem,...

That was my thought also. The grip, the stem, the straight tubing, and the rear hub looks like it has a coaster brake. So yes, something like 70 years off in that date estimate.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-15, 12:50 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,727
Posted By radeln

The post looks factory-new. In fact, the whole...

The post looks factory-new. In fact, the whole bike does. Very nicely done!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-15, 12:41 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 624
Posted By radeln

Can this bike really be older than the Starley diamond frame?

Searching through Google images, I found this amazing bike:

https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:BicyclePlymouth.jpg

The description claims it was "a predecessor of the Starley...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-15, 11:58 AM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,656,279
Posted By radeln

The estimated age of this bike might be just a...

The estimated age of this bike might be just a tad off:

antique 1880's bicycle neeeds to be restored - $200 (belle fourche) (http://rapidcity.craigslist.org/bop/4960698768.html)...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-15, 11:47 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,727
Posted By radeln

What happened with the seatpost and stem? Did...

What happened with the seatpost and stem? Did they come out intact?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-30-15, 05:59 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,118
Posted By radeln

Looks like a chain link pin popped out, then the...

Looks like a chain link pin popped out, then the chain jammed in the derailer.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-27-15, 01:19 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,626
Posted By radeln

Carry a spare tube. Take the bad one out, find...

Carry a spare tube. Take the bad one out, find the hole, sand well to remove mold release, put on glue. While waiting for it to dry, put the spare tube in the wheel and pump it up. Then put on the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-27-15, 01:11 PM
Replies: 4,710
Views: 854,227
Posted By radeln

This is what happens when you don't torque those...

This is what happens when you don't torque those handlebar clamp bolts to spec.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-26-15, 02:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,382
Posted By radeln

The rust is on the seatpost and stem bolts. The...

The rust is on the seatpost and stem bolts. The seatpost looks like aluminum, and on this level of bike, the stem should be also.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-26-15, 09:03 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,382
Posted By radeln

The rusted spokes on the front wheel are...

The rusted spokes on the front wheel are surprising, maybe it was a cheap replacement for the original wheel. Rust on the stem and seatpost bolts is a concern. With those problems, I'd start at...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-24-15, 06:00 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,179,905
Posted By radeln

Fifty bikes for $800 in Helena, Montana: GOING...

Fifty bikes for $800 in Helena, Montana: GOING OUT OF BUSINESS BICYCLE LOT SALE (http://butte.craigslist.org/bid/4938726071.html).
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-22-15, 12:27 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,421
Posted By radeln

See this post on various loosening fluids...

See this post on various loosening fluids (http://www.bikeforums.net/bicycle-mechanics/998794-bike-mechanic-resume.html#post17649846). It's a steel frame with an aluminum seatpost, so worst-case: do...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-20-15, 11:20 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 9,902
Posted By radeln

Just a possibility: Allergic Dermatitis Due to...

Just a possibility: Allergic Dermatitis Due to Topical Antibiotics (http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3421979/).
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-15, 01:40 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,722,589
Posted By radeln

It's... odd, but not terrible. It might look...

It's... odd, but not terrible. It might look better with a honey saddle and tan bar tape.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-17-15, 09:12 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,656,279
Posted By radeln

But it has a red crankset! Red!

But it has a red crankset! Red!
Forum: Touring
03-17-15, 03:37 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,462
Posted By radeln

Bridal Veil Falls is on the road in the northern...

Bridal Veil Falls is on the road in the northern part of the canyon. A third of the way from the south end, Roughlock Falls is on a gravel road a few miles off of the canyon. Traffic is usually...
Forum: Touring
03-17-15, 09:28 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,462
Posted By radeln

The land changes to foothills down by Pringle. ...

The land changes to foothills down by Pringle. South of that, some of it is prairie, but there are still some trees and terrain. Each section of the trail is unique and worth seeing.

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Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-16-15, 05:02 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 13,857
Posted By radeln

There is at least one used bike dealer in that...

There is at least one used bike dealer in that Craigslist section that claims to have 30 bikes. Worth looking there.
Forum: Commuting
03-16-15, 12:21 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,780
Posted By radeln

Racks for use with disc brakes have a standoff to...

Racks for use with disc brakes have a standoff to clear the caliper. They can be seen in DiabloScott's first picture. I have not tried the Ibera racks, but like the Topeak Super Tourist DX.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-16-15, 09:32 AM
Replies: 4,710
Views: 854,227
Posted By radeln

"Well, yeah, it's a nice bike and all, but can...

"Well, yeah, it's a nice bike and all, but can you somehow integrate a cheese grater with it?"
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-15-15, 11:23 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,357
Posted By radeln

A lot of "ones": one green tire, one fender with...

A lot of "ones": one green tire, one fender with an unusual mounting system (really, who puts just one fender on a commuter?), one shifter on the wrong side, one remaining chainring. It's about...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-15-15, 10:49 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 13,138
Posted By radeln

Front brake quick-release is open. More of a...

Front brake quick-release is open. More of a rule than an exception for CL bikes, but it makes me question how thorough or qualified the overhaul really was.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-14-15, 09:23 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,228
Posted By radeln

The Nashbar BN-HP press looks pretty nice for...

The Nashbar BN-HP press looks pretty nice for $70. Even better during one of their 20% off sales. A homemade all-thread press has worked for my limited needs so far, but it is crude.
Forum: Touring
03-09-15, 09:37 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 855
Posted By radeln

That will work too, and give you more options for...

That will work too, and give you more options for the stem. I like Shimano bar-end shifters, but there are at least half a dozen workable ways to do it.
Forum: Touring
03-09-15, 05:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 855
Posted By radeln

The Nishiki is the better suited of the two. The...

The Nishiki is the better suited of the two. The frame is built for a non-suspended fork, and cantilever brakes will work with road brake levers. The Rockhopper probably has V-brakes, and the frame...
Forum: Touring
03-08-15, 09:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,046
Posted By radeln

Use longer toeclip bolts with spacers or just an...

Use longer toeclip bolts with spacers or just an extra nut. The ledge is about half an inch, but otherwise looks like it would work okay, and there are cutouts on the sides for straps. Getting into...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-06-15, 09:23 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,656,279
Posted By radeln

Maybe some type of bakfiets thing. Still hoping...

Maybe some type of bakfiets thing. Still hoping it's a giant fiberglass potato with wheels, though.
Forum: Commuting
03-06-15, 02:59 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,393
Posted By radeln

Worth looking at the Genetic adjustable stem:...

Worth looking at the Genetic adjustable stem: Genetic cycle Genetic Juzzi Stem (http://www.geneticbikes.com/products-details.php?prod=ASGEAS10)
It has two pivots and more adjustment than most...
Forum: Mountain - Plains
03-05-15, 09:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,708
Posted By radeln

32mm is probably enough. I know a guy who used...

32mm is probably enough. I know a guy who used to lead tours on the Mickelson, and he said 35mm was enough for everything. There are some loose sections, and some with large gravel, so I use 38mm...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-05-15, 08:40 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,144
Posted By radeln

There is an air freshener called Pure Citrus that...

There is an air freshener called Pure Citrus that is made of orange oil. It cuts through old oil and grease very well, not too toxic, and smells nice. X-marts and places like Home Depot should have...
Forum: Touring
03-03-15, 04:00 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,375
Posted By radeln

Thank you!

Thank you!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-03-15, 10:35 AM
Replies: 130
Views: 10,023
Posted By radeln

My 820 from about that time period came with the...

My 820 from about that time period came with the BB-CT90. The fixed side is on the non-drive side of the bike, although the threads are the same as a normal bottom bracket. There is some metal part...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-27-15, 07:27 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,656,279
Posted By radeln

Looks like the recalled Shimano cranks also.

Looks like the recalled Shimano cranks also.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
02-24-15, 08:15 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,089
Posted By radeln

Seems like a nice enough bike, and they say...

Seems like a nice enough bike, and they say "Everything works perfect". Yet the rear brake cable housing is hanging out of the brake lever, and the cable is loose in the shot of the top tube. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-23-15, 08:56 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 11,301
Posted By radeln

I have some of the Mathauser pads that look like...

I have some of the Mathauser pads that look like those in post #32 (http://www.bikeforums.net/usertag.php?do=list&action=hash&hash=32) , and remember them coming with instructions to use boiling...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-23-15, 08:49 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 15,428
Posted By radeln

This one? Rhode Gear Water Bottle...

This one? Rhode Gear Water Bottle (http://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/496343-vintage-ish-bags-2.html#post8417928)

(Auto-linkification wants to help me, this is a local link to a thread...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-23-15, 02:58 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,873
Posted By radeln

FastJake...

FastJake (http://www.bikeforums.net/member.php?u=193959), the new Shimano Claris brifters are 8-speed and getting pretty good reviews.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-22-15, 10:28 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 10,023
Posted By radeln

Impact driver?

Impact driver?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-22-15, 10:21 AM
Replies: 130
Views: 10,023
Posted By radeln

Most recently, trying to remove an old bottom...

Most recently, trying to remove an old bottom bracket from a mid-1990s mountain bike. With a big breaker bar, it went PING and launched some part across the room, then came out. No idea what, never...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
02-22-15, 08:18 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,371
Posted By radeln

It seems like if the legs are close in length,...

It seems like if the legs are close in length, the crank length should be the same. The problem is that the one of the pedals needs to be moved up to the shorter leg, and a shorter crank does not do...
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