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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-22-15, 11:45 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 444
Posted By Quick Cal

Please delete

Hate to post something wrong for prosparity.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-22-15, 11:38 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,218
Posted By Quick Cal

Simply amazing. As I started watching it...

Simply amazing.


As I started watching it I thought, OH. I'm going to comment on that. But then I would have been talking about the whole thing.

I wonder just how many takes it took to get it...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-18-15, 10:41 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 750
Posted By Quick Cal

How to assemble a bike the fast way

I know the lighting sucks here. But this isn't about the lighting. I was just learning how to use my new Gopro. Especially the time lapse mode and the editor adding music.

Just having fun.
...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-29-15, 12:58 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,697
Posted By Quick Cal

Yep. I got that one too. And the virus to go with...

Yep. I got that one too. And the virus to go with it.

My gut told me not to open it. But the only reason I did is because I was expecting a package.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-27-15, 07:34 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,697
Posted By Quick Cal

Or give them your name and address as Head of...

Or give them your name and address as Head of internet fraud. FBI building. Washington D.C.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-27-15, 07:13 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,697
Posted By Quick Cal

I get the same thing all the time too. Last...

I get the same thing all the time too.

Last one I got I replied with have your movers bring cash. ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-27-15, 04:12 PM
Replies: 8,794
Views: 1,108,747
Posted By Quick Cal

I'll Play. Here it comes. What is it. ...

I'll Play.

Here it comes. What is it.
http://i479.photobucket.com/albums/rr153/Col_Cotton_Hill/BIKESTAND007_zpsbc18c27d.jpg...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-27-15, 03:09 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,196
Posted By Quick Cal

I own both. But I won't have the road bike in my...

I own both. But I won't have the road bike in my possession again for a couple of weeks. I got it late last year and only rode it a couple of very short rides because I was sick and unable to ride...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-27-15, 02:59 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,196
Posted By Quick Cal

What do you guy think using the mtb over the road...

What do you guy think using the mtb over the road bike.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-27-15, 01:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,196
Posted By Quick Cal

Trainer tire size. Will it work on a mtb rim.

Finally scored a nice fluid trainer. Problem is all I have in my possession right now is my 29er mtb. My road bike is being held for ransom until I pay off the mtb. :o That will happen when I get my...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-26-15, 12:02 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,606
Posted By Quick Cal

Well I got a skewer. And it came with a...

Well I got a skewer.

And it came with a different trainer too!

This one popped up and I couldn't help myself. Spent a tad over $30 too. :rolleyes:
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-25-15, 12:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 910
Posted By Quick Cal

I want a race face. I will be running 2x9. I...

I want a race face. I will be running 2x9.

I just got back from the bike swap meet. There wasn't one in the building. :(
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-25-15, 10:10 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 910
Posted By Quick Cal

Is there pros or cons on which I choose. Will the...

Is there pros or cons on which I choose. Will the smaller gap be more likely to get gunked up.

Which would you recommend. I'm actually walking out the door to a bike swap meet. Hoping to find...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-25-15, 03:10 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 910
Posted By Quick Cal

Let me make.sure i understand you right. ...

Let me make.sure i understand you right.

Since im replacing the outer chainring, either one will work. Is that correct.9
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-24-15, 08:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 910
Posted By Quick Cal

Bash Guard. Off set vs no off set

This will be on a Fuji 29er mtb.

How do I know if I want off set or not. It's a FSA Moto crank if that matters. Thanks
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-24-15, 07:58 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,202
Posted By Quick Cal

I've read about off set and not off set bash...

I've read about off set and not off set bash guards. How do I tell which I need.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-24-15, 07:39 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,202
Posted By Quick Cal

My son is telling me I should make it a 2x and...

My son is telling me I should make it a 2x and just ditch the big gear that is bent. Put a bash guard on there if I want. Try it out. Then If I don't ever need the granny I can always ditch it too.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-23-15, 03:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,606
Posted By Quick Cal

ShoeGoo!! ShoeGoo!! What the hell is ShoeGoo. ...

ShoeGoo!! ShoeGoo!! What the hell is ShoeGoo.

Actually I'm very familiar with ShoeGoo. I love that stuff. I use it for a lot of assembly stuff. But I don't think I'd use it for this. I'll hit the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-23-15, 09:31 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,606
Posted By Quick Cal

Blackburn trainer. Are all skewers the same

I have a chance to pick up a Blackburn trainer for $30. It might be the RX-6 model but not sure yet. It is missing a rubber foot, and he's not sure if the skewer is there. Do these things take a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-22-15, 09:34 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,202
Posted By Quick Cal

How many teeth do I want for a Race Face naroow wide

So I'm brand new to biking. Old guy in bad shape. I just got a Fuji Tahoe 29er mtb with all Shimano XTR components except the crank is a FSA Moto. The seller had a narrow wide that he kept. It was a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-21-15, 10:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,065
Posted By Quick Cal

Vintage stingrays. Who had one like this.

I had one a lot like this back in the 60's. Except mine had a 3' sissy bar, steering wheel, and blinkers. :p

Me an my Son found this one in a neighbors trash about 20 years ago. He quickly tore it...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-21-15, 08:05 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 674
Posted By Quick Cal

Bike rack. Anything bettter than Feedback Sports Cache for the money. Post yours

So I'm in the market for an indoor rack that will hold at least 2 bikes, maybe even 4. The just 2 is not a deal breaker though. I've been looking at these things for days. I think one of the lean...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-13-15, 11:47 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,523
Posted By Quick Cal

Thanks guys.

Thanks guys.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-12-15, 08:15 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,523
Posted By Quick Cal

That's what they are talking about to make...

That's what they are talking about to make shifting better.

Or are you just makin fun of me. :lol:
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-12-15, 07:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,523
Posted By Quick Cal

Nope. Paint wear is fine. But I'm used to dealing...

Nope. Paint wear is fine. But I'm used to dealing with motorcycle stuff. And we don't allow no worn teeth. :cry:

I actually just talked to the guy I got it from. He also said it was supposed to be...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-12-15, 07:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,523
Posted By Quick Cal

Is this chainring wore out

I hope you can see it good enough. It looks worse in person than in the pic.

Will this last me any time at all. Or should I change it before I even ride the bike. I'm doing a build BTW. So I got...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-12-15, 06:38 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,106
Posted By Quick Cal

I think I got it right. This pic is from the back...

I think I got it right. This pic is from the back of the bike. There is 2 spacers on the right/crank side and one on the left.

Is this right? Hard to see.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-12-15, 01:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,106
Posted By Quick Cal

How many crank spacers should I use

I'm building a 09 Fuji Tahoe. The used FSA Moto crank I got was installed on a bike using 3 spacers. How do I tell how many I need and on what side. Thanks

Here's my build. Please take a look and...
Forum: Mountain Biking
01-12-15, 12:11 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 892
Posted By Quick Cal

Do Fuji frames run big. Which one should I use for my build. And whats it worth.

Hey guys. A newbi here. I haven't rode a bike for over 30+ years. :rolleyes: I'm now 54. I'm 5' 10.5", 165 #'s.

I know I should have probably started with a lower end bike to see if I'm going to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-12-15, 11:52 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,849
Posted By Quick Cal

Me thinks you would be good at the "Whack a mole"...

Me thinks you would be good at the "Whack a mole" game. :crash:
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-12-15, 10:46 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,849
Posted By Quick Cal

Do you guys tend to have trouble getting the...

Do you guys tend to have trouble getting the missing links apart. I couldn't get an older one on another bike apart with out a tool. This new one I just installed comes right apart. Maybe the old one...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-10-15, 02:46 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,849
Posted By Quick Cal

Ok guys. Delima over. I do believe in...

Ok guys. Delima over.

I do believe in karma. Or as I like to call it. What goes around comes around. I had no idea it could be a safety issue. I got a new missing link. ;)

Thanks for the input.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-09-15, 07:56 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,849
Posted By Quick Cal

It's a 2001 Schwinn 8 speed mtb. I hate to spend...

It's a 2001 Schwinn 8 speed mtb. I hate to spend any money on a bike I'm selling. Unless I have to of course.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-09-15, 07:50 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,849
Posted By Quick Cal

How to get pin back in chain

I messed up and pushed the pin all the way out of the back side of the chain. Now I'm having a heck of a time getting it back in.

Any tips. I looked on youtube but couldn't find anything. Thanks
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-06-15, 10:39 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 676
Posted By Quick Cal

I just tried to poke out the rubber piece. It's...

I just tried to poke out the rubber piece. It's not moving. I'll give it one last try. I'll see if I can drill it out just a bit. If not,,, off to the bike shop. :lol:
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-06-15, 09:37 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 676
Posted By Quick Cal

Waterproof ferule on cable housing too tight??

I'm changing out my rd cable housing. I got a new Jagwire housing and ferules from my lbs.

I cleaned my cables with Du Pont Teflon lube. LBS guy said this would work good. Especially since I had...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-05-15, 09:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,080
Posted By Quick Cal

Now I just need a foot of it to replace...

Now I just need a foot of it to replace mine,,,,lol. Anyone have any. :)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-05-15, 09:06 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 630
Posted By Quick Cal

Jagwire ripcord. Anyone have an extra foot

I need to replace a torn up piece of silver ripcord. Anyone have an extra foot they could part with. Thanks

http://i479.photobucket.com/albums/rr153/Col_Cotton_Hill/SCHWINN022_zps3c708b8e.jpg...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-05-15, 01:23 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,080
Posted By Quick Cal

Well it did come from the factory with this...

Well it did come from the factory with this stuff. All the pics of the same bike as mine have it too. And it just happens to be be supplied to Schwinn by Jagwire. Says it right on it. :rolleyes:
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-05-15, 12:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,080
Posted By Quick Cal

I just looked at the Jagwire stuff. Sure looks...

I just looked at the Jagwire stuff. Sure looks like it. Would that have come on a 2001 Schwinn??
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-05-15, 12:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,080
Posted By Quick Cal

I actually just got a better look at the rear one...

I actually just got a better look at the rear one that is chewed up. I thought it was wire hanging out. But it's just silver thread. But I still say it looks like it's a braided ss line. :lol:

Any...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-05-15, 10:57 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,080
Posted By Quick Cal

Schwinn cable housing. Is this braided stainless steel

I just picked up a 2001 mtb. The cable housings all look perfect except for the rear derailleur. It got chewed up I guess by the chain some how.

These look like braided stainless steel lines like...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-07-14, 07:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 819
Posted By Quick Cal

Well guys. Here she is. My kid thinks I...

Well guys. Here she is.

My kid thinks I should at least replace the broken spokes. Maybe I should offer him the job. I sure don't want to do it.

Giant Hybrid...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-07-14, 02:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 819
Posted By Quick Cal

Too much work to upload the pics from my sell...

Too much work to upload the pics from my sell phone. Will have to wait until I get home.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-07-14, 02:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 819
Posted By Quick Cal

Is this Giant worth fixing

I just got this Giant Cypress Lx. Year unknown until I run the vin.

It's in pretty rough shape. Needs tire's, and both wheels respoked. The thing has been setting out for awhile. The seat is...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-29-14, 10:19 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,473
Posted By Quick Cal

Bare with me guys. I'm new. But does it matter...

Bare with me guys. I'm new. But does it matter what the rim is made of when choosing brake pads.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-29-14, 09:59 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,473
Posted By Quick Cal

Is this a steel or aluminum rim

I'll be danged if I can find a magnet right now. Any ideas as to which this is. It's on a 80's Terranaut.

Thanks, Cal
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-28-14, 09:41 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,935
Posted By Quick Cal

Ya, to top it off this was reportedly the most...

Ya, to top it off this was reportedly the most hated motorcycle Yamaha ever made. The motor's would self destruct. They did come out with a fix for it the second production year. But it was too late....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-28-14, 08:55 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,935
Posted By Quick Cal

Here's my Yamaha's up on the bench I made. First...

Here's my Yamaha's up on the bench I made. First the 72 XS2 650. Then the 73 TX750.

http://i479.photobucket.com/albums/rr153/Col_Cotton_Hill/bench032_zps2d3c0e6b.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-28-14, 08:26 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,935
Posted By Quick Cal

Well the Trek ended up being in pretty rough...

Well the Trek ended up being in pretty rough shape. Worse than the Raleigh. So I passed.

I did how ever snag something up. It is a Terranaut Ariel . Is it a better bike than the Raleigh. I got...
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