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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-24-20, 11:01 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,486
Posted By bubish

Instead of buying a basket, how about some bone...

Instead of buying a basket, how about some bone conducting headphones? That way everyone around you doesn't have to hear what you think they should hear. Trust me - they don't want to hear it.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-12-20, 04:38 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,345
Posted By bubish

If you do end up needing a new shifter, it looks...

If you do end up needing a new shifter, it looks like you can get a set of Microshift ones for pretty cheap:...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-12-20, 03:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,163
Posted By bubish

That sounds like a Thompson/Thun bottom bracket....

That sounds like a Thompson/Thun bottom bracket. I've dealt with one once on an old Russian three speed. It's been a bit, but I recall that once you take off the removeable crank arm, the rest comes...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-08-20, 08:17 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,517
Posted By bubish

You could always just get a mirror...

You could always just get a mirror...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-07-20, 06:38 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 439
Posted By bubish

Throwing your leg over a different bike is more...

Throwing your leg over a different bike is more hassle than switching the fork and the brakes? I must say, I don't understand that logic. Especially since it sounds like the bike is not already done....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-07-20, 03:14 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 439
Posted By bubish

Yikes. I hate to be "that guy", but you're going...

Yikes. I hate to be "that guy", but you're going to be way better off just finding a bike that already has a suspension fork. It looks like your bike has caliper brakes, so you'd have to either:...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-07-20, 02:39 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,225
Posted By bubish

Hi! On the off-chance that you still have this,...

Hi! On the off-chance that you still have this, is the quill stem adapter 22.2mm or 21.1?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-08-19, 03:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,168
Posted By bubish

That's been my experience as well. I've got a...

That's been my experience as well. I've got a couple older Deore hubs that are damn near silent while riding. So far I've not had any problems with them, despite the lack of noise.
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-01-19, 12:59 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,636
Posted By bubish

Specialized has some issues with proprietary...

Specialized has some issues with proprietary components as well. If I ever want to replace the rear shock on my Camber, I'm going to have to also get an adapter because the shock doesn't mount like...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-02-19, 12:33 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,587
Posted By bubish

Can koozies make great pedal covers!

Can koozies make great pedal covers!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-02-19, 08:42 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,123
Posted By bubish

The dropout on the non drive side looks REALLY...

The dropout on the non drive side looks REALLY chewed up - was it like that when you go the bike? If so, I wonder if that's contributing to the problem.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-01-19, 08:36 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,515
Posted By bubish

Here's a video showing how to do that on 200gs...

Here's a video showing how to do that on 200gs shifters:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2aQh5yTWzfQ
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-19-19, 11:02 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,843
Posted By bubish

If you can't go with a smaller wheel, you can...

If you can't go with a smaller wheel, you can always convert it to tubeless. Then you could run lower pressure and (at least theoretically) get a more plush ride. Might be a fun tinker-ey kind of...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-01-19, 09:19 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,173
Posted By bubish

It depends on the specific type of pedal. I've...

It depends on the specific type of pedal. I've got some Look Delta clones that worked just fine without the tension adjustment screw.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-11-19, 01:27 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 5,902
Posted By bubish

I still have no idea what you mean by "a normal...

I still have no idea what you mean by "a normal saddle". Are you looking for a comfy chair on a bike?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-19-19, 03:47 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 22,085
Posted By bubish

Local Hardware Store (True Value, Ace, etc)

Local Hardware Store (True Value, Ace, etc)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-18-19, 03:28 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,013
Posted By bubish

If you do repaint it, you should mask off the...

If you do repaint it, you should mask off the head tube and bottom bracket.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-18-19, 03:22 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,752
Posted By bubish

If my state's government doesn't blow it, I may...

If my state's government doesn't blow it, I may be able to ride my bike on that mighty good road!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-12-19, 04:51 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,230
Posted By bubish

Here's a video about fixing a shifter this way: ...

Here's a video about fixing a shifter this way: https://youtu.be/8lJ3vCtWYvw

This isn't the same shifter you have, but the basics still apply.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-27-18, 09:21 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 8,803
Posted By bubish

I'm a fan of my Specialized Air Tool. It fills...

I'm a fan of my Specialized Air Tool. It fills pretty quick and the head works well on both Schrader and Presta. Of course, my opinion may be a bit skewed since I got mine for $7 at a thrift store :D
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-04-18, 10:16 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,066
Posted By bubish

That story put a smile on my face. Thank you!

That story put a smile on my face. Thank you!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-14-18, 03:56 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,584
Posted By bubish

I'll second that! My schedule rarely coincides...

I'll second that! My schedule rarely coincides with group rides in my area, and I often don't know I'll be able to ride till an hour or two before I can ride. It would be great to be able to throw...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-09-18, 12:31 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 11,962
Posted By bubish

...Says the person clearly upset about someone...

...Says the person clearly upset about someone trying to offer helpful advice
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-11-17, 01:32 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,915
Posted By bubish

If I'm not riding with flats, I'll lift up on my...

If I'm not riding with flats, I'll lift up on my saddle with one hand to get the rear wheel off the ground, then use the other hand to shift while spinning the cranks with the foot that's not on the...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-11-17, 12:54 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,627
Posted By bubish

As I was reading this thread, I kept thinking...

As I was reading this thread, I kept thinking "It's St. Louis, isn't it."

As someone who lives there, I'm both happy and really sad that I'm correct.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-26-17, 02:31 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 6,010
Posted By bubish

Numerous!

Numerous!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-26-17, 10:17 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,473
Posted By bubish

Cambium saddles aren't actually plastic. I...

Cambium saddles aren't actually plastic. I believe they are made of a rubber-infused canvas.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-20-17, 03:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 754
Posted By bubish

If everything worked fine before, it's probably...

If everything worked fine before, it's probably just a matter of getting the cable tension set right. There are plenty of good tutorials on YouTube that cover it. My advice is to be patient and keep...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-19-16, 11:54 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 6,557
Posted By bubish

Mine should be arriving either late this month or...

Mine should be arriving either late this month or early next month. I'm pretty dang excited about it!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-25-16, 11:30 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 24,409
Posted By bubish

One other disadvantage of Schrader valves I just...

One other disadvantage of Schrader valves I just encountered - I have a tube with a bulging valve stem, as air has worked its way between the metal shaft and the rubber coating around it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-16, 05:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,381
Posted By bubish

Unfortunately, the dang shift levers are riveted...

Unfortunately, the dang shift levers are riveted on, so I can't really do anything about the rust without considering the plastic too. I suppose I could carefully go at the exposed portions with some...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-16, 10:42 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,381
Posted By bubish

Rust removal questions

I'm finally starting work on my Raleigh Sprite (http://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1047952-my-free-craigslist-find.html). I've got the bike pretty much completely taken apart at this point. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-12-16, 04:00 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,346
Posted By bubish

I recently fixed up a bike just like that for my...

I recently fixed up a bike just like that for my dad, who loves all things Soviet. It was a single speed with coaster brake, but I converted it to a 3 speed with coaster and added a front brake. ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-12-16, 03:47 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 633
Posted By bubish

My experience with bar ends: When I got my...

My experience with bar ends:
When I got my first bike as an adult (a low-end Giant mountain bike), I tore up the ends of the handle grips because I kept putting my hands there as if there were bar...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-09-16, 09:55 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,248
Posted By bubish

Thanks for the advice! I will certainly try...

Thanks for the advice! I will certainly try pressing on a new cotter first. Given that i can't get the old cotter in all the way, should I get a pin with more tapered surface?
Unfortunately, this is...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-09-16, 01:00 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,248
Posted By bubish

Is this crankset ruined?

I'm working on an old Ukrainian bike with a Thompson/Thun bottom bracket and 2 piece crankset. I noticed that the left crank arm was loose and not 180 degrees from the right one, so I removed the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-21-16, 10:16 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,563
Posted By bubish

The saddle was, in fact, too far gone - I soaked...

The saddle was, in fact, too far gone - I soaked it for 7 hours or so, but as soon as I started shaping the sides, it tore pretty bad.
On the plus side, I did manage to get those ram's horn bars...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-11-16, 09:23 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,563
Posted By bubish

I finally got around to checking those bars -...

I finally got around to checking those bars - they are, in fact, Wald. Anyone wanna trade for some North Road bars? :p
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-09-16, 12:27 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,563
Posted By bubish

Oh, and those shifters do feel very flimsy - I...

Oh, and those shifters do feel very flimsy - I can see why they are hard to find intact. :D
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-09-16, 12:25 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,563
Posted By bubish

Thanks for the warm welcomes! It'll be a...

Thanks for the warm welcomes!

It'll be a little bit before I get to starting on the bike - I've got a few projects I want to finish up first - but I will definitely keep you all posted once I do....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-07-16, 02:13 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,563
Posted By bubish

My free Craigslist find

My first post! Woot! :D

Now that I have that out of the way, Here's the Raleigh Sprite I just picked up for free on Craigslist. It's got a 5 speed Sturmey Archer hub, that is dated 1967. Am I...
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