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Forum: Mountain Biking
07-13-08, 09:52 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 661
Posted By MtbVA

It's not the ticks that bother me it the CHIGGERS!!!

I get quite a few ticks when I venture off the beaten path, especially when your brushing up against tall weeds. I check myself a few times during the ride & before I head home I'll check every where...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-08-08, 05:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 883
Posted By MtbVA

If 46x18 works without tensioner what else will?

If a 46 front & 18 rear works without a tensioner how many teeth at a time can I drop and still not need a tensioner?
I guess I'm looking for a relationship between cog teeth & links.....such as X...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-07-07, 08:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 7,954
Posted By MtbVA

I had a problem when going from square to...

I had a problem when going from square to octalink cranks.
I pulled the old shimano square taper BB out (68x113) & even ordered the XT octalink BB 5mm longer (68x118).
I ended up using a LX BB that...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-17-07, 07:58 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,900
Posted By MtbVA

If the textured finish looks like “crackle...

If the textured finish looks like “crackle finish” the paint isn’t compatible, you would need to strip it all off and use the correct primer & paint.

It's probably over-spray.
When the paint...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-09-07, 03:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 788
Posted By MtbVA

56277

56277
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-26-07, 08:02 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,895
Posted By MtbVA

oops...double post

oops...double post
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-26-07, 07:55 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,895
Posted By MtbVA

If there was a chemical film like irriditing or a...

If there was a chemical film like irriditing or a passivate coating it definitely came off with the strip; but it shouldn't weaken the strength of the material if its just a surface coating.

This...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-24-07, 08:51 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,895
Posted By MtbVA

I'm using citristrip gel from walmart. It's...

I'm using citristrip gel from walmart.
It's working very well! I still need to apply it again to some spots that didn't get good contact the first time.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-14-07, 07:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,086
Posted By MtbVA

http://www.webcyclery.com/product.php?productid=17...

http://www.webcyclery.com/product.php?productid=17022&cat=291&page=1
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-18-07, 10:10 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,371
Posted By MtbVA

Not counting the bugs I’ve ate, I've really only...

Not counting the bugs I’ve ate, I've really only had near misses with a bear, quite a few deer, squirrels & various small creatures, I think one squirrel did bounced off the front wheel once.
I...
Forum: Commuting
08-13-07, 09:44 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 48,499
Posted By MtbVA

http://www.dietrologia.net/photohosting/bikecarry....

http://www.dietrologia.net/photohosting/bikecarry.jpg

I carry my bike like this guy except I grab the down tube next to the bottom bracket with the saddle on my shoulder.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-11-07, 04:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 838
Posted By MtbVA

http://commutebybike.com/2006/11/11/how-to-make-yo...

http://commutebybike.com/2006/11/11/how-to-make-your-own-bull-horn-handle-bars/

http://www.jensonusa.com/store/product/HB409A49-Delta+Ergo+Bars.aspx
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-09-07, 10:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 598
Posted By MtbVA

Worry more about rim width for non-disk brakes.

Worry more about rim width if using rim brakes!
Get rims that have similar widths.
I bought an inexpensive set of wheels for street riding & commuting with my mountain bike.
The cheaper wheels are...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-14-07, 12:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 676
Posted By MtbVA

http://www.parktool.com/repair/readhowto.asp?id=21

http://www.parktool.com/repair/readhowto.asp?id=21
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-06-07, 10:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,256
Posted By MtbVA

I cracked the paint a little the first time I...

I cracked the paint a little the first time I replaced the derailleur on my big tube aluminum frame, It didn't do any damage to the frame but I did realize that the bolt doesn't need to be as tight...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-06-07, 04:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 587
Posted By MtbVA

I'm running 8spd with 9spd, works just fine! ...

I'm running 8spd with 9spd, works just fine!
8spd: chain, rear cassette & shifters / 9spd: derailers & cranks (chain rings).
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-06-07, 10:46 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 502
Posted By MtbVA

cut a shim out of aluminum can.

cut a shim out of aluminum can.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-24-07, 11:35 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 467
Posted By MtbVA

No problems at all.

No problems at all.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-20-07, 10:54 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,842
Posted By MtbVA

Use a block of wood or rubber mallet to tap the...

Use a block of wood or rubber mallet to tap the steerer tube down an inch or so, then tap it back up from underneath, this will loosen the split ring so you can pull it away and the fork should fall...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-20-07, 09:41 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,287
Posted By MtbVA

gastro, I'm curious, what caused that...

gastro,

I'm curious, what caused that damage? It doesn't look like riding damage.
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-18-07, 10:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 498
Posted By MtbVA

It's been many years since I've been there last...

It's been many years since I've been there last but I bought an area trail map from this place - http://www.ertc.com/mountainbiking.cfm . I've camped at a Bed & Breakfast that had camp sites just...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-03-07, 07:10 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 717
Posted By MtbVA

Any derailer made for 9 speed will work with 8...

Any derailer made for 9 speed will work with 8 speed shifters.

Raiyn,
I think what the guy meant was older hubs using less than 7 gears are not as wide as current 8 & 9 speed hubs (135mm wide),...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-28-07, 05:21 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 11,477
Posted By MtbVA

"Righty Tighty & Lefty Loosey"...Just like any...

"Righty Tighty & Lefty Loosey"...Just like any other normal thread pattern..You rotate a bolt Clockwise to tighten (screw in) and you turn Counter Clockwise to loosen (screw out).

Loosening (screw...
Forum: Commuting
04-12-07, 10:56 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,099
Posted By MtbVA

I want to sell my "calorie credits" to overweight...

I want to sell my "calorie credits" to overweight lazy people.

If you can sell carbon credits to people who don't want to stop polluting why couldn't you sell calorie credits to the overweight?...
Forum: Commuting
04-09-07, 10:41 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,862
Posted By MtbVA

Yea, I do that, even in my car. Sometimes if they...

Yea, I do that, even in my car. Sometimes if they look really pissed I'll blow them a kiss and mouth "I love you".
The people that go off like that are prepared for a verbal battle, but when you...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-05-07, 10:58 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 719
Posted By MtbVA

going to Slaty Fork?

going to Slaty Fork?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-04-07, 08:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 890
Posted By MtbVA

I've ordered from...

I've ordered from http://www.pricepoint.com/default.htm many times, most of the time it's stuff that is closeout and on sale.
I've had no problems at all, except they ran out of stock a couple of...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-03-07, 06:30 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,131
Posted By MtbVA

http://img87.imageshack.us/slideshow/player.php?id...

http://img87.imageshack.us/slideshow/player.php?id=img87/1129/1175646736i3o.smil

http://img87.imageshack.us/img87/8425/kleinss03qj0.th.jpg (http://img87.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kleinss03qj0.jpg)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-03-07, 10:34 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,054
Posted By MtbVA

I've been using these for a while...

I've been using these for a while http://www.universalcycles.com/shopping/product_details.php?id=964&category=1131
They are a little heavy but what a smooth, quite ride compared to knobbies.
I have...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-01-07, 09:53 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 746
Posted By MtbVA

clean with a spray cleaner as mentioned - the...

clean with a spray cleaner as mentioned - the citrus stuff work well on normal grease & grime, I like windex citrus for bike frame cleaning, it doesn't leave a film like some heavy citrus cleaners...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-29-07, 10:51 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,396
Posted By MtbVA

It was just a list of bearings with 2" diameters,...

It was just a list of bearings with 2" diameters, there was at least 4 or 5 pages of different cartridge bearings.

All I did was go the mscdirect website and searched for bearings. They have a lot...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-28-07, 09:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,396
Posted By MtbVA

http://www1.mscdirect.com/CGI/N2DRVSH?PACACHE=0000...

http://www1.mscdirect.com/CGI/N2DRVSH?PACACHE=000000008237260
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-28-07, 07:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 780
Posted By MtbVA

9spd cogs are closer together using the same...

9spd cogs are closer together using the same overall distance as 8spd cogs.
rear cog & chain must match.

The derailers are controled by the shifter, so 9spd derailers will work with 8sp shifters....
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-28-07, 10:49 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,894
Posted By MtbVA

I did this in AutoCAD. I will e-mail it if you...

I did this in AutoCAD.
I will e-mail it if you want it, just give me an e-mail adress & file type you want.

-shouldn't the closed end of the wrenches have a hexagon insted of a circle-
Forum: Commuting
03-25-07, 08:35 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 745
Posted By MtbVA

Body type & saddle shape make a big difference...

Body type & saddle shape make a big difference from person to person.

My personal preference is a saddle with very little curve built in.
I could never get used to a WTB that had a curvy nose. If...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-20-07, 07:04 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,157
Posted By MtbVA

Have you thought about using bar ends?

Have you thought about using bar ends?
Forum: Commuting
01-31-07, 11:02 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,850
Posted By MtbVA

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-31-07, 09:53 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 18,939
Posted By MtbVA

So far: Virginia, West Virginia, Tennessee,...

So far:
Virginia, West Virginia, Tennessee, Washington DC, North Carolina, Florida, Pennsylvania, Hawaii

Yokosuka Japan. You could use a cheap cable lock through the wheel & frame, not even...
Forum: Commuting
01-31-07, 08:47 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,850
Posted By MtbVA

I think you meant to say Carbon Monoxide. If...

I think you meant to say Carbon Monoxide.
If cars were filling the atmosphere with carbon dioxide all the plants would grow like crazy.

So, if carbon dioxide is a pollutant you wish to stop...
Forum: Mountain Biking
01-30-07, 10:01 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 516
Posted By MtbVA

If you are taking the parts from one bike and...

If you are taking the parts from one bike and using on another you may not be able to use ALL of the components on ANY frame.

1. If the new frame seat tube diameter is different you may need a new...
Forum: Mountain Biking
01-26-07, 05:36 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 689
Posted By MtbVA

old tube + electrical tape

old tube + electrical tape
Forum: Mountain Biking
01-26-07, 05:30 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 11,654
Posted By MtbVA

6061 vs 7005 ...

6061 vs 7005 http://www.mtbr.com/files/data/250.html
Forum: Mountain Biking
01-24-07, 11:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 551
Posted By MtbVA

- Mile Posts, either on map or trail, it's nice...

- Mile Posts, either on map or trail, it's nice to know if shorter to go back or continue if something unforseen happens.
- Legend, If you use symbols have a description for every one.
- For...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-24-07, 09:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 8,450
Posted By MtbVA

$40...

$40 http://www.pricepoint.com/detail/13704-040_TEKMT4-3-Parts-159-Brakes/VBrakes/Tektro-Quartz-MT14--Brakes-%26-Levers-Set.htm

I put a set on a secondary bike last year. Cheap & they work well....
Forum: Mountain Biking
01-21-07, 05:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 567
Posted By MtbVA

Magazine add from Dec 1995; Does this help?

Magazine add from Dec 1995; Does this help?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-21-07, 12:50 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,414
Posted By MtbVA

I love my ENO!!!!! I had a surly singleater & a...

I love my ENO!!!!!
I had a surly singleater & a freehub cog kit which did work well, but when riding on the trail I would still get a little chain slap & with the noise of the roller on the...
Forum: Mountain Biking
01-20-07, 09:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 567
Posted By MtbVA

After looking at that cnc or forged chainstay...

After looking at that cnc or forged chainstay yoke it looks like a SUPERGO knock-off frame of a popular MANITOU or AMP style frame from the mid 90's.
Forum: Commuting
01-15-07, 10:42 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 11,593
Posted By MtbVA

"Where is the rest of 'em?" What were you...

"Where is the rest of 'em?"

What were you riding & what were you wearing?
Could be he thought you were on a group ride and was looking for the rest of the group??
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-14-07, 05:42 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 806
Posted By MtbVA

also, inexpensive bolts are made with softer...

also, inexpensive bolts are made with softer metal, which makes them round off easier.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-14-07, 11:43 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,411
Posted By MtbVA

Check out WebCyclery, I had Mean Todd build a...

Check out WebCyclery, I had Mean Todd build a rear eno eccentric wheel.
I had no problems, I would use them again if I needed a wheel built.
WebCylery custom wheel builder ...
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