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03-12-24, 09:22 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,101
Posted By Ironfish653

​​​​​​ Can't you just flip it back down? Is...

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Can't you just flip it back down? Is that not allowed?

Or does that qr coming undone cause a violent disassembly of the entire front end of the bike, possibly wounding bystanders with...
02-25-24, 11:05 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,906
Posted By Ironfish653

Nitto makes a 1-1/4” quill to 1-1/8 (31.8)...

Nitto makes a 1-1/4” quill to 1-1/8 (31.8) threadless adapter so that you can use the OE fork and headset, with a “standard” 31.8mm threadless stem.
...
02-25-24, 10:25 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 680
Posted By Ironfish653

Id definitely be able to tell them apart, but...

Id definitely be able to tell them apart, but maybe not what material they’re using.
Except maybe a Cannondale. I have put a lot of miles on CAADs as well as a 3.0 and an early Klein; that big-tube...
02-24-24, 09:20 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 680
Posted By Ironfish653

I think you can tell the difference between...

I think you can tell the difference between frames, regardless of material.
There’s a lot more than just material choice that makes up the riding character of a bike than just what it’s made of;...
02-23-24, 10:22 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 873
Posted By Ironfish653

once you’ve got them polished, maintaining it is...

once you’ve got them polished, maintaining it is a lot easier than restoring; Mothers’ mag wheel polish (the paste style that comes in a jar) gives good results without a huge effort and provides a...
02-23-24, 09:54 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,233
Posted By Ironfish653

I’ve had that happen before; a gradual increase...

I’ve had that happen before; a gradual increase from flat to a slight grade; particularly if you’re in the woods or otherwise don’t have clear sightlines for reference.

Riding along trying to...
01-20-24, 10:45 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 7,401
Posted By Ironfish653

I also have a couple classic 'Dale MTBs, as well...

I also have a couple classic 'Dale MTBs, as well as an early Klein and a SoftRide: The Struggle is Real!
01-20-24, 09:02 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 5,184
Posted By Ironfish653

Not so much that Shimano is selling to Walmart,...

Not so much that Shimano is selling to Walmart, but that whoever is building the Mongoose/Schwinn/Hyper bikes is putting “Shimano Equipped “ decals on those $250-$300 bikes to upsell those models...
01-17-24, 06:56 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,271
Posted By Ironfish653

To put it this way; a super light carbon racing...

To put it this way; a super light carbon racing frame is still plenty strong, but it doesn’t have the “reserve capacity” of a less expensive alloy “sport” bike. You’re also more likely to be...
01-17-24, 04:32 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,271
Posted By Ironfish653

I would say both, particularly if you're talking...

I would say both, particularly if you're talking about high performance "racing" stuff.
"You can have Strong, Light, or Cheap; Pick two" as the saying goes, but there's a point where minimizing...
12-29-23, 11:35 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 4,723
Posted By Ironfish653

I've had good luck with Zenni Optical online. I...

I've had good luck with Zenni Optical online. I have a fairly straightforward Rx ( that's been stable for many years) and had the measurements of a good -fitting existing pair, so I'm pretty...
12-09-23, 01:32 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 677
Posted By Ironfish653

The 24/26 wheel combination was the SM-series...

The 24/26 wheel combination was the SM-series MTB, which continued until ~1987, including the RollerCam brakes.
Supposedly the smaller wheel enabled a shorter wheelbase , for better traction and...
12-04-23, 08:17 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 4,823
Posted By Ironfish653

There's Bluetooth controlled plugs alright;...

There's Bluetooth controlled plugs alright; they're just not for your handlebars. :innocent:
11-30-23, 10:32 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,739
Posted By Ironfish653

It really would; it’s a fabulous rider, though...

It really would; it’s a fabulous rider, though it’s not as fast on its feet as my F-1000. Just borderline too big for drops to work for me, though.
I took it the other way, and made it an urban...
11-30-23, 09:33 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,739
Posted By Ironfish653

$100 flea-market find 88 KLEIN Pinnacle ...

$100 flea-market find 88 KLEIN Pinnacle
Mismatched tires, and that saddle’s not OE.
Obviously well -ridden but not bad for a 35 year old MTB. ...
11-30-23, 06:37 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,330
Posted By Ironfish653

I don’t know what the “other high end brake” you...

I don’t know what the “other high end brake” you tried that didn’t fit was, but it doesn’t look like the rims are particularly low, based on the current pad orientation.

The cable doesn’t come...
11-30-23, 03:53 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,330
Posted By Ironfish653

Other than the first one, none of those seem like...

Other than the first one, none of those seem like options that will address the brake setup issue you're having (any option #1 just scraps the entire bike) I don't know how 1x will improve it,...
11-28-23, 06:39 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,330
Posted By Ironfish653

Cantis should accommodate just about any size...

Cantis should accommodate just about any size tire, unless you’re using low-arm cantis like these vintage MT60’s, and have a very low cable stop; just because they have a big footprint triangle due...
11-26-23, 07:26 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,876
Posted By Ironfish653

I’d take the $300 or so that you’re going to...

I’d take the $300 or so that you’re going to spend on parts and look for something newer and lighter to hang the rack and basket on.
You’ll probably find that they already have most of the stuff...
11-26-23, 06:40 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 4,231
Posted By Ironfish653

Im not sure what the warning here is supposed to...

Im not sure what the warning here is supposed to be? I’m 47; should l get the jacket I’ll need when I turn 60 or 70, instead of the one I have now?
Am I going to go the next 10 or 15 years without...
11-26-23, 05:08 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,056
Posted By Ironfish653

Specialized “SmartWeld” is a good example, the...

Specialized “SmartWeld” is a good example, the head lug, for example, is formed from a sheet, that’s been folded back on itself, and also includes stubs of the down and top tubes, kinda like the...
11-19-23, 09:36 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 908
Posted By Ironfish653

It made sense in the context of XC racing as it...

It made sense in the context of XC racing as it was in the 1990s, which looks a lot like the current state of gravel racing, minus the paved transfer segments.
My ‘96 F1000 XC bike has steeper head...
11-18-23, 10:56 AM
Replies: 119
Views: 4,231
Posted By Ironfish653

I’ve always been of the “Dress for the Ride, not...

I’ve always been of the “Dress for the Ride, not the Driveway” mindset. I know I’m going to be putting out a lot of heat after the first few miles, so I’d rather start out a little under-dressed than...
11-16-23, 09:09 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 756
Posted By Ironfish653

"Rail-trail" hybrid tire. The center ridge...

"Rail-trail" hybrid tire.

The center ridge looks like it should roll well on mixed hard surfaces (paved/unpaved) but it doesn't look wide or aggressive enough for technical MTB trails or soft...
11-15-23, 09:12 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 578
Posted By Ironfish653

Agreed; and 50% sag sounds like a lot. Generally...

Agreed; and 50% sag sounds like a lot. Generally you're shooting for around 20%; less for high performance road use, more for long-travel off-road setups. And that's for forks / rear wheel linkage,...
11-08-23, 11:47 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,175
Posted By Ironfish653

Those bikes are Gravel Racers; high performance...

Those bikes are Gravel Racers; high performance bikes for going fast on unimproved surfaces. The "soft-tail" rear end isn't anything new either; Moots did it 30+ years ago with one of their titanium...
11-07-23, 09:34 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,175
Posted By Ironfish653

Are you building a 'bent or a conventional...

Are you building a 'bent or a conventional diamond -frame bike? The needs of / what works for a 'bent vs a DF bike have almost nothing to do with each other.
As to the Shockster; it's not "still...
11-07-23, 03:52 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,349
Posted By Ironfish653

If those are your only options, I'd get the...

If those are your only options, I'd get the polarized lens over the mirrored finish.
Polarized sunglasses have a function, the mirrored finish is just cosmetic, all that does is make it darker....
11-05-23, 02:49 PM
Replies: 334
Views: 16,148
Posted By Ironfish653

It's a good thing y'all don't take yourselves too...

It's a good thing y'all don't take yourselves too seriously around here. :innocent:
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Stay dry; I've heard those hair shirts get itchy when they get wet :thumb:
11-04-23, 10:26 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 10,410
Posted By Ironfish653

Except in this case, you're wrong. Not all the...

Except in this case, you're wrong.
Not all the Kabukis were Bridgestone-built, but the Superlight and Submariner are definitely Bridgestone Diecast/"Techniart" bikes; nobody else made frames that...
11-02-23, 04:47 PM
Replies: 129
Views: 4,808
Posted By Ironfish653

Unless you can get the sticker on to their hard...

Unless you can get the sticker on to their hard hat ; in that case it’s fair game. It doesn’t leave the rig, though
11-02-23, 03:49 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 810
Posted By Ironfish653

Regarding your Front Suspension Unit; also...

Regarding your Front Suspension Unit; also commonly referred to as "Forks," like their rigid counterparts; it helps to know the Make and Model (and sometimes year) that you are dealing with, so that...
10-29-23, 02:19 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,175
Posted By Ironfish653

Look more than 10 feet in front of your front...

Look more than 10 feet in front of your front wheel and the Road surface will be less of a surprise all the time. On trail is one thing, but on a road intended for motor vehicle use, at bicycle...
10-29-23, 02:30 AM
Replies: 433
Views: 20,058
Posted By Ironfish653

"There are a dozen abondoned bikes in this...

"There are a dozen abondoned bikes in this dumpster. Your Challenge is to take one component from each of them, and assemble a complete bicycle.
​​​​​And ...go!."
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Bravo! :lol::lol:
10-26-23, 05:52 AM
Replies: 154
Views: 5,394
Posted By Ironfish653

I don't think there's enough career value to...

I don't think there's enough career value to devote the necessary resources to present it as a high school class in a typical public school system; unless you get into the isoteric fields like frame...
10-26-23, 02:44 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 442
Posted By Ironfish653

It’s a bit of a bodge, but if you’re already...

It’s a bit of a bodge, but if you’re already taking the fork apart, you can insert a short (3/4”) piece of pipe into the spring stack when you put the fork back together.
As you’ve noted, there...
10-23-23, 03:59 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 939
Posted By Ironfish653

Unless you've got some mobility issues that...

Unless you've got some mobility issues that prevents the use of your left hand in any sort of capacity; it's generally not a good idea to run both front and rear brakes off of a single dual -pull...
10-22-23, 08:26 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,175
Posted By Ironfish653

The OP talking about rear racks and "Triangle...

The OP talking about rear racks and "Triangle Space" I was thinking about how most modern suspension designs, the stays don't get much above the line from the rear axle to the head tube.

I guess...
10-22-23, 02:20 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,173
Posted By Ironfish653

Probably so as not to complete with their own...

Probably so as not to complete with their own line of OE wheels.
The last few years, they've also really clamped down on their wholesalers / distributors, especially in the US, and Euro retailers...
10-22-23, 01:58 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,175
Posted By Ironfish653

The reason is that it's a very poor idea to...

The reason is that it's a very poor idea to attach a cargo rack to the rear triangle of a full-suspension bike. Mounting a rack to the suspension increases what's known as unsprung weight; which...
10-21-23, 09:20 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,173
Posted By Ironfish653

Even before the "Silent Design" hubs tcs...

Even before the "Silent Design" hubs tcs mentioned; Shimano freehubs have been quiet, particularly at the 105/XT levels and higher.
In the late 80s, the 6/7/8 transition era, you had a much higher...
10-17-23, 06:03 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,075
Posted By Ironfish653

27” has always been the realm of the casual,...

27” has always been the realm of the casual, recreational bike/cyclist

There’s a few choices, probably not really much fewer than there were, back in the day.
A couple of choices of wheels, a few...
10-13-23, 08:06 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,642
Posted By Ironfish653

Riding SS/FG can definitely help expand your...

Riding SS/FG can definitely help expand your comfort zone as far as having to spin faster or push harder for a given stretch of the road.

Even spending a lot of time on my older 2x5 and 1x6...
10-10-23, 04:44 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,349
Posted By Ironfish653

A lot of the vendors offer a water repellent...

A lot of the vendors offer a water repellent coating as an upgrade (I know Zenni does)

I’ve had decent luck with original Rain-x on glass, but their plastic treatment doesn’t seem as effective. I...
10-10-23, 02:15 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,349
Posted By Ironfish653

If you need proper prescription glasses, not...

If you need proper prescription glasses, not readers; I've had good results with Zenni Optical online.
Their selection is decent but not huge, but if you have a pretty straightforward prescription...
10-10-23, 12:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 629
Posted By Ironfish653

Weight could be one thing; technique and set-up...

Weight could be one thing; technique and set-up also plays a big part.

An uneven pedal stroke (stomping or "mashing") can cause the rear wheel to break traction; could be that the E-assist is...
10-10-23, 12:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 581
Posted By Ironfish653

The DiaCompe 990 is THE U-brake for MTBs; still...

The DiaCompe 990 is THE U-brake for MTBs; still in production since the late 80s; which is cool, if you ride old-school MTBs

U-Brakes are still common on freestyle BMX bikes ; Dan's Comp BMX...
10-09-23, 02:36 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,029
Posted By Ironfish653

@ the OP; I think the spirit of this project is...

@ the OP; I think the spirit of this project is great, but you’re trying to force a bunch of idealized specs onto an as-yet unseen frame that may or may not work with them.

I ll try to hit some...
10-07-23, 10:14 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 704
Posted By Ironfish653

I have no problem with Kenda tires; they’re...

I have no problem with Kenda tires; they’re usually a good value buy, especially for recreational-use bikes.

Kenda makes a lot of tires for a lot of “3rd party” ad OE brands as well: Ive ordered...
10-05-23, 07:48 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 791
Posted By Ironfish653

I'm wondering if the flares and gussets are even...

I'm wondering if the flares and gussets are even metal, or just foam and body filler over the original tubing?

Geometry looks.... interesting. Dressed up like a track bike over 70's boom wheelbase...
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