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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-20-18, 03:36 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,148
Posted By crankythunder

How long should a tube hold air?

On my recumbent, I found that the tube was flat so I replaced the tube and then found that I had to pump it up the next day.

Hmmm, used to only have to top it off every week or so...........
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-06-17, 08:06 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,466
Posted By crankythunder

Chamois Butt'r

Need some more chamois butter.

I used the original formula.

Now they got stuff for her, embrocation, eurostyle, to go along with the original formula.

Any advantage to the new types or...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-18-17, 09:00 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,903
Posted By crankythunder

they are made from the lower intestine from a...

they are made from the lower intestine from a sheep.

Most people remove them from the sheep before wearing it.


regards,

Cranky
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-10-17, 03:50 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 43,509
Posted By crankythunder

Don't listen to squeaky above!!!!!!!!

It is very important!

Trust me, standover clearance is mandatory.

Regards,
Crankster
Forum: Road Cycling
10-10-17, 03:47 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 9,218
Posted By crankythunder

NO!!!!!! Dont touch that differential you will...

NO!!!!!! Dont touch that differential you will screw it up permanently!

Need lighter weight oil in the transfer case!


:thumb:

regards,
Cranky
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-04-17, 03:30 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 9,452
Posted By crankythunder

Thudbuster

Best investment I ever made.

Get the smallest diameter post and use shims. That way you can use it on the next bike
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
08-28-17, 12:49 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 13,845
Posted By crankythunder

Not sure if I qualify as a clyde but

I am 200 pounds and commute with 30 plus pounds of clothing, files, computer, and food...

25 cm continental gator hardshell and I like them a lot.

Cruddy weather bike has 1 1/2 inch 26 inch...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-27-17, 08:18 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 13,326
Posted By crankythunder

Dear Corrado: You have damaged your skin and...

Dear Corrado:

You have damaged your skin and you need to get off the bicycle for a short period of time to let your skin heal. If it hurts to ride your bicycle, it is no fun.

I speak from...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-12-17, 01:04 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,454
Posted By crankythunder

Dear Tex: My personal observations and road...

Dear Tex:

My personal observations and road to saddle nirvana consisted of the following:

1) get very personal with a razor in your nether regions. The hair can be caught and pulled each pedal...
Forum: Utility Cycling
07-29-17, 07:23 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 8,231
Posted By crankythunder

Good Morning HFN

Just curious, where do you live by the way?

Hope you have a great day and a great weekend.

Sincerely,
Crankster
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-13-17, 06:04 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 5,961
Posted By crankythunder

Electronic Shifting

Ok, don't need a new bicycle, but dang........those new electronic shifters look amazing!!!!!!

Especially that new specialized Roubaix with the electronic shifting and hydraulic disk brakes.
...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-11-17, 02:59 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,810
Posted By crankythunder

hey patdown

I am a 200 pound commuter and haven't gotten a flat using gatorskins. 25 cm diameter too. The GP 4000 would flat every other day.

You have a sliver or a spoke nipple flatting that tire. Note...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-10-17, 09:40 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,822
Posted By crankythunder

I had a bottechia stolen

bout 20 years ago,

My apartment had storage cages that were community access while each one was individually locked. I had it chained around the steel overhead floor joists with a heavy 3/4 inch...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-01-17, 08:28 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,122
Posted By crankythunder

Continental Gatorskins question

Hi guys!

My Continental gatorskins are getting worn down and might be time to replace them.

Last tires were the specialized armadillos which had a bright blue wear mark show up when they were...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-04-17, 06:44 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 689
Posted By crankythunder

brooks b-17 seat question

proud new owner of a brooks b-17

Seams awfully hard. Should I loosen up the leather adjustment screw or did they set it correctly at the factory?

Regards,
Cranky
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
05-30-17, 07:15 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,076
Posted By crankythunder

Randonneur handlebar source

Good morning.

Looking at a pair of randonneur handlebars

I see velo orange stocks a pair.

Any other vendors?

Advice? What to look for?
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
05-17-17, 08:22 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,390
Posted By crankythunder

Brooks saddle advice

Would like your thoughts. Been commuting off and on for 30 years. Never have had a comfortable saddle.

Thinking about a Brooks.

Drop bar conversion full suspension mountain bike, bars...
Forum: Commuting
05-17-17, 08:13 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,670
Posted By crankythunder

AccuWeather.com

I like AccuWeather.com. I find that it has a very accurate hourly forcast and the information bar that displays "rain starting in 93 minutes " really good for my commute.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-16-17, 07:29 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,777
Posted By crankythunder

Drop bar mountain bike conversion help please

I am converting a mountain bike to drop bars with brifters.

Have a problem with the mountain bike v brakes whereas the brifters do not have enough cable pull to properly activate the v brakes. ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-05-17, 07:28 AM
Replies: 139
Views: 14,163
Posted By crankythunder

John Holmes Drive

Just west of Ann Arbor, Michigan
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-29-17, 07:50 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,932
Posted By crankythunder

95 % of my riding is commuting. I have four...

95 % of my riding is commuting.

I have four commuter bicycles.. Two diamond framed and two recumbents.


Main commuter bike is a fully suspended mountain bike with drops and road tires. ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-02-17, 02:33 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 7,033
Posted By crankythunder

dear drummer

Dear drummer, If you are still here I have something you should consider.

I sometimes suffer the same uncomfortableness and as such, I always have a flannel handkerchief available in a pocket. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-28-16, 05:54 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 904
Posted By crankythunder

It is available in my local library

available at the local library through the library sharing system
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-26-16, 06:33 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,962
Posted By crankythunder

I am with cankle cat with the champion branded...

I am with cankle cat with the champion branded stuff.

I get mine at wal mart, 9 bucks for the shorts, sometimes cheaper for the shirts.

I also get synthetic sweat shirts and pants from there,...
Forum: Living Car Free
12-26-16, 05:45 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,782
Posted By crankythunder

I agree with Roody! The Lansing River trail...

I agree with Roody!

The Lansing River trail is awesome, the new pathways out in Haslett are great, and the various commercial districts around town are fun. Lansing is a hidden gem in plain...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
12-18-16, 08:55 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 582
Posted By crankythunder

Trek Y 33

Talked with owner, willing to negotiate on Price.

carbon fiber trek (http://lansing.craigslist.org/bik/5876247746.html)

Price is steep but I think I can get it down some, especially if I wait...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
12-14-16, 06:40 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 7,006
Posted By crankythunder

I got a ticket once

I was in a rolling curvy subdivision where I used to live.

I always timed myself around the loop to see how fast I was going.

Usually a couple times a week.

One of the homeowners must of...
Forum: Commuting
12-12-16, 05:13 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 15,424
Posted By crankythunder

When I was a student a long time ago, I used a...

When I was a student a long time ago, I used a couple of spring snap clips on my back pack to quickly clip it to the rack while it hung on the side similar to what fredrico above did. Couple of...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-10-16, 09:06 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 18,276
Posted By crankythunder

I like the 25's

Being a commuter, i just replaced the 23 armadillo on the front with conti 4000 25 cm and think that it rolls just as well as the 23 but the 25 is a better level of comfort.

Wish I could put a...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-03-16, 04:21 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,334
Posted By crankythunder

Yes I do

I use a thudbuster on both my main commuter bike and my play go fast bike as well.

might have a tender tail bone compared with other cyclists but I have always needed suspended seat post.
...
Forum: Commuting
11-28-16, 08:47 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,975
Posted By crankythunder

Hello Guys

Original poster here....

Little more information.

I have the seat post rack with a quick release system. The seat post rack is required since it is both easily removable and the bike does...
Forum: Commuting
11-27-16, 08:33 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,975
Posted By crankythunder

Please recommend a trunk/disappearing pannier bag

Hello.

Need a new trunk bag with the panniers that fold up in the side pockets.

This is for a bike with a seat post clamp on rack. This is my play bike that I sometime commute with.
...
Forum: Commuting
11-27-16, 08:07 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,975
Posted By crankythunder

Please recommend a trunk/disappearing pannier bag

Hello.

Need a new trunk bag with the panniers that fold up in the side pockets.

This is for a bike with a seat post clamp on rack. This is my play bike that I sometime commute with.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-24-16, 05:11 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,460
Posted By crankythunder

Dear NFMisso: Want to thank you very much...

Dear NFMisso:

Want to thank you very much for those references, I had no idea a 7 speed brifter existed. After a short search on ebay, have a set of microshifters on the way.

appreciate it...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-20-16, 08:57 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,460
Posted By crankythunder

upgrade my drivetrain

Good Morning:

I need to overhaul my drivetrain.

I am looking from switching to brifters from my downtube shifters.

I am specifically looking at the Nashbar 9 speed brifters, rear...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-16-16, 02:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 911
Posted By crankythunder

Brifter performance in adverse conditions

I have a commuter with 105 downtube shifters.

I commute in all sorts of nasty weather and the bike performs like a champ in all weather. Snow, rain, dirt, slush, even sub zero. Minimal...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-06-16, 01:45 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,329
Posted By crankythunder

I have a old quill stem shock stem

I have it on one of my commuter bicycles.

I like it a lot. Makes it a little bit more comfortable.

Regards,
Cranky
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-06-16, 08:32 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 724
Posted By crankythunder

comfortable handlebar wraps

Finally figured out a excellent system for highly cushioned grip/wrap for my commuter drops.

I have used double wraps for years on one bike, and the foamy grab on style sleeves on the other.
...
Forum: Commuting
11-05-16, 04:49 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,847
Posted By crankythunder

I like redundancy

So I use two or three lights on each of my commuters.

On some of my commuters, I have the randonneur front light rack from tetra trikes

Regards,
Cranky
Forum: Commuting
11-05-16, 04:44 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 12,058
Posted By crankythunder

clock

I have a clock on each and every one of my bikes.

Velo Orange has a nice clock that mounts on the top of your stem.

Regards,
Cranky
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
10-30-16, 05:03 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 19,063
Posted By crankythunder

Careful

I had to go to wired on my recumbents with a extra long wire because the distance between mounting position and wheel was too far away fot the computer to read the sensor
Forum: Commuting
10-16-16, 05:27 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,834
Posted By crankythunder

Hey, I think I can help!

I commute and have to carry a lot of stuff, and I use panniers, trunk bag, and I am able to carry an incredible amount of food and work materials that makes my bike groan when I load her up.

Bike...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-16-16, 07:00 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,389
Posted By crankythunder

thickest most comfortable grip tape

Good morning:

I would like your recommendations on the most comfortable thickest leather grip tape please

Thank you,
Cranky
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-16-16, 04:52 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,609
Posted By crankythunder

Hey alentrec: Surprised nobody has mentioned...

Hey alentrec:

Surprised nobody has mentioned a recumbent.

I have two diamond frames and two recumbents. Love each and every one.

I love riding the diamond frames but when my back or...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-15-16, 06:12 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,750
Posted By crankythunder

Spoke lacing direction.

Was referencing bike repair manual and came across a recommended spoke lacing direction for front and rear wheel.

Hmm.... quite frankly had not really thought about that other than having the...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-15-16, 05:51 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,573
Posted By crankythunder

Armadillos or Gatorskins?

Been running armadillo 700x23's for the last 12 years (multiple sets) and went to lbs for another replacement. Seeing as they no longer carry armadillos, set me up with a Gatorskin. Said it was...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-15-16, 04:29 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,650
Posted By crankythunder

Make sure you try the wal mart saddles too!

If you search the posts here, you will find a number of peddlers saying that too much padding in the saddle is worse than not enough.

Well, maybe for most people.

On my two road bikes, I...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
10-06-16, 05:58 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 11,088
Posted By crankythunder

I am partial to the randonneuring light mount

I have one of these:


Randonneuring Light Mount for Diamond Frames : TerraCycle, Exquisite Recumbent Parts & Accessories...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-06-16, 05:31 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,447
Posted By crankythunder

Update from the original poster

I ended up getting the profile design model with the profile design cages included.

I was attracted to the basic design where the angle of the cages can be adjusted such that your not hitting...
Forum: Commuting
10-02-16, 05:45 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,871
Posted By crankythunder

I make mine out of milk jugs, bolted on. Free, ...

I make mine out of milk jugs, bolted on. Free, last long enough, and easy to make. I make them about 3 inches wide, any wider and they will not last.
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