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Forum: BMX
04-24-24, 06:02 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 491
Posted By Breadfan

I look like Pee Wee Herman when I'm on a 20". Or...

I look like Pee Wee Herman when I'm on a 20". Or so I am told. I like to ride them, though it has been a long time since I've owned one.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-24, 08:19 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 273
Posted By Breadfan

Huh? We used to bunny hop trash cans on our BMX...

Huh? We used to bunny hop trash cans on our BMX bikes and rat trap pedals! Same as a skateboard, you just do it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-11-24, 07:43 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,066
Posted By Breadfan

Nice decals, Rancho. I'm working on a 72' Nishiki...

Nice decals, Rancho. I'm working on a 72' Nishiki Road Compe and you have two that I need!
Forum: BMX
04-11-24, 07:06 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,071
Posted By Breadfan

I was 10, and it was 1976. After I broke my...

I was 10, and it was 1976. After I broke my knockoff Stingray my parents bought me a Sears BMX which really wasn't a (real) BMX bike at all. But, I jumped it till it broke and my parents then bought...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-28-24, 02:07 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,034
Posted By Breadfan

I’m still new to the road bike thing so I will...

I’m still new to the road bike thing so I will look into that stem! I don’t necessarily like the newer stems so finding something that looks more of the era would be good. Much appreciated.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-27-24, 12:33 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,034
Posted By Breadfan

Yea, if I was shunned by a bike shop for...

Yea, if I was shunned by a bike shop for expressing myself my way with my bike, they would never get another look or penny from me. That's a terrible way of doing business.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-27-24, 11:13 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,034
Posted By Breadfan

I think it's awesome, screw what everyone else...

I think it's awesome, screw what everyone else thinks. I just built my first steel frame bike, a 72' Nishiki Road Compe with mid school Ultegra 9sd components with down tube shifters. a modern neck...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-14-24, 09:54 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 694
Posted By Breadfan

I mounted my mini bike pump on my top tube.

I mounted my mini bike pump on my top tube.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-12-24, 08:52 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,389
Posted By Breadfan

I'm stoked!

I'm stoked!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-12-24, 08:30 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,389
Posted By Breadfan

I'll take BOX 2!

I'll take BOX 2!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-05-24, 12:31 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 661
Posted By Breadfan

I'm running the Suntour Power Ratchet downtube...

I'm running the Suntour Power Ratchet downtube shifters on a 9spd Ultegra cassette and RD and it looks to have enough room to do 10. Sensitive, yes, but not too tricky. Very inexpensive.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-23-24, 07:31 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 393
Posted By Breadfan

I had some squealers and there was nothing I...

I had some squealers and there was nothing I could do and I tried everything. Replacing the pads and rotors was the only cure. Disc brakes are great until they aren't. Then they are a pita. I am now...
Forum: Framebuilders
02-20-24, 07:59 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 480
Posted By Breadfan

Something we need on this forum is a frame...

Something we need on this forum is a frame painting and parts restoring section. There are a couple groups on FB but all the answers quickly get buried. I think it would be popular if we had one here.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
02-16-24, 10:52 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,831
Posted By Breadfan

I was born in '66 in St.Pete and lived near...

I was born in '66 in St.Pete and lived near Central Ave towards the beaches and I go back often, I see what you mean. A lot has changed.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
02-16-24, 09:13 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,831
Posted By Breadfan

I agree, yes they are small hills. But they are...

I agree, yes they are small hills. But they are hills nonetheless. I think the highest point in Florida is 345ft, which is the lowest highest point in the U.S. It's all good.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
02-16-24, 08:50 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,831
Posted By Breadfan

You have no idea what you are talking about....

You have no idea what you are talking about. There is a ridge that runs from the panhandle all the way to Lake Wales in the middle of the state that have plenty of hills. Plenty. Ocala, Gainesville,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-12-24, 09:01 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 103
Posted By Breadfan

Nishiki Road Compe decals

I'm in the beginning stages to make some decals on the Nishiki Road Compe, using Illustrator. Getting the files right from looking at pics is going to be the hard part, so accuracy may be off a...
Forum: Asia
02-09-24, 10:21 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,775
Posted By Breadfan

They used to do the same thing in Florida back in...

They used to do the same thing in Florida back in the 70's. They gave you a little red sticker. My dad always registered ours. Not sure how effective it was, but it was peace of mind for us kids....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-05-24, 08:11 AM
Replies: 480
Views: 20,718
Posted By Breadfan

I built my first downtube friction shifter bike...

I built my first downtube friction shifter bike yesterday. First, setting up was a breeze, so easy to do with no worries of a barrel adjuster. I used Suntour Ratchet shifters with a 2x on the front...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-30-24, 12:56 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,504
Posted By Breadfan

My wife has that exact same bike as you,...

My wife has that exact same bike as you, Bikedued. I also thought it was a 2007. We bought hers from a lady who had two and hardly rode the one she sold us, it was just like new. Cost us 425 and I...
Forum: Mountain Biking
01-30-24, 12:44 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 883
Posted By Breadfan

Your cheapest bike is the one you ride the most....

Your cheapest bike is the one you ride the most. Ride it!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-19-24, 06:25 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,130
Posted By Breadfan

That's one way to skin a cat.

That's one way to skin a cat.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-18-24, 11:41 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,130
Posted By Breadfan

I went from 170 to 160 because my knees were...

I went from 170 to 160 because my knees were killing me from old injuries. Big difference. The worst problem is finding 160's. Shimano only makes them in 105 and up so going the cheap route was not...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-12-24, 12:11 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,009
Posted By Breadfan

Other than the fact that they don't look that...

Other than the fact that they don't look that great, I am unsure if they are unsafe or not. Some say they are not. I never had a problem with them, but I only rode my wife's old Hybrid that had one,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-12-24, 01:45 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,009
Posted By Breadfan

It looks great. Gotta love it when a plan comes...

It looks great. Gotta love it when a plan comes together! Did the brake installation go ok? Congrats on your build!
Forum: Road Cycling
01-02-24, 09:23 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 2,649
Posted By Breadfan

1300 miles. 95% of it was gravel/dirt. It was my...

1300 miles. 95% of it was gravel/dirt. It was my first year riding since I was a kid, and then I only rode for fun. It's been a lot tougher on my knees than I thought it would be, otherwise I could...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-28-23, 08:05 AM
Replies: 2,675
Views: 1,135,779
Posted By Breadfan

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I'm finally getting around to it but I'm not going to rebuild it...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-19-23, 05:38 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 625
Posted By Breadfan

Thanks for the insight, folks. You've helped me a...

Thanks for the insight, folks. You've helped me a lot.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-18-23, 10:00 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 625
Posted By Breadfan

Looking for a new 46/30 crankset

I have a Tiagra 4700 50/34, 170mm crankset on my Niner RLT. My framespace/hubs are 142, my cassette is 11-34. I want to get a 46/30 with a 24mm spindle crankset with a chainline that matches closely...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-15-23, 09:48 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,009
Posted By Breadfan

The pin stays in, that is the barb. You put an...

The pin stays in, that is the barb. You put an olive on it and connect the two. When you tighten it up, the membrane in the barb is pierced, that is how the brake fluid is kept in and the reason for...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-15-23, 07:39 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,009
Posted By Breadfan

Those are quick connects and they are made so you...

Those are quick connects and they are made so you can just connect them and not worry about bleeding the brakes. Hopefully. I bought he same groupset and it did work for me. You could possibly use...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-13-23, 10:26 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 3,906
Posted By Breadfan

I burnt my popcorn. I think it was the wrong type...

I burnt my popcorn. I think it was the wrong type of wheel bearing grease I used.
Forum: Introductions
11-29-23, 11:44 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 304
Posted By Breadfan

Good to have you! I grew up near the Pinellas...

Good to have you! I grew up near the Pinellas Trail on 5th ave no. towards the bay when it was still a working railroad back in the 60's and 70's. The wife and I plan to ride it soon! I am in Jax now...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-28-23, 01:19 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 11,674
Posted By Breadfan

I'm 57. I ride solo 90% of the time, the other...

I'm 57. I ride solo 90% of the time, the other 10% is with my wife. She doesn't ride as much as me so I go a little slower, which is OK. I ride gravel most of the time and I avoid cars like the...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-01-23, 06:06 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,774
Posted By Breadfan

I weigh 250Lbs (113 kilos) and I recently bought...

I weigh 250Lbs (113 kilos) and I recently bought the Niner RTL alloy (aluminum). Its built as tough as their MTB's which is pretty beefy. You can put up to 50mm 700c tires. It has to be one of the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-26-23, 08:02 AM
Replies: 3,579
Views: 989,449
Posted By Breadfan

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_2826_8445f60c53c0d6032a5db7f1639c3f7b77245d1a.jpg
Niner RTL. I'm 57!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-23-23, 12:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 551
Posted By Breadfan

All the instructions and videos I’ve watched push...

All the instructions and videos I’ve watched push the oil from the syringe at the bottom caliper into the cup at the top. Bubbles are supposed to rise but like you said, trapped bubbles are hard to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-23-23, 12:18 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 551
Posted By Breadfan

Mine also shifts very smoothly. They were also...

Mine also shifts very smoothly. They were also very easy to set up and adjust when I installed them.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-23-23, 04:26 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 551
Posted By Breadfan

The bubbles went into the syringe since I was...

The bubbles went into the syringe since I was pulling it.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-20-23, 06:35 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 551
Posted By Breadfan

Bleeding brakes in reverse

I bought a Niner RTL frame the other day and I was transferring over all my parts form my previous Gravel bike. I have a Tiagra 2x10 groupset that came with those quick connect hydraulic brake hoses....
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-20-23, 04:40 AM
Replies: 1,981
Views: 437,159
Posted By Breadfan

Nice bike and a beautiful places to ride! I'd...

Nice bike and a beautiful places to ride! I'd miss that too.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-18-23, 10:53 AM
Replies: 1,981
Views: 437,159
Posted By Breadfan

Well, there is something to be said for that. it...

Well, there is something to be said for that. it is nice to getting up to a certain speed and maintaining that speed as long as you can. Much easier if it is flat!
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-18-23, 09:52 AM
Replies: 1,981
Views: 437,159
Posted By Breadfan

I think I'm at my limit, I have 70 pounds on you!

I think I'm at my limit, I have 70 pounds on you!
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-18-23, 09:51 AM
Replies: 1,981
Views: 437,159
Posted By Breadfan

Looks like an awesome place to ride. I love where...

Looks like an awesome place to ride. I love where I ride (over here in Florida) and I deeply appreciate that I have 10,000 acres of WMA land to ride on but it's all flat and I find myself yearning...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-18-23, 09:29 AM
Replies: 1,981
Views: 437,159
Posted By Breadfan

New frame! Niner RTL frameset, Tiagra 2x10 with...

New frame! Niner RTL frameset, Tiagra 2x10 with hydraulic brakes groupset, DT Swiss E1800 wheels, Panaracer 38mm tires, CF drop bars, CF seat post, RX seat. I had buit a bike earlier in the year with...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-12-23, 09:38 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 4,721
Posted By Breadfan

Thank you for clarifying that. If I feel like...

Thank you for clarifying that. If I feel like crap, it's all bonking to me so I try to keep everything in check. I won't use the term so loosely next time.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-12-23, 08:28 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 4,721
Posted By Breadfan

I've only bonked once since I started biking, I...

I've only bonked once since I started biking, I wasn't eating and I was only drinking water. That was not enough. I now mix my own electrolyte drink which is basically lime aid with a little more...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-15-23, 06:43 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,861
Posted By Breadfan

I look in the mirror and scoff.

I look in the mirror and scoff.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-15-23, 06:42 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,506
Posted By Breadfan

I inflate every time I go out, and they always...

I inflate every time I go out, and they always need air, tubes or tubeless. I also like to keep things consistent to the pound. If it's a pound low, it gets a pound.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-14-23, 12:03 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,377
Posted By Breadfan

I went with the mountain bike recessed shoes and...

I went with the mountain bike recessed shoes and the pedals that you can clip in with or flip them and ride normal. These also came with the cleats that unclip in every direction but upward pull....
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