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Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
06-02-14, 01:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,721
Posted By michael word

Sorry, can not upload photo at this time.

Sorry, can not upload photo at this time.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
06-01-14, 06:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,721
Posted By michael word

The Original Tour of California

My father recently passed and he was an avid cyclist his entire life. Upon going through his belongings, I found a poster. I have searched and searched and can not find any reference to it and was...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-17-09, 10:59 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 621
Posted By michael word

Thanks, I have been looking at the cycleops today...

Thanks, I have been looking at the cycleops today and see that they seemed to have fixed the leak problems. So I might just save my money a little longer for this one, even though this will mean...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-16-09, 07:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 621
Posted By michael word

Does no one have any experience with these two...

Does no one have any experience with these two models or can not recomend any other models?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-15-09, 07:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 621
Posted By michael word

I would like to do that but I work from 6AM to...

I would like to do that but I work from 6AM to 7PM every day so I do not have much time before work to ride and it is just too hot after. The air quality index where I live was 182 today with a high...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-15-09, 01:13 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 621
Posted By michael word

Need to get a trainer

I have been looking at purchasing a trainer lately as the days get over the century mark here. I have a limited budget and have been looking at two trainers so far. They are the Nashbar Fluid...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-26-08, 09:57 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 846
Posted By michael word

You should be pedaling at a cadence of about 115.

You should be pedaling at a cadence of about 115.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-20-08, 11:56 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 442
Posted By michael word

Rigid Mountain Fork Help

I have a trek 3900 that I am looking to replace the fork on with a rigid one. I have been looking online and the suspension corrected forks range anywhere from 410-450mm in length. Would there be...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-16-08, 04:37 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 741
Posted By michael word

Jenson USA has the cartridges for $6.50 a pair...

Jenson USA has the cartridges for $6.50 a pair for the salmons.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-15-08, 11:03 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 741
Posted By michael word

I have the Trex 1.2, which I believe has the same...

I have the Trex 1.2, which I believe has the same calipers on it, and by changing to the salmons I am now able to stop on a dime. I was also contemplating new calipers, but these pads fixed that. ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-31-08, 09:41 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 501
Posted By michael word

Did you check inside the tire for what ever...

Did you check inside the tire for what ever caused the flat? Also be sure not to pinch the tube when installing the tire.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-31-08, 08:20 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 121,444
Posted By michael word

I used to use WD-40 on eveything when I was a...

I used to use WD-40 on eveything when I was a child. Now I use the correct lube for the intended purpose. My favorite chain lube has been chainsaw bar and chain oil mixed 50/50 with mineral...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-27-08, 08:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 963
Posted By michael word

Thanks for the replies. I wish I had another LBS...

Thanks for the replies. I wish I had another LBS in town. The one I went to specializes in road cycling, while the other specializes in family cycling. Neither of which are very helpfull, unless...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-27-08, 05:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 963
Posted By michael word

Feet Too Wide For Cycling Shoes

I have just returned from the LBS only to learn that my feet are too wide for cycling shoes. They told me that Sidi is the only company that makes wide sizes and they would have to be special...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-17-07, 07:50 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 473
Posted By michael word

Suspension Fork Upgrade

I have a Trek 3900 with a 70mm travel fork and was wondering how much more travel I could put on the bike before I mass up the geometry to much.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-18-07, 05:13 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 913
Posted By michael word

700c on a 26"

I would like to put some 700c wheels on my 26" mountain bike for road use and was wondering how much I would have to raise the brakes.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-18-06, 06:11 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 785
Posted By michael word

http://www.raleighusa.com/items.asp?deptid=6&itemi...

http://www.raleighusa.com/items.asp?deptid=6&itemid=305
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-17-06, 04:51 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 449
Posted By michael word

Any Ideas?

Any Ideas?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-15-06, 05:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 449
Posted By michael word

The only wording on the freewheel besides the...

The only wording on the freewheel besides the brand is made in france.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-13-06, 07:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 449
Posted By michael word

ISO or French Thread?

I have an old 27" wheel with Normandy Luxe Competition rear hub with a Cyclo-Compitition 5 speed freewheel and was wondering if anyone could tell me if this is ISO or French threaded.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-27-06, 11:25 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,866
Posted By michael word

www.bulbs.com and www.servicelighting.com are 2...

www.bulbs.com and www.servicelighting.com are 2 good sites for all of you bulb needs.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-26-06, 05:15 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 676
Posted By michael word

Donating Blood

I was wondering how many people here donate blood and if the loss of the blood reduces your performance to any degree?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-22-06, 07:58 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,135
Posted By michael word

I would recomend taking it to your LBS or to a...

I would recomend taking it to your LBS or to a local frame builder as it would also need mounts rivited to the frame and they probably have a jig to line it up just right.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-22-06, 07:56 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,652
Posted By michael word

They where most likely refering to carbon fiber...

They where most likely refering to carbon fiber material in which the paint thinner can disolve the glue.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-17-06, 08:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,341
Posted By michael word

You could also consider a ski mask, but I have...

You could also consider a ski mask, but I have found that they are not to friendly to glasses if you wear any.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-17-06, 03:51 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,530
Posted By michael word

Red also has very little throw, so it would be...

Red also has very little throw, so it would be impractical for such a light to be used as a headlight along with the very low color rendition all of the road will seem like a smooth blanket of red. ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-17-06, 11:39 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 681
Posted By michael word

Thanks, that answers one of my questions but I...

Thanks, that answers one of my questions but I have a factory installed shimano cartridge BB and the longer taper is on the non-drive side. Did they install it backwards?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-16-06, 09:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 681
Posted By michael word

BB Orientation

When installing a BB the the longer taper go on the drive side or the non-drive side?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-16-06, 09:24 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 403
Posted By michael word

Thanks.

Thanks.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-16-06, 04:58 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 403
Posted By michael word

Bike Co-op

Anyone know of a good bike co-op in the Bakersfield, CA area"
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-15-06, 05:31 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 802
Posted By michael word

I have just removed the cranks and the BB is the...

I have just removed the cranks and the BB is the source of the problem. When I turn the spindle by hand with no cranks on the noise is still there and there is some binding. Is this BB dead?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-14-06, 11:42 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 802
Posted By michael word

By "a little loose" I mean that the bolts turned...

By "a little loose" I mean that the bolts turned 1/16 of a turn or less while I estimate that I used around 30 pounds on a 8 inch wrench. I have just regreased my seat tube and seat tube mounts and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-14-06, 10:24 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 802
Posted By michael word

I checked the bolts and they where a little loose...

I checked the bolts and they where a little loose so I tightened them and the noise went down a little but is still there. Should I remove the cranks and grease the taper?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-14-06, 12:53 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 802
Posted By michael word

The BB is a '99 sealed shimano with only about...

The BB is a '99 sealed shimano with only about 100 miles on it, there is no resistance or locking when turning.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-14-06, 01:41 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 802
Posted By michael word

BB Noise

About 2 Weeks ago I took the cranks off and cleaned all of the dirt off of the BB with soapy water and a bottle brush while still on the frame. Now I am getting a sound from the BB that sounds like...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-03-06, 03:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 530
Posted By michael word

Anyone else have any experience with the Nashbar...

Anyone else have any experience with the Nashbar tires?
Forum: Road Cycling
09-02-06, 01:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 530
Posted By michael word

So which one of these three is best?

So which one of these three is best?
Forum: Road Cycling
09-01-06, 01:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 530
Posted By michael word

In Need of New Tires

I need to get some new 27x1 1/4 tires for touring around town and was wondering which of these three are best: Nashbar Prima 2, Nashbar Prima 2 Plus, Continental Sport 1000.
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