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Forum: Framebuilders
06-24-08, 12:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,138
Posted By howmanyis2many

Thanks everyone for your comments!

Thanks everyone for your comments!
Forum: Framebuilders
06-10-08, 12:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,138
Posted By howmanyis2many

Anyone tried low VOC paint?

I'm ready to paint my first frame (chromoly steel/TIG), and am wondering if anyone has tried any of the new low VOC rattle can spary paint? I'm not going for the Spectrum level on this bike (it's a...
Forum: Commuting
03-12-08, 02:12 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 839
Posted By howmanyis2many

Was logging on to say I'd just found the Giant at...

Was logging on to say I'd just found the Giant at LBS, and saw your post! Thanks tt100! I don't know actual weight of this bike, but it's got to be a big improvement over the wifes 47 lb Raleigh...
Forum: Commuting
03-06-08, 01:14 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 839
Posted By howmanyis2many

Are you married? :)

Are you married? :)
Forum: Commuting
03-06-08, 12:32 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 839
Posted By howmanyis2many

Alfine group on a step-through frame?

Anyone know of a bike equipped with Alfine group (int hub / gen hub / disk brakes) on a step through frame? My wife likes riding in summer in a skirt and is ready to move up from her '74 Raleigh... ...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-16-07, 11:06 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,685
Posted By howmanyis2many

I ran into a ped while commuting home a few weeks...

I ran into a ped while commuting home a few weeks back, but more exciting was a close call with a deer. Early morning on a Cycle Oregon, sun is just coming up and I'm approaching two riders from...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-27-07, 12:52 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,320
Posted By howmanyis2many

I did a similar change recently, and found the...

I did a similar change recently, and found the original brake calipers were not long enough to reach new rims. Three clicks in Sheldon's website later I was enlightened:...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-22-07, 12:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 498
Posted By howmanyis2many

I took a class at UBI a few years ago (was...

I took a class at UBI a few years ago (was great). Stayed at the hostel next door as mentioned above and was indeed close, cheap, and convenient. Plus you are staying with a bunch of other bike...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-06-07, 02:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 663
Posted By howmanyis2many

I just did this conversion a couple of weeks ago....

I just did this conversion a couple of weeks ago. As others mentioned the brake levers are different. The rear derailuer is fine, but the front one does indeed have a different action and requires...
Forum: Commuting
02-21-07, 01:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 677
Posted By howmanyis2many

I did some poking around in Peter's website and...

I did some poking around in Peter's website and note he kindly offers to ship small things for 3$ if you send him postage. He has the bulbs for $4 so think I'll go that route. I do use this set up...
Forum: Commuting
02-20-07, 11:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 677
Posted By howmanyis2many

Source for Lumotec 2.4w bulb?

My LBS is asking $10 for a replacement 2.4w 6v bulb for my Lumotec headlight. Harris has 'em for $4.25, but shipping across country is another $9. Anyone know of a little better deal on these wee...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-17-07, 06:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 878
Posted By howmanyis2many

Ah, amigos, we have success! I picked up an old...

Ah, amigos, we have success! I picked up an old Deore bottom feed mtb deraillure for $15 and had set up in 10 minutes. Back on the road! Thanks for all your kind suggestions!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-17-07, 10:10 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 878
Posted By howmanyis2many

Thanks for feedback. Let's see, the shifters I'm...

Thanks for feedback. Let's see, the shifters I'm using now are STX rapid fire. I have them on my heavy commuter (Trek 950 steel frame, racks front & rear, Nexus dynamo hub, Kevlar belt tires, Slime...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-16-07, 11:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 878
Posted By howmanyis2many

conversion of road bike to commuter

I'm setting up an old Trek 1220 (7x3) road bike for commuting with change from drop bar/brifters to flat bar MTB shifters/brakes. Got the brakes dialed in, and back shifting is okee dokee, but as is...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-05-07, 03:17 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 415
Posted By howmanyis2many

Many thanks, Steev! I have found the true path!

Many thanks, Steev! I have found the true path!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-05-07, 02:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 415
Posted By howmanyis2many

specs for Mavic rim

I can't seem to spot the specs needed for spoke calculations in Mavic website. I have new XM 317 rim (rim brake), and am using Shimano DH-3D71 generator hub. I know I can just measure, but would...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-13-06, 02:04 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,611
Posted By howmanyis2many

I did a similar upgrade to a Trek 1220 that I...

I did a similar upgrade to a Trek 1220 that I bought new sometime in mid-90's or so that had about 10K miles on and was getting pretty tired out. BB did fit, replaced the whole drive train with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-17-06, 07:45 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 777
Posted By howmanyis2many

Yep, it is steel...

Thanks for the feedback. Checked with a magnet and frame is indeed steel. Looking forward to getting it back on road...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-16-06, 10:42 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 777
Posted By howmanyis2many

Info on old Meteor road bike?

Been hanging in a friends barn for many moons. Details are:
nervex bottom bracket and lugs
zeus cranks, chain rings
campy hubs and head set
weinmann calipers, rims 27x 1.25 straight sides...
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