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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-01-09, 01:37 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 406
Posted By Toki

Schwinn Scrambler Wheelbuild

I am restoring my old '77 Schwinn Scrambler. I use the word "restore" loosely since my true intent is to make it fun and ride-able and original-looking, but not truly original.

I am taking the...
Forum: Northern California
09-18-06, 11:23 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 509
Posted By Toki

Any recent LA to South Bay transfers?

I was wondering if there was anyone who has recently moved from here (LA) to there (Silicon Valley) that might have some insights into the cycling scene between the two areas. Comparisons for road,...
Forum: Southern California
08-31-06, 10:49 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 640
Posted By Toki

Found some posts a while ago that explained...

Found some posts a while ago that explained things as gang v gang activity in the housing project that spilled out onto the bike path. I think since one was on a bike, people were claiming that...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-07-06, 07:54 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,936
Posted By Toki

If you already have all the parts, you should...

If you already have all the parts, you should just put it all together and measure your chainline. That will tell you exactly what size/combination of spacers you should buy and will be faster than...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-06-06, 08:20 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,936
Posted By Toki

I thought this was only done to center the...

I thought this was only done to center the spindle in the BB, but that spacing stayed the same. In that case, shimming might help recenter the spindle in the BB shell, but would be off for spacing...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-04-06, 07:00 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 669
Posted By Toki

If you are re-lacing it yourself, get a new rim. ...

If you are re-lacing it yourself, get a new rim. Saves frustration in the build and you will regret doing all that work to only end up with with a shiny new hub, spokes, and a banged up old rim. I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-01-06, 11:35 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,869
Posted By Toki

I would say, "yes". There is far too little...

I would say, "yes". There is far too little newspaper for a carpet with such a light color. This kind of work is better suited for doing on carpets that are already trashed, garage floors, or one...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-16-06, 11:58 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,240
Posted By Toki

I will probably only go from 27" to 700c if I...

I will probably only go from 27" to 700c if I change forks. If I match the fork to the wheel size, then it shouldn't make a diffference, right? Or is changing fork sizes (it is a 1" threaded with a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-15-06, 03:16 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,240
Posted By Toki

Thanks all for the advice. I found a hairline...

Thanks all for the advice. I found a hairline crack in the hub body when I was overhauling it so it is done. I had not thought about the axle on my other hub as being too large and it is. I will...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-14-06, 07:37 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,240
Posted By Toki

Cold setting a front fork

Any references out there on how to do this? Is it even a good idea?

I have an old 10 speed and the front wheel spacing is 90mm. The front hub is not in great shape so I was going to pull one of...
Forum: Commuting
04-12-06, 11:03 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,608
Posted By Toki

Gatorskins come in folding and wire bead...

Gatorskins come in folding and wire bead versions. I made the mistake of ordering one of each before without noticing until I got them.:o
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-26-06, 09:23 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 396
Posted By Toki

BB spacers for adjustment on fixed conversion

I am doing a cheap fixed-gear conversion and have replaced the previous cranks. The cranks I have now are old Shimano 600 (FC-6207) and the BB shell is 70mm with English threading. From whatever...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-26-06, 08:49 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,743
Posted By Toki

Though not directly related to this, my...

Though not directly related to this, my experience is that no business ever turns down free help as long as the person is enthusiastic and useful (ie, takes direction well and is clearly there to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-24-06, 12:32 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,624
Posted By Toki

Thanks. The ride home seemed okay. I will keep...

Thanks. The ride home seemed okay. I will keep an eye on it tomorrow and then tear it apart over the weekend. It's probably about time to give my bike a mini-overhaul anyway. Unfortunately, my...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-23-06, 06:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,624
Posted By Toki

Handlebars click or creak when stressed

I noticed something on the way to work that I have never noticed before. As I was climbing a hill, I stood up and starting pulling up from the hoods when I started hearing/feeling a click in the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-20-06, 03:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 588
Posted By Toki

Probably similar to what I had. Are there flats...

Probably similar to what I had. Are there flats along the face of the outside of the cup on each side of the spindle? If so, I was able to get an adjustable wrench on this and screw them off...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-20-06, 03:25 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,531
Posted By Toki

Looks cool. I could use one of these, too. ...

Looks cool. I could use one of these, too. However, it seems prices have gone up a bit. Can I assume that the "$8 Dualco" that works is the short nozzle one @ $9.50 and not the 4" nozzle one @...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-20-06, 03:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 347
Posted By Toki

If the left side cup is off, maybe you can just...

If the left side cup is off, maybe you can just take a hammer directly to the spindle on the outside of the drive side push the spindle out of the crank instead of the other way around.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-15-06, 09:30 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 722
Posted By Toki

Wow. This bike is a year and half old in dog...

Wow. This bike is a year and half old in dog years.

My two cents - a bit of WD-40 is not going to get you too far. There are likely going to be a lot of things you need to do make your new...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-15-06, 09:07 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 501
Posted By Toki

My first reaction was to say most of the standard...

My first reaction was to say most of the standard stuff, but before I got there, I thought it might be helpful to know a bit more.

Has it ever worked the way you like and degraded over time or has...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-14-06, 12:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 829
Posted By Toki

I had a very similar experience (posted a pic...

I had a very similar experience (posted a pic just like you!) and it turned out not to be a freewheel, but an old Uniglide freehub. Try the opposing chainwhips again and really stand on it. Do it...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-14-06, 09:29 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,680
Posted By Toki

This is not such an odd thing, I was going to...

This is not such an odd thing, I was going to post something similar in a day or two! :)

I have an old bike with English threading and a 70mm shell. However, I was just looking at swapping out...
Forum: Commuting
03-12-06, 09:20 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,849
Posted By Toki

I keep a log of all of my rides. It has become...

I keep a log of all of my rides. It has become part of a personal ritual for me that keeps me riding even on days when I don't even feel like going to work. It is a great motivator and even on days...
Forum: Commuting
03-12-06, 08:52 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 491
Posted By Toki

I have a couple sets of raingear. I leave one at...

I have a couple sets of raingear. I leave one at the office and one at home. That way, I don't ever have to carry any unless I am wearing it. Even on rainy days, it is seldom that rain is falling...
Forum: Commuting
03-11-06, 06:27 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 491
Posted By Toki

Writing as a fellow LA commuter, one thing you...

Writing as a fellow LA commuter, one thing you will realize quickly is that we are darned lucky. Compared to just most people (as you will notice in these threads), we have it easy when it comes to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-05-06, 09:28 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,279
Posted By Toki

I have been looking for answers on this, too. ...

I have been looking for answers on this, too. There are a lot of previous posts on this subject. Take this one for instance:

http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=138949

The spindle...
Forum: Commuting
03-04-06, 04:20 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,242
Posted By Toki

I have gotten up to 40 once on a long downhill I...

I have gotten up to 40 once on a long downhill I have in the morning. I generally average about 14 over the 7 miles one way (includes time waiting at lights). I can get another mph on the way home...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-04-06, 04:12 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 344
Posted By Toki

Size questions - BB and Stem

As I mentioned in a previous post, I would most likely ask about BB sizing. Well here it is.

The BB felt toasted so I pulled the cups to overhaul it and spindle and cups have pits and gouges. So...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-03-06, 02:26 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,328
Posted By Toki

Try tightening up your pedals. I had a clicking...

Try tightening up your pedals. I had a clicking that was driving me crazy and making the pedals really tight made it go away. Naturally, you can do all the rest, but doing this first is cheap and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-03-06, 11:43 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 554
Posted By Toki

Actually cavernmech and jacksbike were right. I...

Actually cavernmech and jacksbike were right. I was thinking freewheel the whole time and I did a bit more searching (meaning I looked at Sheldon Brown's site again) and it is actually a Uniglide...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-02-06, 12:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 554
Posted By Toki

Freewheel removal advice needed

Hi folks,

I picked up an old 10 spd clunker that I am tearing down and putting back together as a fixed gear.

Even though I am planning on building a new rear wheel, I thought I would at least...
Forum: Commuting
11-04-05, 07:26 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,219
Posted By Toki

Best course is to ask if there are any...

Best course is to ask if there are any alternatives to a car. After all, it is LA. There are many times when a bike can be faster than a car. Have you considered using a bus to see if that makes...
Forum: Commuting
11-03-05, 01:48 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 7,181
Posted By Toki

Left trunk bag open. Lost some miscellaneous...

Left trunk bag open. Lost some miscellaneous stuff (sunglasses case, access card, bits and bobs) on the way to work. Fortunately, my U-lock weighed down most of it. Glad I decided to keep the lock...
Forum: Commuting
11-03-05, 11:23 AM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,282,371
Posted By Toki

While I was riding to work this morning, my wife...

While I was riding to work this morning, my wife passed me in her car on her way to drop off our daughter at school.

No big deal I guess, except that I left the house a good 15 minutes after she...
Forum: Commuting
11-02-05, 03:28 PM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,282,371
Posted By Toki

Construction had me fighting heavy traffic from...

Construction had me fighting heavy traffic from the start
Pothole knocked off my rear light
Saw a dead cat.
And it is getting sort of hot


Sounds like a bad ride and when I pulled in to...
Forum: Commuting
11-01-05, 12:43 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 601
Posted By Toki

My 3yrs old daughter always wants to play in the...

My 3yrs old daughter always wants to play in the morning and I have to oblige! Of course, when I leave the office, I am doing my best to get away from people.

One other thing is that my average...
Forum: Commuting
10-31-05, 04:51 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,809
Posted By Toki

Just to take a different tack, I am going to...

Just to take a different tack, I am going to assume that you might be asking because you have only one nice road bike and you want to use it for commuting.

There is nothing wrong with using your...
Forum: Commuting
10-27-05, 07:44 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,207
Posted By Toki

I carry a standard set: multi-tool, pump, patch...

I carry a standard set: multi-tool, pump, patch kit, light. And a change of clothes.

I also started carrying a small lock for those times when I wanted to step into a store to grab a drink or...
Forum: Commuting
10-27-05, 07:33 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,123
Posted By Toki

Spend a weekend planning. Make a list of...

Spend a weekend planning. Make a list of everything you need to do to ride on Monday AM.

Then set everthing out on Sunday- Test ride your bike. Set your table for bfast (well, only if they are...
Forum: Commuting
10-27-05, 02:40 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,336
Posted By Toki

Of all the hobbies I have taken up, cycling...

Of all the hobbies I have taken up, cycling consistently provides me with the most satisfaction for the buck. Aside from the bikes themselves, my biggest investment has been in tools and they have...
Forum: Commuting
10-26-05, 11:15 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,224
Posted By Toki

Keep in mind that this IS Santa Monica. If...

Keep in mind that this IS Santa Monica.

If you think of the automobile parking as a subsidized benefit, the logic is that the city does not want people who are using alternative transport (which...
Forum: Commuting
10-25-05, 11:37 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,224
Posted By Toki

I work in the city of Santa Monica, CA where the...

I work in the city of Santa Monica, CA where the city has mandated the promotion of alternative transport.

http://santa-monica.org/planning/transportation/abouttransmanagementtmo.html

What I...
Forum: Commuting
10-25-05, 08:20 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,884
Posted By Toki

1. Exercise, stress relief, fun, training for...

1. Exercise, stress relief, fun, training for that century I have yet to ride, helping the environment (pretty much in that order)

2. "Fear of traffic" seems to be the biggest stated reason. ...
Forum: Commuting
10-25-05, 08:14 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,677
Posted By Toki

I had the same experience with glasses fogging up...

I had the same experience with glasses fogging up so I went to contacts. Now I always ride with contacts. Just remember, that you will still want some kind of eye protection so you should consider...
Forum: Commuting
10-23-05, 11:34 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 969
Posted By Toki

Have him wear sneakers then change. I leave a...

Have him wear sneakers then change. I leave a pair of shoes at work and ride in with my cycling shoes. Saves weight of carrying the shoes back and forth.
Forum: Commuting
10-23-05, 11:27 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 883
Posted By Toki

Serendipper, don't feel bad. I had a guy make a...

Serendipper, don't feel bad. I had a guy make a left turn directly in front of me (he didn't see coming). I started braking, but became close friends with his passenger side instead.

As I lay on...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-19-05, 01:15 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,456
Posted By Toki

How is the Palm Springs ride? I am looking to do...

How is the Palm Springs ride? I am looking to do my first Century in 2006. I understand Solvang is a bit hilly. Is Palm Springs flatter? Would it make a good warm up for Solvang or is it tough on...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-11-05, 02:48 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,289
Posted By Toki

No reason to ask about this then. If you can...

No reason to ask about this then. If you can ride long distances with breaks, then just ride as long as you can. Keep an eye on the computer and when you pass 50, take a break. Then ride home...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-10-05, 04:24 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,289
Posted By Toki

Like most of the other folks are saying, pace...

Like most of the other folks are saying, pace yourself and just ride. Don't make any promises about time. Just go for the distance and use that as your guide. Because I have been so busy this...
Forum: Commuting
07-20-05, 06:38 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 8,138
Posted By Toki

Found $15 bucks next to a car. Tried to wedge it...

Found $15 bucks next to a car. Tried to wedge it back in through the edge of a window. Attracted the attention of a homeless guy so put it an envelope and decided I would drop it off later instead...
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