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Forum: Touring
07-09-10, 04:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 644
Posted By brucewiley

I finally found 1.5 liter bottles at the 3rd...

I finally found 1.5 liter bottles at the 3rd market I went to. Crystal Geyser brand water.

Thanks guys158989
Forum: Touring
07-08-10, 05:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 644
Posted By brucewiley

I had trouble finding 1 liter bottles that were...

I had trouble finding 1 liter bottles that were tall enough, it wouldn't adjust far enough down to hold most of them. Finally found a 1 liter "Smart Water" bottle that is taller and fit good. Now to...
Forum: Touring
07-08-10, 12:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 644
Posted By brucewiley

Topeak Modula XL

Any of you that have these bottle racks had any luck finding 1.5 liter bottles?

Bruce
Forum: Touring
04-27-10, 12:29 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,599
Posted By brucewiley

I've done a couple of short off road tours on my...

I've done a couple of short off road tours on my touring bike with a rigid fork and personally I don't think I'd do it again without a suspension fork. The constant hammering against the hands and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-07-10, 10:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 9,497
Posted By brucewiley

I recently did that with an old shimano 6 speed...

I recently did that with an old shimano 6 speed downtube shifter set to friction mode and it worked fine, pulled just enough cable for the SRAM X7 9 speed.
Forum: Touring
02-26-10, 09:24 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,609
Posted By brucewiley

No big advantages one way or the other except if...

No big advantages one way or the other except if you want to use your mountain bike stem you would want to get the correct drop bar to fit the clamp.
Forum: Touring
02-26-10, 09:20 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,609
Posted By brucewiley

You can get drop bars in either clamp size but...

You can get drop bars in either clamp size but the shift and brake mounting size remains larger than MTB bars.
Forum: Touring
02-26-10, 09:07 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,609
Posted By brucewiley

If you have canti brakes any normal type of drop...

If you have canti brakes any normal type of drop bar road brake lever will work and there are many to choose from, the RL-520 lever is a rare exception that is made for use with "long pull" mountain...
Forum: Touring
02-26-10, 08:32 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,609
Posted By brucewiley

RL 520 levers are for V-brakes not cantis. Got...

RL 520 levers are for V-brakes not cantis. Got 'em on my LHT.
Forum: Touring
02-26-10, 10:15 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 880
Posted By brucewiley

Stealth camping in Eastern Oregon is another name...

Stealth camping in Eastern Oregon is another name for " sleeping with the cows". :) I've heard on Crazy Guy that Baker City is pretty nice so figure I'd make a stop there and yes, I usually avoid RV...
Forum: Touring
02-25-10, 10:45 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 880
Posted By brucewiley

Thanks Bob, just what I needed to know! ...

Thanks Bob, just what I needed to know!

Looks like a heck of a climb up to Goodrich lake. :)

Bruce
Forum: Touring
02-24-10, 11:43 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 880
Posted By brucewiley

Baker City Oregon

I'll be wandering around eastern Oregon again this summer for a couple of weeks on the LHT and will be passing through Baker City at least once. I notice many Trans Am riders stay in an RV park there...
Forum: Touring
02-15-10, 08:13 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,913
Posted By brucewiley

Two wheels North: Cycling the West Coast in 1909

Two wheels North: Cycling the West Coast in 1909
Forum: Touring
01-30-10, 10:26 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,991
Posted By brucewiley

I've taken several trips on a similar bike, a...

I've taken several trips on a similar bike, a Nishiki lugged CroMo steel and my main gripe with the lighter frame is that it's a bit too flexible when even moderately loaded with gear. When you first...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-19-10, 11:50 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 698
Posted By brucewiley

I got bit with shifting problems a while back and...

I got bit with shifting problems a while back and it turned out to be dried Gatorade goop under the BB in the cable guide. It doesn't wash off easily!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-07-10, 08:32 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 848
Posted By brucewiley

What? maybe I'm off base but aren't these levers...

What? maybe I'm off base but aren't these levers made to only be used in-line with road bike brake levers? I can't see any use for them used alone or especially with mountain bike brakes if that's...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-07-10, 08:01 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 941
Posted By brucewiley

I'm not familiar with a dedicated fork threading...

I'm not familiar with a dedicated fork threading tool but with a normal die it's all too easy to start the die cross threaded when chasing threads and make a mess of things. I vote for experienced...
Forum: Framebuilders
11-29-09, 09:49 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,574
Posted By brucewiley

You must be kidding, right? So my fillet brazed...

You must be kidding, right? So my fillet brazed bike is dangerous and should have been gas welded or TIGed together?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-16-09, 09:24 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 21,810
Posted By brucewiley

Hold your breath

Hold your breath
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-21-09, 10:27 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,649
Posted By brucewiley

I have an old steel frame I use for...

I have an old steel frame I use for Trekking/Touring that gave me the same problem when I set it up, the drive side would pull forward & tire would hit on the left chain stay. I solved the problem...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-15-09, 11:27 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 659
Posted By brucewiley

Going on 20,000 miles on my FSA Platinum pro ISIS...

Going on 20,000 miles on my FSA Platinum pro ISIS and it is still in great shape.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-15-09, 11:23 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,747
Posted By brucewiley

My bike also has no adjustment on the FD, I...

My bike also has no adjustment on the FD, I thought that was normal anymore except where they add inline adjusters.:)

Just put it on a stand and adjust via loosening the cable clamp on the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-21-09, 04:37 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,288
Posted By brucewiley

Curious, I keep hearing this lately about new...

Curious, I keep hearing this lately about new chain grease being good but my one experience with a new Shimano chain was when I bought a mountain bike at the bike shop in 2005 and rode it 10 miles...
Forum: Touring
09-16-09, 08:31 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,834
Posted By brucewiley

My candle lantern, it seems so soothing to read...

My candle lantern, it seems so soothing to read by or just have it on in my campsite at night.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-30-09, 03:48 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,047
Posted By brucewiley

Bought some Bell brand Schraeder tubes at...

Bought some Bell brand Schraeder tubes at Wal-Mart a while back and on the side of the tubes it says Specialized. That was a shock given the price of Specialized tubes at the LBS.
Forum: Touring
06-14-09, 09:23 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 920
Posted By brucewiley

My rack trunk is insulated & I'll often use that...

My rack trunk is insulated & I'll often use that on trips with ice to carry fresh food, etc. Works pretty well. I think many trunks are insulated aren't they?
Forum: Framebuilders
04-29-09, 06:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,200
Posted By brucewiley

Hey Only one I know of is in Yucca Valley...

Hey

Only one I know of is in Yucca Valley outside of Palm Springs, http://www.gypsycycles.com , Nick does great work.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-26-09, 09:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 501
Posted By brucewiley

I wonder how kitty litter would work? It soaks up...

I wonder how kitty litter would work? It soaks up oil like you can't believe.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-26-09, 08:53 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,326
Posted By brucewiley

Go for a ride :)

Go for a ride :)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-24-09, 07:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,689
Posted By brucewiley

The citrus degreasers work well on wax.

The citrus degreasers work well on wax.
Forum: Framebuilders
04-11-09, 09:12 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 11,725
Posted By brucewiley

MIG welding is easy, GOOD MIG welding is very...

MIG welding is easy, GOOD MIG welding is very tough. I had to certify welding pipeline back in the late 60's, underwater 140' deep (dry) with MIG and it was one SOB to do with Xray quality.

On the...
Forum: Framebuilders
04-11-09, 08:47 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,607
Posted By brucewiley

I'm curious now. Is there really an HAZ to treat...

I'm curious now. Is there really an HAZ to treat if you are brazing and not melting (welding) the base aluminum metal, similar to brazing steel. Is there an HAZ with the brass in the case of steel...
Forum: Touring
03-15-09, 06:15 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,594
Posted By brucewiley

The portion of I-10 in California that I have...

The portion of I-10 in California that I have done was just fine, very wide shoulder with a rumble strip between you and the traffic. Not as great as backroads of course but in some areas it's the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-18-09, 09:56 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,634
Posted By brucewiley

Seems like I just remembered that the bridge...

Seems like I just remembered that the bridge section unbolts from the legs and then the legs unscrew perhaps?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-17-09, 10:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,634
Posted By brucewiley

Wow, been a lotta years but I seem to remember...

Wow, been a lotta years but I seem to remember they are quite easy to disassemble once you figure out the trick. Has to do with unscrewing each leg (tube) of the fork but can't remember any more...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-05-09, 11:00 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,192
Posted By brucewiley

My Mavic Open Pros had a slightly larger inner...

My Mavic Open Pros had a slightly larger inner hole on the rim and I kept getting the same type of flat from tightening the nut too much on the presta valve. I chamfered the hole nicely to get rid of...
Forum: Touring
12-25-08, 10:13 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,962
Posted By brucewiley

First tour was at 58 years.

First tour was at 58 years.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-12-08, 09:35 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 9,865
Posted By brucewiley

Are you sure there is no collision problem with...

Are you sure there is no collision problem with the soles of your shoes? Sometimes they need to be trimmed.
Forum: Touring
12-10-08, 08:25 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,590
Posted By brucewiley

Ok, I'm weird. For me it's more of a bike...

Ok, I'm weird. For me it's more of a bike vacation but it's always out my front door with the bike and then return home by bike. Any other mode of transportation used seems like cheating. Guess I'll...
Forum: Touring
12-10-08, 08:14 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,403
Posted By brucewiley

For the first few days the hardest thing for me...

For the first few days the hardest thing for me to do is just relax and slow down my mind to enjoy the simplicity of it without the everyday distractions.
Forum: Touring
12-06-08, 06:37 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,024
Posted By brucewiley

Mattress

I've been using Thermarest sleeping pads since the early 80's but as my 60+ y.o. old bones need more cush now I went with a Big Agnes regular size (Primaloft) this year after reading great reports on...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-03-08, 09:15 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 6,842
Posted By brucewiley

1967 Chevy Pickem-up truck. 300 miles put on it...

1967 Chevy Pickem-up truck. 300 miles put on it this year, 5100+ so far on bikes during that period.
Forum: Framebuilders
12-02-08, 07:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,274
Posted By brucewiley

I believe Zinc Chromate primer is the norm for...

I believe Zinc Chromate primer is the norm for aluminum. Used on airplanes.
Forum: Utility Cycling
11-21-08, 09:07 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 29,220
Posted By brucewiley

Looks to me like that platform section is going...

Looks to me like that platform section is going to be way too flexible. I would look at the bridge design of the BOB trailer to increase the rigidity.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-21-08, 07:21 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 24,146
Posted By brucewiley

For me aero bars are a huge relief for hand pain...

For me aero bars are a huge relief for hand pain and numbness, wouldn't be without them on my road bike anymore. Nothing else helps, even Trekking bars.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-19-08, 07:06 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 851
Posted By brucewiley

You know that dog that's been chasing me on my...

You know that dog that's been chasing me on my rides?
Forum: Touring
11-18-08, 10:23 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 443
Posted By brucewiley

I got one at Wal-Mart for $3 that is adjustable...

I got one at Wal-Mart for $3 that is adjustable to fit different size bottles and have used that this past summer for my 1 liter fuel bottle. The addition of a bungee around it keeps the jug secure.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
11-16-08, 06:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 403
Posted By brucewiley

Thanks broke After some consideration I...

Thanks broke

After some consideration I think I would prefer at least a 100 watt gun to quickly solder a connection on, leaning toward 150 watts. Alas my last Soldering gun died a couple of years...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
11-14-08, 06:59 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 403
Posted By brucewiley

NiCad Tab Repair

The 12V NiCad pack for my old Cygolite HID headlight had a shorted cell in it so I took the thing apart (yeah, had to cut it apart). Zapped the bad cell and brought it back just fine for now but a...
Forum: Touring
11-13-08, 07:57 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 14,326
Posted By brucewiley

Also a Clip Flashlight here, over 20 years old...

Also a Clip Flashlight here, over 20 years old and still going strong (the tent that is). Only problem is that at 60 some years old myself it's getting harder to get in and out of. Light-yes, a bit...
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