Quick questions and answers
06-17-16 | 04:25 PM
#1101
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Yup a couple 30 miile bike rides definitely proves that anything you may have to say about riding bikes must be factual - right? - keep up the good work,,,
06-17-16 | 04:53 PM
#1102
Calamari Marionette Ph.D
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From: Coeur d' Alene
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06-17-16 | 05:48 PM
#1105
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From: Coeur d' Alene
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06-17-16 | 07:17 PM
#1108
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From: PHL
Bikes: Litespeed Catalyst, IRO Rob Roy, All City Big Block
06-17-16 | 07:34 PM
#1109
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Hello everyone
After seeing a documentary about bike messengers i have fallen in love with bikes and have decided to buy a bike.
I am looking to find the same bike i saw on the documentary but i just cannot find its name or model, i am asking for some help to be able to find that kind of bike, i will be posting the video link below, Thanks.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=zThITiFGORY
After seeing a documentary about bike messengers i have fallen in love with bikes and have decided to buy a bike.
I am looking to find the same bike i saw on the documentary but i just cannot find its name or model, i am asking for some help to be able to find that kind of bike, i will be posting the video link below, Thanks.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=zThITiFGORY
06-17-16 | 10:13 PM
#1111
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the rider is Andrew Romashyna
you could find him easily enough
page 87
https://issuu.com/stokedonlinemag/docs/sofb_8
you could find him easily enough
page 87
https://issuu.com/stokedonlinemag/docs/sofb_8
Last edited by tortron; 06-17-16 at 10:21 PM.
06-18-16 | 05:47 AM
#1112
- Soli Deo Gloria -
Joined: Aug 2015
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From: Northwest Georgia
Bikes: 2018 Rodriguez Custom Fixed Gear, 2017 Niner RLT 9 RDO, 2015 Bianchi Pista, 2002 Fuji Robaix
Are frames with threaded headset/fork able to be converted to threadless by just removing the old headset and swapping in a new, threadless headset?
I mean, as long as it is the right size for the head tube, the headset just presses into the frame either way, right? Or no?
I mean, as long as it is the right size for the head tube, the headset just presses into the frame either way, right? Or no?
06-18-16 | 08:16 AM
#1113
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now i feel dirty for mentioning lube so many times.
06-18-16 | 09:12 AM
#1114
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Yeah, threadless headset are pressed. I think you can get a converter to be able to use a threadless stem instead of replacing the headset. But if your planning to replace the headset, you might need to get a 1" threadless headset.
06-18-16 | 09:53 AM
#1115
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From: Ciudad de Vacas, Tejas
Bikes: 34 frames + 80 wheels
Are frames with threaded headset/fork able to be converted to threadless by just removing the old headset and swapping in a new, threadless headset?
I mean, as long as it is the right size for the head tube, the headset just presses into the frame either way, right? Or no?
I mean, as long as it is the right size for the head tube, the headset just presses into the frame either way, right? Or no?
06-18-16 | 10:20 AM
#1116
- Soli Deo Gloria -
Joined: Aug 2015
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From: Northwest Georgia
Bikes: 2018 Rodriguez Custom Fixed Gear, 2017 Niner RLT 9 RDO, 2015 Bianchi Pista, 2002 Fuji Robaix
I already have the fork. That's why I'm asking.
Thinking of getting a frame but it comes with a headset for a threaded fork. I don't want that.
Thanks for this. Not interested in a converter.
I wasn't sure how headsets for a threaded fork attach to the frame head tube but after looking at some pictures it appears that you are correct, it just presses in.
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Gracias a los dos.
-Tim-
Thinking of getting a frame but it comes with a headset for a threaded fork. I don't want that.
I wasn't sure how headsets for a threaded fork attach to the frame head tube but after looking at some pictures it appears that you are correct, it just presses in.
--
Gracias a los dos.
-Tim-
06-18-16 | 11:07 AM
#1118
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From: Coeur d' Alene
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I already have the fork. That's why I'm asking.
Thinking of getting a frame but it comes with a headset for a threaded fork. I don't want that.
Thanks for this. Not interested in a converter.
I wasn't sure how headsets for a threaded fork attach to the frame head tube but after looking at some pictures it appears that you are correct, it just presses in.
--
Gracias a los dos.
-Tim-
Thinking of getting a frame but it comes with a headset for a threaded fork. I don't want that.
Thanks for this. Not interested in a converter.
I wasn't sure how headsets for a threaded fork attach to the frame head tube but after looking at some pictures it appears that you are correct, it just presses in.
--
Gracias a los dos.
-Tim-
** There are some oddball sizes on OLD French bikes and old BMX and Schwinns from certain yesteryear eras.
06-18-16 | 11:19 AM
#1119
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Velodrome near me is having a new rider class tomorrow, wondering what gearing and tires I should use?
currently my steepest I have is 48-16, but I got a buddy who can sell me cogs at $5 each, so I may see if he has a 15-14t
Tires I have 23's-28's laying around
currently my steepest I have is 48-16, but I got a buddy who can sell me cogs at $5 each, so I may see if he has a 15-14t
Tires I have 23's-28's laying around
06-18-16 | 11:59 AM
#1120
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From: Ciudad de Vacas, Tejas
Bikes: 34 frames + 80 wheels
You don't need a higher gear for a track class and 48 x 16 is more than enough. Any tires that aren't worn out are fine.
06-20-16 | 12:02 PM
#1122
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Really kind of obviates the need for any enthusiast interwebz forums/groups at all - perhaps BikeForums would like to be the 1st to shut down?
But before they do...could someone please tell me again how this group feels about whether one should clean and relube their new chain or not, now? Hmmm?
But before they do...could someone please tell me again how this group feels about whether one should clean and relube their new chain or not, now? Hmmm?
No it isn't. As I've said numerous times before, the factory "lube" on most chains is only present to keep chains from forming surface corrosion while inside the packaging. No one wants to open a brand new chain and find surface rust.
You don't have to go crazy scrubbing it all off but I've found it's always a good idea to replace it with a quality wet lube.
You don't have to go crazy scrubbing it all off but I've found it's always a good idea to replace it with a quality wet lube.
The "lube" that comes on most new chains is typically just to keep them from corroding inside the packaging in the event of them sitting around in a warehouse for too long. If a chain was packaged dry, it would most likely be covered with surface rust by the time it got to you. I've found that it's best to clean as much of that waxy stuff off a new chain right out of the box and reapply a good wet lube.
I'm not trying to "discourage" anyone - except for people who think they know it all and end up sounding foolish.
First of all, the factory "lube" which comes on most chains is complete crap and is pretty much only present to keep chains from corroding in their packaging. Would you want to buy a brand new rusty chain? Secondly, chain-cleaning tools aren't very necessary for a singlespeed drivetrain and can be more of a pain in the ass than they are worth. Last but not least, the way eboston words his posts is ridiculous.
Considering I don't use master links, I wasn't necessarily "opposed" to anything he said regarding that miniscule aspect of his post. However, stating that master links create a weak spot and that pin removal creates a weak spot in the same series of run on sentences is just plain confusing. To add to that confusion, he states one shouldn't really need to clean their chain at all, yet it's a good idea to purchase a chain-cleaning apparatus.
Carry on.
First of all, the factory "lube" which comes on most chains is complete crap and is pretty much only present to keep chains from corroding in their packaging. Would you want to buy a brand new rusty chain? Secondly, chain-cleaning tools aren't very necessary for a singlespeed drivetrain and can be more of a pain in the ass than they are worth. Last but not least, the way eboston words his posts is ridiculous.
Considering I don't use master links, I wasn't necessarily "opposed" to anything he said regarding that miniscule aspect of his post. However, stating that master links create a weak spot and that pin removal creates a weak spot in the same series of run on sentences is just plain confusing. To add to that confusion, he states one shouldn't really need to clean their chain at all, yet it's a good idea to purchase a chain-cleaning apparatus.
Carry on.
06-20-16 | 12:26 PM
#1123
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From: SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Bikes: stinner cx, paramount track
06-20-16 | 12:45 PM
#1124
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From: PHL
Bikes: Litespeed Catalyst, IRO Rob Roy, All City Big Block
Really kind of obviates the need for any enthusiast interwebz forums/groups at all - perhaps BikeForums would like to be the 1st to shut down?
But before they do...could someone please tell me again how this group feels about whether one should clean and relube their new chain or not, now? Hmmm?
But before they do...could someone please tell me again how this group feels about whether one should clean and relube their new chain or not, now? Hmmm?
06-20-16 | 12:48 PM
#1125
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From: Brooklyn, NY
Bikes: 2011 Origin 8 Bully, 2010 Dahon Silvertip, 2016 Respect Mini Velo
Really kind of obviates the need for any enthusiast interwebz forums/groups at all - perhaps BikeForums would like to be the 1st to shut down?
But before they do...could someone please tell me again how this group feels about whether one should clean and relube their new chain or not, now? Hmmm?
But before they do...could someone please tell me again how this group feels about whether one should clean and relube their new chain or not, now? Hmmm?
personally i usually go with the lube that comes on the chain and then replace after the first cleaning, it has worked well for me but I can't say if it is the "best" course of action or not.