he Wald
basket.
JohnS
On Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at 5:42:49 PM UTC-4 thomasl...@comcast.net
wrote:
> Honestly, while I certainly understand not wanting to have a big brass
> spring-loaded snap hook permantently attached to my bag, I do *not*
> understand why there should be no "l
er need to take it apart in the
future.
JohnS
On Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at 7:22:42 PM UTC-4 ian m wrote:
> On Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at 2:32:06 PM UTC-4 J J wrote:
>
> It's either defective or plain awful design and manufacturing.
>
>
> It's certainly not
Thanks for sharing Eric, that would be galvanic corrosion...
[image: GalvanicCorrosion.png]
On Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at 11:58:20 AM UTC-4 eric...@gmail.com
wrote:
> *Before we begin I must admit that I should have documented the process
> below in greater detail. I realize it would have
feel
when I do that, even though it felt fine when all the other components
where there.
JohnS
On Sunday, August 25, 2024 at 8:29:22 AM UTC-4 ajanj...@gmail.com wrote:
> Made some adjustments last night and gave it a long-ish ride, to see if I
> can pinpoint the issues. I moved the seat
https://velo-orange.com/products/threadless-stem-25-4
Good luck,
JohnS
On Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 11:44:52 AM UTC-4 Joe Bernard wrote:
> I'd try the Face Plater first, you'll know pretty quick how much further
> forward you'll need those very-different-from-stache b
Thank you Eric for the feedback, that is a Swift. I have another one on my
'82 Sequoia. They are my favorite saddle for my drop bar bikes replacing
the Selle Anatomica X. The pics were taken with my Velo Orange Camp Snap
camera (grainy quality is a feature, I suppose).
JohnS
On Wednesday
Sorry about that Eric, please try this one...
https://photos.app.goo.gl/wEEVfGiR2Z2j8Bft7
On Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 9:47:48 AM UTC-4 eric...@gmail.com wrote:
> JohnS: I clicked the link and got a 404. Would love to see the Bolt, those
> are really sweet bikes.
>
> Steve: Than
nd finding just
the right parts.
JohnS
My shop and Crust LB-canti.
<https://photos.google.com/album/AF1QipMPzXkRd4nKLjJTU4dW3810G960Bn2S-HIJ0OCs>
On Friday, May 3, 2024 at 11:00:47 AM UTC-4 eric...@gmail.com wrote:
> Thanks everyone for watchin'!
>
> Marty: The Match
bike. I'm very
happy with my Sequoia, nice neutral handling, smooth ride and descends
well. FWIW, I've heard people on the 650B list like to convert the Sequoia
to 650b, so 38 or even a 42 may fit.
Good luck,
JohnS
On Wednesday, April 3, 2024 at 2:09:27 PM UTC-4 boru...@gmail.com wro
+1 for Universal Cycles, they are my go to for Jagwire cables, SRAM chains
and other mundane parts that I use when rebuilding a bike. Also always
impressed with the creative use of brake cable noodles. As I recall someone
posted using one at the stem or some such.
JohnS
On Tuesday, April 2
Thank Ian for the links. I'm pressed by all the lighting options they have!
JohnS
On Thursday, March 28, 2024 at 11:15:44 AM UTC-4 Ian A wrote:
> John,
>
> Since 2013, have bought from bike24.de, rose.de and bike-discount.de in
> Germany. All have been excellent. My last
Thank you Ian, the quality of the hub is something to consider. You mention
ordering from German sites, is there one or two that you can recommend?
JohnS
On Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at 5:39:10 PM UTC-4 Ian A wrote:
> Just be aware that is a fairly low end dynamo in the Shimano ra
Even better! And they have a ton of stuff on sale, so I could add socks,
gloves or a jersey to the box and won't impact the shipping.
JohnS
On Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at 4:42:39 PM UTC-4 mathiass...@gmail.com
wrote:
> >> so the total price will be between 125 and 130 Euro
27;t, but I've heard swapping rims isn't too hard, so I was
going to give it a try if needed.
JohnS
On Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at 1:28:58 PM UTC-4 NYCbikeguy wrote:
> You seem to be savvy in wheel building. I have a disk brake dynamo in gold
> currently laced to a 700c rim with
the exception would be the Sanyo hub,
I've read that it has noticeable drag.
Please reply directly to me if you have one to unload.
Thank you,
JohnS
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Good luck,
JohnS
On Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at 12:21:08 PM UTC-4 J wrote:
> You don't say which Gravel King model you are using, but I see in your
> Philly post that you have Ultradynamico Cava tires on your bike. So maybe
> you run the file tread GK? A
Thank you Eric for sharing! All good advice. Nothing worse than a small
part falling on the shop floor and spending untold time groping around
looking for it.
JohnS
PS - Which bike are you bringing to the Expo?
On Saturday, March 9, 2024 at 11:43:53 AM UTC-5 Pam Bikes wrote:
> I'
Hello Edward,
How much for the Corgi?
I know, priceless :)
JohnS
On Sunday, February 18, 2024 at 10:15:21 PM UTC-5 edwardb...@gmail.com
wrote:
>
>
> On Sun, Feb 18, 2024 at 6:59 PM Edward Garnica
> wrote:
>
>> Making some bike changes and listing the following
the FD may need adjusting
since the chainrings may not be exactly at the same locations as with the
original cranks.
Good luck,
JohnS
On Friday, February 16, 2024 at 1:52:24 PM UTC-5 Bill Lindsay wrote:
> Generally speaking, anybody who wants to do new mechanical maneuvers, and
> has the
Congrats Bill on completing your 1st 200K this year in 9 hours and loosing
12 pounds. I'm sure being that much lighter helped going up the hills.
JohnS
On Sunday, February 11, 2024 at 2:23:03 AM UTC-5 Steven Sweedler wrote:
> Nice ride Bill, I enjoy your very readable write ups.
&g
You would probably hit a more suitable audience over at The Radavist, Rad
Bazaar. No cost to buy, but you have to be a member to post things for sale.
https://radbazaar.theradavist.com/
JohnS
On Thursday, January 18, 2024 at 7:39:35 AM UTC-5 rmro...@gmail.com wrote:
> Thanks Bill, I will
Maybe a 2 speed kick back hub with coaster brake would make sense? No
cables, simple set up.
https://www.sturmey-archer.com/en/products/detail/s2c-silver
JohnS
On Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at 6:25:47 AM UTC-5 iamkeith wrote:
> On Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at 1:54:57 PM UTC-7 aeroperf wr
://www.rivbike.com/blogs/news/wills-65cm-cuevas?_pos=24&_sid=0ac774f30&_ss=r
https://www.peterwhitecycles.com/tach.php#alize
Good luck and happy trails,
JohnS
On Tuesday, December 26, 2023 at 4:16:08 PM UTC-5 pi...@gmail.com wrote:
> 11t sprockets are not useless when you have a 1x drivetrain. I
e for it's
versatility and comfort.
Happy Holidays,
JohnS
On Tuesday, December 26, 2023 at 9:25:40 AM UTC-5 thalasin wrote:
> That mudflap is spectacular! Beautiful bike and thanks for sharing the
> story.
>
>
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https://www.universalcycles.com/search.php?q=half+link
JohnS
On Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at 8:48:23 PM UTC-5 Bill Lindsay wrote:
> Cyclofiend Jim
>
> I think your eyes skipped over the words "coaster brake" (aka a foot-brake
&g
be able to help you with you by
providing cost estimates for racks or bike lockers.
Good luck and happy trails,
JohnS
On Saturday, December 9, 2023 at 4:40:40 PM UTC-5 kiziria...@gmail.com
wrote:
> Leah and others,
>
> There are a plethora of cycle-specific products you can find that ar
enefits of them).
JohnS
On Sunday, December 3, 2023 at 3:56:38 PM UTC-5 Bill Lindsay wrote:
> It's threadless.
>
> Bill Lindsay
> El Cerrito, CA
>
> On Sunday, December 3, 2023 at 12:31:27 PM UTC-8 Eamon Nordquist wrote:
>
>> Damn, Bill! That's going to be a dre
Thank you Jim for the reminder and thank you for being our admin/moderator.
Much appreciated.
BTW, Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
JohnS
On Thursday, November 23, 2023 at 1:11:02 PM UTC-5 Cyclofiend Jim wrote:
> Putting on the admin cap this morning:
>
> I had a couple of members rea
I found these ODI soft X longneck grips on Blue Lug and really like them on
Albatross bars. There available else were.
https://global.bluelug.com/odi-soft-x-longneck-grip-army-green.html
JohnS
On Monday, November 20, 2023 at 1:15:15 PM UTC-5 northfaring wrote:
> Looking for some grip in
ed backing plate/hanger.
That would nice!
JohnS
On Thursday, November 16, 2023 at 5:16:32 PM UTC-5 Patrick Moore wrote:
> One factor in reducing front brake cable friction is a gradual, "natural"
> bend in the housing between its exit from the bar tape (aero levers, of
> course
Looks good! It shouldn't come loose, nothing is acting on it to loosen it.
JohnS
On Thursday, November 16, 2023 at 11:19:14 PM UTC-5 MTR wrote:
> Posting my repair
>
> I used the smallest sheet metal screw I could find at Ace 3/32 inch and
> the matching drill bit to dr
That's what I would do. I don't think there's any other options.
JohnS
On Monday, November 13, 2023 at 10:04:11 PM UTC-5 MTR wrote:
> I have a set Dia Comp knockoff silver shifters that have partially broken,
> I was wondering if anybody had any ideas on how to fix them
Hello Patrick,
Did anyone mention the All City Nature Box 853 SSCX disk brake bike? The
rear disk brake mount is slotted to allow for alignment. No idea how easy
that would be to adjust on the fly.
JohnS
[image: AllCityNatureBoyRearDropOut.jpg]
On Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at 12:17:34 PM
I was impressed by that bike as well. Looks like it's ready to go anywhere.
JohnS
On Monday, October 2, 2023 at 10:40:12 AM UTC-4 jamin orrall wrote:
> The bike belongs to Masa, more photos and info here:
>
> https://www.rivbike.com/blogs/news/james-japan-pics
>
> On Monday
Josh,
Your Atlantis looks great with the new wheels. I'm a big fan of WI hubs (I
have 3 wheelsets with them now). I think you'll be very happy with them.
The rear hub clicking sound doesn't bother to me either.
JohnS
On Thursday, September 28, 2023 at 8:09:59 PM UTC
Must be a MKS thing, pretzel, taco... what's next the nacho pedals???
John
On Tuesday, September 26, 2023 at 12:35:10 AM UTC-4 Luke Hendrickson wrote:
> I’ve seen it in-person and … I’ll pass.
>
> On Monday, September 25, 2023 at 3:50:19 PM UTC-7 krhe...@gmail.com wrote:
>
>> @Bill
>>
>> Thank
Thanks for sharing Paul, that's one clean machine.
JohnS
On Sunday, September 24, 2023 at 1:40:30 PM UTC-4 Ryan wrote:
> Shinier than my 2001 road
>
> On Sunday, September 24, 2023 at 9:45:41 AM UTC-5 Bikie#4646 wrote:
>
>> While eating at one of our favorite coffee s
The chromoly version is magnetic.
JohnS
On Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at 2:23:39 PM UTC-4 Johnny Alien wrote:
> If its the aluminum version it will have a sticker/band around the bar
> near the sleeve. Either black or red I think?? I can't remember. If its the
> chromoly ve
Hello Ben, maybe it would help the group if you were to post a picture or
two of your current set up.
Thanks,
JohnS
On Friday, September 8, 2023 at 10:56:34 AM UTC-4 bjmi...@gmail.com wrote:
> Good to know...but if my brake is mounted on the fork, I'm not sure where
> I
This is what you're looking for and at a $1.00, you'll probably pay more in
shipping.
https://www.thebicyclechain.com/product/sunlite-keyed-lock-headset-washer-394262-1.htm
I've not dealt with them, they were the cheapest I could fined.
JohnS
On Thursday, August 31, 2023 at 5
Thank you for sharing Leah, looks like it was a great ride!
JohnS
On Sunday, August 27, 2023 at 10:19:35 PM UTC-4 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
wrote:
> We had 10 riders join us for our Chicago ride yesterday!
> In attendance:
> 1 silver Appaloosa (fun fact: it belonged to Will Keat
/gravel rail trails.
I got the SK from e-bay for $107 for the pair. I got the Rat Trap Pass
tires used from a list member.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/303917075015
JohnS
On Friday, August 25, 2023 at 12:34:32 PM UTC-4 Edwin W wrote:
> I find Schwalbe usually has some good offerings. You can sea
Hello Bill,
FWIW, my orange QB has the same "frenchie mid fork tabs". The work fine and
they seem to be original to the bike.
JohnS
On Thursday, August 24, 2023 at 1:46:22 PM UTC-4 Bill Lindsay wrote:
> Your OP claimed that all the details were on the Crust site. That listin
Very cool build Bill, should be fun ride. I can see the value in a two
speed, I think I'll do one sometime.
JohnS
On Saturday, August 19, 2023 at 1:06:29 PM UTC-4 Bill Lindsay wrote:
> I pounced on a local 59cm Romulus. That bike has long been on my list of
> "I'd rid
Thank Eric!
La chouette = "the owl" or "very useful word you can use to describe
something that you like or you think is nice or cool." Seems most
appropriate.
JohnS
On Friday, August 18, 2023 at 4:19:36 AM UTC-4 campyo...@me.com wrote:
> Guess what I found in Paris! A
If that doesn't help, you could repurpose them as key chains. I did that
with some old Campy down tube shifters recently.
JohnS
On Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at 9:05:13 AM UTC-4 JohnS wrote:
> Hello Pam,
>
> I had a problem with Suntour power shifters (ratchet mechanism ju
try. Not
sure if the oil is recommended or not, maybe someone else can chime in.
Good luck,
JohnS
On Tuesday, August 15, 2023 at 4:29:08 PM UTC-4 Pam Bikes wrote:
> I have several broken Silver shifters. The power ratchet doesn't work any
> more. My question is if I can get a part
Awesome news Eric, glad to hear you're Hillborne is back on the road!
JohnS
On Saturday, August 5, 2023 at 5:17:41 PM UTC-4 eric...@gmail.com wrote:
> After twenty miles today with no chain jumping I'm calling this solved.
>
> [image: sh.jpg]
>
> On Friday, August 4,
drive from
you? If I were in your shoes I would take it to Bilenky Cycle Works
<https://www.bilenky.com/> in Philly, I've heard good things about them and
they always have great looking bikes at the Philly Bike Expo.
Good luck,
JohnS
On Wednesday, August 2, 2023 at 11:49:34 PM UTC-
Very nice ride Jamin, thanks for sharing.
JohnS
On Sunday, July 30, 2023 at 10:55:58 AM UTC-4 jamin orrall wrote:
> Keep an eye out for an 80's specialized sequoia, they are wonderful bikes.
> Fits 32's or 650b's with tektro r559s, rides like a fast Rivendell but a
>
Grant steps up again and delivered the goods! I would love to see their
parts stash, box o' frame parts here, forks over there....
JohnS
On Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at 9:28:40 PM UTC-4 Wesley wrote:
> Possibly dumb question: have you taken a good look at your chain? It ay be
> ki
th M2, indicating 1982, so I
would think you bike would be M6.
JohnS
On Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at 11:01:55 PM UTC-4 Stephen wrote:
> Hey Erik!
>
> Fun to see that old sequoia pop up on here, still got a soft spot in my
> heart for that bike! Good memories..
>
> Cheers,
>
> S
Yep, Costner rode a red Allez in American Flyers, fun bike movie. I'll have
to torture my family and watch it again some time.
JohnS
On Tuesday, July 25, 2023 at 7:58:34 AM UTC-4 Ryan wrote:
> My bad...screwed up the colors. Anyway, I do remember being impressed by
> how thought
Thanks for sharing Jay! I'll have to remember that combination of daruma
and p-clamps, very creative solution. Looks great to me.
JohnS
On Monday, July 24, 2023 at 2:21:51 PM UTC-4 Dustin wrote:
> Jay,
>
> Nice tombstone! Not “kludgy” at all. Thanks for sharing
>
> D
it a tank,
weigh in at just over 23 pounds with pedals and two water bottle cages.
Fully lugged Tange chrome-moly tubing, with long thinned lugs, it has nice
neutral handling, mounts for fenders and a rear rack and room for 32mm
tires (maybe 35).
JohnS
On Monday, July 24, 2023 at 1:12:35 PM
Wow Eric, that was a bad one, glad your ok and the Sam is on the mend.
Don't forget to check the spokes for nicks, could break easy if they are.
JohnS
On Monday, July 24, 2023 at 7:54:06 AM UTC-4 Josh C wrote:
> Wow. That's wild. Glad you're ok. Bummer about the Sam,
Hello Peter,
Wow, an '81 Sequoia! Those are very rare since only about 700 were made by
hand. In '82 is when production ramped up. Please post a picture if you can.
Thanks,
John
On Friday, July 21, 2023 at 11:58:26 AM UTC-4 eric...@gmail.com wrote:
> Very nice build, Bones! B)
>
> On Friday
ver the weekend. Highly
recommend finding an early one if you can. Fits RH 700x32 tires cleanly,
not sure if they would work with fenders, I'll check.
JohnS
On Thursday, July 20, 2023 at 8:24:18 AM UTC-4 Johnny Alien wrote:
> The RB's in the 90's were advertised as around 22 lb t
Thank you Eric,
JohnS
On Sunday, June 25, 2023 at 11:14:27 AM UTC-4 campyo...@me.com wrote:
> The mount I added to the Singer is this one:
>
> [image:
> 3198yXsC3ML._SR600,315_PIWhiteStrip,BottomLeft,0,35_PIStarRatingTHREEANDHALF,BottomLeft,360,-6_SR600,315_ZA321,445
ed), great riding bike, so much
more lively than my Surly Pacer.
JohnS
On Friday, June 23, 2023 at 11:57:10 PM UTC-4 campyo...@me.com wrote:
> For the tubing nerds out there: the 531 Professional decal (in French) on
> my 1983 Alex Singer.
>
> [image: image0.jpeg][image: image1.jpeg]
&g
Very nice build Matthew,
I suppose that's why it was in the garage sale and the need for the
creative cable hanger. Looks like a BMX cross bar clamp around the seat
post (something I would do).
JohnS
On Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at 6:43:01 AM UTC-4 Marty Gierke, Stewartstown
PA
I had
a cable strand come un-wound when I slid the cable into the short section
of cable housing between the frame and the derailleur. That caused a lot of
poor shifting until I replaced the cable. It wasn't obvious since the
unwound cable strand was inside of the housing.
JohnS
On Tuesda
Great story and great bike! Thank you for sharing Leah and Sarah!
JohnS
On Saturday, June 3, 2023 at 11:36:38 AM UTC-4 DavidP wrote:
> Thanks for sharing the story and photos of Sarah's bike with us, Leah!
>
> On Saturday, June 3, 2023 at 10:30:18 AM UTC-4 Melanie wrote:
>
John G - Ouch! That's a very serious crank failure. Had you basked the
crank at one time?
FWIW, I like the FSA Vero crank on my QB, low q-factor and used with a 103
spindle BB it give a fairly straight chain line.
JohnS
On Friday, June 2, 2023 at 7:34:55 AM UTC-4 John G wrote:
>
. Too much going out and not enough coming in, cash wise.
JohnS
On Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at 8:59:41 AM UTC-4 JohnS wrote:
> Hello Eric,
>
> I saw them the other day and thought they would be good pedal for me. I
> like the minimal platform, some engagement but not too much. Look
Hello Eric,
I saw them the other day and thought they would be good pedal for me. I
like the minimal platform, some engagement but not too much. Looking
forward to ordering a pair when they're available in late May.
JohnS
On Monday, April 24, 2023 at 6:49:23 PM UTC-4 Jason Fuller wrote:
I'm with Ian, but instead of plywood, I use 1/8" fiberboard for bike bag
stiffeners. Cut to size and coat with polyurethane to water proof it. Holds
up great, downside is it's heavier than the plastic.
JohnS
On Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at 4:28:43 PM UTC-4 lconley wrote:
> Yo
The color matched, with strips Silca Impero Ultimate frame pump looks great
too!
JohnS
On Sunday, April 16, 2023 at 10:53:43 AM UTC-4 E. Ricky Creek wrote:
> It has one of those new OEM Brooks B-68s. Jealous 😁
>
> On Sunday, April 16, 2023 at 5:36:24 AM UTC-5 Eric Daume wrote:
Ted, nice picture of your bike and the lighthouse. Which one is that? I'll
be on the upper Cape in the beginning of July. Always enjoy the riding
there.
JohnS
On Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at 11:30:14 AM UTC-4 Ted Durant wrote:
> I realize now that I left the word "winter" i
Sorry, missed that you were looking for padded gloves.
On Thursday, March 30, 2023 at 2:22:26 PM UTC-4 JohnS wrote:
> I like the Giro Zero CS glove, no velcro, no padding. I were them mostly
> for the grip they provide. Good deal on them now at BTD if you like black
> and size XL.
I like the Giro Zero CS glove, no velcro, no padding. I were them mostly
for the grip they provide. Good deal on them now at BTD if you like black
and size XL.
https://www.biketiresdirect.com/product/giro-zero-cs-glove_1?sg=1
John
On Thursday, March 30, 2023 at 10:17:10 AM UTC-4 brok...@gmail.
Thanks Eric L, everything else came off the bike easily, so go figure.
Making progress slowly.
Thank you Rob and Nick, my homemade tools are ok for now, but I should
really get a quality tool next time I have this problem.
John
On Thursday, March 30, 2023 at 4:03:16 AM UTC-4 Nick Payne wrote:
I should add that I made the front rack which has the VO/Roadrunner
mini-rando bag bolted to it. Helps to cover up the big gap between the fork
crown and the tire.
JohnS
On Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at 10:40:08 AM UTC-4 JohnS wrote:
> Patrick,
>
> I built up a M2 SJ about a year ago
s it.
>
> Will
>
> On Saturday, March 25, 2023 at 1:00:05 PM UTC-4 JohnS wrote:
>
>> Thank you Jeff. I'm using Groit's Garage paint cleaning clay to pull the
>> dirt/grim out of the paint, I'm about 1/2 way through that process, need to
>> spend some ti
use my favorite of 46/34
chainrings and 11/34 cassette so I can climb the hills in my area.
Laing, see, being a pack rat has it benefits.
JohnS
On Friday, March 24, 2023 at 5:39:57 PM UTC-4 Garth wrote:
> That's wonderful news John , way to go !
>
>
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> On Thursday, March 23, 2023, JohnS wrote:
>
>> Anyone have experience with the Hozan BB tapping tool? My '82 Specialized
>> Sequoia drive side treads have been cross threaded and need to be tapped.
>> Park tool is too expensive for me.
>>
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Hello Peter,
Have you checked on the 650b group? https://groups.google.com/g/650b
Steve,
Super nice build. Plus 1 on using the VO/Roadrunner rando bag, I mount mine
to the rack like you did. Just the right size for me, not too big, not too
small.
John
On Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at 11:19:16
Hello Ryan,
The problem with trying to drill out a hole and using a big enough easy-out
bit to be effective is getting the hole centered. Easy concept, but hard to
do in reality since the drill bit wants to wander from center until it
grabs. Solution, create a guide for the drill bit so that it
this option or
not.
JohnS
On Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at 9:29:59 AM UTC-5 lconley wrote:
> Uh-oh. I am going to have to remove the tires when I reassemble the
> Bombadil to adjust the brakes now!
>
> Laing
>
> On Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at 8:58:46 AM UTC-5 JohnS wrote:
>
&g
and when the pads wear out, slide out the old pads and slide in the new. No
adjustments necessary.
JohnS
On Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at 8:46:30 AM UTC-5 lconley wrote:
> That is a pretty good video - he uses the tool to show the 90 degree
> angle. He points out that lowering the st
Nice!
On Monday, February 27, 2023 at 8:43:25 AM UTC-5 lconley wrote:
> I am down to 11 Rivendells and 10 of them have 135mm spacing (the Frank
> Jones, SR. is 120) and I weigh 275 lbs - thus the ultra durable 135mm
> wheels. I have a 40 spoke 132mm Sturmey Archer 3 speed on the Rosco Baby.
>
chain
line and reduced the pedal Q factor.
Good luck,
JohnS
On Thursday, February 23, 2023 at 1:26:06 PM UTC-5 Garth wrote:
> Try a road double instead. It'll shift that easily. FD specs have only do
> with what a mfr. makes, not the real world where combo's are endless. You
I would be all over this if it was one size smaller, oh well, maybe next
time.
Nice review from back in the day...
https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1254945-road-test-bike-review-1986-specialized-sequoia.html
JohnS
On Sunday, February 19, 2023 at 3:12:52 AM UTC-5 Luke Hendrickson
the
other is SPD. I don't have them, but I'm thinking about it.
https://global.bluelug.com/mks-solution-pedal-blue.html
JohnS
On Saturday, February 18, 2023 at 10:25:33 AM UTC-5 mmille...@gmail.com
wrote:
> I have the EH-500 on my All Road bike. I guess I recently bought it out o
Eric did it, his bike is featured on The Radavist...
https://theradavist.com/erics-1985-bridgestone-mb-2-review/
Well done Eric!
JohnS
On Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at 5:48:04 PM UTC-5 eric...@gmail.com wrote:
> Thank you, Jose :)
>
> From what I recall Grant was fairly new at Br
Nick, different bikes for different functions, I subscribe to that.
JohnS (who's family thinks he has too many bikes)
On Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at 3:42:41 PM UTC-5 Nick Payne wrote:
> On Wednesday, 15 February 2023 at 2:45:51 am UTC+11 JohnS wrote:
> Nick, that's one clea
Nick, that's one clean Appaloosa! Did you just give it a refurb? I'm in the
process of giving my QB one.
JohnS
On Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at 9:40:13 AM UTC-5 jad...@gmail.com wrote:
> Nick, I think that photo pushed me over the edge. thanks
>
> On Monday, February 13,
Thanks everyone for sharing, this is fun! Someday I'll get a film camera...
Shawn, that color pic of inside the Riv shop is great. The shadows are
beyond real.
JohnS
On Friday, February 10, 2023 at 3:32:10 PM UTC-5 Ted Durant wrote:
> On Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at 7:17:57 PM UTC
Hello Mike with the Bob Jackson. Nice looking bike. What front cable hanger
is that? I never seen one like it before.
On Saturday, February 11, 2023 at 12:23:01 PM UTC-5 alexander...@gmail.com
wrote:
> Got some for the Miyata Triple cross I built as a 2 speed a little while
> back - I've loved
Very nice bike and components! Paint looks to be in excellent condition.
Don't see many of those.
Thanks for sharing and hope you enjoy the ride,
John
On Thursday, February 9, 2023 at 11:25:44 AM UTC-5 jamin orrall wrote:
> Beautiful Romulus!
>
> On Thursday, February 9, 2023 at 7:34:24 AM UTC
Wow! I'm super impressed. And I bet they are all in the same great
condition as your Bombadil. Thanks for sharing.
JohnS
On Sunday, February 5, 2023 at 8:04:43 AM UTC-5 lconley wrote:
> 8 - behind the Bombadil - Betty Foy, Hubbuhubbuh, Frank Jones Sr, Mystery
> Bike, Gus Bo
Wait a minute there Laing! How many Riv's are in that picture???
Drill press, one of my favorite tools :)
JohnS
On Saturday, February 4, 2023 at 6:21:15 AM UTC-5 Garth wrote:
> On Friday, February 3, 2023 at 4:28:29 PM UTC-5 Mackenzy Albright wrote:
> One thing i've been curi
Thank you BB for sharing. Nice, clean mounts for rear lights can be hard to
find/improvise. How do you like the light? I'm not familiar with that one.
JohnS
On Saturday, February 4, 2023 at 8:46:33 AM UTC-5 brok...@gmail.com wrote:
> I was looking for a better way to mount my Koma re
Thank you Doug. I think that was the only blug post that I didn't look at
the other day.
JohnS
On Friday, February 3, 2023 at 11:13:06 AM UTC-5 lconley wrote:
> I want one with Bullmoose bars and cantilevers, in purple of course. Need
> is a different matter...
>
> La
Does any one have a link to a picture of a fully built Roaduno? I was
looking for one the other day and the closest I could find was the pics of
the three frames without paint.
Thanks!
JohnS
On Friday, February 3, 2023 at 9:34:41 AM UTC-5 mark e wrote:
> I am excited to see the Uno in pur
A double Joe on e-bay, too bad about the fork, says the frame is ok, my
size, but I'm not interested in the couplers, hope the link works...
https://www.ebay.com/itm/195580791334?hash=item2d89860a26:g:8xQAAOSwFcVj2rdv&amdata=enc%3AAQAHoJv5UDIf9dDzr79gBBXMhsE8B9HpZo%2Fqge9EDALLRrwXxaXDKk2Bx8qC
Julian,
Your friend has a very good eye for composition. I could see having that
one framed.
JohnS
On Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at 8:07:53 PM UTC-5 jamin orrall wrote:
> this is great!
> On Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at 4:52:38 PM UTC-8 weste...@gmail.com
> wrote:
>
>> A
ts. I could understand if it were some odd,
vintage part that was out of production for decades, but really, production
parts not available in the US. Ugh, rant off.
JohnS
On Monday, January 30, 2023 at 12:29:42 PM UTC-5 jeff dobie wrote:
> I have been looking for a particular Nitto stem for
+1 on the coin trick, but I've used a large flat washer, no federal offense
committed :P
JohnS
On Friday, January 27, 2023 at 9:26:33 AM UTC-5 Patrick Moore wrote:
> This works if the threaded hole is open at the outer end but not if it's
> capped. I've managed to spre
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