Call Budget Bicycle Center in Madison. The number for the used showroom is 608-251-1663. They have everything under the sun. If whoever answers the phone doesn't want to or know how to help, ask to speak with Roger. I will warn you he is a bit eccentric, so be careful how you go about asking for the bike. He has one, I am sure of it.
Riding a mountain bike to work
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Call Budget Bicycle Center in Madison. The number for the used showroom is 608-251-1663. They have everything under the sun. If whoever answers the phone doesn't want to or know how to help, ask to speak with Roger. I will warn you he is a bit eccentric, so be careful how you go about asking for the bike. He has one, I am sure of it.
Here's a program that let's you adjust the chain length with different rings and sprockets. You might be able to find the magic combo that just works with no tensioner.
http://eehouse.org/fixin/javafmu.php
You can also file a little bit in the front of the drop out if you need another 1/8" or so. Filing in the back won't work to add some because the quick release won't hold the axle back there.
yeah I was thinking about grinding in to the drop out horizontally as much I as I could with out loosing to much strength. I have been thinking about this damn bike since I decided to do this conversion. I think I am a little obsessive. That explains why I have 100 half finished projects.
Another option is to get a "half-link". Local bike shop can order you a link that is 1/2 as long as a normal chain...link.
As far as setting up the gearing, I would figure out what "ratio" feels good for you given the terrain you will traverse most often. Then get a gear ratio chart, just google it and make sure it is for the corresponding wheel size, (26" or 700c). Then peruse the ratio chart to see what gear inches you get with different front and rear sprocket combos. If this is confusing, I could explain it better.
Is this a SS thread now?
Hey Eddie, my multi speed MTB is a Breezer lightning. Thought you might appreciate that being from Cali. 98?99? can't remember but it is a 1 &1/8 head tube, think that they only did that on the last year or two...previous ones were 1".
People that say they have to work on their bikes “all the time” make me laugh, especially on a 4X4 forum.
Not sure what you mean but, here is to a good laugh
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People that say they have to work on their bikes “all the time” make me laugh, especially on a 4X4 forum.
In the early days of mountain bikes I had to tinker with mine every ride, often mid-ride. Flimsy roadie components and lack of real trails led to a lot of wrench time. I carried a spare derailleur in my torso pack, often needed it.
Not sure what you mean but, here is to a good laugh
I am not sure he knows what he meant by it...
People that say they have to work on their bikes “all the time” make me laugh, especially on a 4X4 forum.
Not sure what you mean but, here is to a good laugh
Because we have to work on our rigs all the time (No time for anything else).
Am I right or am I right?
Ha, Cruiser wrench time trumps bike wrench time no question, maybe i'm the only one thou..
I go mountain biking or get some shuttle runs in 3 days a week. I change the oil in the fork twice a year, change brake pads and tires when they wear out, otherwise I just ride the sombitch.
Cruiser is a much different story, always fixing broken parts on the POS, or modifying it to make it work mo better.
I go mountain biking or get some shuttle runs in 3 days a week. I change the oil in the fork twice a year, change brake pads and tires when they wear out, otherwise I just ride the sombitch.
Cruiser is a much different story, always fixing broken parts on the POS, or modifying it to make it work mo better.
Sux about the early days, these days I don't ever have to touch the drive train other than lube chain before rides, I normally tune it while i'm riding.
Some people use their bikes...a lot.
Hence the thread??? Not everyone here on mud is just into wheeling and wrenching on cruisers. Some people do other stuff too...imagine that.
I am on my bikes a lot. Then again I am now spending a lot of time working on and driving the 40.
But again, I'm all for a laugh. I get a kick out of the people that speed a full day wrenching on their rig only to go out an pop a birf or an axle the next day. That strikes me as funny.
I really spend almost no time working on the bikes now that I primarily ride SS. Still need fix the wifes though, she is always bitchin that it needs a tweak, mtb & road.
Hence the thread??? Not everyone here on mud is just into wheeling and wrenching on cruisers. Some people do other stuff too...imagine that.
I am on my bikes a lot. Then again I am now spending a lot of time working on and driving the 40.
But again, I'm all for a laugh. I get a kick out of the people that speed a full day wrenching on their rig only to go out an pop a birf or an axle the next day. That strikes me as funny.
I really spend almost no time working on the bikes now that I primarily ride SS. Still need fix the wifes though, she is always bitchin that it needs a tweak, mtb & road.
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Ouch. I use linseed oil. It lubes while building, then sticks afterwards. If you found "a number" of them on a new wheel, it will never be right. They should rebuild it for you with new spokes if you paid money for it.
I've got wheels that I built years ago with 5000 miles on them that have never been trued. I am not known to go easy on them either. Roadies love to go over curbs too.