tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356723782465446786.post5972677410398774595..comments2024-01-18T09:29:42.707-05:00Comments on Biking in Heels: Gilbert rides againCyclerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12072776738519243521noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356723782465446786.post-68422475622053729052013-02-19T16:19:35.044-05:002013-02-19T16:19:35.044-05:00This is the oddest "spam" email I've...This is the oddest "spam" email I've ever gotten. Although the link is advertising metal strapping, it's clear that "carl" clearly read the post and made a reasonable comment, so I went ahead and published it...Cyclerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12072776738519243521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356723782465446786.post-84806395501378415082013-02-19T16:05:49.520-05:002013-02-19T16:05:49.520-05:00Gilbert looks great! I hope that you were able to ...Gilbert looks great! I hope that you were able to figure out how to make the rear rack work. I suggest you cut a different size of metal strapping that would fit perfectly flat and level to the brake bridge, just to be sure that it would be secure. But I am glad that you are back to riding Gilbert again.<br /><br /><a href="http://indmetalstrap.com/" rel="nofollow">Carl Patten</a><br />Carlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02975583584902777706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356723782465446786.post-28630898681791603532012-10-13T14:11:07.188-04:002012-10-13T14:11:07.188-04:00Hi! I couldn't find any other way to contact y...Hi! I couldn't find any other way to contact you, so I'm posting here in hope that you have comment notification turned on.<br /><br />I'm attempting to install one of the Yellow Jersey chaincases to a Sports and I'm not sure of the best way to approach it. I'd be very appreciative if you could e-mail me any tips or instructions about your own install. I understand drilling will be necessary. Hope you can help!<br /><br />Best,<br />Corey<br />coreyphilipsaunders at gmail dot comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356723782465446786.post-68646169660632865142012-01-13T12:02:41.193-05:002012-01-13T12:02:41.193-05:00Have you ever tried the Crank Brothers Speed Lever...Have you ever tried the Crank Brothers Speed Lever? I find it much easier to use than the traditional 2 or 3 lever method for all but the most stubborn tires. I've never had a problem with the Crank Bros. lever and Delta Cruisers.Dog Friendly Dallashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02948698509108585924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356723782465446786.post-33965604846279725192012-01-12T21:30:16.597-05:002012-01-12T21:30:16.597-05:00If you put the old tires back on, you will likely ...If you put the old tires back on, you will likely find they go on much easier than did the identical new ones. Tires with Kevlar beads stretch even more after the initial mounting. Do you know about hook bead rims? I found out the hard way. John Forester's book has a discussion on rim types.Steve Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13650405341304401203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356723782465446786.post-30414137979012873062012-01-12T09:26:34.459-05:002012-01-12T09:26:34.459-05:00@ Erin- It's a Porland Design Works, and see...@ Erin- It's a Porland Design Works, and seems to work well so far- the mounting system is really well designed. The cup I have did leak a bit when I hit bumps, so I might look for another one- PDW recommends the OXO.<br /><br />@ Anon- He has Sun Aluminum rims CR something or other- maybe I'm using "seat" incorrectly- I mean getting the tire off and onto the rim, not necessarily getting the bead to sit nicely against the rim.<br /><br />@ JRA- I can't IMAGINE being able to do it with my fingers alone- I have pedro's tire levers and a "quick stick" and have to still use a ton of leverage and two extra pairs of hands to get it onto the rim.cyclerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10331461189944538729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356723782465446786.post-34449729422200381722012-01-12T09:08:17.542-05:002012-01-12T09:08:17.542-05:00Which coffee cup holder did you get?Which coffee cup holder did you get?Erin Bhttp://bikestheuniverseandeverything.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356723782465446786.post-76665123650300446982012-01-12T05:46:01.856-05:002012-01-12T05:46:01.856-05:00What type of rims does Gilbert have ? Seating a ti...What type of rims does Gilbert have ? Seating a tire on a steel rim is the worst but some aluminum rims are also difficult. Try spraying a little Simple Green or Bike Lust or some such slippery substance (I guess dish soap would work) into the rim where the bead won't seat. Next, pump it up with a floor pump until it seats. You may need to go beyond the recommended pressure to get it to seat but it will.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356723782465446786.post-9716339278029353332012-01-11T23:37:33.655-05:002012-01-11T23:37:33.655-05:00Seating and unseating beads on rims is so variable...Seating and unseating beads on rims is so variable by rim and tire, it is maddening. Usually by loosening both sides of the bead all the way around then working slack with both hands around to a single point, I can ease them on and off without even a lever, except once in a while, no matter what, it becomes a thumb-killer scenario. I finally bought a Kool Stop bead jack for those situations, which has the added benefit of being made in the Netherlands. Gilbert (French pronunciation?) is looking good.John Romeo Alphahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01289456379789026152noreply@blogger.com