tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4155039544820521548.post8753016814624414763..comments2024-03-26T08:39:46.290-04:00Comments on Hugh`s bicycle blog: GIANT Attraction, Crank-Set ReplacementUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4155039544820521548.post-32755023785739624242013-11-22T09:51:35.288-05:002013-11-22T09:51:35.288-05:00i have lost my spacers washers and dont no what si...i have lost my spacers washers and dont no what size they are there free spiders to the crank if that make any sense Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17713238651680422045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4155039544820521548.post-56548723986160781242012-03-29T06:07:43.666-04:002012-03-29T06:07:43.666-04:00Beach cruiser prices have escalated to an outrageo...Beach cruiser prices have escalated to an outrageous price these last few years and together the founders realized there had to be a way to make things more affordable.<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.beachbikes.net/index.php?p=catalog&parent=455&pg=1&main=true&root=49" rel="nofollow">bike grips</a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4155039544820521548.post-54287174828445389482012-03-03T11:30:01.481-05:002012-03-03T11:30:01.481-05:00Hey Ryan,
Yeah those cotter cranks can be a real t...Hey Ryan,<br />Yeah those cotter cranks can be a real test of your patience. This one was "really strange" as the pins came out easily. Then I went to pull off the crank and it came about 1/3 off and locked-up. Mind you I had sprayed the pin holes with WD40 after removing the retainer nuts. Anyway after destroying my very cheap puller I as able to cut the bracket spline behind the crank. Then I laid the crank on the vise and tapped out the remaining piece of the bracket spindle using an old bolt and a ball-pein hammer. It only took one good hit. So the crank and arms are ok. The only loss was the old bracket spline or axle. I figure the spline was deformed in some way anyway. So no real loss except for my cheap puller. I must say<br />I remained fairly calm through the ordeal.<br /> In my younger days they would have pulled the women and kids off the streets and called the sheriff. LTMS.<br />Maybe someday I`ll tell you all The weed-whacker story.<br /> Cheers!Hughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12986498277947032639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4155039544820521548.post-18750319223857867942012-03-02T16:38:17.774-05:002012-03-02T16:38:17.774-05:00Oh Man sometimes I think that Cottered Cranks are ...Oh Man sometimes I think that Cottered Cranks are like Zen Koans, meant for contemplation but not meant to be solved.<br /><br />"...Some days are better than others.." Wise words brother, wise words.<br /><br />I am guessing that you experienced a similar satisfaction with your DeWalt Drill that I did with a large hammer and punch removing an, already ruined, cottered crank in July..."Oh yeah? take that!!" ;-)RoadieRyanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15900109046198641775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4155039544820521548.post-66178132472156175462012-03-01T20:43:48.583-05:002012-03-01T20:43:48.583-05:00Hey Ryan,
I could have used some magic today. I wa...Hey Ryan,<br />I could have used some magic today. I was removing a cotter pinned crank. All was going well. The pins came out almost too easily. Then the crank would not slide-off the bracket spindle. After trying the WD40 with no success. I thought No problem I have a puller that should do the trick.<br /> I stripped the threads on the puller trying to get this crank from (you know where) to break loose.<br />I found a piece of threaded rod and repaired the puller. Stripped that sucker too. So I hooked up a cutting wheel to my new DeWalt drill. That sucker is off there now. LTMS..... Some days are better than others!<br /> CheersHughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12986498277947032639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4155039544820521548.post-42521805160161302662012-03-01T20:25:04.097-05:002012-03-01T20:25:04.097-05:00:):)Hughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12986498277947032639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4155039544820521548.post-49957367762879057632012-03-01T20:24:11.453-05:002012-03-01T20:24:11.453-05:00Hey Steve,
I agree. I never knew the BioPace crank...Hey Steve,<br />I agree. I never knew the BioPace crank was ever "that popular" until I started repairing and restoring older bikes.<br /> CheersHughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12986498277947032639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4155039544820521548.post-3106237712354960622012-02-29T12:54:00.507-05:002012-02-29T12:54:00.507-05:00Plus he knows how to ride a unicycle.Plus he knows how to ride a unicycle.Tim Joe Comstockhttp://trailerparkcyclist.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4155039544820521548.post-22723864507344608892012-02-28T19:32:29.382-05:002012-02-28T19:32:29.382-05:00I am AMAZED at how many Biopace cranks remain arou...I am AMAZED at how many Biopace cranks remain around - including those giveaway stickers.Steve Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13650405341304401203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4155039544820521548.post-8988061841748144802012-02-28T16:29:54.032-05:002012-02-28T16:29:54.032-05:00Trust me Hugh I spend more time than I care to adm...Trust me Hugh I spend more time than I care to admit looking at restored bikes on the web and in person and yours gleam brighter than most. As they say "the whole is more than the sum of its parts" and somewhere in the equation there is at least 5% magic generated by your hard work and eye for detail ;-)RoadieRyanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15900109046198641775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4155039544820521548.post-55224186506080627052012-02-28T13:08:29.362-05:002012-02-28T13:08:29.362-05:00Thanks Ryan,
I think I just received that Nashbar ...Thanks Ryan,<br />I think I just received that Nashbar catalog a few days ago. The WTB brown saddle looks pretty cool. And you are correct I really do think WTB is one of "if not the most" comfortable saddles I have ever ridden. Although I am not a long distance rider. As my uncle pointed out, The WTB Speed V comp might me "a bit wide in the nose" for some.<br /> The best looking cheap brown saddle I have ever seen is the CHARGE Brown Spoon Saddle. I have not seen them offered lately. And I think the price had gone up substantially the last time I found one "in stock".<br /> I am glad to hear the positive response I have been getting about the Giant. But there is no magic. A good restoration is just 20% debt and 80% sweat.<br /> Thanks again, CheersHughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12986498277947032639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4155039544820521548.post-20016231887342034522012-02-28T12:50:48.967-05:002012-02-28T12:50:48.967-05:00Hey Tim Joe,
I agree a chain-whip "is what it...Hey Tim Joe,<br />I agree a chain-whip "is what it is". Here is a real quick price check. Park chain-whip at tree fort bikes 27.45<br />" " amazon.com Sun Lite 10.98<br />" "amazon.com 3/32 Avenir 11.95<br />" " amazon.com 1/8 Avenir 9.97<br />Does it really does make sense to spend more than you have to for a chain-whip?<br />I think not.<br />About the Giant, Thanks I think it looks good too. And I hope you are right about the warm weather being here soon.<br /> I really should not complain as we have had a very mild winter. Thanks again.<br /> Cheers, Hugh<br /><br />P.S. On E Bay bike-man-for-you has a five in one chain-whip that is pretty cool.Hughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12986498277947032639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4155039544820521548.post-2490765213295240752012-02-27T21:01:05.661-05:002012-02-27T21:01:05.661-05:00Hugh the before and after of the bio pace crank is...Hugh the before and after of the bio pace crank is a testimony to Mothers and your workshop Magic. Wow. And the Giant looks even better with that gleaming silver crank-set Chapeau! I notice that Nashbar has the WTB Rocket V (Brown) on sale for $20 bucks by the way, since you mentioned liking their saddles.RoadieRyanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15900109046198641775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4155039544820521548.post-66064772345912318352012-02-27T20:20:52.889-05:002012-02-27T20:20:52.889-05:00Flashy!Flashy!Matteohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07339424635893623978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4155039544820521548.post-51426321701590301142012-02-27T16:10:01.149-05:002012-02-27T16:10:01.149-05:00Hey Hugh! I've been buying some Sun-Lite stuf...Hey Hugh! I've been buying some Sun-Lite stuff as well. Their chain whip was substantially less than the Park model and let's face it, a chain whip ain't that high tech. Also the LBS stocks their tubes and other small bits. I only heard of them last year.<br /><br />That Giant came out fine. Fear not: the warm weather will be here soon enough.Tim Joe Comstockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05351911607475089105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4155039544820521548.post-66486458612958049382012-02-27T15:33:27.514-05:002012-02-27T15:33:27.514-05:00Thanks Annie,
I appreciate the kind words.
...Thanks Annie,<br />I appreciate the kind words.<br /> Cheers, HughHughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12986498277947032639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4155039544820521548.post-39288509607604622212012-02-27T13:28:08.456-05:002012-02-27T13:28:08.456-05:00Thank you, Hugh. I enjoy your DIY approach.Thank you, Hugh. I enjoy your DIY approach.anniebikeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09761205231523083781noreply@blogger.com