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Forum: Touring
03-07-24, 02:11 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 503
Posted By Sangetsu

I have GK’s. I love them.

I have GK’s. I love them.
03-05-24, 04:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,373
Posted By Sangetsu

Sorry, but you should avoid the newer Schwinn...

Sorry, but you should avoid the newer Schwinn bikes. I bought one, and was rather pleased with it, at least for a little while. But within weeks the chain ring, the bearing caps and metal around the...
02-29-24, 03:48 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,576
Posted By Sangetsu

I have a gravel bike, a folding bike, a mountain...

I have a gravel bike, a folding bike, a mountain bike, and a road bike. I don’t have an e-bike, but I do have a motorcycle, I got a very nice, low-mileage Ducati 996 for $4.5k. She’s purty…
Forum: Touring
02-26-24, 04:45 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,203
Posted By Sangetsu

I live in Tokyo, and have plans for overnight...

I live in Tokyo, and have plans for overnight rides to the hot spring resorts in Izu in the spring. In the summer I want to ride in Aomori and Hokkaido, and in the fall, ride out to Niigata and the...
02-26-24, 04:36 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,539
Posted By Sangetsu

Thru-axles are like other recent innovations, a...

Thru-axles are like other recent innovations, a solution to a nonexistent problem. QR axles were a requirement in the pro peloton when a slow wheel change could lose you the race. But with disk...
02-26-24, 04:04 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 395
Posted By Sangetsu

I have a Swift titanium saddle on my road bike,...

I have a Swift titanium saddle on my road bike, and I like it. But I wear padded bike shorts when riding that bike, I have B17 saddles on my other bikes, and I can ride them comfortably without...
02-25-24, 04:46 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 604
Posted By Sangetsu

Pitting (otherwise known as “galling”) is not...

Pitting (otherwise known as “galling”) is not repairable. You can clean, re-grease, and keep riding, but your bottom bracket won’t be as smooth as it should be. You can’t really sand off the galling,...
02-10-24, 06:36 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 277
Posted By Sangetsu

Sounds great,

Sounds great,
02-10-24, 06:29 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,184
Posted By Sangetsu

Acetone and a rag. This also quickly removes glue...

Acetone and a rag. This also quickly removes glue from tubulars. Acetone is not messy, it will evaporate quickly, and leave only residue from the sealant on the rag.
02-10-24, 06:24 PM
02-10-24, 05:14 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,111
Posted By Sangetsu

LA gas prices are the highest in America, and...

LA gas prices are the highest in America, and with carjackings and break-ins going through the roof, insurance ain’t getting any cheaper, not to mention California’s car registration and smog...
02-05-24, 06:11 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,438
Posted By Sangetsu

Cycling is one of the few activities I can enjoy...

Cycling is one of the few activities I can enjoy without regular brain farts, which is one of the reasons I like it so much.
02-21-21, 04:42 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 6,266
Posted By Sangetsu

When I got my new Gios Compact Pro, it did indeed...

When I got my new Gios Compact Pro, it did indeed look too pretty to ride. The beautiful blue paint, chrome stays. The gold hardware on the seat post clamp and derailleur hangers. The red-anodized...
12-19-20, 07:47 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,726
Posted By Sangetsu

They may be more sellable than you think. 90% of...

They may be more sellable than you think. 90% of cyclists wouldn’t know what these bikes are, and 100% of non-cyclists would have no idea. These bikes could easily be sold overseas, they would be...
03-22-19, 05:44 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,907
Posted By Sangetsu

Rain will accelerate wear on the chain and...

Rain will accelerate wear on the chain and braking surfaces, but not so much so long as you clean them up after your rides. Rainwater splashed off the ground contains a lot of grit, dirt, and other...
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-06-17, 12:22 AM
Replies: 2,419
Views: 712,155
Posted By Sangetsu

In markets where Birdys are popluar, retailers...

In markets where Birdys are popluar, retailers often sell rear pivot pins. The front pivots come originally with plastic bushings which eventually wear out. Dealers usually carry replacements, some...
11-20-17, 11:31 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 6,702
Posted By Sangetsu

I've owned more than 60 cars, and a dozen or so...

I've owned more than 60 cars, and a dozen or so motorcycles. I was single until I was in my 40's, and enjoyed cars, often owning as many as 5 at a time.

I've owned about 20 bicycles over my life....
10-09-17, 12:18 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 5,010
Posted By Sangetsu

On days when I feel weaker or slower, I can...

On days when I feel weaker or slower, I can usually blame it on what I ate, or, more importantly, what I didn't eat. Eating well the day before, and getting something in my stomach an hour or so...
10-04-17, 06:54 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,418
Posted By Sangetsu

After 8 weeks you should be well-acclimated to...

After 8 weeks you should be well-acclimated to your saddle, if you aren't, then you should consider trying something else. Some people think more padding is the answer, but often this is not the...
10-04-17, 06:30 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,373
Posted By Sangetsu

My body tends to remember things my brain...

My body tends to remember things my brain forgets. I began riding seriously when I was 13 years old, and have logged countless miles since then. When I am on my bike, my body takes over, my brain...
10-04-17, 06:18 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 26,827
Posted By Sangetsu

You can always have both, maybe all three (if you...

You can always have both, maybe all three (if you include an attractive woman). It's a shame that most of us can't afford a Porsche when we are younger, and are more interested in fair company. When...
10-04-17, 05:59 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 16,924
Posted By Sangetsu

I used to wear Assos Sportsline and Prosline...

I used to wear Assos Sportsline and Prosline shorts, the Sportsline were less expensive, and came with genuine chamois leather and simple padding, the Prosline was synthetic, with a sophisticated...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-01-17, 09:02 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,717
Posted By Sangetsu

I have always shifted up two or so gears when...

I have always shifted up two or so gears when standing on the pedals to take a momentary advantage of the increased leverage and weight. This was often enough to open a gap between me and another...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-01-17, 08:50 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 9,763
Posted By Sangetsu

Color Plus here in Japan makes a beautiful Ti...

Color Plus here in Japan makes a beautiful Ti seat post, I just can't justify the $550 price tag. I got a Ti post on eBay for $120, and am quite happy with it. Light, stiff, no rust.
10-01-17, 08:45 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 9,994
Posted By Sangetsu

Cycling, and guitar are my drugs, in that order....

Cycling, and guitar are my drugs, in that order. Every single member of my family smoked cigarettes, and being a contrary person, this caused me to avoid them. My brother was a flaming alcoholic,...
09-30-17, 08:16 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,177
Posted By Sangetsu

The most important "muscles" are the heart and...

The most important "muscles" are the heart and lungs, and as you ride, these greatly improve in efficiency. In my racing days, I was a sprinter, and if you have ever sprinted in the final stretch...
09-30-17, 08:03 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 11,195
Posted By Sangetsu

I don't often ask the question "are you stupid"?...

I don't often ask the question "are you stupid"? But there you have it.

Listening to music while riding a bike is inherently unsafe; it is utterly, completely, and stupidly unsafe, and anyone who...
09-28-17, 06:18 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,372
Posted By Sangetsu

I used mine after the big earthquake in Japan in...

I used mine after the big earthquake in Japan in 2011. Tokyo suffered from rolling blackouts, so from time to time the trains would stop running, which could leave me stranded far from home. I had a...
09-27-17, 06:31 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,378
Posted By Sangetsu

At the shop where I worked, customers had to sign...

At the shop where I worked, customers had to sign a work order before repairs were done. The work order specified that if the owner failed to pick up his bike within 30 days, it would be disposed of...
09-26-17, 06:03 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,789
Posted By Sangetsu

I'm sure no one forgot their bongs or pipes.

I'm sure no one forgot their bongs or pipes.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-25-17, 07:44 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,399
Posted By Sangetsu

The should call it the "Tron". I'll get one if...

The should call it the "Tron". I'll get one if and when they show up in Japan, I'm still sporting a Briko Twinner from the Cipollini era.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-24-17, 06:37 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 41,454
Posted By Sangetsu

In any case, I received a prompt email from Deng...

In any case, I received a prompt email from Deng Fu this morning (within 24 hours of sending my email regarding the break) and they will send me a warranty replacement. They've asked that I cut out...
09-24-17, 06:24 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 16,953
Posted By Sangetsu

The Yamaha power-assist bike is the VW Bug of...

The Yamaha power-assist bike is the VW Bug of Japan, you will see them parked in front of every market, every kindergarten, and every park in the country. They come with a large number of...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-24-17, 06:15 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 9,928
Posted By Sangetsu

The latest Traincle comes with a titanium fork,...

The latest Traincle comes with a titanium fork, claimed weight is 6.3kg. The design of the fork looks a bit Brompton-like, but is polished to match the rest of the frame. The one I tried had a...
09-24-17, 06:10 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 21,549
Posted By Sangetsu

It has never bothered me. I air up my tires...

It has never bothered me. I air up my tires before every ride, and any loss will be made up for at that time. The minuscule difference in pressure loss is not enough to waste one's time thinking...
09-24-17, 06:04 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,068
Posted By Sangetsu

Lake were my first pair of clipless shoes. They...

Lake were my first pair of clipless shoes. They were bottom-end models made mostly of plastic, but held up together well. I no longer go much by what name is on the outside, I try on as many shoes as...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-22-17, 05:39 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,032
Posted By Sangetsu

Panasonic Traincle

Recently I tried out one of these bikes, a LBS has a used one for sale.

These bikes were designed to be carried by tourists and commuters on trains, and are very light weight and compact. With...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-22-17, 05:22 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 31,422
Posted By Sangetsu

The good points about my old Brompton. The...

The good points about my old Brompton.

The fold. I could fold or unfold my Brompton in seconds (at least I could when I first got it), and parking it was as simple as kicking the swingarm under...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-20-17, 03:15 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,589
Posted By Sangetsu

I bought a set of Oakley Juliet titanium...

I bought a set of Oakley Juliet titanium sunglasses in the late 90's, and have been wearing them ever since. I have sat on them, stepped on them. and crashed on them (the glasses were compressed...
09-20-17, 03:09 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 9,558
Posted By Sangetsu

Will DEF use hard plastic case next time and not...

Will DEF use hard plastic case next time and not rely on insurance

Just pay for the extra insurance, if you haven't learned the benefit of buying insurance by now, don't ever apply to me for a...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-15-17, 09:12 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,044
Posted By Sangetsu

Rule #1 DO NOT EXPECT TO GET STRONGER AT CYCLING...

Rule #1 DO NOT EXPECT TO GET STRONGER AT CYCLING FROM CYCLING.

As a longtime rider, and former racer, I strongly disagree with this statement, it is wrong.

Every year I get off the bike when...
09-15-17, 06:52 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 14,183
Posted By Sangetsu

Been there and done that. I am a competent bike...

Been there and done that. I am a competent bike mechanic, and can easily enough remount a wheel quickly after having a flat. But it's never that quick when riding a bike with disk brakes. It is very...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-15-17, 12:52 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,477
Posted By Sangetsu

I ran tubulars for years, and never did anything...

I ran tubulars for years, and never did anything to the tires other than glue them on. It sounds like whatever you have used to remove the excess latex caused it to become uncured, and become a...
09-15-17, 12:10 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,756
Posted By Sangetsu

I found it on the dark side of a convenience...

I found it on the dark side of a convenience store near a dumpster laying on its side unlocked before sunrise.

You may think you didn't steal it, but you picked up a piece of property which...
09-15-17, 12:01 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,981
Posted By Sangetsu

I've had three flats in the last four weeks. Two...

I've had three flats in the last four weeks. Two of those were in the first minutes of my ride, but were easily fixed, I've can do a tube change in only 5 minutes nowadays.

I recommend you get...
09-14-17, 03:12 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 8,421
Posted By Sangetsu

For whatever reason, when people are behind the...

For whatever reason, when people are behind the wheel of a vehicle, they tend to become more aggressive than they might otherwise be. People who are normally easygoing and polite can become quite...
09-14-17, 02:56 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 19,571
Posted By Sangetsu

Get the proper bag to carry your sword. Here in...

Get the proper bag to carry your sword. Here in Japan people attend various types of sword classes, and kendo supply stores sell bags for shinai, bokken, and genuine swords. You are not allowed to...
09-13-17, 04:55 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 8,421
Posted By Sangetsu

The problem is that those guys with the big...

The problem is that those guys with the big trucks also tend to be carrying a gun somewhere under their bellies.

"Rolling coal" and worse has been a problem since I began riding a bike, a long...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-12-17, 10:35 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,426
Posted By Sangetsu

I was doing a similar commute in Tokyo. My old...

I was doing a similar commute in Tokyo. My old Peugeot folder got a little rickety from the rides, the cutouts on the sidewalks are rather high, which jarred the bike, and required me to keep the...
09-12-17, 06:09 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 21,321
Posted By Sangetsu

Fashion is a fickle thing. Steel has always been...

Fashion is a fickle thing. Steel has always been a wonderful material for bicycles. Quality steels are light, resilient, absorb shocks and road imperfections really well. And steel is long-lasting, I...
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