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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-03-14, 01:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 718
Posted By NatUp

And that's why people use cartridge bearings....

And that's why people use cartridge bearings. Disassembling, degreasing, inspecting, re-greasing and reassembling really is a pain, a process at which one might shudder, as you say. Just pop out...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-03-14, 01:17 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,155
Posted By NatUp

I would definitely get a torque wrench or learn...

I would definitely get a torque wrench or learn to tighten fasteners properly immediately. If you normally check things daily and yet stuff regularly falls off the bike, then there could be a lot of...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-03-14, 01:07 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,885
Posted By NatUp

Soldering sounds like a lot of headache for a...

Soldering sounds like a lot of headache for a very minor issue. I've had decent luck with a little dab of super glue on the end, but even better luck with a "flexible" glue like E6000 or Shoo Goo....
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
02-05-14, 03:56 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 482
Posted By NatUp

Finding replies to posts

Is there a way to search for or find a list of replies to posts? I get the notifications of new quotes of my posts, but often times people don't quote you, they just reply to your post. I'd like an...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-27-14, 09:49 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,634
Posted By NatUp

Obviously you can Dremel them, but the point is:...

Obviously you can Dremel them, but the point is: why not just install with the stop turned backwards and do literally no work at all, especially when replacing during say a tour when no...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-25-14, 07:32 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,634
Posted By NatUp

The brand is called "Prorace." I had to search...

The brand is called "Prorace." I had to search high and low for a full campy cable kit that wasn't significantly more expensive than a Shimano one. Ended up finding this one shipped from England of...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-25-14, 07:03 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,634
Posted By NatUp

Unfortunately, when I turn it around and install...

Unfortunately, when I turn it around and install it "correctly"/forwards, it just sits there resting on the outer edge of the pocket like this:
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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-25-14, 06:57 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,634
Posted By NatUp

No worries. Yeah, first thing I tried is putting...

No worries. Yeah, first thing I tried is putting the head in backwards, and it won't fit at all. The pocket is indeed shallow, but the head just sits around its rim, so I assumed it's not the right...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-25-14, 06:54 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,634
Posted By NatUp

Here's the backwards installation with the cable...

Here's the backwards installation with the cable head sticking out a tad so you can see the full head. A shifter cable head is alongside for comparison:
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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-25-14, 06:47 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,634
Posted By NatUp

No, sorry, that actually IS the brake cable. What...

No, sorry, that actually IS the brake cable. What you can't see is the narrow portion of the head, because it is inside the hole of the cable stop. I know it is the brake cable because A) it has a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-25-14, 06:21 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,634
Posted By NatUp

Here's the cable installed with the lever stop...

Here's the cable installed with the lever stop rotated backwards:
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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-25-14, 05:56 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,634
Posted By NatUp

Potential fix for Campy/Shimano cable incompatibility??

The classic story: bought a cable set that said "Campagnolo compatible," but when it came the heads of the brake cables are definitely too large for the stops in the brifter lever body -- looks like...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-24-14, 02:35 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,109
Posted By NatUp

Ding ding ding. Correct. Life's too short to...

Ding ding ding. Correct. Life's too short to obsess over chain cleaning rituals. Ride, replace, repeat.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-22-14, 11:06 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 6,004
Posted By NatUp

This is a common refrain on this topic, but it...

This is a common refrain on this topic, but it always strikes me as being fairly unrealistic.

Sure, there are the few group rides out there where dudes in full kit are taking it easy and a newb...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-21-14, 04:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 968
Posted By NatUp

The Badger raced 'cross. I race 'cross. The...

The Badger raced 'cross. I race 'cross. The Badger won Tours...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-20-14, 05:03 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,109
Posted By NatUp

Yeah, cleaning your chain sounds like a good...

Yeah, cleaning your chain sounds like a good idea, but I usually just wipe 'er down, lube it up and wipe again. A few months later, the chain is worn out and I slap on a new one. Aftermarket chains...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-20-14, 04:52 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 6,004
Posted By NatUp

Well, I don't know about that. You might not make...

Well, I don't know about that. You might not make a good rider for certain groups, but there's gotta be a group of people that are more your style. I for one like groups in lycra racing around...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-20-14, 04:28 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 41,683
Posted By NatUp

Thanks Barrettscv...

Thanks Barrettscv (http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php/member.php/47570-Barrettscv) for sharing so many great photos of your awesome Simoncini! I've got a Simoncini road frame I've built up with...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-20-14, 04:17 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,157
Posted By NatUp

No, you're right, it is not appropriate for...

No, you're right, it is not appropriate for small-torque bike tasks. But that's not what rpenmanparker was talking about when he mentioned a 1/2-inch drive torque wrench with a long handle. I have a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-20-14, 03:52 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,157
Posted By NatUp

As long as the ultimate force you pressed on the...

As long as the ultimate force you pressed on the torque wrench wasn't more than it was designed for, what's the harm? My torque wrench laughs at stubborn freewheels. Laughs, I tell you.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-20-14, 03:48 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,952
Posted By NatUp

Bike chains are the same pitch as garage-door...

Bike chains are the same pitch as garage-door opener chain, so a few bike's worth of old chain could be pointlessly turned into a replacement chain for your opener.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-08-14, 02:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,064
Posted By NatUp

I guess I'm not understanding why you don't have...

I guess I'm not understanding why you don't have confidence in the parts on the older bike. You've endo-ed on it, why? Are the parts somehow to blame? If they survived the crash and still work, then...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-08-14, 02:45 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,263
Posted By NatUp

I like pic one more. Number two seems too long....

I like pic one more. Number two seems too long. Basically you want that nice uniform-radius curve.

I wish my wife had a fat bike.
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
01-05-14, 01:39 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 592
Posted By NatUp

Cool, thanks!

Cool, thanks!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-02-14, 05:14 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,070
Posted By NatUp

Shorter folks, people with limited range of...

Shorter folks, people with limited range of motion for all sorts of reasons, kids, hand-crank riders, eccentrics -- all might want such a short crank. And consider: with these shorter cranks, every...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-02-14, 05:09 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,070
Posted By NatUp

It might be possible to go with a shorter spindle...

It might be possible to go with a shorter spindle and remove the granny ring. I say "might" because I can't guarantee there won't be clearance issues. But it'll most likely work. What will definitely...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-02-14, 04:42 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 692
Posted By NatUp

First off, I'm jealous of your locale! I'd love...

First off, I'm jealous of your locale! I'd love to ride in Italy on any bicycle.

That said, can you order things online and have them delivered to you over there? http://www.bikesdirect.com is...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-02-14, 04:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,619
Posted By NatUp

+1 on the Jack Browns. Several gravel centuries,...

+1 on the Jack Browns. Several gravel centuries, countless rail-trail miles, some single track and nary a flat.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-02-14, 04:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,372
Posted By NatUp

Vigilant and frequent chain replacement will be...

Vigilant and frequent chain replacement will be your best bet for making them last, but man, stories like this are why I give expensive "high-end" components a wide berth. Your 9-speed maintenance...
Forum: Commuting
12-31-13, 07:12 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 4,174
Posted By NatUp

I totally believe you that the car made contact,...

I totally believe you that the car made contact, no objection here. But it hit you on the right side. As I recall from physics, that would push you to the left, AWAY from the car you struck. But more...
Forum: Commuting
12-31-13, 07:04 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,586
Posted By NatUp

Yeah, I hear you. I was just busting your chops...

Yeah, I hear you. I was just busting your chops trying to get at the idea that maybe it's not the best plan to put your life and someone else's bumper/paint job at risk for an activity that requires...
Forum: Commuting
12-31-13, 07:00 PM
Replies: 160
Views: 16,718
Posted By NatUp

Totally agree with the above from Andy_K and...

Totally agree with the above from Andy_K and noglider. I was just saying that in my experience buying something from an LBS for the (partial) purpose of gaining a relationship isn't always going to...
Forum: Commuting
12-31-13, 02:22 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 4,174
Posted By NatUp

It's funny, until I saw your story/video, I would...

It's funny, until I saw your story/video, I would have thought video cameras were a good idea and video evidence a compelling argument. Now, I'm not so sure.

First and foremost, your video makes...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
12-31-13, 01:10 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,449
Posted By NatUp

EDIT: (1) Get with the roadies, (2) Then add...

EDIT: (1) Get with the roadies, (2) Then add Chris Carmichael, (3) Eff Strava.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
12-31-13, 01:08 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,449
Posted By NatUp

This. Transformed my last season. Cross...

This. Transformed my last season.

Cross really is the race of truth (sorry, Time Trials...). You get out what you put in. Do intervals till you puke (not joking), practice barriers till your bibs...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-31-13, 12:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 787
Posted By NatUp

I agree, http://www.wheelpro.co.uk...

I agree, http://www.wheelpro.co.uk (http://www.wheelpro.co.uk/) is a great resource, probably all you need if you can't find a copy of the Jobst Bible.

But, if you need something for free, there...
Forum: Commuting
12-31-13, 12:36 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,586
Posted By NatUp

You do realize that isn't how eyes work... ...

You do realize that isn't how eyes work...

Hence the stupidity of drafting vehicles without their consent.
Forum: Commuting
12-31-13, 12:25 PM
Replies: 160
Views: 16,718
Posted By NatUp

Yeah, I haven't had too much luck with the whole...

Yeah, I haven't had too much luck with the whole rapport/relationship thing from LBSs. Every shop is different of course, but they are businesses and they want your money, not your friendship.
Forum: Commuting
12-27-13, 02:25 PM
Replies: 160
Views: 16,718
Posted By NatUp

Flame me if you want, but a mid-level Motobecane...

Flame me if you want, but a mid-level Motobecane 'cross bike is the perfect mostly commuter, sometimes-touring bike: fat tires, fenders, easily takes a rack, lighter and better spec than a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-27-13, 02:19 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,232
Posted By NatUp

Follow the directions. Do a Google image search,...

Follow the directions. Do a Google image search, there are LOTS of images of correctly installed ShiftMates, including cable positioning.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-27-13, 02:16 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,602
Posted By NatUp

Coaster brake.

Coaster brake.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-27-13, 02:07 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,784
Posted By NatUp

Actually, correct, in a way. A tall, skinny guy...

Actually, correct, in a way. A tall, skinny guy like me is analogous to the feather in that I have low weight and high frontal area, whereas a "fat" guy is like the rock in that he has a similar...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-27-13, 12:29 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,784
Posted By NatUp

I'm not a judgmental person, so I say fat people...

I'm not a judgmental person, so I say fat people can play whatever role they want.
Forum: Commuting
12-27-13, 12:04 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,929
Posted By NatUp

There are about a million (not an exaggeration)...

There are about a million (not an exaggeration) older steel road bikes out there with horizontal dropouts. Craigslist, bike swapmeets, your nearest dirtbag bike shop with used frames in a pile. I...
Forum: Commuting
12-27-13, 11:57 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,586
Posted By NatUp

Love it. Drafting others without their permission...

Love it. Drafting others without their permission is as Fred-ly as an e-bike!
Forum: Commuting
12-27-13, 11:55 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,586
Posted By NatUp

This. It's not so much whether you can stop...

This.

It's not so much whether you can stop faster than a big vehicle with equal reaction times or what kind of brakes you have. It's that the big boys have FOUR wheels and TWO eyes looking...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
12-27-13, 11:48 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 14,670
Posted By NatUp

I have a theory that the majority of bike...

I have a theory that the majority of bike purchases come around the same time as an increase in enthusiasm, time or training intensity spent on the sport. Might not be true for you, but when people...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-27-13, 11:39 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 856
Posted By NatUp

If they'll pay a locksmith and he/she will quote...

If they'll pay a locksmith and he/she will quote you under the $100, go with the sane/legit warranty route. Cutting through hardened metal is not exactly fun times.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-27-13, 11:34 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 856
Posted By NatUp

Angle grinder time! And don't worry, no one...

Angle grinder time!

And don't worry, no one will bother you as you destroy the lock: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7zb8YXrmIA
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-27-13, 11:31 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,112
Posted By NatUp

Now there's some information that would have been...

Now there's some information that would have been helpful. I can't say anything for certain since noises are notoriously tough to diagnose (especially without the bike in front of you), but I find it...
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