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Forum: Commuting
05-22-13, 09:11 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 3,723
Posted By Wil Davis

Here's another vote for the Vittoria Rubino Pros...

Here's another vote for the Vittoria Rubino Pros - I have them on both my road-bikes; they're hard-wearing, I can't remember ever having any flats, and they're oh so quiet, especially on the...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-16-13, 12:25 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,745
Posted By Wil Davis

That just convinces me that you must have been...

That just convinces me that you must have been built upside-down!

- Wil
03-19-13, 09:15 PM
Replies: 3,547
Views: 434,859
Posted By Wil Davis

Mr. Monty: ...

Mr. Monty:
http://wildavis.smugmug.com/Cats/The-Three-Amigos/i-cg6LT6c/0/X2/MrMonty_3-X2.jpg
Hey, while you're up, how about fetching me a tuna sandwich…
…without the bread!!!
03-14-13, 06:42 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,721
Posted By Wil Davis

Here's all you need to do it: Read the text, and...

Here's all you need to do it: Read the text, and follow the embedded link to the Park Tool site for further information.
Wil's way...
03-13-13, 04:35 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 8,206
Posted By Wil Davis

Gorgeous! …a bit big for this little...

Gorgeous! …a bit big for this little short-arse, but still gorgeous! Luck sod! Congrats!

I'm so jealous!!!

- Wil
03-12-13, 04:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,513
Posted By Wil Davis

For that very reason I hesitate to follow any...

For that very reason I hesitate to follow any vehicle loaded to the gills with bikes etc. on racks outside the passenger space! More often than not, they're being driven so erratically and it makes...
Replies: 6
Views: 2,307
Posted By Wil Davis

You might consider looking on eBay or Craigslist...

You might consider looking on eBay or Craigslist to get an idea of what they might be fetching!

HTH -
- Wil

PS: Welcome to the board, BTW!
Forum: Road Cycling
03-12-13, 05:45 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 16,925
Posted By Wil Davis

Buggritt! …looks like my karma just ran over my...

Buggritt! …looks like my karma just ran over my dogma!!

- Wil
03-11-13, 03:50 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,244
Posted By Wil Davis

Sorry! (my mistake! I thought the OP was...

Sorry! (my mistake! I thought the OP was referring to a presta-valved tube!)

- Wil
Forum: Road Cycling
03-11-13, 03:46 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 16,925
Posted By Wil Davis

I think that rather flattens my argument (so to...

I think that rather flattens my argument (so to speak! (…reaches for the sick-bucket))

:eek:

- Wil
Forum: Road Cycling
03-11-13, 09:32 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,868
Posted By Wil Davis

Neat idea! I assume it's using BlueTooth, is...

Neat idea! I assume it's using BlueTooth, is that correct?

- Wil

Later: Just seen the specs. yup! BlueTooth 4.0! $130-00 (!!) Reminds me of a saying my old granny had "…it never ceases to...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-10-13, 04:53 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 16,925
Posted By Wil Davis

I've often thought how much I'd like… …to be...

I've often thought how much I'd like…
…to be the saddle of a lady's bike!

That picture serves only to reinforce my conviction,

I rest my case M'lud!

:rolleyes:

- Wil
03-10-13, 02:46 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 17,357
Posted By Wil Davis

Sounds like there's some confusion here between...

Sounds like there's some confusion here between tempering (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tempering) and annealing (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Annealing_%28metallurgy%29).

- Wil
03-10-13, 05:00 AM
Replies: 196
Views: 33,062
Posted By Wil Davis

Wil's Brooks page...

Wil's Brooks page (http://wildavis.smugmug.com/Bikes/Brooks/25375034_q254bx#!i=2087580225&k=nQWzVWG)

Don't ya just love this thread!!!

:thumb:

- Wil
03-10-13, 04:54 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,244
Posted By Wil Davis

You're missing out a step! In order to fit a...

You're missing out a step! In order to fit a Schrader valve you will need to drill the rim hole wider to accommodate the thicker valve stem. Isn't it curious, I do the exact opposite of you, and...
03-08-13, 03:55 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 16,349
Posted By Wil Davis

I grew up in the UK in the 1960s and had a Falcon...

I grew up in the UK in the 1960s and had a Falcon "Black Diamond", and used to deliver papers, one bag on the rear-carrier, and one bag over the cross-bar. On Sundays the bags were about twice as...
03-08-13, 03:35 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,358
Posted By Wil Davis

Well, you might check to see who makes the wheels...

Well, you might check to see who makes the wheels for the Lambo (cars, that is!)

- Wil
03-08-13, 11:30 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,747
Posted By Wil Davis

Brooks! There, that should start a thread which...

Brooks! There, that should start a thread which will go on and on and on and on…
If you want to find out "why?" put "brooks saddle" into google, and check out some of the links, and even do a...
03-08-13, 11:18 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 4,858
Posted By Wil Davis

+1000 Rollers are definitely the way to go if...

+1000 Rollers are definitely the way to go if you want to improve your form! (Learn riding rollers, pedaling using only 1 leg, riding "no hands"); take a look at this...
03-08-13, 11:11 AM
Replies: 8,742
Views: 631,180
Posted By Wil Davis

Here we go again! As I've said (many, many ...

Here we go again! As I've said (many, many times before), you only need wear a helmet if you have something worth protecting! (sort of Bloody Obvious if you really stop and think about it!)
...
03-07-13, 06:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,936
Posted By Wil Davis

Nice bike, but here's what I consider to be an...

Nice bike, but here's what I consider to be an intimidating Lotus Legend:
http://www.k1wd.net/stuff/pics/Lotus-Elite-%2760.jpg
or even:
http://www.k1wd.net/stuff/pics/Caterham_R300.jpg
or, if you...
03-06-13, 04:16 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,604
Posted By Wil Davis

The garage where I pumped gas as a kid (in the...

The garage where I pumped gas as a kid (in the UK), had a sign hanging in the reception area which read: "Our rates are £20/hour for labour, £25/hour if you watch and £30/hour if you help)
...
03-06-13, 09:54 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,620
Posted By Wil Davis

I used to pump gas in the local garage when I was...

I used to pump gas in the local garage when I was a kid (in the UK) and in the workshop was hung the following sign: "Our rates are: £5/hour to work on your car; £10/hour if you watch; £15/hour if...
03-06-13, 07:25 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 17,217
Posted By Wil Davis

Yup, I've built dozens of wheels using mine, and...

Yup, I've built dozens of wheels using mine, and have never had a problem. I think I've checked the "centering" of the gauge about once. I think the "centering" seems to only really matter if...
03-05-13, 10:29 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,962
Posted By Wil Davis

I use a Garmin Quest which I bought 7 years ago. ...

I use a Garmin Quest which I bought 7 years ago. I've found it to be perfect for my use, has all the bells & whistles I use, and can download/upload routes and tracks for further analysis. I'm sure...
03-04-13, 08:01 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,272
Posted By Wil Davis

I think it's called a "witness line" -...

I think it's called a "witness line"

- Wil
Forum: Road Cycling
03-03-13, 11:32 PM
Replies: 345
Views: 140,806
Posted By Wil Davis

Celeste...

Celeste (http://italiancyclingjournal.blogspot.com/2012/01/origins-of-bianchi-celeste-and-more.html)

- Wil
03-01-13, 04:11 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,326
Posted By Wil Davis

See my (illustrated) post (#23) up-thread! -...

See my (illustrated) post (#23) up-thread!

- Wil
03-01-13, 04:06 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,060
Posted By Wil Davis

"…garage door!…" You are lucky! When we...

"…garage door!…"

You are lucky! When we were young we used to dream of having a door, any door! We used to live in a card-board box, in t'middle of t'road, of course it were a 'ome to us!

- Wil
03-01-13, 03:51 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,192
Posted By Wil Davis

I dunno about identity, but it looks to me like...

I dunno about identity, but it looks to me like you might be in for some trouble with the inner shift-cable with your rear-derailleur (see all the "whiskers" near the attachment point!). Nice...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-28-13, 09:25 PM
Replies: 292
Views: 14,313
Posted By Wil Davis

Sorry, my mistake, I thought you were talking...

Sorry, my mistake, I thought you were talking about paraffin-wax (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parafin_wax), I didn't realise you were talking about kerosene (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kerosene),...
02-28-13, 07:30 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 49,576
Posted By Wil Davis

Nice looking ride! Too big for me, but very...

Nice looking ride! Too big for me, but very pretty, love the colour scheme! Thanks for sharing!!

- Wil
Forum: Road Cycling
02-28-13, 07:20 PM
Replies: 292
Views: 14,313
Posted By Wil Davis

You forgot an important step!! If you're...

You forgot an important step!!
If you're heating paraffin-wax (even if you're using a double-boiler, of course you are, correct?) you might call the local Fire Department on your way out, so they'll...
Forum: Commuting
02-28-13, 07:11 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,802
Posted By Wil Davis

A few answers: 1. Each and every time when...

A few answers:
1. Each and every time when necessary.
2. Makes no difference
3. see 2.

HTH -

- Wil
02-28-13, 02:05 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,326
Posted By Wil Davis

Here's...

Here's (http://wildavis.smugmug.com/Bikes/misc-stuff/25485933_5cSxbF#!i=2099882962&k=3zfQVZk) my method (follow the links to see how Park Tool recommend doing it, and you'll see why my method is...
02-28-13, 01:56 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,369
Posted By Wil Davis

Great video! Thanks for sharing! - Wil

Great video! Thanks for sharing!

- Wil
02-27-13, 08:53 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,481
Posted By Wil Davis

I agree, but being a Software Engineer, I'm...

I agree, but being a Software Engineer, I'm reminded of the rest of the quote to which you refer:

(1) If it ain't broke don't fix it!
(2) If it ain't broke, fix it until it is broke!
(3) If it...
02-27-13, 08:26 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 4,852
Posted By Wil Davis

It certainly does! Thanks for the link! -...

It certainly does! Thanks for the link!

- Wil
02-27-13, 08:16 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 4,852
Posted By Wil Davis

I've bought at least 6 Brooks saddles since the...

I've bought at least 6 Brooks saddles since the late 1960s and none of them have ever come with a clamp. Should I complain to Brooks, and if I did what do you think they're likely to say?

- Wil
02-26-13, 06:47 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,318
Posted By Wil Davis

…another reason to ride a Brooks!!!!!! - Wil

…another reason to ride a Brooks!!!!!!

- Wil
Forum: Road Cycling
02-26-13, 06:36 PM
Replies: 3,108
Views: 526,838
Posted By Wil Davis

Here's one (taken back in 2005): ...

Here's one (taken back in 2005):

http://wildavis.smugmug.com/Bikes/Bianchi/i-9JKcv3h/0/XL/Bianchi-0-XL.jpg

I'll dig around for others…

- Wil
Forum: Road Cycling
02-25-13, 02:44 PM
Replies: 292
Views: 14,313
Posted By Wil Davis

Oh, but I did! …and I did! (see threads...

Oh, but I did! …and I did!

(see threads passim!)

- Wil
02-24-13, 05:58 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,464
Posted By Wil Davis

Bit of a bugger to say the least! The nearest...

Bit of a bugger to say the least! The nearest to that I've done is to have a terry-cloth I'd been using to mop my brow, fall from the rear-pocket of my jersey and jam itself in the rear-wheel...
02-24-13, 05:46 PM
Replies: 1,860
Views: 1,033,572
Posted By Wil Davis

Don't know if I've already posted to this thread,...

Don't know if I've already posted to this thread, so apologies if this is a repeat. AFAIK this is the only one of me on a bike:
...
02-24-13, 05:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 717
Posted By Wil Davis

Good advice, but I might add that to ensure that...

Good advice, but I might add that to ensure that the spokes won't be too long, you might do well to add a brass spoke washer under the head of each spoke as recommended by Gerd Schraner, it makes...
02-22-13, 04:18 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 564
Posted By Wil Davis

Wonderful! Thanks for the link! - Wil

Wonderful! Thanks for the link!

- Wil
02-21-13, 08:34 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,000
Posted By Wil Davis

Whatever vehicle which I'm in control of, I stop...

Whatever vehicle which I'm in control of, I stop (always). That's all…

- Wil
02-21-13, 08:09 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 994
Posted By Wil Davis

…be that as it may, I only want to wake them up,...

…be that as it may, I only want to wake them up, not give them a laundry experience they're unlikely to forget!

:rolleyes:

- Wil
02-21-13, 06:08 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 994
Posted By Wil Davis

Here's the only picture I can find of mine. I...

Here's the only picture I can find of mine. I use it on all my bikes.

http://wildavis.smugmug.com/Bikes/Bianchi/i-WbWKDRt/0/XL/quest-1-XL.jpg

I use the bell if I'm close and only use the...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-20-13, 11:15 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,213
Posted By Wil Davis

Unusual for a front spoke to break, but your...

Unusual for a front spoke to break, but your adventure reminds me of a time when I was on a ride, and had a puncture which I couldn't fix (no spare - my own fault, no repair kit - split was at the...
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