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Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-01-24, 10:42 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,653,958
Posted By RubeRad

lol I love the $7.95 sticker price on the bottom

lol I love the $7.95 sticker price on the bottom
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-19-24, 08:56 AM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,653,958
Posted By RubeRad

Are you talking mismatched left crank?

Are you talking mismatched left crank?
Forum: Commuting
01-16-24, 02:44 PM
Replies: 1,688
Views: 345,019
Posted By RubeRad

I couldn't catch him! He must have been going...

I couldn't catch him! He must have been going like 7 mph!!
Forum: Commuting
01-16-24, 10:08 AM
Replies: 1,688
Views: 345,019
Posted By RubeRad

This morning, a jogger. He passed me uphill.

This morning, a jogger. He passed me uphill.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-15-24, 09:52 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 561
Posted By RubeRad

I have a 1/2" drive breaker bar that I found on...

I have a 1/2" drive breaker bar that I found on the road, and I'm pretty sure I have a 1/2-3/4 adapter as well
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-15-24, 08:37 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 561
Posted By RubeRad

Thanks all! That looks about the same as...

Thanks all!

That looks about the same as Park's BBT-32 (which is cheaper than BBT-22, and the Shimano tool cheaper than both). I'm not sure what you're describing with the spacers and washers. Are...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-02-24, 08:06 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,653,958
Posted By RubeRad

lol "dropper seat"

lol "dropper seat"
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-26-23, 04:48 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,135
Posted By RubeRad

I like that, sounds easier to try than string

I like that, sounds easier to try than string
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
12-19-23, 07:42 PM
Replies: 213
Views: 7,275
Posted By RubeRad

Frankly, although I'm interested in the safety...

Frankly, although I'm interested in the safety improvements of lowering speeds across the board, I'm more interested in breaking the back of overconsumption in the American automobile marketplace,...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
12-19-23, 12:03 AM
Replies: 213
Views: 7,275
Posted By RubeRad

:foo:

:foo:
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
12-18-23, 01:45 PM
Replies: 213
Views: 7,275
Posted By RubeRad

FWIW, a couple years ago my cousin was killed by...

FWIW, a couple years ago my cousin was killed by an ******* that was driving 100mph on surface streets and ran a red light. Either joyriding, or (as claimed for legal defense before fleeing the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-27-23, 12:57 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,384
Posted By RubeRad

At the end of the day, I've already ordered the...

At the end of the day, I've already ordered the cheapest possible crock pot, and the Silca wax. It's xmas, not time to get scroogey.

/thread
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-27-23, 09:09 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,384
Posted By RubeRad

He's saying $4 for regular household parrafin...

He's saying $4 for regular household parrafin with no additives and no 'boiler bag', which also gets you longer drive train life and no grease stains
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-24-23, 10:22 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,384
Posted By RubeRad

Actually it's on sale for $29.99, and the reason...

Actually it's on sale for $29.99, and the reason I'm buying that instead of plain household parrafin is
I think this is a once-in-a-lifetime purchase (or 30year purchase, which at my age amounts to...
Forum: Commuting
11-18-23, 08:11 AM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,383,435
Posted By RubeRad

Looks like you paired your new friend with your...

Looks like you paired your new friend with your favorite old saddle -- also very important for comfort!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-26-23, 04:05 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,653,958
Posted By RubeRad

That's pretty cool, I'm not sure that's such a...

That's pretty cool, I'm not sure that's such a wacky price. I bet the fork is wicker-wrapped steel. Is there an entire metal traditional double-diamond frame in there, just with plant-based cladding?
Forum: Commuting
10-02-23, 10:24 AM
Replies: 1,688
Views: 345,019
Posted By RubeRad

Maybe not technically’found on ground’...

Maybe not technically’found on ground’ (especially since it’s up on a trailer), but I saw this fun race car this morning

...
Forum: Commuting
09-21-23, 03:34 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,383,435
Posted By RubeRad

Looking forward to some pics of your ride once...

Looking forward to some pics of your ride once you pass that 10-post limit!
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-18-23, 07:32 AM
Replies: 3,929
Views: 479,945
Posted By RubeRad

I hadn't heard about that policy. I didn't start...

I hadn't heard about that policy. I didn't start the thread to argue about helmets, but merely get help buying one. I got the answer I needed, where to find the helmet I was looking for, but I agree...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-17-23, 05:46 PM
Replies: 3,929
Views: 479,945
Posted By RubeRad

Obviously I have been ok with a cheap knockoff...

Obviously I have been ok with a cheap knockoff protecting my brain for almost 10 years now
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-16-23, 08:03 PM
Replies: 3,929
Views: 479,945
Posted By RubeRad

If you wanna explain how a $20 Bell helmet from...

If you wanna explain how a $20 Bell helmet from Walmart will keep my head safer than this $20 helmet I like the looks of, I'll listen.

But there's no way you can convince me the $150 helmet is 7x...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-07-23, 03:56 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 675
Posted By RubeRad

ps nice pic, if you put and around that link it...

ps nice pic, if you put and around that link it will include the pic in your post
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-25-23, 11:24 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 10,970
Posted By RubeRad

I went through that program via work about 5...

I went through that program via work about 5 years ago, similar impression. It's good advice, but I unlearned it pretty quickly. I got down to 225 I think, but now i'm back up at 250 where my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-23-23, 08:56 PM
Replies: 358
Views: 47,190
Posted By RubeRad

And I fully endorse your right to decide not to...

And I fully endorse your right to decide not to agree with me!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-15-23, 10:42 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 516
Posted By RubeRad

Side pic, I feel like I'm in a 1930's mickey...

Side pic, I feel like I'm in a 1930's mickey mouse movie with hose bloon tireshttps://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_0624_10ee00f06cee94c3e6e985b27f27dafeb962ad97.jpeg
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-23, 09:11 AM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,653,958
Posted By RubeRad

I once bought a cheap plastic bike ramp about...

I once bought a cheap plastic bike ramp about those dimensions. I tried it out, came at it hard, it slipped out from under me sideways, and I slammed down hard. Cracked a rib and got pneumonia.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-23, 03:55 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,456
Posted By RubeRad

Nice bike! Reminds me of almost my first post on...

Nice bike! Reminds me of almost my first post on BF (https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage-bicycles-whats-worth-appraisals/770585-early-70-s-falcon.html)...
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-23, 04:50 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,653,958
Posted By RubeRad

well where would install a disc brake and rotor?

well where would install a disc brake and rotor?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-16-23, 12:31 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,587
Posted By RubeRad

I hope in heaven God gives him a phone with a...

I hope in heaven God gives him a phone with a 3.5mm headphone jack
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-23-23, 09:08 AM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,653,958
Posted By RubeRad

But also "needs general maintenance / service on...

But also "needs general maintenance / service on chain" -- I'd like to see what this go-getter could do there
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-27-23, 09:03 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 959
Posted By RubeRad

Well I did it. Deflated, broke the bead, kept the...

Well I did it. Deflated, broke the bead, kept the tire on the wheel, wangled the valve stem out, put the rimstrip onto the valve, put the valve back into the rim, and then worked the rimstrip under...
Forum: Commuting
03-10-23, 12:35 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,383,435
Posted By RubeRad

Love it all, thanks for the more pics! That bar...

Love it all, thanks for the more pics! That bar almost looks like a moustache bar.

You make me want to go crazy with my bike.

Here's an old pic with 'circus tent' bicolor bartape
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-28-23, 10:09 AM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,653,958
Posted By RubeRad

Interesting! See, I didn't even know that because...

Interesting! See, I didn't even know that because I'm below 'Beginner' level. Fortunately I've got BF to ask questions how to get started if I ever get that itch
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-24-23, 01:35 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,653,958
Posted By RubeRad

lol I have grabbed stuff out of a dumpster behind...

lol I have grabbed stuff out of a dumpster behind an LBS (and later ended up trying to sell it on CL) :innocent:

(To my knowledge, my CL ad didn't end up posted on this Hall of Shame)
Forum: Commuting
02-21-23, 05:34 PM
Replies: 1,688
Views: 345,019
Posted By RubeRad

"Don't worry, I speak Whale..."

"Don't worry, I speak Whale..."
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-28-23, 01:29 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,653,958
Posted By RubeRad

They shouldn't be using butter on their bearings

They shouldn't be using butter on their bearings
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-28-23, 10:30 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,629
Posted By RubeRad

That's a great build actually. Makes me jealous...

That's a great build actually. Makes me jealous with my CrossCheck that I built about a nanosecond before Surly came out with the Straggler
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-30-22, 09:30 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 3,835
Posted By RubeRad

I've heard a mindfulness tip, that you should...

I've heard a mindfulness tip, that you should take a tick to look at things whenever you put them down, and it will help you remember where you put them. I'm not good at it though. When I get going...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-19-22, 03:51 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,079
Posted By RubeRad

The bike is actually my wife's doing. The frame...

The bike is actually my wife's doing. The frame (and a few bits attached) was a dumpster find of mine many years ago. I never got around to offering it on the C&V PIF thread. As a pandemic project to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-18-22, 07:10 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,079
Posted By RubeRad

ps that's not the target bike I was asking about,...

ps that's not the target bike I was asking about, the flatbar conversion that needs levers is a different spesh
Forum: Commuting
12-14-22, 09:21 AM
Replies: 148
Views: 61,166
Posted By RubeRad

I think the point is they are both there together

I think the point is they are both there together
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-01-22, 03:48 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,279
Posted By RubeRad

Maybe ebike specific tires have street tread, but...

Maybe ebike specific tires have street tread, but no matter how smooth the road, MTB fat tires with knobby tread would still be a rough ride
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-30-22, 05:59 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,279
Posted By RubeRad

I will also chime in that 30psi is ridiculously...

I will also chime in that 30psi is ridiculously high for 4" tires.

My Surly Krampus wears 3" wide tires, I'm a fatso at 250lb, and I consider 10 psi front / 15 psi rear to be pumping them up extra...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-20-22, 02:33 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 7,949
Posted By RubeRad

:cry: lemme bust out my world's tiniest violin to...

:cry: lemme bust out my world's tiniest violin to make some sad music while I cry for your sadness
Forum: Commuting
10-19-22, 09:21 PM
Replies: 1,688
Views: 345,019
Posted By RubeRad

Cool! This chair made out of #2 pencils is...

Cool!

This chair made out of #2 pencils is on display at the Baltimore Museum of Art, so I guess that means it's art. Maybe that zip-tie one too!
...
Forum: Commuting
09-14-22, 10:15 PM
Replies: 1,688
Views: 345,019
Posted By RubeRad

I don't understand this. When I come across a...

I don't understand this. When I come across a thread that doesn't interest me, I move on.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-28-22, 04:49 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,653,958
Posted By RubeRad

They're stainless steel bolts, so I don't think...

They're stainless steel bolts, so I don't think so. You could superglue diamonds in there though (and you probably should as a security measure, otherwise any passing bike aficionado with a hex...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-15-22, 08:03 AM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,653,958
Posted By RubeRad

Three wrong photos?

Three wrong photos?
Forum: Commuting
06-29-22, 08:08 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,383,435
Posted By RubeRad

You gotta love it when 90% of the value of the...

You gotta love it when 90% of the value of the bike is Saddle/bag and Grips
Forum: Commuting
06-26-22, 07:14 AM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,383,435
Posted By RubeRad

Yes it's quite normal; it's also quite common to...

Yes it's quite normal; it's also quite common to get a vintage/old mountain bike with a fully rigid frame, and use that for commuting, since it's so sturdy for potholes and rough roads.
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