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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-06-24, 02:27 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,191
Posted By Kapusta

Your average person reading Wirecutter for info...

Your average person reading Wirecutter for info on this is not going to know what to look for in a used bike.

And many people would rather buy a new bike from a shop with support.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-22-23, 11:08 AM
Replies: 212
Views: 7,403
Posted By Dave Mayer

For road use, 3 x systems make shifting dead...

For road use, 3 x systems make shifting dead simple, and you shift far less often.

90% of the time you're on the middle ring. Descending or a tailwind, then the big ring. On long climbs, the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-20-23, 08:48 PM
Replies: 212
Views: 7,403
Posted By Carbonfiberboy

Riding a 3X on group rides with 2X riders, it...

Riding a 3X on group rides with 2X riders, it depends on the 2X riders' chainrings. With standard 50-34 compact gearing (or it was standard when I was doing a lot of group rides) the 2X riders...
Forum: Touring
09-13-23, 01:27 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,912
Posted By abdon

On 92bcd the smaller is indeed a 30 tooth ring....

On 92bcd the smaller is indeed a 30 tooth ring. Is there a triplizer ring that will fit your crank? Basically the smaller ring is mounted on the 2nd (triplizer) ring itself.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-10-23, 07:57 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,895
Posted By Chuck M

Bull butter! You did 100 unsupported miles after...

Bull butter! You did 100 unsupported miles after two months of riding. You did well.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-16-23, 07:43 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 887
Posted By indyfabz

I rode across the country unsupported with a guy...

I rode across the country unsupported with a guy who turned 77 during the trip. When we reached the end of the 93-day adventure in Bar Harbor, ME, he started riding home to the Philly suburbs. His...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-15-23, 10:53 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 887
Posted By bruce19

This is why I ride

About a year ago I woke up early in the morning with this hollow feeling in my chest. Not something I would associate with a heart attack but I knew instinctively it was heart related. I went to the...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-09-23, 05:14 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,053
Posted By Gyro

Thanks

Thanks
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-09-23, 11:30 AM
Replies: 193
Views: 7,526
Posted By BillyD

Hopefully that means people are learning to stay...

Hopefully that means people are learning to stay out of trouble and find other threads instead of criticizing.


Bingo.


My friend, maybe you don't realize that characterizing someone as a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-09-23, 10:17 AM
Replies: 193
Views: 7,526
Posted By rsbob

With all due respect, I find his posts some of...

With all due respect, I find his posts some of the most entertaining on this forum.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-04-23, 03:23 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,579
Posted By KerryIrons

Can we sum up your comments with one word? ...

Can we sum up your comments with one word? Nonsense? Waste is waste, and people who want to reduce waste patch their tubes. Forever nervous? Are you kidding. In hundreds of thousands of miles...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-04-23, 12:11 AM
Replies: 3,116
Views: 536,896
Posted By tankist

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Forum: Road Cycling
06-24-23, 06:28 PM
Replies: 3,116
Views: 536,896
Posted By Broctoon

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On the bank of the Snake River just outside...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-19-23, 03:35 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 5,284
Posted By Trakhak

cyccommute will likely be along soon. In the...

cyccommute will likely be along soon. In the meantime, on the basis of the abundant information provided in this thread, this is my takeaway:

No, you do not need to worry about hydroplaning with a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-19-23, 02:34 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 5,284
Posted By Hondo6

FWIW: here are a pair of links to what the late...

FWIW: here are a pair of links to what the late Jobst Brandt had to say about the subject:

https://www.sheldonbrown.com/brandt/slicks.html

https://yarchive.net/bike/slicks.html

This photo of...
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
06-18-23, 10:50 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,565
Posted By ThermionicScott

You can always just view the "Bike Forums"...

You can always just view the "Bike Forums" section, like I do. My bookmark goes to: https://www.bikeforums.net/bike-forums/
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-18-23, 02:34 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,977
Posted By Polaris OBark

One can never have enough standards.

One can never have enough standards.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-16-23, 09:30 PM
Replies: 179
Views: 7,520
Posted By ThermionicScott

Yep, I kinda enjoy patching tubes. :thumb:

Yep, I kinda enjoy patching tubes. :thumb:
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-15-23, 04:54 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 5,831
Posted By Harold74

I ride mostly alone. Things I like about that: ...

I ride mostly alone. Things I like about that:

1) Keep my own pace that optimizes my workout parameters.

2) I try to minimize as many "do this as this time" commitments as I can in my life. I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-15-23, 12:58 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,471
Posted By Flip Flop Rider

buy and ride..don't try to restore saddle,...

buy and ride..don't try to restore

saddle, tires, cables..you can do it

save money and see if cycling is for you..if it is, go spend a couple grand at the bike shop and enjoy..if not for you,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-12-23, 11:12 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 755
Posted By Iride01

It's probably normal that many noobs don't think...

It's probably normal that many noobs don't think to check their tire pressure. However they should. Tires and tubes on bicycles lose air pressure with time. So not checking them might be why you...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-11-23, 06:44 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,875
Posted By datlas

Only time mine is fully unzipped is when it’s...

Only time mine is fully unzipped is when it’s gotten warm enough that I don’t need it, but haven’t yet time/opportunity to take it off.

Agree putting it on unzipped from the start does not make...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-07-23, 12:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 486
Posted By Iride01

Check your plastic thingy with the grooves (BB...

Check your plastic thingy with the grooves (BB cable guide) and make sure the cables aren't sawing into it. The grease and/or oil is probably coming from as previously suggested by another and likely...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-03-23, 07:00 AM
Replies: 124
Views: 9,743
Posted By shelbyfv

No, absolutely not worth it for you. Ride what...

No, absolutely not worth it for you. Ride what you have and enjoy it!:thumb:...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-31-23, 07:35 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,964
Posted By noglider

I think whether it saves you is unknowable. You...

I think whether it saves you is unknowable. You can only know if it DOESN'T work.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-29-23, 05:08 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,964
Posted By steelbikeguy

I think that everyone should look at their riding...

I think that everyone should look at their riding situations and try to optimize their choice of lights.
In an urban environment, where you are worried about threats from all directions, and ones...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-29-23, 11:14 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,964
Posted By steelbikeguy

It's been a while since I've bought a new light,...

It's been a while since I've bought a new light, so I can only offer some observations on what I see around me.

My lights are a bit older and use batteries. I've used the Superflash and liked the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-28-23, 01:18 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,315
Posted By sweeks

After the video demonstration there's an image...

After the video demonstration there's an image showing the correct orientation of the link. I've never known about this or paid attention to it. :twitchy:
I'll follow directions next time, but...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-28-23, 08:59 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,783
Posted By jadmt

I have found on batteries I have had terrible...

I have found on batteries I have had terrible luck with cheap batteries. why risk it. you can get 12 or 20 count Duracell's for a decent price. I think I got a 12 pack at Costco for like $14 or so
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-28-23, 08:42 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,964
Posted By noglider

BCDrums, I've been impressed with Cygolite for...

BCDrums, I've been impressed with Cygolite for years. I had a couple of Hotspots, the kind that charged with a USB mini connector. One of them went bad, and I wrote to the company. They said they...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-26-23, 03:33 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 879
Posted By cyccommute

It’s the volatility of gasoline (petrol to most...

It’s the volatility of gasoline (petrol to most of the rest of the world). Gasoline evaporates very quickly and forms a denser than air vapor that flows a bit like water. The extremely low flash...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-25-23, 09:54 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 4,050
Posted By spelger

Tire jack arrived today. the job was so easy with...

Tire jack arrived today. the job was so easy with it. but, just before i used it i attempted to do it again bare handed. what a PITA. was never going to happen. tried with gloves, without gloves....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-19-23, 11:47 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 235
Posted By KCT1986

Yes, use a JIS driver/bit. The screw in the pic...

Yes, use a JIS driver/bit. The screw in the pic appears to have 'dot' embossed in the head, (about 2 o'clock in the pic, in line with one of the slots). The 'dot' is usually a good indication that...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-17-23, 04:47 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,049
Posted By shelbyfv

I'll admit to getting some satisfaction from...

I'll admit to getting some satisfaction from patching tubes. I buy the little road-sized Rema patches. Box of 100 lasts me several years. Very few folks in my group want to bother so I was...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-23, 05:26 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 15,739
Posted By shelbyfv

I'm old, fat and slow regardless of tire width....

I'm old, fat and slow regardless of tire width. I'm currently enjoying 38s on the road and wouldn't consider a new bike that didn't take 32s, preferably at least 35s. Given the specs of new bikes,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-17-23, 05:17 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 341
Posted By Sonofamechanic

Yeah….I think you are giving way too much rope to...

Yeah….I think you are giving way too much rope to those who choose to respond with sarcasm to a newbie’s attempt at a question.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-13-23, 07:12 AM
Replies: 176
Views: 6,901
Posted By seypat

I wave at/acknowledge most anything that's...

I wave at/acknowledge most anything that's approaching. Vehicles, pedestrians, other riders, etc. On one hand, it's the friendly/courteous thing to do. But on the other hand, there's a golden band....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-12-23, 05:01 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 6,983
Posted By cyccommute

Mineral spirits and/or kerosene will clean just...

Mineral spirits and/or kerosene will clean just as fast and don’t carry near the risk of gasoline. There is no temperature at which gasoline can be safely used without risk of flammability. The...
Forum: Touring
05-08-23, 12:26 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,435
Posted By irc

Sounds like one of these. For info of anyone else...

Sounds like one of these. For info of anyone else needing to adjust the position of a front derailleur.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-07-23, 09:08 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 4,232
Posted By cyccommute

I try to listen to the client when they describe...

I try to listen to the client when they describe what their problem is. If they use bicycle terms, I treat them differently than someone who is there to fix the “gear changer thingy”. I also take a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-06-23, 08:35 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,704
Posted By indyfabz

I entered a hospital on 12/31 and was there on in...

I entered a hospital on 12/31 and was there on in rehab for 3 months after heart surgery. During that time, I didn’t put a foot on the ground for two months. When I did finally start I had to use a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-06-23, 07:36 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 457
Posted By rccardr

Agreed. Have had better luck in triple shifting...

Agreed. Have had better luck in triple shifting using a Shimano CX70 or CX50, which were designed for use with smaller rings and IMHO produce crisper and more consistent front shifts.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-06-23, 07:30 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 457
Posted By Hondo6

My guess would be he's wondering if they'll shift...

My guess would be he's wondering if they'll shift a 22T front difference (largest - smallest).

OP: your FD can handle the front difference you specified. But there are a couple of other issues...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-06-23, 06:46 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,704
Posted By Outrider1

Very thought provoking. Personally, I enjoy...

Very thought provoking. Personally, I enjoy walking several miles per day with my dog. As for my personal fitness and training, nothing beats riding my bike. Walking, in my eyes, is a leisure...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-05-23, 06:35 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 4,232
Posted By urbanknight

Entertainment, just like half the threads on this...

Entertainment, just like half the threads on this forum. At least I personally didn’t take it to be some sort of litmus test for finding a competent mechanic.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-05-23, 08:36 AM
Replies: 176
Views: 6,901
Posted By john m flores

You are under no obligation to be friendly.

You are under no obligation to be friendly.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-05-23, 08:18 AM
Replies: 176
Views: 6,901
Posted By john m flores

Motorcyclists ride because they love how it feels...

Motorcyclists ride because they love how it feels and despite being told at every party that someone's cousin's nephew's friend's father got into a bad wreck and now can't make their own lemonade....
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-23, 07:59 AM
Replies: 7,880
Views: 165,422
Posted By rjones28

Frank of the Day Feat. some brass for Velo...

Frank of the Day

Feat. some brass for Velo Vol

Frank Zappa - The Grand Wazoo (Visualizer) - YouTube
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-01-23, 09:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 419
Posted By veganbikes

I would ask myself why he didn't find himself...

I would ask myself why he didn't find himself behind the wheel of a large automobile?
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-01-23, 12:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,032
Posted By asmirnov

battery issue

Thanks all,
It was a battery issue on both devices that i received, once a new battery was installed the device turned on
Thanks for reponding!
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