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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-21-22, 12:29 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,220
Posted By BMC_Kid

Sure thing, more than likely. I don't ride it, so...

Sure thing, more than likely. I don't ride it, so why not let someone else appreciate it when I don't? Trying to gather information about it, however speculative, in the full light of day.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-27-22, 08:18 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,425
Posted By Maelochs

Dude, we're not supposed to talk about it!

Dude, we're not supposed to talk about it!
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
08-18-22, 04:28 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,021
Posted By Iride01

Seems like if the shim solves our pain, you'll be...

Seems like if the shim solves our pain, you'll be able to put out more power longer. With pain you'll be inclined not to put out as much power for so long.

I wouldn't care what the left / right...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-18-22, 03:54 PM
Replies: 184
Views: 8,767
Posted By GAtkins

I particularly take the lane when I'm in the pole...

I particularly take the lane when I'm in the pole position at red lights to avoid the right hook, or the "pull up beside you and wait to go straight idiot." In fact, when I'm at any intersection...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-12-22, 03:04 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 626
Posted By dedhed

A couple drops of super glue then cut

A couple drops of super glue then cut
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-14-22, 03:46 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 599
Posted By Iride01

Most say that flats come in close groups of...

Most say that flats come in close groups of threes. You are still due another flat no matter what you put on the bike.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-16-22, 07:31 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,075
Posted By Chuck M

I was thinking my temperature width would be...

I was thinking my temperature width would be pretty narrow. I'll ride in hot weather and did 85 miles in a 106 degree heat index (I forgot what the actual temperature was). And while I don't mind...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-15-22, 09:59 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 3,392
Posted By cxwrench

Nomenclature is not the correct word for what...

Nomenclature is not the correct word for what you're talking about. Look it up.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-15-22, 05:39 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,075
Posted By Bearhawker

Roughly -25*C to more than +30*C I would gladly...

Roughly -25*C to more than +30*C I would gladly ride in the cold before the heat.

I'd make it an even 100*C temp range but it doesn't get cold or hot enough here to round it out.

I've lived in...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-15-22, 05:26 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,075
Posted By Ghazmh

In the past 6 months I rode when it was 0 degrees...

In the past 6 months I rode when it was 0 degrees Fahrenheit and had a splendid time. More recently I rode in the upper 90’s.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-15-22, 07:54 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,075
Posted By _ForceD_

I live in coastal southern New England. I ride in...

I live in coastal southern New England. I ride in temps from the mid/upper-90s (so say >95°F) down to around the mid/lower-teens (so say <15°F). So my “temperature width” is 80-85°F.

Dan
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-15-22, 07:47 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,075
Posted By prj71

95 degrees here in WI yesterday. Real feal was...

95 degrees here in WI yesterday. Real feal was 103°.

I biked 45 miles after work. I love biking in the heat. I fat bike in winter but my cut-off is around 10-15 degrees.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-15-22, 07:31 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,075
Posted By ofajen

As far as what I’ve ever done, roughly [+110,+10]...

As far as what I’ve ever done, roughly [+110,+10] or 100F. In a typical year it will now be [+100,+30] or 70F.

I have never enjoyed riding below 25F and pretty much switch to working out at the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-15-22, 07:00 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,075
Posted By pdlamb

After a commute at 7F I decided that was too...

After a commute at 7F I decided that was too cold, I'd stick to double-digit temperatures on the low end. But I also got a pair of warm tights with a wind-block front. It hasn't equaled that low...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-15-22, 06:59 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,075
Posted By GhostRider62

Not sure but out West the bank sign said 117F and...

Not sure but out West the bank sign said 117F and my Garmin said 126F on the road. A UPS driver stopped me one day telling me to get off the road cuz the heat index was 160 or 161F. Told him I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-15-22, 06:55 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,075
Posted By BobbyG

In Colorado Springs it rarely reaches 100F but...

In Colorado Springs it rarely reaches 100F but often go up to 98F (Highest recorded temp here was 100.8F in 2018) however the thermometers on my bikes will read up to 110 in direct sunlight. I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-15-22, 06:50 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,075
Posted By BTinNYC

So far this year 17F to 91F. I wouldn't go for a...

So far this year 17F to 91F. I wouldn't go for a car ride at -30F.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-15-22, 03:26 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,075
Posted By The Chemist

Here in Shanghai the yearly temperature range is...

Here in Shanghai the yearly temperature range is around 0 degrees C to 38 degrees C, and I ride in all of it.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-14-22, 10:10 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,075
Posted By msalvetti

I don't come anywhere close to you. Here in...

I don't come anywhere close to you. Here in Boston it doesn't often get above 95F. I'll ride in that, but in the evening after the sun goes down. In the winter, I usually won't go out if the temp is...
Forum: Touring
05-06-22, 08:26 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,319
Posted By phughes

Shower cap from Walmart or Target. I have the...

Shower cap from Walmart or Target. I have the cover from Brooks, but use it mainly when transporting the bike long distance on the bike rack. For day to day use, and on tour, the shower cap works...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-08-22, 03:55 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 707
Posted By P.L.Jensen

Old chainring modified to be a chain guard…

I love all my bikes… Since moving to a small waterfront town in Washington State, my preferred ride is my coaster brake cruiser bike… Really don’t need gears here, and the coaster brake works fine...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-08-22, 08:05 AM
Replies: 152
Views: 5,716
Posted By KerryIrons

I think the technical term for this kind of...

I think the technical term for this kind of behavior is "moocher."
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-25-22, 06:53 AM
Replies: 155
Views: 7,859
Posted By hazetguy

Handel bars ...

Handel bars

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:beer:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-05-22, 02:35 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 8,722
Posted By CAT7RDR

The more boldface you use the more rolling...

The more boldface you use the more rolling resistance.
Smaller thin Arial 4 font has the least resistance. :backpedal:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-26-22, 10:34 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,162
Posted By Rolla

Riding home at night on quiet streets after a...

Riding home at night on quiet streets after a couple of beers is an underrated pleasure of bicycling.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
02-20-22, 02:00 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,022
Posted By zaje

Thanks for pointing to Cygolite, funny thing -...

Thanks for pointing to Cygolite, funny thing - their webpage has banned access from my country, I now feel like criminal :D
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-28-22, 10:59 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 711
Posted By Bill Kapaun

In pic #2, D-NL SCREAMS SHIMANO It's a...

In pic #2, D-NL SCREAMS SHIMANO
It's a conventional cartridge BB (probably a UN-26 quality) with the DS flange sheared off.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-23-22, 06:46 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,154
Posted By SurferRosa

Is the housing long enough? Show us a pic of the...

Is the housing long enough? Show us a pic of the entire cable routing. Looking at that ferrule inside the barrel adjuster makes it seem too short. Especially with aero brake levers, the housing...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-20-22, 05:54 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,630
Posted By nomadmax

If I read your post correctly, your low gear is...

If I read your post correctly, your low gear is 34 x 34. On an unladened bike thats a pretty low gear. I don't know your age, fitness level or the climbs you're having difficulty with but there's...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-17-22, 09:59 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 950
Posted By arex

Followed your procedure, except for the brake...

Followed your procedure, except for the brake fluid (not sure I have any), and after monumental effort, I got the damned thing to turn. Even then, it turned very grudgingly, and I was afraid that I'd...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-10-22, 07:57 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 4,235
Posted By BikePower

Great idea. Create a subforum called Drag Racing...

Great idea. Create a subforum called Drag Racing or Straight Line Sprints. Lets do it!
Forum: Road Cycling
12-29-21, 01:01 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 11,786
Posted By Seattle Forrest

Personally I have auto pause on and set not to...

Personally I have auto pause on and set not to record anything under 20 mph. I don't know how you people manage such pathetically slow speeds. 17 mph over a century? That's a track stand! I spent...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-26-21, 08:57 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,195
Posted By Sy Reene

The motor.

The motor.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-20-21, 05:09 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,867
Posted By Bmach

Ride it, clean it, don’t worry.

Ride it, clean it, don’t worry.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-13-21, 01:45 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,661
Posted By sloar

I just take the fork or frame into CVS . I’ve...

I just take the fork or frame into CVS . I’ve never had a problem except for odd stares.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-02-21, 06:56 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 5,419
Posted By FireWaterBoy

Too late! I couldn't justify putting this bike on...

Too late! I couldn't justify putting this bike on the wall. The way I see it bikes are there to be ridden.. And I see the scratches, chips, etc. to be part of the art and also gives the bike...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-01-21, 08:14 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 5,419
Posted By FireWaterBoy

Hand Drawn Pinarello

*I'm not sure if this is the right thread to post this but didn't know where to put it*

I've always had a real love for late 90's early 00's road bikes. My dream bike was/is the Pinarello Galileo...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-22-21, 12:28 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,777
Posted By wolfchild

100% waterproof and 100% breathable doesn't...

100% waterproof and 100% breathable doesn't exist, the isn't a fabric out there that can keep water out and let sweat out at the same time...You have a choice, you can either accept getting wet with...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-07-21, 01:38 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,084
Posted By Flatforkcrown

If you don’t adjust and maintain your own hubs...

If you don’t adjust and maintain your own hubs how do you know they are too tight? If they have fresh thick grease in them they will slow quicker than before just spinning them, but will be fine on...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-27-21, 10:27 PM
Replies: 200
Views: 19,137
Posted By curbtender

F that. It's what we get when social media raises...

F that. It's what we get when social media raises our kids. Take his license away forever and make him ride a bike.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-26-21, 06:29 PM
Replies: 200
Views: 8,844
Posted By seypat

The answer is 42.

The answer is 42.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-25-21, 08:07 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,371
Posted By Cyclist0108

I removed the finger pulls on mine because they...

I removed the finger pulls on mine because they caused flatulence.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-03-21, 11:52 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,406
Posted By dedhed

Define "jockey wheels mess up". While Acera is...

Define "jockey wheels mess up". While Acera is near the bottom of their line up, pretty much any Shimano RD is pretty bulletproof for a few thousand miles with at least minimal maintenance.

Makes...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-03-21, 07:08 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 7,075
Posted By Smokinapankake

And so it begins: ...

And so it begins:


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XT cantilevers:

...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-26-21, 07:37 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,309
Posted By ClydeClydeson

Limitations in technology only allowed me to make...

Limitations in technology only allowed me to make a four Spock wheel.

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/607x595/four_spock_wheel_994594337ff6c806fa794035a9eb2208da4eaffb.png
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-23-21, 01:12 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,905
Posted By Mr. 66

VIse grips on the one that has issue, there's...

VIse grips on the one that has issue, there's enough grab on.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-29-21, 02:16 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,551
Posted By Ray9

Beating the system.

Yesterday I became aware that it was going to rain today so I planned on a day off from cycling. I did some shopping this morning and noticed it was not raining yet, so I checked the weather report...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-17-21, 04:28 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 10,727
Posted By fredlord

I see what you did there.

I see what you did there.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-15-21, 11:20 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,429
Posted By livedarklions

I always love seeing setups I know I'd hate...

I always love seeing setups I know I'd hate working for someone else, it's part of the charm of talking about bicycles.
Forum: Touring
03-11-21, 09:58 AM
Replies: 140
Views: 17,246
Posted By Fuji1986

Where did my thread go? (Probably where rim-brake...

Where did my thread go? (Probably where rim-brake touring bikes went.)
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