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Forum: Recumbent
06-15-09, 08:35 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 6,108
Posted By Zathras

If she's so happy, how come she's shooting you...

If she's so happy, how come she's shooting you the gig in this picture :lol:
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-15-09, 08:28 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,980
Posted By Zathras

I'd rather have a dork disc than have the chain...

I'd rather have a dork disc than have the chain tear out my spokes in the middle of traffic. Granted, you're probably going slow when this would become a problem, but it could be an expensive...
Forum: Recumbent
06-11-09, 12:00 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 6,108
Posted By Zathras

Count them yourself... ...

Count them yourself...
http://www.recumbentretreat.org/photo_album/data/media/45/RR_2008_Panorama_1_to_3.jpg

http://www.recumbentretreat.org/photo_album/data/media/45/RR_2008_Panorama_1_to_3.jpg
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-06-09, 11:20 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,685
Posted By Zathras

At the risk of being [wrongly] corrected for...

At the risk of being [wrongly] corrected for spelling again as I was in another post about slow leaks, I've had the same issue. I've just gotten use to always making sure the valve is firmly screwed...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-01-09, 09:43 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 972
Posted By Zathras

Because some some people can type quicker than...

Because some some people can type quicker than they can think, and/or have nothing of value to contribute to the thread, but feel compelled to show their own ignorance because they have nothing...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-01-09, 02:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 500
Posted By Zathras

Can you shift into your lowest gear? It looks...

Can you shift into your lowest gear? It looks like the derailleur is not set right - it looks too high to clear the largest cog and should hang down more as xenologer mentions. Did you actually take...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-01-09, 01:11 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 972
Posted By Zathras

I've had slow leaks on loose Presta valves which...

I've had slow leaks on loose Presta valves which screw into the valve stem. I've also unscrewed the valve from the stem as I unscrewed the plastic cap. So now when I pump up the tire or check the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-01-09, 01:00 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,246
Posted By Zathras

Topeak Alien II. A bit heavy at 270g, but it has...

Topeak Alien II. A bit heavy at 270g, but it has pretty much every tool you'll ever need (or other people have needed when I've been on organized rides).
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-28-09, 07:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 518
Posted By Zathras

Spend the extra money and get the PG990 or...

Spend the extra money and get the PG990 or Shimano CS-M770. The 970 does not have a spider/sleeve and will gouge your freehub over time (I speak from experience...)

Or if you get the 970, be sure...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-24-09, 06:19 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,933
Posted By Zathras

I just bought a Mavic Ksyrium Equipe rear wheel...

I just bought a Mavic Ksyrium Equipe rear wheel and wondered the same thing after noticing the drive side was about twice that of the non-drive side. After much searching, I finally found the answer...
Forum: Commuting
10-18-08, 05:59 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,494
Posted By Zathras

Not a mountain bike, a recumbent with Q-Rings. ...

Not a mountain bike, a recumbent with Q-Rings. Granted, I drop to half that on hills (or less on really steep ones), but if I were a criminal being chased, I'd think I could muster a bit more...
Forum: Recumbent
10-17-08, 01:18 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 19,027
Posted By Zathras

I grew a beard during my college days to keep my...

I grew a beard during my college days to keep my face warm during winter while riding my DF. Now that is has turned white, I had no choice - I had to get a bent.
Forum: Commuting
10-17-08, 09:31 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,494
Posted By Zathras

Then they should forget about these - I routinely...

Then they should forget about these - I routinely ride 22-24mph with no effort. I could easily outpace these things.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-14-08, 02:06 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 706
Posted By Zathras

http://www.rotorcranksusa.com/s1-q-rings.shtml ...

http://www.rotorcranksusa.com/s1-q-rings.shtml

I ride a bent so I can't say for sure they would have the same effect for a DF, but I was astounded at how they completely eliminated the pressure in...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-13-08, 05:27 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 706
Posted By Zathras

Get some Q-Rings and forget about knee pain...

Get some Q-Rings and forget about knee pain forever.
Forum: Commuting
10-08-08, 11:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,412
Posted By Zathras

Spit. It's been used by divers and gas mask...

Spit. It's been used by divers and gas mask wearers for decades.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-04-08, 05:12 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,983
Posted By Zathras

-1 for the GP4000. I've had more commuting flats...

-1 for the GP4000. I've had more commuting flats with those than any other tire in 30 years. They have extremely thin and flexible sidewalls so keeping them at max pressure is the only way to avoid...
Forum: Recumbent
10-04-08, 04:49 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,331
Posted By Zathras

Do you also find yourself leaning forward...

Do you also find yourself leaning forward slightly in the seat during the uphill? I did when I first started riding my LWB. Remember to lean back into the seat and relax. You'll have significantly...
Forum: Commuting
10-04-08, 04:33 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 4,807
Posted By Zathras

I'm shocked - this is actually an almost fair and...

I'm shocked - this is actually an almost fair and balanced news story from Fox - this is history folks! A unique event itself.

There are indeed lots of new people on the roads. A couple of new...
Forum: Commuting
09-26-08, 11:51 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 6,040
Posted By Zathras

Q-Rings. Improved my speed and uphill climbs...

Q-Rings. Improved my speed and uphill climbs and COMPLETELY eliminated the pressure on my knees.
Forum: Commuting
09-25-08, 01:49 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,114
Posted By Zathras

So would a traffic camera or bike camera...

So would a traffic camera or bike camera documenting the act allow for an arrest?

I've seen in another forum that a cycling LEO, when he received such information, said he would call the driver...
Forum: Commuting
09-19-08, 03:05 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 433
Posted By Zathras

I haven't used those particular tires, but...

I haven't used those particular tires, but cracking is usually a sign of low pressure. The lower the air pressure, the more the sidewalls flex, the faster they develop cracks.
Forum: Commuting
09-11-08, 12:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,481
Posted By Zathras

I don't know about mounts for the fender, but you...

I don't know about mounts for the fender, but you might want to look at one of these...
Forum: Commuting
09-09-08, 03:29 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 22,178
Posted By Zathras

A standard, and somewhat conservative, rule of...

A standard, and somewhat conservative, rule of thumb for tire sizing is 1.8-2.2 times your rim width. So 28's are the maximum size (actually 28.6) you'd want to put on. I have 32's on 14mm rims,...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-28-08, 11:36 PM
Replies: 424
Views: 26,657
Posted By Zathras

That's right - you'll need leverage to kick these...

That's right - you'll need leverage to kick these big brass beauties. They aren't being crushed any more. Why is it again that having them crushed is a good thing?
Forum: Road Cycling
08-28-08, 01:25 PM
Replies: 424
Views: 26,657
Posted By Zathras

Someone...please...help...me...arrghhh.... ...

Someone...please...help...me...arrghhh....

I'm over 45, I'm over weight, I have a white beard, I ride a recumbent, it has a fairing, and lights on BOTH front and back...when will my poor ignorant...
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