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Forum: Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs
09-02-15, 07:46 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,852
Posted By jwa

So you've got normal L eye vision / 40% R eye,...

So you've got normal L eye vision / 40% R eye, diabetes w/o other complications (presumably you would have mentioned them), and the mental health issues, is that correct?
- Mirrors may help...
Forum: Touring
06-17-15, 02:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,510
Posted By jwa

Right. They can be hard to find on hairy areas...

Right. They can be hard to find on hairy areas (and really repulsive when found attached. Trust me on that one. :eek: )

CDC says a tick must be attached...
Forum: Great Lakes
06-15-15, 02:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,603
Posted By jwa

Of course, "near Grand Rapids" and "scenic...

Of course, "near Grand Rapids" and "scenic routes" are rather mutually exclusive, unless you really like farmland... ;)

Without knowing what your group is up for mileage-wise, etc, I'd consider...
Forum: Great Lakes
05-13-15, 11:21 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,968
Posted By jwa

Does Michigan have any long rails to trails...

Does Michigan have any long rails to trails routes?
MDOT - MDOT Road and Trail Bicycling Maps (http://www.michigan.gov/mdot/0,1607,7-151-9615_11223-146053--,00.html)
Trails Michigan, North Michigan...
Forum: Touring
08-26-14, 06:17 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,051
Posted By jwa

Assuming you mean the pliers, not the oven mitt,...

Assuming you mean the pliers, not the oven mitt, variety:
...
Forum: Touring
04-14-14, 02:25 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 8,776
Posted By jwa

Back in the day, one sewed one's own panniers...

Back in the day, one sewed one's own panniers from a Frostline kit. Or convinced one's mother to do so. ;)
Got several thousand miles from mine....
Forum: Touring
03-30-14, 06:40 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,025
Posted By jwa

That was great! Seriously: is there like a GAP...

That was great! Seriously: is there like a GAP Trail Association or something? They would probably love such a flick for fundraising, etc -
Forum: Touring
03-26-14, 04:03 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,356
Posted By jwa

Sounds like the answer to the OP's question is: ...

Sounds like the answer to the OP's question is: Either. And, Both.
;)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-02-14, 10:28 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 28,738
Posted By jwa

Score! I was gonna sugest you just send your son...

Score! I was gonna sugest you just send your son $50 & ask him to search Craigslist himself...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-02-14, 08:31 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,794
Posted By jwa

What he said.

What he said.
Forum: Great Lakes
02-01-14, 08:31 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,784
Posted By jwa

I've never seen any while road riding, but...

I've never seen any while road riding, but apparently homeowners/farmers see black bears not infrequently. There are a few localized areas of moose and elk habitat - see the state map...
Forum: Touring
01-29-14, 08:30 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,199
Posted By jwa

Done lots of touring/camping with my kids...

Done lots of touring/camping with my kids starting at about that age - KATY Trail, C&O Canal, road riding in Michigan Gr Rapids -> Mackinaw, etc. Can't say we ever tried a trip of that length as a...
Forum: Great Lakes
01-27-14, 04:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,784
Posted By jwa

Duke - Ya, da UP has da great roads, eh? ...

Duke -

Ya, da UP has da great roads, eh? Generally lightly traveled, except on weekends & around holidays, especially nearby "destination" attractions & state parks. Logging trucks are a pita on...
Forum: Touring
03-11-12, 05:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,139
Posted By jwa

All of the above. I've had good luck with...

All of the above. I've had good luck with mom&pop motels after staying there the night before departure, & with inexpensive chains (Holiday Inn, Super 8, etc). Get permission of the day shift...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-04-11, 08:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 496
Posted By jwa

And the gf.

And the gf.
Forum: Touring
04-24-11, 07:01 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,297
Posted By jwa

Most sure-fire way I've found to get ice water:...

Most sure-fire way I've found to get ice water: stop & ask someone who is out watering their lawn if I can fill my water bottles from their hose. They ALWAYS say, "Let me get you some cold water...
Forum: Touring
03-16-11, 08:58 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,226
Posted By jwa

Not to mention the super powers....

Not to mention the super powers....
Forum: Touring
03-16-11, 08:45 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 395
Posted By jwa

Hmmm. I've gone to MO for a Spring ride in...

Hmmm. I've gone to MO for a Spring ride in April-May 5 or 6 times now. I love the hills - rolling and incessant, but do-able and thus rewarding. And I've found most drivers more than polite,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-06-10, 09:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 12,202
Posted By jwa

http://sheldonbrown.com/derailer-adjustment.html ...

http://sheldonbrown.com/derailer-adjustment.html

Read through the whole article. Then re-read step 3: Indexing adjustment with the barrel adjuster.

And keep your date w/ the LBS - politely ask...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-06-10, 08:59 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,948
Posted By jwa

Nice job on the pics, though....

Nice job on the pics, though....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-10, 10:00 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 13,044
Posted By jwa

Thanks for the replies. And good call, Sixty...

Thanks for the replies. And good call, Sixty Fiver & sced. I removed the dropout adj screws, & it almost shifts cleanly. Chain's already as short as it'll fit... Guess I'm looking at a "new"...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-10, 07:02 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 13,044
Posted By jwa

Suntour Cyclone derailleur - exceeding cog capacity?

I recently picked up a 1984-ish Trek 400 series from Craiglist. It's equipped with a 13-28 6 speed freewheel and a Suntour Cyclone rear derailleur. The 28-tooth cog seems to exceed the derailleur's...
Forum: Great Lakes
07-04-09, 07:07 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,049
Posted By jwa

Wait... those labels on mattresses come off...

Wait... those labels on mattresses come off **********
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-30-09, 09:22 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 949
Posted By jwa

You'd be financially better off to bring the...

You'd be financially better off to bring the wheel to your LBS & ask them to remove the gear cluster. Tell they you wanna learn & ask if you can watch. It'll take about 75 seconds; they'll charge...
Forum: Touring
06-29-09, 10:59 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 4,631
Posted By jwa

- Call it a "list of expectations" or something...

- Call it a "list of expectations" or something similar - a list of "rules" coming down from an "organizer" who's not the "leader" comes off as way too paternalistic & bossy.

- Change the...
Forum: Touring
06-16-09, 05:34 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,297
Posted By jwa

Years ago, on a trip through West Virginia, the...

Years ago, on a trip through West Virginia, the locals told us about their attempt to get rid of them one spring. They sprayed some sort of toxic crap, which worked wonders in near-elimination of...
Forum: Touring
06-16-09, 05:26 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 860
Posted By jwa

"Pins & needles" is typically a nerve issue, not...

"Pins & needles" is typically a nerve issue, not a circulation problem - commonly caused by direct compression of the involved nerve, or compression of tendons/ligaments/etc around the nerve (which...
Forum: Great Lakes
06-15-09, 05:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,377
Posted By jwa

http://www.ci.grand-rapids.mi.us/download_upload/b...

http://www.ci.grand-rapids.mi.us/download_upload/binary_object_cache/planning_Kent_Co_Bike_Map2008.pdf
Forum: Touring
05-01-09, 06:18 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,547
Posted By jwa

http://www.dot.wisconsin.gov/travel/bike-foot/bike...

http://www.dot.wisconsin.gov/travel/bike-foot/bikemaps.htm
Forum: Touring
04-30-09, 09:01 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,547
Posted By jwa

Reasonable concern (the car thing). I'd consider...

Reasonable concern (the car thing). I'd consider getting her involved in the route planning - the Wisc. Dept of Transportation (or Dept of Tourism?) likely has a map/guide to preferred cycling...
Forum: Touring
04-30-09, 08:40 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,547
Posted By jwa

My parents had the same response back in 1973...

My parents had the same response back in 1973 when I was planning a ride with 3 buddies around Lake Michigan. My plan then - which eventually worked - was to not argue, but just keep saying how much...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-26-09, 11:12 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 17,549
Posted By jwa

My favorite tool is a Park Tool cable cutter -...

My favorite tool is a Park Tool cable cutter - *feels* substantial, works fine every time.

My least fave is a Park Tool third-hand tool - feels flimsy, doesn't tighten well enough to hold & so...
Forum: Touring
04-18-09, 07:36 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,210
Posted By jwa

Mighty cool backdrop photo, too!

Mighty cool backdrop photo, too!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-12-09, 08:26 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 871
Posted By jwa

I do a "full twist" - i.e., like the others' pics...

I do a "full twist" - i.e., like the others' pics shown here, & one more twist than you have - largely for aesthetic reasons - so the color dyed side of the strap is on top again. With newer nylon...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-11-09, 11:00 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 12,044
Posted By jwa

nice job on the pics, though....

nice job on the pics, though....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-08-09, 04:39 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 478
Posted By jwa

You name your tools & measuring devices? Cool. ...

You name your tools & measuring devices? Cool. A lot of us just name our bikes....

:roflmao2:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-23-09, 09:30 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,270
Posted By jwa

Ivana.

Ivana.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-23-09, 02:59 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,270
Posted By jwa

Oohhh, the RD cable is unraveling. And no spoke...

Oohhh, the RD cable is unraveling. And no spoke protector???
You don't want that bike. I'll take it off your hands (feet).
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-15-09, 12:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 842
Posted By jwa

Post a pic of the girlfriend - we'll let you know...

Post a pic of the girlfriend - we'll let you know if she's worth it.
;)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-11-09, 08:40 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,847
Posted By jwa

http://www.amazon.com/Pyramid-Laser-Bicycle-Stream...

http://www.amazon.com/Pyramid-Laser-Bicycle-Streamers-Pink/dp/B000AO7IBU/ref=pd_sim_sg_1
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-08-09, 09:58 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 4,558
Posted By jwa

gholian: options in the States: ...

gholian: options in the States:
http://www.jensonusa.com/search/?s=spoke+protector&btnSearch.x=0&btnSearch.y=0...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-04-09, 11:19 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,382
Posted By jwa

The current crochet gloves from Performance &...

The current crochet gloves from Performance & Nashbar - like the ones above from Harris - have that terrycloth thumb - kinda new-age retro, not really the real thing...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-27-09, 08:22 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,626
Posted By jwa

All this stuff is cool. Nerdy, but cool.

All this stuff is cool. Nerdy, but cool.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-26-09, 10:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 530
Posted By jwa

You two must be married to sisters.

You two must be married to sisters.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-26-09, 03:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 530
Posted By jwa

Thanks. The C & V Forum folks think it's likely...

Thanks. The C & V Forum folks think it's likely just dry internally - so I'll lube it well & see what happens.

Back in the day I'd take 'em apart just to see what's there - but that's back when...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-26-09, 03:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,275
Posted By jwa

Well, good. Thank you, all. Yeah,...

Well, good. Thank you, all.




Yeah, back in the day (age 16-18) I did several, also. One winter took my UO-8 completely apart - incl freewheel - & laid all the parts out nicely arranged for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-25-09, 03:09 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,275
Posted By jwa

Older freewheel - Loose internal bearings?

I just received an inexpensive (Maeda Industries) 5-speed freewheel I purchased on eBay. Overall it appears to be in good condition: teeth not significantly worn, spins smoothly & freely - but...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-25-09, 01:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 530
Posted By jwa

Older freewheel - loose internal bearings?

I just received an older inexpensive (Maeda Industries) 5-speed freewheel I purchased on eBay. Overall it appears to be in good condition: teeth not significantly worn, spins smoothly & freely - but...
Forum: Great Lakes
02-22-09, 01:28 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 695
Posted By jwa

SW Michigan: New race, best name

Q: You're developing an off-pavement race in rural Barry County, Mich. What's the most clever name you can think of?


A: http://www.kisscross.com/Barry-Roubaix/
Forum: Mountain Biking
01-28-09, 10:01 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,596
Posted By jwa

And glittery streamers.

And glittery streamers.
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