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Forum: Commuting
06-15-07, 08:17 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,418
Posted By NIBYAK

Many of the mirrors on the new pickups are...

Many of the mirrors on the new pickups are telescopic. They can be extended for towing and retracted somewhat when not towing. Most people seem to leave them extended though.
Forum: Commuting
12-20-05, 07:04 AM
Replies: 207
Views: 7,527
Posted By NIBYAK

Balto Charlie I haven't been to the MV...

Balto Charlie

I haven't been to the MV trail for sometime. I used to live and work in Crystal City. My building was just feet from the entrance to the trail. I first responded to this post...
Forum: Commuting
12-20-05, 06:45 AM
Replies: 207
Views: 7,527
Posted By NIBYAK

Balto Charlie No CIA here. I work for the...

Balto Charlie

No CIA here. I work for the US Navy in beautiful Southeast DC. I got the signature from http://****************** . I found it on another board that I visit. I know a bit about...
Forum: Commuting
12-15-05, 02:37 PM
Replies: 207
Views: 7,527
Posted By NIBYAK

It's a tire scraper. It won't stop the tack from...

It's a tire scraper. It won't stop the tack from getting picked up, but will stop it from going around again and getting pushed in deeper. In the good old days (before my time) you used to take...
Forum: Commuting
12-05-05, 11:04 AM
Replies: 207
Views: 7,527
Posted By NIBYAK

This sounds very familiar. A few years ago there...

This sounds very familiar. A few years ago there was a tack attacker on the MV trail also. I'm not sure how many years ago, but it was at least 7 or 8. It was very annoying and even made the Post....
Forum: Road Cycling
07-22-05, 10:07 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,994
Posted By NIBYAK

I once crashed by just slipping my front wheel...

I once crashed by just slipping my front wheel off of the edge pavement and slammed down on my left side (fortunately for me the non-driveline side) and stayed clipped-in for the entire slide down...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-17-04, 11:17 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 693
Posted By NIBYAK

Maybe you need to add a link or two to the chain....

Maybe you need to add a link or two to the chain. Does it touch when you take the chain off at the crank and give it some slack? Just guessing
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-23-04, 07:04 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,394
Posted By NIBYAK

All of this dog talk brings back fond memories of...

All of this dog talk brings back fond memories of my youth in rural Pennsylvania. Along my favorite riding route when I was in my late teens was a farmhouse. About a quarter mile down the road was...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-16-03, 06:34 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,566
Posted By NIBYAK

I’ve always had great luck with the Continental...

I’ve always had great luck with the Continental GPs too. Currently, I’m using the Continental Ultra 2000s. They were less expensive than the GPs. I don’t carry tire irons either. When I remove...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-15-03, 12:41 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,815
Posted By NIBYAK

Rich is correct. The 2003 Imola has a threadless...

Rich is correct. The 2003 Imola has a threadless headset. If my picture works you can see the difference from the picture on the Bianchi website. You didn’t mention what year your bike is.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-15-03, 09:20 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,002
Posted By NIBYAK

That’s what happens when one seeks out the bumpy...

That’s what happens when one seeks out the bumpy roads “SMILE”. Most modern bikes can be maintained (almost) with just Allen wrenches. But if it’s been awhile since your bike has been serviced,...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-15-03, 06:06 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,815
Posted By NIBYAK

In the picture it looks like it is a “quill...

In the picture it looks like it is a “quill stem”. Just a few years ago it WAS a conventional stem. It can easily be replaced. To remove it you need to loosen it from the top (probably a hex head,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-03-03, 05:16 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,441
Posted By NIBYAK

I’ve never been to s Spinning class, but I agree...

I’ve never been to s Spinning class, but I agree that you need to learn how to spin. At the speeds that you are averaging, you should never be in the big ring (big gear on the crank - by the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-27-03, 09:24 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,387
Posted By NIBYAK

Are you wearing cycling shorts when you this...

Are you wearing cycling shorts when you this happens? They tend to keep the boys under control. I’ve had a painful experience or two while wearing loose shorts. Sitting down too fast (in the loose...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-26-03, 04:59 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,441
Posted By NIBYAK

I have used the little crimp on things and little...

I have used the little crimp on things and little bits of heat-shrink tubing.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-25-03, 09:44 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,163
Posted By NIBYAK

When I used to ride a lot on the bike trails near...

When I used to ride a lot on the bike trails near Washington this happened to me all the time. Sometimes I didn’t even know that they were there. A few of them would ask and a few others would say,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-06-03, 10:43 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 823
Posted By NIBYAK

My strangest flat happened because of a strange...

My strangest flat happened because of a strange brand of rim tape. I bought the stuff at Nashbar maybe 6 or 7 years ago. It was orange and made of polyurethane or something. I can’t remember the...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-29-03, 08:08 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 617
Posted By NIBYAK

Take a look at these...

Take a look at these (http://www.hostelshoppe.com/cgi-bin/readitem.pl?Accessory=983909612) . I hope the link works. It sounds like your spacers are different than these.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-28-03, 09:27 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 994
Posted By NIBYAK

It might need to be adjusted and it might not. ...

It might need to be adjusted and it might not. The left shifter shifts the gears on at the crank (on the front). When you shift with the right shifter (rear gears) the chain will sometimes rub on...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-16-03, 10:52 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 846
Posted By NIBYAK

The only thing I have ever used WD-40 for was my...

The only thing I have ever used WD-40 for was my stuck STI shifter. That was because I couldn’t figure out how to get anything else in there without removing them from the bike. I’m not sure what...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-16-03, 10:39 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 846
Posted By NIBYAK

I agree with the Right Reverend. My old 8 speed...

I agree with the Right Reverend. My old 8 speed Ultegra STI shifter sometimes doesn’t upshift either. I just flush the whole thing out WD-40 and all is well. I’m not sure how old they are but they...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-16-03, 06:55 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 804
Posted By NIBYAK

I have some old Bouch & Lomb Killer Loop glasses...

I have some old Bouch & Lomb Killer Loop glasses with all sorts of lenses. My favorite color is a sort of pink, which looks very similar to the racing red on the Rudy site. I found that the pink...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-02-03, 11:09 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 921
Posted By NIBYAK

I would take the bike to the local Cannondale...

I would take the bike to the local Cannondale Dealer and have them check it out. I have an older Cannondale frame (can't remember the model number but it was back when it was base on the weight of...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-22-03, 07:15 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,222
Posted By NIBYAK

I had a similar problem a few years ago. And...

I had a similar problem a few years ago. And after days of trying to figure it out, I discovered that the Quick Release on the rear wheel wasn't as tight as it should have been.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-14-03, 10:11 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 601
Posted By NIBYAK

I mark my tire with some of my son's chalk and...

I mark my tire with some of my son's chalk and then ride down the asphalt driveway. Then I measure the marks on the driveway. I assume that I can't get any better than that.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-14-03, 10:07 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,621
Posted By NIBYAK

I've got wide feet too, size 11.5 to 12 depending...

I've got wide feet too, size 11.5 to 12 depending on the shoe. A few years back I got some Carnac Legends and I love them. They have a wider toe box and a really stiff/firm heel area. The shoe...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-09-03, 12:40 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,287
Posted By NIBYAK

After trying a quite a few different road shoes I...

After trying a quite a few different road shoes I finally settled on Carnac Legends. Mine are quite a few years old and are still going strong. They have carbon soles and Kevlar straps. Mine lace...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-09-03, 11:26 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 671
Posted By NIBYAK

I too have the bad knees. And I agree with most...

I too have the bad knees. And I agree with most of what has been said here (except the keeping your knees and toes pointed forward). I know that I can't do it, and I thought that’s why the cleats...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-12-02, 10:12 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,259
Posted By NIBYAK

The only time I hate squirrels is when I'm on the...

The only time I hate squirrels is when I'm on the bike. They are very entertaining in the back yard. A few years ago when I lived along the Mount Vernon Bike Path in VA I had one ride where I hit...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-05-02, 07:10 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 457
Posted By NIBYAK

I did this a few years ago. I bought a new frame...

I did this a few years ago. I bought a new frame and transferred my Ultegra stuff from one to the other. Since I wasn't going from one the same manufactures frames to another I had to replace a few...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-05-02, 07:00 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 46,738
Posted By NIBYAK

My Cannondale frame came with a clamp that...

My Cannondale frame came with a clamp that accepts a braze-on derailleur.
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-01-02, 10:47 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,287
Posted By NIBYAK

I've got an older SUPERCALIBER not sure of the...

I've got an older SUPERCALIBER not sure of the year but it was just before the v-brakes showed-up. I don't ride it often anymore but I used to beat it regularly. It's held up great. The only major...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-01-02, 10:29 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 696
Posted By NIBYAK

Congratulations! P.S. This post puts one...

Congratulations!

P.S. This post puts one closer myself.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-01-02, 09:09 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,147
Posted By NIBYAK

I always referred to the little ring on the crank...

I always referred to the little ring on the crank as the granny. It seems like you are referring to the big ring on the back as the granny. I do agree though that crossing up the chain like that...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-01-02, 08:46 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,269
Posted By NIBYAK

I agree. I've seen the allen heads but have only...

I agree. I've seen the allen heads but have only ever used a 15mm wrench.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-28-02, 07:18 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,625
Posted By NIBYAK

It was bee sting that got me to wear bicycle...

It was bee sting that got me to wear bicycle shorts many years ago. One of the little guys got up the leg of my shorts and stung me on the butt. I've also been stung in the chest a few times. They...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-25-02, 07:07 AM
Replies: 132
Views: 18,060
Posted By NIBYAK

I did 53 or so a few years ago in northeastern...

I did 53 or so a few years ago in northeastern PA. It was the same road that I used to ride as a high school kid. When I was 15 I used to fly down the same hills on my Ross 10 speed with no...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-24-02, 12:59 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 597
Posted By NIBYAK

You really need to learn how to fix a flat on...

You really need to learn how to fix a flat on your bike. It's not hardand it takes less than five minutes and requires absolutely no tools other than a tire pump. I always carry a spare tube with...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-24-02, 12:26 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 700
Posted By NIBYAK

Love the rollers. I used to start out in doorway...

Love the rollers. I used to start out in doorway in my old apartment. Now I have stanchion in the middle of my garage that I use to start. It's really easy after you are used to them but one...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-22-02, 01:03 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,457
Posted By NIBYAK

I vote for me. On my road bike I've never had an...

I vote for me. On my road bike I've never had an "impending" crash. They've just happened too fast. I've both wiped out in the rain and crashed while still clipped in or hit (or been hit) by...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-11-02, 09:43 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,335
Posted By NIBYAK

I still think it could be the rear derailleur. ...

I still think it could be the rear derailleur. Put the bike in a work stand or just hang it from the ceiling. I use a piece of rope tied to the garage door track with a loop on the end slipped over...
Forum: Winter Cycling
10-10-02, 09:36 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,387
Posted By NIBYAK

Buy the tights. The insults just make you ride...

Buy the tights. The insults just make you ride harder. I was verbally accosted twice while wearing my tights. One time by an unclean drifter sort of fellow who wasn't worth the effort and once by...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-07-02, 05:28 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,558
Posted By NIBYAK

I have an old Bridgestone RB-1 road frame where...

I have an old Bridgestone RB-1 road frame where the chain sliced completely through the chain stay. I road it that way for about a year. It was a steel frame though.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-09-02, 11:47 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,968
Posted By NIBYAK

:thumbup: It was five or six years ago on the...

:thumbup: It was five or six years ago on the Mount Vernon Bike Path in Northern Virginia. I was riding my relatively new purple Cannondale frame with brand new wheels. It was beautiful evening and...
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