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Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
11-09-14, 05:00 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,064
Posted By DavidOglesbee

Many years ago, before I discovered led lights I...

Many years ago, before I discovered led lights I ran a dynamo that wanted to slip in the rain. My solution was a bit of shoe glue on the generator contact wheel. This solution improved the...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-19-14, 03:03 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,485
Posted By DavidOglesbee

Are you using an unsecure locking system? Try a...

Are you using an unsecure locking system? Try a $4 Master Lock.
Forum: Commuting
02-25-14, 03:08 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,084
Posted By DavidOglesbee

I have been useing bus racks for about 10 years...

I have been useing bus racks for about 10 years and would not take a carbon fiber bike on board. The real danger is other bikes that may put a pedal against your frame or have over sized racks with...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-14-13, 11:49 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,123
Posted By DavidOglesbee

Are your cones tight?

Are your cones tight?
Forum: Commuting
12-17-12, 02:51 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,815
Posted By DavidOglesbee

You may find as you extend your ride...

You may find as you extend your ride significantly beyond three miles, you may enter the endorphin high zone. Now, that will be a new experience and what you get from the ride will be much, much ...
Forum: Commuting
11-26-12, 01:30 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 3,665
Posted By DavidOglesbee

Burtom, Could you provide more information...

Burtom,

Could you provide more information on 300 lumen amber lights? Do they flash?
Thanks- David Oglesbee Vancouver, BC Canada
Forum: Living Car Free
06-08-12, 05:01 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,453
Posted By DavidOglesbee

Quite Mufflers I had a 450 Honda that could...

Quite Mufflers I had a 450 Honda that could hardly be detected when I was standing next to it. So I know that good mufflers have been made. I looked into this last year for a small gas powered...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-28-12, 07:01 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 9,772
Posted By DavidOglesbee

French Threads-How to Identify

Is it possible to identify a French thread visually without taking a measurment? If a measurement is required, how is it done?

David Oglesbee
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-11-12, 05:48 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,688
Posted By DavidOglesbee

Cataracts-Special Tints For Night Vision

I had both eyes done three years ago and it has been very satisfactory. However I informed the doctor that I was a night cyclist and he fitted me with special tints that cut down on night time light...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-05-12, 01:03 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,701
Posted By DavidOglesbee

WoodwardS with an "s" was a department store...

WoodwardS with an "s" was a department store chain in Vancouver, BC Canada. They went out of businesss around 1980.
Forum: Commuting
03-05-12, 12:54 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,540
Posted By DavidOglesbee

Lights on the pedals. They could be built in at...

Lights on the pedals. They could be built in at the factory or an after purchase add on. I can see many possibilities. The crank arms are another possibility.

David Oglesbee
Forum: Commuting
02-18-12, 09:42 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 23,472
Posted By DavidOglesbee

On bus racks, milk crates tend to damage other...

On bus racks, milk crates tend to damage other bikes. If you combine bus travel with cycling, look into the spacing problem before you mount a crate.

David Oglesbee
Forum: Road Cycling
11-30-11, 10:12 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,132
Posted By DavidOglesbee

Have you tried taking a very quick cold shower? ...

Have you tried taking a very quick cold shower? You may feel warm when you step out but the application maybe a bit painful.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-25-11, 11:10 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,777
Posted By DavidOglesbee

Is the size stamped on the frame? Or do I have...

Is the size stamped on the frame? Or do I have to use a tape?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-25-11, 11:02 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,480
Posted By DavidOglesbee

Are your saddles very dry? Cracked from dryness?

Are your saddles very dry? Cracked from dryness?
Forum: Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs
03-09-10, 07:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 916
Posted By DavidOglesbee

Oh yes, the tripple amputee, Smith, was on a...

Oh yes, the tripple amputee, Smith, was on a standard road bike but I would guess that it had some modifications. She was fast.

David Oglesbee
Forum: Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs
03-09-10, 07:01 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 916
Posted By DavidOglesbee

There is a an excellent woman cyclist in Canada...

There is a an excellent woman cyclist in Canada by the name of Smith who is a tripple amputee. I saw her on the road about 12 years ago and she could really go. A google search might turn up some...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-08-09, 08:50 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,352
Posted By DavidOglesbee

Well, I have had the problem several times and...

Well, I have had the problem several times and usually it is the wheel magnet for the odometer hitting the pickup on the front fork. However, recently I had the problem and this was not sollution...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-11-08, 09:04 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 877
Posted By DavidOglesbee

Are You Looking at The Right End?

From: A Shade Tree Machanic,

Well I just went through the bottom bracket noise problem and found several solutions. First let me say that the bike is 25 years old and does not have a sealed...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-11-08, 08:42 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 877
Posted By DavidOglesbee

Are You Looking at The Right End?

From: A Shade Tree Machanic,

Well I just went through the bottom bracket noise problem and found several solutions. First let me say that the bike is 25 years old and does not have a sealed...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-23-08, 07:40 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,191
Posted By DavidOglesbee

That a nice looking rig! Good to see bikes...

That a nice looking rig!
Good to see bikes put to work doing big jobs.
Forum: Commuting
04-14-08, 04:19 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 850
Posted By DavidOglesbee

Preventive Maintenance

PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE RECOMMENDED! Two days before he had just installed two new tires and tubes! Do you think they already needed replacing? HA!

I keep on hearing you fellows mentioning...
Forum: Recreational & Family
04-05-08, 05:19 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,062
Posted By DavidOglesbee

Hi, When my son was five we always had him...

Hi,

When my son was five we always had him lead so that I would observe what was going on. As an extra benefit I found the kid was not discuraged by always trying to catch up and would speed...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-03-08, 10:20 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,333
Posted By DavidOglesbee

New Brighter LED Invented

I heard today, that a much brighter LED has been invented. It has microscopic holes in the bulb.

David
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-03-08, 10:00 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,919
Posted By DavidOglesbee

Try drawing the near side leg first and see if...

Try drawing the near side leg first and see if that helps.

David
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-03-08, 09:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 747
Posted By DavidOglesbee

I have one of those and I usually leave the key...

I have one of those and I usually leave the key in the lock. Ask your friend to check. The key maybe inserted in the lock.

David
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
11-20-07, 02:15 PM
Replies: 217
Views: 9,600
Posted By DavidOglesbee

Mirror Repair

MIRROR REPAIR: The Velcro straps that wrap around the break hoods to attach a road bike handle bar mirror wear out in time or just get lost. A good solution for this is to cut a narrow rubber band...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
11-20-07, 02:14 PM
Replies: 217
Views: 9,600
Posted By DavidOglesbee

MIRROR REPAIR: The Velcro straps that wrap...

MIRROR REPAIR: The Velcro straps that wrap around the break hoods to attach a road bike handle bar mirror wear out in time or just get lost. A good solution for this is to cut a narrow rubber band...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-01-06, 02:56 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,043
Posted By DavidOglesbee

Long ago and far away I had to cross the Burrard...

Long ago and far away I had to cross the Burrard Bridge in Vancouver which was regularly peppered with beer bottles. Flats were just a fact of life. Being a bit technical I will often see how long...
Forum: Commuting
09-29-06, 04:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 470
Posted By DavidOglesbee

Difficult to Replace LED's? Are the LED's...

Difficult to Replace LED's? Are the LED's difficult to replace? How can I determine the power of the current LED's in the unit? Thanks for a little guidence.

Davi
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-16-06, 04:36 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 367
Posted By DavidOglesbee

I have the same problem and it was reduced by 80%...

I have the same problem and it was reduced by 80% when I tightened the crank arms again. Let me know what works for you.

David
Forum: Commuting
06-06-06, 02:39 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 868
Posted By DavidOglesbee

Quick Release

If your quick release wasn't tight enough the torque produced by your sprint may have been enough to shift the rear wheel where it would jam against the stays. I did this once at a stop sign and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-11-06, 02:16 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 509
Posted By DavidOglesbee

DYI Channel Lock Pliers

I have an old set of pliers and the next time I have access to a grinder I will try my hand at making a set of lock ring pliers. Now I use regular channel lock (pump tool) pliers wrapped in an old...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-10-06, 04:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 509
Posted By DavidOglesbee

Channel Lock Pliers?

What type of grinding job did you do on the channel lock pliers? Does anyone have a pickture of this DYI tool?
Forum: Alt Bike Culture
02-26-06, 05:50 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,043
Posted By DavidOglesbee

Hair Dryer - I recently adjusted by bottom...

Hair Dryer - I recently adjusted by bottom bracket bearings and the lock nut was frozen. (The large crome nut with square notches that needs a special wrench.) After being warmed up by a hair dryer...
Forum: Introductions
05-09-05, 07:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 355
Posted By DavidOglesbee

The way that I eased into being car free was to ...

The way that I eased into being car free was to never buy more than five dollars of gas at one time so if I used the car I had to pay for it then and there and this gave me an immediate idea about...
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