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03-17-24, 12:25 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 211
Posted By noglider

Different models, different designs. Long ago, I...

Different models, different designs. Long ago, I worked in a bike shop (Toga Bike Shop in NYC) that liked Regina freewheels for their versatility. We had to stock various size cogs for various...
03-17-24, 08:38 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,092
Posted By noglider

I'm with Russell 52telecaster. Modern LED dynamo...

I'm with Russell 52telecaster. Modern LED dynamo lights are great. I also use battery powered lights. I tried bottle dynamos (aka sidewall generators), and they are very draggy and noisy. I tried the...
03-17-24, 08:10 AM
Replies: 8,727
Views: 1,083,444
Posted By noglider

Never heard of these. A bit pricey, but justified...

Never heard of these. A bit pricey, but justified if you're concerned about preserving the threads in your cranks.
...
03-17-24, 08:07 AM
Replies: 406
Views: 78,333
Posted By noglider

Ever since Pandemic, I've barely been able to get...

Ever since Pandemic, I've barely been able to get to my bike coop. NYC is so tight on space that there might be only one in the entire City. The one I volunteered at is a wonderful community of...
Forum: Commuting
03-17-24, 07:55 AM
Replies: 139
Views: 5,314
Posted By noglider

Thanks for pointing out my reading error. The...

Thanks for pointing out my reading error. The part I was referring to said, "you want," though that's a similar sentiment. But it's OK, I know it's a figure of speech. The important things we've...
Forum: Commuting
03-17-24, 06:17 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 3,049
Posted By noglider

My beloved spouse and I had a singing ensemble...

My beloved spouse and I had a singing ensemble rehearsal to go to on Saturday morning. She dusted off her bike which she hadn't ridden in a long time and inflated the tires. I made sure it was...
Forum: Commuting
03-17-24, 06:13 AM
Replies: 139
Views: 5,314
Posted By noglider

Duragrouch, I've never had a 20" gear. Not...

Duragrouch, I've never had a 20" gear. Not everyone spins going up hills. I'm 63 years old and still climb big hills with a load on the bike. I'm not saying that to boast but to say that there are...
03-12-24, 12:58 PM
Replies: 7,594
Views: 896,576
Posted By noglider

cleverbeefalo, welcome to bikeforums. Look...

cleverbeefalo, welcome to bikeforums. Look around, and you'll see many of us like mods like yours, and we call them neo-retro.

non-fixie, that's very pretty. And practical.
Forum: Commuting
03-12-24, 12:00 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 5,314
Posted By noglider

Oh that's nice! I hope you enjoy it.

Oh that's nice! I hope you enjoy it.
03-12-24, 10:04 AM
Replies: 7,594
Views: 896,576
Posted By noglider

I commuted today on my newly built wheel today....

I commuted today on my newly built wheel today. As expected, shifting was improved since I'm not mixing two different standards of cable pull length. But it's still not great. Sometimes I clicked the...
Forum: Commuting
03-12-24, 09:58 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 3,049
Posted By noglider

Life in the City!

I rode in again today, yay! I had a crosswind which was from slightly behind me so it was really a tailwind. I felt really strong, and I'd like to believe it wasn't just the tailwind that made me...
03-10-24, 09:47 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 3,072
Posted By noglider

No, you really should get Rema vulcanizing fluid....

No, you really should get Rema vulcanizing fluid. I tried rubber cement, and my first impression was that it was just as good, but then half of the patches came off. Vulcanizing fluid makes an...
03-10-24, 12:04 PM
Replies: 311
Views: 45,911
Posted By noglider

That is a tasteful Italian bike, unlike some I...

That is a tasteful Italian bike, unlike some I see that have so many flourishes because the designer didn't know when to stop.
03-10-24, 09:43 AM
Replies: 638
Views: 68,715
Posted By noglider

These days, I don't have much time for riding for...

These days, I don't have much time for riding for riding's sake. Thank goodness for bike commuting. But I barely rode in February. My logging app says I rode only 7 miles, though it might have been...
Forum: Commuting
03-09-24, 05:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 218
Posted By noglider

Your athleticism is impressive. It should help...

Your athleticism is impressive. It should help keep you young. But your description of the job sounds like you might find a limit to what you can do.
03-08-24, 07:40 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 4,258
Posted By noglider

:roflmao: When I was young and foolish, I...

:roflmao:

When I was young and foolish, I was putting on my gloves while rolling through city traffic. I lost control and fell. My bike frame slammed against a signpost and got a dent in the top...
03-08-24, 07:37 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 4,258
Posted By noglider

Yes, there is something magical about a few of...

Yes, there is something magical about a few of those bikes.

In fact, it makes me wonder what the practical difference is between low end and high end steel tubes. Sometimes the difference in...
03-08-24, 07:33 AM
Replies: 7,594
Views: 896,576
Posted By noglider

Well, as they say, necessity is a mother. Or...

Well, as they say, necessity is a mother. Or something like that. I didn't find my chain whip. For some reason, I have used chains. I used one of them and clamped it on with a vise grip. It was hard...
Forum: Commuting
03-07-24, 05:28 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 3,049
Posted By noglider

Thank you! I notice a little strength training...

Thank you! I notice a little strength training before I leave helps me keep my effort level up when I ride.

And hey, and I rode to work a second time this week. First time I've done that in a long...
03-04-24, 05:58 PM
Replies: 165
Views: 5,341
Posted By noglider

I don't know how we can help. I'm serious. I had...

I don't know how we can help. I'm serious. I had a huge collection at one point, and I was afraid the Hoarders TV show would come around to shoot an episode.

Asking for support here is like...
Forum: Commuting
03-04-24, 05:54 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 338
Posted By noglider

I got a multi-pack of disposable shower caps from...

I got a multi-pack of disposable shower caps from Amazon. The quantity was huge, enough for more than a lifetime. They are tiny until unfolded. I keep one in my tool bag. I should keep more than just...
Forum: Commuting
03-04-24, 05:53 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 602
Posted By noglider

Also, check out Priority bikes. Some models have...

Also, check out Priority bikes. Some models have belt drive and internally-geared hubs. Very practical, well priced.
Forum: Commuting
03-04-24, 05:51 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 3,049
Posted By noglider

Yay, I rode today! This morning went well. It's...

Yay, I rode today! This morning went well. It's hard for me to leave early enough to get to work on time. The bike commute takes about 10 or 15 minutes longer than the subway commute. But I did it.
...
Forum: Commuting
03-04-24, 05:45 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 5,314
Posted By noglider

Strawbunyan, have you started to bikecommute yet?...

Strawbunyan, have you started to bikecommute yet? I rode to work today, 13 miles one way. I only do it occasionally. Then I rode 10 miles to class. After class tonight, it's another 4 or 5 miles back...
03-04-24, 05:42 PM
Replies: 7,594
Views: 896,576
Posted By noglider

By the way, I often get super anxious when I...

By the way, I often get super anxious when I design a wheel because I'm afraid I'll get the spoke lengths wrong. I use a google sheet I converted from Damon Rinard's Excel spreadsheet called spocalc....
03-04-24, 05:37 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 21,881
Posted By noglider

If I remember right, that's not what happened to...

If I remember right, that's not what happened to me. I didn't let the battery discharge. The battery just lost its ability to hold a charge, and it happened prematurely. But these things happen....
03-04-24, 07:26 AM
Replies: 7,594
Views: 896,576
Posted By noglider

My commuting bike (1973 Raleigh International...

My commuting bike (1973 Raleigh International which I hand-painted) has been wearing a borrowed wheel for a couple of years. I borrowed it from my Lemond titanium racing bike. The Lemond has been...
Forum: Commuting
03-02-24, 09:02 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 3,049
Posted By noglider

I've barely ridden so far this winter. It's hard...

I've barely ridden so far this winter. It's hard to gather up the motivation. Well, warmer weather will come soon.
03-02-24, 08:41 PM
Replies: 2,336
Views: 551,783
Posted By noglider

Do you think they really played it? I played bike...

Do you think they really played it? I played bike polo a couple of years ago. Now I wonder what the heck I was thinking. I could have gotten really hurt.
03-02-24, 08:34 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 3,072
Posted By noglider

You might be riding with too-low pressure if that...

You might be riding with too-low pressure if that happens to you. I've been riding for a lifetime, and I've never pinch-flatted two tires at once, and when it did happen to one tire, I blame myself.
03-02-24, 08:33 PM
Replies: 7,594
Views: 896,576
Posted By noglider

Today, my spouse was out for a few hours, so...

Today, my spouse was out for a few hours, so that's a good time to work on my bike in the apartment. She doesn't object categorically, but it's better if she doesn't see how the sausage is made, so...
02-29-24, 07:06 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 873
Posted By noglider

That's a gem!

That's a gem!
02-29-24, 12:45 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 3,072
Posted By noglider

Yes, I patch a lot. I save my punctured tubes...

Yes, I patch a lot. I save my punctured tubes into a batch and patch them all once or twice a year. I like Rema patches best, but no-name patches that look similar are OK. I found out the hard way...
02-29-24, 10:28 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,084
Posted By noglider

It's too bad you were so hasty. I contacted...

It's too bad you were so hasty. I contacted Cygolite after my light failed to hold a charge. They replaced it for me.
Forum: Commuting
02-29-24, 10:10 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 818
Posted By noglider

Finally, someone who feels the same as I do. My...

Finally, someone who feels the same as I do. My commuter bike currently has GP5Ks on it, though if they don't last long, I might change my mind. I love how they ride, and flat tires don't...
02-29-24, 10:08 AM
Replies: 7,594
Views: 896,576
Posted By noglider

Haha, 52telecaster, yes, sometimes you get an...

Haha, 52telecaster, yes, sometimes you get an honest workout wrenching on a bike. And we used to ream seat tubes regularly at one shop I worked at. In fact, it was required when we built up a...
Forum: Commuting
02-29-24, 10:01 AM
Replies: 139
Views: 5,314
Posted By noglider

I second that! You'll be amazed at the difference...

I second that! You'll be amazed at the difference and wonder why you rode knobby tires.
02-25-24, 09:33 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 14,785
Posted By noglider

I preferred the Take-A-Look glasses-mounted...

I preferred the Take-A-Look glasses-mounted mirror for years. I still use it occasionally but now usually use the helmet-mounted Hubbub mirror...
02-23-24, 10:08 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 7,600
Posted By noglider

It's beautiful! You're quite an engineer and...

It's beautiful! You're quite an engineer and mechanic.
02-23-24, 10:07 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 5,580
Posted By noglider

:lol: markk900 is right, and that will make...

:lol: markk900 is right, and that will make aligning the fork easy.
Forum: Commuting
02-23-24, 10:06 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 5,314
Posted By noglider

You did a good thing buying that bike. You saved...

You did a good thing buying that bike. You saved money. You'll learn from it and figure out what's important to you for when you replace it. It's good not to spend too much on your first bike.
Forum: Commuting
02-23-24, 10:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 365
Posted By noglider

I put the Eyc on my spouse's bike. She uses it...

I put the Eyc on my spouse's bike. She uses it only when caught after dark unexpectedly, as she never plans to ride it in the dark. I installed an under-BB dynamo. She doesn't like the dynamo, of...
02-23-24, 09:40 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 640
Posted By noglider

I worked at Toga Bike Shop in those days. Lenny...

I worked at Toga Bike Shop in those days. Lenny was my boss. Nelson came into the bike shop a lot, after his training rides. I fixed his bike once or twice. He made fun of my haircut. Richard Sachs...
02-22-24, 09:43 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 835
Posted By noglider

cuyd, if you are elongating 1/8" chains quickly,...

cuyd, if you are elongating 1/8" chains quickly, you must be letting them get dirty. They normally last years or decades.
02-22-24, 09:02 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,294
Posted By noglider

Wise people say that wherever you are going with...

Wise people say that wherever you are going with your relationship/marriage, a tandem will get you there faster. That turned out to be true for me and my ex-wife and also me and my current wife.
02-21-24, 08:35 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 38,088
Posted By noglider

Another approach to climbing, rather than...

Another approach to climbing, rather than equipping the bike with lower gears, is to walk up the hills. Everything involves compromise.
02-21-24, 08:31 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 5,580
Posted By noglider

First of all, you earn respect from setting up...

First of all, you earn respect from setting up center pull brakes with only three hands. It sometimes takes four. We used to use a tool called a third hand and sometimes one called a fourth hand.
...
02-21-24, 08:04 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 4,962
Posted By noglider

Fire regulations are the biggest contributor to...

Fire regulations are the biggest contributor to enabling increased population density. Fire regulations continue to get stricter. I can't say all of the regulations are good, but I think the trend is...
02-21-24, 07:59 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 4,962
Posted By noglider

Right, there isn't a story about another fire...

Right, there isn't a story about another fire every day. So by that measure, it's not a huge issue. Is it an issue worth addressing? I think so. When does it become big enough for you? In a way, we...
Forum: Commuting
02-21-24, 07:54 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 5,314
Posted By noglider

:roflmao: so true! Good advice, too. And...

:roflmao: so true!

Good advice, too. And your bike is as pretty as ever.
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