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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-23-23, 08:02 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 326
Posted By ChinookTx

Wow, very nice, thank you!! I have the older 1.1...

Wow, very nice, thank you!! I have the older 1.1 actuation version of the X9, which appears to share the same pull ratio as the Shimano mountain 11 speed.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
02-28-22, 06:21 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,780
Posted By ChinookTx

I exchanged a few emails with Wahoo, but nothing...

I exchanged a few emails with Wahoo, but nothing ever came out of it. They were basically saying (IIRC) that if you have a mountain bike derailleur, you should have mountain bike shifters as this is...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-13-20, 09:40 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 962
Posted By ChinookTx

This? ...

This?

https://wheelsmfg.com/derailleur-hangers/2-fasteners-derailleur-hangers/derailleur-hanger-61.html
or ...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-29-20, 08:06 AM
Replies: 153
Views: 11,955
Posted By ChinookTx

Why. Just why...

Why. Just why...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-22-20, 05:59 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,899
Posted By ChinookTx

Isn't an inverted display hard to read with...

Isn't an inverted display hard to read with everything upside down? :-)
Forum: Road Cycling
03-09-20, 03:53 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,203
Posted By ChinookTx

Who is Brian, and what is he doing in the...

Who is Brian, and what is he doing in the battery? ;-)

I believe Synchro shift is only available with a BT-DN110 or BM-DN100 unit. At least it was the case when I tried it.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-10-20, 03:45 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 9,289
Posted By ChinookTx

Strip it down, get some ScotchBrite pads and...

Strip it down, get some ScotchBrite pads and scrub it. Once you've restored the frame you'll have no problem justifying spending money on the build. Or sell the frame for 200$ and be done with it!
Forum: Commuting
01-18-20, 04:44 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,379
Posted By ChinookTx

In my mind, the law is one thing... My life is...

In my mind, the law is one thing... My life is another thing... No matter what the law says, are you in danger? If you are, move over (and show them the finger).
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-18-20, 04:20 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,524
Posted By ChinookTx

That guy is awesome... but let's not forget... ...

That guy is awesome... but let's not forget...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kX_hn3Xf90g
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-26-19, 08:48 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 652
Posted By ChinookTx

Your first thread wasn't enough?

Your first thread wasn't enough?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-18-19, 09:49 AM
Replies: 134
Views: 10,681
Posted By ChinookTx

Feel better now?

Feel better now?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-18-19, 03:58 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,818
Posted By ChinookTx

Tell me you never cross the yellow line on a...

Tell me you never cross the yellow line on a winding road while driving your car... I do so every morning when I don't see anyone coming in the opposite direction. Key words in OP's post: "Because...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-08-19, 09:52 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 9,199
Posted By ChinookTx

13 POUNDS!!! LOL. Interesting if you leave it in...

13 POUNDS!!! LOL. Interesting if you leave it in one place, but I don't see myself carrying this on my bike!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-14-19, 04:18 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 19,933
Posted By ChinookTx

Monitoring my cadence has resolved my knee...

Monitoring my cadence has resolved my knee problems. I used to ride in the low 70s and had terrible knee problems. Now I try to stay within 90-100 (unless I'm climbing steep hills) and my knees are...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-12-19, 09:07 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 7,543
Posted By ChinookTx

Wahoo apparently approached Relive on Twitter......

Wahoo apparently approached Relive on Twitter... stay tuned!
Forum: Road Cycling
07-06-19, 05:47 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,954
Posted By ChinookTx

Nice bike, you won't "regret" your purchase for...

Nice bike, you won't "regret" your purchase for long. Di2 is a dream.

Now... huh... sorry to bring this up. You... uh... will remove that dork disk, right? ;-)
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-06-19, 05:42 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 614
Posted By ChinookTx

Finally!

Thanks to the great people here, cycling in general and other lifestyle changes, I've gone below 200 for the first time in many years. Hit 240 before xmas and decided that was enough. I quit...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-06-19, 05:07 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,905
Posted By ChinookTx

Try the Prizmatik pink, with streamers. Probably...

Try the Prizmatik pink, with streamers. Probably a better match.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-05-19, 07:26 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 15,662
Posted By ChinookTx

The kidneys are capable of excreting up to 7...

The kidneys are capable of excreting up to 7 gallons (28 liters) of fluid per day. However, they cannot excrete more than 1 liter per hour.

Sounded smart and all until they failed at simple...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-02-19, 06:33 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,429
Posted By ChinookTx

Nice bike! If you mean the stem isn't low...

Nice bike!

If you mean the stem isn't low and slammed: just set it up so it's comfortable. "Nice looking" never helped anyone on a long ride!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-27-19, 01:57 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 29,462
Posted By ChinookTx

I'll let it slide, but only this time... ;-) ...

I'll let it slide, but only this time... ;-)

Makes sense now.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-26-19, 01:29 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,043
Posted By ChinookTx

I honestly don't give a rat's butt what trends...

I honestly don't give a rat's butt what trends you follow or not. What I care about is you butting into every thread and giving your half-***** opinion in cryptic sentences that read like haikus.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-26-19, 11:17 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,043
Posted By ChinookTx

Not sure I get what you're saying. Tubeless...

Not sure I get what you're saying. Tubeless means there's no spoke hole on the inside of the rim, at least in this case.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-24-19, 02:32 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 10,725
Posted By ChinookTx

<sarcasm> But wait... They were "Designed by...

<sarcasm> But wait... They were "Designed by Apple in California". That's prestige right there!! </sarcasm>
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-24-19, 11:12 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 10,725
Posted By ChinookTx

Here we go with the Motobecane bashing again... ...

Here we go with the Motobecane bashing again...

Nice bike OP, I love the color!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-21-19, 05:54 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 12,162
Posted By ChinookTx

That would be me I believe. I love my Whipshot,...

That would be me I believe. I love my Whipshot, I've been commuting every day with it and it's super comfy. I have a 2nd set of wheels that I use for trail/gravel, and even there, the bike handles...
Forum: Commuting
06-20-19, 02:39 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 10,155
Posted By ChinookTx

The rack system from Racktime is awesome. ...

The rack system from Racktime is awesome.

https://www.racktime.com/en/racktime-products/#c249
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-20-19, 02:21 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 7,710
Posted By ChinookTx

I personally would take the discount yes. 4 holes...

I personally would take the discount yes. 4 holes and 4 rivnuts (and some paint if you're worried about rust) and nobody will see the difference. Plus you get to decide how high/low you want to mount...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-20-19, 02:10 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 7,710
Posted By ChinookTx

Is the bike Alu? Drill and rivnuts?

Is the bike Alu? Drill and rivnuts?
Forum: Road Cycling
06-19-19, 09:07 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 19,998
Posted By ChinookTx

We'll never hear back from him but this thread...

We'll never hear back from him but this thread will go on to be 6 pages long ;-)
Forum: Commuting
06-18-19, 05:23 PM
Replies: 1,688
Views: 345,039
Posted By ChinookTx

Yup: ...

Yup:
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-12-19, 04:55 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 6,376
Posted By ChinookTx

If you have a carbon steerer tube, I suggest...

If you have a carbon steerer tube, I suggest investing at least in a blade for carbon. Having used both a regular and the "for carbon" blade, it makes much nicer cuts, and is probably less harsh on...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-08-19, 05:38 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,922
Posted By ChinookTx

Seeing how often my phone reverts to asking me my...

Seeing how often my phone reverts to asking me my pin when I try to use my fingerprint to unlock it... no, they are not worth it. A key is small, and a combo is easy to remember.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-07-19, 07:10 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 17,699
Posted By ChinookTx

Me fail English? That's unpossible!

Me fail English? That's unpossible!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-07-19, 03:31 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 17,699
Posted By ChinookTx

Pffff. I run with my Speedplay cleats on wet...

Pffff. I run with my Speedplay cleats on wet ceramic tile.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-31-19, 03:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,780
Posted By ChinookTx

Wahoo Element, cannot set Di2 shifting to 1x?

Hi all:I have an Elemnt Bolt, and am trying to set the Di2 shifting to 1x. In the Android Elemnt app, it displays an option for 1x, 2x, and 3x front chainring, but it's set to 2 and I cannot change...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-30-19, 02:31 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,572
Posted By ChinookTx

Ah come on... The battery gets charged, what...

Ah come on... The battery gets charged, what twice, three times throughout the year? How often do you charge your Garmin? Granted, making it home without the Garmin is much easier than making it...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-19, 03:28 AM
Replies: 2,348
Views: 355,384
Posted By ChinookTx

It's a DeVinci Leo SL. DeVinci is a Canadian...

It's a DeVinci Leo SL. DeVinci is a Canadian bike manufacturer. They also do very nice mountain bikes.

DEVINCI - LEO SL ULTEGRA DI2 DISC (http://2018.devinci.com/bikes/bike_777_scategory_202)
Forum: Road Cycling
05-19-19, 05:20 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,879
Posted By ChinookTx

Let's see how long it lasts on the roads.

Let's see how long it lasts on the roads.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-17-19, 01:00 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 38,498
Posted By ChinookTx

It's a decal (a bit like paint) but there's no...

It's a decal (a bit like paint) but there's no clear coat on it. GoofOff on a towel melts it off and it rubs off nicely. Nasty stuff though, make sure it's done outside. I think acetone would work...
Forum: Commuting
05-15-19, 05:27 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,383,505
Posted By ChinookTx

Here's mine after today's commute. A bit wet and...

Here's mine after today's commute. A bit wet and dirty, but it has seen...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-12-19, 05:54 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,816
Posted By ChinookTx

But wait, now you can hear the squeak sound in...

But wait, now you can hear the squeak sound in the bottom bracket, right? :-)
Forum: Road Cycling
05-11-19, 05:33 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,322
Posted By ChinookTx

Same here. Unless the parts are laser engraved,...

Same here. Unless the parts are laser engraved, acetone or Goff Off makes the logos pretty much wipe off with a paper towel. I'd avoid using it on carbon of course.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-25-19, 12:34 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,759
Posted By ChinookTx

Nice job!

Nice job!
Forum: Road Cycling
04-25-19, 06:29 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 54,829
Posted By ChinookTx

Jury is still out on wether it's a fake or not. ...

Jury is still out on wether it's a fake or not. Maybe it's just a "reject" or "new with defect" if there is such a thing. Build it, ride it, and forget about it! Although I admit I'd always have...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-25-19, 05:50 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 54,829
Posted By ChinookTx

From the Park Tool website: Most modern bikes...

From the Park Tool website:
Most modern bikes use an ISO thread standard for the bottom bracket. The left side thread is a right-hand direction thread, which tightens clockwise and removes...
Forum: Commuting
04-23-19, 04:28 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 8,011
Posted By ChinookTx

If that's how you "read" it then sure, it's none...

If that's how you "read" it then sure, it's none of their business. I simply didn't read it that way. English only being my second language might have to do with it ;-)
Forum: Commuting
04-22-19, 04:16 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 8,011
Posted By ChinookTx

I fail to see what's wrong with someone...

I fail to see what's wrong with someone expressing concern or showing interest about your safety? It's a good time to remind them there are so many idiots on the road you're glad they realize how...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-01-19, 04:29 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,415,579
Posted By ChinookTx

My beast. ...

My beast.
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