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03-04-24, 01:15 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 5,516
Posted By Rogerogeroge

“Shut up legs!” - Jens Voigt ”It doesn’t get...

“Shut up legs!” - Jens Voigt

”It doesn’t get any easier, you just go faster.” - Greg LeMond
10-03-23, 04:55 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,170
Posted By Rogerogeroge

I hope you bend a derailleur hanger soon.

I hope you bend a derailleur hanger soon.
09-23-23, 09:54 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,249
Posted By Rogerogeroge

Chains don't stretch, they elongate. And that's...

Chains don't stretch, they elongate. And that's because wear and play develop in the pins, it's not like the links get longer.
07-22-23, 08:02 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,614
Posted By Rogerogeroge

I don't keep extra heat shrink tubing, nor glue...

I don't keep extra heat shrink tubing, nor glue sticks in my garage. I do, however, have a bunch of cable-end crimp-ons.
07-07-23, 09:53 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 5,356
Posted By Rogerogeroge

Biking in the rain It's not really a big deal ...

Biking in the rain
It's not really a big deal
So what, you get wet
06-19-23, 07:54 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,157
Posted By Rogerogeroge

No need to go expensive. Just make sure the...

No need to go expensive. Just make sure the helmet you choose meets the Consumer Product Safety Commission standards. And make sure you get the helmet properly fitted on your head (some helmets...
06-11-23, 05:57 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 3,481
Posted By Rogerogeroge

The GC is for individual riders. The lowest...

The GC is for individual riders. The lowest overall GC person wears the yellow jersey and is the ultimate winner. There is a team GC that counts the best four or five riders on each team. You’re...
06-09-23, 07:27 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,562
Posted By Rogerogeroge

Wait until you run into some pedals made in the...

Wait until you run into some pedals made in the last two decades and they don’t have any flats for wrenches, just 8 mm hex head indents in each spindle.
06-03-23, 03:26 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,227
Posted By Rogerogeroge

if you go the WallyWorld route, make sure the...

if you go the WallyWorld route, make sure the bike gets donated to a worthy organization.
05-13-23, 03:24 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,202
Posted By Rogerogeroge

Why? So you can have some heavier rims that...

Why? So you can have some heavier rims that hardly brake in wet weather?
05-11-23, 09:00 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 682
Posted By Rogerogeroge

Unfortunely I'm person man. Hit on the head with...

Unfortunely I'm person man. Hit on the head with a frying pan.
05-11-23, 08:33 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 682
Posted By Rogerogeroge

Is this you? Dwight Fights Himself - The Office...

Is this you?
Dwight Fights Himself - The Office US - YouTube
05-08-23, 06:49 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 682
Posted By Rogerogeroge

That is the absolutely worst song to have stuck...

That is the absolutely worst song to have stuck in your head while riding a bicycle.
05-07-23, 11:41 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 682
Posted By Rogerogeroge

I just kill them off like countless screaming...

I just kill them off like countless screaming Argonauts.
05-07-23, 05:05 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 3,177
Posted By Rogerogeroge

Then why in tarnation do you feel the need to...

Then why in tarnation do you feel the need to come on here to push your beliefs and post all the nuances about how you feel?

I'm a big time believer in running daytime lights, both front and rear....
05-05-23, 10:08 PM
Replies: 205
Views: 8,233
Posted By Rogerogeroge

Because you're an old fart who rides...

Because you're an old fart who rides cobbled-together POS Huffies and think you're superior to everyone else while clutching to your claim to fame for averaging 19.5 mph for 12 miles in a community...
05-05-23, 08:27 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 922
Posted By Rogerogeroge

Agreed, that was a crappy post by Attilio,...

Agreed, that was a crappy post by Attilio, everything he said. And he claims to be a physician.
05-04-23, 08:28 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 922
Posted By Rogerogeroge

What size tires are you running and is there room...

What size tires are you running and is there room to go wider? That can make a big difference in comfort and shock absorption.
05-03-23, 07:11 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 3,286
Posted By Rogerogeroge

Until I see a pic of the complete build, I’m...

Until I see a pic of the complete build, I’m going with the theory that the fork was installed backwards.
11-16-22, 09:52 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,505
Posted By Rogerogeroge

I’m glad someone gets it.

I’m glad someone gets it.
11-15-22, 08:33 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,505
Posted By Rogerogeroge

I'm part owner of a shop and I'm the accountant,...

I'm part owner of a shop and I'm the accountant, so I can shed some light, for at least one data point. In the last two months, our inventory has gone up by over 33%. Backorders are definitely...
11-15-22, 05:40 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,505
Posted By Rogerogeroge

Why the hell is this posted in the Bicycle...

Why the hell is this posted in the Bicycle Mechanics forum? Asking for a subforum-banned friend.
11-13-22, 09:44 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,175
Posted By Rogerogeroge

In that case, n + 1 = s - 1, where s is the...

In that case, n + 1 = s - 1, where s is the number of bikes you own that would result in divorce. Ergo, with simple algebra, s = n + 2, so you have nothing to worry about with one more bike...
11-13-22, 03:29 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 3,853
Posted By Rogerogeroge

Agreed. So BillyD, is cx perma-banned from the...

Agreed. So BillyD, is cx perma-banned from the Bicycle Mechanics subforum? If so, I think that strategy should be re-considered. That's where his expertise shines and where he contributes the most.
11-11-22, 02:29 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 4,669
Posted By Rogerogeroge

you can get a ticket for riding without a light. ...

you can get a ticket for riding without a light. I got pulled over for that once, cop let me go, I was close to home, it was only dusk.
10-05-22, 09:16 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 3,453
Posted By Rogerogeroge

I love these roads. People that aren't from...

I love these roads. People that aren't from around here freak out about how narrow they are with no shoulder. That's part of what makes it beautiful and it's no big deal, just pay attention and...
09-26-22, 07:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 528
Posted By Rogerogeroge

You're using presta valves, correct? Take the...

You're using presta valves, correct? Take the core out of the tube. Just use a standard air compressor nozzle gun that has a pointed end. Once the beads set, cover the tip of the valve until you...
09-19-22, 10:29 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 718
Posted By Rogerogeroge

You obviously need to upgrade your bars, stem and...

You obviously need to upgrade your bars, stem and wheelset so less weight stresses the rails. Might even call for a new groupset.
09-17-22, 11:20 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,906
Posted By Rogerogeroge

I would think that tire size and pressure could...

I would think that tire size and pressure could also impact you. The hands take a lot more punishment from 25c tires at 100 psi as opposed to 38c at 60 psi.
09-17-22, 10:43 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,985
Posted By Rogerogeroge

The other thing to consider ( at least from my US...

The other thing to consider ( at least from my US experience) is to create the business as an LLC. Limited liability means that litigants can only make claims up to the value of the business, they...
08-11-22, 08:17 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,709
Posted By Rogerogeroge

If this was a big enough issue for me I would...

If this was a big enough issue for me I would invest in a full sized bike with S&S couplers.
07-29-22, 10:36 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,053
Posted By Rogerogeroge

And try to avoid using run-on sentences.

And try to avoid using run-on sentences.
07-24-22, 09:07 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 702
Posted By Rogerogeroge

You figure you've gotten all of the mileage you...

You figure you've gotten all of the mileage you can out of the Cycling Pants thread?
07-21-22, 08:52 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 2,481
Posted By Rogerogeroge

If the girlfriend is wearing adult diapers then I...

If the girlfriend is wearing adult diapers then I would stick with the wife.
07-12-22, 08:25 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,819
Posted By Rogerogeroge

Sorry, getting Shimano in the loop isn't going to...

Sorry, getting Shimano in the loop isn't going to do a damn thing for the OP, nor will it make the shop's seat any warmer. But I agree this is 100% the shop's fault.
06-29-22, 04:24 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,731
Posted By Rogerogeroge

Based on the thread title, I thought the OP put a...

Based on the thread title, I thought the OP put a Shimano gruppo on a Colnago or Pegoretti.
06-15-22, 09:35 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,222
Posted By Rogerogeroge

I wouldn’t use this approach for mounting...

I wouldn’t use this approach for mounting handlebars, brake levers, crank arms or several other items.


That was three to four decades ago. With the growing use of carbon, torque specs are much...
03-20-22, 05:55 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,132
Posted By Rogerogeroge

Here's the pic. You can see the Coke shims on...

Here's the pic. You can see the Coke shims on each side.

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/455x632/lemond_76a77ee7f974ea794db5a0891a2d240790b1fec4.png
09-28-21, 10:35 PM
Replies: 169
Views: 9,751
Posted By Rogerogeroge

Nope. Tubed - mount starting at valve stem...

Nope.

Tubed - mount starting at valve stem (least resistance), finish opposite valve stem.
removing tire - start opposite valve stem

Both ways put the least stress on the valve stem area of...
09-03-21, 07:03 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,283
Posted By Rogerogeroge

The charging port as well as the indicator light...

The charging port as well as the indicator light are in the rear derailleur.
08-05-21, 09:32 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,964
Posted By Rogerogeroge

Spinning a cadence of 90 in a 53x11 (with a 700c...

Spinning a cadence of 90 in a 53x11 (with a 700c wheel) is almost 35 mph. If your cadence is 120 then you're over 46 mph.

Even if you go with a 46 x 31 on front (a common GRX combo), then your...
08-04-21, 09:41 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,964
Posted By Rogerogeroge

Do you realize that 12 speed cassettes for 1x...

Do you realize that 12 speed cassettes for 1x drivetrains comes with a 10T on back? That can give you a pretty high gear.
08-04-21, 10:59 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 680
Posted By Rogerogeroge

yes, the headset has unique Austrian threads. ...

yes, the headset has unique Austrian threads.
velospace bike forums - AUSTRO DAIMLER Austrian headset. (http://velospace.org/forums/discussion/3126/austro-daimler-austrian-headset/)
08-03-21, 08:28 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,964
Posted By Rogerogeroge

I think you need to decide if you want a flatbar...

I think you need to decide if you want a flatbar or dropbar bike. You can call it gravel, or whatever you want. By 'fitness' bikes, that seems to be hybrid frames (same geo as the lower end ones)...
06-28-21, 09:59 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,267
Posted By Rogerogeroge

And in case you all don't realize it, she beat...

And in case you all don't realize it, she beat all of the men.
06-24-21, 11:50 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 6,623
Posted By Rogerogeroge

Another vote for “It’s fine, no worries”

Another vote for “It’s fine, no worries”
06-07-21, 10:06 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,086
Posted By Rogerogeroge

I've ridden the Katy twice, the second time we...

I've ridden the Katy twice, the second time we stayed at the Hilton in J-City. It's a full service hotel with a restaurant and bar, It's not far off the bridge, and you get to ride by the Capitol...
06-07-21, 09:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 394
Posted By Rogerogeroge

Don't pay to learn to wrench on your own bikes. ...

Don't pay to learn to wrench on your own bikes. There are tons of great videos that lay out what to do. The problem is there are also tons of videos that aren't great and give bad advice. Learn...
02-15-21, 10:41 PM
Replies: 165
Views: 13,512
Posted By Rogerogeroge

Well, actually it's more like, 'Customer looks at...

Well, actually it's more like, 'Customer looks at bikes. All bikes have disk brakes'.

Take Trek for example. The only thing they offer in non-disk brakes is (1) their completely bottom of the...
01-10-21, 11:07 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,325
Posted By Rogerogeroge

You really should replace your handlebar tape in...

You really should replace your handlebar tape in intervals less than 26k miles. Handlebars collect sweat and can be subject to corrosion, whether aluminum or carbon fiber bars. I've seen some...
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