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10-29-23, 02:35 PM
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Posted By Unca_Sam

As reliable as the AW is, I would not expect a...

As reliable as the AW is, I would not expect a remarkable difference in performance. I'm sure you could transfer parts from a '55 into a hub made right up until 1980, but I've never seen a hub with a...
10-27-23, 12:46 PM
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Posted By Unca_Sam

The only 'abrading' I've done on chromed steel...

The only 'abrading' I've done on chromed steel rims is to use aluminum foil and brine to polish rust specks off of the chrome. Roughing up the sidewall does improve braking; there are steel 27" rims...
10-27-23, 11:04 AM
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Posted By Unca_Sam

JaccoW , Without a front brake, you're losing...

JaccoW , Without a front brake, you're losing over 50% of your ability to stop quickly in an emergency. I would be ok with that in a recreational bike, but not a bike I'd be mingling with traffic...
10-02-23, 12:36 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,106
Posted By Unca_Sam

It'd be nice to know the exact use case, but...

It'd be nice to know the exact use case, but generally higher tire pressures are all that's needed. This only happens on my MTB at trail pressures, which are generally 22-25 lbs (which is below mfr...
Forum: Commuting
10-02-23, 12:30 PM
Replies: 1,683
Views: 339,795
Posted By Unca_Sam

It gets better the longer you look at it. The...

It gets better the longer you look at it. The external cupholder for the Slushee! :roflmao: I'm even more impressed someone spent that time building it to take it to the track.

For you young...
09-15-23, 05:50 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,133
Posted By Unca_Sam

Do you have old spokes and nipples? I don't...

Do you have old spokes and nipples? I don't remember where I saw the directions for this tool, but it helps get the nipples threaded on by the same amount. Use a little threadlocker on the nipple...
09-14-23, 12:08 PM
Replies: 82,869
Views: 13,976,783
Posted By Unca_Sam

Bare rims on concrete is like fingernails on a...

Bare rims on concrete is like fingernails on a chalkboard!
09-11-23, 02:31 PM
Replies: 22,281
Views: 4,613,039
Posted By Unca_Sam

She's just doing her part to keep the market from...

She's just doing her part to keep the market from going soft!
09-10-23, 06:52 PM
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Posted By Unca_Sam

Abandoned???!!:foo:

Abandoned???!!:foo:
09-09-23, 07:14 PM
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Posted By Unca_Sam

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/20220917_162813_aa4f7f09c5398a7f053118f573b294ba03beb4b1.jpg
As prepped for sale, September 2022

I had one that was just a little...
09-06-23, 02:38 PM
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Posted By Unca_Sam

​​​​​Sorry, ​gna I'm quoting the wrong person...

​​​​​Sorry, ​gna I'm quoting the wrong person since Ged117 's post was asking for help. I guess I was trying to quote 'through' you?

I remember that our patron saint Sheldon Brown addressed a...
09-06-23, 06:32 AM
Replies: 27,895
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Posted By Unca_Sam

You said the spindle you found was way too long;...

You said the spindle you found was way too long; did you test fit? That test fit would give you the symmetrical spindle length range, which you could use to get a code from Sheldon Brown's table....
09-06-23, 06:10 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 927
Posted By Unca_Sam

That's... different... At least it's not black?...

That's... different...
At least it's not black? 🤷‍♂️
09-05-23, 03:08 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 927
Posted By Unca_Sam

'Round these parts, denatured alcohol is Ethanol...

'Round these parts, denatured alcohol is Ethanol (drinking alcohol) with a bad tasting substance added to prevent consumption. The traditional denaturing additive is Methanol, which has the wonderful...
08-31-23, 12:17 PM
Replies: 82,869
Views: 13,976,783
Posted By Unca_Sam

That might be a dent in the fork midway?

That might be a dent in the fork midway?
08-31-23, 11:38 AM
Replies: 22,281
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Posted By Unca_Sam

What workbench? There's a guy (i...

What workbench?



There's a guy (i think?) on Ebay that always posts a picture of his lovely significant other holding the item for sale while she's wearing a bikini. It's like a short circuit...
08-24-23, 11:02 AM
Replies: 6,479
Views: 756,723
Posted By Unca_Sam

If those items aren't falling off because they're...

If those items aren't falling off because they're eventually sold, time to make some offers!

Follow me for more tips on profligate spending!
08-15-23, 10:30 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,800
Posted By Unca_Sam

If it's perfect and you like riding it except for...

If it's perfect and you like riding it except for the dings and scrapes of use, may I suggest Heli Tape (AKA polyurethane film tape)?...
07-27-23, 11:12 AM
Replies: 6,479
Views: 756,723
Posted By Unca_Sam

I wanted to echo that you should look into...

I wanted to echo that you should look into replacing the headset, rather than looking into rotating the races. I would only bother with rotating the cups if the headset was something special or rare,...
07-14-23, 10:26 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 624
Posted By Unca_Sam

Yeah, double check your wheel installation, and...

Yeah, double check your wheel installation, and then reset your high limit, since you'll probably be unable to completely shift into the high gear. Shimano has documentation available on their...
07-14-23, 09:50 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,734
Posted By Unca_Sam

Building your own wheels should get you exactly...

Building your own wheels should get you exactly what you want. If you're building wheels for a 9 speed commuter, you're likely wasting your time since you can buy a wheelset cheaper than you can...
Forum: Touring
06-26-23, 11:33 AM
Replies: 4,812
Views: 2,607,249
Posted By Unca_Sam

This is discouraged. Please attempt to contribute...

This is discouraged. Please attempt to contribute to the discussions, make some posts in the introduction forum, and get through the 10 probation posts so you can start posting images, if that's what...
06-25-23, 02:15 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,047
Posted By Unca_Sam

hat tip to you!:lol:

hat tip to you!:lol:
06-22-23, 10:13 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 2,978
Posted By Unca_Sam

Did you shear that spindle?? Someone heavy try...

Did you shear that spindle?? Someone heavy try downhill on a BSO??
06-22-23, 10:07 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 2,978
Posted By Unca_Sam

Well, in an alternate timeline, the AI determined...

Well, in an alternate timeline, the AI determined that a united manufacturing standard was too risky, so it sent back a terminator to end the Shimano pitch 10 concept.
06-22-23, 09:50 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,047
Posted By Unca_Sam

Beat you off the line :rolleyes: Guy had a...

Beat you off the line :rolleyes: Guy had a rolling start while you were watching the light; the execution was flawless!

I bet that's his regular commute, and he knows the timing all around. I've...
06-20-23, 07:54 AM
Replies: 22,281
Views: 4,613,039
Posted By Unca_Sam

"They gave me all of this cable housing and...

"They gave me all of this cable housing and cable, why should I cut it?"
05-23-23, 10:47 AM
Replies: 22,281
Views: 4,613,039
Posted By Unca_Sam

This is a 'feature' in Ebay. When you start to...

This is a 'feature' in Ebay. When you start to list an item the app will pull information from similar listings. It's likely that someone started typing the name of the bike, and had Ebay suggest...
04-27-23, 09:00 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 925
Posted By Unca_Sam

I looked through the comparison tool, and it...

I looked through the comparison tool, and it seems that the tippity top tier is the absolute newest with all the latest. The second tier uses a narrower fork, older tires, older saddle but on the...
Forum: Commuting
04-21-23, 05:16 PM
Replies: 1,683
Views: 339,795
Posted By Unca_Sam

Obligatory Culture

Obligatory Culture
03-27-23, 10:27 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 872
Posted By Unca_Sam

I don't think you'll find anything other than...

I don't think you'll find anything other than silver box section alloy rims drilled for 36 or maybe 32 holes. That said, there are plenty of benefits to using a modern rim in an appropriate finish to...
03-23-23, 01:48 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,738
Posted By Unca_Sam

40 Nm is VERY TIGHT. You'd need quite the lever...

40 Nm is VERY TIGHT. You'd need quite the lever to have to worry about making these too tight. The good news is that you'll only need to be in the ballpark if it's a little less that 40 Nm.
03-18-23, 08:29 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 3,950
Posted By Unca_Sam

The label says 2X. 2K has a button on the bottom...

The label says 2X. 2K has a button on the bottom of the can to introduce the hardener. As mentioned earlier, you'll only get to use the can once, for around 30 minutes, before the hardener finishes...
03-16-23, 04:05 AM
Replies: 82,869
Views: 13,976,783
Posted By Unca_Sam

Thanks for posting this. That's a wild paint...

Thanks for posting this. That's a wild paint scheme and my size!
03-16-23, 03:55 AM
Replies: 82,869
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Posted By Unca_Sam

That watermark makes it a listing from our...

That watermark makes it a listing from our ownalexihnen.
03-06-23, 09:26 AM
Replies: 1,068
Views: 227,482
Posted By Unca_Sam

It looks like a good reuse of that coroplast...

It looks like a good reuse of that coroplast trash for the trailer floor too.
Forum: Commuting
02-21-23, 04:46 PM
Replies: 1,683
Views: 339,795
Posted By Unca_Sam

At least Dory has been found.

At least Dory has been found.
02-13-23, 11:24 AM
Replies: 2,175
Views: 527,866
Posted By Unca_Sam

I built a 700c wheelset for mine; thankfully the...

I built a 700c wheelset for mine; thankfully the modern track hub standard is 120mm OLN. If you have a bike co-op nearby it would benefit you to look for another set of period wheels with good...
01-31-23, 04:32 PM
Replies: 6,479
Views: 756,723
Posted By Unca_Sam

reminder; remove tire, tube and rim tape from the...

reminder; remove tire, tube and rim tape from the wheel first!
01-29-23, 06:51 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 635
Posted By Unca_Sam

OH GOOD. I spent way too long trying to price...

OH GOOD.
I spent way too long trying to price out if it was economical to buy all the other pieces needed for a wheelset. Not surprisingly, AX wheelsets aren't listed or sold frequently.
01-27-23, 01:04 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 616
Posted By Unca_Sam

I think your freewheel has seen the end of its...

I think your freewheel has seen the end of its useful life if it's skipping with a new chain. You should make note of the tooth count you have on the freewheel cogs and look for a replacement to go...
01-24-23, 08:05 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,094
Posted By Unca_Sam

Yeah, it's working. I see more commuters by bike...

Yeah, it's working. I see more commuters by bike every month. Most drivers are ready to share the road and give plenty of space when they eventually overtake. Most bike lanes are well-planned, though...
01-23-23, 04:13 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 646
Posted By Unca_Sam

Shimano has been fiddling around with their...

Shimano has been fiddling around with their manual and technical document repository and made it harder to navigate. I guess I'll go learn.

This is a Shimano 333 hub. Ensure the shifter knuckle is...
01-23-23, 02:57 PM
Replies: 27,895
Views: 4,480,101
Posted By Unca_Sam

I don't know about you, but in my youth I weighed...

I don't know about you, but in my youth I weighed a whole lot less than I do now!
11-06-22, 07:12 PM
Replies: 82,869
Views: 13,976,783
Posted By Unca_Sam

There's a lot going on there, almost enough to...

There's a lot going on there, almost enough to distract from the chewed up lower on the fork. At least they're riding it hard!
Forum: Road Cycling
11-04-22, 06:46 AM
Replies: 3,108
Views: 526,806
Posted By Unca_Sam

😬 My palms are sweating from this photo!

😬
My palms are sweating from this photo!
10-05-22, 07:22 AM
Replies: 8,997
Views: 3,087,754
Posted By Unca_Sam

That build is just undeniably cool.

That build is just undeniably cool.
09-10-22, 09:56 AM
Replies: 27,895
Views: 4,480,101
Posted By Unca_Sam

Thank you! I wish it was something different...

Thank you! I wish it was something different though... the same distance on the Tonard Brazing rack I had my eye on was 13" [per the seller]. The attachment points could work [though the top might...
09-07-22, 02:04 PM
Replies: 82,869
Views: 13,976,783
Posted By Unca_Sam

I joke that these are albatrosses. How many of us...

I joke that these are albatrosses. How many of us are blessed to have a reliable partner that shares our mania? Then, how many of us have a manic, reliable partner that wants to be on the same bike??
08-31-22, 09:20 AM
Replies: 27,895
Views: 4,480,101
Posted By Unca_Sam

That's unlikely. You seem to have hit a gap in...

That's unlikely. You seem to have hit a gap in our collective knowledge.

I did a basic search and found this entry...
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