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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-23-24, 08:40 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 665
Posted By The_Snail

Rear wheel deflecting towards DS when tire is inflated

the wheel is a 28 spoke, 3x both sides. White Ind. T11, cx-ray or aerolite (don't remember), Velocity Quill
the wheel is perfectly dished when the tire is off, or deflated. but once inflated (40mm...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-05-23, 02:56 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 5,315
Posted By TC1

Some women can ride half-again that fast...

Some women can ride half-again that fast (https://www.bicycling.com/news/a23281242/denise-mueller-korenek-breaks-bicycle-speed-record/). The point is, many people here are confusing the question. ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-05-23, 02:27 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 5,315
Posted By TC1

How -- exactly? How, exactly, does one "lose...

How -- exactly? How, exactly, does one "lose traction"? Before answering, remember how traction is generated by a rubber tire. Since most here do not know, I will explain. A rubber tire generates...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-18-23, 03:14 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 5,315
Posted By TC1

Says the guy running 23s at 140psi. Come on....

Says the guy running 23s at 140psi.

Come on. Grow up. And that goes for most of you commenting lately. If you are all emotionally hurt that you cannot refute NASA's investigation described...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-17-23, 08:09 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 3,654
Posted By TC1

"Slippery roads" are hydroplaning. Otherwise, you...

"Slippery roads" are hydroplaning. Otherwise, you need to provide some alternative explanation for why gravity ceases to function, and allows a tire to lose contact with the surface.

You are...
Forum: Fatbikes
06-15-23, 12:25 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,982
Posted By TC1

You apparently need to include yourself in that...

You apparently need to include yourself in that group, after saying "Tires have zero dampening, compression or rebound adjustments."

Not only is that completely wrong, the word you were searching...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-15-23, 12:43 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,051
Posted By gearbasher

It will be fine once it digests the rat it ate.

It will be fine once it digests the rat it ate.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-29-23, 09:42 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 196
Posted By Andrew R Stewart

First- Expect the touch up spots to readily stand...

First- Expect the touch up spots to readily stand out, even after great efforts to match colors and blend in edges.

I would suggest a practice/test, before going to the bike, with a dark and a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-29-22, 05:03 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 16,456
Posted By Inusuit

The internet is a raunchy place. Grow a thick...

The internet is a raunchy place. Grow a thick skin or stay away.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-29-22, 04:17 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 16,456
Posted By pdlamb

This was the crux of the matter from my...

This was the crux of the matter from my perspective as well, though I didn't argue as long or hard as some other posters.

Shall we congratulate jesnow for not having a blowout until he was hit...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-29-22, 03:19 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 16,456
Posted By Eric F

People with a tremendous volume of high-level...

People with a tremendous volume of high-level experience warning you to not do something that potentially increases your chance of being injured is about as helpful as it gets.

If you only want...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-13-22, 08:45 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,075
Posted By KerryIrons

The easiest thing to do is remove the bolt and...

The easiest thing to do is remove the bolt and ride the bike. The crank arm will probably loosen up pretty quickly, but you never know as it might be corroded/frozen in place. Works every time.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-25-22, 07:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 351
Posted By spelger

resurrecting my dead thread...about 3 weeks ago i...

resurrecting my dead thread...about 3 weeks ago i ended up removing the cable and found nothing wrong with it. shifted with no load and still had issues. looking inside for anything obvious i found...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-30-21, 09:12 PM
Replies: 2,676
Views: 1,137,264
Posted By Hummer

Hello Jockie, sorry for the late response....

Hello Jockie,

sorry for the late response.

The serial number is Kawamura for the Japanese domestic market. The "D" is for 1994, the year of frame manufacture.

This was the last year...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-13-21, 09:27 AM
Replies: 2,676
Views: 1,137,264
Posted By T-Mar

My guess would be 1991 but I'm not sure, as I...

My guess would be 1991 but I'm not sure, as I haven't seen many Asian market models and the lack of componets complicates age determination. I find it strange that the frame is mostly TIG welded but...
Forum: Framebuilders
07-28-21, 07:03 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,070
Posted By Nessism

You don't need special primer. The carbon should...

You don't need special primer. The carbon should be sealed with resin so you aren't painting carbon. Just be sure to not sand though the epoxy when prepping the fork. Use two part epoxy primer as...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-17-21, 08:33 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,010
Posted By oldbobcat

Cobb Cycling also has 5mm top caps....

Cobb Cycling also has 5mm top caps. https://speedandcomfort.com/collections/top-caps
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-17-21, 07:55 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,010
Posted By Crankycrank

Have you contacted Ritchey or Scott? Either one...

Have you contacted Ritchey or Scott? Either one may have a thinner cone available but not shown on their websites or they may know of an alternative that will work.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-15-21, 01:19 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,010
Posted By jimc101

Cane Creek do separates, something like a Cane...

Cane Creek do separates, something like a Cane Creek zs44/28.6/h15 if you can find one, you would need to replace the whole of the top assembly, your bottom one can be left undisturbed.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-15-21, 12:54 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,010
Posted By urbanknight

It might just be a conical spacer. My bike had a...

It might just be a conical spacer. My bike had a cap underneath it so I just took the conical one off to get the stem lower. Hasn’t been a problem for over 10 years....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-15-21, 10:33 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,010
Posted By DaveSSS

If you have a minus 6 stem now, a -17 will lower...

If you have a minus 6 stem now, a -17 will lower the bars about 2cm. I use a -17 with a 30mm headset top cover to increase the chances of future resale. I could have kept the stock 15mm cover with...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-15-21, 07:52 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,010
Posted By dsbrantjr

You can lower your bars further with a stem with...

You can lower your bars further with a stem with a greater down-angle.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-15-21, 06:55 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,010
Posted By DaveSSS

The conical top covers from omni-racer may work. ...

The conical top covers from omni-racer may work. I have them on Cinelli superstar frames.

https://www.omniracer.com/product-page/omni-racer-integrated-headset-conical-carbon-spacer
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-18-21, 07:31 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,319
Posted By cxwrench

It'll work. They're not 'direct mount', they're...

It'll work. They're not 'direct mount', they're referred to as 'braze-on'.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-08-21, 09:47 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,807
Posted By Rolla

If you don't have a drawer full of stems yet, you...

If you don't have a drawer full of stems yet, you might as well get started; all the calculations in the world are no substitute for trying them. I've got 60mm -100mm in at least two rises of each. I...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-08-21, 04:40 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,807
Posted By 79pmooney

We need one more fact. Seat tube angles. (Head...

We need one more fact. Seat tube angles. (Head tube angle makes no difference here).

What I can see from your specs is that the Lynsky has the top of its headtube 1/2 cm higher. That the top tubes...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-08-21, 04:21 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,807
Posted By shoota

Definitely use an online calculator to get an...

Definitely use an online calculator to get an idea for the equivalent stem you'd need for the same reach. And, yes, I too find myself creating a slightly higher and shorter stack/reach for my...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-08-21, 09:02 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,807
Posted By tdilf

Use an online tool like www.bikeinsights.com to...

Use an online tool like www.bikeinsights.com to get dialed in.
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