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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-02-23, 03:23 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 776
Posted By Pop N Wood

I used to think like you but quickly discovered...

I used to think like you but quickly discovered that local bike shops don't carry much of anything in the way of repair parts. I got the impression they order stuff from Amazon same as everyone else....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-25-23, 09:14 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,672
Posted By tomato coupe

On the other hand, why throw away any watts if...

On the other hand, why throw away any watts if you don't have to?
Forum: Road Cycling
01-26-23, 04:57 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,290
Posted By Schlafen

I have 6 sets of wheels handbuilt with Miche...

I have 6 sets of wheels handbuilt with Miche Primato Syntesi hubs, 3 pawl freehubs. Oldest set is about 7 years old, 4 sets between 3 and 5 years old, and 1 set less than 2 years old but very low...
Forum: Touring
04-02-22, 11:41 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 14,044
Posted By elcruxio

I tried using a 1x11 for road touring but I only...

I tried using a 1x11 for road touring but I only did one tour with it until I swapped back to a double and then eventually back to a triple. I had a 11-42 cassette, which has much smaller gaps...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-29-21, 12:58 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 6,064
Posted By Rdmonster69

My new Domane is very loud. I really don't mind...

My new Domane is very loud. I really don't mind and when I coast on the paths it is as attention getting as a bell. Also it lets all the unwashed masses know that I have a super fancy new bike. I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-29-21, 12:48 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 6,064
Posted By Kovkov

I would remove all the pawls 1. Even more...

I would remove all the pawls

1. Even more silent
2. You already know it won’t engage so You won’t ride and won’t have an accident because of it.

Win-win

:D
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-26-21, 04:19 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,843
Posted By ThermionicScott

Or at the very least, OP is not qualified to...

Or at the very least, OP is not qualified to maintain his bikes and should take them to a shop instead.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-26-21, 10:00 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 6,064
Posted By Kapusta

Terrible idea, IMO. But I understand the desire. ...

Terrible idea, IMO. But I understand the desire.

i don’t find my DT swiss too loud, and on my MTB even the Hopes are “acceptable”, though I would prefer quieter. But my fat bike came with a rear...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-24-21, 05:43 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 6,064
Posted By dedhed

https://www.amazon.com/ear-plugs/s?k=ear+plugs

https://www.amazon.com/ear-plugs/s?k=ear+plugs
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-30-21, 10:44 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 21,650
Posted By SkinGriz

The west is as corrupt as any place on earth. It...

The west is as corrupt as any place on earth. It just happens at a different level.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-23-21, 06:35 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 9,818
Posted By wolfchild

This only happens to people who fail to make sure...

This only happens to people who fail to make sure that their axle is tightened properly...also forks have a thing called lawyer tabs which prevents a wheel axle from coming out.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-26-21, 08:17 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 13,900
Posted By Kimmo

Taking this opportunity to once again lament how...

Taking this opportunity to once again lament how underrated Shimano hubs are. Not only are they nearly silent, but they have proper bearings, unlike almost anything else high end but Campy.

Oddly...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-18-21, 08:03 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,502
Posted By A2Doug

Definitely want to avoid the angry hornets! To...

Definitely want to avoid the angry hornets! To each his or her own, but I don't understand the desire for loud hubs. I love being able to silently move through the world; it is one of the best...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-29-20, 07:05 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,541
Posted By shelbyfv

I had those brakes and liked them. If everything...

I had those brakes and liked them. If everything is set up properly, it's probably the length of the cable causing the different feel front/rear. Not much to do about that. Spongy rear brake may...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-19-20, 01:47 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 7,951
Posted By Thomas15

On paper it looks like we are in the midst of a...

On paper it looks like we are in the midst of a 1960s style bike boom. Far from it. The truth of the matter is western populations are overfed and addicted to passive entertainment in all of it's...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-03-20, 04:42 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,476
Posted By 2cam16

Sign of the times. Loud freehubs are the latest....

Sign of the times. Loud freehubs are the latest. ;)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-24-20, 09:25 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 21,650
Posted By 70sSanO

Well not to go off topic, but the Industrial...

Well not to go off topic, but the Industrial Revolution wasn’t known for creating wonderful childhood memories.

John
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-27-20, 11:42 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 8,333
Posted By AlmostTrick

From the back pedal reflectors absolutely work....

From the back pedal reflectors absolutely work. The opposing up and down movement identifies it as a person pedaling a bike, not something that may be going the same speed as the motorists. The nice...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-16-20, 05:07 AM
Replies: 121
Views: 19,010
Posted By Ramshackle

I live in Hawaii, and if the online bike...

I live in Hawaii, and if the online bike companies even ship here (which many don't), they charge outrageous shipping costs even though there isn't much difference in US postal rates from Hawaii to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-06-20, 12:00 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 19,010
Posted By WizardOfBoz

My beef with Amazon (and to a lesser extent,...

My beef with Amazon (and to a lesser extent, eBay) is their search function. You can't search for "Genuine Shimano -(for, compatible,fits, matches)". Some times I find a listing I want, record the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-30-20, 01:25 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 19,010
Posted By GeneO

I generally only purchase bike and computer parts...

I generally only purchase bike and computer parts from Amazon if it is either sold by or fulfilled by Amazon. There are also some storefronts that are trustworthy (e.g. Competitive Cyclist, Silca,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-24-19, 07:22 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 6,023
Posted By Road Fan

I've done that and it's useful, but there is...

I've done that and it's useful, but there is still such a thing as small shift increments that are too small.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-22-19, 12:31 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 6,023
Posted By Drew Eckhardt

12 speed wheels are dished the same as 10 and 9...

12 speed wheels are dished the same as 10 and 9 speed Campagnolo.

That's proven adequate.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-22-19, 12:02 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 6,023
Posted By Drew Eckhardt

It doesn't. No one makes a 12 speed cassette...

It doesn't.

No one makes a 12 speed cassette with 17-18-19 cogs.

The big three companies with nice shift ramps don't make 11 speed cassettes with 13 starting cogs, so a final cog larger than...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-05-19, 09:02 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 17,167
Posted By SoreFeet

Never, but I bet anything is more quiet than...

Never, but I bet anything is more quiet than these modern freehubs. They sound so terrible.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-07-19, 11:27 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,382
Posted By pressed001

Shimano FH-7700. Practically silent. I love it...

Shimano FH-7700. Practically silent. I love it and wish all hubs were so quiet.
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
10-16-17, 07:22 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,261
Posted By shelbyfv

You don't get any more reliable than Ultegra for...

You don't get any more reliable than Ultegra for a road hub and the new adjustment makes service easy. Plus they are inexpensive and quiet.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-23-10, 07:18 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 4,224
Posted By JuneHawk

I couldn't agree more. I recently bought a...

I couldn't agree more.

I recently bought a bike that felt great during the test ride. I rode for a few miles here and there over the course of two weeks and I rode it for 30 miles twice. It was...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-18-10, 04:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 21,836
Posted By davidad

Marketing hype.

Marketing hype.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-02-09, 02:47 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 16,668
Posted By PaulRivers

If you want a louder bike, buy a motorcycle. ...

If you want a louder bike, buy a motorcycle.

I don't mean this specific to you at all, but if someone wants to be loud they can join a motorcycle club and join an entire group of people dedicated...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
12-03-07, 04:38 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,852
Posted By i_r_beej

Like others have already stated-- bikes with...

Like others have already stated-- bikes with steel frames seem to have a more "lively" (springier?) feel to them. I have several bikes-- two of which are Cannondales. I've ridden my steel 'cross bike...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-06-06, 09:20 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,019
Posted By PaulH

Even though I really enjoy riding, I ride only...

Even though I really enjoy riding, I ride only for transportation. I've wondered whether this makes me less of a cyclist. Perhaps it is because, when I grew up, cycling was simply not thought of a ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-04-06, 07:17 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,019
Posted By chephy

I need a destination. It can be arbitrary and...

I need a destination. It can be arbitrary and purely symbolic but it has to exist. Only then do I actually enjoy the journey.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-27-05, 09:12 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,538
Posted By slagjumper

Why I hate cars and oil-- 1) I hate being...

Why I hate cars and oil--

1) I hate being dependant on something that is bad for the environment and human health. In the United States, 117 million people commute by car, spending at least 250...
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