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Forum: Touring
06-02-24, 07:00 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 517
Posted By phughes

:lol: Not that time. It was shortly after buying...

:lol: Not that time. It was shortly after buying the Surly, and before the MicroSHIFT bar ends indexing broke.
Forum: Touring
06-02-24, 04:52 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 517
Posted By phughes

I did the entire trip to Washington DC during...

I did the entire trip to Washington DC during Hurricane Irene with torrential downpours. Rim brakes were no issue.
Forum: Touring
06-02-24, 01:38 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 517
Posted By phughes

I ride a rim brake bike on that trail all the...

I ride a rim brake bike on that trail all the time, and have for the past 14 years. What that post should tell you, is full coverage fenders are a good thing. I got tired of cleaning my wife's...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-31-24, 06:44 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 1,840
Posted By phughes

Inexpensive or not, that's a cool old bike.

Inexpensive or not, that's a cool old bike.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-31-24, 01:55 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 1,840
Posted By phughes

Huh, after using an indexed bar end shifter for...

Huh, after using an indexed bar end shifter for 3,000 miles before the indexing broke, I never noticed that. (Heavy sarcasm.)

Yes, you are correct, I was referring to the difference between...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 08:03 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,706
Posted By phughes

It has been found that color doesn't make any...

It has been found that color doesn't make any difference with loose fitting clothing. An automobile would be different since it is sealed up. On thing to note is that darker colors are better for...
Forum: Touring
05-30-24, 03:43 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 19,013
Posted By phughes

I'm old. Does that mean i'm timeless? :lol:

I'm old. Does that mean i'm timeless? :lol:
Forum: Touring
05-30-24, 02:12 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 19,013
Posted By phughes

You just replied to an eight year old thread. ...

You just replied to an eight year old thread.

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 02:07 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 1,840
Posted By phughes

Sweet bike.

Sweet bike.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 02:05 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 1,840
Posted By phughes

Why? I use friction shifting and love it. My...

Why? I use friction shifting and love it. My newest bike came with indexed bar end shifters, but the indexing gave out, so I switched the shifters over to friction until I could replace the shifters....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-29-24, 10:14 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 812
Posted By phughes

So sorry to hear! Glad it wasn't worse. I wish...

So sorry to hear! Glad it wasn't worse. I wish you a speedy recovery. Take care.
Forum: Touring
05-29-24, 03:48 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,224
Posted By phughes

Yeah, in the 1960s, $8 really was REAL money....

Yeah, in the 1960s, $8 really was REAL money. That is a hefty fine.
Forum: Touring
05-29-24, 03:46 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,224
Posted By phughes

Yeah, in the 1960s, $8 really was REAL money....

Yeah, in the 1960s, $8 really was REAL money. That is a hefty fine.
Forum: Touring
05-29-24, 03:08 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,224
Posted By phughes

Not a problem, though I really cannot see how you...

Not a problem, though I really cannot see how you came to that conclusion, my entre post was describing the fact I use an ereader and that it has better battery life and is easier on the eyes to...
Forum: Touring
05-28-24, 09:17 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,224
Posted By phughes

I read books on the reader an average of two to...

I read books on the reader an average of two to three hours a day. . I often read for four or five hours a day while traveling for work. Some weeks I read a book a day. Last week I read about five...
Forum: Touring
05-28-24, 06:10 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,224
Posted By phughes

Okay... thanks for clearing that up. The question...

Okay... thanks for clearing that up. The question for me though, is that the energy use of a phone for reading is not acceptable for me, so yeah... clearly it is the question... for me, not you. I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-28-24, 11:55 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,823
Posted By phughes

Okay, more of a win whinny.

Okay, more of a win whinny.
Forum: Touring
05-28-24, 10:38 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,224
Posted By phughes

[QUOTE=Ron Damon;23251271]These are largely...

[QUOTE=Ron Damon;23251271]These are largely non-issues with the inky black blacks of AMOLED screens and the fact that Dark Mode on AMOLED is quite economical since black means the pixel is actually...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-28-24, 10:30 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,823
Posted By phughes

That too. It's a win win.

That too. It's a win win.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-27-24, 11:10 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,823
Posted By phughes

If a dead horse is beaten thoroughly, a good...

If a dead horse is beaten thoroughly, a good chain lube can be made from it. Perhaps that is the reasoning behind these threads.
Forum: Touring
05-27-24, 10:33 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,137
Posted By phughes

I looked for a long time tonight since the sale...

I looked for a long time tonight since the sale was expiring, and really couldn't justify buying any big ticket item. I cheaped out and bought a very exciting pocket blanket. But hey, with my...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-27-24, 05:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 269
Posted By phughes

Thanks

Thanks
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-27-24, 02:59 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 269
Posted By phughes

Clutch?

Clutch?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-26-24, 11:42 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 702
Posted By phughes

Yep, and in very common usage within the Russian...

Yep, and in very common usage within the Russian motorcycle community, and is the common reply when asked about a torque specification.
Forum: Touring
05-26-24, 09:54 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,224
Posted By phughes

I carry a Kobo reader. I cannot imagine not...

I carry a Kobo reader. I cannot imagine not having something to read. I also listen to audiobooks while I ride.

As for graphics and pictures, Kobo has color e-ink readers now. They will not be as...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-26-24, 09:40 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,823
Posted By phughes

The only real way to clean a chain is this...

The only real way to clean a chain is this method: https://sheldonbrown.com/chainclean.html

:innocent: (https://sheldonbrown.com/chainclean.html)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-26-24, 09:37 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 702
Posted By phughes

Sadly one never knows. I know people who tighten...

Sadly one never knows. I know people who tighten nuts and bolts like that. As a side note, within the Ural motorcycle community, a Russian motorcycle, the joke is, tighten until it breaks, then...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-26-24, 06:56 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 702
Posted By phughes

Uhm... No.

Uhm... No.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-25-24, 03:58 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,823
Posted By phughes

:lol:

:lol:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-25-24, 03:40 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,823
Posted By phughes

Gotcha. I sort of wondered, based on what you...

Gotcha. I sort of wondered, based on what you said, if that was what you meant. I have plenty of brain farts so no worries. :lol:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-25-24, 02:32 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 448
Posted By phughes

I don't know, I wear undwerwear and shorts, even...

I don't know, I wear undwerwear and shorts, even on 70 mile days while on tour. Brooks, and no discomfort. The underwear has no seams on the back, so nothing to cause irritation.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-25-24, 02:19 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,823
Posted By phughes

What are you even talking about? The Goldwing is...

What are you even talking about? The Goldwing is a shaft driven bike. No chain, unless you are referring to the primary drive chain? Camshaft chain? Neither of which are something you are lubing like...
Forum: Touring
05-24-24, 11:30 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 461
Posted By phughes

:rolleyes:

:rolleyes:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-15-24, 09:24 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,823
Posted By phughes

:lol: :troll:

:lol: :troll:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-15-24, 08:23 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,823
Posted By phughes

Put lube on your chain. Any lube. Just lube it....

Put lube on your chain. Any lube. Just lube it. Wax counts if you wish. Honestly, lube it.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-14-24, 06:53 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,823
Posted By phughes

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Forum: Touring
05-14-24, 12:04 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,178
Posted By phughes

Yep, that's why I said the 700c model isn't...

Yep, that's why I said the 700c model isn't flawed. They are just different, and the feel of a 700c wheel is different. It's a good feeling though, they roll nicely. I like them both, but prefer the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-14-24, 02:10 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,365
Posted By phughes

Figure out exactly how to secure the wheel to the...

Figure out exactly how to secure the wheel to the frame, while at the same time allowing the cogs on the outside of the frame to turn easily, and you're golden. :thumb:

Sure, it could be done, but...
Forum: Touring
05-13-24, 01:13 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,178
Posted By phughes

Never called it a flaw. I simply prefer the...

Never called it a flaw. I simply prefer the smaller wheels and quicker handling. It has been a better all around bike for me. Nothing wrong with the 700s on the LHT, but I prefer the 26s.
Forum: Touring
05-13-24, 12:06 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,178
Posted By phughes

I love my Surly LHT with 26 inch rims. As you...

I love my Surly LHT with 26 inch rims. As you said, the handling is much nicer with the smaller wheels. No overlap issues as well.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-13-24, 12:02 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,105
Posted By phughes

I still say the spokes were most likely...

I still say the spokes were most likely improperly tensioned. I find it difficult to believe it was a result of too high pressure. I do understand the theory though, I just don't buy it. You would...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-11-24, 01:43 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 2,968
Posted By phughes

What objection to wax? I have no objection to...

What objection to wax? I have no objection to wax? Where are you getting this? You are very good at reading into things evidently, because I never wrote anything that could lead someone to think...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-11-24, 11:48 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 2,968
Posted By phughes

How is it silly, it's just a fact, and that fact...

How is it silly, it's just a fact, and that fact doesn't mean I do not think waxing a chain is a bad idea. Not everything has to be am argument. I LIKE the idea of waxing a chain, even though at the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-10-24, 04:10 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 2,968
Posted By phughes

Thanks. You are probably right about all that....

Thanks. You are probably right about all that. :lol:
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-10-24, 04:08 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 2,968
Posted By phughes

Yeah, I know wax doesn't accumulate dirt as...

Yeah, I know wax doesn't accumulate dirt as readily, which is of course, the biggest draw. Of course if something doesn't have the "stick quotient" to attract and collect dirt, one is lead to wonder...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-10-24, 01:08 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 2,968
Posted By phughes

Thanks! I appreciate it. That's the info I was...

Thanks! I appreciate it. That's the info I was looking for. Any issues with rust after rain?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-10-24, 12:11 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 2,968
Posted By phughes

And therein lies the rub, controlled conditions,...

And therein lies the rub, controlled conditions, by a company who markets lubes. I want real world data which it why I asked.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-10-24, 12:09 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 2,968
Posted By phughes

Well, you will be happy to know I didn't ask you...

Well, you will be happy to know I didn't ask you to do anything, or provide any data. I have also read reports from ZFC, and still, i like real world data from bikes actually ridden in the real...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-10-24, 11:46 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 2,968
Posted By phughes

I would l also postulate that if a chain does...

I would l also postulate that if a chain does last longer for those who use wax, it may simply be due to more frequent, and thorough chain cleaning, which could also be done to a chain that is...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-10-24, 11:42 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 2,968
Posted By phughes

He doesn't, and I'm not against waxing. this...

He doesn't, and I'm not against waxing. this statement however, is not personal preference though, so I just want to see how he came to that conclusion. "1) In my personal experience, waxed chains...
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