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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-17-24, 04:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 190
Posted By wheelreason

What he said, I like using a hammer on a block of...

What he said, I like using a hammer on a block of wood, maple is my favorite, goes without saying, make sure the head of the bolt protrudes above the stem.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-17-24, 04:02 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 383
Posted By wheelreason

I'm not a fan of Mnt bikes on roof racks, nor...

I'm not a fan of Mnt bikes on roof racks, nor guys who ask for advice and then do not take heed of it...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-17-24, 03:48 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 184
Posted By wheelreason

Yeah, like hollow pin titanium ones, for guys who...

Yeah, like hollow pin titanium ones, for guys who liked to change their chains out half way through a ride... :)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-17-24, 03:42 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 184
Posted By wheelreason

A Shimano HG40, or any other chain labeled 6, 7,...

A Shimano HG40, or any other chain labeled 6, 7, 8 speed will work. The rings look almost new, no worries there, in fact, the entire bike looks in excellent shape with little use. If Cain had that...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-17-24, 08:45 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 518
Posted By wheelreason

Mandatory part of the YUPPY uniform...

Mandatory part of the YUPPY uniform...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-17-24, 08:38 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 1,782
Posted By wheelreason

It is (or should be) a natural response, if...

It is (or should be) a natural response, if meeting someone head on, or being unexpectedly passed, you want to be near the brake levers, or it's just a coinsidence you are misperceiving, or ping pong...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-17-24, 08:27 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 459
Posted By wheelreason

Good ride is in the eye of the beholder....

Good ride is in the eye of the beholder....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-17-24, 08:22 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 784
Posted By wheelreason

On BF? Wiil never happen....

On BF? Wiil never happen....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-15-24, 06:34 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,796
Posted By wheelreason

If you say so, I suggest you watch slow motion...

If you say so, I suggest you watch slow motion video of things impacting water. As I aluded to in my first post, the many variables will cause all sorts of behaviors that may not at first sight match...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-14-24, 06:48 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,796
Posted By wheelreason

LOL. I'm gonna go pour me 2 fingers of Bourbon...

LOL. I'm gonna go pour me 2 fingers of Bourbon...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-14-24, 06:28 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 784
Posted By wheelreason

Wait, let me go find a ping pong ball...

Wait, let me go find a ping pong ball...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-14-24, 08:04 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,796
Posted By wheelreason

So stuff in motion has inertia? who knew... :)

So stuff in motion has inertia? who knew... :)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-14-24, 07:53 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 2,212
Posted By wheelreason

Yes, cause no other brand has ever dinied (bone...

Yes, cause no other brand has ever dinied (bone for steel/ping pomg ball guy) a warranty claim... :)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-13-24, 07:24 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 2,212
Posted By wheelreason

The chain is sucked into the gap between the...

The chain is sucked into the gap between the crank and the BB shell after it drops off the ring by the pedaling motion.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-12-24, 04:58 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,796
Posted By wheelreason

Quotations for container because the size and...

Quotations for container because the size and shape can vary from a solo cup to an ocean. Spelling police not reqired, reading glasses police required. The coomparison still isn't valid, steel sinks,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-12-24, 01:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 181
Posted By wheelreason

Assuming all the parts are compatible, sounds...

Assuming all the parts are compatible, sounds like the bearings are a tad offf, my guess would be the DS moved a tad when "nudged".
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-12-24, 01:25 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 25,188
Posted By wheelreason

Grrrrr, went to my LBS, and they didn't have a...

Grrrrr, went to my LBS, and they didn't have a tuneup kit for my lawn mower or weed killer spray...

$3 for an axle nut? Even QBP won't bend you over like that, you can buy entire axle kits for $10...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-12-24, 01:12 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,796
Posted By wheelreason

Ah, no. The steel ball will slow down or come to...

Ah, no. The steel ball will slow down or come to a stop (or even bounce up) depending on the specifics of it's velocity at impact and the size and shape of the "container". Then it will accelerate...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-12-24, 01:00 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,796
Posted By wheelreason

Bearing friction in properly working equipment is...

Bearing friction in properly working equipment is negligible.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-12-24, 08:49 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 570
Posted By wheelreason

No, but when riding with others, most times one...

No, but when riding with others, most times one is pushed to the limt, or having to wait, seldom is the power curve going to be similar to a solo ride.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-12-24, 08:34 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 701
Posted By wheelreason

I use bread bag ties on my bikes...

I use bread bag ties on my bikes...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-11-24, 01:07 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,238
Posted By wheelreason

Worked on lots, not many in quite some time...

Worked on lots, not many in quite some time though...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-11-24, 08:27 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,238
Posted By wheelreason

A properly sized cable end will fit snuggly on...

A properly sized cable end will fit snuggly on the housing, and even if it doesn't crimping is unnecessary, I've never crimped one, and I own a bunch of crimpers for electrical work. I did the OEM...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-11-24, 08:19 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 1,997
Posted By wheelreason

Yes, torque your bike's carbon bits to the same...

Yes, torque your bike's carbon bits to the same values as your lug nuts, just don't forget to post the video....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-10-24, 02:18 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 2,796
Posted By wheelreason

Oh, Jersey shore? forget what I said, I thought...

Oh, Jersey shore? forget what I said, I thought we were talking like humans, get yourself a boat air horn and a Super Slurpy and blast those tools as you toss the drink in their lap and give them the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-10-24, 11:43 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 2,796
Posted By wheelreason

Yes, and it's been a while since I've been there,...

Yes, and it's been a while since I've been there, but I used to fish a lot near there (I don't golf) and brother went to Farmingdale, and I would help coach the tennis team, but that road was signed...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-10-24, 09:45 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 2,796
Posted By wheelreason

Golfers have the right of way in a golf course,...

Golfers have the right of way in a golf course, and most crosswalks are signed that way. Tandem rage made me LOL...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-10-24, 05:55 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 500
Posted By wheelreason

Yeah, That could be any Saturday in April or May....

Yeah, That could be any Saturday in April or May. Guy on the floor with cash to spend takes priority over phone guy with the "how much could it be" or "it's only a slight" conversation, which is...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-10-24, 05:36 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 326
Posted By wheelreason

Get as much of the rust off without exposing more...

Get as much of the rust off without exposing more bare metal if possible, then get some rust converter, you can apply some to the threads and then run a tap through if, then lube and blue loctite the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-10-24, 05:27 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 570
Posted By wheelreason

Tofu brake pads?..... As mentioned above,...

Tofu brake pads?.....
As mentioned above, coffeee won't hurt, unless it's used as a carrier for sugar, which will gum things up if not rinsed off.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-09-24, 10:18 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 124
Posted By wheelreason

So you installed a new 6500 from a new grouppo,...

So you installed a new 6500 from a new grouppo, or a used one from another bike? Assuming the cranks are 6500, they are compatible, and an adjustment, maybe dlr height should do the trick, now if all...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-08-24, 03:03 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,153
Posted By wheelreason

While spinning on your head on a cardboard box...

While spinning on your head on a cardboard box...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-06-24, 10:07 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 876
Posted By wheelreason

Yes, as with most shifts, just be smooth and take...

Yes, as with most shifts, just be smooth and take pressure off the pedals (yes this can be done while standing), and shifting to a harder gear is easier than to a larger cog, but both very doable,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-06-24, 08:44 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 343
Posted By wheelreason

"I like the taste, and it's sterile..."

"I like the taste, and it's sterile..."
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-05-24, 04:23 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 453
Posted By wheelreason

Magic 8 Ball says it's cable bind and/or...

Magic 8 Ball says it's cable bind and/or shifter...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-05-24, 04:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 343
Posted By wheelreason

Yes.

Yes.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-05-24, 08:15 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,094
Posted By wheelreason

Didn't Jesus say to give the taxes to Ceasar?...

Didn't Jesus say to give the taxes to Ceasar?...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-04-24, 02:45 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 2,715
Posted By wheelreason

No.

No.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-03-24, 07:18 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 3,373
Posted By wheelreason

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-02-24, 06:48 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 17,899
Posted By wheelreason

That's how we used to do it, except the blocks...

That's how we used to do it, except the blocks were cut to match the curve. This "mech" is more than happy to do it, but no one will pay the $, so don't do it much anymore.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-02-24, 03:50 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 742
Posted By wheelreason

Once the weather warms up bugs are constantly...

Once the weather warms up bugs are constantly hitting me in the face or going in my helmet. One caught me on the cheek just under the shades last ride and it really hurt, and my wife noticed the mark...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-02-24, 03:45 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,885
Posted By wheelreason

Lol

Lol
Forum: Road Cycling
06-02-24, 02:48 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 5,164
Posted By wheelreason

Larry?...

Larry?...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-02-24, 02:37 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,086
Posted By wheelreason

Zip tie.

Zip tie.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-01-24, 10:35 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,326
Posted By wheelreason

During Covid and hockey playoffs or just...

During Covid and hockey playoffs or just normally?...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-31-24, 08:26 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 5,164
Posted By wheelreason

I prefer barley, hops, and a little alcohol with...

I prefer barley, hops, and a little alcohol with my recovery water...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-31-24, 07:55 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 874
Posted By wheelreason

"Part changer" is an insult in the HVAC tech...

"Part changer" is an insult in the HVAC tech community. Diagnose the problem. Before deciding it is NOW the f ring, did you inspect it and/or check to see if it does it on the big ring?
Give me $2...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-31-24, 06:04 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,067
Posted By wheelreason

LOL. I once had a "we are about to throw down"...

LOL. I once had a "we are about to throw down" argument about accuracy v precision on tennis raquet stringing machine tensioners, and calibrators. It's always been a heated topic, much like tire...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-29-24, 08:15 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,314
Posted By wheelreason

A whole bunch, but that isn't really a thing when...

A whole bunch, but that isn't really a thing when riding a bike (maybe momentarily in a crit pile up :)). The gyroscopic effect is your friend when riding a bike.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-29-24, 08:06 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 3,804
Posted By wheelreason

Yeah, If a cyclist hits a ped on a MUP they...

Yeah, If a cyclist hits a ped on a MUP they caused it, If you approach a ped, and an incoming cyclist is coming the other way, and they are going to converge, you need to assume that one or both may...
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