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Forum: Road Cycling
09-20-24, 05:05 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 626
Posted By noglider

Your gear ratio is a RATIO of the size of the...

Your gear ratio is a RATIO of the size of the chainring with the size of the cog. The ultimate ratio depends on both, so without specifying the chainring size, the question is meaningless. Or maybe...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-20-24, 04:45 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 67
Posted By noglider

Yes, IGHs are weird. You can put that in a 120mm...

Yes, IGHs are weird. You can put that in a 120mm frame, and it probably won't make any trouble. At least try it out that way. If you have a steel frame, you can re-space it eventually. While you are...
Forum: Commuting
09-20-24, 04:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 96
Posted By noglider

If I had read only your text, it would seem like...

If I had read only your text, it would seem like a bad idea, but the pictures prove it. Very nice.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-20-24, 12:47 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 210
Posted By noglider

The endless urge to tweak the bike

I realized that I am NOT having the urge to tweak my most-ridden bike. Have I perfected it?

I checked my spreadsheet of bike configs. In it, I list each component of each bike plus a to-do list....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-19-24, 04:33 PM
Replies: 8,573
Views: 1,141,124
Posted By noglider

Jeez, that's a lot of trouble, all in a row. ...

Jeez, that's a lot of trouble, all in a row.

Check out the Tire Jack or a similar tool. I carry one, and it comes in handy.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-19-24, 08:11 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,910
Posted By noglider

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-18-24, 02:43 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 898
Posted By noglider

Sure, do it. If you don't like the color, you...

Sure, do it. If you don't like the color, you won't love the bike.

Years ago, I got a 1974 Raleigh International that had already had its paint removed. It was replaced with primer, so all I had...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-18-24, 02:32 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,091
Posted By noglider

Haha! And with that, you've reached your ten-post...

Haha! And with that, you've reached your ten-post probation and can now post links and pictures. Welcome.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
09-18-24, 02:31 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 197
Posted By noglider

Sorry if I've said this too many times, but these...

Sorry if I've said this too many times, but these are the most durable and crash-worthy pedals I've ever seen. If they work for you, buy them!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
09-18-24, 02:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 293
Posted By noglider

Perfect timing. I just sent you an email to your...

Perfect timing. I just sent you an email to your yahoo address. Is that still good? I'll measure my steerer tube. It's for my Viscount with a 21" frame. It's time to replace the Death Fork™.

Can...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-18-24, 02:23 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 231
Posted By noglider

Thanks for letting me know about WOOT. I was an...

Thanks for letting me know about WOOT. I was an IT guy for 34 years and went to many Usenix conferences. I had a lot of fun and learned a lot. I'm in my fourth career now and don't imagine I'll...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-18-24, 02:20 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,091
Posted By noglider

Thanks for informing us. I appreciate your...

Thanks for informing us. I appreciate your presence here. I hope the people here are kind to you.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-18-24, 02:09 PM
Replies: 270
Views: 41,145
Posted By noglider

Nice stories and nice pictures. Schwinns were not...

Nice stories and nice pictures. Schwinns were not sold in Canada, were they?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-18-24, 02:06 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,418
Posted By noglider

Wonderful pictures and explanations. Thank you!

Wonderful pictures and explanations. Thank you!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-18-24, 02:04 PM
Replies: 8,573
Views: 1,141,124
Posted By noglider

Those are works of art. Fantastic.

Those are works of art. Fantastic.
Forum: Commuting
09-18-24, 02:03 PM
Replies: 224
Views: 15,997
Posted By noglider

Argh! I visited many places on campus yesterday...

Argh! I visited many places on campus yesterday and somewhere along the line, I left my helmet behind. My cycling jacket was stuffed in it. I reported it to the Lost & Found, but that never works...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-18-24, 01:59 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 1,819
Posted By noglider

In his book "Just Ride" he says that people...

In his book "Just Ride" he says that people should feel free to disagree with his opinions. The book offers so many that no one can agree with all of them, and that was by design. And yet people got...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-17-24, 03:20 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,910
Posted By noglider

If you read it out loud, you'll realize it's not...

If you read it out loud, you'll realize it's not a female name.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-17-24, 11:57 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 250
Posted By noglider

Fantastic job on a worthy bike.

Fantastic job on a worthy bike.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-17-24, 11:46 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 1,819
Posted By noglider

If the paywall stops you, you can read this...

If the paywall stops you, you can read this article here (https://drive.google.com/open?id=1-A70nrXeMlPRUMbK7hK2zu6-0kVXrGMP&usp=drive_fs).
Forum: Commuting
09-17-24, 11:31 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 138
Posted By noglider

I read an interesting analysis of the cost of car...

I read an interesting analysis of the cost of car ownership. We tend to think of the cost as mostly sunk cost, such as the purchase and the insurance. But it's not like that. Most costs are linear,...
Forum: Commuting
09-17-24, 09:42 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 138
Posted By noglider

There are a lot of suggestions, and you can find...

There are a lot of suggestions, and you can find them here and elsewhere.

One of the most important things to know is that, to a large extent, you have to devise your own solutions. This refers to...
Forum: Commuting
09-16-24, 08:08 PM
Replies: 224
Views: 15,997
Posted By noglider

I took Citi Bike today, figuring not worrying...

I took Citi Bike today, figuring not worrying about securing my bike would be a gain. I think I would have been better off with my own bike. First I went from home to Chinatown where my audiologist...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-16-24, 08:01 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,890
Posted By noglider

It was an SL23. Thanks for the info.

It was an SL23. Thanks for the info.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-16-24, 01:26 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,691
Posted By noglider

I'm really disgusted by the trend of corporate...

I'm really disgusted by the trend of corporate consolidation in EVERY industry!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-16-24, 01:24 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,890
Posted By noglider

I'm not impressed with Pacenti. I bought a pair...

I'm not impressed with Pacenti. I bought a pair of their rims a few years ago and built them into my wheels. The rear failed prematurely. I called the vendor, Velomine, and they said they thought I...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
09-16-24, 12:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 370
Posted By noglider

We got as creative as we could be. Flat spots...

We got as creative as we could be. Flat spots were definitely a problem for me and many of my customers. We would remove the spokes from the area and bang the rim back into approximately-round shape...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
09-15-24, 08:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 370
Posted By noglider

The VAR lockring pliers are outstanding. Why...

The VAR lockring pliers are outstanding. Why didn't anyone else make sets like those?

The Bicycle Research rim tool is to push back a dent in a steel rim. I used it a lot back in the day.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-15-24, 12:09 PM
Replies: 1,885
Views: 273,892
Posted By noglider

I think I'm pulling myself out of a slump of...

I think I'm pulling myself out of a slump of sorts. My home life and work life have been good, but I haven't wanted to exercise. I became so weak and stiff that I'm in physical therapy My recovery...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
09-13-24, 06:53 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,086
Posted By noglider

Folklore says -- and it might be true -- that it...

Folklore says -- and it might be true -- that it was for oil. In 1981, I was on a 3-month tour of Europe and was concerned about lubrication, so I oiled my hubs that way. It worked out very well....
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
09-13-24, 06:47 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 302
Posted By noglider

If this is useful to you, you are STRONG! ;)

If this is useful to you, you are STRONG! ;)
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-13-24, 06:46 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,409
Posted By noglider

What I mean is that if there is a lot of bass or...

What I mean is that if there is a lot of bass or treble, I lose more ambient sound. I prefer sound that stresses the midrange. For that reason, I don't listen to music on the bike much, mostly spoken...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-13-24, 03:13 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,418
Posted By noglider

Yes, the GB stem uses Whitworth. So does the seat...

Yes, the GB stem uses Whitworth. So does the seat binder bolt. I've never worked on GB brakes, but I wouldn't be surprised. Whitworth is so annoying. I had the tools long ago. You can't approximate...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-13-24, 03:02 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 15,421
Posted By noglider

In the meantime, get your post count up. What did...

In the meantime, get your post count up. What did you have for breakfast? ;)
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-13-24, 02:44 PM
Replies: 1,026
Views: 319,236
Posted By noglider

I had an S3X for a while but didn't like it. Even...

I had an S3X for a while but didn't like it. Even though the gears are closer together than they are in the AW hub, they were still too far apart for me. I ended up using only two. I sold the hub.
Forum: Commuting
09-13-24, 02:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 230
Posted By noglider

Definitely get the longest fenders that you can...

Definitely get the longest fenders that you can use. You won't regret it.
Forum: Commuting
09-13-24, 02:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 227
Posted By noglider

Yes, be sure your handlebar, stem, and front...

Yes, be sure your handlebar, stem, and front wheel are extra secure. As you know, having them go out is worse than other things going out. You may have made a good decision not telling her what went...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-13-24, 02:36 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,409
Posted By noglider

I know this sounds strange, but I don't want...

I know this sounds strange, but I don't want excellent sound quality. I suspect it would interfere with hearing ambient sounds.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-13-24, 02:35 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,409
Posted By noglider

I've had my Monster Boomerang for almost four...

I've had my Monster Boomerang for almost four years. The bluetooth receiver has gotten weak, so I can't use it on the bike anymore. I use it in the shower, not on my shoulders. I hang it on a razor...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-10-24, 10:28 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,910
Posted By noglider

That's sad news. Thank you for letting us know.

That's sad news. Thank you for letting us know.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-10-24, 12:56 PM
Replies: 821
Views: 64,410
Posted By noglider

I'm laughing at the ingenuity we have used to...

I'm laughing at the ingenuity we have used to skirt the intent of the USPS.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-10-24, 12:50 PM
Replies: 9,045
Views: 1,263,445
Posted By noglider

Do you have a strong preference for Rema patches?...

Do you have a strong preference for Rema patches? I don't blame you if you do, but I've found that cheap no-name patches are good enough for me. I've also found that Rema glue is the best, and it's...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-06-24, 02:06 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 192
Posted By noglider

Also, make sure you have the right number of...

Also, make sure you have the right number of balls. Take one out as an experiment. Sometimes you need fewer than you think.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-06-24, 02:02 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,252
Posted By noglider

You should really dig up @rhm's posts about his...

You should really dig up @rhm's posts about his Fothergill. He recreated the decals as only an archeologist could.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-06-24, 01:56 PM
Replies: 1,885
Views: 273,892
Posted By noglider

I was in Vermont in the 3rd week of August. In...

I was in Vermont in the 3rd week of August. In the area I was in, they have one paved public road, and all the rest of the public roads are dirt/gravel. They also have virtually no level ground. It's...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-06-24, 01:48 PM
Replies: 224
Views: 10,002
Posted By noglider

I like how you're going all out on this bike. ...

I like how you're going all out on this bike.

I've never seen a Flickstand used with a fender. It does half the job, and if that's useful, why not.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-06-24, 01:46 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,521
Posted By noglider

I might use that approach. I tend to be practical...

I might use that approach. I tend to be practical and frugal, though I don't usually spend the least I can. A good frame and good wheels are good investments. Components don't matter so much in most...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-06-24, 01:43 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 329
Posted By noglider

I've seen Jen's work. It is top notch. I haven't...

I've seen Jen's work. It is top notch. I haven't needed anything from her, so I haven't asked how much her stuff costs.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-06-24, 01:34 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 488
Posted By noglider

Very nice! I have a very similar bike. I believe...

Very nice! I have a very similar bike. I believe it is a 1971 Raleigh Pro Track made in the same factory. I raced it on a track in 2014. It rides really hard on streets. I'm thinking of putting on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-06-24, 01:29 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 637
Posted By noglider

It would be even better if it were done without...

It would be even better if it were done without the Whitworth threading and size.
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