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Forum: Road Cycling
05-29-24, 10:03 AM
Replies: 3,498
Views: 81,809
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

I used to have a homemade HS press but I needed...

I used to have a homemade HS press but I needed the threaded rod for another project, so for the Basso build I had to revert to my old technique - stacking scrap 2x6 and 2x4s on a portable toolbox...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-29-24, 09:47 AM
Replies: 3,498
Views: 81,809
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

Without my glasses I can see lane markers and...

Without my glasses I can see lane markers and most signage fine but I can't read a small street sign til I'm right there on it. Phone nav helps with that some.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-29-24, 08:45 AM
Replies: 3,498
Views: 81,809
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

Wow, it really adds up! You should probably...

Wow, it really adds up!

You should probably just label booze expenditures as "Entertainment" so it doesn't seem so bad :)
Forum: Road Cycling
05-29-24, 08:38 AM
Replies: 3,498
Views: 81,809
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

Casper's the biggest, but most youngsters don't...

Casper's the biggest, but most youngsters don't wanna live there either. Then there's the capital Cheyenne, which is also meh for a twenty-something.

Quite a few dream of living the high life in...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-29-24, 08:10 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 327
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

I suppose weight weenies would do that, but a...

I suppose weight weenies would do that, but a little extra weight is NBD for me.

As for the balance thing, yeah if a sealant filled tire sits for a few months the pool of sealant will solidify. I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-29-24, 08:08 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 327
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

Generally pretty darn easy. There may be clumps...

Generally pretty darn easy. There may be clumps on the bead that you'll need to remove but not always. It's worse when the sealant's still wet and you get a big gash in a tire that you'll need to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-29-24, 08:05 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 327
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

Some Orange seal sealant bottles come with a...

Some Orange seal sealant bottles come with a dipstick to check sealant level with.

Definitely need to think about it every couple months in Phoenix, AZ. Twice a year was fine in Portland, OR....
Forum: Road Cycling
05-29-24, 07:55 AM
Replies: 3,498
Views: 81,809
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

The City Confidential episode on Rock Springs is...

The City Confidential episode on Rock Springs is a good one.

https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x71ljeb
Forum: Road Cycling
05-29-24, 07:36 AM
Replies: 3,498
Views: 81,809
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

A lot of the under-30 people in Rock Springs were...

A lot of the under-30 people in Rock Springs were dying to get out of Wyoming. See that a lot in youngsters in small towns across the US though. They all dream of bright lights, big city. One couple...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-24, 10:20 PM
Replies: 3,498
Views: 81,809
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

You clearly haven't removed a couple dozen crown...

You clearly haven't removed a couple dozen crown races with a hammer and screwdriver and then pulled one with a crown race puller. It changes your whole outlook on life :)
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-24, 09:48 PM
Replies: 3,498
Views: 81,809
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

I have a couple of FSA headsets with split ring...

I have a couple of FSA headsets with split ring crown races, you can just pop 'em on and off forks with your bare hands.

They should be more popular.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-24, 09:30 PM
Replies: 3,498
Views: 81,809
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

I'm 3 episodes in of my 4th time watching right...

I'm 3 episodes in of my 4th time watching right now. Kinda taking my time, just one episode a week or so.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-24, 09:25 PM
Replies: 3,498
Views: 81,809
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

Access to sweet tools like that is pretty much...

Access to sweet tools like that is pretty much the only reason to get a job at the bike shop :)

Those are particularly satisfying to use for me. Cranking slowly, watching the jaws close in ... ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-28-24, 09:03 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 327
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

It won't stop 'em but it'll usually seal up...

It won't stop 'em but it'll usually seal up snake-bit MTB tubes while you ride.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-28-24, 08:53 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 327
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

Same here. My tires are bulletproof by the time...

Same here. My tires are bulletproof by the time I change 'em out :)
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-24, 08:51 PM
Replies: 3,498
Views: 81,809
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

Gross. Even if NIB I'd be looking at any...

Gross. Even if NIB I'd be looking at any clothing item sideways.

A couple times I've grabbed the wrong gloves on jobsites and actually put one on, ruined my whole day

#scarredforlife
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-28-24, 08:14 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 327
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

Could be because you put a lot more in there...

Could be because you put a lot more in there also. I've seen MTB tires come into the shop with 10oz Slime easy. I'll usually initially go with 4 oz sealant in a 2" tire and reups are 2 oz.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-24, 08:07 PM
Replies: 3,498
Views: 81,809
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

I got another groundscore today! Craftsman 7/16...

I got another groundscore today! Craftsman 7/16 deep socket 1/4" drive. :bday:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8q_lsRLJhcA
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-24, 01:05 PM
Replies: 3,498
Views: 81,809
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

I have a specially sharpened screwdriver for...

I have a specially sharpened screwdriver for crown races, but the other day I picked up a groundscore chisel which might be better suited for the task
Forum: Road Cycling
05-27-24, 10:50 PM
Replies: 3,498
Views: 81,809
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

Cycling music video of the day (warning:...

Cycling music video of the day
(warning: Canadien content also)

https://youtu.be/akH4Cd8LhLE?si=erI3yv8kBVK1-WPH
Forum: Road Cycling
05-27-24, 10:08 PM
Replies: 3,498
Views: 81,809
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

Is this a targeted ad? Cuz I tell ya I've barely...

Is this a targeted ad? Cuz I tell ya I've barely been on an elevator in the past 20 years much less own one.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-27-24, 09:04 PM
Replies: 3,498
Views: 81,809
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

Bonus points for the Trail Blazers jersey. At...

Bonus points for the Trail Blazers jersey. At the start of tonight's game they showed him wearing Celtics gear, which makes sense, but just ain't right IMO :)
Forum: Road Cycling
05-27-24, 06:36 PM
Replies: 3,498
Views: 81,809
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

How you like these City Connect uniforms for the...

How you like these City Connect uniforms for the Tribe?

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/720x573/screenshot_20240527_173200_04a36dacb572faae3b637c096df3a1b4192d219c.png
Forum: Road Cycling
05-27-24, 11:54 AM
Replies: 3,498
Views: 81,809
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

I'm 930 miles from the Fort Worth location, 1030...

I'm 930 miles from the Fort Worth location, 1030 from New Braunfels. I feel fine :)
Forum: Road Cycling
05-27-24, 11:24 AM
Replies: 3,498
Views: 81,809
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

Mojo got Bam-a-lambed! harsh

Mojo got Bam-a-lambed! harsh
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-24, 11:19 PM
Replies: 3,498
Views: 81,809
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

Who came up with the idea of measuring walks by...

Who came up with the idea of measuring walks by steps instead of kilometres anyways?

Must've been someone with short legs.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-26-24, 05:06 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 1,590
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

I brought 3 phones and one external battery on my...

I brought 3 phones and one external battery on my last tour. Only one had cell service but I had maps downloaded on the other two. I only wound up using two of them, one was for backup. I also had...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-26-24, 12:32 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 1,590
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

I run Android but I never bring a battery pack...

I run Android but I never bring a battery pack for a normal ride. I don't run the screen much though, pretty much just download maps if needed, start RWGPS, put the phone in my jersey pocket, and...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-25-24, 11:39 PM
Replies: 3,498
Views: 81,809
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

So you didn't eat any pickles?

So you didn't eat any pickles?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-25-24, 08:27 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 1,590
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

I don't think the iPhone 10 had dual band GPS so...

I don't think the iPhone 10 had dual band GPS so it can get pretty inaccurate at times, usually expect a 2-5 meter inaccuracy circle.

Newer iPhones and newer garmins have multi-band GPS which can...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-24-24, 01:12 PM
Replies: 3,498
Views: 81,809
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

I know, ascend the highest peak in OH. ...

I know, ascend the highest peak in OH.

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/720x526/screenshot_20240524_121002_397bec96f9d9c14c9022d061c01801ce4dc145fc.png
Forum: Road Cycling
05-24-24, 01:07 PM
Replies: 3,498
Views: 81,809
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

What a handsome pooch!

What a handsome pooch!
Forum: Road Cycling
05-24-24, 01:03 PM
Replies: 3,498
Views: 81,809
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

How about y'all run a 10k? Everybody's doing it.

How about y'all run a 10k? Everybody's doing it.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-24-24, 01:01 PM
Replies: 3,498
Views: 81,809
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

Save the whales. Or for something from the...

Save the whales.

Or for something from the news this week, Get this plastic out of my balls!
Forum: Road Cycling
05-24-24, 12:45 PM
Replies: 3,498
Views: 81,809
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

RMOT ...

RMOT
https://youtu.be/UAKCR7kQMTQ?si=2bBcB5AQGt9fHie9
Forum: Road Cycling
05-24-24, 06:23 AM
Replies: 3,498
Views: 81,809
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

Everyone goes out for tattoos. : bday:

Everyone goes out for tattoos.

: bday:
Forum: Road Cycling
05-23-24, 09:24 PM
Replies: 3,498
Views: 81,809
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

More incentive to drink 'em up quick! :)

More incentive to drink 'em up quick! :)
Forum: Road Cycling
05-23-24, 09:00 PM
Replies: 3,498
Views: 81,809
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

Thought I'd do a little shopping... No dice...

Thought I'd do a little shopping...

No dice on the Sram slides unfortunately
...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-23-24, 08:39 PM
Replies: 3,498
Views: 81,809
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

Years ago I would be rollin like that on long...

Years ago I would be rollin like that on long rides :)
Forum: Road Cycling
05-23-24, 08:10 PM
Replies: 3,498
Views: 81,809
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

I need to start rollin' like this on long rides ...

I need to start rollin' like this on long rides
...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-23-24, 08:05 PM
Replies: 3,498
Views: 81,809
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

We had no choice when mowing that one hillside....

We had no choice when mowing that one hillside. Musta been about a half acre and since they only wanted to pay to mow it twice a month to keep the trees down that grass was tall as hell everytime we...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-23-24, 07:19 PM
Replies: 3,498
Views: 81,809
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

Did you mow it? I love mowing snakes! (not...

Did you mow it? I love mowing snakes!

(not really. Used to mow a lawn on a hill in West Linn, OR fortnightly, and the snakes would fly out in all directions. Sometimes they'd smack my legs,...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-23-24, 06:57 PM
Replies: 3,498
Views: 81,809
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

Those Sram slides tho. DAYUM!

Those Sram slides tho.

DAYUM!
Forum: Road Cycling
05-22-24, 08:54 PM
Replies: 3,498
Views: 81,809
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

In other Canadien news, it was Andre the Giant's...

In other Canadien news, it was Andre the Giant's birthday the other day, here's a pic of him enjoying a 12oz can of Molson.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-22-24, 08:50 PM
Replies: 3,498
Views: 81,809
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

Go Diamondbacks!!!

Go Diamondbacks!!!
Forum: Road Cycling
05-22-24, 04:05 PM
Replies: 3,498
Views: 81,809
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

Especially Scottsdale. Working in Peoria I saw a...

Especially Scottsdale. Working in Peoria I saw a few Canadiens but out in North Scottsdale, Halloween to the end of Spring Training it almost feels like you're actually in Canada.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-22-24, 04:02 PM
Replies: 3,498
Views: 81,809
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

Mostly hosers from BC/AB/SK but we do get the...

Mostly hosers from BC/AB/SK but we do get the occasional Quebecois snowbirder who hates that Fla. humidity.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-22-24, 03:57 PM
Replies: 3,498
Views: 81,809
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

I prefer spelling it like the Habs do.

I prefer spelling it like the Habs do.
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
05-22-24, 03:52 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 166
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

27.5 x 3.0 and 29 x 2.25" wheel/tire assemblies...

27.5 x 3.0 and 29 x 2.25" wheel/tire assemblies would theoretically be very close to the same exact height. In practice you'll probably want the 3.0 pretty soft so they may run a little lower, more...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-22-24, 03:37 PM
Replies: 3,498
Views: 81,809
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

OMG, a bar is opening in Scottsdale with 4...

OMG, a bar is opening in Scottsdale with 4 curling ice sheets in it. I might have to get out there to check it out before all the Canadien snowbirds come back in the winter.

Ooh they got duckpin...
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