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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-19-24, 03:37 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 120
Posted By drlogik

I think they were discontinued. I have one...

I think they were discontinued. I have one somewhere but never liked it.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-19-24, 11:44 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 548
Posted By drlogik

I use stout cotton string to remove quick links...

I use stout cotton string to remove quick links at the repair stand and keep my spare tube tied with string also and use that string to remove a quick link. The string can be used to snap the quick...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-19-24, 07:51 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 497
Posted By drlogik

As others have said, get a chain breaker that...

As others have said, get a chain breaker that works with your chain. This is important because not all chains are the same and you need to have a breaker that works with your particular chain. An...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-17-24, 05:01 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 548
Posted By drlogik

On my daily rider I carry the same tool kit for...

On my daily rider I carry the same tool kit for long and short rides. Other than a spare tube and the small Park self-sticky patch kit I have:
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PB Swiss multi-tool - Allen bits, handle, two...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-17-24, 02:51 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 548
Posted By drlogik

Dr. Strangelove is one of the funniest, serious...

Dr. Strangelove is one of the funniest, serious but totally far-fetched spoof movies ever made. Peter Seller's was spectacular in that flick!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-16-24, 04:14 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,293
Posted By drlogik

As one of the first posts said, you can use any...

As one of the first posts said, you can use any anti-seize. Any of them is better than none and grease is better than none also. To keep it simple I use only the Copper-based anti-seize on my old...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-16-24, 03:53 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 687
Posted By drlogik

​​​​​​​Me neither!! And I have some pretty...

​​​​​​​Me neither!! And I have some pretty gnarly ones too!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-16-24, 03:34 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 687
Posted By drlogik

Once in a while I sport a Chain Tattoo but...

Once in a while I sport a Chain Tattoo but permanent tattoos are so establishment now. If you want to be anti-establishment, go tat-free.

If one has a tat of a cat, and the cat has a tat of a hat,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-14-24, 02:46 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,005
Posted By drlogik

I'm not familiar with Chrome Dome. I've been...

I'm not familiar with Chrome Dome. I've been using Halo brand for a number of years now and the silicone "dam" in the head band portion keeps sweat out of the eyes. They have summer and cold weather...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-13-24, 01:33 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 970
Posted By drlogik

Surak, Not picking, I genuinely have a...

Surak,

Not picking, I genuinely have a question:



Yeah but they were using Park CB-4 chain cleaner in that tool, right? That removes the lubricant, I know that, but how do you remove the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-13-24, 01:24 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 970
Posted By drlogik

Recently I've noticed the same sticky lube on...

Recently I've noticed the same sticky lube on replacement chains from KMC, Shimano and SRAM. I bought three new chains and stripped them all to go with wax.

Going out on a limb here...

I'm not...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-13-24, 09:34 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 824
Posted By drlogik

If you use any kind of an oil-based product you...

If you use any kind of an oil-based product you will have a black chain. I still use an oil-based product on a couple of my bikes here in the South East but I'm going to convert them to wax also. ...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-09-24, 06:31 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 544
Posted By drlogik

Mike, A true fixed gear bike is a direct...

Mike,

A true fixed gear bike is a direct drive system. Back in the day we called them a "track bike". You never stop pedaling because the cog is fixed, so the crank continues to spin. Unless you...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-07-24, 09:36 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,797
Posted By drlogik

I assume you are riding a loop or an out and...

I assume you are riding a loop or an out and back? Try riding the other direction and/or modify the route a couple of turns. Also, if you use Strava set yourself some section timed goals. See if...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-04-24, 10:27 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 736
Posted By drlogik

Try deflating the tire until it barely holds air...

Try deflating the tire until it barely holds air and re-seat the bead and check for round. If the bead has fully seated and there's still a low spot, inflate to around 30 lbs and check again,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-04-24, 09:29 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 984
Posted By drlogik

<sarc>It depends on what kind of air you use. If...

<sarc>It depends on what kind of air you use. If it's a bunch of hot air, no, because hot air rises. If it's a cold air, yes, because cold air is heavier than hot air. Your amount of hot air may vary...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-02-24, 03:55 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 3,300
Posted By drlogik

I have no problem with adults riding eBikes. I...

I have no problem with adults riding eBikes. I do think it is a bit outlandish that kids under 16 are riding eBikes. There are definitely more kids riding them now than just a couple of years ago. ...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-31-24, 05:32 PM
Replies: 1,026
Views: 319,156
Posted By drlogik

I built my first "Track bike" back in 1975 I...

I built my first "Track bike" back in 1975 I think it was. I was working in a bike shop just down the street from my high school. It was a frankenbike built from a hodge-podge of parts. It started...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-30-24, 12:03 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,910
Posted By drlogik

I have two older Zefal's and they are awesome! I...

I have two older Zefal's and they are awesome! I don't know about the new ones. I haven't used mine in quite some time but it took a minute or two to pump a 25c tire to 100 psi. Not as long as one...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-27-24, 07:07 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,910
Posted By drlogik

Ok, it's a first-world problem - let's talk pumps

I swapped out my bottom bracket and chain last weekend so I had a smooooth drivetrain again on my Wabi, awesome! Half way into the ride I flatted, no big deal, swap tube, pump it up and go! Pump,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-26-24, 08:43 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,529
Posted By drlogik

It's been my experience over the decades that...

It's been my experience over the decades that most motorcyclists and bike riders share a similar camaraderie at a certain level. If push comes to shove in a bad situation on the road, a motorcyclist...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-25-24, 07:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 613
Posted By drlogik

I see Idéale is making saddles again. They used...

I see Idéale is making saddles again. They used to make really, really good saddles back in the day. How are these "new" Idéale saddles on quality compared to Brooks?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-25-24, 04:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 613
Posted By drlogik

I'm in agreement with others above, Brooks...

I'm in agreement with others above, Brooks leather looks good on a single or fixed-gear bike. Just...classy and classic looking.

I have a Brooks Cambium saddle on one Wabi and it's ok, it didn't...
Forum: Southwest Regional Rides and Events
08-21-24, 02:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 353
Posted By drlogik

I used to live in Scottsdale. You might call the...

I used to live in Scottsdale. You might call the Bicycle Haus bike shop. They can probably point you in the right direction. Good bunch of friendly and helpful folks there for being a very high-end...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-19-24, 08:19 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,124
Posted By drlogik

I would send photos to the frame's maker and ask...

I would send photos to the frame's maker and ask them for their advice. Maybe they will say, "Oh you need a new frame", in which case push back and ask them SPECIFIC reasons why. The main thing is to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-15-24, 05:45 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,840
Posted By drlogik

Some cables are designed with a liner that...

Some cables are designed with a liner that doesn't require extra lubrication. If you lube them you can create more problems. The older type cables with plain twisted or braided stainless steel that...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-13-24, 07:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 363
Posted By drlogik

Hahahaha....yeah, they are vague, intentionally...

Hahahaha....yeah, they are vague, intentionally too I think. My opinion is if you've ridden that far on the saddle it's probably at the end of its useful life. I had to trash an old B17 a few years...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-13-24, 05:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 363
Posted By drlogik

I'm going to take the easy way out. Take a look...

I'm going to take the easy way out. Take a look at what Brooks has to say about adjusting the saddle:

https://www.brooksengland.com/en_us/maintenance/how-to-maintain.html

FWIW I've been riding...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-09-24, 07:13 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 3,988
Posted By drlogik

That right there is beautiful! Couldn't agree...

That right there is beautiful! Couldn't agree more.

I really like Sagan and am sad he's had heart issues that side-lined his career. Hopefully he can bounce back. I had to deal with something...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-09-24, 06:37 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 4,020
Posted By drlogik

You're taking this too far down the road into the...

You're taking this too far down the road into the hypothetical and too deep into the analytics. I have no problem at all with people who want to live that life. I really don't. It's not for me. If...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-09-24, 06:11 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 3,988
Posted By drlogik

I have both Schrader and Presta bikes set up. I...

I have both Schrader and Presta bikes set up. I use caps on all of my bikes. Why? For one thing, open Schrader valves' seals can go bad when they get dirty and then they can start to leak air. ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-09-24, 05:33 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 4,020
Posted By drlogik

Yes, I'm sure you do but I'm not going to tell...

Yes, I'm sure you do but I'm not going to tell you. You can infer from my posts how I feel about living a nomadic subsistence lifestyle on a bicycle. To me it's an escape from reality. To those...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-09-24, 04:23 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 4,020
Posted By drlogik

That's a good honest answer.

That's a good honest answer.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-09-24, 04:17 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 4,020
Posted By drlogik

Jealous isn't the right word. I run my life with...

Jealous isn't the right word. I run my life with a live and let live philosophy. You do your thing and I'll do mine. If that's what they want to do, fine! I have no problem with that. Just don't...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-09-24, 03:18 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 4,020
Posted By drlogik

Call me what you will: callous, uncaring,...

Call me what you will: callous, uncaring, unsympathetic ,etc. but you really don't want to know what I think of people who live their lives on a bike or being a life-long nomad living off the land.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-09-24, 02:34 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,497
Posted By drlogik

+1 If I encounter a situation like that I assume...

+1 If I encounter a situation like that I assume the person either cannot hear me, isn't paying attention or doesn't understand me. In that case I give a wide berth and go "hup hup". I don't expect...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-09-24, 12:21 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 590
Posted By drlogik

KISS it! Mount handle bar and saddle then...

KISS it!

Mount handle bar and saddle then turn it upside down to mount both wheels and pedals and check the adjustment of derailleurs. If they don't shift well, go take it for a ride and adjust on...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-08-24, 09:04 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 564
Posted By drlogik

Not all machine-built wheels are created equal....

Not all machine-built wheels are created equal. The same can be said for hand-built also. As far as machine-built, as a previous poster said, and I agree, spoke tension is critical. If the wheel is...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-06-24, 01:44 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 14,207
Posted By drlogik

Jackpot, The bike looks a...

Jackpot,



The bike looks a bit....small, compared to the grass it's standing on.

I noticed your caption below:
"Nothing is true---everything is permitted"
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-06-24, 01:17 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,483
Posted By drlogik

Ain't that the truth! He and Chet Huntley both. ...

Ain't that the truth! He and Chet Huntley both. Liggett really is the voice of cycling.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-05-24, 11:43 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 14,207
Posted By drlogik

Peace, out! ...

Peace, out!


https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1500x2000/img_3365_65f8c59fdb141b4b71a715354e1bf0c654f76ee4.jpg
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-04-24, 09:40 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,688
Posted By drlogik

I agree with previous posts, most bike magazines...

I agree with previous posts, most bike magazines are just a bunch or re-run articles and adds.

There is one though that I have begun to fall in love with. It is long, 158 pages the last issue, and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-02-24, 03:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 412
Posted By drlogik

That's actually a really cool thing to do.

That's actually a really cool thing to do.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-02-24, 06:51 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,621
Posted By drlogik

elcruxio, Not questioning your statement...

elcruxio,

Not questioning your statement here but would like to know where you read that? I have been wondering about that for a few years now. To me, a blinking light at night is a big red flag...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-01-24, 04:57 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,818
Posted By drlogik

+1 for Cygolite brand. I've tried many and these...

+1 for Cygolite brand. I've tried many and these seem to be the best I have ever used. Made in the USA also!

I run 1100 lumen front and 350 lumen rear. And, you can order extra brackets (fairly...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-30-24, 07:10 PM
Replies: 343
Views: 13,560
Posted By drlogik

I've been riding quick-release skewers since a...

I've been riding quick-release skewers since a teenager in the 1970's. I got my first bike with through-axels last year. Are they better? Who knows. They sure aren't easier to use than quick-release....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-30-24, 02:19 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 4,014
Posted By drlogik

My bet is that the wheel got torqued in a bad way...

My bet is that the wheel got torqued in a bad way somewhere on the course or previously...practice maybe. That may have been the original compromise. Then maybe she hit a bump it may have gone boom....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-30-24, 08:44 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 4,014
Posted By drlogik

**** happens, even to the best riders using the...

**** happens, even to the best riders using the best equipment. It's their choice on what equipment to choose. They weigh the pros and cons and pick the best balance.

In this instance were the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-26-24, 09:28 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,654
Posted By drlogik

When I lived in Scottsdale once in a while it...

When I lived in Scottsdale once in a while it would hit 117 degrees. My garage was HOT, I mean Sonoran Desert Arizona summer hot and none of my tires "popped". Did they expand a bit? Maybe a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-22-24, 06:33 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 713
Posted By drlogik

I love my Brooks saddles but after 19 years it's...

I love my Brooks saddles but after 19 years it's probably time to retire that Selle. And it was used when you bought it. Will it be serviceable for a while longer? Yeah, maybe, but are you willing to...
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