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Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
10-23-24, 06:50 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 270
Posted By rosefarts

Upper body workouts for MTB

Not exactly indoor cycling but the MTB forum is a ghost town.

Winter is almost here and I’ll be skiing and doing indoor cycling and workouts until the spring. I’m hoping to specifically improve...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-18-24, 07:35 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 801
Posted By rosefarts

Do you think that electric vehicles are stored...

Do you think that electric vehicles are stored vertically? I guess that would be a good way to get cheerios out from under the seats.!

Hoods? Try to recall the first post where I said mountain...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-17-24, 12:20 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 291
Posted By rosefarts

If you bought them new, or know what brand and...

If you bought them new, or know what brand and model they are, I t will be very easy for you to look up whether or not the rim is designed for rim brakes.

There’s no scenario where they aren’t...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-17-24, 08:00 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,308
Posted By rosefarts

What group set are you running on there?

What group set are you running on there?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-16-24, 07:11 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 801
Posted By rosefarts

If you were in a race and the entire course was...

If you were in a race and the entire course was closed, have fun, I take it back.

Every yahoo out there who thinks he’s a rally car driver while I’m driving my family to a rock climbing area or...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-16-24, 12:30 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 6,847
Posted By rosefarts

Until I read a bunch of butthurt replies about a...

Until I read a bunch of butthurt replies about a minute ago, I literally didn't know you existed

I'll have you know that my family art studio "Rosef Arts" is very sensitive about such childish...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-16-24, 12:17 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 801
Posted By rosefarts

Please never drive like than on any road,...

Please never drive like than on any road, anywhere in the world ever again. I've nearly been killed both as a driver and as a cyclist on many occasions where some numbnut thinks he's on a closed...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-15-24, 05:53 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 801
Posted By rosefarts

Air in brake lines

I’ve got a little bit of a head scratcher. I’m fairly inexperienced with hydraulic brakes but I am pretty comfortable working with mine.

My MTB has Shimano Saint levers and Magura 4 post front and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-15-24, 03:02 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 6,847
Posted By rosefarts

On this forum, lots of members think that bike...

On this forum, lots of members think that bike technology peaked at 3x7. I’m not sure how useful their advice about frame material is.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-11-24, 06:21 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 687
Posted By rosefarts

With everything I've read on this forum, I would...

With everything I've read on this forum, I would never get a Rene Hearse tire. I'm sure they roll beautifully, and yet, they don't sound worth the hassle.

Not to derail my above point, but I've...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-11-24, 09:09 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,656
Posted By rosefarts

You can buy an ant plus dongle for your cranks to...

You can buy an ant plus dongle for your cranks to measure cadence. They’re pretty cheap but work. That’ll connect to most handlebar speedometers, gps watches, maybe even including your phone if you...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-09-24, 05:26 PM
Replies: 174
Views: 7,266
Posted By rosefarts

Sorry to razz you about this, but the use for...

Sorry to razz you about this, but the use for this seems very much limited.

50x14 is cruising along a flat road with a tailwind. Usually, somewhere a bit beyond 30mph, it makes more sense to tuck...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-09-24, 07:17 AM
Replies: 174
Views: 7,266
Posted By rosefarts

A triple that you can’t go up or down hills with....

A triple that you can’t go up or down hills with. Brilliant!!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-08-24, 06:20 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,365
Posted By rosefarts

Do you have a garage? When I built my shed,...

Do you have a garage?

When I built my shed, I assumed I’d put the bikes in there. It quickly became apparent that it was way more efficient to put them in the garage. I only keep some spare wheels...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-08-24, 07:33 AM
Replies: 174
Views: 7,266
Posted By rosefarts

That’s funny. I am kind of the opposite. I...

That’s funny. I am kind of the opposite.

I rode Shimano through the 8-9-10 speed era. I’ve also played with newer versions. I just don’t like the STI.

They’re comfortable enough to ride on but...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-07-24, 03:56 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,652
Posted By rosefarts

I figured that you’d get hate from two groups. ...

I figured that you’d get hate from two groups.

1. Those who believe that bike groups peaked around 8-9 speeds.
2. Those that hate electronic shifting

I was right about both, but there is...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-07-24, 01:05 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,573
Posted By rosefarts

Carbon steerers are not new. They’ve been around...

Carbon steerers are not new. They’ve been around since at least the late 90’s.

My first one did fail, it was a Leader. Which is equivalent branding to ToSeek or whatever nowadays. The carbon...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-07-24, 10:31 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,573
Posted By rosefarts

I weighed two very high end threaded steel forks....

I weighed two very high end threaded steel forks. 625g and 650g. A very basic carbon fork is between 350-450. There’s no way that plug is half a pound. Maybe 45g (1.5oz) at the most.

Now a Wound...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-05-24, 04:08 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,573
Posted By rosefarts

On metal interfaces, steel to steel, steel to...

On metal interfaces, steel to steel, steel to aluminum, aluminum to aluminum, I would agree with this.

In theory this should also work on carbon to aluminum. This hasn’t been my experience.

Do...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-05-24, 10:20 AM
Replies: 174
Views: 7,266
Posted By rosefarts

What are you talking about? When I was...

What are you talking about?

When I was racing in the 9 and 10 speed cassette era, I had multiple cassettes, specifically a 11-23, 12-25, and 12-27. Stuff in the thirties wasn't readily available...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-03-24, 09:52 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 763
Posted By rosefarts

I use a paraffin and ptfe mix on my mountain and...

I use a paraffin and ptfe mix on my mountain and gravel bike. It’s really clean. I don’t have any issues with cleaning, it certainly doesn’t collect dust. And I ride in some of the dustiest...
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-03-24, 11:28 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 6,906
Posted By rosefarts

I learned how to descend on hardtails in the...

I learned how to descend on hardtails in the early 90's. The seats were sky high and the handlebars were low. We rode hard and didn't lament not being able to drop a seat. Once in a while at the top...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-01-24, 09:45 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,412
Posted By rosefarts

Years ago my wife got a ticket for running a stop...

Years ago my wife got a ticket for running a stop sign on her bike. Not so much because she was making cars screech to a stop but because she was doing it in front of the cop like a dummy.

I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-29-24, 08:33 AM
Replies: 197
Views: 9,882
Posted By rosefarts

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_5585_0f8ae0d56baedc7a7a61fb9dd25265c9fa5f3f0c.jpeg

I took this lovely bike for a ride yesterday. Old school toe clips and all. ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-27-24, 03:58 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 11,194
Posted By rosefarts

Of my 4, the Ritchey with the limited edition...

Of my 4, the Ritchey with the limited edition paint scheme 62/100 is actually the LEAST attractive IMO. They’re all pretty hot though.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-27-24, 10:13 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,109
Posted By rosefarts

It’s the forbidden fruit. If I touch it, it’s...

It’s the forbidden fruit. If I touch it, it’s going to burn, so I must touch it.

When my wife hands me something from the fridge and tells me to smell it, somehow, I can resist that.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-26-24, 02:49 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,109
Posted By rosefarts

Ok, that’s fine. It’s wrong but it’s fine. ...

Ok, that’s fine. It’s wrong but it’s fine.

Water boils at 212F. Even if you’re in Leadville CO, it’s going to boil at 194F. I’ve heard water sizzle on rotors when squirted. I hear people squirting...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-26-24, 09:24 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,218
Posted By rosefarts

Some of the super serious people I used to ride...

Some of the super serious people I used to ride with did believe this.

I remember conversations about that “this frame has so many miles that it’s gone soft” and that’s why it was being utilized...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-25-24, 08:10 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,109
Posted By rosefarts

Theres always that one guy on a group ride. Thhht...

Theres always that one guy on a group ride. Thhht Cht Thhht Cht Thhhht Cht…
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-25-24, 08:05 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,109
Posted By rosefarts

Bicycles have a steel rotor, usually riveted to...

Bicycles have a steel rotor, usually riveted to an aluminum frame to mount to the hub. I recon they’d last a few days at most of the braking surface was aluminum. Totally different forces than rim...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-25-24, 07:33 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,109
Posted By rosefarts

I question those numbers. I’ve melted a hole in...

I question those numbers. I’ve melted a hole in my gloves, more than once, when I reached down to see if my brakes were hot after a long descent.

Nylon melts at 515 F.

I’m 140lb and average...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-25-24, 12:53 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,109
Posted By rosefarts

Ive never been one to simply accept. It’s a...

Ive never been one to simply accept. It’s a different kind of life philosophy but it serves me well.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-25-24, 09:46 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,109
Posted By rosefarts

Question about disc rotor design?

I have several bikes with disc brakes, and looking at all/most of them, none have a rotor that I would have designed.

Look at motorcycles and cars. The pad is in full contact with the rotor under...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-24-24, 10:20 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,676
Posted By rosefarts

Thats a good read. It sure seems like ZFC is a...

Thats a good read. It sure seems like ZFC is a home hobbyist, not unlike so many other fun cycling enthusiasts who like making things. Not an expert in the field and not the last word on lubricants....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-23-24, 09:35 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,676
Posted By rosefarts

https://zerofrictioncycling.com.au/latest-zero-fri...

https://zerofrictioncycling.com.au/latest-zero-friction-cycling-news-ptfe/

First time I’ve seen that website. I’m going to poke around a bit more. Seems informative.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-23-24, 06:31 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,676
Posted By rosefarts

I found a small tub on Amazon. Can’t remember the...

I found a small tub on Amazon. Can’t remember the price but it wasn’t too expensive and I used less than half of it. So I’ve got plenty left to refresh my wax in the future.

I thought about also...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-23-24, 12:54 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,455
Posted By rosefarts

Maybe try other alternative passive power...

Maybe try other alternative passive power generators. Wind?

Could you design something that generates electricity from forum members personal sense of superiority?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-23-24, 12:34 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,676
Posted By rosefarts

I use paraffin and ptfe in a mini crock pot. ...

I use paraffin and ptfe in a mini crock pot.

Miles isn’t an accurate measurement since it’s on a mountain bike and it’s extremely dusty. When my drivetrain gets louder, I swap. To clean, I simply...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-23-24, 11:19 AM
Replies: 197
Views: 9,882
Posted By rosefarts

That statement makes me think that you aren’t...

That statement makes me think that you aren’t really reading the responses here, or are just reading the ones that you already agree with.

There have been several responders who mention using...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-23-24, 07:42 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 573
Posted By rosefarts

There’s some data out there, that seems a little...

There’s some data out there, that seems a little bit suspicious, that shows a small percentage of power savings.

I suppose 1 or 2 percent would matter at the pro level, funny enough, not all the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-21-24, 08:24 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,114
Posted By rosefarts

I think you’re asking for a problem by leaving a...

I think you’re asking for a problem by leaving a bike on top or behind your car for extended periods.

If the thief sees it up there enough, he might make a plan. He might not carry his angle...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-20-24, 02:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 354
Posted By rosefarts

Did 6 speed Hyperglide cassettes exist? I thought...

Did 6 speed Hyperglide cassettes exist? I thought Uniglide did 6 speed cassettes while all other 6 speed were freewheel. Then 7 speed came out and Hyperglide took over. The ends of the old 7 speed...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-20-24, 01:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 573
Posted By rosefarts

I’m not a big fan of off brand “upgrades”. Kinda...

I’m not a big fan of off brand “upgrades”. Kinda has the same feel as a carbon fiber spoiler on a Honda Civic.

So a little secret Kogel and Ceramic Speed don’t want you to know, is that SRAM,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-20-24, 01:23 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 803
Posted By rosefarts

The biggest problem I’ve had with bibs is...

The biggest problem I’ve had with bibs is creases, not thickness.

Shorts like thr black bibs have a segmented chamois, so this creates creases if you’re skinny. I’ve had those creases basically...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-20-24, 11:17 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,103
Posted By rosefarts

In my tri days, I would swim about 45 minutes,...

In my tri days, I would swim about 45 minutes, about 4 days a week. I’d do it early so it didn’t cut into my day.

My big thing was cycling, so I rode as much as possible. I’d usually try to ride...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-19-24, 07:09 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 573
Posted By rosefarts

Interestingly, the top pulley fits the stock Sram...

Interestingly, the top pulley fits the stock Sram cage perfectly.

The bottom one would except it’s 19 teeth. I counted, twice.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-19-24, 11:12 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 573
Posted By rosefarts

The ceramic bearings are in between the bakery...

The ceramic bearings are in between the bakery and the nunchucks.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-19-24, 09:22 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 573
Posted By rosefarts

Musings from a Broken Kogel Cage

I have a Kogel Kolossis cage for an Eagle GX derailleur.

Yesterday, a manzanita reached out and grabbed it. I did manage to bend it back well enough to finish my ride with some sloppy shifting.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-18-24, 01:32 PM
Replies: 197
Views: 9,882
Posted By rosefarts

I know, it’s got to hurt a little. When guys who...

I know, it’s got to hurt a little. When guys who are more accomplished roadies than you just want to go mountain biking.

Do you need a hug?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-18-24, 01:08 PM
Replies: 197
Views: 9,882
Posted By rosefarts

Now you’re making me and my hardtail feel like...

Now you’re making me and my hardtail feel like I’m a better mountain biker than I am.

I currently have one scrape on my shin, it’s from a rock.

I just finished a super rocky black tech trail....
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