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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-19-24, 02:48 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 1,888
Posted By GamblerGORD53

LOL. His name is Buddy Ebsen.

LOL. His name is Buddy Ebsen.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-18-24, 04:58 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 1,888
Posted By GamblerGORD53

LOL. Be my guest. Buy any dumb deFaileurs you...

LOL. Be my guest. Buy any dumb deFaileurs you want.
I rode my Rohloff14 heavyweight 4 times over 91 miles this month.
All I have to do is fill the tires and drinks and ride.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-16-24, 08:47 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,018
Posted By GamblerGORD53

I've been leaving my SRAM SS chains as is the...

I've been leaving my SRAM SS chains as is the last 5 years. One went 4,000 miles in the chain case before I cleaned it.
There's NO such lube that lasts 1/10th as long.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-15-24, 02:13 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 866
Posted By GamblerGORD53

Yah, can't do much if there's nowhere to hide....

Yah, can't do much if there's nowhere to hide. But going to the middle of the lane is even more stupid. I have a mirror on all my bikes now, so I'm watching both directions all the time. Even on a 5...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-15-24, 12:14 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 354
Posted By GamblerGORD53

Could be way cross chained. LOL.

Could be way cross chained. LOL.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-15-24, 07:49 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 354
Posted By GamblerGORD53

Unless it's Walmart of course.

Unless it's Walmart of course.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-15-24, 07:39 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 331
Posted By GamblerGORD53

It's a major 5/6/7 lane stroad with 2 stadiums...

It's a major 5/6/7 lane stroad with 2 stadiums and a college.
Obviously they need pedestrian reeducation and maybe an elevated crossover. The Las Vegas strip has lots.
Here they put in a few 3rd...
Forum: Touring
09-14-24, 12:23 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,632
Posted By GamblerGORD53

There's an older Brit guy on YT doing the TransAm...

There's an older Brit guy on YT doing the TransAm now from Astoria. He did most of the official route and does mostly camping, but really got peeved at the traffic on poor no-shoulder highways. He...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-09-24, 08:44 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,439
Posted By GamblerGORD53

LOL. That rim is gouged toast. Pads make NO...

LOL. That rim is gouged toast. Pads make NO difference to Alu clogging. What a farce.
The cure is SA 90 mm DRUM brakes, on the front at least.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-03-24, 06:02 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 926
Posted By GamblerGORD53

Way to go. Riding a 100+ miles is no big deal...

Way to go. Riding a 100+ miles is no big deal really. Ride slower for 8 hours. Have lunch and a rest half way.
I'm lucky having highways with shoulders, trucks don't bother me. I'm 70 and around mid...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-03-24, 07:38 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 481
Posted By GamblerGORD53

Schwalbe tubes are the best and still threaded...

Schwalbe tubes are the best and still threaded the last time I looked. The valves are only 40 mm, but that's OK with the threaded nut.
It doesn't seem to matter what size the box says for smaller...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-02-24, 01:02 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 3,485
Posted By GamblerGORD53

Or exile him to Diego Garcia for 5 years.

Or exile him to Diego Garcia for 5 years.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-01-24, 09:54 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 989
Posted By GamblerGORD53

Here's a good $600 starter girls bike. A simple...

Here's a good $600 starter girls bike. A simple practical 3 speed that can do medium hills. Add a rack or basket and a good lock, not a cable. It's best to have the bar about level with the seat....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-29-24, 09:37 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,979
Posted By GamblerGORD53

20 mph is bloody stupid anywhere. Everything...

20 mph is bloody stupid anywhere. Everything "they" do is a guise for something nefarious.
Driving that slow is near impossible and I will be bored and looking sideways.
They want car congestion...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-28-24, 08:32 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 557
Posted By GamblerGORD53

There's NO fixing that POS design. Just about the...

There's NO fixing that POS design. Just about the dumbest thing I've seen. LOL.
Forum: Beach Cruisers
08-27-24, 10:13 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 919
Posted By GamblerGORD53

Yah, that Franklin is OK with a 3 speed. They...

Yah, that Franklin is OK with a 3 speed. They have a nice useful chain cover. If the hub ever craps out, replace it with a SA 3 with drum brake.
DeFaileurs on any of those bikes is laughable, 6 of...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-26-24, 04:03 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 620
Posted By GamblerGORD53

I know my FSA sq taper puts the other guys...

I know my FSA sq taper puts the other guys cheaper junk to shame.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-25-24, 09:39 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,018
Posted By GamblerGORD53

SA 3 speed with XL drum brake that has NO flaws....

SA 3 speed with XL drum brake that has NO flaws. Once a year lube.
SA XL-FDD dyno drum brake for transportation bikes. My first one has 33,000 miles.
LED lights that also seem to never wear out...
Forum: Touring
08-21-24, 03:57 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 5,435
Posted By GamblerGORD53

One thing is for sure, zero chance of fixing...

One thing is for sure, zero chance of fixing that. I would say the seat must have also twisted to cause the crack. No wonder with 6 " seat post dangling.
I would deny that claim as user caused. Get...
Forum: Touring
08-19-24, 08:42 AM
Replies: 155
Views: 5,435
Posted By GamblerGORD53

Take the hint and go to Rohloff14 or Pinion. 1x...

Take the hint and go to Rohloff14 or Pinion. 1x is the sickest joke ever for a tour bike, no top end.
The KOGA world traveler is alu and very durable.
My R14 is still getting better at 21,000...
Forum: Touring
08-19-24, 08:18 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,217
Posted By GamblerGORD53

What the hell is so bad about the one merge...

What the hell is so bad about the one merge crossover at hwy 26?? LOL In 2018 I stayed one night in Seaside. Too bad most don't stop there.
Then I went h26 to Forrest Grove. A few miles with no...
Forum: Touring
08-17-24, 08:19 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 652
Posted By GamblerGORD53

No way for either. Probably needs a 62 cm Surly. ...

No way for either. Probably needs a 62 cm Surly.
I'm 5'8" and have mostly used 58 cm/ 23", with thick sole shoes.
My custom tour bike has a sloped TT with 815 mm stand over, to get the head tube...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-16-24, 11:00 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 4,533
Posted By GamblerGORD53

Well last night I happened to catch a livestream...

Well last night I happened to catch a livestream on Sunset blvd LA, of 2 souped up E-bikes and an even more juiced up pogo scooter.
The latter guy said it had 7,000 watts and could do 70 mph. And he...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-16-24, 09:27 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 525
Posted By GamblerGORD53

I got a 250 ml jug 10 years ago, so I am...

I got a 250 ml jug 10 years ago, so I am wondering if it's still OK. Still enough for 3 changes. I have less cleaner fluid now.
The problem is there's no way to know what's in the hub.
I use my SA...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-16-24, 07:22 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 525
Posted By GamblerGORD53

No way I would leave it as is. I let mine go 3...

No way I would leave it as is. I let mine go 3 years with about 900 miles a year and the oil was almost gone.
I have 21,000 miles now in 10 years use. This year after 1,500 miles I added 8 ml.
It...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-10-24, 04:42 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,901
Posted By GamblerGORD53

Both are cheap bikes. The first one had a silly...

Both are cheap bikes. The first one had a silly small 1x crank. They go 20 mph in high gear. That's why he would be in the 11T often and trying for higher, LOL.
The Triban has a better 2x8, for...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-10-24, 08:01 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,901
Posted By GamblerGORD53

Bike never gets cleaned. Get a ROHLOFF14...

Bike never gets cleaned. Get a ROHLOFF14 speedhub. ZERO worries.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-09-24, 08:45 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 653
Posted By GamblerGORD53

No way in hell with that bike frame. Consider an...

No way in hell with that bike frame. Consider an IGH and wider tire bike while you are at it.
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
08-07-24, 11:45 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,698
Posted By GamblerGORD53

The problem is where the pressure accumulates. If...

The problem is where the pressure accumulates. If it's in the middle over the carpal tunnel, then you WILL get numbness. This happens with straight bars.
The place for your weight is the outside...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-03-24, 09:18 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 972
Posted By GamblerGORD53

It's sad you didn't bother to clean your bike.

It's sad you didn't bother to clean your bike.
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
08-02-24, 10:44 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,698
Posted By GamblerGORD53

That is just going from worst to not much better....

That is just going from worst to not much better.
All mine are 75/ 80d. Seldom get numbness and never a tired back. Mine have 2.5 to 3.25" rise as well.
I do 100+ mile rides with ease. Never used...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-31-24, 07:57 AM
Replies: 343
Views: 13,717
Posted By GamblerGORD53

So how the hell does it fall apart with lawyer...

So how the hell does it fall apart with lawyer lips?? Never happened. TA solve a problem there never was, until carbon bikes at least.
I didn't die when I started out with a loose front axle one...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-30-24, 07:22 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 4,038
Posted By GamblerGORD53

I was watching live, but the view was off to the...

I was watching live, but the view was off to the edge. I still think it was more a twisting motion. Those rocks were a bit much, IMO.
Hey that bike is a crack'n fail after all. LOL
My alu rear rim...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-29-24, 09:06 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 3,959
Posted By GamblerGORD53

I saw a YT comment of a Canadian guy who got a...

I saw a YT comment of a Canadian guy who got a Priority 600 that was discounted to $2,000US.
Turned into $4,450C. $ exchange, $600 duty, GST, shipping and handling, credit card fees.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-28-24, 06:30 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 3,959
Posted By GamblerGORD53

So then I did an edit before your post. They...

So then I did an edit before your post.
They don't know WTH they designed either, like was mentioned.
Hell we still don't know what bike the OP wants. The title says commuter, the link shows 1x...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-28-24, 06:05 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 3,959
Posted By GamblerGORD53

A $5000 skinny tire hybrid with 1x gravel gears....

A $5000 skinny tire hybrid with 1x gravel gears. LOL What a farce.
And not made for any kind of jump.
A couple months ago a father and adult son went by, both on same model of a brand new cheaper...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-28-24, 05:39 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 3,959
Posted By GamblerGORD53

The pic in post 4 doesn't match the tri bike in...

The pic in post 4 doesn't match the tri bike in the link.
Forum: Touring
07-28-24, 08:45 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,518
Posted By GamblerGORD53

Jasper town map showing which buildings safe or...

Jasper town map showing which buildings safe or gone.
Jasper Town Fire map PDF (https://www.jasper-alberta.ca/Home/DownloadDocument?docId=2ad8c397-5171-41ce-82d5-d95528db2ba5)

And here's my 2 day...
Forum: Commuting
07-27-24, 11:25 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 6,349
Posted By GamblerGORD53

Time for a new bike. Triple crank 26ers are...

Time for a new bike. Triple crank 26ers are dinosaurs now.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-26-24, 01:59 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 825
Posted By GamblerGORD53

Downhill and with a wind. LOL I just saw a...

Downhill and with a wind. LOL
I just saw a video of a Calgary guy doing this, he rode to Edmonton in 14 hours clock.
Forum: Touring
07-26-24, 07:49 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,518
Posted By GamblerGORD53

It seems to be mostly the houses in the SW part....

It seems to be mostly the houses in the SW part. The rain came a day late, damn it.
Most start the GDR in Banff.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-25-24, 08:59 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 825
Posted By GamblerGORD53

And there's at least 2 sizes. The new ones made...

And there's at least 2 sizes. The new ones made for BMX have smaller diameter lock nuts, about 1/16". They don't work with my old CCM.
But still I've done 7,100 miles with pitted cones. I have to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-18-24, 10:38 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 763
Posted By GamblerGORD53

My X-RD3 has 7 years and 7,100 miles. Never a...

My X-RD3 has 7 years and 7,100 miles. Never a speck of trouble
It's been with 46T/ 17/18/19. After several years with the 19, I just switched back to 18.
So it's the same as my SA XL-RD5w middle...
Forum: Commuting
07-16-24, 01:57 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,434
Posted By GamblerGORD53

Forget SS coasters. Far better is a SA 3 speed...

Forget SS coasters. Far better is a SA 3 speed with drum brakes, especially the XL 90 mm. Far safer startups across traffic with the lower 1st gear.
I ride mine anywhere I feel like, city highway....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-16-24, 08:21 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 3,293
Posted By GamblerGORD53

I've been wearing steel-toe shoes 100% of the...

I've been wearing steel-toe shoes 100% of the time for 15 years, on or off bike. I like a less aggressive tread.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-12-24, 10:41 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 622
Posted By GamblerGORD53

So you want a video of you dying? LOL. Get a...

So you want a video of you dying? LOL.
Get a MIRROR.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-12-24, 12:08 AM
Replies: 150
Views: 9,243
Posted By GamblerGORD53

:roflmao:Where did you FLUNK grade 3 geography?? ...

:roflmao:Where did you FLUNK grade 3 geography??
The Pacific is COLD on the NA side with the clockwise currents in the northern hemisphere. That's why SF and SD get FOG so often and why it's 20F...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-11-24, 11:29 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 9,104
Posted By GamblerGORD53

Calling any e-bike a roadster is stupid. The are...

Calling any e-bike a roadster is stupid. The are MOTORcycles, end of story.
Roadsters don't have deFaileurs either, BTW.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-11-24, 11:02 AM
Replies: 6,972
Views: 719,598
Posted By GamblerGORD53

I finally did my first ever TWO Fer ride, not...

I finally did my first ever TWO Fer ride, not exactly on purpose but I did take spare underwear, Sunday/ Monday July 10, 72 + 70 miles. I took my AW 3 again, = Always Works. LOL.
This was SE to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-10-24, 08:32 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 9,243
Posted By GamblerGORD53

The last place I would go is the SE hills where...

The last place I would go is the SE hills where most roads are twisty dead ends anywhere with no shoulders. Have a good look on Google streetview, that speaks volumes.
I would stay in the NW....
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