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09-19-24, 04:33 PM
Replies: 8,567
Views: 1,139,872
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.
09-19-24, 08:11 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,882
Posted By noglider

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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09-18-24, 02:43 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 716
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...
09-18-24, 02:32 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,056
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.
09-18-24, 02:31 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 196
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!
09-18-24, 02:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 279
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...
09-18-24, 02:23 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 228
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...
09-18-24, 02:20 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,056
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.
09-18-24, 02:09 PM
Replies: 270
Views: 41,065
Posted By noglider

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

Nice stories and nice pictures. Schwinns were not sold in Canada, were they?
09-18-24, 02:06 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,351
Posted By noglider

Wonderful pictures and explanations. Thank you!

Wonderful pictures and explanations. Thank you!
09-18-24, 02:04 PM
Replies: 8,567
Views: 1,139,872
Posted By noglider

Those are works of art. Fantastic.

Those are works of art. Fantastic.
Forum: Commuting
09-18-24, 02:03 PM
Replies: 223
Views: 15,897
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...
09-18-24, 01:59 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,196
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...
09-17-24, 03:20 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,882
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.
09-17-24, 11:57 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 244
Posted By noglider

Fantastic job on a worthy bike.

Fantastic job on a worthy bike.
09-17-24, 11:46 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,196
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: 132
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: 132
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: 223
Views: 15,897
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...
09-16-24, 08:01 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,881
Posted By noglider

It was an SL23. Thanks for the info.

It was an SL23. Thanks for the info.
09-16-24, 01:26 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,685
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!
09-16-24, 01:24 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,881
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...
09-16-24, 12:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 360
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...
09-15-24, 08:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 360
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.
09-15-24, 12:09 PM
Replies: 1,885
Views: 273,678
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...
09-13-24, 06:53 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,067
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....
09-13-24, 06:47 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 301
Posted By noglider

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

If this is useful to you, you are STRONG! ;)
09-13-24, 06:46 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,391
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...
09-13-24, 03:13 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,351
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...
09-13-24, 03:02 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 15,402
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? ;)
09-13-24, 02:44 PM
Replies: 1,026
Views: 319,185
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: 219
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: 219
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...
09-13-24, 02:36 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,391
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.
09-13-24, 02:35 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,391
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...
09-10-24, 10:28 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,882
Posted By noglider

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

That's sad news. Thank you for letting us know.
09-10-24, 12:56 PM
Replies: 821
Views: 64,356
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.
09-10-24, 12:50 PM
Replies: 9,045
Views: 1,262,758
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...
09-06-24, 02:06 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 190
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.
09-06-24, 02:02 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,243
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.
09-06-24, 01:56 PM
Replies: 1,885
Views: 273,678
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...
09-06-24, 01:48 PM
Replies: 224
Views: 9,928
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.
09-06-24, 01:46 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,501
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...
09-06-24, 01:43 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 326
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.
09-06-24, 01:34 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 483
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...
09-06-24, 01:29 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 633
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.
09-06-24, 01:23 PM
Replies: 186
Views: 14,537
Posted By noglider

I have a ladies' English 3-speed that I left in a...

I have a ladies' English 3-speed that I left in a humid barn for a few years. Now I'm questioning if I should revive it. One of the wheels was sitting in a few inches of dirt.
09-06-24, 01:18 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 955
Posted By noglider

Sounds great, @agnewton. Thanks for expounding on...

Sounds great, @agnewton. Thanks for expounding on the knurling idea, @bulgie. I've seen those things done. I was a mechanic in NYC who worked under a shop owner who grew up in Jamaica. There, he...
09-05-24, 06:46 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,639
Posted By noglider

Here is a non-paywalled copy...

Here is a non-paywalled copy (https://drive.google.com/open?id=1LgDq7UvQSsbM-mUZ5dRFSI43O08p5t3c&usp=drive_fs).
09-05-24, 06:39 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 955
Posted By noglider

You might be able to knurl the surface by...

You might be able to knurl the surface by whacking it with a chisel or screwdriver in a few places. I mean, I've done it, but I'm sure some people will frown on it.
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