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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-12-24, 01:31 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 46
Posted By wheelreason

Assuming all the parts are compatible, sounds...

Assuming all the parts are compatible, sounds like the bearings are a tad offf, my guess would be the DS moved a tad when "nudged".
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-12-24, 01:25 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 24,738
Posted By wheelreason

Grrrrr, went to my LBS, and they didn't have a...

Grrrrr, went to my LBS, and they didn't have a tuneup kit for my lawn mower or weed killer spray...

$3 for an axle nut? Even QBP won't bend you over like that, you can buy entire axle kits for $10...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-12-24, 01:12 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,127
Posted By wheelreason

Ah, no. The steel ball will slow down or come to...

Ah, no. The steel ball will slow down or come to a stop (or even bounce up) depending on the specifics of it's velocity at impact and the size and shape of the "container". Then it will accelerate...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-12-24, 01:00 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,127
Posted By wheelreason

Bearing friction in properly working equipment is...

Bearing friction in properly working equipment is negligible.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-12-24, 08:49 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 446
Posted By wheelreason

No, but when riding with others, most times one...

No, but when riding with others, most times one is pushed to the limt, or having to wait, seldom is the power curve going to be similar to a solo ride.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-12-24, 08:34 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 502
Posted By wheelreason

I use bread bag ties on my bikes...

I use bread bag ties on my bikes...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-11-24, 01:07 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 726
Posted By wheelreason

Worked on lots, not many in quite some time...

Worked on lots, not many in quite some time though...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-11-24, 08:27 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 726
Posted By wheelreason

A properly sized cable end will fit snuggly on...

A properly sized cable end will fit snuggly on the housing, and even if it doesn't crimping is unnecessary, I've never crimped one, and I own a bunch of crimpers for electrical work. I did the OEM...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-11-24, 08:19 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 785
Posted By wheelreason

Yes, torque your bike's carbon bits to the same...

Yes, torque your bike's carbon bits to the same values as your lug nuts, just don't forget to post the video....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-10-24, 02:18 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 1,893
Posted By wheelreason

Oh, Jersey shore? forget what I said, I thought...

Oh, Jersey shore? forget what I said, I thought we were talking like humans, get yourself a boat air horn and a Super Slurpy and blast those tools as you toss the drink in their lap and give them the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-10-24, 11:43 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 1,893
Posted By wheelreason

Yes, and it's been a while since I've been there,...

Yes, and it's been a while since I've been there, but I used to fish a lot near there (I don't golf) and brother went to Farmingdale, and I would help coach the tennis team, but that road was signed...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-10-24, 09:45 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 1,893
Posted By wheelreason

Golfers have the right of way in a golf course,...

Golfers have the right of way in a golf course, and most crosswalks are signed that way. Tandem rage made me LOL...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-10-24, 05:55 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 439
Posted By wheelreason

Yeah, That could be any Saturday in April or May....

Yeah, That could be any Saturday in April or May. Guy on the floor with cash to spend takes priority over phone guy with the "how much could it be" or "it's only a slight" conversation, which is...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-10-24, 05:36 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 267
Posted By wheelreason

Get as much of the rust off without exposing more...

Get as much of the rust off without exposing more bare metal if possible, then get some rust converter, you can apply some to the threads and then run a tap through if, then lube and blue loctite the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-10-24, 05:27 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 410
Posted By wheelreason

Tofu brake pads?..... As mentioned above,...

Tofu brake pads?.....
As mentioned above, coffeee won't hurt, unless it's used as a carrier for sugar, which will gum things up if not rinsed off.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-09-24, 10:18 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 93
Posted By wheelreason

So you installed a new 6500 from a new grouppo,...

So you installed a new 6500 from a new grouppo, or a used one from another bike? Assuming the cranks are 6500, they are compatible, and an adjustment, maybe dlr height should do the trick, now if all...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-08-24, 03:03 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,068
Posted By wheelreason

While spinning on your head on a cardboard box...

While spinning on your head on a cardboard box...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-06-24, 10:07 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 776
Posted By wheelreason

Yes, as with most shifts, just be smooth and take...

Yes, as with most shifts, just be smooth and take pressure off the pedals (yes this can be done while standing), and shifting to a harder gear is easier than to a larger cog, but both very doable,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-06-24, 08:44 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 324
Posted By wheelreason

"I like the taste, and it's sterile..."

"I like the taste, and it's sterile..."
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-05-24, 04:23 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 433
Posted By wheelreason

Magic 8 Ball says it's cable bind and/or...

Magic 8 Ball says it's cable bind and/or shifter...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-05-24, 04:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 324
Posted By wheelreason

Yes.

Yes.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-05-24, 08:15 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,032
Posted By wheelreason

Didn't Jesus say to give the taxes to Ceasar?...

Didn't Jesus say to give the taxes to Ceasar?...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-04-24, 02:45 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 2,414
Posted By wheelreason

No.

No.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-03-24, 07:18 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 3,177
Posted By wheelreason

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/536x536/scap_4aa63d0d93418c89ddbfd2e86baf6de8c80f4081.jpg
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-02-24, 06:48 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 17,804
Posted By wheelreason

That's how we used to do it, except the blocks...

That's how we used to do it, except the blocks were cut to match the curve. This "mech" is more than happy to do it, but no one will pay the $, so don't do it much anymore.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-02-24, 03:50 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 690
Posted By wheelreason

Once the weather warms up bugs are constantly...

Once the weather warms up bugs are constantly hitting me in the face or going in my helmet. One caught me on the cheek just under the shades last ride and it really hurt, and my wife noticed the mark...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-02-24, 03:45 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,584
Posted By wheelreason

Lol

Lol
Forum: Road Cycling
06-02-24, 02:48 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 4,930
Posted By wheelreason

Larry?...

Larry?...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-02-24, 02:37 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 1,911
Posted By wheelreason

Zip tie.

Zip tie.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-01-24, 10:35 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,262
Posted By wheelreason

During Covid and hockey playoffs or just...

During Covid and hockey playoffs or just normally?...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-31-24, 08:26 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 4,930
Posted By wheelreason

I prefer barley, hops, and a little alcohol with...

I prefer barley, hops, and a little alcohol with my recovery water...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-31-24, 07:55 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 833
Posted By wheelreason

"Part changer" is an insult in the HVAC tech...

"Part changer" is an insult in the HVAC tech community. Diagnose the problem. Before deciding it is NOW the f ring, did you inspect it and/or check to see if it does it on the big ring?
Give me $2...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-31-24, 06:04 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,002
Posted By wheelreason

LOL. I once had a "we are about to throw down"...

LOL. I once had a "we are about to throw down" argument about accuracy v precision on tennis raquet stringing machine tensioners, and calibrators. It's always been a heated topic, much like tire...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-29-24, 08:15 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,250
Posted By wheelreason

A whole bunch, but that isn't really a thing when...

A whole bunch, but that isn't really a thing when riding a bike (maybe momentarily in a crit pile up :)). The gyroscopic effect is your friend when riding a bike.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-29-24, 08:06 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 3,568
Posted By wheelreason

Yeah, If a cyclist hits a ped on a MUP they...

Yeah, If a cyclist hits a ped on a MUP they caused it, If you approach a ped, and an incoming cyclist is coming the other way, and they are going to converge, you need to assume that one or both may...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-27-24, 03:58 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 846
Posted By wheelreason

"If you are going to shag a sheep, do it at the...

"If you are going to shag a sheep, do it at the edge of a cliff"...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-27-24, 03:56 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 468
Posted By wheelreason

Now where did I leave my old bumper car jack....

Now where did I leave my old bumper car jack....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-24-24, 12:13 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,856
Posted By wheelreason

You can keep the day job, but tell me, are those...

You can keep the day job, but tell me, are those Holiday Inn Express pillows comfy?... :)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-24-24, 08:10 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,176
Posted By wheelreason

Let her pick her own bike? Are you crazy? Next...

Let her pick her own bike? Are you crazy? Next they'll want to wear pants and vote, mark my words...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-24-24, 08:00 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,856
Posted By wheelreason

Online retailers shipping the wrong thing is a...

Online retailers shipping the wrong thing is a common thing. If they shipped something you did not order, then they have to issue a refund if requested, How much of a project this may be, is really...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-24, 09:19 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,176
Posted By wheelreason

Have the shirtless pool boy suggest she shift to...

Have the shirtless pool boy suggest she shift to her smallest gear before the hill, they you will know the issue for sure....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-21-24, 03:06 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,260
Posted By wheelreason

Other than the winter mid week around the block...

Other than the winter mid week around the block shop races, I will never ride an e-bike. If I wanted an electric motorcycle or moped, that is what I would be riding now. I don't mind other folks...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-20-24, 10:09 AM
Replies: 161
Views: 4,797
Posted By wheelreason

Balsa, please let it be balsa...

Balsa, please let it be balsa...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-17-24, 03:55 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,517
Posted By wheelreason

I sell a lot of ceramic bearings, but none to...

I sell a lot of ceramic bearings, but none to people I care about...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-24, 12:20 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,669
Posted By wheelreason

LOL, don't quit YOUR day job.

LOL, don't quit YOUR day job.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-17-24, 12:07 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 845
Posted By wheelreason

You need to torque it down some more. It is...

You need to torque it down some more. It is slotted so it can be adjusted.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-17-24, 06:41 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,597
Posted By wheelreason

Yeah, but the hub spins, and the axle is locked...

Yeah, but the hub spins, and the axle is locked to the drop out, so assuming one would want to do this (can't imagine why) one would need some sort of hollow axle/driveshaft contraption thing.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-15-24, 08:43 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,597
Posted By wheelreason

I think I remember an old TT bike with the hbars...

I think I remember an old TT bike with the hbars under the headtube...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-15-24, 08:40 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,304
Posted By wheelreason

"Oh dear God, I know I am not a good Catholic,...

"Oh dear God, I know I am not a good Catholic, and I haven't been to church in quite some time, but if you in your grace grant me the wish that just one customer comes in to the shop sometime in the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-15-24, 08:32 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,669
Posted By wheelreason

Don't quit the day job...

Don't quit the day job...
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