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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-17-24, 09:47 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 531
Posted By Rick_D

May find you've run into a firewall of cranky old...

May find you've run into a firewall of cranky old men here.

Good luck!
Forum: Northern California
09-16-24, 06:32 PM
Replies: 465
Views: 36,889
Posted By Rick_D

Just returned from an afternoon ride in 72...

Just returned from an afternoon ride in 72 degrees, not 92 or 102, and my body is super confused. Plus we had a solid 15 minutes of drizzle this a.m.

What's happening?!?!?!?
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-16-24, 11:57 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 256
Posted By Rick_D

IDK and I'm not surprised at the sticker shock....

IDK and I'm not surprised at the sticker shock. My ebike is a gravel bike and was a large investment.

Do you want full suspension or a hardtail? Metal or CF frame? Center drive? What class ebike?...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-16-24, 10:00 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,002
Posted By Rick_D

The RH lever you see unlocks it to slide up or...

The RH lever you see unlocks it to slide up or down the bar.
HTH.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-14-24, 04:05 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 329
Posted By Rick_D

In answer to "how many deaths does it take?"

"A lot" seems on point. Here, finally, some attention.

FWIW I cross or use the abovementioned Sutterville a good deal, driving and cycling.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-14-24, 03:30 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 3,817
Posted By Rick_D

They're the worst! Okay, except for Big Disk...

They're the worst! Okay, except for Big Disk Brake. They're worstier.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-14-24, 03:24 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 599
Posted By Rick_D

Pretty bike, betting it will be a quick one. ...

Pretty bike, betting it will be a quick one.

Pondering the seat post QR. Multiple riders? Multiple seats? Take seat along when locking it somewhere?
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-13-24, 01:53 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 630
Posted By Rick_D

"I could reach the water in...."

"I could reach the water in...."
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-13-24, 12:32 PM
Replies: 471
Views: 72,644
Posted By Rick_D

So sorry to hear you lost such a good buddy. My...

So sorry to hear you lost such a good buddy. My sympathies to you all and extra skritches and treats to Darby.

Excellent photos, really catch their crazy doggie spirits.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-12-24, 01:17 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 605
Posted By Rick_D

Curious why the 36-spoke 14 gauge wheels? 32°...

Curious why the 36-spoke 14 gauge wheels? 32° 14-15 double-butted would seem called for.
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-12-24, 09:26 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,952
Posted By Rick_D

Good summary of your time on the bike. Sounds...

Good summary of your time on the bike. Sounds like the right choice, on balance.

I wonder what fork upgrade options there might be for you? Seems like the place to start, while noting the weight...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-10-24, 11:08 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,002
Posted By Rick_D

New bike sounds like a winner, hope you enjoy it!...

New bike sounds like a winner, hope you enjoy it!

Acquired my first two CF bikes last year and clamping by the seatpost isn't really an option for either. Hopefully yours accommodates that route....
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-09-24, 01:12 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 540
Posted By Rick_D

FWIW one bundle has two batteries. IDK about...

FWIW one bundle has two batteries. IDK about service after sale.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-08-24, 03:25 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 630
Posted By Rick_D

Yeah, this frame's beautiful. The Japanese...

Yeah, this frame's beautiful. The Japanese Montare frame is pretty utilitarian by contrast (also, red and I think green were the colors).
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-08-24, 03:02 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 630
Posted By Rick_D

Re. the brakes, rear roller cam brake seems right...

Re. the brakes, rear roller cam brake seems right but don't know what to make of the front. Not a simple cantilever as I'd expect. No seatpost QR. Still has Biopace rings. In sum, more original than...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-08-24, 01:55 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 630
Posted By Rick_D

Had an '80s Montare with bullmoose bars and this...

Had an '80s Montare with bullmoose bars and this is upmarket from that. Don't recall enough of the whole line then for alternate suggestions.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-08-24, 01:27 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,849
Posted By Rick_D

January should be pretty nice in the Vegas area...

January should be pretty nice in the Vegas area and there could be opportunities there. I might consider California's San Diego County, which has good winter weather, coastal rides and plenty of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-06-24, 03:17 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 5,904
Posted By Rick_D

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Couple options: S-Works Pro and Spot Rocker.

In addition to the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-06-24, 02:51 PM
Replies: 1,116
Views: 248,159
Posted By Rick_D

100% adorable.

100% adorable.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-05-24, 12:31 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 579
Posted By Rick_D

An excellent legacy to leave in one's wake. R.I.P.

An excellent legacy to leave in one's wake. R.I.P.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-01-24, 01:41 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 782
Posted By Rick_D

Would it make sense to follow Craig's List,...

Would it make sense to follow Craig's List, Facebook marketplace, bike shop cork boards, etc. in your area and look for something in decent shape and perhaps a wee large, so he can ride it for...
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-01-24, 12:49 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 256
Posted By Rick_D

What about minimum range?

Lots of "how-far?" ebike discussions but I've not seen any "how short?s". Found myself pondering this yesterday after a short and fast recreational ride.

On one of my standard loops, about 17...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-01-24, 12:14 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,708
Posted By Rick_D

Think I've already posted it for the yellow bikes...

Think I've already posted it for the yellow bikes thread but this one's pretty bright. Not quite safety vest yellow, but not far off either....
Forum: Electric Bikes
08-30-24, 01:11 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,495
Posted By Rick_D

Agree. Had my alfine hub wheel rebuilt after a...

Agree. Had my alfine hub wheel rebuilt after a string of spoke breaks told me the OEM wheel was shot. Upgraded the rim, sized the spokes appropriately and it's been fine since. Hub motor just needs...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-30-24, 12:24 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,710
Posted By Rick_D

Yikes, expen$ive day. Appreciate your...

Yikes, expen$ive day.

Appreciate your documenting the experience.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-28-24, 12:52 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,287
Posted By Rick_D

On fore-aft, one technique I have used: when...

On fore-aft, one technique I have used: when seated with crank arms level, a plumb line dropped from the bottom of the forward patella should cross the center of the bottom bracket spindle. Not...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-28-24, 10:52 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,933
Posted By Rick_D

Have had good success with Lezyme. They're...

Have had good success with Lezyme. They're discreet, well made, rebuildable, work on presta and schrader. Example:
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-27-24, 11:42 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,319
Posted By Rick_D

My BMC includes a shock stem made for them by...

My BMC includes a shock stem made for them by Redshift and after a year riding, the headset is snug.

Can't envision why one would add stress and wear compared to a rigid stem; reduce it perhaps?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-24-24, 12:19 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 4,244
Posted By Rick_D

Only have two, so the Stiletto wins. ...

Only have two, so the Stiletto wins.
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ETA weighed it before riding...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-24-24, 12:17 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 753
Posted By Rick_D

Always a nice looking saddle and relatively rare...

Always a nice looking saddle and relatively rare back in the day, unlike the ubiquitous Turbo. After resurrecting my '80s bike recently, one I did very long rides on quite happily, I discovered...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
08-22-24, 03:22 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 3,696
Posted By Rick_D

Garmin Edges can do voice prompts but through the...

Garmin Edges can do voice prompts but through the phone. Alone they prompt upcoming navigation points with an audible beep and an arrow and brief description on the display.

Won't try to compare...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-20-24, 12:47 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 4,244
Posted By Rick_D

And not include the entire GTV? Heresy! :rolleyes:

And not include the entire GTV? Heresy! :rolleyes:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-18-24, 03:04 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,292
Posted By Rick_D

Never tried. Could envision it but only if it has...

Never tried. Could envision it but only if it has bar ends for varied positions. Personally need to move my hands on longer rides.
The typical more upright riding position will lower average speed...
Forum: Electric Bikes
08-18-24, 01:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 678
Posted By Rick_D

Maybe on...a cruiser? Trying to envision 10...

Maybe on...a cruiser? Trying to envision 10 pounds attached to the front of any of my bikes.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-17-24, 04:44 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 489
Posted By Rick_D

TBH looking at Nexus information, including the...

TBH looking at Nexus information, including the shop manual, I don't see an oil port like the Alfine has. Maybe it is just greased?

Sorry for any confusion, the confusion is internal.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-17-24, 04:12 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 489
Posted By Rick_D

Alfine 11 owner. They need 1., a break-in hub oil...

Alfine 11 owner. They need 1., a break-in hub oil flush then 2., routine oil flushes thereafter.

Yours probably has the original oil, fine metal particles contaminating it, and some oil loss with...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-16-24, 03:35 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,862
Posted By Rick_D

God, how I love targeted popup ads. ...

God, how I love targeted popup ads.
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Also: organic cable lube for organic cables.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-16-24, 10:03 AM
Replies: 1,885
Views: 273,732
Posted By Rick_D

Was wondering. We have poison oak and this isn't...

Was wondering. We have poison oak and this isn't that, but similar enough to raise my suspicions. "Leaves of three, let it be."
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-15-24, 10:24 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,507
Posted By Rick_D

At any given time I'd estimate 70% of the folks...

At any given time I'd estimate 70% of the folks on bicycles I encounter aren't "cyclists" as gauged by experience and competence. The % could be higher than that.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-15-24, 10:10 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,445
Posted By Rick_D

Can only recommend relentlessly searching for...

Can only recommend relentlessly searching for those gems that are lightly traveled, well designed and in good condition. There should be some, and perhaps you can reach out to any cycling clubs in...
Forum: Electric Bikes
08-14-24, 04:35 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 725
Posted By Rick_D

21k is a lot of miles but understand your...

21k is a lot of miles but understand your frustration, particularly the open-endedness of how long you may be without the bike waiting for Specialized to respond.

Motor swap seems prudent and hey,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-13-24, 02:25 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 537
Posted By Rick_D

Perhaps try clean and dry first, resorting to...

Perhaps try clean and dry first, resorting to paste if it does not hold at the spec'd torque. Is the frame CF? IIUC carbon-to-carbon slippage can be more common.

Have the Finish Line stuff (Fiber...
Forum: Electric Bikes
08-13-24, 02:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 595
Posted By Rick_D

Have had good success with Ultimate. Tidy design...

Have had good success with Ultimate. Tidy design and not especially heavy. Maybe give their VYBE models a look.

https://ultimate-components.com/products/vybe-suspension-seatpost
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-13-24, 12:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 386
Posted By Rick_D

McCullagh Op-Ed on the Forbes piece demonstrates...

McCullagh Op-Ed on the Forbes piece demonstrates how little has changed WRT attitudes about cycling and cyclists. "I saw a guy on a bike do a thing, must crush!" ad nauseum. What has changed is the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-13-24, 11:53 AM
Replies: 1,885
Views: 273,732
Posted By Rick_D

Heh, could be. As it spans an interstate the ad...

Heh, could be. As it spans an interstate the ad probably includes "must be fast."
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-12-24, 04:29 PM
Replies: 1,885
Views: 273,732
Posted By Rick_D

Harvest of the last few weeks gathered here. ...

Harvest of the last few weeks gathered here.
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"We're puttin' what,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-12-24, 01:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,153
Posted By Rick_D

'Tis a head-scratcher. Also, nothing sounds...

'Tis a head-scratcher.

Also, nothing sounds more inviting than a "belt hard leather" saddle.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-12-24, 11:21 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 925
Posted By Rick_D

Blackflies as drill sergeants seems fraught--I...

Blackflies as drill sergeants seems fraught--I remember them from backpacking in the PNW--but avoiding the bites is a strong incentive!

Promising early report, hope it continues serving you well.
Forum: Electric Bikes
08-12-24, 09:33 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,133
Posted By Rick_D

On the design side sure, but empirical data are...

On the design side sure, but empirical data are still required on the physical side.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-09-24, 03:15 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 613
Posted By Rick_D

That a clincher rim? SWAG they're preventing the...

That a clincher rim? SWAG they're preventing the rim strip from distorting and tearing while running very high inflation pressures. I have had that very thing happen.

I get sheets of those cork...
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