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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-11-24, 02:15 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,346
Posted By Black wallnut

Mounting bikes on the front of a vehicle is...

Mounting bikes on the front of a vehicle is generally a bad idea. Limits your lighting ability to do its job, may limit your view of hazards in front, effectively moves the driver's eyes farther from...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-11-24, 02:12 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,346
Posted By Black wallnut

Yes a big difference is a travel trailer likely...

Yes a big difference is a travel trailer likely has move substantial crossmembers to spread the weight over the entirety of the trailer chassis. At least the ones I have seen up close do. Boat...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-11-24, 12:02 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,346
Posted By Black wallnut

I think your worries are completely unfounded....

I think your worries are completely unfounded. Have you ever studied a boat on a trailer? What do you think a 115 horse outboard weighs? 359 pounds cantilevered off the very rear of a boat and the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-11-24, 09:12 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,844
Posted By Black wallnut

I recall reading your posts years ago. I took a...

I recall reading your posts years ago. I took a several year break from BF due to a career interruption. When I returned there were lots of new posters and many that were no longer around for...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
06-04-24, 11:28 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,948
Posted By Black wallnut

pigmonkey If it were me leaving Sandpoint I...

pigmonkey If it were me leaving Sandpoint I would go north on 95 and then east on 2. Having ridden that whole loop Sandpoint to Bonner's Ferry to Noxon and back to Sandpoint I found the ride from...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-31-24, 04:15 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 389
Posted By Black wallnut

Cookies and cache are two different things. Clear...

Cookies and cache are two different things. Clear both for Strava or clear all. Close that tab or the whole window. Restart browser or open new window, try again, Still having troubles clear all and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 11:42 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 682
Posted By Black wallnut

Strava has relaxed their standards on this. They...

Strava has relaxed their standards on this. They once again have downhill segment KOM. Each person needs to do an assessment of risk v reward. An increase in risk exposure also increases...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
05-23-24, 11:03 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 598
Posted By Black wallnut

It's really quite simple. Why have a mechanical...

It's really quite simple. Why have a mechanical system when a software system can give the same end effect. Saves wear on cables, cogs, and derailleurs. More perfect chain line for both big and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-17-24, 11:25 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 895
Posted By Black wallnut

The hole is slotted by design so that a kickstand...

The hole is slotted by design so that a kickstand can be placed correctly so it does not interfere with the crankarm or your foot while pedaling. You could add a larger diameter washer under the head...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-17-24, 10:19 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 607
Posted By Black wallnut

If only there was a sub forum for regional rides...

If only there was a sub forum for regional rides and discussions...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
05-17-24, 09:39 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 4,009
Posted By Black wallnut

Well aren't you just special. Not everyone has...

Well aren't you just special. Not everyone has what you have. Not everyone lives in a place that is so accommodating. Some even would laugh at you for not riding in the rain. It's coming across as...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-14-24, 12:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 872
Posted By Black wallnut

Thought there was a regional specific forum.

Thought there was a regional specific forum.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-13-24, 03:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 325
Posted By Black wallnut

Yes

Yes
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-13-24, 11:51 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,344
Posted By Black wallnut

Links behind a paywall are less than useless! How...

Links behind a paywall are less than useless! How about the cliff notes version.
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
05-10-24, 04:37 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 4,009
Posted By Black wallnut

Bald Paul Last fall after my summer cancel due to...

Bald Paul Last fall after my summer cancel due to not needing it, I found that Zwift was giving a set amount of time free monthly before requiring renewal payment. Also as you noticed if you drop and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-09-24, 10:36 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,822
Posted By Black wallnut

A tenth of an inch is much more noticeable. We'll...

A tenth of an inch is much more noticeable. We'll have to agree to disagree on the accuracy statement. 1% is 1% no matter the difference in measuring length. I submit that if you wait until 1%...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-09-24, 09:38 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,822
Posted By Black wallnut

Actually it is .003" or .075mm per link (for...

Actually it is .003" or .075mm per link (for aluminum sprockets). If you measure more than one link, or more than 3 links or 10 links or whatever the accuracy of measurement does not change, although...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-08-24, 05:30 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,822
Posted By Black wallnut

The span you measure has zero bearing on the...

The span you measure has zero bearing on the accuracy of your result. The method used to measure has everything to do with accuracy of measurement.
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
05-07-24, 11:10 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 4,009
Posted By Black wallnut

It worked for Strava, so why not! This may...

It worked for Strava, so why not!

This may push me over the edge June, July, and August. Likely most folks will not care and just keep going. Post covid it seems road riding is more dangerous...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
04-29-24, 04:41 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 765
Posted By Black wallnut

Norton has ben gone from my PC for about two...

Norton has ben gone from my PC for about two months now.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-25-24, 10:28 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,582
Posted By Black wallnut

Isn't there a training and NUTRITION...

Isn't there a training and NUTRITION (https://www.bikeforums.net/training-nutrition/) forum?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-16-24, 10:29 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,658
Posted By Black wallnut

For that location, put it in a vise on top of a...

For that location, put it in a vise on top of a drill press table. Use a plunge cutting end mill to clean up the surface of the screw, then center drill then drill to tap drill size then tap. Using...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-15-24, 02:18 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,695
Posted By Black wallnut

You have such an amazing open mind! I am sure...

You have such an amazing open mind! I am sure they will not miss your dollars or preconceived ideas about them.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-08-24, 02:18 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 276
Posted By Black wallnut

From national Audubon Society... ya want a...

From national Audubon Society... ya want a tern...
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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-08-24, 02:14 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,017
Posted By Black wallnut

American Flyers must have had some impression on...

American Flyers must have had some impression on your friend.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-04-24, 10:39 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 768
Posted By Black wallnut

I used to buy Specialized helmets, lower tier...

I used to buy Specialized helmets, lower tier price point, and they came with a removable visor. The only drawback I could see was you would just not look "cool" with a visor if you are on a road...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
02-28-24, 04:12 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 765
Posted By Black wallnut

Issues with Norton AV while zwifting

Twice in the past week Norton has launched a popup for me to enable some browser extension in Microsoft Edge. Anyone else have this issue? Any work-arounds? I tried to configure norton in settings to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-26-24, 11:13 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,680
Posted By Black wallnut

Umm Yeah I know the common usage for take-off....

Umm Yeah I know the common usage for take-off. I've just not seen bikes come equipped with clipless pedals when new. Flat test ride pedals yes, but SPD SL's nope. Maybe I just don't get out much. ;)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-26-24, 10:49 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,680
Posted By Black wallnut

Enameled metal cups are the best for drinking...

Enameled metal cups are the best for drinking milk. Pedals were take-offs? You mean used? I'd return those, or at least take them back. perhaps they have replacement parts in a bin somewhere.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-23-24, 01:26 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 655
Posted By Black wallnut

Goals are important. Trying to increase average...

Goals are important. Trying to increase average speed 4 mph in 500 miles annually doesn't seem reasonable or achievable. Quality before quantity makes sense. Good luck on your quest.
Forum: Pacific Northwest
02-22-24, 12:44 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,948
Posted By Black wallnut

Agree about Red Bridge onward. woodway nailed...

Agree about Red Bridge onward.
woodway nailed it as to conditions on 9738. I have done that one. It gets steep in places and rough in places too. 9702 is just as rough in places although it seems to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-21-24, 10:16 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,407
Posted By Black wallnut

I wash on cold, tumble dry on low heat. My bibs...

I wash on cold, tumble dry on low heat. My bibs and jerseys wear out before any issues from laundry.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-20-24, 12:16 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 722
Posted By Black wallnut

Where does oiled fit in your surface type? It's...

Where does oiled fit in your surface type? It's not exactly unpaved and it is not exactly paved, although you might think it is paved. It is a base of chip seal overlayed with more chipseal.
...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
02-19-24, 05:51 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 8,041
Posted By Black wallnut

I'll ask again what is your exact first hand...

I'll ask again what is your exact first hand knowledge?

In some place it has been used. In most wheat producing regions, Washington State being a rather large one it is not.

Farmers are not...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-19-24, 05:06 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,311
Posted By Black wallnut

Preservative free... contains salt.... if only...

Preservative free... contains salt.... if only there was truth in labeling laws. Salt is a preservative, in fact it might be said to be the preservative.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
02-19-24, 03:11 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 8,041
Posted By Black wallnut

Absolute ********! how many acres do you farm and...

Absolute ********! how many acres do you farm and where? Growers do not kill wheat. They let it go through the natural cycle. I spent 5 years in the Ag fertilizer/chemical business where the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-19-24, 10:25 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,311
Posted By Black wallnut

How is it that you have juice left over after...

How is it that you have juice left over after consuming the pickles? I often have pickles left over with no juice. I buy pickles by the big jar. I also can my own. I have yet to find a home made...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-12-24, 12:18 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,327
Posted By Black wallnut

Hindsight is 20/20. Glad what you did worked for...

Hindsight is 20/20. Glad what you did worked for you. I have found that true mud tires although not ideal work fine in all conditions, they really shine in deep sticky slimy mud., pretty much what...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-09-24, 11:32 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,327
Posted By Black wallnut

You would have been better served by going to a...

You would have been better served by going to a mud tire. Watch a few CX replays on youtube. Usually at the beginning they show what tire tread each rider in the front row is using. Lots can be...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
02-08-24, 06:06 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,948
Posted By Black wallnut

A bonus of this route Woodway suggests is you...

A bonus of this route Woodway suggests is you will likely see Bison at Swauk Prarie Ranch.
Forum: Pacific Northwest
02-08-24, 06:01 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,948
Posted By Black wallnut

You may wish to consider from the intersection of...

You may wish to consider from the intersection of old blewett and 97 on the north side, if not opposed to gravel/dirt Forest Service rd 9738 to FR 9702 to Teanaway road. It will add a bit of climbing...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
02-06-24, 11:28 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,909
Posted By Black wallnut

More Workforce Reductions at Zwift

Including co-ceo. Hopefully thye are able to continue with good service.

https://www.cyclingnews.com/news/zwift-co-ceo-resigns-amid-fresh-workforce-reduction/
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
02-01-24, 10:59 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 3,245
Posted By Black wallnut

Not to hijack the thread but IRL I climb a local...

Not to hijack the thread but IRL I climb a local grade that I think averages 6% but has plenty of 8-10% parts at a rather low cadence, 30-40 rpm. In Zwift i have my difficulty set at 50%. Are you...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
01-25-24, 02:45 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,468
Posted By Black wallnut

I have not seen the coffee break active on the...

I have not seen the coffee break active on the tour event rides. I have used it on the bot pacer rides a couple times. The teleport feature is actually more useful.

I Have my "pain cave" in my...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-22-24, 02:11 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,719
Posted By Black wallnut

I see people on Zwift sucking my wheel for a good...

I see people on Zwift sucking my wheel for a good long time only to drop me at the climbs. They don't even bother to type Hi when I introduce myself with a message. Sometimes though I do get a ride...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-19-24, 04:20 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 775
Posted By Black wallnut

Looks pretty useless to me. The lack of data for...

Looks pretty useless to me. The lack of data for my area means it has little value. I live in a small city. The locations of cycling v auto accidents are well known to the City.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-19-24, 10:06 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,440
Posted By Black wallnut

Properly fitted driver is the important part....

Properly fitted driver is the important part. Most flat blade screwdrivers are better as prybars for paint cans than for driving or removing screws. Phillips as well unless it has anti-camout ribs....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-18-24, 02:51 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,440
Posted By Black wallnut

Slotted screws with a properly fitted screw...

Slotted screws with a properly fitted screw driver can withstand higher torque than a hex head. I believe even higher than torx as well. The problem with this application is the OEM used substandard...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-16-24, 05:27 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 4,295
Posted By Black wallnut

I have given tubes away before. I have received...

I have given tubes away before. I have received water from a car full of random strangers on the Trail of the Couer D'Alenes a couple years ago on a rather hot day. I always ask when i see a cyclist...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-15-24, 06:11 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,378
Posted By Black wallnut

If only there was a keyboard shortcut for the...

If only there was a keyboard shortcut for the degrees symbol °

alt+0176

-6° at my place this morning. So happy my pain cave is in my well heated living room. I can hear my bike calling my name...
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