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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-19-24, 09:00 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 217
Posted By wheelreason

handle bar above saddle bike miles are like...

handle bar above saddle bike miles are like highway car miles...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-19-24, 08:49 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 614
Posted By wheelreason

Yes, there are structural items,dimensions and...

Yes, there are structural items,dimensions and geometry interactions as well as state of components that may cause or aggravate high speed wobble, but in my experience, the interaction between a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-19-24, 07:34 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 184
Posted By wheelreason

To be fair, your post and question sounds more...

To be fair, your post and question sounds more like venting than a seach for answers. We are a Specialized dealer,, but the following applies to any brand really.
You say that the hub is broken, we...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-19-24, 06:00 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 580
Posted By wheelreason

Not weird at all, one is pulling the dlr, the...

Not weird at all, one is pulling the dlr, the other releasing tension...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-19-24, 05:55 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 316
Posted By wheelreason

Oh boy......

Oh boy......
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-18-24, 08:47 AM
Replies: 203
Views: 36,518
Posted By wheelreason

Far side of the moon apparently....

Far side of the moon apparently....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-18-24, 08:35 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 507
Posted By wheelreason

B.R.A.I.N. dead is more like it, not new or...

B.R.A.I.N. dead is more like it, not new or surprising. They are a bunch of wanna be experts looking out for the hand that feeds them, but what do I know, our shop(s) have always made money, and I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-17-24, 12:22 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 574
Posted By wheelreason

Yeah, besides tubes, pump, levers, and patchkit,...

Yeah, besides tubes, pump, levers, and patchkit, a multi tool with allens and phillip, a quick link, a bit of duct tape, and cell, cc and a bit of cash (along with my old expired driver's license.so...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-17-24, 07:34 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 568
Posted By wheelreason

Someone explain to me why folks pedal e-bikes...

Someone explain to me why folks pedal e-bikes again...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-17-24, 07:28 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 507
Posted By wheelreason

D part of NBDA here, and my tongue is starting to...

D part of NBDA here, and my tongue is starting to bleed...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-17-24, 06:02 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 876
Posted By wheelreason

Custom clunker makes me smile...

Custom clunker makes me smile...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-16-24, 03:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 321
Posted By wheelreason

If we are talking about a new bike, 1000 km will...

If we are talking about a new bike, 1000 km will not be a chain stretch issue, Probably a dlr adjustment or a bent hanger, or gunk in the drivetrain somewhere are all more likely causes, in addition...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-16-24, 03:20 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 690
Posted By wheelreason

Yum!...

Yum!...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-16-24, 12:59 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 8,766
Posted By wheelreason

There are several ways to skin that cat (looking...

There are several ways to skin that cat (looking for recipes) Depends on what causes one to have feet (or foot) point in or out while walking, running, or at rest.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-16-24, 12:11 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 568
Posted By wheelreason

Maybe AI IS going to eat our babies!...

Maybe AI IS going to eat our babies!...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-16-24, 12:09 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 194
Posted By wheelreason

Google machine or LBS, I know, crazy, right?...

Google machine or LBS, I know, crazy, right?...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-16-24, 08:38 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,751
Posted By wheelreason

Spoken like a true carp angler...

Spoken like a true carp angler...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-16-24, 08:36 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,751
Posted By wheelreason

lmao!

lmao!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-16-24, 08:29 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 384
Posted By wheelreason

Like the original Fleetwood Mac said, Oh well......

Like the original Fleetwood Mac said, Oh well... I'm not worried about what someone else might do with my stuff.

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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-16-24, 08:09 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 973
Posted By wheelreason

Because hanging is better than nothing, and a...

Because hanging is better than nothing, and a stand is better than hanging.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-15-24, 06:16 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 363
Posted By wheelreason

None, thank the Christ...

None, thank the Christ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-15-24, 05:49 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 8,766
Posted By wheelreason

I never got cramps when younger, but I've started...

I never got cramps when younger, but I've started getting them sometimes now that I'm an old fart, and it;s usually the inner thigh, quad area, and more rarely a hammy or calf. What usually brings...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-15-24, 01:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 669
Posted By wheelreason

I'm thinking FSA. The S is for increment...

I'm thinking FSA. The S is for increment...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-15-24, 09:31 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,751
Posted By wheelreason

Or maybe his hset cap is too tight...

Or maybe his hset cap is too tight...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-15-24, 09:20 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 973
Posted By wheelreason

Maintenance Stand: -190, CF: +200

Maintenance Stand: -190, CF: +200
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-15-24, 09:17 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 344
Posted By wheelreason

It's either a worn drive train, or a badly...

It's either a worn drive train, or a badly misadjusted (or loose) component back there.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-15-24, 09:14 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 669
Posted By wheelreason

Yes, headsets come in 1 cm excrements...

Yes, headsets come in 1 cm excrements...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-15-24, 08:53 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,597
Posted By wheelreason

Well with a junky dolphin if he doesn't come...

Well with a junky dolphin if he doesn't come back, what have you lost. In the shop, we do driver's license, and CC with a digitally signed damage/loss liability and ride at your own risk waiver.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-15-24, 08:40 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 705
Posted By wheelreason

Not one of the OP's options, he's asking about...

Not one of the OP's options, he's asking about different combinations with the same ratio, and as others have pointed out, there are slight differences in efficiency, weight, and wear rates between...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-13-24, 05:30 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 592
Posted By wheelreason

I think I recall the professor building one of...

I think I recall the professor building one of these contraptions and Gilligan pedalng it so Mr Howell could listen to stock quotes on the radio, but Mary Ann in Daisy Dukes is really all I recall...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-13-24, 03:20 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 6,166
Posted By wheelreason

Old guys in lycra should never engage in...

Old guys in lycra should never engage in uninvited conversations with teenaged girls they are not familiar with. "Pardon?" means WTF are you talking to me? you creepy old man...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-13-24, 07:21 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 592
Posted By wheelreason

It's not bad english (or lack of consideration)...

It's not bad english (or lack of consideration) just innacurate, Most us old guys say ( and write) what we mean, with little interpretation, no worries. I see those "Most people get this wrong" math...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-13-24, 06:42 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 592
Posted By wheelreason

No, that would violate some Newton laws,...

No, that would violate some Newton laws, perpetual motion generator and HHO engine YT videos not widthstanding...
Forum: Winter Cycling
09-13-24, 06:37 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 293
Posted By wheelreason

Prescription sport eye wear.

Prescription sport eye wear.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-13-24, 06:32 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,751
Posted By wheelreason

If V brakes are adjusted too tight it makes it...

If V brakes are adjusted too tight it makes it difficult to open the quick release (oh the irony). Loosen the cable or remove the wheel, that will allow you to squeeze the noodle closer together, and...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-13-24, 05:23 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,222
Posted By wheelreason

At 49 feet tall, he's gonna need custom, no?... :)

At 49 feet tall, he's gonna need custom, no?... :)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-13-24, 04:49 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 827
Posted By wheelreason

Only if the divorce was imminent anyway...

Only if the divorce was imminent anyway...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-12-24, 03:44 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 451
Posted By wheelreason

Can't believe Campy is still in business...

Can't believe Campy is still in business...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-11-24, 01:08 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 165
Posted By wheelreason

Yes, but it's a bit more involved than just...

Yes, but it's a bit more involved than just slapping them on. You are going from a triple to a double, so you'll have to deal with potential chain line issues, as well as replacing or franken...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-11-24, 08:29 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 268
Posted By wheelreason

Any time you do anything extra it costs money....

Any time you do anything extra it costs money. Look at it from their perspective, we sell bikes based on value and relative price v traditional channel brands, that's what drives sales. Folks buy the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-11-24, 08:15 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 390
Posted By wheelreason

1- Yes, as others have stated, 8 spd. You could...

1- Yes, as others have stated, 8 spd. You could lace a cable on a shifter and go through the clicks while holding tension to figure that out.
2 and 3- Yes that bb will work (most likely), if the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-11-24, 08:03 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 573
Posted By wheelreason

Yeah, but that IS making assembly quicker, no?......

Yeah, but that IS making assembly quicker, no?... :)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-11-24, 07:54 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 700
Posted By wheelreason

I think there is plenty, there is a pix near the...

I think there is plenty, there is a pix near the top of the thread, (ha) looks like about 1 cm. 1.5 cm if you get creative, heck, even a zip tie would work.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-10-24, 12:36 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 700
Posted By wheelreason

Wonder no more, even with a plastic fitting as in...

Wonder no more, even with a plastic fitting as in this case, you're good at any bike tire pressure, besides, all the cool kids are underinflating their tires these days...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-10-24, 12:21 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,281
Posted By wheelreason

It can be, but what I find works is if she pushes...

It can be, but what I find works is if she pushes your hip back or to the side it's already started to hurt, on the other hand if you slow dow a bit and you get that surprised, not so happy "what are...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-10-24, 08:11 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 700
Posted By wheelreason

Oh yeah, if frankenfix is allowed, I would just...

Oh yeah, if frankenfix is allowed, I would just get a small length of hose with the ID the same as the pump nipple and hose clamp in in there, then nipple that to any existing hose with a working...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-09-24, 12:12 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 700
Posted By wheelreason

Yup, that probably wants a 5/16 compression nut,...

Yup, that probably wants a 5/16 compression nut, but just make sure, cause it could be 1/4 or 3/8,.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-09-24, 05:56 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 1,830
Posted By wheelreason

No, you don't need a new seat. Loosen the...

No, you don't need a new seat. Loosen the seatpost binder loose enough to remove the seat, and play with it to see how it works. There are several types, but all have adjustment for the saddle tilt....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-09-24, 05:29 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,092
Posted By wheelreason

How do you take your coffee?...

How do you take your coffee?...
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