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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-20-24, 01:35 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,078
Posted By MilhouseJ

You mean to tell me that there's another way?🤯

You mean to tell me that there's another way?🤯
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-20-24, 11:03 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,078
Posted By MilhouseJ

Imagine the gearing options if a manufacturer...

Imagine the gearing options if a manufacturer were to combine a 5x front, 13 cog rear, IGH, and a Pinion gearbox? We could climb inverted grades at near-plaid speeds while fully loaded if we wear the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-17-24, 06:15 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,078
Posted By MilhouseJ

Wait what? Why stop at a 3x? ...

Wait what? Why stop at a 3x?
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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-10-24, 11:14 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 3,374
Posted By MilhouseJ

I've only seen one female employee in the handful...

I've only seen one female employee in the handful of dedicated bike shops in my area, and she was a cashier at the TREK store. Asking her any sort of bike-related question was met with a blank stare....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-10-24, 10:52 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 3,374
Posted By MilhouseJ

So you're saying that the issue is too-fold?😋

So you're saying that the issue is too-fold?😋
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-10-24, 10:17 AM
Replies: 1,525
Views: 691,140
Posted By MilhouseJ

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-06-24, 01:58 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,851
Posted By MilhouseJ

You could really change it up by riding...

You could really change it up by riding blindfolded.
Try changing up the time of day that you ride, or try commuting by bike.
Forum: Touring
09-06-24, 11:44 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 3,585
Posted By MilhouseJ

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RideWithGPS seems to use the old Google Maps algorithm...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-06-24, 06:08 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,504
Posted By MilhouseJ

More like an "E" version of HyRd brakes, with a...

More like an "E" version of HyRd brakes, with a servo acting on the caliper after receiving a signal from the lever. Modulation might be a problem though...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-05-24, 11:48 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,504
Posted By MilhouseJ

"This new Neuralink chip is GREAT! The only...

"This new Neuralink chip is GREAT! The only downside is the un-skippable ads every 20 minutes."
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-05-24, 11:34 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,504
Posted By MilhouseJ

I'm still holding out for wireless braking...

I'm still holding out for wireless braking systems.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-05-24, 11:32 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 3,364
Posted By MilhouseJ

Bingo.🎯

Bingo.🎯
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-04-24, 03:26 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 992
Posted By MilhouseJ

Low pressure = Down force? Like a Formula 1...

Low pressure = Down force? Like a Formula 1 car!!! Just add a spoiler and you'll never break traction!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-04-24, 02:53 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 3,364
Posted By MilhouseJ

I just did a century (road) ride from Aloha to...

I just did a century (road) ride from Aloha to Hood River this last weekend, and I count the slog up the hill mountain to be a part of the fun. I couldn't imagine getting the same enjoyment on an...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-03-24, 02:54 PM
Replies: 3,351
Views: 696,683
Posted By MilhouseJ

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1600x1200/mthood_8c6aa88ca1902dd431db526c14cb752e607e48a2.jpg
Little century ride last weekend, nice n' hot at the summit.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-03-24, 01:22 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,197
Posted By MilhouseJ

Just tell yourself that it's easier after you've...

Just tell yourself that it's easier after you've committed to it.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-30-24, 07:41 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,197
Posted By MilhouseJ

I see two options here. First, you could try...

I see two options here. First, you could try using a Dremel to shave down the crown of the fork. If you break through to the inside of the structure, just set the Dremel to reverse and add material...
Forum: Commuting
08-29-24, 11:10 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 787
Posted By MilhouseJ

I don't know about anxiety when I drive, but my...

I don't know about anxiety when I drive, but my wife and I have talked about habitually checking our mirrors when crossing the bike lane to make a right turn even though we've just passed the area...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-28-24, 10:08 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 593
Posted By MilhouseJ

The perfect N+1 reasoning! "No honey, I need this...

The perfect N+1 reasoning! "No honey, I need this new bike to keep me safe! Get rid of the unsafe one? Why would I do that?? I can just fix it and keep it as the backup. No, the other backup. No,...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-28-24, 09:19 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 794
Posted By MilhouseJ

An analogy that comes to mind is this: A tank...

An analogy that comes to mind is this:
A tank is designed to survive a combat environment through the use of armor that is designed to absorb damage. An old WW1/2 type tank has thick armor plates...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-27-24, 12:02 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 794
Posted By MilhouseJ

Specialized Armadillo Elites are also a great...

Specialized Armadillo Elites are also a great option, and they can be found for $90/pair in 700x25c. The Marathons are incredibly heavy (for what they are, relative to other tires), and the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-27-24, 09:48 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 397
Posted By MilhouseJ

There's a PDX-based group on Marketplace that...

There's a PDX-based group on Marketplace that seem to be a bunch of drug-addled near-homeless folks that post a lot of their bike listing pics from the same hotel room, and the majority of the time...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-27-24, 09:21 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,642
Posted By MilhouseJ

A tandem bike? One bike, two riders. I keep a...

A tandem bike? One bike, two riders. I keep a mirror on the tandem that we keep ready to ride for a few reasons. First, there is a balance-shift when I look over my shoulder to see what's behind me....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-27-24, 08:58 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,642
Posted By MilhouseJ

I started out my cycling days with a helmet...

I started out my cycling days with a helmet mounted mirror, but I couldn't keep it stable enough. I decided to go with a bar mount type until I learned how to look over my shoulder without swerving....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-27-24, 08:47 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,642
Posted By MilhouseJ

Where on earth does your elitist mentality come...

Where on earth does your elitist mentality come from? You, who purchased a cheap e-bike, and then wanted help buying the next bike without having a clear picture of what you want, and then proceeds...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-21-24, 11:34 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,389
Posted By MilhouseJ

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Forum: Touring
08-20-24, 03:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,219
Posted By MilhouseJ

It's still no wider, but there's also still...

It's still no wider, but there's also still nothing wrong with it.😁 Then again, I feel perfectly fine riding Hwy 6 to Tillamook, some folks think I'm weird...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-20-24, 03:49 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,968
Posted By MilhouseJ

No, it sounds like the color square.

No, it sounds like the color square.
Forum: Commuting
08-19-24, 03:57 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,190
Posted By MilhouseJ

As a bike commuter with a CDL, it drives me a...

As a bike commuter with a CDL, it drives me a little nuts (in dark conditions) when I encounter an oncoming cyclist with a helmet-mounted flashing headlight light who seems to be trying to make eye...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-19-24, 05:55 AM
Replies: 195
Views: 10,207
Posted By MilhouseJ

I was being sassy in my reply, poking fun at the...

I was being sassy in my reply, poking fun at the very folks you're referring to in those threads. I promise, there's no harm done.😁
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-16-24, 11:18 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,450
Posted By MilhouseJ

Yep, a driver trying their best to get a rise out...

Yep, a driver trying their best to get a rise out of a cyclist buy *JUST* missing them is far better than the driver who is putting their makeup on while talking on the phone with their dog in their...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-16-24, 10:36 AM
Replies: 195
Views: 10,207
Posted By MilhouseJ

I just use the same old bottle of ATF from 20...

I just use the same old bottle of ATF from 20 years ago, is there anything better?
Forum: Road Cycling
08-13-24, 03:32 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,294
Posted By MilhouseJ

You're a diesel, not a gasser. You have the...

You're a diesel, not a gasser. You have the muscle to power up a climb but you don't have the RPMs to spin on the flats. Also, you're a large-format type of chap, so the wind has more of you to grab...
Forum: Touring
08-13-24, 02:09 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 746
Posted By MilhouseJ

It looks like both of the options that you have...

It looks like both of the options that you have your eye on are a 1x setup, which would greatly reduce your range of gearing options and make it exceptionally challenging when you add the weight of...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-06-24, 05:42 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,941
Posted By MilhouseJ

The genre you mention is called "Hick-Hop," and...

The genre you mention is called "Hick-Hop," and it's an affront to good Country. On the topic of older music though, my wife and I were sitting in a restaurant at the coast when I realized that I was...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-19-24, 01:40 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,941
Posted By MilhouseJ

Everybody has to start somewhere though. The...

Everybody has to start somewhere though. The Insanity of Inanity.
"Do you guys have any experience building wheels with mismatched used spokes? What kind of experience have you guys had using...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-19-24, 09:31 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 855
Posted By MilhouseJ

Or the never-ending reports of counterfeit things...

Or the never-ending reports of counterfeit things like Shimano and KMC chains sold as legit items. Again, indicative of the platform.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-19-24, 09:27 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,941
Posted By MilhouseJ

With a mighty big hammer and some unicorn farts...

With a mighty big hammer and some unicorn farts...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-19-24, 09:21 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,941
Posted By MilhouseJ

Not if we combine it with your hare-brained idea...

Not if we combine it with your hare-brained idea of wireless e-shifting, then we could conquer an untapped share of the market!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-18-24, 03:21 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,941
Posted By MilhouseJ

What about some sort of crazy setup where all of...

What about some sort of crazy setup where all of the gears and things were INSIDE the hub itself?🤯
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-18-24, 02:56 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,941
Posted By MilhouseJ

Maybe Mike D. has an alternate handle on this...

Maybe Mike D. has an alternate handle on this forum that he's been using for years, and forgot to switch logins before posting his latest inane topic of kiddie-pool-depth conversation?
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-17-24, 03:35 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 358
Posted By MilhouseJ

Is there a model name anywhere on it? If you...

Is there a model name anywhere on it? If you upload a picture of it in the gallery at the top of the page, it can then be linked to so that we can all see it to aid in identifying it.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-17-24, 03:15 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,461
Posted By MilhouseJ

Fear not, there are plenty of cyclists that...

Fear not, there are plenty of cyclists that aren't yet fluent in Bikeneese. Case in point, try explaining to the average beginner cyclist that the seat stays, seat tube, and seat post all culminate...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-15-24, 11:50 AM
Replies: 346
Views: 14,352
Posted By MilhouseJ

What's your spoke lacing pattern? How many spokes...

What's your spoke lacing pattern? How many spokes does your front wheel have? When was the last time your lubed the steerer tube bearings? How many times did you get up during the night to pee? How...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-15-24, 10:43 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 4,705
Posted By MilhouseJ

Where I work, we're paid to commute by bike....

Where I work, we're paid to commute by bike. Granted, $3/day won't buy much, but it's better than spending money on gas to drive in.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-15-24, 10:34 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 4,705
Posted By MilhouseJ

*AHEM* Absolute Black *COUGH*

*AHEM*
Absolute Black
*COUGH*
Forum: Pacific Northwest
07-11-24, 02:05 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 618
Posted By MilhouseJ

I'm probably late to the party, but Cornelius...

I'm probably late to the party, but Cornelius Pass isn't bike friendly at all in that direction. Headed back towards 30 is fine 'cuz it's all down hill, but there is no shoulder on either side and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-09-24, 02:42 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 553
Posted By MilhouseJ

The pinned rim joint might be the culprit. The...

The pinned rim joint might be the culprit. The ends rub against each other ever so slightly with each rotation. It's typically not detrimental, but it sure can be annoying.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-09-24, 02:16 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 698
Posted By MilhouseJ

That was probably a task her most recent ex took...

That was probably a task her most recent ex took care of for her.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-09-24, 02:04 PM
Replies: 253
Views: 11,514
Posted By MilhouseJ

Alla you and your pneumatofliud tires... Gimme...

Alla you and your pneumatofliud tires... Gimme some solids any day!
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