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Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
09-12-24, 10:52 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 929
Posted By ThermionicScott

BMI is a pretty crude measure. I can only...

BMI is a pretty crude measure. I can only imagine the shenanigans that would start in order to "make" an arbitrary BMI check-in...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-11-24, 06:47 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 12,188
Posted By ThermionicScott

Well done, Hypno Toad !

Well done, Hypno Toad !
Forum: Commuting
09-03-24, 06:47 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 5,272
Posted By ThermionicScott

The Chemist (China) ___________________ 1987...

The Chemist (China) ___________________ 1987 (3964mi total as of 1 June)
woodway (WA) __________________________ 1558 (1573 total)
cuevélo (ME) __________________________ 1248 (2080 total as of Aug...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-03-24, 06:42 PM
Replies: 230
Views: 10,882
Posted By ThermionicScott

I won't be able to make it, but I threw in a...

I won't be able to make it, but I threw in a couple of bucks toward the school.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-31-24, 11:50 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,286
Posted By ThermionicScott

Older thread on that crankset, also branded as...

Older thread on that crankset, also branded as Dia-Compe: https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/983464-andel-3-arms-crankset-rs3m-237pw.html
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-31-24, 08:13 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,432
Posted By ThermionicScott

On my vintage brake levers, I’ve started adding a...

On my vintage brake levers, I’ve started adding a shim between the bar and top of the lever body, so the whole lever assembly tilts. I’ve also switched to thinner bar tape. Great for my short fingers...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-31-24, 07:13 PM
Replies: 313
Views: 250,096
Posted By ThermionicScott

Just learned that Martin Shipp aka skiffrun , a...

Just learned that Martin Shipp aka skiffrun , a Regional Brevet Administrator in North Carolina, was killed in a hit-and-run this weekend. :(
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-03-24, 10:19 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 423
Posted By ThermionicScott

The SunXCD rims look legit, and not too heavy. ...

The SunXCD rims look legit, and not too heavy. Go for it!
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
08-01-24, 12:59 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,285
Posted By ThermionicScott

Looks promising, and it goes through my city,...

Looks promising, and it goes through my city, which is a plus. :)

Some ideas: Several of the Iowa brevets make use of the High Trestle Trail. That's nice for getting away from cars for 25 miles of...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-01-24, 12:16 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,077
Posted By ThermionicScott

Pushing the wrap capacity by two teeth is fine if...

Pushing the wrap capacity by two teeth is fine if you know what you're doing, I've done it a bunch of times. Shimano specs are conservative, as mentioned.
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
08-01-24, 11:40 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 944
Posted By ThermionicScott

Yep! I've been pointing my saddles a few degrees...

Yep! I've been pointing my saddles a few degrees to the left for years now.
Forum: Introductions
08-01-24, 11:04 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 417
Posted By ThermionicScott

Ah, Wilton, IA. We passed through there on...

Ah, Wilton, IA. We passed through there on RAGBRAI a few years ago. Do they still make Micromesh there?

Welcome!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-31-24, 07:26 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 939
Posted By ThermionicScott

Having a new puncture so close to the old would...

Having a new puncture so close to the old would make me suspicious that I hadn't completely removed whatever sharp pokey thing had embedded itself in the tire.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-29-24, 09:56 PM
Replies: 1,191
Views: 417,135
Posted By ThermionicScott

Even though Rene Herse doesn't sell them anymore,...

Even though Rene Herse doesn't sell them anymore, Grand Bois still makes the 650x32B Cyprès and 650x36B Lierre...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-29-24, 09:44 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 629
Posted By ThermionicScott

That's not unheard-of when you have a relatively...

That's not unheard-of when you have a relatively thin piece of aluminum trying to resist hundreds of pounds of tension. I have some wheels built with Weinmann single-wall rims that have a couple of...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-15-24, 03:29 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 589
Posted By ThermionicScott

If my quick Googling is correct, that hub used...

If my quick Googling is correct, that hub used the fairly common attachment where the hub shell is "outie" and the freehub body is "innie." If so, lots of freehub bodies from the heyday of 7-speed...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-15-24, 12:37 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 759
Posted By ThermionicScott

First make sure you're actually using the...

First make sure you're actually using the tensiometer and chart correctly. Those spokes are bladed (1.2mm x 2.3mm), so if you're using the row for round spokes, you won't get the right results.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-14-24, 05:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 285
Posted By ThermionicScott

Can't help; all my bikes have zero oil pressure....

Can't help; all my bikes have zero oil pressure. ;)
Forum: Commuting
07-01-24, 06:14 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 5,272
Posted By ThermionicScott

The Chemist (China) ___________________ 1987...

The Chemist (China) ___________________ 1987 (3964mi total as of 1 June)
woodway (WA) __________________________ 1558 (1573 total)
Campfire _______________________________ 787.7 (as of 6/10)...
Forum: Commuting
06-28-24, 01:01 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 5,272
Posted By ThermionicScott

The Chemist (China) ___________________ 1987...

The Chemist (China) ___________________ 1987 (3964mi total as of 1 June)
woodway (WA) __________________________ 1558 (1573 total)
Campfire _______________________________ 787.7 (as of 6/10)...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-24-24, 08:28 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,349
Posted By ThermionicScott

This is the way.

This is the way.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-21-24, 02:27 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,260
Posted By ThermionicScott

Cunningham's Law works. ;)

Cunningham's Law works. ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-21-24, 01:35 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 659
Posted By ThermionicScott

I've had thousands and thousands of happy miles...

I've had thousands and thousands of happy miles on Pari-Motos, including commuting. Points in their favor: comfy, zippy, low price, and lightweight yet they are still very large for their nominal...
Forum: Commuting
06-20-24, 04:26 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 5,272
Posted By ThermionicScott

The Chemist (China) ___________________ 1987...

The Chemist (China) ___________________ 1987 (3964mi total as of 1 June)
woodway (WA) __________________________ 1558 (1573 total)
Campfire _______________________________ 787.7 (as of 6/10)...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-17-24, 12:23 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 586
Posted By ThermionicScott

Try bending the tooth back. Nothing to lose at...

Try bending the tooth back. Nothing to lose at this point.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-16-24, 01:24 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 4,385
Posted By ThermionicScott

Perhaps you ride erratically and they're sensing...

Perhaps you ride erratically and they're sensing they might need to brake?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-14-24, 10:02 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,560
Posted By ThermionicScott

Price is generally higher, but I'm willing to pay...

Price is generally higher, but I'm willing to pay the difference.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-14-24, 09:46 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 898
Posted By ThermionicScott

OP mentioned that wheels are already updated to...

OP mentioned that wheels are already updated to aluminum rims. :thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-14-24, 09:43 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 898
Posted By ThermionicScott

Came here to say this. I've never regretted...

Came here to say this. I've never regretted putting nicer tires on anything.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-12-24, 07:56 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 652
Posted By ThermionicScott

Yeah, good starter road bike, but you probably...

Yeah, good starter road bike, but you probably don't need one of those at this point. I'd also be concerned whether the seat post moves freely.
Forum: Commuting
06-11-24, 06:33 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 5,272
Posted By ThermionicScott

The Chemist (China) ___________________ 1987...

The Chemist (China) ___________________ 1987 (3964mi total as of 1 June)
woodway (WA) __________________________ 1558 (1573 total)
Campfire _______________________________ 787.7 (as of 6/10)...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-10-24, 05:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,001
Posted By ThermionicScott

Looks like he's still active on Instagram, for...

Looks like he's still active on Instagram, for what it's worth.
Forum: Touring
06-10-24, 10:36 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 576
Posted By ThermionicScott

The egg-shaped tread is for longer life.

The egg-shaped tread is for longer life.
Forum: Commuting
06-07-24, 05:02 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 5,272
Posted By ThermionicScott

The Chemist (China) ___________________ 1987...

The Chemist (China) ___________________ 1987 (3964mi total as of 1 June)
woodway (WA) __________________________ 1558 (1573 total)
gaucho777 ______________________________ 667.2 miles
Pantah (CA)...
Forum: Commuting
06-06-24, 06:10 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 5,272
Posted By ThermionicScott

The Chemist (China) ___________________ 1987...

The Chemist (China) ___________________ 1987 (3964mi total as of 1 June)
woodway (WA) __________________________ 1558 (1573 total)
gaucho777 ______________________________ 667.2 miles
Pantah (CA)...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-18-24, 02:30 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,135
Posted By ThermionicScott

I'm not too interested in the rim widths, more...

I'm not too interested in the rim widths, more the inflated tire widths.
Forum: Commuting
05-17-24, 06:30 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 5,272
Posted By ThermionicScott

woodway (WA) __________________________ 1558...

woodway (WA) __________________________ 1558 (1573 total)
The Chemist (China) ___________________ 1441 (2941mi total as of 24 April)
gaucho777 ______________________________ 527.0 miles (as of 5/3)...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-24, 10:17 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 433
Posted By ThermionicScott

As long as the frame doesn't mount the calipers...

As long as the frame doesn't mount the calipers in a goofy place relative to the axles, I would expect so. They have a reach of 39-49mm, the same as a few other Shimano brakes in my collection, and...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-24, 10:02 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 433
Posted By ThermionicScott

The only time I've had to juggle brake bolt...

The only time I've had to juggle brake bolt lengths was on vintage nutted brakes. I'd be very surprised if you need to do any of that when installing modern brakes on a modern frame.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-17-24, 09:53 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,135
Posted By ThermionicScott

Calipers are cheap if you don't own a pair. I'd...

Calipers are cheap if you don't own a pair. I'd bet money that those Michelins are narrower than the spec, that was the trend when those tires were made. So modern 23s would likely be bigger all...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-16-24, 09:31 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,135
Posted By ThermionicScott

As mentioned, bicycle tire casings take on a...

As mentioned, bicycle tire casings take on a circular cross-section when inflated. What else would they do?

From this circle, tread adds to the height. Tires with a thick tread will have a...
Forum: Commuting
05-16-24, 09:08 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 5,272
Posted By ThermionicScott

woodway (WA) __________________________ 1558...

woodway (WA) __________________________ 1558 (1573 total)
The Chemist (China) ___________________ 1441 (2941mi total as of 24 April)
gaucho777 ______________________________ 527.0 miles (as of 5/3)...
Forum: Commuting
05-12-24, 02:19 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 5,272
Posted By ThermionicScott

woodway (WA) __________________________ 1558...

woodway (WA) __________________________ 1558 (1573 total)
The Chemist (China) ___________________ 1441 (2941mi total as of 24 April)
gaucho777 ______________________________ 527.0 miles (as of 5/3)...
Forum: Commuting
05-02-24, 08:16 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 5,272
Posted By ThermionicScott

woodway (WA) __________________________ 1558...

woodway (WA) __________________________ 1558 (1573 total)
The Chemist (China) ___________________ 1441 (2941mi total as of 24 April)
Campfire _______________________________ 516.7 (as of 4/29)...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-21-24, 03:14 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,206
Posted By ThermionicScott

That's not different; I always put a little air...

That's not different; I always put a little air in a tube before installing it.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-21-24, 02:20 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,206
Posted By ThermionicScott

I think pretty much every tube I've inflated...

I think pretty much every tube I've inflated outside of a tire ends up with a bigger OD than the tire. When confined by the tire, it expands inward and... works.
Forum: Commuting
04-17-24, 03:07 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 5,272
Posted By ThermionicScott

woodway (WA) __________________________ 1558...

woodway (WA) __________________________ 1558 (1573 total)
The Chemist (China) ____________________ 875.5 (1904mi total as of 16 March)
gaucho777 ______________________________ 385.6 miles
Pantah...
Forum: Commuting
04-11-24, 06:48 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 5,272
Posted By ThermionicScott

The Chemist (China) ____________________ 875.5...

The Chemist (China) ____________________ 875.5 (1904mi total as of 16 March)
woodway (WA) ___________________________ 534 (549 total)
gaucho777 ______________________________ 385.6 miles
Pantah...
Forum: Commuting
04-11-24, 09:13 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 5,272
Posted By ThermionicScott

The Chemist (China) ____________________ 875.5...

The Chemist (China) ____________________ 875.5 (1904mi total as of 16 March)
woodway (WA) ___________________________ 534 (549 total)
gaucho777 ______________________________ 385.6 miles
Pantah...
Forum: Commuting
04-05-24, 04:27 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 5,272
Posted By ThermionicScott

The Chemist (China) ____________________ 875.5...

The Chemist (China) ____________________ 875.5 (1904mi total as of 16 March)
woodway (WA) ___________________________ 534 (549 total)
Pantah (CA) ____________________________ 320.3 (as of 4/2,...
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