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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-17-24, 01:07 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 799
Posted By nomadmax

I understand now :thumb:

I understand now :thumb:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-17-24, 10:25 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 693
Posted By nomadmax

I dislike those two guys so much I don't care if...

I dislike those two guys so much I don't care if they have the "not completely recovered" card. I'd be happy for Tadej to beat them on crutches and see them humiliated ;) I agree, the UAE team at...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-17-24, 09:43 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 693
Posted By nomadmax

I dunno if I'd go that far. LeMond's win...

I dunno if I'd go that far.

LeMond's win against Hinault in 1986 certainly meets that criteria. In the end, Greg proved himself stronger than anyone else in the race, regardless of what team they...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-17-24, 08:12 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 799
Posted By nomadmax

My plug extends past the top headset bearings. So...

My plug extends past the top headset bearings. So you advocate for using the plug to get the headset bearings adjusted and then remove it? I'd be interested to know how many carbon steerers failed...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
06-17-24, 04:56 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 161
Posted By nomadmax

I'm no fan of pedophiles, but Jacques Boyer took...

I'm no fan of pedophiles, but Jacques Boyer took them to school in 1985. After telling them he would. In 2006 he won the Solo Enduro division as well.

I currently ride with a RAAM men's division...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-17-24, 04:49 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 693
Posted By nomadmax

I'm with you 100%. (I know you meant Primoz &...

I'm with you 100%. (I know you meant Primoz & Jonas) But, think how great it'll be to see Tagej spank Primoz and Jonas like a screaming two year old in K Mart this year at the Tour ;)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-17-24, 04:32 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 799
Posted By nomadmax

The 90mm compression plugs are torqued to spec...

The 90mm compression plugs are torqued to spec and I can remove a stem with it installed. There isn't any bulging of of the steerer tube. I'd go so far to say I think the longer a compression plug...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-16-24, 01:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 148
Posted By nomadmax

MAMIL :eek:

MAMIL :eek:
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-16-24, 01:19 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 799
Posted By nomadmax

Here's the 90mm compression plug I used for my...

Here's the 90mm compression plug I used for my carbon steer tubes. It protrudes past the stem, spacers and top headset bearings. In my opinion, it adds structural integrity to the carbon steer...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-16-24, 04:18 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 254
Posted By nomadmax

Based on what I see nothing

Based on what I see

nothing
Forum: Framebuilders
06-16-24, 04:16 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 475
Posted By nomadmax

I'd red tag that one. Just isn't worth the risk.

I'd red tag that one. Just isn't worth the risk.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-24, 04:12 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 903
Posted By nomadmax

Hear hear. ^^^ The roads are only getting worse....

Hear hear. ^^^ The roads are only getting worse. Especially the kinds of roads cyclists seek out for limited auto traffic. My minimum standard for new bike/frame/fork purchases is 35mm. I ride...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-24, 04:06 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 389
Posted By nomadmax

I walk every other day, about four miles and ride...

I walk every other day, about four miles and ride the other days. It's a nice recovery and when I visit my mother in the nursing home I'm reminded that having the ability to walk is a big deal.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-24, 04:03 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 441
Posted By nomadmax

Awesome! We may have raced against each other ;)...

Awesome! We may have raced against each other ;) Here's a pic of me next to a SoloSports guy at the crit at Union Terminal (an old deco train station).
...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-14-24, 10:08 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,704
Posted By nomadmax

I solved one with green loctite. It seemed to...

I solved one with green loctite. It seemed to penetrate better than the red.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-13-24, 01:23 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 2,797
Posted By nomadmax

If you're ever at a loss for who has the right of...

If you're ever at a loss for who has the right of way with another vehicle and you're on a bicycle. Consult the laws of physics.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-13-24, 01:16 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 799
Posted By nomadmax

I have two Ti bikes with carbon forks/steerers. ...

I have two Ti bikes with carbon forks/steerers. My rule on spacers is that the expander plug must be long enough to pass thru the stem, all spacers and top bearing of the headset. I use 90mm...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-13-24, 09:26 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,704
Posted By nomadmax

Yes, ID and round. and Possibly ;)

Yes, ID and round.

and

Possibly ;)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-13-24, 04:23 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 895
Posted By nomadmax

I use this Shiny Object – Portland Design...

I use this

Shiny Object – Portland Design Works (ridepdw.com) (https://ridepdw.com/collections/bike-pumps-and-tire-inflators/products/shiny-object?variant=24673864833)

you can control how much...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-13-24, 04:17 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 2,228
Posted By nomadmax

When a manufacturing company starts to have...

When a manufacturing company starts to have financial problems, the first and second steps are "right sizing" and denying warranty claims. It really does save a lot of money because warranty claim...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-12-24, 03:51 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,704
Posted By nomadmax

This dude ^ knows what he's talking about ^. ...

This dude ^ knows what he's talking about ^.

The Wolftooth headset won't work with a headtube longer than 140mm. HT length on a medium GR300 is like 145mm. I'm guessing that the head tube height...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-11-24, 08:36 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 977
Posted By nomadmax

"Ride bandit" is what we call it here in...

"Ride bandit" is what we call it here in Ohio.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-11-24, 02:30 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 977
Posted By nomadmax

Eight pages, at least :roflmao2:

Eight pages, at least :roflmao2:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-11-24, 10:54 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 977
Posted By nomadmax

Having worked a few orgainized rides, I can tell...

Having worked a few orgainized rides, I can tell you this, nobody is making bank off them. Or at least none that I know of.

The following things are expensive:
Event insurance
Cops for traffic...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-10-24, 04:04 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,704
Posted By nomadmax

Looking forward to seeing it built up ! I wish...

Looking forward to seeing it built up ! I wish you'd have posted that pic sooner, you coulda saved me from the long winded replies I gave ;) (that you already knew)
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-10-24, 09:11 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,704
Posted By nomadmax

My answer is; "It depends". At low speeds,...

My answer is; "It depends".

At low speeds, climbing for instance, the steering on a long trail bike is MORE twitchy because of wheel flop. As speed increases, the front wheel wants to go straight...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-10-24, 04:16 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,704
Posted By nomadmax

Medium No bags but for a seat bag with...

Medium
No bags but for a seat bag with essentials (I won't ride a pack mule)
11cm stem
Former USCF/NORBA racer

Admittedly, this is only the opinion of one person.Some people can walk twenty...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-09-24, 03:41 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,704
Posted By nomadmax

Trail with a 45mm offset = 78mm of trail/25mm of...

Trail with a 45mm offset = 78mm of trail/25mm of wheel flop (terrible)
Trail with a 50mm offset = 73mm of trail/23mm of wheel flop (getting better but still not good)
Trail with a 55mm offset =...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-05-24, 02:54 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,704
Posted By nomadmax

Yes

Yes
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-04-24, 02:18 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,704
Posted By nomadmax

As someone who has a GR300, I'd recommend a fork...

As someone who has a GR300, I'd recommend a fork with a lot of offset, 50mm or better. The GR has north of 70mm of trail with a 45mm offset fork and handles like a Schwinn Varsity. The GR is hands...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-03-24, 11:18 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 877
Posted By nomadmax

This ^ Time it so the chain moves at the...

This ^

Time it so the chain moves at the dead spot, crank @ 12 and 6 oclock. That's one of the reasons STI/Ergo Power came into being. If someone tells you it can't be done, it's them, not the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-02-24, 03:57 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 409
Posted By nomadmax

The Colnago model name for that bike is...

The Colnago model name for that bike is "Hostage".
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-31-24, 05:49 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,314
Posted By nomadmax

I love a deep end of the pool measuring contest...

I love a deep end of the pool measuring contest thread :roflmao2:
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-28-24, 07:08 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,975
Posted By nomadmax

Have you experienced any grinding noises from...

Have you experienced any grinding noises from your TQ motor?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-28-24, 07:02 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 991
Posted By nomadmax

Public Safety has been on bikes for a while,...

Public Safety has been on bikes for a while, largely because of this organization.

https://ipmba.org/
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-16-24, 11:35 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 513
Posted By nomadmax

The easiest way to tell if a bike has steel rims...

The easiest way to tell if a bike has steel rims is to ride it down a steep hill in the rain :roflmao2:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-15-24, 10:20 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,889
Posted By nomadmax

Yes, I was. It gets worse with every year.

Yes, I was. It gets worse with every year.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-12-24, 01:20 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 575
Posted By nomadmax

Disk sander, not a handheld model.

Disk sander, not a handheld model.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-08-24, 01:52 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 3,064
Posted By nomadmax

Unique? Slingshot road bike. Done.

Unique?

Slingshot road bike. Done.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-08-24, 07:47 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 850
Posted By nomadmax

Start skydiving. What have you got to lose?...

Start skydiving. What have you got to lose? :roflmao2:
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-06-24, 05:55 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,578
Posted By nomadmax

A lot of interesting stuff here, following.

A lot of interesting stuff here, following.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-03-24, 03:16 AM
Replies: 132
Views: 6,714
Posted By nomadmax

Horseshoe in the glove.

Horseshoe in the glove.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-01-24, 05:12 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 13,813
Posted By nomadmax

If you're talking about me, I wouldn't say I'm an...

If you're talking about me, I wouldn't say I'm an "expert". That said, there are some very knowledgeable people around here that can help you.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-24, 03:46 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,686
Posted By nomadmax

That had more to do with the massive gears pros...

That had more to do with the massive gears pros turned in those days with nothing lower than a 42x19 or 21, even in the mountains. Not crank length.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-24, 05:24 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 900
Posted By nomadmax

error post

error post
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-17-24, 08:35 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 607
Posted By nomadmax

I have a strict policy to not buy any bike that...

I have a strict policy to not buy any bike that needs the stem flipped positive as soon as I get it.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-10-24, 01:11 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,773
Posted By nomadmax

Is Shimano stuff truly wireless now?

Is Shimano stuff truly wireless now?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-04-24, 10:02 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,117
Posted By nomadmax

Watch Bauer's RIGHT hand carefully. He's the...

Watch Bauer's RIGHT hand carefully. He's the rider in the front. I'm out.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-04-24, 09:19 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,117
Posted By nomadmax

Split those internet hairs all you want, or go to...

Split those internet hairs all you want, or go to the eye doctor. Bauer took his right hand off the bars to shift down and veered right into Claude causing him to crash. Or, look it up.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-04-24, 06:57 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,117
Posted By nomadmax

If you could ask Claude how the whole standing...

If you could ask Claude how the whole standing while shifting using DT shifters, he wouldn't be a fan. Steve Bauer flat wrecked him at the Worlds trying to do just that at 2:04 in this video. Steve...
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