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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-18-24, 01:54 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 570
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

Riiiiight.... narrow rims.... Fair enough... ...

Riiiiight.... narrow rims....
Fair enough...

Was thinking with a MTB/FAT bike brain.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-18-24, 01:44 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 813
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

Endorphins....

Endorphins....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-18-24, 12:01 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 570
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

Wow.... drilling a rim is "engineering"...

Wow.... drilling a rim is "engineering" now?
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-17-24, 10:09 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 491
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

We'll see.... In the mean time, I'll keep my...

We'll see....

In the mean time, I'll keep my eye on the empty derailleur.
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-17-24, 01:31 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 491
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

He started it by being rude to everyone. He...

He started it by being rude to everyone.
He posts after all of my updates.
He will be given no quarter until his attitude to everyone improves and backs off.
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-17-24, 06:16 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 491
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

A weird way to say you have garbage garbage...

A weird way to say you have garbage garbage ground clearance.
And you need giant tires to compensate.
Which slow you down and don't allow for any fenders.
But you won't switch back due to pride.
...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-17-24, 01:45 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 491
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

You never show that bike with a 50t with the...

You never show that bike with a 50t with the chain on it.

Why is that?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-17-24, 12:01 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 570
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

Drill out the rim and use a schrader valve

Drill out the rim and use a schrader valve
Forum: Fatbikes
06-16-24, 05:38 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 127
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

What's the goal? Taking a guess, I'll assume...

What's the goal?

Taking a guess, I'll assume higher durability.
The derailleur could be stuck due to derailleur damage, stuck cable, stuck shifter.
Best to figure out why there's a problem...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-16-24, 02:04 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 7,596
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

Cool... Bromie clone... Look forward to the...

Cool... Bromie clone...
Look forward to the results...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-16-24, 12:29 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 7,596
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

Yeah, seen hinge pin problems on the honz, havent...

Yeah, seen hinge pin problems on the honz, havent seen it on the Gami's yet.

I'm waiting on my folder to detonate before looking for something new.
Like all things, it's on the list
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-15-24, 11:05 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 7,596
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

36 spoke wheels and 300lb limit seem pretty beefy...

36 spoke wheels and 300lb limit seem pretty beefy for a folder.
What would hold more than that?
Bike Friday maybe?

Don't expect a double on a $500 bike.
Gearing upgrade is really easy.
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-15-24, 09:54 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 7,596
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

Doesn't Origami have a disk 20" (can't remember...

Doesn't Origami have a disk 20"
(can't remember if it's ChroMo or Alu)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-15-24, 01:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 295
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

Yeah, it's not for the Dahon. Well... yet. ...

Yeah, it's not for the Dahon.
Well... yet.
Different project
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-15-24, 01:48 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,254
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

Oh FFS, it's in the TITLE people!!!!!!!! ...

Oh FFS, it's in the TITLE people!!!!!!!!

"Cable Housing End Crimper"

Cable housing
The HOUSING!!!
The part that goes AROUND the cable!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-13-24, 03:20 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 2,431
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

Trek: Why are we losing business and credibility!...

Trek: Why are we losing business and credibility!
*chronic predatory warranty denial*
*angry customer*
Trek: Yep! a complete mystery.....
Bankruptcy Court: Your CEO get his $13 million bonus and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-13-24, 01:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 295
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

k...

k...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-13-24, 12:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 295
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

*crickets*

*crickets*
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-13-24, 01:46 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 295
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

Formula Hub Freewheel swap

I have an unknown hub with "FH-531" stamped on it.
How do I find out what other freehubs are compatable?

I would like to change it from HG to MicroSpline
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-11-24, 05:51 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,080
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

I don't think the Jagwire link is designed for...

I don't think the Jagwire link is designed for internal or partially cable exposed installation.
It only has the links for part of the length.

Or am I missing something blately obvious?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-11-24, 12:20 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,080
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

Well, crap. I always used whatever cable...

Well, crap.
I always used whatever cable housing was lying around.
Now I have to buy some compressionless housing to see what the big deal is...

Yokozuna vs Jagwire....

ok experts, help me...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-10-24, 01:11 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,254
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

Thanke everyone! That makes sense. I...

Thanke everyone!

That makes sense.

I appreciate the assist.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-10-24, 11:47 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 2,826
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

Fair enough, I'll give you that....

Fair enough, I'll give you that....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-10-24, 11:46 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,254
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

Cable Housing End Crimper

I'm not 100% sure what the proper terminology is.
The crimper for the cable housing metal tip.
I've seen crimping that's radial (making 2 dents that circle the entire radius of the cable end) and a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-10-24, 10:31 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,080
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

Does setting up a BB7 truly frighten you THAT...

Does setting up a BB7 truly frighten you THAT much?
Just take it to a mechanic already!
Jeezemon!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-10-24, 10:27 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 2,826
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

1st World Problems "I ride a bike for...

1st World Problems

"I ride a bike for exercise, should I get slightly more exercise by stopping at an intersection?"
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-08-24, 03:50 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,080
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

In a straight line, on dry uncontaminated...

In a straight line, on dry uncontaminated pavement with most tires.

But, yeah... highly unlinely
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-05-24, 06:35 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 363
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

.2"

.2"
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-05-24, 06:30 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,080
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

Many here will answer every question except the...

Many here will answer every question except the one you asked.

Avid BB7's 160mm rotors for most applications.
I've used them with 203mm rotors on fat bikes and they have held up fine over the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-05-24, 06:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 253
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

1.75" should be fine for a more plush ride for...

1.75" should be fine for a more plush ride for around town
Schwalbe Marathons are on mine and fit with the stock fenders.
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-05-24, 06:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 229
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

Out of an airplane within the troposphere, just...

Out of an airplane within the troposphere, just under 170mph (with a human attached)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-05-24, 06:01 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,108
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

"then I kicked it up to 300 watts...." ...

"then I kicked it up to 300 watts...."



I don't remember calling it a road bike....

Just an older MTB. Not a particularly short chainstay.
I just finished a trail, nothing too interesting....
Forum: Fatbikes
06-04-24, 07:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 423
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

You move the thing to push whatsit....

You move the thing to push whatsit....
Forum: Electric Bikes
06-04-24, 07:23 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,776
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

Well, we'll expect pics and a review....

Well, we'll expect pics and a review....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-04-24, 07:14 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,108
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

Achievement! Different chains...

Achievement!



Different chains different bikes.
Chains are fine upon visual inspection.

No way I could have hit the cassette without severing the derailleur.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-04-24, 09:57 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,108
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

Steel. Yeah it threw me too. The more I...

Steel.

Yeah it threw me too.

The more I think of it, it's likely a combo of a bad shift and less than optimal material.

eh, it's time to upgrade anyway.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-04-24, 08:54 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,108
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

Checked for "stretch". Still within limits. ...

Checked for "stretch". Still within limits.

No pics, already fixed
The 42T was bent 45 degrees towards the smaller rings.
Put it in a vice and bent it back.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-03-24, 09:45 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,108
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

Cassette Damage. Quality or Shifting Technique

I've bent 3 different cassettes in the past year.
2 were ultra low quality 11-50T no name brand and one was 11-42T Microshift
The damage was usually one or two of the lowest 3 gears

Is this due...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-03-24, 06:24 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 747
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

I've actually heard: Cyclist #1: *snerks*...

I've actually heard:
Cyclist #1: *snerks* "hairnet"
Cyclist #2: "damn good idea"

I'll never be cool
(which is apparently "cool")
But I don't WANT to be "cool"
(which is even "cool"er)
[it...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-03-24, 06:22 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 926
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

Narrow/Wide Chainring has eliminated any chain...

Narrow/Wide Chainring has eliminated any chain drop, even with my setup.
My local MUP has a LOT of tree roots pushing through and imperfections... not a single drop

Older hons had the double...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-03-24, 06:18 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 21,726
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

Not to worry! If you've waited this long, your...

Not to worry!
If you've waited this long, your frame is probably already broken!
(and not supported)

Problem solved!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-02-24, 08:48 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 747
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

As I learned recently here on BF: Hair net over...

As I learned recently here on BF:
Hair net over the helmet
Air goes through, bugs (generally) don't
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-02-24, 08:42 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 515
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

I avoid internal cables if possible

I avoid internal cables if possible
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-31-24, 11:41 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,054
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

The seat flips for a smaller fold, that's neat! ...

The seat flips for a smaller fold, that's neat!
Will it flip when hitting a bump causing a painful problem?

I need a MUCH closer look at the folding mechanisms AND a test ride.
Granted, it LOOKS...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-31-24, 10:13 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,083
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

I overlooked this. HELL YEAH!!!! [internet...

I overlooked this.

HELL YEAH!!!!
[internet HIGHEST of Fives]

Don't be angry at yourself for minor mistakes.
Do celebrate your victories.
(seriously)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 07:45 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 853
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

Don't let VeggieTales chafe ya. He's part of...

Don't let VeggieTales chafe ya.
He's part of the Mysery Brigade(TM) here on BF and is never EVER happy.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-30-24, 07:26 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 3,974
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

Yes, that's my point. I'll take a few...

Yes, that's my point.

I'll take a few seconds to slow down go around instead of a few minutes getting back up or a few years in court.

It's not about being legally correct, it's the path of...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 07:06 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,083
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

Now you have an indestructible/immortal rear...

Now you have an indestructible/immortal rear wheel.

Small problems.

If I had a dollar for every delay.... I'd have yet ANOTHER bike.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 07:01 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 2,552
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

Friction Thumb Shifters and Cable Disk Brakes. ...

Friction Thumb Shifters and Cable Disk Brakes.

(come at me bro)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 06:58 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,083
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

Do not confuse idiocy with inexperience. So you...

Do not confuse idiocy with inexperience.
So you didn't know everything. Not the end of the world.
And it sounds like you had the right idea, just insufficient equipment.

I have a long list of...
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