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Forum: Commuting
01-16-08, 10:57 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,415
Posted By Road_Biker

The problem was that he was in Newport News,...

The problem was that he was in Newport News, Virginia and encountered one of "Newport News Finest". I don't know if its the geographic lay out of Newport news, being 28 miles long, or if they...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
01-08-08, 09:07 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,011
Posted By Road_Biker

It's similar to the BuddyL Super Charger, once...

It's similar to the BuddyL Super Charger, once promoted by Dick Clark. I still have one. Yes, it will recharge alkaline batteries safely. However, the way the batteries are discharged makes a big...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-04-08, 09:43 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 13,201
Posted By Road_Biker

I have had the best luck by keeping the bead of...

I have had the best luck by keeping the bead of the tire at the rim center of the wheel. That provides the most length when pulling the bead over the rim. Keeping the sidewall beads compressed and...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
12-18-07, 09:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,372
Posted By Road_Biker

I have the same light (Pro version) and unplug...

I have the same light (Pro version) and unplug the Li-Ion battery from the light when not in use. Any solid state switch allows some current flow, so disconnecting the battery stops that. There is a...
Forum: Touring
12-15-07, 07:10 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,093
Posted By Road_Biker

I found the appeal to the Trangia in the cook set...

I found the appeal to the Trangia in the cook set and stove combination. Mine is the two person. The burner, while brass, is not especially better than the pepsi stove. However, the...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
12-10-07, 10:54 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,232
Posted By Road_Biker

In my best Hans impersonation: "Quit yeur whining...

In my best Hans impersonation: "Quit yeur whining gurly man and cancel yeur ordor. All you do is call yeur credit cawd company. I do this myself."
Forum: Framebuilders
12-09-07, 03:13 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,926
Posted By Road_Biker

Take the class which has the most time you can...

Take the class which has the most time you can 'afford'. The real cost of the class is how much time you can devote to the subject, not the tuition. From my experience, brazing is not difficult. I...
Forum: Commuting
12-04-07, 11:10 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,641
Posted By Road_Biker

I bought this Gunk Liquid Wrench Industrial Chain...

I bought this Gunk Liquid Wrench Industrial Chain Lube at a local (ACE) hardware store for $4.00.

http://www.gunk.com/prod_photo.asp

I expect other hardware stores carry the same product. ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-26-07, 10:11 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,501
Posted By Road_Biker

Nature (or should I say Engineering) uses bolt...

Nature (or should I say Engineering) uses bolt preload to prevent loosening of bolts. Bolts torqued to near their yield stress will stay tight (or break in which case you need a stronger bolt). ...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
11-23-07, 09:58 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,501
Posted By Road_Biker

Actually... I was looking for a manufacturer of...

Actually... I was looking for a manufacturer of bicycle headlights that use the MR16 halogen bulb. It seems there are none from my research. I suppose this is one of those circumstances where...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
11-18-07, 07:25 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,501
Posted By Road_Biker

Halogen Bike headlights using MR16 bulbs?

Does anyone know of a manufacturer that uses the MR16 instead of the MR11 bulbs in their product? I believe NiteRider, Cygolite, Light and Motion all use the MR11 halogen bulbs. From a DIY...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
11-18-07, 07:04 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,481
Posted By Road_Biker

Radio Shack aint what it used to be. Finding...

Radio Shack aint what it used to be. Finding much more than a soldering iron and one or two types of wire is tough. Going to a 'bigger city' Radio Shack helps.

Also, since you seem intent on...
Forum: Commuting
11-14-07, 01:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 645
Posted By Road_Biker

Wool and high percentage wool blends would be my...

Wool and high percentage wool blends would be my choice.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
11-13-07, 07:28 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 28,360
Posted By Road_Biker

Not that I expect this will help much.... ...

Not that I expect this will help much....

Fundamentally, irradiance (W/m^2) is the basic measure of electromagnetic energy. All light meters measure irradiance. Watts are the radiometric units...
Forum: Touring
11-12-07, 08:35 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 842
Posted By Road_Biker

Not to add confusion and distraction, but the MSR...

Not to add confusion and distraction, but the MSR Hubba Hubba looks like a reasonable substitute. With two vestibules and doors it has the option of good ventilation with the fly attached. I own...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
11-10-07, 09:14 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,052
Posted By Road_Biker

Here in Virginia, the number of motorcycle rider...

Here in Virginia, the number of motorcycle rider deaths increased to 116 this year from 69 last year. State Police attribute part of that toll to older riders. I expect most did not take any...
Forum: Commuting
11-08-07, 11:26 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,791
Posted By Road_Biker

I too have recently gone without the kickstand...

I too have recently gone without the kickstand and took that 250 gram weight savings to mount another 2000 gram water bottle! If you plan on locking the bike to something anyway, leaning the seat...
Forum: Commuting
11-06-07, 06:08 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,214
Posted By Road_Biker

Do you know what Hebie part number you have? ...

Do you know what Hebie part number you have? Looking at their catalog there are several part numbers for a triple chainguard, the 325, 326, 368, 380, and 381. I have the Koolstop Chain Disc, which...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
11-01-07, 10:09 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,049
Posted By Road_Biker

I suggest you hike part of the trail. That...

I suggest you hike part of the trail. That should give you some idea of the terrain. It's not a mountain (despite the name) bike trail. Hitting 25mph on a 'downhill' stretch and taking out a couple...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
10-30-07, 12:36 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,000
Posted By Road_Biker

According to this guys site:...

According to this guys site: http://nordicgroup.us/s78/wattslumens.html

The MR16 are over twice as bright as MR11's. I haven't compared the two directly, but from everything I've read it seems...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
10-30-07, 10:16 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,000
Posted By Road_Biker

Is that a six or 12 volt MR11 20w bulb? The...

Is that a six or 12 volt MR11 20w bulb? The lumens per watt is more than double for the 12 volt MR16 20w bulb versus the 12 volt MR11 20w version. The difference is all in the reflector.

The...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-26-07, 02:01 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 3,878
Posted By Road_Biker

I grew up near Posey County Indiana. The...

I grew up near Posey County Indiana. The cantelope grown there is very good. It sounds to me like the farmers (and maybe the county) are concerned about being sued by bicycle riders.

Since...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-23-07, 10:17 AM
Replies: 280
Views: 14,421
Posted By Road_Biker

One 'version of reality' I have noticed views...

One 'version of reality' I have noticed views road bicycles with superhero dressed riders as big boys playing with their toys in the street. Can't they exercise somewhere else? Must they...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-21-07, 07:53 PM
Replies: 280
Views: 14,421
Posted By Road_Biker

If Wonder Woman who (in my version of reality)...

If Wonder Woman who (in my version of reality) looks like Linda Carter was to ride in Illinois, would she ride an invisible bicycle? If so, it would be appropriate for her attire to attract...
Forum: Commuting
10-15-07, 09:03 PM
Replies: 250
Views: 12,850
Posted By Road_Biker

Your *Brain*. Not to be confused with Brian, the...

Your *Brain*. Not to be confused with Brian, the guy some mistook for Christ. Yes, your *Brain*. It is the best weapon you can have. Don't ride without it.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-06-07, 06:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 758
Posted By Road_Biker

Do the shops have a 30 or 90 day warranty on...

Do the shops have a 30 or 90 day warranty on their work? Call the shop and ask if they would consider truing the wheel again. If not, take that into consideration for future work.

Just buy the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-06-07, 05:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,224
Posted By Road_Biker

One option is to use thin luan plywood to make...

One option is to use thin luan plywood to make the shape then cover it with fiberglass cloth and epoxy. Steam and wooden frames can be used to bend the plywood into the desired shape. The...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-06-07, 12:43 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 45,774
Posted By Road_Biker

Stay-Brite mfg by J.W.Harris Co is a silver-tin...

Stay-Brite mfg by J.W.Harris Co is a silver-tin (~3% Ag) lead free-cadmium free solder with a Hydrochloric Acid flux suitable for soldering stainless steel. The solder flux MSDS lists Ammonium...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-04-07, 10:24 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,142
Posted By Road_Biker

Another option, similar to what worldbiker...

Another option, similar to what worldbiker suggested, is to drill another hole in the drive side tension adjuster. The hole would need to be offset (probably 45 deg on the same radius) to take up...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-04-07, 06:51 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,142
Posted By Road_Biker

Here's a link to some cantilever brake repair...

Here's a link to some cantilever brake repair information:

http://www.parktool.com/repair/readhowto.asp?id=19

It is unclear why the drive side spring adjuster does not work. I have to guess...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-02-07, 11:00 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 4,038
Posted By Road_Biker

I too am a BD shill. My Winsor Tourist (54cm)...

I too am a BD shill. My Winsor Tourist (54cm) has the same dimensions as a Fuji Touring bike (the Windsor web site dimensions are off). I didn't have to travel 50 miles to buy one, or have someone...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-02-07, 10:16 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,170
Posted By Road_Biker

Did you know you can report those to Ebay? Yes,...

Did you know you can report those to Ebay? Yes, yes you can! Apparently, Ebay takes them seriously which seems to help because after my last report of such an email they stopped. Making the...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-01-07, 06:55 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,881
Posted By Road_Biker

It seems there's two schools to this approach: ...

It seems there's two schools to this approach:

1. Say hi, possibly making small talk, and give help if asked.

2. Immediately say "do you need help" and if it is refused, ride on.

Self...
Forum: Commuting
09-29-07, 07:52 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,330
Posted By Road_Biker

Bell Citi. I wanted a helmet that didn't (at...

Bell Citi. I wanted a helmet that didn't (at least make me) feel uncomfortable in both the looks and fit. The helmet is primarily to hold my Chuck Harris rear view mirror. I got the helmet from...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-20-07, 09:43 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,456
Posted By Road_Biker

No dwell meter required, yes that's correct! ...

No dwell meter required, yes that's correct! However, saying that bicycles are some of the simplest machines around is wrong. One *can* say every known simple machine is in a bicycle!

The...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
09-13-07, 10:14 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,075
Posted By Road_Biker

The moleskin tape will help existing blisters. ...

The moleskin tape will help existing blisters. Duct tape can be substituted if moleskin is not handy. Put the moleskin or duct tape directly on the skin. Change the tape once a day.

Wearing a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-12-07, 07:13 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 17,454
Posted By Road_Biker

I would expect a full refund for that advice! ...

I would expect a full refund for that advice! Oh, wait, it didn't cost anything. Maybe there is a lesson here? Probably not.

If you are that much of a perfectionist, how about getting a book on...
Forum: Commuting
09-05-07, 09:45 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 9,166
Posted By Road_Biker

I've used wet-naps to good effect when...

I've used wet-naps to good effect when backpacking. They require some technique to use in a top-down approach with deodorant afterwards. I think the wet-naps would work better than the rocket...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-01-07, 07:42 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 5,917
Posted By Road_Biker

What a strange story. As a redneck myself, I...

What a strange story. As a redneck myself, I wonder why he didn't just run you over if that was his goal? Bumping your rear tire and watching you crash wouldn't leave a mark on his bumper. While I...
Forum: Commuting
08-31-07, 06:46 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,356
Posted By Road_Biker

The planet bike fenders I recently installed went...

The planet bike fenders I recently installed went on in about 20 minutes with no struggles. All the hardware was included, along with an extra pair of zip ties. The fenders have a limited lifetime...
Forum: Commuting
08-27-07, 10:07 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,667
Posted By Road_Biker

Was his name Clark Griswold? Seriously though,...

Was his name Clark Griswold? Seriously though, here in the states his insurance would be sweating bullets due to the potential costs. In the UK, it seems that's not so much of an issue.

Being...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-24-07, 08:05 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 979
Posted By Road_Biker

Brake parts cleaner (from the auto parts store)...

Brake parts cleaner (from the auto parts store) does a good job of cleaning a new bike chain. I think (IIRC), brake parts cleaner uses the same ingredient also used in dry cleaning. The spray can...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-23-07, 06:37 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 17,404
Posted By Road_Biker

FWIW, this article describes the process of...

FWIW, this article describes the process of permeation related to vacuum quality. http://www.vacuumlab.com/Articles/VacLab30.pdf

This reference describes the viscous and molecular leakage...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-22-07, 10:29 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,109
Posted By Road_Biker

Doing repairs is all knowledge and confidence. ...

Doing repairs is all knowledge and confidence. The above books and sites are very good sources of knowledge. For the confidence part, get a digital camera and photo each step. A picture is worth...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-22-07, 10:12 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 17,404
Posted By Road_Biker

Yes, argon would work. Argon molecular weight is...

Yes, argon would work. Argon molecular weight is ~40 and air has a MW of ~30. Argon is not diatomic like all other noble gases. The Argon would have no water vapor, much like dry nitrogen.
...
Forum: Introductions
08-21-07, 07:43 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 211
Posted By Road_Biker

Greetings!

I recently found out about this forum! Trying out road riding with a new touring type bike. My previous bike was a Giant hybrid that only saw pavement and ended up with panniers and fenders. ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-20-07, 10:11 AM
Replies: 757
Views: 445,984
Posted By Road_Biker

Clean the bicycle really well before work is...

Clean the bicycle really well before work is done. Take the time to wash (and maybe even wax) the bike. It's time well spent.
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