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08-14-19, 06:22 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,623
Posted By seamuis

bias confirmation? Lol, mate, you laid out an...

bias confirmation? Lol, mate, you laid out an opinion that was blatantly emotional and completely unfounded by anything revealed in the article. Since you don’t know her, her family or who she was...
08-14-19, 06:14 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,623
Posted By seamuis

If you race bicycles at the highest level, I’ll...

If you race bicycles at the highest level, I’ll call you a professional cyclist. Anyone else that doesn’t get paid is just a cyclist. Since we weren’t discussing anyone that gets paid to be a...
08-14-19, 01:02 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,623
Posted By seamuis

problem is that you have assumed she was trying...

problem is that you have assumed she was trying to make a specific point. Adding the qualifier “in my opinion”, doesn’t really change the fact that you’ve based your stance and thusly a negative...
08-13-19, 04:34 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,623
Posted By seamuis

oversized helmet goes on newborn baby, duh.

oversized helmet goes on newborn baby, duh.
08-13-19, 04:33 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,681
Posted By seamuis

What are you running that has a schrader valve...

What are you running that has a schrader valve and needs 100+ PSI?
08-13-19, 04:29 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 8,575
Posted By seamuis

I’m no expert because I don’t use a trainer, but...

I’m no expert because I don’t use a trainer, but I’ve a few mates that do, and have rub into similar issues. So I’ll throw my hat into the ring for heat stress. That seems the most likely, and it can...
08-13-19, 03:00 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,623
Posted By seamuis

I’ll continue to subscribe to the notion that...

I’ll continue to subscribe to the notion that anyone who rides a bicycle, is a cyclist, since separating us into useless groups doesn’t help us or mean anything worth talking about. But I will say,...
08-09-19, 12:41 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 9,108
Posted By seamuis

im aware that the inner size is standard, but...

im aware that the inner size is standard, but that severely limits it already, then it’s size makes it impossible to protect your wheels or even a wheel. But just think for a second, for a bike thief...
08-09-19, 10:16 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 9,108
Posted By seamuis

Lol, this is beyond parody. Besides, as already...

Lol, this is beyond parody. Besides, as already mentioned, anything small enough for this thing to fit around could easily be cut instead, by the angle grinder, rendering this thing completely...
08-07-19, 06:35 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,587
Posted By seamuis

1. How long I’ve been here, isnt relevant to...

1. How long I’ve been here, isnt relevant to anything. But since you brought it up I’ve been here nearly two years and I have more posts than you. Or is your math and logic as pathetic as your...
08-07-19, 04:38 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,269
Posted By seamuis

Swept back-no rise (VO porteur) on my daily...

Swept back-no rise (VO porteur) on my daily rider, drops on my tourer/road bike (nitto/riv noodle mod. 177) and a set of swept back risers (nitto/riv billie bar) on my pashley.

ive never had a set...
08-07-19, 02:40 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,587
Posted By seamuis

no mistaken implications and no need for any...

no mistaken implications and no need for any apology of sorts. It’s a worthwhile conversation. My only point is that most of the time, people buy tires based on a specific size and manufacturers...
08-07-19, 12:53 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,587
Posted By seamuis

I don’t know what material Langster forks are...

I don’t know what material Langster forks are made from, but I would be hesitant to suggest taking a file to the crown. Not saying it can’t be done safely, just be cautious. Your rim width plays a...
08-07-19, 12:45 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,587
Posted By seamuis

Your rim width plays such a huge part in this...

Your rim width plays such a huge part in this equation, I’m not sure it’s fair to say any brand does or doesn’t run ‘true to size’ unless they go so far as to list widths for various rim width...
08-06-19, 08:37 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 7,267
Posted By seamuis

What?

What?
08-02-19, 03:04 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,524
Posted By seamuis

keep the rubber side up.

keep the rubber side up.
08-02-19, 04:50 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,524
Posted By seamuis

I actually don’t care if it falls apart under...

I actually don’t care if it falls apart under you, it’s your choice to ride a structurally unsound frame. I was just pointing out the obvious.
08-01-19, 02:47 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,337
Posted By seamuis

glad you had a positive experience. Happy riding,...

glad you had a positive experience. Happy riding, cheers.
08-01-19, 09:45 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,524
Posted By seamuis

not onto anything that’s intelligent or remotely...

not onto anything that’s intelligent or remotely safe.
07-30-19, 10:41 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,337
Posted By seamuis

no doubt that Quality is well out of the way for...

no doubt that Quality is well out of the way for most people in the city, but they deal more in your type of bicycle. I visit Perry often, they are an excellent shop, but they are performance...
07-30-19, 08:45 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,337
Posted By seamuis

they are a great shop, but for your case I would...

they are a great shop, but for your case I would recommend you visit another shop, such as Quality Bicycle on 1127 East Montgomery Cross Roads. Perry Rubber focuses much more on racing bicycles. They...
07-29-19, 04:48 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,337
Posted By seamuis

I think the smartest thing to do from the point...

I think the smartest thing to do from the point of safety and financially is to replace the wheels entirely. As said above, your wheels likely weren’t expected to do as many miles as you put on them....
07-26-19, 11:31 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,752
Posted By seamuis

The list would actually be quite long id think,...

The list would actually be quite long id think, especially if we aren’t sticking to a size or max possible size, to narrow it down. Pretty much anything from Grand Bois and Compass/René Herse. Soma...
07-25-19, 06:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,061
Posted By seamuis

When replacing rear sprockets of any type, you...

When replacing rear sprockets of any type, you should always replace your chain at the same time. This is most likely the cause of your ‘grinding’ noise or sensation. You should never pair a worn...
07-25-19, 04:32 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 17,138
Posted By seamuis

the forum reflects the world at large, which is...

the forum reflects the world at large, which is that most cycling is done on paved roads and in cities and towns. It’s just a fact, not anything particular to the forum.

as far as the discussion...
07-25-19, 05:15 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 17,138
Posted By seamuis

exactly this. If you ‘panic’ Brake and end up...

exactly this. If you ‘panic’ Brake and end up locking up the front wheel without shifting your weight, it will be exactly the same as having only a front brake. Therefore, the best advice isn’t to...
07-21-19, 10:25 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,792
Posted By seamuis

If you switch pads to a different compound, take...

If you switch pads to a different compound, take some scotchbrite to the rim sidewalls to clean off the braking surface first. You should do this from tile to time anyway, but it will help with your...
07-20-19, 02:39 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,792
Posted By seamuis

In scenarios like this, just lightly engage the...

In scenarios like this, just lightly engage the brake to shed the built up moisture and heat the rim up. Literally only takes a few seconds at best and then you’re good to go. No fancy pads...
07-16-19, 08:02 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,524
Posted By seamuis

That frame certainly didn’t come that way and you...

That frame certainly didn’t come that way and you can clearly see the bend in the top tube. My best guess would be that it was repeatedly jumped, which could also explain the broken crank. Under no...
07-16-19, 07:53 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,524
Posted By seamuis

That bike has absolutely been in a front end...

That bike has absolutely been in a front end collision or possibly jumped off something high. Hate to say it, but you got fleeced mate.
07-16-19, 04:52 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 20,844
Posted By seamuis

Nah, it was racist. Straight up. Why don’t you...

Nah, it was racist. Straight up. Why don’t you just feckin bounce out of here.
07-16-19, 01:15 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 9,703
Posted By seamuis

1. That is a BMX freewheel is it not? 2. That...

1. That is a BMX freewheel is it not?
2. That is junk either way
3. Lol at riding on the street with 114 gear inches.
07-16-19, 12:42 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 9,703
Posted By seamuis

I think I want to see that 12t freewheel.

I think I want to see that 12t freewheel.
07-14-19, 03:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,507
Posted By seamuis

Jesus, take the handlebars.

Jesus, take the handlebars.
07-08-19, 01:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 11,591
Posted By seamuis

If your sprocket is from 2008, that doesn’t...

If your sprocket is from 2008, that doesn’t specifically give a good indication of its miles, but I think it’s a safe bet that if you replaced it, you’ll likely find a much smoother drivetrain. If I...
07-08-19, 01:15 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,324
Posted By seamuis

Yes. Likely $600-1000+ Is more accurate though....

Yes. Likely $600-1000+ Is more accurate though. As a full time commuter, the number of times I’ve seen and personally experienced motorists carelessly putting cyclist and pedestrians lives in danger,...
07-08-19, 11:13 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 11,591
Posted By seamuis

effectively, yes. It’s common wisdom that...

effectively, yes. It’s common wisdom that sprockets should be changed when replacing a chain. Chainrings usually aren’t considered, until they start showing overtly obvious signs of wear. This is...
07-08-19, 11:00 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,324
Posted By seamuis

Not surprised by the motorists actions, in the...

Not surprised by the motorists actions, in the slightest. I don’t use a case, never have. I will say that my current phone (iPhone 7 plus) has proved incredibly robust and it literally has the...
07-04-19, 11:46 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,344
Posted By seamuis

I’ll second Mission Workshop. San Fran’ based....

I’ll second Mission Workshop. San Fran’ based. Started in ‘09, one of the co-founders, founded Chrome industries.
07-04-19, 11:40 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 12,167
Posted By seamuis

Grow up.

Grow up.
07-04-19, 11:39 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 12,167
Posted By seamuis

They're not supposed to be anything. Some people...

They're not supposed to be anything. Some people are some people aren’t. It’s genetics not a social construct.
07-03-19, 12:47 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,971
Posted By seamuis

That’s the good stuff. Thanks for sharing that.

That’s the good stuff. Thanks for sharing that.
06-28-19, 06:25 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,676
Posted By seamuis

wouldn't it have to have the same amount of...

wouldn't it have to have the same amount of forward/aft adjustment as the dropout as to allow proper chain tension and full use of the dropout? Very simple and elegant design though. A nice forged...
06-27-19, 05:27 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 12,629
Posted By seamuis

Im not advocating wrangling out a “finders...

Im not advocating wrangling out a “finders keepers” ownership of the bike, but considering the potential ‘prize’, that seems like relatively little effort, to be completely blunt. Especially if the...
06-27-19, 02:37 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,676
Posted By seamuis

Only two types of bicycles I know of come with...

Only two types of bicycles I know of come with coaster brakes, typically: children’s bikes and cruisers. Both of these are considered ‘cheap’ bicycles. Where I live, coaster brake beach cruisers are...
06-27-19, 01:42 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 13,546
Posted By seamuis

I commute at night. I run two wide beam 1500...

I commute at night. I run two wide beam 1500 lumen lights with diffusers, so 3000 lumens total output. Wouldn’t consider for a single second, riding with anything less. In fact, I’d be happy to add...
06-25-19, 04:24 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,971
Posted By seamuis

Ugh.

Ugh.
06-21-19, 05:10 AM
Replies: 5,734
Views: 1,637,538
Posted By seamuis

Nonsense, that was brilliant.

Nonsense, that was brilliant.
06-20-19, 06:49 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 12,629
Posted By seamuis

Wondering why the pedals were removed from the GT...

Wondering why the pedals were removed from the GT but not the trek its locked to. Also that’s clearly a true track bike. Not just the wolber tubular rims, but it has a full 7600 groupset, including...
06-20-19, 08:57 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,602
Posted By seamuis

I’m confused, are you using a multi-speed...

I’m confused, are you using a multi-speed freewheel hub? Not a track hub? Because if so, you should have enough threading. Also, if you are, it won’t have any reverse threading for a proper lock...
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