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Forum: Commuting
03-25-24, 05:42 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,316
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 ______________________________ 311.8 miles
Campfire...
Replies: 9
Views: 225
Posted By ThermionicScott

Now that I do the math again (it was never my...

Now that I do the math again (it was never my strong suit), I'm getting a 38 hour difference. 128 hours for LEL divides out to 5 and one-third days, PBP is one-fourth of a day short of 4, like you...
Replies: 9
Views: 225
Posted By ThermionicScott

That's correct! Roughly an extra day and 200...

That's correct! Roughly an extra day and 200 miles more "fun" than 1200's like PBP! :thumb:
Replies: 9
Views: 225
Posted By ThermionicScott

The Premature London-Edinburgh-London 2025 Discussion Thread.

PBP 2023 didn't happen for me because of a bunch of schedule stuff, and my buddy developed Covid about halfway through and had to drop out about 200 km from the finish. So, being the...
03-14-24, 11:49 AM
Replies: 204
Views: 5,456
Posted By ThermionicScott

SA hubs have been used in the TdF, and the LEJOG...

SA hubs have been used in the TdF, and the LEJOG record is currently held by a derailleur bike. Either the conspiracy is utterly massive... or derailleurs are simply better for the job.
03-12-24, 08:40 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 5,456
Posted By ThermionicScott

Upright Cycles Infinitely!

Upright Cycles Infinitely!
Forum: Commuting
03-12-24, 08:31 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 449
Posted By ThermionicScott

I use a gallon-size Ziploc bag, rolled up and...

I use a gallon-size Ziploc bag, rolled up and folded twice under the saddle when it's not raining. They can get a little ratty over the years, but still do a perfect job of protecting your saddle...
Forum: Commuting
03-12-24, 05:53 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,316
Posted By ThermionicScott

woodway (WA) ___________________________ 534 (549...

woodway (WA) ___________________________ 534 (549 total)
The Chemist (China) ____________________ 523 (1388mi total as of 24 February)
gaucho777 ______________________________ 270.8 miles
Pantah...
Forum: Commuting
03-11-24, 09:57 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,316
Posted By ThermionicScott

woodway (WA) ___________________________ 534 (549...

woodway (WA) ___________________________ 534 (549 total)
The Chemist (China) ____________________ 523 (1388mi total as of 24 February)
gaucho777 ______________________________ 270.8 miles
Pantah...
03-09-24, 08:19 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,461
Posted By ThermionicScott

I feel like there was already chatter about...

I feel like there was already chatter about fixed-gears being "played out" when I built mine 12 or so years ago. So that's 12 years of not giving a **** whether it was popular or trendy or whatever....
Forum: Road Cycling
03-08-24, 04:25 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 610
Posted By ThermionicScott

Get your money back.

Get your money back.
Forum: Commuting
03-08-24, 04:17 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,316
Posted By ThermionicScott

woodway (WA) ___________________________ 534 (549...

woodway (WA) ___________________________ 534 (549 total)
The Chemist (China) ____________________ 523 (1388mi total as of 24 February)
gaucho777 ______________________________ 238.0 miles
Pantah...
02-27-24, 05:43 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 3,643
Posted By ThermionicScott

Yep.

Yep.
02-24-24, 10:54 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 960
Posted By ThermionicScott

I wish SRAM still made the PC-7X. That was a...

I wish SRAM still made the PC-7X. That was a great chain.
02-24-24, 12:05 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 2,142
Posted By ThermionicScott

Well that's not true. If "everybody" did a great...

Well that's not true. If "everybody" did a great job of building wheels, we would have very few occasions to discuss wheels going out of true and breaking spokes apart from overt damage.
Forum: Commuting
02-23-24, 08:09 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,316
Posted By ThermionicScott

woodway (WA) ___________________________ 534 (549...

woodway (WA) ___________________________ 534 (549 total)
The Chemist (China) ____________________ 523 (1388mi total as of 24 February)
gaucho777 ______________________________ 205.2 miles
Pantah...
Forum: Commuting
02-23-24, 08:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 403
Posted By ThermionicScott

I have the B&M Eyc on two of my bikes. Might not...

I have the B&M Eyc on two of my bikes. Might not help you if you're looking for battery-powered options...
02-23-24, 10:48 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,318
Posted By ThermionicScott

Reminds me of those spots where the locals will...

Reminds me of those spots where the locals will put eggs on the road and they will roll "uphill" due to the optical illusion. (Or mysterious electrical/magnetic effects, take your pick. :) )
02-23-24, 10:44 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 2,142
Posted By ThermionicScott

"Everyone should do their fair share" has a...

"Everyone should do their fair share" has a definite emotional appeal. But as long as a spoke doesn't lose enough tension to loosen at the bottom, or gain enough to crack the rim at the top, it can...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-22-24, 06:13 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,431
Posted By ThermionicScott

My first reaction is "I'm too young for...

My first reaction is "I'm too young for compression socks!" But, dammit, the hot spots are starting really early this year. I might have to give 'em a try.
02-21-24, 03:01 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 461
Posted By ThermionicScott

Yeah, this saddle doesn't have much life left. ...

Yeah, this saddle doesn't have much life left. B72s especially seem prone to tearing away at the nose. I stuffed a bunch of pipe insulation into mine to try to prolong the inevitable...
02-21-24, 08:53 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,899
Posted By ThermionicScott

Less questioning of mod decisions and more...

Less questioning of mod decisions and more reports from Ataylor about how his "carnivore" diet is going, please! :)
02-17-24, 03:52 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 823
Posted By ThermionicScott

They're pinned rims, so machining isn't...

They're pinned rims, so machining isn't obligatory like it is for welded rims. :thumb:
02-17-24, 03:34 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,214
Posted By ThermionicScott

I do this, too, but only with enough air for the...

I do this, too, but only with enough air for the tube to resemble a slightly-limp donut. That way, it's not placing any shear stress on the patch. With how lazy I am, it might be a week or longer...
02-16-24, 03:20 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,214
Posted By ThermionicScott

My success rate is still pretty high, but could...

My success rate is still pretty high, but could it be from patching the same old tubes that it always worked on? ;)
02-14-24, 10:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 535
Posted By ThermionicScott

Man, building up a Cross-Check as a fixie... it's...

Man, building up a Cross-Check as a fixie... it's kinda retro already.

If you're trying to save money, there are tons of used 144mm and 130mm BCD square-taper road cranks out there that have tons...
02-11-24, 07:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 797
Posted By ThermionicScott

Lots to like about that bike. Congrats!

Lots to like about that bike. Congrats!
Forum: Fatbikes
02-05-24, 03:02 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 940
Posted By ThermionicScott

They're really fun, just like being a little kid...

They're really fun, just like being a little kid again. I got my first fat bike last month. :thumb:
02-05-24, 11:40 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 529
Posted By ThermionicScott

Hopefully it's just a matter of misreading the...

Hopefully it's just a matter of misreading the tensions on the chart by spoke gauge, but I would also suggest making absolutely sure that your rim is centered. I like to flip the wheel around in my...
02-05-24, 11:14 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,197
Posted By ThermionicScott

Busch & Muller has a few very classic-looking...

Busch & Muller has a few very classic-looking models. If you're open to running a little bit of wiring, a dynohub would eliminate the need to recharge them, too.
...
02-05-24, 11:01 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 10,109
Posted By ThermionicScott

Wow, that's a surprise! I figure that organizing...

Wow, that's a surprise! I figure that organizing big rides isn't getting any easier, so I assume they're gone for good without a herculean effort. Are you gonna do it again Hypno Toad ?
02-05-24, 10:51 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,769
Posted By ThermionicScott

Yep. If it wasn't clear, I think the new study...

Yep. If it wasn't clear, I think the new study makes sense. Our pre-historic ancestors weren't carefully dividing their protein intake into small meals throughout the day, our bodies had to be able...
02-05-24, 10:37 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,769
Posted By ThermionicScott

There is a persistent meathead myth that the body...

There is a persistent meathead myth that the body can only assimilate 20 (or 25 or 30, depending on who's repeating it) grams of protein from a meal, but there has never been a good basis for it to...
02-02-24, 02:19 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,899
Posted By ThermionicScott

Try it and report back.

Try it and report back.
Forum: Touring
02-02-24, 01:32 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,574
Posted By ThermionicScott

Whaddya know, they still want to make challenging...

Whaddya know, they still want to make challenging courses. Time to start my training! :thumb:
01-17-24, 04:47 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 837
Posted By ThermionicScott

Adding a 3mm spacer to each side of a 120mm track...

Adding a 3mm spacer to each side of a 120mm track hub is the option I chose for my FG conversion. I didn't want to cold-set it down to 120mm in case I wanted to return it to regular use.
01-17-24, 03:37 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 470
Posted By ThermionicScott

Tangential, but I manage this on centerpulls by...

Tangential, but I manage this on centerpulls by popping the yoke off the straddle cable after opening the QR. Plenty of clearance that way!
01-17-24, 03:26 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 646
Posted By ThermionicScott

Seems like traditional results (like being able...

Seems like traditional results (like being able to progressively lift more weight each time) would be the best gauge of efficacy. Sometime I will add a note as to whether a particular set felt easy...
01-15-24, 11:10 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 500
Posted By ThermionicScott

I have small hands, but prefer vintage levers, so...

I have small hands, but prefer vintage levers, so I'm in the same boat. In addition to the bar tape, you'll want to choose your gloves carefully so they aren't too thick.

You can tilt the brake...
01-15-24, 10:25 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 345
Posted By ThermionicScott

$45 is not bad for something that lasts a long...

$45 is not bad for something that lasts a long time, and could go the way of the UN55 any day.
Forum: Commuting
01-14-24, 03:46 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 651
Posted By ThermionicScott

I feel like I've fallen short of my cycling...

I feel like I've fallen short of my cycling expectations every year since 2019. I've been working from home since March 2020 until fairly recently, and when I'm not bike-commuting, I tend to get...
Forum: Commuting
01-14-24, 01:36 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,316
Posted By ThermionicScott

Thanks for starting it up this year, Darth Lefty...

Thanks for starting it up this year, Darth Lefty ! We've had a blizzardy start to the year where I live, so no commuting miles yet.
01-01-24, 06:24 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 2,265
Posted By ThermionicScott

:lol: ...

:lol:

https://www.bikeforums.net/titanium-club/574415-forum-not-about-titanium-bikes-s-titanium-membership-level.html
01-01-24, 06:11 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 2,265
Posted By ThermionicScott

Jokes aside, we don't have forums specific to...

Jokes aside, we don't have forums specific to other frame materials like steel or aluminum or titanium, etc. If you want to discuss riding them, most of the people in Road Cycling are doing that. If...
01-01-24, 05:54 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,171
Posted By ThermionicScott

If I'm reading the premise correctly, you're...

If I'm reading the premise correctly, you're trying to gather data on spoke failures due to fatigue alone. I dig it, but at the risk of jinxing myself, don't have anything to contribute!
Forum: Commuting
01-01-24, 04:28 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 9,288
Posted By ThermionicScott

I am still trying to wrap my head around seeing...

I am still trying to wrap my head around seeing ElliptiGos on PBP. Over 8 years ago. It's so easy for us to get into this "X bike is best for Y task" thinking when it's really hogwash.
Forum: Commuting
12-31-23, 04:48 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 6,687
Posted By ThermionicScott

My final totals for 2023. I rode much less than...

My final totals for 2023. I rode much less than intended, but it wasn't my worst year. Now I'm expected back in the office, I plan to bike-commute much more next year!

woodway (WA)...
11-26-23, 02:15 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 813
Posted By ThermionicScott

I have an affinity for Beta since it was the...

I have an affinity for Beta since it was the first system we had when I was growing up. My folks were late adopters of VCRs and a family friend gave us (or maybe sold at a really good price) a whole...
11-25-23, 10:47 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,629
Posted By ThermionicScott

IIRC, rootboy was always up-front about his...

IIRC, rootboy was always up-front about his product being a reproduction of an older part. IMO, if someone goes to the effort to put something that people loved back into production, they deserve a...
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