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Forum: Recumbent
05-24-15, 08:36 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 8,482
Posted By the_tool_man

You're

You're
Forum: Road Cycling
05-04-15, 12:01 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,305
Posted By the_tool_man

Not counting childhood stupidity, I've been...

Not counting childhood stupidity, I've been riding since 1983, and haven't experienced anything more serious than falling over. But the day after I bought my expensive carbon bike, I crashed my car...
03-31-15, 08:57 AM
Replies: 282
Views: 26,607
Posted By the_tool_man

I don't get: Mixte frames. Double top...

I don't get:

Mixte frames.
Double top tubes.
Bamboo frames.
Mismatched wheels for no apparent reason, either construction or color, as the SS/FG crowd seems to love. Not to be confused with...
03-17-15, 02:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,465
Posted By the_tool_man

Well, I'm definately tossing the kickstand.

Well, I'm definately tossing the kickstand.
03-16-15, 08:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,465
Posted By the_tool_man

What to do with this Liberia Grand Luxe I picked up?

Hi all:

I recently visited an old granite dealer who is retiring and selling off a bunch of slabs, tools and other stuff. While there, I noticed this dusty bike leaning in the corner. Upon closer...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-14-14, 12:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,301
Posted By the_tool_man

+3 on the Masi. I have the exact same bike in...

+3 on the Masi. I have the exact same bike in the exact same size; just a different color scheme. I absolutely love it. In my case the PO upgraded the wheelset with some nice Eastons. But...
Forum: Commuting
10-14-14, 12:08 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,544
Posted By the_tool_man

I never ride without eyewear, for comfort and...

I never ride without eyewear, for comfort and safety. For my birthday last year, my daughter bought me a pair of these:

Radius Matte Black | Tifosi Optics Sunglasses...
08-19-14, 11:45 AM
Replies: 3,005
Views: 867,973
Posted By the_tool_man

I've never really been a fan of rat rods (the...

I've never really been a fan of rat rods (the cars) or older bikes. But for reasons I don't understand, I really love this one (except for the tassels). Beautiful work.
Forum: Touring
07-31-14, 07:47 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 9,949
Posted By the_tool_man

I realize the context of the OP's post was for...

I realize the context of the OP's post was for metal fenders. But in case anyone reading this has plastic ones, I feel I should point out that using any anaerobic thread locking compound near some...
Forum: Touring
07-16-14, 06:34 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,491
Posted By the_tool_man

We're gonna need a bigger boat.

We're gonna need a bigger boat.
07-11-14, 06:44 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 4,851
Posted By the_tool_man

I've seen three movies with cycling themes. Of...

I've seen three movies with cycling themes. Of them, I'd rank them among other movies as follows:

Breaking Away: about #8 (http://www.bikeforums.net/usertag.php?do=list&action=hash&hash=8) ;...
Forum: Commuting
06-26-14, 05:44 AM
Replies: 15,693
Views: 12,359,793
Posted By the_tool_man

Slacker

Slacker
Forum: Commuting
06-25-14, 07:12 PM
Replies: 15,693
Views: 12,359,793
Posted By the_tool_man

I hate that your bike got twisted up like that. ...

I hate that your bike got twisted up like that. But as you said, it can be replaced. Hopefully you'll come out of this without any permanent injury, which is really all that matters.

BTW, what's...
Forum: Commuting
06-17-14, 09:18 AM
Forum: Commuting
06-13-14, 02:33 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 7,560
Posted By the_tool_man

I've been using a helmet mirror for years. ...

I've been using a helmet mirror for years. Overall, it works okay. But it is not ideal. I like that I don't have to move it from bike to bike. But, I ride only drop-bar bikes. So I cannot...
Forum: Commuting
06-09-14, 12:21 PM
Replies: 15,693
Views: 12,359,793
Posted By the_tool_man

That's a great bike. I just got through...

That's a great bike. I just got through rebuilding one for my daughter to commute on:

http://i1297.photobucket.com/albums/ag40/john_manly/IMG_0272_zps49c0adf3.jpg...
Replies: 67
Views: 5,942
Posted By the_tool_man

I really like that. Thanks.

I really like that. Thanks.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-30-14, 09:56 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,431
Posted By the_tool_man

^^^This!^^^

^^^This!^^^
Forum: Road Cycling
05-29-14, 02:12 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,431
Posted By the_tool_man

Aluminum brings just over 50 cents per pound at...

Aluminum brings just over 50 cents per pound at the metal recycler. If you live close to one, that might just about compensate you for the fuel to take it there. However, bear in mind many states...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-29-14, 02:00 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,546
Posted By the_tool_man

There is no good, inexpensive substitute for good...

There is no good, inexpensive substitute for good bar tape. There are inexpensive substitutes for cycling socks. Don't pay $15 per pair when you can pay a tenth of that. I use New Balance running...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-14, 02:26 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,030
Posted By the_tool_man

Exactly. Had he, I probably would have crashed....

Exactly. Had he, I probably would have crashed. Bad luck, for sure.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-14, 06:32 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,030
Posted By the_tool_man

Apparently black cats are good luck

Hi all:

While riding this past weekend, I came upon a black cat on the side of the road. Apparently, I startled it as I approached. It proceeded to sprint out into the road, and attempt to cross...
05-26-14, 06:50 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,004
Posted By the_tool_man

I don't think a Nuvinci shifter will work on drop...

I don't think a Nuvinci shifter will work on drop bars. The Schlumpf is shifted with the heel. No additional shifter. No cable. Very clean.
05-26-14, 05:44 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,004
Posted By the_tool_man

Just get a Schlumpf two-speed crankset: ...

Just get a Schlumpf two-speed crankset:

schlumpf innovations (http://www.schlumpf.ch/hp/schlumpf/antriebe_engl.htm)

You can get a Mountain Drive, with speed reduction, or High Speed Drive, with...
Forum: Commuting
05-22-14, 06:47 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 20,873
Posted By the_tool_man

I've been thinking of building a new commuter...

I've been thinking of building a new commuter with a 1x setup. Do you have to get a special non-ramped chainring up front to keep the chain on at the extremes of chain line?
Forum: Commuting
05-21-14, 06:01 AM
Replies: 15,693
Views: 12,359,793
Posted By the_tool_man

LOL. Reminds me of my college days in grad...

LOL. Reminds me of my college days in grad school. We weren't supposed to park our bikes inside the building where our offices were. But I didn't want to leave my nice bike outside where it would...
05-20-14, 01:46 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,479
Posted By the_tool_man

Well as long as we're sharing photos, here's one...

Well as long as we're sharing photos, here's one of the last bike I built with custom paint. It was for my daughter, who commutes in college. This cost $60, and took a week:
...
05-19-14, 07:04 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,479
Posted By the_tool_man

I know two local bike rehabbers that use it...

I know two local bike rehabbers that use it exclusively. They've had no issues with durability. I've not done a frame. But the racks and handlebars I've had done have held up great. And they see...
05-19-14, 06:17 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,479
Posted By the_tool_man

I've painted a few bikes. As stated above, it's...

I've painted a few bikes. As stated above, it's a lot of work. And, in the end, rattle can paint isn't really durable enough for use on a bike frame. The last bike I did, I paid a guy at an...
Forum: Commuting
05-16-14, 01:58 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,081
Posted By the_tool_man

Well, that changes things. I'd suggest you...

Well, that changes things. I'd suggest you follow the advice on getting a used mountain bike, touring bike, or hybrid on CL, and go from there. Get a helmet if you don't already have one. Get a...
05-16-14, 10:40 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,675
Posted By the_tool_man

You do seem to have an unusual amount of bad...

You do seem to have an unusual amount of bad encounters. I don't know where you live. But my local Animal Control won't do anything without photographic or video evidence of an unleashed dog "off...
Forum: Commuting
05-16-14, 06:21 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,081
Posted By the_tool_man

+1 on using your existing bike, if it's in good...

+1 on using your existing bike, if it's in good shape. The best thing to make it more suited to commuting on pavement would be smoother, high-pressure tires. Also, if you don't have one, get a...
Forum: Commuting
05-16-14, 06:12 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,511
Posted By the_tool_man

I agree. There are some great ideas here. I...

I agree. There are some great ideas here. I really appreciate all the input. Keep 'em coming!

I intended to test out walking the hill today, since it is National Bike to Work Day. But, I've...
05-15-14, 02:29 PM
Replies: 2,804
Views: 1,120,223
Posted By the_tool_man

A Touring Series V! I lusted after one of those...

A Touring Series V! I lusted after one of those when I bought my TS-IV. But I couldn't afford the difference right out of high school. The color is absolutely beautiful. Sorry you had to sell.
Forum: Commuting
05-15-14, 02:23 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,511
Posted By the_tool_man

I'd guess it's a wash. It still passes by the...

I'd guess it's a wash. It still passes by the worst of the three schools. The bike lane on Reidville Rd. ends where it crosses 290, forcing me to share with 50mph traffic on a two-lane for 2.3...
Forum: Commuting
05-14-14, 08:03 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,511
Posted By the_tool_man

Just for fun, I diagrammed my route choices. The...

Just for fun, I diagrammed my route choices. The red circle is the entrance to my neighborhood. The red star is work. The green route is my preferred one, with the dangerous section in yellow. ...
Forum: Commuting
05-14-14, 07:25 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,511
Posted By the_tool_man

Wow, lots of responses. I really appreciate...

Wow, lots of responses. I really appreciate that.

Visibility: I don't think the problem is that the drivers can't see me. The problem is that they don't like being delayed for a minute in order...
Forum: Commuting
05-14-14, 02:22 PM
Replies: 3,798
Views: 184,733
Posted By the_tool_man

It's uphill, too.

It's uphill, too.
Forum: Commuting
05-14-14, 12:34 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,511
Posted By the_tool_man

I thought about mounting some sort of LED grid on...

I thought about mounting some sort of LED grid on the back, with a running marquis message or something. You know..."Allow three feet" or "Wait until clear to pass" or "Please don't hit me". But...
Forum: Commuting
05-14-14, 12:29 PM
Replies: 3,798
Views: 184,733
Posted By the_tool_man

Wow. I wouldn't think about riding 101 near rush...

Wow. I wouldn't think about riding 101 near rush hour. It's bad enough later in the evening when I ride with the group out of Greer. We use about 1/4 mile of 101; downhill, no less. And every time...
Forum: Commuting
05-14-14, 12:24 PM
Replies: 3,798
Views: 184,733
Posted By the_tool_man

Yup. Rather than hijack this thread, you can go...

Yup. Rather than hijack this thread, you can go here for more details and pics:

http://www.bikeforums.net/commuting/948091-tired-getting-buzzed.html

Nearly my entire route is narrow two-lane...
Forum: Commuting
05-14-14, 10:36 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,511
Posted By the_tool_man

Tired of getting buzzed

Hi all:

I've been cycling for 30+ years, commuting off-and-on for the last 7. In the last year or so, one part of my route to work has seen a significant increase in traffic. Unfortunately,...
Forum: Commuting
05-14-14, 07:04 AM
Replies: 3,798
Views: 184,733
Posted By the_tool_man

I got buzzed by a car again today. It always...

I got buzzed by a car again today. It always happens in the same place; a particularly twisty, narrow, uphill stretch, about a half mile long. I've tried taking the lane, but the traffic volume has...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-14-14, 06:50 AM
Replies: 590
Views: 160,246
Posted By the_tool_man

Here's a better picture after a recent tune-up: ...

Here's a better picture after a recent tune-up:

http://i1297.photobucket.com/albums/ag40/john_manly/IMG_0681_zps9c3339ea.jpg...
05-14-14, 06:42 AM
Replies: 2,804
Views: 1,120,223
Posted By the_tool_man

It looks great, overall. Nice job on the...

It looks great, overall. Nice job on the restore. Maybe it's just an optical illusion, or the small photos, or my bad eyesight. But the top tube looks like it's bent a few inches behind the head...
05-07-14, 09:11 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,824
Posted By the_tool_man

I would have expected SC to be lower that 47th. ...

I would have expected SC to be lower that 47th. Given the trend, it may well be next year. :/
05-07-14, 08:47 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,406
Posted By the_tool_man

Yes. Rivnuts work somewhat like pop rivets. The...

Yes. Rivnuts work somewhat like pop rivets. The installation tool has a threaded mandrel that the Rivnut is threaded onto. Once the Rivnut is inserted and compressed, the part of the Rivnut on the...
05-06-14, 01:41 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,406
Posted By the_tool_man

If it's steel, and you use Rivnuts or similar...

If it's steel, and you use Rivnuts or similar threaded fasteners, you've improved your chances of success. Not having threads cut directly into the frame reduces the stress concentration...
05-06-14, 06:56 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,406
Posted By the_tool_man

Ultimately, it depends upon the bike, and where...

Ultimately, it depends upon the bike, and where you plan to drill. You haven't provided that information. So I'll say there is a 95% probability that the answer is NO, unless your frame is carbon,...
05-02-14, 09:05 AM
Replies: 1,088
Views: 292,985
Posted By the_tool_man

I'm glad I found this thread! My 1983 TS-IV,...

I'm glad I found this thread! My 1983 TS-IV, I've had since new, now used for commuting. I just finished cleaning it up and swapping out a few worn parts:
...
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