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Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-23-19, 01:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,796
Posted By jay ray

Thanks caloso. That is will do and the price is...

Thanks caloso. That is will do and the price is very reasonable.

I don't mind the wires at all, and don't care about appearance or color.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-22-19, 01:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,796
Posted By jay ray

All I want to know is cadence, speed, and distance

I don't want my phone or another device involved in it. And I want to buy it all at once in one box or package for a reasonable price.

Is there such a product available?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-30-18, 12:19 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 10,817
Posted By jay ray

I'm not complaining about money. But you should...

I'm not complaining about money. But you should be able to know what battery is in something before you open it up -- so you can buy the battery and then disassemble the unit to complete the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-27-18, 08:33 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 10,817
Posted By jay ray

Their site sucks. They must have a reason for...

Their site sucks. They must have a reason for making technology more difficult and complicated than it has to be.

There should be a law that anything that runs on batteries (beyond AAA, AA, C, D)...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-18-18, 09:09 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 964
Posted By jay ray

Just needs a little buffing out. Got 25...

Just needs a little buffing out.


Got 25 more miles on the Gorilla tape. So far so good.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-17-18, 01:20 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 964
Posted By jay ray

Simple & Lucky Bike Computer Repair

I had just started my ride and nothing was registering for speed or distance. Dismount. Inspect. Twirl the wheel. The sender/emitter unit was gone.


But it had worked all the way home last...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-09-18, 08:47 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,122
Posted By jay ray

Cage by Bobcat?:lol:

Cage by Bobcat?:lol:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-09-18, 08:42 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,188
Posted By jay ray

You probably already tried motorcycle gloves. I...

You probably already tried motorcycle gloves. I got a cheap pair of motorcycle gloves with thick padded palms from Walmart, $15 bucks. They eliminated 90% of my road bike hand pain. But when it...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-04-18, 10:07 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 36,536
Posted By jay ray

He reminds me of John Madden who was once a...

He reminds me of John Madden who was once a sportscaster for Monday Night Football and coach of the Raiders before that. Bikemanforu is a great communicator imo. Wish he had gotten rich and could...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-03-17, 08:39 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 7,092
Posted By jay ray

Always long pants for me. I switch from nylon...

Always long pants for me. I switch from nylon ripstop to thicker polyester or denim, then to lightly insulated, and then heavy insulated.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-15-17, 01:36 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,256
Posted By jay ray

One of the Harbor Freight reviewers said it is...

One of the Harbor Freight reviewers said it is unhardened and cuts easily with a hacksaw.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-09-17, 07:41 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,464
Posted By jay ray

Same for me. I'm careful with my helmet and the...

Same for me. I'm careful with my helmet and the HubBub mirror hasn't come out of alignment in about 8 months.
Clean it once in awhile, snap your helmet on, and you're ready to go.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-09-17, 09:50 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 9,010
Posted By jay ray

The guy hooked a concrete vibrator on that thing...

The guy hooked a concrete vibrator on that thing and is BS'ing the world. :)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-09-17, 07:41 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,256
Posted By jay ray

I think I've seen that lock & chain combo on...

I think I've seen that lock & chain combo on travel trailer wheels.


Might help in finding a new lock.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-09-17, 07:35 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 6,487
Posted By jay ray

As a matter of public relations almost everybody...

As a matter of public relations almost everybody is on the side of the safety of school children.


You got to compromise.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-11-17, 08:15 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,451
Posted By jay ray

With fuel being much higher in Europe people try...

With fuel being much higher in Europe people try to keep towing as lightweight as possible.


It is common to tow a 6000 pound travel trailer here but there they are called caravans and are often...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-08-17, 11:11 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,270
Posted By jay ray

I think the balls have to be case-hardened and...

I think the balls have to be case-hardened and made to a tight tolerance. I wouldn't use BB's except as a last resort.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-08-17, 11:03 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,485
Posted By jay ray

True. But they will send your about 8 extra...

True. But they will send your about 8 extra issues with warnings that "This is your last issue!"


I don't know who the magazine is for, but it's not for me.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-08-17, 08:13 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 15,135
Posted By jay ray

I wear prescription glasses and prescription...

I wear prescription glasses and prescription sunglasses. But I keep a clip-on set in the truck, just in case.


Branded as Gentle Grip at Walmart. Lightweight. Every size imaginable is...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-08-17, 07:35 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,400
Posted By jay ray

I clean my bike just before going on a group...

I clean my bike just before going on a group ride. No kidding. I'd rather just ride and not work on the bike until I have to. If the bike works okay I'm just going to load it with what I need and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-08-17, 07:22 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 8,389
Posted By jay ray

In every outdoor sport and activity there are...

In every outdoor sport and activity there are folks who have no appreciation for nature or aesthetic beauty.


Sometimes they even destroy stuff, like balanced rocks formed over eons, in national...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-05-17, 10:13 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,790
Posted By jay ray

Lightweight nylon convertible camping pants, you...

Lightweight nylon convertible camping pants, you can zip the lower legs off, lots of insects here so I don't. These are the coolest and lightest pants I can find.


Very lightweight long sleeve...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-21-17, 10:37 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 620
Posted By jay ray

Bike Computer Quits Working -- Easy Fix

I have a Sigma 8.12 that worked yesterday, not this morning.


Before buying a new battery, etc., tried some DeoxIT D100L on the contacts and gave it a minute to work.


Back in business like...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-11-17, 09:13 AM
Replies: 150
Views: 21,573
Posted By jay ray

"Stand up, lean forward, hold the bars lightly,...

"Stand up, lean forward, hold the bars lightly, and find the gear you can pedal with almost with your body weight alone." Grant Petersen, Just Ride book, p. 7, "Heavy rider, hard hill" chapter.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-11-17, 09:07 AM
Replies: 150
Views: 21,573
Posted By jay ray

Of course that Western flyer weighed as much as...

Of course that Western flyer weighed as much as me.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-11-17, 09:05 AM
Replies: 150
Views: 21,573
Posted By jay ray

A long time ago when I was a kid I stood up on...

A long time ago when I was a kid I stood up on the pedals. I wasn't fast. But if I didn't stand up on the pedals I didn't make it up a steep hill at all.


Then at the top I sat down again.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-15-17, 06:56 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,406
Posted By jay ray

Wish I had read your post about six months ago.

Wish I had read your post about six months ago.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-08-17, 04:09 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 6,400
Posted By jay ray

As a favor to many, I'm sure, could you please...

As a favor to many, I'm sure, could you please provide some info on the clamps near the crown of the fork being used to secure the front rack? Thanks. That is, if you happen to see this.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-16-17, 09:56 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 9,198
Posted By jay ray

I recently read the term "fender-ready road...

I recently read the term "fender-ready road bike."


But when searching for one of these (new), I couldn't find anything except some flat bar bikes. I much prefer drops.


I would sure like...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-26-16, 10:45 AM
Replies: 205
Views: 35,178
Posted By jay ray

[QUOTE=EnjoyinTheRide;19212769] And lets be...

[QUOTE=EnjoyinTheRide;19212769]

And lets be honest...In my area anyway the LBS's have been reduced to the niche called "the road cyclist". Yes indeed the LBS should thank the road nazi's for their...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-26-16, 09:05 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,579
Posted By jay ray

Thanks very much for your reply, and all the...

Thanks very much for your reply, and all the replies.



You could sit me on a $4-10 thousand dollar bike, but you could never make me look like I belong there.


Somewhere around 1k will be...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-26-16, 08:36 AM
Replies: 392
Views: 71,916
Posted By jay ray

Remember what Mama said: Use what you got. ...

Remember what Mama said: Use what you got.


Remember what Petersen said: Just Ride.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-26-16, 08:29 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,579
Posted By jay ray

Another Stupid Question

I'm an old noob riding an old third-hand Wally World road bike. I'm liking cycling and ready to buy a better LBS bike, but many bikes which interest me come stock with tubeless rims.


My...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-04-16, 06:49 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,413
Posted By jay ray

Now that's a summary. Thanks gsa103.

Now that's a summary. Thanks gsa103.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
08-28-16, 09:38 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,413
Posted By jay ray

Thanks all for your great input.

Thanks all for your great input.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
08-22-16, 07:50 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,413
Posted By jay ray

Thanks very much. I would have tried the...

Thanks very much. I would have tried the wireless first, but going to use a wired.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
08-14-16, 11:42 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,413
Posted By jay ray

For me it's about a 14 to 27 mile drive through...

For me it's about a 14 to 27 mile drive through heavy traffic to get to any LBS, and any route is loaded with stoplights designed to be red when you get there. However, as you say, you can go back...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
08-14-16, 11:36 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,413
Posted By jay ray

I hear you. Often simpler is better, even way...

I hear you. Often simpler is better, even way better. Thanks.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
08-12-16, 07:03 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,413
Posted By jay ray

Thanks much. Sometimes only the display is shown...

Thanks much. Sometimes only the display is shown and the sensor not mentioned in the description. Graphics and gobbledygook, modern marketing.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
08-11-16, 12:59 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,413
Posted By jay ray

Wireless bike computers (non GPS), buying online

The description never says that "everything you need is in the box," but is that generally the case?


Thanks
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