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03-27-24, 01:43 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 455
Posted By epnnf

go to amizon, list all bicycle inner tubes; list...

go to amizon, list all bicycle inner tubes; list by average customer rating; all top rated tubes are butyl
jus sayin
03-24-24, 02:36 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 766
Posted By epnnf

OP, have you tried to break any other part of the...

OP, have you tried to break any other part of the cable, just to see what would happen? I, for one, am curious.
03-09-24, 03:28 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 520
Posted By epnnf

wouldnt it discourage car drivers from looking...

wouldnt it discourage car drivers from looking for a cyclist? The same logic as bike helmets discourage safe riding? idk
02-16-24, 12:33 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,410
Posted By epnnf

fill in the ___ guys ride bikes to __; girls ride bikes__

I'll start
guys ride bikes to go fast; girls ride bikes to socialize
01-14-24, 03:43 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,779
Posted By epnnf

I got shorter (from 175 to 170) not because Im...

I got shorter (from 175 to 170) not because Im older (68yo), but b/c Im shorter (6' to 5'11"). We all get shorter as we grow older. YMMV
01-13-24, 04:26 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,306
Posted By epnnf

Do cold temps affect batteries?

As we all know, low temperatures are generally bad for batteries. Has anybody else noticed?
Today, I did a short ride @ 27degF. My headlight started to get drained @ 15 miles, where it usually...
10-14-23, 03:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 562
Posted By epnnf

IDK if its a gilet, but I have a sleeveless vest-...

IDK if its a gilet, but I have a sleeveless vest- the front is windproof; back is mesh. I sometimes wear it above base layer, below outside layer.
09-22-23, 03:02 PM
Replies: 212
Views: 7,131
Posted By epnnf

ty 4 reminding me

ty 4 reminding me
09-22-23, 02:58 PM
Replies: 212
Views: 7,131
Posted By epnnf

For the record, the subject of this thread is...

For the record, the subject of this thread is worded incorrectly. Should say: does 2x require more shifting than 3x?
My argument: when I ride my triple on the flats, Im in the middle ring, middle...
09-20-23, 04:50 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,111
Posted By epnnf

sometimes it is cheap crap, but usually its = to...

sometimes it is cheap crap, but usually its = to cheap domestic stuff. And Ive bought non cycling clothing from them. Its just like buying any sized items online- you dont know what youre getting.
09-20-23, 04:46 PM
Replies: 212
Views: 7,131
Posted By epnnf

does 3x require more shifting than 2x?

Ive been riding 3x since forever/never tried 2x. W/3x, I spend 80% of my time in the middle ring- small ring on big up hills, big ring on big down hills. Stated another way, when riding the flats,...
09-20-23, 04:26 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 398
Posted By epnnf

....some races or balls may need to be replaced.

....some races or balls may need to be replaced.
09-20-23, 04:09 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 4,217
Posted By epnnf

Every time I ride its weird- I should be driving...

Every time I ride its weird- I should be driving my car, or staring @ my phone, or.........
07-31-23, 04:38 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 906
Posted By epnnf

such as?

such as?
07-15-23, 11:38 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 5,646
Posted By epnnf

How come nobody mentioned shimano cues? Its a...

How come nobody mentioned shimano cues? Its a newer drivetrain design philosophy, & its mechanical.
07-09-23, 03:49 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 853
Posted By epnnf

IMHO you cant ride a bicycle & be dry at the same...

IMHO you cant ride a bicycle & be dry at the same time
YMMV
06-28-23, 01:59 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 4,859
Posted By epnnf

My bikes' low gear is 22x34, which I assume is...

My bikes' low gear is 22x34, which I assume is much lower than your '1/1'. I never have to walk, but wouldnt feel bad if I did.
06-17-23, 02:55 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,572
Posted By epnnf

I wonder how it happened. I would look closely @...

I wonder how it happened. I would look closely @ the rest of the frame.
06-14-23, 10:09 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,685
Posted By epnnf

I dont see cars slowing down for cyclists.

I dont see cars slowing down for cyclists.
06-07-23, 12:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 480
Posted By epnnf

Yea, I thought about over greased BB, but the BB...

Yea, I thought about over greased BB, but the BB has been there for years; this problem has only been going on for cpl months.
Forgot to mention, theres a lot of crud coming down the DT- like from...
06-07-23, 11:28 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 480
Posted By epnnf

Mysterious 'grease' under BB

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/827x684/7june2023bb1_1349b33bc5f51f307b44e2502d445fb28d753b44.jpg...
05-20-23, 03:25 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,175
Posted By epnnf

ummm, I suggest you retire! All those problems...

ummm, I suggest you retire! All those problems will go away :lol:
05-11-23, 04:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 221
Posted By epnnf

every jersey I buy is too long for me. fwiw I am...

every jersey I buy is too long for me. fwiw I am 5'11"/174#
04-22-23, 01:35 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 8,572
Posted By epnnf

No, I havent. It still happens, but is not...

No, I havent. It still happens, but is not getting worse. My eye doctor said dont worry about it. btw, it happens to me during a ride, not after. Sometimes when I turn my head. Let us know what...
04-17-23, 10:55 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,085
Posted By epnnf

@ 67, Ive been told I have knee replacement in my...

@ 67, Ive been told I have knee replacement in my future. I only have ?s, and realize it depends greatly on various circumstances. How long after surgery can you: ride a bike (indoor machine or on...
04-12-23, 02:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,315
Posted By epnnf

I have a 2019 Kona Dew Deluxe & love it. I wish...

I have a 2019 Kona Dew Deluxe & love it. I wish the overall gearing were a little lower (will soon rectifiy that). Its a 3x, which seems to be going extinct; I cant see the 1x trend.
04-12-23, 01:57 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,540
Posted By epnnf

What is the purpose of the video? Criticize John...

What is the purpose of the video? Criticize John Forester? Did it end the debate of Vehicular Cycling/bike lanes? Nobody said VC encourages cycling.
01-12-23, 01:43 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,098
Posted By epnnf

idk, 'slow vehicle ahead'?

idk, 'slow vehicle ahead'?
01-12-23, 01:40 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,053
Posted By epnnf

FWIW, OP- I understand your problem. However I...

FWIW, OP- I understand your problem. However I dont have the answer. I just find some cheap saddle that works for me. Shorts are all the same. I position my junk resting on top of saddle, not...
01-10-23, 02:20 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,537
Posted By epnnf

You have to be flexible- I took 4 pair gloves on...

You have to be flexible- I took 4 pair gloves on todays ride- thin liners, heavy polypro liners, heavy gloves, waterproof shell. I mix combinations of gloves depending on conditions- 1st starting...
01-10-23, 01:48 PM
Replies: 329
Views: 10,920
Posted By epnnf

OP, I agree completely

OP, I agree completely
12-22-22, 06:53 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,278
Posted By epnnf

New headlight & 170 crankarms (from 175) on the...

New headlight & 170 crankarms (from 175) on the Masi. If I like, will do same for the Kona.
Forum: Introductions
12-22-22, 06:50 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 749
Posted By epnnf

welcome! wya?

welcome! wya?
12-22-22, 06:24 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,338
Posted By epnnf

I agree. Include jerseys, jackets; maybe shoes,...

I agree. Include jerseys, jackets; maybe shoes, helmets, etc.
Forum: Commuting
11-26-22, 04:27 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,222
Posted By epnnf

Cool! Let us know how it rides/works

Cool! Let us know how it rides/works
Replies: 10
Views: 1,690
Posted By epnnf

Its a very individual thing, but I would think...

Its a very individual thing, but I would think flat pedals (like Race Face chesters) & 5/10 or Ride Concepts or similar shoes.
YMMV
11-09-22, 02:36 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,127
Posted By epnnf

You can leave it on the bike. Take the chain...

You can leave it on the bike. Take the chain off. 1st, use small brass brush to loosen crud. Maybe some degreaser. 2nd, use nylon brush & degreaser to clean more. 3rd, rinse w/water. 4th,...
10-26-22, 02:20 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 435
Posted By epnnf

/ yea \ Loosely mount grip, levers & bar end...

/ yea \
Loosely mount grip, levers & bar end before you cut. Be sure it all mounts just outside the bend radius.
10-24-22, 03:35 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,403
Posted By epnnf

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/521x1054/shirt12_1353813713633998b348b22e1e99b2618d52b03c.jpg
jersey way too long...
10-20-22, 02:21 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,246
Posted By epnnf

If cars could talk . . .

(note: this thread is completely useless. if you have a problem w/that, please leave now. ty)
If cars could talk to us cyclists, what would they say? If you could talk to cars, what would you...
10-16-22, 02:59 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,157
Posted By epnnf

I have a jaco schrader inflator- works good. ...

I have a jaco schrader inflator- works good. Also have a jaco presta inflator- works ok, just a little twitchy getting it secured on the valve stem
10-16-22, 02:55 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,952
Posted By epnnf

cycling shorts are especially too high in the...

cycling shorts are especially too high in the back
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10-16-22, 02:52 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,320
Posted By epnnf

do you mean 'bushings'?

do you mean 'bushings'?
10-11-22, 05:05 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,403
Posted By epnnf

All my jerseys are too long, especially in back. ...

All my jerseys are too long, especially in back. fwiw, my shorts are too tall, umm, especially in back. I am 5'11", 175#.
10-04-22, 04:22 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,055
Posted By epnnf

It is annoying when cars have the ROW but dont...

It is annoying when cars have the ROW but dont take it. Glenn- greetings to you from Springdale, Ohio
Replies: 14
Views: 1,240
Posted By epnnf

I like around 42 to almost 50 on my hybrids.

I like around 42 to almost 50 on my hybrids.
08-31-22, 03:00 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 615
Posted By epnnf

The bike is finished- do not repair! I ya...

The bike is finished- do not repair!
I ya wanna lose weight, keep ridin & stop eatin so much...
08-25-22, 03:33 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 299
Posted By epnnf

ty all for comments. The above pics are of...

ty all for comments.
The above pics are of after the incident- after the FD had been jammed up the seat tube, idk, 1/8" or more. The CS & chain were replaced spring of this year. The chainrings...
08-24-22, 04:04 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 299
Posted By epnnf

yea, I will check. Also clean, etc... The only...

yea, I will check. Also clean, etc...
The only thing I can think of is a bad link running into a bad tooth :foo:
08-24-22, 03:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 299
Posted By epnnf

I think you meant FD. But, that is an idea I...

I think you meant FD. But, that is an idea I will consider.
For now, Im gonna replace cable & chain. (tmrw)
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