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Forum: Advocacy & Safety
02-15-24, 01:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 429
Posted By motion sickness

Adaptive headlights on cars

I live in the US, where regulations currently allow for adaptive headlights, but the specs are so strict that none of the systems currently available in the rest of the world can meet them. From what...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-03-20, 11:11 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,748
Posted By motion sickness

If there was motor vehicle traffic on the road,...

If there was motor vehicle traffic on the road, one could argue that the radar picked up the vehicle with the larger reflection.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-29-18, 09:13 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,397
Posted By motion sickness

Agree with the idea that the "vandal" was simply...

Agree with the idea that the "vandal" was simply trying to make them more visible. The city couldn't pick a less visible color for the planters, and it's ridiculous that they don't already have...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-23-17, 09:13 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,595
Posted By motion sickness

He has died from his injuries. Still no word in...

He has died from his injuries. Still no word in major media about how the crash actually happened.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-11-16, 07:16 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,919
Posted By motion sickness

Some nice features to be sure, but if it's not...

Some nice features to be sure, but if it's not waterproof, it's worthless.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
02-22-16, 10:58 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 6,708
Posted By motion sickness

You would have to look up the exact wording of...

You would have to look up the exact wording of the applicable statute. Here in Oregon, one is required to use a bike lane if there is one, but there are well defined allowances for leaving the lane,...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-03-15, 09:38 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 4,906
Posted By motion sickness

$100 and no points?! That's sure to send a...

$100 and no points?!

That's sure to send a strong message to cell phone addicted drivers. What a joke.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-29-14, 12:18 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,045
Posted By motion sickness

Agree that fit is paramount. Almost all...

Agree that fit is paramount.

Almost all helmets these days come with some sort of ratcheting cushioned headband that adjusts, usually with a dial or pair of tabs on the back, to hold the helmet...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-19-12, 11:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 631
Posted By motion sickness

I work at a shop where we used to sell Flying...

I work at a shop where we used to sell Flying Pigeons. To put it bluntly, they're crap. Poorly made, low quality components. I am so glad we don't sell them anymore; everyone at the shop hated...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-14-12, 05:27 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,086
Posted By motion sickness

They look just like the old Kryptonite skewers...

They look just like the old Kryptonite skewers that I still use. They seem secure enough for the wheels. I don't use the locking seat collar bolt; still easy enough to remove the saddle from the...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-20-12, 11:32 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,978
Posted By motion sickness

"We need real penalties for driving without a...

"We need real penalties for driving without a license."

While cutting off the right foot would eventually be an effective deterrent, I was thinking along the lines of confiscating and selling at...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-19-12, 11:31 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,978
Posted By motion sickness

The article states that at the time of the crash,...

The article states that at the time of the crash, his license was already suspended. What difference will it make to take away his driving privilege for the rest of his life? Unless he dies in...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-23-11, 11:49 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 6,057
Posted By motion sickness

Check out Bern helmets. They have models that...

Check out Bern helmets. They have models that they refer to as "hard hats," that use a multiple-impact soft foam. They offer them under their snow and skate categories.
...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
12-17-10, 11:33 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,123
Posted By motion sickness

So if it's now well established that he suffers...

So if it's now well established that he suffers from sleep apnea and is prone to fall asleep at the wheel, his license will be permanently revoked, right?

Not a chance.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
12-09-10, 09:00 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,050
Posted By motion sickness

It's a higher standard than CPSC, and they...

It's a higher standard than CPSC, and they actually buy helmets off the shelf at retailers to test them.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
12-09-10, 12:59 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,050
Posted By motion sickness

Some of the Specialized helmets are Snell...

Some of the Specialized helmets are Snell approved.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
11-12-10, 01:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 728
Posted By motion sickness

Wrong. Not legal, though many cyclists do it.

Wrong. Not legal, though many cyclists do it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-17-08, 10:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,498
Posted By motion sickness

Yeah, I already cleaned the pads and rotor. The...

Yeah, I already cleaned the pads and rotor. The master cylinder screw is all the way in, so that the cable pull doesn't cause the actuating arm to bottom out on the caliper. The lever feels good...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-16-08, 06:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,498
Posted By motion sickness

picture

here's a pic
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-16-08, 06:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,498
Posted By motion sickness

Mountain Cycle pro-stop disc brake questions

I'm working on an old Ibis tandem with a rear disc brake. It's and old Mountain Cycle Pro-stop, cable-actuated hydraulic system. It's pretty cool looking with a super beefy floating rotor. The...
Forum: Commuting
12-10-06, 03:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 697
Posted By motion sickness

Find a local bike shop that orders from J&B...

Find a local bike shop that orders from J&B Importers. J&B serves lots of bike shops, so you shouldn't have to look very hard. They can order Pyramid brand 27 x 1 3/8" knobbies. They should be...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-10-06, 01:57 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 591
Posted By motion sickness

Bearings in the Promax SB hubs can be replaced,...

Bearings in the Promax SB hubs can be replaced, I've done it. It can be a bit tough to remove the old bearings. If the bearing you're trying to remove is on the drive side, you'll definitely want...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-28-06, 01:18 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 548
Posted By motion sickness

acetone. AKA fingernail polish remover. done.

acetone. AKA fingernail polish remover. done.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-18-06, 10:08 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,767
Posted By motion sickness

Seriously, those knickers rock. I got a pair a...

Seriously, those knickers rock. I got a pair a couple of months ago, and just had to go and get another pair 'cause I wear them all the time. The front pockets are super deep -- no chance of keys...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-09-06, 11:24 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,516
Posted By motion sickness

AC Racing makes the 15T freewheel to fit standard...

AC Racing makes the 15T freewheel to fit standard English threads. 13, 14 and other 15T freewheels need a metric BMX flip-flop hub. If you went to a BMX cassette hub, you could go all the way down...
Forum: Commuting
01-23-06, 10:19 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 2,843
Posted By motion sickness

fun

fun
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-23-06, 09:32 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,316
Posted By motion sickness

Check out the PUMA...

Check out the PUMA (http://www.portlandmessenger.org/main.php) website for alleycat races here in Portland. The Zombie Holocaust on Halloween weekend was really fun.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-01-06, 03:15 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,076
Posted By motion sickness

Yeah, my pants get it too, even with a nice...

Yeah, my pants get it too, even with a nice smooth saddle. I shorten all my riding jeans/pants into manpri's/shants/knickers/whatever, so I use the scraps taken off the bottom of the legs to make a...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-04-05, 04:53 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,841
Posted By motion sickness

umm...I think that was sarcasm

umm...I think that was sarcasm
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-29-05, 10:42 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,121
Posted By motion sickness

I've got a 54cm Gara Pista. I think the later...

I've got a 54cm Gara Pista. I think the later ones weren't actually made with Columbus tubing, but with Dedacciai. Look for the semi-oval downtube. I didn't weigh the frame before I put it...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-31-05, 08:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 612
Posted By motion sickness

the fixxer will not work with Mavic hubs

the fixxer will not work with Mavic hubs
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-27-05, 09:37 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 536
Posted By motion sickness

haven't used the Wipperman colored chains, but...

haven't used the Wipperman colored chains, but KMC has got colored 1/8" chains. I'm running a red one now. It's their 410 chain and it comes in red, blue, pink or purple. Eight or nine bucks.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-24-05, 07:45 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,605
Posted By motion sickness

My nuts are 15mm front and rear, so wrench choice...

My nuts are 15mm front and rear, so wrench choice is easy. Craftsman polished stubby 15mm box/open end wrench. Available at Sears for about 8 bucks. It's only about 4 and a half inches long and...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-10-05, 08:33 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,403
Posted By motion sickness

sounds like the axle locknut. I've seen it...

sounds like the axle locknut. I've seen it happen with the Surly hubs before. you need to go to the shop and get a replacement. shouldn't cost more than a buck. while you're at it you might get...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-03-05, 11:18 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 797
Posted By motion sickness

If the chainline is off by a couple of...

If the chainline is off by a couple of millimeters it's really not a big deal, maybe just a bit noisy. That said, mine was off one mm, so I respaced the axle and dished the wheel ever so slightly so...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-17-05, 10:13 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,033
Posted By motion sickness

I just gotta throw a plug in for the Olmo. I've...

I just gotta throw a plug in for the Olmo. I've been riding one for about a year and a half now, and I love it. It's not drilled front or rear, though the fork has dimples so you could drill it...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-12-05, 03:48 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 4,831
Posted By motion sickness

Bell Ghisallo. The Bell helmets fit my head...

Bell Ghisallo. The Bell helmets fit my head shape better than the Giro's, and I prefer the dial adjust on the Bell as opposed to the two clip/slidey things on the Giro. I've also got a Bell Influx...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-12-05, 03:42 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,395
Posted By motion sickness

I ordered shoes and pedals (Time ATAC XS) last...

I ordered shoes and pedals (Time ATAC XS) last week and they finally came in today. I've never ridden clipless pedals of any kind before, just clips and double straps.

Clipless pedals are so...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-12-05, 03:22 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,604
Posted By motion sickness

I've used the Bulletproof cranks on a conversion...

I've used the Bulletproof cranks on a conversion and they worked okay. The only thing I didn't like about them is that they have a huge Q-factor. I finally found a nice old set of Shimano 600's in...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-28-05, 09:27 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 751
Posted By motion sickness

I think the cog threads are 24tpi. The axle nuts...

I think the cog threads are 24tpi. The axle nuts will be 26tpi for the Suzue hub.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-20-05, 09:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,646
Posted By motion sickness

yeah, that pump is a bit tricky. Turn the valve...

yeah, that pump is a bit tricky. Turn the valve selector thingy the other way.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-20-05, 09:08 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 690
Posted By motion sickness

Is it the one with a sloping top tube? 24" front...

Is it the one with a sloping top tube? 24" front wheel, red/yellow/white paint scheme? If it's that one, it's mid 80's. Decent quality frame. I picked one up about a year ago at a swap meet and...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-05-05, 10:02 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 485
Posted By motion sickness

just add a few more links to the end of your...

just add a few more links to the end of your chain whip
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-14-05, 02:47 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 820
Posted By motion sickness

yeah, I've been riding mine for about a year and...

yeah, I've been riding mine for about a year and a half now. It's a great frame. The blue doesn't photograph well, but in the sun it just about glows -- it's a transparent blue topcoat over a pearl...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-31-05, 10:49 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 843
Posted By motion sickness

Since you haven't cut the steer tube yet, I would...

Since you haven't cut the steer tube yet, I would suggest leaving the spacers in with the stem level. That way you can always flip the stem later if you need that extra little bit of height. If you...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-30-05, 05:06 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,143
Posted By motion sickness

So the more threads per inch (tpi) in a tire's...

So the more threads per inch (tpi) in a tire's casing, the more supple the tire will be. This means the tire will conform better to irregularities in the road surface for better handling, and it...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-30-05, 09:27 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,143
Posted By motion sickness

Looking at the tires available at Chuck's, I'd...

Looking at the tires available at Chuck's, I'd say the Maxxis Re-fuse would be a good bet. It's a folding training tire with a kevlar belt for puncture protection. If you want a really good tire,...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-02-05, 09:24 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 15,336
Posted By motion sickness

I've used a 111 Campy BB with the Miche cranks,...

I've used a 111 Campy BB with the Miche cranks, but it put the chainline too far out for me. I've since switched to a Campagnolo Chorus 102 with which I am very pleased. It puts the chainline at...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-02-05, 01:47 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,043
Posted By motion sickness

another vote for the goldfinger. I think it...

another vote for the goldfinger. I think it comes in two clamp diameters. The one I got came with shims to fit a bmx bar, and without them, they fit the flats on my drops and bullhorns.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-24-05, 10:05 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,923
Posted By motion sickness

A guy brought a set of those wheels into our shop...

A guy brought a set of those wheels into our shop for trueing a few days ago. He had been riding them for a couple of weeks. They must be machine built, 'cause the spoke tension on the rear wheel...
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