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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-16-17, 07:07 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,209
Posted By Earl Grey

I haven't yet tried it (fully intend to), so take...

I haven't yet tried it (fully intend to), so take this with a pinch of salt but I would agree. My thinking is:

1. Flat bars better - more leverage. Also gets some weight back. I may not have the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-16-17, 02:40 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,209
Posted By Earl Grey

I have a Weehoo iGo (one seater with panniers)...

I have a Weehoo iGo (one seater with panniers) and a Burley Cub that I use with a CX bike.

The weight is down low but the attachment point is articulated and up high; I'm not sure of how the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-02-17, 05:09 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,608
Posted By Earl Grey

"Wall art" in this context means the frame is...

"Wall art" in this context means the frame is dead, i.e. it's only value is to hang on the wall and look at it.

I don't know if that assessment is correct, just explaining the terminology.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-20-17, 08:30 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,795
Posted By Earl Grey

The cognitive effects have to be dramatic before...

The cognitive effects have to be dramatic before they become detectable in an LBS mechanic.

j/k :)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-06-17, 05:38 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,453
Posted By Earl Grey

It's not obscene. Think Ritz X or X Barrel. ...

It's not obscene. Think Ritz X or X Barrel.

I guess censorbot has it on the list as a pejorative term for white people. Censorbot catches some other words with alternate innocent meanings too.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-03-17, 08:50 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 997
Posted By Earl Grey

Glad to hear I'm not the only one, thanks! ...

Glad to hear I'm not the only one, thanks!

Do you recall if you also saw / tossed that tiny ring? I don't see that it could serve any purpose if the washer is loctited. I guess maybe it's a shim...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-02-17, 02:30 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 997
Posted By Earl Grey

Campy Athena Power Torque pedal "washer"

I changed pedals for, I think, second time ever today on my Athena-equipped bike. On the drive side arm, a small convex washer(?) popped out along with an even tinier ring (so thin I thought it was...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
02-01-17, 05:07 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,436
Posted By Earl Grey

Had to point out the unfortunate ambiguity in...

Had to point out the unfortunate ambiguity in your phrasing here.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
01-31-17, 12:11 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,232
Posted By Earl Grey

FBinNY - my understanding from reading around is...

FBinNY - my understanding from reading around is that the sentence for this level of felony is "probationable" in some circumstances. Hence the four years probation on top of the ten days' jail.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
01-30-17, 01:03 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,232
Posted By Earl Grey

All the reports I've read stated that he pled to...

All the reports I've read stated that he pled to both Aggravated DUI and reckless homicide.

Despite the tearful expression of remorse before the judge, San Hamel has spent more than three years...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-17-16, 09:01 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,089
Posted By Earl Grey

Interesting failure. That's at the seam, right?...

Interesting failure. That's at the seam, right? Looks like loads of the wear indicator line remaining so the brake track isn't worn out - did that just happen spontaneously?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-12-16, 09:29 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 7,345
Posted By Earl Grey

Right. If it's the terminal velocity, that's true...

Right. If it's the terminal velocity, that's true by definition (and vice versa). Not sure what you're disagreeing with here; perhaps you just think the graph just has a pessimistic coefficient of...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-12-16, 08:43 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 7,345
Posted By Earl Grey

Which exactly what the graph shows. If you slow...

Which exactly what the graph shows. If you slow down from the "terminal" velocity, by definition, you will need brakes to continue to decelerate.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-11-16, 12:55 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 7,345
Posted By Earl Grey

Right, that's how I understood the graph too - as...

Right, that's how I understood the graph too - as you coast downhill you convert potential to kinetic energy, and must lose energy at that same rate somewhere if you are to avoid accelerating. The...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-03-16, 12:12 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,651
Posted By Earl Grey

I know you said you didn't want to talk about it,...

I know you said you didn't want to talk about it, but I have to ask what can have happened at 70mph that only did that much damage. Can't be impact with a stationary object, I don't think - did it...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-28-16, 07:21 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,616
Posted By Earl Grey

I think what's its possible to disagree...

I think what's its possible to disagree (politely!) with in Maeloch's post is this: "the cyclist created the high-risk situation". It suggests a discussion of responsibility rather than defensive...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-13-16, 03:27 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,961
Posted By Earl Grey

Jeez. I have read your story but not seen those....

Jeez. I have read your story but not seen those. The state of the child seat is sobering, to put it mildly.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-12-16, 01:56 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,961
Posted By Earl Grey

I can't speak to the mechanical merits of the...

I can't speak to the mechanical merits of the argument, but a (probably bogus) mention of the strength to weight of single tube is a little different to claiming that "the LHT was optimized for low...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-12-16, 09:25 AM
Replies: 155
Views: 11,707
Posted By Earl Grey

Nothing personal against Kevin, but strongly...

Nothing personal against Kevin, but strongly agree with this.

A motorcyclist (or fast-moving cyclist, for that matter) has no way to know that the driver has seen him/her and plans to enter and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-12-16, 06:00 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,961
Posted By Earl Grey

To be fair, Surly's primary explanation for this...

To be fair, Surly's primary explanation for this is that the requisite heavier chainstays would affect ride, not weight. I doubt they've ever said the LHT was "optimized for low weight". :)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-09-16, 07:29 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,863
Posted By Earl Grey

Not sure why you say this. The A23 is 18mm...

Not sure why you say this.

The A23 is 18mm inside width. Sheldon's chart suggests this will work for tires in the range 25mm to maybe 40mm (Sheldon only listed 17mm and 19mm so I'm interpolating...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-23-16, 10:57 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,295
Posted By Earl Grey

I have a pair of the Nitto ones. Even come in...

I have a pair of the Nitto ones. Even come in different colors if that's your thing. Kinda expensive but hey... ...Nitto.

Maybe I'm missing the obvious, but are you looking for something that...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-22-16, 08:02 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 882
Posted By Earl Grey

Thanks for all the input. Good point about...

Thanks for all the input.

Good point about the diameter, Bob - less rim to spread the escaping oil out over, higher RPM to sling it, and less spoke to traverse to get there. Probably makes a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-21-16, 09:01 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 882
Posted By Earl Grey

Yeah, I suspect the Mobil 1 that I used is a lot...

Yeah, I suspect the Mobil 1 that I used is a lot lighter than Tenacious (I have Mobil grease in the axle bearings, so I'm not depending on the oil for that). If it was just the hubshell getting dirty...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-21-16, 08:27 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 882
Posted By Earl Grey

Leaky SA 3-speed in Brompton

When I stripped down my Brompton (part curiosity, part service) I switched my SA 3-speed to motor oil in the internals, grease in the bearings. It leaks constantly. I'm tired of having to clean the...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-10-16, 01:02 PM
Replies: 294
Views: 20,108
Posted By Earl Grey

That's correct, yeah. I think the registered...

That's correct, yeah. I think the registered owner is the driver's father.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-09-16, 01:15 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 935
Posted By Earl Grey

I don't disagree that sentencing can be...

I don't disagree that sentencing can be capricious, but Heather Cook had a prior DUI conviction, was not just "distracted" but way over the limit, and fled the scene.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-09-16, 12:04 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 935
Posted By Earl Grey

Let me google that for you...

Let me google that for you (http://lmgtfy.com/?q=bishop+dui+cyclist)
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-08-16, 08:57 AM
Replies: 294
Views: 20,108
Posted By Earl Grey

I hope that's true, but it so rarely seems to...

I hope that's true, but it so rarely seems to happen.

Here in Chicago the guy that killed Bobby Cann is still free and lawyering his way through the system, trying to get his blood test results...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-01-16, 05:12 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 7,966
Posted By Earl Grey

There's nothing in that can but worms!

There's nothing in that can but worms!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-17-16, 02:25 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 14,416
Posted By Earl Grey

If you look at the detailed specs of the tape...

If you look at the detailed specs of the tape Drew linked, while nominally "1 Mil" tape it is actually 2.7 mil thick including the film and the adhesive (0.07mm). So it depends what's being referred...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-12-16, 04:29 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,141
Posted By Earl Grey

Serious comment - reading the comments it seems...

Serious comment - reading the comments it seems that maybe they recalled the extenders because people were breaking crankarms with them. So that may be a problem with using longer pedal extenders to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-12-16, 03:33 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,141
Posted By Earl Grey

Or wary, maybe? HTH.

Or wary, maybe?

HTH.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-06-16, 02:20 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,151
Posted By Earl Grey

I thought the worst possibility is that a new...

I thought the worst possibility is that a new chain slips on worn sprockets while out of the saddle and causes a crash - unless you're saying that level of wear always shows up as shifting problem as...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-17-16, 09:00 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,901
Posted By Earl Grey

You've probably already thought of this, but...

You've probably already thought of this, but since no one has mentioned it explicitly... ...did you measure the spokes to confirm you're using what you think you're using?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-15-16, 09:59 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,558
Posted By Earl Grey

Ah, yes - it's discussed here no less:...

Ah, yes - it's discussed here no less: http://www.bikeforums.net/touring/1039664-alex-adventurer-rim.html

I wonder if they'll get even cheaper before they're gone for good. Everywhere I looked...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-15-16, 09:31 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,558
Posted By Earl Grey

To Bill and Looigi's point about trusting a spec...

To Bill and Looigi's point about trusting a spec for ERD, I measured a set of recent 700c Adventurers (with eyelets) at 605mm. I couldn't find a page for the Adventurer on alexrims.com, but I've seen...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-11-16, 01:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,577
Posted By Earl Grey

Thanks - yeah, I think I'll just accept that I...

Thanks - yeah, I think I'll just accept that I can't complete this today and wait on getting some longer bolts.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-11-16, 01:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,577
Posted By Earl Grey

It's a little hard to count threads inside the...

It's a little hard to count threads inside the sleeve, but I would guess the answer to that is "not quite".

Is that a good rule of thumb?

I was more concerned that the rotation of the chainring...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-11-16, 12:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,577
Posted By Earl Grey

Chainring bolt length

Temporarily fitting a small chainring to an old Stronglight single crank with a swaged arm. The single chainring is also effectively the spider (it's just machined from a flat piece of alloy), and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-07-16, 04:46 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 22,308
Posted By Earl Grey

Sorry I missed the original thread... ...I will...

Sorry I missed the original thread... ...I will check the OLD at the weekend out of curiosity. It may be too wide anyway?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-07-16, 04:06 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 22,308
Posted By Earl Grey

a) I don't know the OLD (and I'm not able to...

a) I don't know the OLD (and I'm not able to measure right now) and b) it's too late, but Woom sell a freewheel wheel for their 14" bike...

WOOM 2 Free Wheeling Kit | WOOMBIKES USA...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-07-16, 12:06 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,356
Posted By Earl Grey

Yeah, that - the only source that has been...

Yeah, that - the only source that has been mentioned is Zinn, but then the OP keeps asking (rhetorically) why Campy would specify it.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-05-16, 05:34 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,814
Posted By Earl Grey

Ha, yes, my screen name was chosen for the tea,...

Ha, yes, my screen name was chosen for the tea, before I lived in the US where Earl is not an uncommon name! Was just going to say - Sheldon explains it all... Sheldon Brown's Bicycle Glossary Ca -...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-05-16, 05:29 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,814
Posted By Earl Grey

The RD wrap question was only relevant to the...

The RD wrap question was only relevant to the "just replace the small ring" option several people were recommending (the rear derailleur has to be able to take up the difference between small-small...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-05-16, 05:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,664
Posted By Earl Grey

It's hard to tell (the photo resolution isn't...

It's hard to tell (the photo resolution isn't great zoomed in) but I think I can see a crossing immediately at the flange.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-05-16, 05:12 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,814
Posted By Earl Grey

No one has mentioned the chain wrap capacity of...

No one has mentioned the chain wrap capacity of the rear derailleur. Currently it needs 22+25 = 47T. I suspect that the stock RD "officialy" has a 45T capacity that is already being exceeded.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-05-16, 04:07 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,338
Posted By Earl Grey

The adjustment involves that ring moving very...

The adjustment involves that ring moving very slightly in or out of the hub shell, before being locked in place with the tiny little set screw. If the lip was flush against the hub shell, the ring...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-05-16, 04:03 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,664
Posted By Earl Grey

Looks like 3x (which would probably be their...

Looks like 3x (which would probably be their "default" for 32 spoke).
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-03-16, 11:59 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 13,812
Posted By Earl Grey

I realize that this may not be the most helpful...

I realize that this may not be the most helpful post, but if what you actually wanted was a geared bike with great wheels, starting from a singlespeed with questionable wheels is probably going to be...
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