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Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-27-21, 11:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 11,242
Posted By Mista Sparkle

Both look nice. I'd takle the 2x for more road...

Both look nice. I'd takle the 2x for more road focused riding and the 1x for why dont you have a 1x12 or mountain bike so probably still the 2x.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-27-21, 11:28 AM
Replies: 204
Views: 11,480
Posted By Mista Sparkle

I occasionally commute ~20 mi each way, usually...

I occasionally commute ~20 mi each way, usually in regular clothes. I've given up on carrying a wallet. If I need keys, they tend to go in a pocket (small ish keychain) but sometimes the saddle bag...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-07-21, 11:12 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,659
Posted By Mista Sparkle

Hey, great news! I gotta say, if you're...

Hey, great news!

I gotta say, if you're pulling off a 40 mile ride at 18.7MPH solo, you are likely underestimating yourself. Go out and find a full century, or a good moderate pace group ride....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-22-21, 10:23 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 904
Posted By Mista Sparkle

What's your budget? since you have the pdf...

What's your budget?

since you have the pdf with a good cross section it should be easy to extract the profile from it and put together a suitable model.

Probably $150-300 to have a single...
Forum: Framebuilders
07-13-21, 09:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 819
Posted By Mista Sparkle

There are some silver based brazes that would be...

There are some silver based brazes that would be silver but thewy are rather expensive. Ifit doesnt ned to be too strong, you could use tin-silver solder.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-12-21, 10:03 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,578
Posted By Mista Sparkle

Did you skip your morning coffee? If I'm up...

Did you skip your morning coffee?

If I'm up early and forgot my coffee I'm extra tired after my ride. Took a bit to figure that out.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-06-21, 06:50 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 700
Posted By Mista Sparkle

I've got the allen 4-bike on my CRV. I have made...

I've got the allen 4-bike on my CRV. I have made several hundred+ mile trips with it and 2 - 3 adult bikes plus a kids bike. I'm quite happy with it for the price.

I usually throw a chunk of pipe...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-03-21, 09:03 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,659
Posted By Mista Sparkle

Yeah, in halfway decent shape, 40 miles is...

Yeah, in halfway decent shape, 40 miles is probably more of a mental hurdle unless your bike is an anchor or uncomfortable. Make sure to stay hydrated and maybe have a couple snacks.

Take it easy,...
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-03-21, 08:58 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,630
Posted By Mista Sparkle

I'm happy with my Hakko, we have some older...

I'm happy with my Hakko, we have some older wellers at work as wel as a few metcals etc. The hakko compares just fine for home work. Production soldering might be different.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-16-20, 07:46 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,858
Posted By Mista Sparkle

Yeah, a reasonable decision. They work great, but...

Yeah, a reasonable decision. They work great, but not worth the effort if all you are going to do is wash one bike...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-16-20, 03:52 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,858
Posted By Mista Sparkle

I'll use the pressure washer if it is or is going...

I'll use the pressure washer if it is or is going to be out, it does a nice job on the tires, parts of the frame that are otherwise a bit difficult to get to.

Keep it away from your drivetrain, in...
Forum: Great Lakes
11-16-20, 03:07 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,744
Posted By Mista Sparkle

Or even better, just use Ridge as it crosses both...

Or even better, just use Ridge as it crosses both NW highway and the tracks at 90° with no additional lanes. The Strava heatmap indicates that Ridge is the preferred route for cyclists across the...
Forum: Great Lakes
11-16-20, 02:56 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,744
Posted By Mista Sparkle

As said earlier, use the lane for going straight...

As said earlier, use the lane for going straight to go straight. Using the right turn lane, especially from far right in the lane will get you run over.

Also to complicate matters is that the...
Forum: Southern California
11-12-20, 02:57 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,428
Posted By Mista Sparkle

No Idea why I'm here but like this? ...

No Idea why I'm here but like this?
https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/575x761/capture_73310820478b0ebac2fc21682cf3cbf5f689e8b1.png...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-12-20, 11:22 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,078
Posted By Mista Sparkle

Not sure how well it will work on carpet, but I...

Not sure how well it will work on carpet, but I picked up 2 packs of 24x24" foam tiles from harbor freight. I'm pretty happy with them.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-11-20, 10:01 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,379
Posted By Mista Sparkle

While both are excellent bikes, I have neither so...

While both are excellent bikes, I have neither so I can't speak exactly on the topic, however I have a Marlin that's (usually) hybridized, as well as a road bike.

For a long while my road bike was...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-10-20, 10:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 463
Posted By Mista Sparkle

Do you need new tires or just to go faster? ...

Do you need new tires or just to go faster?

I wouldn't really consider the h2 tires knobby and I would probably ride them until they need to be replaced. It's not like you are coming from a...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
11-10-20, 08:13 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 7,446
Posted By Mista Sparkle

I just picked up a bontrager ion comp r from the...

I just picked up a bontrager ion comp r from the lbs and am quite pleased with it.

I used it in totally dark conditions last night for my commute home and felt comfortable up to around 20mph on...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-08-20, 12:21 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 9,193
Posted By Mista Sparkle

Id been meaning to make this reply! Also...

Id been meaning to make this reply!

Also made of wood.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-04-20, 09:35 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 5,773
Posted By Mista Sparkle

This is good stuff. When I have some time,...

This is good stuff.

When I have some time, I'll run through my model, I have a feeling that some of the in consistencies in real world power from dealing with gradient will play a bit of a role....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-03-20, 02:09 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,680
Posted By Mista Sparkle

I was going to suggest something along these...

I was going to suggest something along these lines. Another vote for scratch.

Plus, you can see metal below, it kinda looks like paint was scratched as a crack would likely look a bit more closed...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-02-20, 10:18 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,252
Posted By Mista Sparkle

I have a couple short little bumps during my...

I have a couple short little bumps during my morning commute that I practice OOS, and one good size hill on the way home. Just doing this a couple times a week helped it feel much more natural.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-02-20, 09:12 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 5,773
Posted By Mista Sparkle

Yeah, 17099039 gu gels, ~146,000 gallons or...

Yeah, 17099039 gu gels, ~146,000 gallons or roughly 1/3 of a fully loaded 747.

I saved 5%!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-02-20, 05:10 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 5,773
Posted By Mista Sparkle

So this has been bothering me a bit and I wanted...

So this has been bothering me a bit and I wanted a better answer. I decided to go out for a short 100 million mile bike ride over a series of hills with a normal distribution of gradients. I planned...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
11-02-20, 08:13 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,015
Posted By Mista Sparkle

Not sure if it meets your requirements but there...

Not sure if it meets your requirements but there are some ant+ lights that can be controlled through some head units.

ex the bontrager flare rt /ion lights

They do still need to be recharged...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-31-20, 11:41 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 5,773
Posted By Mista Sparkle

Neglecting aerodynamic savings due to reduced...

Neglecting aerodynamic savings due to reduced speed as this is extra math I don't feel like doing...

So at ~140 (Strava) watts I do about 17mph. So here I am at about 3600s*140(j/s)/17mi = 30...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-31-20, 11:16 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,632
Posted By Mista Sparkle

I used some Citristrip last time I used a non...

I used some Citristrip last time I used a non Methylene Chloride stripper, it worked OK. It didn't take the filler/primer layer very well, but honestly worked better than I expected.

I have though...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-31-20, 09:42 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,001
Posted By Mista Sparkle

As a side note, it usually takes quite a while to...

As a side note, it usually takes quite a while to wear out a set of tires. Perhaps he is locking the rear wheel to stop?

You could also just swap front and rear. Lack of tread means less rolling...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-30-20, 11:28 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,001
Posted By Mista Sparkle

I put Continental Tour Rides on my 29er for...

I put Continental Tour Rides on my 29er for commuting and whatnot. They roll pretty well and are reasonably priced. No flats in maybe 2k miles?

Probably a good option.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-30-20, 08:34 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 9,193
Posted By Mista Sparkle

2 inch tires look to get about 2.5-3 liters for...

2 inch tires look to get about 2.5-3 liters for the set so not looking great here neglecting buoyancy of the rest of the bike.

Now if you get a fat bike and something like 5 inch tires your are...
Forum: Commuting
10-29-20, 10:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,396
Posted By Mista Sparkle

Sorry, typing while putting kids to bed... ...

Sorry, typing while putting kids to bed...

I'm assuming you are an average person, of average health, unless otherwise stated.

Anyway, I'm not saying not to try the Adventure, but I am saying...
Forum: Commuting
10-29-20, 08:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,396
Posted By Mista Sparkle

How far so you think you will be riding? ...

How far so you think you will be riding?

Comfort bikes often end up being a lot of work to move around even compared to a more fitness oriented hybrid. They work fine for some but you mention...
Forum: Commuting
10-28-20, 11:34 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 23,255
Posted By Mista Sparkle

I ride about 20 miles each way and tend to...

I ride about 20 miles each way and tend to average ~17.5.

Considering I am on a MUP (that is mostly empty) I'm pretty happy about it. Still adds about an hour to my day vs the car though so my...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-27-20, 07:58 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 16,424
Posted By Mista Sparkle

I have about 4k on this chain since last year and...

I have about 4k on this chain since last year and am long overdue. Hopefully I didn't screw anything up. New one will be here tomorrow.

I d been cleaning and lubing it and didn't think I had that...
Forum: Recreational & Family
10-25-20, 03:18 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,027
Posted By Mista Sparkle

Note also that on a beater bike, the cost of...

Note also that on a beater bike, the cost of having a reputable shop do a tune up is likely more expensive than the bike itself. Most of the typical tasks related to a tune up can be learned from a...
Forum: Recreational & Family
10-25-20, 02:48 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,027
Posted By Mista Sparkle

If you want to get her anything halfway decent, I...

If you want to get her anything halfway decent, I would encourage her to keep it inside. Bikes left outside are likely to get stolen even if locked in a rack.

Bikes left outside after a couple...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-20-20, 10:04 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 6,603
Posted By Mista Sparkle

I've hit 40 once or twice but I'm from Illinois...

I've hit 40 once or twice but I'm from Illinois so I'm pretty pleased with that.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
10-18-20, 07:53 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 38,828
Posted By Mista Sparkle

probably this. As it gets cooler and drier...

probably this.

As it gets cooler and drier hrm's get touchy until there is enough moisture between the strap and your chest to get an accurate reading. They often steal or read erratically if...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-03-20, 11:34 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,329
Posted By Mista Sparkle

This is "common" knowledge. Be careful. ...

This is "common" knowledge. Be careful.

While many things have torque ratings well below yield or some other failure limit, some don't and that extra 30% becomes very important.

Torque ratings...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-08-20, 09:52 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,308
Posted By Mista Sparkle

I had a wheelbarrow I was borrowing from a...

I had a wheelbarrow I was borrowing from a neighbor on a hot day, he must have inflated the tire to 120 psi on a 60 psi rating, he was that sort of guy...

It was sitting in the sun while I was...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-06-20, 09:43 AM
Replies: 3,116
Views: 535,208
Posted By Mista Sparkle

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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From my 4th of July Ride, Near Plano, IL over the Fox River.
Forum: Recreational & Family
07-01-20, 10:29 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,851
Posted By Mista Sparkle

I haven't done any touring, but I have done...

I haven't done any touring, but I have done several longish rides ~40 miles towing my son in a trailer(burley bee) on both a race-ish road bike and a mountain bike. 40 miles with an extra 50 lbs on...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-01-20, 05:45 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,913
Posted By Mista Sparkle

Given that freewheel resistance fixed, rolling...

Given that freewheel resistance fixed, rolling resistance scales about linearly with weight, and drag scales with area, which is could generally be considered constant, more weight = better coasting.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-29-20, 10:10 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,228
Posted By Mista Sparkle

Yeah, pretty much a bad idea...

Yeah, pretty much a bad idea see:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Butterfly_effect

That being said that requires a deterministic universe. If the universe is not deterministic, perhaps you can get...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-28-20, 07:03 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,514
Posted By Mista Sparkle

Probably not the problem, but do make sure the...

Probably not the problem, but do make sure the tab circled is in the position shown or braking may work, but rather poorly.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-27-20, 11:25 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 879
Posted By Mista Sparkle

Basically can I just pick up a new axle and cone...

Basically can I just pick up a new axle and cone set or do I need to stick with the oddball one? Difference is ~$20 when new cones are added.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-27-20, 09:05 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 879
Posted By Mista Sparkle

Cone and Axle Sizes

So a while back I picked up an old Schwinn Twinn Deluxe with the atom drum brake. It was in not so great shape cosmetically but the mechanicals all seemed good, and the frame was in good shape.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-26-20, 11:19 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,064
Posted By Mista Sparkle

Aluminum is rather reactive, so you do have to be...

Aluminum is rather reactive, so you do have to be careful what you try to clean it with. Some things easily dissolve is, others build an oxide layer rather rapidly.

I would avoid putting aluminum...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-24-20, 04:15 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 8,649
Posted By Mista Sparkle

I also don't have a power meter, because they are...

I also don't have a power meter, because they are expensive. However, it is not terribly difficult to calculate power based on a few parameters is you make some basic assumptions:
No Wind
Constant...
Forum: Utility Cycling
06-23-20, 11:19 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,795
Posted By Mista Sparkle

Your drive side pad looks high with respect to...

Your drive side pad looks high with respect to the tire, so that seems to agree with the statement above that the wheel is not completely seated.
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