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Forum: Touring
04-21-24, 10:57 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 570
Posted By base2

Ummm... You are currently carrying water in the...

Ummm...
You are currently carrying water in the triangle.
Because sometimes people don't want their cargo human mounted.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-21-24, 09:16 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,860
Posted By base2

Trust is a funny thing. When it comes to...

Trust is a funny thing. When it comes to weight-weenie or niche, specialty components specifically, I'm inclined to trust any EU component made moreso than an Asian equivalent simply because I...
Forum: Touring
04-21-24, 07:37 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 570
Posted By base2

Aushiker Yeah, I had one of those Topeak cages....

Aushiker Yeah, I had one of those Topeak cages. Even had a bike specifically designed to allow room behind the seat tube to accommodate so that I could (theoretically) carry 4 on the frame. They kept...
Forum: Touring
04-20-24, 10:05 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 570
Posted By base2

3 & 4 liter frame mounted water tanks. ...

3 & 4 liter frame mounted water tanks. (https://adventurehydration.com/)

140 ounces, mounted low and centerally located.
A life saver for remote travel in hot & dry desert climes.

Recommended.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-20-24, 06:52 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,860
Posted By base2

The big danger of doing the weight-weenie drug is...

The big danger of doing the weight-weenie drug is the next fix is always a lighter component and it's only a few dollars more. Only then will the bike be light enough. ;)

Here are a few things...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-19-24, 04:52 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,402
Posted By base2

I guess the reality is that there is no such...

I guess the reality is that there is no such thing as a perfect comfortable saddle so long as the expectations are that of a seat.


In this we do agree. But I think that for most people, this is...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-19-24, 01:19 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,402
Posted By base2

I am the same age & weight as you. Age and weight...

I am the same age & weight as you. Age and weight don't have much to do with it. It's the shape of your sit bones and a customization to time of duration of rides. As well as general overall bike...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-19-24, 06:38 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,402
Posted By base2

Sage advice from someone here on BF: "You sit on...

Sage advice from someone here on BF: "You sit on a seat, You straddle a saddle."

Saddles are not chairs. They are not intended to be super luxuriously comfortable; Merely "not uncomfortable." They...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-18-24, 09:59 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 547
Posted By base2

There is no right answer and like anything in...

There is no right answer and like anything in bikes the quality level can run the whole Gambit from garbage to life changing just by the particular component selection and how a particular frame fits...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-24, 01:13 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 339
Posted By base2

That's a tough one. The DT240 adds quite a bit of...

That's a tough one. The DT240 adds quite a bit of value. It's the rim profile and whether or not it will support tubeless that is the rub. If you don't have any other prospects and don't intend to...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-14-24, 09:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 364
Posted By base2

I looked into this once on an old Edge 520. If...

I looked into this once on an old Edge 520. If you are looking to rehab a Nuvï or something, maybe my experience will not apply.

The trouble was finding a battery of the same capacity. All the...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
04-14-24, 03:20 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,114
Posted By base2

Accusatory question? Ok, I'll bite. No...

Accusatory question?
Ok, I'll bite.

No validation on a new bike purchase needed. You do understand I am a weight-weenie from the word: "Go," right? Even my 8 year old Cervelo is under 14lbs. It's...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-24, 10:58 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 3,205
Posted By base2

I don't read Japanese, but this looks promising....

I don't read Japanese, but this looks promising. Still in business, at least.
https://cycle.panasonic.com/products/pos/
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-14-24, 07:47 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,146
Posted By base2

:lol:

:lol:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 10:23 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,146
Posted By base2

^^^^^^ Gawd, I hate that shirt. I only ever see...

^^^^^^
Gawd, I hate that shirt. I only ever see it worn by a large white men who think they found a shortcut to fitness or cool and has the arrogant attitude to match. It's their way of: "Stickin'...
Forum: Southern California
04-12-24, 09:55 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 439
Posted By base2

I was in Los Angeles last Autumn for 3 weeks. I...

I was in Los Angeles last Autumn for 3 weeks. I called and stopped into every bike shop I could Google. The universal answer was: "No. But, we can sell you a bike." When I said that it'd just be...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-11-24, 05:58 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 532
Posted By base2

Looks to me like a Rotor PF4630 is the proper...

Looks to me like a Rotor PF4630 is the proper bottom bracket.Edit: Scratch that. I read 2016 which has a wider frame dimensions in the BB area. 2015 & prior have a different version that the...
Forum: Framebuilders
04-11-24, 04:23 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 873
Posted By base2

Plus one on RattleCAD. It is a really...

Plus one on RattleCAD. It is a really comprehensive program with a steep learning curve.

Don't be afraid to have or experiment with longer chain stays than is commonly available on commercial...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
04-10-24, 10:17 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,114
Posted By base2

cb400bill I was actually thinking that this has...

cb400bill I was actually thinking that this has nothing to do with racing at all. But more a validation of the current long running discussion in General about Aero vs Weight and tubeless vs tubes.
...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
04-09-24, 08:57 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,114
Posted By base2

Time to break out the Platinum Card

I wonder how much faster these guys would go if only they ran tubulars & paid attention to grams instead like true professional racers. :rolleyes:

I'm just going to drop this right here....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-09-24, 10:22 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 791
Posted By base2

The flat route will be faster. You'll go slow...

The flat route will be faster. You'll go slow climbing and when you get to the top to speed down, the higher speed will be averaged into the now greater cumulative total miles and thus be effectively...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
04-07-24, 11:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 616
Posted By base2

I started today at Lake Diablo lookout, Just a...

I started today at Lake Diablo lookout, Just a short distance to the closure gate. The snow is on the road and no longer passable at mile post 153. All told 43 miles with 3235 feet elevation.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-07-24, 09:05 AM
Replies: 642
Views: 17,166
Posted By base2

There is no reason that a headset or seatpost...

There is no reason that a headset or seatpost must be proprietary. It's just that some are. There is an entire ISO number system defining the various attributes a headset conforms to. Just specify...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-07-24, 07:30 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 717
Posted By base2

There is a sweet spot in how near/far, how...

There is a sweet spot in how near/far, how high/low and how wide/narrow the handlebars are. Exactly where that sweet spot is, is determined by many, many factors. Not the least of which is your own...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-06-24, 08:19 AM
Replies: 642
Views: 17,166
Posted By base2

I don't have a dog in this fight so please excuse...

I don't have a dog in this fight so please excuse if I am speaking out of turn...

To the headset thing. Tapered headsets in all their varieties, including just plain bigger upper/lowers allow for...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-06-24, 07:30 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,131
Posted By base2

I had heard of Veer but hadn't realized that in...

I had heard of Veer but hadn't realized that in the time since they have become a real company with an actual saleable product. Good for them.

Do you have any experience with their system? It...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-24, 01:12 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 504
Posted By base2

Alfine 8 speed comes in a coaster brake variant. ...

Alfine 8 speed comes in a coaster brake variant.
If you are looking for hand brakes, any of the Nexus/Alfine IGH's also come in varieties that support roller brakes.

Roller brakes on a bike such...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-24, 01:00 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 510
Posted By base2

You can't polish anodized aluminum. It just...

You can't polish anodized aluminum. It just doesn't work. To polish, you'll need to strip the anodizing off back down to raw untreated metal. From there, go to town with your favorite wax based...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-02-24, 06:12 PM
Replies: 1,364
Views: 68,029
Posted By base2

If candle wax is better and cheaper than oil,...

If candle wax is better and cheaper than oil, What's your point? I think you've missed the point. Candles are basically free and yield longer component lifespans than oil if properly attended to..
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-02-24, 02:33 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 802
Posted By base2

Well, we do have this quoted from the article...

Well, we do have this quoted from the article itself:



It sounds to me that they are in violation according to El Salvadoran law. Considering the other companies that contract with the factory...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
04-01-24, 09:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 616
Posted By base2

I'm not really sure if it was 8 miles beyond or...

I'm not really sure if it was 8 miles beyond or not. That sounds about right? In all honesty, I was riding by time not mileage to ensure I got back to Internet in time for a scheduled Zoom meeting.
...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
04-01-24, 12:26 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 616
Posted By base2

busygizmo Traffic wasn't bad at all. It was...

busygizmo Traffic wasn't bad at all. It was hardly worth mention other than I didn't expect any at all. So any number greater than "zero" is exceeding expectations.

Totally do able and the cars...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-01-24, 08:06 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 3,040
Posted By base2

Pretty much any bike under 25 pounds as ridden...

Pretty much any bike under 25 pounds as ridden isn't going to do you wrong.

All size appropriate for a 6 foot me.
Cervelo R5 weighs 14 pounds
My steel disc Rodriguez weight-weenie build is 16...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-01-24, 05:53 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,001
Posted By base2

Here is my Gary Fisher 26 inch drop bar...

Here is my Gary Fisher 26 inch drop bar conversion. The frame has a 61cm virtual top tube so getting the bars in the right place was a challenge. Riser bars in 46cm width and relatively short...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-31-24, 09:38 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 3,699
Posted By base2

I'm not going to say it is impossible but I sure...

I'm not going to say it is impossible but I sure as heck tried with my Rodriguez. I used everything from Extralite, Ax-Lightness, Dario, THM, etc...I even built up a sub kilo wheel set. I came in at...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-31-24, 11:17 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 3,699
Posted By base2

Weight doesn't have nearly the impact that you...

Weight doesn't have nearly the impact that you seem to think.

Aero on the other hand. I have first world experience with an ultra aero dude on a TT bike fully optimized with the silly hat sitting...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-31-24, 09:39 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 862
Posted By base2

I agree with JohnDThompson Being unfamiliar...

I agree with JohnDThompson
Being unfamiliar with this ratcheting mechanism or the e-motor this ratcheting mechanism is mounted to the output of...What are the odds that the ratchet drive ring will...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-31-24, 08:46 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 3,699
Posted By base2

In summary: Nothing to gain & a whole lot to...

In summary: Nothing to gain & a whole lot to lose.

What weight & where is perhaps a more important metric anyway. A 9 pound crank set is going to feel and ride different than a 9 pound saddle or...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-30-24, 09:00 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,131
Posted By base2

That is true. The rear triangle needs to come...

That is true. The rear triangle needs to come apart in some fashion to allow the belt in.

Something like this welded into the chain stay/seat stay: https://www.bikefabsupply.com/beltdrivesplitter
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-29-24, 10:56 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,131
Posted By base2

I recently picked up another Rohloff hub for...

I recently picked up another Rohloff hub for another project that is in work. I ordered mine from SJS Cycles. There is also Bike24, R2 Bike (I think) and others. All European.

Cycle Monkey used to...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
03-29-24, 10:09 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 616
Posted By base2

Highway 20 2024 first ride report.

I had to cut the ride short so I could get back to town for an online meeting so I didn't get to the snow like I had originally planned.

However, if you want to inspect the snow clearing operation...
Forum: Commuting
03-29-24, 08:58 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,026
Posted By base2

Thanks. I had it made especially just for me....

Thanks. I had it made especially just for me. It's very versatile and I have yet to find a thing it doesn't do well. Originally I had it configured with skinny road tires and tall road gearing. Then...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-28-24, 09:37 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 220
Posted By base2

I've never known any of the Nexus 7, 8, or Alfine...

I've never known any of the Nexus 7, 8, or Alfine 8 speed hubs to have excess drag that affected real world performance in any meaningful way. Most of the drag, as far as I can tell, is simply the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-28-24, 10:51 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 826
Posted By base2

In addition to lawyer lips, a lot of forks have...

In addition to lawyer lips, a lot of forks have the drop out pointed forward so that the torque from the brake application at the very least levers the axle into the dropout side. Levering the axle...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-27-24, 07:23 PM
Replies: 642
Views: 17,166
Posted By base2

If æro didn't matter, taking shelter in the pack...

If æro didn't matter, taking shelter in the pack would be meaningless.
Forum: Northern California
03-27-24, 07:05 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,113
Posted By base2

So stopping in the middle of a path, in the way...

So stopping in the middle of a path, in the way of all other users, becoming an obstacle/hazard to everyone else who has an equal right to safe and unimpeded travel is ok? No. It's the height of...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-27-24, 12:53 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,439
Posted By base2

You could make yourself some toast. It's like a...

You could make yourself some toast. It's like a sandwich but not. It's content free; Like this thread.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-25-24, 04:27 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,333
Posted By base2

It has been my experience that Odorized Mineral...

It has been my experience that Odorized Mineral Spirits will effectively break up the grease quite easily. The problem is to then remove the OMS and the grime that is in suspension. Rubbing/scrubbing...
Forum: Commuting
03-25-24, 02:20 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,026
Posted By base2

I don't lock. I bring my bike in and set it in my...

I don't lock. I bring my bike in and set it in my cubical.

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_20240320_064306375_ead1649edac01f75534956c9f09633476f654600.jpg
My...
Forum: Pills and Ills
03-25-24, 01:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 264
Posted By base2

Could it be that doing a daily physical...

Could it be that doing a daily physical recreational activity is what actually helps with Alzheimers? I mean, if that is your daily activity, then good on ya! I could only hope to be so "active" when...
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