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Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-18-22, 10:21 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,607
Posted By kengrubb

Reviews say the leather is thicker than a Brooks,...

Reviews say the leather is thicker than a Brooks, so presumably a longer break in time
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-17-22, 11:22 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,636
Posted By kengrubb

I love Planet Bike Superflash V. I was dismayed...

I love Planet Bike Superflash V. I was dismayed that they stopped making it. Bought a couple more as backups.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-16-22, 10:40 PM
Replies: 4,938
Views: 775,561
Posted By kengrubb

Vincita folding front rack. Soma stopped...

Vincita folding front rack. Soma stopped producing the Port Folder and Port Folder II. Found a Sunlite that looks virtually identical to the Vincita, but looking at pics the welds looked better on...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-28-22, 06:50 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,533
Posted By kengrubb

Two words: Handlebar mafia

Two words: Handlebar mafia
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-13-22, 02:07 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,324
Posted By kengrubb

I think so. I have two headlights on my bike and...

I think so. I have two headlights on my bike and one on my helmet. Also have four tail lights. All are battery. One time, at night, in the rain, all three of my headlights died. The spare...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-10-22, 11:14 PM
Replies: 571
Views: 123,247
Posted By kengrubb

Just picked it up a few weeks ago. Had the LBS...

Just picked it up a few weeks ago. Had the LBS put Kool Stops on it, and I put Shimano 324s on it. Found a Blackburn vintage Low Rider front rack and it's on the way.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-04-22, 03:11 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 401
Posted By kengrubb

My gradually disappearing Schwinn

It's a 1986 Giant made Schwinn World. It is hi-ten steel not chromoly. The rear 27" wheel is a replacement after I blew out the spokes on the original. Going to 700C rims and better brakes.

After...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-04-22, 02:55 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,798
Posted By kengrubb

I have a couple of considerations when buying a...

I have a couple of considerations when buying a helmet. Those are: does it fit well, is it comfortable, and can I get replacement pads at the LBS when I bought it?

When I got back into cycling in...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
08-30-21, 11:12 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,502
Posted By kengrubb

Any pics from your ride?

Any pics from your ride?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-17-21, 01:54 PM
Replies: 4,938
Views: 775,561
Posted By kengrubb

When I first thought about this, I was wondering,...

When I first thought about this, I was wondering, "How am I going to get this centered on the tube?" His sheet of paper centering tool? Genius.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-17-21, 10:22 AM
Replies: 4,938
Views: 775,561
Posted By kengrubb

I got the idea from RJ. ...

I got the idea from RJ.

https://youtu.be/qNLo2rIw5M8
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-16-21, 06:42 PM
Replies: 4,938
Views: 775,561
Posted By kengrubb

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/20210510_223702_c09ae2fe893f21fdeab9e402668acfda9af36712.jpg...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-20-21, 02:02 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 307
Posted By kengrubb

Got the 24" SKS Fenders on the 11 year old's bike

SKS makes really great stuff. I have SKS Longboards on my road bike. However, these 24" SKS fenders leave a bit to be desired. Installation was pretty easy. Getting them adjusted and keeping them...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-09-21, 09:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,455
Posted By kengrubb

Weird Schwinn Notched Seatpost Binder Bolt

This is the original on my '86 Giant-made Schwinn World. The threads were a bit rough, so I cleaned them up in both the nut and the bolt. The threads are standard M8-1.25, but the hex heads measure...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-06-21, 12:05 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 332
Posted By kengrubb

Putting fenders on my 11 year old's bike

This is the third time for me putting fenders on a bike, and this stuff truly is an art form. Seriously, if you're not up for it, pay your LBS, say thank you, and tip them.

It's a 24" REI Co-op...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
06-08-19, 08:16 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 4,411
Posted By kengrubb

US District Courthouse in Tacoma, Washington

Anyone know if there are either bike rack or bike lockers at the U.S. District Courthouse (Union Station, 1717 Pacific) in Tacoma?

I have Federal Jury Duty in August, and I'll be busing, biking,...
Forum: Recreational & Family
07-27-18, 09:27 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,344
Posted By kengrubb

He communicates, but it's challenging. I have a...

He communicates, but it's challenging. I have a video of him on Facebook riding, and he says, I think, "I saw what you did", which was in response to me videoing him. He talks mostly in single words...
Forum: Recreational & Family
07-25-18, 09:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,344
Posted By kengrubb

Good points. Routine is very important. When he...

Good points. Routine is very important. When he was in pre-school, it was 4 days a week--Tuesday thru Friday, and Mondays were hell.

I am going to keep his 20" even after we get a 24" to create...
Forum: Recreational & Family
07-24-18, 03:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,344
Posted By kengrubb

Next Bike For My Autistic Nine Year Old Son

My youngest, Joseph, loves to ride. On his single speed 16" bike with training wheels, he's ridden 6-7 miles at a time. When he outgrew the 16", I had issues getting him to ride his 20" bike without...
Forum: Commuting
06-20-15, 09:03 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,978
Posted By kengrubb

I'm experimenting with becoming a cycling...

I'm experimenting with becoming a cycling psycho-killer.

"Get in the pannier bag."

Thus far it ain't working.
Forum: Commuting
06-20-15, 08:54 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 6,753
Posted By kengrubb

Sweat is relative for all of us. I have a 5 mile...

Sweat is relative for all of us. I have a 5 mile commute over mostly flat ground with one small hill. I work in an office so if I were sweaty and smelly it's likely someone would complain. Some days...
Forum: Commuting
06-20-15, 08:42 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,770
Posted By kengrubb

Sounds like you made out well. You can search...

Sounds like you made out well. You can search Ebay, Craigslist, etc. to find equivalent pricing but you are probably wasting time since you likely won't look to sell it soon.

As for the A-hole,...
Forum: Commuting
06-17-15, 01:55 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,968
Posted By kengrubb

I commute on my '86 Schwinn World--not a World...

I commute on my '86 Schwinn World--not a World Sport. It's lugged, high tensile steel, not cromoly. I spend so much time on it, I'm worried my Kona will run off and cheat on me.
Forum: Commuting
06-17-15, 01:44 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,174
Posted By kengrubb

I have a rack and fenders on my '86 Schwinn road...

I have a rack and fenders on my '86 Schwinn road bike. There are eyelets on the dropouts, but no braze-ons on the seat stays. As such, the rack attaches to the seat stays with rubber coated clamps....
Forum: Commuting
06-17-15, 01:31 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,770
Posted By kengrubb

I second that recommendation. My ride leader...

I second that recommendation. My ride leader recently retired from the pawn business. He's reasonably knowledgeable about bikes, but he never focused on it. Said it was way too much time and effort...
Forum: Commuting
06-17-15, 01:24 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,989
Posted By kengrubb

Such profane words could earn you an eternity in...

Such profane words could earn you an eternity in Hell. Everything justifies biking.
Forum: Commuting
06-17-15, 01:22 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,989
Posted By kengrubb

What was your bike doing in heels?

What was your bike doing in heels?
Forum: Commuting
06-17-15, 01:17 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,978
Posted By kengrubb

Of course not. It's against the law. Duh.

Of course not. It's against the law. Duh.
Forum: Commuting
06-17-15, 01:14 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 6,753
Posted By kengrubb

I have a 5 miles commute, and I just wear what I...

I have a 5 miles commute, and I just wear what I wear to work. I'm in IT, so I tend to be able to get away with appearing less than perfectly groomed.

Shorts and a T-shirt or camp shirt in this...
Forum: Commuting
06-17-15, 01:07 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 6,484
Posted By kengrubb

Full finger gloves all year long. Leather gloves...

Full finger gloves all year long. Leather gloves during the summer, mild spring, and mild autumn. If I go down lightly or slide, gloves won't stop a break or a dislocation, but they will stop some...
Forum: Commuting
06-17-15, 01:02 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,365
Posted By kengrubb

It depends upon the Schwinn. I started...

It depends upon the Schwinn.

I started commuting in 2008, and I bought a new Kona Dew for $400--plus another $300 on other stuff. My commute was 2 miles each way over flat ground, and I had not...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-12-15, 05:52 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,242
Posted By kengrubb

Picked up a 16g Genuine Innovations CO2 cartridge today

The PB cartridge is few millimeters longer and the silhouette is a little different.

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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-11-15, 09:26 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,242
Posted By kengrubb

Scratching my head

Now I'm really curious what's going on.

I got the unthreaded CO2 cartridge in the UltraFlate, but I had to push it. Wasn't able to get the threads of the UltraFlate together. It was as though the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-08-15, 07:10 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,242
Posted By kengrubb

Ultraflate and other brands of CO2 cartridge

Been carrying an Ultraflate for a year or more. I had the chance to use it a few weeks ago, and it worked great. Then yesterday, I found out the hard way that unthreaded Planet Bike 16g CO2...
Forum: Commuting
06-06-15, 07:08 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,226
Posted By kengrubb

If one did that on the bell, it would likely...

If one did that on the bell, it would likely produce a different finish.
Forum: Commuting
06-05-15, 11:37 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 6,118
Posted By kengrubb

Since 2008

Bought a new Kona Dew at that time. Rode 2 miles each day each way, in dry weather, from June until late October. Second year, I rode year round.

Couple of moves and job changes later, I'm now...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
01-29-15, 10:06 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 741
Posted By kengrubb

I was asked about a good commuter light today

Was out on a school trip with my daughter's teacher, and we got a chance to talk a bit. He's a pretty serious cyclist, but he hasn't done any commuting and he's wanting to venture in.

He's looking...
Forum: Winter Cycling
11-27-14, 05:34 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,076
Posted By kengrubb

I've been looking at the Mountain/Commuter Bar...

I've been looking at the Mountain/Commuter Bar Mitts for my commuter. I wear Large size gloves. Read online that the S/M size is pretty snug. Anyone have experience with them? Debating if I should...
Forum: Winter Cycling
11-23-14, 12:44 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,656
Posted By kengrubb

Any advice as to what size Bar Mitts to get? All...

Any advice as to what size Bar Mitts to get? All my gloves are Large size, and I'd probably wear warmer gloves with the Bar Mitts. Thinking either Large or XL.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-26-14, 12:47 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 545
Posted By kengrubb

Picked up a used bike for my 9 year old

Neighbor was clearing out the garage. Had a 24" BBS MTB. 15 speed and dark pink. It's still too big for my daughter, but next year might be just about right.

She's comfortably riding her big...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
07-17-14, 08:25 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,024
Posted By kengrubb

Kidical Mass in Olympia, WA

Intercity Transit held a Kidical Mass event this past Sunday. There were about 20 riders, including 7 or 8 kids. My 5 year old, Joseph, won a $5 gift card for being the youngest person riding their...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
06-28-14, 09:47 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 859
Posted By kengrubb

Governor Inslee rode the Two County on Sunday

Governor Jay Inslee rode the Capital Bicycling Club's Two County Double Metric on Sunday. I saw him and his team out at the 40 some odd mile mark rest stop. I was just pulling in at the rest stop,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-01-13, 12:50 AM
Replies: 21,711
Views: 3,063,811
Posted By kengrubb

On Sunday, I went for the last club Sunday...

On Sunday, I went for the last club Sunday Leisure Ride of the season--at least officially as a few of us are planning at least one more ride in October before the winter CUPPA (CoUch Potato...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-31-13, 03:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 920
Posted By kengrubb

That is an important distinction. I tend to enjoy...

That is an important distinction. I tend to enjoy sweeping and riding with whomever is near the back of the pack. A number of people have ridden with me when I was the one at the rear of the pack....
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-31-13, 03:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,725
Posted By kengrubb

Cateye Nano is, for practical purposes, the same...

Cateye Nano is, for practical purposes, the same size. It's also about $80. If this lasts 3 years, I suspect the price of NiMH batteries will be such that I could solder up a replacement pack myself...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-30-13, 04:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 920
Posted By kengrubb

I was Ride Leader for a club ride on Sunday for the first time

The first rule of Ride Leading is: You do not talk about Ride Leading.
The second rule of Ride Leading is: You do not talk about Ride Leading.
Third rule of Ride Leading: Everyone comes back.
...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-30-13, 04:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,725
Posted By kengrubb

My Cateye HL-EL600RC Single Shot LIVES!

After 5 years, the NiMH battery stopped holding a charge for anywhere near as long as when new. I mostly used it in Flash mode, but the red Low Battery light stayed on all the time. Cateye isn't...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-13, 09:11 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,513
Posted By kengrubb

BF member rockypro1 has some wickedly cool old bikes

That Irish P&T bike with the paraffin and carbide lamps is amazing.

http://youtu.be/6L64KovEUqM
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-13, 10:19 PM
Replies: 21,711
Views: 3,063,811
Posted By kengrubb

Rode 4.2 miles each way to the place I'm...

Rode 4.2 miles each way to the place I'm interviewing at tomorrow. I wanted to clock it. 24 minutes. 10.5 MPH. If I get offered the gig, and I accept, my goal is to hit 18 MPH and ride it in 14...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-13, 01:58 AM
Replies: 21,711
Views: 3,063,811
Posted By kengrubb

I resumed riding the Sunday Leisure ride today....

I resumed riding the Sunday Leisure ride today. Probably only about 12-15 miles from Kettle View Park to the San Francisco Bakery, for a cookie, and back. Weather was amazing. Mid 70s, sunndy,...
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