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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-31-10, 02:01 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 31,043
Posted By Danthesoundman

My MTB-3 22 function Rescue Tool's 15mm wrench...

My MTB-3 22 function Rescue Tool's 15mm wrench snapped the first time I used it. I wasn't even using much torque - I held on to it anyway, for it was really just an emergency use travel thing. I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-28-10, 09:10 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 31,043
Posted By Danthesoundman

Hence, Damascus, or folded steels of different...

Hence, Damascus, or folded steels of different ingredients. Or the harder tempered edge than the spine.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-27-10, 09:29 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 31,043
Posted By Danthesoundman

You're right - it really does make sense... By...

You're right - it really does make sense... By "nicer" I meant the specialty tools, yes. The headset tools - crown race puller, crown race setter, headset press, headset cup remover, bottom bracket...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-27-10, 07:05 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 31,043
Posted By Danthesoundman

Do Koreans make tools? I don't think I've ever...

Do Koreans make tools? I don't think I've ever seen one from there.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-27-10, 04:26 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 31,043
Posted By Danthesoundman

Well the chrome on these Chinese sockets is nicer...

Well the chrome on these Chinese sockets is nicer than the Chinese tools I had when I was fourteen - I decided to keep them, and I enjoyed using them... I figure as long as Park Tool honors any...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-27-10, 01:09 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 31,043
Posted By Danthesoundman

Park Tools made in China :(

I'm bummed. All my older Park Tools say, "Park Tool USA" - I thought that was their dang NAME...

I just ordered a large kit of Park Tool products from Jenson and all these new tools only say,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-23-10, 03:39 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,998
Posted By Danthesoundman

I say go for it - who cares what other people...

I say go for it - who cares what other people think? I want to get some Surly stickers for my niece's bike, so she'll feel like it matches mine - but also Surly doesn't make a (little kid's) bike in...
Forum: Utility Cycling
07-21-10, 10:14 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 15,070
Posted By Danthesoundman

Ack! I just measured with some calipers, and my...

Ack! I just measured with some calipers, and my NuVinci's Disc Brake Adapter measures 44mm between the bolts (center to center) or 1 3/4" apart. Hmmmm....
Forum: Utility Cycling
07-13-10, 09:47 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 15,070
Posted By Danthesoundman

Val, I'm curious, do you run a disc brake on your...

Val, I'm curious, do you run a disc brake on your NuVinci? I'm wondering if that adapter might be the culprit. At any rate, I think I cured my Constantly Variable Transmission of the squeaking. I...
Forum: Commuting
07-13-10, 03:48 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 24,748
Posted By Danthesoundman

WTF... I've went into a gas station (like a two...

WTF... I've went into a gas station (like a two - second transaction) with a Multitec (Modular) helmet - with the chin bar flipped COMPLETELY up (my entire face in plain view) and was told to take...
Forum: Commuting
07-13-10, 09:35 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 24,748
Posted By Danthesoundman

Oh, man, I hate Guitar Center Policies. They do...

Oh, man, I hate Guitar Center Policies. They do have a lot of smaller, high value items in their Pro-Audio department, but what I find even more annoying is how they check your purchases as you...
Forum: Commuting
07-12-10, 04:13 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 24,748
Posted By Danthesoundman

I guess I'm the minority here, but I am realizing...

I guess I'm the minority here, but I am realizing it probably has something to do with my "look". I do not look like a "nice" fellow. I guess to some, I might look like a hooligan, or a greasy...
Forum: Commuting
07-12-10, 03:47 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 24,748
Posted By Danthesoundman

Thanks for the replies. So basically, just do...

Thanks for the replies. So basically, just do it. I like travelmama's suggestion to just ignore them. :) I think it's rude to ask to incarcerate my personal belongings, so they deserve a rude...
Forum: Utility Cycling
07-12-10, 03:42 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 15,070
Posted By Danthesoundman

Thanks, Val. I'll let you know how it pans out.

Thanks, Val. I'll let you know how it pans out.
Forum: Commuting
07-12-10, 03:13 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 24,748
Posted By Danthesoundman

I live in a very un-bicycle friendly (hick) town....

I live in a very un-bicycle friendly (hick) town. There's usually not even a place to lock my bike up. I am unable to move to NYC at this time.
Forum: Commuting
07-12-10, 03:03 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 24,748
Posted By Danthesoundman

To those of you who use backpacks, or bags on your shoulder(s)...

How do you deal with going into stores? I wouldn't think anyone would leave their bag locked to their bike, while someone could unzip / unclasp / open it and steal contents.

Whenever I enter an...
Forum: Utility Cycling
07-12-10, 02:42 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 15,070
Posted By Danthesoundman

I've been talking with NuVinci Tech Support here:...

I've been talking with NuVinci Tech Support here: http://nuvinci.informe.com/forum/post929.html?hilit=squeaking#p929

Also, it briefly mentions the squeaking issue in the manual - here's a capture...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-11-10, 01:14 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 3,956
Posted By Danthesoundman

I'd save a little more and get a Rohloff - you...

I'd save a little more and get a Rohloff - you asked what I would do, and I'm not into frames that cost that much, personally.
Forum: Utility Cycling
07-11-10, 12:58 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 15,070
Posted By Danthesoundman

I WANTED to like my NuVinci hub, I really did. I...

I WANTED to like my NuVinci hub, I really did. I tried everything. It came with a cheapo freewheel that was clicking loudly and "popping" as I pedaled, so I ordered the NuVinci Freewheel service...
Forum: Utility Cycling
07-09-10, 01:29 PM
Replies: 715
Views: 400,850
Posted By Danthesoundman

Not my "Moots Pugsley", but I'm preparing to...

Not my "Moots Pugsley", but I'm preparing to build something based on this picture. Notice the King Headset as part of the trailer's coupler design. This is my favorite "homemade" trailer design...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-09-10, 01:10 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,762
Posted By Danthesoundman

There's an 11mm "embossed" part of that 21mm...

There's an 11mm "embossed" part of that 21mm "assembly" - it's a little hard to explain, so I'll just quote the technical manual, "Keeping the main shaft nut tight against the shift rod retainer nut,...
Forum: Introductions
07-09-10, 01:46 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 379
Posted By Danthesoundman

what frame is that? it's not the cadillac, is it?

what frame is that? it's not the cadillac, is it?
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-09-10, 12:22 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 10,433
Posted By Danthesoundman

I got one for the NuVinci Hub. I couldn't pass...

I got one for the NuVinci Hub. I couldn't pass up a deal like that, $400 with free shipping. I received my Cadillac Bike within a couple days of ordering it. Impressive. I slapped it together in...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-09-10, 12:11 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,762
Posted By Danthesoundman

Please don't hate me for replying to an older...

Please don't hate me for replying to an older thread?



My NuVinci requires the 15mm and a 21mm wrench. The manual says to also use an 11mm wrench, but I find it unnecessary as finger tight...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-08-10, 10:39 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 878
Posted By Danthesoundman

Which bag did you get? Let's see some pictures! ...

Which bag did you get? Let's see some pictures! And a review!
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-08-10, 12:37 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 878
Posted By Danthesoundman

Too bad they didn't use a courier to deliver it...

Too bad they didn't use a courier to deliver it to you in a "messenger bag".
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-08-10, 12:09 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 878
Posted By Danthesoundman

You won't have to sign for anything. Someone...

You won't have to sign for anything. Someone could potentially swipe it off your porch. What's your address?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-07-10, 08:04 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 9,568
Posted By Danthesoundman

Okay, sorry - NOTHING is forever. There. Ain't...

Okay, sorry - NOTHING is forever. There. Ain't that the truth? Is the concept of "time" forever? I'm getting too deep.

I have heard of people getting excited about vintage steel frames... but...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-07-10, 07:42 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 9,568
Posted By Danthesoundman

I'll attempt a straight answer: Aluminum has a...

I'll attempt a straight answer: Aluminum has a "memory", similar to glass. Every little jolt, slowly weakens the frame. Steel and Titanium do not have this "memory". After enough little stresses...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-07-10, 07:14 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,778
Posted By Danthesoundman

I like the KHS Urban UNO, with reynolds 520...

I like the KHS Urban UNO, with reynolds 520 double butted chromo too. Gold highlights, $489, I think...

http://www.singletrackworld.com/reviews/files/2010/01/DSC_2465.jpg

Also comes with...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-07-10, 12:52 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,469
Posted By Danthesoundman

You don't need to re-dish your rear wheel, sure,...

You don't need to re-dish your rear wheel, sure, it'd be stronger, but you don't need to do it. A proper freewheel removal tool would help, unless you get that LBS to do it for ya. Let us know how...
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-04-08, 08:08 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,704
Posted By Danthesoundman

WOW! Where'd you get analog meters?!?! Did you...

WOW! Where'd you get analog meters?!?! Did you make them? Do you sell them? (I searched your site, and couldn't find any...) Very Cool!
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-11-08, 12:59 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 836
Posted By Danthesoundman

What kind of motor is it? I mean, who...

What kind of motor is it? I mean, who manufactures it? I bet it was some frequency - that is CRAZY and scary! Whoa. I wonder if it's just your make and model, or what... I'd really like to know...
Forum: Electric Bikes
08-11-08, 01:10 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,055
Posted By Danthesoundman

It makes a HUGE difference to me, to have the...

It makes a HUGE difference to me, to have the packs divided in two and down low. The lower the better. I tried it on top of the rear rack at first (I am dealing with a LOT more weight - six...
Forum: Electric Bikes
08-11-08, 01:00 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,086
Posted By Danthesoundman

Yes, lighter and thinner armor. Hmmm, the DH...

Yes, lighter and thinner armor. Hmmm, the DH specific stuff seems like motocross or dirtbike stuff to me. When I compare dirtbike apparel to street apparel at the motorycycle store, they are VERY...
Forum: Electric Bikes
08-07-08, 05:16 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 775
Posted By Danthesoundman

Change your Chainring, not crank. Good luck.

Change your Chainring, not crank. Good luck.
Forum: Electric Bikes
08-07-08, 12:16 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,226
Posted By Danthesoundman

Sherrif JeanCoutu, great answers. Thank you for...

Sherrif JeanCoutu, great answers. Thank you for your maturity and informative information. I was really enjoying BroadwayJoe's posts, until he got all butthurt and ran away with his tail between...
Forum: Electric Bikes
08-07-08, 11:46 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,086
Posted By Danthesoundman

Electric bicycling apparel

I come from two worlds: Bicycles and Motorcycles. Electric bicycles are the perfect melding between the two worlds for me.

That being said, comes the question of apparel. I guess they're called...
Forum: Electric Bikes
08-07-08, 10:39 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,128
Posted By Danthesoundman

It's all about the angles. The steep rake on a...

It's all about the angles. The steep rake on a bicycle makes it very easy to fly over the handlebars. That's why we have to move our butts rearward of the seat on descents. The steep angles make...
Forum: Electric Bikes
08-07-08, 10:34 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,128
Posted By Danthesoundman

Yes they are. Quality bike parts are engineered...

Yes they are. Quality bike parts are engineered to handle it better than cheap motorcycle parts! :)
Forum: Electric Bikes
08-07-08, 10:31 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,009
Posted By Danthesoundman

Hang it from the 'nose' of the seat from a rafter...

Hang it from the 'nose' of the seat from a rafter in the ceiling or a tree branch, or a chin up bar at the park, or a clothesline or something. Cheap way to work on your bike. Make sure that...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-19-08, 11:26 AM
Replies: 38,868
Views: 4,764,676
Posted By Danthesoundman

I'm pretty happy if the subject is in (awesomely...

I'm pretty happy if the subject is in (awesomely clear) focus, which seems really RARE these days. With a shallow depth of field and a blurred background, the background becomes insignificant, IMHO.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-19-08, 10:45 AM
Replies: 38,868
Views: 4,764,676
Posted By Danthesoundman

I thought you were talking about my pics of my...

I thought you were talking about my pics of my KHS Solo One SE with Avid Mechs and the Tranny-Sore-Ass-Wrecks squeeze horn. Go ahead and critique the pics of the Fuji; I think those pics are...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-19-08, 10:41 AM
Replies: 38,868
Views: 4,764,676
Posted By Danthesoundman

I didn't see anyone say that. You obviously...

I didn't see anyone say that.

You obviously know a lot about photography and I'm sure we could all learn from you.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-19-08, 01:21 AM
Replies: 38,868
Views: 4,764,676
Posted By Danthesoundman

Yeah, they were taken at night with NO flash as...

Yeah, they were taken at night with NO flash as well. Just wanted to show off my new build. I wasn't asking for a photography lesson, or critique, but thanks. You can't please all the people all...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-18-08, 09:34 PM
Replies: 38,868
Views: 4,764,676
Posted By Danthesoundman

What are you sayin'? Depth Of Field? Bokeh?

What are you sayin'? Depth Of Field? Bokeh?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-18-08, 07:44 PM
Replies: 38,868
Views: 4,764,676
Posted By Danthesoundman

Never heard of one of these, but your AMAZING...

Never heard of one of these, but your AMAZING pictures makes me want one! REALLY great photography and a sweet fixie! I've never had one yet either, but I plan on adding one to my arsenal. Thanks...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-18-08, 07:41 PM
Replies: 38,868
Views: 4,764,676
Posted By Danthesoundman

Kona Jacksh*t

I highly recommend the Kona Jacksh*t pedals! They are the most comfortable "normal" style pedals I've ever ridden in my entire life! They have a very wide platform and it makes even flip flops...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-18-08, 01:55 PM
Replies: 38,868
Views: 4,764,676
Posted By Danthesoundman

thank you for the kind words

"Murdered Out" 29er Rigid SS: (My Pride and Joy)

http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l138/audiophotography/CRW_3109.jpg

http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l138/audiophotography/CRW_3109collage.jpg
Forum: Living Car Free
06-18-08, 04:30 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 765
Posted By Danthesoundman

Wow, that is commendable. Are you finished yet? ...

Wow, that is commendable. Are you finished yet? I think I'd have fashioned a long-bed trailer for that job. One that could haul a washing machine.
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