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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-08-16, 04:12 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,360
Posted By J.P.

Maybe the question is "Does N + 1 apply to...

Maybe the question is "Does N + 1 apply to bicycle shoes."
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-26-15, 06:56 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,372
Posted By J.P.

I respectfully disagree with your analysis. Drag...

I respectfully disagree with your analysis. Drag exists only in opposition to motion. Since all of the motion is in the forward direction, in the case of a cross wind, only the self generated head...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-20-15, 07:21 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,402
Posted By J.P.

I was wondering the same thing????

I was wondering the same thing????
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-18-15, 05:21 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,349
Posted By J.P.

Yes, several times over the years. Usually I've...

Yes, several times over the years. Usually I've gone back for it or stopped at a store to pick up something to drink; but, last week I noticed that I didn't have any water about a 1/4 mile from home...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-28-13, 09:35 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,315
Posted By J.P.

I never shop on Thanksgiving; but, apparently...

I never shop on Thanksgiving; but, apparently there must be plenty of people who do shop. The stores wouldn't be open if they didn't have customers.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-14-13, 04:34 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,685
Posted By J.P.

+1

+1
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-13-13, 07:57 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 4,108
Posted By J.P.

I have the same problem with an Ascent pump; but,...

I have the same problem with an Ascent pump; but, my Joe Blow pump works just fine on smooth valves. My thought is that it might be from using the Ascent pump on threaded valves which reamed out the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-18-13, 08:39 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 782
Posted By J.P.

Serotta also made carbon frames.

Serotta also made carbon frames.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-15-13, 07:46 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 3,596
Posted By J.P.

Brooks Saddles - love em or hate them.

Brooks Saddles - love em or hate them.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-06-13, 07:00 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,432
Posted By J.P.

I've got a Brooks on my 1975 Fuji Dynamic 10 that...

I've got a Brooks on my 1975 Fuji Dynamic 10 that cost more than half as much as the bike (although if you adjust for inflation it's not that out of whack).
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-17-13, 06:14 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 17,298
Posted By J.P.

I’ve used a Thule Speedway rack on my Toyota MR-2...

I’ve used a Thule Speedway rack on my Toyota MR-2 for the past two years with no sign of damage to the car. I got the Thule instead of the Saris precisely because the feet on the Thule looked like...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-14-12, 05:56 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 444
Posted By J.P.

If you can't get it at a Local Bike Shop you...

If you can't get it at a Local Bike Shop you could try this: http://www.loosescrews.com/index.cgi.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-05-12, 08:12 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,391
Posted By J.P.

I'm guessing he doesn't go fast enough to...

I'm guessing he doesn't go fast enough to generate much wind resistance.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-18-12, 06:55 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 5,043
Posted By J.P.

Normally a chain needs to be replaced due to wear...

Normally a chain needs to be replaced due to wear at the interface between the rivets and the bushings or side plates which causes elongation or “stretch“ of the chain. That’s not the same as the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-17-12, 07:32 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 5,043
Posted By J.P.

Unless the chain ring and the cassette cog are in...

Unless the chain ring and the cassette cog are in line with each other there will be a lateral load between the chain and the teeth on the ring/cog. The further out of line the chain ring is with the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-30-12, 05:32 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,283
Posted By J.P.

Especially if the pie is pizza pie.

Especially if the pie is pizza pie.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-09-12, 03:54 PM
Replies: 133
Views: 7,965
Posted By J.P.

I don't think anyone has mentioned Bata Bikers....

I don't think anyone has mentioned Bata Bikers. They were my first pair of bike shoes. Apparently the company is still in business; but, they don't make bike shoes anymore.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-31-12, 05:29 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 3,801
Posted By J.P.

Running a fishing line across a bike path where...

Running a fishing line across a bike path where it could clothes line someone coming by is an obviously dangerous thing to do. Even if it was not done with the intent to injure that outcome is...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-23-11, 09:10 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,545
Posted By J.P.

Maybe the reason it took so much effort to stay...

Maybe the reason it took so much effort to stay up was that they were riding so slowly (less than 12 kilometers per hour).
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-12-11, 05:26 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 4,097
Posted By J.P.

Date - Miles - Total Miles 3 - 24.3 - 24.3 4...

Date - Miles - Total Miles
3 - 24.3 - 24.3
4 - 31.4 - 55.7
8 - 14.0 - 69.7
10 - 102.7 - 172.4 - club century weekend
11 - 52.8 - 225.2
14 - 23.1 - 248.3
17 - 28.4 - 276.7
18 - 30.6 - 307.3...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-12-11, 04:50 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 4,475
Posted By J.P.

3 bikes; all of them have Brooks Saddles; 2 B-17s...

3 bikes; all of them have Brooks Saddles; 2 B-17s and one Pro. Since I ride all three bikes about the same distance; but, 2 of the 3 have B-17s I guess that would be my answer.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-18-11, 03:45 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,131
Posted By J.P.

They're designed to be tightened with a 6 mm...

They're designed to be tightened with a 6 mm Allen key. If you are using a flat screwdriver that might be the problem. Shimano bar ends are tightened by turning counter clockwise.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-04-11, 05:42 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,792
Posted By J.P.

I've got a 35 year old bike that I still ride....

I've got a 35 year old bike that I still ride. I've collected spare parts for it when I had the opportunity since they long ago became harder to find. Also have two bikes with Shimano 9 speed gear...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-11-10, 05:54 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 811
Posted By J.P.

I'm one of those "southern folks" but I like the...

I'm one of those "southern folks" but I like the idea of celebrating Thanksgiving in October. Spreads out the holidays more; better travel weather; sounds good to me!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-25-10, 07:35 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 740
Posted By J.P.

I find it's good to have a "beater" for days like...

I find it's good to have a "beater" for days like that. The "beater" also has fenders which greatly reduce the amount of crap that gets into all those nooks and crevices on the bike.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-21-10, 08:37 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 22,441
Posted By J.P.

After reading Frank Berto’s articles I realized...

After reading Frank Berto’s articles I realized that my 1975 Fuji Dynamic 10 really only had 6 speeds since the others were actually just repeat gears. So I converted it to a triple and set it up...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-11-10, 06:56 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,348
Posted By J.P.

The easiest way to determine if you're drinking...

The easiest way to determine if you're drinking enough is to check the color of your urine. If it's clear or light yellow your OK; if it's dark yellow you need to drink more.
Forum: Winter Cycling
02-03-10, 03:57 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,969
Posted By J.P.

Getting back to the OP's hypothesis, actually,...

Getting back to the OP's hypothesis, actually, going out in the cold would cause the bearings to loosen up. This is because the axles are usually made of steel while the hubs are usually made of...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-03-09, 05:51 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,189
Posted By J.P.

If your running shoes have mesh tops anything you...

If your running shoes have mesh tops anything you do to block the wind will help. I use gore tex socks inside my clipless shoes and/or toe covers over the shoes in moderately cold weather. When the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-24-09, 04:52 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,377
Posted By J.P.

My primary reason for driving to a ride is to be...

My primary reason for driving to a ride is to be able to ride in areas that I wouldn't be able to get to for the reasons you gave. While the area which is close to my home is OK for riding it would...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-15-09, 04:01 PM
Replies: 181
Views: 6,697
Posted By J.P.

20 miles so far this year - all on the resistance...

20 miles so far this year - all on the resistance trainer. Hopefully conditions will improve enough to get in some road miles before the end of the month. I hate to enter those "0s" in my log.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-12-09, 09:03 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,807
Posted By J.P.

In theory what you are doing is the same as a...

In theory what you are doing is the same as a Park spoke tension gage i.e. applying a known force and measuring the resulting deflection.

How do you factor in the effect of the adjacent crossing...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-25-08, 01:41 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 830
Posted By J.P.

Shimano makes a clamp-on adapter that allows...

Shimano makes a clamp-on adapter that allows their brazed FD to be mounted on a frame not designed to accommodate a brazed derailer. I don't know about other brands of FD.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-25-08, 12:52 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 704
Posted By J.P.

Or like riding a bike with training wheels. ...

Or like riding a bike with training wheels.

Merry Christmas to all.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-16-08, 05:38 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 826
Posted By J.P.

Traditional toe clip and strap pedals hang with...

Traditional toe clip and strap pedals hang with the clip at the front of the pedal angled down. The adapters refered to in this thread actually hang under the pedal with the toe clip portion pointed...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-16-08, 04:36 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 826
Posted By J.P.

I've used those for years for cold weather...

I've used those for years for cold weather riding. They work fairly well although they are tricky to get into since they hang upside down.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-10-08, 03:26 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 745
Posted By J.P.

To be algebraically correct it would be ((N -1) +...

To be algebraically correct it would be ((N -1) + 1) = N. However, as others have pointed out (N + 1) isn't really about algebra. After all, as soon as you get (N + 1) that becomes the new (N) which...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-14-08, 10:37 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,111
Posted By J.P.

Do you have any numbers to back that up?

Do you have any numbers to back that up?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-13-08, 06:00 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,111
Posted By J.P.

It really doesn't matter whether or not there is...

It really doesn't matter whether or not there is a "direct" equation; the point is simply that the increase in the price of oil doesn't come close to justifying the increase in the price of bicycle...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-12-08, 08:48 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,111
Posted By J.P.

I’d have to question whether the increase in the...

I’d have to question whether the increase in the price of oil has a significant effect on the price of bike tires. As I recall when the price of oil was approaching $150 a barrel it had roughly...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-03-08, 01:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 587
Posted By J.P.

This can be changed by replacing the rear...

This can be changed by replacing the rear derailleur. Shimano makes both "Low Normal" and "High Normal" rear derailleurs that are differentiated with slightly different model numbers. For example the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-28-08, 02:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 551
Posted By J.P.

The VAR tire tools worked great; but, I haven't...

The VAR tire tools worked great; but, I haven't been able to find them for sale anywhere recently. Do you know of anywhere that they are available?
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-30-08, 05:41 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,050
Posted By J.P.

As TSL pointed out the only train from upstate NY...

As TSL pointed out the only train from upstate NY to NY City with checked baggage is the Lake Shore Limited. That train doesn't get into NYC until the early evening. The next train out going south to...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-30-08, 05:17 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 1,668
Posted By J.P.

According to Barack Obama there are at least 57...

According to Barack Obama there are at least 57 states!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-19-08, 04:10 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,872
Posted By J.P.

You might want to consider Lake MX60s. I just...

You might want to consider Lake MX60s. I just recently got a pair and they seem to be a reasonable compromise between a biking shoe and a walking shoe. I found out about them from a post on the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-01-08, 04:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 437
Posted By J.P.

The most significant difference between the 9...

The most significant difference between the 9 speed 6503 FD and the 10 speed 6603 FD is the size of the inner plate. The standard 9 speed triple crank has 52, 42 & 30 tooth chainrings while the 10...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-15-08, 03:16 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,970
Posted By J.P.

Any piece of metal has microscopic flaws even...

Any piece of metal has microscopic flaws even when it is brand new. My guess would be that friction is greater at these flaws and the greater friction results in more wear at these locations. More...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-11-08, 05:14 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 21,487
Posted By J.P.

That's interesting; I've always had the opposite...

That's interesting; I've always had the opposite experience. Nashbar orders show up in a few days; but, it takes a week or two to get anything from Performance. I've always used regular shipping.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-11-07, 05:22 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,760
Posted By J.P.

Actually Columbus first came over here in 1492....

Actually Columbus first came over here in 1492. By the time the 11 days were removed from the calendar the existance of the American continents was pretty well known in Europe.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-11-07, 03:28 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,760
Posted By J.P.

Is that the spin they put on it in merry old...

Is that the spin they put on it in merry old England? And here I thought we fought a war for independence from you chaps.
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