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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-05-06, 09:44 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 506
Posted By jbone

I have done some asking around at powder coating...

I have done some asking around at powder coating shops near me, a few have said that they can put a bike in with other stuff but they won't just do a bike on it's own. So if they have something they...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-04-06, 06:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 506
Posted By jbone

Are you planning on doing the powder coat...

Are you planning on doing the powder coat yourself or taking it somewhere to be done? If you take it somewhere they will sandblast it before they powder coat it. If you are doing it yourself then...
Forum: Commuting
02-23-06, 07:40 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,036
Posted By jbone

My commuter is named "BIG GREEN NASTY"

My commuter is named "BIG GREEN NASTY"
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-05-05, 01:14 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 12,016
Posted By jbone

You will not feel any difference is resistance...

You will not feel any difference is resistance when turning the fork if the head tube is ovalized. The tube is what is ovalized therefore the headset cups have a small amount of play in them. The...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-05-05, 11:26 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 12,016
Posted By jbone

Not true. It can be ovalized and still hold in...

Not true. It can be ovalized and still hold in there tightly. I had an ovalized tube that resulted in a lot of play front to back. It was solved by pressing a shim, cut from a soda can, into the...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
12-02-05, 02:09 PM
Replies: 1,865
Views: 587,447
Posted By jbone

Wheels4, why don't you just buy the MR11 bulbs...

Wheels4, why don't you just buy the MR11 bulbs with the lens on them?

http://www.buylighting.com/subcat.asp?catid=185
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-01-05, 02:07 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,288
Posted By jbone

Another vote for the Under Armour Cold Gear.

Another vote for the Under Armour Cold Gear.
Forum: Commuting
11-17-05, 01:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 359
Posted By jbone

If you are actually considering going clipless in...

If you are actually considering going clipless in the future then you might as well do it now. You won't regret it.
Forum: Commuting
11-17-05, 07:14 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,783
Posted By jbone

You could buy this. ...

You could buy this. http://www.whitehorsepress.com/product_info.php?products_id=118
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-16-05, 06:02 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,983
Posted By jbone

Yes! I have been doing it for a while with...

Yes! I have been doing it for a while with absolutely no problems at all.
Forum: Commuting
11-15-05, 08:47 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 827
Posted By jbone

As a general rule, if you have knee pain in front...

As a general rule, if you have knee pain in front then you should raise your seat height and if you have knee pain in back you should lower your seat height. I would start there.
Forum: Commuting
11-15-05, 08:42 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 515
Posted By jbone

Side A says "MORE THAN 2 abreast is not allowed" ...

Side A says "MORE THAN 2 abreast is not allowed" ...read it again.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
11-15-05, 06:09 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 835
Posted By jbone

And you call yourself CRAZY Cyclist...you should...

And you call yourself CRAZY Cyclist...you should be ashamed.
Forum: Commuting
11-09-05, 06:37 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,194
Posted By jbone

It's time for new tires. It's easy to repair a...

It's time for new tires. It's easy to repair a tube but not quit so easy to repair a tire. You are compromising your puncture resistance as well.
Forum: Commuting
11-09-05, 06:15 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 392
Posted By jbone

IRS Clean fuel deduction.

Unfortunately the deduction is only for hybrid vehicles, but at least it's a step in the right direction and perhaps deductions for bike commuting will soon follow.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-08-05, 01:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 17,955
Posted By jbone

I have the ccp-4 and although it says it won't...

I have the ccp-4 and although it says it won't work on square taper, it absolutely will. Just take off the pin and use it without it.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-07-05, 11:36 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 477
Posted By jbone

Your freewheel is probably all gunked up and...

Your freewheel is probably all gunked up and needs to be cleaned out and regreased. If you don't have any experience working with it then you should take it to a shop.
Forum: Commuting
11-03-05, 02:11 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 679
Posted By jbone

I used to live near the Mohawk River, where are...

I used to live near the Mohawk River, where are you located?
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
11-03-05, 02:02 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,503
Posted By jbone

Look in the motorcycle industry, they have a lot...

Look in the motorcycle industry, they have a lot of this stuff already.
Forum: Commuting
11-03-05, 01:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 565
Posted By jbone

We call that a "rookie ring" or "rookie tattoo" ...

We call that a "rookie ring" or "rookie tattoo" You'll just have to become aware of it and avoid it like Jarery said.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-02-05, 06:18 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 476
Posted By jbone

Don't get yourself caught up in the numbers. ...

Don't get yourself caught up in the numbers. There isn't a specific number gear that everyone should be in for certain circumstances. You just have to use whatever is comfortable for you. You want...
Forum: Commuting
11-01-05, 01:53 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,040
Posted By jbone

It's not good on your drivetrain to have your...

It's not good on your drivetrain to have your chain crossed. For example big ring to big cog or small ring to small cog. So I typically use the big ring with the smaller cogs and the small ring...
Forum: Commuting
11-01-05, 10:20 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 517
Posted By jbone

There are many solutions available for you that...

There are many solutions available for you that allow you to mount the bike without taking anything off. It depends on what you are comfortable with having on your car, whether it be roof mount,...
Forum: Commuting
11-01-05, 08:31 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 835
Posted By jbone

I have been considering getting some overshoes,...

I have been considering getting some overshoes, like this...
http://www.shoemall.com/ProductDetails.aspx?family_id=1496&Ntt=overshoe&sid=1074AF1657DA

...and cutting a whole in the bottom for my...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-01-05, 06:05 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,033
Posted By jbone

For road caliper brakes I've always squeezed a...

For road caliper brakes I've always squeezed a penny between each pad and the rim and then tighten everything down.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
10-31-05, 09:07 PM
Replies: 1,865
Views: 587,447
Posted By jbone

I thought some of you might want to see some more...

I thought some of you might want to see some more light solutions so here is mine that I built over the weekend. The two up top are just led lights that was previously using and I leave each on...
Forum: Commuting
10-31-05, 08:34 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 18,243
Posted By jbone

Hockey helmets are not designed for bicycle-type...

Hockey helmets are not designed for bicycle-type impacts and do not meet the impact protection requirements of the bike helmet standard.
Plus the constant obvious reminders like "hey, do yo realize...
Forum: Commuting
10-31-05, 07:18 AM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,282,297
Posted By jbone

I spent part of the weekend building myself a...

I spent part of the weekend building myself a headlight with great anticipation for using it this morning. Daylight savings time gave me a bright ride to work without the need for the headlight. ...
Forum: Commuting
10-28-05, 07:12 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,348
Posted By jbone

There is an 18% grade hill that I go to on casual...

There is an 18% grade hill that I go to on casual rides. I can easily hit 50mph just coasting. It's freaky fast and a b*tch to climb in the opposite direction.
Forum: Commuting
10-26-05, 11:44 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,752
Posted By jbone

I also used the Timbuk2 bag and I have since...

I also used the Timbuk2 bag and I have since switch to panniers. I use the saddlebag style panniers. Personally I don't think it is necessary to invest a lot in waterproof bags. I just put my...
Forum: Commuting
10-25-05, 03:01 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,327
Posted By jbone

That's just wrong! But nice job thinking on...

That's just wrong! But nice job thinking on spot. :beer:
Forum: Commuting
10-25-05, 01:16 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,224
Posted By jbone

I work near BWI airport and there is a paved...

I work near BWI airport and there is a paved trail that circles the airport and connected to it is another paved trail that runs 13 miles to Annapolis. Both trails are car free and fairly flat. ...
Forum: Commuting
10-25-05, 01:01 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,884
Posted By jbone

1. I love to ride and this ensures me two rides...

1. I love to ride and this ensures me two rides per day.
2. They don't think it is the "adult" thing to do.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-25-05, 10:58 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 947
Posted By jbone

Ok, this is my last try...go to www.bikeparts.com...

Ok, this is my last try...go to www.bikeparts.com and do a product search for "stud"
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-25-05, 10:38 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 947
Posted By jbone

I just found this too... ...

I just found this too...
http://www.mtbz.com/mountainboard_accessories/mbs_brake_studs.htm
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-25-05, 10:34 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 947
Posted By jbone

Try this. ...

Try this.

http://www.nashbar.com/profile_moreimages.cfm?category=69&subcategory=1015&sku=11615&brand=
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-25-05, 10:22 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 947
Posted By jbone

Are the holes there for the studs? Try...

Are the holes there for the studs?

Try this site...
http://www.danscomp.com/
go to "bike parts" "brakes-accesories" you'll see a couple different brake plates that may be suitable to your...
Forum: Commuting
10-25-05, 09:01 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,677
Posted By jbone

You definitely need a longer fender. I have the...

You definitely need a longer fender. I have the planet bike freddy fenders, no spray at all to worry about.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-25-05, 06:26 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 424
Posted By jbone

If it is a creaking sound it could be that your...

If it is a creaking sound it could be that your bottom bracket is loose. If it looks like the chain is rubbing the derailleur then you need to adjust the limit screws.
Forum: Commuting
10-25-05, 06:01 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,677
Posted By jbone

Wearing contacts will obviously prevent the...

Wearing contacts will obviously prevent the fogging up issue, but you should also wear a cycling cap in the rain. The brim will keep a lot of the rain out of your eyes
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-25-05, 05:40 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 424
Posted By jbone

You shouldn't use the largest ring up front with...

You shouldn't use the largest ring up front with the largest rings in the rear and same goes for the smallest ring up front with the smallest rings in the rear. It puts the chain at an angle and...
Forum: Introductions
10-20-05, 12:20 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,754
Posted By jbone

If you go to home depot or lowes you can find a 4...

If you go to home depot or lowes you can find a 4 inch polishing pad that fits into a regular drill. It comes with 3 different polishing waxes(red, white, and black). Those will be your best bet for...
Forum: Commuting
10-20-05, 05:27 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,357
Posted By jbone

Under Armour has a good Cold Gear Hood. It's a...

Under Armour has a good Cold Gear Hood. It's a balaclava.
http://www.underarmour.com/ProductDetail.cfm?site_id=4&dept_id=3&coll_id=153&pf_id=0503
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-19-05, 08:57 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,203
Posted By jbone

He's not trying to make it as fast as a...

He's not trying to make it as fast as a competition road bike, just faster than a regular mountain bike for commuting. I know that this "roadified MTB commuter" is a heck of a lot faster than any...
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-19-05, 08:48 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,203
Posted By jbone

I can't really tell you what would or would not...

I can't really tell you what would or would not work for you. I just took all the spare components I had and put them all together, saw what would and would not work and made changes from there to...
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-19-05, 08:11 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,203
Posted By jbone

I am currently using a mountain bike frame and...

I am currently using a mountain bike frame and fork with road wheels and my old shimano sora components. Brakes were a problem because of spacing issues. I can't use v-brakes or canti brakes...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-18-05, 08:01 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 433
Posted By jbone

Plastic lock ring in the bottom bracket? Do you...

Plastic lock ring in the bottom bracket? Do you mean a plastic cup? If one of your bottom bracket cups is plastic then replace it with a metal cup.
Forum: Commuting
10-14-05, 05:15 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 677
Posted By jbone

It doesn't sound like you have any real serious...

It doesn't sound like you have any real serious problems with your bike. Just may need a little adjusting and an upgrade to v-brakes. I say keep the bike and get to know it better by working on it...
Forum: Commuting
10-13-05, 01:20 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,393
Posted By jbone

Try to eat smaller meals but more frequently. ...

Try to eat smaller meals but more frequently. Six small meals a day is better than a couple large meals. Your body will burn fuel much more efficiently as your metabolism increases. It's like...
Forum: Commuting
10-13-05, 06:12 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,207
Posted By jbone

I would definitely tell him. Just let him know...

I would definitely tell him. Just let him know that you are a cyclist yourself and that he is putting himself in danger by riding on the wrong side of the road.
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