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09-30-21, 12:05 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 13,105
Posted By General Geoff

Both my bikes' frames were made in the United...

Both my bikes' frames were made in the United States. One in Pennsylvania and one in Tennessee. Dunno how many other components were, probably not many. But I'll take what I can get.
09-05-21, 08:43 AM
Replies: 255
Views: 11,379
Posted By General Geoff

Is this a racing bike? If yes = top tier. If no =...

Is this a racing bike? If yes = top tier. If no = go one step below. The top tier groupsets often sacrifice durability and longevity for weight savings.
08-21-21, 12:09 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,368
Posted By General Geoff

the knobbier it is, the faster it will wear out...

the knobbier it is, the faster it will wear out on pavement. Generally speaking, knobbies will wear down faster than slicks or semi-slicks regardless of terrain.
05-20-21, 10:44 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,793
Posted By General Geoff

Anyone sharing the road with multi ton vehicles...

Anyone sharing the road with multi ton vehicles whizzing past you at 45+ mph, is playing Russian Roulette with physics. Doesn't matter how careful you are, or how disciplined drivers are. Humans...
04-09-21, 10:47 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,579
Posted By General Geoff

Shifting on a belt drive bike is entirely...

Shifting on a belt drive bike is entirely dependent on the type of gears it uses. Belts are not laterally flexible so they can't be used with derailleurs, so you need some sort of IGH or bottom...
09-17-20, 08:14 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,627
Posted By General Geoff

After you get past the bizarre feeling of the...

After you get past the bizarre feeling of the tires tracking with the direction of the grates, it's not a big deal. Don't fight it too much, just work to maintain your balance.
07-31-20, 01:35 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,400
Posted By General Geoff

I dont think any normal bicycle will survive much...

I dont think any normal bicycle will survive much past 120 mph without wheel balancing and beefier bearings.
07-31-20, 11:24 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,400
Posted By General Geoff

Without an atmosphere, you could probably get up...

Without an atmosphere, you could probably get up to 100 mph+ and stay there for awhile. Frictional losses of the drivetrain and tires deforming/gripping the road are minimal.

Regular pneumatic...
07-31-20, 06:22 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,487
Posted By General Geoff

Pneumatic tires are suspension. A 40 or 45c tire...

Pneumatic tires are suspension. A 40 or 45c tire at 40 psi will have vastly more damping than a 32c tire run at 65 psi.
07-30-20, 07:17 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,083
Posted By General Geoff

If price is a concern, Walmart sells this one...

If price is a concern, Walmart sells this one (https://www.walmart.com/ip/Kryptonite-8mm-Chain-Bicycle-Lock/19721330) for $17. Uses a disc detainer core, and an 8mm chain which should be resistant...
07-30-20, 07:12 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,083
Posted By General Geoff

If you're referring to this "Z-LOK":...

If you're referring to this "Z-LOK": https://hiplok.com/product/zlok1/
...
07-29-20, 08:23 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 5,543
Posted By General Geoff

First world wages/benefits, OSHA protections,...

First world wages/benefits, OSHA protections, environmental protections, all add up to a very expensive manufacturing base in America, compared to Southeast Asia. Modern consumerism favors cheap,...
07-24-20, 09:45 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,468
Posted By General Geoff

It ain't the years, honey. It's the mileage.

It ain't the years, honey. It's the mileage.
07-21-20, 06:22 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,633
Posted By General Geoff

OP here. I'm not affiliated with that blog or...

OP here. I'm not affiliated with that blog or blogger.

If the smiley face at the end of the original post wasn't evident enough, let me be clear that the excavator was not really an inconvenience...
07-20-20, 06:22 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,346
Posted By General Geoff

That's exactly what it is! ...

That's exactly what it is!
https://www.treehugger.com/how-planned-obsolescence-began-4856701

The concept was developed about a hundred years ago by executives at General Motors, and it had a...
07-19-20, 08:45 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,633
Posted By General Geoff

I did, the excavator did not seem to care!

I did, the excavator did not seem to care!
07-19-20, 08:25 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,633
Posted By General Geoff

Gosh-darn traffic blocking the MUP

No consideration at all.

http://shadowflareindustries.com/photo/i.php?/upload/2020/07/19/20200719212655-df3b264e-xx.jpg



:D
07-19-20, 01:28 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 4,407
Posted By General Geoff

A wheel locks up when the applied braking force...

A wheel locks up when the applied braking force is greater than the traction available to the tire. Every good braking system is readily capable of locking up the rear wheel at least.

the only way...
07-19-20, 12:36 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 4,407
Posted By General Geoff

Exactly what it sounds like. Wheel stops...

Exactly what it sounds like. Wheel stops completely while the bike is still in motion, causing the tire to skid across the ground. Skidding tire provides far less control than a rolling tire,...
07-12-20, 04:20 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,308
Posted By General Geoff

Climbing favors the short and petite due to power...

Climbing favors the short and petite due to power to weight ratio. Though you can be a slow climber and still enjoy it more than others who are faster but hate doing it.
07-10-20, 04:46 PM
Replies: 177
Views: 12,552
Posted By General Geoff

Truth. Broke a spoke on a disc brake bike and...

Truth. Broke a spoke on a disc brake bike and didn't even realize it till I got home about 30 miles later.
07-08-20, 01:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,060
Posted By General Geoff

Expensive but good. KMCs are cheaper and also...

Expensive but good. KMCs are cheaper and also good.

They are wear items and eventually disposable either way. I DO like the Connex Link, which is reusable far more times than the KMC quick link...
07-07-20, 02:40 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,363
Posted By General Geoff

Bicycle tire and wheel sizing nomenclature is...

Bicycle tire and wheel sizing nomenclature is unbelievably arcane and confusing.

https://www.sheldonbrown.com/tire-sizing.html

Basically it stems from a history of different countries...
07-05-20, 06:47 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 30,102
Posted By General Geoff

Never had any issues with my rack bosses over the...

Never had any issues with my rack bosses over the past decade of heavy rack usage on an aluminum frame. Again, proper torque spec is key. Once it's torqued down with some blue loctite, it's set it...
07-05-20, 06:12 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 30,102
Posted By General Geoff

I've never had any issues with bottom bracket...

I've never had any issues with bottom bracket threading on my aluminum bike frames. and there are millions of aluminum engine blocks out there that make hundreds of horsepower dependent entirely upon...
07-05-20, 05:13 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 8,927
Posted By General Geoff

Language is a dicey, fluid medium of...

Language is a dicey, fluid medium of communication. That which is inferred is not always the same as that which was implied. One person's mental image of "cyclist" is different than another's. The...
07-05-20, 04:58 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 8,927
Posted By General Geoff

Runners, joggers, power walkers, and hikers are...

Runners, joggers, power walkers, and hikers are all subcategories of pedestrian. Just as racers, commuters, enthusiasts, tourists and bikepackers are all subcategories of cyclist.
07-05-20, 04:33 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 30,102
Posted By General Geoff

Aluminum frames can be more durable than steel or...

Aluminum frames can be more durable than steel or titanium. (https://www.sheldonbrown.com/rinard/frame_fatigue_test.htm) Durability and longevity depend entirely upon design geometry and quality...
07-05-20, 01:35 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 8,927
Posted By General Geoff

self-identification is not required to fit a...

self-identification is not required to fit a definition.
07-05-20, 01:16 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 8,927
Posted By General Geoff

That sounds like a "No True Scotsman" fallacy. ...

That sounds like a "No True Scotsman" fallacy.

I am a cycling enthusiast, and I wholly support the Websters definition of cyclist.
07-05-20, 01:10 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 8,927
Posted By General Geoff

https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cyclist...

https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cyclist?src=search-dict-box


Using a bicycle as a conveyance does, in fact, instantly make you a cyclist.
07-05-20, 01:06 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,499
Posted By General Geoff

Nah, that's a mid drive electric motor. If it was...

Nah, that's a mid drive electric motor. If it was a Pinion gearbox, it wouldn't have a rear derailleur.
07-05-20, 12:52 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 8,927
Posted By General Geoff

Anyone riding a bike is a cyclist, just as anyone...

Anyone riding a bike is a cyclist, just as anyone driving a car is a motorist.

Cycling enthusiasts are a much smaller subset of cyclists as a whole, just as car enthusiasts are a small subset of...
07-02-20, 07:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,757
Posted By General Geoff

They probably just tweaked their blanket...

They probably just tweaked their blanket algorithm. Still essentially worthless as an actual value guide.
Forum: Commuting
07-02-20, 08:41 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 15,807
Posted By General Geoff

I use a Crane Riten bell...

I use a Crane Riten bell (https://www.perennialcycle.com/crane-riten-rotary-brass-bell-2761.html). Sounds lovely.
07-01-20, 11:06 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 7,288
Posted By General Geoff

Bingo. For me it'd be a Co-Motion Divide w/Pinion...

Bingo. For me it'd be a Co-Motion Divide w/Pinion gearbox and belt drive. One expensive bike though, starting at close to $7k new.
Forum: Commuting
06-29-20, 08:35 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 11,214
Posted By General Geoff

$5000 for two years of insurance on one Jeep,...

$5000 for two years of insurance on one Jeep, damn.
06-28-20, 09:14 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,197
Posted By General Geoff

14.3 kph, or ~8.9 mph. Slow & steady wins the...

14.3 kph, or ~8.9 mph. Slow & steady wins the race! :)
Forum: Commuting
06-27-20, 06:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,169
Posted By General Geoff

I'm back home for a fortnight, before returning...

I'm back home for a fortnight, before returning to Omaha. Took a quick 4 mile ride on my Lynskey and I gotta say, the Trek really makes me appreciate this bike a lot more. :D

The daily riding I...
06-27-20, 12:36 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 5,791
Posted By General Geoff

Warranty of merchantability does not apply to...

Warranty of merchantability does not apply to private sales. It only applies to sales from a merchant by law: https://www.law.cornell.edu/ucc/2/2-314
06-25-20, 12:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,342
Posted By General Geoff

Yeah ignore bicycle blue book, they calculate...

Yeah ignore bicycle blue book, they calculate value with a decreasing x% depreciation from MSRP per year formula. It has nothing to do with actual street value.

BBB says my 07 c'dale f4 is worth...
06-23-20, 09:10 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,791
Posted By General Geoff

Yeah she STOLE that Co-Motion for $550. As...

Yeah she STOLE that Co-Motion for $550. As mentioned, the S&S couplers alone are a $900 option if building a new bike.
06-22-20, 07:07 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,876
Posted By General Geoff

I wouldn't leave a brand new $3000 road bike on...

I wouldn't leave a brand new $3000 road bike on an exposed bike rack. That's like leaving a Rolex sitting on the dashboard of a convertible with the top down.

If you are confident enough with your...
06-22-20, 08:48 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 7,633
Posted By General Geoff

Frame or mini pump all the way. I like the...

Frame or mini pump all the way. I like the Topeak road morph g

https://www.topeak.com/global/de/products/mini-pumps/246-road-morph--g
06-22-20, 07:23 AM
Replies: 188
Views: 24,723
Posted By General Geoff

Small world, my friend :)

Small world, my friend :)
06-21-20, 03:55 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 10,664
Posted By General Geoff

Thanks for the correction, the name of this...

Thanks for the correction, the name of this measurement is misleading. The more correct measurement appears to be "development" or "rollout" which measures distance traveled with one revolution of...
06-21-20, 03:33 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 10,664
Posted By General Geoff

Also, depending on how wide the roads are, you...

Also, depending on how wide the roads are, you can try tacking or zig-zagging up, which has the same effect as gearing down, as it spreads your elevation gain across a longer traversed distance.
06-21-20, 02:46 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 10,664
Posted By General Geoff

When it comes to touring bikes, 18 gear inches is...

When it comes to touring bikes, 18 gear inches is considered a good granny gear. Gear inches is how many inches you travel forward for one complete pedal revolution. Even with a 10/36 and 30/43...
Forum: Commuting
06-20-20, 05:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,169
Posted By General Geoff

With 160 miles on it so far, it's OK. The plain...

With 160 miles on it so far, it's OK. The plain flat bars make my hands numb on long rides, and the saddle makes my nether regions numb after about 20 miles. It's keeping me active during my training...
06-20-20, 12:06 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 10,091
Posted By General Geoff

They're made in Asia somewhere, guaranteed. If...

They're made in Asia somewhere, guaranteed. If they were domestically manufactured, they would advertise it specifically as "Made in the USA."

Fact is that US skilled labor costs are an order of...
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