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Forum: Road Cycling
06-12-20, 07:33 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,860
Posted By rseeker

OT but I see your name, any relation to the mayor?

OT but I see your name, any relation to the mayor?
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-20, 10:02 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,860
Posted By rseeker

Same here, some from above, but mostly popping...

Same here, some from above, but mostly popping straight out from under my eyebrows and around the socket. It's very annoying, especially since I wear glasses, meaning I can't just do an easy wipe. ...
06-11-20, 06:53 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,616
Posted By rseeker

I started riding three years ago. My first bike...

I started riding three years ago. My first bike had 2.1-inch (54mm) tires. Last year I bought a second bike and picked 38mm tires. The improvement was immense with the narrower tires. I'm so...
06-10-20, 11:52 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,983
Posted By rseeker

On my old bike I rode standing quite a bit,...

On my old bike I rode standing quite a bit, because it was the only way to force it and me up a hill. On the new bike -- lighter and with narrower tires -- I got in the habit of staying seated,...
06-09-20, 09:30 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,705
Posted By rseeker

Not a shop owner but .. I'm doing the same...

Not a shop owner but ..

I'm doing the same thing as the OP. And I flat out told the shop they don't have to match Amazon's price, just tell me what the price is and it'll probably be fine. I've...
06-09-20, 09:24 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 831
Posted By rseeker

Your question should be answered in the context...

Your question should be answered in the context of a real overall fit if you can go that route.

I use pedal extenders and they made an immense difference for me. I wear size 13EEEE and my feet...
06-09-20, 07:33 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 6,841
Posted By rseeker

elcyc , my experience in a very similar...

elcyc , my experience in a very similar situation: https://www.bikeforums.net/general-cycling-discussion/1172321-kmc-missing-link-won-t-close-kmc-chain.html

(The topic starts out with the link...
06-08-20, 11:06 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,607
Posted By rseeker

Some people, yes. As a generalization, that may...

Some people, yes. As a generalization, that may be less true now than it was two weeks ago. Hope for a young jury.

https://mobile.twitter.com/SpokanePD/status/1269774915181273089
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06-01-20, 11:41 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,045
Posted By rseeker

Man I feel for you. Sounds like a harsh shock. ...

Man I feel for you. Sounds like a harsh shock.

I went between some bollards a couple days ago, I had to push off of one to keep my line, even at slow speed.

How's the bike?
05-31-20, 02:26 AM
Replies: 1,080
Views: 401,619
Posted By rseeker

y'all:...

y'all: https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1203154-1994-trek-730-seatpost-diameter.html#post21506944
05-31-20, 02:24 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 919
Posted By rseeker

1994 Trek 730 seatpost diameter?

I have a 1994 Trek 730 .. any idea what the official/canonical seatpost diameter is? It's probably either 26.6 or 26.8 but I don't trust my measurement. TIA.
05-27-20, 12:52 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,036
Posted By rseeker

Subscribing to see the bags whenever they come up.

Subscribing to see the bags whenever they come up.
Forum: Introductions
05-27-20, 12:04 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 345
Posted By rseeker

Hi, and welcome to the Pandemic Riders' Club. ...

Hi, and welcome to the Pandemic Riders' Club. I'm one too.
05-26-20, 09:31 PM
Replies: 27,079
Views: 3,092,499
Posted By rseeker

27.6 miles this morning. Rode to and over my big...

27.6 miles this morning. Rode to and over my big "summer hill" and while I can't claim progress I'm still going after it. It's an hour down to it which is a nice fast ride cutting through...
05-26-20, 09:27 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,505
Posted By rseeker

OT but that was my post. I'd forgotten about it...

OT but that was my post. I'd forgotten about it and it's kind of freaky to see it now. Like looking at yourself from outside yourself. I've since added some kinks to the "tool" to better capture...
05-23-20, 05:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 846
Posted By rseeker

Yeah, frustrating, but there are reasons. So...

Yeah, frustrating, but there are reasons.

So go to the Introductions subforum, say "welcome" to ten people, bada-boom, you're there. Less than ten actually since you've already posted.
05-23-20, 12:35 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 6,892
Posted By rseeker

It means I forgot there are topics not to be...

It means I forgot there are topics not to be brought up and now I'm unsaying it. Sorry.
05-22-20, 08:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,415
Posted By rseeker

Seems to me that to stay true to the game, you...

Seems to me that to stay true to the game, you should run a serious risk of getting your bike stolen, getting shot or getting run over. Or maybe you're the thief. Ride it like you stole it!
05-22-20, 08:21 PM
Replies: 27,079
Views: 3,092,499
Posted By rseeker

OldTryGuy have you told that story somewhere? ...

OldTryGuy have you told that story somewhere? How did it happen? Was she coming after you or did you two just get crossed up? Sounds like a painful surprise either way, glad you're healing up.
05-17-20, 10:49 PM
Replies: 1,080
Views: 401,619
Posted By rseeker

That was my first try, inserting from the center...

That was my first try, inserting from the center like yours, but I had almost no room to fit a hex wrench in there, it was very slow going getting out the first screw tried. I wasn't sure if I got...
Forum: Introductions
05-17-20, 01:59 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 976
Posted By rseeker

Welcome to the forum. Great find. I wish we had...

Welcome to the forum. Great find. I wish we had dumpsters like that where I live!
05-17-20, 01:51 AM
Replies: 1,080
Views: 401,619
Posted By rseeker

Yes, that's the idea. Trying not to stand out too...

Yes, that's the idea. Trying not to stand out too much, if that makes any difference.

Also to protect the decals, since part of this bike's life includes being hidden in a drainage in the woods...
05-16-20, 04:59 PM
Replies: 1,080
Views: 401,619
Posted By rseeker

Now with more rack! I spray-painted the...

Now with more rack!

I spray-painted the struts, after sanding and cleaning. I got a pretty good finish match with semi-gloss satin. (The struts are aluminum; Rust-Oleum is just what I had. on...
05-15-20, 01:33 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,548
Posted By rseeker

Thanks aggiegrads that's what I'm doing. I...

Thanks aggiegrads that's what I'm doing. I ordered what may be the last pair of KS smooth post mountain pads in the US last night, from Performance. They could only give me one pair, not two, and...
05-15-20, 01:16 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 768
Posted By rseeker

Oil (Phil's Tenacious) has resurrected the ailing...

Oil (Phil's Tenacious) has resurrected the ailing skewer. Thanks again.
05-12-20, 01:09 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,066
Posted By rseeker

My guess is they came off a car rack. My Saris...

My guess is they came off a car rack. My Saris Bones has some like that. Am I close?
05-12-20, 01:00 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 8,522
Posted By rseeker

Nice try framesavering, but next time use two or...

Nice try framesavering, but next time use two or three bottles instead of one and use a fiber-optic camera to check your work because your coverage wasn't total.

Good job protecting the decals...
05-10-20, 06:40 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,097
Posted By rseeker

That sounds ominous .. did something happen?

That sounds ominous .. did something happen?
05-09-20, 11:53 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,097
Posted By rseeker

I like it! I love the look of a capable bike,...

I like it! I love the look of a capable bike, ready to go any place, do any thing.

One question, I don't know if you ride while it's getting dark, but does your seat bag cover your rear...
05-08-20, 05:52 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,548
Posted By rseeker

For the record, Performance Bike says the Kook...

For the record, Performance Bike says the Kook Stop smooth post canti pad (pure salmon one-piece, non-cartridge) is discontinued.
...
Forum: Commuting
05-07-20, 05:38 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,258
Posted By rseeker

What's the supposed risk? Wearing out the frame...

What's the supposed risk? Wearing out the frame threading?
05-06-20, 08:34 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,139
Posted By rseeker

100% agree. Thanks for mentioning it. And the...

100% agree. Thanks for mentioning it. And the PDF.
05-05-20, 01:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,139
Posted By rseeker

Cool, thanks. And great link, that's about my...

Cool, thanks. And great link, that's about my exact scenario, same basket, same rack, same bike almost.
05-05-20, 11:41 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,139
Posted By rseeker

Does a Wald 582 basket require a low rail?

This is about mounting a Wald 582 side basket (or Sunlite equivalent) on a rear rack. Does the rack need to have a horizontal rail down low for the bottom of the basket to hook onto?

In other...
05-04-20, 07:47 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,144
Posted By rseeker

Underestimate women at your peril. The female of...

Underestimate women at your peril. The female of the species is more deadly than the male.
05-03-20, 06:36 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,548
Posted By rseeker

What I need is better braking performance in all...

What I need is better braking performance in all weather including wet and dirty and occasional mud without wearing out my rims any more than I have to, with the brakes I have and the rims I have.
...
05-02-20, 08:51 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,548
Posted By rseeker

Are these Kool Stop canti replaceable pads just a fever dream mirage?

The kool stop web site has em on their overview page but the link goes to the ones for v brakes.

http://www.koolstop.com/english/rim_pads.html

I need smooth post for cantis coming as a brake...
05-02-20, 04:49 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 768
Posted By rseeker

Oil it is then. Thanks you all.

Oil it is then. Thanks you all.
05-01-20, 01:06 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,275
Posted By rseeker

That's my exact scenario (rear rack, seat stay...

That's my exact scenario (rear rack, seat stay and dropout eyelet mounting) coming up if UPS delivers on time today. Looking forward to finding out.
04-30-20, 06:57 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,416
Posted By rseeker

Sometimes I say make time pay for its passage but...

Sometimes I say make time pay for its passage but that seems falsely defiant for these times when we face so many challenges beyond individual control. Maybe better to quote Tiny Tim than Roy Batty....
04-30-20, 12:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 768
Posted By rseeker

Can you oil/grease a QR skewer cam

I think I read emphatic no but I can't find it now.

I have one that I can't get to close all the way when it's tightened across the fork about right. The lever moves freely when the skewer's...
04-30-20, 12:31 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 333
Posted By rseeker

How are skewers measured

How are QR skewers measured when it's internal cam? I'd guess it's from the outboard end of the cap on the lever end to the tip of the rod on the far end? But maybe length refers to OLD of the...
04-29-20, 01:19 PM
Replies: 27,079
Views: 3,092,499
Posted By rseeker

Haha yeah, one or the other, we'll see which...

Haha yeah, one or the other, we'll see which comes first.

"The obstacle is the path", I keep telling myself ...
04-29-20, 09:15 AM
Replies: 27,079
Views: 3,092,499
Posted By rseeker

There's a hill I've been eying for a while and...

There's a hill I've been eying for a while and finally decided to make the attempt last night. It's so steep (steep for me, not necessarily for you all) I don't think I could have done it on the old...
04-29-20, 08:55 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,470
Posted By rseeker

I did it with two soda cans (Kroger orange, if...

I did it with two soda cans (Kroger orange, if you must know) at the rim plus a pill bottle and small stack of coins to probe the hub. It worked well for my starter bike but I'm on to a "real" bike...
04-26-20, 05:28 AM
Replies: 27,079
Views: 3,092,499
Posted By rseeker

Yesterday, 20.7 milrs, braving the rain but it...

Yesterday, 20.7 milrs, braving the rain but it turned out to be just a few curtains sweeping through. Cloudy and 59 to start, but finished sunny and hot.
04-26-20, 04:33 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 753
Posted By rseeker

Man, really? I have a 730 of similar vintage and...

Man, really? I have a 730 of similar vintage and I'm in love, I wouldn't sell it! But I'm seeing I'll need rims in a year or two, so, subscribing.
Forum: Introductions
04-20-20, 11:24 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 145
Posted By rseeker

Hi and welcome!

Hi and welcome!
04-17-20, 08:14 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,536
Posted By rseeker

That's so cool, thanks for posting about it. And...

That's so cool, thanks for posting about it. And you have so much to look fotward to. Way to go!
04-14-20, 01:32 AM
Replies: 27,079
Views: 3,092,499
Posted By rseeker

Monday morning we had storms and tornado warnings...

Monday morning we had storms and tornado warnings then a 20mph wind from the west to sweep it all away. I headed west in pushy conditions although uphill so I wasn't going too fast anyway, tacked a...
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