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02-12-24, 01:29 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 3,141
Posted By CliffordK

The Wipperman Conex 8sx (8 spd), 9sx (9 spd),...

The Wipperman Conex 8sx (8 spd), 9sx (9 spd), 10sx (10 spd), and 11sx (11 spd) chains have stainless link plates, although I believe the pins are not.

It should be more corrosion resistant. ...
01-22-24, 09:06 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 607
Posted By CliffordK

For some people E-Bay is a business, and the IRS...

For some people E-Bay is a business, and the IRS wants to capture those people.

For others it is personal cleaning house.

If a person bought a bunch of odds and ends new, then is dumping them...
01-22-24, 08:54 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 607
Posted By CliffordK

We just had one of the worst freezing rain ice...

We just had one of the worst freezing rain ice storms that we've had in a decade or two. I think a large swath of the country had snow and freezing weather.

I lost power for 8 1/2 days. Last...
01-06-24, 04:34 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,784
Posted By CliffordK

How much was the Islandix? All I'm seeing is the...

How much was the Islandix? All I'm seeing is the deposit + shipping.
01-03-24, 04:31 AM
Replies: 22,281
Views: 4,613,083
Posted By CliffordK

I realize this is a bike forum :D Swallow...

I realize this is a bike forum :D Swallow before you read the description.
...
01-01-24, 08:58 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 850
Posted By CliffordK

When did they come up with the concept of a...

When did they come up with the concept of a fabric covered Styrofoam? Idea was that the foam would crumble in an accident, sacrificed for the life of the rider. It only lasted a couple of years...
12-28-23, 01:05 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 850
Posted By CliffordK

Ok, I found the 1976 BikeCology catalog online. ...

Ok, I found the 1976 BikeCology catalog online.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/zbillster/albums/72157606789001880/with/2771384115

https://live.staticflickr.com/3296/2772181590_8052042509_h.jpg
...
12-28-23, 12:49 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 850
Posted By CliffordK

I don't know where we got it. There was a local...

I don't know where we got it. There was a local bike shop, Collins Bikes in Eugene that had some road bike stuff. We also had a catalog from Bike-Ecology, I think. Maybe another catalog.

I may...
12-28-23, 12:31 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 850
Posted By CliffordK

I don't really know. I don't remember the finish...

I don't really know. I don't remember the finish order. He didn't win. I think I've heard that he finished in the top 10. But, based on the photos, there may have only been a dozen or so riders. ...
12-27-23, 09:05 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 850
Posted By CliffordK

A lot of things have changed over time. For us...

A lot of things have changed over time. For us it was a family trip. We loaded the whole family up in the car and drove across the country. A stop at Yellowstone. A stop at Mt. Rushmore. A stop...
12-26-23, 09:57 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 850
Posted By CliffordK

Midget Racing, 1970's... Photos

Going through some photo archives.

Starting off with the 1975 Midget National Road Race in Milwaukee Wisconsin.

My brother is in the white striped T-Shirt, Green bike, and Orange Skid-Lid. ...
12-19-23, 07:36 PM
Replies: 3,547
Views: 434,844
Posted By CliffordK

There's a new CAT on the block. It is big and...

There's a new CAT on the block. It is big and green!!!

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/972x1296/80-newcat1_ed3b19bb8489047b4189aa235c5b34b8d54326d9.jpg
...
12-01-23, 01:34 PM
Replies: 231
Views: 12,549
Posted By CliffordK

The problem is negligence, or negligent homicide....

The problem is negligence, or negligent homicide. Also, looking back through the thread, speeding, although that may be hard to determine accurately.

So, if this was a fluke accident... then no...
12-01-23, 12:48 PM
Replies: 231
Views: 12,549
Posted By CliffordK

Thanks for the update. So this has been referred...

Thanks for the update. So this has been referred back from the County DA to the City DA. Not necessarily dead just yet.

I'm not convinced that every "accident" must be prosecuted.

It...
Replies: 15
Views: 1,254
Posted By CliffordK

What I call the "Morning After Rides" are always...

What I call the "Morning After Rides" are always tough.

Long day in the saddle. Get perhaps 8 hours of sleep... then get up and do another long day in the saddle.

I end up going quite a...
10-28-23, 09:45 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,821
Posted By CliffordK

It isn't as much age of the bike... how old of...

It isn't as much age of the bike... how old of bikes are you looking at?

At least by the 1960's or 1970's, the technology was there for lighter weight bikes.

Double butted tubing. ...
10-28-23, 09:29 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,254
Posted By CliffordK

I went in just the opposite direction. I...

I went in just the opposite direction.

I bought my old Colnago when I was 16. Size 60cm. And, I'm 5'10". Probably a bit big for me. But what did I know at the time? Anyway, I probably didn't...
Forum: Touring
10-26-23, 05:30 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,849
Posted By CliffordK

There are a number of castles, walled cities,...

There are a number of castles, walled cities, etc, around Parma, and much of Italy.

I visited Italy in the early 80's with my parents where I bought my Colnago road bike. And, did quite a few day...
Forum: Touring
10-26-23, 03:12 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,849
Posted By CliffordK

When I was there, many had studied some English...

When I was there, many had studied some English in school, but were quite shy about using it. Yet, perhaps that has changed as years passed, and there are more tourists and foreigners.



One of...
Forum: Touring
10-18-23, 05:27 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,849
Posted By CliffordK

Does anybody in your group speak Italian? That...

Does anybody in your group speak Italian? That will help some.

It has been a few decades since I was in Italy. However, my experience was that English was fine in the big tourist cities (Rome,...
10-17-23, 05:50 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,889
Posted By CliffordK

My parents used to have a lot at the Crooked...

My parents used to have a lot at the Crooked River development near Redmond, OR. On the original plot layout, every lot had a 5' easement along the borders for horses, hikers, walkers, etc.

Mom...
10-17-23, 05:31 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,167
Posted By CliffordK

My father had a simultaneous double knee...

My father had a simultaneous double knee replacement which was generally fine for his strength and condition. Early 60's, I think.

However, before the surgery he couldn't fully straighten his...
10-17-23, 05:27 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,167
Posted By CliffordK

For the ice machine, one can fit 4 soda bottles...

For the ice machine, one can fit 4 soda bottles into it. I don't remember the exact brand or size. I seem to think it was Dr. pepper, 16 oz that we had, but it may not matter. Add soda bottles,...
10-17-23, 08:19 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 593
Posted By CliffordK

If you go with 1x, look for special drop stop...

If you go with 1x, look for special drop stop rings of one sort or another.

Wolf Tooth was one brand.

https://www.wolftoothcomponents.com/collections/chainrings

I think other brands use...
10-16-23, 11:09 PM
Replies: 82,870
Views: 13,977,135
Posted By CliffordK

I found these at the local recycler. BRING ...

I found these at the local recycler.

BRING

Springfield or Glenwood, Oregon

They look like they're designed to be mounted so that the large track bar (3 or 4 feet long) is horizontal. Then...
10-16-23, 10:44 PM
Replies: 82,870
Views: 13,977,135
Posted By CliffordK

I'd look at the fork very closely on that bike. ...

I'd look at the fork very closely on that bike. It looks bent to me. It is probably within what can be repaired.
10-16-23, 10:10 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 593
Posted By CliffordK

My experience is that 90° from the crank is where...

My experience is that 90° from the crank is where the chain wear is typically worse. Often visible by elongated and gently sloping valleys on the pulling side of the ring.

In this case, the teeth...
10-13-23, 10:32 AM
Replies: 3,547
Views: 434,844
Posted By CliffordK

Well, I have a slightly older kitten that has...

Well, I have a slightly older kitten that has started peeing on me.

I think he has decided to mark me as "HIS".

He needs to go to the vet soon for some "surgery".
10-13-23, 09:49 AM
Replies: 3,547
Views: 434,844
Posted By CliffordK

I don't think that concept works when one has a...

I don't think that concept works when one has a whole litter, and they all start vying for attention.

One can't keep them all.

I have a theory that domestic kittens have a strong maternal bond....
10-12-23, 10:20 PM
Replies: 3,547
Views: 434,844
Posted By CliffordK

Ok, I need a little advice.... My most...

Ok, I need a little advice....

My most recent litter had 6 kittens. 3 with extra fluff. 3 with short hair.

Of the fluffy ones, there is one female, and 2 males.
All three of the short...
09-20-23, 06:10 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 15,883
Posted By CliffordK

Upload some photos of your bike, bars and stem to...

Upload some photos of your bike, bars and stem to your album:

https://www.bikeforums.net/g/user/570550

Are there serrations or some kind of knurling on the center area of the bars?

What type...
09-20-23, 05:27 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 1,953
Posted By CliffordK

I TIG weld my cable ends to keep them from...

I TIG weld my cable ends to keep them from fraying. However, I wouldn't do that for a splice. Too much chance for problems with the weld or heat affected zone. Consider that a cable is dozens or...
09-10-23, 10:22 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,564
Posted By CliffordK

I did it a few years ago. Perhaps time to try to...

I did it a few years ago. Perhaps time to try to get back there, but I've been riding less lately, so a bit out of shape.

I started east of Springfield, rode south to Cottage Grove, East to Culp...
09-10-23, 10:05 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,517
Posted By CliffordK

We had a couple of days of rain a few weeks ago. ...

We had a couple of days of rain a few weeks ago. Then it largely stopped. There has been heavy morning dew, at least just east of Springfield.

The fire camps are still busy.

I drove up HWY...
08-27-23, 08:06 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,517
Posted By CliffordK

One would note the Lookout Fire is mighty close...

One would note the Lookout Fire is mighty close to McKenzie Bridge. So far HWY 242 doesn't appear to be involved. However, there are now fires burning on both sides of HWY 126.
...
08-25-23, 11:46 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,517
Posted By CliffordK

Ok, surely it is open by now. I'm not sure there...

Ok, surely it is open by now. I'm not sure there is any change. They're not listing any fines or enforcement. Rather "At your own risk", which is what was always implied.

For winter/spring...
Forum: Commuting
08-25-23, 11:31 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,157
Posted By CliffordK

What are the local E-Bike regulations and...

What are the local E-Bike regulations and enforcement?

If you want to make this work, I'd think of a few options:
Invest in a new E-bike that can maintain 20 MPH to 30 MPH. Get the right safety...
Forum: Framebuilders
07-28-23, 03:10 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 600
Posted By CliffordK

Hydroforming with a Pressure Washer

Ok, I bumped into this video on YouTube a couple of days ago. And it got the mind spinning... I know, DANGEROUS!!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6DvWDCmbPxs

Obviously their welds leaked a...
07-27-23, 03:55 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,551
Posted By CliffordK

My cats are all less than 3 or 4 years old. They...

My cats are all less than 3 or 4 years old. They spend most of their time outside during the summer by choice, although I think they can find cool shady areas. The oldest one has mid to long hair. ...
07-23-23, 12:47 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,551
Posted By CliffordK

Still in my mid 50's, I believe that I am...

Still in my mid 50's, I believe that I am reasonably temperature tolerant.

I avoid Air Conditioning as much as possible. I have for years. I believe it is harder on the body to work outside in...
07-20-23, 09:48 AM
Replies: 82,870
Views: 13,977,135
Posted By CliffordK

Antique 1885 Prototype Gottlieb Daimler replica...

Antique 1885 Prototype Gottlieb Daimler replica first MC sale or Trade - $3,575 (Snohomish) (https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/mcy/d/snohomish-antique-1885-prototype/7643944566.html)
...
07-19-23, 12:28 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 648
Posted By CliffordK

My tubeless experiment stopped short the first...

My tubeless experiment stopped short the first ride with hitting a rock in Albany. On way home, but about 50 miles from home. Didn't seal. Tube and made it home.

Another ride with tubes. 150+...
07-15-23, 10:36 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,336
Posted By CliffordK

I've tried cloth electrical tape, but I think it...

I've tried cloth electrical tape, but I think it often is sticky on both sides and makes a bit of a mess.

Do you have single walled or double walled rims? The tape requirements may be different...
07-09-23, 03:57 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,062
Posted By CliffordK

Looking at the video, the woman doesn't seem to...

Looking at the video, the woman doesn't seem to straighten the legs out when pedaling, as is frequently the case with city bikes.

I think it is quite likely that she could have at least gotten a...
07-09-23, 02:32 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,062
Posted By CliffordK

I must say that the whole thing is just too...

I must say that the whole thing is just too funny!!!!

I don't see any sign of foot retention.

It is in Italian, and the man calls her "amore".... or his love. Yet, he is slow to follow her...
Forum: Introductions
07-05-23, 01:05 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 330
Posted By CliffordK

Hello from somewhere in the middle of Oregon. ...

Hello from somewhere in the middle of Oregon.

The Crater Lake ride is fun. Hopefully there won't be any big fires this year making it smoky.
Forum: Commuting
06-29-23, 08:45 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 5,719
Posted By CliffordK

I'm a bit old school. However, I still l like my...

I'm a bit old school. However, I still l like my 700c x 25mm Continental Gator Hardshell tires. Pretty good wear out of them. Generally good flat protection.
06-29-23, 03:59 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,704
Posted By CliffordK

I've ridden 100+ miles on a variety of bikes, but...

I've ridden 100+ miles on a variety of bikes, but avoided 3 speeds. There are people who have done century rides on single speeds.

Much of my personal riding is relatively flat.

However,...
06-29-23, 03:48 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,071
Posted By CliffordK

There have been a couple of kickstarter projects...

There have been a couple of kickstarter projects selling helmet lights.

Lumos Bike Helmet

https://www.amazon.com/LUMOS-Bicycle-Signals-Bluetooth-Connected/dp/B08WPXPPR3
...
06-29-23, 03:45 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 785
Posted By CliffordK

The conclusion I've seen before is that kids...

The conclusion I've seen before is that kids under about 8 have strong legs and weak hands. Thus pedal brakes are better than hand brakes for the type of riding and speeds they're doing.
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