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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 12:41 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 2,391
Posted By noglider

It's the grime. The finish might rub off but not...

It's the grime. The finish might rub off but not much. There is no avoiding the black grime. You can only minimize it.

A friend of mine is a bike lover and a car mechanic. He says his hands get...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 12:37 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,319
Posted By noglider

Aha, I've heard that word.

Aha, I've heard that word.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-24, 07:32 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 2,391
Posted By noglider

Colored chains turn to black within two days.

Colored chains turn to black within two days.
Forum: Commuting
04-14-24, 07:27 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 772
Posted By noglider

Time for a funny story. You know those dreams...

Time for a funny story. You know those dreams people have of being naked in front of everyone?

I used to commute in street clothes most of them time but sometimes in cycling clothes. I kept...
Forum: Commuting
04-14-24, 07:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 240
Posted By noglider

I suppose it's tricky for some. I learned to do...

I suppose it's tricky for some. I learned to do it on a Sturmey Archer when I was a kid. Right now, I can literally do it with my eyes closed. I do it by feel and sound.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-24, 07:23 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,319
Posted By noglider

for serving hors d'oeuvres?

for serving hors d'oeuvres?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-24, 06:08 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 765
Posted By noglider

Glennfordx4, Sheri, I'm sorry to hear the news....

Glennfordx4, Sheri, I'm sorry to hear the news. Glenn and I had some nice, gentle correspondences. I could tell he was a very decent guy. I'm very grateful you told us about his passing. It's sad...
Forum: Commuting
04-13-24, 06:01 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,078
Posted By noglider

I prefer to wear as little "waterproof" stuff as...

I prefer to wear as little "waterproof" stuff as possible since it tends to trap moisture inside. Of course there are times when it's necessary, but I prefer to get wet if it's not too cold. I might...
Forum: Commuting
04-13-24, 05:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 240
Posted By noglider

I've seen most or all of his videos since I...

I've seen most or all of his videos since I discovered his channel. No he doesn't have such a video. I don't think he shows repair procedures.

I don't consider IGH hubs to create much extra...
Forum: Commuting
04-13-24, 04:49 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 4,561
Posted By noglider

50 years, wow that's old! Oh snap, my bike...

50 years, wow that's old!

Oh snap, my bike is 50 years old! Exactly 50 years! :lol:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-24, 04:45 PM
Replies: 7,786
Views: 917,787
Posted By noglider

On Wednesday, I did a really good job cleaning...

On Wednesday, I did a really good job cleaning the drivetrain on my commuter bike. Then on Thursday I rode to work in the rain. Argh. My spouse is away for a few days so I took the liberty of...
Forum: Touring
04-13-24, 04:17 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,011
Posted By noglider

My 5-minute lock, so to speak, is to disable the...

My 5-minute lock, so to speak, is to disable the bike in various ways. Loosen the quick release skewers. I have the old style dropouts that face forward, so an undone skewer makes the rear wheel...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-11-24, 09:38 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 1,750
Posted By noglider

I just stumbled upon this video. It's about crank...

I just stumbled upon this video. It's about crank lengths for MTBs. There's an innovative crank that offers a huge number of lengths, all so that you can determine which length you like.
...
Forum: Commuting
04-11-24, 08:51 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 749
Posted By noglider

How do you suppose that happened? Were you able...

How do you suppose that happened? Were you able to use gears that are high enough?

I don't ride that much in the rain. I rarely head out to work if it's raining, though I take a chance on a rainy...
Forum: Commuting
04-11-24, 04:08 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 749
Posted By noglider

ScottCommutes and Classtime: The difference in...

ScottCommutes and Classtime: The difference in your climates can explain the difference in wear on your bikes. Riding a bike in the rain introduces a lot of abrasive grit. Last night, I cleaned my...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-11-24, 04:03 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 840
Posted By noglider

Yes I’ve seen those on the web. I remember when...

Yes I’ve seen those on the web. I remember when they came out. They are serious lights. Some lights at $30 to $50 are pretty serious for what you pay. A few years ago, I took a chance on a light...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-24, 06:48 PM
Replies: 8,786
Views: 1,100,536
Posted By noglider

I got two of these valve core tools because (1) I...

I got two of these valve core tools because (1) I now carry a pump that has a hose that I have to screw on my valve and (2) some tubes now come with the core not very tight. Ugh. So now I carry this...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-24, 06:23 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 2,391
Posted By noglider

:lol: Of course. The frame looks really...

:lol:

Of course.

The frame looks really nice, and so do the components. This will be good.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-10-24, 06:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 436
Posted By noglider

Yeah, it's a nice surprise and boost to the ego...

Yeah, it's a nice surprise and boost to the ego to realize you've been in a higher gear than you thought. It's happened to me.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-10-24, 06:18 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 1,580
Posted By noglider

I'm of the opinion that cadence doesn't matter...

I'm of the opinion that cadence doesn't matter much. High cadence was stressed in the early 80s, but I think it was overblown. Sure if you want to be as fast as you can be, you need the ability, and...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-10-24, 06:11 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 400
Posted By noglider

As a matter of fact, I did ride through the...

As a matter of fact, I did ride through the eclipse. It occurred during my commute time from work to grad school. I walked out of work and to the public bike rack and saw that my rear tire was flat....
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-10-24, 06:07 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 656
Posted By noglider

I agree with all of that, RH Clark. I'm not ready...

I agree with all of that, RH Clark. I'm not ready to cut bread out of my diet. I try to eat good bread, and I hope that makes a difference.

I'm reading (or really listening to) the book called...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-10-24, 06:00 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 840
Posted By noglider

That Ravemen looks nice! Price is decent.

That Ravemen looks nice! Price is decent.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-10-24, 05:58 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 639
Posted By noglider

Pump hub. That is so weird.

Pump hub. That is so weird.
Forum: Commuting
04-10-24, 05:55 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 749
Posted By noglider

Going from driving to bike commuting, my food...

Going from driving to bike commuting, my food expenses went up, so it didn't seem like I was saving money on fuel. Of course, that's not the whole picture at all.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-24, 05:51 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 2,391
Posted By noglider

Strawbunyan, please start a new thread to...

Strawbunyan, please start a new thread to chronicle your building of the bike. We will enjoy it, and we can help.

The thread that sold the frame is gone. Do you have a picture of it?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-24, 05:32 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 1,750
Posted By noglider

I found it hard to believe that people could feel...

I found it hard to believe that people could feel small differences in crank length. Then I got a new (used) bike and I couldn't find the right saddle height. I realized it was because the cranks...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-24, 05:02 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,319
Posted By noglider

I like brass bells. I can ring it once from far...

I like brass bells. I can ring it once from far behind a pedestrian, and by the time I'm passing them, the bell is still resonating.

The tires on my commuter bike are tight, and I can't easily put...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-10-24, 03:28 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 656
Posted By noglider

Agreed. I'm working really hard to reduce junk...

Agreed. I'm working really hard to reduce junk food. I have succeeded mostly. I don't buy candy, cookies, ice cream, etc, but it's there during breaks at my weekly rehearsal, and I can't resist. Junk...
Forum: Commuting
04-10-24, 03:08 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 4,561
Posted By noglider

I think I'm at one of the spectrum, the end where...

I think I'm at one of the spectrum, the end where people want nice tires and don't mind extra punctures. I hope this is just a streak of bad luck. I inflated the tube this morning, and it looks like...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-24, 09:59 PM
Replies: 6,474
Views: 771,590
Posted By noglider

I'm really sorry about those wheels! Stuff like...

I'm really sorry about those wheels! Stuff like that really burns me up, and it's happened to me a lot.

I finally got security skewers. I'm super happy with them, and I should have gotten them...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-08-24, 09:56 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 14,587
Posted By noglider

I'm with you, but for some people, diminishing...

I'm with you, but for some people, diminishing returns don't matter. Better is better.
Forum: Commuting
04-08-24, 09:54 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 4,561
Posted By noglider

Lovely weather today for riding a bike. I had a...

Lovely weather today for riding a bike. I had a tailwind going into work. As you know, that makes me happy.

Rat count: 3 (1 per ride), all of them dead. That's about average, I think. I see live...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-08-24, 09:40 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,780
Posted By noglider

I've only ridden through Flushing a few times, so...

I've only ridden through Flushing a few times, so I'll take your word for it.

In my experience, Queens, at least the route from the 59th St Bridge to Elmhurst, is a lot milder than where I commute...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-24, 08:06 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,932
Posted By noglider

Here is my 1971 Raleigh Super Course. I figured I...

Here is my 1971 Raleigh Super Course. I figured I should use a tall stem, but now I find it's too tall for me. I've left it like this for a few years anyway, because it's close to good enough.
...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-07-24, 06:40 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 529
Posted By noglider

I started grad school in the fall, and it doesn't...

I started grad school in the fall, and it doesn't feel right to allocate the three hours to donate platelets, so I haven't done it. They keep calling and pleading. I'll do it when I can.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-24, 06:36 PM
Replies: 7,786
Views: 917,787
Posted By noglider

Well done, ascherer! jrg1244, that's really nice....

Well done, ascherer! jrg1244, that's really nice. Will you be able to ride it, or will you be moving it on?
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-07-24, 09:14 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,780
Posted By noglider

How has the commuting been going? I left...

How has the commuting been going?

I left college unfinished in 1987 and returned in 2019. Finished my BA in 2022 in order to start my 4th career. Now I'm in grad school. I commute to Hunter...
Forum: Commuting
04-06-24, 01:45 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 8,370
Posted By noglider

In time, you will learn your tolerance points....

In time, you will learn your tolerance points. It's good you started out at this time of year so weather won't be much of a challenge for a while.

I've been riding a fair bit for many years. You...
Forum: Commuting
04-06-24, 10:55 AM
Replies: 195
Views: 8,370
Posted By noglider

I hear ya. Monday shouldn't have much rain, if...

I hear ya. Monday shouldn't have much rain, if any. I looked up Knoxville. Is that close? Check out the various ways bike commuters handle rain. If it's raining heavily in the morning, I don't ride,...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-06-24, 09:48 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,208
Posted By noglider

I've taught several adults to ride. I also remove...

I've taught several adults to ride. I also remove the pedals and drop the saddle very low.

Some people, especially adults, are scared of falling. I have a method to reduce that fear. Take them to...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-06-24, 09:43 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 529
Posted By noglider

I've never noticed any decrease in my energy...

I've never noticed any decrease in my energy level. I don't tell the staff at the blood center that I plan to ride, because they will try to talk me out of it. Maybe I should listen, but so far, so...
Forum: Commuting
04-06-24, 09:35 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 164
Posted By noglider

I wear a dress shirt and tie while bike...

I wear a dress shirt and tie while bike commuting. I suspect I look weird. I admit that I enjoy that.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-06-24, 09:15 AM
Replies: 480
Views: 59,421
Posted By noglider

Here is a Bianchi Volpe I owned a few years ago....

Here is a Bianchi Volpe I owned a few years ago. It was good for commuting and hauling.

...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-06-24, 09:08 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 14,587
Posted By noglider

My point is that the placebo effect is powerful....

My point is that the placebo effect is powerful. Also, experienced cyclists are attuned to real differences in equipment in such a way that the perception of their differences is exaggerated. With...
Forum: Commuting
04-05-24, 06:29 AM
Replies: 132
Views: 18,581
Posted By noglider

cyccommute thank you! Unfortunately, there may...

cyccommute thank you! Unfortunately, there may not be much cycling left in my spouse's future, so experiments and investments don't make much sense for now.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-05-24, 06:24 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 14,587
Posted By noglider

HTupolev, wow, that's a big improvement, but how...

HTupolev, wow, that's a big improvement, but how do you know it's from the weight advantage rather than the difference in color?

If I sneak a full water bottle on the bike, will you feel it?
Forum: Road Cycling
04-04-24, 09:41 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 14,587
Posted By noglider

I just don't see how tpu tubes can offer me less...

I just don't see how tpu tubes can offer me less trouble than I currently have with butyl tubes. They may be the same, and they may be more, but less, I doubt it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-24, 07:19 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 9,340
Posted By noglider

My goodness, that looks nicer than any Tourist. I...

My goodness, that looks nicer than any Tourist. I never really liked the Tourist.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-24, 07:15 PM
Replies: 480
Views: 59,421
Posted By noglider

Aubergine, thanks. Man, I agree so hard: indexing...

Aubergine, thanks. Man, I agree so hard: indexing the front is dumb. The trouble is, how do we do it with a brifter? I think I'm going to try shifting on the right with a brifter and on the left with...
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