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05-18-22, 06:21 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 374
Posted By Rigsson

Leage of American Wheelmen Race

In the late 1800's cyclist were called 'wheelmen' for the obvious reason. The League of American Wheelmen (L.A.W. in the caption) was an early cycling advocacy group, still active today as the League...
08-06-21, 07:38 PM
Replies: 152
Views: 8,820
Posted By Rigsson

Sexy? Own the place? Nope. Best description I...

Sexy? Own the place? Nope.
Best description I can is come up with is connected. Not just to the bike but to everything around me. In tune would be another way to describe it.

And for the side...
06-05-21, 03:51 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,655
Posted By Rigsson

I'm only 39

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Age is strictly a case of mind over matter. If you don't mind, it doesn't matter. -...
03-19-21, 04:40 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 6,163
Posted By Rigsson

Some time ago I read most car trips are less than...

Some time ago I read most car trips are less than 3 miles & most accidents were within 1 mile. All I could think was, "Well, Duh. If you never go more than a couple miles that's where the accidents...
11-02-20, 11:26 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,849
Posted By Rigsson

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10-23-20, 02:17 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,777
Posted By Rigsson

If Mongoose can't help you, try going to a paint...

If Mongoose can't help you, try going to a paint store, home depot, lowes, etc. that does custom paint colors. They should be able to sample the paint to get cmyk or lab (whichever you prefer) values...
10-20-20, 12:41 AM
Replies: 123
Views: 9,728
Posted By Rigsson

White in front, red in back. As required by state...

White in front, red in back. As required by state law.

As long as we're reminiscing, did anyone else use the Belt Beacon? Many times I was complemented by drivers on the noticeability of the...
07-21-20, 11:52 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,119
Posted By Rigsson

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06-28-20, 10:42 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,492
Posted By Rigsson

As long as he gave you some space instead of...

As long as he gave you some space instead of close passing I don't see an issue.

On the other hand, in my area we have curbside bike lanes on all the major streets and most of the minor ones. I...
Forum: Touring
06-16-20, 09:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 936
Posted By Rigsson

I've been using a set for just over a year now as...

I've been using a set for just over a year now as a commuter so light use. Most I've carried has been maybe 15 lbs each side during a grocery run after work. The bottoms are starting to wear through...
Forum: Touring
06-16-20, 12:11 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 8,516
Posted By Rigsson

The Scotsman

An old song
06-11-20, 07:58 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,584
Posted By Rigsson

William Shatner has discontinued his new line of...

William Shatner has discontinued his new line of lingerie.Apparently, Shatner panties wasn’t the best choice for a name.
05-28-20, 08:07 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 11,943
Posted By Rigsson

Old time pressure gauge

Back about 90-100 years ago car tires had cotton belts instead of steel belts. There was a gauge that could be pushed into the sidewall to read the pressure. I tried mine on my 29er and it read about...
04-06-20, 08:32 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,277
Posted By Rigsson

Painting rusty metal

1) Remove as much rust as you can with a wire brush. Doesn't have to be perfect.
2) Paint with a good quality primer, rust inhibiting.
3) Paint with your finish coat.
02-26-20, 11:16 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,419
Posted By Rigsson

Because that would make it the British Dental...

Because that would make it the British Dental Association. It's a real mans life in the BDA.
02-20-20, 10:25 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 5,039
Posted By Rigsson

I commute in Tucson and don't really pay...

I commute in Tucson and don't really pay attention to the official temps, I'm more interested in the actual temps out on the road. There are a couple road side bank thermometers that I watch; coldest...
02-09-20, 07:39 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 5,475
Posted By Rigsson

Here in Tucson during the summer rainy season we...

Here in Tucson during the summer rainy season we get the occasional microburst. Don't last long but the wind speed can top out around 100mph. Typically, see fences and trees down and roofs torn off.
01-05-20, 11:48 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,472
Posted By Rigsson

My dad had never ridden a bike in his life. Grew...

My dad had never ridden a bike in his life. Grew up during the depression so couldn't afford one as a child and never had the desire when older. In his mid 70s he asked to try one of my bikes and...
12-09-19, 06:57 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,609
Posted By Rigsson

Occasionally

I seem to get honked at two or three times a year. Usually a high school kid that also yells something unintelligible out the window as they pass.
Last time was last week. I was crossing an...
10-19-19, 06:25 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,744
Posted By Rigsson

Metric fasteners

Try industrial suppliers. McMaster Carr and Grainger both have a wide range of fasteners. You'll likely have to buy a bag though.
A quick Google shows links on both Amazon and AliExpress for m10x1.0...
Forum: Southwest
06-19-19, 01:54 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,060
Posted By Rigsson

I commute year round, west side to east side &...

I commute year round, west side to east side & back again, roughly 25 miles round-trip.

As for the heat, remember the temps on the news are taken in the shade at the airport. The 'real' temp out...
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