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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-04-21, 08:29 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 3,893
Posted By Retfor

some do! A few days ago I saw a deer standing by...

some do! A few days ago I saw a deer standing by the side of the road. At first I thought it was just grazing there or something and stood up for a minute, but then the traffic cleared and it ran...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-19-21, 11:14 AM
Replies: 281
Views: 16,088
Posted By Retfor

Definitely shave. Those 3 milliseconds you save...

Definitely shave. Those 3 milliseconds you save could make all the difference.

And besides, the guys go crazy for it... ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-22-21, 12:32 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 11,475
Posted By Retfor

I got started flipping when I had an extra...

I got started flipping when I had an extra wheelset from a bike that cracked. Saw a frame for sale that needed a wheel, slapped a wheel on and resold. I don't flip often, but I keep my eyes out for...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-16-21, 09:39 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 5,117
Posted By Retfor

For my bike, which is more expensive, I have the...

For my bike, which is more expensive, I have the kryptonite series 4 10mm integrated chain. Luckily I don't need to leave it in any super high theft areas for very long. If I were, I might pair it...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-09-20, 12:42 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 4,392
Posted By Retfor

There are bands that combine metal with kpop and...

There are bands that combine metal with kpop and or other techno based music. (industrial metal. ) That might suit your tastes for riding.

Some bands to check out: black light discipline, blood...
Forum: Living Car Free
10-01-20, 06:04 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,765
Posted By Retfor

That might be the point for you, but that's not...

That might be the point for you, but that's not the point for everyone.
Forum: Commuting
09-07-20, 07:44 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 32,180
Posted By Retfor

thats just insane...

thats just insane...
Forum: Commuting
09-07-20, 07:41 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 32,180
Posted By Retfor

and then theres the fun stuff you invariably...

and then theres the fun stuff you invariably end up recording:

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Forum: Electric Bikes
07-30-20, 11:19 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 6,023
Posted By Retfor

imo, car drivers respect motorcycles far more...

imo, car drivers respect motorcycles far more than bikes, which many feel shouldnt be on the road in the first place. ive been honked at numerous times in situations where i feel if i were a car or...
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-29-20, 06:45 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 6,023
Posted By Retfor

oh, yeah, definitely. i used to have a slower...

oh, yeah, definitely. i used to have a slower ebike and rode next to traffic and got doored. luckily i was ok, but i said screw the law, im doing whats safe for ME. which is to get a faster ebike...
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-28-20, 09:38 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 6,023
Posted By Retfor

agreed, my previous bike had trouble maintaining...

agreed, my previous bike had trouble maintaining 25 mph in light wind or pulling a trailer. my current bike (1500w) can handle it easy, even maintaing 30 mph against those. luckily, i dont usually...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-27-20, 08:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 421
Posted By Retfor

i know, but i only have the gauge on the pump...

i know, but i only have the gauge on the pump to go by, though, and im not sure how accurate it is.

i did check the spokes and tightened a few, but still having the issue.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-26-20, 11:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 421
Posted By Retfor

oh, right, i meant to mention that. i think its...

oh, right, i meant to mention that. i think its about 60 psi. i tried pumping it up more, but didnt really do much. i have a cheap schwinn pump, it might not be able to handle it, although the...
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-26-20, 10:57 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 6,023
Posted By Retfor

i put this together recently for a bit under 2k. ...

i put this together recently for a bit under 2k. can do about 40 mph on a flat, although i usually keep it to about 30.
...
Forum: Living Car Free
07-26-20, 10:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,827
Posted By Retfor

one word: ebike.

one word: ebike.
Forum: Living Car Free
07-26-20, 10:40 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 34,465
Posted By Retfor

i use an old kids trailer for cargo, including...

i use an old kids trailer for cargo, including other bikes.

if you dont have that, though, ive seen a kit for connecting a kids bike to an adult's bike to make it like a tag along trailer bike...
Forum: Living Car Free
07-26-20, 10:28 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,765
Posted By Retfor

i was looking at the hyperscorpion, as i liked...

i was looking at the hyperscorpion, as i liked that it had dual suspension, but while they claim it goes 30+, a lot of people said they barely got to 28, and that wasnt fast enough for me. i...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-26-20, 10:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 421
Posted By Retfor

tire fit issues

so, im having some issues with my tires. i have a 2004 cannondale jekyll 600 which i converted to electric. (rear hub motor). when riding, it feels unsteady sometimes, especially when...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
07-17-20, 01:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,350
Posted By Retfor

ok, thanks. :thumb:

ok, thanks. :thumb:
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
07-17-20, 01:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,350
Posted By Retfor

oh yeah. i got 2 bikes cheap from the same guy,...

oh yeah. i got 2 bikes cheap from the same guy, seperately. the first was a trek, he had me come in and take a look at it, although i knew i was probably gonna take it regardless, was only...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
07-17-20, 01:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,350
Posted By Retfor

cool. and yeah, i fix em up ready to ride. how...

cool. and yeah, i fix em up ready to ride. how should i price once fixed? 100? 200? 300? heres a couple drive side pics.
...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
07-17-20, 09:35 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,350
Posted By Retfor

Falcon road bike

I picked up an old falcon road bike recently to repair and resell. didnt know anything about it, but i figured for $5 it was at least good for parts. on looking around online for falcon...
Forum: Commuting
06-11-20, 06:51 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 32,180
Posted By Retfor

You can get any helmet and add a mount. I have...

You can get any helmet and add a mount. I have one that attaches with velcro straps. It's very secure, almost no movement at all, even on big bumps.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-19-20, 05:38 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 836
Posted By Retfor

yeah, that's basically what I was thinking.

yeah, that's basically what I was thinking.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-19-20, 12:03 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 836
Posted By Retfor

Thanks. I had it unattached right now because I...

Thanks. I had it unattached right now because I I've had the wheel off. I just put it back on for a bit for the pic.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-18-20, 08:49 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 836
Posted By Retfor

Ahhhh, so that's what that arm does... I just...

Ahhhh, so that's what that arm does... I just checked, and the specialized has one too, as well as a few other bikes that I knew have coaster brakes.


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I thought it odd, hence why I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-18-20, 08:18 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 836
Posted By Retfor

Should these back pedal?

I've got these two bikes that im fixing up, and I thought that they should be able to back pedal since they have a hand brake, but they don't. I thought that the freewheels were shot, but then I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-11-20, 06:30 PM
Replies: 408
Views: 26,538
Posted By Retfor

Didn't read the whole thread, too long for that,...

Didn't read the whole thread, too long for that, but my two cents is that it greatly depends on the headphones. For headphones intended to block sound, like the in-ear earbuds, I would agree that...
Forum: Commuting
03-12-20, 04:30 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 32,180
Posted By Retfor

If you wouldn't sue, then yeah, not much use, but...

If you wouldn't sue, then yeah, not much use, but you never know what you'd do until you're in the situation. If you don't have the evidence to prove you weren't at fault then you won't have the...
Forum: Commuting
03-12-20, 08:13 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 32,180
Posted By Retfor

On average, I spend about an extra few minutes...

On average, I spend about an extra few minutes per day on it. only takes a moment to charge delete, etc. There's no need to watch it unless you want to or there's an incident that you know you want...
Forum: Commuting
03-11-20, 11:38 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 32,180
Posted By Retfor

btw, another tip: if youre recording and ...

btw, another tip: if youre recording and something happens that you DO want to keep, right after it happens stop recording and then restart. itll make it easier to find the incident in your...
Forum: Commuting
03-11-20, 07:44 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 32,180
Posted By Retfor

even 4k footage can be hard to make out plates...

even 4k footage can be hard to make out plates due to the constant movement and encoding algoritms. the best is to say the plate out loud if you can so that you have a verbal record of it.
Forum: Commuting
03-09-20, 09:23 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 32,180
Posted By Retfor

Wow, nice score. I got a good deal too through...

Wow, nice score. I got a good deal too through Facebook marketplace, although not quite as good a deal. 50 for a hero 3+ with a bunch of mounts and a back screen.
Forum: Commuting
03-09-20, 12:39 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 32,180
Posted By Retfor

I do. I have a gopro 3+ mounted to my helmet. ...

I do. I have a gopro 3+ mounted to my helmet. I've been recording all my rides for the past 3-4 months. Theoretically would've been great when I got hit a couple months ago, but it popped out and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-20-20, 09:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,705
Posted By Retfor

Good idea, I'll give that a try, thanks.

Good idea, I'll give that a try, thanks.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-20-20, 11:22 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,705
Posted By Retfor

Ah, ok. Yeah, that'd make sense why it doesn't...

Ah, ok. Yeah, that'd make sense why it doesn't fit perfectly. It is a freewheel tool...

Thanks.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-20-20, 10:58 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,705
Posted By Retfor

Ah, ok. Right tool, though? I shouldn't expect...

Ah, ok. Right tool, though? I shouldn't expect it to go in more or fit more snug?

Thanks.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-20-20, 10:54 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,705
Posted By Retfor

Removing freewheel

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I'm trying to remove this freewheel as it's blocking a spoke that needs...
Forum: Mountain Biking
01-27-20, 12:29 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,378
Posted By Retfor

Didn't think you could see it well in this pic,...

Didn't think you could see it well in this pic, but I looked and you kinda can, so here it is. ...
Forum: Mountain Biking
01-27-20, 12:25 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,378
Posted By Retfor

If you need a wider base, you can use wire to...

If you need a wider base, you can use wire to attach a wider base to whatever narrower one you end up with. For example, I have a milk crate mounted to my rack. The rack is much narrower and the...
Forum: Mountain Biking
01-23-20, 11:38 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,323
Posted By Retfor

40 isn't bad although it seems those are vented a...

40 isn't bad although it seems those are vented a bit more than I might like.

How long have you had the 100% ones? 75 fits into the "way too much for plastic and foam" category, but if they last...
Forum: Mountain Biking
01-20-20, 07:14 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,323
Posted By Retfor

No, it needs it. With it starting to fall out a...

No, it needs it. With it starting to fall out a bit it's getting too windy.
Forum: Mountain Biking
01-20-20, 06:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,323
Posted By Retfor

Oh, that's a good idea to replace the foam,...

Oh, that's a good idea to replace the foam, although, it's the foam around the sides that's deteriorating , not the foam that rests on your face. So I might lose all ventilation if I cover that with...
Forum: Mountain Biking
01-20-20, 12:20 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,378
Posted By Retfor

I use this one:...

I use this one: https://www.amazon.com/Axiom-Streamliner-Disc-Cycle-Black/dp/B004094HY2/

I likethe way it gets around the disc brakes better than the way most others do it by sticking out. That...
Forum: Mountain Biking
01-19-20, 10:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,323
Posted By Retfor

What's a good budget goggles?

I wear goggles while commuting as I ride an ebike that goes fast, and especially in the winter the
wind gets a bit much otherwise. I got a cheap pair ($16) off Ebay, as paying $100+ for foam and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-16-19, 11:19 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 9,272
Posted By Retfor

Mostly correct, but a bar isn't a good...

Mostly correct, but a bar isn't a good comparison. People aren't hanging out in the kitchen or other work areas, they're hanging out at the bar which is what it was designed for. If they weren't...
Forum: Living Car Free
08-18-19, 07:59 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,319
Posted By Retfor

it wasnt bad at all. it did have a slight...

it wasnt bad at all. it did have a slight tendancy to fall back, as i discoverd on the first one. i had forgotten to bring the hitch to attach it to the bike with me*, and had to jerry-rig it. ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-18-19, 07:45 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,317
Posted By Retfor

probably means co2 for filling the tires.

probably means co2 for filling the tires.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-14-19, 09:09 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,994
Posted By Retfor

Lol, yeah, that's in the plans.

Lol, yeah, that's in the plans.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-14-19, 06:11 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,994
Posted By Retfor

oh, actually, looking at it again this morning,...

oh, actually, looking at it again this morning, with the wheel out i WOULD have been able to straighten that kink out to get the chain proper. the rear derailleur is flipped down, so what looks...
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