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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-15-22, 11:09 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 747
Posted By crewdog

Thanks for the info!

Thanks for the info!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-14-22, 11:16 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 747
Posted By crewdog

Shimano Square Taper Bottom Bracket Question

I noticed that some of my spare Shimano (square taper) bottom brackets have a nonremoveable ring on the drive side (see photo). Does anyone know why this is?...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-13-21, 03:00 PM
Replies: 201
Views: 13,967
Posted By crewdog

Is there a special hand signal for a U-turn? Do...

Is there a special hand signal for a U-turn? Do you hold your arm in a 90 degree bend (whichever arm depends on if you are going right or left) and twirl your hand in a circle?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-24-21, 07:55 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 5,974
Posted By crewdog

For me the ultimate question is will the pump...

For me the ultimate question is will the pump work on pumping up car tires without requiring hundreds of pumps.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-01-21, 11:33 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,610
Posted By crewdog

You could always do what these people did. ...

You could always do what these people did.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vixFxgDODs0
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-01-21, 09:51 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,018
Posted By crewdog

I've seen this on bikes at Walmart, too.

I've seen this on bikes at Walmart, too.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-01-21, 09:49 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,226
Posted By crewdog

I also try to avoid the sun by riding late in the...

I also try to avoid the sun by riding late in the afternoon or early in the morning. I am very Anglo and had too many sunburns in my younger days.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-27-21, 07:20 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,610
Posted By crewdog

So much for easy to understand laws. It sounds...

So much for easy to understand laws. It sounds like they are increasing the penalties for hitting a pedestrian in a crosswalk, which I always yield to anyway. It also seems to discuss drivers...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-26-21, 03:53 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,741
Posted By crewdog

I always ride with a Rhode Gear mirror that goes...

I always ride with a Rhode Gear mirror that goes on the left brake hood and I constantly check it when on the road. If I get surprised by someone behind me, it is usually a biker. I usually listen...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-26-21, 03:41 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,226
Posted By crewdog

Here in Texas (San Antonio) it tends to stay in...

Here in Texas (San Antonio) it tends to stay in the high 90's in late summer. I have been able to keep riding by moving my start time to 8 pm. My ride usually takes 1 hour and 45 minutes, which...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-26-21, 03:27 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 7,981
Posted By crewdog

Does anyone else have problems with...

Does anyone else have problems with cars/motorcycles that don't seem to have mufflers and they drive real close to you while revving their engines? This has happened to me about 5 to 6 times and...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-26-21, 03:18 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,610
Posted By crewdog

Reference #2. Are you sure about that? I live in...

Reference #2. Are you sure about that? I live in San Antonio and use several bike paths that are on sidewalks and the paths go over multiple crosswalks. Therefore the crosswalks are part of the bike...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-14-21, 01:10 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 7,811
Posted By crewdog

I'll put in a vote for larger tires (32 or...

I'll put in a vote for larger tires (32 or better). The first thing I do with a bike new to me is to switch out the tires if they are less than 32. I like the softer ride and better traction.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-21, 12:05 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,003
Posted By crewdog

I agree. I have mounted these on both of my road...

I agree. I have mounted these on both of my road bikes and they work way better than the old "suicide" levers from back in the day.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-01-21, 03:31 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 7,935
Posted By crewdog

It doesn't matter what your bike looks like to...

It doesn't matter what your bike looks like to others. If it is comfortable to ride and helps keep you on the road, then have at it!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-31-21, 09:02 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 7,935
Posted By crewdog

I'd hate to go over the handlebars on the bike in...

I'd hate to go over the handlebars on the bike in post #9. Reminds me of the old story of the guy riding on the hood of a car and leaving his gonads behind on the hood ornament when the driver hit...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-27-21, 06:31 PM
Replies: 166
Views: 16,136
Posted By crewdog

I started riding with a helmet in the mid-80s...

I started riding with a helmet in the mid-80s when I got caught riding my bike in uniform (Air Force) without a hat, by my wing commander no less. I decided to go with a helmet (which was the only...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-14-20, 03:48 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,646
Posted By crewdog

You can still get 700c wheelsets through Amazon...

You can still get 700c wheelsets through Amazon for those of us who are looking for good inexpensive wheels.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-24-20, 08:34 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 8,104
Posted By crewdog

I have no problem with using sidewalks when the...

I have no problem with using sidewalks when the roads are unsafe and/or have very little or no shoulder to ride on. It's illegal here in San Antonio, unless the sidewalk is also a bike path. I end...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-21-19, 07:10 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 8,625
Posted By crewdog

I know there are airbag vests for motorcyclists. ...

I know there are airbag vests for motorcyclists. Could these be used on a bicycle to help prevent some of the above mentioned neck injuries?
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