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Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-30-23, 11:50 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,298
Posted By joel1952

Agreed. It is sub-optimal, inefficient and...

Agreed. It is sub-optimal, inefficient and possibly unsafe to operate the drag and front brake with one lever
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-30-23, 11:46 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,298
Posted By joel1952

Tire sheer force and rear wear

Sorry for the ambiguous response.

You state that rear tire wear is a result of "100% of drive (pedaling) forces"

That drive force at the tire contact patch is actually pretty minimal. Maybe...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-23-23, 06:24 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,298
Posted By joel1952

???

???
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-22-23, 11:50 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,298
Posted By joel1952

Mass, Leverage, Braking

The stoker's center of mass is 18 inches in front of the rear tire contact patch
The captain's center of mass is about 36 inches behind the front wheel contact patch
LEVERAGE. The stoker's mass is...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-10-23, 03:01 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,298
Posted By joel1952

Tandem brake information

I'd like to take this opportunity to clarify some brake information.
My experience/research on 50 years of motorcycles and bicycles

Because of the static weight distribution and the weight...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-10-23, 02:35 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,298
Posted By joel1952

using friction shift lever to operate drum brake

I have a Burley with similar OEM brake setup and I am a 50(!) year right lever/front brake guy as well
AGREED, it is difficult to set up one lever to operate both rim brakes appropriately.
So I am...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-07-20, 12:37 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 6,403
Posted By joel1952

What's with all the questions? There are 1000...

What's with all the questions? There are 1000 movies and a million books written regarding "Confidence Men". Do I need to explain that to you. From Jack and the Bean Stalk to so-called patent...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-29-20, 11:49 AM
Replies: 178
Views: 18,133
Posted By joel1952

I bet he buys a $3000 bike, rides a few hundred...

I bet he buys a $3000 bike, rides a few hundred miles this year and then the bike doesn't leave the garage in 2021
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-13-20, 09:11 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 602
Posted By joel1952

1/2" arch punch, $15 on Ebay Or buy 50 chinese...

1/2" arch punch, $15 on Ebay
Or buy 50 chinese patches on Ebay for $1.75, No acetone required and they are pre-glued,
They are 25mm diameter which is good for mountain and cruiser tubes. I cut them...
Forum: Touring
05-05-20, 11:10 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 18,594
Posted By joel1952

Right.Thanks I got that wrong

Right.Thanks I got that wrong
Forum: Touring
05-05-20, 09:14 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 18,594
Posted By joel1952

The advantage of Mini V-brakes is that they use...

The advantage of Mini V-brakes is that they use the same levers as cantilevers. I wouldn't have suggested the upgrade if it required levers. Cantilevers and Mini V-brakes are "Standard Pull" 7mm, in...
Forum: Touring
05-05-20, 06:08 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 18,594
Posted By joel1952

I actually agree that cantilevers are a viable...

I actually agree that cantilevers are a viable option, fine, and adequate. However, I apologize for omitting the fact that I know from experience that V-brakes will stop faster and are therefore...
Forum: Touring
05-05-20, 09:47 AM
Replies: 124
Views: 18,594
Posted By joel1952

You clearly did ask if you should upgrade And...

You clearly did ask if you should upgrade
And if you re-read my posts you'll see that I did not even mention Disk Brakes, yet you disagree with my opinion on Disk Brakes!?!?!
Forum: Touring
05-04-20, 11:33 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 18,594
Posted By joel1952

Debating whether cantilevers are "fine" or "a...

Debating whether cantilevers are "fine" or "a viable option".is fine for experienced riders who are willing to ride with wholly outdated brakes.

The OP asked a noob question. He wants to tour, not...
Forum: Touring
05-04-20, 09:25 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 18,594
Posted By joel1952

Cantilevers are "fine" if the term is not...

Cantilevers are "fine" if the term is not defined.
Cantilevers are "fine" if you've never ridden v-brakes and had to stop hard at speed or with a load
Cantilevers are "fine" if you care more about...
Forum: Commuting
03-02-20, 01:15 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 7,895
Posted By joel1952

A Scream can prevent you from being flattened

Before it gets that close, I find that the loudest Primal Scream possible will usually make a driver take note.

When it's apparent that they can't see us, maybe they will hear us.

I learned...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-02-20, 12:58 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,177
Posted By joel1952

Marketing

Marketing 101---"Create a Need"
Not just for hobbies, it applies to every product or service. Cars, phones, 3000 mile auto oil changes

Marketing 102--"Create Customer Confusion"
Present...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-23-20, 08:46 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 15,136
Posted By joel1952

As explained earlier, the seat post was too small...

As explained earlier, the seat post was too small for the seat tube, so it was able to wobble and cause fatigue crack.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-17-20, 01:47 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 15,136
Posted By joel1952

In other words, it was the wrong size seat post...

In other words, it was the wrong size seat post (too small diameter)
Apparently Welding/heat treating thoughts were an illusion, based on incomplete information

Furthermore,
Shims are...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-27-20, 10:40 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 14,371
Posted By joel1952

Right

Right
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-27-20, 10:34 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 9,481
Posted By joel1952

Cork tape gets very dirty

White tape with the white saddle, but not the cork tape. That will get really dirty, fast.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-25-19, 02:19 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 19,915
Posted By joel1952

If you're saying that center pull brakes are as...

If you're saying that center pull brakes are as good as dual-pivot brakes that is ludicrous.
Furthermore, cantilevers are very ineffective, compared with U-Brakes

People like you poo-pooed the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-16-19, 05:53 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 21,048
Posted By joel1952

Trolling

Silly, trolling, click-bait question, on multiple levels.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
10-30-16, 09:25 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 16,836
Posted By joel1952

Ah, the weight is a big factor. As a...

Ah, the weight is a big factor.

As a heavy(er) team 340 lbs, I tried using my cantilevers only on a straight 2 mile 8% desent. Used up 1/4 of the rubber!!!!!! One 3 minute descent...Very different...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-26-10, 05:26 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,940
Posted By joel1952

Let us know

let us know how you do
Forum: Road Cycling
06-26-10, 04:52 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,940
Posted By joel1952

For that matter, ride your bike to your spinning...

For that matter, ride your bike to your spinning class
Forum: Road Cycling
06-26-10, 12:26 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,940
Posted By joel1952

You will crash and be injured

An stationary bike doesn't move, so it doesn't have any brakes. It stays upright on a metal platform. It doesn't have any real wheels. Some stationary bikes don't even have a flywheel. The handlebars...
Forum: Commuting
02-18-09, 09:57 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,062
Posted By joel1952

To answer your question, the weight of you...

To answer your question, the weight of you equipment or luggage will not cause you inner tube valve to leak. A valve will leak because it is not seated properly because of dirt, damage or age-related...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-17-09, 06:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 815
Posted By joel1952

So much for my idea of canniballizing the cheaper...

So much for my idea of canniballizing the cheaper aluminum unit. Good info.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-11-09, 11:46 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 815
Posted By joel1952

Good information. So I guess I could buy a...

Good information. So I guess I could buy a inexpensive aluminum unit and cannibalize it for the part. They look the same in the parts diagram, But how would I know if the dimensions are the same?
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-11-09, 11:41 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 815
Posted By joel1952

Good point. The dimensions of the parallellagram...

Good point. The dimensions of the parallellagram are critical.

I was going to get a new one, but I will take your response as a challenge.:notamused: and try to repair it.

I'll let you know...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-05-09, 04:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 815
Posted By joel1952

Broken Campy Carbon 10 Rear derailleur body

Any sources of replacement parts?
Any repair advice?

I am thinking of repairing the carbon body of the derailleur using the same materials I use to repair motorcycle fairings.

Any information...
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