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03-14-24, 06:53 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,137
Posted By Brocephus

My entire riding outlook has kinda come full...

My entire riding outlook has kinda come full circle. Like everyone, I started out as a kid then young adult, without any clue about "real" cycling, riding gear, or seriously nice bikes. Then I...
03-12-24, 09:42 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,794
Posted By Brocephus

I've always hated the rain. Also, cell phones....

I've always hated the rain. Also, cell phones. (actually, drivers using them.)
I live in a hilly,semi-rural county, and I ride in mortal fear of pickup trucks pulling trailers that are a little...
03-06-24, 08:43 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 102
Posted By Brocephus

Questions about 29" Bontrager wheels...

Hi guys,long time no see.!
I was recently ( and bizarrely) given a near-new Bontrager rear wheel, that will fit perfectly (should I ever need it), on another bike I have. It's a 29er, with brake...
11-28-22, 03:13 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 6,411
Posted By Brocephus

I gotta disagree. I once felt this way, and i...

I gotta disagree. I once felt this way, and i bad-mouthed hybrids for years afterwards, after helping a freind assemble a couple over-engineered clunkers he bought for he and his girlfriend back in...
11-23-22, 01:43 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,064
Posted By Brocephus

I've done 95% of my own wrenching, for years now....

I've done 95% of my own wrenching, for years now. But, for what the OP is looking at, I would personally be inclined to pawn that off on the pros.
11-20-22, 06:17 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,306
Posted By Brocephus

I find a lot of them that I just leave. I only...

I find a lot of them that I just leave. I only keep the newest,cleanest, better quality stuff, and I still toss them all in the washing machine, then hang then out in the sun and breeze. Even then,...
11-20-22, 05:59 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,306
Posted By Brocephus

Yeah, I've found a few bucks before,too, but...

Yeah, I've found a few bucks before,too, but always stashed inside something else,like a jacket pocket,etc. Unfortunately, it was always just a few 1$ bills.
A previous comment about hauling home a...
11-19-22, 03:40 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 719
Posted By Brocephus

I'm a big fan of neck gaiters, and my trusty old...

I'm a big fan of neck gaiters, and my trusty old cycling beanie. Along with a wind vest, they're worth their weight in gold. The beanie is thin enough to fit under a helmet, but very effective ( and...
11-19-22, 09:40 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,306
Posted By Brocephus

Yeah, I completely forgot about all the bungie...

Yeah, I completely forgot about all the bungie cords, I've found several (and only keep the nicer ones). Also, a couple small Allen wrenches, which i assume were lost by cyclists, because they're...
11-19-22, 09:29 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,237
Posted By Brocephus

For some reason, I dont like riding road bikes in...

For some reason, I dont like riding road bikes in the cold, preferring one of my hybrids. They seem to be more suited to wearing relatively bulkier clothing, plus they both have flat pedals, which I...
11-18-22, 05:33 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,306
Posted By Brocephus

That reminds me of another one ! I spotted a...

That reminds me of another one ! I spotted a smartphone on the edge of the grass, out here in the (relative) boonies. I turned around and grabbed it, and it seemed functional. At my next water stop I...
11-18-22, 04:39 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,306
Posted By Brocephus

Cool stuff you found while riding...

I imagine this has been covered before, so I'll change the title to,"Cool stuff I'VE found while riding!" :).
This is actually kinda the short list, as there are more items that i couldnt find, or...
11-08-22, 04:59 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 6,601
Posted By Brocephus

Years ago, when I was a more "serious" rider,and...

Years ago, when I was a more "serious" rider,and racer, I had nice(ish) winter riding gear, and though I never liked it, i toughed it out and hit the road.
But, then I got old, and fat, then took a...
11-08-22, 04:44 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,593
Posted By Brocephus

Ive bought, and sold, several great bikes on CL...

Ive bought, and sold, several great bikes on CL and FB Marketplace (they can be a fantastic resource) , but, I'm not a bandit, and I have a good idea what im looking at. The OP on the other hand,...
11-05-22, 05:59 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 727
Posted By Brocephus

They're not as high end as GP5k's, but I'm really...

They're not as high end as GP5k's, but I'm really happy with the inexpensive 32mm Michelin Protek tires im running on my go-to hybrid. But, they're well known to run wider than labeled (mine are...
11-02-22, 03:36 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,060
Posted By Brocephus

Much of what the OP describes, almost perfectly...

Much of what the OP describes, almost perfectly describes my current perspective. I did get into the road racing scene for a few years back in the early 2000's, and virtually all my rides then were...
11-01-22, 04:16 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 8,904
Posted By Brocephus

I've recently found that I enjoy walking uphill a...

I've recently found that I enjoy walking uphill a bit during rides. But, it's not because I cant ride it, but that the backs of my legs sometimes get really tight, and I've found that walking uphill,...
10-31-22, 08:02 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,053
Posted By Brocephus

If you're going to ride plain flat pedals, (which...

If you're going to ride plain flat pedals, (which I also have on my 2 hybrids), you might reconsider athletic/sneaker/tennis shoes, or if not those, then maybe some lightweight,low cut hiking shoe....
10-06-22, 06:51 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 615
Posted By Brocephus

Though their selection can be limited and kind of...

Though their selection can be limited and kind of off-the-wall, a good site to check for random bike parts is....well....um.....Random Bike Parts ! ;)
Ive snagged a couple good parts and a nice...
10-05-22, 08:04 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,332
Posted By Brocephus

ideally, there is no noise coming from the other...

ideally, there is no noise coming from the other strings. The player plucks/picks a single string, there should be no noise or vibration coming from the other strings, which is quite manageable....
10-04-22, 03:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 310
Posted By Brocephus

Question about different DT spokes......

I've been eyeballing a few sets of budget wheels, and some spec sheets will say they have Swiss DT spokes, but some will specify DT Factory, or DT Industry. I've tried googling these,and found very...
09-29-22, 02:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,276
Posted By Brocephus

I've kinda been anti triple,for years, but...

I've kinda been anti triple,for years, but recently lucked into a deal on a Giant hybrid that has that 3rd ring, and I've come to love it ! Now, admittedly, my racing/hard-hammering days are long...
08-24-22, 02:30 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 58,448
Posted By Brocephus

thanks for the replies,guys. From what I've read,...

thanks for the replies,guys. From what I've read, old grease in shifters can clog the mechanism, and be brought back to life by flushing the insides with WD40. I've had success with this more than...
08-21-22, 01:46 PM
Replies: 7,836
Views: 2,861,062
Posted By Brocephus

I lucked into this super-clean, barely ridden...

I lucked into this super-clean, barely ridden 2013 Giant Escape1, via my local FB Marketplace, for $135 !!! The guy left the bottle cage, frame bag,and frame pump on it, and tossed in a Cannondale...
08-21-22, 01:29 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,344
Posted By Brocephus

He's not selling it, he was asking for...

He's not selling it, he was asking for info/opinions before buying it, which hes already done. Never hurts to read the thread before jumping in with questions. ;)
08-18-22, 11:54 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,080
Posted By Brocephus

My frame also was originally set up with...

My frame also was originally set up with suspension,but I was installing a rigid steel fork. I realized that nearly too late, and re-crunched the numbers then frantically messaged RBP/Crosslake and...
08-17-22, 07:58 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,080
Posted By Brocephus

Crosslake is also Random Bike Parts,right? I dig...

Crosslake is also Random Bike Parts,right? I dig that operation, didnt think they still had these. I bought one of these NOS Marin hybrid frames from them a couple years ago for about $115 (a San...
08-16-22, 07:14 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 760
Posted By Brocephus

Hey, hopefully someone will eventually chime in...

Hey, hopefully someone will eventually chime in with some specific suggestions, but until then. I'll weigh in.
first, if your bike originally came with a suspension fork, replacing it with a rigid...
08-14-22, 06:39 AM
Replies: 159
Views: 58,448
Posted By Brocephus

Hey guys, new (old) Escape 1 owner here. I...

Hey guys, new (old) Escape 1 owner here. I recently lucked into nice deal on a clean, very low miles 2013 model, via my local FB Marketplace. So far,I'm really digging it. The wheels were true, all...
08-09-22, 05:35 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,002
Posted By Brocephus

As mentioned already, the "best" shoes are...

As mentioned already, the "best" shoes are subjective, and largely dependent on your personal riding style, intensity, duration, off-bike needs,etc.
Generally, I think something with a stiffer sole...
08-07-22, 01:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 727
Posted By Brocephus

One of my long time personal rules when buying...

One of my long time personal rules when buying toys (guitars,guns,bikes, etc), is, "all things being (more or less) equal.......go with best resale value!!"
its proven helpful more times than I can...
08-07-22, 11:46 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 373
Posted By Brocephus

hey, I appreciate the input, and again, all fair...

hey, I appreciate the input, and again, all fair points. But, this bike actually does suit me pretty well. I've kinda come full circle, having started with lower end bikes with shimanos lower tier...
08-06-22, 04:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 373
Posted By Brocephus

Hey thanks, fair points all around, no argument....

Hey thanks, fair points all around, no argument. I do have 3 folding 32mm Continentals in my parts stash that I'd earmarked for this bike,as soon as the stock tires wear out.
And I'd already...
08-06-22, 12:38 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,344
Posted By Brocephus

Same here. I got a clearly poor copy of some Avid...

Same here. I got a clearly poor copy of some Avid brake levers a couple years ago. The back and forth,and a return, just wasnt worth the effort,and I ended up eating the loss. I'm currently after a...
08-06-22, 10:20 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 373
Posted By Brocephus

Wheel upgrade for older Giant hybrid ?

Hey guys, long time no see. I recently scored deal on a clean, low miles 2013 Giant Escape hybrid/commuter/flat-bar road bike.(I think that covers it!), I'm really digging this bike, but I haven't...
06-14-22, 07:08 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 688
Posted By Brocephus

Best budget bar tape ?

Hi guys,long time no see. I'm looking around the interwebs at bar tapes, and they seem to have gotten kinda pricey (no, really!! ;) )
I just used a Nashbar wrap I've had stashed in my parts bin, and...
09-06-20, 04:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 683
Posted By Brocephus

Thanks guys, good info. I actually have an old...

Thanks guys, good info. I actually have an old set of 2-bolt mtn cleats, on a very nice set of carbon-soled Shimano mtn shoes, that are sitting in a box of bike parts, along with the set of Time ATAC...
09-05-20, 05:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 683
Posted By Brocephus

What's the lowdown on budget road pedals ?

My trusty old LOOK pedals are getting pretty long in the tooth, and I figured I'd do a little research before it got down to crunch time. Back in the glory days of Pricepoint, Supergo, etc., when...
Replies: 7
Views: 1,197
Posted By Brocephus

An amphibious bicycle? My memory is sketchy here,...

An amphibious bicycle? My memory is sketchy here, but this may have been done before, on Gilligan's Island ! :lol:
05-04-20, 12:39 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,830
Posted By Brocephus

Oh yeah, even down here in South Podunk, we've...

Oh yeah, even down here in South Podunk, we've heard of Camelbacks ! :D In fact, you just reminded me that I already have one ! Years ago, I spotted a brand new one, will all retail labels still on...
05-03-20, 05:57 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 7,664
Posted By Brocephus

Though evolution is as much a unscientific,...

Though evolution is as much a unscientific, faith-based philosophy as any religion, I don't find the jersey offensive. I looked at it more as an amusing endorsement of cycling, than a comment on the...
05-03-20, 04:58 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,830
Posted By Brocephus

Looking for inexpensive way to add a water bottle.....

I've been up and down on Google and Ebay, till my eyes crossed, and figured I'd better just consult The Matrix here.
I ride in a rural area, with water sources relatively few and far between, and...
04-15-20, 05:35 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 572
Posted By Brocephus

Thanks, that's what I was wondering, though I...

Thanks, that's what I was wondering, though I didn't phrase it properly. Sounds like it's not worth risking a chain to see if one of my spare 9's will work OK on my 10-sp bike.(I just installed a new...
04-15-20, 04:51 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,723
Posted By Brocephus

Years ago, I picked up several head bands with...

Years ago, I picked up several head bands with the team ONCE logo on them, and I've been using those during the wam months, ever since. They're comfortable, and they do a great job keeping the sweat...
04-15-20, 04:40 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 572
Posted By Brocephus

9-speed chain on 10-speed bike ?

I currently have 9 and 10-sp bikes, and have several spare 9-sp chains. I've recently seen ads for 10-sp KMC chains saying they're compatible with 8-9-10 speed systems, and I thought I'd double check...
04-03-20, 01:24 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,838
Posted By Brocephus

Yep, no doubt. I think we're seeing some of that,...

Yep, no doubt. I think we're seeing some of that, already, as in lowered prices on things not selling on craigslist, and current fuel prices ( $1.79 ! Woo Hoo!), to name just a couple.
It's hard to...
04-03-20, 10:34 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,838
Posted By Brocephus

I've read that rubber tires (I think this was in...

I've read that rubber tires (I think this was in reference to car tires, but should be cross-applicable), do experience some degradation over time, enough that you don;t want to buy "new" car tires...
04-01-20, 04:48 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,649
Posted By Brocephus

I had a chainring bizarrely implode on me about 2...

I had a chainring bizarrely implode on me about 2 weeks ago while lightly torquing up a hill, but thankfully, no accident or further damage resulted.
I've been a bike junky for decades, raced for a...
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