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Forum: Road Cycling
05-05-24, 12:22 AM
Replies: 2,105
Views: 43,469
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

Awww. RIP ol' XTR top pulley. Maybe it's...

Awww. RIP ol' XTR top pulley.

Maybe it's time for Ceramic Speeeeeeed! :roflmao2:
...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-04-24, 08:23 PM
Replies: 2,105
Views: 43,469
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

I record all my rides in RWGPS, and I have the...

I record all my rides in RWGPS, and I have the apps linked so as soon as I save a ride to RWGPS it also uploads to Strava.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-04-24, 07:07 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 480
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

Wild. I kinda figured most MTB cassette rear...

Wild. I kinda figured most MTB cassette rear wheels were 135. Pretty sure my 1991 MB-3 and 1992 Bianchi Grizzly have 135 rear ends and 68mm BBs. I'm gonna have to measure next time I get a chance.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-04-24, 06:58 PM
Replies: 2,105
Views: 43,469
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

OUCH! Glad I've never had that happen. All but...

OUCH! Glad I've never had that happen. All but one of my rotors are tiny 160mm ones though, which keeps me safer :)

The one 180 I have has rounded edges, kid-safe! It's an el-cheepo Shimano...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-04-24, 06:53 PM
Replies: 2,105
Views: 43,469
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

I haven't paid much attention to routes on...

I haven't paid much attention to routes on strava, but it seems I can't look for segments on a map anymore. Weird.

And it looks like I can't save other people's rides as routes anymore, so that...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-04-24, 03:50 PM
Replies: 2,105
Views: 43,469
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

+1 on brass nips. I love working on wheels...

+1 on brass nips.

I love working on wheels with 30-year-old alu nips - about 10% round off and 5% crack in half and 2% just plain turn to powder.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-04-24, 01:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 183
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

If the Racelites are the paired spoke Rolf clone...

If the Racelites are the paired spoke Rolf clone style, I like the Eastons better personally.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-04-24, 12:54 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 480
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

I don't recall 73mm BBs being commonplace on MTBs...

I don't recall 73mm BBs being commonplace on MTBs in 1992.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-04-24, 11:06 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 106
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

1/2" is the pitch of the chain, which is the...

1/2" is the pitch of the chain, which is the distance from one pin to the next
1/8" is the nominal width between inner plates of the chain. 1/8 is fairly popular on fixed/single speed setups. 3/32"...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-04-24, 10:47 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 161
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

No way in hell I'd use Velox on those rims...

No way in hell I'd use Velox on those rims personally. Even if I'm running tubes on those rims I'd use two wraps of thin tubeless tape.

Velox on vintage rims or vintage style rims only.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-04-24, 12:47 AM
Replies: 2,105
Views: 43,469
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

Gotta be in the top 10 of first pitches. ...

Gotta be in the top 10 of first pitches.

https://twitter.com/Dbacks/status/1786581498503807086
Forum: Road Cycling
05-03-24, 09:21 PM
Replies: 2,105
Views: 43,469
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

We're supposed to get pretty windy tomorrow, then...

We're supposed to get pretty windy tomorrow, then really windy Sunday. After the snow last weekend and now this, all the outdoorsy people in town are lamenting "Why does this always happen on the...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-03-24, 08:03 PM
Replies: 2,105
Views: 43,469
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

Seen out front of Velo Vol's place: ...

Seen out front of Velo Vol's place:

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/923x960/1714788161_3ecf45659524354877ae0d66f745f925ee913bf1.jpeg
Forum: Road Cycling
05-03-24, 04:11 PM
Replies: 2,105
Views: 43,469
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

Still on the loose AFAIK. The memes are aplenty ...

Still on the loose AFAIK. The memes are aplenty
...
Forum: Touring
05-03-24, 02:31 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 7,800
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

I haven't seen any 86 or 87 GT catalogs with...

I haven't seen any 86 or 87 GT catalogs with multispeed bikes even though GT released their first multispeed bike in 1984.

Word on the street has it that they didn't even make an 85 catalog at...
Forum: Touring
05-03-24, 12:48 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 7,800
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

That's from the 88 catalog, I think they had them...

That's from the 88 catalog, I think they had them one or two years before that also.
Forum: Touring
05-03-24, 12:42 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 7,800
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

Mountainbike and hybrid are both VERY vague...

Mountainbike and hybrid are both VERY vague terms. There's a reason there are about a half-dozen subgenres within each category.

From late 80s full rigid MTBs with dirt-drop setups to massive...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-03-24, 12:27 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 306
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

Also on an ebike with crank sensors, if you've...

Also on an ebike with crank sensors, if you've got the bike turned on and try to do a very sharp low speed turn, accidentally turn the pedals and pass a crank sensor and the motor engages it could...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-03-24, 12:13 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 306
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

Whew, thats a good thing. Turning the wheel that...

Whew, thats a good thing. Turning the wheel that sharply is really only done in VERY low speed unnatural turns anyways. You definitely don't want to do anything to remove the stops. You fork crown...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-03-24, 06:24 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 306
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

I can't imagine going any faster than 2 mph with...

I can't imagine going any faster than 2 mph with the bars at that angle, so unlikely to affect normal riding requirements.

My main concern would be the limiter on left hand turns appears to be...
Forum: Touring
05-03-24, 05:44 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 7,800
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

Even earlier than that GT called their multispeed...

Even earlier than that GT called their multispeed 24" wheeled BMX bikes Hybrids.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-03-24, 05:23 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 929
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

Climbing smooth trails on my 23lb hardtail is...

Climbing smooth trails on my 23lb hardtail is faster but climbing chunky stuff on my 30lb full suspension is faster.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-03-24, 05:19 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 929
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

Well yeah, gearing is pretty much everything when...

Well yeah, gearing is pretty much everything when you've only got one gear :)
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-24, 09:23 PM
Replies: 2,105
Views: 43,469
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

I've been keeping a bag of decaf on hand pretty...

I've been keeping a bag of decaf on hand pretty steady lately so I can have coffee all day and all night. I usually do half caff in the mornings, decaf only after 1400 hours Currently Peet's Major...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-24, 09:01 PM
Replies: 2,105
Views: 43,469
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

Vee dub wheelie OTD ...

Vee dub wheelie OTD

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/720x719/screenshot_20240502_195933_28dea750c20f5b1a7c5280914752409f927b2aea.png
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-24, 08:28 PM
Replies: 2,105
Views: 43,469
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

Screwdriver, OMG! That's pretty wild as all...

Screwdriver, OMG!

That's pretty wild as all my plus tyres have been pretty easy mount/dismounts. Can't remember if I've had Maxxis on there, seems like it though. Kendas and schwalbes in 2.8 and...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-24, 08:23 PM
Replies: 2,105
Views: 43,469
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

​​​​​​Mmmm, some vino sounds good, might have to...

​​​​​​Mmmm, some vino sounds good, might have to run up and get a bottle after dinner.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-24, 08:19 PM
Replies: 2,105
Views: 43,469
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

Since Flag is so much less thorny than down in...

Since Flag is so much less thorny than down in the desert I might just keep running tubes up here forever, who knows.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-24, 08:17 PM
Replies: 2,105
Views: 43,469
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

Stans ZTR Arch EX and Schwalbe Hans Dampf TLR...

Stans ZTR Arch EX and Schwalbe Hans Dampf TLR 26x2.35

The second tightest combo I've had. The worst was Panaracer Fire XC Pro tubeless on Mavic Crossmax 26ers.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-24, 05:09 PM
Replies: 2,105
Views: 43,469
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

Topps made a card for the bee guy! OOS on Topps...

Topps made a card for the bee guy! OOS on Topps site already dare I look at eBay?
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GMmzR0ubQAMQx4c?format=jpg&name=large
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-24, 12:49 PM
Replies: 2,105
Views: 43,469
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

I wonder if the zebra is still loose near the...

I wonder if the zebra is still loose near the western terminus of the Palouse to Cascades... 🦓
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-24, 10:04 PM
Replies: 2,105
Views: 43,469
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

Dangit, you made me look at CL! No good bare...

Dangit, you made me look at CL!

No good bare frames here that I saw. Closest was a Torpado frameset built with Tre-Tubi for $200

Then I saw this, and was almost in the minivan headed south on...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-24, 09:51 PM
Replies: 2,105
Views: 43,469
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

Urrph. These tires are so tight they refuse to...

Urrph. These tires are so tight they refuse to pop up onto the shelf with a hand pump. Then I tried the ol' trick to put a tube in to pop a bead on there. But the beads were soapy and the tires so...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-24, 07:45 PM
Replies: 2,105
Views: 43,469
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

The rubber is in da house. Can't start messing...

The rubber is in da house. Can't start messing with it til zoom meeting is over around 8pm tho.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-24, 06:42 PM
Replies: 2,105
Views: 43,469
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

Oh you can talk about an escort but mentioning...

Oh you can talk about an escort but mentioning multiple ******* is verboten.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-24, 05:09 PM
Replies: 2,105
Views: 43,469
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

I better not come home to a chicken on the...

I better not come home to a chicken on the balcony.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-24, 05:08 PM
Replies: 2,105
Views: 43,469
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

I hit an all-you-can-eat Pacific Island buffet...

I hit an all-you-can-eat Pacific Island buffet for lunch. I'm so full of macaroni salad, beans, and pork right now it's ridiculous.

I didn't have any bread though, gotta watch those carbs. :)
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-24, 04:30 PM
Replies: 2,105
Views: 43,469
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

Woohoo! Supposedly it'll be new tyre day for me...

Woohoo! Supposedly it'll be new tyre day for me by 7pm. Still blows me away how stuff gets here from there so quickly.

I just noticed they spell dispatch as despatch. Wonder if that's a typo...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-24, 04:22 PM
Replies: 2,105
Views: 43,469
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

Yeah it never regenned **** for me, just makes my...

Yeah it never regenned **** for me, just makes my knees feel kinda funny :)
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-24, 04:13 AM
Replies: 2,105
Views: 43,469
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

https://tse1.mm.bing.net/th?id=OIP.e4VMdpAJpfI-uwe...

https://tse1.mm.bing.net/th?id=OIP.e4VMdpAJpfI-uwea10qDWwHaFj&pid=Api
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-24, 01:05 AM
Replies: 2,105
Views: 43,469
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

Woah, that's gotta be a fairly recent addition to...

Woah, that's gotta be a fairly recent addition to the filter wordlist.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-24, 01:04 AM
Replies: 2,105
Views: 43,469
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

Now we got fake loan scams? I say bring back...

Now we got fake loan scams?

I say bring back the *******!
Forum: Road Cycling
04-30-24, 09:52 PM
Replies: 2,105
Views: 43,469
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

Roseate Spoonbill

Roseate Spoonbill
Forum: Road Cycling
04-30-24, 09:33 PM
Replies: 2,105
Views: 43,469
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

Woah! Valtteri Bottas is riding Gravel Worlds! ...

Woah! Valtteri Bottas is riding Gravel Worlds!

https://cyclinguptodate.com/gravel/f1-driver-valtteri-bottas-has-qualified-for-2024-uci-gravel-world-championships
Forum: Road Cycling
04-30-24, 09:28 PM
Replies: 2,105
Views: 43,469
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

If I really wanted to I could wake up really...

If I really wanted to I could wake up really early and be chilly, but I didn't leave the ritziest apartment in Flagstaff 'til 10am this morning and it was already shorts weather by then.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-30-24, 09:27 PM
Replies: 2,105
Views: 43,469
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

A friend of mine is birding down in Texas right...

A friend of mine is birding down in Texas right now. I think he's added 3 or 4 to his list already.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-30-24, 08:40 PM
Replies: 2,105
Views: 43,469
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

Dunno. That's 3 hours out though, all kinds of...

Dunno. That's 3 hours out though, all kinds of things could come up before then.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-30-24, 08:36 PM
Replies: 2,105
Views: 43,469
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

I got in a serious MTB ride today (in excess of...

I got in a serious MTB ride today (in excess of 40 kilometres).

Sure hope I don't have to do anything tonight.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-30-24, 08:35 PM
Replies: 2,105
Views: 43,469
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

I say it's nigh.

I say it's nigh.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-29-24, 08:42 PM
Replies: 2,105
Views: 43,469
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

Dang it, just broke down and placed a tyre order...

Dang it, just broke down and placed a tyre order yesterday. I keep forgetting there's a free tyre pole in town though.

Oh well, if there are any Sixers on there they're probably crappy wire bead...
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