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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-14-24, 07:41 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 386
Posted By rosefarts

I once rode about a hundred miles in the...

I once rode about a hundred miles in the mountains next to a guy with one arm.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 10:55 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,505
Posted By rosefarts

I’ve heard of titanium cracking with repeated...

I’ve heard of titanium cracking with repeated stress.

i think the Moots soft-tails occasionally had issues with this.

Someone once told me that’s the reason ice axes are carbon fiber or...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 07:47 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,009
Posted By rosefarts

You need to dampen the resonance. I suggest...

You need to dampen the resonance. I suggest filling your bike with polyurethane foam.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-08-24, 06:36 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 5,952
Posted By rosefarts

I got mine used half a dozen years ago. The...

I got mine used half a dozen years ago. The seller must be my size, it’s the best a bike has ever fit me. He said that it was based on Bayliss but I couldn’t tell you if it was.

It’s got a “Made...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-08-24, 05:47 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 5,952
Posted By rosefarts

Mine is almost retro. I’ve never seen another in...

Mine is almost retro. I’ve never seen another in the wild.

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-08-24, 09:21 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 5,952
Posted By rosefarts

I think it’s possible that you don’t know what...

I think it’s possible that you don’t know what you’re missing.

I loved my old mountain bikes. My Zaskar LE was my bread and butter bike. I had a Proflex, a Xziang, a Trek 8000, and some...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-07-24, 12:56 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 5,952
Posted By rosefarts

I found a place to get the white Dura Ace hoods,...

I found a place to get the white Dura Ace hoods, so pretty soon it’s going to once again be wearing white (hoods, leather tape, and cables) like when it was new.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-07-24, 08:48 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 5,952
Posted By rosefarts

Custom handmade and internal cable routing. 1985 ...

Custom handmade and internal cable routing. 1985
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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-07-24, 08:37 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 5,952
Posted By rosefarts

I hope you all realize that in a few years time,...

I hope you all realize that in a few years time, anyone who is not on an ebike will be a retrogrouch.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-04-24, 12:48 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 542
Posted By rosefarts

I hope you haven't added sealant yet. Just a test...

I hope you haven't added sealant yet. Just a test inflation. This sort of thing is exactly why you do a test inflation.

-Assuming you haven't added sealant.
Pull the tire and inspect the tape...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-04-24, 10:08 AM
Replies: 642
Views: 16,329
Posted By rosefarts

It's a racist conclusion. They make products...

It's a racist conclusion.

They make products for a price point. So if you contract to sell top of the line and immaculately quality controlled goods, that's what you get. If you contract for a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-04-24, 10:00 AM
Replies: 642
Views: 16,329
Posted By rosefarts

I have some insight in this and agree with you....

I have some insight in this and agree with you. I've never done Kona but I did 2 other Ironmans as well as maybe 100 other tri's in late 90's through early 2000's.

I had a very aero bike for the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-03-24, 05:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 203
Posted By rosefarts

Yes, I will admit to needing a project once in a...

Yes, I will admit to needing a project once in a while. My wife has been telling me we should get a Sprinter that I can build into a camper to occupy my hands.

My chain checker has two sides. One...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-03-24, 01:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 203
Posted By rosefarts

MTB Maintence questions all in one place

Posted in mechanics rather than Mountain Biking just because a few of these questions are pretty general to everyone doing their own maintenance. MODS, feel free to move to whichever you think is...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-02-24, 09:13 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 3,477
Posted By rosefarts

A few years ago I was on the Surly website...

A few years ago I was on the Surly website reading about mountain bikes.

On the Krampus under the FAQ it asked “what does this bike weigh”. The answer was “I don’t know but we’re thinking about...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-01-24, 06:14 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 3,477
Posted By rosefarts

Hmm, I wonder what my 140lbs and 30” inseam would...

Hmm, I wonder what my 140lbs and 30” inseam would be able to create with an unlimited budget.

However, that poster said sub 15 wasn’t achievable for any amount of money with discs. Seems like your...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-31-24, 02:02 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 2,464
Posted By rosefarts

A cheap plastic pedal is slippery when wet. If...

A cheap plastic pedal is slippery when wet. If your foot slips off it hurts like a mutha.

If you get a pedal with metal pins to grip your shoe, you’re way less likely to ever slip off. Yeah, it’ll...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-31-24, 01:37 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 3,477
Posted By rosefarts

I can’t tell if you’re spinning a wild conspiracy...

I can’t tell if you’re spinning a wild conspiracy theory or just grouchy about the bike industry moving away from your preferences.

Your statement contradicts your statement.

A $2000 (105 trim...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-31-24, 11:03 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 3,477
Posted By rosefarts

Listed bike weights would be with no pedals and...

Listed bike weights would be with no pedals and no cages.

I think most bikes have tubes in the shop and get set up tubeless later.

I remember one shop that had reflectors on all floor models,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-28-24, 09:15 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 2,978
Posted By rosefarts

Miche for Campagnolo cassettes come with single...

Miche for Campagnolo cassettes come with single rings. Aside from that, I haven’t seen a cassette that fully comes apart since 8 speed. They all seem to have their largest cogs on a carrier and the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-27-24, 08:41 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,249
Posted By rosefarts

I'd buy a cheap truing stand before an expensive...

I'd buy a cheap truing stand before an expensive tension meter. You don't need either though.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-27-24, 07:59 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 2,978
Posted By rosefarts

7 speed was pretty popular about 1992, and much...

7 speed was pretty popular about 1992, and much lower end. (200gs etc). What part of my statement is wrong?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-26-24, 04:32 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,156
Posted By rosefarts

At 11 months with light use, I would suspect that...

At 11 months with light use, I would suspect that the brakes were done incorrectly when new.

Not totally wrong or you’d have found out right away but wrong enough that the problem didn’t present...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-26-24, 07:37 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 2,978
Posted By rosefarts

With some exceptions on the low end, this hasn’t...

With some exceptions on the low end, this hasn’t been true for at least 30 years.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-25-24, 07:17 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 2,978
Posted By rosefarts

Any mountain bike worth its salt will have a...

Any mountain bike worth its salt will have a dropper post. That’s not up for debate, it is what it is.

Having a 1x frees up space to add the dropper lever. This is a huge convenience. It’s not why...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-25-24, 02:27 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,555
Posted By rosefarts

Dermatomyositis. Autoimmune disease that attacks...

Dermatomyositis. Autoimmune disease that attacks the upper body and frequently causes interstitial lung disease too.

My riding is ok. It’s getting a lot harder to handle the mountain bike due to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-25-24, 01:12 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,262
Posted By rosefarts

I recently spilled bacon grease on a wood deck....

I recently spilled bacon grease on a wood deck. Krud Cutter fixed it in about 10 minutes.

I would recommend it for all your grease related needs.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-25-24, 11:34 AM
Replies: 642
Views: 16,329
Posted By rosefarts

My vintage Spectrum was $2400 in 1984. The...

My vintage Spectrum was $2400 in 1984. The original owner had about $300 of additional accessories with it. I know this because he kept the receipts.

So that $2700 in 1984 is about $7800 today.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-17-24, 09:48 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 4,151
Posted By rosefarts

That guy who wears a cycling cap, whether to...

That guy who wears a cycling cap, whether to dinner at a nice place or riding.

The sexy girl/bot in Lycra who’ve never ridden a bike, posting pics of them next to a bike, and sending messages to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-16-24, 08:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 319
Posted By rosefarts

Again, for those that don’t understand. ...

Again, for those that don’t understand.

Cleary is a kids bike brand (my wife also rides their biggest at 4’9” but that’s not the point)

The Hedgehog, a 16” wheel kids bike, has some abnormal...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-16-24, 02:46 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 319
Posted By rosefarts

The one that fits is $28 and that’s for a kids...

The one that fits is $28 and that’s for a kids bike which has never exceeded 5mph and probably not traveled further than 3/4 mile total.

Lost the skewer in a move and am hoping to get the kids...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-15-24, 08:04 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 319
Posted By rosefarts

Disassemble external cam skewer.

Pic for clarity

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So there is a little cylindrical bit that goes inside the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-14-24, 04:29 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 4,151
Posted By rosefarts

It's a video. That means cleanin up real nice for...

It's a video. That means cleanin up real nice for the camera. The poor sucker with the camera has the repair kit.

It really is that simple.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-13-24, 07:52 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 293
Posted By rosefarts

I made a gravel bike from parts. It had 10sp...

I made a gravel bike from parts. It had 10sp Campagnolo Chorus crank and a Shimano/Microshift drivetrain. The chainline was a wee bit medial of where it should be. The native Campy bearings weren't...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-13-24, 03:56 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 348
Posted By rosefarts

Are you trying to use the 11 speed cassette as...

Are you trying to use the 11 speed cassette as well? The only 12sp part being the derailleur itself?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-11-24, 07:52 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,993
Posted By rosefarts

Work Kids Wife Sleep Skiing Climbing

Work
Kids
Wife
Sleep
Skiing
Climbing
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-11-24, 07:34 AM
Replies: 130
Views: 4,030
Posted By rosefarts

Carbon Fiber is all over the operating room....

Carbon Fiber is all over the operating room. There are entire tables made of it and huge portions of other tables. Whole instrument sets. Attachments to others. It’s all radiolucent, Super heavy duty...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-09-24, 01:46 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 588
Posted By rosefarts

Its close. In mountain biking and skiing...

Its close.

In mountain biking and skiing it’s “full send” “send it” and even “feeling sendy”. I don’t know if a foot dab or crash means you didn’t “send”. It seems like a brah version of Venga or...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-09-24, 11:46 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 588
Posted By rosefarts

I've been an avid rock climber since the mid...

I've been an avid rock climber since the mid 90's. One we always had was "send". It meant to climb a route without falling. The safety gear was absolutely allowed, just never came into play because...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-06-24, 08:54 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 889
Posted By rosefarts

I actually clicked the link. That helmet looks...

I actually clicked the link. That helmet looks ridiculous.

At some point they need to just allow full fairing recumbents into the TT’s. Let’s make this exciting.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-02-24, 01:05 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 3,303
Posted By rosefarts

I didn’t read the whole thread. It got too...

I didn’t read the whole thread. It got too stupid.

I ride Ekar, the carbon version. One change I made was that rather than the crankset, I used a 13sp chainring on a Sram Force crank. It works...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-29-24, 10:35 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 974
Posted By rosefarts

My Chorus is from 2001 I believe (bought the bike...

My Chorus is from 2001 I believe (bought the bike used).

A couple years ago I sent in the right ergo for a rebuild. Can’t remember the price but it was extremely reasonable.

I’ve replaced the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-28-24, 09:50 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 974
Posted By rosefarts

Future proof and cutting edge only ever coexist...

Future proof and cutting edge only ever coexist accidentally.

The most future proof road bikes out there are cable actuated and rim braked, probably in fewer than 12 or 13 gears. An English BB and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-28-24, 10:24 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,464
Posted By rosefarts

My 5 steel bikes all have a threaded collar but...

My 5 steel bikes all have a threaded collar but so do I. Mostly I’m impressed that he fabbed up the bolt rather than just grabbed 2 wrenches.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-28-24, 10:11 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 580
Posted By rosefarts

Update that pretty much negates this entire...

Update that pretty much negates this entire thread. The Campy freehub that was on sale for $45 (from $130), is in fact the correct one for this trainer. It took me about 2 minutes to switch it up, I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-27-24, 11:26 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 3,303
Posted By rosefarts

The thumb shifter on the Ergo makes it vastly...

The thumb shifter on the Ergo makes it vastly superior to the other brands um ergonomically. I futzed around with lots of things on my gravel bike before heading back to Campy.

I happen to like...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-27-24, 01:17 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 612
Posted By rosefarts

The assumption is that the bag is also vaccumed...

The assumption is that the bag is also vaccumed flat. Even if there is a tiny bit of moisture in there, in the absence of oxygen, it shouldn’t rust.

A few bags of silica gel certainly wouldn’t...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-26-24, 02:18 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 612
Posted By rosefarts

I wonder if a bike would fit into an XL sized...

I wonder if a bike would fit into an XL sized vacuum seal bag. Like the ones for large comforters.

It might work.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-25-24, 11:07 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,729
Posted By rosefarts

I had a much less serious foot surgery a few...

I had a much less serious foot surgery a few years back.

It was 6 weeks before I could get back to work. It was pretty sore for the first few weeks back but I eventually recovered.

I could ride...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-23-24, 03:18 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,368
Posted By rosefarts

Foreshortening Stand at the base of...

Foreshortening

Stand at the base of something tall that doesn’t have clear lines to judge its height. Devil’s Tower and El Capitan are especially good examples of this.

They don’t look very...
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