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Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-20-23, 11:37 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,413
Posted By Zara Sp00k

I'm surprised California hasn't banned those...

I'm surprised California hasn't banned those fabric softener sheets that some people use in the dryer.
And what about all the spandex/lycra and cycling shoes that is thrown away? It's mostly made...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-12-23, 10:42 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,413
Posted By Zara Sp00k

I guess the purpose of this thread is to create...

I guess the purpose of this thread is to create an argument, congrats, you have succeeded, but it's not like there isn't anything else to argue about.

In Florida there is a mountain of garbage...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-08-23, 12:17 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,067
Posted By Zara Sp00k

You've actually seen Minneapolis police on the...

You've actually seen Minneapolis police on the street? I have not seen one in the past 3 years, they are all busy investigating murders on the north side, where you'd have to be on THC at the minimum...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-08-23, 12:01 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,413
Posted By Zara Sp00k

Microplastics have been found at high levels in...

Microplastics have been found at high levels in wilderness areas far from any obvious nearby source, IOW, yes it becomes airborne and is distributed everywhere.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-05-23, 07:02 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,148
Posted By Zara Sp00k

that's what you should have said in the previous...

that's what you should have said in the previous post, no need to brow beat the guy and leave others confused by what you mean
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-05-23, 06:54 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,148
Posted By Zara Sp00k

Your statement could lead someone to believe...

Your statement could lead someone to believe bonded carbon frames are prone to failure, not true. Properly designed and manufactured, it will last as long as any other frame.
It might be a good idea...
Forum: Early Brifter Bikes - 7,8, and 9 Speed
06-05-23, 06:44 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,128
Posted By Zara Sp00k

just my opinion, but the Y foil is among the...

just my opinion, but the Y foil is among the ugliest bike ever produced in the modern era, not only that, if it was a good design they'd still be making them
I own 5 Treks, 2 steel, one Al, and 2...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-10-23, 06:12 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,148
Posted By Zara Sp00k

I guess this pretty much explains why my two...

I guess this pretty much explains why my two bonded AL/carbon fiber frames do not have this problem.
I was a mechanical engineer for 44 years, I worked with at least 50, if not 100 companies, most...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-09-23, 04:22 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,708
Posted By Zara Sp00k

Around 28, but then I have legs of steel and...

Around 28, but then I have legs of steel and lungs like a blimp
Forum: Early Brifter Bikes - 7,8, and 9 Speed
05-08-23, 03:42 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,345
Posted By Zara Sp00k

It sort of was, when they moved the shifting to...

It sort of was, when they moved the shifting to the brake handles on the other hand, that was brilliant.
The original indexed shifting still required you to take your hand off the handlebar, so it...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-08-23, 03:38 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 5,715
Posted By Zara Sp00k

So there still hasn't been an identification of...

So there still hasn't been an identification of what infrastructure is lacking that is causing the death of black cyclists.
Perhaps they should spend money putting in new sewer pipes, that's...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-06-23, 10:13 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 5,715
Posted By Zara Sp00k

As someone who bikes to work and bikes for...

As someone who bikes to work and bikes for pleasure, I am certainly interested in making it safer.
But the only way to make biking safer is to understand what is the cause. If people are dying of...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-06-23, 09:50 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,148
Posted By Zara Sp00k

My 2300 has never shown any evidence of this. Nor...

My 2300 has never shown any evidence of this. Nor my 8700 . Both bikes are over 25 years old with a lot of use.
I wonder if there is a cause beyond faulty engineered/manufactured product. Something...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-06-23, 09:42 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 4,496
Posted By Zara Sp00k

I have built a wheel, but I surely wouldn't call...

I have built a wheel, but I surely wouldn't call myself a pro, my newest bike is the last of the 8 speeds, 1996, so anything newer, I would have to learn or come here and ask. I have been riding...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-04-23, 06:23 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 5,715
Posted By Zara Sp00k

Since some of you seem to have trouble connecting...

Since some of you seem to have trouble connecting the dots, I'll ask another similar question:

Blacks in my state make up 8% of the population, yet account for over 70% of murder victims.
Racism?...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-03-23, 11:16 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 5,715
Posted By Zara Sp00k

Black people are more likely to be shot there as...

Black people are more likely to be shot there as well, are you saying it is the lack of spending on infrastructure that is the cause for this as well?

see, that's where the problem is, you are...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-03-23, 10:30 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 152
Posted By Zara Sp00k

SRAM shifter clip needed, where to find?

They used to sell these things in bags of ten, but I can't find any. See pic
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Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-03-23, 10:23 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 5,715
Posted By Zara Sp00k

question, since males are disproportionately more...

question, since males are disproportionately more likely to die by firearms than females (6 times more likely), is it sexism at work? IOW, people don't like males, or males receive fewer funding than...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-23-23, 03:21 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,420
Posted By Zara Sp00k

In looking at the info on my cassette, it says...

In looking at the info on my cassette, it says the max difference on the chain rings is 13, yet, my bike came with a 14 tooth difference. 53/39
it seems most cassettes nowadays have an 11 tooth...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-23, 11:37 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,420
Posted By Zara Sp00k

thanks for that, they say the smallest cog in...

thanks for that, they say the smallest cog in back can be a 12, since I have a 53/39 chainring that means I could go with a 26 cog in back, SRAM makes a 12/26 cassette, I see Shimano current 8 peed...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-21-23, 03:20 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 4,740
Posted By Zara Sp00k

I don't miss the 40 pounds I've lost since...

I don't miss the 40 pounds I've lost since retiring

all that restaurant food, free soda, and donuts while working took its toll
since retiring eating better, biking, hiking, paddling, ......
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-21-23, 03:03 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,420
Posted By Zara Sp00k

yes, it's a 6401 53/39 so what do you...

yes, it's a 6401



53/39 so what do you say now? I am guessing no
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-20-23, 02:27 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,420
Posted By Zara Sp00k

Thank you everyone for your input, lots to think...

Thank you everyone for your input, lots to think about Andrew. How I got in this situation is my rim broke, I found a great deal on a whole new wheelset, front and rear (new bearings were sublime!)...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-20-23, 02:05 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,420
Posted By Zara Sp00k

hmmm, it sounds like even a 26, if I could find...

hmmm, it sounds like even a 26, if I could find one, would be outsized, so then the question is, if I put on a 11-28 with an appropriate sized chain do you think it might be possible to use the 12-23...
Forum: Early Brifter Bikes - 7,8, and 9 Speed
04-20-23, 01:48 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,482
Posted By Zara Sp00k

The paint scheme is right on for the era. I...

The paint scheme is right on for the era.
I have an original 96 model 2300 which has a more sedate color scheme, carbon/yellow with full Ulegra group, including hubs, pedals, ....
Also own an...
Forum: Early Brifter Bikes - 7,8, and 9 Speed
04-20-23, 01:37 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,345
Posted By Zara Sp00k

I have a 1985 Trek model 600, it came with...

I have a 1985 Trek model 600, it came with Shimano 600 drive train, brakes and pedals. When I got it my friend who was a Campy nut marveled at how quiet, smooth, and trouble free it was.
The next...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-20-23, 01:20 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,420
Posted By Zara Sp00k

How much bigger cassette can I put on my bike?

I have a 1996 Trek 2300 with full Ultegra, 8 speed 12-23 HG90 cassette, I have an extra wheel and would like to get a cassette for it so I could simply swap full wheels depending on where I am...
Forum: Great Lakes
12-09-19, 07:33 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 17,416
Posted By Zara Sp00k

We live in a great area for bike riding, but...

We live in a great area for bike riding, but let’s not talk about it too much, let’s let the others think with a short summer, it can’t possibly be a biker’s paradise.

I’m going to mention a few...
Forum: Great Lakes
12-20-18, 12:10 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 17,416
Posted By Zara Sp00k

I used to work just south of the fairgrounds and...

I used to work just south of the fairgrounds and used the U of MN busway often, if you include girls, I thought it was very scenic :)
Google Maps shows Thomas as being a bike route, I thought...
Forum: Great Lakes
12-17-18, 11:55 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 17,416
Posted By Zara Sp00k

The West River Road Trail going south branches at...

The West River Road Trail going south branches at Minnehaha Ave. You can go west basically along Minnehaha creek or you can go south passing Coldwater Spring eventually getting to Fort Snelling. At...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-20-17, 03:47 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 6,858
Posted By Zara Sp00k

add soda/pop and all the various salty, fatty,...

add soda/pop and all the various salty, fatty, and over processed bags of snacks
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-04-17, 03:31 PM
Replies: 178
Views: 17,684
Posted By Zara Sp00k

I bought a Schwinn online for about $200, it has...

I bought a Schwinn online for about $200, it has fenders, fat tires, chain guard, kickstand, and a tractor seat. The fenders keep the skunk streak off my back, the chain guard lets me wear whatever I...
Forum: Great Lakes
03-01-17, 02:18 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,871
Posted By Zara Sp00k

This past summer during the weekend when WI does...

This past summer during the weekend when WI does not charge admission to it's parks, mid June I think. They were having an anniversary celebration of the trails as well. I think I started in Wilton,...
Forum: Great Lakes
03-01-17, 02:08 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 17,416
Posted By Zara Sp00k

I found myself biking along 65 north of Mora a...

I found myself biking along 65 north of Mora a few years back, I would bike on the pavement, but as I heard a car approach I would pull onto the gravel shoulder, cars would not give any room, in fact...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-25-17, 01:45 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,547
Posted By Zara Sp00k

I fractured a clavical on my MTB, the only thing...

I fractured a clavical on my MTB, the only thing I have suffered in a crash on a motorcycle is road rash.
But that may be do to the fact that crashing on a motorcycle at 24 is quite different than...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-25-17, 01:37 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 6,858
Posted By Zara Sp00k

I also do a lot of paddling in the summer, I have...

I also do a lot of paddling in the summer, I have three canoes and a kayak, and cross country ski or snow shoe in winter. I also run two miles about every other day.

As for eating, what is there...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-25-17, 01:26 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,732
Posted By Zara Sp00k

unlike your 610, the hubs are Sasansin...

unlike your 610, the hubs are Sasansin GyroMaster, not heliocomatic, the original freewheel is a Sun Tour N6000 6 speed 14-28, the crank is a 52/40
thanks, the place suggested has given me more, and...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-25-17, 01:12 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 7,039
Posted By Zara Sp00k

I too do nearly 100% of my riding alone. It’s not...

I too do nearly 100% of my riding alone. It’s not a choice, that’s the way it is, I used to ride with my daughter until she got older and being with dad wasn’t so cool.

I just don’t know...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-24-17, 02:18 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,732
Posted By Zara Sp00k

found this old thread that pertains to me, does...

found this old thread that pertains to me, does anybody know if my 1985 Trek 600 would be able to take this freewheel (going from 6 to 7 speed)?
Shimano MF-HG37 7 speed Tourney freewheel
sorry, I...
Forum: Introductions
02-24-17, 02:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 618
Posted By Zara Sp00k

just retired

Hi,
I went out for a ride yesterday on my Schwinn, it has fenders, tractor seat, and a kick stand. Not a vintage, I bought it around 2009 or so for $200 new, it is a 7 or 8 speed with grip shift and...
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