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Forum: Commuting
04-18-24, 12:57 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 306
Posted By noglider

I like his videos, too, but I find it eerie that...

I like his videos, too, but I find it eerie that his city is so empty. Where are the people on foot and on bike? Perhaps he chooses places to film that are empty, but I don't know.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-24, 12:51 PM
Replies: 3,551
Views: 440,031
Posted By noglider

Aardwolf, that's outstanding. :lol:

Aardwolf, that's outstanding. :lol:
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-18-24, 06:17 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 536
Posted By noglider

Good guess, but no. We were living in rural New...

Good guess, but no. We were living in rural New York State, and the service from ISP is unreliable. When I do speed test, there is a lot of jitter, i.e. variation from one ping to the next. Speedtest...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-17-24, 06:57 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 536
Posted By noglider

I'm a grumpy old man who likes wires, too. I also...

I'm a grumpy old man who likes wires, too. I also ride steel bikes. I do use bluetooth a lot, but it's not that reliable, at least here in Manhattan where there is a lot of interference. I even have...
Forum: Commuting
04-17-24, 06:51 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 4,930
Posted By noglider

My goodness, Amitoj. I'm sorry it happened, but...

My goodness, Amitoj. I'm sorry it happened, but I'm glad you're alive and able to ride.

Today's rides were pretty darned good. I had a moderate crosswind in the morning which felt like a headwind,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-24, 06:25 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 298
Posted By noglider

No I haven't used Lugano. I think the only...

No I haven't used Lugano. I think the only Schwalbe tire I have ever used is the Stelvio. Very lightweight and didn't last long, but they rode nicely.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-24, 03:17 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 2,464
Posted By noglider

On a related note, I recently stumbled upon a...

On a related note, I recently stumbled upon a youtube that showed the operations inside the Panasonic factory where they now make custom bike frames. No more standard frames. Some are lugged, and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-24, 03:09 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 298
Posted By noglider

What do you mean fidgety? Have you checked the...

What do you mean fidgety? Have you checked the alignment of your derailleur hanger?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-24, 02:33 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,237
Posted By noglider

On a related topic, I'm long overdue for an...

On a related topic, I'm long overdue for an organization effort like these.

I think I have settled on categories. The four main ones are:

- components (such as brake calipers, derailleurs)
-...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-16-24, 02:21 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 536
Posted By noglider

I've used the $3 computers you can get on ebay or...

I've used the $3 computers you can get on ebay or the Chinese web sites. They work fine. Yes, really, three dollars.
Forum: Commuting
04-16-24, 02:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 145
Posted By noglider

I suspect ScottCommutes is asking for...

I suspect ScottCommutes is asking for commiseration or something. I can offer it. I lived in New Jersey for 26 years. I had to drive to work most of that time, unfortunately. I can relate to the...
Forum: Commuting
04-16-24, 02:09 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,519
Posted By noglider

I get lazy or demotivated at times. A few months...

I get lazy or demotivated at times. A few months ago, I noticed how my health and happiness improve with increased bike commuting. It made me see that it's not just a fun indulgence, it's a...
Forum: Commuting
04-16-24, 02:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 306
Posted By noglider

It's interesting to see different people's...

It's interesting to see different people's different approaches to these risks. My own approach is to be prepared for the most likely mishaps and maybe a few unlikely ones. It's not a question of if...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-16-24, 01:42 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,944
Posted By noglider

That's very cool. Do you have any arts you could...

That's very cool. Do you have any arts you could get more involved in? I've been singing all my life. And one day I'll be able to make the time to learn a new language and a new musical instrument....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-24, 01:33 PM
Replies: 1,919
Views: 105,219
Posted By noglider

"Honey, what are you up to?" "Reading...

"Honey, what are you up to?"

"Reading bikeforums for my daily dose of humor."
Forum: Commuting
04-16-24, 01:30 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 4,930
Posted By noglider

You're also one of the stylish-est commuters. (To...

You're also one of the stylish-est commuters. (To coin another word)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-24, 01:29 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 2,687
Posted By noglider

Strawbunyan, I have said repeatedly that I...

Strawbunyan, I have said repeatedly that I dislike chain cleaning so much that I prefer to throw a chain away over cleaning it. Clearly, I broke my own rule this time, but it was because I had the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 12:41 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 2,687
Posted By noglider

It's the grime. The finish might rub off but not...

It's the grime. The finish might rub off but not much. There is no avoiding the black grime. You can only minimize it.

A friend of mine is a bike lover and a car mechanic. He says his hands get...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 12:37 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,549
Posted By noglider

Aha, I've heard that word.

Aha, I've heard that word.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-24, 07:32 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 2,687
Posted By noglider

Colored chains turn to black within two days.

Colored chains turn to black within two days.
Forum: Commuting
04-14-24, 07:27 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 897
Posted By noglider

Time for a funny story. You know those dreams...

Time for a funny story. You know those dreams people have of being naked in front of everyone?

I used to commute in street clothes most of them time but sometimes in cycling clothes. I kept...
Forum: Commuting
04-14-24, 07:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 306
Posted By noglider

I suppose it's tricky for some. I learned to do...

I suppose it's tricky for some. I learned to do it on a Sturmey Archer when I was a kid. Right now, I can literally do it with my eyes closed. I do it by feel and sound.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-24, 07:23 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,549
Posted By noglider

for serving hors d'oeuvres?

for serving hors d'oeuvres?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-24, 06:08 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 821
Posted By noglider

Glennfordx4, Sheri, I'm sorry to hear the news....

Glennfordx4, Sheri, I'm sorry to hear the news. Glenn and I had some nice, gentle correspondences. I could tell he was a very decent guy. I'm very grateful you told us about his passing. It's sad...
Forum: Commuting
04-13-24, 06:01 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,149
Posted By noglider

I prefer to wear as little "waterproof" stuff as...

I prefer to wear as little "waterproof" stuff as possible since it tends to trap moisture inside. Of course there are times when it's necessary, but I prefer to get wet if it's not too cold. I might...
Forum: Commuting
04-13-24, 05:57 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 306
Posted By noglider

I've seen most or all of his videos since I...

I've seen most or all of his videos since I discovered his channel. No he doesn't have such a video. I don't think he shows repair procedures.

I don't consider IGH hubs to create much extra...
Forum: Commuting
04-13-24, 04:49 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 4,930
Posted By noglider

50 years, wow that's old! Oh snap, my bike...

50 years, wow that's old!

Oh snap, my bike is 50 years old! Exactly 50 years! :lol:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-24, 04:45 PM
Replies: 7,791
Views: 920,730
Posted By noglider

On Wednesday, I did a really good job cleaning...

On Wednesday, I did a really good job cleaning the drivetrain on my commuter bike. Then on Thursday I rode to work in the rain. Argh. My spouse is away for a few days so I took the liberty of...
Forum: Touring
04-13-24, 04:17 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,288
Posted By noglider

My 5-minute lock, so to speak, is to disable the...

My 5-minute lock, so to speak, is to disable the bike in various ways. Loosen the quick release skewers. I have the old style dropouts that face forward, so an undone skewer makes the rear wheel...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-11-24, 09:38 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 1,814
Posted By noglider

I just stumbled upon this video. It's about crank...

I just stumbled upon this video. It's about crank lengths for MTBs. There's an innovative crank that offers a huge number of lengths, all so that you can determine which length you like.
...
Forum: Commuting
04-11-24, 08:51 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 885
Posted By noglider

How do you suppose that happened? Were you able...

How do you suppose that happened? Were you able to use gears that are high enough?

I don't ride that much in the rain. I rarely head out to work if it's raining, though I take a chance on a rainy...
Forum: Commuting
04-11-24, 04:08 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 885
Posted By noglider

ScottCommutes and Classtime: The difference in...

ScottCommutes and Classtime: The difference in your climates can explain the difference in wear on your bikes. Riding a bike in the rain introduces a lot of abrasive grit. Last night, I cleaned my...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-11-24, 04:03 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 910
Posted By noglider

Yes I’ve seen those on the web. I remember when...

Yes I’ve seen those on the web. I remember when they came out. They are serious lights. Some lights at $30 to $50 are pretty serious for what you pay. A few years ago, I took a chance on a light...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-24, 06:48 PM
Replies: 8,791
Views: 1,102,513
Posted By noglider

I got two of these valve core tools because (1) I...

I got two of these valve core tools because (1) I now carry a pump that has a hose that I have to screw on my valve and (2) some tubes now come with the core not very tight. Ugh. So now I carry this...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-24, 06:23 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 2,687
Posted By noglider

:lol: Of course. The frame looks really...

:lol:

Of course.

The frame looks really nice, and so do the components. This will be good.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-10-24, 06:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 479
Posted By noglider

Yeah, it's a nice surprise and boost to the ego...

Yeah, it's a nice surprise and boost to the ego to realize you've been in a higher gear than you thought. It's happened to me.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-10-24, 06:18 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 1,754
Posted By noglider

I'm of the opinion that cadence doesn't matter...

I'm of the opinion that cadence doesn't matter much. High cadence was stressed in the early 80s, but I think it was overblown. Sure if you want to be as fast as you can be, you need the ability, and...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-10-24, 06:11 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 436
Posted By noglider

As a matter of fact, I did ride through the...

As a matter of fact, I did ride through the eclipse. It occurred during my commute time from work to grad school. I walked out of work and to the public bike rack and saw that my rear tire was flat....
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-10-24, 06:07 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 700
Posted By noglider

I agree with all of that, RH Clark. I'm not ready...

I agree with all of that, RH Clark. I'm not ready to cut bread out of my diet. I try to eat good bread, and I hope that makes a difference.

I'm reading (or really listening to) the book called...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-10-24, 06:00 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 910
Posted By noglider

That Ravemen looks nice! Price is decent.

That Ravemen looks nice! Price is decent.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-10-24, 05:58 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 670
Posted By noglider

Pump hub. That is so weird.

Pump hub. That is so weird.
Forum: Commuting
04-10-24, 05:55 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 885
Posted By noglider

Going from driving to bike commuting, my food...

Going from driving to bike commuting, my food expenses went up, so it didn't seem like I was saving money on fuel. Of course, that's not the whole picture at all.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-24, 05:51 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 2,687
Posted By noglider

Strawbunyan, please start a new thread to...

Strawbunyan, please start a new thread to chronicle your building of the bike. We will enjoy it, and we can help.

The thread that sold the frame is gone. Do you have a picture of it?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-24, 05:32 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 1,814
Posted By noglider

I found it hard to believe that people could feel...

I found it hard to believe that people could feel small differences in crank length. Then I got a new (used) bike and I couldn't find the right saddle height. I realized it was because the cranks...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-24, 05:02 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,549
Posted By noglider

I like brass bells. I can ring it once from far...

I like brass bells. I can ring it once from far behind a pedestrian, and by the time I'm passing them, the bell is still resonating.

The tires on my commuter bike are tight, and I can't easily put...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-10-24, 03:28 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 700
Posted By noglider

Agreed. I'm working really hard to reduce junk...

Agreed. I'm working really hard to reduce junk food. I have succeeded mostly. I don't buy candy, cookies, ice cream, etc, but it's there during breaks at my weekly rehearsal, and I can't resist. Junk...
Forum: Commuting
04-10-24, 03:08 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 4,930
Posted By noglider

I think I'm at one of the spectrum, the end where...

I think I'm at one of the spectrum, the end where people want nice tires and don't mind extra punctures. I hope this is just a streak of bad luck. I inflated the tube this morning, and it looks like...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-24, 09:59 PM
Replies: 6,477
Views: 773,096
Posted By noglider

I'm really sorry about those wheels! Stuff like...

I'm really sorry about those wheels! Stuff like that really burns me up, and it's happened to me a lot.

I finally got security skewers. I'm super happy with them, and I should have gotten them...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-08-24, 09:56 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 14,885
Posted By noglider

I'm with you, but for some people, diminishing...

I'm with you, but for some people, diminishing returns don't matter. Better is better.
Forum: Commuting
04-08-24, 09:54 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 4,930
Posted By noglider

Lovely weather today for riding a bike. I had a...

Lovely weather today for riding a bike. I had a tailwind going into work. As you know, that makes me happy.

Rat count: 3 (1 per ride), all of them dead. That's about average, I think. I see live...
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