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Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
03-02-15, 06:43 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,506
Posted By Redflea

Hey - nope, aware that can't happen unless the...

Hey - nope, aware that can't happen unless the devices were paired, and that won't happen unless the speaker is in pairing mode and you search for available devices from your phone and pair to it. ...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-02-15, 06:33 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 4,000
Posted By Redflea

This post made a lot of sense to me, really like...

This post made a lot of sense to me, really like it, particularly this pragmatic line:

"My only hard and fast rule is to make it home alive. My wife depends on me being there... when my pay check...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-02-15, 02:43 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 17,445
Posted By Redflea

Great to hear, thanks for your feedback! I was...

Great to hear, thanks for your feedback! I was happily surprised by how solid it looked, that it didn't weigh a ton, and the angle change process is single bolt.

I still haven't installed mine -...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-02-15, 02:40 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,498
Posted By Redflea

So several more rides under my belt, and overall...

So several more rides under my belt, and overall very pleased w/it. Things I notice:

- Harsher ride than my previous chromoly frame Nishiki, albeit the Nishiki had wider/lower pressure tires so...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
02-25-15, 08:28 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 12,681
Posted By Redflea

I have an angle you might be able to work to your...

I have an angle you might be able to work to your benefit, possibly. Requires two things:

1. You are comfortable on an XL (22.5") Trek 7.X
2. You get your local Trek store to price-match the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-25-15, 05:54 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,812
Posted By Redflea

Now that you remind me, that was one of the...

Now that you remind me, that was one of the reasons why I chose the BikeHand wrench over the Venza. :) DOH!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-25-15, 04:53 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,812
Posted By Redflea

Thanks! I agree w/AnkleWork! ...

Thanks!





I agree w/AnkleWork! :)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-25-15, 02:46 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,812
Posted By Redflea

They appear to only show ft/lbs...do these...

They appear to only show ft/lbs...do these support low torque (e.g., 2-10NM) and have an NM scale on the tool?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-25-15, 02:23 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,812
Posted By Redflea

Thanks for the advice. I just processed the...

Thanks for the advice. I just processed the return on Amazon. Going to call Harbor Freight to see if they have those wrenches in stock and will give them a shot.

UPDATE: Did some more reading on...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-25-15, 11:34 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,812
Posted By Redflea

Just received this and it's DOA...does not...

Just received this and it's DOA...does not release as far as I can tell, just keeps torquing, just stripped a bolt.

BikeHand Torque Wrench...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
02-25-15, 12:55 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 12,681
Posted By Redflea

Look at Giant Escape 1, Fuji Absolute as well. I...

Look at Giant Escape 1, Fuji Absolute as well. I have a Trek 7.4 I just bought and love it, but it's a very personal decision, take some test rides and buy what moves you.

That way you'll ride...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
02-24-15, 02:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,550
Posted By Redflea

Similar attempt with my father when he was...

Similar attempt with my father when he was selling a something on Craig's list.

Scammers abound these days. Cannot be too cautious.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
02-24-15, 12:38 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 5,544
Posted By Redflea

It looks custom to me - though not...

It looks custom to me - though not thrown-together custom, it's nicely done for what it is.



That is something I've noticed with some riders (like my brother!)...the transition from lights for...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
02-23-15, 03:34 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,506
Posted By Redflea

Thanks for your comments...fair enough. I tend to...

Thanks for your comments...fair enough. I tend to try to minimize my contribution to ambient noise levels, due in part, I think, to my personal sensitivity in that area. I can go to a movie w/my...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
02-23-15, 03:29 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,506
Posted By Redflea

Yes, I get that. My point/question was about...

Yes, I get that. My point/question was about using a bluetooth headset rather than a bluetooth speaker, so that only the user, vs. the user and others around him/her, hear the audio. :)
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
02-23-15, 10:10 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 5,544
Posted By Redflea

Unfortunately, there isn't anything we can do...

Unfortunately, there isn't anything we can do about being at the wrong place, with the wrong driver at the wrong time - sometimes the universe just delivers an undeserved smack down no matter how...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
02-23-15, 12:50 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 5,544
Posted By Redflea

You have to stand next to it to get a true sense...

You have to stand next to it to get a true sense of the size of the safety gear he's added...it's amazing, the pics really don't do it justice.

I do wonder what close call led to this.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
02-22-15, 10:06 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,506
Posted By Redflea

Thanks for making my point in 19 letters. ;-)

Thanks for making my point in 19 letters. ;-)
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
02-22-15, 10:01 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 5,544
Posted By Redflea

Seen at work - taking safety seriously

I thought I was kinda serious about safety, but clearly I am lacking.

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-22-15, 03:13 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 6,770
Posted By Redflea

Happy wife = happy life. Everything else is...

Happy wife = happy life. Everything else is window dressing. :)
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
02-22-15, 03:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,174
Posted By Redflea

Nice optimism, but I have my doubts that folks...

Nice optimism, but I have my doubts that folks would remember to dim. I get blinded by enough cars driving around w/brights on. <eek!> These discussions about the use of (IMHO) excessively bright...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
02-22-15, 10:39 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 8,032
Posted By Redflea

My 7.4 FX has the paddle style grips, and have...

My 7.4 FX has the paddle style grips, and have found so far that it does seem to help w/overall comfort on longer rides and allows for more variety in hand positions than a standard grip. I had bar...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
02-22-15, 10:23 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,506
Posted By Redflea

So don't want to start a BT speaker war, but just...

So don't want to start a BT speaker war, but just wondering - do any BT speaker users have any concerns about broadcasting content at other riders/pedestrians you encounter who may not want to hear...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-22-15, 09:43 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,481
Posted By Redflea

Got the dual compound V and installed last night...

Got the dual compound V and installed last night (or my son installed them for me, I should admit). :)

Look very nice, stop very promptly. Not going to claim any scientific proof that they are...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-22-15, 01:48 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,255
Posted By Redflea

Not my first, but my wife did her first >30 mile...

Not my first, but my wife did her first >30 mile ride recently. Very proud of her.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-22-15, 01:45 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,490
Posted By Redflea

Hybrid, definitely, from your description. ...

Hybrid, definitely, from your description.

And hybrids do not have to limit your distance to short rides. My wife, all of 5'1" and not a great athlete or fitness nut, does 30 mile rides on her...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
02-21-15, 11:12 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,456
Posted By Redflea

Thanks - I'd enjoy the pics. I almost bought a...

Thanks - I'd enjoy the pics. I almost bought a Giant Rapid recently - really cool bike. :)
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
02-21-15, 11:01 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,506
Posted By Redflea

Have you considered a single-ear BT headset? You...

Have you considered a single-ear BT headset? You can hear the game and still hear the traffic and other noises all around you important for safety. There are numerous options available in your...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
02-21-15, 01:17 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,456
Posted By Redflea

Wow - I'm pretty surprised that at 5'11" you are...

Wow - I'm pretty surprised that at 5'11" you are comfortable w/the 22.5 frame. You must have some longish arms and/or prefer a more stretched-out position than I think I would like.

That's why...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
02-20-15, 04:52 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 17,445
Posted By Redflea

Thanks for the thoughts and feedback on the...

Thanks for the thoughts and feedback on the Ritchey...your comments on how hard the Ritchey is to adjust matched what I heard/read and is one of the reasons I didn't get it. The ARB is supposedly a...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
02-20-15, 03:05 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,382
Posted By Redflea

Interesting...I don't know about the ones you've...

Interesting...I don't know about the ones you've used of course, but I've had zero issues with it so far when riding w/the cage empty, and based on the design and how it mounts expect none in the...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
02-20-15, 01:16 PM
Replies: 770
Views: 319,829
Posted By Redflea

These are getting surprisingly common - our local...

These are getting surprisingly common - our local Costco has a 3D printer that is about $600! I think it's the RoBo 3D. Supposed to be a good model - not clear if it would be the right printer for...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
02-20-15, 11:46 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,382
Posted By Redflea

Absolutely right - especially w/the one I got,...

Absolutely right - especially w/the one I got, you can carry pretty much any cylindrical item up to about 3" in diameter and as tall as there is room inside your frame. Take your can of Fosters...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
02-20-15, 10:26 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,382
Posted By Redflea

Update after first uses: I've ridden w/the...

Update after first uses:

I've ridden w/the new bottle cage twice now, and am in love w/it. (Don't tell my wife!) Highly recommend it.


The cage is very secure, but it's still easy to...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
02-20-15, 10:20 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,498
Posted By Redflea

I'm going to add an adjustable stem this weekend...

I'm going to add an adjustable stem this weekend to allow me to adjust easily between different riding styles depending on who I'm riding with, and also to reduce the overall reach to the handlebars...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
02-20-15, 10:08 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,498
Posted By Redflea

Thanks! Still got that stupid grin on my face. ...

Thanks! Still got that stupid grin on my face.

I've ridden w/the new bottle cage twice now, and am in love w/it. (Don't tell my wife!) :) Highly recommend it.

The thread on the cage...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
02-20-15, 01:06 AM
Replies: 154
Views: 80,913
Posted By Redflea

Arrived today, and unless this turns out to be...

Arrived today, and unless this turns out to be unreliable, it looks like a good deal. :)

It comes w/a post mount, USB charging cable w/special adapter at one end, and USB plug w/LED. The LED on...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
02-20-15, 12:39 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 17,445
Posted By Redflea

They were on Amazon... Here for the Ritchey:...

They were on Amazon...

Here for the Ritchey:

Amazon.com : Ritchey Adjustable 31.8 80mm Black Road Stem : Bike Stems And Parts : Sports & Outdoors...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
02-19-15, 06:21 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 17,445
Posted By Redflea

Thanks...great story about finding the seatpost,...

Thanks...great story about finding the seatpost, I love stuff like that. My brother was looking for a 7-speed grip shifter for a fun bike he was rebuilding (not sure what you call it - the bike was...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
02-19-15, 05:47 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 17,445
Posted By Redflea

Yup - seems so, but I'm new to these types of...

Yup - seems so, but I'm new to these types of stems so wanted to hear if anyone had any horror stories or brands/models they like in particular.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
02-19-15, 05:33 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 17,445
Posted By Redflea

That's correct...looking for something that I...

That's correct...looking for something that I don't have to take apart or carry parts to adjust when on the road.

Thinking I'll end up ordering the ABR unless someone has a better idea...there is...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
02-19-15, 05:23 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 17,445
Posted By Redflea

Thanks...really looking for something that I can...

Thanks...really looking for something that I can adjust on the fly w/out having to add/remove parts. Something like this, possibly:

ABR Adjustable Stem...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
02-19-15, 05:04 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 17,445
Posted By Redflea

Adjustable stem - good, bad, indifferent, opinions, please.

I'm thinking about getting an adjustable stem for my new 7.4 FX.

The stock stem (10 degrees, 110mm) is good for normal to more "aggressive" riding that I do w/some friends and my son (as...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-17-15, 08:16 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,123
Posted By Redflea

Agree w/the perspective that unless you feel they...

Agree w/the perspective that unless you feel they were intentionally gaming you, that you should look for a compromise. Whether that's paying 1/4, 1/3, or 1/2 of what they say you owe is harder to...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
02-17-15, 05:36 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,774
Posted By Redflea

So nice...my first "grown up" bike was a Sterling...

So nice...my first "grown up" bike was a Sterling I bought 25 years ago - I still have it (and was still riding it until several months ago when my neighbor gave me a "less old" Nishiki, which I have...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
02-17-15, 05:07 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 80,913
Posted By Redflea

Just ordered this today - more for fun (lasers!)...

Just ordered this today - more for fun (lasers!) than anything else. Will add it to my existing setup w/just the lasers turned on. Liked the fact that it is rechargeable and thought it would be cool...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-17-15, 04:20 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,481
Posted By Redflea

I also heard back from Kool-Stop, and they...

I also heard back from Kool-Stop, and they indicated that I could use the following:

- V-Type
- V-Type 2
- Tectonic
- Cross Road

Likely go w/V-Type (like the black, and V-Type 2 isn't...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-17-15, 11:07 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,481
Posted By Redflea

Thanks for the feedback on compound. Any ideas...

Thanks for the feedback on compound. Any ideas on which ones are the right fitment for my Tektra v-brakes? I'm assuming it's one of the below, but not sure.

Holders With Pads Threaded
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-17-15, 10:32 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,481
Posted By Redflea

Kool-Stop pads for 7.4 FX - fitment?

I've heard about these pads before and wanted to give them a try. Don't really "need" them as the stock pads are working fine, but there's that sometimes irrational desire to change/upgrade my new...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
02-17-15, 09:50 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 14,934
Posted By Redflea

Neighbor has the 2014 7.2 FX w/disc and the...

Neighbor has the 2014 7.2 FX w/disc and the braking is nothing special...doesn't feel any better than my 2014 7.4 w/standard brakes. So other than if you are going to be riding in rain/wet weather,...
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