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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-16-24, 12:50 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 538
Posted By Troul

high quality metric allen set, very slim needle...

high quality metric allen set, very slim needle nose pliers, torque wrench that can do single digit tolerances, BB service tools for your specific setup, bicycle work stand, chain breaker, chain...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-16-24, 12:30 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 408
Posted By Troul

try the sugar free, or use bees wax. you'll be...

try the sugar free, or use bees wax. you'll be buzzing along pests free!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-16-24, 12:19 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 357
Posted By Troul

unless you go all the way & have the bearing...

unless you go all the way & have the bearing races also be fitted for the bearings, the benefit[s] are very minimal if any.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-16-24, 12:16 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 448
Posted By Troul

tried a set (i forget the mm) but it didnt really...

tried a set (i forget the mm) but it didnt really help. The solution ended up being more degrees in float. SP Zero. Only the one side needed it, so I made the other side have less float with its...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-16-24, 12:11 PM
Replies: 6,389
Views: 593,332
Posted By Troul

77 miles. Tomorrow mother nature is forcing a...

77 miles. Tomorrow mother nature is forcing a rest day. I'll show her on Saturday that aint going to flatten these bulging tires!
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-16-24, 06:15 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 270
Posted By Troul

Because everyone can afford more taxes devoted to...

Because everyone can afford more taxes devoted to junk ideas.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-15-24, 02:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 270
Posted By Troul

thats where easy revenue can be had... ticket...

thats where easy revenue can be had... ticket them instead of adding obstructions that cost $
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-15-24, 09:56 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 2,806
Posted By Troul

Depending on how you view it, the traffic alert...

Depending on how you view it, the traffic alert will change the color of the screen section based on vehicle proximity.
red is potential dedz
yellow, stay mellow
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-15-24, 09:33 AM
Replies: 6,389
Views: 593,332
Posted By Troul

don't encourage me!

don't encourage me!
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-15-24, 04:05 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 2,806
Posted By Troul

Soon enough we'll be roped into an agency paid by...

Soon enough we'll be roped into an agency paid by taxes that monitors pov ground transportation... ATC... Automotive Traffic Control

I don't foresee a free future anytime soon...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-15-24, 04:00 AM
Replies: 6,389
Views: 593,332
Posted By Troul

25 miles yelling at the headwinds that seemed to...

25 miles yelling at the headwinds that seemed to adjust with my direction...

Might force a day of rest this week... operative word is "might"
Gotta git while the gittin is gooders being in the...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-14-24, 02:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 241
Posted By Troul

in reality, no one owns a vehicle... you're just...

in reality, no one owns a vehicle... you're just responsible & liable of it.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-14-24, 10:07 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 241
Posted By Troul

tech like that should be an option to the...

tech like that should be an option to the consumer for an additional cost, in turn, adjusting insurance rates in a desirable way. It should not be a requirement. The feature should not hinder the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-14-24, 09:46 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,062
Posted By Troul

meh, just put the drive side on the left side.......

meh, just put the drive side on the left side.... :D
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-14-24, 04:08 AM
Replies: 6,389
Views: 593,332
Posted By Troul

Slightly caught off guard with the weather.. was...

Slightly caught off guard with the weather.. was not planning on a ride, butttttt the forecast went from predicting heavy moiiist to just a stupid headwind on the return.
30.3 miles.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-14-24, 12:19 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 2,806
Posted By Troul

the sudden alert of the tail light flashing in...

the sudden alert of the tail light flashing in itself is worth it imo. The radar adds on top of it. A single rear facing light in solid or flashing might be enough for some, but for my areas of...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-13-24, 03:08 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 453
Posted By Troul

at Napa, advance, Autozone etc they sell dye for...

at Napa, advance, Autozone etc they sell dye for "diag testing" for each of the systems containing fluid. Some are only meant for certain fluids, however, the kind that has not presented an issue...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-13-24, 03:03 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 783
Posted By Troul

if it happens to be a Newer Domane or similar...

if it happens to be a Newer Domane or similar style seat post, I'd be leery of messing with the seat height if it isn't slipping.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-13-24, 02:59 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 380
Posted By Troul

if you're hungry, go make a sandwich... don't be...

if you're hungry, go make a sandwich... don't be chomping on hub parts!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-13-24, 02:36 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 453
Posted By Troul

i added some automotive dye in my last tubeless...

i added some automotive dye in my last tubeless refresh. Havent had to look for it yet. it will not sadden me if it never is something I rely on.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-13-24, 02:29 PM
Replies: 6,389
Views: 593,332
Posted By Troul

must be nice to have that metabolism!

must be nice to have that metabolism!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-13-24, 01:03 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 441
Posted By Troul

It'll be very difficult to find replacement...

It'll be very difficult to find replacement hardware & It'll be almost impossible to replace hardware with various head sizes sharing the same thread/diameter to obtain commonality... I'd go to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-13-24, 04:39 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 130
Posted By Troul

are you planning on keep the drop bars on it? A...

are you planning on keep the drop bars on it? A dropper post might be of benefit.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-13-24, 04:22 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 351
Posted By Troul

if you feel you 'just have to update' it out of...

if you feel you 'just have to update' it out of your owns assumption, then maybe you're looking for a solution to a problem that doesn't exist.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-12-24, 03:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 179
Posted By Troul

aside from the fitment/comfort issue, I'd expect...

aside from the fitment/comfort issue, I'd expect most drop bar users would in a way jeer at it. Like when people put a "wing" on a 90s civic with "stanced" wheels.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-12-24, 03:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 193
Posted By Troul

I've ran into an issue with presta stem...

I've ran into an issue with presta stem extenders. The valve was not the same fit form for function with the joining fixed stem & wouldn't seal. IIRC the threads had some sorta issue, might have...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-12-24, 02:42 PM
Replies: 6,389
Views: 593,332
Posted By Troul

88 miles. didnt get back to the future though.

88 miles. didnt get back to the future though.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-12-24, 11:43 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 3,212
Posted By Troul

Be honest, you took along your lucky rabbits...

Be honest, you took along your lucky rabbits foot, a blend of essential oils, & a colorful gem that represents your months horoscope...

Nice ride!
Forum: Road Cycling
05-11-24, 03:41 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 3,214
Posted By Troul

if the point of purchase is about weight & it is...

if the point of purchase is about weight & it is not to spec prior to & immediately after purchase, toss it back for a refund.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-11-24, 03:37 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 682
Posted By Troul

around 10% or less for 'highway' & about 20% or...

around 10% or less for 'highway' & about 20% or more for 'city' .
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-10-24, 08:05 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 4,230
Posted By Troul

the feedback would rattle the sloppy BB, causing...

the feedback would rattle the sloppy BB, causing the rider to look downward & as they go to look down they'll see the alert of traffic. :D
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-10-24, 08:03 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 78
Posted By Troul

this might work? ...

this might work?
https://www.amazon.com/Bar-Fly-SLi-Light-BAM/dp/B00YETL002
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-10-24, 07:12 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 804
Posted By Troul

Fill up a tote/tub with room temp/warm water. ...

Fill up a tote/tub with room temp/warm water. With the tube & tire still in the wheel, pump it up to the max rating PSI as labeled. Put in a few good sized drops of dish soap in the water &...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-10-24, 06:37 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 494
Posted By Troul

FWIW, roof racks that contain the keyed locking...

FWIW, roof racks that contain the keyed locking setup, I convert that over to security hardware.
If those locks don't freeze up beyond a lubricant fix, they are easily picked... That's if the pot...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-10-24, 06:23 PM
Replies: 6,389
Views: 593,332
Posted By Troul

Just curious, were the storms expected? the...

Just curious, were the storms expected? the forecast here has been pretty much flat out wrong & not in a positive way... I may need road tires with wake paddles & a wet suit.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-10-24, 06:15 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 4,230
Posted By Troul

i wonder who'll embed haptic feedback that not...

i wonder who'll embed haptic feedback that not only is at the computer, but sends it to the phone/watch/ring if it's capable?

I'm thinking Garmin would be first as they deal with smart watches...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-10-24, 12:46 PM
Replies: 6,389
Views: 593,332
Posted By Troul

107 miles. Decided to take a mostly unpaved route...

107 miles. Decided to take a mostly unpaved route back to avoid sharp debris that has been more evident than usual on the cycling "friendly" roads. Kinda pooped & need to clean everything up.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-09-24, 08:42 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 2,806
Posted By Troul

with stuff like these, very cold temps mess with...

with stuff like these, very cold temps mess with the battery life too.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-09-24, 07:15 PM
Replies: 239
Views: 9,484
Posted By Troul

they should've called it "Slick Snot Rocket"...

they should've called it "Slick Snot Rocket" print.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-09-24, 07:06 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 2,806
Posted By Troul

no issues with the Bryton. it has only detected...

no issues with the Bryton. it has only detected traffic that was approaching from behind 7 the visual alert changes colors as the closest detected object closes the gap. I'm not sure if other...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-09-24, 06:53 PM
Replies: 6,389
Views: 593,332
Posted By Troul

so you were bearly trying today? :D

so you were bearly trying today? :D
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-08-24, 04:53 AM
Replies: 6,389
Views: 593,332
Posted By Troul

37 miles after the storms pushed on.

37 miles after the storms pushed on.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-07-24, 05:41 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,274
Posted By Troul

now if that is the same person during the same...

now if that is the same person during the same time, what a time we live in!
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-07-24, 10:56 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 300
Posted By Troul

from what I can gather, yea... Far too many ride...

from what I can gather, yea... Far too many ride on the opposing traffic side when the other side has more than one option for use.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-07-24, 08:46 AM
Replies: 6,389
Views: 593,332
Posted By Troul

nothing wrong on my end. this thread is serving...

nothing wrong on my end. this thread is serving good purpose staying open.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-07-24, 04:25 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,291
Posted By Troul

gotta like them, "Don't tell nothing' types.

gotta like them, "Don't tell nothing' types.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-06-24, 06:45 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,291
Posted By Troul

usually the ole "tim hortons" method works for...

usually the ole "tim hortons" method works for me... just rrroll it up over the rim!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-06-24, 05:57 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 424
Posted By Troul

if the 100 miler is NTE 7MPH & you bring spares,...

if the 100 miler is NTE 7MPH & you bring spares, it might be fine.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-06-24, 05:55 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,291
Posted By Troul

also, don't be sniffing the tire while using the...

also, don't be sniffing the tire while using the levers!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-06-24, 01:08 PM
Replies: 6,389
Views: 593,332
Posted By Troul

102 miles.

102 miles.
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