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Forum: Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs
12-21-21, 07:20 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,511
Posted By Kotts

There are a number of stretches that have really...

There are a number of stretches that have really helped me with my piriformis issues. If you google "piriformis stretches" or "stretching for cyclists" you'll find most of the ones I do regularly. ...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
09-05-19, 09:37 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,493
Posted By Kotts

Saddle width is a part of saddle comfort, so I...

Saddle width is a part of saddle comfort, so I don't see the point in distinguishing between them. If the saddle is either too wide or too narrow, it won't be comfortable. Standover matters because...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-16-19, 03:36 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 7,905
Posted By Kotts

I was captivated by this quote in the 6th Grade,...

I was captivated by this quote in the 6th Grade, and it has never left my imagination:
"A human being should be able to change a diaper, plan an invasion, butcher a hog, conn a ship, design a...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-16-19, 03:29 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 9,002
Posted By Kotts

Saddle height is all about muscle engagement. ...

Saddle height is all about muscle engagement. For weight distribution, you need to look at saddle fore/aft adjustment. Too far forward, and too much of the weight is on your hands. Too far back,...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-16-19, 03:10 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 7,756
Posted By Kotts

A bit ahead of you...

I'm turning 60 in a few weeks. Last year my wife and I did a few Century rides on no cycling-specific training, just our base fitness maintained at the gym. We weren't fast, but we weren't the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-16-19, 03:04 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,441
Posted By Kotts

I respectfully disagree. Ankles have more than...

I respectfully disagree. Ankles have more than enough angular rotation to handle unclipping. It does require using muscles that aren't involved in walking in a straight line.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-16-19, 02:54 PM
Replies: 241
Views: 49,996
Posted By Kotts

Kotts was a high-school nickname that I inherited...

Kotts was a high-school nickname that I inherited from my older brother. There was enough gap between our ages that I had teachers who had been my older brothers' classmates. Some teachers started...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-13-18, 08:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,614
Posted By Kotts

It is possible that with the lever in, it's...

It is possible that with the lever in, it's blocking the ports in a way that is preventing an effective bleed. You could always try adjusting out before the bleed, and back in after.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-13-18, 08:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,767
Posted By Kotts

It seems to me that you're focusing on the wrong...

It seems to me that you're focusing on the wrong measurement. To fit in the head tube, the OD of the race where it fits into the head tube is critical. The ID (as long as it is greater then the...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-13-18, 06:29 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,839
Posted By Kotts

In case anyone comes across this in their search...

In case anyone comes across this in their search for inexpensive GPS: The Rider One seems to have left the market, because the price difference between the Rider One and the Rider 10 (which adds...
Forum: Charity Events
06-14-18, 07:14 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,235
Posted By Kotts

Talking BikeMS Central Ohio Challenge

I just came from a planning/logistics meeting for the BikeMS Central Ohio Challenge. There's a ton of info in Multiple Sclerosis, Bike MS and the Central Ohio Challenge at these links:...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-10-18, 06:45 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,331
Posted By Kotts

Some tires have a specific "wrap" to the plies in...

Some tires have a specific "wrap" to the plies in the casing. Handling and performance are expected to be slightly better if you pay attention to rotation direction. That being said, you may not...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-14-17, 03:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 752
Posted By Kotts

check the hanger

Definitely check the hanger. I had a problem on a recent tour when my meticulously maintained bike started shifting line a bag of rocks. A fellow tour rider fessed up to having knocked my bike over....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-08-17, 02:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,188
Posted By Kotts

FWIW: If your wife has hands as small as mine...

FWIW: If your wife has hands as small as mine does, she should just get used to two clicks to upshift. She really has to crank her wrist around to make it in one sweep.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-22-16, 01:13 PM
Replies: 3,578
Views: 987,290
Posted By Kotts

That's a beautiful machine.

That's a beautiful machine.
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
01-10-16, 03:05 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 122,489
Posted By Kotts

Sunscreen Alternative

Last summer I did a number of centuries (metric and "English"), topping with a 430-mile wide across South Dakota in August. I discovered "cool sleeves". Like arm warmers, but white or patterned...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-07-16, 10:11 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,114
Posted By Kotts

They use a fresh sample of the helmet for each...

They use a fresh sample of the helmet for each test. One single example does not go through all the tests.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-07-16, 10:04 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 6,256
Posted By Kotts

I got back into riding in 2004, age 45. I've...

I got back into riding in 2004, age 45. I've been riding more miles every year, always looking for what seems fun. Last summer's fun was a 433-mile ride across South Dakota with one of my best...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-03-16, 04:53 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 11,558
Posted By Kotts

Clamping by the seat post...

Actually, clamping by the seat post is the preferred method for all decent bikes nowadays. It ensures the least likelihood of damage to the frame.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-29-15, 06:57 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 965
Posted By Kotts

How fr apart did you take it?

It's possible that the lower bearing isn't sitting properly. It could be canted, I suppose, or if you took it all apart, you might have reinstalled be bearing upside down.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
11-16-15, 08:23 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 90,821
Posted By Kotts

Not necessarily fat, just big.

It's not, by any means! I know of cyclists who are over 250, and have a body fat of about 10%. It just means that you're physically bigger than the average cyclist, for whatever reason.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-30-15, 10:24 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 6,652
Posted By Kotts

HERETIC!!! BURN HIM!!!!:eek: :p

HERETIC!!! BURN HIM!!!!:eek:



:p
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-07-14, 05:41 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,696
Posted By Kotts

Take a caliper to the existing hubs, and paw...

Take a caliper to the existing hubs, and paw through the WM catalog. You may find a match in the non-Shimano parts, or find a cone that is so close that the difference is trivial.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-23-14, 07:55 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,238
Posted By Kotts

Genius...

Genius...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-23-14, 07:47 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,785
Posted By Kotts

Just a thought for those concerned about...

Just a thought for those concerned about liability issues: I'm a consultant in my "day job" and I need (often by contract) to carry "errors and omissions" insurance. It's not terribly expensive, as...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-12-14, 05:13 AM
Replies: 186
Views: 16,689
Posted By Kotts

I'm sorry, the original question is silly. It...

I'm sorry, the original question is silly. It presumes that the only explanation for the continued popularity of rim brakes is "resistance". A new technology can be a superior solution in some...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-01-14, 11:02 AM
Replies: 759
Views: 446,561
Posted By Kotts

Formula Hubs

I just had to rebuild the hubs on my wife's 2011 Fuji Finest 3.0 because the cones were spalled in the bearing track (rough pitting in the part of the cone where the bearings ride.) The hubs are...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-27-14, 05:47 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,615
Posted By Kotts

It can be tricky threading the shifter cable...

It can be tricky threading the shifter cable through the first part of the shifter. Be patient, don't rush, and don't force it.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-14-14, 04:59 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,368
Posted By Kotts

Look at adjusting the saddle height, fore/aft...

Look at adjusting the saddle height, fore/aft position, and angle before anything else. You may end up changing out the stem, but only after the saddle position has been tried.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-20-14, 06:48 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,395
Posted By Kotts

Simple Green is corrosive to metals. You can use...

Simple Green is corrosive to metals. You can use it, but make sure you get it all out of there, then use WD-40 to get the water out, then lube properly.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-20-14, 06:41 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,082
Posted By Kotts

For the first time, ever, I disagree with FB. By...

For the first time, ever, I disagree with FB. By that measure, a Platypus is a Duck (it has some duck-like features.)

In operation, this is actually much closer to those "theft-proof" devices...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-20-14, 04:38 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,400
Posted By Kotts

It depends a lot on where you are on the...

It depends a lot on where you are on the speed/durability scale. On the durability end, I've had good success with the Forté Metro from Performance Bike. Put thousands of miles of urban riding on a...
Forum: Charity Events
04-07-14, 08:55 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 972
Posted By Kotts

Cool! How do I pledge? Is there a link?

Cool! How do I pledge? Is there a link?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-06-14, 02:32 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 10,641
Posted By Kotts

You need to be very careful when drilling out the...

You need to be very careful when drilling out the old threads and tapping for the helicoil that you are perpindicular to the crankarm. Doing it with a hand drill, it would be very easy to get...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-05-14, 04:35 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 5,862
Posted By Kotts

No, spelling it $ex is an attempt to get past the...

No, spelling it $ex is an attempt to get past the forum filters for bad language / naughty posts. Sorta like referring to a file as a "mill b@stard".
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-02-14, 12:06 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,440
Posted By Kotts

That's my bet...

That's my bet...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-02-14, 12:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 899
Posted By Kotts

You're fine...

As long as you use the Quick Release properly, you're fine. Don't treat the lever as a wing-nut. Google "quick release" for instructions.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-25-14, 06:52 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,733
Posted By Kotts

The OP was looking for a screw for a clamp mount...

The OP was looking for a screw for a clamp mount front derailleur. Desperate times and desperate measures, maybe, but I don't know whether I'd ever be desperate enough to try that application for a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-25-14, 05:41 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,099
Posted By Kotts

You can check for out-of-round with your caliper....

You can check for out-of-round with your caliper. Just measure across the opening at different positions. If you're doing this yourself, you probably want a better caliper, though.

Presuming...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-24-14, 05:43 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,733
Posted By Kotts

[QUOTE=joejack951;16036951]More over, a #10-32...

[QUOTE=joejack951;16036951]More over, a #10-32 (http://www.bikeforums.net/usertag.php?do=list&action=hash&hash=10-32) button head is essentially the same fastener and those are typically even...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-19-14, 10:21 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 8,678
Posted By Kotts

Rather than epoxy, I'd use Red Loctite Bearing...

Rather than epoxy, I'd use Red Loctite Bearing Mount Adhesive. It's made for this kind of problem. Takes over 900 ft/lbs of torque or 900 degrees F to break that bond.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-19-14, 10:12 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,475
Posted By Kotts

Okay, you said you were a novice, so if this is...

Okay, you said you were a novice, so if this is too elementary, don't be offended. If it's rubbing in turns, it sounds like you might need Quick Release 101:

I've seen a lot of people use the...
Forum: Charity Events
03-18-14, 06:21 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,018
Posted By Kotts

Check with the organizers about the route. ...

Check with the organizers about the route. Sometimes the 75 and 100 mile routes overlap enough that you can do your century AND ride with your friends, if they're willing to chill out for a bit.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-14-14, 11:57 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,086
Posted By Kotts

I always fall with a beautiful brunette handy. ...

I always fall with a beautiful brunette handy. That's how it happens when your wife rides with you. :-)
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-14-14, 11:49 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 6,824
Posted By Kotts

I'm having a hard time determining whether I'm...

I'm having a hard time determining whether I'm more cold-sensitive, or this has just been a really nasty winter.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-14-14, 08:40 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,854
Posted By Kotts

The first time you build a wheel with a new hub,...

The first time you build a wheel with a new hub, you exceed the yield strength of the hub material, giving the hole distortions and grooves noted. As long as you rebuild in the same pattern...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-13-14, 02:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,469
Posted By Kotts

I had one of those. It wasn't worth what I paid...

I had one of those. It wasn't worth what I paid for it. Any application of moderate force upward or laterally (loosening / tighenting rear brake pads, for example) and the bottom bracket hops out...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-28-14, 05:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,606
Posted By Kotts

I agree that trying to take the dent out from the...

I agree that trying to take the dent out from the inside is a terrible idea. You could really screw up the tube on the opposite side, or turn that little ding into a wrinkle. It could be worked...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-28-14, 08:48 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 797
Posted By Kotts

It can be a little bit more complicated if you...

It can be a little bit more complicated if you have indexed shifting.

If the front derailleur is a "high normal" type (the derailleur heads toward the big ring when the cable is slack, these are...
Forum: Charity Events
02-22-14, 02:59 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,008
Posted By Kotts

MSBike Buckeye. I may have lost my mind

After riding the MSBike Pedal to the Point since 2004, I'm capping off a decade of MSBiking with rides in all 3 tours put on by the Buckeye Chapter this summer. I'm team captain for our group, and...
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