Bike Forums

Go Back  Bike Forums > Search Forums
Reload this Page >

Search Results

Register
FAQ
Calendar
Search
Today's Posts
Mark Forums Read
Vendor Directory
Notices
 
Page 1 of 16
1
2
3
11
Last »
Search: Posts Made By: jack002
Showing results 1 to 50 of 787
Search took 0.27 seconds.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-04-20, 10:50 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 766
Posted By jack002

Last time I tried latex tubes, I didn't notice...

Last time I tried latex tubes, I didn't notice any lightness, but did notice they don't hold air well. Less than 24h and you need more air.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-28-20, 01:06 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,606
Posted By jack002

The elephant in the room: "Don't sue me" "This...

The elephant in the room: "Don't sue me" "This bag is not a toy, keep away from small children"



Queue the SNL skit HAPPY FUN BALL
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-08-19, 04:51 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,415
Posted By jack002

I want to be him!

I want to be him!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-07-19, 02:15 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,278
Posted By jack002

This is the first post. What possible thing can...

This is the first post. What possible thing can we say about this? Mind readers all have fled the room
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
08-07-19, 09:35 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 953
Posted By jack002

https://support.garmin.com/support/manuals/manuals...

https://support.garmin.com/support/manuals/manuals.htm?partNo=010-00622-38
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-06-19, 01:49 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,249
Posted By jack002

I have had valve in tube failure many times, the...

I have had valve in tube failure many times, the tube comes loose from the valve, that isn't on the tire, that is on the tube! Cheap tubes made in tiawain tend to fail more for me.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-06-19, 10:11 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,065
Posted By jack002

https://i.imgur.com/Xn7sgEu.jpg ...

https://i.imgur.com/Xn7sgEu.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/Lz0Pgub.jpg
Forum: Introductions
08-05-19, 02:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 484
Posted By jack002

Welcome. I bought a Trek two years ago, its been...

Welcome. I bought a Trek two years ago, its been great. Good luck to you.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-05-19, 01:40 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 23,451
Posted By jack002

In the old days people would have a live and let...

In the old days people would have a live and let live mentality. Well, all those people are dead now. LOL
Do what I do and like it!
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-30-19, 09:33 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,042
Posted By jack002

I have looked at many training plans over the...

I have looked at many training plans over the years. My only goal was to be able to ride a century (100 miles) at the end.
Google can help you find one. I find two things about all the good ones....
Forum: Road Cycling
07-30-19, 08:41 AM
Replies: 209
Views: 28,063
Posted By jack002

I was towing a trailer of bricks, I removed it...

I was towing a trailer of bricks, I removed it and gained an instant 5 mph
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-26-19, 01:34 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,181
Posted By jack002

Congrats, that's great!

Congrats, that's great!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-25-19, 09:51 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 9,411
Posted By jack002

Yes, and back in 1960 it was the law for...

Yes, and back in 1960 it was the law for bicyclists to also use only the left arm for all signals. The reasons why anyone can speculate, but being we all drive on the RIGHT, any actions you take with...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-24-19, 02:25 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,971
Posted By jack002

$18 for two little terry cloth things. What am I...

$18 for two little terry cloth things. What am I missing here?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-22-19, 12:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,194
Posted By jack002

Before replacing it, get a chain tool and try to...

Before replacing it, get a chain tool and try to make the link more flexible by forcing the pin deeper into the side plates so the link will flex more.
Forum: Touring
06-25-19, 02:28 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 9,703
Posted By jack002

The bee was riding on the bike path? What kind of...

The bee was riding on the bike path? What kind of bike did it have?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-29-19, 10:00 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,593
Posted By jack002

Making a bike like that takes many steps

Making a bike like that takes many steps
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-23-19, 01:30 PM
Replies: 3,871
Views: 472,225
Posted By jack002

Nonsense. Has this ever happened once?

Nonsense. Has this ever happened once?
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-15-19, 02:19 PM
Replies: 3,871
Views: 472,225
Posted By jack002

An improperly worn or an improperly adjusted...

An improperly worn or an improperly adjusted helmet can be more dangerous than no helmet.
How so?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-15-19, 10:04 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 16,920
Posted By jack002

I have a light road bike with 700x23s, you would...

I have a light road bike with 700x23s, you would probably ave like 18 on it. Get one. Or you can just not obsess with a number.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-03-19, 02:15 PM
Replies: 1,410
Views: 463,775
Posted By jack002

https://live.staticflickr.com/7314/27169672724_a4b...

https://live.staticflickr.com/7314/27169672724_a4b1e19db8_c.jpg
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-03-19, 01:23 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,183
Posted By jack002

You mention 4K video? I read that 4K requires...

You mention 4K video? I read that 4K requires 110GB per hour. So you will need 660GB. About 2/3 TB. Thats a lot.
Forum: Commuting
11-20-18, 03:50 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,445
Posted By jack002

noglider, you must be familiar with Bikemanforu?...

noglider, you must be familiar with Bikemanforu? He has a youtube channel and I think he lives in Queens
https://www.youtube.com/bikemanforu
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-20-18, 01:04 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,920
Posted By jack002

I'm also an HPX fan. It wasn't too expensive back...

I'm also an HPX fan. It wasn't too expensive back when I got it, its been maybe like 20 years ago. Still works well.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-19-18, 01:35 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,105
Posted By jack002

There is also a poster with a SIG that has LOSE...

There is also a poster with a SIG that has LOSE spelled LOOSE. My pet peeve too.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-12-18, 08:47 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 7,938
Posted By jack002

I have one like that, just as old, also blue, I...

I have one like that, just as old, also blue, I paid $30 for mine. Works great, about 15 years old.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-12-18, 08:24 AM
Replies: 147
Views: 9,808
Posted By jack002

I'm offended by the word offended

I'm offended by the word offended
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-08-18, 12:43 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 710
Posted By jack002

I bought a bike with a 53-42 on it, swapped the...

I bought a bike with a 53-42 on it, swapped the whole spider for a smaller 50-39 and never looked back. I will never need a 53 tooth chainring in my life ever.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-08-18, 12:20 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 8,666
Posted By jack002

After the battery dies its all back to...

After the battery dies its all back to cyclist/bicycle status
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-08-18, 12:16 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 7,535
Posted By jack002

I had a purple Huffy banana seat bike called the...

I had a purple Huffy banana seat bike called the rail. It was a 5 speed and looked so cool, not a practical bike tho
Forum: Commuting
10-08-18, 12:13 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,162
Posted By jack002

I would have taken my lock with me. On my day off...

I would have taken my lock with me. On my day off I might like need to ride to some third location and need to lock it there. The lock can not weigh so much that leaving it and risking losing it and...
Forum: Introductions
10-03-18, 08:58 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 474
Posted By jack002

Welcome. I'd like to hear more about all your...

Welcome. I'd like to hear more about all your bike conversions. Good to have you here.
Forum: Commuting
09-27-18, 02:11 PM
Replies: 215
Views: 23,428
Posted By jack002

In comparison, yes, totally

In comparison, yes, totally
Forum: Commuting
09-26-18, 10:21 AM
Replies: 215
Views: 23,428
Posted By jack002

Nonsense. Of all the parts of the body the...

Nonsense. Of all the parts of the body the brain/skull can not take a hit as well as any other part. You don't need a helmet on your arms or legs, etc. Talk to someone who works in an ER and see if...
Forum: Touring
09-26-18, 10:16 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 14,147
Posted By jack002

Ok. they must have taken them down. It's been a...

Ok. they must have taken them down. It's been a while since I'd seen them there.
Forum: Touring
09-25-18, 08:07 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 14,147
Posted By jack002

Check out Nashbar for Bob-like trailers. They...

Check out Nashbar for Bob-like trailers. They look like the Bob, and cost less. I have seen them there for years.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-20-18, 10:19 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 884
Posted By jack002

An old sweat rag is all I carry

An old sweat rag is all I carry
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-17-18, 09:39 AM
Replies: 129
Views: 8,019
Posted By jack002

I saw what you posted, and I call bogus. Not even...

I saw what you posted, and I call bogus. Not even close to reality
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-14-18, 12:14 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,748
Posted By jack002

Maybe people want something to embrace the warm...

Maybe people want something to embrace the warm understanding feeling they get here
/sarcasm
Forum: Commuting
09-14-18, 11:35 AM
Replies: 1,683
Views: 342,094
Posted By jack002

No, he's just restin', you stunned it. They stun...

No, he's just restin', you stunned it. They stun easily
Forum: Road Cycling
08-21-18, 08:24 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 19,764
Posted By jack002

Some people are missing the fact that short legs...

Some people are missing the fact that short legs can extend less far than long legs can. The height of the pedal is constant and the reach you need to touch the ground is harder for shorter people. I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-20-18, 08:33 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 4,610
Posted By jack002

Looking for etiquette here is like looking for a...

Looking for etiquette here is like looking for a lobster dinner in the trash. Good luck with that.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-17-18, 07:44 AM
Replies: 256
Views: 26,230
Posted By jack002

Same here. I can't average over about 12.6 most...

Same here. I can't average over about 12.6 most days.
Forum: Introductions
08-14-18, 07:23 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 563
Posted By jack002

Welcome. I once had a Schwinn Continental, I...

Welcome. I once had a Schwinn Continental, I wonder if they're similar. Mine was stolen. I went on to get better road bikes, but would consider going back now as these aluminum frames are too stiff...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-13-18, 01:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 836
Posted By jack002

On the 650B wheel issues, does this link help? ...

On the 650B wheel issues, does this link help?
https://www.sheldonbrown.com/650b.html
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-10-18, 08:45 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 5,535
Posted By jack002

Complete nonsense. I have ridden clipless for...

Complete nonsense.
I have ridden clipless for about 20 years. I'm on look compatible but could also go to SPD no problem.
I fell when I first started with them. Maybe once or twice. I never damaged...
Forum: Commuting
08-09-18, 07:00 AM
Replies: 215
Views: 23,428
Posted By jack002

I have this helmet. Good price and very good...

I have this helmet. Good price and very good venting.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-08-18, 01:51 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,251
Posted By jack002

Have you seen this thread? Lots of ideas on what...

Have you seen this thread? Lots of ideas on what bikes out there for riders like us. (In case you wanted to see more bikes/looking for more ideas)...
Forum: Framebuilders
08-07-18, 08:56 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,357
Posted By jack002

This makes me think of the term "node" they use...

This makes me think of the term "node" they use in building automotive roll cages. You want to join tubes all in one place in their paradigm. It makes things stronger. So that logic says its better...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-03-18, 10:23 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,194
Posted By jack002

I wonder about this. Is the housing pulling on...

I wonder about this. Is the housing pulling on it? Is there some slack in it?
Showing results 1 to 50 of 787
 
Page 1 of 16
1
2
3
11
Last »


 
Forum Jump

Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.