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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-16-24, 10:29 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 723
Posted By Black wallnut

For that location, put it in a vise on top of a...

For that location, put it in a vise on top of a drill press table. Use a plunge cutting end mill to clean up the surface of the screw, then center drill then drill to tap drill size then tap. Using...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-15-24, 02:18 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 834
Posted By Black wallnut

You have such an amazing open mind! I am sure...

You have such an amazing open mind! I am sure they will not miss your dollars or preconceived ideas about them.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-08-24, 02:18 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 214
Posted By Black wallnut

From national Audubon Society... ya want a...

From national Audubon Society... ya want a tern...
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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-08-24, 02:14 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 676
Posted By Black wallnut

American Flyers must have had some impression on...

American Flyers must have had some impression on your friend.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-04-24, 10:39 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 538
Posted By Black wallnut

I used to buy Specialized helmets, lower tier...

I used to buy Specialized helmets, lower tier price point, and they came with a removable visor. The only drawback I could see was you would just not look "cool" with a visor if you are on a road...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
02-28-24, 04:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 360
Posted By Black wallnut

Issues with Norton AV while zwifting

Twice in the past week Norton has launched a popup for me to enable some browser extension in Microsoft Edge. Anyone else have this issue? Any work-arounds? I tried to configure norton in settings to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-26-24, 11:13 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,157
Posted By Black wallnut

Umm Yeah I know the common usage for take-off....

Umm Yeah I know the common usage for take-off. I've just not seen bikes come equipped with clipless pedals when new. Flat test ride pedals yes, but SPD SL's nope. Maybe I just don't get out much. ;)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-26-24, 10:49 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,157
Posted By Black wallnut

Enameled metal cups are the best for drinking...

Enameled metal cups are the best for drinking milk. Pedals were take-offs? You mean used? I'd return those, or at least take them back. perhaps they have replacement parts in a bin somewhere.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-23-24, 01:26 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 422
Posted By Black wallnut

Goals are important. Trying to increase average...

Goals are important. Trying to increase average speed 4 mph in 500 miles annually doesn't seem reasonable or achievable. Quality before quantity makes sense. Good luck on your quest.
Forum: Pacific Northwest
02-22-24, 12:44 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,263
Posted By Black wallnut

Agree about Red Bridge onward. woodway nailed...

Agree about Red Bridge onward.
woodway nailed it as to conditions on 9738. I have done that one. It gets steep in places and rough in places too. 9702 is just as rough in places although it seems to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-21-24, 10:16 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,135
Posted By Black wallnut

I wash on cold, tumble dry on low heat. My bibs...

I wash on cold, tumble dry on low heat. My bibs and jerseys wear out before any issues from laundry.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-20-24, 12:16 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 491
Posted By Black wallnut

Where does oiled fit in your surface type? It's...

Where does oiled fit in your surface type? It's not exactly unpaved and it is not exactly paved, although you might think it is paved. It is a base of chip seal overlayed with more chipseal.
...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
02-19-24, 05:51 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,396
Posted By Black wallnut

I'll ask again what is your exact first hand...

I'll ask again what is your exact first hand knowledge?

In some place it has been used. In most wheat producing regions, Washington State being a rather large one it is not.

Farmers are not...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-19-24, 05:06 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,682
Posted By Black wallnut

Preservative free... contains salt.... if only...

Preservative free... contains salt.... if only there was truth in labeling laws. Salt is a preservative, in fact it might be said to be the preservative.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
02-19-24, 03:11 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,396
Posted By Black wallnut

Absolute ********! how many acres do you farm and...

Absolute ********! how many acres do you farm and where? Growers do not kill wheat. They let it go through the natural cycle. I spent 5 years in the Ag fertilizer/chemical business where the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-19-24, 10:25 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,682
Posted By Black wallnut

How is it that you have juice left over after...

How is it that you have juice left over after consuming the pickles? I often have pickles left over with no juice. I buy pickles by the big jar. I also can my own. I have yet to find a home made...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-12-24, 12:18 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 940
Posted By Black wallnut

Hindsight is 20/20. Glad what you did worked for...

Hindsight is 20/20. Glad what you did worked for you. I have found that true mud tires although not ideal work fine in all conditions, they really shine in deep sticky slimy mud., pretty much what...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-09-24, 11:32 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 940
Posted By Black wallnut

You would have been better served by going to a...

You would have been better served by going to a mud tire. Watch a few CX replays on youtube. Usually at the beginning they show what tire tread each rider in the front row is using. Lots can be...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
02-08-24, 06:06 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,263
Posted By Black wallnut

A bonus of this route Woodway suggests is you...

A bonus of this route Woodway suggests is you will likely see Bison at Swauk Prarie Ranch.
Forum: Pacific Northwest
02-08-24, 06:01 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,263
Posted By Black wallnut

You may wish to consider from the intersection of...

You may wish to consider from the intersection of old blewett and 97 on the north side, if not opposed to gravel/dirt Forest Service rd 9738 to FR 9702 to Teanaway road. It will add a bit of climbing...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
02-06-24, 11:28 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,363
Posted By Black wallnut

More Workforce Reductions at Zwift

Including co-ceo. Hopefully thye are able to continue with good service.

https://www.cyclingnews.com/news/zwift-co-ceo-resigns-amid-fresh-workforce-reduction/
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
02-01-24, 10:59 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,355
Posted By Black wallnut

Not to hijack the thread but IRL I climb a local...

Not to hijack the thread but IRL I climb a local grade that I think averages 6% but has plenty of 8-10% parts at a rather low cadence, 30-40 rpm. In Zwift i have my difficulty set at 50%. Are you...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
01-25-24, 02:45 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,041
Posted By Black wallnut

I have not seen the coffee break active on the...

I have not seen the coffee break active on the tour event rides. I have used it on the bot pacer rides a couple times. The teleport feature is actually more useful.

I Have my "pain cave" in my...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-22-24, 02:11 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,263
Posted By Black wallnut

I see people on Zwift sucking my wheel for a good...

I see people on Zwift sucking my wheel for a good long time only to drop me at the climbs. They don't even bother to type Hi when I introduce myself with a message. Sometimes though I do get a ride...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-19-24, 04:20 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 683
Posted By Black wallnut

Looks pretty useless to me. The lack of data for...

Looks pretty useless to me. The lack of data for my area means it has little value. I live in a small city. The locations of cycling v auto accidents are well known to the City.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-19-24, 10:06 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,107
Posted By Black wallnut

Properly fitted driver is the important part....

Properly fitted driver is the important part. Most flat blade screwdrivers are better as prybars for paint cans than for driving or removing screws. Phillips as well unless it has anti-camout ribs....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-18-24, 02:51 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,107
Posted By Black wallnut

Slotted screws with a properly fitted screw...

Slotted screws with a properly fitted screw driver can withstand higher torque than a hex head. I believe even higher than torx as well. The problem with this application is the OEM used substandard...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-16-24, 05:27 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 3,718
Posted By Black wallnut

I have given tubes away before. I have received...

I have given tubes away before. I have received water from a car full of random strangers on the Trail of the Couer D'Alenes a couple years ago on a rather hot day. I always ask when i see a cyclist...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-15-24, 06:11 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,902
Posted By Black wallnut

If only there was a keyboard shortcut for the...

If only there was a keyboard shortcut for the degrees symbol °

alt+0176

-6° at my place this morning. So happy my pain cave is in my well heated living room. I can hear my bike calling my name...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-15-24, 05:38 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,065
Posted By Black wallnut

A guide written by someone selling chains and...

A guide written by someone selling chains and other components. If he is talking about CX or mtn. bike chains that get wet/mud/sand/dry dusty cycles between cleanings then yeah, 750-100 miles is...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-15-24, 05:30 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,108
Posted By Black wallnut

Specialized, ummm nope! The only one they have in...

Specialized, ummm nope! The only one they have in their current lineup in wide sizing is their s works torch road shoe @ $450. Sidi Mega are not exactly a budget shoe either. It's what I use for...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-11-24, 12:11 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 480
Posted By Black wallnut

That is what happens when Wahoo buys companies...

That is what happens when Wahoo buys companies but does not bother to learn anything about the product. Frankly, the C/S agent is ignorant!

There is no difference.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-08-24, 04:03 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 4,756
Posted By Black wallnut

I was an early subscriber. Many of the road...

I was an early subscriber. Many of the road segments in my local area were made by me. I was an early paid subscriber as well. I have dropped the paid part twice and came back twice. The first time...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
01-04-24, 01:39 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,246
Posted By Black wallnut

My trainer is set up in my living room. I don't...

My trainer is set up in my living room. I don't use fans anymore. I sweat enough on most trainer rides to drench a typical hand towel. Some rides that are longer duration or higher effort, two hand...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
01-02-24, 03:32 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,943
Posted By Black wallnut

All of Bike Forums seems to be full of folks that...

All of Bike Forums seems to be full of folks that are averse to anything pertaining to training or tracked improvement. Those types seem to be compelled for whatever reasons known only to themselves...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
12-28-23, 02:33 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 8,950
Posted By Black wallnut

Ella Per and One Wheel rather than drag up a...

Ella Per and One Wheel rather than drag up a thread that started over a year ago why not try something a bit fresher...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
12-28-23, 02:21 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,136
Posted By Black wallnut

zacster I did mine pre-app. Believe I was within...

zacster I did mine pre-app. Believe I was within the first 200 in USA. RPE based on heart rate, however 100% is 100% so any sprints or 10/10 was at that level. Everything else was at 80% or greater....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-28-23, 10:56 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 9,009
Posted By Black wallnut

The newbies don't understand!

The newbies don't understand!
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
12-27-23, 02:27 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,136
Posted By Black wallnut

voyager1 you're asking a few questions. Swift is...

voyager1 you're asking a few questions. Swift is a trucking company with a propensity for crashing, Zwift is a indoor cycling and running app/ game. I recommend their HUB trainer along with the...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
12-26-23, 06:01 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,114
Posted By Black wallnut

I don't think I have an image of my current...

I don't think I have an image of my current table. It's a rather utilitarian high table with birdseye maple legs and a black walnut top. My first one was same design but red oak and donated to the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-08-23, 03:41 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 864
Posted By Black wallnut

Federal law is clear about national parks and...

Federal law is clear about national parks and concealed carry. You must comply with state law where the park is located. Montana is a constitutional carry state. Washington is a permit to carry...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-08-23, 01:34 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 864
Posted By Black wallnut

Real hard to discuss this without bringing up...

Real hard to discuss this without bringing up politics. I don't ride in gun free zones.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-08-23, 10:26 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,119
Posted By Black wallnut

Drywall screws are light duty designed for use...

Drywall screws are light duty designed for use with drywall. There are plenty of other more suitable fasteners at your local ace, true value, BORG or lowes.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-06-23, 12:49 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 479
Posted By Black wallnut

I doubt that there is enough metal to use a...

I doubt that there is enough metal to use a helicoil for repair. I would use the longer fastener and the form-a-thread, as long as it is a through hole with access to both sides. If it is a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-06-23, 11:44 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 881
Posted By Black wallnut

Ahhh the five and dime! A-Merckx

Ahhh the five and dime! A-Merckx
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-28-23, 03:11 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,587
Posted By Black wallnut

Keep in mind the joining requirements for Boy...

Keep in mind the joining requirements for Boy Scouts:
Youth can join Scouts BSA (https://www.scouting.org/programs/scouts-bsa/) if they are at least 10 years old, currently in the fifth grade and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-24-23, 01:16 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,587
Posted By Black wallnut

I was not. I served as an adult leader for years,...

I was not. I served as an adult leader for years, about 10 IIRC. Funny thing is during that time my fitness decreased until near the end of it when I discovered cycling. One troop that I was...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-17-23, 05:55 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,202
Posted By Black wallnut

I believe that is because USA cycling owns the...

I believe that is because USA cycling owns the rights to UCI cycling broadcast in the USA and licenses it to the highest bidder. Which is why we have NBC Sports with exclusive to TdF. Flobikes has...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-16-23, 03:48 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,202
Posted By Black wallnut

It's going to the old days of VPN with a spoofed...

It's going to the old days of VPN with a spoofed European ip and Eurosport.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-15-23, 02:19 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,461
Posted By Black wallnut

NO! WD 40 would be a poor choice at either but...

NO! WD 40 would be a poor choice at either but especially at the shifter. WD40 has a lot of uses, bikes is not one of them. Any lube applied to the shifter is likely to attract dust, dirt or sand...
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