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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-20-12, 03:08 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,986
Posted By CaptainCool

I had this happen on a Soma hub with a Milwaukee...

I had this happen on a Soma hub with a Milwaukee cog and lockring. I could only get 1.5-2 rotations on the lockring. I replaced it with a Surly lockring -- the Surly has a lip that reaches inside the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-12-12, 01:59 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 782
Posted By CaptainCool

Based on the fact that I have found one person...

Based on the fact that I have found one person (http://slickdeals.net/f/4342072-Opinions-on-bicyclefocus-com) claiming to have purchased and never received -- and no one claiming a good experience --...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-12-12, 11:31 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 553
Posted By CaptainCool

What caused the flat? Was there anything stuck in...

What caused the flat? Was there anything stuck in your tire? Loose rocks and small bumps don't cause flats.


It is a fast tire but it does not resist punctures very well. I never knew my commute...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-12-12, 11:22 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 782
Posted By CaptainCool

Telephone number puts them in China. So it's not...

Telephone number puts them in China. So it's not the usual Indonesian scam. But it does look like a scam: http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=20005&t=12848731
Forum: Fixed Gear Freestyle
07-10-12, 10:09 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 10,652
Posted By CaptainCool

My last SS had a terrible headset and I could...

My last SS had a terrible headset and I could never ride without hands for more than a few seconds. And something about the geometry on my cargo bike makes it impossible. But on every other bike I've...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-09-12, 11:51 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,459
Posted By CaptainCool

I went 26.0 on my two road bikes, and I would...

I went 26.0 on my two road bikes, and I would recommend going 31.8. You can get road, MTB, and BMX stems and bars in that size.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-09-12, 11:48 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 999
Posted By CaptainCool

Then don't worry about weight. Dollars per gram,...

Then don't worry about weight. Dollars per gram, your best buy may be a new bike. How much does your bike weigh now?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-09-12, 11:45 AM
Replies: 133
Views: 8,093
Posted By CaptainCool

A thread asking about cities where you can ride...

A thread asking about cities where you can ride SS, in a forum for SS riders. I must post "My city!"
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-06-12, 04:37 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,674
Posted By CaptainCool

If you're using high-powered LEDs directly in the...

If you're using high-powered LEDs directly in the bridge, you need twice as many as you would expect, since half of them are off half the time (and the other half is off the other half of the time)....
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-04-12, 10:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 609
Posted By CaptainCool

http://www.universalcycles.com/shopping/product_de...

http://www.universalcycles.com/shopping/product_details.php?id=12529&category=160
http://www.universalcycles.com/shopping/product_details.php?id=27598&category=167
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-01-12, 12:43 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 557
Posted By CaptainCool

It depends what number your computer wants. ...

It depends what number your computer wants.

http://sheldonbrown.com/cyclecomputer-calibration.html
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-29-12, 11:29 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,520
Posted By CaptainCool

Check the spindle too -- see if the chainring...

Check the spindle too -- see if the chainring wobbles left to right at all when you spin the crank. My old bike had a slightly bent spindle, and the chain went from overtight to a bit too slack in...
Forum: Northern California
06-26-12, 12:34 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,405
Posted By CaptainCool

What the heck? When did this happen:

What the heck? When did this happen:
Forum: Northern California
06-22-12, 01:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,199
Posted By CaptainCool

Specialized was the only demo I paid for. Sports...

Specialized was the only demo I paid for. Sports Basement and the others just took my credit card info and told me they'd charge the price of the saddle if I didn't bring it back in a week.

I...
Forum: Northern California
06-20-12, 05:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,199
Posted By CaptainCool

I went through this two years ago. Sports...

I went through this two years ago.
Sports Basement has WTB, Terry, and Fizik
La Dolce Velo has Fizik and Selle Italia and a few random others
Calmar Cycle, and probably others, have some...
Forum: Northern California
06-18-12, 03:10 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,405
Posted By CaptainCool

Vehicular manslaughter charges recommended:...

Vehicular manslaughter charges recommended: http://www.mercurynews.com/ci_20806444/concord-police-recommend-vehicular-manslaughter-charges-teen-who
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-17-12, 12:50 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,642
Posted By CaptainCool

What do you mean it doesn't fit? If the chain is...

What do you mean it doesn't fit? If the chain is too long, you need a chain breaker. If it doesn't mesh well with the teeth of a gear either something is hilariously worn or it's not a 1/8" chain.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-15-12, 12:07 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 657
Posted By CaptainCool

Bikes aren't equal to cars; bike riders are equal...

Bikes aren't equal to cars; bike riders are equal to drivers. Semantics, but important if you're bringing up the phrasing of the law.


I doubt this is true for very many bike owners in the US.
Forum: Northern California
06-13-12, 07:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 828
Posted By CaptainCool

Any thoughts on Specialized's fitting process?...

Any thoughts on Specialized's fitting process? Not the whole BG fit, but the pedal/saddle/bar position fit.
Forum: Utility Cycling
06-13-12, 04:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,485
Posted By CaptainCool

Probably not a good solution on the Big Dummy...

Probably not a good solution on the Big Dummy either. The kickstand bolt plate is several inches off center.

oh, this thread is older than I thought
Forum: Northern California
05-25-12, 01:55 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 822
Posted By CaptainCool

The article says the driver swerved right, and...

The article says the driver swerved right, and wound up flipping his car.
Forum: Northern California
05-24-12, 05:34 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,858
Posted By CaptainCool

You're right. I knew mass canceled in the...

You're right. I knew mass canceled in the friction-limited case, and thought that would also apply to the balance-limited case.
Forum: Northern California
05-23-12, 07:47 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,858
Posted By CaptainCool

Last time I checked, I only found a law that said...

Last time I checked, I only found a law that said a yellow light means "prepare for red." There are intersections on my commute with a five-second yellow and zero all-red time that take more than...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-20-12, 12:03 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,225
Posted By CaptainCool

Thanks for this. That looks like the dealextreme...

Thanks for this. That looks like the dealextreme charger I've been using for the last few years. I'm going to inspect the insides before I plug it in again.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-18-12, 06:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,181
Posted By CaptainCool

This is a hub designed for a multi-speed...

This is a hub designed for a multi-speed freewheel, and I think those might have fewer threads than a the free side of a flip-flop hub.

(edit: on the other hand, it will probably be steel, so the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-09-12, 11:58 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 31,303
Posted By CaptainCool

Even then I don't know how that could happen...

Even then I don't know how that could happen without the bike falling apart. The chainring is held in place by the chain. The cranks are bolted to the chainring, and even loose chainring bolts would...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-01-12, 07:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 692
Posted By CaptainCool

http://sbflashlights.com/ ...

http://sbflashlights.com/
http://www.fenix-store.com/
and the only light-related item on dealextreme that I can recommend http://www.dealextreme.com/p/universal-bicycle-mount-8274?item=1
Forum: Northern California
04-13-12, 11:52 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,405
Posted By CaptainCool

Wow. The cyclists weren't even on the street. If...

Wow. The cyclists weren't even on the street. If they were on foot they still would have been hit.
Forum: Northern California
04-11-12, 06:39 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,405
Posted By CaptainCool

A proper justice system is not rushed. He hasn't...

A proper justice system is not rushed. He hasn't yet been charged. Besides, if this is what it looks like, it's pretty much the definition of vehicular manslaughter, like the initial arrest charge.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-09-12, 02:02 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,441
Posted By CaptainCool

For a while, at least. I went this route a...

For a while, at least.

I went this route a couple of years ago. After a few months, the flashlight stopped working consistently. There have been a few threads on this forum telling me I am not...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-22-12, 05:36 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,777
Posted By CaptainCool

Similar and cheaper:...

Similar and cheaper: http://www.amazon.com/Origin-Origin8-CargoUnit-25-4mm-Silver/dp/B004TMZZPK
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-14-12, 01:19 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,469
Posted By CaptainCool

If you remove the rubber sleeve, you can fit a...

If you remove the rubber sleeve, you can fit a hollow bolt and nut into that space. There are no threads, but when you have it set up, you can unscrew the nut a bit to increase tension. Ask at a shop...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
02-13-12, 05:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 777
Posted By CaptainCool

Why does transporting a bike require removing the...

Why does transporting a bike require removing the computer sensor? Do you also remove the brakes every time? Can you run the sensor to the rear wheel instead?
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
02-08-12, 12:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 6,338
Posted By CaptainCool

http://ecom1.planetbike.com/3110.html Just...

http://ecom1.planetbike.com/3110.html

Just don't abuse it; Planet Bike makes good stuff but it sounds like they might not make anything on small parts sales.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-02-12, 04:47 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 786
Posted By CaptainCool

I found these brands as test ride saddles one...

I found these brands as test ride saddles one summer after finding my Brooks wasn't working for me on the road:
WTB
Specialized (charged $10, purchase discounted)
Selle Italia (I think)
Selle San...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-01-12, 04:38 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 786
Posted By CaptainCool

Saddles are a fit thing. No recommendation will...

Saddles are a fit thing. No recommendation will work for everyone. Go to a few bike shops and see who has loaner saddles you can try.

Why do you think you need new wheels and pedals?
Forum: Northern California
02-01-12, 01:19 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,983
Posted By CaptainCool

Alma is crazy, I wouldn't take that anywhere near...

Alma is crazy, I wouldn't take that anywhere near rush hour. Alma turns into Central east of San Antonio, where it has wide shoulders with just a few narrower squeezes on overpasses.
Forum: Northern California
01-30-12, 05:22 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,983
Posted By CaptainCool

For half a dozen stoplights on an eight-mile...

For half a dozen stoplights on an eight-mile commute. Also smoother pavement.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
01-28-12, 08:13 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,326
Posted By CaptainCool

You're making yourself confused. If you really...

You're making yourself confused. If you really want a specific non-steady mode, take some AAAs and a screwdriver into a bike shop and ask to test one out.

zzz = fade in, fade out
zzz pop = fade...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
01-28-12, 01:38 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,326
Posted By CaptainCool

I bought mine around two years ago, and I...

I bought mine around two years ago, and I remember the modes described on the website (and possibly the box) as "zzz," "zzz pop," and steady.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
01-27-12, 05:07 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,326
Posted By CaptainCool

"zzz pop" flashes, "zzz" does not...

"zzz pop" flashes, "zzz" does not flash.
Forum: Northern California
01-23-12, 08:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,716
Posted By CaptainCool

There's one on the left just after you pass the...

There's one on the left just after you pass the main park entrance on your way up. There's a trailhead with a small parking lot, a portapotty, and a bare fountain, all close to the road.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
01-23-12, 10:09 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,418
Posted By CaptainCool

I use two of these to hold my 18650 lights:...

I use two of these to hold my 18650 lights: http://www.dealextreme.com/p/universal-bicycle-mount-8274

The light I bought from dealextreme only lasted a few months, but these are still holding up...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
01-20-12, 02:00 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,641
Posted By CaptainCool

Pic10s, in quantity from Digikey, cost less than...

Pic10s, in quantity from Digikey, cost less than $0.50, and are much smaller than a tilt sensor.


I can't think of a single company using the former approach that did better than their competitor...
Forum: Northern California
01-13-12, 11:29 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,000
Posted By CaptainCool

Reflective tape on pedal spindle and crank arm....

Reflective tape on pedal spindle and crank arm. Scotchlite black reflective tape is pretty good if you have black cranks.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
01-05-12, 06:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,014
Posted By CaptainCool

Is there a switch out there that will work at...

Is there a switch out there that will work at 8.4v and break at 12v? If your main power switch can't deal with a little bit of ripple or a couple of extra volts, you have a pretty terribly designed...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
01-04-12, 08:28 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,014
Posted By CaptainCool

You should be fine using a Y-cable. The posters...

You should be fine using a Y-cable. The posters above only mention problems when charging with the light on, which is kind of a dumb use case. Mechanical vs electronic switch also shouldn't matter;...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-22-11, 05:19 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,868
Posted By CaptainCool

I was looking at all of those same models when I...

I was looking at all of those same models when I built up my bike this spring. I got the Airwing so I could use a TT lever. The bar is pretty long from the flats to the ends, but it's a good curve to...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
12-16-11, 09:51 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,935
Posted By CaptainCool

Check out Minoura's accessories...

Check out Minoura's accessories (http://www.minourausa.com/english/accessory-e.html). There are a number of quick releases, and many of them are bolted together in a way that you should be able to...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
12-11-11, 02:38 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,629
Posted By CaptainCool

If there's any reasonable way to modify the...

If there's any reasonable way to modify the device to affect its results between calibration and use, the other side will tear you apart in court. Even the fact that you're the manufacturer,...
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