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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-20-24, 09:01 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 192
Posted By Troul

underwear isn't "numbered" (unless you do do the...

underwear isn't "numbered" (unless you do do the #2 in them) , yet some folks might [after initial use] turn them around, inside out & then around for the 4x use.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-20-24, 08:58 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 192
Posted By Troul

idler & pulley material is likely going to be the...

idler & pulley material is likely going to be the thing to consider if operating noise is of concern. alloy/metals will likely drive with a noticeable noise, & impact chain wear over a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-20-24, 04:40 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 904
Posted By Troul

when you brought that umbrella, I should have...

when you brought that umbrella, I should have known something was sus.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-20-24, 04:38 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 3,334
Posted By Troul

that explains all the N+1's & parts/accessories...

that explains all the N+1's & parts/accessories purchased...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-19-24, 04:15 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 2,590
Posted By Troul

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/327x219/uok_19e642df8cda067d138a3d9bd08e7cf896b24665.jpg :D . AFAF
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-19-24, 03:27 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 904
Posted By Troul

not bicycle wheels, but other things i have. ...

not bicycle wheels, but other things i have. it's a learning experience that teaches you that people can be shady... more so when involving private sales of "preowned" shhhtuff.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-19-24, 03:23 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 2,590
Posted By Troul

the haters gonna hate, hate, hate, hate, hate......

the haters gonna hate, hate, hate, hate, hate... just like in the 'woods' & to group riding, just I shake it off, I shake it off.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-19-24, 01:41 PM
Replies: 6,407
Views: 595,854
Posted By Troul

Got up to no water... decided to go to the rec...

Got up to no water... decided to go to the rec for a few bottles of water & then rolled 53 miles. Back to the community center for a wash & back to the dry house.
prohibition on water day that it...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-18-24, 06:51 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 2,590
Posted By Troul

isn't that called Riding Bikes with the spouse?

isn't that called Riding Bikes with the spouse?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-18-24, 05:34 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 2,590
Posted By Troul

Life presents a lot of that naturally, I for...

Life presents a lot of that naturally, I for certain do not want to add more to it. Just watching out when on a solo ride is mentally tiresome, watching out for other riders & when they slip up, no...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-18-24, 05:27 PM
Replies: 6,407
Views: 595,854
Posted By Troul

I feel like I know who you're referring to......

I feel like I know who you're referring to... rsbob. it is rsbob isn't it? :D

Ive boogered the psi like that many times. It can make for an interesting ride. I cant imagine going two miles let...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-18-24, 01:54 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 234
Posted By Troul

I'd ride the new bicycles wheel set until you...

I'd ride the new bicycles wheel set until you decide to upgrade to a new replacement set.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-18-24, 01:28 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 512
Posted By Troul

Hey! You've described majority of the riding...

Hey! You've described majority of the riding experiences by me..
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-18-24, 11:03 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 2,590
Posted By Troul

imo, if a flat is too complicated for someone to...

imo, if a flat is too complicated for someone to address, it might be best to ride with a partner that can & is willing to help vs holding up someone from a group to hold back to give assistance. ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-18-24, 10:55 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 2,590
Posted By Troul

Group/riding with someone imo isn't for everyone....

Group/riding with someone imo isn't for everyone. Unfortunately, it's tougher for a solo rider to be viewed as someone who is "approachable" or hasn't an attitude.

Just for perspective sakes, if...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-18-24, 10:42 AM
Replies: 6,407
Views: 595,854
Posted By Troul

102.5 miles. Other than some excessive flying...

102.5 miles. Other than some excessive flying protein being annoying, everything else was... excellent [Mr. Burns voice] .
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-17-24, 07:40 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 205
Posted By Troul

I would like the bicycle industry to work on...

I would like the bicycle industry to work on making things that have an unnecessary large size & irregular shapes that are prone to catching & harboring debris to being more sleek, slim, & simpler...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-17-24, 07:09 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 205
Posted By Troul

I get what you are after. I suggest bringing the...

I get what you are after. I suggest bringing the question to a reputable LBS & if they are unwilling to help figure it out with you, email some of the big named brands.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-24, 11:50 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 2,155
Posted By Troul

Is the wheel builder's name Woody or Chuck? AFAF

Is the wheel builder's name Woody or Chuck? AFAF
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-16-24, 12:50 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 768
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: 122
Views: 2,155
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: 39
Views: 780
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: 28
Views: 769
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: 6,407
Views: 595,854
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: 11
Views: 468
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: 11
Views: 468
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: 123
Views: 3,279
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: 6,407
Views: 595,854
Posted By Troul

don't encourage me!

don't encourage me!
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-15-24, 04:05 AM
Replies: 123
Views: 3,279
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: 6,407
Views: 595,854
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: 278
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: 278
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: 46
Views: 1,526
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: 6,407
Views: 595,854
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: 123
Views: 3,279
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: 508
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: 860
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: 21
Views: 581
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: 508
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: 6,407
Views: 595,854
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: 491
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: 134
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: 381
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: 31
Views: 512
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: 209
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: 6,407
Views: 595,854
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: 3,494
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: 3,331
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: 717
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: 4,333
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
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