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02-22-21, 08:47 AM
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Originally Posted by bampilot06
I have this unrealistic dream of starting a band again. But with my job and schedule and things I enjoy there’s no way I have the time, nor would I be that committed to it. Cool thing is I have come to realize that so selling most of my bases and gear isn’t bothering me anymore. Of course now no one seems to want to buy it lol.
For me, I'll always have at least one guitar and one bass - my dad gave me his Gibson bass when I graduated high school, and my Telecaster was a present for graduating college and there's no way I'm getting rid of either of those.
So if I'm always going to have an electric guitar and a bass, I might as well have some sort of rig...and two guitars isn't that much more of a commitment than one...and three isn't much more than two....and....
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02-22-21, 09:06 AM
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Originally Posted by WhyFi
The last I checked, the rack doesn't connect to the saddle clamp. And no, the driveway (along with the entire garage) doesn't dress to the right.
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We're headed for 40°F today. And, maybe 50° by Saturday. Whoopee!
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02-22-21, 09:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Velo Vol
Either you changed it when you put the rack on or your driveway slopes to the right.
If you think it does, you should also alert him that his front wheel is considerably smaller than his rear wheel.
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02-22-21, 09:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Velo Vol
I cannot say what happened. Maybe you didn't tighten it properly and your excess mass pushed it downward. At any rate, if you put a ruler up to the monitor you'll clearly see it's nose down.
SMFH
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That's just another bogeyman you socio-economically less-advantaged angry old white dudes like to harp on about, as you lament the fact that you are no longer kings with your HS diplomas and stay-at-home wives.
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02-22-21, 09:19 AM
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Originally Posted by LesterOfPuppets
If you think it does, you should also alert him that his front wheel is considerably smaller than his rear wheel.
It's a newer version of this, basically.
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02-22-21, 09:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Velo Vol
I cannot say what happened. Maybe you didn't tighten it properly and your excess mass pushed it downward. At any rate, if you put a ruler up to the monitor you'll clearly see it's nose down.
02-22-21, 10:15 AM
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Originally Posted by abshipp
Yeah I had my fun in a band when I was in college. Knowing the time commitment there's no way I'd consider one now, and I don't even have a busy schedule compared to you
For me, I'll always have at least one guitar and one bass - my dad gave me his Gibson bass when I graduated high school, and my Telecaster was a present for graduating college and there's no way I'm getting rid of either of those.
So if I'm always going to have an electric guitar and a bass, I might as well have some sort of rig...and two guitars isn't that much more of a commitment than one...and three isn't much more than two....and....
For me, I'll always have at least one guitar and one bass - my dad gave me his Gibson bass when I graduated high school, and my Telecaster was a present for graduating college and there's no way I'm getting rid of either of those.
So if I'm always going to have an electric guitar and a bass, I might as well have some sort of rig...and two guitars isn't that much more of a commitment than one...and three isn't much more than two....and....
02-22-21, 10:17 AM
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Originally Posted by LAJ
Says the guy who puts a ruler to a computer screen to judge others, yet eyeballs his own saddle.
SMFH
SMFH
Would you expect anything less?
02-22-21, 10:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Velo Vol
Good eye.
It's a newer version of this, basically.
It's a newer version of this, basically.
02-22-21, 10:17 AM
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Crazy snow.
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02-22-21, 10:32 AM
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Originally Posted by indyfabz
Crazy snow.
pretty cool view. I always forget where you are at.
02-22-21, 10:40 AM
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Originally Posted by bampilot06
pretty cool view. I always forget where you are at.
This summer that courtyard and surrounding sidewalks will again be crawling with lantern flies. Building management encourages people to stomp them, but there are so few people in office these days. The worst is when I ;eave work and find some on my bike and my helmet, which I thread through my cable.
02-22-21, 10:45 AM
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Originally Posted by indyfabz
Crazy snow.
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02-22-21, 10:48 AM
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Originally Posted by indyfabz
Philly. Only on the 8th floor. But the view is nicer that it was when I have been higher up.
This summer that courtyard and surrounding sidewalks will again be crawling with lantern flies. Building management encourages people to stomp them, but there are so few people in office these days. The worst is when I ;eave work and find some on my bike and my helmet, which I thread through my cable.
This summer that courtyard and surrounding sidewalks will again be crawling with lantern flies. Building management encourages people to stomp them, but there are so few people in office these days. The worst is when I ;eave work and find some on my bike and my helmet, which I thread through my cable.
that’s right.
Never knew those were a problem. We used to stay at the holiday inn stadium in philly, it has been torn down to become a parking lot. Now we stay at this clarion in a not so pretty area. I only ever saw stink bugs. Seems like where ever I go now a days stink bugs are always in my room.
02-22-21, 11:00 AM
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Originally Posted by ls01
Nice Madone.
02-22-21, 11:02 AM
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Originally Posted by datlas
Gross picture at the bottom of the screen there. 
02-22-21, 11:13 AM
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Originally Posted by DougRNS
As if 2021isn't bad enough, now this.
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Here's a pic to cheer you up:.
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02-22-21, 11:38 AM
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Originally Posted by bampilot06
Is it normal for there to be a different “harmonix” or sound when the chain is on different cogs?
Recently replaced my chain with a SRAM chain. Old chain was worn and the bike shop only had SRAM in a price I wanted to pay. Didn’t have any issues the first couple of rides but today everything felt off. Shifting was off, it didn’t want to down shift on certain cogs. And when I would upshift it the chain would slam down onto the cog.
The other thing was a weird noise on certain cogs while I was pedaling. When I was on the bike it sounded like my pulleys were louder than usual but it also sounded like it would be coming from the cranks. Checked nothing was lose.
Just got done servicing the bike. Re lubed the chain and adjusted the indexing. I got it to down shift fine now, chain still slams on some cogs when Up shifting.
But it also sounds different when on certain cogs almost like a brake disc is rubbing but the noise is coming from the chain.
If this doesn’t make any sense. I apologize.
Recently replaced my chain with a SRAM chain. Old chain was worn and the bike shop only had SRAM in a price I wanted to pay. Didn’t have any issues the first couple of rides but today everything felt off. Shifting was off, it didn’t want to down shift on certain cogs. And when I would upshift it the chain would slam down onto the cog.
The other thing was a weird noise on certain cogs while I was pedaling. When I was on the bike it sounded like my pulleys were louder than usual but it also sounded like it would be coming from the cranks. Checked nothing was lose.
Just got done servicing the bike. Re lubed the chain and adjusted the indexing. I got it to down shift fine now, chain still slams on some cogs when Up shifting.
But it also sounds different when on certain cogs almost like a brake disc is rubbing but the noise is coming from the chain.
If this doesn’t make any sense. I apologize.
02-22-21, 11:40 AM
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Originally Posted by abshipp
Yeah I had my fun in a band when I was in college. Knowing the time commitment there's no way I'd consider one now, and I don't even have a busy schedule compared to you
For me, I'll always have at least one guitar and one bass - my dad gave me his Gibson bass when I graduated high school, and my Telecaster was a present for graduating college and there's no way I'm getting rid of either of those.
So if I'm always going to have an electric guitar and a bass, I might as well have some sort of rig...and two guitars isn't that much more of a commitment than one...and three isn't much more than two....and....
For me, I'll always have at least one guitar and one bass - my dad gave me his Gibson bass when I graduated high school, and my Telecaster was a present for graduating college and there's no way I'm getting rid of either of those.
So if I'm always going to have an electric guitar and a bass, I might as well have some sort of rig...and two guitars isn't that much more of a commitment than one...and three isn't much more than two....and....
02-22-21, 11:44 AM
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Originally Posted by ls01
And next thing you know you have 29...
Originally Posted by Jack Tone
That's how I think. Now I've got wall hangers in three rooms.
I'd probably make room if a SG came around, or maybe a multiscale of some sort
02-22-21, 11:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Jack Tone
Unscrew the rear derailleur barrel adjuster one or two clicks and try it. (put more tension on the cable)
had to give two quarter turns in order to get it to shift properly.
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02-22-21, 11:56 AM
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Originally Posted by abshipp
I feel fortunate in that my available rack and wall spaces are full. If I had some more room it would be a bit more tempting, but I feel like I've got a good variety of instruments so I don't really want any more.
I'd probably make room if a SG came around, or maybe a multiscale of some sort
I'd probably make room if a SG came around, or maybe a multiscale of some sort
(hmmm, I don't have an SG)
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02-22-21, 11:57 AM
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Originally Posted by ls01
Nice Madone.
Originally Posted by DougRNS
#OnceMightyTeam
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