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02-27-24, 05:53 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 1,757
Posted By Darth Lefty

What a winter thread this is. Two wrenches!...

What a winter thread this is. Two wrenches! Genius! Carbon fibers! One guy can't do 40 NM!
Forum: Commuting
02-27-24, 05:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 548
Posted By Darth Lefty

Don't forget fashion.

Don't forget fashion.
02-27-24, 11:42 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 864
Posted By Darth Lefty

UDH was a great idea but it was also a trojan...

UDH was a great idea but it was also a trojan horse for SRAM's new proprietary thru axle system. It always was. (2019 articles on 2018 patent)
SRAM's universal hanger concept could make coaxial...
Forum: Commuting
02-27-24, 11:10 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 3,050
Posted By Darth Lefty

Kiddo has three weeks of strong treatment...

Kiddo has three weeks of strong treatment starting the 4th. One week longer than hoped because an early February treatment had to be abandoned midway due to a reaction (complete with benadryl,...
Forum: Commuting
01-30-24, 11:25 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 3,050
Posted By Darth Lefty

All the time you save on a road bike is always...

All the time you save on a road bike is always taken up by the time it takes to find your special shoes
Forum: Commuting
01-11-24, 09:13 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 3,050
Posted By Darth Lefty

Canal paths are really good for doing your own...

Canal paths are really good for doing your own mini TT. Few people, few intersections, dead level. If they are not out of your way that's even better
01-09-24, 06:22 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 8,602
Posted By Darth Lefty

The biggest thing I ever organized was a...

The biggest thing I ever organized was a Halloween charity party for a hundred people where we wanted to have a band and sell beers. We got about seventy including the band who didn't pay to come in...
Forum: Commuting
01-02-24, 11:58 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,201
Posted By Darth Lefty

2024 Commuting Mileage Thread

So, it's now 2024. That means it's time for the newest edition of the Commuting Mileage Thread!

For reference, here's the link to the

2023 thread...
Forum: Commuting
12-31-23, 12:45 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 8,850
Posted By Darth Lefty

Shimano did a bullhorn brifters in a flat bar...

Shimano did a bullhorn brifters in a flat bar road groupset called Metrea a few years ago. I really crushed on the styling even though it wasn't quite as nice as the concept that they had shown a...
Forum: Commuting
12-26-23, 10:27 AM
Replies: 279
Views: 16,263
Posted By Darth Lefty

Merry Christmas, everyone I got no bike...

Merry Christmas, everyone

I got no bike stuff this year and, know what? I didn't miss it. I'm all set for now.
Forum: Commuting
12-03-23, 10:43 AM
Replies: 148
Views: 60,630
Posted By Darth Lefty

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_8044_46a49b1d277a2b6880088a2b2802e204dc5f30e3.jpeg
Forum: Commuting
11-29-23, 06:02 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,207
Posted By Darth Lefty

It boggles with that with all the bonkers things...

It boggles with that with all the bonkers things about college football, this would be your last straw. You are supposed to drink beer
Forum: Commuting
11-12-23, 02:48 PM
Replies: 279
Views: 16,263
Posted By Darth Lefty

I just realized I missed commemorating my ten...

I just realized I missed commemorating my ten year anniversary on BF. Back in May. I guess the next milestone will be implicit permission to post in the 50+ forum in about three and a half years
...
11-10-23, 12:07 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 787
Posted By Darth Lefty

I've definitely seen attacks like this on MTBR...

I've definitely seen attacks like this on MTBR and other similar old fashioned forums.

I don't think any bbcode type forums have as much traffic as they did 10-15 years ago. It's not competitive...
Forum: Commuting
10-30-23, 08:37 AM
Replies: 279
Views: 16,263
Posted By Darth Lefty

Halloween tomorrow - if you are not using your...

Halloween tomorrow - if you are not using your tail light yet, charge it up, put it on flicker, and toss it into the jack-o-lantern. And then charge it up again because this weekend is the time...
Forum: Commuting
10-05-23, 06:09 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,461
Posted By Darth Lefty

Disc brakes usually don’t need to be bled unless...

Disc brakes usually don’t need to be bled unless there’s something wrong with them or you have to open the lines for some reason. Some people just like to mess with things and call it maintenance....
09-08-23, 09:00 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,420
Posted By Darth Lefty

it's ok, peak-fixie wheel. I still think you're...

it's ok, peak-fixie wheel. I still think you're cool
08-31-23, 11:31 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,195
Posted By Darth Lefty

Weird tone to the article.

Weird tone to the article.
08-30-23, 09:32 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 3,620
Posted By Darth Lefty

Speculating is fine. Fun, even. Leave it alone....

Speculating is fine. Fun, even. Leave it alone. Forgive everyone involved.
Forum: Commuting
08-30-23, 09:03 AM
Replies: 279
Views: 16,263
Posted By Darth Lefty

In the spring we had a big blow that knocked down...

In the spring we had a big blow that knocked down many of our dead or weak trees. Tree crews spent a month in the park cleaning up the ones that fell over the trails. Last night… we did not. Guess...
Forum: Commuting
08-18-23, 09:45 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,239
Posted By Darth Lefty

Yeah but it's a big step from "will my 30yo...

Yeah but it's a big step from "will my 30yo Hardrock manage" to "I should spend a few grand on a bicycle that accomplishes only this task"

Regional consideration too. Around here it's much easier...
08-16-23, 05:19 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,024
Posted By Darth Lefty

Honestly I think the industry as a whole has...

Honestly I think the industry as a whole has weathered this pretty well. Both Covid and the e-bike backlash. There's been lots of news of layoffs but Shimano or Trek isn't going bankrupt

The bike...
Forum: Commuting
08-15-23, 09:32 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,157
Posted By Darth Lefty

That's three and a half hours a day riding. I...

That's three and a half hours a day riding. I don't have that kind of time to spend on it, but my kids are still little. Also will be in full dark in a few months here
08-14-23, 01:47 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,852
Posted By Darth Lefty

No, you just pop off the TA endcaps and pop on...

No, you just pop off the TA endcaps and pop on the QR endcaps. Et viola, they are now QR 135. Many cartridge hubs work like this. You don't have to redish anything much less bend the frame
08-13-23, 11:49 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,223
Posted By Darth Lefty

Not every bike is a high performer and fashion or...

Not every bike is a high performer and fashion or comedy can be a fine reason. A few years ago I saw a parade bike with the hubs a few inches off center so it would bounce up and down. Maybe later...
Forum: Commuting
08-10-23, 08:46 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,239
Posted By Darth Lefty

I think a trailer. Get a Burley or Chariot or...

I think a trailer. Get a Burley or Chariot or equivalent, used. They are good quality tanks and hold their value and last. The stuff at Walmart is seriously garbage. We started with one of those and...
08-08-23, 04:30 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 3,997
Posted By Darth Lefty

Square taper saddle posts were just the worst ...

Square taper saddle posts were just the worst


Because there are still tons of them
08-07-23, 08:04 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,511
Posted By Darth Lefty

Both "Catch-22" and "Zen..." are very different...

Both "Catch-22" and "Zen..." are very different reads on the second go.

The first one is a lot bleaker when you see that the comedy is a coping mechanism and not a farce and all the cruelties hit...
Forum: Commuting
08-05-23, 11:13 AM
Replies: 279
Views: 16,263
Posted By Darth Lefty

The kids are starting up school next week and I...

The kids are starting up school next week and I should be able to get back to riding. I hope. It’s going to be a weird couple of months. Most of August, my 1st graders have short days, but the 3rd...
08-05-23, 10:40 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,337
Posted By Darth Lefty

Speaking of technology, 20 or so years ago we got...

Speaking of technology, 20 or so years ago we got YouTube. And since ford makes about 2000 F-150’s a day, there’s going to be many people who already fixed your problem and posted a video

The idea...
Forum: Commuting
07-31-23, 05:43 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,480
Posted By Darth Lefty

just googling the phrase it appears to come from...

just googling the phrase it appears to come from a story about the X-15. Although it comes across on the peach-orange side for me

Vintage Air: Real Men Don't Fly Pink Airplanes...
07-29-23, 11:36 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 982
Posted By Darth Lefty

In their top MTB range I think they skipped...

In their top MTB range I think they skipped mechanical disk calipers entirely. From inception it was a cheaper alternative
Forum: Touring
07-29-23, 11:05 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,245
Posted By Darth Lefty

run don't walk For those thinking it looks...

run don't walk

For those thinking it looks tiny, it's a normal MTB small and this model has a seat tube mast that puts the junction lower than you might expect to see

For flocsy, the Troll vs...
07-27-23, 11:24 AM
Replies: 138
Views: 5,852
Posted By Darth Lefty

I'd wear whatever she wanted if it got my wife to...

I'd wear whatever she wanted if it got my wife to ride with me
Forum: Commuting
07-25-23, 10:11 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,280
Posted By Darth Lefty

^^^ this subforum has always welcomed an enormous...

^^^ this subforum has always welcomed an enormous variety of conveyances and I wouldn't care if someone showed up electric rollerblades
Forum: Framebuilders
07-23-23, 04:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 825
Posted By Darth Lefty

Well, here is a wider screenshot showing the...

Well, here is a wider screenshot showing the other ones they have on offer. There is more going on than I first noticed and sorry if it was a bum steer, did not mean to do that. Mine is from the...
07-20-23, 02:29 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,141
Posted By Darth Lefty

You mean Spyke / Spyre? Those are the two...

You mean Spyke / Spyre? Those are the two versions for the MTB or road cable pull and if strength is the problem I hope you got the one that matches your levers. Assuming that's right, what do you...
07-19-23, 11:52 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 724
Posted By Darth Lefty

In Chukk's photo I think it's a little out of...

In Chukk's photo I think it's a little out of adjustment. The bit of cable shown on the left is a little too long and the right is a little short. It should be ccw about 1/8 turn, so as the brake...
07-19-23, 11:44 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 724
Posted By Darth Lefty

This was a VERY brief, like 2-year mid-1990's...

This was a VERY brief, like 2-year mid-1990's part by Cannondale that was supposed to have some of the same advantages as V brakes. Mountain bikes needed stronger brakes and that was the gist of the...
07-18-23, 10:31 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 549
Posted By Darth Lefty

The correct size should be printed on them...

The correct size should be printed on them somewhere. I find it really difficult to believe that a rim marked with "dot com" with a brake rotor and hubs styled like that is going to be either of...
Forum: Commuting
07-17-23, 10:32 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,280
Posted By Darth Lefty

Ultimate changes. I was really enjoying my single...

Ultimate changes. I was really enjoying my single speed with one brake, but then I got a commute with some small hills, and gears and both brakes seemed like a good idea. I'm not ready for an e-bike...
07-12-23, 11:02 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 414
Posted By Darth Lefty

you can go by the serial number decoder stickied...

you can go by the serial number decoder stickied at the top of the C&V subforum; but the "minimum 1987" comment is because these brakes were in vogue very briefly 87-89. Still appeared into the early...
Forum: Commuting
07-09-23, 10:36 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,888
Posted By Darth Lefty

Stickers work I have aluminum bikes and...

Stickers work

I have aluminum bikes and basically ignore scratches but a steel one can rust and scratches into the steel should be covered up with something... even if it's just fingernail polish
Forum: Commuting
07-06-23, 05:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 975
Posted By Darth Lefty

Minivelos seem fun. I’m probably going to get an...

Minivelos seem fun. I’m probably going to get an Origami Swift to keep in the RV
Forum: Commuting
07-06-23, 05:09 PM
Replies: 279
Views: 16,263
Posted By Darth Lefty

Oooh, better check your hair for tadpoles

Oooh, better check your hair for tadpoles
06-30-23, 11:21 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 3,402
Posted By Darth Lefty

The big divide in road bikes is - do you want to...

The big divide in road bikes is - do you want to go for a bike ride, or do you want to work on your fitness?

The former can be done with a broad selection of road bikes new and used at all quality...
06-29-23, 08:01 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,174
Posted By Darth Lefty

I dunno. Feels like zeitgeist. If I didn't think...

I dunno. Feels like zeitgeist. If I didn't think of it someone else would have
06-29-23, 04:32 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,174
Posted By Darth Lefty

^^ Chairstream

^^ Chairstream
Forum: Commuting
06-28-23, 01:13 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 5,719
Posted By Darth Lefty

Bontrager Chupacabra tires have way less rolling...

Bontrager Chupacabra tires have way less rolling resistance than Maxxis Assegai...

...is the jokey answer.

The real answer is nothing really beats regular Marathons (or their direct...
Forum: Commuting
06-25-23, 09:29 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,738
Posted By Darth Lefty

It's high summer the next few months. Don't let...

It's high summer the next few months. Don't let the shopping list be some kind of mental block. You can buy all that stuff for when you need it.

Many of the things on your shopping list are...
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