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08-13-23, 06:12 PM
Replies: 250
Views: 9,424
Posted By Gresp15C

The only remaining pretense that's gone is...

The only remaining pretense that's gone is pedaling. Lacking an adjustable saddle means it's not meant to be pedaled comfortably for any distance. There are lots of arguments for why pedaling isn't...
07-30-23, 10:48 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,350
Posted By Gresp15C

I subscribe to the NYTimes, so I read both...

I subscribe to the NYTimes, so I read both articles. I don't ride an e-bike.

I think a problem with writing about cycling in a national newspaper is that regional variations tend to be overlooked....
07-19-23, 06:23 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 737
Posted By Gresp15C

Conversation with my techie son: Gresp15c:...

Conversation with my techie son:

Gresp15c: VanMoof went bankrupt

Son: What's VanMoof?

Gresp15c: A high-end e-bike with digital features enabled by a phone app...

Son: Uh-oh.
07-09-23, 08:42 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,618
Posted By Gresp15C

I'll throw this one out there for discussion....

I'll throw this one out there for discussion. It's a screw-in ground anchor. You screw it into the ground. It would be hard to unscrew while the bike is locked to it. If you screw it in, just a bit...
07-07-23, 04:43 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,062
Posted By Gresp15C

My casual assessment is that a few minor errors...

My casual assessment is that a few minor errors compounded one another and happened altogether too quickly for this cyclist. Starting with, following the car too close, and being very close to the...
06-26-23, 09:41 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,979
Posted By Gresp15C

Most reported behavioral effects should be...

Most reported behavioral effects should be treated as preliminary, as the effect size tends to diminish upon replication of the study, sometimes to zero.

I agree that better studies would be based...
06-18-23, 08:30 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,886
Posted By Gresp15C

Hands down. "Important" doesn't mean "what I want...

Hands down. "Important" doesn't mean "what I want on my bike." The impact of e-bikes is huge.
06-18-23, 05:11 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 2,978
Posted By Gresp15C

I've used the National Weather Service for...

I've used the National Weather Service for decades. I can't think of why they'd fudge their forecasts, or why anybody else would have better information.
05-30-23, 04:52 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 4,232
Posted By Gresp15C

Hm, no sales records from a year ago. Sounds like...

Hm, no sales records from a year ago. Sounds like the shop needs a friendly visit from the IRS.

It's the Internet. If you show any sign of weakness, you will be attacked.
05-21-23, 09:56 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 3,837
Posted By Gresp15C

Kool Stop Bead Jack

Kool Stop Bead Jack
05-20-23, 04:44 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 972
Posted By Gresp15C

It's really a toss-up, as it depends a lot on...

It's really a toss-up, as it depends a lot on what kind of riding you do, and how capable / interested you are in doing your own maintenance.

My family's fleet of bikes is maintained at home. We...
05-17-23, 08:49 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 2,151
Posted By Gresp15C

Bikes are welcome at my place, not pets. They'll...

Bikes are welcome at my place, not pets. They'll probably go in the garage, with all of my bikes. Otherwise, if someone has a real reason to bring their bike into the dwelling area, they just have to...
05-14-23, 11:05 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 3,523
Posted By Gresp15C

A drawback to the proposed approach is that the...

A drawback to the proposed approach is that the components you'll eventually want, won't be compatible with the cheap bike. You'll be endlessly battling with compatibility issues, and accepting...
Forum: Commuting
05-08-23, 07:20 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,870
Posted By Gresp15C

The Trek should be a good all round bike. I've...

The Trek should be a good all round bike. I've learned something about derailers on old bikes, which is to try and figure out how they work, and why they are not working, before attempting...
05-05-23, 09:28 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 4,573
Posted By Gresp15C

There have been lots of discussions about this. I...

There have been lots of discussions about this. I use it as a term of honor for anybody who rides a bike. I'd rather find common cause than look for divisions.
Forum: Commuting
04-24-23, 09:31 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,870
Posted By Gresp15C

Definitely the Trek. I put a Schwinn Varsity...

Definitely the Trek. I put a Schwinn Varsity frame on the curb a few weeks back. It was quickly gone, and I was glad to be rid of it.

Phenomenally heavy frame set. Steel rims are a non-starter for...
04-15-23, 08:35 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 760
Posted By Gresp15C

+1 for gaining access from the inside if possible...

+1 for gaining access from the inside if possible and screwing it outward. Can you temporarily remove the lever?
Forum: Commuting
04-12-23, 10:06 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 8,871
Posted By Gresp15C

Swept bars on all of my bikes. I've got...

Swept bars on all of my bikes. I've got osteoarthritis in my neck -- no drops for me. And flat bars pound the hell out of my wrists.

Swept bars give me a comfortable posture, and a hand position...
04-07-23, 04:30 PM
Replies: 203
Views: 7,508
Posted By Gresp15C

Another waste of time and money, probably already...

Another waste of time and money, probably already mentioned, is prophylactic replacement of parts just because the bike seems "old," before giving the bike a chance with a bit of lubrication and...
04-06-23, 08:41 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,072
Posted By Gresp15C

One more thought, since the OP has mentioned...

One more thought, since the OP has mentioned getting the bike in and out of cars, and their house. Weight might be more important than wheel size. And it's hard to find kids bikes that are...
04-05-23, 06:26 AM
Replies: 203
Views: 7,508
Posted By Gresp15C

Before I reply, I'll mention that the point of a...

Before I reply, I'll mention that the point of a hobby is to do things that might seem like a waste of time in the eyes of others.

But the thing that catches my notice is the time spent putting a...
03-29-23, 09:42 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,099
Posted By Gresp15C

No, No, and No. All of my bikes have upright...

No, No, and No.

All of my bikes have upright bars. On all of them but one, the grips are behind the steering axis. I've not experienced any instability. I ride on all kinds of terrain except MTB...
03-27-23, 09:04 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,171
Posted By Gresp15C

I've bought 2 hitch receivers from eTrailer, and...

I've bought 2 hitch receivers from eTrailer, and installed them both myself. I'm not suggesting you do your own install, as you have to decide what's within your capabilities and interest.

With...
03-07-23, 06:54 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,401
Posted By Gresp15C

Indeed, I've found that if I have to work to stay...

Indeed, I've found that if I have to work to stay in position on a saddle, it's probably adjusted wrong.
02-21-23, 06:38 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,368
Posted By Gresp15C

My recovery ride is 4 miles on my favorite bike,...

My recovery ride is 4 miles on my favorite bike, in nice weather, recovering from a hard day at work, with a Recovery Beverage waiting for me at home ;)
01-25-23, 10:24 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,180
Posted By Gresp15C

I've noticed that those reflectors are quite...

I've noticed that those reflectors are quite noticeable from a distance at night when I'm driving my car. I'll never discourage anyone from leaving a safety feature on their bike.
01-24-23, 10:48 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,477
Posted By Gresp15C

Looks nice. I also ride a single speed on an old...

Looks nice. I also ride a single speed on an old Schwinn lug frame with Bendix coaster hub, for knocking around town, recreational rides, etc. What fun!

I strongly advise getting a front hand...
01-12-23, 10:18 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 4,275
Posted By Gresp15C

Just make the dork disc look like an extra big...

Just make the dork disc look like an extra big cog. Problem solved. ;)
01-10-23, 09:53 PM
Replies: 329
Views: 10,768
Posted By Gresp15C

It might need some maintenance. ;)

It might need some maintenance. ;)
01-10-23, 08:56 PM
Replies: 329
Views: 10,768
Posted By Gresp15C

In the business world, "resistance to change" is...

In the business world, "resistance to change" is used almost exclusively when someone is ambivalent to a change that doesn't actually benefit them. It's an ad hominem argument -- attacking the person...
12-23-22, 02:31 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 8,191
Posted By Gresp15C

Over time you might adapt to the bike, or you...

Over time you might adapt to the bike, or you might not. I can't ride a drop bar bike -- "my neck don't bend that way no more." I can't ride a mountain bike -- those flat bars are murder on my...
12-15-22, 08:53 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,890
Posted By Gresp15C

A high quality gig bag with shoulder straps might...

A high quality gig bag with shoulder straps might work. I'm a double bassist, and have no choice but to use a soft case, and forget about the bike. But I've never damaged a bass in its case, in 40...
11-26-22, 09:33 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 2,989
Posted By Gresp15C

I should keep several valve caps in my seat bag,...

I should keep several valve caps in my seat bag, so I can throw one away whenever someone is looking. Maybe a few kickstands too. ;)

Granted, I've gotten pretty quick at dealing with all kinds of...
11-25-22, 09:01 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 2,989
Posted By Gresp15C

One of my bikes has those, a Schwinn frame from...

One of my bikes has those, a Schwinn frame from the 80s. They actually work great.

Since I'm a curious character, when I got that frame, I had to research the clips. Here's what I learned. For a...
10-06-22, 07:51 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 668
Posted By Gresp15C

I've installed SA systems on frames that had no...

I've installed SA systems on frames that had no cable stop. What I did was attach the cable housing to a chainstay or seatstay (have done it both ways) by wrapping some innertube rubber around the...
Forum: Commuting
10-04-22, 10:33 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,020
Posted By Gresp15C

For me, "winter" begins when the salt trucks come...

For me, "winter" begins when the salt trucks come out. Because salt is so nasty on bikes, I have a dedicated winter bike and I leave the studded tires on it. Keeps things simple. When the first big...
08-22-22, 10:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 287
Posted By Gresp15C

Next thing you'll be telling us about some...

Next thing you'll be telling us about some newfangled motorless bike, that runs on the lipids stored in your body. ;)
06-21-22, 04:59 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 711
Posted By Gresp15C

This. In addition, consider a swept bar. All of...

This. In addition, consider a swept bar. All of my bikes now have them. Drop bars are useless for me because "my neck don't bend that way no more," and flat bars pound the hell out of my wrists. You...
06-08-22, 10:03 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 798
Posted By Gresp15C

I don't sign in very often any more, but... heat...

I don't sign in very often any more, but... heat gun is how I break epoxy glue joints, by heating the glue to a temperature where it softens. If a carbon frame is carbon fiber in an epoxy binder,...
Forum: Commuting
02-12-22, 11:16 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,554
Posted By Gresp15C

My commute in Madison WI is great -- about 4...

My commute in Madison WI is great -- about 4 miles, half on sleepy neighborhood streets, the other half on paved bike paths. I encounter very few cars. Typical local commutes are like this. The city...
07-21-21, 08:34 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,566
Posted By Gresp15C

Man, I'd just ride it. That's a perfect...

Man, I'd just ride it. That's a perfect knocking-about-town bike. Assuming you're taller than the previous owner.
07-16-21, 05:50 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,516
Posted By Gresp15C

Get better soon! I still remember from Driver's...

Get better soon! I still remember from Driver's Ed, the picture of how to cross RR tracks on a motorcycle -- slow down and cross perpendicular. I still do that on my bike. There's one tracks in my...
07-07-21, 03:43 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 675
Posted By Gresp15C

It might be worth researching the total cost...

It might be worth researching the total cost difference between heavy bikes plus a heavy duty rack, versus a light duty rack and getting a newer, lighter bike. Plus, an excuse for getting a new bike....
07-06-21, 04:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 839
Posted By Gresp15C

Detaching a quill stem: ...

Detaching a quill stem:

https://www.parktool.com/blog/repair-help/stem-removal-installation-quill-stems

Servicing headsets, noting that you don't have to completely remove a headset to...
07-04-21, 09:01 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,004
Posted By Gresp15C

I don't really like fast descents either. It may...

I don't really like fast descents either. It may be that I have a mild fear of heights. It affects me when I'm skiing too. I figure that there's nothing special about going fast downhill except for...
07-04-21, 07:01 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,627
Posted By Gresp15C

Looks like they're competing with Ashtabula,...

Looks like they're competing with Ashtabula, Ohio. ;)
07-03-21, 04:42 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 296
Posted By Gresp15C

Same problem with my spouse's bike, a new Surly...

Same problem with my spouse's bike, a new Surly with 650b "tubeless ready" wheels and tubed tires. We have concluded that these tires are not serviceable while on the road, since my spouse's hands...
07-01-21, 09:53 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,093
Posted By Gresp15C

Strip it down, remove The unnecessary parts ...

Strip it down, remove
The unnecessary parts
Just hop on and ride
06-30-21, 07:37 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,249
Posted By Gresp15C

Indeed, and also I've noticed that the poorest of...

Indeed, and also I've noticed that the poorest of poor, and homeless, who depend on a bike also can't drop it off and wait for a repair. A relatively un-busy co-op with available tools and parts can...
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