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Forum: Touring
04-14-24, 06:46 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 925
Posted By str

Bar-Extender¿? ;) here we tour with 4 full...

Bar-Extender¿?

;) here we tour with 4 full panniers! ;())))))
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-13-24, 07:52 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 439
Posted By veganbikes

You can tell what size it is by using a measuring...

You can tell what size it is by using a measuring tape it will give you accurate sizing and help way more than a serial number which usually doesn't have that info and if it does have data encoded it...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-13-24, 05:35 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 439
Posted By dedhed

No, no correlation with serial number. .

No, no correlation with serial number. .
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-11-24, 09:21 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,986
Posted By RCMoeur

I have this in my office: ...

I have this in my office:

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We have a poster from the 1998 Acura LA Bike Tour...
Forum: Touring
03-28-24, 11:19 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 802
Posted By indyfabz

Dang it! I just blew nearly $200 of my REI money...

Dang it! I just blew nearly $200 of my REI money on other stuff. Only a few dollars left on account. I could have saved 20% on one. Which model do you have? I love my S2S mattress and collapsible...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-28-24, 01:35 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,612
Posted By Trakhak

Don't be so ashamed about performance issues....

Don't be so ashamed about performance issues. Lashing out can be healthy. Drafting a Viagra bike when you're on a manual bike is better than not riding at all.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-27-24, 05:45 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,612
Posted By dedhed

If you have to clean your derailleur and adjust...

If you have to clean your derailleur and adjust every 100 miles there is something wrong or you're doing something wrong.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-24-24, 11:28 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 3,205
Posted By Andrew R Stewart

Here in the US the perceived need for road bikes...

Here in the US the perceived need for road bikes with really low gearing had been a small part of the national market. That and that so many riders were/are challenged to learn how to shift the front...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-19-24, 04:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 330
Posted By sd5782

Mineral spirits and a toothbrush works nicely.

Mineral spirits and a toothbrush works nicely.
Forum: Touring
02-28-24, 01:22 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,004
Posted By campfire

29" MTB and 28" road tires use the same rim...

29" MTB and 28" road tires use the same rim diameter (622mm). Your 28" tires should fit just fine on that bike. If you got 28x2.00 (700x50 or 50-622), you probably won't even notice the 0.1" width...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-19-24, 05:06 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,773
Posted By Black wallnut

Preservative free... contains salt.... if only...

Preservative free... contains salt.... if only there was truth in labeling laws. Salt is a preservative, in fact it might be said to be the preservative.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-15-24, 03:00 PM
Replies: 279
Views: 8,816
Posted By Camilo

I have or had the same mix of braking systems as...

I have or had the same mix of braking systems as cyccommute and the same experiences. The brakes just work equivalently and well.

I have learned in things bicycle as well as other areas such as...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-13-24, 10:28 PM
Replies: 279
Views: 8,816
Posted By Camilo

Your opinion. My opinion is that the vast...

Your opinion. My opinion is that the vast majority of bike riders, from the casual round the block rider, to the serious enthusiast who rides every day, even many if not most hobby racers are...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-13-24, 05:10 PM
Replies: 279
Views: 8,816
Posted By TiHabanero

As a service manager I loved disc brakes. Working...

As a service manager I loved disc brakes. Working on them required more time which in turn provided more labor charges. Trust me, it makes a difference on the bottom line.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-19-24, 02:02 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 3,591
Posted By Dave Mayer

Gawd: this topic has been beat to death. Naive...

Gawd: this topic has been beat to death. Naive new road riders, industry apologists and marketers come out here (hair on fire) shilling discs for every rider for every application. But for most...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-15-24, 09:04 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,357
Posted By dedhed

By Lawyers

By Lawyers
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-10-24, 02:13 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 4,662
Posted By SoSmellyAir

Biker Pete : There is no need to use any water...

Biker Pete : There is no need to use any water (at any temperature). Doing so just increases the likelihood of rust on the chain. Best use one to two rounds of odorless mineral spirits to degrease,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-06-24, 10:33 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 3,591
Posted By t2p

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-28-23, 10:42 AM
Replies: 196
Views: 11,112
Posted By purpurite

You must not live in the rust belt.

You must not live in the rust belt.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-22-23, 11:15 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 6,411
Posted By base2

Am I alone in thinking that Kontact could/should...

Am I alone in thinking that Kontact could/should be a staff writer for Bike Gremlin to really get into the situation and use his encyclopedic knowledge to correct it?

Actually doing something to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-22-23, 09:34 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 3,339
Posted By Iride01

If there was a big enough overheating issue with...

If there was a big enough overheating issue with rotors that come on anything less than the top tier bikes overheating, then I think we'd have many more people posting about their issues with rotors...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-21-23, 02:56 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 6,411
Posted By Bike Gremlin

Didn't get any support regarding mobile advert...

Didn't get any support regarding mobile advert density/number.
But, I managed to solve this by completely disabling in-article ads on mobile...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-21-23, 11:27 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 6,411
Posted By rosefarts

At this point, I’d rather read Bike Gremlin...

At this point, I’d rather read Bike Gremlin telling me to clean my bike with a saltwater soak than Kontact tell me that I should put tires on my wheels before I ride it.

Like an unwashed chamois,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-21-23, 09:56 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 6,411
Posted By elcruxio

You're not seriously fighting over whether to...

You're not seriously fighting over whether to install square tapers dry or greased? A topic that doesn't have a correct answer?

I mean I'd understand all this if the argument was over whether...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-20-23, 06:00 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 6,411
Posted By Jeff Neese

Except that many of his own posts contain so much...

Except that many of his own posts contain so much nonsense and wrong information, it's laughable that he's pointing out anyone else's mistakes. He's not really a mechanic - he just plays one on the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-19-23, 07:34 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 6,411
Posted By Dan Burkhart

You clearly have stayed on the high road...

You clearly have stayed on the high road throughout this exchange, and I for one applaud your efforts. The way you handle and respond to criticism is laudable.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-17-23, 07:48 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 6,411
Posted By Bike Gremlin

That's not the point I was trying to make. ...

That's not the point I was trying to make.

And I agree with your point.



My point is that different "authorities" don't always agree with each other.
So, I listed all the different...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-17-23, 08:48 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,484
Posted By bblair

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I have so much room now, I need more bikes.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-16-23, 09:20 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 4,140
Posted By elcruxio

But, isn't this whole discussion then fairly...

But, isn't this whole discussion then fairly idiotic to begin with? If that AMA organization has production rules, the motorcycles that are being compared to top end mountain bikes aren't anywhere...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-13-23, 08:59 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,112
Posted By sweeks

A lower standard of reliability for a commuter...

A lower standard of reliability for a commuter bike? That seems... backwards to me.
I'm a dentist who commutes by bike. I want my commuter bike to be darned near bullet-proof. On a recreational...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-06-23, 05:24 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,160
Posted By Crankycrank

For me it's always been easier and faster than...

For me it's always been easier and faster than on-bike chain cleaners to just remove the chain using a quick link and just swish the chain around in a jar of odorless mineral spirits. Use about 3...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-03-23, 01:01 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,969
Posted By 50PlusCycling

Increasing tire pressure never decreases rolling...

Increasing tire pressure never decreases rolling resistance, ever. But higher pressures, besides making for a harsh ride, shrink the contact patch, decreasing traction, and increasing the chances of...
Forum: Touring
12-01-23, 01:14 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,778
Posted By Tourist in MSN

Just curious, are you aware that Racktime is part...

Just curious, are you aware that Racktime is part of Tubus?

Racktime makes racks with aluminum, Tubus uses steel and a few other metals.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-29-23, 12:28 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 2,585
Posted By Polaris OBark

People refer to aluminum as "alloy" because...

People refer to aluminum as "alloy" because "aluminum" has connotations of cheap and trashy.

These folks also use non-standard abbreviations such as ALU or Alum instead of the standard and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-27-23, 09:09 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,384
Posted By RubeRad

He's saying $4 for regular household parrafin...

He's saying $4 for regular household parrafin with no additives and no 'boiler bag', which also gets you longer drive train life and no grease stains
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-18-23, 11:07 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 4,603
Posted By big john

I was riding alongside a friend who had her...

I was riding alongside a friend who had her jacket tied around her waist. It got sucked into the rear wheel and locked it up. She skidded to a stop without crashing. A guy I know was mountain biking...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-18-23, 11:06 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,796
Posted By FBinNY

The best way to do this is with a tapered hand...

The best way to do this is with a tapered hand reamer. It takes a minute or two and does a nice job with a cheap, versatile tool you'll find other uses for later.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-11-23, 07:41 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 3,583
Posted By Racing Dan

Overspending and overcomplicating is like a drug...

Overspending and overcomplicating is like a drug to hobbyists.

The "grease" on a new chain is already a wax and is fully compatible with gulf wax or commercial blends. Just dump it in straight...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-09-23, 03:07 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,080
Posted By frdfandc

They might not be as powerful as the Pauls, but...

They might not be as powerful as the Pauls, but their significantly more affordable. I consider Paul's stuff to be high end. Not everyone can afford it. I can and I'd still go with the Spyres. Power...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-09-23, 10:23 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,136
Posted By Iride01

Oh, we misunderstood. We didn't realize you were...

Oh, we misunderstood. We didn't realize you were pedaling a stationary bike in a plane! <grin>
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-05-23, 10:12 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 3,171
Posted By tomato coupe

I think this would rarely be the case. Like,...

I think this would rarely be the case. Like, virtually never.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-31-23, 05:49 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 3,171
Posted By polyrhythmia

EVT-Safe Zone bicycle helmet mirror works for me.

EVT-Safe Zone bicycle helmet mirror works for me.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-22-23, 08:20 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 563
Posted By JohnDThompson

A tool like this often works: ...

A tool like this often works:
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-14-23, 11:53 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,132
Posted By gugie

I've recently found a very good reason to remove,...

I've recently found a very good reason to remove, grease and replace a seatpost from time to time.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-12-23, 10:02 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 665
Posted By SurferRosa

I buy shift cables that way. They're under...

I buy shift cables that way. They're under $2/each. Never had one break.



No.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-04-23, 12:38 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 6,963
Posted By HTupolev

"Boiling" implies that the vapor pressure is...

"Boiling" implies that the vapor pressure is equal to the ambient pressure, i.e. that bubbles can form even in a region of the fluid that is fully surrounded by the liquid. The evaporation that...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-02-23, 09:09 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 6,963
Posted By Keefusb

From a physical chemistry perspective, the...

From a physical chemistry perspective, the mineral oil lowers the specific heat and melting temperature of paraffin wax. It also makes the molten paraffin less viscous. It would stand to reason that...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-01-23, 07:42 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 6,963
Posted By Keefusb

Another former chemist here. After experimenting...

Another former chemist here. After experimenting with a number of non-solvent additives to plain old paraffin wax (such as motor oil, silicone, ATF, and castor oil to name a few), empirical evidence...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-26-23, 03:56 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,642
Posted By RCMoeur

Wheel reflectors in general are ineffective in...

Wheel reflectors in general are ineffective in warning traffic coming up from the side of a bicyclist's presence. If a bicyclist is at risk of an angle crash from cross traffic, for nearly all that...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-24-23, 05:24 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 5,527
Posted By shelbyfv

You've used this term a number of times but it...

You've used this term a number of times but it doesn't mean what you think it does. From the NIH- "A person is functionally illiterate who cannot engage in all those activities in which literacy is...
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