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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-01-21, 08:19 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 294
Posted By zandoval

If the cage is destroyed or worn remember the old...

If the cage is destroyed or worn remember the old saying... "Loose Balls Rule..."
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-10-21, 09:00 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,069
Posted By partyanimal

In my experience it's usually the pedals. But...

In my experience it's usually the pedals.
But when someone mentioned your laces, I don't think they meant them getting caught or hitting anything. I've seen it where the plastic end on my laces are...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-09-21, 03:44 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,069
Posted By Rolla

These noises are always frustrating. The old...

These noises are always frustrating.

The old mechanic's adage, "Look at the last thing you did to it" might apply here. Some also say, "Wait until it gets bad enough that you can identify it."
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-09-21, 03:23 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,069
Posted By daverup

I've had a similar thing happening recently, I...

I've had a similar thing happening recently, I think mine is a pedal bearing.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-31-21, 04:26 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,863
Posted By shelbyfv

Classic symptoms. Your cassette is worn and will...

Classic symptoms. Your cassette is worn and will not work well with your new chain. This is how you know you need a new cassette. You cannot tell by looking.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-10-20, 05:59 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,826
Posted By shelbyfv

I always pump my tires before each ride. Never...

I always pump my tires before each ride. Never thought to do otherwise.:foo:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-04-20, 12:54 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 7,531
Posted By SurferCyclist

Every cyclist needs to watch this.

An excellent video from Phil Gaimon and I agree entirely with it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uDMdcC63Z0s
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-27-20, 02:48 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,288
Posted By Bassmanbob

Great job! Just don't kill yourself going from...

Great job! Just don't kill yourself going from 50- 100 miles. When I first started cycling, I did too much too soon. A friend told me to increase my weekend endurance rides by 10% every other week....
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-19-20, 09:23 AM
Replies: 475
Views: 144,947
Posted By FiftySix

Pardon me . . . while I lower the average of the...

Pardon me . . . while I lower the average of the thread.

:innocent:


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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-10-20, 09:13 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 8,065
Posted By mstateglfr

That era graphics are neat. Always amazes me...

That era graphics are neat.
Always amazes me to see that apparently people didn't like to drink water in the 70s.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-03-20, 05:12 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,578
Posted By Fahrenheit531

On my commute bike I still use flat pedals....

On my commute bike I still use flat pedals. Clipless just don't make sense to me in an environment where I'm constantly on and off the pedals. Beyond that, just know that you'll gain confidence with...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-30-19, 02:35 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 6,145
Posted By indyfabz

I’m :roflmao2:people who think this thread is...

I’m :roflmao2:people who think this thread is serious.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-20-19, 11:26 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,349
Posted By livedarklions

OP made very clear that he wasn't interested in...

OP made very clear that he wasn't interested in anyone's opinion of the bike or the project.

You're seriously off-topic just to start an argument.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-19-19, 09:26 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,374
Posted By MikeyMK

This reminds me of the safety issue with...

This reminds me of the safety issue with cantilever brakes, which were particularly popular on mountain bikes and touring bikes of the 1980s.

The reflector bracket acted as a catch arm, but many...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
11-03-19, 08:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,852
Posted By Jeremiesmith77

Super Clyde 5000 mile year goal... almost there!

I am very close to achieving a mileage goal I set for 2019 that seemed impossible to me at the time.

I’ve always enjoyed bicycles and had a decent Trek hybrid for many years but last summer...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-22-19, 07:32 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,485
Posted By Alleytom

Keep riding & look for another one to make...

Keep riding & look for another one to make "perfect." And another way to look at riding 1000 miles is that 1000 miles is more than what 90% (or 99%) of the people in the US will ride in a year...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-19-19, 07:35 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 21,691
Posted By Humpy

Honestly? I think riding around and yelling...

Honestly?

I think riding around and yelling at people about stuff like this is incredibly ******y.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-19-19, 06:53 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 21,691
Posted By FiftySix

I like riding with my hands off the bars with a...

I like riding with my hands off the bars with a bike stable enough to make it easy to lean through sweeping turns. It's one way to take a load off the hands for a bit.

I'll admit, I get my hands...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-11-19, 12:02 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 21,367
Posted By Spoonrobot

Talk about nit-picking a thread to death...

Talk about nit-picking a thread to death :rolleyes:



I agree with the OP's point. At the extreme end - I was doing practice races with Cat A/B track cyclists who had years of experience...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-11-19, 07:37 AM
Replies: 156
Views: 21,367
Posted By CoogansBluff

An underrated aspect of cycling as a sport is ...

that cycling doesn't require an inordinate amount of skill development in order to be pretty good at it.

I played tennis much of my life. I'm in my 50s now. If I had started tennis in my 50s,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-10-19, 06:15 AM
Replies: 123
Views: 17,417
Posted By bikemig

I'm not going to argue against anyone who runs...

I'm not going to argue against anyone who runs daytime running lights on the road. I don't but there are more distracted drivers out there and maybe this helps. I do wish people would stop running...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-08-19, 10:12 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,181
Posted By WhyFi

Buy new bike crap, of course.

Buy new bike crap, of course.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-24-19, 08:08 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,397
Posted By dkatz1

Bicycle Music: Why Do You Ride?

I would modestly have to say that I have written some of the best music about the joys of cycling ever written, "Why Do You Ride?" the title track of the album....
One day I was at my local bike...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-23-19, 12:44 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,650
Posted By TimothyH

Stretch, if not doing so already. Every...

Stretch, if not doing so already.

Every night before bed is wonderful.


-Tim-
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-22-19, 05:12 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,650
Posted By gregf83

Not all bike fits are equal so I wouldn't...

Not all bike fits are equal so I wouldn't necessarily assume that your fit is perfect.

That said, you might have more luck just increasing your cadence which will reduce the forces being applied....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-07-19, 06:20 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 8,712
Posted By veganbikes

I would recommend using a trainer specific tire...

I would recommend using a trainer specific tire which is designed to handle the heat of a trainer and also make sure your tires are properly pumped up. You won't get any punctures from glass or...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-02-19, 05:37 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,549
Posted By subgrade

Up to 50 km I usually go without breaks; if the...

Up to 50 km I usually go without breaks; if the ride is planned to be longer, then about once every hour.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-02-19, 04:23 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,549
Posted By 257 roberts

If I had a 13 year old daughter that wanted to...

If I had a 13 year old daughter that wanted to ride with me and talk to me I would be willing to stop/go slow as much as she wanted to,the time you spend bonding is more vaulable than gold...those...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-30-19, 08:24 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 16,059
Posted By AlmostTrick

I asked all three and they all said the same...

I asked all three and they all said the same thing. Pics please.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-28-19, 05:41 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 15,790
Posted By noimagination

If you're riding a fat bike and you're worrying...

If you're riding a fat bike and you're worrying about speed, you're doing it wrong.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-26-19, 11:57 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,895
Posted By shelbyfv

Hardly P&R to point out the obvious issues with...

Hardly P&R to point out the obvious issues with "disposable" plastic bottles. For a one time cost of $8 to $10 each you can have cycling bottles with decent valves. You can use them for years. I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-22-19, 09:37 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 7,749
Posted By Le Mechanic

Yes, these newer Sora and Claris derailleurs can...

Yes, these newer Sora and Claris derailleurs can be difficult to set up correctly compared to the older versions. From the photo, it looks like the main error is the routing. The cable is going up...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-22-19, 07:52 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 16,491
Posted By TimothyH

Efficiency of the heart and even longevity are...

Efficiency of the heart and even longevity are only part of life and too much of one thing is never any good.

As an example, cycling alone does nothing for bone density and has people who do no...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-20-19, 05:52 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 8,469
Posted By bakerjw

I keep mine for if I ever need to sell a bike. ...

I keep mine for if I ever need to sell a bike.
It is a selling point. "New Saddle!!! Never been used."
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-20-19, 05:06 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 8,469
Posted By Stormsedge

I toss mine in the spare parts bin, in the event...

I toss mine in the spare parts bin, in the event I trade or sell the bike in the future.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-19-19, 11:40 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,921
Posted By Wilfred Laurier

There are three parts/sub-assemblies that make up...

There are three parts/sub-assemblies that make up a wheel - rim, hub, and spokes. The wheel is not trash, but the spokes are.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-17-19, 07:38 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,921
Posted By Retro Grouch

Are you lucky! This is your big chance to...

Are you lucky!

This is your big chance to learn to build your own wheels. That's what I would do. Actually, that's how I got started building wheels.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-17-19, 10:51 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,921
Posted By Bill Kapaun

We never did ask where the spokes were breaking,...

We never did ask where the spokes were breaking, but assumed it was at the elbow.
All of the other spokes have gone through the same number of fatigue cycles, although some probably weren't "over...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-17-19, 10:14 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,331
Posted By DHPflaumer

Same price range as the Chesters, but I REALLY...

Same price range as the Chesters, but I REALLY love the MKS Lambda pedals.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-17-19, 09:09 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,921
Posted By pdlamb

Agreed. Material flaw might cause one spoke...

Agreed.

Material flaw might cause one spoke to break. After the third failure (and an accelerated rate), you've probably got a cheap machine-built wheel with undertensioned spokes. The spokes...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-16-19, 04:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,921
Posted By blamester

Unusual on a front wheel so likely it's badly...

Unusual on a front wheel so likely it's badly built.
New wheel.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-16-19, 03:59 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 18,919
Posted By TimothyH

Using Strobes on the Trail

Please don't turn this into a complain thread.

I'd simply like to ask those of you who use high powered strobe lights on the rail trails to please stop.

I'm not talking about crowded,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-16-19, 02:27 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,921
Posted By Brocephus

My thoughts exactly. A 4th spoke replacement is...

My thoughts exactly. A 4th spoke replacement is just good money after bad, (been there), and it's only worth a full re-build if it's a fairly high-end hub and rim (I haven't looked up that bike, but...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-16-19, 09:12 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,921
Posted By fietsbob

thousands of miles of wire goes into making...

thousands of miles of wire goes into making spokes some flaws are inevitable ...

ever thought you would like a dynamo hub front wheel, for lights in the dark seasons ?

this might be the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-16-19, 07:52 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,921
Posted By DaveSSS

I'd compare the cost to rebuild to the cost for a...

I'd compare the cost to rebuild to the cost for a new wheel. LBS labor isn't cheap and you could pay more for a rebuild than a new front wheel of similar quality.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-16-19, 06:57 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,921
Posted By Moe Zhoost

Agree

Agree
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-15-19, 03:16 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,921
Posted By Bill Kapaun

It sounds like a bad batch of spokes and/or...

It sounds like a bad batch of spokes and/or possibly bad build.
New spokes & a competent build and it would be better than new.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-05-19, 04:19 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 43,649
Posted By carlos danger

I dont get it? how would the reflector cause the...

I dont get it? how would the reflector cause the crash?? you understand that aluminum metal is about 100-1000 times stronger than the plastic that wheel reflectors are made out of right?
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-03-19, 05:33 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,146
Posted By calxes9

Had an acute Big P attack four years ago, stayed...

Had an acute Big P attack four years ago, stayed off the bike for 10 days, a month of antibiotics etc. Did the usual research, switched to a Selle Italia SLR Superflow L saddle with tubular TI...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-13-15, 06:56 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,004
Posted By Wanderer

I run mismatched sizes all the time. Like you, I...

I run mismatched sizes all the time. Like you, I put the larger on the rear for comfort and capacity, and the more narrow for better handling on the front. Many, many years - work great.
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