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Forum: Road Cycling
03-16-24, 01:20 PM
Replies: 1,281
Views: 60,110
Posted By choddo

I think at 70-80C the molten wax will evaporate...

I think at 70-80C the molten wax will evaporate any remaining water pretty quickly.

Have to say, I’m a mere 150km into this game and I’m absolutely sold. Chain was the cleanest part of the bike...
03-07-24, 05:41 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 424
Posted By rm -rf

I've used a Take-a-Look sunglass mirror ...

I've used a Take-a-Look sunglass mirror (https://www.rei.com/product/752285/bike-peddler-take-a-look-mirror)for many years. It's so useful.

I have to lift my head slightly to see straight back...
02-23-24, 03:38 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,877
Posted By FBinNY

I think it's fair to say that this was something...

I think it's fair to say that this was something akin to a freak accident. However, we all need to be aware of the hazards we face, even when stationary, waiting on a light. My old commuting route...
Replies: 9
Views: 299
Posted By Trakhak

Photo showing the rear chain fully wrapping...

Photo showing the rear chain fully wrapping around the front half of the rear outer chainring on a similar Columbia tandem (single speed in this case, but the chain/chainring arrangement is the...
01-10-24, 08:01 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,369
Posted By cyccommute

Far too often there is a disconnect between the...

Far too often there is a disconnect between the idea of sharrows and the application. Sometimes that is due to city engineers and others it is due to the paint crew. Sometimes both.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-07-24, 03:31 PM
Replies: 152
Views: 5,174
Posted By shelbyfv

Traditional cycling etiquette is steady mode when...

Traditional cycling etiquette is steady mode when riding with a group. Flashing does seem more visible when riding solo. I've been impressed with how much more visible approaching cyclists are when...
12-21-23, 11:33 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 2,652
Posted By Mtracer

Recently I was riding through a small town's main...

Recently I was riding through a small town's main street. Two traffic lanes in both directions, with street-side parking. Very light traffic all the time. Another cyclist just happened to be a bit in...
12-09-23, 06:26 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,566
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

Because they haven't worked in a ER for years...

Because they haven't worked in a ER for years...
12-09-23, 03:53 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,303
Posted By Andy_K

I think I may be a bot. I've taken some online...

I think I may be a bot. I've taken some online tests and the results are inconclusive.
12-05-23, 02:18 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,566
Posted By Alan K

Primary cause of most accidents is lack or poor...

Primary cause of most accidents is lack or poor situational awareness of surroundings for a variety of reasons, including driving under the influence of mind/reaction altering substances. Higher the...
12-04-23, 01:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 382
Posted By dedhed

OP says D appears to be a captured nut and the...

OP says D appears to be a captured nut and the other end B has no means for a wrench. Obviously we can only guess what they really have going on.
I'm of the opinion if they can't figure it out,...
11-24-23, 12:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 703
Posted By I-Like-To-Bike

Cheaper and easier, by far. Over 15 years ago I...

Cheaper and easier, by far.
Over 15 years ago I paid $5 for this Schwinn Varsity and $10 for this well worn child trailer at a garage sale. Modified the trailer by adding rubber strap/bungee cords...
11-20-23, 02:26 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 702
Posted By choddo

It’s a lot easier for an expert to find things on...

It’s a lot easier for an expert to find things on the web. I’m not sure even if a non-expert found the part name and a photo they would know that image meant the rest of that.
11-19-23, 10:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 703
Posted By margoC

I was talking to my neighbor who has a child...

I was talking to my neighbor who has a child trailer on his bike, he got it barely used for 50 bucks. I'm going to keep my eyes open.
11-11-23, 09:59 PM
Replies: 202
Views: 7,656
Posted By veganbikes

Larry being Larry. I want to destroy my bike is...

Larry being Larry. I want to destroy my bike is this a really good idea or should I come up with a better way to destroy my bike?
10-31-23, 10:34 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 3,019
Posted By SpedFast

The helmet mount mirror is the main reason I wear...

The helmet mount mirror is the main reason I wear a helmet even for short rides. I feel blind without my helmet mirror. I hang my helmet on a coat hook by the door and it rarely gets pushed out of...
10-31-23, 06:08 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 3,019
Posted By BTinNYC

I've found the Hafny brand mirrors have decent...

I've found the Hafny brand mirrors have decent optical quality, and their blue anti reflective coating is a really good option.
10-26-23, 07:32 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 6,592
Posted By Maelochs

If they don't see me or think I am a roadside...

If they don't see me or think I am a roadside reflector on a mailbox or something, it doesn't matter if they can estimate closing speed ... they won't register me as important anyway, and by the time...
10-25-23, 01:52 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 902
Posted By FBinNY

The same rule applies in fog as when riding...

The same rule applies in fog as when riding toward a low sun.

If you're having problems seeing where you're going, so will everyone coming up behind you.
10-14-23, 10:31 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,826
Posted By GamblerGORD53

I have dyno lights on 2 bikes now, always on and...

I have dyno lights on 2 bikes now, always on and NOT blinking.
Riding on highways with hundreds of 22 wheelers half the time. NOBODY doesn't see me from a quarter mile back.
Could be the lights,...
10-14-23, 09:27 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,207
Posted By Chris_Wrigh

I have a Biopace on a steel frame (approx 1990). ...

I have a Biopace on a steel frame (approx 1990). The eccentricity of the ring is very subtle (maybe +2% at widest to -2% at narrowest). Personally I can't tell the difference between it and a...
10-14-23, 02:47 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,826
Posted By JoeyBike

You can't be TOO seen! I go a tad overkill...

You can't be TOO seen!

I go a tad overkill on the daytime lighting. Front and rear. I dial it back after dark.

I'm happy someone did a real study but I didn't need convincing that the sooner a...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-01-23, 01:58 PM
Replies: 1,281
Views: 60,110
Posted By Racing Dan

Doubt it all you want. It is true tho. Melted wax...

Doubt it all you want. It is true tho. Melted wax will dissolve and mix with factory grease no problem. Even if you are not replacing 100.00% of the factory lube, so what? You get it next time...
09-30-23, 01:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 581
Posted By FBinNY

It's very simple. Assume Murphy's Law fully...

It's very simple. Assume Murphy's Law fully applies 100$ of the time. If it could happen, it eventually will-----

Cars ignoring traffic signals or stop signs, dogs running into the street, kids...
09-26-23, 05:14 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 581
Posted By 1989Pre

Just a Word

I was on my a.t.b., just outside of down-town, heading to the supermarket, and turned right. Just then, from amongst the tree-lined street, a teen cyclist, riding on the side-walk, came quickly, in...
09-18-23, 08:57 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 616
Posted By msu2001la

The term "Chicagohenge" gets used here. We get a...

The term "Chicagohenge" gets used here. We get a week or so where the sun rises/sets directly between tall buildings and is perfectly aligned with the city grid. It looks very cool, but does make for...
09-15-23, 10:50 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,773
Posted By Maelochs

Every ride can be an adventure. Whenever I...

Every ride can be an adventure.

Whenever I commuted, no matter what i was riding, the ride was always the best part of the day.
08-11-23, 03:09 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,776
Posted By john m flores

Unless a Tour de France stage victory is at...

Unless a Tour de France stage victory is at stake, I try to chill and make sure that everyone gets through safely, even if they are inconsiderate wankers. Life's too short.
08-06-23, 06:35 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 3,377
Posted By dedhed

treat every intersection as if it was loaded.

treat every intersection as if it was loaded.
07-22-23, 08:59 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 944
Posted By 10 Wheels

I was Headed to the Ramp and did Not See the Car...

I was Headed to the Ramp and did Not See the Car Stop. Ouch
Black was where my Front Tire Hit the Car Stop.
Car Stop Should have been Painted Blue....
Forum: Touring
07-17-23, 07:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 746
Posted By tyrion

The Randonee was a "real" touring bike with...

The Randonee was a "real" touring bike with oversized tubes and 36 spoke wheels and 3x10 drivetrain and mounts for front and rear racks. The ADV 2.1...
07-17-23, 09:57 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,305
Posted By urbanknight

Oddly enough, the more I act like a car, the more...

Oddly enough, the more I act like a car, the more respect I get from drivers. Of course this also means getting out of the way whenever possible, but following the rules and riding predictably goes a...
Forum: Commuting
07-14-23, 07:43 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 818
Posted By BobbyG

Caught With My Pants and Fenders Down...

I discovered I forgot to pack fresh underwear and socks after biking to the office this morning. No problem...I keep a spare set in my wardrobe/locker, but this was the first time this happened at...
06-26-23, 07:35 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,047
Posted By mschwett

i see no issue with this. he didn't cut you off,...

i see no issue with this. he didn't cut you off, cause you to slow, contact you, or even get in a position in which any possible movement of your bike would cause an accident. really not a right...
06-21-23, 07:27 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,856
Posted By CAT7RDR

If on a tight budget, look at fully rigid...

If on a tight budget, look at fully rigid mountain bikes from the 1990's or a hardtail that was converted at a later date.
06-15-23, 03:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 726
Posted By eshew

Remove the cable port screw (black with a slot...

Remove the cable port screw (black with a slot for a Philips head) Spray liberally into the hole with WD40 and work the lever. Should start functioning normally after 1-3 applications and using the...
06-02-23, 07:41 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,272
Posted By Chuck M

I'll just give credit where credit is due. When...

I'll just give credit where credit is due. When I log in and see the board filled with spam posts, they don't last long. The mods, who volunteer, do a pretty good job of cleaning it up quickly.
05-18-23, 10:40 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 4,968
Posted By Leisesturm

We can agree that the o.p. misses the mark, but...

We can agree that the o.p. misses the mark, but ... I have been riding since 1967 and I have never tried to maintain a differential between f/r. I have never used my weight to compute optimum psi. I...
04-29-23, 09:54 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,710
Posted By FBinNY

We don't have to sweat details since nothing we...

We don't have to sweat details since nothing we say will change the design.

Also, there's no point I'd debating sloped curbs, since the obvious solution is to have the path level with surrounding...
04-25-23, 07:39 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 688
Posted By pdlamb

Once you're (re)trued the wheel, give it a spin...

Once you're (re)trued the wheel, give it a spin and watch the tire. Sometimes a tire has a bulge in it (bad tire, return it for a replacement), and sometimes you'll have a tire that's not mounted...
04-06-23, 09:21 PM
Replies: 205
Views: 6,669
Posted By jaxgtr

The 2 best day of boating, the day you buy and...

The 2 best day of boating, the day you buy and sell the boat
Forum: Commuting
04-02-23, 06:38 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 8,851
Posted By BobbyG

I've been bike commuting for 30 years. At 61 my...

I've been bike commuting for 30 years. At 61 my hands are no longer comfortable on straight bars. And my back and butt are happier in a mild racing position, but my neck no longer likes a real...
03-31-23, 12:04 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,255
Posted By FBinNY

This is a question of balancing your needs (or...

This is a question of balancing your needs (or rights, or desires) vs those of your fellow road users.

I look on road cycling as I would eating at a table served family plan. When the meat...
03-28-23, 07:17 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,239
Posted By zandoval

More caution and safer routes may be the...

More caution and safer routes may be the alternative. Never did mountain biking but have done considerable single track in some pretty knarly areas. Now days its only light gravel and torn up...
03-20-23, 03:21 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,475
Posted By FBinNY

+1 this is a hazard all year around, except that...

+1 this is a hazard all year around, except that this time of year it's more likely to be a problem for commuters.

I do have a quibble with how you delivered the message. Shadows are an...
03-04-23, 03:41 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 3,775
Posted By esasjl

HF will dissolve silicates.

HF will dissolve silicates.
03-03-23, 01:39 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,436
Posted By livedarklions

So we should have 700 threads about Abu Dhabi...

So we should have 700 threads about Abu Dhabi escort services?
02-23-23, 11:51 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,436
Posted By livedarklions

I miss him a lot because he had a lot of...

I miss him a lot because he had a lot of interesting things to say about a lot of places where he and I both ride (never met him, however), but that posting style was really a hindrance to...
02-16-23, 03:15 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,628
Posted By Brad L

I had to check that one out but it's really...

I had to check that one out but it's really there. The only 10% grade would be off the curb. I suspect they meant to put this one,
...
02-01-23, 12:39 PM
Replies: 604
Views: 74,879
Posted By Andy_K

Two different 1985 Performance Superbes posted...

Two different 1985 Performance Superbes posted within two hours of one another. That has to be some kind of record...or at least an uncommon occurrence.
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