Bike Forums

Go Back  Bike Forums > Search Forums
Reload this Page >

Search Results

Register
FAQ
Calendar
Today's Posts
Search
Vendor Directory
Notices
 
Page 1 of 20
1
2
3
11
Last »
Search: Posts Made By: ThermionicScott
Showing results 1 to 50 of 1000
Search took 2.85 seconds.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-17-24, 12:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 125
Posted By ThermionicScott

Try bending the tooth back. Nothing to lose at...

Try bending the tooth back. Nothing to lose at this point.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-16-24, 01:24 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 1,572
Posted By ThermionicScott

Perhaps you ride erratically and they're sensing...

Perhaps you ride erratically and they're sensing they might need to brake?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-14-24, 10:02 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 661
Posted By ThermionicScott

Price is generally higher, but I'm willing to pay...

Price is generally higher, but I'm willing to pay the difference.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-14-24, 09:46 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 289
Posted By ThermionicScott

OP mentioned that wheels are already updated to...

OP mentioned that wheels are already updated to aluminum rims. :thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-14-24, 09:43 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 289
Posted By ThermionicScott

Came here to say this. I've never regretted...

Came here to say this. I've never regretted putting nicer tires on anything.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-12-24, 07:56 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 247
Posted By ThermionicScott

Yeah, good starter road bike, but you probably...

Yeah, good starter road bike, but you probably don't need one of those at this point. I'd also be concerned whether the seat post moves freely.
Forum: Commuting
06-11-24, 06:33 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,397
Posted By ThermionicScott

The Chemist (China) ___________________ 1987...

The Chemist (China) ___________________ 1987 (3964mi total as of 1 June)
woodway (WA) __________________________ 1558 (1573 total)
Campfire _______________________________ 787.7 (as of 6/10)...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-10-24, 05:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 681
Posted By ThermionicScott

Looks like he's still active on Instagram, for...

Looks like he's still active on Instagram, for what it's worth.
Forum: Touring
06-10-24, 10:36 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 224
Posted By ThermionicScott

The egg-shaped tread is for longer life.

The egg-shaped tread is for longer life.
Forum: Commuting
06-07-24, 05:02 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,397
Posted By ThermionicScott

The Chemist (China) ___________________ 1987...

The Chemist (China) ___________________ 1987 (3964mi total as of 1 June)
woodway (WA) __________________________ 1558 (1573 total)
gaucho777 ______________________________ 667.2 miles
Pantah (CA)...
Forum: Commuting
06-06-24, 06:10 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,397
Posted By ThermionicScott

The Chemist (China) ___________________ 1987...

The Chemist (China) ___________________ 1987 (3964mi total as of 1 June)
woodway (WA) __________________________ 1558 (1573 total)
gaucho777 ______________________________ 667.2 miles
Pantah (CA)...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-18-24, 02:30 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,748
Posted By ThermionicScott

I'm not too interested in the rim widths, more...

I'm not too interested in the rim widths, more the inflated tire widths.
Forum: Commuting
05-17-24, 06:30 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,397
Posted By ThermionicScott

woodway (WA) __________________________ 1558...

woodway (WA) __________________________ 1558 (1573 total)
The Chemist (China) ___________________ 1441 (2941mi total as of 24 April)
gaucho777 ______________________________ 527.0 miles (as of 5/3)...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-24, 10:17 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 225
Posted By ThermionicScott

As long as the frame doesn't mount the calipers...

As long as the frame doesn't mount the calipers in a goofy place relative to the axles, I would expect so. They have a reach of 39-49mm, the same as a few other Shimano brakes in my collection, and...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-24, 10:02 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 225
Posted By ThermionicScott

The only time I've had to juggle brake bolt...

The only time I've had to juggle brake bolt lengths was on vintage nutted brakes. I'd be very surprised if you need to do any of that when installing modern brakes on a modern frame.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-17-24, 09:53 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,748
Posted By ThermionicScott

Calipers are cheap if you don't own a pair. I'd...

Calipers are cheap if you don't own a pair. I'd bet money that those Michelins are narrower than the spec, that was the trend when those tires were made. So modern 23s would likely be bigger all...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-16-24, 09:31 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,748
Posted By ThermionicScott

As mentioned, bicycle tire casings take on a...

As mentioned, bicycle tire casings take on a circular cross-section when inflated. What else would they do?

From this circle, tread adds to the height. Tires with a thick tread will have a...
Forum: Commuting
05-16-24, 09:08 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,397
Posted By ThermionicScott

woodway (WA) __________________________ 1558...

woodway (WA) __________________________ 1558 (1573 total)
The Chemist (China) ___________________ 1441 (2941mi total as of 24 April)
gaucho777 ______________________________ 527.0 miles (as of 5/3)...
Forum: Commuting
05-12-24, 02:19 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,397
Posted By ThermionicScott

woodway (WA) __________________________ 1558...

woodway (WA) __________________________ 1558 (1573 total)
The Chemist (China) ___________________ 1441 (2941mi total as of 24 April)
gaucho777 ______________________________ 527.0 miles (as of 5/3)...
Forum: Commuting
05-02-24, 08:16 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,397
Posted By ThermionicScott

woodway (WA) __________________________ 1558...

woodway (WA) __________________________ 1558 (1573 total)
The Chemist (China) ___________________ 1441 (2941mi total as of 24 April)
Campfire _______________________________ 516.7 (as of 4/29)...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-21-24, 03:14 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,490
Posted By ThermionicScott

That's not different; I always put a little air...

That's not different; I always put a little air in a tube before installing it.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-21-24, 02:20 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,490
Posted By ThermionicScott

I think pretty much every tube I've inflated...

I think pretty much every tube I've inflated outside of a tire ends up with a bigger OD than the tire. When confined by the tire, it expands inward and... works.
Forum: Commuting
04-17-24, 03:07 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,397
Posted By ThermionicScott

woodway (WA) __________________________ 1558...

woodway (WA) __________________________ 1558 (1573 total)
The Chemist (China) ____________________ 875.5 (1904mi total as of 16 March)
gaucho777 ______________________________ 385.6 miles
Pantah...
Forum: Commuting
04-11-24, 06:48 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,397
Posted By ThermionicScott

The Chemist (China) ____________________ 875.5...

The Chemist (China) ____________________ 875.5 (1904mi total as of 16 March)
woodway (WA) ___________________________ 534 (549 total)
gaucho777 ______________________________ 385.6 miles
Pantah...
Forum: Commuting
04-11-24, 09:13 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,397
Posted By ThermionicScott

The Chemist (China) ____________________ 875.5...

The Chemist (China) ____________________ 875.5 (1904mi total as of 16 March)
woodway (WA) ___________________________ 534 (549 total)
gaucho777 ______________________________ 385.6 miles
Pantah...
Forum: Commuting
04-05-24, 04:27 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,397
Posted By ThermionicScott

The Chemist (China) ____________________ 875.5...

The Chemist (China) ____________________ 875.5 (1904mi total as of 16 March)
woodway (WA) ___________________________ 534 (549 total)
Pantah (CA) ____________________________ 320.3 (as of 4/2,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-31-24, 09:51 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 667
Posted By ThermionicScott

Try switching front/rear.

Try switching front/rear.
Forum: Commuting
03-25-24, 05:42 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,397
Posted By ThermionicScott

The Chemist (China) ____________________ 875.5...

The Chemist (China) ____________________ 875.5 (1904mi total as of 16 March)
woodway (WA) ___________________________ 534 (549 total)
gaucho777 ______________________________ 311.8 miles
Campfire...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
03-24-24, 03:33 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 967
Posted By ThermionicScott

Now that I do the math again (it was never my...

Now that I do the math again (it was never my strong suit), I'm getting a 38 hour difference. 128 hours for LEL divides out to 5 and one-third days, PBP is one-fourth of a day short of 4, like you...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
03-24-24, 02:17 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 967
Posted By ThermionicScott

That's correct! Roughly an extra day and 200...

That's correct! Roughly an extra day and 200 miles more "fun" than 1200's like PBP! :thumb:
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
03-23-24, 07:06 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 967
Posted By ThermionicScott

The Premature London-Edinburgh-London 2025 Discussion Thread.

PBP 2023 didn't happen for me because of a bunch of schedule stuff, and my buddy developed Covid about halfway through and had to drop out about 200 km from the finish. So, being the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-14-24, 11:49 AM
Replies: 204
Views: 7,797
Posted By ThermionicScott

SA hubs have been used in the TdF, and the LEJOG...

SA hubs have been used in the TdF, and the LEJOG record is currently held by a derailleur bike. Either the conspiracy is utterly massive... or derailleurs are simply better for the job.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-12-24, 08:40 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 7,797
Posted By ThermionicScott

Upright Cycles Infinitely!

Upright Cycles Infinitely!
Forum: Commuting
03-12-24, 08:31 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,106
Posted By ThermionicScott

I use a gallon-size Ziploc bag, rolled up and...

I use a gallon-size Ziploc bag, rolled up and folded twice under the saddle when it's not raining. They can get a little ratty over the years, but still do a perfect job of protecting your saddle...
Forum: Commuting
03-12-24, 05:53 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,397
Posted By ThermionicScott

woodway (WA) ___________________________ 534 (549...

woodway (WA) ___________________________ 534 (549 total)
The Chemist (China) ____________________ 523 (1388mi total as of 24 February)
gaucho777 ______________________________ 270.8 miles
Pantah...
Forum: Commuting
03-11-24, 09:57 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,397
Posted By ThermionicScott

woodway (WA) ___________________________ 534 (549...

woodway (WA) ___________________________ 534 (549 total)
The Chemist (China) ____________________ 523 (1388mi total as of 24 February)
gaucho777 ______________________________ 270.8 miles
Pantah...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-09-24, 08:19 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 7,026
Posted By ThermionicScott

I feel like there was already chatter about...

I feel like there was already chatter about fixed-gears being "played out" when I built mine 12 or so years ago. So that's 12 years of not giving a **** whether it was popular or trendy or whatever....
Forum: Road Cycling
03-08-24, 04:25 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 921
Posted By ThermionicScott

Get your money back.

Get your money back.
Forum: Commuting
03-08-24, 04:17 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,397
Posted By ThermionicScott

woodway (WA) ___________________________ 534 (549...

woodway (WA) ___________________________ 534 (549 total)
The Chemist (China) ____________________ 523 (1388mi total as of 24 February)
gaucho777 ______________________________ 238.0 miles
Pantah...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-27-24, 05:43 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 5,161
Posted By ThermionicScott

Yep.

Yep.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-24-24, 10:54 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,713
Posted By ThermionicScott

I wish SRAM still made the PC-7X. That was a...

I wish SRAM still made the PC-7X. That was a great chain.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-24-24, 12:05 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 3,573
Posted By ThermionicScott

Well that's not true. If "everybody" did a great...

Well that's not true. If "everybody" did a great job of building wheels, we would have very few occasions to discuss wheels going out of true and breaking spokes apart from overt damage.
Forum: Commuting
02-23-24, 08:09 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,397
Posted By ThermionicScott

woodway (WA) ___________________________ 534 (549...

woodway (WA) ___________________________ 534 (549 total)
The Chemist (China) ____________________ 523 (1388mi total as of 24 February)
gaucho777 ______________________________ 205.2 miles
Pantah...
Forum: Commuting
02-23-24, 08:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 685
Posted By ThermionicScott

I have the B&M Eyc on two of my bikes. Might not...

I have the B&M Eyc on two of my bikes. Might not help you if you're looking for battery-powered options...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-23-24, 10:48 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,729
Posted By ThermionicScott

Reminds me of those spots where the locals will...

Reminds me of those spots where the locals will put eggs on the road and they will roll "uphill" due to the optical illusion. (Or mysterious electrical/magnetic effects, take your pick. :) )
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-23-24, 10:44 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 3,573
Posted By ThermionicScott

"Everyone should do their fair share" has a...

"Everyone should do their fair share" has a definite emotional appeal. But as long as a spoke doesn't lose enough tension to loosen at the bottom, or gain enough to crack the rim at the top, it can...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-22-24, 06:13 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,242
Posted By ThermionicScott

My first reaction is "I'm too young for...

My first reaction is "I'm too young for compression socks!" But, dammit, the hot spots are starting really early this year. I might have to give 'em a try.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-21-24, 03:01 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 612
Posted By ThermionicScott

Yeah, this saddle doesn't have much life left. ...

Yeah, this saddle doesn't have much life left. B72s especially seem prone to tearing away at the nose. I stuffed a bunch of pipe insulation into mine to try to prolong the inevitable...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
02-21-24, 08:53 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 8,039
Posted By ThermionicScott

Less questioning of mod decisions and more...

Less questioning of mod decisions and more reports from Ataylor about how his "carnivore" diet is going, please! :)
Showing results 1 to 50 of 1000
 
Page 1 of 20
1
2
3
11
Last »


 
Forum Jump

Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service - Your Privacy Choices -

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.