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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-23-24, 04:29 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 525
Posted By Duragrouch

The Bike Friday travel bike, which is sold solo...

The Bike Friday travel bike, which is sold solo or with a travel suitcase for it that converts to a two wheel trailer at destination, uses a trailer connector which is a male quick-disconnect...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-23-24, 03:32 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,110
Posted By Duragrouch

Small thing, just for clarity. Most cars have...

Small thing, just for clarity. Most cars have simply "suspension", or more accurately "passive suspension". "Active" suspension is where the engine or an electric motor drive a hydraulic pump that...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-23-24, 01:25 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 199
Posted By Duragrouch

+1. This is starting to make a whole lot more...

+1. This is starting to make a whole lot more sense to me now, both carrier, and difference between mountain and road.
Forum: Touring
05-23-24, 12:31 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 169
Posted By Duragrouch

Have you seen Platoon (1986)?

Have you seen Platoon (1986)?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-23-24, 12:09 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 199
Posted By Duragrouch

Years ago I was going to space my 7 speed...

Years ago I was going to space my 7 speed cassette out, to reduce the gap between the small cog and the frame just a bit, because the chain would drop in there and jam tight. But the spacer reduced...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-24, 11:42 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 2,176
Posted By Duragrouch

I know nothing about C&V nor prices. I agree...

I know nothing about C&V nor prices.

I agree that the frame size on the Trek 620 has less of a market, but for the right sized person, I think that would be a fine functional touring bike (forget...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-22-24, 11:06 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 199
Posted By Duragrouch

Y'know, that's a really good point which I had...

Y'know, that's a really good point which I had not realized before. I had thought the large aluminum carriers to which the large cogs on big 1X cassettes, and especially with skinny 11/12/13 cogs are...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-24, 10:30 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,170
Posted By Duragrouch

Based on advice in bike magazines, I've been a...

Based on advice in bike magazines, I've been a "spinner" since I got my first good road bike, stayed on the small (42) chainring for years. These days I have more specific advice, and more helpful...
Forum: Touring
05-22-24, 10:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 195
Posted By Duragrouch

Climbs can be interesting and that elevation is...

Climbs can be interesting and that elevation is not terrible. But the trailer is the dealbreaker; First, it adds a lot of weight to the climb. Second, it adds a lot of weight going down, and it and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-24, 10:07 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 525
Posted By Duragrouch

Whole thread is TL: DR. Just a few quick things...

Whole thread is TL: DR. Just a few quick things from experience.

I used a B.O.B. trailer on a tour. It is unique in having the pivot point completely behind the rear wheel, like a car travel...
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-22-24, 09:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 149
Posted By Duragrouch

Ebikes are advancing FAST, in terms of...

Ebikes are advancing FAST, in terms of performance versus cost. I think there are superior bikes new for about that cost, with full warranty, and batteries, gears, and motors wear, and all are...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-24, 09:28 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,170
Posted By Duragrouch

52 to 50 is exactly 4% difference in one...

52 to 50 is exactly 4% difference in one direction and about the same in the other. Could you feel it? Yes. Would it make a difference? Depends if you are near your cadence or torque limit. Are you a...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-22-24, 07:54 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 666
Posted By Duragrouch

If it comes with a telescoping handlepost, you...

If it comes with a telescoping handlepost, you should be able to lower it to your desire, it goes as short as it does for folding, and also to fit folks 4'8" tall (if same range as Dahon). Can't...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-22-24, 07:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 231
Posted By Duragrouch

I agree, except for the kicker, "... save for the...

I agree, except for the kicker, "... save for the folded size..."; That's Brompton's killer app, its raison d'e^tre, there is no other reason to own a Brompton or brompnot. I wouldn't. If I buy a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-22-24, 07:19 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 279
Posted By Duragrouch

Well, my folder at my seat height, there is 17"...

Well, my folder at my seat height, there is 17" of exposed seatpost and about 6" inside the seat tube, with almost the entire seatpost descending when folded, about 10" of that then sticking out...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-22-24, 06:51 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 279
Posted By Duragrouch

I did not. I can see the reasons. I think old...

I did not. I can see the reasons. I think old smooth chromed DOM steel posts might slip with grease, but evidently not modern aluminum ones.

As I said, grease or antiseize on a long seatpost on a...
Forum: Touring
05-22-24, 05:30 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 10,878
Posted By Duragrouch

+1, and I agree. However it's good to know, that...

+1, and I agree. However it's good to know, that as tire section height increases, so does fork trail, increasing stability, but also steering heaviness if loaded. Conversely, smaller section height...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-22-24, 05:17 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 293
Posted By Duragrouch

Small additional: Narrow-wide chainrings only...

Small additional: Narrow-wide chainrings only come in even-number of teeth, and must be installed with the chain narrow link on narrow tooth, and wide link on wide tooth. This is why they only work...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-22-24, 04:55 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 666
Posted By Duragrouch

Interesting. Questions, for different reason: Is...

Interesting. Questions, for different reason: Is the top telescoping section round (no flat or slot to keep aligned), does it come completely out, or has a stop at top of travel, and what is the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-22-24, 04:21 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 279
Posted By Duragrouch

Yeah I don't know about greasing a seatpost. If I...

Yeah I don't know about greasing a seatpost. If I needed to, I would use (aluminum) anti-seize, it has what feels like a grease base, but the very fine metal powder is supposed to put back some of...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-24, 03:58 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,170
Posted By Duragrouch

Yeah I agree. I don't think there is any problem...

Yeah I agree. I don't think there is any problem with triples. Even very old doubles could shift poorly. Chainring design has advanced greatly, that's the big difference, way more than front...
Forum: Touring
05-22-24, 03:50 PM
Replies: 179
Views: 11,103
Posted By Duragrouch

Yes, I'm not basing what I said based on any...

Yes, I'm not basing what I said based on any policy, I'm sure amtrak is inconsistent. On my single train trip, I recall the conductor before small stops, announcing if anyone needed luggage unloaded,...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-22-24, 03:21 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 1,503
Posted By Duragrouch

"Stank" on anything: Normal washing works fine,...

"Stank" on anything: Normal washing works fine, but if less possible, a spray with dilute ammonia will often kill, it's a simple antibacterial. This is basically just window cleaner without any blue...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-22-24, 03:09 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 1,503
Posted By Duragrouch

Yes I was joking, I know race bikes don't have...

Yes I was joking, I know race bikes don't have kickstands. :) I also thought it should be a crank arm.

I recall from the first of Nolan's Batman series, while driving the Batmobile, Batman rotated...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-22-24, 04:36 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 231
Posted By Duragrouch

Brompton appears to be a cool bike. I'd like one...

Brompton appears to be a cool bike. I'd like one for occsional travel. But they are committing one of the Seven Deadly Business Sins, the Sin of Premium Pricing, for a fully-developed, fully-tooled,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-22-24, 03:41 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 279
Posted By Duragrouch

A piece of bike inner tube of the correct size...

A piece of bike inner tube of the correct size should fit over both the seat post and top of seat tube. Experiment with sizes. I never toss old tubes, great for tons of things. Better than tape...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-24, 03:19 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,918
Posted By Duragrouch

It works, reduces hinge flex and wear. There's...

It works, reduces hinge flex and wear. There's nothing else they could have done that improved frame bending strength so much, was so light, was so cheap, and didn't impede folding. "Lighter than...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-24, 02:54 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,445
Posted By Duragrouch

I bought tons of stuff in between those purchases...

I bought tons of stuff in between those purchases which were cheap, but all fine. Favorite was a heavy cotton canvas riggers bag for $10, that I gave the waxed cotton treatment, still use a dozen...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-22-24, 02:44 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 927
Posted By Duragrouch

Encouraging, and good to know, thanks!

Encouraging, and good to know, thanks!
Forum: Touring
05-22-24, 02:40 AM
Replies: 179
Views: 11,103
Posted By Duragrouch

I agree. The point I was trying to make was...

I agree. The point I was trying to make was independent of bike storage availability in baggage car; If the train has, it's there with you at a small stop. But from a labor standpoint, I think you...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-22-24, 02:29 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 1,503
Posted By Duragrouch

Maybe just me, but his aero bars look at 4...

Maybe just me, but his aero bars look at 4 o'clock, his wheel is at 12 or 6, and I think his centerstand dropped might have something to do with the bike pitching forward like that. Front tire looks...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-22-24, 02:16 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 1,503
Posted By Duragrouch

Everyone seems to want unpadded palms. I want...

Everyone seems to want unpadded palms. I want padded and thick, nerve pain pushed me to recumbent but in this hilly region I'm back on a conventional bike with aero bars. Padded gloves had been hard...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-22-24, 12:11 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 915
Posted By Duragrouch

Thank you! I knew in my mind it was peripherally...

Thank you! I knew in my mind it was peripherally related conceptually, I just could not remember the term. I ran across it on wiki one day some years ago.
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-21-24, 11:11 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 666
Posted By Duragrouch

I definitely get what you're saying. The...

I definitely get what you're saying. The forward-curved-banana handlepost on a Brompton, helps the fold, because it folds down to the outside (with curve concave inward). That would need to be looked...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-21-24, 10:43 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 359
Posted By Duragrouch

I have a microshift 3x9 front derailleur, shifts...

I have a microshift 3x9 front derailleur, shifts great, but the spring is way too stiff for me, unable to use with gripshift. Trigger shifter is better but still high force. With downtube shifters it...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-21-24, 10:30 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 429
Posted By Duragrouch

" ... a mistake, or DID HE DO IT TO US ON...

" ... a mistake, or DID HE DO IT TO US ON PURPOSE?" - Jack Nicholson, The Witches of Eastwick (1987)
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-21-24, 10:04 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 915
Posted By Duragrouch

I don't think practically applicable in this...

I don't think practically applicable in this case, but it's bugging me, not being able to think of it; What is the term for a staircase or ladder or other, used in the UK typically, for humans to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-21-24, 09:53 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,170
Posted By Duragrouch

A few gearing points in general, if not already...

A few gearing points in general, if not already known by the OP:

1 tooth difference on the (small) high cog, means much greater difference in percentage than 1 tooth at the large (low) cogs. This...
Forum: Touring
05-21-24, 06:23 PM
Replies: 179
Views: 11,103
Posted By Duragrouch

(above, luggage car racks) Wow, that looks like a...

(above, luggage car racks) Wow, that looks like a really great *system*, easily changed between bike or luggage space.

From what I've heard and read, getting bikes on and off the luggage car,...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-21-24, 06:07 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 666
Posted By Duragrouch

Under desk at work for occasional rides: Most...

Under desk at work for occasional rides: Most Bike Fridays would be a poor choice for this, in fact the worst, unless you are talking about the Tikit/Pakit series, which fold and unfold fast and...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-21-24, 03:32 AM
Replies: 155
Views: 11,582
Posted By Duragrouch

By saying I'm wrong, you've proven me correct....

By saying I'm wrong, you've proven me correct. And I don't mean about bikes....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-21-24, 02:08 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,445
Posted By Duragrouch

Geared torque-multiplier for lug nuts and such,...

Geared torque-multiplier for lug nuts and such, broke first time I tried it, looked like die-cast pot metal, brought back to Harbor Freight. Same for 1/2" female to 3/8" male square drive socket...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-21-24, 01:54 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 915
Posted By Duragrouch

When I was young, older teen kids would run over...

When I was young, older teen kids would run over peoples' mailboxes out at the road for fun. My dad got tired of it. He sunk a piece of solid steel, I think about 1-1/2" x 3" section, a few feet deep...
Forum: Introductions
05-21-24, 01:14 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 149
Posted By Duragrouch

Welcome to the forums. Introductions is for...

Welcome to the forums.

Introductions is for mostly telling about you.

This is more tech-oriented. I can see you later posted on this same subject in General Cycling Discussion, which has more...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-24, 12:52 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 1,503
Posted By Duragrouch

I quit when I couldn't get them with decent...

I quit when I couldn't get them with decent padding. I used to run Grab-Ons foam and well padded gloves. Can't find the latter, and can't fit Grab-Ons with GripShifts and oversize bar ends. Currently...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-21-24, 12:28 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 293
Posted By Duragrouch

Your reasons for "upgrading" would be helpful to...

Your reasons for "upgrading" would be helpful to know, and yes, it is perfectly acceptable to say the new systems look cool to you, or you want simplicity of shifts of 1X.

But purely on utility,...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-21-24, 12:06 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 666
Posted By Duragrouch

(OP) All good points above; Crimson is a longtime...

(OP) All good points above; Crimson is a longtime folder contributor.

I would also add:
- Telescoping handlepost/riser (the long verticle part between the head tube and handlbars, not a...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-20-24, 11:36 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 666
Posted By Duragrouch

Zizzo Liberte is not bad from what others have...

Zizzo Liberte is not bad from what others have said, far above what used to be a budget bike.

I have what used to be a low-range folder, a Dahon Speed, and have modded significantly, not in size...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-20-24, 10:19 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 4,669
Posted By Duragrouch

If not, they'll say he did it wrong. Clean three...

If not, they'll say he did it wrong. Clean three times in fresh solvent, then a final rinse in Smirnoff vodka and dry in direct sun, then melt the wax but don't get a drop of water in the wax or on...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-20-24, 09:33 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,918
Posted By Duragrouch

(above) I did not know either! Thanks!

(above) I did not know either! Thanks!
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