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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-24-24, 11:03 PM
Replies: 8,607
Views: 1,152,808
Posted By RCMoeur

Tonight I got back to working on my...

Tonight I got back to working on my slightly-neglected chrome cruiser. Not only does it need shift cable & housing work, but I discovered the wires on the Wald front basket had fatigued and snapped...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-24-24, 10:51 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 133
Posted By RCMoeur

Stiffen the sinews, summon up the blood, ...

Stiffen the sinews, summon up the blood,
Disguise fair nature with hard-favour'd rage;
Then lend the eye a terrible aspect...

I-66 also has another disadvantage: its eastern terminus is in Mos...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-24-24, 04:29 PM
Replies: 8,607
Views: 1,152,808
Posted By RCMoeur

Poor Oldsmobile. Probably like hitting a steel...

Poor Oldsmobile. Probably like hitting a steel wall.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-24-24, 04:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 133
Posted By RCMoeur

That's a great looking bike... ...until I...

That's a great looking bike...

...until I saw THIS!!! :twitchy::troll:

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-24-24, 03:52 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 1,947
Posted By RCMoeur

Both of these are a rounding error compared to a...

Both of these are a rounding error compared to a 80,000 lb semi-truck. When designing pavement sections for highways, truck loadings are about the only ones that count. Damage caused by vehicle axle...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-24-24, 03:46 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 1,947
Posted By RCMoeur

It's my understanding the state of Oregon ran the...

It's my understanding the state of Oregon ran the numbers on this a while ago at legislative request. And that was the conclusion - a net drain on taxpayer resources, nearly impossible to enforce,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-24-24, 03:44 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 1,947
Posted By RCMoeur

In some alternate timeline, they might have...

In some alternate timeline, they might have these. One can only imagine the opportunities for unscheduled inappropriate behavior... :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-24-24, 03:40 PM
Replies: 8,607
Views: 1,152,808
Posted By RCMoeur

I ordered The Mighty Truckasaurus from the...

I ordered The Mighty Truckasaurus from the factory in spring 1988, the day I accepted the post-college job offer from the agency. It had to have an 8 ft bed to haul my recumbent (and later the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-24-24, 01:52 PM
Replies: 8,607
Views: 1,152,808
Posted By RCMoeur

As paying work had me heading downtown earlier...

As paying work had me heading downtown earlier today, I figured I might as well multitask and use my 36 year old C&V truck to deliver 8 more bikes down to the co-op, along with some salvaged baskets...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-23-24, 10:51 PM
Replies: 8,607
Views: 1,152,808
Posted By RCMoeur

Tonight, we "saddled up" and took it to the next...

Tonight, we "saddled up" and took it to the next level. I recruited a small gang of victims, er, volunteers and we had ourselves a happy little sweatshop, churning out over three dozen recovered...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-23-24, 06:08 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 608
Posted By RCMoeur

I'm not the person to whom the question was...

I'm not the person to whom the question was directed, but I bought PTFE powder from eBay. One ounce ($12.95) can go a long way. Search for "1 oz Virgin PTFE Dry Lubricant Powder 2-3 µm".
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-23-24, 03:35 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 608
Posted By RCMoeur

I usually go about 500 miles without squeaking...

I usually go about 500 miles without squeaking between re-dips on most bikes. But I live and ride in the desert, where dust and dirt are greater threats than rain & moisture.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-23-24, 01:17 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 1,947
Posted By RCMoeur

All in all, I haven't received too many negative...

All in all, I haven't received too many negative responses through the years, other that the very occasional muffled "getdafumblbluboffadarogue" from a passing vehicle. I try to consistently wave...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-22-24, 09:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 480
Posted By RCMoeur

My extensive experience with Velocity...

My extensive experience with Velocity aero-section rims is that they are remarkably strong. The deeper section compensates for the thinner material. My wife, who is not exactly petite, is happy on a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-22-24, 08:40 PM
Replies: 8,607
Views: 1,152,808
Posted By RCMoeur

The Raleigh Pro did fine on a 40 mile ride today,...

The Raleigh Pro did fine on a 40 mile ride today, so no work needed on that bike. For the moment.

Instead, since the evenings are starting to get nice (even if the days are still in the 100s), I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-22-24, 04:30 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 185
Posted By RCMoeur

(commenting here instead of resurrecting the shoe...

(commenting here instead of resurrecting the shoe thread)

Touring shoes: I tried the Avocet shoes, and almost destroyed my knees. My appropriate shoe angle for pedaling is nowhere near that of the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-21-24, 06:46 PM
Replies: 8,607
Views: 1,152,808
Posted By RCMoeur

And things get even more interesting. I pulled...

And things get even more interesting. I pulled the tire, and discovered the tread rubber had separated from the puncture-resistant belt not just at the blowout point, but completely around the tire...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-21-24, 05:20 PM
Replies: 8,607
Views: 1,152,808
Posted By RCMoeur

Ah. Much classier than Bondo. :) 40+ years...

Ah. Much classier than Bondo. :)

40+ years ago, a racing teammate got a great deal on a used Colnago. Later refinishing revealed quite a bit of body filler. He still rode the heck out of that...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-21-24, 05:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 326
Posted By RCMoeur

Fredo Johnson is right. I'm running mostly 7...

Fredo Johnson is right.

I'm running mostly 7 speed setups, and 2 tooth jumps on the smaller and 3-4 on the taller cogs works well in that a shift results in less than a 10 rpm change in cadence....
Forum: Touring
09-21-24, 02:45 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,573
Posted By RCMoeur

Not if the organization's stated goal is to...

Not if the organization's stated goal is to support long-distance bicycle travel, however a person wants to accomplish it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-20-24, 06:02 PM
Replies: 8,607
Views: 1,152,808
Posted By RCMoeur

Tile or AirTag - for what? And did you...

Tile or AirTag - for what?

And did you actually help the person who didn't rise to your standards of self-sufficiency? Would you rather she not rode at all? I deal with people all the time who...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-20-24, 01:19 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 865
Posted By RCMoeur

As far as bike to-do lists: mine can get mighty...

As far as bike to-do lists: mine can get mighty lengthy. The current list as of this morning:

Recumbent (http://www.richardcmoeur.com/recumbent.html): replace detonated rear tire & tube (on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-20-24, 01:06 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 865
Posted By RCMoeur

linkies

Oh, don't even start down that rabbit hole...

The average time that a bike of mine (that I'm planning to keep) remains in showroom stock condition is measured in negative numbers. Many of them are...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-20-24, 12:36 PM
Replies: 8,607
Views: 1,152,808
Posted By RCMoeur

You too, huh? :) I was up at 0500 cleaning...

You too, huh? :)

I was up at 0500 cleaning and rearranging our garage as well, with many of those same "mystery boxes", as I needed to liberate my rolling cabinet I use at RYB starting in the next...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-20-24, 10:30 AM
Replies: 8,607
Views: 1,152,808
Posted By RCMoeur

Not exactly what I wanted to see today. A Serfas...

Not exactly what I wanted to see today. A Serfas Seca 27 x 1 1/4" on the back of my Rans recumbent, deceased at 2,186 miles. I rode 28 miles on it Wednesday to the co-op, with one mile on very rough...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-20-24, 09:10 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 184
Posted By RCMoeur

Good article. They tried to break into the...

Good article. They tried to break into the market, and a few can still be found. They sure weren't cheap, even by current devalued dollars.

I had an OMAS headset on my Raleigh Pro for decades....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-19-24, 10:17 PM
Replies: 8,607
Views: 1,152,808
Posted By RCMoeur

A good evening's work. Although a couple of them...

A good evening's work. Although a couple of them did put up a fight.
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Forum: Touring
09-19-24, 02:53 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 7,400
Posted By RCMoeur

I've ridden for 70,000+ miles and driven more...

I've ridden for 70,000+ miles and driven more than 10 x that. Almost no roadway makes me feel uncomfortable - except US 550 south of Ouray, Colorado. The highway climbs a cliff face that gets heavy...
Forum: Touring
09-19-24, 12:23 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 7,400
Posted By RCMoeur

Highway agencies won't spend taxpayer funds on...

Highway agencies won't spend taxpayer funds on installing or maintaining guardrail unless there is a justified reason for using a roadside barrier at that location. Justifications can include a cross...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-19-24, 12:44 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,064
Posted By RCMoeur

That's a pretty mafac-er.

That's a pretty mafac-er.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-19-24, 12:36 AM
Replies: 8,607
Views: 1,152,808
Posted By RCMoeur

That looks generally good, but it might be best...

That looks generally good, but it might be best to obliterate the ridge all the way to the edge of black in case the patch overlaps that area.



Looks like there might be a bit of edge...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-18-24, 02:41 PM
Replies: 8,607
Views: 1,152,808
Posted By RCMoeur

There is a fabric outlet store near me that sells...

There is a fabric outlet store near me that sells patterned spandex by the yard. I select fabric weight and patterns that I think might look good, wear well, and hide any discoloration of the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-18-24, 12:56 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 690
Posted By RCMoeur

During my racing days, we'd call it "dog-vomit...

During my racing days, we'd call it "dog-vomit green". In respectful affection, of course. :)



And a couple months later, maybe several men in dark suits showed up at Schwinn HQ, and said "Nice...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-18-24, 12:49 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 288
Posted By RCMoeur

Harriet Fell and John S. Allen have stepped up to...

Harriet Fell and John S. Allen have stepped up to maintain sheldonbrown.com, and adding content periodically. That would be a best-case scenario for Dave Moulton's site.

As for me, I've never met...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-18-24, 12:42 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 673
Posted By RCMoeur

My 2¢: In the M5x0.8 size, I never buy loose...

My 2¢: In the M5x0.8 size, I never buy loose standard nuts, but I buy nylon insert nuts by the 100 pack.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-18-24, 12:15 PM
Replies: 8,607
Views: 1,152,808
Posted By RCMoeur

The challenge isn't the stripping & recovering -...

The challenge isn't the stripping & recovering - it's getting replacement covers at a reasonable price. As a one-man business that does this in bulk for myself, nonprofits, & friends, I'm able to...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
09-18-24, 12:25 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,079
Posted By RCMoeur

Why not... not trying to control other peoples'...

Why not... not trying to control other peoples' lives?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-18-24, 12:18 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 251
Posted By RCMoeur

Have you posted the John Marino article? I know...

Have you posted the John Marino article? I know I've told this story several times on BF, but he saw a short skinny teen kid pedaling with his knees out before the start of the 1981 Arizona...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-18-24, 12:13 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 251
Posted By RCMoeur

Good article about the Davis Double. Interesting...

Good article about the Davis Double. Interesting that both Messrs. Guy and Breeze would become independently famous for other reasons a few years later. The very next year (1980) would be the first...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-17-24, 11:51 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 662
Posted By RCMoeur

I missed the original post, which seems to have...

I missed the original post, which seems to have vanished. The NBDA initiative seems to be described in the BRAIN article at...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-17-24, 11:15 PM
Replies: 8,607
Views: 1,152,808
Posted By RCMoeur

More de-seat-fulness tonight. Nine more...

More de-seat-fulness tonight. Nine more covered...
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Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-17-24, 07:49 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 978
Posted By RCMoeur

You mean there are personages in the cycling...

You mean there are personages in the cycling community who proclaim that their opinions are the only ones that are valid? Heaven forfend! :)

There might even be... a few of those stalking these...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-16-24, 03:11 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 3,500
Posted By RCMoeur

You appallingly cruel, cruel person. She's barely...

You appallingly cruel, cruel person. She's barely getting to know New Bike #1, and already you're trying to send her down the road to ruin... :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-15-24, 11:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 310
Posted By RCMoeur

Graftek 2.0! :)

Graftek 2.0! :)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-15-24, 02:50 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,238
Posted By RCMoeur

It's interesting but in the few times I've had a...

It's interesting but in the few times I've had a problem with a municipal bus driver or school bus driver, a full e-mailed report to the agency or district including date, time, location, and bus...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-15-24, 02:16 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 3,500
Posted By RCMoeur

Yer takin' me away from my post-ride afternoon...

Yer takin' me away from my post-ride afternoon nap. Grumble grumble. :)

Thanks for the added pictures. They're very helpful. Looks like that saddle is slammed all the way down, leaving little...
Forum: Beach Cruisers
09-15-24, 12:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 421
Posted By RCMoeur

We were just talking about this type of frame...

We were just talking about this type of frame geometry on another thread...

Townie-type frame geometry allows foot-down at a stop with proper leg extension, but does typically place a lot more...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-15-24, 12:10 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 3,500
Posted By RCMoeur

Yay pictures! On nearly all bicycles that...

Yay pictures!

On nearly all bicycles that don't use a super-relaxed bottom bracket and seat tube geometry (e.g. Electra Townie and their ilk), if you have your saddle height set for proper leg...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-14-24, 10:41 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,238
Posted By RCMoeur

Unfortunately, traffic signs, even in larger...

Unfortunately, traffic signs, even in larger sizes, have very little effect on ingrained driving behaviors.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-14-24, 10:37 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,238
Posted By RCMoeur

For some reason, they don't seem to cover that...

For some reason, they don't seem to cover that part of the job much in flagger certification classes.
"I don't care if my sandbag fortification isn't crashworthy. I'm keeping it!"

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