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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-10-24, 03:17 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 608
Posted By ScottCommutes

I agree with most of the above comments. In my...

I agree with most of the above comments. In my view, this poster deserves a double gold star. He got a bike, rode it happily for awhile until he noticed actual things that didn't meet his needs. ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-10-24, 03:05 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,058
Posted By ScottCommutes

I think the premise of the original question is a...

I think the premise of the original question is a bit confused. Some things track with age more than others. I think moving developing baseball players up to a full-size diamond at seventh grade is...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-10-24, 02:51 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 566
Posted By ScottCommutes

Doesn't matter if you are driving a bike, a...

Doesn't matter if you are driving a bike, a tandem, a logging truck, or a loaded dump truck. If your vehicle can't start and stop safely on the route that you are on, you need a different vehicle or...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-10-24, 07:18 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 1,770
Posted By ScottCommutes

Back on track, I've been reasonably happy with...

Back on track, I've been reasonably happy with the cheapest wheel truing stand on the internet. I think it was about $40. Granted, its not nearly as nice or even functional as a real stand, but IMO...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-10-24, 06:55 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 110
Posted By ScottCommutes

I would get a $1 wire brush on a toothbrush...

I would get a $1 wire brush on a toothbrush handle and brush down the spots, then apply auto touch up paint in a similar color. Tapping the hole as suggested is never a bad idea.

The suggestion of...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-10-24, 06:47 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 365
Posted By ScottCommutes

Not all bike lanes are created equal. Some are...

Not all bike lanes are created equal. Some are useless due to also serving as an unloading zone for delivery trucks and double parkers. Some seem like a fancy application of some colored paint...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-10-24, 06:37 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,146
Posted By ScottCommutes

I don't do power meters or old age, but a record...

I don't do power meters or old age, but a record of your bike power data could be useful to a skilled doctor, just like your blood pressure data, your weight, your cholesterol, etc.

Most doctors...
Forum: Commuting
06-10-24, 06:16 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 258
Posted By ScottCommutes

Interesting post - welcome to the forum! I...

Interesting post - welcome to the forum! I commend you for taking the time to articulate so clearly what you need in a bike before you go out shopping. Also a great idea to check in with the old...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-09-24, 10:20 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 140
Posted By ScottCommutes

I know. One really good reason to get rid of the...

I know. One really good reason to get rid of the bag is it screams "break the car window and steal me".
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-09-24, 09:51 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 252
Posted By ScottCommutes

My initial thought is to keep the bikes in the...

My initial thought is to keep the bikes in the trailer on the logic that you can't be needing a bike to ride and needing to be in the trailer at the same time.

My second thought is that the weight...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-09-24, 08:31 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 140
Posted By ScottCommutes

Video bag for bike tools?

I just purchased a used but excellent condition Portabrace camera bag for $7 at the thrift store. You all know this bag. It's the one a news guy throws on his car seat and then carries to the crime...
Forum: Commuting
05-30-24, 10:14 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 8,715
Posted By ScottCommutes

I was transferred to another school and my...

I was transferred to another school and my commute dropped by a mile or two each way. The interesting thing about cutting the miles is that I'm just as tired - I simply go faster over a shorter...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 09:40 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 971
Posted By ScottCommutes

For best accuracy, E-bike tires must be checked...

For best accuracy, E-bike tires must be checked with digital gauges. Regular tires should be checked with analog gauges. Anything on a classic or vintage bike must either be checked by thumb or...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-29-24, 07:52 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 934
Posted By ScottCommutes

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-29-24, 06:59 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 934
Posted By ScottCommutes

I don't understand some of the comments about...

I don't understand some of the comments about barricading out ambulances. In my experience, ambulances are strategically prepositioned inside barricades. One example is high school football. An...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-28-24, 09:55 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 934
Posted By ScottCommutes

If you don't have the budget, bikes are probably...

If you don't have the budget, bikes are probably better than nothing. However, I don't want my first responder rolling up out of breath, with minimum equipment, and no way to transport me to the...
Forum: Commuting
05-28-24, 07:52 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 521
Posted By ScottCommutes

Some riders deliberately mismatch tires with a...

Some riders deliberately mismatch tires with a beefier tire under their butt and a lighter tire up front. Like a drag racer. Works fine.

In my opinion, only the few riders that frequently...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-28-24, 07:09 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,133
Posted By ScottCommutes

Loosening also obviously carries the danger of...

Loosening also obviously carries the danger of moving whatever the bolt is holding out of position.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-28-24, 06:54 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 644
Posted By ScottCommutes

There's always colored components - seats, valve...

There's always colored components - seats, valve caps, cables, pedals, grips, etc.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-28-24, 06:46 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,227
Posted By ScottCommutes

I don't know. I assume you want a formula,...

I don't know. I assume you want a formula, because the rpm and tire/rim mass would obviously matter.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-28-24, 06:40 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 934
Posted By ScottCommutes

Sounds budget to me. I would prefer my paramedic...

Sounds budget to me. I would prefer my paramedic on an e-bile, ATV, gator, or golf cart.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-26-24, 07:12 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,711
Posted By ScottCommutes

If you are building a lot of Ikea get a cordless...

If you are building a lot of Ikea get a cordless drill driver with a clutch.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-26-24, 07:08 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 699
Posted By ScottCommutes

You believe the failure happened during the 12...

You believe the failure happened during the 12 years in storage, or is that the reason the bike wasn't ridden?
Forum: Commuting
05-26-24, 06:49 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,316
Posted By ScottCommutes

Many, many good ideas on this thread. I keep my...

Many, many good ideas on this thread. I keep my bike indoors at work so I haven't thought about this stuff. I would add that I would look for a library or municipal or federal building or police...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-24-24, 05:28 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,689
Posted By ScottCommutes

Had to look that one up.

Had to look that one up.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-23-24, 09:00 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 388
Posted By ScottCommutes

Also consider that bike shops don't make a...

Also consider that bike shops don't make a killing for themselves and it is always good to support and make friends with your local shop
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-23-24, 08:57 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 388
Posted By ScottCommutes

Agree with the above. Nice to save some $$$...

Agree with the above. Nice to save some $$$ reading forums, but in this case the risk/reward isn't there. The bike shop will hook you up with decent tires and whatever else you might need.

If...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-23-24, 08:41 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,689
Posted By ScottCommutes

I did tip an auto mechanic once. I was changing...

I did tip an auto mechanic once. I was changing shocks on a minivan. I compressed the coil spring to get everything apart, but then lost confidence in the spring not killing me. Took the parts to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-23-24, 08:07 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,054
Posted By ScottCommutes

Worth adding - only certain properties are flood...

Worth adding - only certain properties are flood prone. Everyone is at risk of personal injury claims. Bike theft can be largely reduced by a policy holder.
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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-24, 05:44 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,148
Posted By ScottCommutes

OK, before your next ride up the hill, you need...

OK, before your next ride up the hill, you need to do some preparation when your wife isn't looking. Modify her bicycle so that it runs in the gear that you think she needs to be in.
Forum: Commuting
05-21-24, 08:04 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 752
Posted By ScottCommutes

Not familiar with your situation, but 10mm sounds...

Not familiar with your situation, but 10mm sounds like really long pins.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-20-24, 07:19 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 664
Posted By ScottCommutes

I should have led with a better example. When...

I should have led with a better example. When you overhaul an engine, you keep the parts associated with each cylinder together, often in little plastic bags.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-20-24, 08:51 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 664
Posted By ScottCommutes

I don't know. Lots of things in life are...

I don't know. Lots of things in life are identical but still install in a certain position due to wear. In the 1700s for example, shoes were identical, but you always wore them on the same feet. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-19-24, 07:13 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 912
Posted By ScottCommutes

One hundred years of history, and I don't recall...

One hundred years of history, and I don't recall any gas powered motorcycles or mopeds with drop bars.
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-19-24, 03:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 270
Posted By ScottCommutes

Given that you're not avid riders, try some cheap...

Given that you're not avid riders, try some cheap tires and see if they fit. I (totally guessing) think you would be fine with a 2" tire. Also, a super aggressive knobby tread would help as much or...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-19-24, 03:09 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,842
Posted By ScottCommutes

No money changed hands, but a once drove pretty...

No money changed hands, but a once drove pretty far to grab a bike based on pictures taken in the dark on our janitor's cell phone. I didn't want to offend the guy, so I took it home, but it was...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-17-24, 04:26 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 620
Posted By ScottCommutes

Most of the stuff at Home Depot is home oriented....

Most of the stuff at Home Depot is home oriented. They really do not have a lot of even automotive hardware, and even less bike hardware. I kid you not. I would try asking your local bike shop.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-24, 11:46 AM
Replies: 161
Views: 4,764
Posted By ScottCommutes

In WWII they made perfectly good pt boats and...

In WWII they made perfectly good pt boats and mosquito bombers out of wood as well.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-15-24, 05:33 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,224
Posted By ScottCommutes

This picture reminded me that in any tool...

This picture reminded me that in any tool situation, your system of organization is important. I would get a lot more done with a meticulously organized drawer of Harbor Freight sockets than a shoe...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-15-24, 04:29 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 563
Posted By ScottCommutes

I just purchased a Hardrock for my son to bang...

I just purchased a Hardrock for my son to bang around on. Only $40, but needs a new rear wheel. The frame is all steel.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-15-24, 04:24 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,483
Posted By ScottCommutes

Many good idea given! This would be the bane...

Many good idea given!

This would be the bane of a bike shop environment. They don't want customers coming back.

For comparison to another slow leak, I just set up our kiddie pool for the third...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
05-15-24, 04:08 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,250
Posted By ScottCommutes

I always figured you use a tape measure to...

I always figured you use a tape measure to measure from the center of that nut that holds the pedal arms to the bike to the top of the painted tube that the seat post is sticking out of.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-15-24, 03:56 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,224
Posted By ScottCommutes

Three important items that don't fit in a box are...

Three important items that don't fit in a box are a pump, a wheel truing stand, and a bicycle repair stand.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-15-24, 03:47 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,224
Posted By ScottCommutes

Many years ago, a trade school by me would run TV...

Many years ago, a trade school by me would run TV commercials. Their pitch was that as you learned each tool, you would add it to your box. You would graduate and keep all the tools you trained on.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-15-24, 03:19 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,224
Posted By ScottCommutes

You know that best and budget work against each...

You know that best and budget work against each other.....
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-13-24, 08:41 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,193
Posted By ScottCommutes

A couple things. First, biking 10 miles doesn't...

A couple things. First, biking 10 miles doesn't burn a lot of calories at all on the scale of what your body burns each day. Second, with any exercise, your body will try to adapt to the exertion...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-10-24, 10:17 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,215
Posted By ScottCommutes

1. LEARN ON JUNK. The ability to fix up a kids...

1. LEARN ON JUNK. The ability to fix up a kids 18" Rainbow Brite bike or a 1990's DiamondBack is a stepping stop to bigger things.
2. Learn on your own bikes. You will be able to detect problems...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-10-24, 10:57 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,540
Posted By ScottCommutes

Not exactly sure how this relates to biking, but...

Not exactly sure how this relates to biking, but in the model train world, beginners and less enthusiastic enthusiasts are pejoratively called "loopers". True buffs run their trains like real...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-01-24, 10:31 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 6,824
Posted By ScottCommutes

Anybody care about secrecy on your bike?

One aspect of biking vs. other popular means of getting around is the relative secrecy it affords. You can easily and legally buy a nondescript bike in cash on a street corner without giving your...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-01-24, 10:04 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,540
Posted By ScottCommutes

Excellent points. I would add that when we had...

Excellent points. I would add that when we had astronauts driving around on the moon in their little rover at the limits of their "walk back" distance, this was a major engineering consideration.
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