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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-17-24, 08:59 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,036
Posted By Wileyrat

Probably because e-bikes weren’t becoming...

Probably because e-bikes weren’t becoming mainstream when this thread was going 4 yrs ago.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-17-24, 01:04 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 1,946
Posted By Wileyrat

I saw a dead lizard on the bike path yesterday....

I saw a dead lizard on the bike path yesterday. I’ll bet they wished someone had maintained optimal control.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-17-24, 08:58 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 256
Posted By Wileyrat

All that really matters is when you look at the...

All that really matters is when you look at the two bikes, which one would you rather ride?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-16-24, 12:58 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 1,946
Posted By Wileyrat

I almost posted sock puppet a couple of days ago.

I almost posted sock puppet a couple of days ago.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-16-24, 12:07 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 1,946
Posted By Wileyrat

No. Maybe when they see you coming, they’re...

No.

Maybe when they see you coming, they’re dropping into a ready to brake position.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-15-24, 05:44 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 318
Posted By Wileyrat

To find a new Columbus fork, you’ll probably have...

To find a new Columbus fork, you’ll probably have to talk to a custom frame builder.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-24, 05:36 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 728
Posted By Wileyrat

That sucks, at least you have spares.

That sucks, at least you have spares.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-15-24, 05:09 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 318
Posted By Wileyrat

I’ve never heard of Columbia tubing (doesn’t mean...

I’ve never heard of Columbia tubing (doesn’t mean it doesn’t exist), but I’ve heard of Columbus tubing, and per a quick web search, it seems at least some Ochsner frames were made with Columbus...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-12-24, 02:36 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 2,056
Posted By Wileyrat

My suggestion would be to go to your bike shop...

My suggestion would be to go to your bike shop and ask for some for some carbon grease, and see what they give you.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-11-24, 12:11 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 2,056
Posted By Wileyrat

No doom and gloom, just right, and not right. ...

No doom and gloom, just right, and not right.

Steel and aluminum are a lot more forgiving of good enough mechanics, carbon fiber not so much. If you over torque stuff on carbon, you may be...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-11-24, 10:25 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 2,056
Posted By Wileyrat

Fwiw, my large torque wrench (1/2”) will only go...

Fwiw, my large torque wrench (1/2”) will only go low enough to torque down my crankset to the bottom bracket. I need a 1/4” for everything thing else.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-11-24, 06:03 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 2,056
Posted By Wileyrat

Fwiw, on a carbon fiber frame, you should be...

Fwiw, on a carbon fiber frame, you should be using a torque wrench on the seatpost bolt, if you aren’t already.

Over tightening things on a CF frame can be very bad.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-09-24, 04:15 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,084
Posted By Wileyrat

If your seatpost was at it’s lowest position, as...

If your seatpost was at it’s lowest position, as in all the way into the seat tube, go buy the Marlin, or something else in a size that fits. You’ll be much happier.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-08-24, 02:10 PM
Replies: 168
Views: 17,551
Posted By Wileyrat

I’m 65, so most of what’s considered old school...

I’m 65, so most of what’s considered old school is newfangled to me.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-08-24, 02:03 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,084
Posted By Wileyrat

With what you’ve posted, I’d go with the Marlin. ...

With what you’ve posted, I’d go with the Marlin.

Fwiw, I’ve almost hit trees, and it didn’t have anything to do with the bike.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-08-24, 10:58 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,122
Posted By Wileyrat

Well, since I’m a fair weather cyclist, and my 40...

Well, since I’m a fair weather cyclist, and my 40 yr old Team Fuji has probably never seen rain, I’m going to go out on a limb here and say it’s probably in really good shape internally.

I have...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-29-24, 11:47 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,156
Posted By Wileyrat

Fwiw, when it comes to wheels, I would always go...

Fwiw, when it comes to wheels, I would always go aftermarket. Wheels usually are where the factory cheaps out, and if it’s practical and within my upgrade budget, I will usually do a wheel upgrade....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-27-24, 12:21 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 5,769
Posted By Wileyrat

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-26-24, 02:10 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 3,585
Posted By Wileyrat

Just a basic Cateye Padrone on a mount putting it...

Just a basic Cateye Padrone on a mount putting it in front of my stem, and an iPhone running Ride With GPS either in my saddle bag or a jersey pocket (depending on the bike I’m on).
I’m not a fan of...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-24-24, 09:50 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 3,101
Posted By Wileyrat

Our buddy Lance Armstrong once said if you we’re...

Our buddy Lance Armstrong once said if you we’re afraid of falling off your bike, you’d never get on it in the fist place.

Or something like that.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-24-24, 07:16 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 3,101
Posted By Wileyrat

This is pretty much my story, timeline and all,...

This is pretty much my story, timeline and all, probably written in more detail than I would’ve included. I will say I bleed more when I bounce off pavement than the dirt.

edit..Did I mention the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-24, 11:55 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,226
Posted By Wileyrat

I used to be a ski instructor, and the one thing...

I used to be a ski instructor, and the one thing I learned very quickly was not to be a ski instructor with my wife, until she asked for advice.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-19-24, 08:54 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,400
Posted By Wileyrat

Seriously? Again, if you’re not measuring the...

Seriously? Again, if you’re not measuring the inside diameter of your seatpost, you’re just guessing, and it seems you guessed wrong.

FWIW, I have a Team Fuji that is around the same vintage as...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-19-24, 08:00 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 610
Posted By Wileyrat

If you’re not going tubeless, you gained weight,...

If you’re not going tubeless, you gained weight, since the 5000 tubeless weigh around 50 grams more than the tubed version. I’ve read the tubeless versions have thicker stronger sidewalls, which...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-18-24, 12:18 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,400
Posted By Wileyrat

The important number is the inside diameter of...

The important number is the inside diameter of the seat tube, it would seem it’s designed to accept a 26.4 seatpost. Maybe a blowtorch and a sledgehammer will get the bigger seatpost installed.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-18-24, 12:10 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,552
Posted By Wileyrat

Same with the cassette gearing. The specs I saw...

Same with the cassette gearing. The specs I saw were 11/36.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-17-24, 01:36 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 6,168
Posted By Wileyrat

Since you’re locked into this one, I hope it...

Since you’re locked into this one, I hope it works out.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-14-24, 02:34 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,336
Posted By Wileyrat

My first thought is a bit of derailleur cable...

My first thought is a bit of derailleur cable stretch. That would definitely make it a bit wonky while you’re pedaling, and is incredibly easy to take care of. There’s a barrel adjuster at the...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-14-24, 12:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 307
Posted By Wileyrat

I wouldn’t bother, but it’s your bike and the...

I wouldn’t bother, but it’s your bike and the decision is up to you.
If you’re really concerned, buy a chain wear indicator tool. If you don’t have one, you should anyway.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-08-24, 05:00 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,740
Posted By Wileyrat

I’m fluffy.

I’m fluffy.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-06-24, 01:16 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,112
Posted By Wileyrat

I never had luck with Slime patches, but I’ve had...

I never had luck with Slime patches, but I’ve had good results with Park, as long as you rough up the surface before sticking it on the tube. I take a tire lever and rub the patch onto the tube...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-04-24, 10:33 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,140
Posted By Wileyrat

I had what my doctor called severe carpal and...

I had what my doctor called severe carpal and moderate cepital tunnel syndrome. He cut both my hand and elbow open, about 1” on my hand, and about 3 1/2” on my elbow (think funny bone). I was in a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-04-24, 10:05 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 439
Posted By Wileyrat

Try YouTube, I saw a few installation vids there,...

Try YouTube, I saw a few installation vids there, maybe you can get your answer there.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-04-24, 07:41 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,563
Posted By Wileyrat

I have that unicorn saddle, in fact, I have two....

I have that unicorn saddle, in fact, I have two. They’re Forte Pro SL saddles, 145 mm with ti rails, and unfortunately they don’t make them anymore. I have one on a roadie, and the other on my mtn...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-02-24, 10:59 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,841
Posted By Wileyrat

The only bike I’m willing to buy now that I’d be...

The only bike I’m willing to buy now that I’d be stuck for life with is a Campy equipped vintage Italian steel framed bike. Something with Colnago, Pinarello, or De Rosa on the down tube.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-02-24, 07:48 AM
Replies: 159
Views: 6,969
Posted By Wileyrat

I’m sure when an alphabet agency comes and kicks...

I’m sure when an alphabet agency comes and kicks my door down they’ll be shocked to find my unregistered bikes.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-01-24, 01:36 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,263
Posted By Wileyrat

I almost did the same thing yesterday. I was...

I almost did the same thing yesterday. I was moving my spacers on my mtn bike to raise the bars a bit, and as I was loosening the screws on my stem, I realized what was about to happen. Fortunately I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-01-24, 12:53 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 541
Posted By Wileyrat

And with a pre loaded Visa, you can shop at an...

And with a pre loaded Visa, you can shop at an LBS to your hearts content, or you can support an online business like Competitive Cyclist or Fair Wheel bikes, which has a local presence in Tucson, or...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-01-24, 06:39 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 541
Posted By Wileyrat

As I see all these recommendations for a card...

As I see all these recommendations for a card from a local bike shop, I will say for an established cyclist, they probably won’t have the type of accessories in stock they may want.

If that’s the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-30-24, 07:51 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 541
Posted By Wileyrat

Competitive Cyclist.

Competitive Cyclist.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-27-24, 07:36 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,518
Posted By Wileyrat

We had several in Tucson along the mups, until...

We had several in Tucson along the mups, until they all got vandalized.
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-24-24, 10:52 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 648
Posted By Wileyrat

You might be better off asking this in the...

You might be better off asking this in the Clydesdales and Athena’s forum.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-24-24, 09:43 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,148
Posted By Wileyrat

Check out Geometrygeeks.bike and compare the two....

Check out Geometrygeeks.bike and compare the two. That might answer your questions.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-23-24, 07:26 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,108
Posted By Wileyrat

Not very long. I can remember lots of specific...

Not very long.
I can remember lots of specific details to various rides, but it had to be an unusual occurrence. I couldn’t say when the ride happened, or any of the typical details of the ride. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-19-24, 07:35 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,208
Posted By Wileyrat

You probably picked a popular model that doesn’t...

You probably picked a popular model that doesn’t need to be discounted to sell.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-18-24, 02:10 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 6,168
Posted By Wileyrat

as Eric F said, it has to do with headtube, and...

as Eric F said, it has to do with headtube, and seatube angles, top tube length, chainstay lengths, headtube length, and a few others. I’m sure there’s books upon books written on it.

it isn’t...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-18-24, 01:43 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,569
Posted By Wileyrat

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-18-24, 01:29 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 6,168
Posted By Wileyrat

You should spend some time on google and YouTube...

You should spend some time on google and YouTube studying frame geometry for mtn bikes, gravel bikes, and road bikes, if you’re really interested. It’s not just whether you go with a ridged fork or...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-17-24, 02:06 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 6,168
Posted By Wileyrat

You can get a flat bar gravel (not a hybrid, a...

You can get a flat bar gravel (not a hybrid, a gravel bike, there’s a difference) with the same gear ratios, probably even the same group set. It’ll be better on the road, and just as good on easy...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-17-24, 01:07 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 6,168
Posted By Wileyrat

It seems to me, test rides. People here are...

It seems to me, test rides. People here are telling you it may be the wrong tool for the job, and even you say you got sold on the idea. I guess it’s your money, and if you’re sold on it, buy it.
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