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Forum: Touring
06-12-24, 05:57 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 776
Posted By Duragrouch

In the USA state of South Carolina, from 1973...

In the USA state of South Carolina, from 1973 thru 2005, you could ONLY get liquor at bars in "mini-bottles", instead of "free pour" from a typical 750ml bottle. If you ordered "two, three ways",...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-12-24, 05:44 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 5,853
Posted By Duragrouch

I just read that when researching whether bike...

I just read that when researching whether bike discs were carbon or stainless steel. Shimano apparently does sandwich. Yes, warping potential, tell me about it; Aluminum has 3X the coefficient of...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-12-24, 03:50 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 5,853
Posted By Duragrouch

Well, not a surprise, from what I know of...

Well, not a surprise, from what I know of automotive pads. Metal pads, used on trucks and high-performance vehicles, were notorious for noise, in addition to wear of drums/discs, but conduct heat...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-12-24, 02:30 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 5,853
Posted By Duragrouch

All true. I think your wider tires are a better...

All true. I think your wider tires are a better match for the discs. I had a very short test ride on a 20" disc folder about ten years ago (might have been a Dahon Formula S18 but can't remember),...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-12-24, 12:38 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 5,853
Posted By Duragrouch

Oh well yeah, my 21-85 has been perfectly...

Oh well yeah, my 21-85 has been perfectly adequate on mine. But exactly that, I need it all. But I often have heavy cargo loads.
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-12-24, 12:23 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 5,853
Posted By Duragrouch

Ron knows best, but I think it's a stronger frame...

Ron knows best, but I think it's a stronger frame design, to my eye. You can always just add a front carrier adaptor, but get one that ring-clamps at top AND bottom of head tube, not just one, two...
Forum: Touring
06-11-24, 11:52 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 558
Posted By Duragrouch

Y'know, I know of translate and lens, but it...

Y'know, I know of translate and lens, but it hadn't occurred to me for foreign touring. I've used lens to find what something is without knowing, but not for printed language translation. And I've...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-11-24, 11:38 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,666
Posted By Duragrouch

Well, like the things noted above, function first...

Well, like the things noted above, function first of all, as I used to ride 35 miles daily. Biking or anything high-active outside in cotton, will be wet and uncomfortable. Same for cotton socks....
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-11-24, 09:33 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 454
Posted By Duragrouch

A noted field trip at pretty much every...

A noted field trip at pretty much every elementary school in the area.

A Brompton is not an "American Innovation", but I could see them having one, along with the evolution of bicycles, at the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-11-24, 09:17 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 726
Posted By Duragrouch

Yes, I thought I implied that I wouldn't crimp...

Yes, I thought I implied that I wouldn't crimp because they were plastic, perhaps that was not clear. Also, my 5mm brake cable housing (replacement, not on bike), came with plastic ferrules. So did...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-24, 06:24 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 403
Posted By Duragrouch

Oh yes, I could see from the other components,...

Oh yes, I could see from the other components, that I don't think anything is original, if the frame dates to the 1970s. But great components, they all match the flavor of the bike. And if those rims...
Forum: Touring
06-11-24, 06:05 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 558
Posted By Duragrouch

I assume the above was in Italy. Like most things...

I assume the above was in Italy. Like most things in business, sounds like things are priced (as high as possible) for market, and that is probably because competitor imports are taxed high.

For a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-11-24, 05:46 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 726
Posted By Duragrouch

I just looked at my 30+ year old Park CN-4...

I just looked at my 30+ year old Park CN-4 cutters; They also appear to be lefty like pic shown, and they do have tiny crimper for core-cable-end-cap, but they lack crimper for housing ferrule, which...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-24, 05:33 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 730
Posted By Duragrouch

Shouldn't be difficult to make a test spec, just...

Shouldn't be difficult to make a test spec, just degree twist at crank spindle for unit pedal weight at forward crank position, while holding heat tube fixed (takes handlebar and stem stiffness out...
Forum: Touring
06-11-24, 04:51 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 558
Posted By Duragrouch

I was not aware things are cheap in Japan right...

I was not aware things are cheap in Japan right now, that's a huge surprise from when I was last there 30 years ago, I thought nothing was cheap there ever.

BMWs and other German makes were...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-11-24, 04:38 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 439
Posted By Duragrouch

Small tips: V-brake pads with threaded studs...

Small tips:

V-brake pads with threaded studs typically come with, for each pad, 1 nut, 2 convex washers, and 2 concave washers of *different thickness*, and you can put the thin or thicker concave...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-11-24, 04:20 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 726
Posted By Duragrouch

Interestingly, those are configured like...

Interestingly, those are configured like left-hand scissors or shears. I'll have to look at my old ones, see if same.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-11-24, 04:06 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 502
Posted By Duragrouch

What works better than S-clips, is wrap, like my...

What works better than S-clips, is wrap, like my folder came with; Picture a paper-towel roll core, unzipped into a spiral, made of plastic, that wraps at cable diameter; You wrap perhaps 3 wraps...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-24, 03:47 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 730
Posted By Duragrouch

Is Hi-Mod supposed to be lighter at same...

Is Hi-Mod supposed to be lighter at same (torsional) stiffness, or stiffer at same weight? If mod means elastic modulus, I'm gonna take a wild guess that it's the latter, but it could be a stiffer...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-11-24, 03:26 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,666
Posted By Duragrouch

Well yes, I knew not a quality track bike. But I...

Well yes, I knew not a quality track bike. But I figured single speed, horizontal dropouts, and drop bars, it's a track bike. But yes, that's using the term rather loosely. I can't recall if a fixie...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-11-24, 01:44 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 267
Posted By Duragrouch

(above video) I think that's pretty good. I like...

(above video) I think that's pretty good. I like him using steel wool rather than something like sandpaper, or an aggressive rotary wire brush, the latter two leaving more scratches, whereas the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-11-24, 01:34 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 9,968
Posted By Duragrouch

The bike: Now there's something you don't see...

The bike: Now there's something you don't see every day. Fitting in a skinny locker is the "killer app" for that one.

The wheels: If the rim and spokes are one piece, that's a process I'd like to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-11-24, 12:57 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 3,699
Posted By Duragrouch

I'd be really happy with 3-4 overlaps. On my old...

I'd be really happy with 3-4 overlaps. On my old road race bike with 52/42, it was 6 overlaps of 7 cogs. On my current 50/34, it's 5 out of 7. If I can do a 50/30 (which others have done, but would...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-10-24, 10:28 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 403
Posted By Duragrouch

Those wheels may or may not be original. I say...

Those wheels may or may not be original. I say this because I believe those might be double-socket/eyelet rims, which are not the lightest (thus counter to the frame mission-profile), but boy howdy...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-10-24, 10:18 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 267
Posted By Duragrouch

Or if you happen to have some "Oxi-clean" around...

Or if you happen to have some "Oxi-clean" around for laundry and such, don't know the percent oxalic axid.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-10-24, 08:50 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 1,911
Posted By Duragrouch

(above) Agreed. Lacking a truing stand or a...

(above) Agreed. Lacking a truing stand or a repair stand, I find that a "workmate" style portable clamp bench, works well at standing height for both repair and wheel truing; Invert the bike,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-10-24, 08:43 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 267
Posted By Duragrouch

That's a great idea, I have BKF, I'll try that,...

That's a great idea, I have BKF, I'll try that, also on any rust on carbon steel or cast iron cookware. Thanks. On steel bikes, even after removing rust, I like to treat with some Ospho for a mild...
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-10-24, 08:30 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 265
Posted By Duragrouch

(above) It's never the walk of shame. Even now,...

(above) It's never the walk of shame. Even now, after retrofitting my folder for lower gears to spin up, and gotten better at climbing standing, I still often get off to walk, as it exercises...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-10-24, 08:18 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,666
Posted By Duragrouch

If you've ever seen Breaking Away, you'll recall...

If you've ever seen Breaking Away, you'll recall the scene where Dave is handed a junky low-end track bike with one-piece crank no less, but a wheel and bottom bracket bearing rebuild and good wheel...
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-10-24, 07:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 265
Posted By Duragrouch

Really? Not questioning you but just asking: just...

Really? Not questioning you but just asking: just the seat forward, or also stem/handlebars forward the same amount?

Because seat-forward I would be closer to the pedals, I also find I have to...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-10-24, 07:08 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,345
Posted By Duragrouch

Thanks, sincerly appreciated. I could not...

Thanks, sincerly appreciated. I could not remember from past threads, if freewheels went down to 11T. I'll try to remember.

I'll correct my post above, so not leading anyone astray. Again, thanks.
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-10-24, 06:54 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,055
Posted By Duragrouch

You can cut it with normal scissors or a knife....

You can cut it with normal scissors or a knife. It's just impossible to cut with a "melting" cutter like they use in rigging shops or at REI, kevlar has a higher melting point. Which means you can't...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-10-24, 04:09 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,345
Posted By Duragrouch

So glad it's worked out well for you. ...

So glad it's worked out well for you.

(edited to correct)

If you need more speed, a higher-high, an upgrade to freewheel with 11T high cog is the most common setup on 20" folders.

If you...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-10-24, 05:58 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 3,699
Posted By Duragrouch

Oh I agree, electronic does mesh with having a...

Oh I agree, electronic does mesh with having a record of things. It's just... a very digital system controlling and tracking a very analog one. It's like having a joystick and electric servos to move...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-10-24, 03:09 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 3,699
Posted By Duragrouch

Seems a bit incongruous to have a system of...

Seems a bit incongruous to have a system of electronic shift controls AND automatic statistics, for a system that essentially throws the chain from one sprocket to another, like a late nineteenth...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-10-24, 02:36 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,055
Posted By Duragrouch

Sounds good. I have some dacron sailing line I...

Sounds good. I have some dacron sailing line I got a good deal on, I thought was double-braid but discovered the core is linear; That's better for less stretch, I just can't do running eye splices...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-10-24, 02:29 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 3,699
Posted By Duragrouch

Cross-chaining: If you mean constant switching of...

Cross-chaining: If you mean constant switching of chainrings, I think it depends on where the border gears sit in the range. Right now, the 2X conversion on my folder, 21-85 gear inches, is about the...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-10-24, 02:12 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 557
Posted By Duragrouch

Ah, ok, thanks. That would make sense for a...

Ah, ok, thanks. That would make sense for a freewheel, just more axle sticking out the left, I think. And I don't think less lateral strength on the wheel, it just means the non-drive-side spokes are...
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-10-24, 01:48 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 265
Posted By Duragrouch

Gosh I'm not a mountain biker, just trying to...

Gosh I'm not a mountain biker, just trying to think through the physics of this.

Going slower is inherently less stable:
- less gyroscopic inertia of the wheels
- less centering force on...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-10-24, 12:26 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,798
Posted By Duragrouch

To all, the zombie of tapers past, present, and...

To all, the zombie of tapers past, present, and the zombie of tapers yet to come: Sheldon Brown website has a very good article on the subject, even showing which mismatches are possible, and which...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-10-24, 12:17 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 410
Posted By Duragrouch

How sugared is your coffee?

How sugared is your coffee?
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-10-24, 12:15 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 557
Posted By Duragrouch

It's deja vu all over again. Same bike in 54 in...

It's deja vu all over again. Same bike in 54 in another thread.

Says rear wheel dishless; Does this mean zero spoke dish, thus frame is not symmetrical, and right dropout extends out further from...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-10-24, 12:01 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 454
Posted By Duragrouch

Well, yes, that's a given. The problem isn't that...

Well, yes, that's a given. The problem isn't that per se, but that it has no low gears. Even a road triple with relatively wide road cassette was not low enough for my LWB 'bent when tour-loaded...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-09-24, 11:44 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 403
Posted By Duragrouch

Super classic look, I like. I'm not into C&V, I...

Super classic look, I like. I'm not into C&V, I just like classic looks in frame and crank, whatever the age.

Immaculate condition!

I noticed the bonded lug look, I thought perhaps early...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-09-24, 11:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 454
Posted By Duragrouch

I saw a pic of that in another thread, B&W pic of...

I saw a pic of that in another thread, B&W pic of it being ridden, and was fascinated by its compactness without folding. Asked what bike but got no reply. Obviously the front wheel has pothole...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-09-24, 11:22 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 3,699
Posted By Duragrouch

I agree, that was my first thought, next step in...

I agree, that was my first thought, next step in lower gearage, unless they mind the spacing.

I can attest to that Tourney, and works surprisingly well for a $13 new RD. It was just the only one...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-09-24, 11:01 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 1,911
Posted By Duragrouch

I agree. Drawn spokes are not as hard or as...

I agree. Drawn spokes are not as hard or as strong as piano wire. But they have hardened and strengthened significantly (multiples) over their original un-cold-worked base material strength.

One...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-09-24, 08:44 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 1,911
Posted By Duragrouch

First, I'm not certain, not at all. But again, I...

First, I'm not certain, not at all. But again, I thought that spokes were stronger, not due to "hardening agents" as you say (which I do understand), but rather due to work hardening, which I think...
Forum: Living Car Free
06-09-24, 08:33 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,606
Posted By Duragrouch

New tunnel is in progress due to the Biden...

New tunnel is in progress due to the Biden administration:

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-08-10/gateway-tunnel-about-to-hit-big-milestone-shovels-in-the-ground

Space to park 600...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-09-24, 08:15 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 3,699
Posted By Duragrouch

Sounds good! If the chain doesn't skip under high...

Sounds good! If the chain doesn't skip under high load climbing, cassette may be fine. But if cassette is worn, you may want to replace soon to reduce wear on chain and then same on your nice new...
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