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Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-24, 10:04 PM
Replies: 4,443
Views: 111,166
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

You want dumb? Baggers runnin on the...

You want dumb?

Baggers runnin on the speedway track

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NmxaQOP-kgk
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-24, 09:59 PM
Replies: 4,443
Views: 111,166
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

That's the speedway style start gate. Damn,...

That's the speedway style start gate.

Damn, I guess they still do Motorcycle Speedway in California:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qS5SwMzlBZI
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-24, 09:37 PM
Replies: 4,443
Views: 111,166
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

Yes indeed. The limeys are even into cycle...

Yes indeed.

The limeys are even into cycle speedway. I reckon I'm too old to participate in that though :)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hrkwUvIholg
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-11-24, 09:18 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 534
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

On old school MTBs also. Pop them cables out of...

On old school MTBs also. Pop them cables out of the stops and lube 'em up, it's easier to get things back together if the housing ferules are crimped.

Crimping in bike factories is where it...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-24, 09:14 PM
Replies: 4,443
Views: 111,166
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

Europeans are all over that speedway racing but...

Europeans are all over that speedway racing but seems like it never really caught on in USA. Must have been a short-lived fad here.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-24, 09:08 PM
Replies: 4,443
Views: 111,166
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

This Paladins cut came up a couple songs after...

This Paladins cut came up a couple songs after the Violent Femmes, wonder what ever became of them. They used to roll through Portland every year or two. Proper rocknroll right there.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-24, 08:52 PM
Replies: 4,443
Views: 111,166
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

I kinda like T-Swift cuz of the people she...

I kinda like T-Swift cuz of the people she irritates, but her music is like mayonnaise on Wonder bread.

At least Bananarama put beans on their toast :)
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-24, 08:44 PM
Replies: 4,443
Views: 111,166
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

RMOT ...

RMOT


https://youtu.be/r4EXfna4qQE?si=jgbDHYnIWnEh94nK
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-24, 08:21 PM
Replies: 4,443
Views: 111,166
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

I reckon you've never been to Phoenix, Death...

I reckon you've never been to Phoenix, Death Valley, Yuma, etc in the summer.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-24, 07:59 PM
Replies: 4,443
Views: 111,166
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

My fondest dirt track memories were from...

My fondest dirt track memories were from Caruthers, CA. Motorcycle speedway action in the late 70s, maybe early 80s?

Then in Portland there was a banked short track not too far from my place in...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-24, 07:53 PM
Replies: 4,443
Views: 111,166
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

Roof crumple zone is crucial!

Roof crumple zone is crucial!
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-24, 01:42 PM
Replies: 4,443
Views: 111,166
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

Summer Bummer ...

Summer Bummer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l9ml3nyww80
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-24, 11:58 AM
Replies: 4,443
Views: 111,166
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

Dang, this cat in Puerto Vallarta has a fancier...

Dang, this cat in Puerto Vallarta has a fancier bed than I do.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-24, 11:50 AM
Replies: 4,443
Views: 111,166
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

You should always go in with two trumpets to...

You should always go in with two trumpets to insure proper form.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-24, 11:43 AM
Replies: 4,443
Views: 111,166
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

I do squats while holding a couple 10lb dumbbells...

I do squats while holding a couple 10lb dumbbells these days as that's all the weights I've got.

I'm really missing doing dips as I haven't seen any parallel bars around here yet. Maybe I'll get...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-24, 11:34 AM
Replies: 4,443
Views: 111,166
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

You could just call it Lake Casanova like a...

You could just call it Lake Casanova like a normal person would :)
Forum: Road Cycling
06-10-24, 05:44 PM
Replies: 4,443
Views: 111,166
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

Yeah there's a threshold for the flashing CEL. ...

Yeah there's a threshold for the flashing CEL. It can misfire here and there no problem but if it's misfiring above a certain threshold you get the flashing CEL which is supposed to mean stop...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-10-24, 05:33 PM
Replies: 4,443
Views: 111,166
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

It should have plug wires, my ex's '96 had em...

It should have plug wires, my ex's '96 had em anyways. Had the funky ones with the tubes on the sparkplug end common on DOHC four bangers.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-10-24, 05:30 PM
Replies: 4,443
Views: 111,166
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

Teton Pass update: Supposed to be a temporary...

Teton Pass update: Supposed to be a temporary fix ready in a couple weeks. Looks like they're gonna turn it into a double apex.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-10-24, 05:22 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 775
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

Oh yeah with that style full suspension frame...

Oh yeah with that style full suspension frame with the interrupted seattube one usually needs to cut the seatpost to fit. 25.0mm is a bit of an oddball size, I think my ol' Basso Ascot takes that...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-10-24, 05:10 PM
Replies: 4,443
Views: 111,166
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

Aww, that poor engine's gonna be toast after two...

Aww, that poor engine's gonna be toast after two weeks.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-10-24, 01:54 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 1,599
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

And BITD Rock Shox dabbled in 3-bolt. Seems like...

And BITD Rock Shox dabbled in 3-bolt. Seems like some other '90s brakes had 3-bolts also, can't remember though.

https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/G3kAAOSwZjJmB2om/s-l1600.webp
Forum: Road Cycling
06-10-24, 01:14 PM
Replies: 4,443
Views: 111,166
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

My bad, clearly VeloVol is in the OTHER Knoxville.

My bad, clearly VeloVol is in the OTHER Knoxville.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-10-24, 01:05 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 775
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

There's always a chance the old seatclamp head...

There's always a chance the old seatclamp head just needed adjustment. Sometimes the nut on one side is tightened too far, pulling the bolt so far out one side that it won't clamp the inner part of...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-10-24, 01:00 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 775
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

You can replace the seatpost. Pull the existing...

You can replace the seatpost. Pull the existing seatpost out, Make sure you have a firm grip on the post while loosening the seatpost clamp, or the post might just drop into the frame. Wipe it off...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-10-24, 12:21 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 534
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

Yeah I don't bother anymore myself. BITD I'd ride...

Yeah I don't bother anymore myself. BITD I'd ride MTB in the mud a lot so it was nice to have them crimped on when I relubed the cables.



Housing was mentioned, so I just went with it.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-10-24, 12:17 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 534
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

Shimano cable cutters have a crimp right above...

Shimano cable cutters have a crimp right above the spring
...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-10-24, 10:50 AM
Replies: 4,443
Views: 111,166
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

Do you follow news from the other Knoxville much?...

Do you follow news from the other Knoxville much?

Here's a feel-good story about a sinkhole triumphing over adversity:
...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-10-24, 10:44 AM
Replies: 4,443
Views: 111,166
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

Is this about the city connect uniforms? ...

Is this about the city connect uniforms?

They were like "Can you make us look like soccer players?"

Sure, we got you...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-09-24, 09:14 PM
Replies: 4,443
Views: 111,166
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

Damn, major hail damage flying from Mallorca to...

Damn, major hail damage flying from Mallorca to Vienna today. I hope they don't have trainsnorter's insurance company :)
...
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-09-24, 09:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 254
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

Some bikes tend to get a floppy front end at low...

Some bikes tend to get a floppy front end at low speed. I'd imagine a backswept bar will only make things worse. Often getting more weight on the front wheel will help reduce flop a little bit. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-09-24, 08:51 PM
Replies: 4,443
Views: 111,166
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

RMOT (warning: lawn content) ...

RMOT (warning: lawn content)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oy2dpbGhaz8
Forum: Road Cycling
06-09-24, 08:49 PM
Replies: 4,443
Views: 111,166
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

Low mile walk week for me, didn't even hit 50...

Low mile walk week for me, didn't even hit 50 kilometres

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/720x285/screenshot_20240609_194658_089aa3a2d085b0b0ef55604fff9370d25a3ec690.png
Forum: Road Cycling
06-09-24, 04:34 PM
Replies: 4,443
Views: 111,166
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

I'm probably leading in rollerblade miles. :) ...

I'm probably leading in rollerblade miles. :)
I didn't bother Strava'ing them though. Maybe next week
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-08-24, 09:27 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 775
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

Especially cuz it was probably one of these. In...

Especially cuz it was probably one of these. In all the donated bikes I've been through I don't think I ever saw a broken one, but there were a handful with stripped threads and a few that were...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-08-24, 07:53 PM
Replies: 4,443
Views: 111,166
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

He kinda looks like a Specialized guy!

He kinda looks like a Specialized guy!
Forum: Road Cycling
06-08-24, 07:50 PM
Replies: 4,443
Views: 111,166
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

She doesn't hold a candle to Japanese umbrella...

She doesn't hold a candle to Japanese umbrella and flag girls. Glad I tuned in early :)
...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-08-24, 07:19 PM
Replies: 4,443
Views: 111,166
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

YouTube live sporting event stream notice: ...

YouTube live sporting event stream notice:

https://www.youtube.com/live/AbsFT3gZ3cs?si=DRNmDKxYWZF7cw8j
Forum: Road Cycling
06-08-24, 05:40 PM
Replies: 4,443
Views: 111,166
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

17 mile MTB ride. I did have one nature break. ...

17 mile MTB ride. I did have one nature break.

Wildlife spotted:
2 hawks
Got smacked by a couple grasshoppers
Said hi to this little guy:...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-08-24, 02:41 PM
Replies: 4,443
Views: 111,166
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

Teton Pass travel alert: gonna be closed for a...

Teton Pass travel alert: gonna be closed for a little while
...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-08-24, 02:12 PM
Replies: 4,443
Views: 111,166
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

3 days? Might as well swing by Cleveland while...

3 days? Might as well swing by Cleveland while you're at it.

Hardcore itinerary if the stars align.
DAY 1: Drive to Pitt and catch a Pirates night game.
DAY 2: drive to Cleveland on a day...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-08-24, 02:03 PM
Replies: 4,443
Views: 111,166
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

I briefly considered walking over and telling him...

I briefly considered walking over and telling him but I doubt he could afford my consultation fees.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-08-24, 02:01 PM
Replies: 4,443
Views: 111,166
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

I'm all in! Getting pretty toasty this weekend...

I'm all in! Getting pretty toasty this weekend so could use a nice snow film.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-08-24, 01:57 PM
Replies: 4,443
Views: 111,166
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

I guess you're not in it for the hotdogs :)

I guess you're not in it for the hotdogs :)
Forum: Road Cycling
06-08-24, 01:40 PM
Replies: 4,443
Views: 111,166
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

Train came through already but they can't find...

Train came through already but they can't find their coin. Probably better to wait til the next Southwest Chief to arrive. Since they're barely moving at this point your money won't get flung so far....
Forum: Road Cycling
06-08-24, 01:36 PM
Replies: 4,443
Views: 111,166
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

Just saw a guy tape a coin to the train tracks. ...

Just saw a guy tape a coin to the train tracks. We always just set em on the railhead.

I guess on a loose bit of rail it could rattle off before the train squishes it?
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-08-24, 11:49 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 817
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

​​​​​​My mind was jet setting all over watching...

​​​​​​My mind was jet setting all over watching the tape. At first I was trying to figure out which MUP in Oregon that was, then they said Kent trails, so now we're in Kent WA? Then they mentioned...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-08-24, 11:35 AM
Replies: 4,443
Views: 111,166
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

F1 broadcasters trying to lure in nature lovers...

F1 broadcasters trying to lure in nature lovers with this graphic on the Canadien Gran Prix
...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-08-24, 11:30 AM
Replies: 4,443
Views: 111,166
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

I'd get a big bowl of pho just to make sure. ...

I'd get a big bowl of pho just to make sure.

​​​​​​
Forum: Road Cycling
06-07-24, 10:28 PM
Replies: 4,443
Views: 111,166
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

I wonder if that guy's still alive today. He...

I wonder if that guy's still alive today. He must really freak out when he sees a 12 speed 10-52
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