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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-14-24, 02:36 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 1,561
Posted By njkayaker

Stay around longer, I think. You might...

Stay around longer, I think.


You might need grease too. Grease serves the same purpose as anti-seize but has other purposes as well.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-14-24, 02:10 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 2,534
Posted By njkayaker

Many of the earlier posts said this. ...

Many of the earlier posts said this.


This is the general principle behind avoiding collisions while operating a vessel (also covered earlier).
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-14-24, 02:01 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 1,561
Posted By njkayaker

Not really the best way of putting it. The...

Not really the best way of putting it. The correct torque (not exceeding the maximum) is a requirement regardless of the weight of the person.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-14-24, 01:33 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 2,534
Posted By njkayaker

You'd be thinking wrong, then. ...

You'd be thinking wrong, then.

https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tandem#:~:text=%3A%20consisting%20of%20things%20or%20having,in%20tandem



("Tandem" doesn't mean "two".)

(Not much...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-14-24, 12:22 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 1,561
Posted By njkayaker

What's missing is any sort of actual reason....

What's missing is any sort of actual reason. Close (not even) but no cigar.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-14-24, 10:15 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 1,561
Posted By njkayaker

It's called "paste" because it it can't be used...

It's called "paste" because it it can't be used as "grease" (something that reduces friction). The carrier (the "grease") exists as a way of getting the grit to be placed where it is needed.

The...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-14-24, 10:10 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 1,561
Posted By njkayaker

Not sure why it took so long for somebody to...

Not sure why it took so long for somebody to mention this. (I was going to but didn't get to it.)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-13-24, 01:46 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 2,534
Posted By njkayaker

Too specific. If you are in any vehicle (or...

Too specific.

If you are in any vehicle (or in no vehicle at all) and are at such a loss, prefer the action that reduces the risk of a collision. (Who has or doesn't have the right-of-way is...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-13-24, 11:18 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 2,534
Posted By njkayaker

You are late to the party. Much of this was gone...

You are late to the party. Much of this was gone over already.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-12-24, 03:16 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 2,534
Posted By njkayaker

There was a fence in the way.

There was a fence in the way.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-12-24, 02:53 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 1,561
Posted By njkayaker

The video also talked about a "specific grease",...

The video also talked about a "specific grease", It makes no sense to interpret that as meaning a general grease would be fine to use.


There was enough information provided in this thread to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-12-24, 02:37 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 2,534
Posted By njkayaker

Doesn't matter. The cart was somewhat in the...

Doesn't matter. The cart was somewhat in the crosswalk already. The other car already yielded. Relying on the cart driver not crossing is foolish.

The cart driver might have had the expectation...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-12-24, 12:08 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 1,561
Posted By njkayaker

The carbon paste adds friction. Grease reduces...

The carbon paste adds friction. Grease reduces friction. Not the same thing.

Try using nothing over something that has the completely opposite purpose.


The video says "carbon frames may...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-12-24, 04:46 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 2,534
Posted By njkayaker

I suspect the OP would have stopped if he was in...

I suspect the OP would have stopped if he was in a car. The default behavior for riding should be the same thing.

Realizing the safer action, when something appears it might be crossing in front...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-11-24, 10:10 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 2,534
Posted By njkayaker

It seems apparent you don’t have a clear picture...

It seems apparent you don’t have a clear picture of what situation the OP was talking about.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-11-24, 09:57 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 2,534
Posted By njkayaker

Stopping in the original situation is legal and...

Stopping in the original situation is legal and expected (generally).


Yielding the right-of-way (when it’s the safer option) is legal to do.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-11-24, 05:58 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 2,534
Posted By njkayaker

No. In this sort of situation, the normal thing,...

No. In this sort of situation, the normal thing, if one vehicle is stopped at a crosswalk, the other vehicle (the tandem) will also stop. It's also normal for a the first vehicle to stop. Where these...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-11-24, 05:28 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 2,534
Posted By njkayaker

This situation isn't that ambiguous.

This situation isn't that ambiguous.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-11-24, 02:39 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 2,534
Posted By njkayaker

The cart isn't really a "wrinkle". Any good...

The cart isn't really a "wrinkle". Any good driver (in the position of the tandem) would have stopped regardless. The alternative would have had an increased risk of collision. It's not complicated....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-11-24, 02:19 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 2,534
Posted By njkayaker

If one car is already stopped, it's fairly...

If one car is already stopped, it's fairly standard for the other traffic to stop too (legally, your tandem is the same thing as a car here). It's going to be considered "impolite" not to stop (so,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-10-24, 03:28 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 2,534
Posted By njkayaker

If he drives (especially), he should already know...

If he drives (especially), he should already know the relevant laws OR be able to negotiate the situation safely (or they shouldn't be on the road in the first place). Some people are making this out...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-10-24, 03:13 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 2,534
Posted By njkayaker

Lots of drivers don’t really know what cyclists...

Lots of drivers don’t really know what cyclists are going to do. It's possible that many of the cyclists they come across don't give drivers the impression of being reliable. From their perspective,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-10-24, 01:49 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 2,534
Posted By njkayaker

The streetview is very useful. (The grade doesn't...

The streetview is very useful. (The grade doesn't appear to be too steep!)

The people crossing there don't have the right-of-way to enter the roadway. They are supposed to take due-care and only...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-10-24, 01:12 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 2,534
Posted By njkayaker

We haven’t been provided enough information to...

We haven’t been provided enough information to “research the applicable laws” (we don’t even know what state it happened in.

“Drivers” have to be able situations (such as this one) without needing...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-10-24, 12:57 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 2,534
Posted By njkayaker

If something (anything) is in a crosswalk, you...

If something (anything) is in a crosswalk, you should really stop whether or not it has the right of way.

If “being in the right can hurt you” and you get hurt “being in the right”, you are doing...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-10-24, 12:26 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 2,534
Posted By njkayaker

I couldn't find any cart/trail crossing of a...

I couldn't find any cart/trail crossing of a public road there that requires the road traffic to stop.

Here's an example of such a crossing near where I live. In this case, the crossing carts do...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-10-24, 12:14 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 2,534
Posted By njkayaker

This is the basic rule everywhere. It's supposed...

This is the basic rule everywhere. It's supposed to be so self-evident that it doesn't need to be mentioned. (The lack of this rule would make it fine to plow into things if you had the right of way,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-10-24, 12:05 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 2,534
Posted By njkayaker

"If using a 10 lb weight is useful, a 100 lb...

"If using a 10 lb weight is useful, a 100 lb weight will be even more useful".

:rolleyes:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-10-24, 12:03 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 2,534
Posted By njkayaker

Not enough information. Were there any signs? ...

Not enough information. Were there any signs?


It doesn't make too much sense to expect the golfers have any idea about how tandems work.


The cart drivers are being cautious (driving...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-07-24, 05:20 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,473
Posted By njkayaker

She’s 13. Is it possible she might soon out grow...

She’s 13. Is it possible she might soon out grow something you buy now?

The AR4 seems OK.

It might make more sense to “open the wallet wider” when she grows up, gets more experience, or figures...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-06-24, 03:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 227
Posted By njkayaker

He said the same cable was being used. It's...

He said the same cable was being used. It's possible the 18 W phone (slower to charge) is more picky about the quality of the cable/charger than the 10 W phone.

The charger can output 15 W but it...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-06-24, 10:10 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 227
Posted By njkayaker

It could be due to the charger. Is the...

It could be due to the charger.

Is the slower phone being used more? That is, are the charging times starting from the same battery level?


Because you selected strike-through formatting...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-06-24, 09:54 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 227
Posted By njkayaker

You are making this to be too much work for...

You are making this to be too much work for people trying to help you.

Which one is slower? The G300 is capable of charging faster (it appears) but the charger has to be able to support it.
...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-06-24, 09:02 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 227
Posted By njkayaker

Same phone? You should indicate the exact models....

Same phone? You should indicate the exact models. People shouldn't have to ask for that info.
What is being used to charge the phones? Are you using the same cable for both?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-05-24, 08:28 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,813
Posted By njkayaker

No. That isn’t the purpose of the radar. The...

No.

That isn’t the purpose of the radar. The purpose is more for “don’t move” (to the left).
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
06-05-24, 06:18 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 636
Posted By njkayaker

??? Why would being sued by this particular...

???

Why would being sued by this particular entity a concern but being sued by thousands of other websites mentioned not?

It’s mentioned all over the place (on other websites). The BF...
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
06-04-24, 10:01 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 636
Posted By njkayaker

This makes no sense at all. They would have...

This makes no sense at all.

They would have no legal standing to keep people from mentioning the name.

Mentioning the name or providing links increases traffic to their site, which benefits...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-02-24, 05:40 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 471
Posted By njkayaker

Yes, 530. The 840 and 540 might be incremental...

Yes, 530. The 840 and 540 might be incremental upgrades, but they seem fine (they aren’t dogs) regardless.

The 1030+ was a fairly significant upgrade to the 1030 (even if it might have been...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-01-24, 07:39 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 471
Posted By njkayaker

The 820 and the 520 were not among the better...

The 820 and the 520 were not among the better products from Garmin.

Garmin might have been feeling a little heat from Wahoo.

The 830 and 530 were much more solid. The 840 and 540 seem like...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-01-24, 05:20 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 953
Posted By njkayaker

Segments is a Strava thing. Given the large...

Segments is a Strava thing. Given the large lead-time Strava has with collecting the data for them, it would be hard for anybody to compete. So, segments isn’t a good example.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-01-24, 11:04 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,607
Posted By njkayaker

Historically, road bikes used narrow tires with...

Historically, road bikes used narrow tires with high pressure. That set-up works for smooth roads but is less comfortable and slower on rough roads. More recently, road bikes are being fitted with...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-31-24, 07:15 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,026
Posted By njkayaker

Oops. You had even more years to figure it out!...

Oops. You had even more years to figure it out! Though, pointing that out doesn’t exactly help your case.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-31-24, 12:14 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,026
Posted By njkayaker

Having joined in 2014, you’ve had 8 years to...

Having joined in 2014, you’ve had 8 years to figure out the subforums. It’s silly to expect the mods to clean up after you. That the mods move one of these threads to C&V is a hint you are ignoring....
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-30-24, 09:46 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,026
Posted By njkayaker

The avatar picture seems to be an appropriate...

The avatar picture seems to be an appropriate commentary on these threads.

Why are you interested in these?

Why aren’t you posting in V&C (a more appropriate subforum)?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-24, 12:33 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,346
Posted By njkayaker

The Varsities weren’t great bikes.

The Varsities weren’t great bikes.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-29-24, 02:11 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 953
Posted By njkayaker

The performance features are another dimension of...

The performance features are another dimension of complexity/price. Size is another. (Solar is another.)

The 130 Plus has some performance features.

https://www.garmin.com/en-US/p/698436

The...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-29-24, 11:50 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 633
Posted By njkayaker

Garmin units are extending “legacy” architecture....

Garmin units are extending “legacy” architecture. I doubt they’d be able to add these features very easily. The only manufacturer that would be able to do this somewhat easily is Hammerhead (and they...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-29-24, 10:50 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 614
Posted By njkayaker

It's (probably) not the helmet. Though, the...

It's (probably) not the helmet. Though, the straps might play a part (make it worse).

Hold a finger against your head in front of your ear. That should drop the wind noise by a lot. The buff thing...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-29-24, 10:30 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 953
Posted By njkayaker

The main difference that the "complicated" ones...

The main difference that the "complicated" ones have is navigation.


All the Garmin Edges can record your ride. They will save your location and time every second. Data from any sensor (like...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-29-24, 10:09 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 3,493
Posted By njkayaker

Not exactly. They do use them as a fall-back but...

Not exactly. They do use them as a fall-back but they also use them to get an initial approximate location for GPS.

GPS can take a while to start being accurate. The phones can use cell towers to...
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