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06-13-24, 07:57 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 272
Posted By noglider

Velox tape is now called Zéfal. I still like it...

Velox tape is now called Zéfal. I still like it best of all.
06-13-24, 07:55 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 286
Posted By noglider

I'm impressed.

I'm impressed.
06-13-24, 07:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 204
Posted By noglider

Years ago, a member quit once he hit a milestone...

Years ago, a member quit once he hit a milestone like that. It makes no sense to me.

We're glad you're in our community. You belong here.
06-13-24, 07:29 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 4,354
Posted By noglider

Are you reusing the old cups?

Are you reusing the old cups?
06-13-24, 07:13 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 181
Posted By noglider

And his drillium workmanship isn't good, either.

And his drillium workmanship isn't good, either.
06-13-24, 07:12 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 94
Posted By noglider

Try folding. They are better in almost every way....

Try folding. They are better in almost every way. When they're new, they can be hard to mount, but they are built knowing that they stretch a little.
06-13-24, 07:10 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 155
Posted By noglider

It's beautiful. Ciöcc did a great job with grey,...

It's beautiful. Ciöcc did a great job with grey, and that ain't easy.
06-13-24, 07:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 148
Posted By noglider

There are long-reach dual-pivot calipers that...

There are long-reach dual-pivot calipers that work extremely well, better than brakes of that vintage.
Forum: Commuting
06-13-24, 07:06 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 56
Posted By noglider

robow, I think that's exactly what it's designed...

robow, I think that's exactly what it's designed for. I expect you will have no troubles.
Forum: Commuting
06-13-24, 07:04 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 8,867
Posted By noglider

It had been a while since I rode to work, so I...

It had been a while since I rode to work, so I did it yesterday. I'm not sure why, but I've gotten stronger on the bike. I might have made record time, and that's with a heavy crosswind that felt...
06-13-24, 06:26 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 572
Posted By noglider

Groupset annoys me quite a bit. It's like saying...

Groupset annoys me quite a bit. It's like saying shoe footwear. A group is a set; a set is a group. Groupset does not enhance the meaning.
06-13-24, 06:24 PM
Replies: 2,187
Views: 544,985
Posted By noglider

Getting my 2x8 drivetrain to work on my Super...

Getting my 2x8 drivetrain to work on my Super Course was a lot of work, and some of that was made worse by my mistakes.

North Road handlebars made the bike handle pretty badly. I think it is...
06-11-24, 07:48 PM
Replies: 8,858
Views: 1,167,103
Posted By noglider

Oh that blue Raleigh! I know what the paint...

Oh that blue Raleigh! I know what the paint looked like before it was dirty.
06-11-24, 07:44 PM
Replies: 2,187
Views: 544,985
Posted By noglider

The 1971 came with Huret derailleurs, and the...

The 1971 came with Huret derailleurs, and the 1972 came with Simplex. Mine came with Huret, and yes, I think the frame is the same. In 1973, they changed the Raleigh graphics.

I'm trying to think...
06-11-24, 07:34 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,146
Posted By noglider

Velo Mule that happened to me several times. And...

Velo Mule that happened to me several times. And thereafter, the pump doesn't last long. I think it injured my shoulder, too.
06-11-24, 06:43 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 572
Posted By noglider

Good observation. Maybe you should add that to...

Good observation. Maybe you should add that to the dormant Bicycle misnomenclature (https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1003709-bicycle-misnomenclature-9.html) thread.

Working in a bike...
06-11-24, 06:37 PM
Replies: 215
Views: 43,871
Posted By noglider

How do you make that pie chart? I tried to find...

How do you make that pie chart? I tried to find the web page.
06-11-24, 06:04 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 1,224
Posted By noglider

I was a bike shop mechanic for a few years, so I...

I was a bike shop mechanic for a few years, so I test rode hundreds of awful bikes. They all run together, and I can't think of a single awful bike there.

The two worst-riding bikes I owned were a...
06-11-24, 05:48 PM
Forum: Commuting
06-11-24, 05:45 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,407
Posted By noglider

That's good news. There will probably be a point...

That's good news. There will probably be a point in the cold season when it's too cold to ride. My advice is to push your limit but gently. Take inventory of what you wore and in which conditions so...
06-09-24, 08:40 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 1,687
Posted By noglider

Strawbunyan, I just read this whole thread, and I...

Strawbunyan, I just read this whole thread, and I have never had disc brakes, mechanical or hydraulic. I worked on hydraulic once, and I barely remember what I did. Anyway, since you have no LBS, I...
06-09-24, 06:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 377
Posted By noglider

First, I realize I'm probably wrong about the...

First, I realize I'm probably wrong about the cause of my phone heating up. It's probably not charging, it's probably because I sometimes use the hotspot feature while connected to the battery.
...
Forum: Commuting
06-09-24, 06:45 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 584
Posted By noglider

BobbyG, I remember when it occurred to me to do...

BobbyG, I remember when it occurred to me to do that kind of arithmetic. I was lamenting that I wasn't getting exercise and didn't see how I could spare the time if I joined a gym. Then I realized...
06-09-24, 07:32 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 377
Posted By noglider

The urban myth is based in a bit of fact....

The urban myth is based in a bit of fact. Charging too fast can heat things up, and that wears things out.

I have an old Anker external battery. I carry it every day but use it only occasionally....
06-09-24, 07:11 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,064
Posted By noglider

Ralphinca, please don't use a front-facing red...

Ralphinca, please don't use a front-facing red light. White is for front, and red is for rear. The wrong color is a "lie" and a disservice to other road users. Headlights are generally brighter than...
06-09-24, 06:36 AM
Replies: 399
Views: 23,775
Posted By noglider

I went down by one bike not out of choice. I kept...

I went down by one bike not out of choice. I kept my beloved 1962 Rudge Sports 3-speed at my mother in law's place in Florida. Her apartment building occasionally sweeps through the bike storage room...
06-09-24, 06:28 AM
Replies: 355
Views: 164,319
Posted By noglider

I have not. You might want to try the Continental...

I have not. You might want to try the Continental Gatorskin (https://www.biketiresdirect.com/product/continental-gatorskin-27-inch-road-tire) or the Schwalbe Green Marathon...
06-09-24, 06:23 AM
Replies: 2,187
Views: 544,985
Posted By noglider

cjefferds, it looks really nice. I don't...

cjefferds, it looks really nice.

I don't have a lot of experience with wide flat handlebars. I wonder if that is what makes the bike feel heavy.

I've done a LOT of experimenting with my Super...
Forum: Commuting
06-08-24, 08:36 PM
Replies: 15,721
Views: 12,481,955
Posted By noglider

Hey, Phamilton, it's nice to see you back. I'm...

Hey, Phamilton, it's nice to see you back. I'm glad you're riding so much.
Forum: Commuting
06-08-24, 08:27 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 584
Posted By noglider

No, I never thought to do that. It's funny. ...

No, I never thought to do that. It's funny.

Traffic and weather don't affect my bike commute time. That's one of the great things about bike commuting.

Most of my route is on the Hudson River...
06-08-24, 08:19 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 842
Posted By noglider

You sound easy to please. You'll probably like...

You sound easy to please. You'll probably like that Trek Domane. But I like the suggestion to look at gravel bikes. They are more all-purpose. You can get some in steel, too, though that probably...
Forum: Commuting
06-08-24, 08:01 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,358
Posted By noglider

Oh, cool, you use witch hazel, too? I love it. I...

Oh, cool, you use witch hazel, too? I love it. I just pour it into my hand and then wipe it into my arm pit. In a minute or so, my pores stop sweating. I like your wash cloth technique, though, and I...
06-08-24, 07:57 PM
Replies: 2,187
Views: 544,985
Posted By noglider

cjefferds, I'm surprised you say that about the...

cjefferds, I'm surprised you say that about the green one. It's not that heavy, is it? Mine is heavier than original, and it still climbs quite happily.
Forum: Commuting
06-08-24, 06:43 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 8,867
Posted By noglider

Strawbunyan, that is SO GOOD to read. It's really...

Strawbunyan, that is SO GOOD to read. It's really the best that a new bike commuter can report. You're quite right to phase in your bike trips rather that trying to do five days a week all at once....
06-08-24, 06:37 PM
Replies: 355
Views: 164,319
Posted By noglider

True enough. I stick with the big name tires,...

True enough. I stick with the big name tires, given my experience. I had a bad experience with Cheng Shin tires. I understand they've gotten better, and so have Kenda. I had Schwalbe Delta Cruiser...
06-08-24, 05:22 PM
Replies: 355
Views: 164,319
Posted By noglider

smontanaro, not all Kenda tires are bad.

smontanaro, not all Kenda tires are bad.
06-08-24, 05:20 PM
Replies: 321
Views: 45,239
Posted By noglider

Here is a Lemond titanium bike I had a few years...

Here is a Lemond titanium bike I had a few years ago.


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Forum: Commuting
06-04-24, 02:27 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,407
Posted By noglider

Your bike won't die if you don't let it. You'll...

Your bike won't die if you don't let it. You'll just need to replace components occasionally.
06-01-24, 01:55 PM
Replies: 338
Views: 45,116
Posted By noglider

Grandma, what big drops you have!

Grandma, what big drops you have!
06-01-24, 01:49 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 642
Posted By noglider

I guess this leaves the head and steerer tubes in...

I guess this leaves the head and steerer tubes in question. ;)
06-01-24, 01:39 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 13,780
Posted By noglider

Wow, that's a transformation.

Wow, that's a transformation.
06-01-24, 01:34 PM
Replies: 234
Views: 23,108
Posted By noglider

May 31 is our wedding anniversary. We didn't...

May 31 is our wedding anniversary. We didn't realize it until late in the day. We normally don't make a big deal of it. We made a little deal and had a really good dinner out with a couple of...
06-01-24, 06:59 AM
Replies: 321
Views: 45,239
Posted By noglider

Happy June, everyone. Do you have any new...

Happy June, everyone. Do you have any new pictures of your old chrome or silver bikes? Or your new chrome or silver bikes? Or even old pictures?
Forum: Commuting
05-31-24, 04:54 AM
Replies: 1,719
Views: 356,284
Posted By noglider

It's cool that it happened to you, because it's...

It's cool that it happened to you, because it's so, you know, weird.
05-31-24, 04:52 AM
Replies: 8,036
Views: 1,000,083
Posted By noglider

cjefferds, I'm glad you were able to make it...

cjefferds, I'm glad you were able to make it work. I really like my Super Course, too.
05-25-24, 07:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 257
Posted By noglider

They didn't mark everything Dura Ace, so the...

They didn't mark everything Dura Ace, so the Crane was their top derailleur.
05-25-24, 04:26 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 3,017
Posted By noglider

:roflmao: I love this and hope to remember it.

:roflmao:
I love this and hope to remember it.
05-25-24, 04:23 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 3,017
Posted By noglider

I've been cycling since I was 4 years old, and...

I've been cycling since I was 4 years old, and I'm 63 now, so that's 59 years. I've had a few crashes, one serious. No regrets, and I'm still riding happily.
05-25-24, 04:15 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,132
Posted By noglider

I've used many kinds of chain lube. I have been...

I've used many kinds of chain lube. I have been somewhat satisfied with all of them, ATF, even chainsaw/bar or whatever it's called, and even classic WD-40. None of them is perfect. Lately, I use...
05-25-24, 04:06 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,471
Posted By noglider

PoorInRichfield that site is great. I bookmarked...

PoorInRichfield that site is great. I bookmarked a few of their pages with exercises.
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