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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-18-24, 09:55 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 8,745
Posted By wheelreason

Of the skinny arms?...

Of the skinny arms?...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-18-24, 08:27 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 365
Posted By wheelreason

I don't recall any metallurgy in accounting...

I don't recall any metallurgy in accounting class... :)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-18-24, 08:24 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 365
Posted By wheelreason

Get a decent 4130 fork and slap a Columbus...

Get a decent 4130 fork and slap a Columbus sticker on it. Of course if price is no object, and you have to have Columbus, then while not common, should be doable.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-18-24, 08:19 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 8,745
Posted By wheelreason

Hey friction guys, what's the best product for...

Hey friction guys, what's the best product for the stash, and is that real wool?...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-18-24, 08:13 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 2,204
Posted By wheelreason

Talk about a TT position...

Talk about a TT position...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-17-24, 04:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 253
Posted By wheelreason

What he said, I like using a hammer on a block of...

What he said, I like using a hammer on a block of wood, maple is my favorite, goes without saying, make sure the head of the bolt protrudes above the stem.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-17-24, 04:02 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 490
Posted By wheelreason

I'm not a fan of Mnt bikes on roof racks, nor...

I'm not a fan of Mnt bikes on roof racks, nor guys who ask for advice and then do not take heed of it...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-17-24, 03:48 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 253
Posted By wheelreason

Yeah, like hollow pin titanium ones, for guys who...

Yeah, like hollow pin titanium ones, for guys who liked to change their chains out half way through a ride... :)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-17-24, 03:42 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 253
Posted By wheelreason

A Shimano HG40, or any other chain labeled 6, 7,...

A Shimano HG40, or any other chain labeled 6, 7, 8 speed will work. The rings look almost new, no worries there, in fact, the entire bike looks in excellent shape with little use. If Cain had that...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-17-24, 08:45 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 561
Posted By wheelreason

Mandatory part of the YUPPY uniform...

Mandatory part of the YUPPY uniform...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-17-24, 08:38 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 2,204
Posted By wheelreason

It is (or should be) a natural response, if...

It is (or should be) a natural response, if meeting someone head on, or being unexpectedly passed, you want to be near the brake levers, or it's just a coinsidence you are misperceiving, or ping pong...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-17-24, 08:27 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 777
Posted By wheelreason

Good ride is in the eye of the beholder....

Good ride is in the eye of the beholder....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-17-24, 08:22 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 816
Posted By wheelreason

On BF? Wiil never happen....

On BF? Wiil never happen....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-15-24, 06:34 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,813
Posted By wheelreason

If you say so, I suggest you watch slow motion...

If you say so, I suggest you watch slow motion video of things impacting water. As I aluded to in my first post, the many variables will cause all sorts of behaviors that may not at first sight match...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-14-24, 06:48 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,813
Posted By wheelreason

LOL. I'm gonna go pour me 2 fingers of Bourbon...

LOL. I'm gonna go pour me 2 fingers of Bourbon...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-14-24, 06:28 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 816
Posted By wheelreason

Wait, let me go find a ping pong ball...

Wait, let me go find a ping pong ball...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-14-24, 08:04 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,813
Posted By wheelreason

So stuff in motion has inertia? who knew... :)

So stuff in motion has inertia? who knew... :)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-14-24, 07:53 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 2,418
Posted By wheelreason

Yes, cause no other brand has ever dinied (bone...

Yes, cause no other brand has ever dinied (bone for steel/ping pomg ball guy) a warranty claim... :)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-13-24, 07:24 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 2,418
Posted By wheelreason

The chain is sucked into the gap between the...

The chain is sucked into the gap between the crank and the BB shell after it drops off the ring by the pedaling motion.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-12-24, 04:58 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,813
Posted By wheelreason

Quotations for container because the size and...

Quotations for container because the size and shape can vary from a solo cup to an ocean. Spelling police not reqired, reading glasses police required. The coomparison still isn't valid, steel sinks,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-12-24, 01:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 190
Posted By wheelreason

Assuming all the parts are compatible, sounds...

Assuming all the parts are compatible, sounds like the bearings are a tad offf, my guess would be the DS moved a tad when "nudged".
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-12-24, 01:25 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 25,199
Posted By wheelreason

Grrrrr, went to my LBS, and they didn't have a...

Grrrrr, went to my LBS, and they didn't have a tuneup kit for my lawn mower or weed killer spray...

$3 for an axle nut? Even QBP won't bend you over like that, you can buy entire axle kits for $10...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-12-24, 01:12 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,813
Posted By wheelreason

Ah, no. The steel ball will slow down or come to...

Ah, no. The steel ball will slow down or come to a stop (or even bounce up) depending on the specifics of it's velocity at impact and the size and shape of the "container". Then it will accelerate...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-12-24, 01:00 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,813
Posted By wheelreason

Bearing friction in properly working equipment is...

Bearing friction in properly working equipment is negligible.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-12-24, 08:49 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 570
Posted By wheelreason

No, but when riding with others, most times one...

No, but when riding with others, most times one is pushed to the limt, or having to wait, seldom is the power curve going to be similar to a solo ride.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-12-24, 08:34 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 703
Posted By wheelreason

I use bread bag ties on my bikes...

I use bread bag ties on my bikes...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-11-24, 01:07 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,254
Posted By wheelreason

Worked on lots, not many in quite some time...

Worked on lots, not many in quite some time though...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-11-24, 08:27 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,254
Posted By wheelreason

A properly sized cable end will fit snuggly on...

A properly sized cable end will fit snuggly on the housing, and even if it doesn't crimping is unnecessary, I've never crimped one, and I own a bunch of crimpers for electrical work. I did the OEM...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-11-24, 08:19 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 2,114
Posted By wheelreason

Yes, torque your bike's carbon bits to the same...

Yes, torque your bike's carbon bits to the same values as your lug nuts, just don't forget to post the video....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-10-24, 02:18 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 2,822
Posted By wheelreason

Oh, Jersey shore? forget what I said, I thought...

Oh, Jersey shore? forget what I said, I thought we were talking like humans, get yourself a boat air horn and a Super Slurpy and blast those tools as you toss the drink in their lap and give them the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-10-24, 11:43 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 2,822
Posted By wheelreason

Yes, and it's been a while since I've been there,...

Yes, and it's been a while since I've been there, but I used to fish a lot near there (I don't golf) and brother went to Farmingdale, and I would help coach the tennis team, but that road was signed...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-10-24, 09:45 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 2,822
Posted By wheelreason

Golfers have the right of way in a golf course,...

Golfers have the right of way in a golf course, and most crosswalks are signed that way. Tandem rage made me LOL...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-10-24, 05:55 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 501
Posted By wheelreason

Yeah, That could be any Saturday in April or May....

Yeah, That could be any Saturday in April or May. Guy on the floor with cash to spend takes priority over phone guy with the "how much could it be" or "it's only a slight" conversation, which is...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-10-24, 05:36 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 332
Posted By wheelreason

Get as much of the rust off without exposing more...

Get as much of the rust off without exposing more bare metal if possible, then get some rust converter, you can apply some to the threads and then run a tap through if, then lube and blue loctite the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-10-24, 05:27 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 574
Posted By wheelreason

Tofu brake pads?..... As mentioned above,...

Tofu brake pads?.....
As mentioned above, coffeee won't hurt, unless it's used as a carrier for sugar, which will gum things up if not rinsed off.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-09-24, 10:18 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 124
Posted By wheelreason

So you installed a new 6500 from a new grouppo,...

So you installed a new 6500 from a new grouppo, or a used one from another bike? Assuming the cranks are 6500, they are compatible, and an adjustment, maybe dlr height should do the trick, now if all...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-08-24, 03:03 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,162
Posted By wheelreason

While spinning on your head on a cardboard box...

While spinning on your head on a cardboard box...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-06-24, 10:07 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 877
Posted By wheelreason

Yes, as with most shifts, just be smooth and take...

Yes, as with most shifts, just be smooth and take pressure off the pedals (yes this can be done while standing), and shifting to a harder gear is easier than to a larger cog, but both very doable,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-06-24, 08:44 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 343
Posted By wheelreason

"I like the taste, and it's sterile..."

"I like the taste, and it's sterile..."
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-05-24, 04:23 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 456
Posted By wheelreason

Magic 8 Ball says it's cable bind and/or...

Magic 8 Ball says it's cable bind and/or shifter...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-05-24, 04:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 343
Posted By wheelreason

Yes.

Yes.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-05-24, 08:15 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,109
Posted By wheelreason

Didn't Jesus say to give the taxes to Ceasar?...

Didn't Jesus say to give the taxes to Ceasar?...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-04-24, 02:45 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 2,727
Posted By wheelreason

No.

No.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-03-24, 07:18 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 3,388
Posted By wheelreason

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/536x536/scap_4aa63d0d93418c89ddbfd2e86baf6de8c80f4081.jpg
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-02-24, 06:48 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 17,921
Posted By wheelreason

That's how we used to do it, except the blocks...

That's how we used to do it, except the blocks were cut to match the curve. This "mech" is more than happy to do it, but no one will pay the $, so don't do it much anymore.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-02-24, 03:50 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 745
Posted By wheelreason

Once the weather warms up bugs are constantly...

Once the weather warms up bugs are constantly hitting me in the face or going in my helmet. One caught me on the cheek just under the shades last ride and it really hurt, and my wife noticed the mark...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-02-24, 03:45 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,980
Posted By wheelreason

Lol

Lol
Forum: Road Cycling
06-02-24, 02:48 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 5,192
Posted By wheelreason

Larry?...

Larry?...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-02-24, 02:37 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,092
Posted By wheelreason

Zip tie.

Zip tie.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-01-24, 10:35 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,330
Posted By wheelreason

During Covid and hockey playoffs or just...

During Covid and hockey playoffs or just normally?...
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