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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-18-24, 05:56 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 238
Posted By smd4

You’re not supposed to run the strap through the...

You’re not supposed to run the strap through the “buckle,” as most people have noted.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-18-24, 07:06 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 372
Posted By smd4

You guys are paranoid beyond belief.:rolleyes:

You guys are paranoid beyond belief.:rolleyes:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-17-24, 01:34 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 339
Posted By smd4

Your bike needs a shave.

Your bike needs a shave.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-16-24, 01:23 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 719
Posted By smd4

Didn't the OS frame have distinctive custom lugs?...

Didn't the OS frame have distinctive custom lugs? The one reviewed in a 1989 Bicycle Guide featured the new lugs (which were said to be very pricy), but tubing manufacturer wasn't listed.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-16-24, 08:37 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 994
Posted By smd4

I don't know of any pro bike shop mechanic who...

I don't know of any pro bike shop mechanic who would ever use that thing.

If I had ever used one in any of the three shops I wrenched at, I would have been laughed out of the repair area.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-15-24, 04:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 218
Posted By smd4

I’d get some aluminum black from Birchwood Casey....

I’d get some aluminum black from Birchwood Casey. Like paint, it’ll wear off the teeth quickly, but for the rest of the ring it’ll be tougher than paint.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-15-24, 02:49 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 719
Posted By smd4

That’s where Schwinn painted the name of my buddy...

That’s where Schwinn painted the name of my buddy whose family owned the Schwinn shop. I ordered my Paramount at the same time and wasn’t given that option as a regular customer.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-14-24, 03:51 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 2,361
Posted By smd4

That’s awesome! The whistle sounds better than a...

That’s awesome! The whistle sounds better than a bell.

So does the water vapor scare you, or the speed?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-14-24, 02:57 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 2,361
Posted By smd4

What are you going to use for a throttle? I'm...

What are you going to use for a throttle? I'm thinking a simple gate valve?

Also…are you going to use a mechanical lubricator? What do you use for steam oil?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-14-24, 02:55 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 2,361
Posted By smd4

Sure seems like you are when you post stuff like...

Sure seems like you are when you post stuff like this:

You don't need a special license to operate a boiler. Why wouldn't it be "recommended" to operate a steam powered bike? Because you think...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-14-24, 01:27 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 2,361
Posted By smd4

How is he “busted?” As with many people who...

How is he “busted?”

As with many people who have little to no understanding of steam power, let alone hands-on experience, you seem more than a little irrationally fearful.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-13-24, 07:09 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 2,361
Posted By smd4

How much water are you going to carry, how? Same...

How much water are you going to carry, how? Same for the coal.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-13-24, 07:05 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 836
Posted By smd4

If you know what you’re doing, you can have a...

If you know what you’re doing, you can have a clean chain using oil. People who have black chains often don’t know what they’re doing.

I’m experimenting with wax now, but if I see any corrosion...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-12-24, 07:26 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 2,361
Posted By smd4

Yeah, 80 psi. I was more concerned about the heat.

Yeah, 80 psi. I was more concerned about the heat.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-12-24, 07:25 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 2,361
Posted By smd4

You can do both bikes and trains, I assure you....

You can do both bikes and trains, I assure you. Your mechanical knowledge will be appreciated.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-12-24, 07:14 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 2,361
Posted By smd4

Awesome operation! Why don’t you volunteer?

Awesome operation! Why don’t you volunteer?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-12-24, 06:34 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 2,361
Posted By smd4

Well, that’ll give a whole new meaning to...

Well, that’ll give a whole new meaning to “rolling coal.”

—Steve, senior fireman, New Hope Valley Ry.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-12-24, 06:32 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 2,361
Posted By smd4

Pretty bad-ass. You can use neoprene tubing for...

Pretty bad-ass. You can use neoprene tubing for steam?!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-12-24, 10:13 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,249
Posted By smd4

Ooh, that Paramount is pretty! The Paramount...

Ooh, that Paramount is pretty!

The Paramount is a straight-up road racing bike, guessing with steeper angles, so it probably takes a bit more concentration to handle; the Ironman is a tri bike,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-12-24, 07:54 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,422
Posted By smd4

My pocketknife sure cut one up like it was...

My pocketknife sure cut one up like it was plastic...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-12-24, 07:52 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,249
Posted By smd4

Is the Paramount the black frame with the...

Is the Paramount the black frame with the gold-plated fork?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-12-24, 07:44 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 2,361
Posted By smd4

What do you mean by a 6" boiler? Is that the...

What do you mean by a 6" boiler? Is that the diameter? How long is it? Water tube or fire tube? Also, let's see these injectors--they must be tiny. Are they lifting? What about the cylinder? Bore and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-10-24, 05:22 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 2,361
Posted By smd4

How most steam locomotives operate.

How most steam locomotives operate.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-10-24, 01:58 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 2,361
Posted By smd4

Being off by 200 to 500 years is a pretty big nit!

Being off by 200 to 500 years is a pretty big nit!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-10-24, 12:49 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 2,361
Posted By smd4

You do realize the renaissance wasn't in the 19th...

You do realize the renaissance wasn't in the 19th century, right?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-10-24, 09:55 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 2,361
Posted By smd4

Spoken as someone with zero steam experience. ...

Spoken as someone with zero steam experience.

Spoiler alert: dozens of steam locomotives are in public and private operation daily in the U.S. alone, with nary a dropped soft plug, let alone a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-10-24, 04:57 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,422
Posted By smd4

Yeah, a “feature” I don’t need. And forces the...

Yeah, a “feature” I don’t need. And forces the concept of toe completely out the window.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-09-24, 08:08 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 1,847
Posted By smd4

Obviously I was referring to your mistake that...

Obviously I was referring to your mistake that the clamp wouldn’t move.

You say you want to learn; your ego and pride belie that statement.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-09-24, 08:03 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 30,484
Posted By smd4

Nope. But then again, I’ve never used thumb and...

Nope. But then again, I’ve never used thumb and forefinger to operate a light switch. Do you??
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-09-24, 07:59 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 1,847
Posted By smd4

No need for an argument; your admission that you...

No need for an argument; your admission that you were mistaken would suffice.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-09-24, 07:30 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 30,484
Posted By smd4

So many brands are just flat popsicle sticks; no...

So many brands are just flat popsicle sticks; no attempt at ergonomics whatsoever.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-09-24, 07:00 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,422
Posted By smd4

I hate that Kool Stop flares out the back edge....

I hate that Kool Stop flares out the back edge. No thanks. Please don’t do that.

Swiss Stop for the win.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-09-24, 06:01 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 1,847
Posted By smd4

:rolleyes: Again, insulting the people you...

:rolleyes:

Again, insulting the people you come to for help is probably not the best strategy.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-09-24, 05:55 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,422
Posted By smd4

Don’t know why they went with a screw! Maybe...

Don’t know why they went with a screw! Maybe because they’re made of plastic and are a “wear item?”
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-09-24, 05:32 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 1,847
Posted By smd4

TBH, some of the jerky comments are expressions...

TBH, some of the jerky comments are expressions of frustration because you refuse to acknowledge and accept the advice given. You adamantly refused to accept that the clamp could rotate. You seem to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-09-24, 04:01 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 630
Posted By smd4

You mean a lack of drain holes in just the bottom...

You mean a lack of drain holes in just the bottom bracket shell?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-09-24, 01:03 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,422
Posted By smd4

Just makes for a nice, rounded smooth transition...

Just makes for a nice, rounded smooth transition for the rim to travel between the brake pads.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-02-24, 09:24 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 988
Posted By smd4

Really?

Really?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-02-24, 08:41 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,580
Posted By smd4

Four paragraphs *****ing about the way he routed...

Four paragraphs *****ing about the way he routed his brake cables = definitely wadded panties.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-01-24, 06:51 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 2,946
Posted By smd4

Hey! I just said this problem would have been...

Hey! I just said this problem would have been fixed in five minutes in a bike shop— also an accurate statement.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-01-24, 11:05 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,580
Posted By smd4

What’s really odd is getting your panties in a...

What’s really odd is getting your panties in a wad about it. I didn’t even know this was a “thing” before I saw this site.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-01-24, 10:27 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,420
Posted By smd4

Hoo boy…:foo:

Hoo boy…:foo:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-30-24, 11:55 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,696
Posted By smd4

Well, performance I suppose, but not in the looks...

Well, performance I suppose, but not in the looks department...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-30-24, 08:00 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,696
Posted By smd4

What's with the zip ties (?) on the chain stays?

What's with the zip ties (?) on the chain stays?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-29-24, 06:57 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,805
Posted By smd4

I was wondering if they could cast/forge titanium...

I was wondering if they could cast/forge titanium like aluminum. But then it might be heavier than aluminum and then… what’s the point?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-29-24, 06:38 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,805
Posted By smd4

After seeing all these titanium stems, seems like...

After seeing all these titanium stems, seems like the answer to the OP’s original question is still “no.”
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-29-24, 09:00 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 385
Posted By smd4

"Because of these pros and cons, it seems...

"Because of these pros and cons, it seems unlikely that STI will ever completely replace downtube levers.":roflmao2:
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-29-24, 08:11 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 2,946
Posted By smd4

This is the problem. This issue could have...

This is the problem.

This issue could have been taken care of in about five minutes in a bike shop, not five days.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-28-24, 01:18 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 618
Posted By smd4

First, re-install that curved silver (rusty?)...

First, re-install that curved silver (rusty?) part with the rubber boot at the end that the cable runs through to look more like this:

V-brake...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-26-24, 06:57 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 565
Posted By smd4

Those bumps are cool but not necessary. The brake...

Those bumps are cool but not necessary. The brake cable tension (and the screw threads) keeps everything from moving.

The rubber O rings at available in a number of colors. I’d be interested in...
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