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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-11-24, 01:07 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 528
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: 30
Views: 528
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: 37
Views: 599
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: 79
Views: 1,584
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: 79
Views: 1,584
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: 79
Views: 1,584
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: 422
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: 260
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: 15
Views: 393
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: 92
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: 36
Views: 1,056
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: 770
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: 322
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: 424
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: 322
Posted By wheelreason

Yes.

Yes.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-05-24, 08:15 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,025
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: 2,390
Posted By wheelreason

No.

No.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-03-24, 07:18 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 3,140
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: 17,798
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: 687
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: 53
Views: 1,565
Posted By wheelreason

Lol

Lol
Forum: Road Cycling
06-02-24, 02:48 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 4,824
Posted By wheelreason

Larry?...

Larry?...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-02-24, 02:37 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 1,902
Posted By wheelreason

Zip tie.

Zip tie.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-01-24, 10:35 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,251
Posted By wheelreason

During Covid and hockey playoffs or just...

During Covid and hockey playoffs or just normally?...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-31-24, 08:26 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 4,824
Posted By wheelreason

I prefer barley, hops, and a little alcohol with...

I prefer barley, hops, and a little alcohol with my recovery water...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-31-24, 07:55 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 827
Posted By wheelreason

"Part changer" is an insult in the HVAC tech...

"Part changer" is an insult in the HVAC tech community. Diagnose the problem. Before deciding it is NOW the f ring, did you inspect it and/or check to see if it does it on the big ring?
Give me $2...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-31-24, 06:04 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 988
Posted By wheelreason

LOL. I once had a "we are about to throw down"...

LOL. I once had a "we are about to throw down" argument about accuracy v precision on tennis raquet stringing machine tensioners, and calibrators. It's always been a heated topic, much like tire...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-29-24, 08:15 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,238
Posted By wheelreason

A whole bunch, but that isn't really a thing when...

A whole bunch, but that isn't really a thing when riding a bike (maybe momentarily in a crit pile up :)). The gyroscopic effect is your friend when riding a bike.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-29-24, 08:06 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 3,530
Posted By wheelreason

Yeah, If a cyclist hits a ped on a MUP they...

Yeah, If a cyclist hits a ped on a MUP they caused it, If you approach a ped, and an incoming cyclist is coming the other way, and they are going to converge, you need to assume that one or both may...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-27-24, 03:58 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 845
Posted By wheelreason

"If you are going to shag a sheep, do it at the...

"If you are going to shag a sheep, do it at the edge of a cliff"...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-27-24, 03:56 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 468
Posted By wheelreason

Now where did I leave my old bumper car jack....

Now where did I leave my old bumper car jack....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-24-24, 12:13 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,840
Posted By wheelreason

You can keep the day job, but tell me, are those...

You can keep the day job, but tell me, are those Holiday Inn Express pillows comfy?... :)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-24-24, 08:10 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,166
Posted By wheelreason

Let her pick her own bike? Are you crazy? Next...

Let her pick her own bike? Are you crazy? Next they'll want to wear pants and vote, mark my words...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-24-24, 08:00 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,840
Posted By wheelreason

Online retailers shipping the wrong thing is a...

Online retailers shipping the wrong thing is a common thing. If they shipped something you did not order, then they have to issue a refund if requested, How much of a project this may be, is really...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-24, 09:19 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,166
Posted By wheelreason

Have the shirtless pool boy suggest she shift to...

Have the shirtless pool boy suggest she shift to her smallest gear before the hill, they you will know the issue for sure....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-21-24, 03:06 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,248
Posted By wheelreason

Other than the winter mid week around the block...

Other than the winter mid week around the block shop races, I will never ride an e-bike. If I wanted an electric motorcycle or moped, that is what I would be riding now. I don't mind other folks...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-20-24, 10:09 AM
Replies: 161
Views: 4,792
Posted By wheelreason

Balsa, please let it be balsa...

Balsa, please let it be balsa...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-17-24, 03:55 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,505
Posted By wheelreason

I sell a lot of ceramic bearings, but none to...

I sell a lot of ceramic bearings, but none to people I care about...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-24, 12:20 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,664
Posted By wheelreason

LOL, don't quit YOUR day job.

LOL, don't quit YOUR day job.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-17-24, 12:07 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 840
Posted By wheelreason

You need to torque it down some more. It is...

You need to torque it down some more. It is slotted so it can be adjusted.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-17-24, 06:41 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,586
Posted By wheelreason

Yeah, but the hub spins, and the axle is locked...

Yeah, but the hub spins, and the axle is locked to the drop out, so assuming one would want to do this (can't imagine why) one would need some sort of hollow axle/driveshaft contraption thing.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-15-24, 08:43 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,586
Posted By wheelreason

I think I remember an old TT bike with the hbars...

I think I remember an old TT bike with the hbars under the headtube...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-15-24, 08:40 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,303
Posted By wheelreason

"Oh dear God, I know I am not a good Catholic,...

"Oh dear God, I know I am not a good Catholic, and I haven't been to church in quite some time, but if you in your grace grant me the wish that just one customer comes in to the shop sometime in the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-15-24, 08:32 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,664
Posted By wheelreason

Don't quit the day job...

Don't quit the day job...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-15-24, 08:29 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 476
Posted By wheelreason

It's the water, right? It's gotta be the water....

It's the water, right? It's gotta be the water....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-14-24, 07:02 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,817
Posted By wheelreason

The delivery guys from some restaurants use used...

The delivery guys from some restaurants use used fryer oil on the chains I make them clean up the mess before I'll let one of my guys near them.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-14-24, 07:00 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,817
Posted By wheelreason

Why? And no.

Why? And no.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-14-24, 06:55 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,586
Posted By wheelreason

Yes, sorry, quoted the wrong post cause I was...

Yes, sorry, quoted the wrong post cause I was laughing so hard...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-14-24, 01:12 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,586
Posted By wheelreason

And what is the plan for transferring the torque...

And what is the plan for transferring the torque from the cog(s) to the hub body?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-14-24, 01:09 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,586
Posted By wheelreason

Maybe a Lefty with one chainstay?... :)

Maybe a Lefty with one chainstay?... :)
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