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Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-26-24, 03:25 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 421
Posted By FBinNY

Sorry not clearly at all, and not even murky. ...

Sorry not clearly at all, and not even murky.

Laws vary by state, so there may be exceptions, but violations by others do not relieve operators of their own responsibility.

Both parties are at...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-26-24, 07:43 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 421
Posted By FBinNY

Though I barely qualify as an advocate these...

Though I barely qualify as an advocate these days, you can count me among those who eschew, parallel bike lanes in most cases.

Since I don't live by set rules, and see everything as a situation,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-25-24, 05:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 171
Posted By FBinNY

To the OP Hice job, You obviously have the...

To the OP

Hice job, You obviously have the creativity and skill called for, and probably don't really need help.

However, I wonder if you'll be pleased with it's rigidity. If not, I suggest you...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-25-24, 03:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 171
Posted By FBinNY

Years ago many bicycles came with a headset...

Years ago many bicycles came with a headset mounted front reflector bracket. Some of these were very substantial, and odds are an old school bike shop has a bunch in a box somewhere. Otherwise, a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-25-24, 09:33 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 136
Posted By FBinNY

It's worn but I've seen and ridden on rings much...

It's worn but I've seen and ridden on rings much more worn.

IME worn rings and dropped chains aren't connected, so I'd try to diagnose that before replacing the ring.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-24-24, 11:26 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 421
Posted By FBinNY

Yes, you would have been at fault as would also...

Yes, you would have been at fault as would also be the salmon. You're always responsible for avoiding collisions in front, with the only excuse being if it were unavoidable. Just take a moment to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-24-24, 09:50 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 215
Posted By FBinNY

I'm impressed that you got by on 25mm tires, but...

I'm impressed that you got by on 25mm tires, but please understand I wasn't arguing against going wider.

So, there are two considerations that cap tire width

The first is easy; frame clearance...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-24-24, 09:18 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,031
Posted By FBinNY

They wouldn't get it. It's a Creole word,...

They wouldn't get it. It's a Creole word, commonly used in New Orleans, with no connection to French.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-24-24, 09:12 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 215
Posted By FBinNY

FWIW- you have it backwards. The general rule is...

FWIW- you have it backwards. The general rule is to use wider tires for greater loads. That's why truck tires are wider than car tires.

If you were fine on 25mm tires at 100psi (or whatever) you...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-24-24, 03:52 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 211
Posted By FBinNY

Legal? The hub police won't be knocking your door...

Legal? The hub police won't be knocking your door anytime soon.

But it does depend on how OCD you are.

A 2mm change is much more than you need, so replacing it with two 1mm spacers on either...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-24-24, 03:40 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 755
Posted By FBinNY

Not looking for controversy. Just pointing out...

Not looking for controversy. Just pointing out that NYC isn't that unique, either in sense of humor or bicyclist attitudes.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-24-24, 03:33 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 755
Posted By FBinNY

So, now I understand. You believe that entitled...

So, now I understand. You believe that entitled urban cyclists are unique to NYC.

Have you ever been to Chicago, DC, Boston, San Francisco, etc.?

How about London and Paris?

IMO any cyclist...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-24-24, 03:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 211
Posted By FBinNY

Yes and no, but raises an interesting point. ...

Yes and no, but raises an interesting point.

The axle spacing is semi independent of the freehub, and managed with spacers to control OLD and offset of the freehub and shell. Your point is well...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-24-24, 03:01 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 755
Posted By FBinNY

Are you implying that New Yorkers are the only...

Are you implying that New Yorkers are the only ones with a sense of humor, or able to appreciate a good ribbing?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-24-24, 02:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 211
Posted By FBinNY

Two things to consider, then use your judgement. ...

Two things to consider, then use your judgement.

Is the spacer necessary for the freehub to clear and not rub on the shell?
Would moving the cassette more inboard bring the RD too close to the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-24-24, 02:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 119
Posted By FBinNY

It's easy enough to find out when comes time to...

It's easy enough to find out when comes time to replace.

Slacken the cable and pull one end of housing out an inch or two. Either you'll expose more housing bare inner wire.

Either way, do not...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-24-24, 12:24 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,031
Posted By FBinNY

Eons ago a bartender friend explained how one of...

Eons ago a bartender friend explained how one of the hardest parts of his job was comping drinks.

It's good business to comp drinks for special occasions, or once in a while for a favored regular....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-24-24, 12:08 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 362
Posted By FBinNY

Clincher tires have improved greatly since i...

Clincher tires have improved greatly since i started riding tubulars in 67. I was getting fairly close to moving back to clinchers, but this, and so many other reports of mounting/discounting issues...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-23-24, 11:58 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 231
Posted By FBinNY

Sometimes you have to read beyond the words to...

Sometimes you have to read beyond the words to get the picture. From the context, it's clear that the OP was turning something to tighten it.

I hate to bring it up and get you started (please...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-23-24, 06:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 217
Posted By FBinNY

Freewheel ratchets are binary. They tend to...

Freewheel ratchets are binary. They tend to either engage solidly or not engage at all. However some freehubs don't use ratchet systems. Some designs, like roller clutches, can hold at low loads and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-23-24, 04:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 231
Posted By FBinNY

ANY torque spec is for as tightened condition....

ANY torque spec is for as tightened condition. Otherwise it would depend on the user to be psychic, and somehow predict what is not in their control.

As for why it tightened, the first thing to...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-23-24, 04:10 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 755
Posted By FBinNY

The beauty of good satire is that is shows...

The beauty of good satire is that is shows reality without preaching. That's it's close to believable is icing on the cake.

It's plausible because the reality is because we've all met cyclists...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-23-24, 03:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 201
Posted By FBinNY

This could be anything from paranoia to luckily...

This could be anything from paranoia to luckily averting theft, injury or death.

There's no conclusion to be drawn, except as a reminder to be aware of our surroundings and make decisions...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-23-24, 02:31 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 153
Posted By FBinNY

I'm not going to look up the cranks, and take...

I'm not going to look up the cranks, and take your word on it.

All things being equal, and IF axial preload is fine tunable and reliable, I prefer angular contact bearings. Simply put, I prefer...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-23-24, 02:21 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,031
Posted By FBinNY

That's not a tip, it's a service charge. ...

That's not a tip, it's a service charge.

The key difference is that a service charge is fixed and mandatory, while a tip is variable at the discretion of the patron, and voluntary even if...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-23-24, 12:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 153
Posted By FBinNY

Angular contact bearings are basically the same...

Angular contact bearings are basically the same as the cup/cone design used on bikes for over a century.

Yes, they do require a slight preload to ensure contact at the correct diameters.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-23-24, 01:32 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 195
Posted By FBinNY

Other than taxes it's been great for me. My...

Other than taxes it's been great for me. My warehouse was in Mount Vernon, so easy commute by bike or car. NYC is conveniently close, and it's a short decent ride to the great riding up county.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-23-24, 12:31 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 132
Posted By FBinNY

Are there any wires showing? Is your wife or...

Are there any wires showing? Is your wife or anyone else very mad at you?

Sorry, I couldn't resist, but you do have me a bit confused.

Wahoo has a few versions of KICKRs that are VERY...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-23-24, 12:08 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 195
Posted By FBinNY

Working totally blind, follow the maker's...

Working totally blind, follow the maker's guidelines. It's a triple so use the spindle made for triple.

However, if you know the specifics, especially chainring and crank arm clearance to the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-23-24, 12:01 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 250
Posted By FBinNY

Without knowing the particulars, it's impossible...

Without knowing the particulars, it's impossible to know what the mechanic had in mind.

However, this may restore your confidence.

It's SOP on all derailleur bikes to try to position the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-22-24, 08:52 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 362
Posted By FBinNY

It shouldn't be this way, but sadly is. ...

It shouldn't be this way, but sadly is.

Many years ago I had a tire that dry rotted and glued itself to the rim. Fortunately, I like oysters. My oyster knife* bailed me out. I tapped it in...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-22-24, 09:44 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 250
Posted By FBinNY

I don't have enough info to judge whether it...

I don't have enough info to judge whether it makes sense or not.

However, it wasn't working before and is now, so that's a solid clue.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-22-24, 02:23 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,062
Posted By FBinNY

I'd never make it past voir dire. (and never...

I'd never make it past voir dire. (and never have on real cases)

But, I think we're on the same page. Those who design and build, and those who use MUPs each have responsibilities. For the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-22-24, 12:27 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,031
Posted By FBinNY

You should not feel obligated to tip a mechanic,...

You should not feel obligated to tip a mechanic, except maybe the student working part time, probably for minimum wage. Otherwise, he's a professional earning a wage, and not counting on tips.
...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-21-24, 11:11 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,062
Posted By FBinNY

That's a stile. As in turnstile, except that it...

That's a stile. As in turnstile, except that it doesn't turn.

Also, it is tangently related, because this is about creating a sort of stile that passes bikes and blocks cars.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-21-24, 08:06 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,062
Posted By FBinNY

One of the things I learned as a manufacturer was...

One of the things I learned as a manufacturer was that often there's very little difference in cost or effort to produce good products vs. crap.

As you might tell from my post immediately prior, I...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-21-24, 06:30 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,062
Posted By FBinNY

At some point, we need to hold users, in this...

At some point, we need to hold users, in this case cyclists, responsible for their part in these accidents.

IMO, there's no excuse for running into a bollard on an MUP, given that we need to ride...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-21-24, 03:53 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,859
Posted By FBinNY

Agreed. Words have meaning. There's no...

Agreed.

Words have meaning. There's no judgement, moral or otherwise, in calling things what they are.

Moral judgement only comes into play when people arbitrarily redefine words to suit an...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-21-24, 09:28 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,062
Posted By FBinNY

I have no problem with bollards centered at the...

I have no problem with bollards centered at the ends of MUPs. But under some conditions.

First they must be over 5 feet tall, and painted brightly or reflective at the top. This would make them as...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-21-24, 06:28 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,062
Posted By FBinNY

A difference in worldview. You're focused on...

A difference in worldview. You're focused on protecting cyclists. They're focused on protecting their bridges, and the fools who might try to drive over them.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-20-24, 11:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 211
Posted By FBinNY

Dumb me. I thought it was 0.10oz.

Dumb me. I thought it was 0.10oz.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-20-24, 03:40 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 587
Posted By FBinNY

It's interesting how a pervasive myth can ripple...

It's interesting how a pervasive myth can ripple out and create weird conclusions in other areas.

First of all, the myth that low tension somehow causes spoke breakage is inconsistent with the...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-20-24, 03:20 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,135
Posted By FBinNY

One things people tend to forget is that we don't...

One things people tend to forget is that we don't live or die based on statistics. If you study accident data for both bicycles and motorcycles, and probably everything else, you find that accidents...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-20-24, 09:18 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 519
Posted By FBinNY

Sorry, I my Campy familiarity is a bit dated. I...

Sorry, I my Campy familiarity is a bit dated. I stand corrected.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-20-24, 02:38 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 519
Posted By FBinNY

Given the loads and speeds involved, bronze...

Given the loads and speeds involved, bronze bushing pulleys are more than adequate. I've yet to see any that wore out before the chain ate them up.

Your 20 years experience means that out.

If...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-20-24, 02:36 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 519
Posted By FBinNY

Given the loads and speeds involved, bronze...

Given the loads and speeds involved, bronze bushing pulleys are more than adequate. I've yet to see any that wore out before the chain ate them up.

Your 20 years experience means that out.

If...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-19-24, 10:53 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 358
Posted By FBinNY

Your old bike is worth far more complete than...

Your old bike is worth far more complete than without the rear wheel.

The difference is going to be more than your cost for the rim and spokes. And that assumes the spokes will be reusable, which...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-19-24, 06:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 212
Posted By FBinNY

Search for a Normandy freewheel remover. If you...

Search for a Normandy freewheel remover. If you don't expect to need it again, any shop that's been around for 20-30 years will have it and should remove the freewheel for a nominal charge.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-19-24, 04:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 298
Posted By FBinNY

I suggest you find a new shop. At least until...

I suggest you find a new shop. At least until this one finds a new mechanic.

Mistakes happen, but installing
the grommet upside down is unforgivable.

It implies, total carelessness and lack of...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-19-24, 03:38 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 298
Posted By FBinNY

I'm not a big fan of these plastic or rubber...

I'm not a big fan of these plastic or rubber grommets. I buy brass washers that fit the valve, and file or shape them to lay flat in the rim.

I've done this countless times without ever hearing...
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