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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-19-24, 05:16 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 387
Posted By ScottCommutes

Always better to anticipate shifts and have the...

Always better to anticipate shifts and have the new gear ready before you need it - especially uphill.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-18-24, 09:57 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 834
Posted By ScottCommutes

My cheap-o MasterLock cable lock (with the dial)...

My cheap-o MasterLock cable lock (with the dial) just wore out after like 40 years of service. Certainly not high security, but I'll miss it. One nice thing about having a combination lock for many...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-18-24, 09:39 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,124
Posted By ScottCommutes

For convenience, I wear regular shoes with...

For convenience, I wear regular shoes with studded pedals. I imagine a stiff-soled cycling shoe would work like a weight belt and assist your muscles in transferring power from your ankle to the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-17-24, 04:54 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 365
Posted By ScottCommutes

From a business perspective, wholesale parts...

From a business perspective, wholesale parts distributers will not go for this. They would want to see at minimum a dedicated truck with a standing height workshop area in the back.
Forum: Commuting
09-16-24, 05:09 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 333
Posted By ScottCommutes

You are a great candidate for an old bike because...

You are a great candidate for an old bike because that's where your skills/experience is at.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-16-24, 05:04 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 365
Posted By ScottCommutes

Very cool idea. Sounds like AAA for bikes. More...

Very cool idea. Sounds like AAA for bikes. More detailed specs needed please.
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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-15-24, 07:02 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 364
Posted By ScottCommutes

In my view, the most budget-friendly options are...

In my view, the most budget-friendly options are truing up what you have or getting a replacement off of a donor bike. Going to your local bike store might cost you $100 or a bit more for a new...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-12-24, 05:06 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 845
Posted By ScottCommutes

My rags look like yours. Its OK. You don't have...

My rags look like yours. Its OK. You don't have to eat off of your chain. I suppose you could look into ultrasonic cleaners if this really bothers you. As Iride01 said, there is a lot of the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-12-24, 04:59 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,739
Posted By ScottCommutes

My apologies - you are not missing anything. I...

My apologies - you are not missing anything. I was trying to say too much in too few words - the final orientation of a nipple is irrelevant. What I meant to get across was simply that the nipples...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-10-24, 07:19 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 859
Posted By ScottCommutes

I agree that semi trucks are usually far better...

I agree that semi trucks are usually far better behaved than other motorists.

I agree with OP that getting out of the way is never a bad option.

My particular beef is car carriers that unload...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-09-24, 06:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 352
Posted By ScottCommutes

For the future, consider keeping at home a full...

For the future, consider keeping at home a full spare set of consumables - tubes, tires, brake pads, chain, cables, etc. Shop around and get the right parts ahead of time - you will need them...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-09-24, 06:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 352
Posted By ScottCommutes

Agree with all of the above. The cable will...

Agree with all of the above. The cable will probably work, but I would still get the correct cable as that would totally annoy me. Find one with the correct end. Typically, brake cables are a bit...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-08-24, 07:41 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,819
Posted By ScottCommutes

Peek in the window of your local gym at all the...

Peek in the window of your local gym at all the poor folks on stationary bikes going nowhere.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-07-24, 07:39 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,201
Posted By ScottCommutes

I believe that this portion of this post is...

I believe that this portion of this post is misleading. It may turn out to be true, but there is also another very plausible explanation that can't be excluded based on the pictures provided. If...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-05-24, 06:52 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,739
Posted By ScottCommutes

Certain screw threads are much more self locking...

Certain screw threads are much more self locking than others. A worm gear is (to my memory) the most self-locking configuration - it is very hard to turn the worm by turning the threaded shaft. On...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-04-24, 08:19 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,201
Posted By ScottCommutes

Did you do something wrong? Yes, of course you...

Did you do something wrong? Yes, of course you did. If a shop trued a wheel up and then the customer broke three spokes within a half hour ride, the customer would rightfully blame the shop.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-03-24, 11:20 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,739
Posted By ScottCommutes

I vote yes. I routinely add tension to old...

I vote yes. I routinely add tension to old wheels. I think it is more the miles than the age. Many systems lose tension over time.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-02-24, 08:37 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 917
Posted By ScottCommutes

Regarding the metric vs. imperial comments - ...

Regarding the metric vs. imperial comments -

Yes, nuts occasionally have an outer diameter and a thread pitch and a wrench size from different systems. Deal with it.

Because of wear or...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-02-24, 05:38 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 917
Posted By ScottCommutes

While you are at it, get a spare or two and don't...

While you are at it, get a spare or two and don't lose those. Preparedness always helps ensure that you don't have problems.

Sounds to me like a part still used today by the likes of Walmart for...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-01-24, 07:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 494
Posted By ScottCommutes

https://patentimages.storage.googleapis.com/2d/7d/...

https://patentimages.storage.googleapis.com/2d/7d/9e/89f744a8456e29/USD454293.pdf

Strictly ornamental, as per US patent.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-01-24, 10:45 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 988
Posted By ScottCommutes

If you are not otherwise restricted (time,...

If you are not otherwise restricted (time, budget, distance, etc.), the tried and true way is to walk into a bike shop and talk to the sales guys about what you want in a bike.

Wrong sub-forum,...
Forum: Touring
08-29-24, 07:21 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 506
Posted By ScottCommutes

You can literally see light through that canoe. ...

You can literally see light through that canoe.
I would want to make as many of the bike bits as removable as possible to reduce drag in the water.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-28-24, 09:07 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,424
Posted By ScottCommutes

If you are attempting to lower salt in your own...

If you are attempting to lower salt in your own diet, I think the most painless strategy is to buy a salt shaker. Stop eating out. Stop eating processed foods. Stop buying food with salt in it. ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-28-24, 06:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 648
Posted By ScottCommutes

I would look for an insert that fits inside your...

I would look for an insert that fits inside your handlebar. I don't know where you get these, but the only bike I have that came with handlebar ends also came with these.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-28-24, 10:15 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 494
Posted By ScottCommutes

Lack of parallel sides makes crushing or...

Lack of parallel sides makes crushing or spreading attack harder?
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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-28-24, 09:34 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,440
Posted By ScottCommutes

While we're talking about trains, here's another...

While we're talking about trains, here's another cool factoid that is slowly being lost to history. Steam locomotives power their left/right wheels with crank arms much like a bicycle. However,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-28-24, 08:58 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,440
Posted By ScottCommutes

I'll chime in to this nonsense as well. Bicycle...

I'll chime in to this nonsense as well. Bicycle pedaling has two components which add together - a steady component and a pulsing component. This is a "pulse", but not exactly a digital pulse in...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-27-24, 08:24 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 378
Posted By ScottCommutes

I agree with all this. I like the pins, but they...

I agree with all this. I like the pins, but they do tear up my shoes a bit. One random observation - on certain shoes, you can look at your soles (after you ride a bit) and see where your foot...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-26-24, 06:48 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 497
Posted By ScottCommutes

I call BS. 1. Thanks to modern computerized...

I call BS.

1. Thanks to modern computerized technology, suppliers are able to offer more parts in more levels of quality than ever before. Truly a golden age.
2. Progress happens. Modern parts...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-26-24, 09:55 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,440
Posted By ScottCommutes

Your question breaks down into two parts - What...

Your question breaks down into two parts - What are the potential benefits, and what benefits would you actually see?

Various potential benefits have been mentioned. I would add the potential...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-25-24, 08:12 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,738
Posted By ScottCommutes

I have something like this one. It has never let...

I have something like this one. It has never let me down (occasional use only). I like the lack of handles. A regular wrench will get the black part on nice and tight, and then you have choices...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-24-24, 11:22 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 467
Posted By ScottCommutes

I have the Dewalt inflator - one of my greatest...

I have the Dewalt inflator - one of my greatest purchases of all time.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-23-24, 10:28 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,710
Posted By ScottCommutes

I think many factors besides mileage can...

I think many factors besides mileage can accelerate cable wear - dirt, weather, and your shifting patterns chief among them.
Forum: Touring
08-22-24, 04:22 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,109
Posted By ScottCommutes

Two dozen posts and no mention of what type of...

Two dozen posts and no mention of what type of fuel we are all using? Someone might have mentioned butane in passing. I'm confused. If this is a big deal, couldn't you get a liquid fuel stove and...
Forum: Commuting
08-22-24, 02:48 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 785
Posted By ScottCommutes

Interesting. I have a crate zip tied to a rack. ...

Interesting. I have a crate zip tied to a rack. When the crate is full of groceries, I often wish I could pop it off and carry it to the kitchen.
Forum: Commuting
08-22-24, 02:45 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 784
Posted By ScottCommutes

I miss turns in the car when I do that. Also, I...

I miss turns in the car when I do that. Also, I check every single crosswalk and blind spot....... Sometimes I forget where various controls like the four ways are.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-22-24, 02:40 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 630
Posted By ScottCommutes

I have different colored rattle cans of...

I have different colored rattle cans of Rust-Oleum in the garage. Find two that match close, mask with tape and cardboard, and hit spots. Next prettier option is auto touch up paint.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-22-24, 02:34 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,250
Posted By ScottCommutes

Am I missing something? If the pedal is already...

Am I missing something? If the pedal is already cracked in six places, isn't non-destructive removal pointless?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-21-24, 06:51 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,314
Posted By ScottCommutes

Welcome to the forum. I applaud you for...

Welcome to the forum.

I applaud you for trying to figure things out for yourself with this random bike you currently have.

The bike showing in the link appears decent - not a hunk of junk like...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-18-24, 05:25 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,377
Posted By ScottCommutes

OP - please understand that most all bike parts...

OP - please understand that most all bike parts come in many different quality levels, including levels that most reasonable people would consider crap.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-16-24, 11:17 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,382
Posted By ScottCommutes

Human nature encourages us to compare our own...

Human nature encourages us to compare our own experiences to everyone else's. While listening to the experience of others helps us to survive, compete, and thrive, this isn't a foolproof strategy...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-16-24, 08:20 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,267
Posted By ScottCommutes

An interesting premise, for sure. My take is...

An interesting premise, for sure. My take is that it is more or less bunk. It comes across like a doctor's lecture to less active patients to exercise more.

Some people's lifestyles (the...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-15-24, 08:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 580
Posted By ScottCommutes

I agree with this poster's sentiment. I find all...

I agree with this poster's sentiment. I find all the parts I need (except once, and there were workarounds) for 20-30 year old bikes easily without any problems. Most bike manufacturers don't make...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-15-24, 02:45 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,445
Posted By ScottCommutes

Two thoughts. First, busy traffic can be your...

Two thoughts. First, busy traffic can be your friend. It keeps everyone on their toes and also slows down the speeds. Second, bike friendliness can literally vary from one adjacent town to the...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-14-24, 04:30 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,205
Posted By ScottCommutes

Interesting discussion. I don't know the first...

Interesting discussion. I don't know the first thing about a Wahoo Bolt is, so take this idea with a grain of salt. I think we agree that any of us would get similar results if we attempted the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-13-24, 08:20 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 363
Posted By ScottCommutes

I agree that you have out-of-true issues. You...

I agree that you have out-of-true issues. You could learn - many do. Not brain surgery or rocket science.

In almost any home mechanic situation where you are saving on labour by doing work...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-13-24, 07:37 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,443
Posted By ScottCommutes

Figure even with a fast parking lot speed of...

Figure even with a fast parking lot speed of 15mph - 4 minute miles - 15 laps of the parking lot per hour - 30 laps if you go two hours. Doesn't sound like a lot of fun on a crappy bike, but hey,...
Forum: Triathlon
08-12-24, 06:40 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 845
Posted By ScottCommutes

So my kids completed the triathalon yesterday. ...

So my kids completed the triathalon yesterday. There was a total of about 500 participants.

Pros:

Everyone had fun. We had a blast.
Very well organized
Totally family friendly
Free swim...
Forum: Electric Bikes
08-12-24, 05:43 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 404
Posted By ScottCommutes

To go at the problem another way, expand your...

To go at the problem another way, expand your research and look at any/all the carts you can find that are designed/engineered for towing behind a vehicle and also behind a bicycle. I am not aware...
Forum: Electric Bikes
08-12-24, 05:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 404
Posted By ScottCommutes

Another attempt at a serious response: Without...

Another attempt at a serious response:
Without even worrying about the design, can you identify your target weight loaded? As stated above, even if the cart had zero weight empty, the required...
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