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Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-19-24, 12:39 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 640
Posted By FBinNY

I'm sorry you feel this way, and apologize for...

I'm sorry you feel this way, and apologize for any part I played that contributed.

You asked a legitimate question, though it took some back and forth to get to the nub.

Unfortunately, there's...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-19-24, 10:12 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 538
Posted By FBinNY

There are no real negatives if you don't count...

There are no real negatives if you don't count wasted time.

BITD when folks were tying spokes, they were usually thinner carbon steel, not SS. Because the SS used today is weaker, spokes are...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-19-24, 08:19 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 538
Posted By FBinNY

I started building wheels when tying spokes was...

I started building wheels when tying spokes was on the way out.

For the few that I tied, I did it pretty much the same as in the video. Except, I didn't like working with the spool so I cut...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-18-24, 09:53 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 252
Posted By FBinNY

One of the first and best bits of advice I...

One of the first and best bits of advice I received in my early days as a manufacture was to "never sacrifice good on the alter of perfection,"

The OP described a barely perceptible bit of...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-18-24, 12:09 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 252
Posted By FBinNY

My rule is "if in doubt, take one out." ...

My rule is "if in doubt, take one out."

Since you have good reason not to doubt that 22 balls will fit, there's no reason to remove one.

FWIW, an easy way to feel more confident is to assemble...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-18-24, 08:20 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 215
Posted By FBinNY

I operate by a simple rule. I run the...

I operate by a simple rule.

I run the longest chain that works well. Since there's minimal difference in smallest sprocket sizes the longest chain will always work, and allows more freedom at the...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-18-24, 08:11 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 306
Posted By FBinNY

Yes,there seems to be a correlation between...

Yes,there seems to be a correlation between cyclists inroads and overall road safety. But that's all we know.

Calling cycling an indicator here is misleading because it implies that cyclist...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-17-24, 04:21 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 640
Posted By FBinNY

I'm sorry I mentioned EPIRBs. It was intentional...

I'm sorry I mentioned EPIRBs. It was intentional hyperbole, carrying the OP's concerns about riding out in the boonies to the extreme.

However, my point about lack of reliable cell phone coverage...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-17-24, 02:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 220
Posted By FBinNY

I apologize if this seems harsh or non...

I apologize if this seems harsh or non responsive, but.....

It's not practical to offer primers on various aspects of bike repair and adjustment. Especially because there are so many good...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-17-24, 01:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 190
Posted By FBinNY

Pardon if it's been asked How are you...

Pardon if it's been asked


How are you tensioning the chain?

IME the vast bulk of chain issues on SS bikes are due to improper chain tension. Your worn BB and stretched chain fit the pattern,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-17-24, 01:46 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 538
Posted By FBinNY

Nylok is fine for appropriate applications, and...

Nylok is fine for appropriate applications, and not OK in others.

I think about Nylok as a form of backup protection in applications where I could rely on a standard nut and washer.

As an...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-17-24, 07:21 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 116
Posted By FBinNY

You'd probably do better posting this in the C&V...

You'd probably do better posting this in the C&V forum.

Folks here are more about fixing than identifying vintage parts.

One hint to knowing whether it was original to Schwinn is the rim. Back...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-16-24, 05:49 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,710
Posted By FBinNY

That should have been clear based on what...

That should have been clear based on what immediately followed.

In any case, what are you looking for here?

Earlier on, I offended you by saying I saw no need for pointless argument. I still...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-16-24, 04:14 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,710
Posted By FBinNY

Yes, I offered (pitched is too strong) two...

Yes, I offered (pitched is too strong) two possibilities for the simple reason that I didn't have evidence on which to lean one way or the other.

OTOH poor cold heading is pretty rare. The...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-16-24, 03:31 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,710
Posted By FBinNY

If you have facts, either observed or actually...

If you have facts, either observed or actually measured, plaussbility arguments must yield to them.

Even today elbow length varies among brands. I've always sought spokes with shorter elbows...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-16-24, 03:08 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,521
Posted By FBinNY

As I said earlier, it usually is related to...

As I said earlier, it usually is related to minimum response rules or policies.

It's not entirely arbitrary. Often enough, there will be complicating factors, ie. the victim trapped in a car wreck...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-16-24, 02:58 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,710
Posted By FBinNY

Maybe it's more about you being less hard them as...

Maybe it's more about you being less hard them as you age.

Sorry, I couldn't resist.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-16-24, 01:49 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,521
Posted By FBinNY

Yes, the lack of a gurney reflects one of those...

Yes, the lack of a gurney reflects one of those turf wars I mentioned. Their utility truck is just that because in most US cities EMTs were not allowed to transport. They stabilized the patient on...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-16-24, 11:03 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 307
Posted By FBinNY

Maybe not normal, but certainly not rare. ...

Maybe not normal, but certainly not rare.

It's fine as long as the right side freewheel clearance is adequate.

FWIW odds are they're missing a spacer, but that's easy enough to fix if you want.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-16-24, 12:12 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 134
Posted By FBinNY

The first step is to try to isolate the problem...

The first step is to try to isolate the problem to within the shifter, or someplace.

Disconnect the cable hold some light tension on it while working the shifter. You should get 10 steps up then...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-15-24, 05:24 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,521
Posted By FBinNY

This is a consequence of turf wars, and union...

This is a consequence of turf wars, and union rules. 911 EMTs and paramedics are a relatively new thing (relative to my age). Before that, if you had a medical emergency, you called your own doctor,...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-15-24, 05:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 326
Posted By FBinNY

I can't comment about the particulars from 3,000...

I can't comment about the particulars from 3,000 miles away, but I find it interesting that the city government opted to neglect the issue. That is until they could declare an emergency and get...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-15-24, 04:55 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 358
Posted By FBinNY

10 to 1 odds are that the stacked cassette...

10 to 1 odds are that the stacked cassette doesn't come up beyond the freehub body. This is an absolute requirement freehub/cassette systems, because otherwise the lockring bottoms against the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-14-24, 07:09 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 388
Posted By FBinNY

You might have misunderstood me. The suggestion...

You might have misunderstood me. The suggestion to ride first was meant to mean before cutting. Obviously, (I supposed) swapping would require keeping it new.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-14-24, 06:17 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 388
Posted By FBinNY

If they'll swap for free or a nominal fee, that's...

If they'll swap for free or a nominal fee, that's your best bet.

Otherwise, sawing an inch or from the bottom is a reasonable solution. Purely out of laziness, and not from any mechanical concern,...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-14-24, 09:04 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 640
Posted By FBinNY

You asked basically the same thing earlier....

You asked basically the same thing earlier. There's no need to harp onit and put a noob on the defensive.

In any case, the OP has already made clear what he's looking for, and we can leave the...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-13-24, 06:39 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 640
Posted By FBinNY

I guess it's a question of worldview. I started...

I guess it's a question of worldview. I started touring in 1965. There were no cell phones yet. In fact there were very few cyclists on American roads. So, I got used to being self reliant, along...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-13-24, 05:03 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 867
Posted By FBinNY

Methodology? Hah! There is no methodology. ...

Methodology? Hah!

There is no methodology. Every player did whatever the **** he wanted, with no regard to the users.

Unless you have faith in whoever built your bike to continue in business,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-13-24, 03:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 377
Posted By FBinNY

This is why I use a heavy grease on spoke...

This is why I use a heavy grease on spoke nipples. Thread friction causes spokes to wind up, but a good lube minimizes that. You'll still need to hold the spoke with a 4" adjustable wrench or...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-13-24, 02:21 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 812
Posted By FBinNY

There's no right or wrong. There's the situation...

There's no right or wrong. There's the situation and your judgement.

Ultimately, the outcome will call the play.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-13-24, 01:05 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 640
Posted By FBinNY

The OP mentioned an ex. he wants to be told. It's...

The OP mentioned an ex. he wants to be told. It's possible that the current family dynamic can't be relied on for that.

I guess I'm old school, because I'd rather assign a proxy than rely on an...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-13-24, 12:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 277
Posted By FBinNY

A nice example of hydraulic damping. It's a...

A nice example of hydraulic damping. It's a shame you had to go through the effort.

On the bright side, it's next service date is pushed back.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-13-24, 09:48 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 640
Posted By FBinNY

It's called the police dept. If you're...

It's called the police dept.

If you're killed riding on the road the police will notify your next of kin.

Of course, they're not psychic, so carry some form of ID, or set up the emergency...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-12-24, 04:57 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,208
Posted By FBinNY

I didn't forget, but not knowing that exact...

I didn't forget, but not knowing that exact design, I was referencing a version with a live axle only on one side, and a fixed stub on the other.


Thanks for the link, I'm sure the OP could find...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-12-24, 04:41 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,521
Posted By FBinNY

I agree with you on most points, and don't like...

I agree with you on most points, and don't like the entire concept of autonomous vehicles, except possibly on interstates. But, more and smarter driver assists can only help.

As for the NHSTA...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-11-24, 07:44 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,652
Posted By FBinNY

Yes the search function is for finding out if...

Yes the search function is for finding out if someone earlier had the same issue, and a solution was posted.

However, if you don't find a useful answer, and wish to post, then you're better off...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-11-24, 06:26 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,208
Posted By FBinNY

Each end of the tube the axle runs in. So, behind...

Each end of the tube the axle runs in. So, behind the wheel and between whatever stop is on the axle and the tube. In other words neither the wheel, nor whatever is at the other end should touch the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-11-24, 05:44 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,208
Posted By FBinNY

You can pull the unit back to reduce chain slack,...

You can pull the unit back to reduce chain slack, but don't take it to zero. Chain drive REQUIRES slack in the return loop.

Assuming sprockets are reasonably concentric, the lower loop should...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-11-24, 05:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 401
Posted By FBinNY

You might find a better suited audience on the...

You might find a better suited audience on the Electric bike forum.

Otherwise the rear end doesn't care what's up front as long as the chain ring alignment is reasonable. So this shouldn't be much...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-11-24, 02:29 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,652
Posted By FBinNY

I HATE ******* ZOMBIES!!! So, re. the...

I HATE ******* ZOMBIES!!!

So, re. the Raleigh.

It's reliably 7/8" (22.2,mm)

This is so reliable that you could use it to check the accuracy of your calipers. The fork is 1"OD with a 1/16"...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-11-24, 10:01 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,521
Posted By FBinNY

Someone must have read my post here, (#4) ...

Someone must have read my post here, (#4)

NHSTA. was directed to address the rising number of pedestrian deaths, and just proposed a new set of regulations focused mainly on head to hood...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-11-24, 09:38 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 579
Posted By FBinNY

I don't know his, but when I taught, mine was,...

I don't know his, but when I taught, mine was, "if in doubt, leave one out".

OTOH, maybe he meant, "loose balls rule!!!".
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-11-24, 08:37 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 579
Posted By FBinNY

FWIW I use Firefox and the link works fine, with...

FWIW I use Firefox and the link works fine, with no warnings.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-11-24, 06:44 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 579
Posted By FBinNY

Yes, but it's a question of outlook. In...

Yes, but it's a question of outlook. In manufacturing everything is measured in time because that's how costs are calculated.

So things like needing to be more careful, and fumbling to recover...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-10-24, 09:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 241
Posted By FBinNY

It just takes time. Back in 1967 I wiped out at...

It just takes time. Back in 1967 I wiped out at high speed on a rainy day when I came around s bend onto a steel deck bridge. I walked back to find my bike between the front wheels of a Semi. I was...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-10-24, 08:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 347
Posted By FBinNY

I must be missing something because it seems...

I must be missing something because it seems reasonable to me.

What's wrong with a "let me help you get home before something happens... " policy?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-10-24, 08:22 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,652
Posted By FBinNY

It might help to know thsy Jamis is only a brand...

It might help to know thsy Jamis is only a brand label, and has no factory of their own.

They source bikes and put their labels on them. So, assuming you measured correctly, it implies that this...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-10-24, 07:28 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 579
Posted By FBinNY

Agree with Andy that there's no functional...

Agree with Andy that there's no functional advantage to the cages.

FWIW if you're familiar with Campagnolo and Shimano products you might consider that both only used cages in headsets and bottom...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-10-24, 06:26 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 812
Posted By FBinNY

Most semi drivers are vastly better than the...

Most semi drivers are vastly better than the average motorist.

Depending on conditions, I'd either do nothing and let them sort it out, or move toward the right slightly to give them more passing...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-10-24, 06:01 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,873
Posted By FBinNY

Mike was one of my favorite people on this forum....

Mike was one of my favorite people on this forum. He'll be sorely missed.

In a way, I wish you hadn't posted this. I'd have been happier believing he simply moved on to better things.

Anyway,...
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