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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-26-24, 07:36 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 611
Posted By ScubaGearhead85

I'm guessing it's the L-screw. I did this the...

I'm guessing it's the L-screw. I did this the other day while troubleshooting. The cable was so tight in low gear that I couldn't move it by hand. So, I'll give the L screw a try and see if there is...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-26-24, 07:07 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 611
Posted By ScubaGearhead85

Need help getting shifting dialed in after replacing rear derailleur and cable

Hey everyone:

I need some help with getting the shifting on my bike dialed in after replacing the rear derailleur and rear shift cable.

I commute with my bike daily year around and put a lot of...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
10-26-23, 06:51 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,069
Posted By ScubaGearhead85

Thank you to everyone for your responses! I now...

Thank you to everyone for your responses! I now have a pretty good list of different lights to check out. Cheers!
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
10-26-23, 06:31 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,069
Posted By ScubaGearhead85

Thanks! The issues you experienced with Fenix is...

Thanks! The issues you experienced with Fenix is good information to know too. I have had cheaper flashlights that shut off randomly too. So I understand how annoying that is.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
10-26-23, 06:28 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,069
Posted By ScubaGearhead85

Thanks! So you hit the nail on the head with the...

Thanks! So you hit the nail on the head with the first part of your response. I want to be able to charge using a USB but also be able to replace the battery myself once it gets old and hold a charge...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
10-26-23, 06:24 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,069
Posted By ScubaGearhead85

Thanks! I was issued a Fenix flashlight at one of...

Thanks! I was issued a Fenix flashlight at one of my jobs years ago. I was really impressed with the quality.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
10-22-23, 06:05 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,069
Posted By ScubaGearhead85

Question Lights W/ User Replaceable Batteries

Hey everyone:

I'm looking to buy another set of front and rear lights for my bike. The features I'm looking for are:
- User-replaceable batteries for both lights
- USB-rechargeable
- Lights can...
Forum: Commuting
04-11-22, 01:20 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,089
Posted By ScubaGearhead85

Nothing wrong with changing things up every once...

Nothing wrong with changing things up every once in a while. That's how you figure out what you like and don't like.
Forum: Commuting
04-11-22, 01:03 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,089
Posted By ScubaGearhead85

That is pretty impressive mileage you're getting...

That is pretty impressive mileage you're getting out of your bikes. I suspect you do frequent maintenance to your bikes to get that kind of longevity out of them?
Forum: Commuting
04-10-22, 11:16 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,089
Posted By ScubaGearhead85

Yeah I think I will be cleaning my bike more...

Yeah I think I will be cleaning my bike more frequently from now on (monthly at the very least). Up until now, I would only clean the drivetrain 2-3 times per year. Considering the fact that I ride...
Forum: Commuting
04-10-22, 11:00 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,089
Posted By ScubaGearhead85

Thanks for the response. I'm doing more and more...

Thanks for the response. I'm doing more and more of my own maintenance so it is nice to get a sense of how long certain parts should last. For the chains, you said that you replace them when they...
Forum: Commuting
04-09-22, 06:04 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,089
Posted By ScubaGearhead85

How often do you replace parts on your bikes?

Hello everyone:

I am curious how often you all replace parts on your bikes assuming you use them every day.

I bought my Marin brand new 2 years ago. I'm guessing that I put about 1500km on it...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-05-22, 11:09 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,354
Posted By ScubaGearhead85

I went to a LBS this afternoon to check out more...

I went to a LBS this afternoon to check out more tires. I walked out with a pair of Marathon Mondials (RaceGuard version) in size 42-622. I just finished giving them a short test ride pumped to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-05-22, 10:18 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,354
Posted By ScubaGearhead85

You hit the nail on the head. The Kenda's are a...

You hit the nail on the head. The Kenda's are a decent tire...they are certainly better than the tires I had on my last bike. In spite of their poor puncture resistance, the Kenda's have performed...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-05-22, 09:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 543
Posted By ScubaGearhead85

That's good to hear about her not getting flats....

That's good to hear about her not getting flats. Road and gravel is all I ride on so it sounds like I picked the right tires. The tread profile is what drew me to these tires. I decided to take a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-05-22, 09:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 543
Posted By ScubaGearhead85

Thanks for the reply. I decided to take a chance...

Thanks for the reply. I decided to take a chance on these and order a pair. I have no idea how long it will take to get them. I'll report back when I get a chance to try them out.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-29-22, 09:34 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,354
Posted By ScubaGearhead85

Those Donnellys look like good tires. They look...

Those Donnellys look like good tires. They look like they would work well on wet pavement.The Specialized Pathfinder (PF) tire looks similar except it just has one solid strip down the center. They...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-29-22, 07:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 543
Posted By ScubaGearhead85

Surly Extra Terrestrials - Opinions

Hello everyone:

I am considering a set of these tires in size 700C x 41 to replace the stock Kenda K935 Khan 42-622 tires on my bike.I would be interested to hear people's experiences with these....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-24-22, 12:02 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,354
Posted By ScubaGearhead85

Thanks for explaining that Camilo! I'll add the...

Thanks for explaining that Camilo! I'll add the Terra Speed to my list of tires to check out.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-23-22, 01:30 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,354
Posted By ScubaGearhead85

What are they like riding on pavement?

What are they like riding on pavement?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-21-22, 07:17 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,354
Posted By ScubaGearhead85

I just used a ruler measure things out. Just like...

I just used a ruler measure things out. Just like you said, the tightest spots are on the frame near the crank and front derailleur. I only have about 7mm of clearance on the sides and about 10 at...
Forum: Introductions
03-21-22, 02:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 405
Posted By ScubaGearhead85

I hope so too

I hope so too
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-21-22, 02:10 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,354
Posted By ScubaGearhead85

Thanks for pointing that out. I figured that...

Thanks for pointing that out. I figured that there was some kind of tradeoff for getting a tougher tire.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-21-22, 02:09 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,354
Posted By ScubaGearhead85

Upgrading Stock Tires to Schwables

Hello everyone:

I have had my current bike for 2 years and it still has the original tires on it - Kenda Khan 42-622 (700x40C). I'm guessing I have put about 2000 kilometers on these tires. For...
Forum: Introductions
03-20-22, 11:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 405
Posted By ScubaGearhead85

Hello from Vancouver Island

Hello everyone:


My name is James and I'm from Victoria, BC. Although I have been biking on and off for a good chunk of my life, I started cycling full time in Spring 2016 after selling my...
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