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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-20-24, 02:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 82
Posted By rosefarts

Did 6 speed Hyperglide cassettes exist? I thought...

Did 6 speed Hyperglide cassettes exist? I thought Uniglide did 6 speed cassettes while all other 6 speed were freewheel. Then 7 speed came out and Hyperglide took over. The ends of the old 7 speed...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-20-24, 01:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 225
Posted By rosefarts

I’m not a big fan of off brand “upgrades”. Kinda...

I’m not a big fan of off brand “upgrades”. Kinda has the same feel as a carbon fiber spoiler on a Honda Civic.

So a little secret Kogel and Ceramic Speed don’t want you to know, is that SRAM,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-20-24, 01:23 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 270
Posted By rosefarts

The biggest problem I’ve had with bibs is...

The biggest problem I’ve had with bibs is creases, not thickness.

Shorts like thr black bibs have a segmented chamois, so this creates creases if you’re skinny. I’ve had those creases basically...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-20-24, 11:17 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 331
Posted By rosefarts

In my tri days, I would swim about 45 minutes,...

In my tri days, I would swim about 45 minutes, about 4 days a week. I’d do it early so it didn’t cut into my day.

My big thing was cycling, so I rode as much as possible. I’d usually try to ride...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-19-24, 07:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 225
Posted By rosefarts

Interestingly, the top pulley fits the stock Sram...

Interestingly, the top pulley fits the stock Sram cage perfectly.

The bottom one would except it’s 19 teeth. I counted, twice.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-19-24, 11:12 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 225
Posted By rosefarts

The ceramic bearings are in between the bakery...

The ceramic bearings are in between the bakery and the nunchucks.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-19-24, 09:22 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 225
Posted By rosefarts

Musings from a Broken Kogel Cage

I have a Kogel Kolossis cage for an Eagle GX derailleur.

Yesterday, a manzanita reached out and grabbed it. I did manage to bend it back well enough to finish my ride with some sloppy shifting.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-18-24, 01:32 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 3,869
Posted By rosefarts

I know, it’s got to hurt a little. When guys who...

I know, it’s got to hurt a little. When guys who are more accomplished roadies than you just want to go mountain biking.

Do you need a hug?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-18-24, 01:08 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 3,869
Posted By rosefarts

Now you’re making me and my hardtail feel like...

Now you’re making me and my hardtail feel like I’m a better mountain biker than I am.

I currently have one scrape on my shin, it’s from a rock.

I just finished a super rocky black tech trail....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-18-24, 07:42 AM
Replies: 125
Views: 3,869
Posted By rosefarts

1. Substitute “flats” for “clipless” in your...

1. Substitute “flats” for “clipless” in your above categories and it still works.

2. Tell me you’re a green path (at best) mountain biker without telling me you’re a green path mountain biker.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-17-24, 08:27 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 626
Posted By rosefarts

Chains are simply better than they used to be....

Chains are simply better than they used to be. Also, I’m more meticulous about preventative maintenance now. Between the two, I haven’t broken a chain in a long time.

Old chains, where every pin...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-17-24, 09:47 AM
Replies: 125
Views: 3,869
Posted By rosefarts

Yan and others. I got my first pair of...

Yan and others.

I got my first pair of clipless pedals in middle school with paper route money. They were Onza HO Ti. I think the year was probably 1993.

I rode those and other clipless pedals...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-16-24, 10:05 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 699
Posted By rosefarts

I half a calf tattoo of a calf tattoo of a calf...

I half a calf tattoo of a calf tattoo of a calf tattoo of a calf tattoo of a…
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-15-24, 06:24 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 147
Posted By rosefarts

The XD compatible 11 speed cassette is 10-42, as...

The XD compatible 11 speed cassette is 10-42, as far as I’ve ever seen.

Wolf tooth used to (maybe still does) make a cog that you can replace the 42 with a 44, for a bit more range.

If a modern...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-14-24, 03:50 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 3,869
Posted By rosefarts

The study I saw basically said that we all...

The study I saw basically said that we all slightly push back on the pedals during the upstroke. Obviously, with clipless, the amount that you push back is less, so it does equal more watts at the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-14-24, 07:36 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 178
Posted By rosefarts

Reported!!

Reported!!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-13-24, 05:27 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 178
Posted By rosefarts

Shorten travel and extension on dropper?

My mountain bike and my wife’s both share the same seatpost diameter.

I’ve got a Tellis SDG 150mm drop post and she doesn’t have a dropper.

I kind of want to put mine on hers and get me a Fox...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-12-24, 07:44 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 856
Posted By rosefarts

I work in the operating room. Sometimes, we...

I work in the operating room. Sometimes, we discard brand new disposables, due to cancellations etc. In almost every case, that means a pack of blue rags.

Ive got a pile of them. I never realized...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
09-12-24, 12:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 299
Posted By rosefarts

Hmm, it all seems normal. I went ahead and...

Hmm, it all seems normal.

I went ahead and bumped my body weight up by 5lbs. I switched to a less aero bike that more accurately reflects what I ride.

I did notice that my "reality setting" was...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
09-12-24, 10:44 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 299
Posted By rosefarts

That all sounds like an easy fix. I’ll check when...

That all sounds like an easy fix. I’ll check when I get home. I haven’t adjusted anything, its just at the default settings.
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
09-12-24, 10:15 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 299
Posted By rosefarts

Rouvy, resistance settings?

I dabbled with Rouvy last year before I quit because of skiing. I just renewed my subscription. They gave me another 7 days free. Cool, I think.

I’m on an older Tacx Neo, that I’m pretty sure is...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-11-24, 04:16 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 2,381
Posted By rosefarts

You can get a small backpacking stove that runs...

You can get a small backpacking stove that runs on twigs. The heat it produces creates electricity as well as heat. The electricity turns a fan and you can charge your phone with the leftover....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-08-24, 11:36 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,853
Posted By rosefarts

I’ve spent a lot of time that time of year...

I’ve spent a lot of time that time of year between St. George UT and Vegas. I was never riding, but still outside climbing rocks.

The weather is generally pleasant, sunny, and most storms are...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-08-24, 10:49 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 137
Posted By rosefarts

Before I messed with anything on the crank, I...

Before I messed with anything on the crank, I would have made sure that the chain was long enough and that the b-screw was optimized.

Whether Shimano or SRAM, when it’s time for climbing gears...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-06-24, 07:10 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,846
Posted By rosefarts

How much of that ride can you do a wheelie for?

How much of that ride can you do a wheelie for?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-05-24, 04:22 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,502
Posted By rosefarts

Does this solve a problem? Regular cleats...

Does this solve a problem?

Regular cleats are inexpensive and even the generic ones work well.

Wait, is THAT the problem that these solve?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-03-24, 06:35 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 3,362
Posted By rosefarts

Most? Its pretty gravity oriented these days...

Most?

Its pretty gravity oriented these days and definitely a lot heavier bikes than in the past.

The only place I see gobs of e-bikes on trails is when it’s a great downhill ride but due to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-03-24, 01:13 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 657
Posted By rosefarts

Thread pitch on a Campagnolo derailleur is...

Thread pitch on a Campagnolo derailleur is different than the others.

There’s no substitute for just trying a bunch of old ones.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-29-24, 08:50 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,322
Posted By rosefarts

Yes, as I mentioned in my previous post. I’ve...

Yes, as I mentioned in my previous post. I’ve done it.

I think my first road bike without a quill was 1998 or so, due to the lousy rubber plug in the fork, I used an external preload device...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-28-24, 05:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 432
Posted By rosefarts

Those aren’t scratches, they’re dents. The...

Those aren’t scratches, they’re dents.

The stem is probably still fine but it looks bad to me.

People ride dented aluminum frames that are worse than that. I’d be inclined to replace it.

It...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-28-24, 03:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 361
Posted By rosefarts

In my case, it was the brand new reproduction...

In my case, it was the brand new reproduction hoods were too stiff to roll back.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-28-24, 03:47 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,939
Posted By rosefarts

This is one of those things where you can’t tech...

This is one of those things where you can’t tech your way out of physics. A tiny pump can only push a tiny abound of air.

CO2 get around this by being pressurized.

A Zefal frame pump...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-28-24, 03:31 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 361
Posted By rosefarts

Old dog, new tricks. Bar Tape edition

I recently wrapped my old bike handlebars with white leather. It’s a Dura Ace 7400 group. I found that I couldn’t fold back the hoods well enough to get the extra bit of tape in place, to then go...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-28-24, 08:18 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,322
Posted By rosefarts

When threadless first came out, some of us tried...

When threadless first came out, some of us tried pushing down on the stem and tightening it up with no star nut. It never worked.

A long piece of all thread and washers worked well, and could be...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-26-24, 07:40 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,254
Posted By rosefarts

In reference to bulk tapes. i had it and it...

In reference to bulk tapes.

i had it and it worked great on one or two sets of wheels. The trouble is width.

Currently tubeless in my garage right now, I have internal width of 23, 25, 30, an...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-25-24, 07:02 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 752
Posted By rosefarts

Some people want to feel like they’re walking...

Some people want to feel like they’re walking into a saloon, kicking the doors open, and calling out some mangy marmot.

In this case, it reads more like a desperate cry for attention than actual...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-23-24, 10:27 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,254
Posted By rosefarts

Im using Orange Seal Endurance on everything...

Im using Orange Seal Endurance on everything right now. It’s fine and readily available. I think I like trucker cream better, seems to last a long time and seal well. I never see it in stores and by...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-22-24, 08:43 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 739
Posted By rosefarts

Not a dropper. They aren’t hollow. You could...

Not a dropper. They aren’t hollow.

You could in theory cram and epoxy a 25.4 post in there, bare post, with the seat mounting cut off. Then you could use a wider post, probably a 31.4 but you’d...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-21-24, 09:09 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 914
Posted By rosefarts

I won’t put sealant in until I’ve pumped it up...

I won’t put sealant in until I’ve pumped it up using just soapy water on the bead and it holds.

This definitely requires a bit more work with cleaning and taping on the initial setup but I’ve had...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-16-24, 11:19 AM
Replies: 195
Views: 10,185
Posted By rosefarts

I think my mind wanders in a different way than...

I think my mind wanders in a different way than yours but you’re onto something here.

There is a certain pleasure to work together with a group and cover ground faster than I normally would. And...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-15-24, 02:02 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 10,185
Posted By rosefarts

Well, good luck with that. Educating all the...

Well, good luck with that. Educating all the women in the world about how you’re not so bad.

Sounds like a lot more work than a smile, nod, and move along.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-15-24, 01:48 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 10,185
Posted By rosefarts

How are you not understanding that this is...

How are you not understanding that this is entirely subjective.

A squirrel in the woods while you’re camping might be a bear or Bigfoot to some people unless they see it. Are they incorrect? Yes....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-15-24, 12:35 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 10,185
Posted By rosefarts

Nope. I’m saying that when a woman is feeling...

Nope. I’m saying that when a woman is feeling uncomfortable then that is valid to her. Even if it’s completely misguided.

So how hard is it to just give her some friggen space?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-15-24, 12:13 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 10,185
Posted By rosefarts

Lone woman “y’all are making me uncomfortable” ...

Lone woman “y’all are making me uncomfortable”

All the men “you’re wrong!!!”
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-15-24, 11:54 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,194
Posted By rosefarts

Poor starving zombie

Poor starving zombie
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-15-24, 10:16 AM
Replies: 195
Views: 10,185
Posted By rosefarts

The workforce at my place of employment is...

The workforce at my place of employment is primarily female. They talk. I also talk to my wife. In both cases, I’ve noticed a common pattern.

Is it a coincidence that the ladies accompany each...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-15-24, 08:36 AM
Replies: 195
Views: 10,185
Posted By rosefarts

If you’re too gassed to say Good...

If you’re too gassed to say Good Morning/Afternoon, you’re too gassed to be sucking a wheel.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-15-24, 08:26 AM
Replies: 195
Views: 10,185
Posted By rosefarts

Some of the men on this thread seem absolutely...

Some of the men on this thread seem absolutely oblivious to the fact that they are men. Bro’s it not the same for us as it is for women. If you need proof, look back at the history of all human...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-14-24, 06:33 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 10,185
Posted By rosefarts

15 years ago on the MUP trails around Denver this...

15 years ago on the MUP trails around Denver this was rampant. It still might be, I haven’t been there in a while.

The best move, though I no longer have the power to pull it off is to gradually...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-13-24, 10:58 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,518
Posted By rosefarts

AI loses my respect immediately. I don’t care if...

AI loses my respect immediately. I don’t care if it’s the most perfect answer I’ve ever seen. Zero points.

BTW, I completed my move about a year ago.

I moved all my stuff to a storage unit...
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