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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-25-12, 07:47 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,841
Posted By martinrjensen

just curious, why doesnt' you friend just get...

just curious, why doesnt' you friend just get some clipless pedals and shoes and be done with it?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-29-11, 09:47 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,586
Posted By martinrjensen

Uh.....that's not "part" of your frame, that "is"...

Uh.....that's not "part" of your frame, that "is" your frame....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-08-10, 09:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,643
Posted By martinrjensen

If it's slipping, pull it out and buy another...

If it's slipping, pull it out and buy another one. it's not like they are expensive. If it's your LBS's fault boycott them if you want but this is a cheap fix. If for some reason you can't get it...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-30-10, 05:51 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,204
Posted By martinrjensen

I come up with a difference of about 40 ft per...

I come up with a difference of about 40 ft per mile , which is about the same I thinkQUOTE=Road Fan;11378497]As has been said the percentage difference amounts to about a city block (1/8 mile, 0.125...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-18-10, 11:39 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,040
Posted By martinrjensen

it doesn't need 2 inner plates unless you are...

it doesn't need 2 inner plates unless you are using a quick link. You don't have to go that route but if you do, you are correct. The display shows an inner link on the chain coming off the top of...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-30-10, 12:39 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 20,544
Posted By martinrjensen

Oh, I didn't think about the weight thing. That...

Oh, I didn't think about the weight thing. That makes sense. I'm 170 so it would be a non issue for me sounds like.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-29-10, 09:20 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 20,544
Posted By martinrjensen

I don't see how lack of eyelets would be an...

I don't see how lack of eyelets would be an advantage? I would think that they would in fact be much better at spreading the forces onto a larger area thereby decreasing the chances of a crack in the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-28-10, 05:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 660
Posted By martinrjensen

Are you thinking of doing something like the...

Are you thinking of doing something like the lugs? If so yes you can do this with Auto touch up paint and it will look really nice. Mask off very precisely and go really easy on the first few coats....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-23-10, 08:05 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 8,529
Posted By martinrjensen

You can buy a new wiring harness only for the...

You can buy a new wiring harness only for the unit. About $20.00
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-10-10, 06:33 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,224
Posted By martinrjensen

I knew as soon as I saw it and yes, I'm over 45....

I knew as soon as I saw it and yes, I'm over 45. don't have any of them anymore, haven't since I was a teen
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-01-09, 07:21 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,460
Posted By martinrjensen

yes, you can guarantee against flats

They do make a solid tire. A guy at work has one because he was paranoid of getting a flat and he rides to work all winter. On the website, they say you can get the tires in different hardnesses. I...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
09-02-09, 10:23 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,133
Posted By martinrjensen

good ride over to Alki and maybe Lincoln park

Get down to the waterfront on Alaskan way. Ride over to Alki beach in West Seattle. it's a great ride. It's virtually all on surface streets but the roads are pretty good save for a couple hundred...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-30-09, 10:28 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,543
Posted By martinrjensen

I did kind of the same thing

A gal came by to buy a bike from me and I actaully told her that I thought the frame was too big. I helped her set it up for a test ride and she bought it. I was clear on my feeling on the frame fit...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-30-09, 10:22 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 9,592
Posted By martinrjensen

sounds like somebody should sell their road bike.

nuthin much else to say after your statments.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-30-09, 09:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,995
Posted By martinrjensen

that is not a bie worth doing anything to

except selling it or tossing it, sorry. give it to Value Village or Salvation Army. the reason is.....you would spend a ton of money on it and it still would be a ***. Again, sorry.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-29-09, 06:54 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 9,729
Posted By martinrjensen

Varsity's could never have been described as a...

Varsity's could never have been described as a "nice" ride. They were, and still are the "2 buck chuck*" of bikes.

*If you don't know, this is the afectionate term for Trader Joes' $2 dollar...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-29-09, 06:46 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 940
Posted By martinrjensen

At a minimum questions 1, 2 and 4 point to you...

At a minimum questions 1, 2 and 4 point to you having bought this bike from an idiot. I can't figure out question 3. Queston #5, your bottom bracket needs to be taken apart and cleaned/adjusted at a...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-27-09, 09:25 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 4,656
Posted By martinrjensen

that's OK

That's a totally fair, honest and reasonable statement. I have several bikes and I run across that feeling (and commentary) a lot when I ride my Madone. Trouble is, the Madone is one hell of a bike....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-26-09, 11:27 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 417
Posted By martinrjensen

sand between coats

I think that you are just going to have to sand between coats, maybe 4, 5 coats in all. I am skeptical of your paint brand choice (I would have chosen spray paint from an auto store as i think it...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-21-09, 08:28 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 15,093
Posted By martinrjensen

wash them

I found frequent washing of the gloves and letting them air dry works wonders. In the summer when I am sweathing a lot, I rinse them with water about every 2 or three rides. I just squeeze them under...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
08-10-09, 08:01 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 957
Posted By martinrjensen

I hate to have to agree with you

but it's true. That's why I don't ride MUP's anymore as than are not MUP's as much as walking paths with no rules. Walking should be banned everywhere. You should only be allowed to walk from your...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-02-09, 08:59 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,911
Posted By martinrjensen

that's a circular statement

nothing "is" a vacuum
Forum: Road Cycling
08-02-09, 08:51 PM
Replies: 163
Views: 5,561
Posted By martinrjensen

ouch!

That's why I zip up my jersey now. I got a bee inside my jersey. I rode around with it in my shirt for about a 1/4 mile before I figured it out, and got stung in the process.
Oh, BTW 93 miles so far.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-22-09, 08:19 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,088
Posted By martinrjensen

07 scattante

They changed the frame a bit (on the 08) this year but I have no complaints about my 07 Elite. The only difference being that mine was a triple and the Race is a double.
It's my rain bike but I...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-22-09, 07:33 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,279
Posted By martinrjensen

the boy

That would have been the boy goose. Ya gotta watch out for them . When I was a mechanic we had a dock for the boats to tie up at and the geese would take over a spot on the pier. we learned not to...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
04-22-09, 07:26 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,241
Posted By martinrjensen

don't worry

the guy was an a-hole. You were right to ride on the sidewalyk crossing the bridge. People who cross the grating on the bridge are just cleaning out the gene pool in my opinion. You shouldn't blow...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-19-09, 06:07 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 807
Posted By martinrjensen

falling

So something similar happened to me. Same thing, only a little slower but it startled the crap out of me. The front wheel just went out from under me. When I got home (I walked home as I was only...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-19-09, 10:40 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,826
Posted By martinrjensen

too bad

The *******, actually offering you employment! I bet you realy hate MUPS now eh?
I kind of agree though. The MUP's here in Seattle, well I find myself riding less and less on them. There are a few...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-13-09, 09:20 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 925
Posted By martinrjensen

you know,

You're lucky you didn't write that in all caps or I would have thought you were shouting. I honestly didn't know that, but I was suspecting to think that. Thanks for pointing that out in such a...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-13-09, 08:41 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 930
Posted By martinrjensen

road Tubeless

yes, I'm riding them only on American Classic wheels. Both the 350's and 420's with the rim tape. I love the ride. IMO it's the closest thing to riding tubs you will fine plus the flat protection. I...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-13-09, 07:49 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 925
Posted By martinrjensen

so I hit 230, am I gonna die?

OK, the answers yes of course.
So I'm 57 and I hit 230 the other day on a hill climb. The ride before that Ihad a max of 220. These were on hill climbs and it's pretty common for me.
I don't...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-13-09, 08:23 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 5,279
Posted By martinrjensen

I have some etomotic ear uds and they do a...

I have some etomotic ear uds and they do a surprisingly good job of reducing wind noise when inserted properly, and fully. You can ride at a nice fase clip and only hear music. Moving around and...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-12-09, 06:12 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 819
Posted By martinrjensen

a dozen is how many?

maybe you were talking about a bakers dozen. You didn't specify
Forum: Road Cycling
04-12-09, 06:07 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 19,626
Posted By martinrjensen

BD bikes

Well I really didn't realize that you were buying a bike from BD. From what I have heard, you will have to bolt back on the handle bars (really easy with the new stems), the saddle, and pedals, and...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-12-09, 05:10 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 19,626
Posted By martinrjensen

I think you could do it. I don't think I would...

I think you could do it. I don't think I would guarantee it though. Some of the things you should be aware of are:
You shuld have excellent mechanical ability and reasoning. Have you built other...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
04-12-09, 11:23 AM
Replies: 1,188
Views: 157,885
Posted By martinrjensen

Seattle WA

Just joined Cascade Cycle club but haven't been on any club rides yet. Do a lot of city riding
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-30-09, 05:34 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,589
Posted By martinrjensen

tires popping off

I have had that in the past. As others have said that's a separate issue related to the tire bead not seating properly. Once that happens to you though, it's really hard to trust the tires for a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-30-09, 05:24 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 5,279
Posted By martinrjensen

no good?

what don't you like about them? (just curious) I have them and love them. The fit maybe? i was concerned with the fit at first but they hae been good up to several hours, actually more comfortable...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-29-09, 09:16 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,589
Posted By martinrjensen

more information please

yes, I agree. A little more information might allow us to help you better. Your weight would help as if you are really light weight, the rated psi may not realy be necessary. There will definately be...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-28-09, 11:17 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 5,279
Posted By martinrjensen

Wrong!

Absolutely not true. Crap ear buds sound like crap. I bought some that equal the price of some MP3 players and they definately don't sound like crap, more like the finest stereo system you will ever...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
03-22-09, 08:47 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 922
Posted By martinrjensen

that's not right

My bar end lights last the whole seasona dn I bike all through the winter which is most of my nite riding. something's wrong if you are only getting 10 hours of bike lights. How long per ride?
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
03-22-09, 08:42 PM
Replies: 231
Views: 17,334
Posted By martinrjensen

blinky lights are what you want

If your light doesn't blink, you blend in with the surroundings. The blinky aspect makes you stand out and that's the whole reason for a light. This is not an opinion, it's fact. If your tail light...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-22-09, 07:20 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,143
Posted By martinrjensen

buddies

On the next ride, after a couple miles, swap out with one of your buddies. Don't say anything to him (probably too late), just that you want to swap bikes and get his /her opinion
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-22-09, 11:06 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,814
Posted By martinrjensen

city riding

They are quite useful in city riding where your attention has to be split between a lot of different things. It's just an easy way for me to look and se where my chain is when I am thinking abut my...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
03-21-09, 06:26 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,356
Posted By martinrjensen

the point

Most poeple don't have "bright career to look forward" to at 60.
That's something that happens at 20, so it's a pretty obvious point.
someone dies and everybody has these canned responses that...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-21-09, 10:07 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,153
Posted By martinrjensen

thanks! I just bought some Velo-Orange bar tape....

thanks! I just bought some Velo-Orange bar tape. I was expecting perforated but I got solid and it doesn't look anywhere near as nice as yours. I think I am going to move it to another bike and get...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-21-09, 09:35 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,153
Posted By martinrjensen

hey Panthers007, Is that leather bar tape you...

hey Panthers007, Is that leather bar tape you got there? if so, where did ya get it? it looks great.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-21-09, 09:31 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 579
Posted By martinrjensen

Easy off works. I would check it and leave it on...

Easy off works. I would check it and leave it on maybe 15, 20 minutes, then use something like fine steel wool to remove it. You are going to need a buffing wheel on your bench grinder to make these...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-19-09, 07:26 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 23,005
Posted By martinrjensen

No joke! I was going to paint my frame and just...

No joke! I was going to paint my frame and just for a pint of paint they wanted something like $80.00!
I got the whole frame blasted and powder coated for $140.00 with tax. All I had to do was bring...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-19-09, 02:16 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 23,005
Posted By martinrjensen

One of these forums, a poster has a sig file that...

One of these forums, a poster has a sig file that reads (something like):
"You can have it quick, cheap, or good".

Cheap and good = hand sanding
quick and good=media blasting
quick and cheap=...
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