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Search: Posts Made By: Bianchiriderlon
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Forum: Recumbent
03-30-06, 11:57 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,362
Posted By Bianchiriderlon

Well, that's better than the trogolodyte who...

Well, that's better than the trogolodyte who tried to run me off the road last night and then sped off like the coward he was before I could get his license number. Good drivers should be encouraged....
Forum: Recumbent
03-14-06, 02:00 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,938
Posted By Bianchiriderlon

I ride an EVOX (formerly Quetzel) CLWB. I have a...

I ride an EVOX (formerly Quetzel) CLWB. I have a (mostly) Shimano Altus gruppo with the "mega range" cluster. I substituted an older Shimano Bio-pace crank set for the crappy Tourney crankset that...
Forum: Recumbent
03-14-06, 01:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 868
Posted By Bianchiriderlon

I put the slicks back on the EVOX and went out...

I put the slicks back on the EVOX and went out for a fairly fast 10 mile ride on Saturday. It was an utter blast! I was out on Sunday and Monday evening as well, but not as far. I put on 1500 miles...
Forum: Recumbent
03-14-06, 01:09 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,006
Posted By Bianchiriderlon

I would concur. I think that he just has too much...

I would concur. I think that he just has too much chain on there. I have been tweaking my chain length on the EVOX. Even as little as an inch or two of additional chain can result in chain sag. If I...
Forum: Recumbent
02-28-06, 10:46 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,215
Posted By Bianchiriderlon

Interesting. In the movie "2010 The Year We Make...

Interesting. In the movie "2010 The Year We Make Contact" Roy Scheider's character's son is briefly pictured riding a bent.

Charles
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-22-06, 12:40 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 532
Posted By Bianchiriderlon

Thanks, Sheldon I did go and took a look at...

Thanks, Sheldon

I did go and took a look at your website. I was worried about how the head tube would be with the headset, and you have put my mind at rest. I'll have to take them apart and do...
Forum: Recumbent
02-22-06, 11:02 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 13,267
Posted By Bianchiriderlon

I think his thinking is that with a longer chain,...

I think his thinking is that with a longer chain, all other things being equal, each link will engage a gear less often, resulting in longer life for the chain in general. He might have something...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-22-06, 10:57 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 657
Posted By Bianchiriderlon

I'd wrap and tape the spoke and ensure the wheel...

I'd wrap and tape the spoke and ensure the wheel was close to true. Then, I would ride it home carefully. I'd then replace the spoke at the earliest opportunity. Was it a rear wheel spoke? I would...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-22-06, 10:50 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 532
Posted By Bianchiriderlon

Moving components from one frame to another

Hi there,

I've got two mtb frames. One is too large, but has a front shock and better components. The other is better sized for me and lighter, but poor components. Oned has a threadless headset...
Forum: Recumbent
02-08-06, 11:41 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 984
Posted By Bianchiriderlon

I've got mtb quills with toe clips and straps. I...

I've got mtb quills with toe clips and straps. I have never made the traansition to clipless on any of my bikes. Not racing, I can't justify the high price of using clipless pedals and shoes. I am...
Forum: Recumbent
02-08-06, 11:36 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,035
Posted By Bianchiriderlon

Well, fat old men need to ride too! :p...

Well, fat old men need to ride too! :p Serioiusly, I would not consider any bike to be "for" any sort of person. I am not fat, but at 56 some might consider me to be old. (I don't, by the way.) I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-20-06, 12:34 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,043
Posted By Bianchiriderlon

Don't believe it! Cosmoline is not lube. It is a...

Don't believe it! Cosmoline is not lube. It is a sealant intended to prevent rusting of the chain within the packaging. It matters little how the factory applied it. The best thing you can do is soak...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
01-04-06, 03:34 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 13,412
Posted By Bianchiriderlon

In the words of the late great sydney, bullroar! ...

In the words of the late great sydney, bullroar! :) Light is EM energy just the same as radio emissions. The frequency is higher, is all. Light and other forms of EM emissions travel at the same...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
01-04-06, 12:10 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,516
Posted By Bianchiriderlon

LOL... Good one. And, thank you for the input....

LOL... Good one. And, thank you for the input. Troll, troller, trolling. All of these terms need precise definition. However, at this point I would consider the term "troll" to refer to both the...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
01-04-06, 09:54 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,516
Posted By Bianchiriderlon

I can assure you that I have a pretty good idea...

I can assure you that I have a pretty good idea of what trolls are - and I don't mean ugly guys who hide out under bridges in anticipation of the arrival of Billy Goats Gruff! :) I mean there were...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
01-04-06, 05:38 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,516
Posted By Bianchiriderlon

That's exactly my point. Anyway, the terminology...

That's exactly my point. Anyway, the terminology is broader than you think. We now refer to such conditions as "ODD" (Oppositional Defiant Disorder) and CD (Conduct Disorder). I am not a "little...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
01-03-06, 03:09 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,516
Posted By Bianchiriderlon

Well, sure it would be. One of the things I am...

Well, sure it would be. One of the things I am looking for are postings that contain incendiary language. Keep in mind that what is incendiary to one is not necessarily incendiary to all. The use of...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
01-03-06, 02:50 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,516
Posted By Bianchiriderlon

LOL, Chipcom kinda makes my point. Seriously, I...

LOL, Chipcom kinda makes my point. Seriously, I am not trying to put out troll bait myself. I am interested in writing a paper and I am looking for people's felt impressions. This is more a psych...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
01-03-06, 11:01 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 642
Posted By Bianchiriderlon

I don't have that one, but I do have one from...

I don't have that one, but I do have one from BlackBurn which sounds similar. Mine clips onto a mount allowing for ease of removal. I can clip it onto a jersey or jacket if out for a run at night. I...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
01-03-06, 10:50 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,516
Posted By Bianchiriderlon

Interesting "Troll Bait." Certain topics can...

Interesting "Troll Bait." Certain topics can bring out the best - and the worst - in otherwise gentle people. I see trolling and "rude car culture" as being structually related through a sense of...
Forum: Recumbent
12-30-05, 05:32 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,092
Posted By Bianchiriderlon

Mooky is like that. His mother was run down by a...

Mooky is like that. His mother was run down by a rebike before he was born! Hey Mooks, how's the steel?
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
12-30-05, 05:25 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 4,173
Posted By Bianchiriderlon

Two excellent examples of blaming the victim.

Two excellent examples of blaming the victim.
Forum: Recumbent
12-29-05, 08:55 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,092
Posted By Bianchiriderlon

You've got issues. Also, what's emanate mean?

You've got issues. Also, what's emanate mean?
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
12-22-05, 02:47 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 6,119
Posted By Bianchiriderlon

Oh for heaven's sake. Some folks are really...

Oh for heaven's sake. Some folks are really thick. I'm outta here.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
12-22-05, 09:43 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,743
Posted By Bianchiriderlon

In Canada, yellow lines are advisory only. White...

In Canada, yellow lines are advisory only. White lines have legal meaning.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
12-22-05, 08:32 AM
Replies: 155
Views: 6,119
Posted By Bianchiriderlon

I think you may be missing my point. This is not...

I think you may be missing my point. This is not about being a Bruce Lee wannabe, or a "tough guy." Believe me, I suffer from no "delusions." I actually took that comment as a pathetic attempt to...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
12-21-05, 05:15 PM
Replies: 198
Views: 6,804
Posted By Bianchiriderlon

I'm a Canuck. Sad but true. I was making a...

I'm a Canuck. Sad but true. I was making a general point. Up here frivolous lawsuits get tossed.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
12-21-05, 05:10 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 6,119
Posted By Bianchiriderlon

Rubbish! Who says fighting isn't fun? As for the...

Rubbish! Who says fighting isn't fun? As for the constant advice to turnaway, yield, run off stuff, that typically comes out of karate and those guys couldn't fight to save their lives. There are...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
12-21-05, 03:08 PM
Replies: 198
Views: 6,804
Posted By Bianchiriderlon

Well, again, the allegation has to be proven in...

Well, again, the allegation has to be proven in court. I have no facts of the case other than what is published here. Neither am I a lawyer. I am a psychologist and in my experience, most people...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
12-21-05, 03:02 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 6,119
Posted By Bianchiriderlon

Well, what's wrong with elegant? Actually, I am...

Well, what's wrong with elegant? Actually, I am not fighting at the moment. I am battling tendonitis in my 56 year old arm. I intend to start back at the kwoon in April or May and then the fat,...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
12-21-05, 02:54 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 6,119
Posted By Bianchiriderlon

Kick boxing :( Sheesh, go for the "Iron...

Kick boxing :( Sheesh, go for the "Iron Thread." It is much more interesting.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
12-21-05, 02:37 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 6,119
Posted By Bianchiriderlon

IF you can do it, (ie: are trained in a martial...

IF you can do it, (ie: are trained in a martial art) it is a good thing to let the jerk throw the first punch. This makes him the assailant, not you. You then capture the punch and turn it around. A...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
12-21-05, 02:34 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 6,119
Posted By Bianchiriderlon

Being a kung fu fighter, I love to spar. It is a...

Being a kung fu fighter, I love to spar. It is a joyful day when the jerk gets out of his car. What was it that Clint said?.... go on, make my ... Anyway, he might have second thoughts when he sees...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
12-21-05, 02:24 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 4,725
Posted By Bianchiriderlon

I think it is in partial fulfillment of some...

I think it is in partial fulfillment of some riders' racer fantasies. I have QR on my EVOX bent, front wheel only. The rear is bolted on. BTW, there is a sticker near the front of the bike explaining...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
12-21-05, 02:09 PM
Replies: 198
Views: 6,804
Posted By Bianchiriderlon

Personal responsibility is one thing, but retail...

Personal responsibility is one thing, but retail negligence is another. The retailler has a duty of care to the consumer to do whatever a reasonable person would do to ensure that what is sold is...
Forum: Recumbent
12-19-05, 01:54 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,722
Posted By Bianchiriderlon

Thanks, B.P. That's not much different than...

Thanks, B.P.

That's not much different than what's on there now.

Cheers
Forum: Recumbent
12-18-05, 08:32 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,722
Posted By Bianchiriderlon

Thx fr the tip. I have looked at the Cruzbike...

Thx fr the tip. I have looked at the Cruzbike seat in the past, but don't think it will work with the Evox. My bike has a stubby little "seat pillar" welded to the seat boom. I would need to make an...
Forum: Recumbent
12-16-05, 09:06 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,722
Posted By Bianchiriderlon

Hi Redrom It was a cheap "no-name" saddle. I...

Hi Redrom

It was a cheap "no-name" saddle. I paid $35.00 cdn at the lbs. I got it because it was a bit larger than the one that came with the bike. The stock seat was ok but a bit too narrow for...
Forum: Recumbent
12-14-05, 03:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,722
Posted By Bianchiriderlon

I had a similar problem with my Evox. I changed...

I had a similar problem with my Evox. I changed the seat for another, larger "saddle style" seat and adjusted seat angle and position until the discomfort went away. I would still like to put a...
Forum: Recumbent
12-08-05, 03:11 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,842
Posted By Bianchiriderlon

I had a major bad knee for years. This was the...

I had a major bad knee for years. This was the result of a running injury when I was in my 20s. I started cycling "way back then" because I couldn't run without pain. I rode for years and then gave...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-08-05, 03:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 618
Posted By Bianchiriderlon

How bad is the scoring? If there are sharps...

How bad is the scoring? If there are sharps protruding from the rim that may present a problem. If the scratching isn't too bad, you'll probably be ok. Of course, a lot depends on the composition of...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-08-05, 08:00 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,947
Posted By Bianchiriderlon

If I try to run Small/Small on my bent, I would...

If I try to run Small/Small on my bent, I would be dragging my chain on the ground! :)
Forum: Recumbent
11-24-05, 12:13 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,262
Posted By Bianchiriderlon

Lengthen using wire of a similar gauge. Tin the...

Lengthen using wire of a similar gauge. Tin the conductors prior to joining them. Warm the conductor until a little solder flows onto and into the strands. Repeat for both joins. Then align the...
Forum: Recumbent
11-19-05, 06:30 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,054
Posted By Bianchiriderlon

As an old amateur radio operator, I would advise...

As an old amateur radio operator, I would advise splicing with the same wire gauge as the original equipment provides and keep your run as short as possible. The signal is weak and you don't want to...
Forum: Recumbent
11-19-05, 06:20 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,054
Posted By Bianchiriderlon

I'd avoid the use of the zip tie. In days of old,...

I'd avoid the use of the zip tie. In days of old, we used bar tape that didn't have any adhesive and it worked fine. We would wrap it over itself at the stem end and secure it in the handlebar with a...
Forum: Recumbent
11-03-05, 02:28 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 7,094
Posted By Bianchiriderlon

True, but when working within the confines of a...

True, but when working within the confines of a program one will do what one will to test its outcome. Perhaps a setting of -200% would be closer. However, I can't help but think that the output...
Forum: Recumbent
11-03-05, 02:23 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 838
Posted By Bianchiriderlon

Cool! My campy freewheel is almost silent too. ...

Cool! My campy freewheel is almost silent too.

Cheers
Forum: Recumbent
11-03-05, 09:04 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 7,094
Posted By Bianchiriderlon

Apples and oranges! In one case we are referring...

Apples and oranges! In one case we are referring to objects falling in free space. In the other we are referring to the energy needed to lift objects against gravity. The lead ball would "float" in...
Forum: Recumbent
11-03-05, 05:12 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 7,094
Posted By Bianchiriderlon

You're right. Check my correction above.

You're right. Check my correction above.
Forum: Recumbent
11-02-05, 08:39 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 7,094
Posted By Bianchiriderlon

Not so! The resistive factors would be the same...

Not so! The resistive factors would be the same regardless of the car's weight. Also, note that the cars are not falling. They are travelling on an incline. The angle of the incline will make a...
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