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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-02-22, 04:32 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 5,527
Posted By nel e nel

Polo style. Then you’ll be ready to take out side...

Polo style. Then you’ll be ready to take out side view mirrors of anyone who’s parked in the bike lane.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-02-22, 04:24 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 4,119
Posted By nel e nel

One could argue that your legs are batteries that...

One could argue that your legs are batteries that need charging before every ride.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-29-22, 06:18 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,574
Posted By nel e nel

Abus and Kryptonite are both easily cuttable with...

Abus and Kryptonite are both easily cuttable with angle grinders. At the end of the day, locks don’t actually prevent a determined thief, it just makes it a less desirable target.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-28-22, 06:53 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 9,835
Posted By nel e nel

The Bikehand stand that was linked to is $111,...

The Bikehand stand that was linked to is $111, the Park Tool stand that was linked to is $430
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-28-22, 07:04 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,574
Posted By nel e nel

Most expert bike thieves wear gloves.

Most expert bike thieves wear gloves.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-28-22, 06:58 AM
Replies: 145
Views: 9,835
Posted By nel e nel

300% markup is not feasible for most people just...

300% markup is not feasible for most people just to have a slightly easier clamp.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-08-22, 07:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 8,569
Posted By nel e nel

I had to replace mine recently because apparently...

I had to replace mine recently because apparently the seal on the freehub body is garbage and mine rusted tight in less than a year. Essentially turning my 10 speed into a fixed gear.

LBS...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-07-22, 06:06 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,171
Posted By nel e nel

Butts are like snowflakes

Butts are like snowflakes
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-04-22, 03:57 AM
Replies: 120
Views: 8,721
Posted By nel e nel

I have no issue with socialism, not sure why you...

I have no issue with socialism, not sure why you felt the need to emphasize that. But I’m also too cynical to believe that any country is free from corruption.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-03-22, 07:00 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 8,721
Posted By nel e nel

I guess that rules out the US then too.

I guess that rules out the US then too.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-14-22, 09:30 AM
Replies: 205
Views: 10,331
Posted By nel e nel

Isn't that where lower end customers are...

Isn't that where lower end customers are typically buying anyways?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-13-22, 03:41 PM
Replies: 205
Views: 10,331
Posted By nel e nel

Would have been nice if the OP put a link to the...

Would have been nice if the OP put a link to the article:

https://www.bicycleretailer.com/industry-news/2022/01/27/specialized-add-consumer-direct-sales-feb-1#.Yi5j-S2ZPUI



So not quite the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-13-22, 09:31 AM
Replies: 205
Views: 10,331
Posted By nel e nel

Which store was that? We also had a chain -...

Which store was that?

We also had a chain - Hilltop - get acquired by Specialized recently. Still the same shop and employees, but now they only do Specialized. I just happened to have a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-31-21, 04:02 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 7,733
Posted By nel e nel

Yep! Saved it to my favorites for when I return...

Yep! Saved it to my favorites for when I return from holiday.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-27-21, 09:35 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 7,733
Posted By nel e nel

Awesome recommendations so far. To add to the...

Awesome recommendations so far. To add to the free YouTube documentary style movies available:

Red Light Go - NYC bike messenger doc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1_TNZHuSPwg

Pedal - one of...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-27-21, 07:47 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 5,262
Posted By nel e nel

Yeah, even though the end is pretty hilarious...

Yeah, even though the end is pretty hilarious with the driver taking a tumble, I feel like the cyclist chasing down a motorist is kind of a dumb move. Flip the bird and move on if you feel the need.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-26-21, 09:47 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 5,262
Posted By nel e nel

I’m not giving that guy the benefit of the doubt....

I’m not giving that guy the benefit of the doubt. The article posted a quote he made defending himself saying that the victim reminded him of a ‘tattletale coworker and looked like he was from...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-06-21, 08:39 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 12,480
Posted By nel e nel

Bolt cutter concerns don’t mean squat when...

Bolt cutter concerns don’t mean squat when thieves can have hand held angle cutters. A neighbor across the street here got his bike stolen with one of those in broad daylight, with people around!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-06-21, 08:08 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,174
Posted By nel e nel

I have a 1x7 for my hard tail commuter/gravel...

I have a 1x7 for my hard tail commuter/gravel bike and that’s been fine for me for 4+ years

My road bike that I got this year is 2x10, but I never use the small chainring, and that is more than...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-14-21, 09:04 AM
Replies: 145
Views: 8,299
Posted By nel e nel

If I was able to keep up with road bike folks...

If I was able to keep up with road bike folks going 18-20 mph on my 28 pound 1x7 frankengravel bike this summer, I think you'll be fine with this level 4 wine tasting group.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-14-21, 08:55 AM
Replies: 160
Views: 8,824
Posted By nel e nel

So, like, track stands? Things that road and...

So, like, track stands? Things that road and track cyclists have been doing for a while now?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-27-21, 06:41 PM
Replies: 504
Views: 108,362
Posted By nel e nel

Yooo! That map holder is amazing! Love it!

Yooo! That map holder is amazing! Love it!
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
07-27-21, 06:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,094
Posted By nel e nel

Sounds like those rule of thumbs can use...

Sounds like those rule of thumbs can use some..Retüling


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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-27-21, 05:48 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,585
Posted By nel e nel

One could argue it's the crotchety old guys on...

One could argue it's the crotchety old guys on this forum!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-17-21, 06:33 AM
Replies: 123
Views: 8,181
Posted By nel e nel

Some of us live in cities where this is common on...

Some of us live in cities where this is common on our daily commute. Throw in trucks making deliveries to the stores and you got yourself a stew going on.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-17-21, 06:19 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,664
Posted By nel e nel

This. First two questions out of your mouth...

This. First two questions out of your mouth should be "What's your budget?" and "What will you be using this for?"
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-19-21, 04:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,404
Posted By nel e nel

Hey there I just installed that same brand of...

Hey there I just installed that same brand of fork on my MTB commuter about 2 months ago and has similar fitting niggles. What I found for me was that the disc brake caliper mount was too short, so...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-29-21, 07:02 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 7,338
Posted By nel e nel

It’s always been a pejorative for uneducated...

It’s always been a pejorative for uneducated rural folks. Union coal miners adopted it for a very short period of time because they wore red neckerchiefs. Uninformed conservatives like to try and use...
Forum: Commuting
03-27-21, 03:37 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,375,737
Posted By nel e nel

Thanks, it's really been reliable. I took it...

Thanks, it's really been reliable. I took it maybe once a year just for a general chain/cable replacement, but other than that nothing, and it's held up well in East Coast weather year round. Not bad...
Forum: Commuting
03-27-21, 11:24 AM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,375,737
Posted By nel e nel

Here's my beloved beater. 2017 Specialized...

Here's my beloved beater. 2017 Specialized Hardrock. I was not kind to it in terms of maintenance over the years, and with local bike shops having limited hours/availability this past year have taken...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-27-21, 10:17 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,907
Posted By nel e nel

No, the fork isn't quite that off, but it was...

No, the fork isn't quite that off, but it was much more snug than the OEM fork it came with.

HerrKaLeun I ended up taking off the cone nuts and servicing the bearings (which hadn't been done since...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-26-21, 07:49 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,907
Posted By nel e nel

Thanks for the clarification HerrKaLeun , and...

Thanks for the clarification HerrKaLeun , and just to clarify myself, I guess I misspoke about adding width to the hub, and meant what you indicated: shifting the hub to the drive side to compensate.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-26-21, 07:14 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,907
Posted By nel e nel

Thanks, I missed that rebuild part of your post....

Thanks, I missed that rebuild part of your post. That was actually my first assumption, but this fork had an extremely tight fit when putting the front wheel back on. Had to flex it just a tad to fit...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-26-21, 02:33 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,907
Posted By nel e nel

Anyone who makes a sarcastic response without...

Anyone who makes a sarcastic response without reading the entire thread should maybe reconsider how clever they think they are.


Making assumptions about how I store my bike - indoors by the way...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-25-21, 01:12 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,907
Posted By nel e nel

Post 2!

Post 2!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-25-21, 01:12 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,907
Posted By nel e nel

Post 1

Post 1
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-25-21, 11:27 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,907
Posted By nel e nel

Oh yes, was fully prepared for those. Honestly, I...

Oh yes, was fully prepared for those. Honestly, I did a lot of research before pulling the trigger and the only consensus I could find was that the majority of people making those kinds of posts had...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-24-21, 10:24 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,907
Posted By nel e nel

Sanding Carbon Fork?

Hey folks, recently upgraded the drive train and fork ($80 Chinese carbon special via eBay) on my old commuter bike. Everything is peachy, but the integrated disc brake mount on the fork is just a...
Forum: Commuting
12-29-20, 05:08 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 38,589
Posted By nel e nel

Technology education.

Technology education.
Forum: Commuting
12-29-20, 05:05 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,350
Posted By nel e nel

Having shifted to work from home during COVID, my...

Having shifted to work from home during COVID, my commutes have now morphed into fitness rides. I often will get up and out of the house at 5 or 6am before anyone else gets up and I love it. Streets...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-26-20, 06:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,217
Posted By nel e nel

I just remember turn to the rear wheel to loosen,...

I just remember turn to the rear wheel to loosen, front wheel to tighten.
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-24-20, 12:22 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,947
Posted By nel e nel

I have a balaclava that can be worn full head...

I have a balaclava that can be worn full head with face covering, just the head with open face, or just as a neck gaiter. Pair it with a cheap pair of hardware store safety glasses that cost about $3
Forum: Commuting
11-18-20, 08:36 AM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,375,737
Posted By nel e nel

Wow, very timely for me to find these posts as...

Wow, very timely for me to find these posts as I'm getting ready to do similar upgrades to my 2016 Hardrock. It's been my commuter for the past 4 years, and while I've taken it to my LBS for regular...
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