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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-01-24, 01:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 98
Posted By smd4

Could one lay the bike on top of a wireless...

Could one lay the bike on top of a wireless charger to charge the batteries?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-01-24, 01:11 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 512
Posted By smd4

That may be the nicest "amateur" paint job I've...

That may be the nicest "amateur" paint job I've ever seen on a bike.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-01-24, 12:09 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 716
Posted By smd4

I wrenched in So-Cal, down the street from the...

I wrenched in So-Cal, down the street from the original maker of Yeti bikes, and in Nor-Cal. Apparently neither place had rain, mud or mountain bikers.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-01-24, 12:02 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 512
Posted By smd4

Same with a Cinelli. But I enjoy looking down at...

Same with a Cinelli. But I enjoy looking down at the decal that the frame never originally had, placed there by me, prominently near the downtube shifters, looking at the Italian colors that remind...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-01-24, 11:38 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 716
Posted By smd4

Everything on a bike has the potential to wear...

Everything on a bike has the potential to wear out. Even spokes. So by your definition everything that makes up a bike is a wear item (and don't straw-man the issue by referring to items that aren't...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-01-24, 10:08 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 716
Posted By smd4

I would not consider them wear items. And just...

I would not consider them wear items. And just because you say they are, does not make them so.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-01-24, 09:59 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 716
Posted By smd4

I'm not sure you mis-comprehended, "Personally, I...

I'm not sure you mis-comprehended, "Personally, I would never consider the rims on rim-brake bikes a "wear item," as a "universal statement."
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-01-24, 09:48 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 716
Posted By smd4

Who are you, the Forum police? I will...

Who are you, the Forum police? I will unequivocally express my opinion on any subject at any time.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-01-24, 07:39 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 716
Posted By smd4

Personally, I would never consider the rims on...

Personally, I would never consider the rims on rim-brake bikes a "wear item," any more than a frame or handlebars are wear items, subject to eventually wearing out with use.

In 10 years as a shop...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-30-24, 09:47 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 974
Posted By smd4

I'm not bothered, but your question was answered...

I'm not bothered, but your question was answered by the fourth post.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-30-24, 09:39 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 716
Posted By smd4

Forget the QR-less Campagnolos and get some 7700...

Forget the QR-less Campagnolos and get some 7700 or 7800 Dura Ace calipers, SwissStop pads and some compressionless housing and call it a day.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-30-24, 09:24 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,012
Posted By smd4

Your steerer tube is only an inch long?

Your steerer tube is only an inch long?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-30-24, 09:20 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 974
Posted By smd4

I'm not sure what the mystery is here or why this...

I'm not sure what the mystery is here or why this thread even got to two pages. Steerer is a bit long--which some of us might consider a good thing, as opposed to being too short. You have two...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-28-24, 06:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 292
Posted By smd4

Theoretically. The tension in the system...

Theoretically. The tension in the system mitigates that.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-28-24, 05:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 292
Posted By smd4

The divots feel cool when you turn them and feel...

The divots feel cool when you turn them and feel the “indexing,” but don’t really do anything.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-28-24, 05:44 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 672
Posted By smd4

Yeah, a white saddle would be icing on the cake.

Yeah, a white saddle would be icing on the cake.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-27-24, 08:54 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,104
Posted By smd4

Not too many 7-footers out there.

Not too many 7-footers out there.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-26-24, 04:41 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 879
Posted By smd4

We’ve got one near our Town Hall.

We’ve got one near our Town Hall.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-26-24, 01:41 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 3,241
Posted By smd4

It's a joke, son.

It's a joke, son.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-26-24, 01:17 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 479
Posted By smd4

This is an oxymoron.

This is an oxymoron.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-26-24, 01:14 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 3,241
Posted By smd4

The only carbon on my bike is in the steel.

The only carbon on my bike is in the steel.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-25-24, 05:08 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,739
Posted By smd4

That’s why I’m curious as to how the OP arrived...

That’s why I’m curious as to how the OP arrived at this particular length. Did he measure it against the old chain? Maybe just eyeball it? It’s so short that I have a hard time understanding how this...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-24-24, 08:17 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,739
Posted By smd4

I guess. This is sort of the problem. You and I...

I guess. This is sort of the problem. You and I have both dealt with it. Bicycles are “simple” machines. Replacing a chain should be a simple matter.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-24-24, 08:03 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,739
Posted By smd4

Your point was which instructions to use. If it...

Your point was which instructions to use. If it isn’t obvious to “everyone,” then those people need to visit the bike shop.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-24-24, 07:56 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,739
Posted By smd4

Obviously the derailleur. Because chain link...

Obviously the derailleur. Because chain link lengths are so different.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-24-24, 07:51 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,739
Posted By smd4

Ferris Bueller, you’re my hero!

Ferris Bueller, you’re my hero!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-24-24, 07:32 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,739
Posted By smd4

And all this time I’ve just followed the...

And all this time I’ve just followed the manufacturer’s instructions.

Silly me.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-24-24, 11:49 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,739
Posted By smd4

Duragrouch above seems to prefer small-small.

Duragrouch above seems to prefer small-small.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-23-24, 07:39 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,124
Posted By smd4

Well, it must be true, if you say so! After all,...

Well, it must be true, if you say so! After all, you’re the self-proclaimed expert!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-23-24, 07:37 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,124
Posted By smd4

Just my Veloflexes. But that doesn’t matter...

Just my Veloflexes.

But that doesn’t matter since you’ve been doing it wrong for 40 years.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-23-24, 07:30 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,124
Posted By smd4

Utter nonsense, of course. Not difficult at all....

Utter nonsense, of course. Not difficult at all. No tools necessary. Again, carry on.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-23-24, 04:57 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 435
Posted By smd4

It may be slotted for a small flat head...

It may be slotted for a small flat head screwdriver. Screwing it in will cause the lever to be closer to the bars for smaller hands.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-23-24, 11:20 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,739
Posted By smd4

Curious as to how this chain was sized...

Curious as to how this chain was sized...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-23-24, 11:08 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,739
Posted By smd4

Looks like the chain is way too short to me.

Looks like the chain is way too short to me.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-23-24, 07:30 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,085
Posted By smd4

People prefer to just steal the wheels and not...

People prefer to just steal the wheels and not the entire bike?

My QR wheels would never get stolen no matter where I lived because I would never leave my bike unattended.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-23-24, 06:47 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,085
Posted By smd4

"I've got a great idea! Let's re-engineer a quick...

"I've got a great idea! Let's re-engineer a quick release to completely eliminate all the convenience that it originally had!"
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-23-24, 05:13 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,124
Posted By smd4

You certainly couldn’t tell that from your tube...

You certainly couldn’t tell that from your tube installation technique. Carry on.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-24, 08:24 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,124
Posted By smd4

Still wrong. You increase the chance of a pinch...

Still wrong. You increase the chance of a pinch without inflating the tube to shape. There won't be any installation difficulty. If there is--you're doing it wrong. Or don't know what you're doing.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-24, 08:02 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,124
Posted By smd4

Wrong.

Wrong.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-24, 06:34 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,124
Posted By smd4

There's nothing wrong with that tube.

There's nothing wrong with that tube.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-24, 05:16 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,124
Posted By smd4

There’s no problem with the second tube. You...

There’s no problem with the second tube. You won’t need to fold it on itself. You’re way overthinking this.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-21-24, 06:28 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,110
Posted By smd4

When asked to describe the ultimate end result of...

When asked to describe the ultimate end result of something like this, folks here can’t imagine the progression of events leading to failure. They can only envision smooth riding one minute, and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-21-24, 04:47 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,124
Posted By smd4

You inflate every inner tube before installing....

You inflate every inner tube before installing. You have a non- problem.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-19-24, 05:54 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,204
Posted By smd4

It’s not semantics. Maybe you have Bitcoin on the...

It’s not semantics. Maybe you have Bitcoin on the brain. There’s no “drivechain” on bikes. However, we have a similar word you may be interested in, drivetrain.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-19-24, 05:42 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,204
Posted By smd4

I contend you don’t have a clue about my bike and...

I contend you don’t have a clue about my bike and its worry-free drive train.

What’s a “drive chain?”
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-19-24, 05:18 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,292
Posted By smd4

Thing looks like it has at least one too many...

Thing looks like it has at least one too many pivots and a superfluous lug, so yeah, I wouldn’t know where to start!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-19-24, 03:49 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,043
Posted By smd4

How do I know? Why do you think I asked?

How do I know? Why do you think I asked?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-19-24, 02:26 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,204
Posted By smd4

No, no issues. I just know how to adjust and...

No, no issues. I just know how to adjust and maintain my bike.

Only one bike--an old Cinelli with 9-speed Dura Ace.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-19-24, 02:12 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,204
Posted By smd4

Nope.

Nope.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-19-24, 02:11 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,292
Posted By smd4

People offering sincere suggestions to help a...

People offering sincere suggestions to help a fellow cyclist is "garbage?"

Wow.
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