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03-19-24, 01:36 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 274
Posted By imakecircles

Interesting bike! Hmmm, I checked out the...

Interesting bike!

Hmmm, I checked out the listing on that auction site and saw the engraving on the cranks of "Ken Winkie" and "Eisenmann"

A quick google led me to this page:...
02-22-24, 02:25 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,575
Posted By imakecircles

Yup, for realz. The barley, hops, water mixture...

Yup, for realz. The barley, hops, water mixture that I used in my younger days isn't as effective for me anymore, unfortunately. Though there is something magical about that first swig after a long...
02-20-24, 04:05 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,575
Posted By imakecircles

Mmm. Pickle juice! I put pickled jalapeno...

Mmm. Pickle juice!

I put pickled jalapeno and beet juice into my Spicy Hot V-8 tomato juice that I have every morning. It makes it spicier and a little sweeter. I often also consume some...
09-20-23, 01:02 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 866
Posted By imakecircles

It would seem to be a design which originates in...

It would seem to be a design which originates in the attempt to shorten the chainstays without affecting the relative seat tube angle, resulting in more direct transfer of power from cranks to rear...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-28-23, 05:41 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,078
Posted By imakecircles

Interesting thread and lots of good information. ...

Interesting thread and lots of good information. One issue no one has mentioned though: are you adequately fueled / do you have lots of calories in the body to burn on the descent? Climbing can...
12-13-22, 02:39 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,702
Posted By imakecircles

Tally up another one for me. Ballard/Seattle...

Tally up another one for me. Ballard/Seattle area. I tend to check this particular subforum about once a month or so.
10-18-22, 05:51 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,278
Posted By imakecircles

If and when you replace the shifter cables on...

If and when you replace the shifter cables on this beauty, with the current Sachs shift levers, I would consider moving them up the downtube so that the aero lever boss acts as a stop for the lever...
09-27-22, 05:16 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,960
Posted By imakecircles

I had one of these that was of a similar vintage,...

I had one of these that was of a similar vintage, and agree with some of the posters above that it's a sweet ride. Mine was a bit too small for me, so I eventually passed it on after using it with...
08-26-22, 03:32 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,227
Posted By imakecircles

That is a fun ride event, I have done it several...

That is a fun ride event, I have done it several times in the past (although one year it was snowing at the top and shortened, and the ride up was among the coldest, wettest, and most miserable rides...
08-26-22, 02:17 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 3,361
Posted By imakecircles

The best, cheapest, and easiest to access...

The best, cheapest, and easiest to access indicator of wind speed, although it is completely subjective, is the volume of wind noise in one's ears (for those not hearing impaired). If the volume...
06-17-22, 10:46 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,013
Posted By imakecircles

My personal adage on this subject is that to...

My personal adage on this subject is that to climb well, first I must climb poorly. Well for me is feeling on top of the gear and my breath, then looking down and noticing I'm in a gear a cog or two...
05-24-22, 10:25 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,356
Posted By imakecircles

What springs to my mind is a psuedo programming...

What springs to my mind is a psuedo programming motivational statement, like this:

if not tired
go ("ride more")
05-20-22, 11:31 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,184
Posted By imakecircles

That front brake cable routing is somehow painful...

That front brake cable routing is somehow painful to look at on such a beautiful bike.
05-04-22, 11:44 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 7,064
Posted By imakecircles

https://www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/abcs_of_awarene...

https://www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/abcs_of_awareness/

I came across this article from Trek on the ABC's of Awareness, which, of course, is meant to sell product. There is, however, lots of useful...
05-02-22, 01:36 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 7,080
Posted By imakecircles

I love horizontal dropouts, to me they are the...

I love horizontal dropouts, to me they are the epitome of design tweaks over the life of a longstanding product resulting in multiple benefits.

They aren't really horizontal, but the angle of them...
03-02-22, 12:22 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,199
Posted By imakecircles

You can register your bike and serial # on the...

You can register your bike and serial # on the Bike Index website, then purchase a $5 sticker with a QR code that can be linked to your bike. Then if your bike is lost or stolen and someone sees it,...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-25-22, 12:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 617
Posted By imakecircles

Me too. Totally off the subject, but...

Me too.

Totally off the subject, but amusing, so I'll share. A girlfriend about 10 years back had a GPS for her car, and she programmed it to use the burly male Australian voice when giving...
Forum: Introductions
01-07-22, 02:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 418
Posted By imakecircles

Nice to see a new member from my area. Lots of...

Nice to see a new member from my area. Lots of sub forums here that can be helpful to you in your journey. Remember to take it step by step in getting up to speed and distance goals - much better...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-09-21, 05:55 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,122
Posted By imakecircles

Sounds like your previous experience puts you in...

Sounds like your previous experience puts you in good stead in terms of knowledge, especially if you were happy with the way your previous setup worked for you, you should try to leverage that by...
12-09-21, 02:01 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,333
Posted By imakecircles

I'd definitely start with just replacing the...

I'd definitely start with just replacing the tyres, here in Seattle, USA, our road conditions are also frequently wet/maritime. I've been very happy with the Vittoria Rubino line of tyres, which...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-09-21, 01:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,306
Posted By imakecircles

Well, you've identified a color palette, which is...

Well, you've identified a color palette, which is a great choice, of those colors, the black and gold together would make a really classy combination, and the first thing that popped up in my mind...
11-05-21, 01:07 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,485
Posted By imakecircles

Wow, you're opening up a real pandora's box, as...

Wow, you're opening up a real pandora's box, as cycling has such a rich history of place. I can think of no better place to start than the inrring's blog series of "Roads to Ride" linked here...
Forum: Touring
10-27-21, 12:08 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 8,912
Posted By imakecircles

I like using the gazetteer style paper book maps...

I like using the gazetteer style paper book maps by DeLorme, which are in a very large scale and show logging/dirt roads and hiking/biking trails as well as contour lines/topography, all of which...
10-24-21, 04:44 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,399
Posted By imakecircles

Interesting marque. It seems he was a British...

Interesting marque. It seems he was a British racer who went on to build bicycles. A quick google and some poking around led me to this: Peter Clarke's Reg Harris bicycle...
10-22-21, 05:23 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 14,115
Posted By imakecircles

I painted my garage bike room in a design...

I painted my garage bike room in a design inspired by iconic, classic cycling jerseys. My wife had a lot of fun picking out colors for the main house, so I thought I'd have fun with the garage...
10-16-21, 06:14 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,509
Posted By imakecircles

Maybe to keep the chain from slapping the...

Maybe to keep the chain from slapping the chainstay?
10-14-21, 03:47 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,515
Posted By imakecircles

One thing I don't believe has been mentioned, is...

One thing I don't believe has been mentioned, is that in instances where there are more than 1 bolt holding things together (stem, handlebars, chainrings, etc) is to bring them up to torque evenly to...
08-24-21, 12:55 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,438
Posted By imakecircles

Hi Eric, Here's a link to my ride report...

Hi Eric,

Here's a link to my ride report from my blog on riding the Wenatchee side of Old Blewett Pass about 5 years ago. imakecircles: Old Blewett Pass...
08-05-21, 12:32 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,035
Posted By imakecircles

Pull off brake lever and cable, leaving the...

Pull off brake lever and cable, leaving the existing housing in place. Replace new cable into existing housing. Remove old housing keeping cable routed in place through top tube. Thread new cut to...
06-02-21, 11:54 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 928
Posted By imakecircles

Sounds like it shifts fine when you're pulling...

Sounds like it shifts fine when you're pulling the cable (shifting from smaller to bigger), but not when the derailleur is returning, which means that perhaps the derailleur return spring has lost...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-09-21, 04:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 774
Posted By imakecircles

Yeah, if you could bring your friend along who...

Yeah, if you could bring your friend along who loaned you the bike, or someone else knowledgable that would be an asset. Don't buy a bike that won't fit.
04-09-21, 12:57 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,858
Posted By imakecircles

Interesting thread. I find as I get older, that...

Interesting thread. I find as I get older, that the more my life is centered around bikes/cycling/going for rides, the happier I am. So I'm throwing out some ideas, as much for my own benefit as...
Replies: 11
Views: 9,142
Posted By imakecircles

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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I've had mine for a year or so and have finally been getting...
04-08-21, 04:02 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,175
Posted By imakecircles

Yeah, looks like from the pics your chain is a...

Yeah, looks like from the pics your chain is a little shorter than optimal, but glad that it's getting you around better than before with getting that bad link out. Looks like if you can find 5-7...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-07-21, 04:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 651
Posted By imakecircles

You mention that too much time in the drops...

You mention that too much time in the drops sometimes hurts your back. I wonder how long you've ridden and if you've experimented with the bike fit to find your position or had a bike fit. I'd...
04-07-21, 01:26 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,882
Posted By imakecircles

In addition to the above very good tips, I would...

In addition to the above very good tips, I would recommend:

- install the tube with some baby powder on it, this will help to reduce friction and/or the tube getting pinched between the rim and...
04-07-21, 01:08 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,175
Posted By imakecircles

In this pic, the chain link that's about to make...

In this pic, the chain link that's about to make contact with the chainring isn't fully seated. If you have a chain breaker tool, you may be able to reseat the link so it's fully together, or...
04-02-21, 02:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,274
Posted By imakecircles

You can search for 'carbon assembly paste' which...

You can search for 'carbon assembly paste' which is like grease, except that it will have a very fine grit in it, that is meant to hold parts that could slip in place. It can be used on parts that...
04-02-21, 02:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 565
Posted By imakecircles

It sounds like your seat is too low. A good rule...

It sounds like your seat is too low. A good rule of thumb is that with your heel on the pedal at the bottom of the pedal stroke, and while sitting on the seat, your knee should only very slightly...
04-01-21, 03:43 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,973
Posted By imakecircles

Here is the Flickr album WSDOT has up to show the...

Here is the Flickr album WSDOT has up to show the progress they're making: https://www.flickr.com/photos/wsdot/albums/72157718811293091/with/50997162604/
03-30-21, 12:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 824
Posted By imakecircles

Cool beans. I joined the group, that looks like...

Cool beans. I joined the group, that looks like a fun and demanding ride above!
03-22-21, 03:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 612
Posted By imakecircles

Go with the nicer/lighter/racier carbon frame if...

Go with the nicer/lighter/racier carbon frame if it fits you well. You can upgrade components later piecemeal if you want.
12-30-20, 03:19 PM
Replies: 203
Views: 17,464
Posted By imakecircles

If the OP might be interested in further research...

If the OP might be interested in further research and reading on the topic, I'd suggest "The Structure of Scientific Revolution" by Thomas Kuhn. Kuhn presents the groundbreaking (at the time) thesis...
12-16-20, 04:08 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,340
Posted By imakecircles

Is the brake track on the rim badly worn? It...

Is the brake track on the rim badly worn? It will look and feel concave if it is, and this may be the first indication that the rim is failing at the seam, as there's no longer enough welded...
09-09-20, 01:16 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,877
Posted By imakecircles

Great thread and some nice links/info. ...

Great thread and some nice links/info.

Here's another site with info on some gravel rides in WA/OR. called Our Mother the Mountain. HOME ? Our Mother The Mountain (http://www.omtm.cc/home)
05-28-20, 03:11 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 12,591
Posted By imakecircles

I'll often use the little leftover scraps of bar...

I'll often use the little leftover scraps of bar tape to tape handles of other varieties. For instance that way, I can feel like I'm cross training when mowing the lawn.
05-28-20, 02:39 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,093
Posted By imakecircles

I sometimes pick the daughter up in her bike...

I sometimes pick the daughter up in her bike trailer and riding up 17th Ave NW in Ballard when she wants to, it's a fun way to spend time with her as she enjoys commenting on the sights, and the...
05-28-20, 02:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,114
Posted By imakecircles

Nice ride! Have always wanted to do the loop...

Nice ride! Have always wanted to do the loop from Granite > Arlington > Darrington > Barlow Pass > back to Granite.
05-16-20, 06:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,475
Posted By imakecircles

I believe the Catlike Whisper and Whisper Plus...

I believe the Catlike Whisper and Whisper Plus are designed to minimize wind noise. I have one and like the fit/style/ventilation, but I have not done any double blind studies to truly determine if...
04-29-20, 05:19 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,578
Posted By imakecircles

Nice collection of bikes and quite handy to have...

Nice collection of bikes and quite handy to have such a space for storing them! I was wondering if there was a story behind the numerous PowerBar stickers all gracing the top tubes of some of the...
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