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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-26-23, 07:41 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 456
Posted By veganbikes

I would recommend looking at Lezyne as they do...

I would recommend looking at Lezyne as they do lights complaint with the German STVZO standard which doesn't apply in the U.S. but the lights offer a really good beam pattern that cuts off at the top...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-26-23, 07:07 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 456
Posted By whm1974

Need Bike lights.

I need some bike lights if I'm going to ride at night, seen some on amazon for cheap. However I will get what I pay for and all that. Any decent brands for not to much money?

Looking at Archers...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-04-23, 01:35 AM
Replies: 341
Views: 10,504
Posted By base2

I've gone both ways. Enve 7.8's on DT180's...

I've gone both ways. Enve 7.8's on DT180's (ultimate aero at OEM weight) v/s 957 gram Stans Grail CB7's, & Berd spokes laced to Extralite hubs (ultimate weight at box section, non-aero OEM...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-28-23, 11:48 AM
Replies: 123
Views: 3,461
Posted By terrymorse

Semantics. Two phrases that describe the same...

Semantics. Two phrases that describe the same phenomenon, with the second one being more accurate.

If you hear a "boom", the tire came off the rim.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-28-23, 11:27 AM
Replies: 123
Views: 3,461
Posted By terrymorse

Granted, tubes can soften at very high...

Granted, tubes can soften at very high temperatures, leading to failures. Certain thermoplastic TPU tubes have low melting points, leading manufactures to "cover their backsides" warnings like "never...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-05-22, 08:44 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 434
Posted By Andrew R Stewart

I use a machinist's scribe (K&D offers one). At...

I use a machinist's scribe (K&D offers one). At work we use a sharpened spoke. With a little practice one can place the nipple of the sharpened end of the tool, place the nipple into the rim's hole,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-18-22, 07:52 AM
Replies: 139
Views: 3,576
Posted By dmark

...carrying coconuts?

...carrying coconuts?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-18-22, 07:12 AM
Replies: 139
Views: 3,576
Posted By indyfabz

African or European hill?

African or European hill?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-27-22, 06:52 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 541
Posted By Andrew R Stewart

Al makes for a poor bearing surface. A spoke...

Al makes for a poor bearing surface. A spoke nipple that is intended to be able to be turned in the future is just a bearing that isn't yet being used. Al likes to gall when pressed hard and moved...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-13-22, 12:07 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 6,610
Posted By look566 rider

Agreed! Rotate your tires! I have been...

Agreed! Rotate your tires! I have been chastised here for this statement in the past.

I am very much an astetic ninny, can't take mis-matched tires!
Forum: Road Cycling
02-12-22, 11:16 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 6,610
Posted By Carbonfiberboy

When putting on a new tire, one should switch the...

When putting on a new tire, one should switch the front to the rear and put the new tiire on the front. Leaving a front on until it is worn out is a little risky as rubber does age. Put that...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-12-22, 03:44 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 6,610
Posted By HTupolev

The worst thing about Gatorskins is that they...

The worst thing about Gatorskins is that they last a really long time.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-04-21, 01:37 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 4,046
Posted By Iride01

Are you going to be waxing your chain and dealing...

Are you going to be waxing your chain and dealing with melted paraffin for several hours a day every day of the year?
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-26-21, 02:47 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,353
Posted By sapporoguy

OP here. We did finish, just last week! It was...

OP here. We did finish, just last week! It was hard work but totally worth it.
Below, our finished legs:...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-22-21, 05:46 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 6,587
Posted By Metieval

Not all grease is the same, not all bearings are...

Not all grease is the same, not all bearings are equal.

I'd be curious on a no effort roll out between the 2 hubs now that you have same tires.
Even with loose ball, spanning matters greatly!
...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-16-21, 01:25 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,311
Posted By jccaclimber

Congratulations on a solid analysis. You're...

Congratulations on a solid analysis. You're ahead of many of the manufacturing engineers I've worked with over the years, who I've had to remind to put an indicator on and measure things. The...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-15-21, 09:58 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 4,016
Posted By Nessism

Welding or brazing, with or without lugs, doesn't...

Welding or brazing, with or without lugs, doesn't define a quality frame. It's the worksmanship that does. Lugged, fillet brazed, TIG, all are good joining methods. It's the quality of execution...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-15-21, 07:13 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,311
Posted By Alcanbrad

Oldacura and Carbonfiberboy, I do have already...

Oldacura and Carbonfiberboy, I do have already have the centertrack.


It's the later. The plane of the belt ring is not perpendicular to the crank axle.


So this is a good question. The...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-15-21, 06:10 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 4,016
Posted By Andrew R Stewart

[QUOTE=shahidbashir92;22143146]In the case of...

[QUOTE=shahidbashir92;22143146]In the case of bike frame lugs, the brazing is under sheer forces only - as the tubes are inserted into the lug. The joint will be as strong as the metal of which the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-15-21, 12:21 PM
Replies: 281
Views: 12,820
Posted By pgjackson

The more I read some of these responses, the more...

The more I read some of these responses, the more I believe that some of you just have a shaving fetish. Nothing wrong with that if that's your thing, but grown men spending who knows how long to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-14-21, 04:34 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 554
Posted By CliffordK

NO (well, mostly). Find a 10-speed rear...

NO (well, mostly).

Find a 10-speed rear derailleur & shifters, or upgrade everything to 11-speed.

https://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Bicycles/Maintenance_and_Repair/Gear-changing_Dimensions

10...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-03-21, 12:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,877
Posted By conspiratemus1

We’ve tried single side. We mounted the stoker’s...

We’ve tried single side. We mounted the stoker’s timing ring outboard of her largest ring so as not lose the triple chainrings. Only some cranks have enough clearance under the arm to clear the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-03-21, 11:00 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,817
Posted By Cooperator

52x11 at 90rpm gives you 33mph/54km/hr. Not...

52x11 at 90rpm gives you 33mph/54km/hr. Not sidewalk speed, but far from horrendous.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-02-21, 11:34 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,024
Posted By Andrew R Stewart

A few comments- Common reasons for using a wheel...

A few comments- Common reasons for using a wheel truing stand are space/bike stand lacking, ease of seeing the rim and indicators and beliefs in a stand held wheel somehow the results will be better...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-29-21, 10:38 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 701
Posted By FBOATSB

That looks to be an exceptionally well made hub...

That looks to be an exceptionally well made hub to me even though I have no clue what it is. I would lace with confidence.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-29-21, 10:08 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 701
Posted By 79pmooney

Or 4X. I got 17,000 miles out a pair until I...

Or 4X. I got 17,000 miles out a pair until I wore out the sidewalls completely braking. (Sewups; not dangerous, just a very bumpy ride home!)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-28-21, 10:14 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,670
Posted By Andrew R Stewart

Of course tandems can be much harder on wheels...

Of course tandems can be much harder on wheels (and tires & chains). But much of the wheels life will be determined by the quality of the build and the riders being supported by the wheels (actually...
Forum: Touring
05-27-21, 03:17 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,770
Posted By PedalingWalrus

for us it is one pannier for tent, matts and...

for us it is one pannier for tent, matts and sleeping bags, one pannier for cooking and food (sort of), then each of us gets a pannier for clothes (so that is 4 panniers)

then handlebar bag and a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-26-21, 01:24 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,600
Posted By db143

I appreciate your consideration but this has...

I appreciate your consideration but this has never happened - the stem in question is brand new nitto bough for my new bike. The peugeot's stem has only come out once for a headset overhaul and went...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-16-21, 03:29 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 8,341
Posted By Ironfish653

I don’t actually have Shimano chains on any of my...

I don’t actually have Shimano chains on any of my bikes; they’re either KMC or SRAM. No problems with Shimano cassettes/freewheels, or FSA, Suntour, or Sugino chainrings (don’t have any Shimano...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-14-21, 03:08 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,662
Posted By keithdunlop

Nope. Just buy dark colored rags.

Nope. Just buy dark colored rags.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-10-21, 08:14 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,483
Posted By Andrew R Stewart

Having the park tool just 20' below me in my...

Having the park tool just 20' below me in my basement and also having used a few other tools that all do the same thing I will say this is a powerful method and with great power comes great...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-10-21, 10:35 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,192
Posted By Barry2

If the racing bike "whizzes" by the Liv Sedona,...

If the racing bike "whizzes" by the Liv Sedona, then the Liv Sedona needs to go faster.

Tires will help. But an engine upgrade might help more.

Barry (who's bike also needs an engine upgrade)
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-07-21, 07:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,185
Posted By Carbonfiberboy

Wow, that's a beautiful piece of equipment. Some...

Wow, that's a beautiful piece of equipment. Some college couple should have it. I know my gf and I would have ridding the heck out of it, except it would be born for another 17 years. I'd put it up...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-05-21, 09:14 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,185
Posted By downtube42

If you're like me, the idea of parting it out and...

If you're like me, the idea of parting it out and the frame likely going to scrap really hurts. I'd say either donate where it will be used, or try selling it to someone who's going to ride it.

I...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-04-21, 01:58 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,185
Posted By LV2TNDM

Excellent question.

Either option of parting it out or selling it complete has merits. The Arai drum brake alone brings you hundreds.

But if you're on the fence about it and don't really need the $400 for the...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-04-21, 10:40 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,185
Posted By Leisesturm

FWIW. I met my wife in 2005 in NYC. She was a...

FWIW. I met my wife in 2005 in NYC. She was a member of Achilles and had been on tandems at the School for the Blind in the UK but never in the U.S. For our second date she suggested we check out...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-04-21, 08:50 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,185
Posted By jim_pridx

I also have a vintage custom tandem that gets...

I also have a vintage custom tandem that gets very little use these days, and while I spent some time last fall building it back up again - mostly for nostalgic sake - I'm also finding myself...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-30-21, 08:24 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 793
Posted By Andrew R Stewart

While I tend to agree with the assessment of the...

While I tend to agree with the assessment of the many inexperienced frame spreadings we see I will say that when most of the experienced people post and suggest a solution they are assuming the...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-28-21, 03:28 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,023
Posted By ridelikeaturtle

If you were in an emergency (in the desert, had...

If you were in an emergency (in the desert, had no phone, etc) you could shove a folded bank note (euro, dollar, pound, etc.) to cover the gash. It could get you home, where you can then get your...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-28-21, 04:02 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 736
Posted By Koyote

Placebo effect.

Placebo effect.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-28-21, 02:53 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 736
Posted By znomit

I think you had a tailwind.

I think you had a tailwind.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-27-21, 05:00 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,108
Posted By Eddie50

The Trek T2000 frame has the bosses for rear disc...

The Trek T2000 frame has the bosses for rear disc brake, I never cared much for discs for what I used it for. Fast rides, some triathlons and mostly with light pilots (I am 155 pounds) Good caliper...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
04-26-21, 09:54 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,597
Posted By cxwrench

There are many races that don't allow radios. The...

There are many races that don't allow radios. The officials still provide time gaps to breaks though, that has always happened. For decades it was the guy on the back of the moto w/ the chalkboard.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-23-21, 09:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 933
Posted By cyccommute

This is a fairly easy fix. The hanger attached...

This is a fairly easy fix. The hanger attached to the frame isn’t bent. The derailer itself is bent. You can see the bend in the picture below (red arrow)

...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-21, 07:21 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,820
Posted By Andrew R Stewart

The prize goes to joeruge. Velox from many years...

The prize goes to joeruge. Velox from many years ago, it's been a LONG time since i patched a sew up.

Un seen is the exhaust fan where the majority of the work was done. The scotch was poured...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-21, 06:23 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,406
Posted By Ti473

This only works on frames that are designed for...

This only works on frames that are designed for it.

For me it's worth getting one, especially if you do long miles in the middle of nowhere. You may never need it but you'll be kicking yourself in...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-15-21, 11:43 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,809
Posted By Andrew R Stewart

Bontrager used a few different hub designs on...

Bontrager used a few different hub designs on their branded wheels. The least expensive has has common loose ball (cup and cone) type bearings which will be adjustable and, BTW, benefit from annual...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-20-21, 08:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 692
Posted By woodcraft

Cut off what you don't need, even on the shorter...

Cut off what you don't need, even on the shorter one.

Those grams don't grow on trees ya know!
Forum: Tandem Cycling
01-27-21, 03:03 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,768
Posted By Leisesturm

What you are describing sounds like a biological...

What you are describing sounds like a biological impossibility. But your mind seems made up. Go for it. Upload pictures. Like I said. This is outside my expertise but ... 50 codes? I've never...
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