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Forum: Road Cycling
12-05-20, 04:17 PM
Replies: 21,328
Views: 5,184,826
Posted By noglider

bargo68, if you don't have goatheads or lots of...

bargo68, if you don't have goatheads or lots of glass on your roads, try running without the flawaways. I use tires with no puncture protection, and I do just fine. You'll like the ride quality.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-27-20, 10:56 AM
Replies: 21,328
Views: 5,184,826
Posted By noglider

I installed a cable guide on my bike. It's a 1971...

I installed a cable guide on my bike. It's a 1971 Raleigh Super Course which originally routed the cables above the BB, but I'm using a modern drivetrain now. I had to drill a hole and tap threads...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-30-20, 10:08 AM
Replies: 21,328
Views: 5,184,826
Posted By noglider

What materials are the socks you wear? (I'm...

What materials are the socks you wear? (I'm addressing anyone, not only those who just bought socks.) I've learned never to wear cotton socks on any occasion. They absorb sweat and hold it, and as...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-01-20, 12:46 PM
Replies: 21,328
Views: 5,184,826
Posted By noglider

zacster, I agree with rekmeyata. Podiatrists can...

zacster, I agree with rekmeyata. Podiatrists can be huge helps. They are for me. Cycling is my favorite thing to do, and it was excruciating for me until I saw a podiatrist.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-03-20, 03:59 PM
Replies: 21,328
Views: 5,184,826
Posted By noglider

Robius tell us how you like it when you wear it...

Robius tell us how you like it when you wear it for a bit.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-09-20, 09:05 AM
Replies: 21,328
Views: 5,184,826
Posted By noglider

Most people who ride without fenders and then try...

Most people who ride without fenders and then try them wonder why they waited so long. I'm in love with my fenders.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-01-19, 07:21 PM
Replies: 21,328
Views: 5,184,826
Posted By noglider

I love it. I have two quad lock mounts for bikes,...

I love it. I have two quad lock mounts for bikes, two for cars, a case on my phone and one on my wife's.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-16-19, 10:22 AM
Replies: 21,328
Views: 5,184,826
Posted By noglider

The Chinese are so ... inventive at coining names.

The Chinese are so ... inventive at coining names.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-24-19, 10:44 AM
Replies: 21,328
Views: 5,184,826
Posted By noglider

Where'd you get that, eduskator?

Where'd you get that, eduskator?
Forum: Road Cycling
08-27-19, 08:15 PM
Replies: 21,328
Views: 5,184,826
Posted By noglider

How long is the warranty on that tape? I...

How long is the warranty on that tape?

I like reusable tape, like leather. I have some tape I've moved from bike to bike. It ends up saving me money in the long run. There are not many such tapes....
Forum: Road Cycling
08-26-19, 10:54 AM
Replies: 21,328
Views: 5,184,826
Posted By noglider

Shorter cranks can make climbing harder, since...

Shorter cranks can make climbing harder, since you have less leverage. My bike with short cranks (155mm) is a fixed gear intended for city riding. I don't take it on many hills. There is one which is...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-25-19, 01:30 PM
Replies: 21,328
Views: 5,184,826
Posted By noglider

The problem isn't so much the battery. The USB...

The problem isn't so much the battery. The USB chargeable lights are more powerful because the goal of that kind of light is different. It emphasizes putting out some real light, whereas the coin...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-23-19, 07:34 AM
Replies: 21,328
Views: 5,184,826
Posted By noglider

phtomita, I'm eager to hear how you like the...

phtomita, I'm eager to hear how you like the 145s. That's pretty darned short, but they may be good.

The trend lately is for bike makers to use longer and longer cranks. It's not a well-understood...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-22-19, 08:34 PM
Replies: 21,328
Views: 5,184,826
Posted By noglider

How short are your legs? I'm 5'9" tall and...

How short are your legs? I'm 5'9" tall and short-legged. My pants inseam is 30". I normally ride 170mm cranks which feel OK. Whenever I try a bike with 175's, it feels uncomfortable, and that's weird...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-12-19, 01:44 PM
Replies: 21,328
Views: 5,184,826
Posted By noglider

That's really nice, GlennR. I'm glad she can...

That's really nice, GlennR. I'm glad she can already balance and will never need training wheels. Does the fork really have no rake? Not that it matters a lot.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-08-19, 06:50 PM
Replies: 21,328
Views: 5,184,826
Posted By noglider

You made the right decision. Experiences and...

You made the right decision. Experiences and their memories are so much more valuable than stuff. My kids are adults now, and I didn't manage to go with them on any significant rides. They've...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-25-19, 12:36 PM
Replies: 21,328
Views: 5,184,826
Posted By noglider

Oh, that happened to me today! aliexpress asked...

Oh, that happened to me today! aliexpress asked me for feedback on a recent purchase. I clicked on their link, and I had to log into their Italian page. It's a bit tricky to do that. I reported the...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-14-19, 03:58 PM
Replies: 21,328
Views: 5,184,826
Posted By noglider

I have these tires. They're pretty amazing.

I have these tires. They're pretty amazing.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-10-19, 10:08 AM
Replies: 21,328
Views: 5,184,826
Posted By noglider

Brass would be an awful material for a chain....

Brass would be an awful material for a chain. It's too soft.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-18-19, 10:01 AM
Replies: 21,328
Views: 5,184,826
Posted By noglider

Humans are weird!

Humans are weird!
Forum: Road Cycling
06-18-19, 09:34 AM
Replies: 21,328
Views: 5,184,826
Posted By noglider

It's obvious to you and me, but not to everyone....

It's obvious to you and me, but not to everyone. Until now, it wasn't obvious to me which group you belong to. Some people really think that there are sure things.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-18-19, 09:23 AM
Replies: 21,328
Views: 5,184,826
Posted By noglider

I hope you know that there is no way to guaranty...

I hope you know that there is no way to guaranty that everyone will see you. All you can do is reduce the likelihood that they don't.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-19-19, 10:21 AM
Replies: 21,328
Views: 5,184,826
Posted By noglider

I agree that blackwalls are more practical, and...

I agree that blackwalls are more practical, and that's what I usually have, but I still like tan walls.

I haven't tried the Corsa G+ tires, but I bet they're great. Vittoria makes tires every bit...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-10-19, 06:55 PM
Replies: 21,328
Views: 5,184,826
Posted By noglider

Well, it's a small point that really doesn't...

Well, it's a small point that really doesn't matter. But if you do a lot of riding on the left side, a mirror on the right makes some sense.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-10-19, 06:28 PM
Replies: 21,328
Views: 5,184,826
Posted By noglider

In NYC, we have lots of one-way streets, and the...

In NYC, we have lots of one-way streets, and the bike lanes are on the left side. The NYC cycling handbook says that if there is no bike lane, they recommend riding on the left side of one-way...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-19-18, 03:56 PM
Replies: 21,328
Views: 5,184,826
Posted By noglider

Yeah, sallen73, I find a lot of Italian racing...

Yeah, sallen73, I find a lot of Italian racing bikes to be gaudy, but that Cinelli is effin' awwwsum.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-26-18, 02:03 PM
Replies: 21,328
Views: 5,184,826
Posted By noglider

Thanks!

Thanks!
Forum: Road Cycling
10-23-18, 08:49 AM
Replies: 21,328
Views: 5,184,826
Posted By noglider

Bathwater, that's hilarious. Where can we get...

Bathwater, that's hilarious. Where can we get that?
Forum: Road Cycling
10-08-18, 06:25 AM
Replies: 21,328
Views: 5,184,826
Posted By noglider

No, it hasn't been cold here yet, and I'm more...

No, it hasn't been cold here yet, and I'm more tolerant of cold temperatures than most people. I should get it cleaned soon, though, as I didn't after the winter.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-05-18, 10:57 AM
Replies: 21,328
Views: 5,184,826
Posted By noglider

TimothyH, that sounds good, but I don't like to...

TimothyH, that sounds good, but I don't like to return stuff even when I should. I can probably get this thing to shrink a bit. Thanks!
Forum: Road Cycling
10-05-18, 09:42 AM
Replies: 21,328
Views: 5,184,826
Posted By noglider

I got a Giro merino wool cap...

I got a Giro merino wool cap (https://www.backcountry.com/giro-merino-winter-cap?cmp_id=EM_bcs_DDM64_M1&utm_source=MCCM&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=bcs_ship_confirm_retail) on TimothyH's...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-06-18, 12:51 PM
Replies: 21,328
Views: 5,184,826
Posted By noglider

A quarter turn is often a good amount. More if...

A quarter turn is often a good amount. More if the change needed is big, less if small.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-06-18, 12:37 PM
Replies: 21,328
Views: 5,184,826
Posted By noglider

Yes, address two spokes at a time. When doing...

Yes, address two spokes at a time. When doing lateral truing and the rim is too far left, loosen the left and tighten the right so that you don't create a low or high spot. When doing radial truing...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-06-18, 07:43 AM
Replies: 21,328
Views: 5,184,826
Posted By noglider

I bought some things from biketiresdirect, and...

I bought some things from biketiresdirect, and they arrived yesterday.

Pearl Izumi bib shorts
gloves
a cue sheet clip
Park Tool magnetic bowl

I normally wear size medium, so that's what size...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-24-18, 07:32 AM
Replies: 21,328
Views: 5,184,826
Posted By noglider

I hadn't heard about that, so I looked it up. It...

I hadn't heard about that, so I looked it up. It is discussed here (http://www.bicycles.net.au/forums/viewtopic.php?t=91275), where Rockbros copied the Spurcycle bell. Did Spurcycle patent it? That's...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-22-18, 10:22 AM
Replies: 21,328
Views: 5,184,826
Posted By noglider

I got this hat...

I got this hat (https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B0745Z762C/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1) a couple of months ago and lost it when it was in my back pocket. I bought another one...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-16-18, 05:11 PM
Replies: 21,328
Views: 5,184,826
Posted By noglider

Thanks for the references, TimothyH!

Thanks for the references, TimothyH!
Forum: Road Cycling
08-16-18, 02:17 PM
Replies: 21,328
Views: 5,184,826
Posted By noglider

Thanks, TimothyH. And WhyFi, I don't know...

Thanks, TimothyH.

And WhyFi, I don't know for sure if my wife would like a merino blend. Probably. Pure merino or blend, what women's jerseys do you know of? As I said, I've only found two sources.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-16-18, 01:15 PM
Replies: 21,328
Views: 5,184,826
Posted By noglider

Heh. No, I'm asking what he thinks of his men's...

Heh. No, I'm asking what he thinks of his men's jersey, i.e. the fabric and fit. But never mind. I sent the link to my wife, and she said they're not appealing to her. I found a company in Europe...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-16-18, 11:13 AM
Replies: 21,328
Views: 5,184,826
Posted By noglider

Tim, please let us know. My wife likes to wear...

Tim, please let us know. My wife likes to wear 100% merino wool shirts year round. She says she might like a wool cycling jersey, but it's hard to find any that are cut for women, and she doesn't...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-13-18, 11:25 AM
Replies: 21,328
Views: 5,184,826
Posted By noglider

RidingMatthew, I really like that. I looked it...

RidingMatthew, I really like that. I looked it up, and list price is only $1,099. Is the frame aluminum? Not that it matters.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-05-18, 07:33 AM
Replies: 21,328
Views: 5,184,826
Posted By noglider

Oh, that's a short distance that you moved it....

Oh, that's a short distance that you moved it. I'm glad it makes the difference you need.

Nowadays, I use a smartphone app as my computer, and I usually use hub dynamo lights.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-05-18, 07:23 AM
Replies: 21,328
Views: 5,184,826
Posted By noglider

canklecat, I like those cheap computers. They've...

canklecat, I like those cheap computers. They've worked flawlessly for me. I've only used the wired kind. I've heard the wireless ones can get interference from bike headlights.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-05-18, 09:38 AM
Replies: 21,328
Views: 5,184,826
Posted By noglider

I don't leave my bikes out in the rain often. I...

I don't leave my bikes out in the rain often. I have not done anything to care for the leather. As I said, five years so far, and there are no signs of wear. Whatever color you get, it will turn...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-05-18, 09:09 AM
Replies: 21,328
Views: 5,184,826
Posted By noglider

robbyville, I've found leather handlebar tape to...

robbyville, I've found leather handlebar tape to be a good investment. I have one set that's over five years old, and another younger set. I can move it from bike to bike, reusing it. It has come...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-01-18, 06:43 PM
Replies: 21,328
Views: 5,184,826
Posted By noglider

Hey welcome. They're not for everyone, but I love...

Hey welcome. They're not for everyone, but I love them. I started with toe clips in 1975 and switched to clip-in in around 1987, first with Look and now with SPD. I don't like riding without SPD now....
Forum: Road Cycling
05-29-18, 01:55 PM
Replies: 21,328
Views: 5,184,826
Posted By noglider

I'm slightly envious of the tires but much more...

I'm slightly envious of the tires but much more envious of the tour. Will you be blogging it anywhere?
Forum: Road Cycling
05-23-18, 09:51 AM
Replies: 21,328
Views: 5,184,826
Posted By noglider

From ebay: a new old crankset for my McLean. The...

From ebay: a new old crankset for my McLean. The one I have on it has 175mm arms, which bother me, and it's boring, too.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-22-18, 07:38 AM
Replies: 21,328
Views: 5,184,826
Posted By noglider

Where can we get that deal? I'm interested.

Where can we get that deal? I'm interested.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-19-18, 10:39 AM
Replies: 21,328
Views: 5,184,826
Posted By noglider

And that means you can remove the decals, right?...

And that means you can remove the decals, right? I'd prefer that to the giant garish decals that so many wheels have.
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