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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-25-24, 05:08 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,147
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: 1,147
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: 1,147
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: 1,147
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: 1,147
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: 1,147
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: 1,147
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: 35
Views: 800
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: 35
Views: 800
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: 35
Views: 800
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: 311
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: 1,147
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: 1,147
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: 38
Views: 765
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: 38
Views: 765
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: 35
Views: 800
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: 35
Views: 800
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: 35
Views: 800
Posted By smd4

Wrong.

Wrong.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-24, 06:34 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 800
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: 35
Views: 800
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: 881
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: 35
Views: 800
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: 59
Views: 1,740
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: 59
Views: 1,740
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: 1,093
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: 851
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: 59
Views: 1,740
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: 59
Views: 1,740
Posted By smd4

Nope.

Nope.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-19-24, 02:11 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,093
Posted By smd4

People offering sincere suggestions to help a...

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

Wow.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-19-24, 01:47 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,093
Posted By smd4

Does that second, incorrect protrusion/stop on...

Does that second, incorrect protrusion/stop on the RD do anything except confuse people?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-19-24, 12:52 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,086
Posted By smd4

Oh. That's my standard tire pressure.

Oh. That's my standard tire pressure.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-19-24, 12:38 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 851
Posted By smd4

He states clearly that the scratches are from...

He states clearly that the scratches are from “filing.”
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-19-24, 12:04 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,740
Posted By smd4

The OP states that "The only thing that is...

The OP states that "The only thing that is appealing to me about single speed is the Zen factor and only peddling and not changing gears." Indeed, one can ride a geared bike without changing gears....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-19-24, 11:48 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 851
Posted By smd4

How is it possible to get scratches on the...

How is it possible to get scratches on the outside of the rim, so far away from the hole, when using round files to smooth the hole? :foo:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-19-24, 09:27 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,086
Posted By smd4

The pump? Before every ride.

The pump? Before every ride.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-19-24, 05:18 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 854
Posted By smd4

I didn’t know there was such a thing as “sizing...

I didn’t know there was such a thing as “sizing standards.” I thought there was just “sizing.”
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-24, 07:13 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 854
Posted By smd4

My Veloflex Master 23s measure 22.4. Close enough...

My Veloflex Master 23s measure 22.4. Close enough in my book.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-24, 02:03 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 10,967
Posted By smd4

I always thought they were nice racing bikes. We...

I always thought they were nice racing bikes. We had to be told it was pronounced "Sir-rah-tah," and not "Sir-roh-tah."
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-18-24, 10:38 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 508
Posted By smd4

That’s gotta be the BF record for the longest...

That’s gotta be the BF record for the longest unnecessary re-posting ever.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-24, 07:12 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 854
Posted By smd4

Yes, I believe they're still hand-made in Italy.

Yes, I believe they're still hand-made in Italy.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-24, 06:59 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 854
Posted By smd4

Veloflex makes the Master 20. 20 mm and fairly...

Veloflex makes the Master 20. 20 mm and fairly cheap. I'll have to pick up a set myself.

Veloflex tires (https://www.veloflextires.com/master_20_clincher.html)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-17-24, 07:30 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,086
Posted By smd4

Really? I have a Pista Plus and find it pretty...

Really? I have a Pista Plus and find it pretty easy to get my tires to 140 psi. I think the only real differences with the Plus are the base design and handle.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-17-24, 04:45 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,855
Posted By smd4

My bike is rideable art.

My bike is rideable art.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-24, 09:53 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 3,291
Posted By smd4

I do too. I assume some sort of typo, but I won't...

I do too. I assume some sort of typo, but I won't speak for Kontact.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-24, 09:36 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 3,291
Posted By smd4

Given this discussion is about lugged bikes, and...

Given this discussion is about lugged bikes, and AS's contention that it's devolved into an "anti TIG screed," I felt justified in expressing my personal opinion.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-17-24, 09:03 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 434
Posted By smd4

So? Just because you don't remember bikes that...

So? Just because you don't remember bikes that came in 1 cm size increments, doesn't meant they didn't exist.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-24, 08:54 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 3,291
Posted By smd4

While the skill to produce such welds is...

While the skill to produce such welds is undisputed, some of us finds lugs far more elegant and refined, your disagreement to the contrary notwithstanding. And suggesting that some of us who...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-24, 06:48 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 3,291
Posted By smd4

Everything but that Bic-lighter-esque fork crown...

Everything but that Bic-lighter-esque fork crown is pretty amazing-looking.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-17-24, 05:21 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 434
Posted By smd4

Many Italian bikes came in 1 cm increments,

Many Italian bikes came in 1 cm increments,
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-16-24, 05:32 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,855
Posted By smd4

You’re very talented.

You’re very talented.
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