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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-12-22, 11:43 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 468
Posted By probe1957

My unqualified opinion would be to replace the...

My unqualified opinion would be to replace the caliper. I wouldn't want to risk freeing the piston up, only to have it lock up again on a downhill after touching the brakes to navigate a curve.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-04-22, 07:28 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,537
Posted By probe1957

Harley-Davidson probably builds something that...

Harley-Davidson probably builds something that would suit your needs.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-27-22, 09:29 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 605
Posted By probe1957

There are lots of YouTube videos on derailleur...

There are lots of YouTube videos on derailleur adjustment.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-22-22, 09:11 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 38,792
Posted By probe1957

Guess you told him. <smh>

Guess you told him.

<smh>
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-22-22, 08:55 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,872
Posted By probe1957

Few are. It helps to be smarter and better...

Few are. It helps to be smarter and better looking than the vast majority of participants here. I am reckoning the OP was lacking there too.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-21-22, 09:10 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,872
Posted By probe1957

See ya.

See ya.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-20-22, 12:31 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,339
Posted By probe1957

As Nixon said to Haldeman, "We could do it but it...

As Nixon said to Haldeman, "We could do it but it would be wrong."
Forum: Recumbent
09-16-22, 11:43 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,620
Posted By probe1957

I give up. What is "DF?"

I give up. What is "DF?"
Forum: Road Cycling
09-15-22, 09:12 AM
Replies: 280
Views: 11,115
Posted By probe1957

And falling three times in that 20 miles.

And falling three times in that 20 miles.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-14-22, 12:59 PM
Replies: 3,929
Views: 478,918
Posted By probe1957

Mein Gott, how long would that take? 3000 years?

Mein Gott, how long would that take? 3000 years?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-14-22, 06:16 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,176
Posted By probe1957

I don't Facebook. You originally cautioned...

I don't Facebook.

You originally cautioned the guy against using his real name on social media. I called you out on that because many people do it and obviously, don't have a problem with it. ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-12-22, 01:30 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,176
Posted By probe1957

Facebook, I am told, begs to differ.

Facebook, I am told, begs to differ.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-12-22, 09:26 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 611
Posted By probe1957

Try one of these. All the pros are using them...

Try one of these. All the pros are using them and swear by them.

https://th.bing.com/th/id/OIP.hlmMPLsHdvuvElPxDFM2GwHaHa?w=210&h=210&c=7&r=0&o=5&dpr=1.25&pid=1.7
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-02-22, 01:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 310
Posted By probe1957

Which can easily be fixed with a hammer and a...

Which can easily be fixed with a hammer and a pair of vise grips followed by a generous squirt of WD-40.
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
03-02-22, 12:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 896
Posted By probe1957

Tyvm

Tyvm
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
02-28-22, 02:23 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 896
Posted By probe1957

Trollheim P&R Question

I haven't been here in awhile so I have no clue what happened and I can't find a quick answer so thought I would ask.

Trollheim. I can sign in but there is no posts from about a year ago. Is...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-24-21, 09:28 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,132
Posted By probe1957

I had to adjust mine several times initially but...

I had to adjust mine several times initially but haven't had to do so in probably a year now.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-21-21, 06:28 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,785
Posted By probe1957

I have never had any surgeries or injuries that...

I have never had any surgeries or injuries that inhibit my ability to ride. I am just old and slow but I don't care. Yesterday I rode 14 miles at average 11.5 MPH. I track it just for the hell of...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-02-21, 01:08 PM
Replies: 321
Views: 19,509
Posted By probe1957

I am curious. Why would you post that?

I am curious. Why would you post that?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-19-21, 10:32 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,179
Posted By probe1957

I think it's cool.

I think it's cool.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-19-21, 10:13 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 8,437
Posted By probe1957

Some people take themselves way too seriously. ...

Some people take themselves way too seriously. You are one of those people.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-19-21, 10:02 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 6,083
Posted By probe1957

The mask made me break out in uncontrollable...

The mask made me break out in uncontrollable laughter.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-03-21, 05:50 AM
Replies: 124
Views: 10,358
Posted By probe1957

Genius!

Genius!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-02-21, 11:43 AM
Replies: 124
Views: 10,358
Posted By probe1957

Can you imagine how much insurance would cost if...

Can you imagine how much insurance would cost if the owner of a $40k car could demand it be replaced in lieu of a $1200, perfectly adequate repair?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-02-21, 05:18 AM
Replies: 124
Views: 10,358
Posted By probe1957

Sure, this is *******. But in all likelihood, he...

Sure, this is *******. But in all likelihood, he would have lost. As I recall the repair was like $1200.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-01-21, 01:57 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 5,062
Posted By probe1957

When you eat at a restaurant do you insist on a...

When you eat at a restaurant do you insist on a brand new glass? Silverware? Bring your own plate from home and have them put the food on it?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-01-21, 01:33 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 10,358
Posted By probe1957

Years ago a repair shop I worked at damaged a...

Years ago a repair shop I worked at damaged a brand new Corvette. Hoist went through the floorboard of the car. Customer demanded a brand new car. He didn't get it.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-10-20, 07:36 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,905
Posted By probe1957

If a bike is too small there are things you can...

If a bike is too small there are things you can do (within reason) to make it "bigger." Unfortunately, if a bike is too big, there is nothing you can do to make it smaller. I agree with all the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-08-20, 01:26 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 14,410
Posted By probe1957

It would seem like you are the exception rather...

It would seem like you are the exception rather than the rule then.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-12-20, 06:05 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 12,303
Posted By probe1957

That's exactly what I did and I am happy. ...

That's exactly what I did and I am happy. Probably will be happy next year too. Easily doable within the OP's budget too. With all the needed accessories INCLUDING clothing I came in around $2k...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-07-20, 11:41 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,402
Posted By probe1957

I don't. Both of my parents are dead. Ride with...

I don't. Both of my parents are dead. Ride with them while you can. Life is short.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-04-20, 11:11 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,110
Posted By probe1957

IMHO, you should have been up to a 50 mile ride...

IMHO, you should have been up to a 50 mile ride without any difficulties. I think you should see a doctor.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-04-20, 08:39 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,562
Posted By probe1957

Htfu!

Htfu!
Forum: Road Cycling
07-29-20, 11:19 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,969
Posted By probe1957

Ditto on the Halo sweatband.

Ditto on the Halo sweatband.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-29-20, 11:07 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,769
Posted By probe1957

I agree with those who say, wait if you can. ...

I agree with those who say, wait if you can. There is no such thing as a "good" deal on a bike in this environment. Doesn't sound like you need to pull the trigger right away so, don't. $1500 will...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-25-20, 08:11 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,854
Posted By probe1957

https://youtu.be/UkZxPIZ1ngY

https://youtu.be/UkZxPIZ1ngY
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-24-20, 08:02 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 8,613
Posted By probe1957

You are quite right, I didn't see it. And so, my...

You are quite right, I didn't see it. And so, my smart-assed retort was out of line and I apologize.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-24-20, 06:16 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 8,613
Posted By probe1957

Sensitive much?

Sensitive much?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-14-20, 10:56 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,617
Posted By probe1957

You obviously didn't compose your reply with the...

You obviously didn't compose your reply with the intent of being helpful. But you nailed the ****** bag points.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-08-20, 06:18 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,767
Posted By probe1957

I think it MIGHT depend on the trainer. The...

I think it MIGHT depend on the trainer. The manual for my trainer "strongly recommends" use of their skewer, for instance. That said, the skewer on my wife's hybrid appears very similar and works...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-07-20, 01:14 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 19,060
Posted By probe1957

Not a bad idea. I think I will. I don't think...

Not a bad idea. I think I will. I don't think my blinking light is bright enough to be annoying but I don't know that for sure. I am thinking it is around 400 lumens on blinky mode.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-07-20, 12:53 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,831
Posted By probe1957

https://www.kurtkinetic.com/trainers-products/kine...

https://www.kurtkinetic.com/trainers-products/kinetic-road-machine
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-02-20, 01:14 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,817
Posted By probe1957

Okay I give up. WTF does KOM stand for?

Okay I give up. WTF does KOM stand for?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-02-20, 11:43 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 18,599
Posted By probe1957

https://www.amazon.com/Twill-Carbon-Fiber-Epoxy-Re...

https://www.amazon.com/Twill-Carbon-Fiber-Epoxy-Resin/dp/B0785NLJHD/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1KN5XXFQ1L0ET&dchild=1&keywords=carbon+fiber+bike+repair+kit&qid=1593711789&sprefix=carbon+fiber+bike+repair%2Caps%2...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-23-20, 09:40 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 859
Posted By probe1957

I have researched and come up with a consensus...

I have researched and come up with a consensus amongst the forum members. WD-40, applied yearly, preferably in May or June.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-19-20, 07:52 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,124
Posted By probe1957

Inspiring. Keep it up.

Inspiring. Keep it up.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-19-20, 03:57 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 753
Posted By probe1957

I think it has possibilities too. Will look in...

I think it has possibilities too. Will look in more detail when I have time. Thanks much.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-17-20, 11:08 AM
Replies: 3,578
Views: 988,161
Posted By probe1957

Now THAT is cool.

Now THAT is cool.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-17-20, 08:34 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 6,769
Posted By probe1957

KInda what I was thinking. I am a relative...

KInda what I was thinking. I am a relative newbie too but I wonder if the boy is riding with a group that is just beyond his ability.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-17-20, 07:24 AM
Replies: 171
Views: 21,505
Posted By probe1957

This.

This.
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