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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-30-21, 11:01 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 6,368
Posted By Shay Howe

Things seem to be going well, but slowly. Got the...

Things seem to be going well, but slowly. Got the shorter post, dropped the seat about an inch or so, now pedal reach isn't an issue so that's working. At this point the funnest (-snicker-) issue is...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-25-21, 08:23 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,250
Posted By Shay Howe

Decidedly not. I'm waiting on a shorter seatpost...

Decidedly not. I'm waiting on a shorter seatpost after a first spin around the block following a 30+ year hiatus, and if I went by that "first time out" feel I'd have a brand new bike for sale rather...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-25-21, 08:06 AM
Replies: 130
Views: 7,089
Posted By Shay Howe

Had to look up an answer myself, and their ad...

Had to look up an answer myself, and their ad makes it abundantly (and wonderfully, I love it) clear: MORE COWBELL! (https://bermstyle.com/timber-mountain-bike-bell/)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-25-21, 08:01 AM
Replies: 130
Views: 7,089
Posted By Shay Howe

Growing up on a farm before "hearing protection"...

Growing up on a farm before "hearing protection" while shooting was a thing, then working as an auto mechanic with an impact wrench then in a factory full of hydraulic machinery, the constant slight...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-25-21, 07:52 AM
Replies: 300
Views: 24,954
Posted By Shay Howe

Alternately they could go the route I went and...

Alternately they could go the route I went and find a cycling forum researching a purchase, run into the OP of this thread, be lectured incessantly about "doing it wrong" while trying to compensate...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-22-21, 04:58 PM
Replies: 300
Views: 24,954
Posted By Shay Howe

:thumb:

:thumb:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-22-21, 04:49 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 6,368
Posted By Shay Howe

Front had no side play, but also no gritty...

Front had no side play, but also no gritty resistance. While waiting on a new seatpost, I'll have time over the weekend to flip it over and double-check the rear. :thumb:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-22-21, 04:41 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 6,368
Posted By Shay Howe

I'm not trying to ride with the seat "super low,"...

I'm not trying to ride with the seat "super low," though. I am an advanced middle-aged man in physically compromised condition trying to set up a bicycle in such a way as to be usable while I feel...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-22-21, 03:58 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 6,368
Posted By Shay Howe

Perusing back through this thread will reveal...

Perusing back through this thread will reveal (re-reveal?) my recovery from massive illness and muscle loss a couple of years ago. I'm going to do what works for me and keeps me safe, and if it...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-22-21, 03:07 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 6,368
Posted By Shay Howe

I can just barely manage to keep semi-solid ball...

I can just barely manage to keep semi-solid ball of the foot contact with the pedal at bottom of downstroke. Heel is completely out of the question.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-22-21, 02:59 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 6,368
Posted By Shay Howe

How about if standing flatfooted straddling the...

How about if standing flatfooted straddling the frame, which comes a good 1.5 inches shy of crotch contact, the point of the level saddle is poking me about halfway between my belt and my shoulder...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-22-21, 09:54 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 6,368
Posted By Shay Howe

Assembly went fine, couple of adjustments and...

Assembly went fine, couple of adjustments and fine-tuning the derailleur, brakes are great. Wow, after 30+ years I was as wobbly as a first-time child. A lot of muscles involved that are still being...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-21-21, 06:08 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 6,368
Posted By Shay Howe

Cue the old song (and Heinz ketchup jingle)...

Cue the old song (and Heinz ketchup jingle) "Anticipation." Morning email dump shows bicycle, LeZyne MacRo floor drive pump, and Kryptonite lock/cable combo all on (various) trucks for delivery...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-16-21, 11:57 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 639
Posted By Shay Howe

The only springs in a Schrader valve hold the...

The only springs in a Schrader valve hold the plunger shut, so enough pressure headed in from outside should blow past it like it's an overpressure relief valve and inflate it just fine. If anything...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-16-21, 11:37 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,450
Posted By Shay Howe

This, with emphasis. Another thing that might be...

This, with emphasis. Another thing that might be well to avoid would be having the audacity to lecture a newbie about what they want/don't want or tell them "you'll hate [whatever]"- even if it...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-15-21, 08:27 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 6,368
Posted By Shay Howe

Alright, trigger's been pulled and my new shiny...

Alright, trigger's been pulled and my new shiny white Dover Windsor X7 is ordered from Bikes Direct. Should ship in a few days and be headed this way. :thumb:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-08-21, 02:51 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 6,368
Posted By Shay Howe

Turns out 'twas not PayPal that were the culprit,...

Turns out 'twas not PayPal that were the culprit, my card's issuer went ape. Had to set up and move to another bank to sort the mess out. It'll get there, just another roadblock to reroute around....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-07-21, 04:33 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 6,368
Posted By Shay Howe

This is in fact the overall plan, with a caveat...

This is in fact the overall plan, with a caveat or two- overthinking things is my thing and has been for decades. The home dialysis contributes to that in that 10 hours a day tied up with a 20 foot...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-06-21, 08:34 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 12,250
Posted By Shay Howe

In an anything i want world, I'm thinking some...

In an anything i want world, I'm thinking some sort of hideous two-tone with a deep metallic burgundy/maroon color and equally dark purple. In precisely what proportions I'm not sure...some sort of...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-06-21, 08:29 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 6,368
Posted By Shay Howe

Fair enough, and far more to the point than...

Fair enough, and far more to the point than simply not addressing the situation. Thanks.

What with inventory dropping, by tomorrow when it's order placing time the decision could be made for me by...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-06-21, 11:53 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 6,368
Posted By Shay Howe

Alright then- with the bloody astoundingly...

Alright then- with the bloody astoundingly obvious that I already knew out of the way, how about the part you ignored which I was actually asking about? Was it incidental or deliberate that you found...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-05-21, 04:38 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 6,368
Posted By Shay Howe

Alright, home stretch time. Gub'mint says my...

Alright, home stretch time. Gub'mint says my money should turn up Wednesday which is now officially shopping day. I'm comparisoning between
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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-05-21, 02:25 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,896
Posted By Shay Howe

Just to get'em started. Those shut off once it's...

Just to get'em started. Those shut off once it's warm and running. :thumb:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-05-21, 02:20 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,311
Posted By Shay Howe

I'm sure in the US if we heard "car park" we;d...

I'm sure in the US if we heard "car park" we;d try to figure it out based on "dog park" and "skateboard park" then end up extremely confused.
(Or looking for one to go do what skateboarders do but...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-02-21, 08:02 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,311
Posted By Shay Howe

Tickover - Idle Speed Bayonet Gauge - Dipstick ...

Tickover - Idle Speed
Bayonet Gauge - Dipstick
Windscreen - Windshield
Silencer - Muffler

Owning dad's old 750 Triumph Tiger,, I'm also familiar with Lucas, Prince of Darkness.

Of course in...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-01-21, 08:42 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 6,368
Posted By Shay Howe

Sound advice, which I'll probably ignore. ;) ...

Sound advice, which I'll probably ignore. ;) There will indeed be gewgaw hunting of some sort to pass the time, the only question is which hobby it'll be for in what order. Tomorrow holds a trip to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-01-21, 05:40 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 6,368
Posted By Shay Howe

Oh, I'm definitely in the 2-5 miles per week...

Oh, I'm definitely in the 2-5 miles per week (probably in short bursts) category once I get wheels and get rolling. Might go up from there, might not but decidedly starting at the lightweight fair...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-31-21, 08:23 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 6,368
Posted By Shay Howe

While I'm twiddling my thumbs waiting on things...

While I'm twiddling my thumbs waiting on things to settle out, what are some decent online part/supply/accessory outlets? I can always drive myself insane and endanger the financials looking at extra...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-29-21, 03:58 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 6,368
Posted By Shay Howe

OH, absolutely will do! :thumb:

OH, absolutely will do! :thumb:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-29-21, 03:45 AM
Replies: 156
Views: 14,345
Posted By Shay Howe

Absolutely. I'm on an organ transplant list, and...

Absolutely. I'm on an organ transplant list, and have spent the last 3 years with a strict weight limit (221 pounds is the line- 221.5 and they'll weigh me and send me home with no chance of surgery)...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-29-21, 03:32 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 6,368
Posted By Shay Howe

Not yet, sitting in a holding pattern. It's...

Not yet, sitting in a holding pattern. It's definitely going to happen, but I'm waiting on 1: a stimulus direct deposit, and 2: a podiatrist to get me an appointment for fitting/ordering/production...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-26-21, 02:12 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,821
Posted By Shay Howe

And you thought a chain binding up in the spokes...

And you thought a chain binding up in the spokes was an issue- wait until one of these snaps and whips around your leg at speed. :eek:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-25-21, 05:49 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 6,368
Posted By Shay Howe

You'd be correct. Was replying to you and...

You'd be correct. Was replying to you and thinking of a couple of previous posts and got who said what crossed up. :twitchy:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-25-21, 03:47 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 6,368
Posted By Shay Howe

All true. Also, the reckoning I'm working from is...

All true. Also, the reckoning I'm working from is that while a cassette may be stronger than a freewheel, the old LeTour III I had years ago (when I was pushing 250+ on a GOOD day) was prior to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-25-21, 01:08 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 6,368
Posted By Shay Howe

Outstanding logic, and so close to the mark that...

Outstanding logic, and so close to the mark that you may not have hit the target but you definitely scared the bejeezus out of it. :thumb:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-25-21, 10:33 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 6,368
Posted By Shay Howe

Ayup. Not too surprised at that myself, I was...

Ayup. Not too surprised at that myself, I was somewhat backhandedly looking to be talked out of anything that might fall under serious mistake, and keep it to minimal mistakes. (I'm not happy unless...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-25-21, 04:01 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 6,368
Posted By Shay Howe

Having done more studying and nosing around,...

Having done more studying and nosing around, currently giving consideration to this one as a decent start point- certainly no gripes about it being around half what my first thought entry was.
Save...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-24-21, 06:47 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 6,368
Posted By Shay Howe

I'm long-winded enough to take no offense at...

I'm long-winded enough to take no offense at people skipping the lengthy stuff, no worries. :D



On the one hand, right up my alley- back in the high school hot rodding days with a ratty '67...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-24-21, 06:40 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 6,368
Posted By Shay Howe

Okay, that's squarely on the "Maybe look into...

Okay, that's squarely on the "Maybe look into later depending on how things go" pile.



Alrighty, puts more a of a perspective on things. Also ran into the Bicycle Mechanics section, located the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-24-21, 05:06 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 6,368
Posted By Shay Howe

No surprise whatsoever. Hmm. Okay,...

No surprise whatsoever.



Hmm. Okay, wondering if we're on the same page here- apologies if I'm misconstruing, but this sounds like kitting out specific cycling clothing for marathon sessions....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-24-21, 06:50 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 6,368
Posted By Shay Howe

LOL Glad to know I'm fitting in well! :innocent:

LOL Glad to know I'm fitting in well! :innocent:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-24-21, 04:46 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 6,368
Posted By Shay Howe

Aye. Also want to clarify just in case, don't...

Aye. Also want to clarify just in case, don't want to seem contrarian for its own sake- I'm just picky as they get, and never met an idea so simple I couldn't drastically overthink it. :thumb:


...
Forum: Introductions
03-24-21, 04:09 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 368
Posted By Shay Howe

Thanks, glad to be here. And yeah, hills...

Thanks, glad to be here. And yeah, hills describes most of the state with some choice involved- it gets flatter out toward the western tip, and the farther east you go the hillier it gets. :D
Forum: Introductions
03-23-21, 09:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 368
Posted By Shay Howe

Shoot, you're right up the road. I lived in...

Shoot, you're right up the road. I lived in Lexington from birth in 1967 to 2006 then moved to Nich Vegas. Now I go up there and can't find my way around because they've moved everything and taken...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-23-21, 09:07 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 6,368
Posted By Shay Howe

Lots of good information, thanks all. Plan...

Lots of good information, thanks all.

Plan was to avoid the big box stuff, started there jsut to see what sort of things are available then come here for the purpose of being to pointed to better...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-23-21, 03:16 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 6,368
Posted By Shay Howe

EEK! Okay, looking at the prices on those I need...

EEK! Okay, looking at the prices on those I need to spell something out- I'm apparently looking for straight up dirt cheap start points. The Journeyman's price looks like a place I don't mind ending...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-23-21, 03:03 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 6,368
Posted By Shay Howe

Outstanding, thanks- good outlets are a great...

Outstanding, thanks- good outlets are a great start, and yes I'm handy as a shirt pocket- former auto technician, anything that can be done with hand tools I can rip through and enjoy the process. :)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-23-21, 02:59 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 6,368
Posted By Shay Howe

Thanks for the tips, just the sort of information...

Thanks for the tips, just the sort of information I'm looking for. But to clarify, "need" almost doesn't enter into things at all- the type of riding I'm looking into, entirely city streets, would be...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-23-21, 01:06 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 6,368
Posted By Shay Howe

Looking for a start point on a new bike, unsure which way to go.

I'm looking at getting my first bike in 30-ish years. I'm a former auto mechanic with phenomenal tinkering ability, and lean more toward "where can I start" than at getting just what I want off the...
Forum: Introductions
03-23-21, 12:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 368
Posted By Shay Howe

Howdy from Kentucky

Howdy all, I'm Shay from Kentucky. Haven't been on a bicycle in..30 years or so I think, but looking into getting one both for exercise and just to putter around town. Cheers!
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