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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-06-22, 09:40 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 703
Posted By Brennan

Well, I had finally noticed the line in your...

Well, I had finally noticed the line in your signature about not having a thin skin and all that. If that's they way you want to play it, so be it, But I'm going to take that as license to return...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-06-22, 04:16 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 703
Posted By Brennan

I am very impressed at how little it takes to...

I am very impressed at how little it takes to upset you. Since it was listed as such, I thought it possible that a "trim kit" was a standard set of parts that Sturmey ships with their hubs, or that...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-06-22, 01:58 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 703
Posted By Brennan

Was quite a helpful post until that bit. Not...

Was quite a helpful post until that bit. Not "fretting" in the least, and I can't imagine how you got that impression. Before I bought, it was just really just a basic yes/no question on whether the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-06-22, 01:38 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 703
Posted By Brennan

Thanks for that. To clarify, I haven't...

Thanks for that.

To clarify, I haven't purchased anything yet. I am looking at a brand new package deal which includes a 700c wheel with the 3-speed hub, a thumb shifter, cable/housing, and "trim...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-06-22, 09:39 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 703
Posted By Brennan

Sturmey-Archer IGH Installation: Cable Routing

Considering converting a one-speed to a 3-speed with a Sturmey hub wheel. Does the bike frame need cable stops/guides, or is that stuff included with the hub's "trim kit?"
Forum: Living Car Free
10-04-22, 02:11 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,017
Posted By Brennan

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-04-22, 01:39 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,514
Posted By Brennan

CA was also a very different place that long ago,...

CA was also a very different place that long ago, especially the SF area, before the tech boom and before tourism really took off. I remember going to Muir Woods on a weekday in the 90s, parking in...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-04-22, 03:06 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 8,548
Posted By Brennan

I recently drove from California to Illinois....

I recently drove from California to Illinois. Aside from the crazy behavior I witnessed, I saw several of those highway information signs addressing road rage in multiple states. (I liked the one...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-02-22, 09:13 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,514
Posted By Brennan

Yeah, Seattle is a great biking city. Had a...

Yeah, Seattle is a great biking city. Had a similar experience while touring Oregon. Used the car to reach different points of interest, then parked it and used our bikes to tour the area. When we...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-29-22, 10:45 AM
Replies: 227
Views: 9,446
Posted By Brennan

One time I was riding in the bike lane when I...

One time I was riding in the bike lane when I came upon one of the many cars/trucks that momentarily park in it. I moved out into the actual lane to get around the obstacle, which caused the car...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-27-22, 01:57 PM
Replies: 177
Views: 7,129
Posted By Brennan

Back when I lived in the SF Bay Area, there was a...

Back when I lived in the SF Bay Area, there was a chance of finding your stolen bike at one of the local flea markets. Some thieves were much more organized though. They collected lots of high value...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-27-22, 01:42 PM
Replies: 3,578
Views: 985,569
Posted By Brennan

Thank you. It's a SunRace shifter. It was pretty...

Thank you. It's a SunRace shifter. It was pretty cheap, as I recall, but seems to work just fine with the old derailleur.
...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-26-22, 06:06 PM
Replies: 3,578
Views: 985,569
Posted By Brennan

It's been years since I've visited bikeforums,...

It's been years since I've visited bikeforums, and I've realized I'm old enough to qualify for this subforum which I always used to ignore. Bit of a shocker. I've really enjoyed this thread though....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-26-22, 03:18 AM
Replies: 177
Views: 7,129
Posted By Brennan

Gaffers tape then.

Gaffers tape then.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-25-22, 12:52 PM
Replies: 177
Views: 7,129
Posted By Brennan

Or you could wrap tape over the logos. Maybe the...

Or you could wrap tape over the logos. Maybe the kind that's used for baseball bats or hockey sticks.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-28-22, 05:05 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 862
Posted By Brennan

The weight was one factor. Maintenance was...

The weight was one factor. Maintenance was another. It's already pretty simple since it's a single-speed. But getting wheels with sealed hubs in addition to the sealed headset and bottom bracket I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-27-22, 11:09 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 4,469
Posted By Brennan

My usual goal is to just reach point B. I think...

My usual goal is to just reach point B. I think of cycling primarily as transportation. Secondary use is recreational tool. Another goal is to maintain health and fitness. And also to connect with...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-27-22, 10:39 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 862
Posted By Brennan

Oh, that is a great tip. Thanks. Funny...

Oh, that is a great tip. Thanks.



Funny spray paint didn't occur to me before. The fender in my picture above is from Velo Orange because I really wanted metal construction. But the chrome was...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-26-22, 11:18 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 862
Posted By Brennan

That's great info. It's good to know the rims may...

That's great info. It's good to know the rims may be part of the problem and not just my skills. I'm not attached to the wheels. I think I've struggled with the rear one enough by now. I'll...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-25-22, 10:56 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 862
Posted By Brennan

Ok, same question, different bike. In this case,...

Ok, same question, different bike. In this case, a Bianchi Volpe. This is my wife’s bike for long day rides, occasional gravel roads, and light touring.

The stock wheelset I thought was pretty...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-25-22, 06:51 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 862
Posted By Brennan

Ok, I think I can picture what you're describing...

Ok, I think I can picture what you're describing here with the light cord. What I have in my kit is two standard tire levers, plus one of those Pedro levers, and one of these nifty tools in case I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-25-22, 04:09 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 862
Posted By Brennan

BTW, here's an example of my "sloppy" rims. This...

BTW, here's an example of my "sloppy" rims. This is what I mean. The wheels just don't look very nice. This is a positive for a lock-up situation, of course
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-25-22, 02:05 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 862
Posted By Brennan

Oh yeah, those look nice. I'm using...

Oh yeah, those look nice.



I'm using the generic rim brakes that came with the bike, but it could be kind of fun to take those off, or maybe just the rear one, and go coaster brake. I think I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-25-22, 12:48 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 862
Posted By Brennan

Thanks. FWIW, here's the wheelset I've been...

Thanks. FWIW, here's the wheelset I've been looking at. I was enticed by the sale price and testimonials. And looks like I was in error before as they say "hand built."
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-25-22, 10:23 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 862
Posted By Brennan

Yeah, good suggestion. One of the stock Bontrager...

Yeah, good suggestion. One of the stock Bontrager tires failed. A large bulb suddenly formed on the sidewall mid-ride. Seemed on the verge of a blowout. I replaced them with Vittoria Randonneurs...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-25-22, 08:42 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 862
Posted By Brennan

Great question, and thanks for the insight on the...

Great question, and thanks for the insight on the hub servicing.

I look at it this way: This is my single speed bike, and I'm no spring chicken (mid-50s). With just one gear for everything I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-25-22, 08:22 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 862
Posted By Brennan

Perhaps not. It's just the stock wheels aren't...

Perhaps not. It's just the stock wheels aren't pretty. All black parts, but it's starting to flake off on the spokes, and the rim sidewalls look kind of messy (like sloppy machined work). No logos of...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-25-22, 02:13 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 862
Posted By Brennan

Wheel Upgrade?

Wasn't sure where to ask this, but figured I'd get some good insights here.

I'm trying to make a decision on buying a new 700c wheelset for my single-speed, town cruiser/errand bike, but I'm...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-15-17, 09:40 AM
Replies: 200
Views: 24,632
Posted By Brennan

Some can only lift themselves up by putting...

Some can only lift themselves up by putting others down.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-12-17, 05:10 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 6,126
Posted By Brennan

Pretty sure that if other-worldly beings were to...

Pretty sure that if other-worldly beings were to evaluate us, they'd see much more madness in a culture that makes deadly motor vehicles its primary form of transport.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-27-17, 01:48 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 14,285
Posted By Brennan

Sure. I used to have a motorcycle with a small...

Sure. I used to have a motorcycle with a small disc brake in back and dual disc brakes up front with two huge rotors. They were fantastic brakes for that vehicle. But for everyday bicycle riding, I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-27-17, 01:38 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,794
Posted By Brennan

Be careful. If you ever make it out there, you...

Be careful. If you ever make it out there, you may wind up going more than just once.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-27-17, 01:36 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,794
Posted By Brennan

Check out the shower I built for our camp. Even...

Check out the shower I built for our camp. Even if you go showerless, body odor isn't much of a problem there because the conditions are so dry, the sweat instantly evaporates off your skin, and the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-26-17, 06:31 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 14,285
Posted By Brennan

I have two bikes and both use rim brakes. It...

I have two bikes and both use rim brakes. It doesn't diminish my riding experience in the least. Owned a bike with disc brakes once. Didn't see what all the hoopla was about. I surely don't miss...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-26-17, 06:13 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,794
Posted By Brennan

Most likely scenarios: Bike gets lost. The...

Most likely scenarios:

Bike gets lost. The event is huge and there are tens of thousands of bikes. People park their bikes and do some dancing or sightseeing, then they aren't able to find them...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-20-17, 12:46 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 12,868
Posted By Brennan

Yes. What we call a "road bike" in the US is more...

Yes. What we call a "road bike" in the US is more accurately called a racing bike. I think there would be a lot fewer disappointed customers if they were called racing bikes. They hear "road bike"...
Forum: Touring
07-14-17, 05:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,373
Posted By Brennan

Be aware that a huge landslide has buried the...

Be aware that a huge landslide has buried the coastal highway south of Big Sur, CA, and there is no easy detour.

https://www.wired.com/2017/05/photo-week-highway-1s-epic-landslide/
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-14-17, 05:25 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 11,675
Posted By Brennan

Do you shop for bikes in the SF Bay Area? If not,...

Do you shop for bikes in the SF Bay Area? If not, take a gander at the bike section on craigslist SF...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-14-17, 04:55 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 11,675
Posted By Brennan

Thanks. I don't know if the tubing changed, but I...

Thanks. I don't know if the tubing changed, but I have one of the earliest models. I believe it's a 2011. Bought it used on craigs for $300. I will concede that many of the stock components were...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-14-17, 12:04 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 11,675
Posted By Brennan

Yes, and it's a freakin' great bike. I love it!

Yes, and it's a freakin' great bike. I love it!
Forum: Commuting
06-28-17, 06:35 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 14,968
Posted By Brennan

My secret is living in the SF Bay Area. Traffic...

My secret is living in the SF Bay Area. Traffic has gotten so bad here, going anywhere in a car is a miserable experience. i do everything I can to avoid it.
Forum: Commuting
05-29-17, 12:35 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,375,324
Posted By Brennan

Chillin out back. ...

Chillin out back.

http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w92/brenhouli/Bikes/earlback_zps391ftxm1.jpg
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-14-17, 02:22 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 7,459
Posted By Brennan

I think a wood frame just doesn't make sense for...

I think a wood frame just doesn't make sense for a racing bike, but it would make for a pretty cool cruiser.
Forum: Commuting
02-11-17, 02:46 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,179
Posted By Brennan

I like smartwool. I got my first smartwool...

I like smartwool. I got my first smartwool sweater in 2003 and I still use it. The key to longevity is hand washing. Front loading washers are usually ok. Top loaders tend to destroy.

If I go...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-11-17, 10:57 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,260
Posted By Brennan

I think what it boils down to these days is there...

I think what it boils down to these days is there are several avenues for finding low cost bikes: X-Mart, online retailers, and used. But in order to take full advantage of those savings, you need...
Forum: Commuting
02-11-17, 10:35 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 14,689
Posted By Brennan

+1 I think it's worth the $70 jump from the...

+1

I think it's worth the $70 jump from the Roadster 3-speed, and comes out $160 cheaper than the Roadster 8-speed. Even if they were priced the same, I'd still choose the Sturmey 3-sp with shift...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-07-17, 06:37 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 9,432
Posted By Brennan

This waving issue, I didn't know it was a thing...

This waving issue, I didn't know it was a thing until now. It occurs to me that people wave like this in solidarity when they find themselves in a minority group, like cyclists in a sea of motor...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-07-17, 01:31 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 9,432
Posted By Brennan

Much easier said than done, in my experience, in...

Much easier said than done, in my experience, in my area. You should see the outrageous prices people ask for used bikes around here. Also a lot of those old frames don't have the sort of tire...
Forum: Commuting
02-07-17, 12:16 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,961
Posted By Brennan

Since most of your braking comes from the front...

Since most of your braking comes from the front brake, you could opt for a disc brake up front and a rim brake in back, or get an IGH with a drum brake. That way, you don't have to modify a frame,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-04-17, 08:20 AM
Replies: 392
Views: 71,875
Posted By Brennan

That's basically what I ended up doing with both...

That's basically what I ended up doing with both of my bikes. I built my Cross Check from the frame up, and my Trek has been so extensively modified, the only original parts left besides the frame...
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