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Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-27-23, 04:16 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 992
Posted By DiabloScott

I had a Regina Oro 13-18 6v on my criterium...

I had a Regina Oro 13-18 6v on my criterium sew-ups.
That's probably why I never won anything... needed a 12t....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-26-23, 11:14 AM
Replies: 3,143
Views: 376,742
Posted By DiabloScott

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Tubular Bells
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-21-23, 03:36 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,129
Posted By DiabloScott

I converted my winter bike to DT shifters because...

I converted my winter bike to DT shifters because the rain and gunk and cold kept clogging up the brifters. Not much that can go wrong with levers and a short bare cable.

I find it takes me longer...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-19-23, 12:42 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,076
Posted By DiabloScott

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My favorite saddle and I love how it looks.
Forum: Pills and Ills
11-18-23, 06:52 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,098
Posted By DiabloScott

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0.6g per pound is referring to protein intake of course.
I never...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-17-23, 04:52 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 3,060
Posted By DiabloScott

You mean a turbo encabulator? I thought it was...

You mean a turbo encabulator?
I thought it was the ejector seat release for a tandem.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-10-23, 07:49 PM
Replies: 3,143
Views: 376,742
Posted By DiabloScott

I'd probably add a little fresh glue to the tire...

I'd probably add a little fresh glue to the tire after you pull it off, and let it get tacky before you put it on the new rim... which of course should be prepped as noted.
Forum: Northern California
11-09-23, 01:21 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,505
Posted By DiabloScott

Turnout lane project update:

Turnout lane project update:
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-01-23, 05:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 334
Posted By DiabloScott

It's a bearing puller for sealed bearing...

It's a bearing puller for sealed bearing cartridge hubs - Specialized hubs used to need them.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-30-23, 01:35 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,350
Posted By DiabloScott

Why should we not think you're a troll? You...

Why should we not think you're a troll?

You started this thread - your post count showed you as a forum newb, you asked a question about an unusual procedure that could well be dangerous, and you...
Forum: Northern California
10-29-23, 02:16 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,778
Posted By DiabloScott

Protest! ...

Protest!



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Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-26-23, 12:51 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,102
Posted By DiabloScott

I've heard a lot of tricks like this - one was to...

I've heard a lot of tricks like this - one was to put a business card type ID in the seatpost with a note like "if you find this note, the bike was stolen from me, please call". Then if a legit...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-25-23, 09:41 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,102
Posted By DiabloScott

I bought a used mountain bike, had it for a few...

I bought a used mountain bike, had it for a few months before I left it on my roof rack overnight and it got stolen.
I had good renter's insurance, so they bought me a brand new bike for the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-22-23, 02:58 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 2,722
Posted By DiabloScott

Statistically then - for every 10,000 cluess...

Statistically then - for every 10,000 cluess potential customers with BSO's that get blown off, 1 legitimate customer with wads of cash and a valid reason for wanting to spend it on a BSO repair will...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-20-23, 07:53 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 666
Posted By DiabloScott

I just want a set of Colnago panniers for my...

I just want a set of Colnago panniers for my commuter.
Forum: Northern California
10-13-23, 05:04 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,778
Posted By DiabloScott

Update 20231013: Path/Easement Update: A...

Update 20231013:

Path/Easement Update: A Legal Complaint was Filed yesterday in Contra Costa County Superior Court. Visit the link below to read the Legal Complaint. Please Share this post with...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-12-23, 08:37 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,543
Posted By DiabloScott

Roads are listed in percent grade because they...

Roads are listed in percent grade because they are designed by engineers who are looking at flat maps with gradient lines on them, and the lines were mapped by surveyors. So they measure a length,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-10-23, 01:51 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 2,722
Posted By DiabloScott

All this, plus: 4- Unrealistic customer...

All this, plus:
4- Unrealistic customer expectations. They spend time and money on the bike, it still isn't perfect, and now customer doesn't want to pay because they didn't "fix it".

I don't...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-10-23, 01:35 PM
Replies: 3,143
Views: 376,742
Posted By DiabloScott

The question was for Tufo, which is a tubeless...

The question was for Tufo, which is a tubeless tubular. So I think it might work, certainly worth a shot if the alternative is to trash bin an otherwise good tire.

​​​​kcblair give it a go and...
Forum: Northern California
10-05-23, 10:33 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,778
Posted By DiabloScott

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Petition to restore the Hole in the Wall. (and donate to the cause)
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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-04-23, 07:31 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 1,998
Posted By DiabloScott

Wallet pack inside my middle jersey pocket - the...

Wallet pack inside my middle jersey pocket - the wallet protects it from sweat. I don't us it while riding so I don't need quick access, but I can still hear it ring.
Forum: Northern California
09-28-23, 03:51 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,778
Posted By DiabloScott

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My first purchase when I win the lottery will be that property to the south...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-27-23, 02:13 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 403
Posted By DiabloScott

Hub width (OLD) should be the same. Same...

Hub width (OLD) should be the same.
Same through axle size and type.
Same cassette style if you want to re-use your gears.
Same disk brake attachment type if you want to use the same rotor.
If...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-26-23, 01:18 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,225
Posted By DiabloScott

Bigger menace than eBikes are all the eScooters...

Bigger menace than eBikes are all the eScooters and eSkateboards and such on the trails. I don't think there's any motivation to license or insure those things, or require operator safety tests.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-14-23, 07:37 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 692
Posted By DiabloScott

Correct, for cassettes it's not the frequency of...

Correct, for cassettes it's not the frequency of tooth engagement that differs but the duration. If we keep speed constant for our comparison, the wheels will be spinning the same RPM and each tooth...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-13-23, 09:00 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,198
Posted By DiabloScott

I was referring to the practice of wiping stuff...

I was referring to the practice of wiping stuff off of your tires while riding - like after you roll through a patch of debris that might include sharp objects, before they cause a puncture.

Not...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-12-23, 08:55 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 2,703
Posted By DiabloScott

Introducing some levity into this conversation: ...

Introducing some levity into this conversation:
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Back on topic - ride a straight...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-11-23, 08:17 AM
Replies: 3,143
Views: 376,742
Posted By DiabloScott

Interesting turn of events here - on Amazon I...

Interesting turn of events here - on Amazon I bought what was advertised as "Continental rim cement, box of 12", for about $18 total. Then I received a single tube of glue, filed a complaint, and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-09-23, 07:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 359
Posted By DiabloScott

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You really only need one - once you break the bond in the first...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-06-23, 07:41 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 858
Posted By DiabloScott

A friend brought his new bike over to my...

A friend brought his new bike over to my apartment once (about 1987) and it was all C-Record. I said "Wow, that is a SEXY crank". My roommate laughed.
Not going to post a photo because if you know,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-05-23, 11:03 AM
Replies: 3,143
Views: 376,742
Posted By DiabloScott

This one's just for you. ...

This one's just for you.

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I downsize all my blog photos so people see them on their...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-05-23, 07:26 AM
Replies: 3,143
Views: 376,742
Posted By DiabloScott

Not me. But I would suggest you try riding at...

Not me. But I would suggest you try riding at 80-90 and see if you like it. Not just because your pump broke but a real ride on roads you know well and purposefully used the lower pressures. Make...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-04-23, 02:17 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,405
Posted By DiabloScott

RBT was where I used to hang out - it was an...

RBT was where I used to hang out - it was an interesting experience verbally sparring with Jobst.
Forum: Northern California
08-30-23, 08:03 PM
Replies: 342
Views: 16,512
Posted By DiabloScott

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Smokey but not terrible. Views are not so good, but breathing is OK.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-30-23, 07:33 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,671
Posted By DiabloScott

Well Ravenous - you got some blunt answers here....

Well Ravenous - you got some blunt answers here. Cycling is not a cheap hobby... but you bought a cheap bike that is not maintainable - maybe even a cheap bike that was assembled poorly You're not...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-29-23, 02:15 PM
Replies: 3,143
Views: 376,742
Posted By DiabloScott

I've been using Continental glue for many years...

I've been using Continental glue for many years with great satisfaction; it holds up in heat, cold, and rain. It remains tacky enough to mount a pre-glued spare. It's performed without problems for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-20-23, 05:22 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,426
Posted By DiabloScott

Yeah, I get that metric - and you're right as...

Yeah, I get that metric - and you're right as long as you actually enjoy running or something else... I never could, so quitting cycling would be an end to most any exercise.

And some of my...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-13-23, 10:20 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 382
Posted By DiabloScott

It is a good idea to have some reminder that your...

It is a good idea to have some reminder that your tire is unglued after a spare swap. Like your spare is a different color or brand, or you hang the flatted tire over the bars or something obvious to...
Forum: Northern California
08-12-23, 02:27 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,505
Posted By DiabloScott

https://youtu.be/NJPExxf0g-I Promotional...

https://youtu.be/NJPExxf0g-I

Promotional video for the Diablo Bike Turnout Lanes
https://mountdiablocyclists.org/
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-05-23, 12:57 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,834
Posted By DiabloScott

It's not that you're faster with clips, but if...

It's not that you're faster with clips, but if you go too fast without clips you're more likely to have your foot slip off the pedal for a scary result.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-02-23, 01:01 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 729
Posted By DiabloScott

Did you get the extended warranty?

Did you get the extended warranty?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-23-23, 01:33 PM
Replies: 3,143
Views: 376,742
Posted By DiabloScott

This is a matter of some disagreement in here....

This is a matter of some disagreement in here. Both techniques have their adherents.
...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-20-23, 09:26 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,386
Posted By DiabloScott

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Not surprising I guess - your body's ability to cool itself...
Forum: Pills and Ills
07-16-23, 05:25 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 673
Posted By DiabloScott

yet another reason NOT to shop at CVS pharmacy ...

yet another reason NOT to shop at CVS pharmacy

Please provide your observations of the equivalent products packaged by all other manufacturers. Otherwise I'm giving CVS the benefit of the doubt....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-15-23, 07:08 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 543
Posted By DiabloScott

You MUST put a full Super Record gruppo on this....

You MUST put a full Super Record gruppo on this. Probably won't be able to find tubulars to fit though.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-15-23, 11:32 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,198
Posted By DiabloScott

I argued with JB himself about this on RBT - his...

I argued with JB himself about this on RBT - his view only applied to the idea of using talc to keep the tire and tube from sticking together after installation. The value of the talc or baby powder...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-13-23, 01:02 PM
Replies: 2,248
Views: 513,386
Posted By DiabloScott

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Barbara Streisand - she had that something special from an early age.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-11-23, 09:28 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,401
Posted By DiabloScott

Just saw this - yeah, congrats on still having a...

Just saw this - yeah, congrats on still having a forehead and teeth.

I love failure analysis - can you ask Ed Litton what he thinks? It kind of looks like there's an insert at the bottom of the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-08-23, 02:12 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,778
Posted By DiabloScott

I've never been lured by Ireland, until I...

I've never been lured by Ireland, until I connected with a distant cousin from Belfast and we follow each other on Strava. He posts the most amazing photos on his rides - the pipes are callin'.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-08-23, 12:58 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,700
Posted By DiabloScott

https://rexcycles.com/ 2012 NAHBS Best Road...

https://rexcycles.com/

2012 NAHBS Best Road Bike
2016 NAHBS Best Fillet-Brazed Frame
2019 NAHBS Runner-up Road Bike
2019 NAHBS Best City Bike

Steve Rex will do all kinds of custom options....
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