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12-25-23, 10:23 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,007
Posted By Gresp15C

Did anybody ask about the possibility of a worn...

Did anybody ask about the possibility of a worn out chain?
11-04-23, 03:22 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,486
Posted By Gresp15C

Well, you asked for favorites. Here's mine. ...

Well, you asked for favorites. Here's mine.

https://www.mcmaster.com/3536N2

It's just a basic threaded Schrader chuck, with optional Presta adapter. Works fine.
...
09-01-23, 07:51 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 3,397
Posted By Gresp15C

Whether it's worth trying to fix something that...

Whether it's worth trying to fix something that could be replaced with "better" is a philosophical question.

But old sidepulls can be restored to operation if they were decent quality to begin...
08-27-23, 08:38 AM
Replies: 143
Views: 5,042
Posted By Gresp15C

I think that controlling a bike involves...

I think that controlling a bike involves continuous micro-adjustments that almost seem random, to counteract for minor changes in terrain, as well as for our own tiny errors. This is happening...
08-26-23, 12:46 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,776
Posted By Gresp15C

Indeed, there's always a chance that B is a...

Indeed, there's always a chance that B is a beginner, or a jerk,or both. Sometimes the beginners have a hard time maintaining control at low speed, especially on, ahem, bikes weighing 60+ pounds,...
08-21-23, 04:09 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,634
Posted By Gresp15C

+1. I have steel and aluminum framed bikes. They...

+1. I have steel and aluminum framed bikes. They all require cleaning at roughly the same interval, which is to say, rarely. In my experience, painted steel isn't terribly rust prone when it's just...
08-18-23, 09:07 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 3,539
Posted By Gresp15C

A couple years ago I built up a bike from a 1972...

A couple years ago I built up a bike from a 1972 Schwinn Varsity frame, which I'll bet is the same as the Collegiate. Those frames were electro-forged, a unique Schwinn process, that allowed them to...
08-16-23, 10:33 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 4,397
Posted By Gresp15C

All of my bikes have conventional frames and...

All of my bikes have conventional frames and forks (salvaged old road bikes, and one new-ish hybrid), fairly short stems, and swept bars, meaning that my hands are behind the steering axis, by as...
08-15-23, 06:14 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 4,584
Posted By Gresp15C

Technically, I could do everything with one bike,...

Technically, I could do everything with one bike, but it would be a bag of compromises. Why not...

1. Dedicated winter bike, that can bear the brunt of salt and grit. Might as well configure it...
08-14-23, 09:30 PM
Replies: 250
Views: 9,423
Posted By Gresp15C

My brother has one, in another state. They were...

My brother has one, in another state. They were quite popular in my locale as well. Most people over 16 already have a driver's license and insurance, so I wouldn't call that "essentially illegal,"...
08-14-23, 04:51 PM
Replies: 250
Views: 9,423
Posted By Gresp15C

Looks almost realistic, now add about 50 years to...

Looks almost realistic, now add about 50 years to the ages of the riders. ;)

Reminds me of when I bought a new car, a Toyota Scion. All of the marketing materials were geared towards young people,...
08-13-23, 06:12 PM
Replies: 250
Views: 9,423
Posted By Gresp15C

The only remaining pretense that's gone is...

The only remaining pretense that's gone is pedaling. Lacking an adjustable saddle means it's not meant to be pedaled comfortably for any distance. There are lots of arguments for why pedaling isn't...
Forum: Commuting
08-06-23, 07:33 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,064
Posted By Gresp15C

Not a lot of space between the frame and the cog....

Not a lot of space between the frame and the cog. You could try what timdow suggests. Otherwise, get a longer screw with a nut, thread the screw through until it just sticks out the other side, then...
08-05-23, 10:01 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,034
Posted By Gresp15C

I've had great results just dripping in some...

I've had great results just dripping in some light oil on one end, and waiting for it to drip out the other, then working it until it frees up. Got that advice from one of the regulars here.
Forum: Commuting
08-05-23, 07:42 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,064
Posted By Gresp15C

A pic of your specific setup might be helpful....

A pic of your specific setup might be helpful. There's no standardization of how bikes are configured for racks, so it could come down to dealing with your particular bike.
07-30-23, 02:18 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,350
Posted By Gresp15C

In terms of motorcycle styling, I was thinking...

In terms of motorcycle styling, I was thinking more along these lines:

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805404319954.html

I've seen one like that so far, in a town where people have been...
07-30-23, 01:37 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,350
Posted By Gresp15C

I think the wheels and tires may be a consequence...

I think the wheels and tires may be a consequence of engineering the bike for its use. For instance, this bike has small, wide tires but is certainly not styled like a motorcycle:
...
07-30-23, 10:48 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,350
Posted By Gresp15C

I subscribe to the NYTimes, so I read both...

I subscribe to the NYTimes, so I read both articles. I don't ride an e-bike.

I think a problem with writing about cycling in a national newspaper is that regional variations tend to be overlooked....
07-30-23, 10:20 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,796
Posted By Gresp15C

I'm just old enough to have experienced the...

I'm just old enough to have experienced the attempt at converting to metric, while I was in grade school. Here's what I think happened. The message was: "Metric is easy, it's just math." Oops. People...
07-24-23, 07:52 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,796
Posted By Gresp15C

#10-32 would be equivalent to 4.8 mm x 0.794 ...

#10-32 would be equivalent to 4.8 mm x 0.794

For a low number of engaged threads it would fit and only be a bit sloppy. A drawback is needing yet another size of allen wrench. And it would be an...
07-23-23, 09:43 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 352
Posted By Gresp15C

I think it's for a Dunlop valve.

I think it's for a Dunlop valve.
07-19-23, 06:23 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 737
Posted By Gresp15C

Conversation with my techie son: Gresp15c:...

Conversation with my techie son:

Gresp15c: VanMoof went bankrupt

Son: What's VanMoof?

Gresp15c: A high-end e-bike with digital features enabled by a phone app...

Son: Uh-oh.
07-15-23, 03:59 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 3,222
Posted By Gresp15C

The rear derailer functions as both a gear...

The rear derailer functions as both a gear changer and chain tensioner. And the mechanism is on the low tension side of the drivetrain. The conventional front derailer still requires at the minimum a...
07-13-23, 09:18 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,199
Posted By Gresp15C

I'm in the same boat. My house is full. I don't...

I'm in the same boat. My house is full. I don't want to buy more tools. (I'd rather buy more musical instruments, but that's another matter). A stand that I made from plywood scraps serves for the...
07-11-23, 07:24 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,827
Posted By Gresp15C

Lubricate, reassemble, ride. It will be outgrown...

Lubricate, reassemble, ride. It will be outgrown soon enough.
07-09-23, 08:42 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,617
Posted By Gresp15C

I'll throw this one out there for discussion....

I'll throw this one out there for discussion. It's a screw-in ground anchor. You screw it into the ground. It would be hard to unscrew while the bike is locked to it. If you screw it in, just a bit...
07-07-23, 04:43 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,062
Posted By Gresp15C

My casual assessment is that a few minor errors...

My casual assessment is that a few minor errors compounded one another and happened altogether too quickly for this cyclist. Starting with, following the car too close, and being very close to the...
06-29-23, 05:35 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,978
Posted By Gresp15C

Indeed, I suspect that society as a whole has...

Indeed, I suspect that society as a whole has gotten more aggressive. But other factors may be playing a role as well. Traffic is more congested, meaning there are more occasions when cyclists find...
06-26-23, 09:41 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,978
Posted By Gresp15C

Most reported behavioral effects should be...

Most reported behavioral effects should be treated as preliminary, as the effect size tends to diminish upon replication of the study, sometimes to zero.

I agree that better studies would be based...
06-23-23, 10:22 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,620
Posted By Gresp15C

What I do with nutted axles is grab the chainstay...

What I do with nutted axles is grab the chainstay with my left hand and hook my thumb around the tire to tension the chain, tighten the DS nut, then adjust the centering of the wheel while tightening...
06-23-23, 07:53 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,856
Posted By Gresp15C

This is kind of an aside, but note that at age...

This is kind of an aside, but note that at age 16, you might not be done growing. Anything that fits now might be too small soon. For this reason, I wouldn't put too much effort into finding the...
06-21-23, 06:11 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,160
Posted By Gresp15C

A couple of my bikes have nutted front axles....

A couple of my bikes have nutted front axles. Removing / replacing the wheel is no big deal. Nor is keeping a little wrench in my saddle bag.

Naturally this should only be done by someone who is...
Forum: Commuting
06-18-23, 08:48 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 8,851
Posted By Gresp15C

I know you didn't ask me, but my response is...

I know you didn't ask me, but my response is swept bars. I don't think changing positions is as important as having (at least) one position that's comfortable from the git-go.

I notice the...
06-18-23, 08:41 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,015
Posted By Gresp15C

Just as an aside, I've never clamped a frame...

Just as an aside, I've never clamped a frame while removing headset cups. I just hold the head tube in one hand and bang on the remover with a big hammer in the other hand. The remover is the old...
06-18-23, 08:30 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,886
Posted By Gresp15C

Hands down. "Important" doesn't mean "what I want...

Hands down. "Important" doesn't mean "what I want on my bike." The impact of e-bikes is huge.
06-18-23, 05:11 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 2,978
Posted By Gresp15C

I've used the National Weather Service for...

I've used the National Weather Service for decades. I can't think of why they'd fudge their forecasts, or why anybody else would have better information.
06-16-23, 08:29 PM
Replies: 179
Views: 7,225
Posted By Gresp15C

Yes, multiple times. When tubes die, it's usually...

Yes, multiple times. When tubes die, it's usually because I screw something up in a profound way, or they leak at the base of the Presta valve stem (Schrader stems seem more rugged). I've had fewer...
06-11-23, 07:03 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 5,409
Posted By Gresp15C

I've been through their used bike showroom a few...

I've been through their used bike showroom a few times, and once bought a bike there -- it was brand new but previous year model of a basic bike. The times I've been in there, they've seemed to have...
06-09-23, 11:54 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,463
Posted By Gresp15C

I never got used to it. First of all a...

I never got used to it.

First of all a "blackburn" helmet mounted one was so wiggly, that I couldn't see anything. I now have a "take a look."

It takes me a few seconds to shift my focus, and...
06-03-23, 05:11 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,241
Posted By Gresp15C

Here's the old fashioned American version... ...

Here's the old fashioned American version...

https://www.masterlock.com/products/product/1517D

Lots of people used these when I was a kid. Granted, all of the above caveats did and still do...
06-03-23, 08:00 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 930
Posted By Gresp15C

Help an old guy out. How's it supposed to work?...

Help an old guy out. How's it supposed to work? Granted, my wheel building experience is limited to mainstream 3-cross, and I haven't gone tubeless yet.
05-31-23, 08:39 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,711
Posted By Gresp15C

I suspect that the price per bike has gone up...

I suspect that the price per bike has gone up dramatically due to the popularity of electrics.
05-30-23, 04:52 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 4,232
Posted By Gresp15C

Hm, no sales records from a year ago. Sounds like...

Hm, no sales records from a year ago. Sounds like the shop needs a friendly visit from the IRS.

It's the Internet. If you show any sign of weakness, you will be attacked.
05-27-23, 04:41 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 449
Posted By Gresp15C

It would definitely help to know what actually...

It would definitely help to know what actually happened to those components.

There's widespread folklore (using that term because getting hard statistics is virtually impossible) that inexpensive...
05-27-23, 10:29 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 713
Posted By Gresp15C

In addition to the advice given here, I suggest...

In addition to the advice given here, I suggest actually looking at a bunch of bikes, to get an idea of what the right amount of curvature looks like in front.

My habit when cabling a bike (often...
05-21-23, 09:56 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 3,836
Posted By Gresp15C

Kool Stop Bead Jack

Kool Stop Bead Jack
05-20-23, 04:44 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 972
Posted By Gresp15C

It's really a toss-up, as it depends a lot on...

It's really a toss-up, as it depends a lot on what kind of riding you do, and how capable / interested you are in doing your own maintenance.

My family's fleet of bikes is maintained at home. We...
05-17-23, 08:49 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 2,151
Posted By Gresp15C

Bikes are welcome at my place, not pets. They'll...

Bikes are welcome at my place, not pets. They'll probably go in the garage, with all of my bikes. Otherwise, if someone has a real reason to bring their bike into the dwelling area, they just have to...
05-14-23, 11:05 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 3,523
Posted By Gresp15C

A drawback to the proposed approach is that the...

A drawback to the proposed approach is that the components you'll eventually want, won't be compatible with the cheap bike. You'll be endlessly battling with compatibility issues, and accepting...
05-13-23, 03:41 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,202
Posted By Gresp15C

I grew up with steel rims, notably because...

I grew up with steel rims, notably because everything in my locale was either Schwinn or worse. While Schwinn maintained some respectable quality standards, they were also actively running the...
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