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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-20-22, 10:02 AM
Replies: 142
Views: 5,442
Posted By Moles

You think that's something - this year I'm seeing...

You think that's something - this year I'm seeing gas-powered scooters (like Yamaha Vino etc.) using the bike paths around here. I'm not sure if it's strictly legal or not, but it *sucks* for...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-25-22, 07:14 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 879
Posted By Moles

If the OP is looking for the style of fender...

If the OP is looking for the style of fender pictured, a star nut into the bottom of the fork would be a bad plan.

Because of the suspension design, the wheel axle will be moving closer to the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-12-22, 01:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 329
Posted By Moles

Have you tried looking for NOS service kits? ...

Have you tried looking for NOS service kits? Bike Recyclery for one might have one.
Forum: Winter Cycling
01-22-22, 01:28 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,927
Posted By Moles

Studs are actually fantastic on hard packed snow,...

Studs are actually fantastic on hard packed snow, IME
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-18-22, 03:24 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,792
Posted By Moles

I've had nominal success with yer average...

I've had nominal success with yer average household cleaner - Mr. Clean, Pinesol etc - and a blue shop towel. ... and HOT water.
Wasn't easy though.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-04-22, 07:54 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,529
Posted By Moles

The biggest issue you may come up against is...

The biggest issue you may come up against is whether you're mixing 1/8" stuff and 3/32" ...
EDIT: Looking at what you've linked to I don't think you are. :)
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-16-21, 07:49 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,445
Posted By Moles

It seems they have a few different designs.... ...

It seems they have a few different designs....

In addition to the three they show on their site, I've got a fourth type that was on the last two 1/8" KMC chains I bought. It's got an outer...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-05-21, 10:21 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 6,687
Posted By Moles

Here's another...

I watched this well over a year ago, so I can't comment on specific content, but I recall this being a really good in-depth discussion on finding the right tire pressure. Ignore the clickbait-y...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-18-21, 05:47 AM
Replies: 7,204
Views: 1,083,377
Posted By Moles

I laughed at this until I saw that rear wheel. ...

I laughed at this until I saw that rear wheel. :/
My condolences....
Forum: Living Car Free
10-02-21, 09:34 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,689
Posted By Moles

Do most of you live in cities where bike racks...

Do most of you live in cities where bike racks are installed on every bus? Here (Winnipeg) I think it's something by like every 3rd or 4th bus, making bike/bus commuting a crapshoot at best.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-21-21, 04:10 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,042
Posted By Moles

Last time I was at WallyWorld, I saw Bell branded...

Last time I was at WallyWorld, I saw Bell branded cheapo road tires for under 20 bucks IIRC. I can't see why that wouldn't be suitable as a dedicated tire for a trainer setup.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-16-21, 12:06 PM
Replies: 4,938
Views: 778,052
Posted By Moles

Sorry for going OT, but I m curious what you've...

Sorry for going OT, but I m curious what you've paired this with on the front, and how limiting are you finding the lower gear ratio on the flats, as far as speed goes?

We barely have any hills...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-28-21, 03:31 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 6,668
Posted By Moles

This isn't very helpful in the Advocacy sense, ...

This isn't very helpful in the Advocacy sense, but I'd just take a deep breath and shop somewhere else.

For anyone who's unfamiliar with the parking attendant idea - we've had them up here...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-09-21, 01:09 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,313
Posted By Moles

I'm not 100% on the actual production date, but...

I'm not 100% on the actual production date, but they're being sold as the 2021 model. The "X" denotes the 10 year anniversary like you say - maybe they'll keep calling it that until they change the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-04-21, 06:44 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,313
Posted By Moles

Ha - no worries, I was just keeping the joke...

Ha - no worries, I was just keeping the joke rolling 😁

I went down today - the gold didn't really look right (in their lighting, anyway) so I passed on that, but it turns out they had the flat...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-02-21, 07:24 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,313
Posted By Moles

^^^ Nice. That's about what I expected...

^^^ Nice.

That's about what I expected then. At my current BMI, I'm not exactly concerned with having a triple-butted gossamer weight bike - I just want to have fun riding something that's not...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-02-21, 06:01 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,313
Posted By Moles

Glad you piped up here, as I caught your earlier...

Glad you piped up here, as I caught your earlier posts including that shot. From what you remember, would you say the frame itself was heavy? or would some lighter wheels and cranks down the road...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-02-21, 05:44 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,313
Posted By Moles

😁 Usually white Converse ... they go pretty well...

😁 Usually white Converse ... they go pretty well with everything, making this quite the dilemma...

I called the shop again, that has these in stock - Turns out they are actually open for browsing,...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-02-21, 11:12 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,313
Posted By Moles

Yeah that's a good catch - I wouldn't have zoomed...

Yeah that's a good catch - I wouldn't have zoomed in on that spot in the photos, or otherwise noticed...

Geez, now I have to choose between the gold or the blue steel. :D
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-01-21, 04:48 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,313
Posted By Moles

Masi Uno Riser vs Fyxation Eastside X

Hi folks - I joined here awhile back, but I don't think I've posted, well not too much anyway. I'm looking to get hold of a SS/Fixed bike in the next few weeks.
After spending the winter scoping...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-07-20, 10:23 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 893
Posted By Moles

Centerlock disc lock ring won't budge

I'm trying to remove the discs from a set of wheels I picked up last month (used) to throw on the winter bike before we get some real snow here. The goal here is to service the hubs since they feel a...
Forum: Winter Cycling
10-09-20, 03:33 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,025
Posted By Moles

Why not go with (chamois-less) tights over your...

Why not go with (chamois-less) tights over your regular cycling shorts? That way you get full coverage of your legs, two layers for the boys, and you don't have to worry about dealing with multiple...
Forum: Winter Cycling
09-22-20, 06:23 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,508
Posted By Moles

This time of year is hilarious. 8°C on my ride...

This time of year is hilarious. 8°C on my ride into work, 28°C on my way home. Adding my work clothes to the mix, that's three outfits for the day. 🙄
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