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Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
11-13-22, 06:31 AM
Replies: 770
Views: 318,064
Posted By jdoff

Looks good, mschwett! Nice to see other folks'...

Looks good, mschwett! Nice to see other folks' designs in this thread too.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
12-03-21, 08:50 AM
Replies: 770
Views: 318,064
Posted By jdoff

I thought I'd follow up after having a couple of...

I thought I'd follow up after having a couple of weeks with my new light mount.

https://i.imgur.com/Wmf5NZSl.jpg

The first observation is that the Cygolite side is too high, should have been...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-22-21, 05:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 570
Posted By jdoff

I have the predecessor to this: ...

I have the predecessor to this:

https://www.kleankanteen.com/collections/insulated-tkwide/products/insulated-tkwide-16oz

But mine is a bit slimmer by maybe 4mm. It fits with some effort in most...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
11-09-21, 05:19 AM
Replies: 770
Views: 318,064
Posted By jdoff

Should work fine. I just ordered one to see!...

Should work fine. I just ordered one to see! Thanks for working on this.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
11-08-21, 06:40 AM
Replies: 770
Views: 318,064
Posted By jdoff

Cool, looks like that's it, if the dimension...

Cool, looks like that's it, if the dimension below is roughly correct. This will allow the Cygolite and the Fly6 to be aligned and both below the top of the rack.

https://i.imgur.com/5uESWMTl.png
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
11-06-21, 08:28 AM
Replies: 770
Views: 318,064
Posted By jdoff

You're right, this wouldn't work. Here's another...

You're right, this wouldn't work. Here's another idea. What if we use the outside set of mounting holes? They're 80 mm on center. The mounts can be offset above the holes by 10 mm, and the two mounts...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
11-03-21, 03:14 PM
Replies: 770
Views: 318,064
Posted By jdoff

This looks pretty close. Here's some photos from...

This looks pretty close. Here's some photos from my winter beater.

https://i.imgur.com/WTql70gl.jpeg

https://i.imgur.com/OhiaEcwl.jpeg

The 100mm width is to the inside of the rails in case...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
10-15-21, 05:43 AM
Replies: 770
Views: 318,064
Posted By jdoff

Both Fly6 generations (CE Gen2, Gen3) use the...

Both Fly6 generations (CE Gen2, Gen3) use the same 1/8-turn mount. The Gen3 is physically scaled down from the Gen2 (mount is the same though). The original Fly6 used a band mount.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
10-15-21, 03:53 AM
Replies: 770
Views: 318,064
Posted By jdoff

Thanks. I'm talking about Fly6 Gen3 on the left...

Thanks. I'm talking about Fly6 Gen3 on the left and Cygolite Hotshot/Hypershot on the right. Also, I use a Racktime Addit rack which may be somewhat limiting because the light mount is recessed...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
10-13-21, 05:30 AM
Replies: 770
Views: 318,064
Posted By jdoff

Hey, WheresWaldo. I'm looking for a dual rack...

Hey, WheresWaldo. I'm looking for a dual rack mount with Cycliq and Cygolite mounts. This, but with a Cycliq mount:

https://www.shapeways.com/product/GSKV7YAWN/varia-cygolite-rear-rack-dual-mount
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-05-17, 06:00 AM
Replies: 1,002
Views: 127,523
Posted By jdoff

The old bearing ground down slightly on its outer...

The old bearing ground down slightly on its outer diameter.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-29-17, 07:12 AM
Replies: 295
Views: 51,712
Posted By jdoff

Sorry for initiating the derail here, and thanks...

Sorry for initiating the derail here, and thanks for splitting the vulnerable road user bill discussion into a new thread.
Forum: Commuting
09-27-17, 12:36 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 7,725
Posted By jdoff

I usually change when I get to work because my...

I usually change when I get to work because my commute is long enough to sweat. But if I ride or do an errand at lunch I'll be wearing jeans and have experienced what you're describing. I stick with...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-26-17, 09:04 AM
Replies: 295
Views: 51,712
Posted By jdoff

The 5-foot safe passing and driver’s education...

The 5-foot safe passing and driver’s education improvement bills are up for hearing tomorrow. There's still time to email the Senate Judiciary Committee to show your support for the bills. LMB has...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-07-17, 07:05 AM
Replies: 147
Views: 23,014
Posted By jdoff

Egg *between* the pancakes, just genius. Dinner...

Egg *between* the pancakes, just genius. Dinner plans made.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-31-17, 08:10 PM
Replies: 1,370
Views: 268,328
Posted By jdoff

Nashbar SSCX? I love mine so much, and it's the...

Nashbar SSCX? I love mine so much, and it's the cheapest, nastiest bike I own. Basket club member too, Wald 137 zip tied to a VO Pass Hunter rack.

https://i.imgur.com/H4TFPHjl.jpg
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-14-17, 06:02 PM
Replies: 770
Views: 318,064
Posted By jdoff

Weird, I use mine with this mount and didn't have...

Weird, I use mine with this mount and didn't have to do any modification.

https://i.imgur.com/7N2FfDxl.jpg

Good info though, thanks.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-07-17, 03:56 AM
Replies: 770
Views: 318,064
Posted By jdoff

The HLMT-DCV12 helmet mount uses a standard GoPro...

The HLMT-DCV12 helmet mount uses a standard GoPro mount and might be your best option.

Helmet Mount Kits - Cygolite Online Spare Parts (http://shop.cygolite.com/category.sc?categoryId=33)
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-27-17, 08:44 AM
Replies: 770
Views: 318,064
Posted By jdoff

I'd like to have a go at printing a simple...

I'd like to have a go at printing a simple handlebar mount for my Bontrager Ion 700. Anyone know of a Bontrager mount design I can borrow as a starting point? The factory one vibrates a lot and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-26-17, 08:48 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,306
Posted By jdoff

Single-Speed Cyclocross ...

Single-Speed Cyclocross

https://scontent.cdninstagram.com/t51.2885-15/e35/14718039_108352499647558_3590077435179171840_n.jpg

Minimal upgrades, great bike.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
03-30-17, 06:47 PM
Replies: 770
Views: 318,064
Posted By jdoff

I might have missed it, did we talk about a...

I might have missed it, did we talk about a Fly6[v] mount? It's the current version of the Fly6 and uses a velcro strap. All I've found so far is something like this: Fly6[v] Rear Bike Rack Bracket...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-01-17, 08:01 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,227
Posted By jdoff

I would recommend this too, and would have gone...

I would recommend this too, and would have gone with the Fender Flute if it had existed back then.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-30-17, 01:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,227
Posted By jdoff

I've run Planet Bike Cascadia ATB fenders with...

I've run Planet Bike Cascadia ATB fenders with 2.35" Big Apples for a few years. The fenders aren't really wide enough, and they end up mounting really closely to the tire (so that you have to really...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
01-23-17, 09:23 AM
Replies: 770
Views: 318,064
Posted By jdoff

I'm here, though I just have ideas and no prints....

I'm here, though I just have ideas and no prints. At some point I'm going to try a Cygolite Hotshot mount for my Wike DIY trailer. I've also toyed around with GoPro mounts for my Magicshine...
Forum: Commuting
01-05-17, 11:32 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 14,361
Posted By jdoff

I got a set of Fiks reflective rim stickers as a...

I got a set of Fiks reflective rim stickers as a gift a few years ago and only got around to putting them on my winter commuter this fall. Actually, I only did the front wheel as a test. So far...
Forum: Commuting
01-05-17, 09:04 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 14,361
Posted By jdoff

Thanks for starting the thread, chas58, very...

Thanks for starting the thread, chas58, very interesting to hear about other experiences with Nokian/Suomi tires. I'm on my fourth year on W240s and have always been curious about the other models. I...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-15-16, 11:16 AM
Replies: 5,734
Views: 1,644,574
Posted By jdoff

Oh my god. Found more here: Cris' Single Speed...

Oh my god. Found more here: Cris' Single Speed Cross Bike (http://www.steelmancycles.com/Chris'_SS_Cross.html)
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-05-16, 08:29 AM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,611,687
Posted By jdoff

Heh, I would expect the economy version to be...

Heh, I would expect the economy version to be threaded rod, two nuts, two washers, and the old bearings. Probably not suitable for a shop where someone could see you working on their expensive...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-03-16, 01:11 PM
Replies: 186
Views: 76,537
Posted By jdoff

Echoing this strongly. I have them in 32mm, which...

Echoing this strongly. I have them in 32mm, which measure around 35mm on Velocity A23 rims if I recall correctly. Fast, grippy, and very comfortable. They seem to be wearing pretty well too. I expect...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-07-16, 09:08 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 16,632
Posted By jdoff

I like that feeling too. One thing about biking...

I like that feeling too. One thing about biking is that there's more planning involved because there's more equipment and longer distances involved. So I'd recommend getting everything together the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-07-16, 08:48 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 16,632
Posted By jdoff

I do both. For the times of the year I'm not...

I do both. For the times of the year I'm not training for a half marathon or marathon, I find keeping with daily bike commuting is really great to keep my cardio base up. I definitely feel it in my...
Forum: Commuting
03-25-16, 11:27 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,455
Posted By jdoff

Maybe that's some people, but it's not me. ...

Maybe that's some people, but it's not me.



Battery life, yep, needs to be charged regularly. For me it's not a big deal because I'm charging my headlamp battery with the same frequency. It is...
Forum: Commuting
03-24-16, 02:07 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,455
Posted By jdoff

I've used a GoPro knock-off (SJCAM SJ4000) for a...

I've used a GoPro knock-off (SJCAM SJ4000) for a year and a half now, and it can be a hassle but usually isn't. Fortunately nothing too bad has happened that I've needed to turn over video to the...
Forum: Commuting
03-02-16, 01:46 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 803
Posted By jdoff

Came in here to say this. "Yep, rollin' on Nokian...

Came in here to say this. "Yep, rollin' on Nokian W240s. 480 studs on this bike...well 481."
Forum: Winter Cycling
02-12-16, 10:24 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,837
Posted By jdoff

Yep, with an Axiom Fatliner rack and a few other...

Yep, with an Axiom Fatliner rack and a few other things. My usual winter commuter is a rigid 26" MTB with studded tires, but our roads are so rough right now that I switched to the fat bike until...
Forum: Winter Cycling
02-12-16, 09:05 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,837
Posted By jdoff

The hard part was not my usual commute, but...

The hard part was not my usual commute, but remembering to take a photo for the occasion.
...
Forum: Commuting
02-03-16, 08:54 AM
Replies: 3,369
Views: 167,876
Posted By jdoff

Several inches of fluff this morning, fortunately...

Several inches of fluff this morning, fortunately over a hard base. My girlfriend took this photo of our driveway when she left for work.

502282

Schools were closed today, which meant no...
Forum: Commuting
01-29-16, 09:17 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,288
Posted By jdoff

I think reading this thread and then counting my...

I think reading this thread and then counting my clothing items resulted in me discovering hidden obsessive tendencies...

9 F, slight wind

helmet
medium-weight toque
balaclava
ski goggles...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-17-15, 10:32 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,948
Posted By jdoff

I've had good luck with the KMC links, but...

I've had good luck with the KMC links, but usually only use them with KMC chains. It shouldn't really matter, but do you know what brand your chain is?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-07-15, 03:09 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,528
Posted By jdoff

This is excellent. I've been mulling over the...

This is excellent. I've been mulling over the easiest way to get my lights to turn on automatically, and this is beautiful in its simplicity. There's no reason I can think of to not have this on all...
Forum: Commuting
12-04-14, 10:42 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,819
Posted By jdoff

I find I can use the drops with no problems with...

I find I can use the drops with no problems with my hands outside the mitts. Shifting (brifters) would be nearly impossible, but braking is fine.
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-03-14, 03:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,291
Posted By jdoff

Makes sense to me. I have a good climb on my...

Makes sense to me. I have a good climb on my commute home, and by fall I could be in 36/27 (my lowest gear) and keep a reasonable cadence. Not so much after the studded tires went on and the roads...
Forum: Commuting
12-03-14, 03:43 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,819
Posted By jdoff

Piling on a bit here, but yes, bar mitts are the...

Piling on a bit here, but yes, bar mitts are the thing. I have a pair of Bar Mitts for my MTB (flat bars) and cross bike (drop bars), both which see commuting duty. Nothing else will keep my hands...
Forum: Commuting
10-02-14, 02:37 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,516
Posted By jdoff

Ack, derailleurs!

Ack, derailleurs!
Forum: Commuting
10-02-14, 01:28 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,516
Posted By jdoff

On-Ones are. Either order from the UK site...

On-Ones are. Either order from the UK site (On-One Mountain Bikes (http://www.on-one.co.uk/)) and pay a load for shipping, or buy from their US distributor (Planet X USA Web Store...
Forum: Commuting
10-02-14, 07:19 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,516
Posted By jdoff

Not sure if you're still for/against disc brakes,...

Not sure if you're still for/against disc brakes, but there's the On-One Pompetamine as well.

On-One Pompetamine Frame | On - One (http://www.on-one.co.uk/i/q/FROOPO135/on-one-pompetamine-frame)...
Forum: Commuting
08-22-14, 06:31 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,270
Posted By jdoff

I read the thread title and thought "Jeez, I...

I read the thread title and thought "Jeez, I wonder if the car that hit it was totaled." Sorry your LHT now has more character, but at least the next dent won't be as painful.
Forum: Winter Cycling
10-25-13, 10:52 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 904
Posted By jdoff

Just echoing what others have said. I'm a big...

Just echoing what others have said. I'm a big dude (for a cyclist) and cranked up decent hills for my commute through last winter. Sit and spin, and try to maintain even chain tension. Don't pulse...
Forum: Commuting
06-20-13, 09:55 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,302
Posted By jdoff

I broke my right clavicle low-siding my bike on...

I broke my right clavicle low-siding my bike on 28 Feb 2013. It was in 3-4 pieces, with 39.2 mm detachment, which I think is the distance between the ends of the bones in the biggest gap.
...
Forum: Commuting
06-19-13, 06:51 AM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,375,324
Posted By jdoff

Oh, I'll play. I've been riding my cyclocross...

Oh, I'll play. I've been riding my cyclocross bike this week to get things dialed in for a gravel road race this weekend (maybe). Racks on *all* the bikes.

http://i.imgur.com/NLdTDPUl.jpg...
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