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03-28-24, 10:13 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 226
Posted By GamblerGORD53

You just bought a Roller brake 3 speed?? LOL. Who...

You just bought a Roller brake 3 speed?? LOL. Who told they were brakes?? They are disgusting BOAT ANCHORS. Biggest mistake in your life. LOL.
Sturmey Archer XL DRUMS are the king of brakes. So...
03-27-24, 06:41 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 332
Posted By GamblerGORD53

It's a Walmart bike. If the dropouts were bent...

It's a Walmart bike. If the dropouts were bent the disc would be off too.
Maybe the headset isn't set right.
Turn the bike upside down and take pics from front to back to show alignment.
03-27-24, 03:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 215
Posted By GamblerGORD53

Tires too big? Bearings too loose or tight? Badly...

Tires too big? Bearings too loose or tight? Badly needs grease? Brakes offset?
03-27-24, 02:58 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 332
Posted By GamblerGORD53

Looks crashed to me. Did you buy it used? Or the...

Looks crashed to me. Did you buy it used? Or the shipper dropped it?
03-27-24, 08:38 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 457
Posted By GamblerGORD53

I'm good at spotting nails and screws.

I'm good at spotting nails and screws.
03-27-24, 08:07 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 361
Posted By GamblerGORD53

I think it's a 2014 that came with Acera. Looks...

I think it's a 2014 that came with Acera. Looks OK and not used much.
Give the wheels a good spin to check the lube. If it needs a BB, get a FSA 7420. Far better than cheapo shimano.
03-26-24, 04:43 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 361
Posted By GamblerGORD53

LOL. They should GIVE you $1200 to take that...

LOL. They should GIVE you $1200 to take that stolen TRASH.
The front wheel has been CRASHED.
It wasn't $800 NEW.
That's the worst scam I've ever seen. And they have the nerve to put 30 yo rotted...
03-25-24, 10:32 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 1,757
Posted By GamblerGORD53

I last rode a deFaileur 7 years ago. Good...

I last rode a deFaileur 7 years ago. Good riddance. I did have two old timer 1x5 for years. Both worse than a SA 3 speed.
I noticed the first batch of 1x had 28 or 30T fronts. LOL They were going 18...
03-23-24, 11:18 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 405
Posted By GamblerGORD53

6 threads for getting one bike?? WTF. Are you...

6 threads for getting one bike?? WTF. Are you learning anything??
So the Rohloff bike is too small. Look at the seat post on this one, up a mile. Looks like an even smaller 54 size.
We already said...
03-22-24, 12:05 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 889
Posted By GamblerGORD53

Yah, I see the smallest size made is 19T. So that...

Yah, I see the smallest size made is 19T. So that gives 35 to 106.8. Pretty good, not too low either.
The cogs are stupidly expensive, over $111. My SA cogs are $7.
Forum: Commuting
03-21-24, 09:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 170
Posted By GamblerGORD53

What frame, how wide is the axle? How old is it?...

What frame, how wide is the axle? How old is it? Does it have old style slot dropouts? Pics?
I built my SA drum hubs and Rohloff14 wheels myself. Used Dyad rims, locking nipples and 2.3/ 2.0 spokes...
03-21-24, 03:25 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 889
Posted By GamblerGORD53

I found some good news/ bad news about your...

I found some good news/ bad news about your gears. LOL.
I think the math works the same as for a chain, with 46/ 15T >>> :giver:
Top is 135 GI, so you can keep up to cars going down the Don Mills...
03-17-24, 10:57 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,144
Posted By GamblerGORD53

That Anyroad is high up the cruiser clown scale...

That Anyroad is high up the cruiser clown scale IMO. I don't blame you for wanting something else.
ALL the Cannondale bikes are awful with stupidly sloped frames for no reason. Forget them.
For...
03-17-24, 12:11 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,342
Posted By GamblerGORD53

Hey, It's still the Ides of March up in...

Hey, It's still the Ides of March up in winterville. I haven't done a 20 mile day yet. Did 18.5 in 3 hours today and I find out my new pants are chaffing my thigh. Oooof.
20 minutes I was in the...
03-16-24, 02:17 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 889
Posted By GamblerGORD53

$1700 is FAR overpriced for an 8 speed....

$1700 is FAR overpriced for an 8 speed. Especially with no fenders, chain guard, dyno or rack. Straight bars are a pain on any road rides.
Hydo disc is way too popular for no good reason. My cable...
03-15-24, 12:00 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,342
Posted By GamblerGORD53

If it's 78F+ you will need 2 bottles every 33...

If it's 78F+ you will need 2 bottles every 33 miles. I wear golf clothes and a baseball cap so I sweat more likely.
I had 120 mile days with 7 bottles and 2 lunches and still came home 5 lbs...
03-14-24, 10:51 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 5,455
Posted By GamblerGORD53

So this settles the BIKE vs rider argument. LOL. ...

So this settles the BIKE vs rider argument. LOL.
95% of aero is the PELOTON. LOL.
03-14-24, 09:46 PM
Replies: 231
Views: 12,849
Posted By GamblerGORD53

New update, AZ has debunked the steering fault. ...

New update, AZ has debunked the steering fault.
Quote >> Quintana-Lujan is now charged with two counts of causing death by a moving violation and nine counts of causing serious physical injury by a...
03-14-24, 09:40 AM
Replies: 204
Views: 5,455
Posted By GamblerGORD53

What really sucks is the French race never...

What really sucks is the French race never allowed English 3 speeds. The record for LEJOG with SA was 44 1/2 hours.
Then there's Futbol that was invented before clocks, maybe they used hour glass...
03-13-24, 11:05 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 5,455
Posted By GamblerGORD53

1920?? LOL. They rode SS bikes, maybe flip/flop 2...

1920?? LOL. They rode SS bikes, maybe flip/flop 2 speeds. And carried their own tools, spares and ??.
TdF was 3,419 MILES in 15 stages, avg. 228 MILES. One was 300 miles. There were more flat days....
03-13-24, 06:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 322
Posted By GamblerGORD53

The Rohloff14 bike has a better frame and bars....

The Rohloff14 bike has a better frame and bars. I'm not sure about that metal clutter rack for paniers is. My guess is he's 5'10".
The Pinion has plumper tires for gravel. Looks like that owner is...
03-10-24, 10:44 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 3,657
Posted By GamblerGORD53

My steel TOUR bike has more carbon than your...

My steel TOUR bike has more carbon than your whole bike. LOL
The number of people looking for a steel race bike is ZERO.
Maybe TREK seriously over stocked, but otherwise every newbie that goes to...
Forum: Commuting
03-09-24, 12:46 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 6,563
Posted By GamblerGORD53

That WAS true for tires made from about 1990 to...

That WAS true for tires made from about 1990 to 2010 and maybe now for some cheap brands, IDK. I had some that died in 3 years, the corners just disintegrated. I think they were Specialized made....
03-08-24, 06:47 PM
Replies: 142
Views: 3,342
Posted By GamblerGORD53

We have NO choice if we are in the last gear. LOL.

We have NO choice if we are in the last gear. LOL.
03-08-24, 11:34 AM
Replies: 236
Views: 10,216
Posted By GamblerGORD53

I would counter sue for $5 million for running a...

I would counter sue for $5 million for running a red light, EXTORTION, defamation of character, CAUSING an accident, RECKLESS use of a moving vehicle, public endangerment, causing mental distress,...
03-08-24, 09:01 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 497
Posted By GamblerGORD53

Get a nice big bar mirror. Anything else is a...

Get a nice big bar mirror. Anything else is a toy. I ride highways with hundreds of trucks, many are 12+ foot wide.
BikeINN in Spain has LOTS of them. Mine is basically for a motorcycle that has a...
Forum: Touring
03-06-24, 10:05 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,912
Posted By GamblerGORD53

I had a front one close to that, then a stapler...

I had a front one close to that, then a stapler cartridge finished it off on tour. I just started using a not plus Marathon 8 years old. 2.000 miles and still looks new. LOL. I would change yours...
03-02-24, 06:12 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,396
Posted By GamblerGORD53

Haven't you seen the YT videos of the Polk county...

Haven't you seen the YT videos of the Polk county Sheriff, Grady Judd, himself?? He is tough as nails on criminals. He's the Sheriff Arpaio of the east. LOL.
And banning e-bikes after a 12 year old...
03-02-24, 05:25 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,060
Posted By GamblerGORD53

It was DARK and RAINING. More lights = more...

It was DARK and RAINING. More lights = more GLARE. Ever passed emergency lights flashing all over??
Yah, I don't see any scenario why car #1 would be going full speed into the girl on a bike, with...
Forum: Commuting
03-02-24, 04:20 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 6,563
Posted By GamblerGORD53

So that's what happens when you get a beach...

So that's what happens when you get a beach cruiser instead of a SUV.
Even with racks I've had grocery bags on the bars for 40,000 miles. LOL. No big deal really. This pic was on a 94 mile or so...
03-01-24, 11:49 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,816
Posted By GamblerGORD53

So your Trek Domane isn't that special or...

So your Trek Domane isn't that special or expensive, then it is fine for commuting with 32/ 35c tires.
I see NO need to get another derailleur bike. Pinion / belt is the way to improve.
Grannies in...
03-01-24, 11:27 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,642
Posted By GamblerGORD53

Ooops, I just had another look, it actually only...

Ooops, I just had another look, it actually only had 14/ 24T >>> 51.8/ 59.1/ 65.4/ 73.1/ 88.7
3 speed with same high has 2" lower low. No wonder I always felt like I was struggling with the Raleigh....
02-29-24, 07:21 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,642
Posted By GamblerGORD53

My 1973 Raleigh 5d had 46 x 14/ 28T. After 40...

My 1973 Raleigh 5d had 46 x 14/ 28T. After 40 years I finally figured out that it was MORE USELESS than my SA X-RD3. 47/ 63/ 84 GI.
My friend never used anything but his 3 speed.
02-29-24, 11:37 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,816
Posted By GamblerGORD53

Why do you need 3 or 4 e-bikes?? Make no sense. ...

Why do you need 3 or 4 e-bikes?? Make no sense.
If anything, get a gravel NOT E bike, but I doubt there's much for steel around. You will get stronger and be able to keep up with the girls on e...
02-29-24, 11:01 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,086
Posted By GamblerGORD53

LOL. More brake jokes. Resin is less grabby??...

LOL. More brake jokes. Resin is less grabby?? LOL. You must have cheapo one piston Shimano crap.
I only have one cable TRP Spyre caliper, on my Roholff14. And it's not a MTB. My front brake is a XL...
02-28-24, 09:09 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,144
Posted By GamblerGORD53

I've used Sigma for 20 years, never been...

I've used Sigma for 20 years, never been disappointed. It's as accurate as you set it. I try to allow for wiggle, that I do lots of. So the mile is the road distance within 20 or 30 feet. There used...
Forum: Touring
02-28-24, 07:54 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,070
Posted By GamblerGORD53

Oh I see my fault, we aren't in the same ball...

Oh I see my fault, we aren't in the same ball park. LOL You are right about that being the actual pass at the border. I doubt that trail was a car route since the Ford Model A years. I barely noticed...
Forum: Touring
02-28-24, 02:34 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,070
Posted By GamblerGORD53

Nope, never heard of it. I certainly wouldn't try...

Nope, never heard of it. I certainly wouldn't try it either with a bike.
It's got to be way more than 6 miles from Lake Louise. Maybe it's Field.
Forum: Touring
02-28-24, 12:23 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,776
Posted By GamblerGORD53

Of course ride the Ogre, that's as perfect as it...

Of course ride the Ogre, that's as perfect as it gets for someone like Mams. The important thing is to DO MILES, like 60 at least on weekends. Wouldn't hurt to go smaller on the tires, but cranks...
Forum: Touring
02-26-24, 03:11 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,070
Posted By GamblerGORD53

Of course the freeway is ugly, it's a truck route...

Of course the freeway is ugly, it's a truck route getting lots of SNOW. More pics with the river....
Forum: Touring
02-26-24, 01:00 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,070
Posted By GamblerGORD53

RIP Kicking Horse Pass - Sept. 1962 to Oct. 2023 - Only Memories Remain

Actually, the opening in 1962 was more about Roger's Pass. KHP had a trail far earlier.
And the east half was gone long ago in 2008 I think. I rode thru westbound in May 2018, so I got the last look...
Forum: Touring
02-24-24, 11:21 AM
Replies: 138
Views: 9,637
Posted By GamblerGORD53

All my 3 shifters are on the top tube. ZERO slop...

All my 3 shifters are on the top tube. ZERO slop or flop. Makes no difference what bars then. Another thing that only me does. LOL
The R14 I can turn it with either hand. I wrapped it with a...
Forum: Touring
02-23-24, 12:28 AM
Replies: 138
Views: 9,637
Posted By GamblerGORD53

Obviously you didn't watch the video and think a...

Obviously you didn't watch the video and think a busted wheel/ crank/ hanger will all buff right out. LOL
Sure go ride a cheap POS all day. That's the rental bikes in Vietnam, that DON'T carry a...
02-22-24, 11:43 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,444
Posted By GamblerGORD53

What takes expertise is picking a bike and...

What takes expertise is picking a bike and components that DON'T NEED expertise. LOL. Like a Sturmey Archer 3 speed with drum brakes
Forum: Touring
02-22-24, 11:22 AM
Replies: 138
Views: 9,637
Posted By GamblerGORD53

:backpedal: This makes NO sense. There's no...

:backpedal: This makes NO sense. There's no disadvantage to a Rohloff14. Refresh the oil and go. Shift up or down, done. Nothing breaks, 100% reliable and crash-proof. 2 lbs heavier?? LOL
Defaileur...
Forum: Touring
02-21-24, 01:59 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 9,637
Posted By GamblerGORD53

LOL. Disregard defaileurs. Try beat this bike. >>...

LOL. Disregard defaileurs. Try beat this bike. >>
KOGA R14
Forum: Touring
02-21-24, 11:26 AM
Replies: 138
Views: 9,637
Posted By GamblerGORD53

You'll learn far more watching YT videos and...

You'll learn far more watching YT videos and CGOAB posts than here reading defaileur fanboy stuff.
But then there's the Korean girl Jin Jeong who's been to 120+ countries on a Surly LHT frame since...
02-17-24, 12:34 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,410
Posted By GamblerGORD53

LOL. Your thread about bikes vs XXX was the king...

LOL. Your thread about bikes vs XXX was the king of tacky.
02-16-24, 06:02 PM
Replies: 279
Views: 8,151
Posted By GamblerGORD53

What do you and cyccommute know if you haven't...

What do you and cyccommute know if you haven't used drum brakes?? LOL I've never seen a grim brake that would stay centered, never mind stop in a while.
Here yah go, proof of DeFAILeurs >>> LOL At...
02-16-24, 04:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 527
Posted By GamblerGORD53

I only have Dyads with my 3 IGH bikes. I used...

I only have Dyads with my 3 IGH bikes. I used 2.3/ 2.0 spokes where possible. They are all good as new after whatever miles, one has 32,000 with a SA XL-FDD dyno drum on my tour bike. Nothing is...
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