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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-08-21, 10:11 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,292
Posted By Skulking

Specialized doesn't make the chain, KMC does, and...

Specialized doesn't make the chain, KMC does, and KMC does use quick links for their 12 speed chains. As far as I am aware KMC doesn't offer anything except quick links for connecting their chains. ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-16-21, 11:11 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,039
Posted By Skulking

Nobody stole my training wheels, I just used them...

Nobody stole my training wheels, I just used them on a ride yesterday. I get some strange looks on the road, but it keeps me from falling over. I also still request a lane with bumpers when I bowl.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-16-21, 08:15 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 16,286
Posted By Skulking

That's the only reasonable assumption to make. ...

That's the only reasonable assumption to make. Fortunately, the next time someone asks this question we will now have this thread to point them to so they can understand why it's a bad idea.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-16-21, 08:11 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,039
Posted By Skulking

You are suggesting that getting brake fluid or...

You are suggesting that getting brake fluid or finger oil on the pads or rotors is causing his brake lever to sometimes fully depress to engage the brakes? Why don't you take a couple of minutes to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-14-21, 08:19 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,015
Posted By Skulking

That's not very environmentally friendly. I'd...

That's not very environmentally friendly. I'd suggest soaking in muck off first to see if that fixes the problem.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-09-21, 08:37 AM
Replies: 172
Views: 20,411
Posted By Skulking

I'm pretty sure the photo REI is using is...

I'm pretty sure the photo REI is using is actually provided by Cannondale themselves as it seems to be identical to the photo from Cannondale's site...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-02-21, 10:48 AM
Replies: 172
Views: 20,411
Posted By Skulking

To be pedantic, it isn't in Saratoga, it's in San...

To be pedantic, it isn't in Saratoga, it's in San Jose. Though I don't really disagree with the premise, that's an expensive part of San Jose to live in. Basically anything that isn't south or east...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-14-21, 09:53 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,458
Posted By Skulking

But coming on Bike Forums to shame people for...

But coming on Bike Forums to shame people for having a high RHR is still fair game, right?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-06-21, 09:38 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,927
Posted By Skulking

I'm pretty sure this is some sort of weird...

I'm pretty sure this is some sort of weird humblebrag.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-03-21, 12:48 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,134
Posted By Skulking

Taking turns paying for stuff is the easiest way...

Taking turns paying for stuff is the easiest way of doing it if close enough to even is good for you. When I travel with friends that's usually how I do it. Occasionally I travel with people who...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-03-21, 12:02 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,909
Posted By Skulking

Glow plugs?

Glow plugs?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-02-21, 11:43 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,783
Posted By Skulking

Thanks, now you've started another which lube...

Thanks, now you've started another which lube argument in this thread.
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
01-24-21, 08:58 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 10,760
Posted By Skulking

All Zwift knows is your power output. Everything...

All Zwift knows is your power output. Everything that happens within the program is based on that and whatever information you provide about yourself. The only way to try and make it a realistic...
Forum: Recumbent
01-16-21, 10:58 AM
Replies: 134
Views: 27,526
Posted By Skulking

Have you considered that a large amount of the...

Have you considered that a large amount of the push-back you receive around here isn't actually anti-bent, but rather people who are tired of you pushing your religion on everyone completely...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-04-21, 10:24 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,662
Posted By Skulking

I've had good luck with this stuff...

I've had good luck with this stuff (https://www.amazon.com/No-Sweat-High-Efficiency-Detergent/dp/B01150VJ3K?ref_=ast_sto_dp).
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-26-20, 11:03 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,751
Posted By Skulking

I do think so, as do manufacturers it seems, or...

I do think so, as do manufacturers it seems, or why else would lockout forks exist? I realize they weren't all professional team mechanics, but let's assume that they might have some idea of what...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-25-20, 09:44 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,751
Posted By Skulking

If the fork isn't locked out you lose energy to...

If the fork isn't locked out you lose energy to the suspension as you pedal. On pavement, you can lock it out when you don't actually need the suspension working for you, and unlock it to allow the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-23-20, 11:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,034
Posted By Skulking

Tubeless or not, bike tires do lose pressure over...

Tubeless or not, bike tires do lose pressure over time. I'd guess that you never had a hole, just normal pressure loss while the bike was sitting.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-19-20, 11:57 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,255
Posted By Skulking

A reasonable request is a refund including return...

A reasonable request is a refund including return shipping costs for the tires when you send them back. If you keep them and plan on running them, then you might let them know that the listing on...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-17-20, 11:36 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,600
Posted By Skulking

Chain Pin Holder Video covering all the...

Chain Pin Holder

Video covering all the parts of the tool
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-15-20, 10:56 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 16,931
Posted By Skulking

It may be perspective as we aren't looking...

It may be perspective as we aren't looking straight on at the chains in the first picture, but to me it looks like the old chain is hung higher which would indicate the 4mm we see on the scale isn't...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-15-20, 12:30 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 5,438
Posted By Skulking

I don't think disc brakes should be a huge...

I don't think disc brakes should be a huge concern for something like that. The discs are inside the fork. They may be exposed below the fork, so if the stand is very short and you let the bike...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-14-20, 10:13 AM
Replies: 141
Views: 16,931
Posted By Skulking

If I had a Campy chain to measure roller diameter...

If I had a Campy chain to measure roller diameter I would, but without one all I can go by is nominal measurements based on the standard. Obviously any deviations from the nominal dimensions would...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-14-20, 09:50 AM
Replies: 141
Views: 16,931
Posted By Skulking

When the 132.6 measurement was first posted, I...

When the 132.6 measurement was first posted, I did the calculations and it doesn't seem off to me. I didn't do any actual measuring, so this is completely theoretical based on what the dimensions...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-12-20, 09:00 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,509
Posted By Skulking

:popcorn

:popcorn
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-12-20, 04:12 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,370
Posted By Skulking

I'm sorry, but I couldn't help myself. ...

I'm sorry, but I couldn't help myself.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50711729702_733a50db55_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2kgdSth)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-12-20, 10:26 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 12,411
Posted By Skulking

I've found that dragging my feet on the ground...

I've found that dragging my feet on the ground works much better. Granted my saddle height isn't ideal since I dropped it to make sure I could get my heels on the ground for full braking power, but...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-12-20, 10:15 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 823
Posted By Skulking

What you need to work out is how much power the...

What you need to work out is how much power the lights draw. The hub puts out 3 watts, but I can't find power requirements for the two lights you have chosen to run. If you can find that...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-11-20, 10:13 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,778
Posted By Skulking

They do. The tube might work. The other factor...

They do. The tube might work. The other factor besides BSD is the width. A narrow 700c tube in a wide 29" tire would be stretched thin and be more prone to leaking and potentially more likely to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-07-20, 11:29 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 16,931
Posted By Skulking

It's not over 6 links, it's over 6 outer chain...

It's not over 6 links, it's over 6 outer chain plates which means you are actually measuring over 11 links (5 included inner links). Once you include roller thickness because you are measuring...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-29-20, 09:49 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,157
Posted By Skulking

I think the "Dual Engagement" term is a bit...

I think the "Dual Engagement" term is a bit misleading. The brief overview seems to give the impression that it somehow transfers force to the back half of the tooth, but looking at the more in...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-22-20, 09:46 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 6,030
Posted By Skulking

Typically by around 6 months it's serious. When...

Typically by around 6 months it's serious. When you introduce her to your parents and she introduces you to hers you know for sure.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-15-20, 03:46 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,434
Posted By Skulking

It does sound like it may just be you, in which...

It does sound like it may just be you, in which case just getting out and riding will make a difference as you build up the necessary muscles and your endurance. The bike isn't anything amazing, but...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-06-20, 09:26 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,012
Posted By Skulking

Looking around on Amazon, all of the sets of...

Looking around on Amazon, all of the sets of "universal master links" seem to come with 3 sizes of links, S10 for 10 speed chain, S9 for 9 speed chain, and a triangle for 6/7/8 speed. If that is...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-05-20, 10:58 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,012
Posted By Skulking

You kind of rambled over past and never actually...

You kind of rambled over past and never actually stated that you were able to get the links to lock when not on the chain. Assuming that you didn't have any problems with that, master links can vary...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-02-20, 09:56 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 5,781
Posted By Skulking

Did you include all of that weight in the...

Did you include all of that weight in the calculations? It seems to me your wattage up hill might be affected by the extra load.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-01-20, 09:52 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 5,781
Posted By Skulking

You won't see me going up in any of those...

You won't see me going up in any of those newfangled flying machines. If God had meant for us to fly he would have given us wings.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-01-20, 10:03 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,686
Posted By Skulking

If you really want a definitive answer, you can...

If you really want a definitive answer, you can always try and find someone who does Non Destructive Testing (NDT) and have them check it probably with either X-Ray or Ultrasound. Typically...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-30-20, 09:50 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 5,781
Posted By Skulking

this

this
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-22-20, 09:48 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,612
Posted By Skulking

That may be the "idea of the law" in your state,...

That may be the "idea of the law" in your state, but that doesn't mean the law is the same everywhere. From my reading of the law in California, it seems that the intent is for the driver/ cyclist...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-20-20, 09:19 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,612
Posted By Skulking

It does vary state by state. From the California...

It does vary state by state. From the California Vehicle Code "The driver of any vehicle approaching any horse drawn vehicle, any ridden animal, or any livestock shall exercise proper control of his...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-19-20, 08:56 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,612
Posted By Skulking

Honestly asking because I want to understand....

Honestly asking because I want to understand. I've never needed to worry about horses where I ride. It sounds like at least once when he passed the horses they were standing still. Are you saying...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-18-20, 08:03 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 6,742
Posted By Skulking

Why would I listen to you about that? You're...

Why would I listen to you about that? You're just some random guy on the internet.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-18-20, 08:02 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 6,742
Posted By Skulking

Medical science doesn't yet know what causes...

Medical science doesn't yet know what causes Graves disease, but knowing people around here, I bet we'll have this all sorted in the next 20 posts or so.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-08-20, 08:36 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,331
Posted By Skulking

Line dry only. You don't want to shrink the...

Line dry only. You don't want to shrink the frame.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-07-20, 09:27 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,851
Posted By Skulking

Every time I see that image my first thought is...

Every time I see that image my first thought is those are some strange facial hair choices. It takes me a second to realize that they are superimposing a mask outline on all of the faces.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-06-20, 08:57 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,851
Posted By Skulking

You do you, but reality doesn't agree with your...

You do you, but reality doesn't agree with your risk analysis. Cyclist death from being involved in a collision with a motor vehicle were 854 in 2018 which is the most recent year I can find data...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-04-20, 08:47 PM
Replies: 212
Views: 20,076
Posted By Skulking

In America, black people are undeniably not...

In America, black people are undeniably not treated equally under the law when compared to white people. When you compare statistics on incarcerations, or when you compare sentencing in criminal...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-04-20, 08:22 PM
Replies: 212
Views: 20,076
Posted By Skulking

Are you suggesting that America should refuse to...

Are you suggesting that America should refuse to take responsibility for our past and refuse to make reparations because it lessens the scope of our crimes? I really don't understand how I am...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-04-20, 06:47 PM
Replies: 212
Views: 20,076
Posted By Skulking

I can't speak to how much influence was exerted...

I can't speak to how much influence was exerted by other countries to force Germany to confront and acknowledge the holocaust and how much they did themselves. It doesn't sound like you have a...
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