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Forum: Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs
02-28-24, 10:51 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 465
Posted By dprayvd

I've an unused TopEnd Accerator...

. Shipping won't be an issue. Anybody know someone?
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-22-21, 07:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 965
Posted By dprayvd

Brawlo, Just so. I went from a Toupe,...

Brawlo,



Just so. I went from a Toupe, then an Avatar, and now a 165mm Power since early '17. This accounts for these last ~15 years. I must say the Power is such a fine seat.

My Specialized...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-22-21, 07:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 965
Posted By dprayvd

Thanks, everyone. 10wheels, this $2,500 seat...

Thanks, everyone.

10wheels, this $2,500 seat recommendation--being one among all the many well-intentioned efforts&considerations for which you have long been known--is a bit much. lol lol

As...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-18-21, 10:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 965
Posted By dprayvd

Saddle advice (asking for a gal friend).

She's elderly with a classic pear-shape, not tall, has a fair-sized panniculus and wide sitbones.


She's wanting to ride a mid-90s LifeCycle 9500.


Wants/needs a big seat with a cut-out.

...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-22-20, 05:01 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,118
Posted By dprayvd

^ Just so. The initial defect certainly was a...

^
Just so. The initial defect certainly was a split from the spokehole dimple from the previous velox strip. Not a deep dimple, but there nontheless allowing for the localized "stretching." And the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-22-20, 01:19 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,118
Posted By dprayvd

Just for fun, here's some rema not holding a 2mm...

Just for fun, here's some rema not holding a 2mm rimside split, front wheel. Ten days of 70 pounds in a 32. Layed-up some fresh velox when I placed the patch. It let go when I was jra slow and level....
Forum: Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs
10-19-20, 05:44 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,408
Posted By dprayvd

Got a TopEnd handcycle to sell (Update with Pictures)...

...because my dad can't adapt to it. Got it early 2019 & it's not been ridden to any demonstrable extent. I realize bikes do depreciate upon unboxing, so I'll entertain any reasonable...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-12-19, 06:21 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,203
Posted By dprayvd

Man, I was thinkin' just that....

Man, I was thinkin' just that....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-21-18, 06:29 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 393
Posted By dprayvd

Gonna go road/gravel tubeless...

...and I need advice. I've had a good look-around, and I now ask: help.

I'm down with doing the build, or a factory wheelset--matters little for my purposes. I want strong and relatively cheap.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-15-18, 08:25 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,390
Posted By dprayvd

I recall seein' this on a menu somewheres. Or...

I recall seein' this on a menu somewheres. Or was it a dvd?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-28-17, 08:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,021
Posted By dprayvd

CL ParkTool collection $400. Thoughts?

.https://redding.craigslist.org/bop/d/huge-park-tool-bicycle/6439282323.html.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-27-17, 02:54 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,187
Posted By dprayvd

^ I think wphammy is more having a go at the...

^ I think wphammy is more having a go at the ocd-waste-of-time-shiny-cassette-dopamine-pseudorewardniks than actual getting at the cassette for functional reasons.

Totally, get the tool and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-27-17, 12:54 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,187
Posted By dprayvd

Yes. Turn the bike over, put the chain in the...

Yes. Turn the bike over, put the chain in the big/small combo, stick the strap between the cogs and freewheel the cassette while scraping. Place a towel to catch the chunks. You can do in inner...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-26-17, 07:11 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,187
Posted By dprayvd

I scrape with plumber's strap. A couple of...

I scrape with plumber's strap. A couple of careful backspins, clean the strap, repeat. Cloth flossing is for chumps.

Regarding the chainwhip--a short length of old chain (I use some ancient...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-14-17, 08:10 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,879
Posted By dprayvd

Virtual Reality. besides, pedaling a...

Virtual Reality. besides, pedaling a bike--exposed as they are to the wind&weather--is really rather entirely overrated
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-05-17, 09:30 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,557
Posted By dprayvd

In my world it's the other way 'round :eek::D ...

In my world it's the other way 'round :eek::D :innocent:did I say that out loud?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-04-17, 08:13 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,557
Posted By dprayvd

lol post #17

lol post #17
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-04-17, 10:37 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,557
Posted By dprayvd

Use a disposable bic razor head (or equivalent)...

Use a disposable bic razor head (or equivalent) to shave the seam. And stitch the patch well.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-31-17, 07:37 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,748
Posted By dprayvd

OP, we get it. You were JRA, and traffic local...

OP, we get it. You were JRA, and traffic local to you was being traffic.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-29-17, 08:08 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 9,700
Posted By dprayvd

CliffordK, who are you? The driver's...

CliffordK, who are you? The driver's reputation's lawyer?
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-27-17, 05:35 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 9,700
Posted By dprayvd

BFf's, ask of y'allselfs this: Would ANY of you...

BFf's, ask of y'allselfs this: Would ANY of you be at ease with this vulgar Dudeman--this dudeman of your very town...

...and now for all to see in go-pro-visual/audio Dudeman's vainglorious base...
Forum: Living Car Free
08-01-17, 06:00 PM
Replies: 401
Views: 24,193
Posted By dprayvd

Right now:

Right now:
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-23-17, 08:31 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,953
Posted By dprayvd

^ Froome was, I'm sure, having a WTH??? I'm...

^ Froome was, I'm sure, having a WTH??? I'm doing Spanish feeds and they didn't mention it. It really was so fast in passing.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-23-17, 04:47 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,953
Posted By dprayvd

Anyone see Froome shank that pothole during...

Anyone see Froome shank that pothole during kilometer 102.6-to-go? Matthews hops it and 5 meters later Froome--talking & looking elsewhere--gets a big jolt. His waterbottle gets forcefully ejected....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-19-17, 09:04 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,811
Posted By dprayvd

Kind of cheap, but sewin' your own from...

Kind of cheap, but sewin' your own from thrift-store cast-offs will get you six for the price of .5.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-08-17, 07:02 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 13,200
Posted By dprayvd

I sew my own skullycaps from thrift-store shirts....

I sew my own skullycaps from thrift-store shirts. Quick-dry synthetic fabric thrift-store shirts. Any ol' qwik-dry fabric will do. Takes about 10 minutes of hand-cutting&stitching. A size large...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-24-17, 02:14 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 11,329
Posted By dprayvd

A portion of a Soviet-era Russian cinema poster...

A portion of a Soviet-era Russian cinema poster for a late '50s B&W Spanish film.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-01-17, 08:05 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,447
Posted By dprayvd

Like caloso says, do your own hand...

Like caloso says, do your own hand stitching/patching--it's not at all difficult. Also, harvest proper thread from some junked lycra. Makes the process smoother. YouTube's a buncha diy how-to's...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-30-17, 11:53 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,237
Posted By dprayvd

That's funny. Mine's seen four zippers, and has...

That's funny. Mine's seen four zippers, and has been needing a fifth for a while now.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-30-17, 11:49 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,237
Posted By dprayvd

I'll undo my rack/kickstand for an organized...

I'll undo my rack/kickstand for an organized ride, which seems to have become a "never" occurrence. It's four bolts/seatpost clamp and a couple of minutes.
I have found that the rackbag and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-16-16, 10:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,199
Posted By dprayvd

Booger, why?

Booger, why?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-07-16, 10:03 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,735
Posted By dprayvd

If you go the two-pin route, be sure your...

If you go the two-pin route, be sure your finished chain--in the small/small combo--that one pin is well-engaged on the chainring and the other pin is just engaging the cog. That way only one pin...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-28-16, 11:40 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,477
Posted By dprayvd

Hold up a sec, I gotta txt....

Hold up a sec, I gotta txt....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-25-16, 10:08 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 16,537
Posted By dprayvd

And removing an existing patch and re-patching,...

And removing an existing patch and re-patching, which can be a right piatch.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-25-16, 10:04 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 16,537
Posted By dprayvd

lol the goatheads. ...

lol the goatheads.

They.Are.Everywhere.Here, so much so I groom the rubber after each ride--I do anyway owing to the roads scholars that seem unable not to break bottles along the streets. And...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-24-16, 09:55 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,293
Posted By dprayvd

You can align the ramps somewhat and file the one...

You can align the ramps somewhat and file the one (perhaps two) misaligned groove/s to fit the sprocket to the freehub. You can also re-profile the teeth. The shifting can be finessed via technique.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-17-16, 06:10 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 18,361
Posted By dprayvd

Some of this thread is like the "I get 10,000...

Some of this thread is like the "I get 10,000 miles out of my rear tires" threadwork.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
02-16-16, 06:11 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,524
Posted By dprayvd

I meant SloButWide. WTF is up with the edit...

I meant SloButWide.

WTF is up with the edit function on this shyte website?
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
02-16-16, 06:09 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,524
Posted By dprayvd

SloButSide puts it plain. Drivers nearly...

SloButSide puts it plain.

Drivers nearly unerringly come to the/an/their intersection looking towards their right. Towards their right‽
Then, seeming only then, they gaze left? What do drivers...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-15-16, 10:13 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 17,096
Posted By dprayvd

I've gazed thru shyte polarized flat lenses and...

I've gazed thru shyte polarized flat lenses and good 8-base polarized lenses.

Bell helmets had an advert years ago: If you have a $10 dollar head wear a $ten dollar helmet....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-08-16, 10:02 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 8,436
Posted By dprayvd

File the slots (chainsaw file works excellent...

File the slots (chainsaw file works excellent here) & grind/shape the plate to fit its recess.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-10-16, 09:23 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,843
Posted By dprayvd

And the Pros, well, they've people for that.

And the Pros, well, they've people for that.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-10-16, 09:21 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,843
Posted By dprayvd

Well, I aint drillin' holes anywhere on my rig...

Well, I aint drillin' holes anywhere on my rig anytime soon, and I'm certain my tires are not in balance. Won't stop me from sussing about though.

I've looked about some of your postings, M. ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-10-16, 11:56 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,843
Posted By dprayvd

I'm glad your pleased. The spot need not be the...

I'm glad your pleased. The spot need not be the sweetest, semi-sweet is good too.

Do be careful regarding those presta collar-nuts and their torque. You may rip the tube. I'm sure you're aware...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-03-16, 09:44 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,843
Posted By dprayvd

Your rear reflector is fine, but you may move it...

Your rear reflector is fine, but you may move it if you like.

Definitely relocate the front.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-03-16, 09:41 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,843
Posted By dprayvd

Where the rim is joined. Metal pins about two...

Where the rim is joined. Metal pins about two inches long or so. Opposite the valve hole.

496436

Look at your front rim's picture, near the reflector. See that bit of black scuffing on the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-02-16, 12:08 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,843
Posted By dprayvd

Regarding the rider position, at-speed hands off...

Regarding the rider position, at-speed hands off the bars and sitting-up unweights the front and a wanting-to-wobble wheel at that time can find a sweet spot and quickly get many kinds of sideways.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-02-16, 12:01 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,843
Posted By dprayvd

The only variable between a bike stationary and a...

The only variable between a bike stationary and a bike dynamic is wheel rotation. The wobble/shimmy/vibration has to source there, barring something defective. Bikes are fine-boned creatures, and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-02-16, 11:43 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,843
Posted By dprayvd

Maelochs, you do not offend. OP is a gal.

Maelochs, you do not offend. OP is a gal.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-02-16, 10:10 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,843
Posted By dprayvd

Hey, I just saw the reflector on your front...

Hey, I just saw the reflector on your front wheel. Move that about twelve spokes to the right (or left) and see if that helps. Those things are heavy as can be, and currently it's positioned right...
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