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Forum: Touring
03-11-24, 09:38 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,081
Posted By estasnyc

This thread seems to have come to a natural...

This thread seems to have come to a natural ending but I do want to share the routes that I've generated using Brouter.

Using app parameters that I came up with for finding the flattest, but not...
Forum: Touring
03-10-24, 04:32 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,081
Posted By estasnyc

Seriously, I would consider flying out of El...

Seriously, I would consider flying out of El Paso, going to either Toronto or Buffalo, and putting more miles from there to Vermont.

But if you have it in you, here are I have a set of GPX routes...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-13-23, 08:45 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 576
Posted By estasnyc

A Rorschach Test! Imagining the range of...

A Rorschach Test!

Imagining the range of possibilities, I did facetiously wonder if I might be able to monetize this somewhere ridiculous such as onlyfansdotcom.

Don't know if I'd be able to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-13-23, 08:34 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 576
Posted By estasnyc

VERY good catch. I made no mention of where this...

VERY good catch. I made no mention of where this patch was on the tube but it was facing a spoke.

I am having a problem where the tension from the spoke coming from one side of the hub is minimal...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
11-12-23, 05:59 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 3,670
Posted By estasnyc

See for yourself - ...

See for yourself -
https://www.garmin.com/en-US/c/sports-fitness/cycling-bike-computers-bike-radar-power-meter-headlights/

I should clarify that I have no inside knowledge about specific dates....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-12-23, 12:49 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 576
Posted By estasnyc

Anybody Ever Successfully Put a Tube Patch On Another Patch?

Funny how I was thinking that this might be theoretically possible to glue one patch on top of another while looking at this tube itself but, when I look at the photos, the answer I'm seeing is "No....
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
11-12-23, 12:31 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 3,670
Posted By estasnyc

It looks like Garmin is currently discounting...

It looks like Garmin is currently discounting some of their bike tech, such as the Edge 1040 and Varia radar series, but not the Edge Explorer 2. Not yet anyway but Black Friday will be at the end of...
Forum: Touring
10-15-23, 02:29 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 6,848
Posted By estasnyc

Oooohhhh..., you gave the proper incantation. I...

Oooohhhh..., you gave the proper incantation. I think I searched Amazon using only "Nido" or maybe "Nido toddler formula"

Choice #2 actually helps to argue my case. Somewhat slightly anyway....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-15-23, 02:09 PM
Replies: 303
Views: 56,789
Posted By estasnyc

Functionally, in terms of cogs and gear-inches,...

Functionally, in terms of cogs and gear-inches, I'm using only 8 speeds.

But I think even an 11-30 cassette is too closely spaced for half-step gearing.

Also, you need to think in terms of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-15-23, 10:51 AM
Replies: 303
Views: 56,789
Posted By estasnyc

I did the large chainring swap, going from 53t to...

I did the large chainring swap, going from 53t to 42t, but not any change to the cassette just yet.

I had to reverse mount the 42t chainring so that the side normally facing inward toward the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-15-23, 10:10 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,184
Posted By estasnyc

My problem is that I don't know where to go to...

My problem is that I don't know where to go to check this out in person. I could probably make an instant decision if I could hold this in my hands first.

I had same issue about getting either a...
Forum: Touring
10-15-23, 09:55 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 6,848
Posted By estasnyc

I haven't been able to find Nido whole milk...

I haven't been able to find Nido whole milk powder formula anywhere . My local supermarket does carry Nido products but only the nonfat stuff.

Looking around, I did find formula containing whole...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-09-23, 11:05 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,184
Posted By estasnyc

How's the fit? Did you get it right the first...

How's the fit? Did you get it right the first time?

I suppose I may end up doing what I usually do when I order something that ends up being slightly too small: I give it to my brother.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-09-23, 10:56 AM
Replies: 303
Views: 56,789
Posted By estasnyc

So half-step plus granny triples will be highly...

So half-step plus granny triples will be highly finicky when it comes to the choice of a triple FD but half-step doubles will be more tolerant with that of a double FD?

I do see what you mean...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-08-23, 02:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,184
Posted By estasnyc

Any Opinions on Rainlegs Rain Chaps?

Has anybody here tried Rainlegs Rain Chaps?

Although I have fenders on my beater bike I've shied away from cycling in the rain but got caught in some last week.

The fenders, jacket and rain cap...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-08-23, 01:37 PM
Replies: 303
Views: 56,789
Posted By estasnyc

Reading all this has intrigued me. I'm looking to...

Reading all this has intrigued me. I'm looking to dip my toe in these waters but am unsure about some details.

Is there anything so unique with either half-step or half-step with granny gearing...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-18-23, 09:31 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,841
Posted By estasnyc

You misunderstood why I was asking that question....

You misunderstood why I was asking that question. That was probably because I misunderstood how the Looney Bin cage is to be mounted.

Here's a picture of the entire Looney Bin in which I labelled...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-18-23, 12:15 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,841
Posted By estasnyc

Then again, maybe not. The Looney Bin...

Then again, maybe not.


The Looney Bin looks interesting. I did find the website for it: https://www.arundelbike.com/product/looney-bin/

It's missing one piece of information though. It looks...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-17-23, 04:57 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,841
Posted By estasnyc

I believe this is the video you're referring to: ...

I believe this is the video you're referring to:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gxw6L0QmPF4

Talk about a torture test. I can't imagine that I'll do anything that will come near but I'll...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-16-23, 10:26 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,841
Posted By estasnyc

Turns out that the Rib Cage will allow me to...

Turns out that the Rib Cage will allow me to mount my water bottles with a caveat: This interferes with the front derailleur cable. Using three M5 washers as 1mm spacers at the bottom mount will make...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-16-23, 10:07 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,210
Posted By estasnyc

A gift for someone you only have lukewarm...

A gift for someone you only have lukewarm feelings for?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-16-23, 09:54 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,210
Posted By estasnyc

Wosawe. I actually recognize this brand although...

Wosawe. I actually recognize this brand although I have absolutely no idea how good or how bad they are.

Out of curiosity, I looked for chamois cycIing pads after recently getting a serger sewing...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-13-23, 01:50 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,841
Posted By estasnyc

Funny how this thread pops up just as I attached...

Funny how this thread pops up just as I attached a third bottle cage on my Surly LHT's downtube underside. I didn't give this much thought at all. If anything, it gave me an excuse to head down to...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
08-07-23, 06:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,043
Posted By estasnyc

Jepster is another possibility: ...

Jepster is another possibility:
https://www.jepster.nl

There's also the Wahoo Fitness: Workout Tracker app found at
https://www.wahoofitness.com/fitness-apps
Forum: Touring
08-02-23, 06:55 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,977
Posted By estasnyc

Nice. While checking your inclinometer choice out...

Nice. While checking your inclinometer choice out on Amazon I also saw a few using, I presume, some kind of brass ball bearing within something that's curved in the opposite orientation than what you...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-11-23, 04:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 548
Posted By estasnyc

Ended up not getting the Edge Explore 2 but have...

Ended up not getting the Edge Explore 2 but have ordered the Edge 1030 Plus instead because Garmin is selling these for $310.

$60 more for a larger screen and longer battery life is what made this...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-10-23, 07:58 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 548
Posted By estasnyc

Jump on Garmin Edge Explore 2 Sale?

It's looking like the Garmin Edge Explore 2 would be a good fit for me and is now being discounted. Primarily intended for navigation with somewhat long battery life but also able to connect to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-21-23, 03:56 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 4,192
Posted By estasnyc

I have three orphaned items and a possible fourth...

I have three orphaned items and a possible fourth for those who demand matching rims:

Item 1: 36h 559mm (26") Sun CR18 Rim - new and never laced
Item 2: 36h 622mm (700C) Mavic MA Rim
Item 3:...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
01-08-23, 08:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,663
Posted By estasnyc

For example, in theory anyway, you could...

For example, in theory anyway, you could substitute an energy-efficient e-ink display for the one shown here if battery longevity is very important for you for something like bicycle touring.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-24-22, 07:14 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,447
Posted By estasnyc

Going slightly off-topic, why do descriptions for...

Going slightly off-topic, why do descriptions for Miche Shimano-freehub cogs go out of their way to state that these are not designed to be used with other brands of cassettes?

Supposedly, you can...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-17-21, 09:56 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 627
Posted By estasnyc

Is Octalink Crankarm Stripped or Merely Undertorqued?

I've been making a lot of losing bets lately and getting this used crankset may yet be another.

The non-driveside Octalink crankarm on one of my bikes fell off of the bottom bracket spindle but...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-15-21, 11:29 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 735
Posted By estasnyc

I could get the Sugino. Would you recommend this...

I could get the Sugino. Would you recommend this over the Dimension brand?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-15-21, 10:55 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 735
Posted By estasnyc

Which 38-Tooth Chainring Should I Get? Aluminum or Stainless Steel?

I'm looking to get a new pair of 130mm BCD chainrings.

The outer ring will be a Shimano 105 5703 50-tooth chainring.

Shimano doesn't make a 38-tooth 130mm BCD inner chainring and so I'm looking...
Forum: Commuting
10-12-21, 11:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,669
Posted By estasnyc

If it's a beater bike you're looking for in a...

If it's a beater bike you're looking for in a size that fits, I've been riding a 61cm (24" measured center-to-center - ~63cm center-to-top, not quite 25") Centurion Signet that's a little too large...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-17-21, 12:42 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 977
Posted By estasnyc

Most of my original post was just my thinking out...

Most of my original post was just my thinking out loud and pondering my options.

One of these may be to replace the 7-speed freehub with an 8-10, restore the 130mm OLD and change the rim. The 4mm...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-14-21, 08:12 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 977
Posted By estasnyc

Thanks for the replies. Yeah, I did overthink...

Thanks for the replies. Yeah, I did overthink this a little. I actually cringed at the thought of coming back to this thread and getting flamed.

Reading this thread:...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-12-21, 08:24 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 977
Posted By estasnyc

What Should I Do With This Older Wheel? Mod And/Or Sell?

I have a slight variation on the typical "What is this worth?" question and is more along the line of "What might I do to this wheel to make it more valuable?"

I have a rear 700c wheel that I no...
Forum: Northeast
08-11-21, 09:01 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 613
Posted By estasnyc

I have some paper maps to give if you don't mind...

I have some paper maps to give if you don't mind these being dated from the 90's.

Jimapco and The Map Source are still around. A MAPtech I can now find only offers nautical charts.

Here are...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-26-20, 12:31 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,395
Posted By estasnyc

Nobody really knows how this will truly end....

Nobody really knows how this will truly end. Given how distributed Bike Forums members are, my best guess will be that at least, in a year's time, we will know somebody here who will personally know...
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
02-15-20, 02:15 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 8,199
Posted By estasnyc

Count me among those who received one of these...

Count me among those who received one of these spam emails.

Did anybody else notice that the sender's email address was "bikeforums@travel.ibemail.com"?

What makes this really devious is that...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-01-20, 10:35 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 10,627
Posted By estasnyc

Will your master mechanic training include lacing...

Will your master mechanic training include lacing and building wheels?

Can one mount a 700c (622mm) rear wheel on this bike, instead of a 27" (630mm), and still be able to adjust the cantilever...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-28-19, 10:51 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 45,049
Posted By estasnyc

Not yet. I demand having the last word. ...

Not yet. I demand having the last word.

Reading about how solvents may still evaporate through even tightly sealed containers made me think about why my old bottle of Slime Rubber Cement wasn't...
Forum: Touring
10-21-19, 12:51 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 919
Posted By estasnyc

I'm surprised that more people here haven't...

I'm surprised that more people here haven't chimed in on this.

This makes using Amtrak to get the GAP and the C & O Canal more convenient for those of us coming out of NYC and Philly.

Go...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-23-19, 06:19 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 10,494
Posted By estasnyc

Just an update. I found my niece a 15" Trek...

Just an update. I found my niece a 15" Trek Multitrack 720.

There are several numeric and alphanumeric codes on the bottom bracket shell. The alphanumeric code that appears to be the serial number...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-08-19, 06:59 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 10,494
Posted By estasnyc

Thanks for the advice, I now have a list off bike...

Thanks for the advice, I now have a list off bike models I can keep an eye out for.

Meanwhile, my niece and I have been texting back and forth. I've been getting a better idea of what she wants.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-07-19, 10:14 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 10,494
Posted By estasnyc

One motivation is that when she saw an 80's Soma...

One motivation is that when she saw an 80's Soma Prestige road bike I built up for a friend, drop bars and all, she wanted it. I found the 52cm frame in the trash, a real "Saved from the Dump"...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-07-19, 09:19 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 10,494
Posted By estasnyc

Finding a Good Candidate MTB For a Drop Bar Conversion?

I'll be looking, most likely on Craig's List, to find a commuter bike for my niece and can use advice. I'm looking for something in the 46-to-48cm seat tube range or, more precisely, what would be in...
Forum: Northeast
08-07-19, 02:31 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,795
Posted By estasnyc

Here's a fun fact to know: Once given a ticket,...

Here's a fun fact to know: Once given a ticket, you'll have to go to a hearing before a judge no matter what. You can't mail in a guilty plea and also just mail in the fine.

I can't recall the...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-04-19, 08:43 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,809
Posted By estasnyc

I have no meaningful advice to offer but do have...

I have no meaningful advice to offer but do have a question I've pondered: How viable might a folding bike be for something like this?

These are essentially small bikes intended for full-size...
Forum: Touring
05-19-19, 09:26 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 7,070
Posted By estasnyc

You can be skeptical but I wouldn't be so quick...

You can be skeptical but I wouldn't be so quick to categorically dismiss this. A lot of the scary near-misses I've experienced outside of a city have been not from drivers almost running me under...
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