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Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-21-20, 12:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,310
Posted By sharktrack

Thanks for the info! You say the PL would have...

Thanks for the info! You say the PL would have been less common than PS but suggested above that you'd guess that's what this is made with. Is that from the geometry of the bike? Any way to...
Forum: Introductions
02-21-20, 11:21 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 520
Posted By sharktrack

That's right, Hellyer is the closest to me. A bit...

That's right, Hellyer is the closest to me. A bit of a pain to get to since I'm up north but I can't complain too much since some people come all the way in from Sacramento
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-21-20, 11:01 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,310
Posted By sharktrack

There's nothing at all I can see in the head...

There's nothing at all I can see in the head tube. There's a small bit of paint on a portion of the inside of the BB shell but it's roughly the same color as the rest of the frame, just a bit...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-20-20, 04:49 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,310
Posted By sharktrack

Help identifying Viner

Hi all, wondering if anybody can help me identify exactly what I've got here since I'm seeing some confusing things based on the research I've tried to do. Here's what I know:

- The rear brake...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-20-20, 04:18 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,185
Posted By sharktrack

If you're not a breakfast person, you'll probably...

If you're not a breakfast person, you'll probably want to make sure you fuel yourself really well the night before. Your nutrition then is going to have a big impact on the next day. Tony's advice on...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-20-20, 11:29 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,032
Posted By sharktrack

Thanks for the link - looks like an interesting...

Thanks for the link - looks like an interesting read!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-20-20, 11:06 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 8,097
Posted By sharktrack

That's a serious reason people have? What kind of...

That's a serious reason people have? What kind of deformation does somebody expect under what, 70kg? If there's enough deformation to actually notice in your joints with that weight I'd expect a car...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-20-20, 10:57 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,032
Posted By sharktrack

This might be trending slightly away from the...

This might be trending slightly away from the main theme but is there any benefit in replacing standard steel balls with ceramic? They're definitely more expensive but supposedly rounder and harder...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-20-20, 10:54 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 691
Posted By sharktrack

It might also just be how the operating system...

It might also just be how the operating system handles background apps. It could give priority to one or the other and lower the GPS sampling rate for the less-preferred app
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-19-20, 08:43 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,032
Posted By sharktrack

How big a difference does the grade of the...

How big a difference does the grade of the bearing make? Say a 100 vs a 25, is that going to be noticeable in the long run (wear out faster, spin less smooth, ...)?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-19-20, 08:25 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 11,790
Posted By sharktrack

I picked up a cheap used single-speed/fixed...

I picked up a cheap used single-speed/fixed flip/flop hub and tried it on the fixed side and loved the ride. I've been riding fixed pretty much since
Forum: Introductions
02-19-20, 08:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 520
Posted By sharktrack

New from the SF Bay area

Hi all, joined up trying to get some information on a frame I was lucky enough to pick up recently. Heading over to the vintage board as soon as I get enough posts to share some pictures. In general...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-19-20, 08:01 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 15,551
Posted By sharktrack

Recently bought a chainwhip because I didn't want...

Recently bought a chainwhip because I didn't want to have to haul a wheel with me to borrow some tools, swap a cog, and haul the wheel back. Thinking about picking up a crank puller for pretty much...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-19-20, 07:58 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 8,097
Posted By sharktrack

In general I avoid riding on the sidewalk. I...

In general I avoid riding on the sidewalk. I won't feel bad about pulling onto it for a block if I'm stopping for a coffee or something and riding right up to it when the sidewalk isn't busy. If...
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