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Forum: Folding Bikes
06-02-24, 02:07 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 213
Posted By Duragrouch

Depends what you want to do with it, what cargo...

Depends what you want to do with it, what cargo density. The front rack not being steered, is a plus for heavier loads, but still much higher CG than lowrider front rack, but the latter is useless...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-02-24, 01:32 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 214
Posted By Duragrouch

Bike Fridays were designed as a travel bike, not...

Bike Fridays were designed as a travel bike, not quick folder. But excellent quality.

Bike Fridays were made to order in quite varying custom frame sizes, so you'd need to find one in your size.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-02-24, 01:25 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 4,588
Posted By Duragrouch

(above) I love hand-drawn catalogs. Used to be...

(above) I love hand-drawn catalogs. Used to be common for small, dedicated supply companies. Camping gear. Guitars. Other specialized stuff.
Forum: Touring
06-02-24, 01:06 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 364
Posted By Duragrouch

(above) Well that convinces me that is not a...

(above) Well that convinces me that is not a trail for a rim-brake bike. I dunno, maybe if rarely using the brakes because no greater than 2% slope plus no sharp turns due to old train line....
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-01-24, 11:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 237
Posted By Duragrouch

I'm gonna take a guess that the 4 bearing rear...

I'm gonna take a guess that the 4 bearing rear hub has a freehub body that looks like the following; External (easily serviceable) ratchet, and its own bearings. I'm figuring that the matching hub to...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-01-24, 10:51 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,127
Posted By Duragrouch

So for a good many years, bikes were getting to...

So for a good many years, bikes were getting to be a better and better value, really great bikes at $500. Then prices started to zoom, and then really zoom during the pandemic. And thus, used bikes...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-01-24, 10:38 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 687
Posted By Duragrouch

Well done! That's a good looking bike. The...

Well done!

That's a good looking bike. The steering may be heavier than a lighter bike, but the other advantages are great; large tires for a cushioned ride, and electric drive to assist you until...
Forum: Touring
06-01-24, 04:41 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 364
Posted By Duragrouch

I must admit I was totally ignorant of the...

I must admit I was totally ignorant of the existance of this trail, although I had moved west before its completion. Looks fantastic. I'd need fenders on my bike with a good flap at the bottom front...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-01-24, 01:50 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 663
Posted By Duragrouch

That's my thoughts too. It's one thing to...

That's my thoughts too. It's one thing to calculate the needed rear derailleur capacity, that's pretty much the rule before experimenting on the bike. But total chain length has SO many variables,...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-01-24, 01:20 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 289
Posted By Duragrouch

OP: If brake grab on the rear is too high, and...

OP: If brake grab on the rear is too high, and you have a short-pull lever, put a long-pull (v-brake) lever on it and it will grab less.

I encountered the reverse; My friend has a cheap folder,...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-01-24, 12:54 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 386
Posted By Duragrouch

Thanks. I had thought about that option. My...

Thanks. I had thought about that option. My bifold 406 is a bit of a pain to fold every day, due to the high lever unlock forces (sufficient to keep things no-wobble) for both frame and handlepost,...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-01-24, 12:16 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 386
Posted By Duragrouch

Especially so, since my plan would be to buy a...

Especially so, since my plan would be to buy a brompnot and bring in the room each night with me. And, come to think of it, that would also be very easy to fold and put into the tent for touring...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-01-24, 12:02 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 237
Posted By Duragrouch

I may have seen the identical wheelset the other...

I may have seen the identical wheelset the other day, tempting price, and I need new rims. But would be best to upgrade to discs.

Question, if you know? I see in set online now, options for 74 or...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-31-24, 11:13 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 386
Posted By Duragrouch

That graffiti is not too bad. If you see more...

That graffiti is not too bad. If you see more along the lines of "tagging", watch out for the bike. Homeless camps also extend far out from city centers. I saw late last summer, someone from a...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-31-24, 10:36 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,729
Posted By Duragrouch

Got it. Uh, I think a vehicle that was short...

Got it. Uh, I think a vehicle that was short enough to make it past the curve, could make it over the rise. But if the chicane were tight enough to stop vehicles, the rise is then unnecessary. I've...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-31-24, 10:10 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,026
Posted By Duragrouch

Put a bike on a repair stand by the top tube with...

Put a bike on a repair stand by the top tube with wheels off the ground. Rotate the front wheel forward as fast as you can. Try to turn the handlebars. This will tell you how much force is involved....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-31-24, 09:49 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 687
Posted By Duragrouch

I empathize greatly with your emotional health...

I empathize greatly with your emotional health issues. I've had severe anxiety. I hope any of the following helps:

Tons of people give away stationary exercise equipment when no longer used. I got...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-31-24, 06:55 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 796
Posted By Duragrouch

Man these sound bad. While serious breakage, my...

Man these sound bad. While serious breakage, my experience in the past had been relatively quick bone healing, it was damage to other things like damage to ligaments or tendons in knee or shoulder...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-31-24, 06:42 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 772
Posted By Duragrouch

When they are on super-markdown like nice medium...

When they are on super-markdown like nice medium weight stretch bike pants for $12 (at a place that used to have great deals but no longer), buy 5. I checked comments first, said they ran small to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-31-24, 06:29 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 772
Posted By Duragrouch

+1. Been doing that for years, saves a LOT of...

+1. Been doing that for years, saves a LOT of energy, makes clothes last longer, most especially jeans as they shed a lot of lint in tumble drying, and they are the worst in clothing for shrinkage....
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-31-24, 04:14 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 386
Posted By Duragrouch

Looks great. Nice hybrid setup of both...

Looks great. Nice hybrid setup of both bikepacking and panniers. Encouraging to me as I'd like to tour on my 20".

What do you do with regard to bike security at night? My guess is that tent is not...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-31-24, 03:28 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,144
Posted By Duragrouch

You may have something there. I first considered...

You may have something there. I first considered that and then dismissed it. But thinking now... A low hitch at same height as wheel center, one wheel goes up, would rotate laterally about that hitch...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-31-24, 03:10 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,729
Posted By Duragrouch

I'm trying to picture what you mean, but I think...

I'm trying to picture what you mean, but I think the general direction is good.

I'd do a course of concrete stairs spanning the width of the MUP, 45 degree/100% incline and decline, 3' high, with...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-31-24, 02:45 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 687
Posted By Duragrouch

My dad started me out in youth with a 26" wheel...

My dad started me out in youth with a 26" wheel bike with training wheels, but those wheels not on the ground like most people rigged, but up perhaps an inch to stabilize the bike when tilted, but...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-30-24, 04:45 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,301
Posted By Duragrouch

Thanks Ron. 3" C-2-C between the holes, that...

Thanks Ron. 3" C-2-C between the holes, that would do it, in that respect. The highest Profile Design riser (that they said wouldn't fit my bars) is 70mm. 3" is just over 76mm, that would be great.
...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-30-24, 02:56 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,301
Posted By Duragrouch

Thanks. Those look just a touch different in...

Thanks. Those look just a touch different in design from yours, but still look strong. I found ones like on your bike after searching on amazon for "double stem" instead of "double clamp" like I had...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-30-24, 02:45 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,044
Posted By Duragrouch

It really makes my day when folks on here can be...

It really makes my day when folks on here can be helpful.

Someone else on the forum years back, and me in the past year, couldn't find a replacement fork (20", 74mm OLD) online to save my life. I...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-30-24, 02:25 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,044
Posted By Duragrouch

Yep, the newer fork measures a couple less than...

Yep, the newer fork measures a couple less than 110mm by eye, and about 8mm longer for the old fork sounds just about right. Fortunately, both forks are fine, and I'll keep them with their respective...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-30-24, 01:36 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,127
Posted By Duragrouch

The most important expenses on a building are the...

The most important expenses on a building are the foundation, and basic structure. I'm thinking at that price, the frame is junky steel? Or just oversize aluminum, which is now ubiquitous everywhere....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 01:13 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,144
Posted By Duragrouch

It's not the wheel size per se, but that the load...

It's not the wheel size per se, but that the load is all above wheel center at that height. Smaller wheels would lower the CG with respect to track (width between tire centers). My guess is they use...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-30-24, 12:42 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,044
Posted By Duragrouch

Stepped: I thought that big washer might have a...

Stepped: I thought that big washer might have a conical profile on the other side, but yes, the rings do that so it must just be a big flat washer.

Stem extender: I think I know the thread you are...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 12:27 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 728
Posted By Duragrouch

(above) Oh no question, agreed. On foot or bike...

(above) Oh no question, agreed. On foot or bike can only treat more minor things, in which case, time is less critical too. I think perhaps the greatest use of foot or bike in a large crowd/venue, is...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-29-24, 11:49 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,044
Posted By Duragrouch

Thanks Ron, good knowledge. The part on my Dahon...

Thanks Ron, good knowledge. The part on my Dahon is also plastic but not broken. Is the underside of that part stepped, or just flat and bears against the slotted rings? (Which I guess, one ring fits...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-29-24, 10:23 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 796
Posted By Duragrouch

Before you can ride your regular bike again, if a...

Before you can ride your regular bike again, if a friend can loan you a recumbent, that would be great. I went to a long-wheelbase 'bent for a couple of years, both for hand pain, and especially neck...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-29-24, 10:01 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 728
Posted By Duragrouch

I'm definitely in favor of this for rapid...

I'm definitely in favor of this for rapid response and being able to mingle in an event to be there in seconds, while waiting for motorized EMTs if needed.

I was going to ask if they were wearing...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-29-24, 12:14 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,301
Posted By Duragrouch

Looks good. Where did you get the silver...

Looks good. Where did you get the silver double-clamps? Those look beefy, enough to take handlebar loads. Most look flimsy in design. I need strong ones for a raised handlebar. Thanks in advance.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-28-24, 11:56 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,127
Posted By Duragrouch

Thanks for that. That would explain a good price...

Thanks for that. That would explain a good price like the REI bike at this time of year, I wondered. Last November and December, they had good bike sale prices, understandable being winter and...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-28-24, 11:35 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 740
Posted By Duragrouch

Wow, you ain't kidding. $750 for an R300 road...

Wow, you ain't kidding. $750 for an R300 road disc frame (+$500 for their carbon road disc fork). But shows only S size, and it's closeout of 2023 stock. But yeah, that's a good deal. Unfortunately...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-28-24, 11:13 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 199
Posted By Duragrouch

So the cylindrical part is one-piece with the hex...

So the cylindrical part is one-piece with the hex flats on both sides of it? If so, then it should be easy; The part facing outboard (the "Outer Lock Nut" or OLD), should have some texture on it that...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-28-24, 11:01 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 1,578
Posted By Duragrouch

On a different thread, someone asking advice on a...

On a different thread, someone asking advice on a new gravel bike, one good deal had 650B/"27-5" tires, and I questioned the merit versus 26" MTB, but then it was pointed out that this swaps easy for...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-28-24, 10:52 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,729
Posted By Duragrouch

:) One could argue that the mods are the...

:)

One could argue that the mods are the bulwarks of the forum. And bollards of the forum just doesn't have the same ring to it.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-28-24, 09:21 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 772
Posted By Duragrouch

Long before I bike toured, I discovered on travel...

Long before I bike toured, I discovered on travel that nylon or poly fabrics are awesome, a quick soak and rinse in sink, drip dry in the shower, dry by the next morning. (Cotton takes forwever to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 09:13 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,305
Posted By Duragrouch

Yep, sounds like not worth the effort, unless you...

Yep, sounds like not worth the effort, unless you enjoy frame restoration, a lot of effort. I used to know folks who told me about previous jobs, where there were others that would have frames...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-28-24, 08:46 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 772
Posted By Duragrouch

I have lycra pants, never went with the padded...

I have lycra pants, never went with the padded shorts or pants (designed for no undies) as I want to wash them more often; Back then the padding was not removable. My seat is comfy and I wear boxer...
Forum: Commuting
05-28-24, 08:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 428
Posted By Duragrouch

Used to be, in a simpler time, cars came with...

Used to be, in a simpler time, cars came with same tires front and rear. Then, to fine-tune handling (and often compensate for a poorly balanced car and/or poor suspension geometry), we started to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-28-24, 07:55 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,026
Posted By Duragrouch

This is all under the topic Conservation of...

This is all under the topic Conservation of Angular Momentum. The wheel is spinning in one orientation. You tilt it, and the reaction forces it experiences are from transferring that motion into...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-27-24, 10:25 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,127
Posted By Duragrouch

(above) I'm seeing pretty darned good options for...

(above) I'm seeing pretty darned good options for new at that price point. Way less than only a couple years back. And switchable between 700C and 650B (with discs), I have to admit, that's the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-27-24, 10:19 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 12,440
Posted By Duragrouch

Shirley you cannibal be serious.

Shirley you cannibal be serious.
Forum: Touring
05-27-24, 09:43 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 3,062
Posted By Duragrouch

I have personal history with one of the entities....

I have personal history with one of the entities. I also had brief ownership of a 3x7. And SAs and Shimanos in my youth and serviced both. But that doesn't bias me for or against either in terms of...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-27-24, 08:30 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 2,060
Posted By Duragrouch

OK, I'll buy that. I just... like to learn. Like...

OK, I'll buy that. I just... like to learn. Like to know reasons for things, if for no other reason than I find it interesting.
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