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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-09-23, 10:14 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 846
Posted By atnyc

Since we’re at the topic of “wear” on drive train...

Since we’re at the topic of “wear” on drive train components. What do people use to gauge when to replace cassettes?

I hear 2 different school of thoughts. One being change cassette when change...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-04-23, 08:54 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 728
Posted By atnyc

All Done! Thanks you all! Peter White is...

All Done! Thanks you all!

Peter White is fantastic, BTW.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-04-23, 06:16 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 728
Posted By atnyc

There’s a distinct arrow on the ring. I’m pretty...

There’s a distinct arrow on the ring. I’m pretty sure it meant something. How should arrow point?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-04-23, 12:43 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 728
Posted By atnyc

Got the TA ring! The pins and ramps on the...

Got the TA ring!

The pins and ramps on the ring are not the same. So obviously it matters how to align the ring to the crank. There's an arrow on the TA ring. Is that suppose to point a certain...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-03-23, 10:26 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 390
Posted By atnyc

You didn’t read Maddog34’s post to the end. He...

You didn’t read Maddog34’s post to the end. He too, suggested you may have a Shimano hub. Even suggested how to verify!

Also, the bike shop who told you “any Campagnolo cassette” is sloppy too....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-30-23, 08:40 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 728
Posted By atnyc

Is it easy to identify those “ramps” and “pins”,...

Is it easy to identify those “ramps” and “pins”, if one is given a random ring? (Assuming correct BCD and # of teeth)

Just out of curiosity.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-29-23, 07:06 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 728
Posted By atnyc

Ah thanks for the offer. I think I’ve found one....

Ah thanks for the offer. I think I’ve found one. (A ring, that is)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-28-23, 08:13 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 728
Posted By atnyc

Thanks a lot, gang! :)

Thanks a lot, gang! :)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-27-23, 04:44 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 728
Posted By atnyc

Yes, 135, 42t. As common as it comes

Yes, 135, 42t. As common as it comes
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-27-23, 02:08 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 728
Posted By atnyc

Were you able to find new parts? Not just used...

Were you able to find new parts? Not just used ones?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-27-23, 10:24 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 728
Posted By atnyc

Where to find Campy 9-speed middle chain ring

Any suggestion on where I can buy Campy 9-speed drive train components?

At the moment, I’m in urgent need of a 9-speed middle chain ring for a triple. But going forward, I will probably needing...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-27-23, 10:21 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 259
Posted By atnyc

Test

Sorry, each time I compose the question, it asked me to log in (even after I logged in)

Please disregard.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-03-23, 11:58 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 886
Posted By atnyc

Sadly, no. It only comes in 2 bike version. It’s...

Sadly, no. It only comes in 2 bike version. It’s pretty light though. (I’m a small woman, I find it easy to get it on and off the car, can easily carry it around the garage, even one handed briefly...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-19-23, 05:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 244
Posted By atnyc

Any other Thule DoubleTrack rack users having any...

Any other Thule DoubleTrack rack users having any positive or negative experience?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-05-23, 01:37 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 244
Posted By atnyc

Does the fitting loosen up a bit with use? ...

Does the fitting loosen up a bit with use?

(I ride with a group, sometimes on linear trails needing shuttle. So there’re occasionally situation will need to haul bikes with drastically different...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-04-23, 07:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 244
Posted By atnyc

Any owner of Thule hitch rack Doubletrack XT?

I just ordered a Thule hitch rack called Doubletrack Pro XT. It came with something like 30 pieces, to be assembled. After watch a couple of YouTube videos, I put it together… well almost.

When...
Forum: Pills and Ills
06-09-22, 04:42 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,138
Posted By atnyc

A lot of general information on cataract surgery...

A lot of general information on cataract surgery but only a few specifically answer the original question of how to be able to read bike computer while riding...

Does everyone still rides? How do...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-12-21, 11:15 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,942
Posted By atnyc

I tend not to sell my bikes. The money an old...

I tend not to sell my bikes. The money an old bike can get doesn't even begin to dent the hole of a new bike purchase. So there's no financial incentive to sell an old bike that's sidelined by an...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-11-21, 05:50 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 6,792
Posted By atnyc

Well, I applaud your honesty. :) I never...

Well, I applaud your honesty. :)

I never care that much about frame materials. There was a time, at the infancy of so of these "new" materials, some materials have this or that drawbacks. But a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-11-21, 03:23 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,518
Posted By atnyc

Everyone of my bikes are "good" bike for me when...

Everyone of my bikes are "good" bike for me when I bought them.

That's because I chose them for what I want to use them for. It's the right bike for the function. Even the fit, was chosen with...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-11-21, 02:37 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 6,792
Posted By atnyc

Nope! I assumed it's about an expensive high end...

Nope! I assumed it's about an expensive high end bike that doesn't quite work out!

And I assumption was backed up by the post contents as a correct one.

Only people who had an axe to grind...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-11-21, 10:34 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 6,792
Posted By atnyc

I now see what you mean. :( But as you say,...

I now see what you mean. :(

But as you say, the OP is a good sport. I bet he's having a good fun time reading this latest off the tangent drift of the thread while watching his accuser frothing...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-10-21, 10:22 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 6,792
Posted By atnyc

Your world is all about forums? :foo:

Your world is all about forums? :foo:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-10-21, 08:44 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 6,792
Posted By atnyc

Maybe it is. But I was in similar situation more...

Maybe it is. But I was in similar situation more than once. So it feels pretty real to me.


That's why I said it was a good thread half of the time!

But really, a cyclist gets humbled all the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-10-21, 07:04 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,411
Posted By atnyc

:lol: :lol: :lol:

:lol: :lol: :lol:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-10-21, 07:02 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 6,792
Posted By atnyc

The "test ride" confirmed he no longer like the...

The "test ride" confirmed he no longer like the bike, AND WHY too. He can now sell it. Paint chip or no paint chip, he'll net more dollar than it hanging on the wall. Not to mention freeing up space...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-09-21, 05:33 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 6,792
Posted By atnyc

Wow! What an excellent thread! That is, the...

Wow! What an excellent thread!

That is, the first half of it, till about post #30'ish, when there's little else constructive to be added. But since the OP got his question answered clear and well....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-09-21, 05:09 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,411
Posted By atnyc

Thank you very much. That's the best and most...

Thank you very much. That's the best and most relevant answer I was hoping for. Not necessarily a definitive yes or no, but a clear explanation of what goes into the consideration.

It goes...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-15-21, 03:15 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,411
Posted By atnyc

It's a simple question. Does or does not auto...

It's a simple question. Does or does not auto insurance cover racks?

Seems people are more interested in prying into the detail of an accident. Perhaps for entertainment value?

If it were my...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-15-21, 01:59 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,411
Posted By atnyc

Not for the rack alone. But what about a...

Not for the rack alone. But what about a collision that has vehicle damage already? The deductible would have already been satisfied on the car repair itself. So it's more a question of whether...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-15-21, 09:18 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,411
Posted By atnyc

Does auto insurance cover bike racks?

Hitch/roof racks in particular, as these are rather costly.

I know auto insurance does NOT cover the BIKES on the rack. That's for home owner insurance to cover.

But if there's damage to the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-11-21, 08:40 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 5,140
Posted By atnyc

Some of us don't have the luxury to choose how...

Some of us don't have the luxury to choose how much to climb... when you live in region with no flat stretches.

Here in my home county, the joke is, if you can mow your lawn without help (engine...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-11-21, 08:29 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 7,929
Posted By atnyc

Thank you! From post #6: "Change your...

Thank you!

From post #6: "Change your cassette when a new chain skips or otherwise acts up"

Strangely enough, my chain rarely skips. My indication is usually "otherwise acts up", typically poor...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-10-21, 09:00 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 7,929
Posted By atnyc

Bravo!

Bravo!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-10-21, 08:59 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 7,929
Posted By atnyc

So what‘s your answer to the OP’s question of...

So what‘s your answer to the OP’s question of 1000 mile for replacing the chain? Not too early? :rolleyes:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-10-21, 08:55 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 7,929
Posted By atnyc

People break $hit from walking too!:rolleyes:

People break $hit from walking too!:rolleyes:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-09-21, 08:03 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 7,929
Posted By atnyc

I just found these excuses and justification for...

I just found these excuses and justification for early chain/cassette replacement bordering old wife's tale. A holdover from days when bike components were flimsy and don't last.

Sure, if you...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-09-21, 07:51 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 7,929
Posted By atnyc

How often are you out of the saddle? Unless...

How often are you out of the saddle?

Unless you're racing, and are sprinting out of the saddle in a pack, a skipped chain should not cause anyone to go down. Sure, you'll wobble a bit. But any...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-09-21, 07:09 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 7,929
Posted By atnyc

Except time is money too. That's the most...

Except time is money too. That's the most expensive part of "PM"!

For those who can detect such tiny performance differences, I solute you.

But for those who advocate replacing less expensive...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-09-21, 07:46 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 7,929
Posted By atnyc

I don't actually do "preventive" maintenance! I...

I don't actually do "preventive" maintenance! I just don't!

I change cable when the shifting gets sloppy. Change chains when they start skipping (on random cogs, change cassette if it skips on...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-08-21, 08:54 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 7,929
Posted By atnyc

All my bikes are over 10 years old. But since I...

All my bikes are over 10 years old. But since I have never had any issue of chainrings skipping, I guess my NOT changing chains for less than 3000 miles (more like ~4000 mi between chain change on...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-08-21, 09:05 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 7,929
Posted By atnyc

You must ride a lot! Or keep your bikes for very...

You must ride a lot! Or keep your bikes for very long?

How many months/years does it take you to ride 60,000 miles?

I keep bikes a lot longer than average already. But none of my bikes had pass...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-07-21, 10:31 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 7,929
Posted By atnyc

How do you determine when you "have to" replace...

How do you determine when you "have to" replace the chainring?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-07-21, 08:58 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,172
Posted By atnyc

How do you plan to fix a flat if the wheel is...

How do you plan to fix a flat if the wheel is bolted on?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-06-21, 09:10 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,172
Posted By atnyc

Come off? How? Dropouts are typically...

Come off? How?

Dropouts are typically either vertical or facing forward, so the rear wheel will only come off when your bike is taken off the ground or go backward! Are you planning to do a lot...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-05-21, 02:10 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 6,419
Posted By atnyc

I don't so much "worry" about other people's...

I don't so much "worry" about other people's fitness/health strategy. Just sharing what us "mileage junkies" takes that for granted but might not be immediately obvious to others.

One of the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-05-21, 10:07 AM
Replies: 121
Views: 6,419
Posted By atnyc

Concur on the cutting back distance due to no...

Concur on the cutting back distance due to no good place to stop. Some of my regular/favorite stopping places had not reopened post lockdown. I've been caught out a few times when I arrived at my...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-05-21, 08:20 AM
Replies: 121
Views: 6,419
Posted By atnyc

Really? That's interesting! I did mine some...

Really? That's interesting!

I did mine some years ago. For me, the first metric century was a bigger deal, as that was the first one that was psychological intimidating. Once done, all "round...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-05-21, 07:14 AM
Replies: 121
Views: 6,419
Posted By atnyc

Now that you've done it once. No more big...

Now that you've done it once. No more big mystery, no big deal either, right?

You can now do it as often as you like. And you should do it more often than once a year.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-04-21, 04:08 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 9,583
Posted By atnyc

Better yet, why not compare bikes to wines. The...

Better yet, why not compare bikes to wines. The older the better! :)
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