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02-22-24, 05:33 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 382
Posted By Tusk

Mid range - yep. They all have their place ...

Mid range - yep. They all have their place

We have torque screwdrivers where the range is 5-20 in-lbs.....
And fasteners where the designer specified torque of a 1" A325 bolt requires a 600 ft-lb...
02-22-24, 03:49 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 382
Posted By Tusk

lb-ft bothers me to no end when I hear it. It is...

lb-ft bothers me to no end when I hear it. It is ft-lb dadgummit.

and we use in-lb all the time. Did you know that the NEC has recommended torque values for almost every electrical fastener?
Forum: Road Cycling
02-22-24, 03:28 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,431
Posted By Tusk

Interestingly, I have two pair of shoes, a wide...

Interestingly, I have two pair of shoes, a wide pair and a narrow pair. My feet get sore when I wear the wide, but not the narrow. My daily wear shoes are EE to EEEE.
Is this because of the...
Forum: Touring
02-14-24, 10:58 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 977
Posted By Tusk

Largest bottle I know of is the Zefal 164A @975L....

Largest bottle I know of is the Zefal 164A @975L. Fits in a standard bottle cage.

Platypus - Multiple sizes up to 3L. I like em.
Replies: 1
Views: 737
Posted By Tusk

Only 5 registered, 2 started and 1 finished in...

Only 5 registered, 2 started and 1 finished in 2023. If I recall, last year was the first time for the event. Based on that, you are not going to get much feedback for that specific event. There...
02-01-24, 08:55 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,966
Posted By Tusk

SPOT Trace Satellite Tracker with GPS | Saved by...

SPOT Trace Satellite Tracker with GPS | Saved by SPOT | US (findmespot.com) (https://www.findmespot.com/en-us/products-services/spot-trace)

$130.00 unit purchase, $120 per year OR $12.50 per month...
01-05-24, 07:26 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,477
Posted By Tusk

Like you, I am 5'-10" +/- with a ~30" inseam. I...

Like you, I am 5'-10" +/- with a ~30" inseam. I have one 58 cm. two 56 cm, and one 54 cm. All are relatively comfortable to ride with the two 56es best. I started with the 58 cm (freebee from my...
12-08-23, 07:05 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 5,817
Posted By Tusk

I don't know if I have ever looked at a rim/wheel...

I don't know if I have ever looked at a rim/wheel manufacture's web site for additional information on how to properly use their product. Always relied on the stickers on the rims.
11-07-23, 08:42 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 874
Posted By Tusk

Same thing happened to me (the 'retainer box'...

Same thing happened to me (the 'retainer box' broke) on an irreplaceable event jersey and it sent me down the zipper rabbit hole. My wife, an accomplished quilter, hates zippers. My daughter, an...
10-03-23, 02:38 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,547
Posted By Tusk

What do you want?

What are your objectives?
Fun short rides solo?
Fast group rides?
Fastest Known Time (FKT) somewhere?
Keeping up with motorcycles on the Tail of the Dragon?
How much time do you have?
08-31-23, 04:30 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 4,209
Posted By Tusk

Incinolet - an electric toilet for ALL of you...

Incinolet - an electric toilet for ALL of you needs. I have four of them in service on our cranes.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-29-23, 12:33 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,006
Posted By Tusk

No, you are. You can just take comfort that you...

No, you are. You can just take comfort that you are not the only one out there.
06-20-23, 07:07 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,211
Posted By Tusk

Lighting change?

Lighting change?
06-16-23, 08:05 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,414
Posted By Tusk

A decision that has been made by several...

A decision that has been made by several communities with a tourist financial base is to close these type areas to motor vehicles entirely.

I think they should close Virginia St to auto traffic...
06-01-23, 06:54 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,727
Posted By Tusk

Nope. Belly too big. Quads too big (yeah, we'll...

Nope. Belly too big. Quads too big (yeah, we'll go with that). Combination pushes the center of mass to far back and I land on the glutes.
05-24-23, 05:57 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,323
Posted By Tusk

Find a paintless dent repair company in your...

Find a paintless dent repair company in your area. One just might be able to fix your woes.
05-18-23, 08:35 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,977
Posted By Tusk

For what it is worth, I have Shimano 6800 hubs on...

For what it is worth, I have Shimano 6800 hubs on my go to bike. At 250#, I have never had an issue.

You may want to start looking at Internal Geared Hubs for your next build. Shimano makes one...
05-16-23, 11:34 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 745
Posted By Tusk

Straight from the engineers at Shimano.

Straight from the engineers at Shimano.
05-02-23, 05:30 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,252
Posted By Tusk

Might be of interest: ...

Might be of interest:
https://youtu.be/at_uz4_5AgM
Forum: Framebuilders
02-16-23, 06:22 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,115
Posted By Tusk

There is no corrosion in that spilt and it is...

There is no corrosion in that spilt and it is painted. It has been there since fabrication and will be there in the same condition for the remainder of its life. If it makes you feel better, you...
02-08-23, 08:43 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,460
Posted By Tusk

Laser Ablation. Removes everything from the base...

Laser Ablation. Removes everything from the base metal if desired and can be tuned to the wavelength of the topcoat to leave the primer if the right system is used.
02-05-23, 09:19 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,866
Posted By Tusk

me!

me!
Forum: Road Cycling
01-31-23, 07:24 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 4,485
Posted By Tusk

Never mind. My conditions are nowhere near as...

Never mind. My conditions are nowhere near as tough as yours. I just have a lot of san on the road, which is weird, given the amount of rain we get every year.
I pull the chain two or three times...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-31-23, 10:43 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 4,485
Posted By Tusk

My environment in SE Georgia may be similar to...

My environment in SE Georgia may be similar to yours with a lot of sand that makes its way onto chains. I remove my chains, use mineral spirits to wash them while off the bike, and relube (I use a...
11-01-22, 04:30 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,316
Posted By Tusk

Not a light, but I have one of their computers. ...

Not a light, but I have one of their computers. After I had had it for a couple of years, past warranty, the rubber cover over the charge port tore and I called to order a new one so I could install...
09-06-22, 03:49 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,678
Posted By Tusk

Ride organizer for the Natchez Trace 444 requires...

Ride organizer for the Natchez Trace 444 requires high viz clothing to partcipate in the event. While waiting for my time to go, we got to discussing exactly what is considered hi-viz. He said that...
08-29-22, 08:11 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 625
Posted By Tusk

I had a squeek recently in my 11 spd 105. ...

I had a squeek recently in my 11 spd 105. Tracked it to the jockeys and there was a little more play than I liked. Ordered a replacement set of Ultegra. They had sealed bearings in there. I like...
08-20-22, 08:43 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 771
Posted By Tusk

I would find a cable actuated hydraulic caliper...

I would find a cable actuated hydraulic caliper and be done.
06-06-22, 06:36 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,224
Posted By Tusk

And what is wrong with a nap? Some days, I...

And what is wrong with a nap?

Some days, I get home from a brisk ride and lay on the floor under a ceiling fan. A bit later, after I wake up, I get on with my day.
05-13-22, 05:06 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 790
Posted By Tusk

Congrats... From an alumnus - BSME UNR 1993

Congrats...
From an alumnus - BSME UNR 1993
05-09-22, 04:48 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 5,004
Posted By Tusk

Just because. This is the road. ...

Just because. This is the road. https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/504x378/2_lane_road_b5148dd291bb90c0392bc3e79f7e13927cb9d0a6.jpg
05-05-22, 08:40 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,984
Posted By Tusk

I was just past the age where I had discovered...

I was just past the age where I had discovered the allure of the opposite sex and was taken to the base clinic for a sports physical. In walks a younger, attractive, female military physician. Her...
05-03-22, 04:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 427
Posted By Tusk

Mine from 1988 are my favorites. They still have...

Mine from 1988 are my favorites. They still have the original grease!!
05-03-22, 04:53 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,984
Posted By Tusk

Doctor informed me at my age 49 annual physical...

Doctor informed me at my age 49 annual physical that I had a colonoscopy to look forward to at age 50. I told him that meant I had one year to find a new doctor.

He was getting ready to perform a...
05-03-22, 04:41 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 5,004
Posted By Tusk

A driver could, I suppose, but they would be off...

A driver could, I suppose, but they would be off the road. The two lane country roads around here are just wide enough - the fog is an inch or two off the edge of the asphalt.

I also have one that...
05-02-22, 07:08 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 5,004
Posted By Tusk

Son was issued a ticket by the school bus camera...

Son was issued a ticket by the school bus camera while attending the University of Georgia up in Athens, driving his girlfriends car. He did not live that down until they broke up...
The school...
04-12-22, 07:08 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,629
Posted By Tusk

I get it periodically and have not been able to...

I get it periodically and have not been able to associate it with any action. Last time it was discussed with the doc, he offered cortisol shots. I declined. It went away and so far has stayed...
Forum: Touring
03-30-22, 05:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 926
Posted By Tusk

Road from North to South in Oct last year as part...

Road from North to South in Oct last year as part of a two man relay - https://www.raceacrossoregon.com/nt444.html. IIRC there was construction southbound at Tupelo, MS. We had to SAG around. ...
03-08-22, 11:27 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,323
Posted By Tusk

I hurt my back in '07. I now suffer through a...

I hurt my back in '07. I now suffer through a 'back event' at least once per year, lasting about 6 weeks per occurrence. Christmas day, I coughed. MRI shows a herniation at L3/L4 which encompasses...
02-25-22, 09:54 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,912
Posted By Tusk

https://www.sony.com/za/electronics/wireless-speak...

https://www.sony.com/za/electronics/wireless-speakers/srs-xb10

Reasonably water resistant. Sounds pretty good for what it is.
Forum: Touring
02-24-22, 06:38 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 7,504
Posted By Tusk

I have one of those. Got it from my dad. I...

I have one of those. Got it from my dad. I thought it would be cool, going old school. I used it a couple of times.

If that was the only choice, I'd grow a beard.
Forum: Framebuilders
01-25-22, 08:34 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,978
Posted By Tusk

This may not work, but I would give it a try if...

This may not work, but I would give it a try if it were mine:
Remove the bottle cage bolts. Take an old tube and cut it in half with the cut 10-12 inches away from the valve. Trim the long end of...
01-21-22, 01:22 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,685
Posted By Tusk

I can lose that 10 pounds in a week by simply...

I can lose that 10 pounds in a week by simply changing from my Standard American Diet to a diet with a healthy variety of fruits, vegetables, grains, and protein.

Unhealthy? I don't think so. As...
01-20-22, 05:10 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,602
Posted By Tusk

By both. A cheaper for most of your riding and...

By both. A cheaper for most of your riding and the DA for when it matters.
01-16-22, 08:08 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,369
Posted By Tusk

They test those security bollards with multi ton...

They test those security bollards with multi ton trucks. It didn't feel a thing when that Audi hit.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-13-22, 12:10 PM
Replies: 220
Views: 18,494
Posted By Tusk

I'd like to see some of those pics. I always...

I'd like to see some of those pics. I always enjoy a good chuckle.
11-29-21, 10:44 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,476
Posted By Tusk

It's only two months. Make sure your bikes are...

It's only two months. Make sure your bikes are in good shape and tuned up. All you should need is spares for a typical long ride and a pump.

I have no idea what the weather will be like in Ft....
11-29-21, 10:38 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 7,750
Posted By Tusk

Couple years ago I was just off the intercoastal...

Couple years ago I was just off the intercoastal waterway near Cumberland Island and noticed an alligator on the bank. He swam off and returned to his spot with a Ray in his mouth, which he ate. A...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-06-21, 09:56 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,239
Posted By Tusk

That'll buff out.....

That'll buff out.....
05-03-21, 03:12 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,287
Posted By Tusk

If the weekly forecast is for rain in the...

If the weekly forecast is for rain in the morning, I drive to work. If the forecast calls for afternoon thunderstorms, I drive. I don’t mind rain, it is the lightning that keeps me off.

Weekend...
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