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Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-13-23, 06:15 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 932
Posted By LV2TNDM

Buncha ******g entitled driver apologists here! ...

Buncha ******g entitled driver apologists here! In the "Bicycle Advocacy & Safety" section, no less! No wonder we struggle to hold drivers accountable. If YOU are this willing to use sloppy and...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-13-23, 06:05 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 932
Posted By LV2TNDM

If a criminal "accidentally" pulls the trigger...

If a criminal "accidentally" pulls the trigger while robbing a bank, is it considered an "accident" and is charged with manslaughter?

N.O.P.E. Not at all.

Why? Because WE WRITE THE LAWS and...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-13-23, 05:58 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 932
Posted By LV2TNDM

I'm not going to wait around for extensive study...

I'm not going to wait around for extensive study and research to decide CONCLUSIVELY that this is 100% true.

And even if it's 100% false, you should STILL USE THE WORDS I SUGGEST! They're far more...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-11-23, 01:26 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 932
Posted By LV2TNDM

I've said it before, and I'll say it again,...

I've said it before, and I'll say it again, PLEASE stop using the term "accident" when it comes to motor vehicle collisions!

It MAY be a TRUE accident that could not have been avoided. Using the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-27-23, 04:26 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 886
Posted By LV2TNDM

Thank you for sharing. Looks interesting... ...

Thank you for sharing. Looks interesting...


Just shared Jobst's take on GREASING crank tapers with a parent at my kid's school.


I was thrilled to meet one of Jobst's nephews a few months...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-27-23, 03:46 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 2,390
Posted By LV2TNDM

Funny this discussion is happening at the same...

Funny this discussion is happening at the same time the "Made" show is going on in Portland, OR. Seems like this might be the "new" Interbike.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-27-23, 03:31 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 918
Posted By LV2TNDM

I love how people throw this out, as if it's the...

I love how people throw this out, as if it's the most absurd thing ever. You've obviously never tracked a car. DOT approved helmets are required pretty much on every single track. All the amateur...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-27-23, 03:17 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,425
Posted By LV2TNDM

Why would you conclude that e-bikes will just...

Why would you conclude that e-bikes will just morph into e-motorcycles and everyone will stop pedaling? Motorcycles have been an alternative to a pedal bike for over a hundred years, yet the bicycle...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-13-23, 01:36 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,425
Posted By LV2TNDM

Ibis OSO MSRP: $10,999.00 On sale: ...

Ibis OSO MSRP: $10,999.00

On sale: $7,198.94 (Jenson USA)

Good enough for ya?!!!!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-11-23, 12:34 AM
Replies: 210
Views: 8,763
Posted By LV2TNDM

They're kinda right. Not totally, but they have a...

They're kinda right. Not totally, but they have a point.

I get the feeling that this bicycle was not properly test-ridden after assembly. Any mechanic and shop worth their salt has a mandatory...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-04-23, 03:03 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,897
Posted By LV2TNDM

A Valuable Cautionary Tale

Over the years, I've criticized the move toward electronic shifting and electronics in general on bicycles. The high-tech industry quickly learned that sales are easily boosted when one heartily...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-08-23, 12:46 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 2,642
Posted By LV2TNDM

The best thing anyone can do who owns a bike with...

The best thing anyone can do who owns a bike with multiple chain rings held on by chain ring bolts is to remove them and reinstall them with ample grease on the threads and heads. Most crank sets...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-23-23, 02:06 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 888
Posted By LV2TNDM

I had several pairs of STI levers develop the...

I had several pairs of STI levers develop the same problem. A 14 year old used, but in amazing shape Co-Motion tandem had completely non-functional STI shifters due to gummed up internlas. Their...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-02-23, 04:46 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,788
Posted By LV2TNDM

You really think this is OK? I think it is a...

You really think this is OK? I think it is a terrible idea. First, I'm sure this is illegal for a passenger vehicle. But who knows! Second, seems like catastrophe waiting to happen. Knowing how...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-13-23, 10:44 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,399
Posted By LV2TNDM

Utrecht has a similar parking structure for...

Utrecht has a similar parking structure for thousands of bicycles. It has many pedestrian walkways and stairways. The stairway my wife and I used after parking our tandem popped up to surface level...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-13-23, 06:18 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 767
Posted By LV2TNDM

Let me share one more anecdote... My college...

Let me share one more anecdote...
My college roommate is now a professor of material science. We raced together at university. During his post-doc tenure at one of our national labs, he discovered...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-13-23, 05:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 767
Posted By LV2TNDM

Something's amiss with your seat tube/post...

Something's amiss with your seat tube/post interface. Properly sized, you shouldn't have any issues even with stoker handlebars attached.

Have you taken calipers to both your seat tube and post?...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-13-23, 02:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 606
Posted By LV2TNDM

Used tandem pricing was very good (low)...

Used tandem pricing was very good (low) throughout the pandemic. I picked up a used Co-Motion for $2,500 that retailed for $8k in January 2021 when bikes were impossible to get. Shortly after my...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-09-23, 11:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 630
Posted By LV2TNDM

If you pay attention to almost ANY production...

If you pay attention to almost ANY production metal frame, you'll find all manner of issues at the seat collar. I have yet to find one with nice smooth, rounded edges at the clamping slot and on the...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-09-23, 08:47 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,359
Posted By LV2TNDM

"More speeds = longer life" would support the...

"More speeds = longer life" would support the notion that narrower chains require higher quality steels to maintain minimum strength & performance standards. And when a narrow 12 speed chain is...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-07-23, 11:42 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 781
Posted By LV2TNDM

Sand blasting is considered too harsh for...

Sand blasting is considered too harsh for aluminum. Most bicycle makers won't use sandblasting, regardless of material. That said, removing powder coat is a two-stage process. First, the frame is...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
12-01-22, 04:42 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,450
Posted By LV2TNDM

Some poster on this forum thinks that "being...

Some poster on this forum thinks that "being experienced" is the best way to avoid crashes and collisions with drivers. Rebellin's death is an example of where this didn't really work out too well. I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-03-22, 09:52 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,021
Posted By LV2TNDM

1/8" stretch in 12" will require a new cassette...

1/8" stretch in 12" will require a new cassette in almost all circumstances. 1/16" stretch is the threshold.

And skip caused by a new chain not meshing with an old cassette is caused by pedaling...
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-02-22, 11:51 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,737
Posted By LV2TNDM

This is part of a post from another thread. ...

This is part of a post from another thread. Thought I'd share.

Today's world requires better locks. Luckily, there are some alternatives out there. They aren't cheap, but neither are bikes, cars...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-01-22, 05:42 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,315
Posted By LV2TNDM

Yes, I realize your video was the one I saw. For...

Yes, I realize your video was the one I saw. For some reason, I thought it was someone else. THANK YOU again for posting that! Much appreciated.

It has made wheel building & repair so easy. ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-01-22, 05:35 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,995
Posted By LV2TNDM

^THIS^ Until recently, "rattle can" jobs were so...

^THIS^ Until recently, "rattle can" jobs were so lame I never felt it's worth it. But today's "two-part" paints are much much better - from what I understand. "Old Shovel" on YouTube has done a...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-12-22, 10:37 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,207
Posted By LV2TNDM

I'm glad you're flattered. Too bad it's for all...

I'm glad you're flattered. Too bad it's for all the wrong reasons. I guess you should thank me for not calling you out more.

Anyway, your original reply and this one, as usual, reek of arrogance...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-11-22, 03:15 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,207
Posted By LV2TNDM

Why are your replies almost always critical...

Why are your replies almost always critical and/or negative? I've found your posts to be so negative over the years. Really gets old. And they're oftentimes misleading or counter-productive. This...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-11-22, 12:23 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,207
Posted By LV2TNDM

Please use lights all the time!

If you're riding on the road, it just makes sense to always use lights. Blinkeys, flashers, whatever. Today's lights are bright, efficient, and not too expensive. Your life's worth it!

I was...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-11-22, 12:13 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 6,429
Posted By LV2TNDM

This simply is not true. Not at all. In fact,...

This simply is not true. Not at all. In fact, your incorrect understanding of the law and vehicle code is a problem. It's YOUR thinking that endangers cyclists. I've had many, many pedestrians...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-10-22, 11:35 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 723
Posted By LV2TNDM

NO! Rubber rim tape is HORRIBLE! It's cheap and...

NO! Rubber rim tape is HORRIBLE! It's cheap and used to save $$ by bicycle product managers. They age and crack. But worse, they don't do a good job protecting the inner tube from spokes,...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-23-22, 05:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 840
Posted By LV2TNDM

If you really want quality, than you cannot do...

If you really want quality, than you cannot do much better than Chris King. Their angular contact bearings will last a lifetime if properly cared for. They are not like traditional radial contact...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-30-22, 12:30 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,888
Posted By LV2TNDM

Not trying to be overly negative or elitist here,...

Not trying to be overly negative or elitist here, but it must be said...

Those welds are horrendously scary! No way would Nashbar or KHS put that quality on the market! (And I sold KHS in the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-26-22, 03:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 219
Posted By LV2TNDM

Before even attaching the cable, confirm a few...

Before even attaching the cable, confirm a few things:

1) Is the derailleur hanger straight? (If landed on, the R derailleur (and/or hanger) can bend. It should be straight, first and foremost....
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-21-22, 11:52 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,298
Posted By LV2TNDM

A simple rule is to take MSRP and divide by two. ...

A simple rule is to take MSRP and divide by two. If the bike's old and/or has a lot of miles, then subtract. If it's very new and has very little mileage, then add.

Now you've done a ton of...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-07-22, 03:23 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,518
Posted By LV2TNDM

And as I said, I totally agree with "don't do the...

And as I said, I totally agree with "don't do the crime if you can't do the time." But again, one tenet of our judicial system is that punishment should fit the crime. And this is excessive in my...
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-07-22, 03:16 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,751
Posted By LV2TNDM

I merely posted this in two forums that I felt...

I merely posted this in two forums that I felt were appropriate. No need to get upset.

And as I said, I totally agree with "don't do the crime if you can't do the time." But again, one tenet of...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-06-22, 06:56 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,518
Posted By LV2TNDM

Warning N. CA East Bay Mtb'ers!

Just heard that MAJOR illegal riding enforcement is happening on East Bay Municipal Utility District land in Oakland/Moraga. It concerns the illegal trail that drops off East Ridge Trail in Redwood...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-04-22, 02:05 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 3,038
Posted By LV2TNDM

Since I saw your reply, I figured I'd chime in...

Since I saw your reply, I figured I'd chime in again. The Deore XT hub is high quality, regardless of what you can see. Bearing quality is excellent. Good seals. High tolerances, better bearings....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-04-22, 01:10 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 718
Posted By LV2TNDM

You should shift into the large-large combination...

You should shift into the large-large combination and confirm that the rear derailleur can accommodate this. If the chain's too short, it will bind and stop the pedals. If the rider does this while...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-04-22, 12:48 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 3,038
Posted By LV2TNDM

I'm sorry, but there is NO "infinite stress...

I'm sorry, but there is NO "infinite stress cycle" of stainless steel spokes! I know of no bike shops that follow this idea and therefore "reuse old spokes."

The OP ABSOLUTELY must toss all of the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-04-22, 12:34 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 600
Posted By LV2TNDM

Go big or go home!

The increase in wheel size was to take advantage of a larger wheel's ability to roll over rocks, ruts, bumps & roots. So since this is the design goal, why go only half way? Yes, lighter wheels are...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-22-22, 03:52 PM
Replies: 165
Views: 10,690
Posted By LV2TNDM

Just because the manufacturers don't necessarily...

Just because the manufacturers don't necessarily own the factories doesn't mean they aren't the ones specing the product. It's Dorel's or Pacific's product managers developing and specifying the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-13-22, 05:33 PM
Replies: 165
Views: 10,690
Posted By LV2TNDM

And you're the EXACT PERFECT example of the...

And you're the EXACT PERFECT example of the problem. I'm sorry to hear this happened. But again, why should you feel obligated to "check everything" on your purchase? Sure, it would be prudent as a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-13-22, 05:25 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,608
Posted By LV2TNDM

Looks like an axle failure! That's too short for...

Looks like an axle failure! That's too short for the hub, unless it's a funky perspective. Plus, do I see the broken end of the axle inside the cartridge bearing? Sure looks like it.
(Obviously the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-13-22, 05:07 PM
Replies: 165
Views: 10,690
Posted By LV2TNDM

I utilized quotation marks where I was citing...

I utilized quotation marks where I was citing another source - the article in question. Everything else is my work. Why would you assume otherwise? Not cut & paste job. Maybe next time, simply ask?...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-13-22, 04:19 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,608
Posted By LV2TNDM

Andy, thanks for the correction. So yes, it's...

Andy, thanks for the correction. So yes, it's most likely the interface between the freehub body and hub shell, usually separated by a dust seal. Or perhaps the cylindrical spacer on the axle that...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-12-22, 01:21 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 464
Posted By LV2TNDM

Yes, remove the freehub body, flush with your...

Yes, remove the freehub body, flush with your choice of cleaner and then introduce ample light oil. Might want to be sure to get out the excess, as it will just end up all over your wheel if you...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-22-21, 07:12 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,171
Posted By LV2TNDM

Wow! That's CLASSIC! I've seen similar before,...

Wow! That's CLASSIC! I've seen similar before, but that's quite the disastrous explosion of your derailleur housing! Yup, gotta keep an eye on those ends!!!

Small washers in the ends of plastic...
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-19-21, 10:14 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 556
Posted By LV2TNDM

I hear what you're saying, but we should not just...

I hear what you're saying, but we should not just "settle" for less trail access. We've already done this for long enough. Why accept less again? Sure, sight distances can be short, but that can be...
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