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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-22-23, 08:21 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 578
Posted By drlogik

A Merino wool Buff is what I wear when it's cold.

A Merino wool Buff is what I wear when it's cold.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-11-23, 09:47 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 570
Posted By drlogik

I've been known to swing my elbow and tilt my...

I've been known to swing my elbow and tilt my head in the direction of my turn two or three times if I'm in heavy traffic and can't remain on the berm or bike path. I make it very obvious. I don't...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-17-23, 11:54 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 2,794
Posted By drlogik

Fewer Police officers, lower Police department...

Fewer Police officers, lower Police department budgets and lack of general enforcement are the reasons we see this. I don't see it improving any time soon. Head on a swivel and expect the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-17-23, 07:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 611
Posted By drlogik

Latex tubes require more diligence and care to...

Latex tubes require more diligence and care to install, keep inflated and repair and/or change on the road than butyl tubes. Latex will not take any abuse. If they are handled carefully, installed...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-12-23, 01:12 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,212
Posted By drlogik

My homeopathic method consists of putting the...

My homeopathic method consists of putting the chain in an empty quart paint can with mineral spirits and set it on top of the washer and dryer and do a few loads of clothing. You'd be surprised how...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-04-23, 04:25 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,240
Posted By drlogik

When I lived in Arizona flats were a regular...

When I lived in Arizona flats were a regular occurrence. Everything out there has a thorn. Even the thorns have thorns. I had a couple long rides where I had three flats. Thank goodness for the large...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-04-23, 03:58 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,240
Posted By drlogik

+1: I carry one spare tube, and the patch kit is...

+1: I carry one spare tube, and the patch kit is for the second flat.

I used to repair every tube and used the repaired tube as the spare. I still do that sometimes if it's a good tube. Tube...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-22-23, 08:54 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,348
Posted By drlogik

The tempo on this thread is about what I...

The tempo on this thread is about what I expected. Group think at its best.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-26-23, 09:26 AM
Replies: 139
Views: 2,785
Posted By drlogik

Same here but I fully realize that some people...

Same here but I fully realize that some people view us as "Cyclists" but I also will say that, in part, it's because a minority of cyclists that actually do act poorly on the road and have a terrible...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-26-23, 07:23 AM
Replies: 139
Views: 2,785
Posted By drlogik

A "Cyclist" is now part of yet another identity...

A "Cyclist" is now part of yet another identity group of "Cyclists"? Really? So a "Racer" (assuming a professional cyclist for this argument) is a cyclist when he's riding his bike for fun with his...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-21-23, 05:22 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,326
Posted By drlogik

Root Cause Category: Human Error Root Cause...

Root Cause Category: Human Error
Root Cause Statement: "...and observing the younger and more interesting female..."

I think all us men have made that mistake in judgement in the past. I learned...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-19-23, 03:26 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 3,415
Posted By drlogik

Bergman's Formula for Chains: I first tried...

Bergman's Formula for Chains:

I first tried this a number of years ago. It's advisable to do this in your garage or a shed:

1. 1 quart of Naptha or Coleman Fuel
2. 3/4 bar of Gulf Wax (not 3...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-07-23, 12:03 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,551
Posted By drlogik

I have a 7 mile and a 20 mile loop. Weekdays I...

I have a 7 mile and a 20 mile loop. Weekdays I ride my 7 mile loop every day because that's all I can fit in with work and everything else.. Sometimes I do the loop twice though. The 7 mile loop...
Forum: Touring
05-04-23, 04:45 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,594
Posted By drlogik

PHughs (John Flores too), Yes, 35mm film...

PHughs (John Flores too),

Yes, 35mm film cameras. I plan to take my Nikon F2AS and a couple of lenses, a 50mm and a nice 20-35mm f2.8 D lens.
The F2AS is a tough camera but I'd hate to jack it up...
Forum: Touring
04-28-23, 10:56 PM
Replies: 2,015
Views: 388,409
Posted By drlogik

STR, Great photographs. I'm a vintage Nikon...

STR,

Great photographs. I'm a vintage Nikon and Mamiya guy myself. I found this photographer many years ago and find his photographs intoxicating. He gets close, very, very close in some of the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-25-23, 04:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 648
Posted By drlogik

The B17 is a recreational ride saddle whereas the...

The B17 is a recreational ride saddle whereas the Pro is more geared towards sport or racing. I have both and like both. I'm also breaking in a new B17 and I had forgotten how hard they are for the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-23-23, 03:43 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,161
Posted By drlogik

Water requirements vary by the person. When I...

Water requirements vary by the person. When I lived out in Scottsdale Arizona in the summer I would pre-hydrate with water starting about 2 hours before the ride. On a 20 miler I would take three...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-21-23, 04:44 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 608
Posted By drlogik

If you really are heck bent on repairing that...

If you really are heck bent on repairing that patch, I'd opt for one of the Park self-sticky patches and "stitch" it on really well. A quarter works pretty well. One of those might be the better...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-16-23, 06:52 PM
Replies: 137
Views: 4,209
Posted By drlogik

Off topic I know but this reminds me of something...

Off topic I know but this reminds me of something many years ago (25 maybe). I was traveling weekly to Wilmington North Carolina for business and decided to take my swimming stuff and work out at the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-16-23, 11:17 AM
Replies: 137
Views: 4,209
Posted By drlogik

Every rider thinks they're tough and hard core...

Every rider thinks they're tough and hard core until somebody comes along and proves otherwise. It's always been that way and always will.

I consider myself a "fairly fit" 65 year old rider....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-13-23, 08:55 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,063
Posted By drlogik

I have a non-electric textile-based appliance...

I have a non-electric textile-based appliance that has worked well for me for years. If I wear it out a replacement is inexpensive and readily available.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-10-23, 05:27 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 751
Posted By drlogik

Who has Campagnolo "Delta" brakes?

Photos of them pop up once in a while. I love mine, actually. They don't brake particularly well, but good enough, as long as it isn't raining. Like a convertible sports car with the top down, it's...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-10-23, 05:15 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 3,588
Posted By drlogik

georges1, Those that are giving you...

georges1,



Those that are giving you grief on your Delta brakes, they're just jealous because they don't OWN Delta brakes. I have them on my mid-80's Pinarello. I love them, actually. Do they...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-09-23, 04:58 PM
Replies: 203
Views: 6,133
Posted By drlogik

Biggest waste of time in bike maintenance? That...

Biggest waste of time in bike maintenance? That varies by rider.

Some riders like to keep their bike impeccably clean, others don't. Some riders meticulously torque every fastener at every...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-05-23, 08:49 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 3,588
Posted By drlogik

I have both and like both. I also have mechanical...

I have both and like both. I also have mechanical and hydraulic disc brakes.

Given the choice if I could only choose one bike? It would have rim brakes for the simplicity. If I was given the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-03-23, 03:11 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 5,302
Posted By drlogik

I'm running low on popcorn....:popcorn And I...

I'm running low on popcorn....:popcorn

And I thought Bike Lube and Carbon Bike threads were contentious.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-02-23, 10:59 AM
Replies: 164
Views: 5,302
Posted By drlogik

There is! It's called Pneumatic Flu.

There is! It's called Pneumatic Flu.
Forum: Touring
03-28-23, 05:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 652
Posted By drlogik

Blue Ridge Parkway

I'm planning to ride the Blue Ridge Parkway this summer. I plan to take it easy, watch the scenery, fly fish and photograph a little. I hear 5 to 10 days.

For those of you who have done it, what's...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-27-23, 08:17 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 483
Posted By drlogik

I've tried a number of different lights but the...

I've tried a number of different lights but the lights from Cygolite (Made in the USA) seem to be the most well designed, rugged and have competitive battery life and price. I ride them on all my...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-14-23, 05:22 PM
Replies: 152
Views: 4,628
Posted By drlogik

RCMoeur, Weird how I can totally...

RCMoeur,



Weird how I can totally picture that....ROTF

It's a darn good thing I don't still live out in Scottsdale. If we went out on a ride together, whoooboy, we'd both be doing things we...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-14-23, 05:16 PM
Replies: 152
Views: 4,628
Posted By drlogik

55 - 60 mph when drafting a big semi when I was...

55 - 60 mph when drafting a big semi when I was young and very stupid, but the need for speed is something I still have. At 64 I regularly bomb down steep hills with abandon.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-10-23, 09:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 325
Posted By drlogik

Andy's got a good point there. Are the...

Andy's got a good point there. Are the individual strands of wire broken and fraying or just the cable coating? Either way, the shop should check out the cable housing.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-10-23, 08:57 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 325
Posted By drlogik

Cables "generally" won't do that unless there is...

Cables "generally" won't do that unless there is a burr at the end of the cable housing. In my years of working in bike shops years ago and the hundreds of cables I replaced I don't recall more than...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-09-23, 08:28 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,026
Posted By drlogik

I got tired of all this back and forth so I went...

I got tired of all this back and forth so I went and did my own casual research and went to a reliable source, Timken Bearing Company's documentation.

I did not add photos but I do provide a link...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-08-23, 09:46 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 1,782
Posted By drlogik

I've always been a proponent of the theory that,...

I've always been a proponent of the theory that, "It's the archer, not the bow".

Taking this to riding and here's my influence list. High influence to low influence:

human motor
wind
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-07-23, 08:35 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,026
Posted By drlogik

Isn't that the truth! The one thing I found to be...

Isn't that the truth! The one thing I found to be a more difficult adjustment to make on a bike and get it consistently right was a headset. There's a lot of "feel" that goes on and if not done...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-05-23, 05:56 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 4,517
Posted By drlogik

I think it was more dangerous, in general, riding...

I think it was more dangerous, in general, riding back in the 1970's. Granted there were no cell phones back then but bike riders basically were regarded as having zero business being on a road and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-02-23, 06:07 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,598
Posted By drlogik

Yyyyep... Hahaha...what was you're reaction,...

Yyyyep...

Hahaha...what was you're reaction, "Woah, cool dude an organic mushroom cloud!"?

Hopefully that hood had a flame arrestor...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-01-23, 09:51 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,598
Posted By drlogik

DaveSSS, Good commentary. I agree with you....

DaveSSS,

Good commentary. I agree with you. My personal preference is about 1/3 of a bar of Gulf Wax dissolved in a quart Mason jar of Coleman fuel. I don't know what that works out to be as a X...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-01-23, 08:40 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,598
Posted By drlogik

Yes, around $17 a gallon where I live. It's gone...

Yes, around $17 a gallon where I live. It's gone up just like everything else...unfortunately.

Mixed with a $3 or $4 dollar block of "Gulf Wax" (straight paraffin used for canning) from the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-28-23, 10:51 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,598
Posted By drlogik

I apologize for the dissertation. Providing some...

I apologize for the dissertation. Providing some context around topic.

Two words: "Bergman's Formula". It's white gas, aka VM&P Naptha, Coleman fuel, etc. they are all basically the same chemical...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-28-23, 10:10 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,026
Posted By drlogik

I bolted my old Park stand to a 16"x20"x3/4"...

I bolted my old Park stand to a 16"x20"x3/4" marine plywood board. It's heavy enough to not require clamping to the work bench and portable enough to slide up on a shelf when not being used.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-28-23, 01:11 PM
Replies: 1,258
Views: 43,016
Posted By drlogik

I'm late to this party but there is no "right"...

I'm late to this party but there is no "right" answer to the OP's question. What is a waste to one rider may be a necessity or a supreme enjoyment to another.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-27-23, 09:38 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 487
Posted By drlogik

Wabi used to make a multi-geared bike but they...

Wabi used to make a multi-geared bike but they discontinued that a few years ago. Their current frame lineup doesn't have any frames that can take a derailleur or a derailleur hanger. You might call...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-25-23, 10:40 AM
Replies: 435
Views: 12,250
Posted By drlogik

Rydabent, You raise a good question. I'm 64...

Rydabent,

You raise a good question. I'm 64 and I've seen the bike industry go through many ups and downs, and not always matching the economy. The fly fishing industry has done the same and I'm...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-22-23, 09:11 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,100
Posted By drlogik

I'm not an expert but 1 1/8" will fit a 1 1/4"...

I'm not an expert but 1 1/8" will fit a 1 1/4" wheel with no problems or issues. We did it all the time back in the 1970's and early 80's. They were consider inter-changeable depending on if you...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-21-23, 07:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 274
Posted By drlogik

I would do what Kontact said above and re-center...

I would do what Kontact said above and re-center the calipers, and, it might be a good idea to bleed the brakes also. Also check to see if the rotor bolts actually hold the rotor tight.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-21-23, 07:13 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,367
Posted By drlogik

Any shorts will work if you have two things: ...

Any shorts will work if you have two things:

1) A pair of padded liner shorts
and
2) Zipper or tight snap pockets on your shorts.

I am way past the stage in my life where I look remotely...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-15-23, 07:29 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 768
Posted By drlogik

TiHabenero, Here it goes but you'll need a...

TiHabenero,

Here it goes but you'll need a helper. You man the bleed valve and your helper mans the brake lever.

Have helper slowly pump the brake lever 6 or 7 times. Slowly and squeeze it...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-13-23, 05:31 PM
Replies: 380
Views: 12,949
Posted By drlogik

It looks to me that the white line is above the...

It looks to me that the white line is above the line below the one above it. If you install a seat post below the line then the line above it won't be below it and it might break. The again, if the...
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