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Forum: Touring
04-21-24, 08:25 PM
Replies: 4,824
Views: 2,619,546
Posted By GamblerGORD53

Geeze bud. Quit HOGGING this thread. Open your...

Geeze bud. Quit HOGGING this thread. Open your own personal thread.
Forum: Touring
04-21-24, 08:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 186
Posted By GamblerGORD53

Why not Vietnam??

Why not Vietnam??
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-20-24, 12:27 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,528
Posted By GamblerGORD53

This problem was solved in 1903. A SA 3 speed.......

This problem was solved in 1903. A SA 3 speed.... WTHU.
I only had SS till I was 21. The Rudge was an antique even when I got it in 1967. LOL.
Your knees suffer on every startup, never mind the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-18-24, 08:50 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 314
Posted By GamblerGORD53

Look at another spoke and whether they go to the...

Look at another spoke and whether they go to the slot of the nipple. They measure from the inside of the bend.
Buy 4 at least.
Forum: Touring
04-17-24, 01:41 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 826
Posted By GamblerGORD53

The OP contraption sticking out 6 inches is as...

The OP contraption sticking out 6 inches is as suicidal as it gets. One pot hole and boom.
Obviously the bike must also be 2 sizes too SMALL. WTF.
My steel DIY threaded stems have two bolts >> M8,...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-17-24, 10:26 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,456
Posted By GamblerGORD53

Just adding this to point out there's a lady...

Just adding this to point out there's a lady vlogger that did a 2 hour livestream of the Monday wake ride and it's posted on YT. She was about the middle of the pack of about 200 I guess, riding her...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-13-24, 06:18 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 583
Posted By GamblerGORD53

Oh the horrors.... a TREK. LOL. I wouldn't sell...

Oh the horrors.... a TREK. LOL.
I wouldn't sell my steel is real SA drum brake IGH for 10 grand.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 10:42 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,720
Posted By GamblerGORD53

My tour bike sure has a shimmy with the full load...

My tour bike sure has a shimmy with the full load on the back, so no riding without a hand on the bar. Doesn't stop me from doing anything else though. Maybe the head angle is too slack, 70/ 70d....
Forum: Touring
04-12-24, 10:19 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,520
Posted By GamblerGORD53

I carry 2. An ABUS granite 85 cm folding lock....

I carry 2. An ABUS granite 85 cm folding lock. Crooks don't seem to know how to deal with them.
And medium key lock with a chain about 33" for bigger trees and light poles. Otherwise it's around...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 09:55 AM
Replies: 154
Views: 5,685
Posted By GamblerGORD53

I'll pass my scorn on to Shimano and Nike. 15...

I'll pass my scorn on to Shimano and Nike. 15 levels of JUNK.
And any MTB .
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-10-24, 10:12 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,572
Posted By GamblerGORD53

Geeze. Move to north Idaho. You can B+B $200 a...

Geeze. Move to north Idaho. You can B+B $200 a nite.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-10-24, 08:36 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,456
Posted By GamblerGORD53

You're mocking our SKILL?? LOL. Your hero rode...

You're mocking our SKILL?? LOL. Your hero rode right into the path of a fast merging car. I see there's bushes in the ditch blocking some of the driver's view.
I had no such problem riding my CCM 3...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-09-24, 11:18 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 1,881
Posted By GamblerGORD53

LOL. What a troll. How the hell do you put...

LOL. What a troll.
How the hell do you put hoods on a MTB bar?? LOL
And a slow MUP bike with race gears? hahahahaha
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-09-24, 10:53 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,456
Posted By GamblerGORD53

Sorry the guy died. But I certainly see a decent...

Sorry the guy died. But I certainly see a decent bike path starting miles south from where he had to come from, thru the trees and UNDER the road where the crash car came from. The path is right...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-09-24, 08:49 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,322
Posted By GamblerGORD53

You're crying about a rusty old repainted bike...

You're crying about a rusty old repainted bike with 55,000 miles breaking? LOL. I bet there's ZERO surviving bikes with those miles, age and use.
Haven't you heard TREK is going broke?? Go buy a...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-08-24, 10:22 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 569
Posted By GamblerGORD53

I would say drivers in Edmonton haven't been a...

I would say drivers in Edmonton haven't been a problem for 35 years, if ever. 1 or 2 deaths is a bad year.
They go out of their way to let anybody cross. The distracted drivers are ALL pulled over....
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-05-24, 06:40 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 569
Posted By GamblerGORD53

12 years ago is relevant?? LOL Last month I...

12 years ago is relevant?? LOL
Last month I watched several professional videos of the accident stats for the last 5 years in Holland. They have near triple the fatalities that the whole Canada...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-05-24, 04:09 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 2,639
Posted By GamblerGORD53

Kinda late for April FOOLS isn't it?? Troll. ...

Kinda late for April FOOLS isn't it?? Troll.
Have fun scraping yourself off the road. Pfffft
Forum: Touring
04-05-24, 10:16 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 513
Posted By GamblerGORD53

In 2018 I rode the west side roads northward from...

In 2018 I rode the west side roads northward from Pasco to Connell, a real nice town not too small. Motels and burgers.
Then 260 from Connell to Washtucna, that is mostly dead but still has a little...
Forum: Touring
04-04-24, 09:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 513
Posted By GamblerGORD53

I've only ever been to Raymond on that route,...

I've only ever been to Raymond on that route, from Aberdeen on 101. LOL. Had lunch and supper at the DQ and in between I went and got a pretty motel in South Bend.
That evening I installed my disc...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-01-24, 05:46 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 2,639
Posted By GamblerGORD53

Those pedals look good on the outside. So did the...

Those pedals look good on the outside. So did the cheapo $30 version of Vsixty pedals, but they had stupidly useless 1/16" balls that can NOT be set properly.
I have been using the very good $60...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-31-24, 12:19 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,172
Posted By GamblerGORD53

What the hell are those 2 what look like cuts...

What the hell are those 2 what look like cuts across the crown of the rim?? Both sides of the chain.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-28-24, 10:13 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 826
Posted By GamblerGORD53

You just bought a Roller brake 3 speed?? LOL. Who...

You just bought a Roller brake 3 speed?? LOL. Who told they were brakes?? They are disgusting BOAT ANCHORS. Biggest mistake in your life. LOL.
Sturmey Archer XL DRUMS are the king of brakes. So...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-27-24, 06:41 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 563
Posted By GamblerGORD53

It's a Walmart bike. If the dropouts were bent...

It's a Walmart bike. If the dropouts were bent the disc would be off too.
Maybe the headset isn't set right.
Turn the bike upside down and take pics from front to back to show alignment.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-27-24, 03:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 322
Posted By GamblerGORD53

Tires too big? Bearings too loose or tight? Badly...

Tires too big? Bearings too loose or tight? Badly needs grease? Brakes offset?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-27-24, 02:58 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 563
Posted By GamblerGORD53

Looks crashed to me. Did you buy it used? Or the...

Looks crashed to me. Did you buy it used? Or the shipper dropped it?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-27-24, 08:38 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,014
Posted By GamblerGORD53

I'm good at spotting nails and screws.

I'm good at spotting nails and screws.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-27-24, 08:07 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 554
Posted By GamblerGORD53

I think it's a 2014 that came with Acera. Looks...

I think it's a 2014 that came with Acera. Looks OK and not used much.
Give the wheels a good spin to check the lube. If it needs a BB, get a FSA 7420. Far better than cheapo shimano.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-26-24, 04:43 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 554
Posted By GamblerGORD53

LOL. They should GIVE you $1200 to take that...

LOL. They should GIVE you $1200 to take that stolen TRASH.
The front wheel has been CRASHED.
It wasn't $800 NEW.
That's the worst scam I've ever seen. And they have the nerve to put 30 yo rotted...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-25-24, 10:32 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 3,122
Posted By GamblerGORD53

I last rode a deFaileur 7 years ago. Good...

I last rode a deFaileur 7 years ago. Good riddance. I did have two old timer 1x5 for years. Both worse than a SA 3 speed.
I noticed the first batch of 1x had 28 or 30T fronts. LOL They were going 18...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-23-24, 11:18 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 541
Posted By GamblerGORD53

6 threads for getting one bike?? WTF. Are you...

6 threads for getting one bike?? WTF. Are you learning anything??
So the Rohloff bike is too small. Look at the seat post on this one, up a mile. Looks like an even smaller 54 size.
We already said...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-22-24, 12:05 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,069
Posted By GamblerGORD53

Yah, I see the smallest size made is 19T. So that...

Yah, I see the smallest size made is 19T. So that gives 35 to 106.8. Pretty good, not too low either.
The cogs are stupidly expensive, over $111. My SA cogs are $7.
Forum: Commuting
03-21-24, 09:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 350
Posted By GamblerGORD53

What frame, how wide is the axle? How old is it?...

What frame, how wide is the axle? How old is it? Does it have old style slot dropouts? Pics?
I built my SA drum hubs and Rohloff14 wheels myself. Used Dyad rims, locking nipples and 2.3/ 2.0 spokes...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-21-24, 03:25 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,069
Posted By GamblerGORD53

I found some good news/ bad news about your...

I found some good news/ bad news about your gears. LOL.
I think the math works the same as for a chain, with 46/ 15T >>> :giver:
Top is 135 GI, so you can keep up to cars going down the Don Mills...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-17-24, 10:57 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,343
Posted By GamblerGORD53

That Anyroad is high up the cruiser clown scale...

That Anyroad is high up the cruiser clown scale IMO. I don't blame you for wanting something else.
ALL the Cannondale bikes are awful with stupidly sloped frames for no reason. Forget them.
For...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-17-24, 12:11 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,560
Posted By GamblerGORD53

Hey, It's still the Ides of March up in...

Hey, It's still the Ides of March up in winterville. I haven't done a 20 mile day yet. Did 18.5 in 3 hours today and I find out my new pants are chaffing my thigh. Oooof.
20 minutes I was in the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-16-24, 02:17 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,069
Posted By GamblerGORD53

$1700 is FAR overpriced for an 8 speed....

$1700 is FAR overpriced for an 8 speed. Especially with no fenders, chain guard, dyno or rack. Straight bars are a pain on any road rides.
Hydo disc is way too popular for no good reason. My cable...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-15-24, 12:00 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,560
Posted By GamblerGORD53

If it's 78F+ you will need 2 bottles every 33...

If it's 78F+ you will need 2 bottles every 33 miles. I wear golf clothes and a baseball cap so I sweat more likely.
I had 120 mile days with 7 bottles and 2 lunches and still came home 5 lbs...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-14-24, 10:51 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 6,183
Posted By GamblerGORD53

So this settles the BIKE vs rider argument. LOL. ...

So this settles the BIKE vs rider argument. LOL.
95% of aero is the PELOTON. LOL.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-14-24, 09:46 PM
Replies: 231
Views: 13,832
Posted By GamblerGORD53

New update, AZ has debunked the steering fault. ...

New update, AZ has debunked the steering fault.
Quote >> Quintana-Lujan is now charged with two counts of causing death by a moving violation and nine counts of causing serious physical injury by a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-14-24, 09:40 AM
Replies: 204
Views: 6,183
Posted By GamblerGORD53

What really sucks is the French race never...

What really sucks is the French race never allowed English 3 speeds. The record for LEJOG with SA was 44 1/2 hours.
Then there's Futbol that was invented before clocks, maybe they used hour glass...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-13-24, 11:05 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 6,183
Posted By GamblerGORD53

1920?? LOL. They rode SS bikes, maybe flip/flop 2...

1920?? LOL. They rode SS bikes, maybe flip/flop 2 speeds. And carried their own tools, spares and ??.
TdF was 3,419 MILES in 15 stages, avg. 228 MILES. One was 300 miles. There were more flat days....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-13-24, 06:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 353
Posted By GamblerGORD53

The Rohloff14 bike has a better frame and bars....

The Rohloff14 bike has a better frame and bars. I'm not sure about that metal clutter rack for paniers is. My guess is he's 5'10".
The Pinion has plumper tires for gravel. Looks like that owner is...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-10-24, 10:44 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 4,160
Posted By GamblerGORD53

My steel TOUR bike has more carbon than your...

My steel TOUR bike has more carbon than your whole bike. LOL
The number of people looking for a steel race bike is ZERO.
Maybe TREK seriously over stocked, but otherwise every newbie that goes to...
Forum: Commuting
03-09-24, 12:46 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 8,957
Posted By GamblerGORD53

That WAS true for tires made from about 1990 to...

That WAS true for tires made from about 1990 to 2010 and maybe now for some cheap brands, IDK. I had some that died in 3 years, the corners just disintegrated. I think they were Specialized made....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-08-24, 06:47 PM
Replies: 142
Views: 3,820
Posted By GamblerGORD53

We have NO choice if we are in the last gear. LOL.

We have NO choice if we are in the last gear. LOL.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-08-24, 11:34 AM
Replies: 236
Views: 10,850
Posted By GamblerGORD53

I would counter sue for $5 million for running a...

I would counter sue for $5 million for running a red light, EXTORTION, defamation of character, CAUSING an accident, RECKLESS use of a moving vehicle, public endangerment, causing mental distress,...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-08-24, 09:01 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 674
Posted By GamblerGORD53

Get a nice big bar mirror. Anything else is a...

Get a nice big bar mirror. Anything else is a toy. I ride highways with hundreds of trucks, many are 12+ foot wide.
BikeINN in Spain has LOTS of them. Mine is basically for a motorcycle that has a...
Forum: Touring
03-06-24, 10:05 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,780
Posted By GamblerGORD53

I had a front one close to that, then a stapler...

I had a front one close to that, then a stapler cartridge finished it off on tour. I just started using a not plus Marathon 8 years old. 2.000 miles and still looks new. LOL. I would change yours...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-02-24, 06:12 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,758
Posted By GamblerGORD53

Haven't you seen the YT videos of the Polk county...

Haven't you seen the YT videos of the Polk county Sheriff, Grady Judd, himself?? He is tough as nails on criminals. He's the Sheriff Arpaio of the east. LOL.
And banning e-bikes after a 12 year old...
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