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Forum: Commuting
01-17-24, 02:15 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,959
Posted By cuevélo

The Chemist (China)_____________________ 83...

The Chemist (China)_____________________ 83 (117mi total as of 5 January)
cuevélo (ME) ___________________________ 77.7 (as of 1/17)
Pantah (CA)_____________________________ 58.9 (as of 1/12, 104.6...
Forum: Commuting
01-11-24, 10:54 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 747
Posted By cuevélo

In 2023 I completed my second year of exclusively...

In 2023 I completed my second year of exclusively bike commuting, and I didn't take that many work from home days due to weather. I'm lucky enough to live a very doable distance from work (4-5 miles...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-08-24, 10:03 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 901
Posted By cuevélo

Those disc brake adapter kits are nearly...

Those disc brake adapter kits are nearly universally considered at least a bad idea, if not outright dangerous.

I think that most IGHs are not meant for tandem use. They have torque input limits,...
Forum: Commuting
01-04-24, 12:18 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,959
Posted By cuevélo

If you record your rides with Strava, you can use...

If you record your rides with Strava, you can use StatsHunters to find your total ride commuting distance for the year. Here is a URL...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
01-04-24, 12:06 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 590
Posted By cuevélo

I think it's pretty common if you get batteries...

I think it's pretty common if you get batteries from Amazon or eBay. I'd get them from Walmart (fulfilled by Walmart) or a physical store.
Forum: Commuting
01-02-24, 09:47 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 7,146
Posted By cuevélo

woodway (WA) ____________________ 4405 mi (4968...

woodway (WA) ____________________ 4405 mi (4968 total)
MikeM21 (VA) ____________________ 2378 mi (3995)
cuevélo (ME) ____________________ 1858.7 mi (3451.5 total)
Campfire (IA) ___________________...
Forum: Commuting
12-13-23, 12:54 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 992
Posted By cuevélo

I keep a tile on my keychain....

I keep a tile on my keychain. https://www.tile.com/en-us
Forum: Commuting
12-13-23, 12:26 PM
Replies: 1,685
Views: 343,935
Posted By cuevélo

A half decent utility knife. It went to the stock...

A half decent utility knife. It went to the stock of not-quite-half-decent utility knives at work....
Forum: Commuting
12-13-23, 12:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 463
Posted By cuevélo

How wide of tires can you fit on your 700c bike?...

How wide of tires can you fit on your 700c bike? Do you have fenders on it? I wouldn't bother putting studded tires on a bike without fenders on it. I would hate to ride without fenders in conditions...
Forum: Framebuilders
11-27-23, 10:29 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 570
Posted By cuevélo

The slots are dimensioned in the last view of the...

The slots are dimensioned in the last view of the drawing. 5.2 ±0.1 diameter, with 2+1.5/-0 between the centers of the end arcs/semicircles.

That being said, I think you are probably better off...
Forum: Commuting
10-25-23, 09:48 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 7,146
Posted By cuevélo

woodway (WA) ____________________ 2982.5 mi (3184...

woodway (WA) ____________________ 2982.5 mi (3184 total)
MikeM21 (VA) ____________________ 1908 mi (3175)
cuevélo (ME) ____________________ 1538 mi (2728 total)
Campfire (IA) ___________________...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
10-23-23, 02:51 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 3,654
Posted By cuevélo

The 540 does not have a touch screen.

The 540 does not have a touch screen.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
10-23-23, 09:05 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 3,654
Posted By cuevélo

I think that in the Garmin Edge bike computer...

I think that in the Garmin Edge bike computer series, only the latest versions (540, 840, 1040) have the ability to show contour lines. I would recommend these over the handheld hiking/general...
Forum: Commuting
10-13-23, 03:01 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,097
Posted By cuevélo

Yes, as I said before, all IGH manufacturers...

Yes, as I said before, all IGH manufacturers specify a minimum input gear ratio. Enviolo happens to specify 2. A minimum gear ratio is required in order to limit the torque input to the hub.
Forum: Commuting
10-13-23, 12:06 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,097
Posted By cuevélo

IGH manufacturers require a minimum gear ratio in...

IGH manufacturers require a minimum gear ratio in order to limit the input torque to the hub. Enviolo requires a minimum ratio of 2. This is listed in their manual...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
10-12-23, 02:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 670
Posted By cuevélo

I'd put a glass screen protector over it if it's...

I'd put a glass screen protector over it if it's still flat enough for one to work. I'd also get a silicone case. I have one from TUSITA on amazon that I really like.
Forum: Commuting
10-12-23, 09:55 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,097
Posted By cuevélo

I haven't used a CVT hub extensively, just once...

I haven't used a CVT hub extensively, just once on a bike share bike. I would rather have a traditional IGH hub with higher efficiency...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-11-23, 12:29 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,152
Posted By cuevélo

I would use this mount that probably came with...

I would use this mount that probably came with your edge, on the stem.

https://www.garmin.com/en-US/p/65215
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-07-23, 07:07 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 766
Posted By cuevélo

I find that cleats often come loose on new shoes...

I find that cleats often come loose on new shoes as the plastic creeps and the cleats settle into place. If you go to the full 5-6Nm I think this might not happen; it is tighter than I would do by...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
08-24-23, 04:17 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,045
Posted By cuevélo

What are your two different bikes? Would you be...

What are your two different bikes? Would you be willing to assign one of them to "need to see" lights? If so, I think you'd be much happier with dynamo lighting. No need to think about charging, and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-22-23, 09:44 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,108
Posted By cuevélo

Because it isn't that the tools are manufactured...

Because it isn't that the tools are manufactured inaccurately, it is that they measure something other than chain pitch elongation (other than Park CC-4, Pedro's chain checker plus II, and similar...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-11-23, 12:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 557
Posted By cuevélo

RD-R7000 will bring up the RARD001-04. You don't...

RD-R7000 will bring up the RARD001-04. You don't need to know about RARD001-04 beforehand.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-28-23, 01:47 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,750
Posted By cuevélo

I think that if you're buying from amazon you're...

I think that if you're buying from amazon you're probably getting counterfeit ones due to their stock co-mingling. I think you're better off buying directly from a real retailer like Walmart,...
Forum: Commuting
07-17-23, 11:55 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 7,146
Posted By cuevélo

woodway (WA) ____________________ 1737.5 mi...

woodway (WA) ____________________ 1737.5 mi (1813.5 total)
cuevélo (ME) _____________________1154 mi (1760 total)
MikeM21 (VA) _____________________ 879 mi (1780)
Campfire (IA)...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-10-23, 02:18 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,613
Posted By cuevélo

The Garmin Venu 2 can be used to place a call...

The Garmin Venu 2 can be used to place a call through your phone, but you have to carry it. I think it also has better battery life than Apple watches, but not nearly as good as a more specific sport...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-10-23, 07:14 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,276
Posted By cuevélo

The edge 800 does not have Bluetooth so you...

The edge 800 does not have Bluetooth so you cannot transfer from the app.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-02-23, 08:23 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,388
Posted By cuevélo

The wire coming out of the fork should connect to...

The wire coming out of the fork should connect to the inner wire coming out of the light. The outer.bare wire coming out of the light should connect to the fork, although it's also possible that the...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-20-23, 02:35 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 346
Posted By cuevélo

The 830 does not have topo data built in. You...

The 830 does not have topo data built in. You need to be on a pre-made course in order to have the data.
Forum: Framebuilders
06-12-23, 11:48 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 503
Posted By cuevélo

IS Disc Mount distance to dropout face

Hi,

I have a Trek Soho Deluxe, and I want to try to make a dropout for it for disc brakes rather than roller brakes. Here...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-05-23, 10:15 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,417
Posted By cuevélo

How fast will you be riding with this light? I...

How fast will you be riding with this light? I don't know how nice the Lezyne optics are, but if they're anything near as nice as B&M/SON, then 500 lumens is quite a lot. I'm comfortable riding with...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-02-23, 08:12 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 872
Posted By cuevélo

I use ProBikeGarage on android and I think it's...

I use ProBikeGarage on android and I think it's awesome.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-22-23, 07:34 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,114
Posted By cuevélo

I'd avoid Teflon, since that wire is usually...

I'd avoid Teflon, since that wire is usually silver plated, which is generally worse than tin-plated copper in wet environments. I like M22759/16 ETFE insulated wire. I've gotten it from the Allied...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-24-23, 12:21 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 173
Posted By cuevélo

What are you doing that requires such a precise...

What are you doing that requires such a precise measurement? The pedal only claims to be accurate to 1.5%, so an additional decimal place is likely meaningless anyway.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-03-23, 11:05 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 494
Posted By cuevélo

I would add a wired ground connection to the tail...

I would add a wired ground connection to the tail light.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
03-09-23, 03:55 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,453
Posted By cuevélo

I've ordered once or twice from them before...

I've ordered once or twice from them before without problems, shipped to USA.
Forum: Commuting
02-14-23, 08:06 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,449
Posted By cuevélo

I think something like that is a really awesome...

I think something like that is a really awesome commuter. I'm riding a Trek Soho Deluxe from 2013 which is fairly similar, with an IGH and a gates drive, less the stock dynamo hub. I have a dynamo...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
01-19-23, 04:04 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 984
Posted By cuevélo

I can only find sources that say that austenitic...

I can only find sources that say that austenitic stainless steel is not ferromagnetic.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
01-19-23, 03:40 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 984
Posted By cuevélo

Nope, austenitic stainless steels like 316 are...

Nope, austenitic stainless steels like 316 are not ferromagnetic.

https://www.kjmagnetics.com/blog.asp?p=stainless
Forum: Commuting
01-05-23, 12:13 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 7,549
Posted By cuevélo

cuevélo (ME) ______________________ 1363 mi...

cuevélo (ME) ______________________ 1363 mi (2194km)
gaucho777 (CA) ____________________ 1138.6 mi
Atvar (ITA) _______________________ 1055 mi (1697.99 Km)
Darth Lefty (CA) __________________...
Forum: Framebuilders
12-30-22, 10:56 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,178
Posted By cuevélo

Here is a picture of the shell. The goal is to...

Here is a picture of the shell. The goal is to have more frame strength (with the solid middle section) but better clamping (as a pinch-type supposedly has).

...
Forum: Framebuilders
12-30-22, 10:56 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,178
Posted By cuevélo

The builder is Waltly, and the custom design was...

The builder is Waltly, and the custom design was my choice. I still need to talk to them, but I'd like to start thinking about solutions that don't require shipping back and forth to China.
Forum: Framebuilders
12-30-22, 09:15 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,178
Posted By cuevélo

Reaming Titanium Eccentric Bottom Bracket

Hi,

I'm unable to find a commercially available 54mm reamer. Do people use 2.125" reamers? A boring head? Something else?

I had a titanium frame made with a customized bottom bracket similar to...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
11-21-22, 11:59 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,397
Posted By cuevélo

You will see some of the data if you have Physio...

You will see some of the data if you have Physio TrueUp turned on.

https://support.garmin.com/en-US/?faq=EjPECQK58qA0xzJ5X74vm7
Forum: Framebuilders
11-07-22, 11:45 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 925
Posted By cuevélo

NASA-STD-8739.4 [19.6.2.d.2]...

NASA-STD-8739.4 [19.6.2.d.2] (https://workmanship.nasa.gov/lib/insp/2%20books/links/sections/401%20General%20Requirements.html) Waxed lacing shall not be used for spaceflight applications.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
10-28-22, 12:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 857
Posted By cuevélo

Do you have any sensors (e.g. wheel speed,...

Do you have any sensors (e.g. wheel speed, cadence, power meter) on your individual bikes? If so, you can use https://www.activityfix.com/user_cp to create automatic rules for assigning your rides to...
Forum: Commuting
10-19-22, 12:19 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,111
Posted By cuevélo

The Garmin RTL515 will send the information to...

The Garmin RTL515 will send the information to your phone over Bluetooth. You could get a phone strap mount if you wanted to go for the least expensive option.

I ride on the road and commute with...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
10-13-22, 09:12 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,592
Posted By cuevélo

I think it could be the top of your tire. Is the...

I think it could be the top of your tire. Is the light in front of your rear tire? How high above? What kind of tires do you have (deep tread/lugs)?
Forum: Commuting
09-19-22, 02:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 993
Posted By cuevélo

Attach a milk crate to the rear rack, and place...

Attach a milk crate to the rear rack, and place the backpack in it.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
08-08-22, 02:35 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,605
Posted By cuevélo

I would record just on the edge. The epix has...

I would record just on the edge. The epix has Physio TrueUp (https://support.garmin.com/en-US/?faq=EjPECQK58qA0xzJ5X74vm7) and so will see the data from the edge once the edge and watch sync with...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-26-22, 09:36 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 574
Posted By cuevélo

If there is decent cell service in the areas that...

If there is decent cell service in the areas that you bike, Garmin LiveTrack (https://support.garmin.com/en-US/?faq=HbqxxbiBGA3mDhlLX4GUw8) or Strava Beacon...
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