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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-31-22, 10:17 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 643
Posted By Entropy_S

Yup.

Yup.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-31-22, 10:14 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 643
Posted By Entropy_S

Regarding expense, I was looking at TPMS monitors...

Regarding expense, I was looking at TPMS monitors that are sub-$10, like this Specialized solution here, for example:

https://www.incycle.com/products/specialized-roll-1

Given their very-low...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-31-22, 09:47 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 643
Posted By Entropy_S

TPMS Tire Pressure Monitoring Valve Stems

Kind of a basic question, but I have a couple of questions regarding these.

1) Do you use these on your bike? Why or why not?

2) Would you use these on your bike? Why or why not?

3) If you...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-25-22, 07:23 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 567
Posted By Entropy_S

Yup, you’re absolutely right! I did as you said,...

Yup, you’re absolutely right! I did as you said, and there is very little clearance for a bolt without impacting the chain, although a countersunk screw may work.


Huzzah! Thanks for the link my...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-25-22, 02:21 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 567
Posted By Entropy_S

Ah, okay! Thank you for that clarification. ...

Ah, okay! Thank you for that clarification.

So, from what I gather, this essentially means that the "BCD" I originally posted is incorrect, and the actual measurement I should be taking for the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-25-22, 01:28 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 567
Posted By Entropy_S

Wellll, admittedly none (yet). The reason for my...

Wellll, admittedly none (yet). The reason for my need of a chainring guard is to prevent crap from inadvertently getting caught in the large front gear.
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
05-25-22, 01:25 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,780
Posted By Entropy_S

I sincerely appreciate everyone's input, thank...

I sincerely appreciate everyone's input, thank you! The common denominator I am seeing among the posts in this thread is to go to a reputable bike store and have my wife measured for an appropriate...
Forum: Framebuilders
05-25-22, 01:13 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,006
Posted By Entropy_S

You're making an excellent case in convincing me...

You're making an excellent case in convincing me to just get a new (or new to me!) mountain bike, LOL!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-25-22, 10:47 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 567
Posted By Entropy_S

The problem I am running into with my crankset...

The problem I am running into with my crankset (besides being old) is that a) it uses a four-bolt design, and b) the holes are so far apart. If I find a chainring guard with a four bolt design, nine...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-25-22, 07:40 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 567
Posted By Entropy_S

I can't see any other holes other than the ones...

I can't see any other holes other than the ones marked in Green; the holes are countersunk which leads me to believe that they could be used for something, if not a chainring guard?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-24-22, 08:22 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 567
Posted By Entropy_S

Older MTB Looking for Newer Chainring Guard Solution

Let me preface this by saying that I’m a complete newbie when it comes to bikes in general, and feel dumb asking the following question.

So, I have an old Diamondback mountain bike that I...
Forum: Framebuilders
05-24-22, 08:16 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,006
Posted By Entropy_S

Well, no. The MTB is older, true, and I can't see...

Well, no. The MTB is older, true, and I can't see burying the bike for a new one and/or replacing the entire crankset if there's a soul out there looking for CNC or even 3D printing work.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-24-22, 07:11 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 7,332
Posted By Entropy_S

The best biking advice I ever got, and this...

The best biking advice I ever got, and this includes two-wheel and four-wheel motor sports is having good posture. I can’t tell you how much this helps to avoid shoulder, neck and lower back pain and...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
05-23-22, 05:47 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,780
Posted By Entropy_S

Bike Seat for my Wife’s Bum?

I realize that this is going to be slightly objective, but is there an aftermarket manufacturer known for making seats for women who have er, plump bottoms?

My wife is taking an interest in...
Forum: Framebuilders
05-23-22, 05:38 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,006
Posted By Entropy_S

Custom CNC Services

Kind of an odd ball question, but are there folks here who own or operate CNC machines that can do custom part requests? For example, I have an older mountain bike which has a 3x chainring and I want...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-23-22, 05:25 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,138
Posted By Entropy_S

So, I went through a similar situation with a...

So, I went through a similar situation with a pair of kicks that were rubbing the crap out of my pinky toe (I was doing a lot of HIIT training). I ended up buying 1” wide Velcro strips with adhesive...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-23-22, 05:20 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 843
Posted By Entropy_S

Outdoor Research might have something, take a...

Outdoor Research might have something, take a look at their rip-stop series of clothing.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-21-22, 10:02 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 9,851
Posted By Entropy_S

Park Tools are great, although pricey, so a good...

Park Tools are great, although pricey, so a good alternative might be Bikehand, which is considerably cheaper.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-21-22, 09:59 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 6,950
Posted By Entropy_S

Depression is nothing new to a lot of folks, it’s...

Depression is nothing new to a lot of folks, it’s the method you employ to work your way out of it that is different for each individual. While not prone to depression myself, I do find myself...
Forum: Introductions
05-21-22, 09:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 275
Posted By Entropy_S

East coast bike newbie reporting in

Hey all! Just signed up and checking in. Looking forward to learning more about mountain biking and bike maintenance. Thanks for having me!
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