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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

02-13-23, 05:25 AM

Replies: 12

Glueing kickstand/mudguard plate onto steel frame?

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Posted By kooby

Maybe you can even use the bolt from the...

Maybe you can even use the bolt from the kickstand to hold the plate for the mudguard: no glue required

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

01-31-23, 01:07 AM

Replies: 43

Underwater bike gears

Views: 1,874

Posted By kooby

Yeah, control absolutely was a problem for us....

Yeah, control absolutely was a problem for us. Our control fins were way too small, they would have worked well at higher speeds, but we never managed to get the sub up to those speeds. I think they...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

01-20-23, 01:41 AM

Replies: 43

Underwater bike gears

Views: 1,874

Posted By kooby

Well... I went back and found some pictures from...

Well... I went back and found some pictures from our sub...
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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

01-20-23, 01:36 AM

Replies: 43

Underwater bike gears

Views: 1,874

Posted By kooby

In our sub, we tested the drivetrain with the RD...

In our sub, we tested the drivetrain with the RD on land and didn't have problems, but if i recall correctly we didn't test it with resistance on the propeller, so that may have been a problem. Also...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

01-19-23, 01:43 AM

Replies: 43

Underwater bike gears

Views: 1,874

Posted By kooby

Is this for the International Submarine races at...

Is this for the International Submarine races at the David Taylor model basin in Carderock? I did that back in high school, we went with a bike drivetrain too. For the bearings, we just made sure to...

Forum: Touring

01-13-23, 04:18 AM

Replies: 4,824

Sticky Pictures of your loaded rigs?

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Posted By kooby

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Forum: Framebuilders

01-13-23, 03:10 AM

Replies: 19

Any carbon framebuilders around?

Views: 1,044

Posted By kooby

Sorry for the long wait ...

Sorry for the long wait

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Here is the top tube being printed....

Forum: Utility Cycling

01-13-23, 02:44 AM

Replies: 4

Surly Bill trailer customizations

Views: 1,880

Posted By kooby

Cool project! Though I'm surprised there aren't...

Cool project! Though I'm surprised there aren't brakes on that large of a trailer. And I guess the only way to add brakes would be to change out the wheels and figure out some kind of caliper mount.

Forum: Road Cycling

01-12-23, 02:15 AM

Replies: 24

3D printed saddles

Views: 1,381

Posted By kooby

That particular model is not specifically made...

That particular model is not specifically made for each customer. The 3d printing is used to vary the cushioning in specific areas better than other ways of making saddles (more stiff in some area,...

Forum: Advocacy & Safety

01-12-23, 02:06 AM

Replies: 21

NPR's 'Morning edition' reports on e-bikes

Views: 1,465

Posted By kooby

As much as e-bikes might annoy me, I'd really...

As much as e-bikes might annoy me, I'd really rather be annoyed than choking on car exhaust riding through the city center every morning.

Forum: Europe

01-12-23, 02:02 AM

Replies: 1

Bikepacking from Poland to Slovenia

Views: 764

Posted By kooby

Bikepacking from Poland to Slovenia

Hi all, this summer I'm thinking of doing a bikepacking trip from wroclaw, Poland to ljubljana, Slovenia. Has anyone done a similar route or have experience biking through czechia, austria, or...

Forum: Europe

01-12-23, 01:55 AM

Replies: 15

Online shops

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Posted By kooby

For anyone in or near poland, I quite like...

For anyone in or near poland, I quite like cyklomania. I've found their selection and prices to be quite good.

Forum: Commuting

01-12-23, 01:43 AM

Replies: 37

pant stirrups?

Views: 2,731

Posted By kooby

I'm a big fan of the reflective slap-bands for...

I'm a big fan of the reflective slap-bands for controlling my pant, but I might have to try some of these options, looks like they do a better job of keeping socks and pants clean

Forum: Framebuilders

01-10-23, 01:55 AM

Replies: 19

Any carbon framebuilders around?

Views: 1,044

Posted By kooby

Thanks for the responses everyone :) ...

Thanks for the responses everyone :)

My first frame was monocoque using a 3d printed core instead of a foam one. My result was not the best aesthetically, but was rideable (its still my daily...

Forum: General Cycling Discussion

01-05-23, 06:31 AM

Replies: 30

Tire Sidewall colors

Views: 1,196

Posted By kooby

Off-road tires with big lugs and deep grooves are...

Off-road tires with big lugs and deep grooves are designed to sink in to the soil and "push" against the soil (shear forces) in addition to friction with the ground. In contrast to slick road tires...

Forum: Framebuilders

01-04-23, 05:09 AM

Replies: 19

Any carbon framebuilders around?

Views: 1,044

Posted By kooby

Any carbon framebuilders around?

I'm an am amateur to framebuilding (but learning fast!), currently riding my first carbon frame, building my second, and designing my third.
I'm wondering if there are any other, more experienced...

Forum: Commuting

11-18-22, 03:43 AM

Replies: 7

Is anyone using MOLLE

Views: 880

Posted By kooby

I use a molle medical pouch mounted on my fork to...

I use a molle medical pouch mounted on my fork to hold spare tubes, patch kit, and tire levers. It's definitely a little heavier than some other options especially since it needs a special molle...

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