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Forum: Commuting
03-25-24, 11:38 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 251
Posted By flangehead

I use a Kryptonite U-lock which I either leave at...

I use a Kryptonite U-lock which I either leave at work if direct commute or bungee to my rear rack if I’m stopping off for groceries etc. on the way home.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-21-24, 12:27 PM
Replies: 1,302
Views: 61,716
Posted By flangehead

OK, I've been reluctant* to say this but here...

OK, I've been reluctant* to say this but here goes: I'm not convinced the squeaking of a waxed chain necessarily means the important lubrication isn't still happening. I've had cases after a recent...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-21-24, 08:00 AM
Replies: 1,302
Views: 61,716
Posted By flangehead

I didn't keep track, but I probably rewaxed no...

I didn't keep track, but I probably rewaxed no less than once and no more than 3 times before I hit 1500 miles. Still below 0.75 with a Park simple chain checker.

I'm a commuter, lazy and...
03-21-24, 06:38 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 253
Posted By flangehead

Yeah, I'm struggling. The whole concept started...

Yeah, I'm struggling. The whole concept started with an event where a motorist looking into the sun pulled out in front of "DFW Point to Point".. that's how the shadow came in..

The problem is...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-20-24, 03:47 AM
Replies: 1,302
Views: 61,716
Posted By flangehead

Anecdote: 1500 miles on 10 speed KMC. My (bad)...

Anecdote: 1500 miles on 10 speed KMC. My (bad) practice is wax after rain or if I hear squeaking. Light drops on way home weren’t enough to wet the chain but reminded me it had been a long time since...
Forum: Commuting
03-20-24, 03:06 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 741
Posted By flangehead

I have used both styles and my experience is that...

I have used both styles and my experience is that the flat bar is more maneuverable whereas the drop bar allows me to reduce wind resistance. I’d choose a flat bar if I had an urban situation or...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-19-24, 04:53 AM
Replies: 1,302
Views: 61,716
Posted By flangehead

Yes along with a volatile organic compound (VOC)...

Yes along with a volatile organic compound (VOC) management system, like a condenser, incinerator or activated carbon adsorption system to meet EPA requirements. :D
03-19-24, 03:24 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 253
Posted By flangehead

Vernal Equinox: Thermonuclear Threat on the Horizon

My shadow is lining up with my direction of travel.

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Though it can happen...
03-16-24, 10:34 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 890
Posted By flangehead

Wow. Quite a story.

Wow. Quite a story.
03-15-24, 04:45 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 337
Posted By flangehead

My experience with an “advisory committee” is...

My experience with an “advisory committee” is that it is just that: advisory. At the end of the day the elected officials decide.

Unfortunately these committees get wrapped up with a bunch of...
03-14-24, 07:33 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 2,214
Posted By flangehead

I have several of these in different kits, and...

I have several of these in different kits, and have used them frequently. They haven’t let me down yet.
Forum: Commuting
03-08-24, 09:46 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 741
Posted By flangehead

If you want a new bike, get a new bike. If...

If you want a new bike, get a new bike.

If you don’t want to spend $ on maintenance fix what you have.

In general that old stuff uses less expensive parts that last longer.

If you commute...
02-28-24, 11:09 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,231
Posted By flangehead

I’m not going to change anyone’s thinking in 1...

I’m not going to change anyone’s thinking in 1 minute on the road. I just tell them to have a nice day.

However, as I was stopped at a traffic light in the right lane a motorist pulled up next to...
02-26-24, 05:18 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 221
Posted By flangehead

I’ve used my tandem solo many times for cargo...

I’ve used my tandem solo many times for cargo runs, particularly for long items like shovels and rakes.
Replies: 9
Views: 319
Posted By flangehead

I haven’t seen a drive train like that before…a...

I haven’t seen a drive train like that before…a single chain using the idler to catch stoker chain ring teeth?
02-11-24, 05:48 AM
Replies: 170
Views: 7,233
Posted By flangehead

No picture, but at home one dark morning I heard...

No picture, but at home one dark morning I heard a loud hoot and I pointed my helmet-mounted light at it. Great Horned Owl on the chimney. I probably burned out the poor fella’s retinas…
01-29-24, 07:46 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 7,233
Posted By flangehead

This big guy flew right in front of me this...

This big guy flew right in front of me this morning so I invaded his privacy.

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01-24-24, 04:35 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,729
Posted By flangehead

That’s what I use: ...

That’s what I use:

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Pulling a flatbed kiddie trailer for large loads.
...
01-20-24, 04:43 AM
Replies: 170
Views: 7,233
Posted By flangehead

Bobcat but after a car hit him. ...

Bobcat but after a car hit him.
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A friend had captured him or one of his...
01-09-24, 04:51 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,431
Posted By flangehead

You’ve got sharrows!

You’ve got sharrows!
01-08-24, 03:13 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,986
Posted By flangehead

I suppose then that sniffing molten paraffin is...

I suppose then that sniffing molten paraffin is another reason immersive waxing should be more popular…
01-06-24, 12:15 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 509
Posted By flangehead

I’m a case in point.

I’m a case in point.
01-05-24, 10:33 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,431
Posted By flangehead

In most jurisdictions there is a legal pedestrian...

In most jurisdictions there is a legal pedestrian crossing at all intersections, sometimes emphasized by a painted crosswalk.

Sharrows are the cycling version of painted crosswalks.
...
01-05-24, 07:41 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 509
Posted By flangehead

Thank you both for your help. I found the clause...

Thank you both for your help. I found the clause in the Texas Transportation Code about approaching as closely as practicable to the right-hand curb or edge of the roadway. I'd missed that.
01-04-24, 11:27 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 509
Posted By flangehead

State DOT Bike Lane Safety Message

Texas DOT pretends to educate road users with billboards and social media so they can say they're doing something.

The activity is completely inconsequential but I follow them just for the...
01-04-24, 11:13 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,030
Posted By flangehead

It is running parallel to the centerline of frame...

It is running parallel to the centerline of frame until about the bottom bracket, so some direction change is needed to direct it along the drive-side chainstay. I haven't noticed excessive...
01-03-24, 03:06 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,030
Posted By flangehead

I think the geometry serves to shorten the...

I think the geometry serves to shorten the wheelbase.

There is only a groove in the U-brake mounting boss that the shift cable runs in.

Most times I see an outer cable segment used to...
01-03-24, 12:31 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,030
Posted By flangehead

You're right; we'd both have it easier with the...

You're right; we'd both have it easier with the release side swapped. Another difference is the centerline of the crank is much closer to the U-brake on mine than yours:...
01-02-24, 08:43 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,030
Posted By flangehead

I don't know if this is the same problem madpogue...

I don't know if this is the same problem madpogue has, but for my ride it is the clearance around the straddle cable end while trying to pinch the pads closed that is difficult, not the overall...
12-29-23, 06:27 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,030
Posted By flangehead

I’ve given up on that and just install with the...

I’ve given up on that and just install with the tire deflated…I only remove the rear for flats.
12-29-23, 03:05 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,030
Posted By flangehead

It was custom-built for the original owner who I...

It was custom-built for the original owner who I bought it from.
12-27-23, 09:46 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,030
Posted By flangehead

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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The big picture.
12-27-23, 07:51 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,030
Posted By flangehead

On my tandem which dates from the early ‘90s....

On my tandem which dates from the early ‘90s. They stop the supertanker.

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12-26-23, 01:46 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 967
Posted By flangehead

No.

No.
12-24-23, 07:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 586
Posted By flangehead

Thank you! I’ll go through it. For...

Thank you! I’ll go through it.

For architectural variety I found this: https://www.sovietbusstops.com/. Incredible variety.
12-24-23, 07:35 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,320
Posted By flangehead

I’d get front and rear lights and use them both...

I’d get front and rear lights and use them both day and night.
Forum: Commuting
12-21-23, 02:25 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 577
Posted By flangehead

Yeah, I’ve never seen another tandem with front...

Yeah, I’ve never seen another tandem with front crossover drive. (See John Allen “How to build up your own tandem crankset” on Sheldon Brown.)

I bought it used. It is noisy because it has an idler...
Forum: Commuting
12-20-23, 07:28 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 577
Posted By flangehead

Black bar tape is my default. However for my...

Black bar tape is my default. However for my two-tone tandem, which I sometimes solo for my commute, I am continuing to match the frame color scheme.
...
12-18-23, 09:11 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 586
Posted By flangehead

Thanks; I know I'm looking for something rare...

Thanks; I know I'm looking for something rare (possibly non-existent). I found some articles about SEPTA cooperating with planning in 2020 to integrate to the trail but recent "construction just...
12-17-23, 07:05 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 586
Posted By flangehead

Thanks; I didn't provide much information. ...

Thanks; I didn't provide much information.

At the location shown below, the most likely connection between about 30 miles of trails to the west (green) and a developing trail system that will...
12-14-23, 11:38 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 586
Posted By flangehead

"Super" Bus Stop for Trail Connection

We obtained funding to connect two significant regional trails in a suburban setting. Bus service touching the connection is astoundingly good for this area at 20 minute intervals 0400-2300.

Does...
12-05-23, 02:51 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 4,483
Posted By flangehead

I have had good experience with REI taking into...

I have had good experience with REI taking into account their business model. A step up from Academy but don’t expect LBS level of service.
12-05-23, 01:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 575
Posted By flangehead

Stiffness at what scale? I used shelving material...

Stiffness at what scale? I used shelving material which has about 1” of section along one edge. The overall assembly is stiff. For point loads I cover it with 1/4” plywood.

see:
...
12-04-23, 12:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 417
Posted By flangehead

ah thanks for the Dremel idea. I’d been thinking...

ah thanks for the Dremel idea. I’d been thinking a cut off hacksaw while humming Folsom Prison Blues if I couldn’t find a 1mm abrasive wire. Dremel cut should work. Thanks!
12-03-23, 02:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 417
Posted By flangehead

There's the rub. There is no hex or any other...

There's the rub. There is no hex or any other grip at either "B" or "D". I guess I'll have to drill it out; maybe I can make enough of an indent to get an easy-out onto the stud.
12-03-23, 11:00 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,584
Posted By flangehead

AAA has done these studies annually for many...

AAA has done these studies annually for many years. I have found them useful. (2022 study is published in 2023, etc.)

The 2022 summary is at...
12-03-23, 10:34 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 417
Posted By flangehead

Loosening Retainer on top of FSA Head Block threadless headset

I have FSA Head Block on a 2017 CO-OP ADV 1.1 shown in the photos below. It has developed play but I cannot seem to add any compression to the bearings. I thought it best to research it before I...
Forum: Commuting
11-27-23, 03:32 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 828
Posted By flangehead

I commute in Houston Texas in the southern US....

I commute in Houston Texas in the southern US. Summer is 35-38C and 80-90 % humidity.

When I had your situation at one work location I took my wet kit out and hung it on the bike. I was in a...
11-25-23, 03:47 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,576
Posted By flangehead

I had an aluminum Trek 7.3FX in daily commuter...

I had an aluminum Trek 7.3FX in daily commuter service for about 12 years that developed a crack in the seat tube near the bottom bracket. The way I found it was my rear rim brake was rubbing but...
11-22-23, 11:02 AM
Replies: 170
Views: 7,233
Posted By flangehead

I see coyotes in my neighborhood on Monday and...

I see coyotes in my neighborhood on Monday and Thursday mornings.
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