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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-24, 11:50 PM
Replies: 2,356
Views: 561,620
Posted By HelpSingularity

Wow, look at that gap, I don't think I've ever...

Wow, look at that gap, I don't think I've ever seen one that big.


Why is there so much room between the front wheel and the fork crown? :foo:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-24, 02:13 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 639
Posted By HelpSingularity

Dang, you are the king of shine! :lol: Nice...

Dang, you are the king of shine! :lol:

Nice ride by the way!
Forum: Touring
04-13-24, 10:00 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,347
Posted By HelpSingularity

I did kinda wonder how effective they might be in...

I did kinda wonder how effective they might be in real life. You just never know nowadays. I figured I would just keep the honest people honest. :lol:
Forum: Touring
04-13-24, 09:08 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,347
Posted By HelpSingularity

Last June I had spent the whole day making my way...

Last June I had spent the whole day making my way north thru L.A. with a combination of cycling and Metrolink train to Emma Wood State Park in Ventura. I arrived after midnight, exhausted, threw up...
Forum: Touring
04-12-24, 10:29 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,347
Posted By HelpSingularity

Gotta have something. When I'm out on a ride...

Gotta have something. When I'm out on a ride (tour):

https://www.abus.com/usa/Products/Bicycle-locks/Steel-O-Flex-Bike/Tresorflex-6615C

Cable with steel sheath and combo lock.
I feel fairly...
Forum: Touring
04-12-24, 03:01 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,147
Posted By HelpSingularity

When I was a young man I could and did ride weeks...

When I was a young man I could and did ride weeks on end, doing a hundred miler every day. I could not help but just hammer all day, self contained, camp out, and do it again the next day. But I had...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-08-24, 07:58 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 714
Posted By HelpSingularity

When I use my roof rack I take 4 or 5 3x5 cards...

When I use my roof rack I take 4 or 5 3x5 cards and write "Bikes on Roof" on them.
Then I tape them to the rear view mirror, on the dashboard and anywhere else in my immediate field of vision.
In...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-05-24, 12:24 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,567
Posted By HelpSingularity

sweet! :love:

sweet!
:love:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-04-24, 12:11 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 2,512
Posted By HelpSingularity

I had the same problem with MKS Lambda EZY...

I had the same problem with MKS Lambda EZY pedals.
I have two different brand pedal wrenches.
Both were just a smidge too wide to fit on the flats.
I purchased a 15mm cone wrench and fixed that...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-01-24, 05:04 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,988
Posted By HelpSingularity

It kinda is a little stupid, sorta, maybe. I...

It kinda is a little stupid, sorta, maybe.
I have purchased many, many cars, motorcycles, bicycles, etc second-hand.
Color was practically the least important consideration.
The "bones", condition...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-31-24, 08:50 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,085
Posted By HelpSingularity

I purchased a Bike Friday last September. Some...

I purchased a Bike Friday last September.
Some of the stock components are (were) of very low quality (e.g., wheels), since replaced on my dime.
It came with Origin 8 linear brakes that retail for...
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-31-24, 08:07 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 709
Posted By HelpSingularity

Nothing wrong with the ISO 559 sized wheels.

Nothing wrong with the ISO 559 sized wheels.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-31-24, 07:59 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 2,512
Posted By HelpSingularity

I would not sweat the inexpensive platform...

I would not sweat the inexpensive platform pedals.
Who cares if they blow up in a year or two and you have to spend another $20, not a big deal for most people.
I have larger feet so I prefer a...
Forum: Touring
03-31-24, 02:52 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,269
Posted By HelpSingularity

I suffered through that same existential crisis...

I suffered through that same existential crisis myself when I was setting up a touring bicycle a few years ago.
Previously I had never left town without some kind of cycling shoe/pedal system, as I...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-29-24, 10:39 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 931
Posted By HelpSingularity

Very nice ride, love it. Glad it is NOT my size!...

Very nice ride, love it. Glad it is NOT my size! :innocent:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-24, 10:34 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 670
Posted By HelpSingularity

Loverly mixte, très kool, love it, I've always...

Loverly mixte, très kool, love it, I've always wanted a nice one in my size (me, 6 foot).
(please do not listen to me concerning the following statement. Stay away from the rabbit hole :innocent:)...
Forum: Touring
03-29-24, 12:15 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 666
Posted By HelpSingularity

Great idea! It never dawned on me to have my...

Great idea! It never dawned on me to have my camping sleeping kit (as noted above) in one central place (stuff sack). I usually dig stuff out as the need arises, which can be a pain in the dark....
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-28-24, 11:58 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,373
Posted By HelpSingularity

darn, the seat cluster sure looks sweet! :love: ...

darn, the seat cluster sure looks sweet! :love:
I like that the brake bridge has those reinforcements (lugs, don't know what they are really called).
That is a tell tale sign of a high end frame....
Forum: Touring
03-27-24, 12:02 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 666
Posted By HelpSingularity

I do as mev does but then put the stuff sack in a...

I do as mev does but then put the stuff sack in a flannel pillow case.
Not perfect, but good enuff!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-27-24, 10:44 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,387
Posted By HelpSingularity

The problem as a layman (for me) was determining...

The problem as a layman (for me) was determining what was the proper course, surgery, radiation or observation.
Surgery is gnarly, but ending up like Mr Singleton is way gnarlier.
Even after the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-26-24, 11:42 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,387
Posted By HelpSingularity

Dang, I'm 67, that hits a little too close to...

Dang, I'm 67, that hits a little too close to home.
His Wikipedia page says he passed from prostate cancer.
Make sure you guys (men) get your yearly check-ups.
I was treated for prostate cancer...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-26-24, 06:34 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,373
Posted By HelpSingularity

I admit it: I'm a sucker for a pretty face. ...

I admit it: I'm a sucker for a pretty face.
When I see a classic ride with a near pristine finish and good overall condition, and it's a bike I've always admired, boom, valuations out the window.
I...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-25-24, 05:59 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,373
Posted By HelpSingularity

Yup, when "...unless it was something I really...

Yup, when "...unless it was something I really wanted" gets thrown into the equation, and it's in great shape, all of a sudden it might be worth more than a sane person might want to pay.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-20-24, 10:06 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,537
Posted By HelpSingularity

I'm with you 100%. I just can't seem to hardly...

I'm with you 100%. I just can't seem to hardly wear out any of my cartridge BBs (mostly Shimano, some Tange, some no name).
But in my old age I don't get a lot of joy from anything (poor me) except...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-19-24, 08:29 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 5,253
Posted By HelpSingularity

After over 50 years of purchasing and using...

After over 50 years of purchasing and using bicycle tires (including Clement Seta, Extra Seta, Campionato del Mondo Seta and all sorts of wired-on tires over the decades) I tell anyone (who will...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-19-24, 07:56 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,322
Posted By HelpSingularity

With any luck the next step we will be seeing...

With any luck the next step we will be seeing them on the Bike forums pontificating on the proper way to lube a chain.
:lol:
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-19-24, 07:51 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,322
Posted By HelpSingularity

Big mega plus on taking off pedals, lower seat,...

Big mega plus on taking off pedals, lower seat, and stride away on a flat parking lot.
They will figure it out in minutes.
This is life changing,
I am very excited for the newbie!!
Forum: Touring
03-10-24, 03:24 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,601
Posted By HelpSingularity

Great idea to purchase a mattress bag from a...

Great idea to purchase a mattress bag from a Uhaul moving place (in the U.S.) to put your bicycle in.
Forum: Touring
03-10-24, 03:53 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,601
Posted By HelpSingularity

I'll be flying Condor Airlines in a few months:...

I'll be flying Condor Airlines in a few months: LAX to Frankfurt. I'll be taking a Bike Friday folding bicycle and using their canvas bag.

From...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-29-24, 12:24 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 854
Posted By HelpSingularity

just keep those tires pumped up to max, or...

just keep those tires pumped up to max, or whatever, you can even go over 20 lbs/psi or more.
You'll be fine.
But use a tire gauge so you can fine tune the pressures and see what works best for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-29-24, 12:14 AM
Replies: 2,356
Views: 561,620
Posted By HelpSingularity

dang, those are some guns!!!

dang, those are some guns!!!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-29-24, 12:04 AM
Replies: 191
Views: 6,519
Posted By HelpSingularity

Didn't read all of this thread. At a certain...

Didn't read all of this thread.
At a certain point I have found, IME, only two things that really matter (aside from being in shape and skilled):

Light wheels and high end tires
Having about...
Forum: Touring
02-28-24, 11:46 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,928
Posted By HelpSingularity

I have found this to be helpful when trying to...

I have found this to be helpful when trying to figure out tire/rim sizing:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ISO_5775

From the article: "ISO 5775 is an international standard for labeling the size...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-23-24, 01:04 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 530
Posted By HelpSingularity

I used "Slime" filled inner tubes when i lived in...

I used "Slime" filled inner tubes when i lived in goathead infested Bakersfield, Cal. The stuff was great. There were times, mostly in the fall when a fresh crop of goathead thorns littered the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-19-24, 08:51 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,747
Posted By HelpSingularity

Preach, brother! :thumb:

Preach, brother! :thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-18-24, 09:49 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,425
Posted By HelpSingularity

Wow, that is tre cool! Very sexy! Love it!

Wow, that is tre cool!
Very sexy!
Love it!
Forum: Recreational & Family
02-18-24, 09:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 693
Posted By HelpSingularity

Just a bit off topic. Believe it or not, people...

Just a bit off topic.
Believe it or not, people forget very quickly that they have bicycles on the roof of their car. My solution is to have 3, 4 or more 3 x 5 cards, with something scribbled on...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-18-24, 04:17 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,747
Posted By HelpSingularity

Dear OP You are not having "bad luck" with...

Dear OP
You are not having "bad luck" with bicycle tires and tubes. You are purchasing the absolute cheapest products possible. And then you are wondering why they don't last, luck has absolutely...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-17-24, 07:03 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,747
Posted By HelpSingularity

At least the first two images show very...

At least the first two images show very inexpensive tires. IME they literally will fall apart, they will do exactly what you are experiencing. There is a reason why some tires are $10 and some are...
Forum: Touring
02-16-24, 09:20 PM
Replies: 169
Views: 9,502
Posted By HelpSingularity

Hi Tourist Good luck with your trip. I have...

Hi Tourist
Good luck with your trip. I have traveled up and down the left coast a dozen times. I love the idea of combining train and bicycle travel. The reality, not so much, kinda sorta,...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
02-15-24, 12:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 390
Posted By HelpSingularity

IMO those bicycles are not much more than novelty...

IMO those bicycles are not much more than novelty items.
Totally fine to ride around the RV park to get to the club house and back with one of your grand kids on the back, fun for a few minutes...
Forum: Touring
02-07-24, 05:43 PM
Replies: 169
Views: 9,502
Posted By HelpSingularity

One more thing I forgot: I asked the ticket...

One more thing I forgot: I asked the ticket person at the Amtrak station in San Diego what the deal was with folding bicycles.
She said just fold it up and you can do whatever, and go wherever you...
Forum: Touring
02-07-24, 03:57 PM
Replies: 169
Views: 9,502
Posted By HelpSingularity

I don't know if I understand the problem but here...

I don't know if I understand the problem but here is one data point.
I regularly take Amtrak between San Diego, Ca and Redding, Ca., through the California Central Valley, with my bicycle, both...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-04-24, 09:48 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,107
Posted By HelpSingularity

I had the same issue. I built up some 650b...

I had the same issue.
I built up some 650b wheels and was able to go to 32 mm wide tires.
This is where 650b rims really shine since I was able to use fenders and wide tires on the same, older...
Forum: Touring
02-01-24, 03:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 517
Posted By HelpSingularity

Unless there has been a new closure there have...

Unless there has been a new closure there have several posts about just waiting till the workers go home at 5 pm and then crossing.
Forum: Touring
01-27-24, 12:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 517
Posted By HelpSingularity

If the weather is nice head to the coast and go...

If the weather is nice head to the coast and go south.
Lots of info online.
What is fun is to take the Capitol Corridor Amtrak train to the East Bay, transfer to BART and then go into the city and...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-27-24, 01:10 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,066
Posted By HelpSingularity

So how does this kickstand work when the bike is...

So how does this kickstand work when the bike is folded up? Does it get in the way (much)? I already think that folding a Bike Friday is a little bit of a pain in the rear (but just a little bit); I...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-18-24, 07:18 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,066
Posted By HelpSingularity

I use an old leather toe strap as a "parking...

I use an old leather toe strap as a "parking brake".
I have found it really helps in stabilizing all my bikes when on an incline or on the train, even on my bikes with no kickstand.
I use bar end...
Forum: Introductions
01-15-24, 10:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 319
Posted By HelpSingularity

Welcome to the forum, Caleb.

Welcome to the forum, Caleb.
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-12-24, 07:06 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,066
Posted By HelpSingularity

Hello Reddleman , Greetings from California, ...

Hello Reddleman , Greetings from California,
Whoa, extra cool ride you got there, great picture, love it.
You are just the guy I've been hoping would answer my plea. :)
My BikeFriday is set up...
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