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Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-06-21, 10:28 PM
Replies: 757
Views: 306,304
Posted By Geekage

I made a charging cradle...

I made a charging cradle (https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4806657) for Garmin Edge 530, 830, 1030, and 1030 Plus computers that uses the Charge Power Pack contacts on the bottom of the computer.
...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
03-27-21, 02:56 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 686
Posted By Geekage

Garmin charging cradle

I just posted a new thing on Thingiverse (https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4806657) and thought people might be interested.

It's a charging cradle for Garmin Edge 530, 830, 1030, and 1030 Plus...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-07-21, 05:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 8,952
Posted By Geekage

Converting a SRAM road brake/shifter from 10 speed to 11

This isn't quite a howto, but is more of an addendum to any existing ones such as I assume exists elsewhere, but since I've done this a couple of times, I figure I may as well document my knowledge,...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
01-01-21, 12:35 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,748
Posted By Geekage

I have a Cycliq Fly6 CE that can charge and run...

I have a Cycliq Fly6 CE that can charge and run at the same time, so long as the light's internal battery hasn't run down too much. But it's a camera+light, so it's much more expensive than a regular...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-29-20, 01:50 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,357
Posted By Geekage

Having broken many ribs too, I hope your wife...

Having broken many ribs too, I hope your wife knows how to diagnose a pneumothorax- that might actually need X-rays to confirm. That kept me in the hospital for a couple of days.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-08-20, 01:40 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 522
Posted By Geekage

Very simplified explanation: ​​​​​​A ​strain...

Very simplified explanation:
​​​​​​A ​strain gauge is adhered to the crankarm. With a known weight on it to calibrate, the strain gauge can measure how much the crank is flexing and figure the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-26-20, 01:31 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,151
Posted By Geekage

Exactly. I want to be able to gulp my water and I...

Exactly. I want to be able to gulp my water and I can no longer do that with ice cold water, so lukewarm works for me.

At least for me, where I live, solid color water bottles don't seem to get...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-20-20, 02:09 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 24,041
Posted By Geekage

Hi. I thought I'd chime in here. My battery...

Hi. I thought I'd chime in here.

My battery just went out a couple of weeks ago. Needless to say, support wasn't any help. They had me do a master reset then weren't heard from after that.

I...
Forum: Commuting
12-04-19, 01:10 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,705
Posted By Geekage

Hiding the stuff that happens

Today I got right hooked riding home from work.
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I don't know, after...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-26-19, 12:19 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,839
Posted By Geekage

I'm not too sure the OP has what you think they...

I'm not too sure the OP has what you think they have.

Per their post, the OP has a Vaya. The OP wants a 105 groupset, but does not appear to have bought one. The OP wants "to keep cable actuated...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-31-19, 08:51 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,931
Posted By Geekage

Today I learned that the quote "Everything that...

Today I learned that the quote "Everything that can be invented has been invented (http://Everything_that_can_be_invented_has_been_invented)," attributed to a patent commissioner expecting to patent...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-28-19, 08:11 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 9,587
Posted By Geekage

I feel the same way about people. ...

I feel the same way about people.



Between bubonic plague and malaria, I think fleas or mosquitoes were/are more dangerous, depending on whether you count historically or currently.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-09-19, 01:29 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 9,970
Posted By Geekage

Meh. There's just a lot of grease and it can't...

Meh. There's just a lot of grease and it can't have gummed up that much in thirteen months. The seven year old grease on my shifters was still fine.

Besides, the pawl springs are pretty strong,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-09-19, 01:13 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 9,970
Posted By Geekage

You can get a better look at the red cable spool...

You can get a better look at the red cable spool by removing the three screws holding the cover plate on. You can see one screw in your photo. Another is up and to the left of the ratchet, and the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-14-19, 08:57 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,063
Posted By Geekage

I was thinking the same thing, but I think the...

I was thinking the same thing, but I think the 25.4 in the spec actually means the bar clamp diameter. OD of the stem is probably 22.2, but if it does measure 25.4, then yeah, it's a 1-1/8" headset.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-16-19, 05:31 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,832
Posted By Geekage

Would something like a hitch platform mount in...

Would something like a hitch platform mount in the bed (https://www.rockymounts.com/collections/adaptor-and-truck-mounts/products/tomahawk-floor-mount) work for you?...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-19-19, 08:08 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,801
Posted By Geekage

There are a few options on this page...

There are a few options on this page (https://bikepacking.com/index/add-cage-mounts-bike/). The King Universal Support Bolt (http://www.kingcage.com/index.php?products=yes)s look like a good bet, or...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-03-19, 09:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 7,171
Posted By Geekage

I think the Marlin 5 is an upgrade over the 820. ...

I think the Marlin 5 is an upgrade over the 820.

I'm currently looking for a used bike for my kid: size XS, disc brakes, and 27.5 or 29". So pretty much not the 820. The Marlin obviously has some...
Forum: Introductions
05-01-19, 10:49 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,095
Posted By Geekage

Bob! I just saw one of your replies to a...

Bob!

I just saw one of your replies to a mechanics thread and said to myself, "Is this the same guy who wrote Spike Bike?"

A quick search also showed your name and a 30th anniversary edition...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-24-19, 04:46 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 28,829
Posted By Geekage

Who's keeping the spreadsheet? Here are the...

Who's keeping the spreadsheet? Here are the measurements I made:

Shimano 11-speed road cable pull, as measured off a 5800-series 105 shifter:


Position pull (mm)
1->2 3.12
2->3 ...
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