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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-16-17, 06:33 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,862
Posted By jimbo.

Oh!!! MAN!!! I thought I was cool!!!

Oh!!! MAN!!! I thought I was cool!!!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-16-17, 09:23 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 22,380
Posted By jimbo.

I'm thinking that a chain drive would be messy. ...

I'm thinking that a chain drive would be messy. How about a lever and rod system. Power on the push. Not a rotary system. That way each wheel could be powered independently. Have I ever seen a...
Forum: Touring
10-16-17, 07:31 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 10,673
Posted By jimbo.

Thanks for the responses. I'm not familiar with...

Thanks for the responses. I'm not familiar with the carbon bar you mentioned. But I will say that it's way past time for bicycle touring to get with the program of light weight stuff.
Forum: Touring
10-15-17, 08:36 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 10,673
Posted By jimbo.

Shallow drop bar

I'm looking for a shallow drop bar. Seems like a lot of drop bars are for the racer folks. Also I have no interest in the splayed out bars. I ride on the top corners most of the time. Picture and...
Forum: Touring
10-14-17, 10:58 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,909
Posted By jimbo.

Time to check out the winter cycling forum. ...

Time to check out the winter cycling forum. Should be interesting!
Forum: Touring
10-13-17, 09:37 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,773
Posted By jimbo.

Beater bike

So what's your beater bike or around town bike? racks? fenders ?
Mine is a Giant Momentum 7 speed. I think I'll look for a cheap used hybrid.
Forum: Touring
10-12-17, 12:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,228
Posted By jimbo.

The Tour Divide is on my bucket list. I wonder...

The Tour Divide is on my bucket list. I wonder what the gravel forum would have to say about this subject. A lot of tandems run stuff like that also.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
10-12-17, 07:36 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,997
Posted By jimbo.

I'm curious about how and where the motor is...

I'm curious about how and where the motor is mounted. Any special issues since it's on a carbon bike?
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-11-17, 12:29 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,633
Posted By jimbo.

Yes a lot like the picture Jeff posted. But add...

Yes a lot like the picture Jeff posted. But add the zig-zig track and change the distance from track to curb under 1 ft. So the cyclist must cross the parallel track. Does make it worse here. As...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-11-17, 10:05 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,633
Posted By jimbo.

It's much more stupid than that. Instead of the...

It's much more stupid than that. Instead of the trolly moving to the curb, they actually moved the curb a big distance out into the street. Where it takes up a lane of traffic that could have...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-11-17, 08:33 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,633
Posted By jimbo.

Here is St. Louis. If you want to see the trolly...

Here is St. Louis. If you want to see the trolly on Google Earth the stupid section starts at Delmar and Kingsland, continues on Delmar to De Peres. There the street gets wider, still Delmar. ...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-11-17, 08:00 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,633
Posted By jimbo.

Thanks for sticking with me FB. That is a nice...

Thanks for sticking with me FB. That is a nice video. I'm familiar with it. It shows what you said about short learning curve. I'll ask if and how I can show it at the city council meeting. I...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-10-17, 10:21 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,633
Posted By jimbo.

Thanks for another phrase about rail filler to...

Thanks for another phrase about rail filler to search. I've been through several variations. But including the one you suggested none of them included a real company that makes a real filler. A...
Forum: Touring
10-10-17, 02:28 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 20,775
Posted By jimbo.

Not the question you asked but! It should be...

Not the question you asked but! It should be pretty easy to get your gear wt. to under 30 lbs. That would make for more comfortable riding.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-10-17, 01:50 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,633
Posted By jimbo.

I should have been more specific. The Trolly Co....

I should have been more specific. The Trolly Co. here is looking for a flexible rail groove filler, that will support a bicycle but will compress under the wt of the trolly. Signage has been...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-10-17, 12:58 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,633
Posted By jimbo.

Tram track safety -filler?

The local gov here is doing a real bad job on the tram that is supposed to open soon. Poor planning from the beginning. They are still stuck on what to do about bicycle and the trolly track groove....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-09-17, 10:29 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 43,514
Posted By jimbo.

Maybe a better question for the "fitting your...

Maybe a better question for the "fitting your bike" forum.
Standing over ht is very important. You don't want to smash your stuff when you dismount. Look at one of the frame size spec sheets for...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-09-17, 08:32 AM
Replies: 496
Views: 260,245
Posted By jimbo.

So where did you buy the crank from? May I ask?

So where did you buy the crank from? May I ask?
Forum: Touring
10-08-17, 03:13 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,423
Posted By jimbo.

I'll ask my neighbor Darrell. Dah'...

I'll ask my neighbor Darrell. Dah' - rell
Forum: Touring
10-05-17, 03:18 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,168
Posted By jimbo.

Actually I have a rear wheel with spoke length...

Actually I have a rear wheel with spoke length the same on both sides. The spoke holes in the rim are offset, by 4 mm. IIRC. It is thru axle. Does the 143 width make a difference?
Forum: Touring
10-05-17, 11:29 AM
Replies: 138
Views: 18,880
Posted By jimbo.

That's not what I've heard about those wheels. ...

That's not what I've heard about those wheels.
Seems like the heavy expedition bikes have more limitations than the gravel bikes. Lower the gears a bit and go anywhere on a gravel bike. And easier...
Forum: Touring
10-05-17, 08:47 AM
Replies: 138
Views: 18,880
Posted By jimbo.

there is a lot to say for the "adventure bike/...

there is a lot to say for the "adventure bike/ sport bike" for light touring. Most places a 30 inch gear is enough, particularly packing light. 10 lbs lighter than traditional touring bikes is...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-04-17, 07:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 895
Posted By jimbo.

A triple is not an option. I don't want to get...

A triple is not an option. I don't want to get into new levers and new derailleurs. $$$ Besides a triple on a road bike ???
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-03-17, 01:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 895
Posted By jimbo.

Want to go compact

The bicycle in question is a Trek 5200 about 15 yr old. So like 2001 or 2. The original owner switched from Ultegra to 105. Chrainrings are 53-39 130 bcd. Looks like a short cage deraileur to...
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