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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-01-23, 11:51 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 356
Posted By destro713

Very interesting. I wonder if that bar end model...

Very interesting. I wonder if that bar end model would fit on a Rivendell Silver mount.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-28-23, 10:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 356
Posted By destro713

Damn... my Google skills really failed me on this...

Damn... my Google skills really failed me on this one! Looks like they do a dual trigger as well as a twister.

That said, the under-bar thumb shifter is the dream. It's what I run currently on my...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-28-23, 09:56 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 356
Posted By destro713

Right hand shifter options for a Sturmey Archer 5-speed hub?

Later this summer I'm planning to upgrade a flat bar bike with a 3-speed Sturmey Archer drivetrain to the S-RF5(W) 5-speed hub. The shifter that SA makes for that hub is a typical top-of-bar thumb...
Forum: Touring
07-06-18, 11:03 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 12,581
Posted By destro713

I ended up going with the model with fold-out...

I ended up going with the model with fold-out panniers after remembering the times I used my old Banjo Brothers trunk bag (which was eventually stolen) to do small grocery trips when the weather was...
Forum: Touring
06-26-18, 04:16 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 12,581
Posted By destro713

I already have the basic Explorer rack. Picked it...

I already have the basic Explorer rack. Picked it up specifically to use a Topeak QR trunk bag—I only ended up picking up the Ortliebs first because of the timing of the REI Memorial Day sale, which...
Forum: Touring
06-25-18, 11:54 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 12,581
Posted By destro713

Will a Topeak trunk bag and Ortlieb panniers fit on a bike at the same time?

I have a set of Ortliebs and I'm thinking about buying a Topeak MTX quick release trunk bag. I won't necessarily need to use them together (my most frequent use will be just the trunk bag, to carry...
Forum: Commuting
06-13-18, 03:56 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,760
Posted By destro713

OK, maybe I should dial back the "bad roads"...

OK, maybe I should dial back the "bad roads" thing. It's almost all asphalt or concrete pavement. Some of the concrete pavement is in fairly rough shape, and there are patches here and there where...
Forum: Commuting
06-12-18, 09:03 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,760
Posted By destro713

Help me choose a 700x35 tire for bad roads.

I have a new commute with way more road debris than before, and my Paselas aren't going to cut it. (Just got a flat on the rear today.) I'm looking for a new tire that rolls well on good roads (so...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-07-16, 05:51 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,166
Posted By destro713

Would the date code tell me anything about...

Would the date code tell me anything about whether or not it has proprietary threading? I feel like I've read that the frames not made in the Nottingham factory (stamped "N") used standard English...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-06-16, 05:33 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,166
Posted By destro713

There's no Shumano UN## that will do the job?

There's no Shumano UN## that will do the job?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-06-16, 02:38 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,166
Posted By destro713

Building up a Raleigh frame circa 1977 with Japanese parts

I'm thinking about buying a friend's Raleigh Scorpio (late '70s burnt orange) and building it up largely with the parts I have on my current bike, which I love but seems to have a crack in one of its...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-27-16, 07:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 696
Posted By destro713

Square taper, yes. I'm looking to buy a...

Square taper, yes.

I'm looking to buy a compact double with cyclocross-ish chainring sizes, like maybe 36-46t. Trying to keep the cost under $80, and I'm open to buying vintage gear.

The bend...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-27-16, 06:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 696
Posted By destro713

Buying a new crankset without replacing the BB

I have a slight bend in my crank arm spider that has made my FD adjustments a little bit finicky, so I'm thinking about buying a new crankset. However, I literally just bought and installed a new...
Forum: Commuting
06-26-16, 10:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,130
Posted By destro713

Help me pick my chainring sizes for Seattle commuting

I have a double 110mm spider up front and a 14-28t, 6-speed freewheel in back. Currently my front consists of a 52t ring that is absolutely too big for my riding style, and a 42t ring that I've worn...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-12-16, 12:07 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,396
Posted By destro713

Removing glued-on leather grips?

I'm looking to swap out the swept back bars on a Linus Mixte for a Nitto flat bar, but I don't want to safrifice the stock leather grips. What's the best way to get those things off without shredding...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-11-16, 09:24 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,616
Posted By destro713

Isn't it great when people don't read the first...

Isn't it great when people don't read the first post?
Forum: Commuting
05-10-16, 09:44 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,663
Posted By destro713

I have an older model Bern Brentwood and I've...

I have an older model Bern Brentwood and I've been very happy with it. The best feature is that the entire padded lining is stitched rather than just cut from foam, which means it can be tossed in...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-10-16, 09:39 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,616
Posted By destro713

Does the Minoura give you a good visual reference...

Does the Minoura give you a good visual reference point to gauge flaws in your lateral truing?
Forum: Commuting
05-10-16, 08:06 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,215
Posted By destro713

Hmmm, very interesting idea. I wonder if the...

Hmmm, very interesting idea. I wonder if the concrete would expand and shatter the flower pot as it dries. Now I'm also sort of curious how much it costs to just buy a 200 lb iron ball.

I can...
Forum: Commuting
05-09-16, 08:57 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,215
Posted By destro713

Lol.

Lol.
Forum: Commuting
05-09-16, 06:40 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,215
Posted By destro713

I'm not worried about wear. I ride regularly, I...

I'm not worried about wear. I ride regularly, I keep the drivetrain lubricated, and I know things need work if there's friction or play. Theft is my only concern.

I messaged my property managers...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-09-16, 05:45 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,616
Posted By destro713

What is the least expensive truing stand worth considering?

This past week I transplanted my hubs and spokes into new rims and trued them using my upside-down bike as a stand. It worked, but it was maddening.

What's the cheapest truing stand that can be...
Forum: Commuting
05-09-16, 10:17 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,599
Posted By destro713

It's measured between the inside edges of the...

It's measured between the inside edges of the rear dropouts (the hooks that the axle slides into). You probably don't need to measure it by hand though, I don't think 9 speed road drivetrains really...
Forum: Commuting
05-09-16, 10:11 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 8,759
Posted By destro713

Fenders are like condoms. If you take on wet...

Fenders are like condoms. If you take on wet conditions without them, all you're doing is signalling to the world that you have crippling anxiety about your appearance and performance.
Forum: Commuting
05-09-16, 09:50 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,599
Posted By destro713

Niagra Cycle sells wheels with double-walled Sun...

Niagra Cycle sells wheels with double-walled Sun rims and Shimano hubs that look half-decent and cost just over $100 for the set. I'm eyeing them for a possible future 700c conversion for my 27"...
Forum: Commuting
05-09-16, 09:38 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,215
Posted By destro713

If it were just me, it would be inside, but it's...

If it were just me, it would be inside, but it's a house of five people. Two of us bike regularly, and of those two, one has the biggest bedroom and keeps it in there against a wall, and the other...
Forum: Commuting
05-09-16, 09:01 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,215
Posted By destro713

Dude, some people are not able to simply declare...

Dude, some people are not able to simply declare it "not an option" to live in less than stellar areas or have limited living space.

The truth is that some people are not even able to declare it...
Forum: Commuting
05-08-16, 11:46 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,302
Posted By destro713

My biggest problem with Seattle drivers is that...

My biggest problem with Seattle drivers is that they are so meek and deferential when it comes to right-of-way that it's actually more dangerous than it is courteous. If you're a pedestrian here and...
Forum: Commuting
05-08-16, 11:15 PM
Replies: 1,688
Views: 345,329
Posted By destro713

I found a Vacuvin wine stopper plug once, which...

I found a Vacuvin wine stopper plug once, which matched the ones I had. Never worked up the courage to put it in a bottle, though, because the outside was mottled with black oil stains that would not...
Forum: Commuting
05-08-16, 10:47 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,215
Posted By destro713

I considered that option, but I'm a renter, not...

I considered that option, but I'm a renter, not an owner, and my property management company seems like they'd be a stickler for that kind of thing. It's possible I'd pay a few bucks for the anchor...
Forum: Commuting
05-08-16, 05:36 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,215
Posted By destro713

Is this an okay place to lock up a bike?

I recently moved into a house with no room indoors for bikes, so I'm looking for the best place outside to lock up my bike securely. The best option so far seems to be to chain it to the lower...
Forum: Commuting
01-06-11, 03:48 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,782
Posted By destro713

Yeah, in Vietnam it's far, far different than in...

Yeah, in Vietnam it's far, far different than in the States. There are basically no road rules to obey, so nearly everyone is very aware of their surroundings and would never do something like the...
Forum: Asia
12-31-10, 06:39 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 982
Posted By destro713

Hanoi, Vietnam

I have a feeling I know the answer to this, but... is there anyone on this forum in Hanoi? Or is there anyone who has been to Hanoi before, and ridden a bike there?
Forum: Commuting
12-30-10, 11:07 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,782
Posted By destro713

Thanks for the detail! That's quieter than I...

Thanks for the detail!

That's quieter than I was expecting. If it's roughly 20 dB louder than a normal conversation, that means it would perceptually be about 4 times as loud as speech... perhaps...
Forum: Commuting
12-30-10, 03:41 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,325
Posted By destro713

Should have lobbed your U-lock and tried to bean...

Should have lobbed your U-lock and tried to bean him in the head. Failing that, should have committed his face to memory so next time you see him around the field you can suckerpunch him in the...
Forum: Commuting
12-30-10, 03:31 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,782
Posted By destro713

So, I now know what the "volume control" on the...

So, I now know what the "volume control" on the Airzound is actually doing physically, and I know that it might be smart to leave it on full volume regardless, and I know that some Airzound horns...
Forum: Commuting
12-29-10, 09:36 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,782
Posted By destro713

Yeah... the DiNotte lights look good, but one of...

Yeah... the DiNotte lights look good, but one of the reasons I'm interested in the Airzound is that it's fairly inexpensive, costing a mere five times my daily food budget (!). The lower-end DiNottes...
Forum: Commuting
12-29-10, 01:28 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,782
Posted By destro713

There are a few major streets that have lights,...

There are a few major streets that have lights, but for the most part, no.
Forum: Commuting
12-29-10, 12:17 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,782
Posted By destro713

Airzound horn minimum volume?

Yo! I haven't been on this forum for years. Last time I posted here, I was a Chicago bike commuter who had only been riding a bike for a year. I am more experienced now of course, but I no longer...
Forum: Commuting
06-20-08, 09:24 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,705
Posted By destro713

This seems very strange to me. My 9-mile commute...

This seems very strange to me. My 9-mile commute takes about 45-50 minutes, and I pass almost every other rider on the road except for the bike messengers. I guess Chicago traffic slows things down,...
Forum: Commuting
06-20-08, 07:01 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 940
Posted By destro713

Pics soon.

Pics soon.
Forum: Commuting
06-20-08, 07:00 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,547
Posted By destro713

I use a commuter-ized hardtail and I love it. I...

I use a commuter-ized hardtail and I love it. I can physically boss it around much more than I can a hybrid, and its sturdy feel inspires confidence.
Forum: Commuting
06-20-08, 06:47 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 940
Posted By destro713

My bike weighs 45 pounds.

Just added a couple Wald folding rear baskets and my bike now tips the scales at 45. Shame... I was going for 50, but the studded tires aren't installed right now and I just removed my front...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-22-08, 02:10 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,208
Posted By destro713

http://www.biketraffic.org/cbfblog_comments.php?id...

http://www.biketraffic.org/cbfblog_comments.php?id=1527_0_19_0_C

There's an entry.

There's also a blog or two that quotes that guy, and a host of commenters on news articles and said blogs who...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-22-08, 11:49 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,208
Posted By destro713

Someone I know was killed on Sunday. Bike bloggers are idiots.

His name was Tyler, and it happened late last Saturday night (technically Sunday morning) in Chicago, on Logan Boulevard. Google it and you'll find it.

From what I gather, Tyler was in the bike...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-13-08, 09:43 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,670
Posted By destro713

:( Just a few weeks ago I was thinking to...

:(

Just a few weeks ago I was thinking to myself, man, every time I need to know something about my bike, my searching inevitably leads to Sheldon Brown whether I looked him up specifically or...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-23-08, 12:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 698
Posted By destro713

Hmm... yeah, I'll skip it then. But, I do...

Hmm... yeah, I'll skip it then.

But, I do often see Deore 7-speed shifters that supposedly also work with 8-speed cassettes due to an "extra click" that is unmarked. Do the same problems come into...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-23-08, 09:21 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 284
Posted By destro713

27" (630mm) road tires in RED?

Are threre any red-colored 27" tires on the market?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-23-08, 09:10 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 698
Posted By destro713

Deore MT60 6-speed thumbshifters in a 7-speed system?

I was thinking about grabbing a set of these shifters on eBay but I'm not sure if they'll work with my 3x7 drivetrain. The auction description notes:



How would I determine this?

The...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-16-08, 08:11 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,466
Posted By destro713

Does "drivetrain" count as a component?

Does "drivetrain" count as a component?
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