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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-29-23, 11:15 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 4,970
Posted By AndrewJB

OP would seem to be talking about near-sighted...

OP would seem to be talking about near-sighted correction lenses. Some have replied regarding far-sighted correction (bi-focal or progressive). I use these bi-focal safety glasses available on Amazon...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-10-23, 07:20 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 355
Posted By AndrewJB

A couple of twists on the valve stem with fine...

A couple of twists on the valve stem with fine sandpaper to rough-up the plastic cured that issue for me...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-12-22, 01:25 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 17,964
Posted By AndrewJB

You might not have shopped for a chain on EBay...

You might not have shopped for a chain on EBay lately...I would not be surprised if 80% of the Shimano/KMC chains for sale are fake....
P.S....I don't get my chains from EBay:)
Forum: Southeast
03-30-22, 08:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,471
Posted By AndrewJB

It's open! Willeo Rd Bridge update...

It's open!

Willeo Rd Bridge update...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-28-22, 09:05 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 11,687
Posted By AndrewJB

I was doing my spring maintenance this weekend...

I was doing my spring maintenance this weekend and decided to remove and clean out the sealant from my GP5000TL tires. I discovered the sidewall weeping issue for these TL tires (vs TR as discussed...
Forum: Southeast
01-05-22, 02:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,471
Posted By AndrewJB

FYI...Update on the delayed completion of this...

FYI...Update on the delayed completion of this project:
Willeo Creek Bridge reopening delayed again, to March 2022 - East Cobb News...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-01-21, 09:38 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,190
Posted By AndrewJB

Clicking thru indicates they are basing that on a...

Clicking thru indicates they are basing that on a 12oz beer, 5% alc., @153 calories...so yes, in this case, some "weak sauce" :)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-01-21, 08:55 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,190
Posted By AndrewJB

It's a flat road loop with a wide bike lane along...

It's a flat road loop with a wide bike lane along the Chattahoochee River, so not much elevation.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-30-21, 03:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,190
Posted By AndrewJB

Finally...a training metric I can relate to!

A recent update for the "Sauce for Strava" plug-in now displays this practical real life metric:)
It can cycle thru all sorts of food and beverages, and clicking on the graphic will take you to the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-21-21, 01:09 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 4,282
Posted By AndrewJB

And you know this why? :)

And you know this why?
:)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-07-21, 08:21 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,651
Posted By AndrewJB

90K on bicycles at Dutch F1 GP!

During this past weekends Dutch Formula1 Grand Prix, the announcer mentioned that 90% of the attendees arrived by bicycle!
If accurate, that's around 90,000 people arriving on bicycles to this...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-30-21, 09:16 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 789
Posted By AndrewJB

Is this your bike? ...

Is this your bike?
https://archive.fujibikes.com/2018/Fuji/track-pro-usa5
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-19-21, 10:05 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 701
Posted By AndrewJB

A good technique for a tight tire/rim. In my...

A good technique for a tight tire/rim.
In my experience, it works better if you start opposite the stem (YRMV).
Without the stem to deal with, you have just a little more space to recess the bead.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-11-21, 12:34 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,058
Posted By AndrewJB

I'll throw another option in the mix... I had...

I'll throw another option in the mix...
I had as noise like this once. Turned out to be the tube stem clicking in the rim.
Put a small rubber o-ring on the tube stem with the stem nut (that most...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-12-21, 11:34 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,935
Posted By AndrewJB

This...and is it a strong enough mounting for...

This...and is it a strong enough mounting for brakes?
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-07-21, 03:45 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 7,005
Posted By AndrewJB

Update: Things are moving slow, but with COVID...

Update:
Things are moving slow, but with COVID restriction lifted the courts are open.
The State Rep, Trey Kelley is trying to quash all charges against him.
Local judge ordered a change of venue...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-07-21, 01:32 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,269
Posted By AndrewJB

This seems like a good time for a friendly...

This seems like a good time for a friendly reminder from Mr. LeMond...
"It never gets easier, you just get faster"
:)
Forum: Southeast
06-01-21, 09:22 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,471
Posted By AndrewJB

As of June 1st, the bridge at Willeo Rd. is now...

As of June 1st, the bridge at Willeo Rd. is now closed and you will need to use the detour.
Scheduled to re-open around September 29th.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-21, 01:59 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,556
Posted By AndrewJB

I had a little experience with ICAN customer...

I had a little experience with ICAN customer service on a purchase last year and they did reply in a timely manner.
Give them a try, if your lucky, they might give you a good discount on a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-28-21, 08:13 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,991
Posted By AndrewJB

Basic tinted driving/safety glasses such as...

Basic tinted driving/safety glasses such as these, scroll down to the "Frequently Bought Together" section for some different style options....
Forum: Southeast
04-22-21, 08:57 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 714
Posted By AndrewJB

"Bike to the Future" exhibit at MODA (Museum Of Design Atlanta)

A bicycle related exhibit is opening Friday April 22 at MODA (Museum Of Design Atlanta).
https://www.museumofdesign.org/bike-to-the-future

MODA is a cool private museum, located across the street...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-08-21, 09:22 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,683
Posted By AndrewJB

Automotive parts cleaner is what you might be...

Automotive parts cleaner is what you might be looking for...
https://www.harborfreight.com/search?q=parts%20washer

Simple Green or Dawn is not going to work in this...might be interesting to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-08-21, 11:03 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,063
Posted By AndrewJB

It might have more to do with actual pedal than...

It might have more to do with actual pedal than the clip style.

Last year I got a set of power meter pedals (Assioma DUO), they use the Keo style clips. Like you, I felt they were more "finicky"...
Forum: Southeast
02-19-21, 09:44 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,471
Posted By AndrewJB

Willeo Road Bridge Roswell, GA - Replacement & Road Closure

The Willeo Road Bridge that is at the traffic circle at the intersection of Lower Roswell Road, Willeo Road, & Timber Ridge Road will be closed for an estimated 4 months to replace the bridge. The...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-12-21, 08:48 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,809
Posted By AndrewJB

Bolt, Screw, whatever you prefer to call it:)...

Bolt, Screw, whatever you prefer to call it:) Maybe its just out of focus, or the way the light is hitting the threads, but those threads just don't look right. They look like they are flat. Can you...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-12-21, 07:35 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,809
Posted By AndrewJB

Please post a close-up of the bolt. Can't...

Please post a close-up of the bolt.
Can't really be sure from the above picture, but it looks like possibly the threads on the end of the bolt are stripped.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-03-21, 09:02 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 708
Posted By AndrewJB

Have you looked at these guys. ...

Have you looked at these guys.
https://icancycling.com/collections/rims

I have a set of their wheels (FL50) and am very happy with them.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-25-21, 09:01 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,070
Posted By AndrewJB

FYI...NBC, which I believe is the major outlet...

FYI...NBC, which I believe is the major outlet for bicycling races here in USA on their NBC Sports Network (NBCSN), announced this weekend they are shutting down NBCSN at the end of 2021. Some of the...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
12-24-20, 09:16 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 7,005
Posted By AndrewJB

Driver - Ralph Dover - "Hit & Run Resulting in...

Driver - Ralph Dover - "Hit & Run Resulting in Serious Injury or Death" (not Vehicular Homicide if I understand correctly) and "Reckless Conduct"...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
12-11-20, 04:20 PM
Replies: 178
Views: 25,185
Posted By AndrewJB

Those rectangular items next to the solid white...

Those rectangular items next to the solid white line are lane departure warning rumble depressions, not something anyone on a bike, let alone a group, would want to deal with or cross regularly..
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
12-11-20, 08:09 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 7,005
Posted By AndrewJB

COVID delayed the Grand Jury action that was...

COVID delayed the Grand Jury action that was originally schedule for back in March, but the case is finally moving forward with a Grand Jury indictment!
True justice for Eric Keais and his family is...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-07-20, 12:47 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 20,552
Posted By AndrewJB

Do "signs" painted on the ground count...? ...

Do "signs" painted on the ground count...?
Somewhere in Greece!
I am proud of my Greek heritage, but stuff like this just makes me shake my head...
Back there in the "old country" there's a word...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-01-20, 11:22 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,944
Posted By AndrewJB

See post #2...

See post #2 (https://www.bikeforums.net/usertag.php?do=list&action=hash&hash=2) above...same brand also sold on Amazon.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-28-20, 10:25 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,523
Posted By AndrewJB

So, the rest of the story...My brother got that...

So, the rest of the story...My brother got that bike for Christmas 1962, that was a big deal for a Christmas gift in those days for our family. He was a typical older brother that always enjoyed...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-28-20, 08:26 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,523
Posted By AndrewJB

Exact same thing happened to me! 1968, sixth...

Exact same thing happened to me! 1968, sixth grade. Sears Cruiser, it was actually my brother's but he was six years older and hadn't ridden it in years. So I took it to school one day, he wasn't...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-17-20, 02:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 844
Posted By AndrewJB

Remove it, but keep it. If you ever need to...

Remove it, but keep it.
If you ever need to replace the cable you feed it through on the old cable, pull the old cable out, then feed the new cable thru in the tube.
Remove, and repeat...:)
Forum: Road Cycling
09-11-20, 01:46 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,034
Posted By AndrewJB

It could cause your foot to extend excessively on...

It could cause your foot to extend excessively on the down side of the pedal stroke, causing more stress in the metatarsal section of the foot.
That's a stretch (pun possibly intended), but I was...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-11-20, 10:38 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,034
Posted By AndrewJB

If you haven't already, try moving the cleats...

If you haven't already, try moving the cleats back as far as they will go.
I don't have experience with the shoes you have, but the Fizik R4 specs would seem to indicate a pretty stiff shoe already....
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-13-20, 03:13 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,161
Posted By AndrewJB

Sounds like a perfect day for some Strava KOM...

Sounds like a perfect day for some Strava KOM hunting...!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-12-20, 09:10 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,012
Posted By AndrewJB

Make sure the valve core is tight in the stem. I...

Make sure the valve core is tight in the stem. I just had this happen on a wheel, the valve core got slightly loose, and it would not hold air.
But wait, I just noticed OP says he can't seat the...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-10-20, 03:32 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,407
Posted By AndrewJB

Slipping or Stripped threads on the adjusting...

Slipping or Stripped threads on the adjusting screws (maybe use some thread-locker), loose front derailleur clamp, general wear on the derailleur pivot points...that's all I got...
10 years old, but...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-09-20, 08:18 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,376
Posted By AndrewJB

We're drifting off topic here, but I just had the...

We're drifting off topic here, but I just had the same thing happen on my bike, very slow leak, wouldn't even notice unless I didn't ride/top-off tire for a couple days. Luckily I caught it before I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-18-20, 10:17 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,259
Posted By AndrewJB

I used to dislike my bikes/wheels with the louder...

I used to dislike my bikes/wheels with the louder hubs. But, I now view louder hubs as a "safety feature"!
When I am approaching pedestrians, and other cyclists, if I pause my peddling, the hub...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-10-20, 08:41 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,586
Posted By AndrewJB

"because of my tendency to over research any...

"because of my tendency to over research any purchase"
The first step in solving your problem is admitting you have one:)
You are over thinking this...you searched and searched and found a few bad...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-08-20, 10:14 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,884
Posted By AndrewJB

You don't mention if the punctures are on the...

You don't mention if the punctures are on the inside, outside, or side of the tube...but make sure your rim tape/strip hasn't shifted exposing one of the spoke holes. This would be characteristic of...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-01-20, 02:06 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,794
Posted By AndrewJB

I bought a Motobecane LeChampion SL Ti a couple...

I bought a Motobecane LeChampion SL Ti a couple years ago. Nice solid well made Ti frame, comparable weight to other Ti frames, full Ultegra 8000 group set...for $1999!
I like the looks, it was the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-26-20, 02:57 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 12,068
Posted By AndrewJB

^This... FYI - Google or search Amazon for...

^This...
FYI - Google or search Amazon for "Luggage Scale" for the $5-$15 versions.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-14-20, 09:47 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 12,962
Posted By AndrewJB

Many truck bed liners have slots on the side...

Many truck bed liners have slots on the side walls that will fit a 2x4 wood stud. You can mount the bike fork clamp to a 2x4 that is cut to fit across the bed in those slots. it is secure, doesn't...
Forum: Southeast
04-02-20, 08:09 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 761
Posted By AndrewJB

Update- The Chattahoochee River Park parking...

Update-
The Chattahoochee River Park parking lot at the Johnson's Ferry end of Columns Drive is now totally closed, this includes the "outer" lot that has been open since the National Parks were...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-01-20, 07:02 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,007
Posted By AndrewJB

The price difference was similar a couple month...

The price difference was similar a couple month ago when I got my Assioma Duo. I bought mine directly from the factory for less than Amazon or anywhere else.
One reason to consider might be that...
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