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#9627
Klaatu..Verata..Necktie?
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Last night's ride on the Litespeed, the relative silence of the drivetrain allowed me to hear a *tick,tick,tick* sound, in sync with the wheels. It was not audible at <11 mph, nor at >22. I stopped 3 or 4 times to look for what it could be, running my hands over the tires and rim of both wheels, but mostly the front. Nothing. Plenty of pad clearance, no loose decals, no bits in the tires, no lumps on the tires, nothing on the rim. Eventually, I decided there was nothing compromising the tires or wheels, so I stopped holding back.
At home, I went over the tires as carefully as I could, and all I could find was a small cut, maybe 2-3 mm long, not as deep as the casing. No swelling, no bump, but the cut angled into the rubber so there's a very slight 'flap'. I'm pretty sure that's it. So, the tire is fine, lots of life left in it, but there's an annoying *tick* in the speed range I mostly find myself. I'm wondering whether it might work to Superglue the flap down. Anyone ever tried that?
At home, I went over the tires as carefully as I could, and all I could find was a small cut, maybe 2-3 mm long, not as deep as the casing. No swelling, no bump, but the cut angled into the rubber so there's a very slight 'flap'. I'm pretty sure that's it. So, the tire is fine, lots of life left in it, but there's an annoying *tick* in the speed range I mostly find myself. I'm wondering whether it might work to Superglue the flap down. Anyone ever tried that?
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#9628
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Location: Malvern, PA (20 miles West of Philly)
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#9629
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#9630
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At home, I went over the tires as carefully as I could, and all I could find was a small cut, maybe 2-3 mm long, not as deep as the casing. No swelling, no bump, but the cut angled into the rubber so there's a very slight 'flap'. I'm pretty sure that's it. So, the tire is fine, lots of life left in it, but there's an annoying *tick* in the speed range I mostly find myself. I'm wondering whether it might work to Superglue the flap down. Anyone ever tried that?
#9631
cowboy, steel horse, etc
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In related news, My front wheel had a run-in with a rabbit the other day. Luckily it barely affected my cycling, but for the whole ride I was wondering how the little guy made out. Now I'm wondering that again.
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#9633
Klaatu..Verata..Necktie?
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That makes sense. I think I have some to spare.
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#9634
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Block is out at Pikes Peak due to the car breaking.
Ken Block's 1,400-HP Porsche 911 Broke on Pikes Peak, Won't Race (msn.com)
Ken Block's 1,400-HP Porsche 911 Broke on Pikes Peak, Won't Race (msn.com)
#9635
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Block is out at Pikes Peak due to the car breaking.
Ken Block's 1,400-HP Porsche 911 Broke on Pikes Peak, Won't Race (msn.com)
Ken Block's 1,400-HP Porsche 911 Broke on Pikes Peak, Won't Race (msn.com)
PS. I hope he brings 2 engines next year.
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that kid's never gonna get to first base with that kinda launch!
In related news, My front wheel had a run-in with a rabbit the other day. Luckily it barely affected my cycling, but for the whole ride I was wondering how the little guy made out. Now I'm wondering that again.
In related news, My front wheel had a run-in with a rabbit the other day. Luckily it barely affected my cycling, but for the whole ride I was wondering how the little guy made out. Now I'm wondering that again.
#9638
Silver Comet Fred
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I got bit by a little 10 pound dog while riding a couple of weeks ago. The bite didn't hurt, but I sure hope the cleat to the snout hurt it! That little sh*t is always loose and always chases, most of the time trying to run in front of the front wheel.
#9640
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A few weeks back, riding through Portola Valley I saw what I think was probably a Bichon Frise next to the road. I was going over 25 mph, so I didn't really get a chance to look around for its humans, but it appeared to be off-leash. I hope the little guy or gal is okay.
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#9641
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You'd think Enve Composites would have crabon fibre pourover stations. Nope, it's the wood that makes it good.
#9645
Mostly Harmless
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It's been fine for rides with gains of around 50 feet per mile.
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This is a small version; I'd likely go for the larger -
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#9647
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I'm currently looking in to new, exciting, and portable ways of brewing coffee. The ****** little drip machine at the in-law's just isn't cutting it, and I do have a spare burr grinder that I can leave there, so I'm thinking about a Hario Switch... it's like a combo pour-over/immersion jobber. While it's a little more expensive than a pour-over cone like the V60, I wouldn't feel compelled to buy a gooseneck kettle to leave in VA.
This is a small version; I'd likely go for the larger -
This is a small version; I'd likely go for the larger -
p.s. WWJHB?
#9648
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#9649
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I was just doing some maintenance on the Langster. I misremembered what my gearing is. I thought I set it up 48/18, but when I had the freewheel off to clean and regrease the threads, I noticed that I have a 16 tooth cog. A stouter ratio than I thought.
It's been fine for rides with gains of around 50 feet per mile.
It's been fine for rides with gains of around 50 feet per mile.
I sometimes yearn for one of these, I figure 37 might be just about right.