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11-27-23, 07:19 AM
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Ordered a bunch of wheel bearings for the herd. I'm going to upgrade a couple sets to Ceramic hybrids and a couple others to Steel but ABEC 3 or better. I have one Nuvation that is stiff. And a couple others that aren't as smooth as I'd like. Since I have to do the work...what the heck. The hub Dr. Sells kits to upgrade most wheels. But for the steel bearings I went to Amazon. I wish they're filter was better. Like trying to pick fly sh#t out of the pepper.
11-27-23, 07:34 AM
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11-27-23, 07:55 AM
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11-27-23, 07:56 AM
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Commuting woes. Last night 15 seats available, this morning 7 seats available, get to the airport zero seats available. Nothing Canceled. I should have dropped this trip when I had the chance.
11-27-23, 07:58 AM
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Maybe new bearings, unless it's a loose ball set up. Then, an overhaul.
11-27-23, 08:23 AM
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$59 million wedding - Paris: This $59 million lavish 'wedding of the century' goes viral; check details - BusinessToday
My wife has a friend who went to that wedding.
My wife has a friend who went to that wedding.
11-27-23, 08:34 AM
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So you need to use the jump seat?!?
11-27-23, 08:42 AM
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Yup. Pretty standard, but I don’t like relying on it. Too many variables. The captain can always say no, if the plane is weight restricted you are not getting on, the jumpseat could be broken, they could be doing training with a jump seater, etc.
11-27-23, 08:43 AM
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So what is Plan(e) B?
11-27-23, 09:07 AM
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He will, either on I-75 or I-40.
11-27-23, 09:33 AM
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is it loose ball or cartridge bearing? If cartridge I wouldn't worry about it. If it's loose ball it may need servicing. Could be dirt or a bad bearing. It's best to fix it before it takes out a race. They aren't replaceable. You would need the hub if it gets bad enough.
11-27-23, 09:35 AM
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$59 million wedding - Paris: This $59 million lavish 'wedding of the century' goes viral; check details - BusinessToday
My wife has a friend who went to that wedding.
My wife has a friend who went to that wedding.
11-27-23, 09:35 AM
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11-27-23, 09:43 AM
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11-27-23, 10:03 AM
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11-27-23, 10:05 AM
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11-27-23, 10:12 AM
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Loose ball hub overhaul is one of the most satisfying bike maintenance jobs.
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11-27-23, 10:19 AM
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11-27-23, 10:23 AM
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If he's returning via I-75, the way he went up, that's way up in Kentucky.
Nope.
Did you hear the news?
Nope.
Did you hear the news?
11-27-23, 10:26 AM
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If he's returning via I-75, the way he went up, that's way up in Kentucky.
Nope.
Did you hear the news?
https://twitter.com/PeteThamel/statu...63578639622538
Nope.
Did you hear the news?
https://twitter.com/PeteThamel/statu...63578639622538
11-27-23, 10:27 AM
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But all in all, what I need is a better axle vise; the one I have is barely more than a pos.
11-27-23, 10:28 AM
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So for various reasons, I am not really into using a saddlebag and carry a spare tube/minipump/tire levers/co2/etc. in a little cloth drawstring bag that I keep in my middle jersey pocket.
However, the bag has come apart due to some breaks at the seams and minor holes (likely from the edge of the tire levers).
Any good suggestions on other options? I used to just use a Ziplock bag but those seem to tear too frequently. I am looking for something a little sturdier. I wonder if they make drawstring bags out of Tyvek (tm) or similar HDPE fibers, anyone know??
However, the bag has come apart due to some breaks at the seams and minor holes (likely from the edge of the tire levers).
Any good suggestions on other options? I used to just use a Ziplock bag but those seem to tear too frequently. I am looking for something a little sturdier. I wonder if they make drawstring bags out of Tyvek (tm) or similar HDPE fibers, anyone know??
11-27-23, 10:34 AM
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not super sure. On short rides, I usually only do 1 bottle and carry stuff in one of those plastic containers that fit in bottle cages. For longer rides where I'll need both bottles, I like to carry two tubes, two CO2 +inflator, tire boot, patches, multi tool w chain tool and spoke wrench... not putting all that in my pockets. So I do a saddle bag.
not super sure. On short rides, I usually only do 1 bottle and carry stuff in one of those plastic containers that fit in bottle cages. For longer rides where I'll need both bottles, I like to carry two tubes, two CO2 +inflator, tire boot, patches, multi tool w chain tool and spoke wrench... not putting all that in my pockets. So I do a saddle bag.
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11-27-23, 10:36 AM
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seems like COVID is really going around these days. Second person in my department tested positive this morning. I have a booster scheduled for this afternoon. Hopefully I can stay clear.
This also means that work is gonna be a bit strenuous. On the flip side, that probably means more time in the lab for me chipping in. But I like it that way.
This also means that work is gonna be a bit strenuous. On the flip side, that probably means more time in the lab for me chipping in. But I like it that way.
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11-27-23, 10:53 AM
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So for various reasons, I am not really into using a saddlebag and carry a spare tube/minipump/tire levers/co2/etc. in a little cloth drawstring bag that I keep in my middle jersey pocket.
However, the bag has come apart due to some breaks at the seams and minor holes (likely from the edge of the tire levers).
Any good suggestions on other options? I used to just use a Ziplock bag but those seem to tear too frequently. I am looking for something a little sturdier. I wonder if they make drawstring bags out of Tyvek (tm) or similar HDPE fibers, anyone know??
However, the bag has come apart due to some breaks at the seams and minor holes (likely from the edge of the tire levers).
Any good suggestions on other options? I used to just use a Ziplock bag but those seem to tear too frequently. I am looking for something a little sturdier. I wonder if they make drawstring bags out of Tyvek (tm) or similar HDPE fibers, anyone know??
I suppose one could remove the strap and stuff it in a pocket. I have never tried that though.