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 Topic: Sorta cycling related.. |
JohnC
Replies: 7
Views: 4619
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 Forum: CYCLING TECH TALK FORUM Posted:
12/13/19 2:20 PM Subject: Sorta cycling related.. |
Insanely overpriced for what is a very simple functional tool. But strikingly beautiful, especially in some of the colors. It reminds me of the Campagnolo corkscrew.
I have owned and used for y ... |
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Topic: Brake pads, non OEM |
JohnC
Replies: 9
Views: 3454
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Forum: CYCLING TECH TALK FORUM Posted:
7/24/19 12:12 PM Subject: Brake pads, non OEM |
I've been using Kool Stop salmon pads on all of our rim-brake bikes and can't think of any reason to change. They work great in all conditions and they're reasonably priced. What's not to like?
J ... |
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Topic: No water! |
JohnC
Replies: 31
Views: 8709
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Forum: CYCLING TECH TALK FORUM Posted:
1/18/19 12:52 PM Subject: No water! |
"Is it possible my shut off valve didn’t open despite the wheel turning easily and freely? "
Yes, that's possible, especially if it's old and may have corroded parts inside. (Don't ask how I know - ... |
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Topic: Something is wrong with me. |
JohnC
Replies: 2
Views: 4120
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Forum: CYCLING TECH TALK FORUM Posted:
9/18/18 8:51 AM Subject: Something is wrong with me. |
| I think it's you. You have a shitty sense of humor. |
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Topic: What is your local weather up to? |
JohnC
Replies: 37
Views: 12960
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Forum: CYCLING TECH TALK FORUM Posted:
8/7/18 1:11 PM Subject: What is your local weather up to? |
| Low 90s today, with dewpoint close to 75. That's about as humid as a tropical rain forest. |
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Topic: GMC Professional Grade? |
JohnC
Replies: 10
Views: 5016
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Forum: CYCLING TECH TALK FORUM Posted:
7/26/18 10:02 AM Subject: GMC Professional Grade? |
That commercial is bizarre. It's almost offensive to me to compare the way a cyclist feels about a bike with how anyone thinks about a truck.
But maybe I just don't give a damn about trucks (and no ... |
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Topic: Happy 49th ;-) Anniversary of Man's First Steps on the Moon |
JohnC
Replies: 7
Views: 4930
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Forum: CYCLING TECH TALK FORUM Posted:
7/24/18 10:34 AM Subject: Thanks |
Wow. 49 years. Hard to believe. (I mean hard to believe I'm that old - I was 19).
I don't really remember watching the "small step," but I vividly remember listening to the landing, and the thrill ... |
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Topic: No football fan here, I guess? |
JohnC
Replies: 29
Views: 9852
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Forum: CYCLING TECH TALK FORUM Posted:
6/26/18 12:11 PM Subject: No football fan here, I guess? |
| I've been watching some, and enjoying it. Viva Mexico! (I'm an American of Italian descent - I needed to find someone to root for). I have a close friend who is an avid and knowledgeable fan; he's bee ... |
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Topic: Any Jimi Hendrix fans here? |
JohnC
Replies: 10
Views: 4688
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Forum: CYCLING TECH TALK FORUM Posted:
3/7/18 12:20 PM Subject: Any Jimi Hendrix fans here? |
There's a "new" album of studio tracks recorded in the year or so after "Electric Ladyland." It's being released next week, but NPR has it available for streaming.
https://www.npr.org/2018/03/01/5889 ... |
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Topic: Olympics ? |
JohnC
Replies: 70
Views: 15859
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Forum: CYCLING TECH TALK FORUM Posted:
2/22/18 2:37 PM Subject: Olympics ? |
| I just can't get past the thought that this game was probably created by a bunch of bored drunks sliding frozen "cow pies" across a pond. I simply can't bring myself to take it seriously. The whole th ... |
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Topic: Space-X Falcon Heavy |
JohnC
Replies: 11
Views: 4961
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Forum: CYCLING TECH TALK FORUM Posted:
2/7/18 2:16 PM Subject: Space-X Falcon Heavy |
I am a little unclear how 93 million miles to get to the sun for a sling shot to Mars which has a 33 million mile perigee to Earth works. Fuel and kinetic speed I am guessing.
No solar slingshottin ... |
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Topic: OK Tweety bird, go for it... [Flynn, pleading] |
JohnC
Replies: 19
Views: 5482
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Forum: CYCLING TECH TALK FORUM Posted:
12/6/17 11:56 AM Subject: OK Tweety bird, go for it... [Flynn, pleading] |
After 10 1/2 Months in Office, Trump's First Mistake
Are you serious? He makes a big mistake virtually every time he opens his mouth, or picks up his phone, or his pen. |
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Topic: light fixture |
JohnC
Replies: 28
Views: 8628
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Forum: CYCLING TECH TALK FORUM Posted:
10/29/17 1:30 PM Subject: light fixture |
I'd find some styrofoam like the stuff used for packing electronic components and the like. Cut to appropriate shape. Attach to light and helmet with zipties, or with elastic and velcro.
That's ho ... |
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Topic: Microbiomes anyone? |
JohnC
Replies: 4
Views: 4676
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Forum: CYCLING TECH TALK FORUM Posted:
9/29/17 11:38 AM Subject: Microbiomes anyone? |
They really seem to have a tremendous amount of control over our lives.
From an evolutionary viewpoint, one could make the argument that the ecosystem in your gut is the dominant life form, and yo ... |
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Topic: Vuelta stage 3 |
JohnC
Replies: 12
Views: 4694
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Forum: CYCLING TECH TALK FORUM Posted:
8/22/17 3:04 PM Subject: I think you misunderstand, Sparky |
Transponders accurate to.... A meter lets say?? I have no idea really, just advocating for the devil a little.
If just once the transponder did a gps jump so the 3 guy was 3 meters ahead, or 30.. ... |
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Topic: Visualization of the total solar eclipse coming August 21. |
JohnC
Replies: 10
Views: 5623
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Forum: CYCLING TECH TALK FORUM Posted:
8/4/17 1:46 PM Subject: Visualization of the total solar eclipse coming August 21. |
less than once in a lifetime event (99 years since the last similar one in the US,)
On average, but the schedule isn't that regular. There's another one seven years from now, also close to a lot of ... |
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Topic: Portland, not Maine, gone nationwide |
JohnC
Replies: 10
Views: 4482
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Forum: CYCLING TECH TALK FORUM Posted:
8/3/17 9:47 AM Subject: Portland, not Maine, gone nationwide |
| Didn't quite hit the predicted high yesterday (I think it was 100, rather than 105), and I think they're dialing back today's forecast a little, too. Ironically, one of the factors keeping the temp do ... |
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Topic: John McCain |
JohnC
Replies: 22
Views: 5075
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Forum: CYCLING TECH TALK FORUM Posted:
7/21/17 1:08 PM Subject: John McCain |
greg, the video of him jumping out of the plane in the Forrestal fire is indeed remarkable. Scary stuff.
Airplane-freak nitpick: A4, not A5. |
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Topic: Bing |
JohnC
Replies: 4
Views: 4638
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Forum: CYCLING TECH TALK FORUM Posted:
6/15/17 10:18 AM Subject: Bing |
Yeah, that's pretty cool. Any idea which race it is?
Is it true that "bing" stands for "But It's Not Google"? |
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Topic: Forrest Trump |
JohnC
Replies: 89
Views: 18058
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Forum: CYCLING TECH TALK FORUM Posted:
6/14/17 9:49 AM Subject: Forrest Trump |
| Re firing Mueller: the NYTimes is reporting today, citing unnamed inside sources (aka "leakers"), that Trump was pissed off about Mueller's appointment from the beginning, and has been fuming about ho ... |
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Topic: Forrest Trump |
JohnC
Replies: 89
Views: 18058
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Forum: CYCLING TECH TALK FORUM Posted:
6/13/17 1:42 PM Subject: Cabinet meeting |
I thought of Louis the Fourteenth. He seems to think he was elected King.
I'm not sure there's anything to the speculation about firing Mueller. The only one who has said anything publicly is Chris ... |
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Topic: Naval LCS Class Ship @ Fleetweek PDX. |
JohnC
Replies: 12
Views: 4726
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Forum: CYCLING TECH TALK FORUM Posted:
6/12/17 1:48 PM Subject: Naval LCS Class Ship @ Fleetweek PDX. |
What is its purpose?
The general term for the type, LCS, stands for Littoral Combat Ship, meaning close to shore. It carries a variety of weapons, and can be reconfigured quickly. The big helicopter ... |
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Topic: Cateye Micro; still waiting for daylight savings... |
JohnC
Replies: 8
Views: 4415
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Forum: CYCLING TECH TALK FORUM Posted:
6/7/17 9:51 AM Subject: Cateye Micro; still waiting for daylight savings... |
Warning: Smart-ass reply ahead:
How hard is it to just remember that the clock is an hour slow? Or just wear a watch? |
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Topic: Weirdest birds ever? |
JohnC
Replies: 10
Views: 4377
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Forum: CYCLING TECH TALK FORUM Posted:
6/5/17 10:28 AM Subject: Weirdest birds ever? |
| Chupacabra, I think. |
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Topic: 100th Giro d'Italia - Spoiler Alert |
JohnC
Replies: 17
Views: 4500
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Forum: CYCLING TECH TALK FORUM Posted:
5/23/17 11:55 AM Subject: 100th Giro d'Italia - Spoiler Alert |
| I didn't watch it, but according to the CyclingNews report the "gentlemans' agreement" held for a brief time, until Zakarin (who I think was sitting 4th on GC, about 3 minutes down) attacked on the cl ... |
