Recent content by 853okg

So much more fun to wring out a “slow” vehicle that handles well than to pilot an ultra powerful vehicle on public roads. Who doesn’t get this?

That guy was going WAY faster than 35 mph. You can tell by how far he flew after impact. I’ve fallen off a bicycle at 35 mph. More than once. That was was speeding quite a bit.

You have the right idea. Realistically, they are going to be built. Wishing them away isn’t going to work. So the smart play is for a community to require certain things in order to accept the data center. I absolutely do not believe in the goodness of AI, but it’s happening no matter how much I...

Love it. I had a 75 KX 125.

This made me smile. I remember many years ago my aunt Harumi explaining to me how she was taught to speak English prior to her trip to the states. One of the phrases she was taught was “Kenai heh poo?” to mean can I help you? In the same vein one of the most famous Japanese mystery writers used...

I sold these. That Cunningham design was radical for the time, but came at an odd time when mtbs were changing rapidly. I could be wrong, it’s hard to see in the photo, but it appears the linkless straddle cable on the rear caliper is too long. You’ll have very little braking power with the...

That was in a TdF. IIRC this was the girl who won a cross event. She suspiciously moves through the field, uphill, while casually stretching with her hands off the bars. Though to be fair Dan Chew did the same to me in a national championship in Arizona. Maybe I should have checked his bb after...

I will never forget that.

They got the style right, IMO.

2001 Buell M2 purchased new. Spectro Golden 20w50 and Fram filter.

Don’t use gasoline! I’m a safety third kind of guy but that’s too much. Professional mechanics used to use diesel or kerosene which both work incredibly well. Nowadays the PC police will arrest you but it’s still a good choice IMO.

Scott, I find this thread, and you, to be fascinating. I wish you luck, and applaud you for getting back on the bike.

Your issue is unrelated to chain lube. That’s all I’m sure about. I’m pretty sure it isn’t a hanger alignment issue either, although it would be a good idea to check. Almost certainly the noise is related to something you replaced. The chain, middle chainring, cassette, and especially the...

There are a lot of variables. Old bike racers know that aged handmade tires roll better and are less likely to puncture than green tires. On the other hand, sunlight and ozone (e.g. from being stored near a refrigerator) degrade rubber and, especially latex. I would try to store my bike out of...

Make sure you plug those handlebars. You don’t want to get in an accident and impale yourself.