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#BikeNite A1: I'm in #WaterlooRegion on a Saturday night (technically Sunday morning), the first day this week I haven't had to drive somewhere and do something.
There are no OpenCycling days that I know of. There used to be an OpenStreets festival where King Street was blocked to cars and open to pedestrians, cyclists, vendors, and community group info booths, but that ended when the LRT came.
But I'd love to cycle on Hwy86, the freeway circling the two cities.
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A8. This is more of a PSA for the UK contingent: I spotted that Costco have the Lego Icons Road Bike for a very keen price: £89.98 (including VAT), versus £109.99 from Lego.
I just managed to resist buying myself an early Christmas present, but there's a chance that I might have to go back for something else next week…
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A6. I had this exact problem.
A few pieces of channel strut and some sliding bike hooks, and now I can easily shuffle the bikes around and get the one I want. The space above holds shoes, tools, bags, locks, but you might end up with a different arrangement depending on the shape of your garage.
eBay UK link for the hooks:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/126592124816
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A3. I tend to carry spare inner tubes (even when riding tubeless) and just swap as needed, then do the repair at home. Pre-glued patches have been fine, but take the time to make sure they're adhered properly: light abrasion of the tube before application, pressure on the patch for ~30 seconds to ensure adhesion.
I could mention that I've never needed to use a tube since going tubeless, but I refuse to jinx myself in that manner. 🤞
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A2. I guess it really depends how cold your winters are. I don't worry about it with mine (in the UK). When in use, it'll generate enough heat that it's not a problem. When it's not in use, I don't think a neoprene cover would keep it warm for long enough to make a difference. I can't remove the main battery, but my garage doesn't get cold enough that I'm worried about it.
https://www.giant-bicycles.com/gb/electric-bike-battery-winter
#eBike #BikeNiteQ #BikeNite #BikeTooter #Cycling #MastoBikes
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A1a. Posting from home, after a long day of "stuff" and then catching up this evening on highlights of the Tour of Britain Women and La Vuelta. So much cycling to watch!
A1b. The most similar thing I can think of locally is that our town (Hexham , Northumberland, UK) has started holding an On Yer Bike Festival, including a traffic-free route around the town centre. (500 metres, how generous! And some of that is traffic free anyway.)
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I'm still wondering if the easiest option is to find a chain guide that'll work with a T47 bottom bracket.
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I've regreased and checked the torque of the derailleur clutch: it was a bit tight, so I've loosened it, but haven't ridden it since, and the new chain will go on first.
The bike has developed a cadence-related creak, present even when standing, so while I'm replacing the chain I'll also remove and refit the cranks, and check the BB (having splashed out another £40 on tools, because "standards".)
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I've got a feeling that it's got worse recently, which could point to a chain wear issue. The chain wear checker says it's 0.75% stretched, so it's getting a new one.
It's all Shimano with a narrow-wide chainring. I think the bike's done ~2500km, so the chainring shouldn't be worn yet, especially as it's only just getting its first replacement chain.
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A5. Following up with more details and some answers…
The bike came set up as 1X, and others with the same bike don't seem to have the same problem, so I don't think it's a compatibility issue. I'm assuming it's fitted with the correct length of chain, it certainly looks like it to me. I'll double-check when fitting the new one.
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@ascentale @bikenite Here's a couple from today's ride, riding perhaps my favourite range of fells and for the first time in months. Proper 'happy place' stuff. A8 #BikeNite
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@derpoltergeist @ascentale @yantor3d @bikenite Over fifty years?! That's brilliant. Chapeau, Bogotá 🇨🇴
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@Andres4NY I think I never had a regular schedule with this stuff because I was riding bikes right up to 2020 and with just two wheels, even on a recumbent, it was easy to see when something needed a pump. Even when I had e-assist on it I never had a valve stem issue.
I did get a flat on the cargo quad not long after I bailed it out of the shop and retroactively I will now wonder whether e-assist acceleration was the reason.
I think with wider tires, heavier loads, and probably also running Tannus Armor, things get more complicated than I've been used to. I've gotten away with not having a regular check for decades. But the tubes can be spinning *inside* the Tannus, maybe. #BikeNite
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@meganL This is part of my routine, btw. Along with turning on the motor, putting up the kickstand, putting on my helmet, putting on panniers.. I stand over the bike, sit on the saddle briefly while looking down at the back wheel. Takes literally 1 second. So it happens every time I ride. #BikeTooter #BikeNite
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@meganL I'm going to talk about a two-wheeled bike, I don't know how much applies to a trike.
I always just check the back wheel; the front sees less weight, so low pressure is less of an issue. When the back tire air pressure is low, I fill up both tires. I also don't measure or touch the (gross NYC-littered) tire; I get on the bike and look down at the rear wheel. If it looks low, I fill it up. With wider (1.75" is what I run) tires, it's obvious when it's below 20psi.
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@v_perjorative @ascentale @bikenite That's superb commitment to learning 👍
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@MarkBrigham @ascentale @bikenite
Great post and well done for saving the shades 👏. A sunglasses hand-up surely deserves *another* beer.
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@rowmyboat @ascentale @MartyCormack @bikenite I used to find those patches could be relied on for a permanent repair, but not any longer. I suspect something in their manufacture has changed.
I now associate with those in the question who regard glueless patches as a get-me-home repair.
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@ascentale @sam @bikenite @amd
A6. (continued) And top-and-tailing the bikes would also seem to save on space. Perhaps requiring offsetting the height of the wall mounts.
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@Andres4NY @uxMark I've been using their stuff for years. It's high quality in the first place and this is impressive.
This is Schwalbe US, though. Not sure how the other units behave.
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@ascentale @sam @bikenite @amd
A6. I don't fit the scenario in the question, but I've noted these Feedback Sports hinges in case the need arises. I think the tilting feature of the hinges could help with a good use of space. They are a bit spendy versus simple hooks.
https://feedbacksports.com/collections/wall-mounted-bike-storage/products/velo-hinge-2-0
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@ascentale @paul_edwin @bikenite A5 #BikeNite It's usually been a damaged or overly worn chainring when this has happened to me. Although has also happened with a stiff chain link and damaged quick link too.
I've had to adjust the clutch on mechs in the past, but that's usually been them not returning rather than dropping the chain. -
@ascentale @SRLevine @bikenite
A4. I have fitted those exact same SKS mudguards (ok, fenders for my US friends). They're far better than nothing! Quite well designed, in my opinion.
The biggest downside is how little the rear mudguard extends behind the brake. This doesn't stop much water hitting the seat tube and ending up around the chainset and bottom bracket. It wouldn't stop me using them on a bike for which there was no alternative. Also, I find them more prone to rattling than traditional mudguards.
I've not noticed much spray due to the gap.
As with most mudguards, they benefit from adding a longer mudflap.
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@ascentale @yantor3d @bikenite A1a #BikeNite Posting from Cumbria, UK.
A1b I've done the odd sportive that had at least partial closed roads, including the Fred Whitton which closes the bigger mountain passes, but never one of the big city ones.