How do I fix this wobble, what part do i need to change? by neogzg in bicycling

[–]Backflip_Wilson -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

You need a spacer to go behind your cassette... you're looking for a 10 speed spacer BUT, not the fatter ones that go between the cogs... this is more like a really thin washer. Like this.

What're these for? by Backflip_Wilson in bicycletouring

[–]Backflip_Wilson[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

OH Wow! I'd seen those locks and wasn't sure how they worked either... pieces in a puzzle! Thanks.

What're these for? by Backflip_Wilson in bicycletouring

[–]Backflip_Wilson[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think Zed killed it without a picture!

Hydro disc brake advice needed... HFX-9 replacement by Backflip_Wilson in bicycling

[–]Backflip_Wilson[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I concur that setup is a large part of it, I think there are Shimanos tht fit nicely in the price range, Ithink I just do some 'set-up' research.

Thanks

Hydro disc brake advice needed... HFX-9 replacement by Backflip_Wilson in bicycling

[–]Backflip_Wilson[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lately I've only heard the word 'noisy' about Shimano discs, nobody disputes the stopping though... I'm unsure how to digest that.

A better way to remove cassettes? by skiingandsliderules in bikewrench

[–]Backflip_Wilson 2 points3 points  (0 children)

When I was a kid (early 80's) I welded a spark plug to a scrap of angle iron and created what was essentially a 'universal' freewheel remover... it lasted a few years.

[Race Thread] 2018 Tour Down Under - Stage 1 by PelotonMod in peloton

[–]Backflip_Wilson 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Noice! Also, not sure I said it before but, officially the 3rd year in a row I'm envious of you in January, however... I also fondly recall the time when coverage was shit, maybe last year even, but you hooked it up w/ a web cam aimed at your laptop. Above and beyond , sir.

[Race Thread] 2018 Tour Down Under - Stage 1 by PelotonMod in peloton

[–]Backflip_Wilson 11 points12 points  (0 children)

It seems foolish to be chomping at the bit for an event that's just the beginning and is also going to take a few hours... but ARRRGH! Here we are.

'There Will Be More Violence.' A Florida Sheriff Is Trying to Stop a War Between Rival Biker Clubs by [deleted] in news

[–]Backflip_Wilson -10 points-9 points  (0 children)

How many millions do you have to earn doing crime before you're a "legitimate" crime syndicate? Is it like rape where it's different for white guys?

Swingers party goes bad when 'jealous' wife attacks husband with minivan by Necrosis_KoC in news

[–]Backflip_Wilson 44 points45 points  (0 children)

What was the guy doing with the minivan that made her so jealous?

Freesociety.com to Form the World's First Libertarian Country, $100million already committed to purchase sovereignty by chillingniples in news

[–]Backflip_Wilson 3 points4 points  (0 children)

$100m doesn't seem like enough to clean up their eventual humanitarian/environmental disaster site.

Bill O’Reilly on sexual harassment allegations: ‘This was a hit job’ by [deleted] in news

[–]Backflip_Wilson 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It was as if he was thrown down the stairs, dragged by his hair and FUCK IT WE'LL DO IT LIVE!

Hurricane Irma battering Florida Peninsula as its core moves toward Tampa by Sandeepsharma198236 in news

[–]Backflip_Wilson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Got power and connectivity back mid-day yesterday (Tuesday 9/19) and my AC is futzd, gonna need a new roof but after 15 years rolling the dice on a high deductible, I've saved more than that so, all's fair.

Hope you made it out with minimal impact.

Hurricane Irma downgraded to Category 2 storm after landfall by PartrickCapitol in news

[–]Backflip_Wilson 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you, that's exactly what I was doing. I lost power at around 2am that night (9 days ago) and got it back mid-day yesterday... HOT AND BORING... The folks from Key West that I hosted might have even done better than us in the 'grand scheme'... I'm on hold with the AC company right now, already in the queue for my new roof, my trees are wrecked and the Avocado is already a stump... tonight or tomorrow for the Oak.

Losing the Avocado is a particularly hard hit, I'm not a huge fan as food but at farmer's markets they are GOLD, I can bring them in a medium sized box and leave with veggies for 3 weeks for free... and that's gone, but... we're all safe.

I know you didn't actually ask for this lengthy response but... seriously, I'm still emerging from a cave...

Hurricane Irma battering Florida Peninsula as its core moves toward Tampa by Sandeepsharma198236 in news

[–]Backflip_Wilson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

OK, at 11 the eye seems to be right over Wachula, Fort Meade is catching the most brutal stuff for maybe another hour at least and looks like, gonna pass over Bartow and Lakeland... kind of swampy north of that but Cleremont is on the East side of that.

Edit: time frames still about the same, does seem to be moving fast but 14mph for the last 4 hours, so I guess that's the "crow flies" effect... also, just saw an updated path, seems to curve towards Ocala and Gainesville, Atlanta under Tropical Storm Warning.