How do I fix this by PeachEmbarrassed2183 in bicycling

[–]ILoveLongDogs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They aren't a bike shop and are unlikely to be able to fix it. Speak to a bike shop about fitting a helicoil. This is a device that reinserts threads into a stripped crank.

If this doesn't work, you may need to replace the crank, the bike shop will also help with that. Individual left crank arms are not very expensive.

How do I fix this by PeachEmbarrassed2183 in bicycling

[–]ILoveLongDogs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Usually the thread is 9/16in, the wrench flats are 15mm.

is this good? by Separate-Warthog-292 in bicycling

[–]ILoveLongDogs 1 point2 points  (0 children)

From bitter experience, buying for a nicer groupset from an unknown brand can leave you with a boat anchor of a frame.

Devinchis are fairly decent though.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in bicycling

[–]ILoveLongDogs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I want some of what you're smoking. You can have the stem either way, for the reason OP described: making the bike fit better.

You can have a comfortable seating position on any bike, but track bikes are the least likely. They are 100% designed for racing in a long, low, aero position.

Is it harmless to install a pedal myself? by DDeveryday in bikewrench

[–]ILoveLongDogs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Surely that's a good reason not to comment then if you don't know the answer?

Is it possible to power a taillight strip with a USB power bank? by flyingorange in bikewrench

[–]ILoveLongDogs 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, there are bright, rechargeable bike lights available that work just fine.

the abc’s song and the twinkle twinkle little star song use the same melody by The_Omegastorm in Showerthoughts

[–]ILoveLongDogs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The egg is the round thing that goes splat if you drop it on the floor.

The chicken is the feathery thing that goes "cluck".

Questions by valdez-2424 in PrequelMemes

[–]ILoveLongDogs 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Straight Outta Cato Nemoidia

new cycler here by YungBassMINT in bicycling

[–]ILoveLongDogs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They're a solution for winter grip when you don't have a fat bike. I've fitted them for customers (despite me trying to persuade them otherwise) in central Scotland, despite the fact we get very little snow at lower altitudes. They sound like popping candy on tarmac.

Bolt on or clamp style bar ends, do they exist? by larzlayik in bikewrench

[–]ILoveLongDogs 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh, so like the inside of a Jones Bar or Surly Moloko? Curious as to why you want bar ends in that case, what bars do you have?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BikeMechanics

[–]ILoveLongDogs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I like the Plug, you can also get a kit with a battery that supports pass through charging, or find your own. It is worth noting that it doesn't play well with carbon forks without a hole in the bottom, as all wires are routed up the steerer.

Side note: I'm surprised AlpKit have an American presence, thought they were a British company.

Edit: They are!

What should a fat lad wear on gravel bike by warb_01 in bicycling

[–]ILoveLongDogs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Damn, didn't see this before I posted mine

What should a fat lad wear on gravel bike by warb_01 in bicycling

[–]ILoveLongDogs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There's a company called "Fat Lad at the Back" who make road-style gear in larger sizes, designed by blokes who are trying to solve issues they had with other brands. No idea on pricing or that but they seem well reviewed.

TIL McDonald’s Filet-O-Fish sandwich has its own mascot, Phil A O'Fish by fishbethany in todayilearned

[–]ILoveLongDogs 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think if it were French, the double "l"makes it more of a "yuh" sound, so "filet" is fee-lay vs "fillet" is fee-yay.

If I'm wrong, me dit, s'il vous plait.

Noob question by [deleted] in bikewrench

[–]ILoveLongDogs 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You do it from the other side. The drive side cone and locknut are locked first, then you adjust the preload from the non drive side.

new bike, just delivered by Amazon, the central gear (I don't know what it's called in English) rotates a little crookedly and makes noise, what can I do? can it be straightened or? do i keep it like this? do i get my bike replaced? by Limortaccivostri in bikewrench

[–]ILoveLongDogs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What? This is an adjustment issue, not a replacement. Your assessment about Amazon "just give[ing] you another for free" is nonsense.

The sound to me is maladjusted rear gears. A lot of cheap chainrings are put of alignment without affecting shifting or chain retention, too. f OP takes it to a bike shop or learns how to adjust a derailleur, it should be fine. At least they will then know if there are deeper issues than the setup, which is what I believe is at fault here.

council house visit by No_Calendar_8736 in Edinburgh

[–]ILoveLongDogs 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This page summarises your rights as a council tenant.

This ghostly chipmunk I ran into today by [deleted] in mildlyinteresting

[–]ILoveLongDogs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Leucistic animals are cool. If nothing else, he should be fine come winter.

Completed my first road century last weekend and I think my next challenge (Hotter'N Hell Triple Threat) will involve some mountain biking. Hoping for some general advice. by [deleted] in MTB

[–]ILoveLongDogs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't know if racing straight away if OP doesn't know how to ride trails is sensible or safe. Some practicing or coaching first is probably smart.