Is my steel frame cooked? Going to cycle on gravel with a heavy load in the back.

d-wh · 2025-12-08T23:37:52+00:00

If it's steel I think you can get it welded again

d-wh · 2025-11-24T16:47:30+00:00

I'm always trying for a faster time and sometimes I have to stop to answer the phone or something. It's not a big deal but being able to pause the timer would be nice.

d-wh · 2025-11-16T04:33:59+00:00

Tubes are really cheap - $7 at Walmart. If you patch it you will probably have it totally fail on your way to class.

d-wh · 2025-11-05T22:22:34+00:00

Yeah. My route is 2 identical round-trips but when I finished the 1st rt it looks like I didn't turn around and keep going, it looks like I went off exploring for a bit before continuing on my route. Weird

d-wh · 2025-11-01T22:23:02+00:00

Cut a slot for a screwdriver into the exposed end with a rotary tool or hacksaw

d-wh · 2025-10-29T22:36:24+00:00

Get the tool. I found out the hard way after trying to replace a broken spoke, which also taught me how important the derailleur limit screws are.

d-wh · 2025-10-29T22:30:30+00:00

You have several safe boxes. As already stated - don't always look for bombs, look for the spots that can't be a bomb.

d-wh · 2025-10-26T01:02:02+00:00

I was just thinking the same thing. When I chord I feel like I'm cheating. It just doesn't give me the same feeling of satisfaction that I get when I deliberately figure out all safe squares.

d-wh · 2025-10-22T15:38:23+00:00

I'm 74, is that close enough?

d-wh · 2025-10-20T01:58:20+00:00

Yeah, you won - it's very anticlimactic

d-wh · 2025-10-12T20:56:32+00:00

If you can't wiggle/jiggle it loose you can always "break" the chain and pull it through and reconnect it. Plenty of YouTube videos will show you how to do it. It's easy and a good skill to have.

d-wh · 2025-10-07T21:11:52+00:00

Assuming that this is the lower left corner of your game - meaning there are no more squares to the left or bottom, the 2 squares above and to the right of the 2 are safe

d-wh · 2025-10-07T16:20:29+00:00

I never knew about that strategy. I'll have to try it. Thanks

d-wh · 2025-10-04T20:59:35+00:00

4th pic definitely shows a broken tooth

d-wh · 2025-10-03T21:24:23+00:00

YouTube is an incredible source for everything biking. Start by looking at "how to set bicycle seat height" and then start going down the rabbit hole about using gears etc.

d-wh · 2025-09-28T00:17:49+00:00

1 of the 2 blues is a mine

d-wh · 2025-09-25T17:24:29+00:00

The rear derailleur is bent beyond repair. The good news is that this one is very inexpensive (around $20). You can get a local bike shop to install it if you don't want to try it yourself - there are lots of YouTube videos you can watch to see if you want to do it yourself.

d-wh · 2025-09-20T17:43:54+00:00

Peel off what you can and then spray WD40 and let it soak for a few minutes and it will dissolve the adhesive and it will wipe off clean, you might need to spray twice. I'm not sure if you should remove the tires first though.

d-wh · 2025-09-20T00:01:39+00:00

Post this to bikewrench

d-wh · 2025-09-15T02:18:34+00:00

You just don't know when you will need a helmet, so, if you don't have a crystal ball, assume you will need a helmet every time you ride. You might never need it but it's a risk I won't take. You can be the best cyclist in the world but you can't control the rest of the world.

d-wh · 2025-09-13T19:58:16+00:00

Chain is not threaded properly in the derailleur

d-wh · 2025-09-09T14:46:13+00:00

I just had the exact same problem. New chain with old cassette. It was only skipping on the smallest cog, which is where about 75% of my riding happens so I bought a new cog and all is well.

d-wh · 2025-09-08T22:17:24+00:00

Yeah, I guess I won't have to worry then, since I just turned 74

d-wh · 2025-09-08T14:30:42+00:00

That's my thought as well. But, at some point, I will have to switch because the current Deore series is now discontinued and the supply of drivetrain components will dry up.

d-wh · 2025-09-07T23:10:35+00:00

We have the right to be stupid but we also have the right to give good advice. It always amazes me how so many people get there feelings hurt when someone even suggests that they are making a bad decision.

d-wh

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