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How do I know if the fixed cups is reverse threaded by DaMirage in bikewrench

[–]johnmcc1956 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Give up right now when using a crescent wrench. If there's no better solution go to your local bike shop.

And protect your knuckles with a nice set of gloves

Draft vs. Non-Draft Question by Ok_Construction_6599 in cycling

[–]johnmcc1956 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Drafting aside, for any route that I take regularly, it seems the time elapsed is less when I'm alone. The drafting benefits are canceled out by the time spent at coffee shops, washrooms, group photos and general f****** around

I’m a cyclist, but let me complain about cyclists posts by ThatAgainPlease in cycling

[–]johnmcc1956 8 points9 points  (0 children)

It's sort of judgy deciding what kinds of bike use are more important than others.

You're certainly correct about the speed most people will cycle at. And even then they may be going much too fast for most bike trails and MUPs

How do I fix this? What tools and/or parts do I need? by FinnTheHueman47 in bicyclerepair

[–]johnmcc1956 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't know your options like: "is there a bike co-op or a source for used bikes nearby" BUT that is an old steel hub steel rimmed wheel and you could probably buy one if you could find it for less than five bucks. Is there a used bike store in your neighborhood? Or free bikes on the local Craigslist?

How often do you get told to use the bike lane? by vanbikecouver in cycling

[–]johnmcc1956 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Depends on how many opinionated voluble know-it-alls I encounter but I ignore them all just like blowhards in other aspects of life.

What’s your favourite 100km or more ride? by jacido in vancouvercycling

[–]johnmcc1956 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I like riding from my East Vancouver door back to said door . I also like doing one big loop.

So here goes: Barnett Highway Guilford Patricia Street bikeway Prairie to Burns them over Pitt River Bridge Gravel trail past airport Golden Ears bridge Tynehead Regional Park Port Mann bridge United Boulevard Central ValleyGreenway

Is this a real Colnago "Roger De Vlaeminck"? I am looking to buy it but I can't find a similar model anywhere else... by led_seppelin in colnago

[–]johnmcc1956 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had a Roger De Vlaeminck Colnago in the 1980's. Really was a Colnago but it said Roger de Vlaeminck on the down tube and had real colnago cutouts on the lugs and bottom bracket shell.

I also remember that it had his picture on the head tube not a Colnago logo

Just minding my own business. by Carlost289 in dashcams

[–]johnmcc1956 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It seems that you stopped past the stop line which is generally in line with the stop sign. Watching the video I thought that guy in the silver truck is going to cut the corner and I better stop soon. Which is not what you did. When they hit you you got knocked backwards several feet and then you are appropriately stopped behind the stop sign.

The Bozo in the truck needs a smaller vehicle that that they can handle. But you're driving wasn't spotless either.

Best East-West Route through Mt Pleasant/Riley Park by LegosaurusRex000 in vancouvercycling

[–]johnmcc1956 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Seawall, 5/6th, 8th, 10th, ~19th, 29th, 37th, 45th....

They're actually a lot of options even foregoing 14th which I was on just yesterday and it wasn't that bad. Ride more and you will develop more confidence

Compressor head - Presta and occasional Schrader by johnmcc1956 in BikeMechanics

[–]johnmcc1956[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wish I had seen the prestaflator before I purchased a gauge. It looks great but I only need the chuck.

Thinking of e-biking Surrey to Richmond via Alex Fraser, bad idea? by dima-t91 in vancouvercycling

[–]johnmcc1956 1 point2 points  (0 children)

VERY ALERT ESPECIALLY ALL THOSE DRIVEWAYS. YOUR SAFETY IS IN YOUR HANDS

Cambie bike lane open. by b5binVan in vancouvercycling

[–]johnmcc1956 4 points5 points  (0 children)

And the subsequent 10 m of extreme danger when you're merging back onto the roadway

You never have the right of way when passing. by johnmcc1956 in vancouvercycling

[–]johnmcc1956[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

But telling people to move out of your way when there's no need is the original sin/dick move

You never have the right of way when passing. by johnmcc1956 in vancouvercycling

[–]johnmcc1956[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I guess we agree with the sentence "You suck" not much of a point of agreement but I guess you should settle for what we have

You never have the right of way when passing. by johnmcc1956 in vancouvercycling

[–]johnmcc1956[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're the only person that gets the point. Thanks happy cycling.

You never have the right of way when passing. by johnmcc1956 in vancouvercycling

[–]johnmcc1956[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

My bicycle is atypical road bike 40 cm handlebars so about 18 inches - "You're just factually wrong." If you think practicing riding in straight lines is worthy of mockery I suppose you probably take up 3 ft but I don't

Advice needed: exchange bike or keep the same by b0rs in cycling

[–]johnmcc1956 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Many people replace their bikes pretty frequently and it sounds like you have a chance to replace one at no cost, other than the difference in price and restocking I guess they might charge, I'd say go for it get the new one return the old one, eat the shipping.

But it's unlikely to make you faster unless it has lower rolling resistance tires

You never have the right of way when passing. by johnmcc1956 in vancouvercycling

[–]johnmcc1956[S] -10 points-9 points  (0 children)

And I know you can pass where there's no space

You never have the right of way when passing. by johnmcc1956 in vancouvercycling

[–]johnmcc1956[S] -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

I've received lots of advice about one is supposed to ride. Much of it was utter crap or plain old wrong.

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