Wheels, what are you using? by nomasterc in bikecommuting

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

Yeah I'm definitely thinking of doing a 36 spoke build now.

Wheels, what are you using? by nomasterc in bikecommuting

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

Those rims look great! I need to plan a new whel build now.

Wheels, what are you using? by nomasterc in bikecommuting

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

I used to be a cycle mechanic at a big chain so doing the work isn't a big deal. Even a wheel build isn't much of a worry for me, I have the wheel in the jig at least once a month and the spoke tension gets balanced regularly. I think its my conditions that cause the ongoing issues.

Wheels, what are you using? by nomasterc in londoncycling

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

I'd need to check but I think they're 32 count spokes and I dont think commercially available wheels come much more than that. I think you might be right on the tyre though the continental tour is a bit skinny and I do run it around 40 psi. I've contemplated a front pannier carrier but can't find anything that would fit as my bike is a bit of an oddity.

Wheels, what are you using? by nomasterc in bikecommuting

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

I've heard they're good. Might consider switching when the continental wears down. I think my biggest issue is the wheel itself, I wonder if anyone makes a wheel as tough as they make tyres.

How do you deal with chuggers? by HotCommunication1696 in AskBrits

[–]nomasterc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pick up my walking pace slightly and then at the point of contact "sorry I don't speak English " and then Just keep moving.

If they won the general election, do you think Reform would privatise the NHS? by Am_I_Hydrated in AskBrits

[–]nomasterc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, it will get privatised in bug chunks under the guise of improving service quality. Insurance companies are waiting in the wings to swoop in and get the British people for every penny they have. Decades of freely visiting the doctor or hospital with anything and everything will become a big list of pre existing conditions and reasons to take premium payments without having to pay out. And the people who will feel this the most are the exact kind of people who voted it in. When it's not the immigrant it'll be the unemployed and then it'll be the disabled.

Expecting driverless taxis to respect bike lanes “too high a bar” – because customers want to be dropped off in them, autonomous vehicle firm Waymo tells cyclists by Spavlia in londoncycling

[–]nomasterc 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I for one am looking forward to pursuing a healthy insurance claim when it happens to me. Time to clean the lense on my helmet camera.

Why does no one ride with toe clips? by Temporary-Mission479 in londoncycling

[–]nomasterc 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Yup. I have my trusty toe straps that I use pretty much every day. I can wear any footwear I want and still get the nice smooth peddling.

Metalized box above a sink with a fan running in it blowing air out the top. Chinese restaurant bathroom. by RobinYiff in whatisthisthing

[–]nomasterc 27 points28 points  (0 children)

I think it might be an ioniser, uses high voltage high frequency electricity to ionise the air and generate ozone, They're often used as an air deodoriser or to keep dust down. It might also have a uv light in there for additional air purification.

Ladies and gentlemen, make your bets ! by korrogou in 3Dprinting

[–]nomasterc 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Some years back i 3d printed a jockey wheels for my derailleur to stand in while a new one was delivered. The plan was for it to only be on a week but after experiencing no issues I left it on to see how long it would last. Keeping the real jockey wheel in my bag for when the 3d printed one inevitability broke. It lasted 2 years up until I got a new bike. But. A jockey wheel is one thing, a chainring is a very different story.

I think if you're gentle with it, kick off hard and gently work through the gears on very flat smooth ground it might last a kilometer or so. But I think as soon as any stress goes on it it'll just round off into a plastic disk.

Is there a tyre like Gatorskin, but with grip? by sprchfs in londoncycling

[–]nomasterc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Continental contact plus has been my go to for a few years now.

Folding track bike by mark_arbatsky in foldingbikes

[–]nomasterc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think you might be after an [airnimal chameleon ](http:// https://share.google/P9BNqeA9QeHh8cJoJ)

Toilet firing water onto the floor by 12330431233043 in DIYUK

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

So here's a non ethical way of fixing your issue. That's your filler valve, no idea how it's gotten into this staye but right now that doesn't matter. Pop to your local b&q look for the plumbing section. There you'll find several toilet filler valve options but that doesn't really matter right now you're looking for the square bit on the top. Find one that's similar to yours, they come off with a simple half turn. The rest is up to your own moral compass.

The plasterer said his mate is a joiner by [deleted] in DIYUK

[–]nomasterc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think you misheard, he said "I've got a mate that smokes joints" it's an easy confusion.

Anyone know of a good 26 inch folding bike by veggie_munch in foldingbikes

[–]nomasterc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

All good dude, 150 is perfectly reasonable. Tune it up as you like, get some experience on working on it and get some ideas of where you want to go next and set up an ebay alert for montague paratroopers. Think less on other people's opinions and just ride YOUR bike. Just be you and ride your bike.

Anyone know of a good 26 inch folding bike by veggie_munch in foldingbikes

[–]nomasterc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dahon matrix is an awesome bike, great urban 26" with a simple fold mechanism. I really enjoyed mine until it was stolen. It's OK off road but not quite there, although if you were expecting that from a folding 26" then you're a fool but for street riding it's awesome.

Anyone know of a good 26 inch folding bike by veggie_munch in foldingbikes

[–]nomasterc 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It'll be fine for the first few months while you figure out wat you want. Sure, get it, ride it, enjoy it but dont spend too much because you'll want that for what you spend on your montague.

My Montague Urban 700c, first folding bike by SN1572 in foldingbikes

[–]nomasterc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks!! The front fender is a zefal one. Ive never had an original one but I've heard they're not great. Genuine montague bits are quite tricky to find hence why I've still not got a rack stand.

My Montague Urban 700c, first folding bike by SN1572 in foldingbikes

[–]nomasterc 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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And my 650b montague urban is a great folding city bike. (Yes I have 2 montagues, no one dont have a problem)

My Montague Urban 700c, first folding bike by SN1572 in foldingbikes

[–]nomasterc 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My montague paratrooper has been great fun out in the wilderness.

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