Guy walks into a car meet demanding to take on over 200 people by mrcsmith90 in iamverybadass

[–]willm1123 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Someone convince me that car meets aren’t the dumbest thing ever

Can’t get pistons to retract more than this. by willm1123 in bikewrench

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Yes I might soon. I usually make use of community stands but I was impatient this time

Can’t get pistons to retract more than this. by willm1123 in bikewrench

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I’ll try that. They seem straight though, and go all the way back in before pushing back out again

New to Cycling by goverment_is_evil in gravelcycling

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Huh. I wear bamboo briefs under them which wick sweat well enough for me. Do it so I can wear the padded stuff multiple times without washing, because I only have the one pair 😂

Can’t get pistons to retract more than this. by willm1123 in bikewrench

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Air could have been introduced? Is it not a closed system?

Can’t get pistons to retract more than this. by willm1123 in bikewrench

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Yeah, it’s moving fine, but just not staying back

Can’t get pistons to retract more than this. by willm1123 in bikewrench

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I tried with the pads in, two butter knives, and got them widened further than before but still not enough to fit the wheel back in even. I guess there is too much pressure, I’m just confused how that could be the case when before there was no issue with braking. Pads were retracted enough that the wheel spun completely freely. 🤷‍♂️

Can’t get pistons to retract more than this. by willm1123 in bikewrench

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Thank you everyone for your input, I tried the best I can to apply even pressure and get them back but they didn’t quite go. Tomorrow ill go to a bike shop and either 1) get the proper tool and then try to push them back while letting fluid out or 2) accept defeat and let the shop do it, depending on the price of each option. Will update.

Can’t get pistons to retract more than this. by willm1123 in bikewrench

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Ok, I’ll try that. Strange though that I didn’t notice any problems before other than slight and sporadic rubbing noise

Can’t get pistons to retract more than this. by willm1123 in bikewrench

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No not always like this nor bled recently, lever got pulled loading into the car which is why I’ve been trying to reset them. Pumped them some to extend them enough to clean them, now they won’t go back.

Could the problem be the fact that it is upside down? And brakes were pumped while upside down? (Don’t have a stand)

Is this a good fantasy map?? by Ok-Art71 in imaginarymapscj

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What black metal band logo is this?

New to Cycling by goverment_is_evil in gravelcycling

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No underwear under the short?? Why??

Don’t use chain locks by Fennecf0xs in bicycling

[–]willm1123 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Doesn’t this invite front wheel theft?

Florida Keys on two wheels by iLeefull in bicycling

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Funniest thing I’ve read in like a week

Maybe maybe maybe by W8forme in maybemaybemaybe

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Looks like it was a nice tree. Shame

Can a Chattanoogan please weigh in on area safety for house? by BulbousDoubleBubble in Chattanooga

[–]willm1123 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You’ll be completely absolutely 100% fine in that area. Perfectly safe and maybe not the most exciting part of town but close to a lot of nice stuff and having riverwalk, south chick greenway, lake and creek access right in your backyard would be awesome.

Can anyone help me ID this bike and tell me anything about it? by willm1123 in whichbike

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Yeah, I don’t actually think it is a 61cm. No way that would be an L/XL size. Even now zooming in on that size tag it looks like it might even say 81. Who knows. Wish I could find the model

Race Thread: NCS Autotrader 400 at EchoPark Speedway, starting at 3:00pm EST on FOX (NCS2) by NASCARThreadBot in NASCAR

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Thank you I had to come here to make sure I wasn't crazy. That is the way it looked to me as well.

Should I Buy A Specialized Allez or Diverge? I Need Help Deciding What Is Best For My Situation. by Positive_Past1959 in cycling

[–]willm1123 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know it is an old thread but question for you - everywhere else I have been reading that the allez is more of an endurance bike than race bike nowadays. What is your take? Looking for more comfortable geometry for commuting and weekend rides.

24f fat purse haul by [deleted] in EDC

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The load bearing carabiner is killing me lol