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I'm a Computer (Web) Programmer/Analyst based in Anchorage, AK and Minneapolis, MN. I use (among other things) ASP.NET, C# and SQL Server.

I build things. Bicycles, computers, websites, guitars, cars, motorcycles, sound sytems... lots of things.


Dec
7
comment Does anyone make a split seat clamp?
Are there any quick release levers that are set up to use flat flanges? Usually the clamp is radiused to fit the lever. Is there a similar aluminum quick release clamp I could buy just for the quick release?
Dec
7
comment Does anyone make a split seat clamp?
I have 2 of the equivalent of the DMR style pieces on there, and I just don't think they're strong enough. The Staff-Lok Collar would be, though - I think I'll try one of those if there isn't a bicycle-purposed one. Thanks!
Dec
6
asked Does anyone make a split seat clamp?
Oct
10
awarded  Popular Question
Sep
21
awarded  Custodian
Sep
11
accepted What alternative spoke lacing patterns exist (that make a decent wheel)?
Sep
11
accepted Can I lace my hub with all inward or outward facing spoke heads?
Sep
11
accepted What physically makes chainrings have a specific speed compatibility?
Sep
11
accepted Why is my chain riding up and skipping teeth on the freewheel?
Sep
8
comment What tricks do you use to avoid damaging cables when adjusting the gears?
I have never heard of such a thing, nor ever found it necessary or desirable. If it's that important, solder it together with some silver solder before you crimp it; but this seems unnecessary to the extreme.
Sep
6
comment What tricks do you use to avoid damaging cables when adjusting the gears?
I suppose some superglue might help initially, but once it's clamped once there it'll break the glue's bonds with the wires. I've never concerned myself with the flattened cable section - it doesn't fray the cable when it's clamped beforehand.
Sep
5
answered What tricks do you use to avoid damaging cables when adjusting the gears?
Sep
3
answered What is the bicycle Danny MacAskill uses in his “Way Back Home” video?
Aug
31
answered How do I make a road brake lever work alongside a mtb brake lever
Aug
24
answered Is it possible to perform tricks with 100% safety during commuting?
Aug
20
comment Link to a photo of Eddy Merckx seen from below the bike
I second the reopening.
Aug
18
comment How does a two wheel drive bike work?
I'd like this reopened, but I can't vote for such. In any case: OP, Christini shows how their AWD system works, with a driveshaft that runs inside the frame tubes from the rear wheel to the front. It's detailed with a great video here: christinibicycles.com/tech.php
Aug
16
answered Recommendations for inconspicuous helmet-mounted video camera
Aug
10
answered Why is BMX gearing so low
Jul
8
comment Is reversing the stem (pointing it backwards) a safe way to reduce reach length?
What is it that makes this so? Could you provide some details?