Ehryk

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bio	website	ericmenze.com
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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.

Resume: http://ericmenze.com
Personal Website: http://ehryk.com
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Calculate and build spoked bicycle wheels: http://wheelspoking.com
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Tool to open command/powershell prompts from any location (Windows): https://github.com/Ehryk/ContextMenuTools

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Jun 28	answered	How did bubbles form on my tire?
Jun 28	comment	Self-made studded tyre with glue? Not only are the tread lugs smaller, but motorcycle/atv/passenger vehicle tires have woven metal bands underneath the rubber, which the screw's ridges can sink into. Bicycle tires do not, and the soft rubber compound won't be enough to hold the screws the same way.
Jun 28	comment	Self-made studded tyre with glue? Yeah. Screwing from the inside out would be the best, but it'd take a bit of time, lots of screws, and probably pop your inner tubes over time. Also, it'd increase the weight a bunch, and just all around not worth the time to do for a crappy, heavy tire.
Jun 28	comment	Self-made studded tyre with glue? I agree with the 'least unlikely to fail' part - nothing I can think of will really work for this. The problem I see is that the glue won't flex enough compared to the stiffness of the metal and the movement of the rubber, so it'd pull away anyway. The metal should be somewhat like a flat washer with no middle hole, and a 1/8" spike in the center for both surface area and traction. I can't think of something offhand that would be like this, and custom making them would likely cost more than the studded tires anyway.
Jun 27	awarded	Nice Answer
Jun 27	revised	Self-made studded tyre with glue? Added section about drilling
Jun 27	comment	Self-made studded tyre with glue? The problem isn't the glue; it's the tire, which flexes a lot. Even if the glue dried to 'like a rock' with the metal, the tire would flex away from the rock-like glue very quickly, if not the first time you sat on it and rode. Also, other walkers and bikers would really not appreciate metal spikey bits all over the road.
Jun 27	comment	Self-made studded tyre with glue? Not this strong. The key to the construction glues is surface area - a luxury you don't have on a small tire lug/tread pattern. Also, the flex between wood and drywall (or most materials in the construction context) is very minor in comparison with thin rubber to metal.
Jun 27	answered	Self-made studded tyre with glue?
Jun 27	answered	What is the hand gesture for “I'm sorry”?
Jun 22	reviewed	Approve suggested edit on How do I prevent disk brakes from squeaking in the rain?
Jun 21	answered	How do I prevent disk brakes from squeaking in the rain?
Jun 20	comment	Are there devices to moderate speed on mountain descents without braking? In motor vehicles, it is preferred for stopping power and rotational weight concerns; however drums are preferred in large semi trucks (non steer wheels) because of much better heat dissipation. You can't 'ride' disc brakes for nearly as long as you can drums before they warp and/or boil the hydraulic fluid. They may be appropriate for bicycles, however.
Jun 20	comment	Are there devices to moderate speed on mountain descents without braking? I understand that - what I'm asking is if a modern disc brake (mechanical or hydraulic) can serve that purpose, since the drum models are not produced any longer? Then the rim brakes or rear rim / front disc would be free to add stopping power.
Jun 20	comment	Are there devices to moderate speed on mountain descents without braking? @Reid - would this solution be something that you'd be interested in? Or were you limiting it to off-the-shelf solutions?
Jun 20	comment	Are there devices to moderate speed on mountain descents without braking? Could a mechanical disk brake and thumbshifter work to accomplish a friction brake? I doubt you'd want indexing shifters, but a non indexing one would allow you to set a 'constant' braking force on the disk brake, while still reserving the rim brakes / front disk brake for stopping...
Jun 19	comment	What are the disadvantages of “puncture proof” (or puncture resistant) tires? @DanielRHicks you have pointed out misunderstandings and unjustified claims in many-an-answer here; where's your knight-in-shining-armor answer so I can upvote it already???
Jun 12	comment	What is this rubber ring around the top tube for Do you have a source on the 'required by law in many places' comment? I see many BMX bicycles sold with rear brakes only, and many children's bicycles sold with a rear coaster brake only. I have my doubts that legislature would somehow specify 'two brakes' on mountain/road bikes, and somehow exclude BMX/kids bikes.
Jun 8	comment	How do I properly adjust a front derailleur? Good, complete answer!
Jun 3	comment	How do I calculate the diameter of a chainring from the number of teeth? @zenbike - I would very much appreciate it if you would discuss this with me in chat.