WTHarper

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I'm fascinated with bicycles...with how they work, how they're built, how they're used, and what they have to offer. I'm pursuing an MS in Civil Engineering specifically to design and construct cycling infrastructure for transportation planning.

I have worked with several bike-share programs providing free access to bicycles for students, workers, and retirees. In addition, I volunteer as a bicycling safety advocate with local schools.

I appreciate lugged steel, leather saddles, Bridgestones, and pink bar tape.

My next big goal is a cross-country ride from Maine to California.

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Mar 30	comment	Overhauled hubs: still some noise When you secure the QR, the adjustment on the cones goes in as the axle compresses. When you have the wheel installed, does it spin freely and come to a gentle stop?
Mar 27	comment	How to keep my manbag in place @MereDevelopment I forgot about that! I reckon that the term "Bum Bag" here in the states would sound just as silly. I, for one, am actually a fan of said bag style (but I am going to wait until I have kids to embarrass before I wear one.)
Mar 27	comment	How to keep my manbag in place @DanHulme If you are confident in your style, a fanny pack has the same sort of on-the-go style but doesn't intrude quite as much as a backpack. However, you will be made fun of...
Mar 27	comment	How to keep my manbag in place I tried the over-the-shoulder bag and never liked it (and still don't understand why they're so popular with cyclists.) I use a backpack or a mid-sized saddle bag with no issue.
Mar 27	revised	Derailleur Hanger replacement for GTS R5 road bike frame Exchanged the term 'dropout' for the correct term 'derailleur hanger'
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Mar 23	revised	Recovering confidence after a fall Corrected grammar, clarified meaning, focused on the intent of the question and the title.
Mar 23	suggested	suggested edit on Recovering confidence after a fall
Mar 23	comment	Joe Breeze HiteRite altenative… ideas before I get hacking! I would try item 9287K266 or item 9287K264 - they're both pretty beefy, they're under $7 USD, they're stainless, and there is enough spring leg length to bend loops like in the advert. You can probably find the rest on that website for $20 total (a stainless bolt clamp 5462K44 and some misc nuts and bolts...) Post pics if you do rig one up!
Mar 23	comment	Joe Breeze HiteRite altenative… ideas before I get hacking! Yep. If you haven't found a good source for torsion springs yet: mcmaster.com/#torsion-springs/=lzuwgy
Mar 20	comment	Protecting beater bicycle from scratches and rust I've heard of and seen many frames that suffer from poor quality powder coat paint jobs. Usually, you get what you pay for.
Mar 20	comment	Protecting beater bicycle from scratches and rust That sounds ok, just don't cover any of the weep holes (the ends of your stays, bottom of the fork, near brake bosses...). Water will get inside of the frame no matter how vigilant you are, so plan on a biannual tear-down in order to dry out and spray the insides of the tubes with frame-saver or another corrosion inhibiting product. You can do this with some of the components still on the frame (headset cups, derailleurs, drive-side BB cup) but you'll want access to the head tube, seat cluster, and BB shell.
Mar 20	comment	What is the proper technique for crossing railroad tracks? @Kibbee Up here in Maine we have both (road-level tracks and a-few-inches-above-road-level tracks). Of course the higher ones require you to hop over the extra three inches, but the road level ones have sizable gaps (maybe four inches on either side) enough to grab/twist a front tire. It is really pronounced on slick tires, especially when they're wet. If I can take a picture I'll post it.
Mar 20	comment	What to do with old tires? If you could, try to condense and present what your links suggest rather than just linking them.
Mar 20	comment	How can I repair a swollen tire allowing visibility on the inner tube (picture provided)? A blowout on icy roads at that. If it is your front wheel, the risk is far greater. Tires and tubes are cheap and expendable.
Mar 19	comment	How can I repair a swollen tire allowing visibility on the inner tube (picture provided)? Do yourself a favor and don't ride it around until it is fixed. Seriously.
Mar 19	comment	Good cheap mountain bike without gears or shifter So really what you're looking for is any mountain bike under $1,000, available in Europe (so ~800 euro), that has decent tires and brakes, and with no specific constraints on the drivetrain as you'll be modifying it?
Mar 19	revised	Are road bikes durable for use on roads full of cracks and potholes? Grammar and spelling, especially in the title.
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Mar 18	comment	What's the correct term for a 700x23c disc wheel? Also note that the x23 refers to tire size and not rim size (and that you can fit a range of tires onto a rim, to a point.) You need rims that are between 13-17mm wide internal measure (maybe 15-19mm wide external) to support a weenie little 23c tire. That is where you're going to get stuck, because hardly anybody rides disc wheels with skinny tires. You may have to liberate yourself from the 23mm tires or have a front wheel made to order, unfortunately.