Vorac

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Oct 22	comment	Failing to unscrew BB - what now? Should I post a picture? I am not sure of the exact model of the BB. The crank arms are SR Suntour.
Oct 3	comment	Six speed chain on an eight speed bike Yes, I counted the links. Twice. Both on the old and the new chain. 110.
Oct 3	comment	Six speed chain on an eight speed bike Your first paragraph contradicts everything that I have heard and read. If it is correct, this fact has to be publicised!
Oct 3	comment	Six speed chain on an eight speed bike See my edit to the question. So, how long does it take for a new chain to wear-out to match the cogs. Also note that the cogs are not homogeniously worn - I ride at the faster half of the cogs.
Oct 2	comment	Adjusting disk brakes after taking off the wheel More than 50% of the time I take off a wheel, I have this problem. I would be *VERY* interested to know *why* is this happening. Then how to prevent it, instead of re-adjusting a disc brake after every tube change / tube repair!
Oct 2	comment	What is the optimal cadence? @R.Chung, ok, have a +1 :D
Oct 1	comment	What is the optimal cadence? So I'm accepting R. Chung's post for answering the quetion I wrote, and upvoting Daniel R Hicks's answer for answering what I wanted to ask.
Oct 1	comment	Why are bicycles considered vehicles and not “walking aid”? +1 for Just because you have the right to do this, doesn't mean you should use that right! However, sometimes there are contradicting situations "act legally or act ethically" i.e. sometimes following a required rule causes delay or inconvenience to the others. But this is becoming philosophical tirade...
Oct 1	comment	What is the optimal cadence? @Kaz, unfortunately you are very correct. I was thinking about health (of the rider and the bike), but failed to formulate my question ... optimally (with regard to provoking on-target answers). From there on, most people assume I am asking about racing, because this is where data is available.
Sep 29	comment	Badly rusted suspension fork @Kaz, if you post this as an answer, I will accept it. Ant the a discussion could form under it as to how adequate it is. Also note that the rust is only at the lower end - when the fork is assembled, no rust is visible.
Sep 29	comment	Are there any high power bicycle generators? Blinding others is both frustrating (for the victim) and dangerous (for the victim)! Use lights that light the road, not the faces of the people on the road.
Sep 26	comment	Badly rusted suspension fork The fork tended to work worse the last year, but after I disassembled it and oiled it with teflon oil, it is working very very perfectly! My worry is exactly that it will fail when I least expect it.
Aug 31	comment	Do skilled cyclists really “use the front brake alone probably 95% of the time”? I have had several similar incidents. The worst left some scars on my chin. Ugly thing when flying over the handlebar is that your legs are trapped on both sides of the frame and behind the handlebar. Then you can not roll to reduce the damage (at least I never manage).
Aug 31	comment	Do skilled cyclists really “use the front brake alone probably 95% of the time”? Just my thoughts! However, this answer seems to be unorthodox. Reading all the other answers in this thread above yours (including the question) are on the same opinion - use the front brake.
Aug 31	comment	Do skilled cyclists really “use the front brake alone probably 95% of the time”? I have been thinking of this too. My thoughts are that context if very significant. Flat asphalt is one thing, 30 degrees sloped rocky road is another. My hold is that in the second case the back brake is MORE important than the front brake. Reason: although braking distance is important, stability is imperative in this case.
Aug 22	comment	I've had a bike in storage for over 10 years. What maintenance does it need? Just a philosophical comment - taking the bike to the LBS every time when there is a problem is a sure way to never learn to maintain the bike.
Jul 16	comment	Would the seating position of a road bike cause issues with prescription glasses Lenses are cool also because you can see when it rains. Also you don't loose/brake them if you fall. Also you have wider field of vision (just like a normal human being). Lol, I'm preaching again.
Jul 16	comment	Are anti-pollution masks effective? +1 this question is the real deal! Just to share something my ecology teacher told me: how to decide if you are taking a significant amount of pollution. If you feel a bad taste in your mouth, then yes, if not, then maybe.
Jul 9	comment	Why are bicycles considered vehicles and not “walking aid”? Thank everyone for the good answers. I am accept this one for "if bicycles were pedestrians we'd not be allowed on roads".
Jul 5	comment	When to change disk brake pads +1 because this method is quite objective i.e. you can see how far down is the resin worn off, is there only half a milimeter to the steel bed.