Reid

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Mar 19	comment	Sources of vibration at high speed in and around rear wheel It turned out that it was #5 -- the bearings in the hub were worn out. The rim was also worn, so replacing the wheel solved the problem.
Mar 5	comment	Are flat handlebars stable at high speed? OK, sounds like the answer is "yes, since it depends more on frame geometry than handlebars".
Mar 3	comment	Are flat handlebars stable at high speed? Even being in the hoods feels iffy at speed, so I don't think it's just how far apart my hands are.
Feb 10	comment	How can I properly replace the hose on this older Schwinn pump? @Benedikt, I believe that's the core of my question. :) How can I check if the thread is the right size? Is there a name or spec for the threads that I have? How could I figure it out with normal household measuring tools?
Aug 27	comment	What are the steepest, highest, most miserable road ascents in the world? @JohnP, the question is pretty specific on those dimensions. I asked about road ascents, grade, and height, not mountain biking or the other dangers you list.
Aug 24	comment	What is considered the maximum safe downhill speed on a road bike? @user: given the context, you can be highly confident it's miles per hour.
Jul 16	comment	Can I damage my brakes by testing them vigorously? @Daniel: Oh. I didn't realize that.
Jul 15	comment	Can I damage my brakes by testing them vigorously? Sometimes I can take them all the way to the bars, sometimes not. It’s very hard to do so. They are cantilever brakes (non-V-brakes). The wheel is true within a couple of mm, and the pads ride just a hair away from rubbing with very modest toe-in. I don’t think they’re set up wrong.
Jul 7	comment	Should I listen to music when I bike? A different framing of the previous comment: The behavior of others affects my own safety. It's difficult to find a situation where one really can "decide for yourself" and one's choices don't affect others. Therefore, it's reasonable to ask others to behave more safely; i.e., yes, it really is OK for me to have an opinion about your behavior while on the bike.
Jul 5	comment	How can I tell the difference between a J.I.S. and ISO square taper bottom bracket? @Kibbee, yeah, I saw that Ritchey was in the JIS list. I'd love some way to verify that independently. Regarding the interchangeability, it sounds like the length spec gets confusing, so I'd like to avoid that.
Jul 4	comment	What is the hand gesture for “I'm sorry”? Don't yell. It's unlikely you'll be understood, and you risk just seeming angry.
Jul 4	comment	How do I test ride a bike that I'm looking at buying? +1 for longer ride. Good bike shops will let you take a bike you're serious out for quite a while. I believe I rode mine for 20 miles before buying it.
Jul 4	comment	How to buy machine-built wheels for a touring bike? FWIW, I ended up with machine-built wheels from Harris Cyclery, and I paid the extra $20 or $40 to have them hand-adjusted before shipping. Under $300 total for a wheelset.
Jul 4	comment	What is the simplest way to lower the gearing on my touring bike? Believe me, dropping several pounds of fat is on the agenda too! And I'll see about becoming 25 again. :)
Jul 4	comment	Are there devices to moderate speed on mountain descents without braking? I believe base metabolism is more like 100 watts, but I haven't looked it up.
Jul 4	comment	Are there devices to moderate speed on mountain descents without braking? @Ehryk, tinkering is fine.
Jul 4	comment	Are there devices to moderate speed on mountain descents without braking? @Jack, brakes aren’t “just fine”. It’s tedious to keep braking on a 1-2,000 foot descent. They do work, but it would be a much more pleasant ride if my terminal velocity were more reasonable. I’m not in it for the adrenaline; others may be.
Jun 18	comment	Are there devices to moderate speed on mountain descents without braking? done (bicycles.stackexchange.com/questions/9938); thanks for suggesting it!
Jun 17	comment	Are there devices to moderate speed on mountain descents without braking? Thanks! Do you know of any online resources that could help me estimate drag in watts based on surface area? I found some resources (e.g., my.execpc.com/~culp/rockets/descent.html) that offer calculations giving a drag force, but I don't know how to convert that to watts. Or am I framing the problem incorrectly?
Jun 17	comment	Are there devices to moderate speed on mountain descents without braking? Regarding “learning to descend at speed”, the natural equilibrium on these descents is 40-50 MPH. The posted speed limit is 25 MPH, which is quite reasonable given the tight curves. I don't have any desire to blast through such curves, which are atop cliffs and are often the steepest parts of the ride. Thus, the basic point is that I'd rather descend more slowly overall, rather then accelerating to 50MPH on the straights and having to brake sharply before entering curves. (Similarly, the routes are so steep that a “slower” bike would have little practical effect.)