Author Message   Topic: Bike Company Merger Dave B Replies: 11 Views: 4829 Forum: CYCLING TECH TALK FORUM   Posted: 4/14/17 5:55 AM   Subject: Bike Company Merger Mazda shares platforms and build sites with Ford, so should be ok as long as they keep an attractive lineup of cars, maintaining their sportier style. Mazda and Ford may still have some supplie ...   Topic: Bike Company Merger Dave B Replies: 11 Views: 4829 Forum: CYCLING TECH TALK FORUM   Posted: 4/13/17 4:54 PM   Subject: Bike Company Merger Other mature, established car companies like Subaru and Mazda will need rapid growth in order to survive in a global market. Expect more car company consolidation. Suzuki and Mitsubishi's car divisio ...   Topic: Bike Company Merger Dave B Replies: 11 Views: 4829 Forum: CYCLING TECH TALK FORUM   Posted: 4/12/17 3:55 PM   Subject: Bike Company Merger Yes, a slightly bigger fish in a small pond.   Topic: Shimano comes thru with support, sorta Dave B Replies: 12 Views: 4284 Forum: CYCLING TECH TALK FORUM   Posted: 3/29/17 3:39 PM   Subject: Shimano comes thru with support, sorta Every time I read about DI2 or ESP or other electronic shift system I'm so grateful for my 10-speed mechanical drivetrains.   Topic: Hmmm, that's to bad, True Temper quiting the Biz Dave B Replies: 3 Views: 3753 Forum: CYCLING TECH TALK FORUM   Posted: 3/28/17 4:27 PM   Subject: Hmmm, that's to bad, True Temper quiting the Biz Looks like a new? Company has entered the steel tubing business. I'm surprised. Well, not that new. Their web site says they have been making bicycle tubing for 30 years. They are in Columbiana, O ...   Topic: Anvil In The News Dave B Replies: 3 Views: 3563 Forum: CYCLING TECH TALK FORUM   Posted: 3/16/17 6:45 AM   Subject: Anvil In The News Today's Bike Rumor(bikerumor.com) had a very nice article about Don Ferris and Anvil. Don is exhibiting at the NAHBS and showing a new metal fork blade bending tool for bike builders. Here is t ...   Topic: BYOB Dave B Replies: 19 Views: 5201 Forum: CYCLING TECH TALK FORUM   Posted: 3/11/17 8:33 AM   Subject: BYOB What other public transport has so much black ink? I'm not happy about the way the flying public is treated either but April has a good point. The airlines are now "in the black" after years and ye ...   Topic: BYOB Dave B Replies: 19 Views: 5201 Forum: CYCLING TECH TALK FORUM   Posted: 3/10/17 7:46 AM   Subject: BYOB OK, now I understand. Welcome to the modern world of air travel and the real price of "cheap tickets".   Topic: BYOB Dave B Replies: 19 Views: 5201 Forum: CYCLING TECH TALK FORUM   Posted: 3/9/17 7:04 PM   Subject: BYOB DP but the question is still there.   Topic: BYOB Dave B Replies: 19 Views: 5201 Forum: CYCLING TECH TALK FORUM   Posted: 3/9/17 7:04 PM   Subject: BYOB ??????   Topic: IKEA? Dave B Replies: 2 Views: 4276 Forum: CYCLING TECH TALK FORUM   Posted: 3/8/17 3:26 PM   Subject: IKEA? It looks like a Dutch or Scandinavian utility bike. Riders better stick to relatively flat areas with only two speeds. It does come in two sizes listed as 26" and 28" but they don't say where th ...   Topic: 60 Minutes Sunday Dave B Replies: 23 Views: 6325 Forum: CYCLING TECH TALK FORUM   Posted: 1/30/17 7:46 AM   Subject: Nothing New 60 Minutes used to have integrity but now is a joke. Any semblance of their integrity was lost years ago when they did the "Audi Unintentional Acceleration" story. A poorly researched hatchet job th ...   Topic: Phila Race Dave B Replies: 5 Views: 3255 Forum: CYCLING TECH TALK FORUM   Posted: 1/28/17 4:57 PM   Subject: Phila Race VeloNews' web site reported the same info. As my daughter said, "well, that frees up another weekend".   Topic: 60 Minutes Sunday Dave B Replies: 23 Views: 6325 Forum: CYCLING TECH TALK FORUM   Posted: 1/28/17 4:56 PM   Subject: 60 Minutes Sunday Probably the usual "60 Minutes" reporting; rumor, innuendo, unverified accusations, misinterpretation, sensationalism, etc.   Topic: Quick question regarding snow tires Dave B Replies: 57 Views: 12193 Forum: CYCLING TECH TALK FORUM   Posted: 1/19/17 7:04 PM   Subject: Quick question regarding snow tires I did not miss your confirmation bias attributing your experience of and dislike of TPMS. That was very clear....... I really don't have any particular dislike of TPMS and, in fact, mine alerted me ...   Topic: OT -- (car) brake noise Dave B Replies: 16 Views: 4446 Forum: CYCLING TECH TALK FORUM   Posted: 1/19/17 6:15 AM   Subject: OT -- (car) brake noise Have you checked the pad thickness? It could be the wear sensor dragging on the rotor telling you it's time for new pads.   Topic: Quick question regarding snow tires Dave B Replies: 57 Views: 12193 Forum: CYCLING TECH TALK FORUM   Posted: 1/19/17 6:14 AM   Subject: Quick question regarding snow tires My daughter's Civic, bought used, has a TPMS system that never worked from the day she got it. TPMS contain a battery in the sensor that will eventually die with age. You missed the point. What ...   Topic: Quick question regarding snow tires Dave B Replies: 57 Views: 12193 Forum: CYCLING TECH TALK FORUM   Posted: 1/16/17 7:33 PM   Subject: TMS I don't know if the OBD computer keeps track of the TPMS readings or not and if their absence would be noted or recorded. I do know that Pennsylvania's annual auto inspection law does not care if ...   Topic: Quick question regarding snow tires Dave B Replies: 57 Views: 12193 Forum: CYCLING TECH TALK FORUM   Posted: 1/16/17 12:05 PM   Subject: Aspect Ratio? What is the aspect ratio of your current tires? i.e a 215/70 tire has an aspect ratio (sidewall height/Tread width) of 70%. If your current tires are less than 60-series, by all means got to a smal ...   Topic: Wax Dave B Replies: 29 Views: 8634 Forum: CYCLING TECH TALK FORUM   Posted: 1/11/17 7:44 AM   Subject: Wax Yeah Dan, I knew it was a double entendre but I expect the majority of the people who see it won't get the bike connection in the phrase. If you ever get back to Pittsburgh, try to get to the Hein ...   Topic: Wax Dave B Replies: 29 Views: 8634 Forum: CYCLING TECH TALK FORUM   Posted: 1/10/17 1:10 PM   Subject: Wax I just got a shirt that says "Brooklyn NYC" with a bicycle on the front. My sister-in-law bought me a T-shirt that says "Pittsburgh, PA" above a picture of a bicycle and below it it says "Steel is ...   Topic: Wax Dave B Replies: 29 Views: 8634 Forum: CYCLING TECH TALK FORUM   Posted: 1/9/17 7:56 AM   Subject: Chain Lube? It's nice to see this discussion has remained civil so far. I'm a regular on the BikeForums.net Bike Mechanics forum and absolutely no topic generates a longer, more heated and more acrimonious d ...   Topic: Memories of the Pineapple Express Dave B Replies: 23 Views: 4612 Forum: CYCLING TECH TALK FORUM   Posted: 1/7/17 12:44 PM   Subject: Memories of the Pineapple Express .....I wouldn't want to cause any hired help to fall to their death because of my laziness. If you hire the proper help they will be experienced, have the correct equipment and be insured. They are ...   Topic: Memories of the Pineapple Express Dave B Replies: 23 Views: 4612 Forum: CYCLING TECH TALK FORUM   Posted: 1/7/17 8:38 AM   Subject: Memories of the Pineapple Express Dan and I think alike. I hate roof work. Another vote for paying someone to do it. They will be properly equipped and experienced and i'm neither.   Topic: Sugino XD crank with Colnago logo Dave B Replies: 5 Views: 4092 Forum: CYCLING TECH TALK FORUM   Posted: 1/6/17 8:43 AM   Subject: Sugino XD crank with Colnago logo At 165 mm I think those cranks are adult size, not intended for kids.

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