Popular Post JerrySTL ★ Posted December 22, 2018 Popular Post Share #1 Posted December 22, 2018 I bought them new chains. My road bike has over 4K miles on the 11-speed chain. It isn't quite worn out using the old 12" ruler + 1/16" measurement trick but close. The 9-speed chain on my touring bike is officially worn out. I'll also change the batteries on the cadence and speed sensors soon. Back before USB rechargeable bike computers, I'd also change the batteries in them at the beginning of the year. Usually I can go the whole year that way. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donkpow Posted December 22, 2018 Share #2 Posted December 22, 2018 I am still in negotiations with Santa. It's all off the record, on the QT, and very hush-hush. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Road Runner Posted December 22, 2018 Share #3 Posted December 22, 2018 I usually wait till spring to gift my bikes. They really don't mind the wait. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted December 22, 2018 Share #4 Posted December 22, 2018 1 hour ago, JerrySTL said: My road bike has over 4K miles on the 11-speed chain. I rode in rain and grit yesterday, and I think I "aged" my chain 1,000 miles in that short ride I heard some awful noises coming from my drivetrain when I was headed home. I did my best to clean and lube it when I got home, but worry that grit found some places to take refuge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donkpow Posted December 22, 2018 Share #5 Posted December 22, 2018 1 hour ago, Razors Edge said: I rode in rain and grit yesterday, and I think I "aged" my chain 1,000 miles in that short ride I heard some awful noises coming from my drivetrain when I was headed home. I did my best to clean and lube it when I got home, but worry that grit found some places to take refuge. You know what? I'd like to get a chain cleaner. I've been looking at them for the last couple of months. I'd probably use it a couple of times a year. I avoid rain like the plague. I can dress for it easily but it triples the maintenance required for a bike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Further Posted December 22, 2018 Share #6 Posted December 22, 2018 13 minutes ago, donkpow said: You know what? I'd like to get a chain cleaner. I've been looking at them for the last couple of months. I'd probably use it a couple of times a year. I avoid rain like the plague. I can dress for it easily but it triples the maintenance required for a bike. I had one of the Park Tools chain cleaners, it worked very well & wasn't much of a hassle to use. I used Simple Green in it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randomguy Posted December 22, 2018 Share #7 Posted December 22, 2018 3 hours ago, JerrySTL said: I bought them new chains. My road bike has over 4K miles on the 11-speed chain. It isn't quite worn out using the old 12" ruler + 1/16" measurement trick but close. The 9-speed chain on my touring bike is officially worn out. I'll also change the batteries on the cadence and speed sensors soon. Back before USB rechargeable bike computers, I'd also change the batteries in them at the beginning of the year. Usually I can go the whole year that way. I was thinking you were going to tell us that you got some cool bells and maybe some streamers or somesuch. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted December 22, 2018 Share #8 Posted December 22, 2018 Buying two bikes allowed me to purchase one for myself and completely remove myself from the otherwise heavily pressured Christmas shopping ordeal for her. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilbur ★ Posted December 22, 2018 Share #9 Posted December 22, 2018 4 hours ago, donkpow said: I am still in negotiations with Santa. It's all off the record, on the QT, and very hush-hush. Are you getting tired of taking the trash out without being asked yet? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donkpow Posted December 22, 2018 Share #10 Posted December 22, 2018 57 minutes ago, Wilbur said: Are you getting tired of taking the trash out without being asked yet? One simply cannot fathom the abyss. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattlecan ★ Posted December 23, 2018 Share #11 Posted December 23, 2018 I'm thinkin my bikes owe me gifts. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmaxx ★ Posted December 23, 2018 Share #12 Posted December 23, 2018 15 hours ago, donkpow said: You know what? I'd like to get a chain cleaner. I've been looking at them for the last couple of months. I'd probably use it a couple of times a year. I avoid rain like the plague. I can dress for it easily but it triples the maintenance required for a bike. Do your chains have quick links? If so my cheap chain cleaner consists of a 2 liter bottle filled with a simple green solution. Shake well, empty and refil (not full full) Shake again, cut top off bottle and remove chain. Rinse in warm water. Clean. My problem with onbike cleaners is that they don't rinse the cleaning solution off. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted December 23, 2018 Share #13 Posted December 23, 2018 You’re supposed to clean your chain? 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donkpow Posted December 23, 2018 Share #14 Posted December 23, 2018 15 minutes ago, maddmaxx said: Do your chains have quick links? If so my cheap chain cleaner consists of a 2 liter bottle filled with a simple green solution. Shake well, empty and refil (not full full) Shake again, cut top off bottle and remove chain. Rinse in warm water. Clean. My problem with onbike cleaners is that they don't rinse the cleaning solution off. Yeah, I could do it that way, if I wasn't so lazy. I can actually brush it on the bike and rinse it off, no problem. It's Christmas, dammit! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digital_photog ★ Posted December 23, 2018 Share #15 Posted December 23, 2018 If a new mountain bike comes to live with you is that cheating on your road bike, your fat bike, your gravel bike, your road tandem bike, and your mountain tandem? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digital_photog ★ Posted December 23, 2018 Share #16 Posted December 23, 2018 Oops I forgot to list the touring bike and the backup road bike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donkpow Posted December 23, 2018 Share #17 Posted December 23, 2018 1 hour ago, Digital_photog said: If a new mountain bike comes to live with you is that cheating on your road bike, your fat bike, your gravel bike, your road tandem bike, and your mountain tandem? Probably not. Have you done the math? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted December 23, 2018 Share #18 Posted December 23, 2018 1 hour ago, Digital_photog said: backup road bike. It takes mad skills to ride the backup bike. I’ve see it done in a circus act. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerrySTL ★ Posted December 23, 2018 Author Share #19 Posted December 23, 2018 5 hours ago, maddmaxx said: Do your chains have quick links? Yes. I just wipe the chains down then put them in a hot crock pot that has paraffin wax in it. Stir the chain around some and then hang to dry. It helps to put a loop of wire on the end of the chain so you can pull it out of the crock pot without getting burned. I usually don't clean the chain unless they get very dirty like doing a gravel ride on a wet trail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donkpow Posted December 23, 2018 Share #20 Posted December 23, 2018 9 minutes ago, JerrySTL said: I just wipe the chains down then put them in a hot crock pot that has paraffin wax in it. So you are using that "dry lube" graphite technique? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyhip Posted December 23, 2018 Share #21 Posted December 23, 2018 I bought my husband a pair of 45NRTH handlebar mitts. I think he will be stoked. he knows about this forum, but he doesn't read our dribble. So, I don't fear that he is going to see this post. 20 hours ago, Dottles said: Buying two bikes allowed me to purchase one for myself and completely remove myself from the otherwise heavily pressured Christmas shopping ordeal for her. He tends to buy me things that fit poorly. Lately, he does more food items for me. Things that I like, but are way too expensive for our usual grocery shopping. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted December 23, 2018 Share #22 Posted December 23, 2018 4 hours ago, Dirtyhip said: I bought my husband a pair of 45NRTH handlebar mitts. I think he will be stoked. he knows about this forum, but he doesn't read our dribble. So, I don't fear that he is going to see this post. He tends to buy me things that fit poorly. Lately, he does more food items for me. Things that I like, but are way too expensive for our usual grocery shopping. Handle bar mitts? Whata re those? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted December 23, 2018 Share #23 Posted December 23, 2018 https://www.amazon.com/Bar-Mitts-Mountain-Commuter-Handlebar/dp/B002VK1MC2/ref=asc_df_B002VK1MC2/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=242158668637&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=10570558925730965949&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9033391&hvtargid=pla-729408151872&psc=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerrySTL ★ Posted December 23, 2018 Author Share #24 Posted December 23, 2018 4 hours ago, donkpow said: So you are using that "dry lube" graphite technique? I did buy some special paraffin wax with graphite in it a while back. I haven't noticed much of a difference so I'll probably just go back to the paraffin wax at the grocery store used for canning. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smudge ★ Posted December 23, 2018 Share #25 Posted December 23, 2018 I bought some pwetty stickers for my bike. It also got its final bath for this year. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donkpow Posted December 23, 2018 Share #26 Posted December 23, 2018 2 hours ago, JerrySTL said: I did buy some special paraffin wax with graphite in it a while back. I haven't noticed much of a difference so I'll probably just go back to the paraffin wax at the grocery store used for canning. Thanks. I have to say, it is unusual to see this old method of chain protection being employed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted December 24, 2018 Share #27 Posted December 24, 2018 I slaughtered a bike and hung bits of it on my front door! 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmaxx ★ Posted December 24, 2018 Share #28 Posted December 24, 2018 2 hours ago, donkpow said: Thanks. I have to say, it is unusual to see this old method of chain protection being employed. Whatever happened to the concept of leaving the Gletimo in the chain? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donkpow Posted December 24, 2018 Share #29 Posted December 24, 2018 9 hours ago, maddmaxx said: Whatever happened to the concept of leaving the Gletimo in the chain? I don't know. I had to look up Gleitmo just now. That looks like it is probably a manufacturing process lubricant? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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