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Good choice. I bit my lip earlier but dyno is better on commuter bikes than it is on the bike you're riding for fun.

I'm just teasing. Back in the late 50's and early 60's my maternal grandfather worked in the test shop (not sure exactly what they called it) at...

It's really disappointing this seems like the new norm with anything "limited edition", half them go to flippers. Same thing is happening with...

Oh, we know. And no one in their right mind wants to return to the challenges of maintaining and flying high strung radials in regular operations. ...

Wait...what?

You guys do know that the USAF now flies aircraft that don't use radial engines, right? ; )

Jimmie Stewart was a military pilot for years, active and reserve. He probably could actually fly that plane.

Can’t comment on the 150th anniversary style but I got my first pair of Blundstone when I turned 30 and my second pair for my 39th birthday, so I’d...

Sounds like Route Werks is having some problems with other sellers scamming customers - see this article from CyclingTips. Kinda makes me want to buy...

I was a USAF mechanic on C-124s in the early 60s. I often had to attend engine run-ups to test our fixes or equipment. When all 4 of those monster...

Thanks Garro, that makes sense.

Now that’s an engine! Imagine six of those corncob monstrosities powering a B-36. I remember watching a C-124 take off as a kid, listening to their...

Reminds me of a phone call I made to Siemens USA tech support. I needed some help integrating a fiber optic switch for an airport radar system we...

Great bike.

I noticed the other day that Patagonia is offering a boot in their Workwear line. Pretty nice looking boot - buffalo leather - except I am not...

It may have transpired that I was looking in the wrong place... The noise didn't occur without the fenders. That was what was making believe it...

That was great. Reminded me both of working on bicycles and of working on Volkswagen Beetle engines. Squirrels in the starter! And the finned exhaust...

I usually love heuer throwback chronos, but that is a swing and a miss for me. It needs another white register for balance, and put the date at...

You can often fine tune at the hub end of things too - if you've got a conventional wheel, and a hub where the cones are on a threaded axle, you can...

I will second the Tall One's recommendation, and also just put in a plug for the Campagnolo Pista. Get a matching bottom bracket (iso 111mm offset...

My rig is homely but I tell you it works.

Dog down dog down dog down ;) << What dyslexics shout when the Wienermobile crashes. My work here is done.

OK fine the Japonica rice with Mirin, seasme oil, salt and honey made another debut this evening. I've contaminated it with Ahi marinated in the...

Noodlehead I know you said cheap however if I could and I was serious about getting something great and spending one time >> ...

I built up an older Gunnar Street Dog (120mm track ends, mid reach brakes, road geo) last year and went with the Pistard and used a Shimano BB. So...

SPP - that is an absolutely stunning R80. Goodness, would I very much like to own one.

that is a cool BMW. if you don't mind the German speaking, there is this *great* documentary series on builders and makers by a regional...

Wienermobile still in the shop - had a slight incident on it way to being delivered to the OP...

You probably needed it right away, but Abbey Bike Tools has their lockring tool and chain whip in stock.

The miche pistard has an integrated 24mm axle and works with hollowtech cups. Should feel stiffer than the other mentionned. Also, has the Sram...

just picked up: Helm Lou in Dark Natural and Helm Johnson in Burgundy

Anyone tried the Silca Super Secret Chain Lube? www.silca.cc/products/silca-super-secret-chain-lube Jason - what do you prefer for spirited road...

GE builds nukelar reactors for submarines too. We powered toasters with our GE reactor.

Use the Dura Ace, no need to worry about octalink

Are you using this on the track or for a road-going bicycle?

I think it was my senior year when one of these beasts showed up on a stand in the yard behind the old engineering building (which also hosted bits...

Them’s fightin words! I guess if you have a GE90 on the wing there’s some synergy with the appliance that cooked your Toaster Strudel for breakfast....