tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213956784784062266.post4625756387640168968..comments2024-03-27T07:25:55.115-04:00Comments on Bike Snob NYC: Would you look at that, it's Friday already, where did the time go, etc.BikeSnobNYChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11256142855437740163noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213956784784062266.post-573369867197352232019-09-17T17:37:11.345-04:002019-09-17T17:37:11.345-04:00my first thought was a '70s snack. a cross bet...my first thought was a '70s snack. a cross between triscuit and frescadirtbagnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213956784784062266.post-14709903193498698262019-09-17T14:13:33.293-04:002019-09-17T14:13:33.293-04:00In all honesty the name is really simple, see info...In all honesty the name is really simple, see info here:<br />www.trescabikes.com/journey<br /><br />We promise no marketing guys were involved ;)Tresca Bikesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213956784784062266.post-30758926463391110142019-09-17T11:33:13.486-04:002019-09-17T11:33:13.486-04:00By your description the Tresca seems like a good b...By your description the Tresca seems like a good bike; I think the thing that gives me pause is the name! Yeah, it does sound like Fresca, but beyond that I am wondering how they ever arrived at a name like that? Yeah, I know that Trek, Cannondale & Specialized are all names that are already taken, but Tresca sounds like a name chosen by a committee of Eastern European marketing types who were trying for something exotic sounding, but instead it sounds kinda Cheesy. To my mind this handicaps it from the get-go! - masmojo Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213956784784062266.post-85824123870162787372019-09-17T10:38:12.794-04:002019-09-17T10:38:12.794-04:00Oh cool. Wish I knew about the bearing kit.
Chee...Oh cool. Wish I knew about the bearing kit.<br /><br />Cheers<br />SeanSTGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09938930457587263153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213956784784062266.post-24262046851629115262019-09-16T15:54:28.248-04:002019-09-16T15:54:28.248-04:00STG,
I think you may be talking about a different...STG,<br /><br />I think you may be talking about a different kit. This is not a replacement bushing. This kit replaces the bushing with a cartridge bearing. (He does also sell a bushing replacement kit which I suspect is what you're talking about.) <br /><br />I'm in no hurry to do the conversion but judging from the fairly generous play in the freehub I'll have to do something sooner or later. In theory by replacing the bushing with the bearing you no longer have to worry about wear. <br /><br />Having said all that, I am more than prepared for this not to work.<br /><br />--Tan Tenovo<br />BikeSnobNYChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11256142855437740163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213956784784062266.post-60061087885841698462019-09-16T11:59:49.674-04:002019-09-16T11:59:49.674-04:00Just FYI I have tried that exact Mavic freehub reb...Just FYI I have tried that exact Mavic freehub rebuild kit - the bushing seems to fit OK but the pawls and springs seem not to be to spec. Maybe I just got a bad batch, but if you reassemble your hub with all of the parts from the kit your freehub may stick.<br /><br />Be sure to keep the old pawls and springs in case you need to use them again. The OEM bushing lasts a decade and the aftermarket replacement bushing lasts about one year before the howling resumes.<br /><br />If your hub is not causing problems <i>now</i>, I recommend against trying to "fix it" with this kit.STGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09938930457587263153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213956784784062266.post-38012624079929279002019-09-14T16:19:14.856-04:002019-09-14T16:19:14.856-04:00Jones bike? Hell, I was driving past a community y...Jones bike? Hell, I was driving past a community yardsale today and a gentleman was selling a Fat Chance Team. My size, for the love of Lob. Spinergy wheels. Only wanted a hundred clams. <br /><br />Jeeze, was I tempted. Had like sixty bucks in my wallet, and the bank wasn't closing for an hour and a half. ATM just down the street.<br /><br />Talked it over with my kitteh Mister Grouchypants*, and his thinking was, "Hoomin, you haz like elebenteen bikes already, and they all need love. Wouldn't be fair to them to bring in an otter bike, and besides, there's folks out there that can use a sweet ride. I'm sure that one of them will give the buykissle a gud forebber home.<br /><br />Dammit Old Man, when you're right, you're right. Guess a kitteh doesn't keep a pet hoomin around for fifteen years without learning a thing or two about him.<br /><br />kthxbai<br /><br />*Two pair just in case.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213956784784062266.post-53470298824917605942019-09-13T21:09:56.121-04:002019-09-13T21:09:56.121-04:00I find it hard to believe readers of this blog cou...I find it hard to believe readers of this blog could possibly be bored by a discussion of brake pads.<br /><br />Decided not to enter the Jones-a-way because I would probably just use it for winter commuting, and that would just be cruel. So there's one less wordy, rambling, disconnected essay you need to slog through. You're welcome.Some guy from upstatenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213956784784062266.post-66109499821679690992019-09-13T20:48:17.841-04:002019-09-13T20:48:17.841-04:00Judge snob to swb winner: r u my pal, mr scholarsh...Judge snob to swb winner: r u my pal, mr scholarship winner? Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04439853820345724327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213956784784062266.post-6539462137605014072019-09-13T19:09:38.160-04:002019-09-13T19:09:38.160-04:00Speaking as an English person, these are not delic...Speaking as an English person, these are not delicacies. Spam. Black pudding. These are (continues until war is won)Peter E. Dantnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213956784784062266.post-24677891555335096652019-09-13T18:50:13.392-04:002019-09-13T18:50:13.392-04:00I was very much a fan of the Swisstop Green, well ...I was very much a fan of the Swisstop Green, well done for getting some, when I couldn't get them anymore I moved to Koolstop salmons, which I must say I prefer. <br />I'm a resident in the UK, and Jelly Babies are VERY cycling sweets, my chosen emergency energy sweet. More like real food than most energy products too And my favourite Dr Who (Tom Baker) offered them around a lot.<br />Bournville Chocolate used to be great until Kraft brought out Cadburys and cheapened it. Bournville is actually an area in Birmingham in the West Midlands (UK). Bacause of Cadburys Quaker roots it is a dry village and has no pubs. It is a very pretty village in Brum.ktachehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17033087773589049696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213956784784062266.post-9696750006362814702019-09-13T18:47:42.891-04:002019-09-13T18:47:42.891-04:00"British delicacies" is an oxymoron."British delicacies" is an oxymoron.Chef Boyardeenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213956784784062266.post-83316115261966550352019-09-13T17:02:17.063-04:002019-09-13T17:02:17.063-04:00I'm already anticipating the possible change o...I'm already anticipating the possible change of your moniker-way to 'Gray Fresca' if the NYPD sees fit to ticket you ever again.mikewebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17534302647612107660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213956784784062266.post-43302856239274871542019-09-13T17:01:36.042-04:002019-09-13T17:01:36.042-04:00Wait, Friday the 13th?
You know, I was wondering ...Wait, Friday the 13th?<br /><br />You know, I was wondering why my dog woke me up this morning by sitting on my chest while wearing a hockey mask.<br /><br />In retrospect, he did seem disappointed I wasn't startled.<br /><br />Oh well, ride safe all.leroyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03489096287266831412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213956784784062266.post-28863739034960276002019-09-13T17:01:16.832-04:002019-09-13T17:01:16.832-04:00Looks like your seventeen (17) human children will...Looks like your seventeen (17) human children will need to slug it out for the limited supply of British delicacies.<br /><br />Or you could use the delicacies to fuel some weekend riding.Chazunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213956784784062266.post-50078277762864670062019-09-13T15:53:16.825-04:002019-09-13T15:53:16.825-04:00I am hoping for a thorough review of the jelly bab...I am hoping for a thorough review of the jelly babies, but only after you have given them a full test.<br /><br />I JUST REALIZED IT'S FRIDAY THE 13TH (one of the many things I learn from perusing this here blogspace)JLRBnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213956784784062266.post-85184514813638457862019-09-13T15:33:17.981-04:002019-09-13T15:33:17.981-04:00The SWB Jones looks dreamy in the leaf filtered su...The SWB Jones looks dreamy in the leaf filtered sunlight -- may the recipient have many fun rides : )HDEBnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4213956784784062266.post-16721190111195800492019-09-13T15:31:59.327-04:002019-09-13T15:31:59.327-04:00Happy New-Bike Friday (not new BikeFriday) everyon...Happy New-Bike Friday (not new BikeFriday) everyone!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com