Cyclists Know How To Fix Things

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On Mon, 29 Dec 2014 23:23:27 -0000, Bret Cahill wrote:

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Bicycles are simpler than cars.

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Bicycles are simpler than cars.

Bicycles require more knowledge of structures, dynamics and fittings, i.e., a creaking/clicking cotterless crank needs to be torqued more.

With cars often the most the mechanic does is unbolt and replace a defective part.


Bret Cahill

On 2014-12-29, Bret Cahill wrote:
Bicycles are simpler than cars.

Bicycles require more knowledge of structures, dynamics and fittings, i.e.,
a creaking/clicking cotterless crank needs to be torqued more.

With cars often the most the mechanic does is unbolt and replace a defective
part.


In some cases maybe. But I would not say that maintaining/fixing bicycles
requires more knowledge comparing to what you need to know to fix a car.
Complexity of a internal combustion engine alone is far grater than complexity
of a bicycle.

On Mon, 29 Dec 2014 15:42:31 -0800, Bret Cahill wrote:

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anything-106523138575.html

Bicycles are simpler than cars.

Bicycles require more knowledge of structures, dynamics and fittings,
i.e., a creaking/clicking cotterless crank needs to be torqued more.

With cars often the most the mechanic does is unbolt and replace a
defective part.
d!

Bret Cahill

Oh but cars are much more complicated! One has to know how o plug in a
diagnostic module into the car's computer!

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Yes, I would agree. From past examples (Lance Armstrong, for instance),
cyclists do indeed know how to get a fix.

Bicycles are simpler than cars.

Bicycles require more knowledge of structures, dynamics and fittings, i..e.,
a creaking/clicking cotterless crank needs to be torqued more.

With cars often the most the mechanic does is unbolt and replace a defective
part.


In some cases maybe. But I would not say that maintaining/fixing bicycles
requires more knowledge comparing to what you need to know to fix a car.
Complexity of a internal combustion engine alone is far grater than complexity
of a bicycle.

Because power and weight are limited to a fraction of a % of motor vehicles, everything is maxed out in cycling and reliability is traded for performance. That's partly why the cost/mile of tires in cycling isn't lower than in motoring.

That is one driver.

Another is everything except the bearings and inner tubes is visible on a bicycle. Why take something to a mechanic when you can see what is wrong?

At a minimum a bicycle is the all important gateway or stepping stone to more sophisticated devices.

Finally, the bicycle wheel is the most beautiful structure ever created by man or God. I always like to park my bike where I sleep for 2 reasons: I have nightmares about it getting stolen. When I wake up in a cold sweat I can quickly reassure myself and can go back to sleep. But also because it's something to admire and make me feel optimistic when I wake up in the morning.


Bret Cahill

"Finally, the bicycle wheel is the most beautiful structure ever created by
man or God. I always like to park my bike where I sleep for 2 reasons: I
have nightmares about it getting stolen. When I wake up in a cold sweat I
can quickly reassure myself and can go back to sleep. But also because it's
something to admire and make me feel optimistic when I wake up in the
morning.

I've read some **** written by cyclists but that one really takes the
biscuit.
Have you been drinking heavily?

"Finally, the bicycle wheel is the most beautiful structure ever created by
man or God. I always like to park my bike where I sleep for 2 reasons: I
have nightmares about it getting stolen. When I wake up in a cold sweat I
can quickly reassure myself and can go back to sleep. But also because it's
something to admire and make me feel optimistic when I wake up in the
morning.

I've read some **** written by cyclists but that one really takes the
biscuit.

Next time mountain bike tires may be excluded.

"Bret Cahill" wrote in message
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Bicycles are simpler than cars.

Bicycles require more knowledge of structures, dynamics and fittings,
i.e.,
a creaking/clicking cotterless crank needs to be torqued more.

With cars often the most the mechanic does is unbolt and replace a
defective
part.


In some cases maybe. But I would not say that maintaining/fixing bicycles
requires more knowledge comparing to what you need to know to fix a car.
Complexity of a internal combustion engine alone is far grater than
complexity
of a bicycle.

Because power and weight are limited to a fraction of a % of motor vehicles,
everything is maxed out in cycling and reliability is traded for
performance. That's partly why the cost/mile of tires in cycling isn't
lower than in motoring.

That is one driver.

Another is everything except the bearings and inner tubes is visible on a
bicycle. Why take something to a mechanic when you can see what is wrong?

At a minimum a bicycle is the all important gateway or stepping stone to
more sophisticated devices.

Finally, the bicycle wheel is the most beautiful structure ever created by
man or God. I always like to park my bike where I sleep for 2 reasons: I
have nightmares about it getting stolen. When I wake up in a cold sweat I
can quickly reassure myself and can go back to sleep. But also because it's
something to admire and make me feel optimistic when I wake up in the
morning.


Oh, God, another one who keeps his bike in his house (well, OK, he might
sleep in his shed, though, I suppose).
And I thought Simon Mason was barking for keeping his bike in the kitchen!