I found this video in my search for learning how to true my wheels and make them stronger. It’s very well done. The stand is constructed after Roger Musson’s plans in his excellent book, The Professional Guide to Wheel Building. Amazon carries the Spokey Pro spoke wrench he talks about. They come in 2 … [Read more…]
I thought I was finished with bike defects when Trek swapped out my 2012 frame for a 2013 frame to finally fix the extremely noisy back brake. Since then I have really been enjoying my rides, and the geometry of this bike has been a good fit for me. But, my “happily ever after” story … [Read more…]
The check engine light suddenly came on in the Civic a few months ago. The engine was running fine, but the light stayed on. I used my little Autel OBDII scanner to scan the codes: P1336, P1337. P1337 Honda – Crankshaft Position Sensor 2 No Signal P1336 Honda – Crankshaft Speed Fluctuation Sensor Intermittant Interruption … [Read more…]
The wheel on this mouse started wearing out quite a while ago. First the rubber on the scroll wheel came away from the plastic hub. The mouse continued to function, but scrolling became more bothersome as the rubber part would stretch with additional use. Little particles were also getting broken off and making a mess. … [Read more…]
I had a pretty bad wipeout on my bike and it has taken me about 6 weeks to recover. My bike fared much better. The only notable damage was a brake lever blade that snapped in half. The brake still works and seems to have suffered no other damage. I contacted Hayes support to find … [Read more…]
I might end up needing this info in the near future: http://www.epicbleedsolutions.com/blog/how-to-bleed-hayes-dyno-brakes/
Yesterday’s 10-mile bike ride was nearly perfect. The weather was warm, but not hot, and it just felt great. I haven’t seen a turtle on the greenway this year. Maybe next time. I adjusted my seat so it’s set all the way back. It feels more comfortable and keeps me from shifting around. The geometry … [Read more…]
Cami took her ’97 Civic in to get the safety and emissions done last week. Bad news. The mechanic pulled the on-board diagnostic codes (OBDII) and found several things wrong: P0500 – Vehicle Speed Sensor Malfunction P1298 – Electrical Load Detector Circuit High Input P0135 – Oxygen O2 Sensor Heater Circuit Malfunction (Bank 1, Sensor … [Read more…]
When I first got my Incipio silicrylic case for my iPhone I could tell it wasn’t the strongest case around. I liked the soft cushion of the inside case, but the hard outside shell was pretty thin. After a while it started to crack at the corners, no matter how careful I tried to be. … [Read more…]
A co-worker gave me the idea to make an iPhone stand from Legos. A trip to the local Lego Store gave me the supplies I needed in the colors I wanted.