[BHV] homemade "stuff"

Mon Jan 4 08:32:32 PST 2010

The prototype route I was going to take was conveyor rollers.  They already
have the bearings and won't flex.  McMaster Carr or similar has them for a
pretty minimal price unless you know where to get a junked segment of
conveyor for parts.
Just my thought.

The more I thought about making an attempt the more I saw "poo".   I ordered
one- ask Paul.

On Mon, Jan 4, 2010 at 11:27 AM, Andrus, Timothy M <TMAndrus at nyseg.com>wrote:

> I forgot to mention my attempt at making a set of rollers......
>
> So just finished them last night and after a couple 3 beers I decided to
> give them a shot.  I am sad to say that they failed.
>
> I was using some plastic pipe as the actual rollers.  No it is not PVC.  It
> was something I had found that was a lot thicker, nearly 3/8".  This stuff
> is very rigid at only 18"s.  I made end caps out of PVC and bored out the
> end to fit my bearing in.  made the frame out of 2x6's. manufactured the
> "rubber band" thing and made all the axels. Put everything together. All of
> this for <$25 (I have access to lots of parts at home)
>
> What I found out.... even though the plastic rollers are really stiff they
> are not impervious to flexing.  And once they flex the whole system becomes
> a fancy looking pile of poo.
>
> But I can say if there was no flexing issue I am sure this would have
> worked as even with the flexing it showed signs of at least trying to work.
>
> Now the question is: do I scrap the $25 and just order a real set?  Or do I
> use the 3" metal pipe I found (after the fact of course) to upgrade?  The 3"
> pipe would require purchasing a few more things thus driving up the price of
> said homemade rollers.....
>
> I hate winter!
>
> Tim Andrus
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: bhv-bounces at icycle.org [mailto:bhv-bounces at icycle.org] On Behalf Of
> rstocks3 at stny.rr.com
> Sent: Monday, January 04, 2010 10:56 AM
> To: Big Horn Velo Cycling Club, Elmira, NY
> Subject: Re: [BHV] good things stem from Brian Klotz Bike Accident
>
>
> Now Tim is setting up shop and selling them for $49.95 a pair but if you
> call in the next 30 minutes he'll throw in a second pair free!!
>
> Bob
>
> Do they come in other colors?
>
>
> ---- Eric Hall <erichall.18 at gmail.com> wrote:
> > ahhh... I switched the 'it is' and the 'is it'
> > sorry, still warming up for the day.
> >
> >
> > On Mon, Jan 4, 2010 at 10:36 AM, Andrus, Timothy M <TMAndrus at nyseg.com
> >wrote:
> >
> > >  I am saying I DID this and they worked quite well!
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Tim Andrus
> > >
> > > þ*Please consider the environment before printing *
> > >   ------------------------------
> > >
> > > *From:* bhv-bounces at icycle.org [mailto:bhv-bounces at icycle.org] *On
> Behalf
> > > Of *Eric Hall
> > > *Sent:* Monday, January 04, 2010 10:35 AM
> > >
> > > *To:* Big Horn Velo Cycling Club, Elmira, NY
> > > *Subject:* Re: [BHV] good things stem from Brian Klotz Bike Accident
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Tim-
> > >
> > > If you split a PVC tube and heat it it will bend, wall thickness is the
> > > only concern (but not in this case really).  You would have to stretch
> the
> > > PVC as you bend and heat.  Not sure if it would stay in the bent form
> > > though.
> > >
> > > Eric
> > >
> > > On Mon, Jan 4, 2010 at 10:28 AM, Andrus, Timothy M <TMAndrus at nyseg.com
> >
> > > wrote:
> > >
> > > i noticed a new trend as a result of this accident.  This past Friday
> there
> > > were 5-6 of us that started out and there was a 50% showing of blinky
> tail
> > > lights and One mirror.
> > >
> > > I don't know what model Meg Reed has, but I think it is one of the best
> I
> > > have witnessed in action.  At one point she was a long ways ahead of us
> and
> > > her blinky light was VERY visible.
> > >
> > > I was using an excuse for not having one on my bike, so I took my new
> gift
> > > card for dicks (sorry Paul) and went down and got me a new tail light
> that
> > > seems pretty bright.  While I was there I decided it was time to look
> like
> > > Mark Sheehan and get a helmet mirror.
> > >
> > > I guess it's sad that it takes someone we know getting hit to bring
> simple
> > > safety solutions to the foreground.
> > >
> > > On a side note, it is possible to make functional fenders out of
> PVC......
> > >
> > > Tim
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: bhv-bounces at icycle.org [mailto:bhv-bounces at icycle.org] On Behalf
> Of
> > > jpasquarelli at stny.rr.com
> > > Sent: Saturday, January 02, 2010 3:07 PM
> > > To: Big Horn Velo Cycling Club, Elmira, NY;
> > > kingsbury-bhv-race-team at googlegroups.com
> > > Subject: Re: [BHV] Brian Klotz Bike Accident-- Update
> > >
> > > I've been following the details of your accident.  The story of what
> > > happened to you is crazy!  You hear about accidents on the news all the
> time
> > > about people getting hit by cars while riding.  So often the ones that
> do
> > > not end up with a "fortunate" outcome never have a helmet on.  It's so
> > > important.  Your helmet most likely saved your life (even though it
> still
> > > cracked).  Flying 15-20 feet and ending up with a broken back it's
> amazing
> > > that you did not end up with much MUCH worse, but that is still
> horrible.
> > >  Can't even begin to imagine what you are going through even through.
> > >
> > > Reading all the e-mails about this accident has got me thinking hard
> about
> > > the spring and changes I will be making to my ride.  Mirrors and lights
> all
> > > the time.  Who knows if that will even help at all?
> > >
> > > I wish you the very best in your recovery.
> > >
> > > Joe Pasquarelli
> > >
> > >
> > > ---- Brian Klotz <brian.klotz at gmail.com> wrote:
> > > > Hey folks, I wanted to take a moment to write you and let you know
> how I
> > > am
> > > > doing.  You have no doubt read many of the details on the listserv
> the
> > > last
> > > > few days and all of it is true.  I was hit by an elderly driver of a
> > > pickup
> > > > truck while riding on Meads Creek Road this past Monday (the road
> that
> > > runs
> > > > between Route 17 and the Watkins Glen race track) during a two hour
> > > training
> > > > ride.  I was about a half hour or so from home when I was hit.  My
> most
> > > > vivid memories are from when I regained conciousness in a corn field
> next
> > > to
> > > > the road.  I was at least 15-20 feet from the road surface where I
> came
> > > to
> > > > rest and actually tried to stand up, only to be told to stay put by a
> > > > wonderful volunteer from one of the local fire departments.  I
> couldn't
> > > move
> > > > around too much, but I could see that the remnants of my bike were
> next
> > > to
> > > > me and the driver's car had a busted in front bumper.  From that
> point
> > > until
> > > > a few hours later, I wasn't allowed to have any pain medication, so
> it
> > > was a
> > > > pretty tough time for me.  I've pushed myself on hill repeats or to
> my
> > > limit
> > > > in races and those are certainly painful, but this was very different
> in
> > > > comparison...
> > > >
> > > > After going to two hospitals, seeing tons of doctors, tons of shots
> and
> > > > monitors and x-rays, and other tests, I am happy to report that my
> most
> > > > serious injury is a broken back.  Many may say, "That's all??" but to
> be
> > > > honest, it could have been a lot worse.  Coming to terms with that
> fact
> > > has
> > > > been and continues to be a big struggle for me.  I don't think I have
> yet
> > > > accepted this.  The fact that I could have more broken bones, more
> > > internal
> > > > injuries, etc. is more of an indication of how lucky I am.  I can be
> > > honest
> > > > in saying that I was very depressed as the doctors and nurses cut off
> my
> > > > brand new Corning Race Team tights, jacket and shorts, but that was a
> > > small
> > > > price to pay for the position I now find myself in.
> > > >
> > > > My bike is pretty much totalled, most of my good riding clothes are
> > > > destroyed, and my brand new Rudy Project sunglasses are missing.
>  Also,
> > > if
> > > > there is ever more of a motivation to wear a helmet, here is another
> > > > example.  My helmet was cracked in multiple places on the inside, as
> at
> > > some
> > > > point, my head hit the ground.  If I had not been wearing it
> properly, I
> > > > would probably not be talking to you today.  Don't EVER forget the
> > > > importance of this piece of equipment.
> > > >
> > > > I am at home now with a back brace and a cane, making very slow
> progress
> > > > with increasing my mobility.  I was able to walk arm in arm with my
> > > > girlfriend on about fifty feet of sidewalk around my house yesterday,
> > > which
> > > > was a big source of pride for me.  Thanks so much for all of your
> > > thoughts
> > > > and prayers.  It does a lot of good for a fragile body and mind.
> > > >
> > > > Brian
> > >
> > >
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