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10-26-21, 06:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 403
Posted By AcornMan

Gravel bike drop bar to flat bar conversion

I know there have been lots of threads about converting from drop bars to flat bars, so I understand the basic issues that tend to arise. Here's my specific situation: I have a new Specialized...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-12-21, 08:18 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,275
Posted By AcornMan

“Be seen” headlight: How bright?

How many lumens are appropriate for a flashing “headlight” for daytime visibility? I used quotation marks because it doesn’t need to be bright enough to illuminate the street/trail in darkness. I...
08-03-15, 03:26 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,495
Posted By AcornMan

Nerve issues caused by saddle

I have always experienced some numbness in the toes on my right foot when I take long rides on my road bike. Lately, the condition has become much worse, with numbness in my lower leg and foot even...
03-10-15, 06:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,723
Posted By AcornMan

Unfortunately cleaning it with rubbing alcohol...

Unfortunately cleaning it with rubbing alcohol and/or water doesn't help, or only helps a tiny bit for a very short time.
03-10-15, 06:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,723
Posted By AcornMan

Oil/grease/grime on disc brakes?

I've owned my mountain bike for less than a year, but I've already had to have the rear brake pads replaced, and the caliper professionally cleaned, twice because grease, grime, or oil have caused...
12-18-14, 10:01 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,018
Posted By AcornMan

Shout out for Wheel Brightz

I picked up a set of Wheel Brightz for my bike at a toy store several months ago, and I'm amazed at how well they work. The battery packs are pretty big and bulky, but they stay securely on my...
12-18-14, 09:53 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,556
Posted By AcornMan

Underwear for winter cycling?

There seem to be all kinds of non-cotton long underwear for winter running, skiing, etc. Has anyone found anything they would recommend to their fellow cyclists? I'm 6' 4", so tall sizes would be...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-10-14, 03:59 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,371
Posted By AcornMan

Rim tape for Velocity A23 rims?

I'm putting rim tape on a new set of rims for the first time, and I need some help choosing the appropriate product. First, I don't know what width to get. Second, I don't know what material to get....
Forum: Road Cycling
09-22-14, 04:15 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,509
Posted By AcornMan

Road wheelsets from Niagara Cycle?

I found what appears to be a good deal on road wheelsets from Niagara Cycle (Mavic Open Pro w/ Shimano 105 or Ultegra hubs). Both sets are also available through Amazon, where Niagara is the seller....
Forum: Road Cycling
09-21-14, 12:48 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,408
Posted By AcornMan

Shimano 105 hubs w/ Alex R450 rims?

After getting some feedback in a previous post about buying new wheels, I'm thinking of getting a setup with Shimano 105 hubs and Alex R450 rims, as seen here for $179.99...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-20-14, 12:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,266
Posted By AcornMan

Need help choosing new wheels

It's time to replace the original wheels on my 2009 Fuji Roubaix. I know nothing about choosing new wheels, so I'm hoping people here can help because my LBS wasn't very helpful. A couple sets I'm...
07-07-14, 11:22 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,179
Posted By AcornMan

Disc brakes - horrible screeching sound

The rear disc brake on my mountain bike sometimes emits a horrible screeching sound that reverberates through the entire frame of the bike, typically when I lightly apply the brake. Any idea what...
05-17-14, 11:14 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,325
Posted By AcornMan

Disc brakes scraping

I just bought a mountain bike with hydraulic disc brakes, the first time I've ever had disc brakes. I noticed almost immediately that the disc on the front wheel scrapes against the brake even when...
11-26-12, 09:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 507
Posted By AcornMan

BikeGlow Safety Light

Stumbled across this interesting light (http://www.bikeglow.com/) today. It looks pretty sweet and doesn't cost much. Anyone here have any experience with it? I'm curious to know what others think...
10-02-12, 08:56 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,766
Posted By AcornMan

Update: I used the NiteIze See'Em lights for the...

Update: I used the NiteIze See'Em lights for the first time this morning and was not impressed with them at all. Even with two on each wheel (one pointed in each direction), they put off very little...
09-25-12, 02:52 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 463
Posted By AcornMan

Side visibility

For folks who don't want lights in their spokes (like the NiteIze SpokeLit or See'Em), or for anyone looking for as much safety as they can get, here's something else that works... These LED lights...
09-25-12, 02:36 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,766
Posted By AcornMan

Spoke lights

After all the money we spend on headlights and taillights, we can still be almost invisible from the side (especially to drivers who aren't paying enough attention - and there are a lot of those...
09-25-12, 02:13 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,181
Posted By AcornMan

This light is not even close to being as bright...

This light is not even close to being as bright as a lot of bicycle lights. I actually use it exclusively for flash mode because it's not bright enough to illuminate my path in total darkness. That...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-19-12, 08:30 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 864
Posted By AcornMan

Help! My butt hurts!

Did my first century on Sunday and my butt cheeks are really irritated. Not to get too graphic, but it kind of looks like diaper rash, and it is painful to sit on hard surfaces or wear tight pants.
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06-16-12, 08:57 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,958
Posted By AcornMan

Tune-up problem - Am I being unreasonable?

So I take my road bike to my LBS for a pretty major tune-up. One of the things they're supposed to do is tighten all the components and clean the bike. Part of that means removing the pedals to give...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-12, 09:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 705
Posted By AcornMan

Riding in the Black Hills?

My family is headed to the Black Hills in South Dakota next week and I'm thinking of bringing my road bike along so I can get some exercise. How's the riding there? Is it worth bringing my bicycle?
05-21-12, 02:44 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 494
Posted By AcornMan

Tubeless - Only for presta valves?

So I take my mountain bike into my LBS today to have them convert it to tubeless, but they say they can't do it because the valve holes in my rims are sized for schrader valves. Am I really out of...
05-16-12, 09:05 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,110
Posted By AcornMan

Planet Bike Protege computer spike magnet stops working

I have two different kinds of Planet Bike Protege computers. Both use the same spoke magnet. I also purchased a third mounting kit, which came with a third magnet. Over time, two of the magnets have...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-14-12, 09:08 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,284
Posted By AcornMan

Good recovery drink?

I typically down a glass of chocolate milk or a Coke after longer rides, but I'm wondering if it's worth getting something like Hammer Recoverite. Or maybe I'm on the wrong track altogether. Any...
05-06-12, 02:41 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,754
Posted By AcornMan

Fed up with flats - Time to go tubeless?

Thorns on my favorite trail are costing me $6-$12 per ride, which is insane. I've already tried slime in my tubes, which didn't make a significant difference. Is it time for me to get a whole new...
03-21-12, 12:04 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,101
Posted By AcornMan

Which iPhone app?

The cyclometer on my bikes work just fine, but I'm wondering if there's a good app (hopefully free or at least cheap) that enhances the cycling experience by keeping track of my route, and maybe...
10-10-11, 08:37 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 833
Posted By AcornMan

First cold ride of the season

Call me crazy, but I actually enjoy riding in cold weather. This morning it dipped into the 30s for the first time this season and I had a great ride. The only problem is that I discovered the socks...
09-22-11, 08:41 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,030
Posted By AcornMan

Good "be seen" headlight?

My vintage Magicshine is terrific when it's dark enough that I need to illuminate the street, but it's overkill during other times of the day or just cloudy conditions when I can see the street just...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-16-11, 12:19 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,672
Posted By AcornMan

Need bike computer recommendation

I'm looking for a wireless computer with a thermometer and a backlit screen. Any suggestions for a good one? Don't need cadence or heart rate. Thanks in advance.
Forum: Commuting
09-15-11, 11:15 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,112
Posted By AcornMan

First pannier purchase - Need help

I've been wearing a backpack to carry my clothes, etc when I commute. I generally don't carry a whole lot of stuff, but occasionally I do bring a laptop.

I'm tired of my back getting so sweaty and...
09-06-11, 08:52 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 649
Posted By AcornMan

Looking for spoke lights

I use Nite Ize SpokeLits on my mountain bike spokes to make me visible to motorists when riding in the dark, but the spokes on my road bike are spaced too far apart for it to work on my road bike...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-06-11, 07:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 624
Posted By AcornMan

I have to disagree strongly with that. A good...

I have to disagree strongly with that. A good headlight/taillight combo does a great job of making you visible to people in front and behind you, but without lights for side visibility, a vehicle...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-06-11, 01:16 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 624
Posted By AcornMan

Spoke lights?

I use Nite Ize SpokeLits on my mountain bike spokes to make me visible to motorists when riding in the dark, but the spokes on my road bike are spaced too far apart for it to work on my road bike...
08-27-10, 11:54 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,495
Posted By AcornMan

The pavement joint that swallowed my bicycle

Well, maybe that's a bit of an exaggeration, but these pictures show the pavement joint where my wheel got caught last week, resulting in a nasty accident that caused ten broken bones and a punctured...
08-27-10, 02:00 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 876
Posted By AcornMan

It's a Giant, and not even an expensive one. Best...

It's a Giant, and not even an expensive one. Best $40 I've ever spent, that's for sure.
08-23-10, 12:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,061
Posted By AcornMan

Treating road rash?

I've got a lot of nasty road rash after a bad wreck last week. Now it's all scabbing, drying, and cracking. Is there some kind of lotion or cream I can use to treat it?
08-22-10, 01:57 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 876
Posted By AcornMan

this post brought to you by my helmet

i'm sitting in the hospital for the fourth consecutive night after a nasty accident wednesday evening. among other things, i hit my head extremely hard on a concrete curb. had i not been wearing a...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-05-10, 04:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 512
Posted By AcornMan

Help - I did something stupid yesterday

During my commute home yesterday I got caught in a major storm and rode my bike through water that was a good foot deep. Now there is a hollow crackling/popping sound coming from my rear hub when the...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-20-10, 04:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,118
Posted By AcornMan

How do I know when I need new tires?

It's easy to tell when a mountain bike tire is worn out, but my road bike tires have so little tread to begin with that I have no idea how to tell when they've worn too thin. Any tips?
07-06-10, 01:15 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 406
Posted By AcornMan

Road ID $1 off coupon

Just got a new Road ID and received a coupon code that can be used up to 20 times for a $1 discount: ThanksDavid780743
06-23-10, 03:51 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,464
Posted By AcornMan

Chicago Cubs bicycle jersey?

A good friend of mine is a huge Cubs fan, so I'm trying to find a Cubs bicycle jersey to get him as a gift. I've been very surprised and disappointed that I haven't been able to find one anywhere....
Forum: Road Cycling
06-21-10, 11:12 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 348
Posted By AcornMan

Larger gear for steep climbs?

Over the weekend I took my new Fuji Roubaix up Lookout Mountain from Golden. It was the first time I've tried any serious climbing with this bike, and although I did alright, there were times when it...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-20-10, 09:07 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,429
Posted By AcornMan

Beef jerky on long rides?

Anyone bring beef jerky along for long rides? It seems like a good idea because it's lightweight and has lots of protein and sodium, plus it packs quite a lot of calories given its small size. I've...
Forum: Commuting
06-14-10, 11:08 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 675
Posted By AcornMan

I live in Stapleton and work in downtown...

I live in Stapleton and work in downtown Littleton, so it's quite a long ride. It took me 1 hr 12 minutes to get here an 1 hr 17 min to get home. I think it was something like 23 miles.

So, it's...
Forum: Commuting
06-10-10, 04:40 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 675
Posted By AcornMan

My first commute ever

I live in Denver, and my home is so far from my office that I quickly got tired of fighting rush hour traffic on the highways. So I started taking the train, which takes longer but is much more...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-29-10, 06:52 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 779
Posted By AcornMan

The tire levers I'm using have always worked just...

The tire levers I'm using have always worked just fine in the past, though I don't really have any idea whether some levers are better than others. Mine are plastic, which as far as I can tell is...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-29-10, 06:29 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 779
Posted By AcornMan

Desparately need help removing tire from road bike wheel

I've changed dozens of tubes in my time, but I just got my first flat on my new Fuji Roubaix 1.0, and for the life of me I cannot even get the tire off the rim. The wheels are Aclass ALX 200s, and...
05-19-10, 09:45 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 672
Posted By AcornMan

June 23: Bike to Work Day in Denver metro area

If you live in the Denver metro area, consider participating in Bike to Work Day on June 23. Click here (http://www3.drcog.org/BikeToWork/) to learn more and register.

And if you already bike to...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-05-10, 01:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 587
Posted By AcornMan

Thinking about doing a race - Could use some advice

I took up bicycling last summer and I ride several times a week, primarily for fitness. I have been in two organized rides. There's a 13-mile race here in Denver later this month (the Superior Morgul...
05-01-10, 06:01 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 472
Posted By AcornMan

Work stand question

I'd like to get a work stand to use in my garage at home without spending a fortune. I saw this one (http://www.performancebike.com/bikes/Product_10052_10551_1030406_-1_1512507_20000_400036) on sale...
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