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Forum: Northern California
05-13-22, 03:28 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,231
Posted By mriley

update on Ueda Trail, N. Sacramento

The levee work is finished on Steelhead Creek in N. Sac. and the trail on top of the levee has been repaved. Get on the trail at the Arden Garden extension, at El Camino Ave., at Silver Eagle Road,...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
10-26-21, 10:19 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,513
Posted By mriley

My experience was like Zach's (I shortened your...

My experience was like Zach's (I shortened your handle.) I can't get my heart rate over 90 when riding on the road, which makes cycling difficult. After a 15 mile ride I always feel like I have...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
10-26-21, 10:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 929
Posted By mriley

pacemaker and cycling

Your heart monitor is the least of the problems. Pacemakers barely respond to road cycling. By "respond" I mean elevate your heart rate in response to exercise. Pacemakers have a 3 axis accelerometer...
Forum: Northern California
06-16-21, 12:13 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 699
Posted By mriley

Ueda Bike trail update, June 2021

It's virtually unusable for several reasons. The gravel is very loose. Unless you really like loose gravel for mnt biking, stay away. In addition, the south end, near Arden Way, is infested (more so...
Forum: Northern California
04-01-21, 06:03 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 699
Posted By mriley

Ueda bike trail, N. Sacramento

I posted about this a year ago. The Ueda bike trail is on top of the West levee of Steelhead Creek. They rebuilt the levee and are now finished. The trail is now gravel, not paved. So good for...
Forum: Northern California
06-13-20, 08:51 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,131
Posted By mriley

If you want gravel, it was good the last time I...

If you want gravel, it was good the last time I was there (during the winter). Access: from the ARBT, take the exit Northgate Blvd. north. which is about 2 miles from Discovery Park. Go N to Arden...
Forum: Northern California
03-10-20, 09:26 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,131
Posted By mriley

Ueda Bike trail, N. Sacramento

Ueda Bike trail, N. Sacramento (on top of west levee, Steelhead Creek). This levee was rebuilt in 2019. The paved bike trail on top has not been repaved; it's now unrideable gravel. Does anyone know...
Forum: Recumbent
06-06-16, 08:01 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 29,080
Posted By mriley

I have ridden a Terratrike Rover 8 for several...

I have ridden a Terratrike Rover 8 for several years and am very happy with it. Less expensive than most as well. If you and your wife have much different leg lengths, sharing any trike will be a...
Forum: Recumbent
01-01-15, 09:44 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 16,702
Posted By mriley

Get real. Most of the people actually riding...

Get real. Most of the people actually riding trikes are older guys (like me) with some health problem (broken hip, stroke, Parkinsons, etc) that prevent them from riding a DF bike, even if they...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-04-14, 09:40 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 951
Posted By mriley

sprockets for Sturmey Archer 8 speed hub?

I have changed sprockets on SA 3-speed and know that SA and Shimano sprockets will fit the 3 speed (Shimano with a little grinding). What about diff. sized sprockets for the SA 8 speed hub? Are they...
Forum: Northern California
05-29-13, 02:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 926
Posted By mriley

OK, thanks. I was looking where Hazel crosses the...

OK, thanks. I was looking where Hazel crosses the canal. There are two gates there, but locked. I'll try tributary crossing.
M Riley
Forum: Northern California
05-29-13, 02:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 926
Posted By mriley

Folsom South canal bike path

Is there any access to the bike/walking path next to the Folsom South canal? Traillink and other sites mention the access at Gold River next to Hazel, near the fish hatchery, but that access has been...
Forum: Recumbent
05-09-13, 08:28 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 9,899
Posted By mriley

"Stop pedaling" means don't move them. Some of...

"Stop pedaling" means don't move them. Some of the old SA literature suggests pedaling backwards if you are having trouble shifting - not necessary now, but the hub shifts better (and longer) if you...
Forum: Recumbent
05-04-13, 09:02 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 9,899
Posted By mriley

People are getting all excited about the fact...

People are getting all excited about the fact that Terratrike is now offering the Shimano 8 speed hub. I have used both the Shimano (on a DF bike) and the Sturmey Archer 8 speed hub on a trike. Both...
Forum: Recumbent
04-07-13, 10:52 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 9,899
Posted By mriley

I just bought a TT Rambler with 8 speed SA hub,...

I just bought a TT Rambler with 8 speed SA hub, just like the Rover. (The Rambler is a little lighter and I liked its looks - that's why I bought it instead of the Rover.) It handles hills just fine....
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-31-13, 09:27 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 7,737
Posted By mriley

One suggestion: a trike. I fell and broke a hip a...

One suggestion: a trike. I fell and broke a hip a few months ago, at age 70. But bike riding has been such a big part of my life - so I decided to try a tadpole trike (two wheels in front). Best...
Forum: Recumbent
02-19-13, 11:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,366
Posted By mriley

I'm the OP. Thanks for the help. I looked at ads...

I'm the OP. Thanks for the help. I looked at ads for the Kettweisels, but boy are they expensive. I think I'll try something cheaper at first. I'm in Sacramento, and I think there are two trike...
Forum: Recumbent
02-13-13, 03:34 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,366
Posted By mriley

broken hip

Has anyone here gone to a tricycle after breaking a hip? I've ridden DF bikes for 60 years, but after a recent fall, I'm thinking maybe a trike might be safer (tadpole, not a delta). I don't want to...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-01-12, 01:30 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 4,204
Posted By mriley

Falling off can be serious. Three weeks ago I...

Falling off can be serious. Three weeks ago I fell while riding to school (J Street Sacramento) and broke my hip. It hurt. I hope to be back on the bike, but it will be several months. Anyone else...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-23-12, 09:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,549
Posted By mriley

types of rear sprockets? single speed

On trips to Boston (I'm in CA) I have access to an single speed (3 year old Schwinn Racer - single speed, coaster brakes, not a cruiser). I want to install a bigger (1 or 2 tooth) sprocket on the...
Forum: Commuting
08-19-11, 09:39 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,335
Posted By mriley

How many pedestrians are you going to hit or scare?

How many pedestrians are you going to hit or scare? I bike and walk all over town (Sacramento CA). Bicyclists (morons) on the sidewalk are dangerous to everyone.
M Riley
Forum: Great Lakes
02-07-11, 11:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,334
Posted By mriley

I'm not Jlibson, but have a Dynamic shaft-drive -...

I'm not Jlibson, but have a Dynamic shaft-drive - about 4 years now and 5000 miles. Ride it most days. Never had a problem - other than a flat, but nothing with regard to the drive system. The...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-28-10, 07:54 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 388
Posted By mriley

vary from specs; changing cog Schwinn Racer

I was recently working on a new Schwinn Racer single-speed, The specs on line are 46 tooth chainwheel, 18 tooth cog. It actually has a 44 tooth chainwheel and 16 tooth cog. How common is such a...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-08-10, 08:09 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,545
Posted By mriley

Fixing a rear tire is no harder than on any IGH...

Fixing a rear tire is no harder than on any IGH bike. After unbolting the wheel (need a wrench - no skewers with IGH hubs), you can pull it right off. The geared hubs all have some connector which...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-05-10, 07:48 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,545
Posted By mriley

Unlike most others posting here, I really have a...

Unlike most others posting here, I really have a Dynamic shaft drive (8 speed) and have put about 4000 miles on it. The primary advantage is that the bike is clean. You can ride in business attire...
Forum: Commuting
09-16-10, 07:30 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,173
Posted By mriley

How old I you? I had heartburn pretty regularly...

How old I you? I had heartburn pretty regularly during long rides. Turned out to be the first symptoms of a heart attack. This is a common symptom - as I know now. (I'm in my sixties.(
M Riley
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-21-10, 09:16 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 31,880
Posted By mriley

Don't stand up and pedal with a hub gear. Sturmey...

Don't stand up and pedal with a hub gear. Sturmey Archer made this point 75 years ago and it is still true. There are small parts in your hub.
M Riley
Forum: Commuting
07-16-10, 09:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 716
Posted By mriley

Standing on the pedals and mashing is probably...

Standing on the pedals and mashing is probably not a good idea with this shaft drive bike. I have about 4000 miles on a Dynamic (with 8-speed) and I have never had any problems. But if you do push...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-07-10, 09:47 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 995
Posted By mriley

Get a simple one - I have a Polar. DO NOT get one...

Get a simple one - I have a Polar. DO NOT get one in which you have to push a button to get the heart rate. It becomes a real PITA. The simple Polars just do heart rate and you can see it at all...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-04-09, 05:01 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 15,210
Posted By mriley

I'm the OP. Thanks for the advice. I am amazed...

I'm the OP. Thanks for the advice. I am amazed that there are so many people in this situation - of course bypass surgery is common nowadays. I think I'll stick to walking for now - I'm less than a...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-31-09, 02:50 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 15,210
Posted By mriley

riding after cardiac bypass surgery

Has anyone here had any experience recovering from such surgery? My operation was 10 days ago. I'm in pretty good shape for 67, but the doctor's orders say no bikes for at least 3 months. Any...
Forum: Commuting
09-01-09, 10:22 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 12,054
Posted By mriley

add grease- to Ksteinke

Yes, add grease. Whenever the drivetrain makes noise, add grease. Then add some more. I have more than 3000 miles, and I have filled the gearbox up with grease - no noise in hundreds of miles....
Forum: Commuting
04-06-09, 11:33 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 12,054
Posted By mriley

more grease

My experience has been that, if it starts making noise or feeling rough, put more grease in. That will quiet it down. I have over 2000 miles on mine.
As another poster said, don't mash; don't stand...
Forum: Commuting
01-31-09, 11:24 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 4,121
Posted By mriley

History of bike commuting

Warning - this is somewhat of a rant.
For a century guys in Britain and elsewhere commuted by bikes to work (if they didn't walk) because they had to. Hardly any working man owned a car (in Europe)...
Forum: Commuting
01-18-09, 09:39 AM
Replies: 125
Views: 7,275
Posted By mriley

To (almost) quote Pulp Fiction: "There's a name...

To (almost) quote Pulp Fiction: "There's a name for people like you, Jules. It's bum; you're a bum."
Forum: Commuting
11-27-08, 03:07 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 14,076
Posted By mriley

Don't stand up to pedal

I have over 2000 miles on a Dynamic Tempo. I added grease every 200 miles or so early on, but every 400 or so now. If you mash hard or stand on the pedals, you will force the grease out of the gear...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-15-08, 11:34 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,249
Posted By mriley

It's probably not your headset or in fact...

It's probably not your headset or in fact anything wrong with the bike. Some just do it. Read this article:
http://www.sheldonbrown.com/brandt/shimmy.html

MRiley
Forum: Commuting
05-22-08, 07:41 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,088
Posted By mriley

Very sorry - I didn't see the video until right...

Very sorry - I didn't see the video until right now, but I've spent the past half hour taking the rear wheel off and checking it out. That gear does not move at all on my bike, and I'm sure it should...
Forum: Commuting
05-21-08, 12:30 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,088
Posted By mriley

Shaft drive bike - replies

I'm the OP. I have been surprised by the people who have had trouble with the bike, including broken shafts. All I can say is that I have had no trouble. (Chains break too.) ud2007's problem might be...
Forum: Commuting
05-20-08, 10:18 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,088
Posted By mriley

Dynamic shaft drive bike: 1000 mile report

Some months ago I wrote a preliminary review of this Dynamic bicycle, Tempo model. (Link here: http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=297501&highlight= ) (distributor's website:...
Forum: Commuting
10-10-07, 09:11 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,533
Posted By mriley

the HubBub bar end shifter does work with Nexus....

the HubBub bar end shifter does work with Nexus. That's the whole point of it.
M Riley
Forum: Commuting
10-05-07, 07:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 457
Posted By mriley

Dampen them a little when you put them on. It...

Dampen them a little when you put them on. It sounds dumb, but it works. I figured this out after noticing that they didnt fall down after I became sweaty.
M Riley
Forum: Commuting
09-25-07, 08:30 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 909
Posted By mriley

urban bikes in Paris

An interesting article in the Sept. 22 issue of the Economist about urban rantal bikes in Paris (and elsewhere). I have transcribed one paragraph here:
Velib' (for vélo, or bicycle, and liberté, or...
Forum: Commuting
08-24-07, 10:10 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,065
Posted By mriley

speedplay frogs

I used speedplay frogs for several years (like one of the other posters). I liked them: easy to clip in and out, very free play, sturdy. However I rode with mb shoes (i.e. not a totally rigid sole),...
Forum: Commuting
05-16-07, 08:57 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,447
Posted By mriley

shaft drive - no chain

Check out this chainless bicycle. This would solve the problem, at a price of course.l The paraffin will not eliminate the dirt and mess.
http://www.dynamicbicycles.com/buy/Bikes.php?prodid=60
M...
Forum: Alt Bike Culture
05-15-07, 10:42 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,181
Posted By mriley

See the review of the Dynamic shaft drive bike in...

See the review of the Dynamic shaft drive bike in the Commuting forum.
M Riley
Forum: Commuting
05-14-07, 08:29 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 12,054
Posted By mriley

I'm the original poster. A fully enclosed chain...

I'm the original poster.
A fully enclosed chain would do much the same as the shaft drive, at least as far a cleanliness goes. It's just not easy to find one except on some 3-speeds.
As for putting...
Forum: Commuting
05-12-07, 01:17 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 12,054
Posted By mriley

Dynamic shaft drive bicycle

This is an informal review of the Dynamic shaft drive bicycle.

After surviving a heart attack last year I treated myself to a new bicycle. Since I already had a mountain bike, a old steel road...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-25-07, 09:04 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 4,306
Posted By mriley

speedometer cable for old Schwinn Exerciser

I have several Schwinn Exercisers (The gold ones with welded steel frames, the best general purpose stationary bike ever built). One is missing a speedometer cable. I have heard it's the same one...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-04-06, 04:49 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 365
Posted By mriley

Identify Danish? Dutch? Swedish? 10-speed

Someone gave me a junk bike, hardly worth fixing, but I can't read the headbadge. It seems to start "Costet..." in script over an outline of an oncoming cyclist. Very classy.
The bike has two...
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