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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-31-18, 10:38 AM
Replies: 510
Views: 148,068
Posted By Roadwanderer

Atmospheric ride. ...

Atmospheric ride.

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-19-18, 09:01 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,008
Posted By Roadwanderer

Okay, so my Sigma Sport BC 8.12 arrived, and was...

Okay, so my Sigma Sport BC 8.12 arrived, and was easy to install. But I could use some tips on programming the thing. I used the calculation method (diameter in inches x 25.4 x 3.14) because the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-05-18, 06:10 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,008
Posted By Roadwanderer

I didn't think you were being sarcastic. And I...

I didn't think you were being sarcastic. And I really do understand your point of view. :)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-04-18, 05:19 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,008
Posted By Roadwanderer

More like a lot more. I've got a wife, you...

More like a lot more. I've got a wife, you know. ;-) I do get where you're coming from, though. I buy high quality items where I think it will make a meaningful difference to me. For example,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-03-18, 04:41 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,008
Posted By Roadwanderer

In the Market for a Bicycle Computer...

Nothing fancy. I want something reliable that won't cost too much money ($25 or under, please) and that will tell me how fast I'm going and how far I've gone.

Any suggestions?

Wired is my...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-19-17, 01:57 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 17,252
Posted By Roadwanderer

That's great. :thumb: Yeah, so it sounds...

That's great. :thumb:

Yeah, so it sounds like the increased gear range you're getting (possibly combined with wheel diameter and other factors) on the top end of your 21 speed is getting you more...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-17-17, 06:13 PM
Replies: 510
Views: 148,068
Posted By Roadwanderer

Good light this afternoon:

Good light this afternoon:
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
12-17-17, 05:19 PM
Replies: 177
Views: 17,201
Posted By Roadwanderer

I don't really have enough information to make a...

I don't really have enough information to make a decisive statement, but they sure can pile on (https://www.bikeforums.net/general-cycling-discussion/1130597-7-speed-vs-21-speed.html) in GC. ;)
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
12-17-17, 03:44 PM
Replies: 177
Views: 17,201
Posted By Roadwanderer

Why would moving a troll thread from General...

Why would moving a troll thread from General Cycling to A&S make it less trollish? It was just as much of a troll thread when it was in GC as it is now; the actual sub-forum it's in doesn't make any...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
12-16-17, 12:55 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 12,104
Posted By Roadwanderer

Thanks, guys, that's tremendously helpful. :-)

Thanks, guys, that's tremendously helpful. :-)
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
12-16-17, 11:36 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 12,104
Posted By Roadwanderer

Rear Light or Reflector for Rack

I don't have a picture to post since I'm out-of-town at the moment. My bike has a rear rack and basket that either prevent me from mounting something on the seat-post or seat-tube, or would conceal...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-14-17, 08:24 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,879
Posted By Roadwanderer

Electric shifters, when functioning properly...

Electric shifters, when functioning properly would likely be a lot less error-prone.

My preference, though, is to keep the parts of the bike that have a mechanical function muscle powered rather...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
12-14-17, 06:41 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,913
Posted By Roadwanderer

Gaaahhh!!!! I meant New Mexico. :o (Used...

Gaaahhh!!!!

I meant New Mexico. :o (Used all my extra brainpower spelling Albuquerque. :rolleyes: )
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-13-17, 06:51 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 17,252
Posted By Roadwanderer

Lol. You guys. :rolleyes:

Lol. You guys. :rolleyes:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-13-17, 04:25 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 17,252
Posted By Roadwanderer

Grow stronger. ;)

Grow stronger. ;)
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
12-13-17, 03:59 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,913
Posted By Roadwanderer

Not that I'm trying to compete for that title,...

Not that I'm trying to compete for that title, however:

That's 5.7 per million for the state of Florida. Not sure how that jives with the data showing Albuquerque as being higher in the same...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
12-13-17, 12:45 PM
Replies: 2,987
Views: 224,993
Posted By Roadwanderer

Yep

Yep
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
12-13-17, 10:17 AM
Replies: 2,987
Views: 224,993
Posted By Roadwanderer

"Would self driving car be safer..." Well,...

"Would self driving car be safer..."

Well, looks like I'm going to find out. We're getting a self-driving shuttle bus next year according to my local paper. And we already have one of the...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
12-13-17, 09:42 AM
Replies: 177
Views: 17,201
Posted By Roadwanderer

I showed my wife this thread the other day, and...

I showed my wife this thread the other day, and she said the same thing. I wasn't willing to go that far, but now I'm reconsidering.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
12-12-17, 10:25 PM
Replies: 177
Views: 17,201
Posted By Roadwanderer

I disagree. It is not polite to say, as the OP...

I disagree. It is not polite to say, as the OP did, that people who don't agree with her are "endangering children." It is also not a good faith attempt at discussion. People who want a good faith...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-12-17, 08:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,401
Posted By Roadwanderer

This has been helpful; thanks.

This has been helpful; thanks.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
12-11-17, 06:26 PM
Replies: 177
Views: 17,201
Posted By Roadwanderer

That's the case here as well. Oncoming traffic...

That's the case here as well. Oncoming traffic does not stop if it's a divided highway.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
12-11-17, 05:49 PM
Replies: 177
Views: 17,201
Posted By Roadwanderer

Back when I was in college, we had a bicycle...

Back when I was in college, we had a bicycle safety advocate on campus who routinely wrote editorials for the college paper basically stating that the buses loading and unloading on a particular part...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
12-11-17, 03:17 PM
Replies: 177
Views: 17,201
Posted By Roadwanderer

That's the case everywhere. I was...

That's the case everywhere.

I was referring to when the bus is moving (between stops) and not flashing its lights. People just hang out in the left lane, not passing the bus and causing more...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
12-11-17, 10:00 AM
Replies: 177
Views: 17,201
Posted By Roadwanderer

I agree. While wearing my motorist hat, I've had...

I agree. While wearing my motorist hat, I've had maybe as many as three contentious or outright dangerous encounters with bicyclists. None of those encounters made me late or even took up more than...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
12-11-17, 09:50 AM
Replies: 177
Views: 17,201
Posted By Roadwanderer

That makes me smile, and I wish we were able to...

That makes me smile, and I wish we were able to "like" posts or give reputation points on this forum.

I'm a firm believer that potentially contentious, or outright dangerous situations could be...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
12-11-17, 09:16 AM
Replies: 177
Views: 17,201
Posted By Roadwanderer

As a rule, I try to yield to motor vehicles...

As a rule, I try to yield to motor vehicles (except for that one time I made a school bus stop to yield to my right-of-way). My position is that they move faster than me and therefore will be out of...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
12-11-17, 08:56 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,014
Posted By Roadwanderer

I remember the night I almost creamed a bicyclist...

I remember the night I almost creamed a bicyclist head on. It was in an unlit area of town. There was a utility road between my condo and the main highway which was a shortcut if you happened to be...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
12-10-17, 08:51 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 11,604
Posted By Roadwanderer

If I'm riding on a road with traffic, I'm always...

If I'm riding on a road with traffic, I'm always glancing at it. If there isn't any traffic, several times a minute. If I'm on a sidewalk or low traffic bike trail, rarely.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
12-10-17, 08:24 PM
Replies: 177
Views: 17,201
Posted By Roadwanderer

No, I really don't think the OP did come here to...

No, I really don't think the OP did come here to ask for our help. The OP came here to accuse cyclists of endangering children's lives. It was subtle in the first post, which did also contain...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
12-09-17, 11:19 PM
Replies: 177
Views: 17,201
Posted By Roadwanderer

The OP is a troll. Even if they are expressing...

The OP is a troll. Even if they are expressing an honest opinion, the post is disruptive to the forum and this thread should be closed. Or moved to Trollheim.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-09-17, 09:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,401
Posted By Roadwanderer

This will be a cautious and timid rider (unlike...

This will be a cautious and timid rider (unlike me... although my skinny road tires force me to be more so than in the past). Also a rider that is losing weight and (especially if biking regularly)...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-09-17, 09:32 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,147
Posted By Roadwanderer

Fenders; if you're commuting and it rains, you'll...

Fenders; if you're commuting and it rains, you'll be glad of them. Some sort of basket to carry things in is also tremendously helpful, especially if your bike is also a vehicle you use for day to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-09-17, 09:24 PM
Replies: 617
Views: 83,310
Posted By Roadwanderer

I know, right? That shifter is really cool.

I know, right? That shifter is really cool.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-06-17, 09:07 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,651
Posted By Roadwanderer

I had the same thought...

I had the same thought...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-06-17, 09:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,401
Posted By Roadwanderer

300 lb. Upper Limit?

I'm looking into purchasing a bicycle for a family member who is closer to 350 lbs than to 300 lbs (I think you can probably tell where this is going).

All of the bikes I can find that might be...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-06-17, 08:08 PM
Replies: 617
Views: 83,310
Posted By Roadwanderer

Here's my newest bicycle: 1972 Royce Union 5...

Here's my newest bicycle: 1972 Royce Union 5 speed

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-05-17, 06:28 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,725
Posted By Roadwanderer

I really don't think that would be a concern from...

I really don't think that would be a concern from a thief who is invested enough in thieving as a profession to bring a cutting tool. Professionals want to restrict their exposure to profit-making...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-05-17, 10:23 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,448
Posted By Roadwanderer

Fair point. I didn't check that. I'm also 5'10"...

Fair point. I didn't check that. I'm also 5'10"

I'm on a 22" that is the top limit of my range. A 23" would be painful if I jumped off the wrong way.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-05-17, 10:06 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,448
Posted By Roadwanderer

I would do the Coda (personally) just to avoid...

I would do the Coda (personally) just to avoid having to spend another $50-100 on a rear rack and fenders (or more if you need your LBS guy to install them).
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-05-17, 09:51 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,651
Posted By Roadwanderer

I agree. I always give myself plenty of time to...

I agree. I always give myself plenty of time to stop when it's raining.

I'm an old bike guy myself, so this thread title caught me off guard. Are newer brakes working on wheels with different...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-04-17, 08:19 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,448
Posted By Roadwanderer

I agree.

I agree.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-04-17, 12:23 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,725
Posted By Roadwanderer

There's an old saying: Locks are for honest...

There's an old saying: Locks are for honest people.

If an unscrupulous person wants your bike enough, they'll probably find a way to get it. If you have an uncrackable lock, they'll just cut...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-04-17, 08:59 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 8,674
Posted By Roadwanderer

Basically these: ...

Basically these:

https://i5.walmartimages.com/asr/207a1876-59a8-4dce-94a2-d8d3ac58f860_1.7ec4d85f1b769705bc1d15d567a84504.jpeg?odnHeight=450&odnWidth=450&odnBg=FFFFFF
Yes. I am aware they are...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-01-17, 07:06 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,234
Posted By Roadwanderer

So $14 wouldn't be bad for a used one. :thumb:

So $14 wouldn't be bad for a used one. :thumb:
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-01-17, 07:05 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,234
Posted By Roadwanderer

Note to self: buy workstand. Seriously...

Note to self: buy workstand.

Seriously though, I've been thinking about how useful one would be for years. What sort of prices can I expect?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-29-17, 06:16 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,234
Posted By Roadwanderer

Thanks everyone. While the cable housing was...

Thanks everyone. While the cable housing was defiantly having an effect, there was also an issue with how the cable was attached to the derailleur (JD Thompson nailed it). I was able to take it to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-27-17, 08:08 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,234
Posted By Roadwanderer

Cable won't shift front derailleur

Riddle me this:

My front derailleur won't move. I've tested it by pushing the mechanism with my finger and it appears to move the way it is supposed to move. But the cable won't move it. The...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-11-17, 07:05 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 21,838
Posted By Roadwanderer

Either it's been scored off or the three letter...

Either it's been scored off or the three letter VIA somehow represent the date.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-11-17, 06:32 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,754
Posted By Roadwanderer

Yeah, I was going to suggest that he split the...

Yeah, I was going to suggest that he split the difference and ride only leisurely short distances with a lot of coasting.
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