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Forum: Commuting
10-17-12, 10:19 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,231
Posted By indianatrails

Lighting etiquette?

What's the etiquette for lighting, esp. off road? Can we please adopt some?

I get it, we all love lumens, are very impressed with the size of each others' lumens and it's everything with the...
Forum: Commuting
09-22-11, 07:02 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,441
Posted By indianatrails

Reason NOT to use road tubes w long valve stems

The stems tend to bust in half when pumping them up with a hand pump, leaving you stranded and quite sad.

Some bike shops only carry 48mm or longer, but you should insist on shorter stems for...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-24-09, 03:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 743
Posted By indianatrails

Just my everyday helmet. Wait, let...

Just my everyday helmet.




Wait, let me run a quick simulation and produce a brainwave plot on that theory. It is sure to expose your ignorance and quash your boyish enthusiasm.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-24-09, 02:39 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 743
Posted By indianatrails

Whoa. You don't play fair. Is that actually...

Whoa. You don't play fair. Is that actually simulating the wheel rotations or just the linear velocity?
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-24-09, 01:47 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 743
Posted By indianatrails

Mildly interesting wheel disc observation

I just tried out a rear wheel disc for the 1st time on a long practice outing and noticed that something was oddly different -- the wind noise around the ears from my everyday helmet was virtually...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-07-09, 02:18 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 821
Posted By indianatrails

Maybe that's the essence of the question. A...

Maybe that's the essence of the question. A simple bike fitting is one example (improves efficiency). Getting out of the saddle is another example (we've all heard that it is not as efficient). ...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-07-09, 09:53 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 821
Posted By indianatrails

Can you please reword or explain your question? ...

Can you please reword or explain your question? Oh wait, I started this thread...

Thanks for tolerating my nerdy questions. Or not. There are so many cycling analogies to other mechanical and...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-07-09, 09:03 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 821
Posted By indianatrails

Cyclophysics: Efficiency vs. power metering

Anyone have some time to kill here...

So I've been troubled by the notion that power metering is this uber ultimate training tool, which I suppose it is if we are merely out there for fitness and...
Forum: Commuting
09-18-08, 07:57 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,514
Posted By indianatrails

This also happens to be a brilliant pick-up...

This also happens to be a brilliant pick-up strategy. Or just a pleasant ice-breaker for us married guys. :innocent:
Forum: Southwest
09-10-08, 08:53 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 855
Posted By indianatrails

Thanks, guys, sounds really promising (and...

Thanks, guys, sounds really promising (and yummy). Tucson is what I keep thinking. I've been to some of the outlying Phoenix suburbs and they can be really drab & depressing. I'm just afraid they...
Forum: Southwest
09-09-08, 08:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 855
Posted By indianatrails

Seeking bike-friendly AZ snowbird spot

My snowbird parents are looking for a suitable area in Arizona in which to spend Jan-April. They are hard-core cyclists both for recreation and transportation and of course want someplace warm. The...
Forum: Commuting
09-08-08, 03:21 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,853
Posted By indianatrails

You will only fuss over the rain bike as much as...

You will only fuss over the rain bike as much as the dry bike anyway because no one likes to hang a crapped-up bike in the garage. This is one of cycling's sacred mysteries. Do not reveal to your...
Forum: Triathlon
08-22-08, 05:42 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 748
Posted By indianatrails

Wow, we and our families are like cosmic twins. ...

Wow, we and our families are like cosmic twins. Until just recently I also had a 35-mile commute I did in TT mode, once or twice a week. Thought I was the only one commuting on a TT bike! I'm the...
Forum: Commuting
08-21-08, 12:10 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 2,797
Posted By indianatrails

ItsJustMe, dude, what/when/where/how are you...

ItsJustMe, dude, what/when/where/how are you riding?
Forum: Triathlon
08-21-08, 11:50 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 748
Posted By indianatrails

1) Bike to work, 25 miles/day 2) Bring kids to...

1) Bike to work, 25 miles/day
2) Bring kids to aquatic center on weekend
3) Take run, xtra bike or xtra swim during actual me-time (maybe only 4-6 hours/week)
4) Doesn't the Tri itself count as...
Forum: Commuting
08-21-08, 10:42 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 2,797
Posted By indianatrails

OK, so it sounds like we cyclists may have more...

OK, so it sounds like we cyclists may have more mechanical sympathy. Seems true enough. Wonder if you can measure that. Also, we in the USA may be biased toward more high-performance, but less...
Forum: Commuting
08-21-08, 10:00 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 2,797
Posted By indianatrails

Why do bikes need so much tweaking?

So as an everyday bike commuter, I'm just used to the idea now that "bikes need work." Even on top brands, something could always use a good wrenching: brakes, BB, wheels, cables, whatever. Don't...
Forum: Triathlon
08-15-08, 10:52 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 942
Posted By indianatrails

You finished, you had fun, you overcame fear, you...

You finished, you had fun, you overcame fear, you established your personal best, you've got a new obsession. What could have gone better?! Congrats!!!

The fun part for me is figuring out all...
Forum: Commuting
08-13-08, 08:43 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,471
Posted By indianatrails

I had a similar thing recently, a noise at a...

I had a similar thing recently, a noise at a certain clock angle. Took several minutes of head scratching. One screw had come loose from the right crankarm spider. Now I don't have a screw loose...
Forum: Triathlon
07-31-08, 10:22 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 580
Posted By indianatrails

First I would do the Tri-a-Tri. The only...

First I would do the Tri-a-Tri. The only question mark would be the swim, where unlike run & bike, there is a measurable minimum effort required to keep going. I would make sure you can swim...
Forum: Triathlon
07-30-08, 09:46 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 715
Posted By indianatrails

Thanks for the advice. Since I can't seem to...

Thanks for the advice. Since I can't seem to find reference to this situation in any rules anywhere, I think I'll just stick with Be Safe. Hate to be paranoid but it seems like there may be a...
Forum: Triathlon
07-29-08, 11:29 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 715
Posted By indianatrails

Passing motor vehicles on bike stage

On a couple occasions, I've been held up on the bike stage behind some hapless motorist on some highly necessary early Saturday AM trip. Sucks because:

* I'm going slower
* I'm afraid of a DQ...
Forum: Triathlon
07-25-08, 11:35 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,511
Posted By indianatrails

Illegitimus non carborundrum (Don't let the...

Illegitimus non carborundrum

(Don't let the b*stards grind you down!)

It ticks me off that having or not having the right "stuff" has to interfere with the noble human passion to connect the...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-25-08, 05:35 AM
Replies: 299
Views: 217,873
Posted By indianatrails

Here's one of those "they never told me" things I...

Here's one of those "they never told me" things I learned last night: Getting dropped seems to be more of a rookie mistake, a mental lapse, not necessarily blowing up physically. Sure it may FEEL...
Forum: Triathlon
07-24-08, 06:46 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,472
Posted By indianatrails

Swim in 4' canal (downtown Indy)?

Even though it's been recently cleaned, the Central Canal downtown still has bit of a yuck factor: inexplicable color, suspicious flotsam, organic odor. I always thought of a canal as something you...
Forum: Commuting
07-23-08, 07:20 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 5,402
Posted By indianatrails

Gawwwrsh, thanks!! The front of each lens just...

Gawwwrsh, thanks!! The front of each lens just tucks under the front strap, while the arm tucks into the rear strap. With the right size pair of recycled glasses, and some foam as I said, they stay...
Forum: Commuting
07-23-08, 01:41 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 5,402
Posted By indianatrails

Maybe they're not THAT dorky(?) I'd say...

Maybe they're not THAT dorky(?) I'd say "phreddish" instead of your everyday freddish. Any case, it's important to glue a little square of foam to the inside of the lens, and possibly a little...
Forum: Commuting
07-23-08, 10:59 AM
Replies: 120
Views: 5,813
Posted By indianatrails

1) What motivates you to commute by bike? ...

1) What motivates you to commute by bike?
Driving sucks in every conceivable way

2) How often do you commute by bike?
daily

3) Do you commute no matter what the weather?
almost

4) How...
Forum: Commuting
07-23-08, 10:34 AM
Replies: 130
Views: 5,402
Posted By indianatrails

I guess I'm super-sensitive about noise. What I...

I guess I'm super-sensitive about noise. What I can't understand is, why helmet designers don't seem to even TRY to reduce wind noise & turbulence? C'mon, why not just a cool-looking little airfoil...
Forum: Commuting
07-22-08, 10:17 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 788
Posted By indianatrails

Roadside scavenging

Switching recently to a solidly urban commute from a rural one, it never ceases to amaze me what's out there just laying on the roads: cash, tools, jewelry, electronics, etc! Trash day can be...
Forum: Commuting
07-08-08, 11:36 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,487
Posted By indianatrails

When I first began my Pontiac-to-Southfield (~12...

When I first began my Pontiac-to-Southfield (~12 miles) commute in March, it was just me and a handful of very tired, cold dog-walkers out on the W.Bloomfield Trail. Now the trail is much busier but...
Forum: Triathlon
06-19-08, 06:38 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,821
Posted By indianatrails

Food/drink during half-ironman

After a few sprint tri's I'm (mentally) ready to tackle a half-ironman. So I'm curious about the eating/drinking part. On a "normal" 56-mile bike ride alone I'd consume 2 fullsize bottles of...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-18-08, 07:44 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,156
Posted By indianatrails

I borrowed a Park BB tool and gave it a crank...

I borrowed a Park BB tool and gave it a crank (that was some terrific imagery for torque, by the way, thanks!) Been meaning to get a torque wrench, so if it loosens again, there's my excuse. I'll...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-18-08, 06:59 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,156
Posted By indianatrails

Bottom bracket keeps coming loose

...and it has only ~1000 miles on it. I've tightened it a few times (both sides). Should I just replace it? It's a Shimano, square taper 68x11?, on a Bianchi Bergamo (hybrid). The drive (right)...
Forum: Commuting
09-27-07, 11:07 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 909
Posted By indianatrails

I can't believe that the hundreds of people I saw...

I can't believe that the hundreds of people I saw riding them, many tourists, all owned smart cards (Europe is amazing and awesome but these smart cards are SO irritating. Sure, the US's credit card...
Forum: Touring
08-27-07, 06:53 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 378
Posted By indianatrails

I'm flying in to Frankfurt but then taking an ICE...

I'm flying in to Frankfurt but then taking an ICE to Hannover/Hildesheim. If there is a nice bike option in Frankfurt I would be willing to take slower trains.
Forum: Touring
08-26-07, 08:37 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 378
Posted By indianatrails

Bike rentals in Germany?

I'm headed to Germany for a couple weeks. In the past I've had no trouble renting very well-equipped and bombproof cruiser bikes; sometimes for free with a room. But if I were to want something,...
Forum: Commuting
08-23-07, 09:44 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,285
Posted By indianatrails

Skoper & Caloso: So sorry to hear of your...

Skoper & Caloso: So sorry to hear of your mishaps; I hope you guys came out alright and nursed your bruises and a beer or two like me. Instead of going to the doctor, I decided I needed to pay a...
Forum: Commuting
08-23-07, 12:25 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,285
Posted By indianatrails

I run the $4 light with 16V manganese dioxide...

I run the $4 light with 16V manganese dioxide batteries. It's bright. My wife claims that anything brighter would be dangerous because it would blind oncoming traffic. But, I imagine there are...
Forum: Commuting
08-23-07, 10:19 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,285
Posted By indianatrails

Thanks for all the sympathy; it magically helps. ...

Thanks for all the sympathy; it magically helps. Gotta love BF for that! I have a dull headache, and yes, other parts of me are starting to complain now. Funny how the joy of cycling can...
Forum: Commuting
08-23-07, 06:52 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,285
Posted By indianatrails

Asphalt face plant this morning

I went down pretty hard this morning in the dark, in front of a building construction site that had very recently chewed the road up pretty bad. Front tire got caught up in a huge rut. The humidity...
Forum: Commuting
08-08-07, 08:59 AM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,282,413
Posted By indianatrails

Set my PR for hottest commute yesterday. I...

Set my PR for hottest commute yesterday. I saturated with water beforehand and felt fresh. Was fine at first then after 20 miles or so I felt inexplicably crappy. Then I realized, now might be the...
Forum: Great Lakes
08-08-07, 08:33 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,713
Posted By indianatrails

Hey guys, THANK YOU for the great suggestions! ...

Hey guys, THANK YOU for the great suggestions! Lots of suggestions for stuff on Lake Superior. I'm a little confused because growing up in the LP I was always under the impression that the only...
Forum: Great Lakes
08-07-07, 10:51 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,713
Posted By indianatrails

Gr.Lakes vacation towns for family biking?

We're looking for a new summer vacation spot to try, in a village or smallish city on the SHORE of a Great Lake (sorry, marketing folks, but the Midwest does not have a COAST!:rolleyes:) that is...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-11-07, 06:59 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 498
Posted By indianatrails

Gosh, this is great help. You know that...

Gosh, this is great help. You know that commercial where the dude is at the office trying to give a presentation, and there's all those monkeys? Nah, never mind.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-10-07, 09:44 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 498
Posted By indianatrails

Brilliant. Funnel with forward-snorkel. I sense...

Brilliant. Funnel with forward-snorkel. I sense a legend in the making here.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-10-07, 08:50 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 498
Posted By indianatrails

TT helmet=nose vacuum?

Anyone else have trouble with their TT helmet/visor creating a vacuum in the nose/mouth area? I sure miss the free turbo/supercharger of the wind in my face. Should I just remove the visor and use...
Forum: Triathlon
07-05-07, 08:39 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,578
Posted By indianatrails

I have a Soloist (& completely smitten) but...

I have a Soloist (& completely smitten) but haven't reached the limit where lack of bar-end shifters is slowing me down. Maybe won't get there anytime soon. Getting fitted for both setups would be...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-03-07, 06:30 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 701
Posted By indianatrails

I was going solo. But I hope forming ad-hoc...

I was going solo. But I hope forming ad-hoc pacts during a race with "unsigned" riders actually works. So I guess I'll cut away early and hope some unsigned guys join in and offer to pull, til the...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-02-07, 11:41 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 701
Posted By indianatrails

Thanks for weighing in. Next time I'll...

Thanks for weighing in. Next time I'll definitely try something earlier. I noticed almost anyone, anytime could advance to the front and pull, i.e., "hey, welcome, be our guest!" (and I might...
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