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Forum: Commuting
04-15-24, 09:21 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,099
Posted By Thigh Master

Great story.

Great story.
Forum: Commuting
04-13-24, 11:43 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,099
Posted By Thigh Master

What a great thread idea! I keep an extra set...

What a great thread idea!
I keep an extra set of clothes/shoes/undies. Nothing like getting to work and forgetting a key piece of the wardrobe which, while infrequent, can occur if I don’t pack the...
Forum: Commuting
04-13-24, 11:38 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,672
Posted By Thigh Master

I came across this thread I began nearly 15 years...

I came across this thread I began nearly 15 years ago! After many years commuting in the Bay Area I moved back to the Boulder, Colorado area. I’m 60 now and still a commuting addict!
Forum: Commuting
04-13-24, 11:10 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,140
Posted By Thigh Master

My current commute 1-2x/week spring-fall, 23...

My current commute 1-2x/week spring-fall, 23 miles downhill, takes 50 minutes. The ride home is 3,575 feet elevation gain, in around 2 hours 45 minutes. I’m still waiting for my new Tout Terrain...
Forum: Touring
04-07-24, 07:12 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 908
Posted By Thigh Master

Hasn’t Hwy 1 been closed from damage for more...

Hasn’t Hwy 1 been closed from damage for more than a year?
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-01-24, 07:32 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 460
Posted By Thigh Master

Battery questions

What is that lifespan of the average e-Bike battery? Are they recyclable?
Forum: Commuting
03-17-24, 09:02 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 331
Posted By Thigh Master

Fascinating data, with a forecast of Denmark...

Fascinating data, with a forecast of Denmark following the rest of the herd going e-bike for short (7-15 km) commutes. Denmark has also agreed to allow the speed e-bikes to use the bikeways.
Forum: Commuting
03-17-24, 05:17 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 331
Posted By Thigh Master

Copenhagen Commuting vs e-bikes?

Anyone know current stats on what percentage of daily commuters in Copenhagen are using e-bikes?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-06-24, 09:35 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 722
Posted By Thigh Master

Damn good advice. Thank you.

Damn good advice. Thank you.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-06-24, 09:10 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 722
Posted By Thigh Master

Yep, that’s the link I tried to paste. Sound’s...

Yep, that’s the link I tried to paste. Sound’s trustworthy but I was hoping for another source. I like the idea of finding the MSDS of the OEM Pinion gearbox oil. Will need a lotta luck.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-06-24, 05:15 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 722
Posted By Thigh Master

Pinion Gearbox oil

…yes, my question is when changing oil in this bicycle gearbox, can anyone confirm that using non-OEM gear oil is ok?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-06-24, 02:55 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 722
Posted By Thigh Master

Pinion Gear Oil Options?

I recently saw a YouTube video that tested the OEM Pinion gear oil (pricey) and found that “75w-90 synthetic gear oil will have the same properties.” Anyone confirm this finding? Or have thoughts on...
Forum: Touring
02-29-24, 12:37 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,749
Posted By Thigh Master

I am the OP, this was not begun as a thread about...

I am the OP, this was not begun as a thread about bike security in California.
Forum: Commuting
02-17-24, 10:32 AM
Replies: 119
Views: 5,473
Posted By Thigh Master

awesome!!!

awesome!!!
Forum: Commuting
02-15-24, 11:02 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 5,473
Posted By Thigh Master

Beautiful dawn

Starting out at 8,600’, 0600h, temp 25°F, mid way to work at 5,000’ elevation a common temperature inversion was present and the final 10 miles was 20°F. Gorgeous dawn. Toasty kit… Bar-Mits continue...
Forum: Winter Cycling
01-31-24, 09:16 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 931
Posted By Thigh Master

Thank you! Really appreciate the response,...

Thank you! Really appreciate the response, photons and experience.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
01-16-24, 10:48 PM
Replies: 1,509
Views: 669,491
Posted By Thigh Master

How awesome! I just rode it solo the first time...

How awesome! I just rode it solo the first time one year ago and wow!! We no longer have our tandem but I can imagine how amazing that must have been. Well done.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
01-16-24, 10:37 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,414
Posted By Thigh Master

Thank you for this old post taking me down memory...

Thank you for this old post taking me down memory lane. Here we were at the top in 2009. My wife grew up just down the block from Alum Rock Avenue. We had several nice loops over the top and around...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-16-24, 10:02 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,140
Posted By Thigh Master

Bont shoes. Finally something with a wide toe box...

Bont shoes. Finally something with a wide toe box shaped like a foot, not a torpedo. And you can bake the entire shoe and mold it to your instep.
Forum: Winter Cycling
01-16-24, 09:42 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,106
Posted By Thigh Master

I have been a winter road rider and commuter for...

I have been a winter road rider and commuter for 45 years. I have tried a lot of socks, bags, shoes, boots, covers in rain, sleet, snow storms, during my daily 40-50 mph cruise downhill in 10°F-40°F....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-16-24, 09:20 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 4,854
Posted By Thigh Master

Excellent topic. Thank you OP. I have been a...

Excellent topic. Thank you OP. I have been a Strava member since they began, even a beta tester in Portola Valley back in the old days (unfortunately I lost a lot of great tandem ride data when they...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-09-24, 11:58 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 874
Posted By Thigh Master

Calculating watts per kilogram

When one calculates watts per kilogram. Is the mass only the weight of the rider without clothing, etc.? Or is it the combined weight of rider, their clothing, bicycle, tools, water bottles, etc.?
Forum: Touring
12-31-23, 09:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 299
Posted By Thigh Master

Traveler’s Health Insurance

What’s the skinny on health insurance needs when traveling the globe by bicycle?
Forum: Touring
12-26-23, 02:05 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,210
Posted By Thigh Master

I will check that out. Sounds easy.

I will check that out. Sounds easy.
Forum: Touring
12-25-23, 09:49 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,210
Posted By Thigh Master

Excellent. The LBS stores but gets some...

Excellent. The LBS stores but gets some remuneration packing it for the return. Thank you so much.
Forum: Touring
12-25-23, 09:04 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,210
Posted By Thigh Master

How Does The Travel Box Thing Work?

Overseas bicycle travel newbie here… it one uses a cardboard bike box from one’s local bike shop to fly it to say, Edinburg for an Outer Hebrides tour, how do you save the box for the return flight?
Forum: Touring
12-25-23, 08:24 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,181
Posted By Thigh Master

An awesome and welcomed travel log! Thank you.

An awesome and welcomed travel log! Thank you.
Forum: Touring
12-24-23, 05:25 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,525
Posted By Thigh Master

JMO: Agree with everything you said with the...

JMO: Agree with everything you said with the exception that a Pinion or Rolhoff with a Gates belt would be bombproof and no maintenance. Big gear range with exceptionally low gears with consistent...
Forum: Touring
12-19-23, 10:25 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,749
Posted By Thigh Master

I have traveled alone through Nepal and India,...

I have traveled alone through Nepal and India, worked in East Germany before the wall fell, traveled Mexico. I could easily keep my backpack with me. But I’ve never biked, let alone depended on that...
Forum: Touring
12-13-23, 10:52 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,289
Posted By Thigh Master

I recently veered away from Co-Motion to a Tout...

I recently veered away from Co-Motion to a Tout Terrain Blueridge Xplore GT with Pinion 12 speed. Sure the website is a little complex but Matthew at the dealership in Tucson has been great over the...
Forum: Touring
12-13-23, 10:39 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,749
Posted By Thigh Master

Touring bike security pref’s

While watching a plethora of YouTube videos of people touring the 3rd world, 2nd world, every world with expensive rigs, what are most of them doing to deter theft? Cables?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-13-23, 10:35 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,506
Posted By Thigh Master

Looks like Gunnar unfortunately closed their...

Looks like Gunnar unfortunately closed their doors for good in June.
Forum: Touring
12-12-23, 01:11 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,753
Posted By Thigh Master

Thanks, will definitely check him out.

Thanks, will definitely check him out.
Forum: Touring
12-12-23, 01:10 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,753
Posted By Thigh Master

Thanks for the advice. I have seen that YT and it...

Thanks for the advice. I have seen that YT and it echoes what other's say about proper gates belt tension. I am not well versed on frame geometry, what is a frame's "steep slope" and how does it...
Forum: Touring
12-12-23, 01:05 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,181
Posted By Thigh Master

At some point I will read the entire trip's...

At some point I will read the entire trip's threads, until then, would you be willing to discuss your bike? Co-Motion model? Pros and Cons? What rims and hubs? Lighting system? Anything you wish you...
Forum: Touring
12-08-23, 07:15 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,753
Posted By Thigh Master

Thanks for that - yes I have learned recently...

Thanks for that - yes I have learned recently about dyno hubs - awesome. The Co-motion Divide comes with the Edelux II which has good reviews, just no rear dyno light.
Forum: Touring
12-08-23, 07:11 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,753
Posted By Thigh Master

Yes... my office.

Yes... my office.
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-08-23, 02:01 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 931
Posted By Thigh Master

Around a buck a stud, OUCH!

Around a buck a stud, OUCH!
Forum: Touring
12-07-23, 10:30 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 597
Posted By Thigh Master

More good stuff! Thanks. The detail on travel...

More good stuff! Thanks. The detail on travel times etc very useful.
Forum: Touring
12-07-23, 10:28 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 597
Posted By Thigh Master

Oh man that’s some good stuff. Quick roll through...

Oh man that’s some good stuff. Quick roll through the photos was amazing. Thank you.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-07-23, 10:01 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,506
Posted By Thigh Master

This sounds good. I’ll learn how many watts it...

This sounds good. I’ll learn how many watts it can pass over that length of wire.
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-07-23, 09:32 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 931
Posted By Thigh Master

Hey do you ever replace the worn ones? Thanks for...

Hey do you ever replace the worn ones? Thanks for the info!
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-07-23, 09:32 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 931
Posted By Thigh Master

That’s great. Better than I expected. Thank you.

That’s great. Better than I expected. Thank you.
Forum: Touring
12-07-23, 01:41 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,753
Posted By Thigh Master

Man your elevation estimate was close... that...

Man your elevation estimate was close... that portion of the commute is from 7,000' in Jamestown topping out at 8,500'. I have been riding this route for 30 years on my road bike, so I am accustomed...
Forum: Touring
12-07-23, 01:36 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,753
Posted By Thigh Master

Great info, thank you.

Great info, thank you.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-07-23, 12:45 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,506
Posted By Thigh Master

Does the rear light power come from the front...

Does the rear light power come from the front dyno as well or is a rear hub dyno also required?
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-06-23, 10:44 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 38,403
Posted By Thigh Master

Around 32F, with only summer bike gloves, below...

Around 32F, with only summer bike gloves, below 20F or so I wear summer bike gloves gloves with Outdoor Research fleece gloves I’ve owned for years and are great above 32F without Bar Mitts. And like...
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-06-23, 10:29 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 931
Posted By Thigh Master

Stud vs pavement lifespan?

How long do studs last if 3/4 of one’s commute is pavement, the other 1/4 occasional hard pack snow/ice? Looks like Schwalbe replacement studs are 50¢ each.
Scenario: my commute one way begins at...
Forum: Touring
12-06-23, 08:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 597
Posted By Thigh Master

I just showed this to wife as well, awesomeness....

I just showed this to wife as well, awesomeness. Thanks again, this is the kinda info I’m looking for…
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-06-23, 08:26 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,506
Posted By Thigh Master

Those are wonderful insights. I will check with...

Those are wonderful insights. I will check with co-motion about what it would take to dyno rear as well. I am familiar with Mr. Zinn, we have mutual close friends in Boulder. I know him but he...
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