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Forum: Folding Bikes
08-09-14, 07:34 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,168
Posted By Hermespan

New tweak from extended seat post pending - handlebar height!

The Brompton extended seat post definitely gives me a more suitable leg extension (even though my legs are not long and I'm not tall, go figure!) And I now have a little more distance between me and...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-25-14, 04:28 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,168
Posted By Hermespan

Catalyst Kinetics physio Tara Lazarski first impressions

Nature of consultation: interview, assessment, discussion, teach basic suitable exercises
Price: CAD$90
Time: a good hour

Her cycling interest: high
Training: high and displays her certificates...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-25-14, 03:12 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,168
Posted By Hermespan

Dynaryder: What is a pentaclip? Sounds like a...

Dynaryder: What is a pentaclip? Sounds like a wiccan recording file.
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-25-14, 03:08 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,168
Posted By Hermespan

Strange thing is my tailor tells me my inseam is...

Strange thing is my tailor tells me my inseam is 32. I know because for decades my waist and inseam were identical (ancient history). Perhaps a biking inseam is merciless to the family jewels.
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-23-14, 01:06 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,168
Posted By Hermespan

update Today I went in to see what is one of...

update

Today I went in to see what is one of two medically-oriented bike centers in the Vancouver area. CATALYST KINETICS in Burnaby has two floors. The center is geared towards athletes and...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-19-14, 09:27 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,168
Posted By Hermespan

Nope, MD says loss of cartilege wear and tear...

Nope, MD says loss of cartilege wear and tear related. Perhaps suddenly a month of cycling 5-20 km a day aggravated pre-existing condition. Who's to know?

My physio charges $50 an hour. I just...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-17-14, 11:42 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,168
Posted By Hermespan

Not inspiring... 'Be realistic' my physio says:...

Not inspiring... 'Be realistic' my physio says: "Stop cycling, for good. And if you won't do that, then no hills and low gears." I heard her saying to the young athlete beside me "Muscles are...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-16-14, 12:31 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,168
Posted By Hermespan

I appreciate your good wishes, but I think u are...

I appreciate your good wishes, but I think u are not spot on on a few of your points....

"Basic advice such as getting a fitting, talking to local knowledge bike experts, seeing reputable...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-15-14, 01:40 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,168
Posted By Hermespan

Thank you for your concern and lay psychiatric...

Thank you for your concern and lay psychiatric evaluation.

Indeed it might be a great waste if time participating in this forum if I have little positive to share. But I want to warn others that...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-15-14, 01:27 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,168
Posted By Hermespan

Ideal seat post in order of priority (for me)... ...

Ideal seat post in order of priority (for me)...

1. enough length (Brompton and Brompfication sell, Flamingo does not)
2. compact fold (Brompton wins here with its telescopic, all ithers...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-13-14, 03:26 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,168
Posted By Hermespan

I observe that to truly have leg extended my seat...

I observe that to truly have leg extended my seat post has to be 5-6 inches beyond the safety mark, not just the 3 inches I already have it extended. I am not confident riding it with only 2 1/2...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-13-14, 03:16 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,168
Posted By Hermespan

Layman's English please

Layman's English please
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-13-14, 03:14 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,168
Posted By Hermespan

I contacted eight pro bike shops in the Greater...

I contacted eight pro bike shops in the Greater Vancouver Regional District about a pro bike fitting. One or two said to come on down (in fact all are in Vancouver itself). Several replied that they...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-04-14, 12:14 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,168
Posted By Hermespan

updates on Flamingo seatpost

I'll keep here all info on trying to get a proper fit for seat post and saddle on my Flamingo NX7.

I spoke to local bike shop in Canada about getting an extended seat post in aluminum or...
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