Originally Posted by
Euthyphro
Don't move the brake to the rear--just add one to the rear. Most of your stopping force comes from the front brake since weight is transferred forward when you are braking.
I totally did not know this. My reasoning for moving to the rear was fear that a lone front break with freewheel would mean I could end over if I slam that front break. Thank you.
Originally Posted by
hairnet
Cool, check out the Santa Ana river trail too. The LA river path is cool, great for a long ride if you follow it all the way out to Griffith Park.
Oh yes, I grew up in the Griffith Park area. There's also very cool shrubbery along that river unlike the Santa Ana river which is all just concrete.
Originally Posted by
franswa
I can easily pedal a bike for 100 miles but man, surfing is one of the hardest activities I've attempted. Requires some true strength and control. Hope you can get back to it sooner than later. But for now, enjoy spinning those legs.
It's only really tiring because you can't stop to rest when you want to. Otherwise, the only reason I can't go in yet is the danger of having a heart attack in the water. But once I'm healed in a few months, lots of people go back out. I just need a fun activity cos running or the gym I just cannot do lol.
Originally Posted by
veganbikes
That is a clean Benotto and in my size too. Fixed gear isn't for you and that bike is probably broken but just send it on down to me and I will take care of it for ya ; )
Thank you! I got really lucky with it just wish it was a bit smaller. If you are in the area and are serious, I'd consider selling it to you or trade for something more my size. I like it, I know what it is and its history (yay for google lol), but not being a total biker head probably cant appreciate it as much as others.
Thank you guys for the warm welcome. This is a cool community. (Surfing community can get a little toxic depending where lol.)