Joined: Jan 2009
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From: New York, NY, and High Falls, NY, USA
Bikes: 1962 Rudge Sports, 1971 Raleigh Super Course, 1971 Raleigh Pro Track, 1974 Raleigh International, 1975 Viscount Fixie, 1982 McLean, 1996 Lemond (Ti), 2002 Burley Zydeco tandem
Conditions play a part, but I cycled extensively in New York City and Boston, in all weather. Those are harsh conditions.
I think one of my secrets is that I detect the smallest problems and take care of them before they become bigger.
I also don't put much (or any) weight on the saddle when going over bumps.