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Forum: Commuting
04-13-24, 11:38 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,728
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: 1,206
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: Bicycle Mechanics
03-06-24, 09:35 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 767
Posted By Thigh Master

Damn good advice. Thank you.

Damn good advice. Thank you.
Forum: Commuting
02-15-24, 11:02 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 5,790
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: General Cycling Discussion
01-16-24, 10:02 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,174
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: General Cycling Discussion
01-16-24, 09:20 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 4,906
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: Touring
12-19-23, 10:25 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,781
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
12-07-23, 10:28 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 604
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: 1,534
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
12-06-23, 10:44 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 38,505
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: General Cycling Discussion
12-06-23, 08:26 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,534
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...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-06-23, 12:41 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,585
Posted By Thigh Master

I mentioned in my initial post that it was my...

I mentioned in my initial post that it was my failure that I did not read the entire manual. That said, why would anyone if page One of my manual was apparently all that was needed to properly...
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-05-23, 10:50 PM
Replies: 234
Views: 179,343
Posted By Thigh Master

Winter Game Changers

These items have been worth the money to keep me comfy commuting down a winter. Single digits are tough when above 20 mph and not pedaling hard. Otherwise these are great additions the past few...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-05-23, 10:30 PM
Replies: 3,262
Views: 640,282
Posted By Thigh Master

A few favorites from the past year… ...

A few favorites from the past year…
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Recent ride up Mt. Hamilton over...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-05-23, 09:09 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 7,591
Posted By Thigh Master

Back in 2004 heading north on 522 out of Taos to...

Back in 2004 heading north on 522 out of Taos to Questa on our tandem we hit 65 mph but didn’t have a computer on the Burley to record. 522 had perfect, new pavement that day + tailwind. The stoker...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-05-23, 07:48 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,534
Posted By Thigh Master

Oh great info, thank you! I have the Pathfinder...

Oh great info, thank you! I have the Pathfinder option on my list. What’s the big deal about the stainless dropouts anyway? I think they are standard with the Pinion option but I don’t understand the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-05-23, 03:48 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,534
Posted By Thigh Master

An excellent point; however, I don’t want to...

An excellent point; however, I don’t want to derail this thread discussing the pros and cons of Pinion gear boxes and chain drives. Feel free to start a new thread if you want that debate (which...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-05-23, 02:50 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,585
Posted By Thigh Master

RANT: catastrophic Thule rack fail

{This is not intended to bash REI nor Thule. Just heads up}

It was time to replace our ancient, Yakima roof rack, so I went to REI who sold me on the Thule Apex 4 after the bike sales associate...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-05-23, 01:26 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 5,356
Posted By Thigh Master

Agree! I have an old Topeak Alien Multi Tool II...

Agree! I have an old Topeak Alien Multi Tool II that’s held up well. But it’s the old school fat (bulky) design which is awful. I require a multi bike tool have a chain tool like the above ratchet...
Forum: Commuting
11-25-09, 12:25 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,728
Posted By Thigh Master

Commute Addiction

"Hi, my name is Thigh, and I'm an addict." I've recently been appreciating having a neighbor who also commutes - about once a week we bump into one another and share our latest commute story,...
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