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02-16-24, 01:19 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,363
Posted By Eric F

You haven't ridden with enough girls.

You haven't ridden with enough girls.
Forum: Fatbikes
01-23-24, 04:54 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 893
Posted By nomadmax

I have absolutely no doubt that fatbikes are very...

I have absolutely no doubt that fatbikes are very capable in condtions that don't suit any other kind of bike. However, I've reached a point in my life where I'm uninterested in the weather...
01-11-24, 09:19 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 686
Posted By LarrySellerz

The response to Covid degraded society in many...

The response to Covid degraded society in many ways, this is just one example.
12-30-23, 10:56 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,035
Posted By wolfchild

The type of clothing you choose to wear on a bike...

The type of clothing you choose to wear on a bike is a personal choice. Experiment by riding in different conditions and find out what you like and what makes you comfortable. Me personally I would...
12-30-23, 09:38 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,035
Posted By _ForceD_

You’ll get lots of good suggestions for what gear...

You’ll get lots of good suggestions for what gear to use. And they are good suggestions. But decades of riding, I’ve come to the conclusion that you just have to experiment and figure out what works...
11-20-23, 01:45 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,669
Posted By Biker395

My plan: 1. Use it or lose it. 2. All...

My plan:

1. Use it or lose it.
2. All things in reasonable moderation.
3. Ignore charlatans with a profit motive and pay attention to clinical trials or other peer reviewed information....
10-01-23, 09:53 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 4,740
Posted By JW Fas

(right hook prevention and greater visibility to...

(right hook prevention and greater visibility to oncoming traffic have entered the chat)
10-01-23, 09:44 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 4,740
Posted By work4bike

I always "hog" the lane when I come up to a stop...

I always "hog" the lane when I come up to a stop sign/light; I automatically do this to prevent a Right Hook, since so many people nowadays don't like to use their turn signal.

Most of the time...
09-20-23, 08:42 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 5,971
Posted By merlinextraligh

The fact that the perpetrators would video this,...

The fact that the perpetrators would video this, and distribute the video, shows that they are truly depraved.

iIt makes you wonder, what sort of families they were raised in, what sort of schools...
09-18-23, 11:00 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,146
Posted By Leisesturm

I'm sorry, I am missing the gene that makes...

I'm sorry, I am missing the gene that makes people believe flashlights are better than bike specific headlights. The proponents only prove my point when key elements of bike practicality are missing...
09-17-23, 07:35 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 5,971
Posted By JW Fas

If there is a silver lining, the consequences...

If there is a silver lining, the consequences will probably be serious since the victim was former law enforcement.
07-31-23, 04:57 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 904
Posted By rsbob

Let me help you with the search function: Core...

Let me help you with the search function: Core exercises (https://www.healthline.com/health/best-core-exercises#advanced)
07-26-23, 07:39 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,517
Posted By Homebrew01

Ok. Everyone chill a bit.

Ok. Everyone chill a bit.
06-28-23, 01:11 PM
Replies: 179
Views: 6,086
Posted By KerryIrons

No, it wouldn't. Many studies with power...

No, it wouldn't. Many studies with power measuring pedals show that the only time people pull up is at very slow speeds, typically when climbing. We simply don't have the coordination to pull up...
06-28-23, 09:53 AM
Replies: 179
Views: 6,086
Posted By beng1

Clipless pedals and shoes are a gimmick, there is...

Clipless pedals and shoes are a gimmick, there is zero scientific testing that shows they increase anyone's power. If you have developed and worked for good form with flat pedals, then all switching...
06-27-23, 06:28 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 6,546
Posted By delbiker1

I will wax my chains no more, forever.

I will wax my chains no more, forever.
Forum: Touring
06-27-23, 03:07 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 3,270
Posted By Xavier65

These days, the mantra seems to be "The wider the...

These days, the mantra seems to be "The wider the tyre, the lower the rolling resistance", but I have my doubts. Are tourers rapidly migrating to fat bikes?

I appreciate my 50mm tyres for all...
06-19-23, 08:37 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,322
Posted By bikelif3

Number one: I will probably never get another...

Number one: I will probably never get another vaccine again after the co-vid 19 thingamajig

Number two: Speak truth to power

Number three: I mostly came out unscathed from the whole pandemic...
06-16-23, 07:14 PM
Replies: 179
Views: 7,225
Posted By Trakhak

You might consider installing wider,...

You might consider installing wider, lower-pressure, puncture-resistant tires on a set of wheels and using those wheels for most of your training, if you can stand seeing a lower average speed. If...
06-16-23, 07:00 PM
Replies: 179
Views: 7,225
Posted By Random11

I don't patch them. I replace them with new...

I don't patch them. I replace them with new tubes. But I also don't toss out the old ones. As a a result, I have a pile of I don't know how many old punctured tubes sitting in my garage. I wonder if...
06-16-23, 05:02 PM
Replies: 179
Views: 7,225
Posted By mschwett

no. life's too short (and riding windows are too...

no. life's too short (and riding windows are too short) to ride with tubes, or patch them.
06-13-23, 12:22 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 4,395
Posted By genejockey

Anyone brought up The Paradox Of Thrift yet? ...

Anyone brought up The Paradox Of Thrift yet? Okay.

We generally recognize thrift as an individual virtue - not buying things you don't need, making do with what you have, making it last as long...
06-12-23, 01:01 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 6,512
Posted By tyrion

Flat bar gravel bikes are hybrids for cool kids.

Flat bar gravel bikes are hybrids for cool kids.
06-06-23, 02:50 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 797
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

I was thinking someone here would be mature. ...

I was thinking someone here would be mature.
Move along
05-26-23, 07:55 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 3,837
Posted By devianb

When it comes to mounting tough tire beads...

When it comes to mounting tough tire beads without pinching inner tubes I use the Pedros levers. They are thick and I have yet to break one. Never had to use more than one to mount tires. I have...
05-12-23, 12:36 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 6,546
Posted By squirtdad

Or just use a dry wax lube...... have just tried...

Or just use a dry wax lube...... have just tried the Silca Super Secret and so far it has been great. of course they wanted the clean of mineral spirits/turpentine, orange degreaser and then...
04-30-23, 08:06 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 5,163
Posted By Troul

depending on how, not where from, the data is...

depending on how, not where from, the data is being collected; the output data might paint an image to a target audience.
04-29-23, 11:50 PM
04-05-23, 04:28 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,097
Posted By wolfchild

Don't do it, stay away from icy ponds with...

Don't do it, stay away from icy ponds with questionable ice.
02-28-23, 12:20 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,816
Posted By CliffordK

Perhaps we should start with some questions for ...

Perhaps we should start with some questions for FLBicycle.

1) Do you own a bicycle, e-bike, e-scooter, moped?
2) Do you ride in the street with cars passing by?
3) Do you worry about cars...
02-04-23, 02:44 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,997
Posted By tyrion

Old guy bling to me is my 3x9 drivetrain with a...

Old guy bling to me is my 3x9 drivetrain with a 22t sprocket.
01-16-23, 05:16 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,001
Posted By VegasJen

I don't carry my phone with me. I don't have GPS...

I don't carry my phone with me. I don't have GPS on my phone. I don't subscribe to services. I'm a bit of a technophobe and resist the invasion of technology in every facet of life. One of the...
01-10-23, 12:54 PM
Replies: 329
Views: 10,768
Posted By rydabent

So much resistance to change

What is it about the cycling community that is so resistance to change, and have such narrow minded attitudes. You can go back to 1934 when bents were banned from racing, because just one guy was...
12-14-22, 10:34 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,640
Posted By Camilo

That's what I did last time I bought shoes...

That's what I did last time I bought shoes online. i went one further: I bought two sizes of two different shoes and picked the one that fit best, and returned the other three. At the time I used...
10-22-22, 09:54 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,518
Posted By rydabent

It seem that there is always a group of people...

It seem that there is always a group of people that want to control others. This smells of the cyclist vs drivers argument.
10-17-22, 01:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,518
Posted By genec

Does Seattle still have that stupid mandatory...

Does Seattle still have that stupid mandatory helmet law?

I don't mean helmets are stupid, but they should be the riders' choice.
10-16-22, 03:42 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,319
Posted By PeteHski

Yes, we call them bushes in the UK. Same thing.

Yes, we call them bushes in the UK. Same thing.
10-15-22, 08:21 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,319
Posted By Koyote

With this thread title, I won't be surprised if...

With this thread title, I won't be surprised if it's locked down in a few hours.

I use lube very sparingly on brake and derailleur pivot points, as it will attract dust and dirt. Really, aside...
10-14-22, 05:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,222
Posted By Oldairhead

When the "big one" hits Portland I don't think...

When the "big one" hits Portland I don't think that an electric cargo bike will save you. A mega quake along the Cascadia fault will likely take down the entire power grid, all the bridges, many of...
10-14-22, 03:04 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,949
Posted By Paul Barnard

I want to know why the waist is so damn high on...

I want to know why the waist is so damn high on cycling shorts. I have to put chamois butter on my nipples to keep them from chafing on the waist band of my shorts.
10-12-22, 09:05 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,076
Posted By ofajen

At a minimum, if you are using old metal racing...

At a minimum, if you are using old metal racing pedals or modern clipless pedals, the shoe needs a stiff midsole to distribute pedal force over more of the foot other than just the part right over...
10-11-22, 04:20 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,886
Posted By wolfchild

I would avoid jackets or pants that are...

I would avoid jackets or pants that are waterproof because they will cause too much sweating. Minimizing sweating is very important when riding in below freezing temps.
10-09-22, 05:22 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,235
Posted By blue192

I am not even sure why this is a question. Lights...

I am not even sure why this is a question. Lights at night are a legal requirement and not just for "safety".
10-04-22, 01:53 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,028
Posted By 55tele

Interacting with Traffic

Maybe I'm way off base here, but I'm increasingly frustrated during my daily 10-15 mile rides with folks driving motor vehicles that lack common sense . My biggest peeve is when I'm stopped at a...
09-24-22, 11:04 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,742
Posted By b88

The problem is all the retailers and online...

The problem is all the retailers and online reviewers boasting about how warm all these cycling gloves are and what temps you can wear them at. Most of them will not even come close to the lowest...
09-11-22, 08:31 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,857
Posted By Paul Barnard

High vis doesn't stand out as well on the shaded...

High vis doesn't stand out as well on the shaded side of a cyclist in morning and evening hours. It doesn't stand out nearly like it does in full sun. The prudent cyclist will use a cocktail of...
08-29-22, 04:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 451
Posted By HillRider

If you feel it necessary to ask, the answer is...

If you feel it necessary to ask, the answer is clear. Replace them. Tire failure is a nuisance at best and a hazard at worst.
08-28-22, 08:23 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,009
Posted By smd4

Most of the replies to this thread are what an...

Most of the replies to this thread are what an elitist snob would write. You guys collectively have no sense of humor.:rolleyes:
08-27-22, 09:14 PM
Replies: 1,258
Views: 53,179
Posted By Polaris OBark

Electrolyte water.

Electrolyte water.
08-27-22, 06:57 PM
Replies: 1,258
Views: 53,179
Posted By rsbob

Oversized pulleys

Oversized pulleys
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