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03-13-24, 01:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 391
Posted By zactaylor

I concur. Sound advice!

I concur. Sound advice!
03-13-24, 01:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 391
Posted By mstateglfr

You should ride both bikes and see which fits...

You should ride both bikes and see which fits best. I mean, you dont even mention the size of the Cannondale, so there is 0 chance anyone here should even guess which fits best, much less...
02-26-24, 11:36 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 504
Posted By blacknbluebikes

I agree that when you need it, you really need...

I agree that when you need it, you really need it. That said, I don't need it that often. Same reason I removed the machine gun mount - only fired it like eight times.
02-26-24, 10:20 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 504
Posted By ScottCommutes

You do you, but there is an obvious advantage to...

You do you, but there is an obvious advantage to the body holder - you always have it at hand.
02-21-24, 04:30 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 535
Posted By Camilo

Am I missing something? You are using an 8 speed...

Am I missing something? You are using an 8 speed chain with a 9 speed crank? I might suggest that you try a 9 speed chain and see if that helps. Even if you have an 8 speed cassette - the 9 speed...
Forum: Recumbent
02-21-24, 03:57 PM
Replies: 1,046
Views: 494,709
Posted By jlp_1985

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Forum: Commuting
02-18-24, 02:55 AM
Replies: 140
Views: 5,327
Posted By Korina

If there's one thing the guys on BF like more...

If there's one thing the guys on BF like more than bickering, it's bike shopping for other people. Give them your county and your leg length, and they'll find something cool for you; the money you...
02-12-24, 02:50 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,597
Posted By mstateglfr

There is more than one way to skin a cat, and...

There is more than one way to skin a cat, and Larry's way will always be the most pain inflicting way possible.
02-04-24, 12:28 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,430
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

I'll always go with armored tires, but there is a...

I'll always go with armored tires, but there is a speed penalty, so if you ride with a group you now have to work harder, or if you ride solo, the numbers you post won't make you as cool.

I don't...
01-31-24, 09:40 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 547
Posted By GamblerGORD53

They are both horrible bikes for a horrible...

They are both horrible bikes for a horrible route. JMO. Blah. LOL
01-31-24, 07:09 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 547
Posted By Korina

Don't forget the benefits of a used Surly;...

Don't forget the benefits of a used Surly; they're a bit less money, and they retain their resale value if you don't like it.
01-16-24, 06:22 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,548
Posted By cat0020

I bought a Chinese SuperCub clone back in 2009...

I bought a Chinese SuperCub clone back in 2009 for $1300, it was shipped to my driveway from China for free.
It gets well over 90 mpg, can out pace most cars from 0-30 mph (with good shifting...
01-13-24, 02:00 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 900
Posted By tomato coupe

That still doesn't make it a win for the person...

That still doesn't make it a win for the person that got punched in the face.
01-12-24, 01:44 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 5,155
Posted By noglider

We need new laws and facilities. Narrow delivery...

We need new laws and facilities. Narrow delivery vehicles are extremely useful. We have had delivery bicycles in NYC since they were invented more than 100 years ago. Nowadays I see these narrow...
01-09-24, 09:21 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,344
Posted By Iride01

The brightness of lights is not for them to be...

The brightness of lights is not for them to be seen. It's so they can cast enough light to light up unlit objects at a distance so that they can be seen by whomever is operating the vehicle the...
01-06-24, 01:42 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,344
Posted By ScottCommutes

I run with very modest lighting, all things...

I run with very modest lighting, all things considered. First of all, the distance that you can be seen is limited by many factors, often curves in the road or other vehicles. Even if you can be...
01-05-24, 10:23 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 4,429
Posted By PeteHski

It’s all about calculated risk. The potential ...

It’s all about calculated risk. The potential consequences of something going wrong at high speed are always worse, but the risk itself may still be relatively low. For example I would quite...
01-03-24, 12:14 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,381
Posted By blacknbluebikes

My constraint is the crown of the fork, not the...

My constraint is the crown of the fork, not the chain stays.
12-31-23, 10:44 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 693
Posted By veganbikes

They are some brand of really poor quality brakes...

They are some brand of really poor quality brakes probably trying to sort of knock-off Shimano and Tektros lower end stuff. A set of M201s is probably a more sensible solution or finding a bike that...
12-27-23, 10:33 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 904
Posted By Jay Turberville

Have you considered just going with a coaster or...

Have you considered just going with a coaster or roller brake in back? Most of the stopping power is in the front disk anyway.

This Shimano Nexus has an O.L.D. spec of 122 mm. Of course it has a...
12-25-23, 10:25 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,564
Posted By Kontact

A new fork is going to be a big pain that will...

A new fork is going to be a big pain that will likely look stupid. Get more supple 25c tires, get softer riding wheels, sell your bike and get the one you want, etc. 25c tires are fine. Nothing magic...
12-24-23, 07:49 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,352
Posted By spclark

True enough but given that motor vehicles start...

True enough but given that motor vehicles start around 2,500 pounds and go up from there while cyclists might average 200 pounds, the disparities between relative speed, mass, and the attentiveness...
12-22-23, 06:56 AM
Replies: 158
Views: 5,714
Posted By Maelochs

late to the thread but this post was pretty much...

late to the thread but this post was pretty much total ....

You are getting tired simply because you are not used to that amount of work ... the only solution is keeping at it.

I can guarantee...
12-19-23, 07:42 PM
Replies: 213
Views: 6,429
Posted By RubeRad

Frankly, although I'm interested in the safety...

Frankly, although I'm interested in the safety improvements of lowering speeds across the board, I'm more interested in breaking the back of overconsumption in the American automobile marketplace,...
12-09-23, 11:45 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,249
Posted By mschwett

not sure what you're getting at here. of course...

not sure what you're getting at here. of course you can coast or freewheel on a mid-drive ebike. you can pedal backwards or not at all. the difference between this and a normal bike is that when you...
12-05-23, 09:12 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,144
Posted By Wildwood

The most I ever had road ready was only about...

The most I ever had road ready was only about half your stated goal. By C&V standards not exactly ‘well curated’. The vintage all Euro, brifter bikes by smaller American builders.

I like to see...
12-04-23, 07:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 394
Posted By pjoc

Thanks! He nailed it. I missed typed. It is 622.

Thanks! He nailed it. I missed typed. It is 622.
12-04-23, 07:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 394
Posted By veganbikes

I think what they had written went far over your...

I think what they had written went far over your head. You had listed the ISO diameter as 629 which is not a size...630 would be the ISO diameter for old 27" rims and tires and for 700c/29er stuff it...
12-04-23, 11:37 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 394
Posted By bboy314

Not sure about that specific rim but it’s...

Not sure about that specific rim but it’s probably safe to assume the stock rims on an 8 year old Hard Rock are not tubeless ready.
11-30-23, 09:52 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 658
Posted By veganbikes

A fixed gear can be a great commuter for some....

A fixed gear can be a great commuter for some. You can find decent quality ones for not a ton of money or you can build a super high end one that is closer in price to a mid-range road bike or less....
11-15-23, 12:58 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,371
Posted By cyccommute

Before there was Hollowtech II, there was...

Before there was Hollowtech II, there was Hollowtech (https://bike.shimano.com/en-US/technologies/component/details/hollowtech.html)




Yes, Hollowtech II put a swagged hollow spindle on the...
11-04-23, 04:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 509
Posted By Chuck M

I don't know where you got Walmart from, but I...

I don't know where you got Walmart from, but I don't know that I would count on Walmart's parking lot cameras to keep my bike from being stolen. And a U-lock, or any lock for that matter can be a...
10-28-23, 11:14 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,825
Posted By Bike Gremlin

My subjective experience. A lot of time and...

My subjective experience. A lot of time and distance on the bike in traffic, as it is my main (and practically only) means of transport, in addition to weekend joyrides. But still just one man, so...
10-24-23, 06:09 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 3,827
Posted By veganbikes

There is zero need to insult Sheldon Brown ....

There is zero need to insult Sheldon Brown . Sheldon was a professional bike mechanic, cyclist and bike lover who always provided excellent knowledge and maintained a website people are still talking...
10-24-23, 05:34 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,822
Posted By Maelochs

The fastest flat-bar bicycle is the one ridden by...

The fastest flat-bar bicycle is the one ridden by the fastest rider.
Forum: Commuting
10-11-23, 04:52 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,011
Posted By base2

It took me some serious consideration and a 15...

It took me some serious consideration and a 15 months of deliberations before I finally pulled the trigger on a Cleverhood Urbanaut (https://cleverhood.com/products/urbanaut-cape) I'm really glad I...
10-04-23, 03:31 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 426
Posted By 1989Pre

Have faith. I think that most people who are avid...

Have faith. I think that most people who are avid cyclists are more "type-A" than "type-B", so we may not be a fair cross-section of the public.
09-22-23, 02:17 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,145
Posted By noglider

I tried using flashlights as bike headlights....

I tried using flashlights as bike headlights. Attaching and detaching was too much trouble. The beam shape wasn't good for cycling. Removing batteries for recharging and replacing required too many...
08-16-23, 10:58 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,024
Posted By john m flores

Like other Boomer-era recreational activities...

Like other Boomer-era recreational activities (skiing, tennis, motorcycling, bowling, etc...) cycling is facing a reset as Boomers age out. It was trending in this direction before COVID hit and...
08-14-23, 07:01 PM
Replies: 250
Views: 9,423
Posted By john m flores

As a hiker and trail runner, any trail being used...

As a hiker and trail runner, any trail being used by mountain bikes (even before ebikes) is more damaged than a pure hiking trail. Every hiker has a story about getting spooked by a mountain biker;...
08-13-23, 05:57 PM
Replies: 250
Views: 9,423
Posted By john m flores

It's amazing that in the midst of a historic rise...

It's amazing that in the midst of a historic rise in road fatalities caused by distracted driving of ever larger SUVs and pickup trucks, we seem to spend more time debating the dangers of an 80lb...
08-13-23, 08:56 AM
Replies: 250
Views: 9,423
Posted By Maelochs

So ... we are so glad we live in America, where...

So ... we are so glad we live in America, where we have freedom .... to tell everyone else how they need to live to make us happy.

And we are so glad we have a form of free-market capitalism...
08-09-23, 04:52 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 899
Posted By dsaul

They could have all the same specs that you...

They could have all the same specs that you listed, but still have different head tube lengths. If the bottom bracket height(drop) of one frame was higher than the other, but with the same fork axle...
08-08-23, 01:44 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 883
Posted By bikamper

I get where you’re coming from. My wife’s aunt’s...

I get where you’re coming from. My wife’s aunt’s Columbia was such a POS that it burrowed in the mud to catch the bottom feeders. I figure anything with an Ashtabula crank is a waste of time and...
08-02-23, 01:34 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 532
Posted By Robvolz

Ok, not mine. Get yer butt to Corvallis Or!!

The black one was a local custom made w Phil woods front and back.

it’s a co op. They aren’t going to ship, let alone a beast like a tandem ...
07-27-23, 07:00 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,535
Posted By veganbikes

I am going to quote myself because yeah posting...

I am going to quote myself because yeah posting the same bad advice in a bunch of old threads warrants the same response:

DO NOT CUT YOUR FRAME! Also don't zombie old posts from 2018 to post...
07-06-23, 01:14 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 965
Posted By Pop N Wood

Boy, not sure I would consider riding a motorized...

Boy, not sure I would consider riding a motorized bent with no rear brake. You are a braver man than I.

To echo what others have said in my experience chain life is quite good with recumbents. I...
07-03-23, 04:33 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 8,714
Posted By Calsun

Studies have found that people do lose a lot of...

Studies have found that people do lose a lot of weight with the semaglutide drugs but regain it in a few months if they stop taking the drug. At $12,000 a year for life I do not see this as a viable...
Forum: Recumbent
06-14-23, 10:09 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,706
Posted By rollagain

I'd run the other way. Seriously; no front...

I'd run the other way.

Seriously; no front brakes ... the rear brake lever that looks dangerous to operate, if not near impossible ... an inch and a half of axle sticking out of each front wheel...
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