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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-17-23, 07:45 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 758
Posted By john m flores

1868! ...

1868!
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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-17-23, 07:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 758
Posted By john m flores

Bicycling History - 1800s

Thought that I'd start a thread to share things that we find about early bicycling history in the 1800s. I'll start. Feel free to add what you can.

I have a Newspapers.com account and this is one...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-17-23, 04:03 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,017
Posted By Spaghetti Legs

Thought I would bump this as I came across this...

Thought I would bump this as I came across this thread looking into the brand. The wheel is still available, although price, 7 years later, bumped up to $125 shipped. I got one for my wife’s...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-09-23, 09:11 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,531
Posted By NOLA Sekai 4K

Never tried using theTake a Look all way...

Never tried using theTake a Look all way down...it seems better! I'm going on a ride right now to find out, dammit!
Forum: Commuting
03-17-23, 07:54 AM
Replies: 279
Views: 17,168
Posted By Tundra_Man

Consecutive bicycle work commute number 1614: ...

Consecutive bicycle work commute number 1614:

Today wasn't the most challenging commute I've had this winter, but it was the most challenging I've had in probably the last month.

We received...
Forum: Commuting
03-09-23, 08:49 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,038
Posted By Korina

No new product will make us safer. Lights,...

No new product will make us safer. Lights, reflectors, and our brains are more than adequate. At this point it's up to city planners, traffic engineers, and car manufacturers to stop killing us, so...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-07-23, 10:32 AM
Replies: 1,509
Views: 669,390
Posted By RoulezTandem

Its been a years long journey to create our...

Its been a years long journey to create our motor-assisted custom steel-frame tandem with handicap-adaptive features.
The huge smile on my wife's face as we tour roadless river gorge rail trails and...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-04-23, 03:44 PM
Replies: 1,509
Views: 669,390
Posted By TobyGadd

My wife and I started riding our Cannondale 29er...

My wife and I started riding our Cannondale 29er Mountain Tandem 5 years ago. Last summer, we "raced" to the top of Pikes Peak in Colorado (Cycle to the Summit). The mountain-bike gearing is great...
Forum: Commuting
02-01-23, 09:59 AM
Replies: 279
Views: 17,168
Posted By Tundra_Man

Consecutive bicycle work commute number 1588: ...

Consecutive bicycle work commute number 1588:

This morning the air temperature was -7°F. This was 2° below my wife's threshold for allowing me to ride the entire way, which means on a normal day I...
Forum: Commuting
01-19-23, 08:59 AM
Replies: 279
Views: 17,168
Posted By Tundra_Man

Consecutive bicycle work commute number 1579: ...

Consecutive bicycle work commute number 1579:

At least 5" more snow fell last night. I'm not sure of the exact total, but I'm pretty sure we're north of 40" of snow already this winter, and our...
Forum: Commuting
01-18-23, 09:09 AM
Replies: 279
Views: 17,168
Posted By Tundra_Man

Consecutive bicycle work commute number 1578: ...

Consecutive bicycle work commute number 1578:

Another unseasonably warm morning at 24°F. I'm not going to complain one bit even if the wind was blowing 15 mph in my face.

Weather forecast has...
Forum: Commuting
01-17-23, 10:02 AM
Replies: 279
Views: 17,168
Posted By Tundra_Man

Consecutive bicycle work commute number 1577: ...

Consecutive bicycle work commute number 1577:

1" of fresh snow on the ground this morning. Got up early to clear the snow from my driveway, otherwise it would be a skating rink by this evening....
Forum: Commuting
01-16-23, 08:46 AM
Replies: 279
Views: 17,168
Posted By Tundra_Man

Consecutive bicycle work commute number 1576: ...

Consecutive bicycle work commute number 1576:

Unseasonably warm today at 35°F, which is about 25° above average. A light rain was falling, which should reduce our snow pack significantly, but...
Forum: Commuting
01-05-23, 03:58 PM
Replies: 279
Views: 17,168
Posted By Tundra_Man

Consecutive bicycle work commute number 1568: ...

Consecutive bicycle work commute number 1568:

My wife and I traveled to Ohio over the holidays to visit her family. While we were there the temps never dropped below about 40°F, with the daily...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-03-23, 07:26 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,713
Posted By rje58_too

Thanks for everyone's input! $148.65 and some...

Thanks for everyone's input! $148.65 and some effort (I had help with the shifters/brakes) later, it's ridable! That is to say, man! It rides like a dream! Here's an "after" photo:
...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
01-02-23, 09:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 875
Posted By Korina

A less expensive way to gather traffic data

It's an AI that runs on a Raspberry Pi computer. Looks pretty interesting. https://sf.streetsblog.org/2022/12/19/advocates-used-ai-to-win-slow-lake-fight/#new_tab
Forum: Northeast
01-02-23, 04:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,256
Posted By atom bomb

Fun cycling video filmed in Boston

If you're a fan of Formula One: Drive To Survive, you'll appreciate this. Even if you've never seen it, I think you'll still appreciate this! Feel free to share the video!
...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
12-31-22, 04:09 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 7,691
Posted By NRissy

I find it harder buts that only because I have a...

I find it harder buts that only because I have a six year old on the back of the tandem who likes to wiggle around and doesn't really add much in the terms of peddle power....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-11-22, 07:17 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,102
Posted By bargainguy

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1333/short_105_363f01f4bbdcd611e910c0b3d660f67d213bd746.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-02-22, 09:52 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,288
Posted By daka

Evidently, there are actually two categories of...

Evidently, there are actually two categories of "boat bikes" to consider:

The first being a full-size bike that lives at the marina that might be used by someone living aboard. This bike needs to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-02-22, 05:11 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,288
Posted By Clang

sorry I think I misunderstood the question ...

sorry I think I misunderstood the question

https://i.ytimg.com/vi/PznYU59J8Sg/maxresdefault.jpg
Forum: Tandem Cycling
11-29-22, 08:05 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 7,691
Posted By TobyGadd

We ride both a mountain tandem and a road tandem....

We ride both a mountain tandem and a road tandem. Here are my thoughts:

Things that are easier:
1. My wife knees often get pretty sore when climbing steep hills on her single bike. She can spin...
Forum: Utility Cycling
11-18-22, 07:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,297
Posted By Chukbacca

Bike tow truck…sort of

I used to pick up my kids from school using a tandem and a pedal trailer behind it. As they outgrew the pedal trailers, I was trying to figure a way to allow me to pick them up from school on the...
Forum: Touring
11-15-22, 09:47 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,947
Posted By cyccommute

Check Allstays (https://www.allstays.com/). ...

Check Allstays (https://www.allstays.com/). There are a bunch of campgrounds on both sides of the Delaware. Some are even state or federal campgrounds. It’s been a while since I rode through there...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-12-22, 02:30 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,819
Posted By Korina

A lovely photo essay on bicycles

So beautiful. Makes me want to ride my bike, if it wasn't raining. :)

https://stevemccurry.blog/2022/09/22/the-noblest-invention/
Forum: Commuting
11-07-22, 08:46 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,399
Posted By jaxy357

Yes, I would leave the first bike chained up to...

Yes, I would leave the first bike chained up to the blue fencing you see there at the station since there's no bike racks and no one seems to know about the ancient bike lockers that are still there....
Forum: Tandem Cycling
10-10-22, 06:54 AM
Replies: 1,509
Views: 669,390
Posted By Hypno Toad

Saturday's Filthy 50 was amazing. We had...

Saturday's Filthy 50 was amazing. We had beautiful clear skies and the autumn colors were on full display!
The temps were cool, starting around 45°F ... and stayed chilly most of the ride warming up...
Forum: Commuting
10-06-22, 06:46 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,686
Posted By fooferdoggie

I am a woodworker but I had to give up on jeans...

I am a woodworker but I had to give up on jeans because I am lucky if they last 4 months before I wear out the crotch. so no more cotton. I just got these for regular weather I have waterproof pant s...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-27-22, 03:36 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,811
Posted By motochick

What I wish I knew 30 yrs ago!

Hello everyone, I am new to this sub but not new to cycling. I have been on a bike since I was 3 and spent my childhood riding a bike just about everyday, crying when it rained and I couldn't! My...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-18-22, 11:21 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,071
Posted By Rolla

I use Chamois Butt'r. It comes in a large tube...

I use Chamois Butt'r. It comes in a large tube that lasts quite a while. You can apply it to your skin or to the chamois itself. I limit the distribution to the areas where chaffing might be an...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-15-22, 03:41 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 7,691
Posted By budhaslug

I find the tandem to be pretty equal to my single...

I find the tandem to be pretty equal to my single road bike in perceived power-to-speed (no power meter). Averaged across the season, about 20-21mph. That might be because my stoker is exclusively a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-07-22, 08:29 AM
Replies: 162
Views: 8,058
Posted By GhostRider62

I've owned and tested most mirrors. In...

I've owned and tested most mirrors. In combination with a Varia, I use one or two of the following.....always. A car does not approach from the rear without me verifying that they have moved...
Forum: Touring
08-02-22, 07:47 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,575
Posted By PedalingWalrus

We did RAGBRAI 2022

Howdy. We completed RAGBRAI last Sunday. It was the first time for us and we had a great time. I would say it exceeded my expectations. As my friend aptly stated: woodstock on two wheels. :-) Here...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-14-22, 01:11 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,347
Posted By cb400bill

28 lbs is lightweight...compared to a vintage...

28 lbs is lightweight...compared to a vintage Schwinn Varsity.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-10-22, 05:17 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,596
Posted By terrymorse

Right back at you. I can't see wearing soft-soled...

Right back at you. I can't see wearing soft-soled sneakers for cycling.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-01-22, 12:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 375
Posted By BobbyG

My "New" Trailer...Locked and (Un)Loaded...

Bought a used bike trailer a couple of weeks ago. Added a 50 gallon Sterilite tote. Due to the initial project budget, it's not a locking one, but I may get one later.

I wanted to be able to lock...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-27-22, 06:14 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 15,631
Posted By Alcanbrad

We have Topeak MTX racks and bags on our tandems...

We have Topeak MTX racks and bags on our tandems and my stoker has complained about the trunk bag crowding her behind. You can see in the first picture how the bag sits right up the back of the...
Forum: Touring
06-23-22, 03:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 836
Posted By cyccommute

I parked there for about 3 weeks last year. Easy...

I parked there for about 3 weeks last year. Easy to get to and from on a bicycle and relatively inexpensive. Don’t try to come in from the north side to avoid the (perceived) traffic on the east...
Forum: Touring
06-16-22, 04:34 PM
Replies: 4,824
Views: 2,621,198
Posted By greatbasin

Nice Dawes. Here's a Super Galaxy at Point Reyes,...

Nice Dawes. Here's a Super Galaxy at Point Reyes, California.

https://i.ibb.co/2nnqMhC/222.jpg (https://ibb.co/Gxx7Mp8)
To the left is my wife's Cannondale comfort bike. I put a beam rack and...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-17-22, 10:32 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,014
Posted By Trav1s

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1500x2000/ae17c8c3_c37d_42f7_9c32_c8169020dd9b_ba150f369958cf48a2c4f87e9e305dc8a939596c.jpeg...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
11-20-21, 09:52 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,505
Posted By Carbonfiberboy

We bought our one and only tandem when I was 62...

We bought our one and only tandem when I was 62 We went on our first tandem tour when I was 65 and my wife was 61. We aren't a strong team, but we get down the road OK. We bought a used Speedster...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-08-21, 12:27 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,014
Posted By Hybrid_Chaplain

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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This is my Cannondale Quick 4 with the Velo Orange Alloy...
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