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Forum: Commuting
04-25-24, 07:45 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 514
Posted By locolobo13

You're right. It does flap and make noise....

You're right. It does flap and make noise. Doesn't bother me as I ride in traffic a lot and can't hear it usually. Tried the ties but didn't like the extra step when locking/unlocking. My rack...
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-22-24, 12:59 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,514
Posted By mobilemail

Actually Bachetta now sells a Pronto, which is a...

Actually Bachetta now sells a Pronto, which is a factory ebike recumbent. And just about every recumbent trike manufacturer offers a factory e-option. HPVelotechnik offers a more upright etrike...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-22-24, 12:18 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 688
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

I have one of those. Used it in Alaska during...

I have one of those.
Used it in Alaska during the summers.
Yes it was necessary to breathe.



Not sure I could stab them all fast enough...
I'd be called: "The Gnat Stabber"
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-22-24, 12:43 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 777
Posted By Dockhead

Yes, but much, much less. I like my manual bike...

Yes, but much, much less.
I like my manual bike because it's light, compact, and has full suspension.
The ebike, a mid-tail cargo bike, is heavy and bulky and rides relatively roughly. Despite...
Forum: Commuting
04-21-24, 04:12 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 465
Posted By PaulH

Ride with the same effort as walking. As pointed...

Ride with the same effort as walking. As pointed out, it is at least twice as fast as walking and the higher airspeed keeps you cool. It's a shame that since the 1950s. cycling became a sport.
Forum: Commuting
04-21-24, 03:16 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 465
Posted By noglider

I like the idea of DIY washcloths! I have also...

I like the idea of DIY washcloths! I have also discovered witch hazel as a nice mild astringent. It cools the skin and gets me to stop sweating, and it does not dry my skin.
Forum: Commuting
04-21-24, 07:00 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 559
Posted By noglider

Smaug1, no Shifter is a journalist, and the video...

Smaug1, no Shifter is a journalist, and the video channel is not his main gig.

Derailed, you have a clear plan, and I suppose that's the important thing. The rule I have for myself is that if...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-20-24, 11:32 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 2,701
Posted By Maelochs

Suspension is unnecessary ... but then, bikes in...

Suspension is unnecessary ... but then, bikes in general are not necessary.

As for e-assist---the point is not to lessen effort all the time, but to lessen effort or increase speed when one...
Forum: Commuting
04-20-24, 02:43 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,652
Posted By Phornbostel

LOVE the brown diamond quilt saddle on the...

LOVE the brown diamond quilt saddle on the Juiced. That’s bomb. Looks great with the rack and “top box” basket.
Forum: Commuting
04-20-24, 04:37 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 465
Posted By Duragrouch

My longest held job was within commuting distance...

My longest held job was within commuting distance but not a safe bike route. Summers I would bike after work, but other times I would take a long lunch and bike, then eat.

There was no shower at...
Forum: Commuting
04-19-24, 11:54 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 465
Posted By FBinNY

I used to use DIY pre-dampened wash cloths,...

I used to use DIY pre-dampened wash cloths, followed by toweling dry as well as possible, then get dressed after some cool down. Though I've never used them, they now sell products made expressly...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-19-24, 09:59 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 2,701
Posted By shelbyfv

No, they are both correct though the one L...

No, they are both correct though the one L spelling is mostly used in religious context. I actually appreciate an interesting phrase, that's why I repeated it.:thumb: I don't disagree with much of...
Forum: Commuting
04-19-24, 08:48 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 138
Posted By jaxy357

That's actually a great suggestion. I just found...

That's actually a great suggestion. I just found a shop that rents for $50 per day. A little steep but I think if I just do cross-training on the other days I can swing it. Apparently Louisville had...
Forum: Commuting
04-19-24, 08:40 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 138
Posted By roadcrankr

Most airlines take a dim view of huge batteries...

Most airlines take a dim view of huge batteries in their luggage hold. SWA may not let that one on.
Over the past ten years, I simply rent a decent bike from a local bike shop.
Usually a three-day...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-18-24, 10:48 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,016
Posted By Duragrouch

The folding pedals that came with the bike, I...

The folding pedals that came with the bike, I think I wore out after a year of daily riding; I had regreased them, but they had a plastic body with a stamped steel outer race, not thick enough or...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-18-24, 02:07 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 2,701
Posted By john m flores

That Orbea certainly is sweet loooking! A couple...

That Orbea certainly is sweet loooking! A couple of things to note about mountain bikes vs. the hybrid that you currently are using:

1 - Mountain bike bars are often quite wide for maximum...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-18-24, 01:54 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 2,701
Posted By Eric F

Those things adjust your body's position on the...

Those things adjust your body's position on the bike, but they do not change the geometry of the bike itself. With bicycles, the term "geometry" typically refers to lengths and angles of frame...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-18-24, 11:31 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 2,701
Posted By MikeDeason

If I knew stuff about bikes I might take that...

If I knew stuff about bikes I might take that approach. I rode the same Norco hybrid bike to work for 25 yrs and never once read anything online or otherwise about bikes.

between forums and...
Forum: Commuting
04-18-24, 10:44 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 226
Posted By drlogik

When I lived in Arizona I had the same situation....

When I lived in Arizona I had the same situation. The Arizona flag depicts a rising star with its rays for a reason. The rising sun out there pierces through the skull. I live on the east coast now...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-17-24, 10:46 AM
Replies: 6,241
Views: 565,757
Posted By rsbob

Cancel the ride. There is always another...

Cancel the ride. There is always another Wednesday
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-17-24, 10:19 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 2,701
Posted By soyabean

Cracked pavement is typical urban life and does...

Cracked pavement is typical urban life and does not call for suspension anything, balloon tyres at best and recommended for rigids.
...
Forum: Commuting
04-17-24, 07:08 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 514
Posted By RangerTampa

It's more likely to be "removed" rather than...

It's more likely to be "removed" rather than stolen. I recommend keeping a backup lock in your office, just in case the building manager or whatever party with jurisdiction over the rack decides to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-17-24, 06:00 AM
Replies: 6,241
Views: 565,757
Posted By bald1der

That's how I'm looking at it. And today is my...

That's how I'm looking at it. And today is my yard day, so no miles for me today. But I will definitely get my steps in.:rolleyes:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-16-24, 08:12 PM
Replies: 6,241
Views: 565,757
Posted By jaxgtr

Post work 24.6 miles, 1.9K is ascent, which has...

Post work 24.6 miles, 1.9K is ascent, which has some really stupid 26% sections, I chose my route poorly today.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-16-24, 05:13 PM
Replies: 6,241
Views: 565,757
Posted By bald1der

I almost feel bad coming here posting my measly...

I almost feel bad coming here posting my measly 10 miles ride this morning. 2nd day back on the bike this spring. Giving my new drivetrain some shakedown runs.
Forum: Commuting
04-16-24, 02:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 226
Posted By noglider

I suspect ScottCommutes is asking for...

I suspect ScottCommutes is asking for commiseration or something. I can offer it. I lived in New Jersey for 26 years. I had to drive to work most of that time, unfortunately. I can relate to the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-16-24, 02:19 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 976
Posted By Eric F

1. It's going to take your butt a couple of...

1. It's going to take your butt a couple of weeks to adapt to sitting on a saddle.
2. Saddle shape is often a much more important factor than padding.
3. Saddles are like shoes - everyone's fit...
Forum: Commuting
04-16-24, 02:13 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 492
Posted By Joe Bikerider

Well I think riding my bike is political. Not so...

Well I think riding my bike is political. Not so much Biden vs. Trump but a simple statement that there is another way besides the gas guzzler hot rod means of transportation. That's what I am...
Forum: Commuting
04-16-24, 09:31 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 437
Posted By pdlamb

I'll usually watch the weather radar starting...

I'll usually watch the weather radar starting around 3:00, and shift my ride time if necessary. (Yes, I'm very lucky to be able to do that!) A few screw-ups, where that "45 minute" window turns out...
Forum: Commuting
04-16-24, 09:01 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 437
Posted By locolobo13

I've ridden in Thunderstorms when necessary. If...

I've ridden in Thunderstorms when necessary. If possible I'll seek shelter, fast food, convenience stores, park ramadas, etc. A very few times shelter was in the lee of a brick wall.
Forum: Commuting
04-16-24, 07:38 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 492
Posted By BobbyG

Of course the perfect response in a church...

Of course the perfect response in a church parking lot would be "Judge not lest you be judged."
Forum: Commuting
04-16-24, 04:09 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 492
Posted By Bjorneas

Riding my bike is not political

Upon seeing me locking up my bike after riding it to church an elderly man commented, "Joe Biden would love this guy." (Context: USA)

I guess he meant that riding my bike was a politically liberal...
Forum: Commuting
04-15-24, 07:56 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 437
Posted By flangehead

Where I live thunderstorms blow through fairly...

Where I live thunderstorms blow through fairly quickly. I use Accuweather minute cast which gives me 4 hour view. I plan my moves around the storms.

I don’t go out if there’s lightning as I’m...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-15-24, 03:56 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,069
Posted By Eric F

My first gravel bike was limited to 38mm tires,...

My first gravel bike was limited to 38mm tires, and I ran it with 35s. They served my needs okay for my local riding, as well as a couple of events/races. However, I started feeling the need for a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-15-24, 10:04 AM
Replies: 6,241
Views: 565,757
Posted By rsbob

I don’t know about you guys, but spring is when I...

I don’t know about you guys, but spring is when I tend to excel when the temps are cooler. 65 to 70 degrees is optimal. Mid 70s and higher I tend to sweat, and cooling takes away from power output....
Forum: Commuting
04-15-24, 08:54 AM
Replies: 119
Views: 5,459
Posted By pdlamb

Nice day for a bike ride. Too bad it ended up at...

Nice day for a bike ride. Too bad it ended up at work. :/

We've had some crazy weather lately; wind gusts over 40 mph kept me huddling inside last week, and on a weekend ride, the forecasters...
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-15-24, 06:33 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 777
Posted By soyabean

I only use ebikes for boring errands I want to...

I only use ebikes for boring errands I want to get over with, mostly to get autoparts, as I can't use my van when it's being fixed.

Regular bikes for everything else, because I can lock it up...
Forum: Commuting
04-13-24, 06:01 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,461
Posted By noglider

I prefer to wear as little "waterproof" stuff as...

I prefer to wear as little "waterproof" stuff as possible since it tends to trap moisture inside. Of course there are times when it's necessary, but I prefer to get wet if it's not too cold. I might...
Forum: Commuting
04-13-24, 04:49 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 5,459
Posted By noglider

50 years, wow that's old! Oh snap, my bike...

50 years, wow that's old!

Oh snap, my bike is 50 years old! Exactly 50 years! :lol:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 10:00 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 4,477
Posted By Jameth

The only one I've been making lately (and again...

The only one I've been making lately (and again today) is to leave my headlight at home on the charger only to realize when I'm several miles into my 17 mile commute that I'll be riding home blind....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 09:40 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 4,477
Posted By freeranger

Met a friend in the parking lot of where we were...

Met a friend in the parking lot of where we were beginning our ride. Took the bike out of the back of my truck, put my helmet in the truck bed, got my water bottle out of the cab and put it on the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 07:23 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,473
Posted By RB1-luvr

That Croll is pretty.

That Croll is pretty.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-11-24, 06:40 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 6,085
Posted By cb400bill

I've had three vintage steel Treks including my...

I've had three vintage steel Treks including my great 1985 770. I currently have a Checkpoint gravel bike. I sleep well at night.

YMMV
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-11-24, 01:31 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 4,477
Posted By boozergut

Proceeded to cut through an old wad of duct tape...

Proceeded to cut through an old wad of duct tape that was on my chain stay to support my kick stand. Was just about through it when the scissors slipped and nearly took my thumb off. Thankfully...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-11-24, 08:50 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,210
Posted By KerryIrons

One thought on polarized lenses is that with some...

One thought on polarized lenses is that with some computer LCD displays, turning your head a bit will make the display disappear.
Forum: Commuting
04-10-24, 06:07 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 5,459
Posted By gaucho777

Well, this happened… ...

Well, this happened…

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1124/img_0943_77b0ce7144751b96b22dd71356df27240c5c42a7.jpeg

I was still a couple miles uphill from the school...
Forum: Commuting
04-10-24, 03:08 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 5,459
Posted By noglider

I think I'm at one of the spectrum, the end where...

I think I'm at one of the spectrum, the end where people want nice tires and don't mind extra punctures. I hope this is just a streak of bad luck. I inflated the tube this morning, and it looks like...
Forum: Commuting
04-10-24, 07:30 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,124
Posted By Classtime

I commute 5000 miles per year. In that time, if I...

I commute 5000 miles per year. In that time, if I ride only one bike, I’ll need to replace one tire — rotate the front to the back and put a new one on the front. I use nice tires so that one tire...
Forum: Commuting
04-09-24, 03:29 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,124
Posted By pdlamb

Is it safe to leave a car parked at work...

Is it safe to leave a car parked at work overnight? If so, I'd be thinking about driving in with the bike, riding home, then reversing the process the next day.

I used to do a 50 mile rt commute...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-08-24, 07:27 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 895
Posted By Desert Ryder

Simple. Cash up front for a test ride.

Simple. Cash up front for a test ride.
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