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06-26-03, 11:45 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,043
Posted By urbanrider

My sincere condolences to the surviving members...

My sincere condolences to the surviving members of the cyclists families.
Some have mentioned here that visibility may have been a problem. My response is, if the driver is drunk, what difference...
06-15-03, 09:09 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,381
Posted By urbanrider

The report references narrow saddles. Perhaps is...

The report references narrow saddles. Perhaps is fair to say that saddles that do not cause numbness would be exempt from this theory?? I don't know, the article is not very specific i.e.; if you...
05-13-03, 04:36 PM
Replies: 10
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Views: 730
Posted By urbanrider

His bike was stolen!! What does it matter if it...

His bike was stolen!! What does it matter if it was locked, not locked, hack sawed, cut etc.
It was stolen, period. Stolen is stolen regardless of how!!
Stating what he will do the the low life is...
04-28-03, 08:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 908
Posted By urbanrider

Resting Heart Rate

Can anyone advise me on a resting heart rate of 72 and it's implications?
I'm 55 yrs of age, 6ft. 210 lbs. blood pressure of 120 over 78 and in good general health. I also ride 3 times a week 35kms...
04-21-03, 03:17 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 743
Posted By urbanrider

Thank you all for your advice. RWTD, you...

Thank you all for your advice.
RWTD, you described the symptoms and other circumstances to a tee.
It is indeed burning and not cramps or strains.
I will follow your and the other members advice...
04-21-03, 12:33 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 743
Posted By urbanrider

An XC is a Hardtail, (mountain bike) front...

An XC is a Hardtail, (mountain bike) front suspension only.
I've been stretching before going on my rides.
On the steepest hills I am usually down to large front ring and smallest cog.
The burning...
04-21-03, 11:12 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 743
Posted By urbanrider

Help, what am I doing wrong?

I started riding last year and worked out over the winter to loose weight and improve my spinning (recumbent stationery machine). The trouble is, since I started riding again this year (later...
04-17-03, 02:20 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 488
Posted By urbanrider

Cycling Underskins advice please

Can any of you offer advice on good quality long lasting skins
(the one's you wear under any shorts) I'm interested in a style that has a fairly thick chamois.
Thanks in Advance
04-05-03, 08:40 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,050
Posted By urbanrider

No, suspension seat posts are not gimmicks. They...

No, suspension seat posts are not gimmicks. They are fully functional for the intended purpose.
Usually the tension can be adjusted using elastomers (purchased with the post). They do indeed smooth...
03-31-03, 08:39 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 869
Posted By urbanrider

My seat post is a suspension type (Post Moderne)....

My seat post is a suspension type (Post Moderne).
It does rotate slightly from side to side which seems to be the case with this seat post.
I was concerned also with the weight rating of 20lbs....
03-31-03, 05:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 671
Posted By urbanrider

I gotta tell ya, I'm not a roadie but your bike...

I gotta tell ya, I'm not a roadie but your bike could make me reconsider! What a beauty.
03-31-03, 05:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 869
Posted By urbanrider

Seat Post Mounted Racks

I'm considering buying a seat post mounted rack for my XC.
The manufacturers rate them with a capacity of 20/25lbs.
I tend to think this is a bit overrated.
Am I correct?
Would this mounting...
Forum: Touring
03-31-03, 05:06 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 506
Posted By urbanrider

Seat Post Mounted Racks

Does anyone have any experience/knowledge on seat post mounted racks? I'm considering buying one for my mountain bike . Some manufactureres rate the weight limit around 20/25lbs. but I tend to think...
03-25-03, 02:25 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,309
Posted By urbanrider

Rear view mirrors

Who's using rear view mirrors?
If so, what type?
Handle bar mount? Helmet mount?
Did near misses convince you to use them?
How many of us know their value but do not use them?
Just curious, I...
03-19-03, 03:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 861
Posted By urbanrider

Bar Extensions

What's the best way to install bar extensions on XC?
Do the existing grips need to be cut away to accomodate the clamps on the extensions?
Concerned with crushing bar ends to clamp extensions down....
03-15-03, 11:45 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 438
Posted By urbanrider

Rim Strength?

Just a quick question.
Does anybody have any experience/knowledge about Bontrager
Corvair rims for mountain bikes (XC)?
I'm told they are quite strong, but I think that's relative.
Any comments...
Forum: Commuting
03-10-03, 05:04 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,022
Posted By urbanrider

What do you do?

Just curious, how do you deal with showering once you arrive at work. I don't know about many of you, but after a 15km commute to work I neeeed a shower. The problem is, none are availablewhere I...
Forum: Touring
02-25-03, 09:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,297
Posted By urbanrider

Climbing and the Trek 520

Based on the many posts in this forum the 520 seems to be a good contender in touring bike choices.
I'm considering buying one this spring but I have one major concern.
I have average ability to...
02-25-03, 04:28 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,013
Posted By urbanrider

Trek XO1

I presently ride a Trek 4900 but I'm considering a the Trek XO1 or the Trek Touring 520 for short to medium tours
I'm not considering ultra long rides (in excess of 300 kms.)
What are the...
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