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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-10-23, 04:56 PM
Replies: 279
Views: 7,227
Posted By wolfchild

I wasn't really taking sides with OP and saying...

I wasn't really taking sides with OP and saying that he is correct. I personally disagree 100% with OP on many things that he says. I was only saying what I have been noticing myself.. I have nothing...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-10-23, 04:01 PM
Replies: 279
Views: 7,227
Posted By wolfchild

The problem here is a handful of certain...

The problem here is a handful of certain individuals { wannabe pros } who are trying to turn General Forum into another road racing forum and brand any poster who doesn't participate and talk about...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-10-23, 10:33 AM
Replies: 279
Views: 7,227
Posted By DonkeyShow

Riding bicycles is not that serious. Do what you...

Riding bicycles is not that serious. Do what you want it doesn't matter at all.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-02-23, 08:04 PM
Replies: 1,258
Views: 41,205
Posted By Lombard

If I had to choose the biggest waste of money in...

If I had to choose the biggest waste of money in biking? Ceramic bearings.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-24-23, 10:38 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 1,911
Posted By icemilkcoffee

I am surprised Rydabent hasn't chimed in yet....

I am surprised Rydabent hasn't chimed in yet. Unfortunately in this particularly instance, what Rydabent has to say will be 100% correct.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-23-23, 02:07 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 983
Posted By icemilkcoffee

you have inadvertently repeated the OP’s...

you have inadvertently repeated the OP’s question: why on earth do they continue making saddles without cutouts when the ones with cutouts work for everyone- ie. people who do not need cutouts are...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-20-23, 09:20 PM
Replies: 841
Views: 21,317
Posted By Jeff Neese

If we're going to let Sheldon provide the "mic...

If we're going to let Sheldon provide the "mic drop" for this debate, it's this:

"That there are gyroscopic forces is evident from the riderless bicycle test in which a bicycle is shoved at a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-20-23, 01:57 PM
Replies: 841
Views: 21,317
Posted By elcruxio

Does it have to be mechanical world? Works just...

Does it have to be mechanical world? Works just fine on the underside of skis.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-18-23, 08:34 PM
Replies: 841
Views: 21,317
Posted By messmer777

You need special clothing and shoes to ride a...

You need special clothing and shoes to ride a bicycle.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-18-23, 05:26 PM
Replies: 841
Views: 21,317
Posted By Jeff Neese

Gyroscopic effects are mythical nonsense, eh? ...

Gyroscopic effects are mythical nonsense, eh? I'm tempted to make a wisecrack about whether or not you were home schooled, but I'll simply invite you to fire up your Google machine.

Or if your...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-18-23, 08:46 AM
Replies: 841
Views: 21,317
Posted By wolfchild

Carbon fiber is much more likely to suffer...

Carbon fiber is much more likely to suffer catastrophic failure than steel or aluminum. That's not a myth, that's the truth.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-17-23, 08:45 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,523
Posted By seypat

30 length pants on a 6ft. frame? I'm 5'8 and wear...

30 length pants on a 6ft. frame? I'm 5'8 and wear 30 length pants. On a 58 frame(with a straight TT) I'd have very little, if any seatpost showing. You must have a long torso. What about arm/sleeve...
Forum: Recumbent
02-15-23, 08:51 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,662
Posted By friday1970

I do wonder if the E-Bike craze has moved some...

I do wonder if the E-Bike craze has moved some trike riders back to the 2 wheelers? I rarely see a tadpole riding around now. Maybe 4-5 last year. But E-bikes are everywhere.

The Howard's Friends...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-14-23, 10:00 AM
Replies: 380
Views: 11,987
Posted By rosefarts

If you put a piece of rebar in it and fill the...

If you put a piece of rebar in it and fill the rest with grout, it should be a lot stronger.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-11-23, 05:00 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,282
Posted By FBinNY

Both ball bearings and chain drive predate...

Both ball bearings and chain drive predate bicycles. So from the beginning, or at least since the advent of the modern safety bicycle, over a century ago, the basics haven't changed that much, though...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-10-23, 02:59 PM
Replies: 380
Views: 11,987
Posted By smd4

I love that this is the second time Larry has...

I love that this is the second time Larry has destroyed a seatpost by riding a too-small frame. Do I hear three?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-06-23, 07:32 PM
Replies: 380
Views: 11,987
Posted By wolfchild

It's not unusual for carbon to fail...

It's not unusual for carbon to fail catastrophically even when used correctly. The risk of failure is magnified especially for heavier riders or when riding over rough terrain and roads.
Forum: Recumbent
02-06-23, 05:38 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 631
Posted By linberl

I agree about a throttle. Even if you don't use...

I agree about a throttle. Even if you don't use it often to take off, it can (and has been for me) a life saver in situations where a car makes it necessary for you to move out of the way FAST, much...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-04-23, 09:19 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,304
Posted By bblair

https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51UYt0P5aDL.jp...

https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51UYt0P5aDL.jpgRoad to Valor: A True Story of WWII Italy, the Nazis, and the Cyclist Who Inspired a Nation

Gino Bartali is best known as an Italian cycling...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-03-23, 02:20 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,543
Posted By terrymorse

Our house is 500 feet from Matadero Creek. Yes,...

Our house is 500 feet from Matadero Creek. Yes, it used to be scary when it was raining hard. But the city did a flood control upgrade with big retaining walls, and now the water never gets up very...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-02-23, 06:30 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,304
Posted By Champlaincycler

The World's Fastest Man: The Extraordinary Life...

The World's Fastest Man: The Extraordinary Life of Major Taylor, America's First Black Sports HeroSurprised this hasn't been mentioned. Not exactly a great literary read, just a story about an era...
Forum: Recumbent
02-02-23, 12:23 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,662
Posted By linberl

I'm seeing more and more new trike riders almost...

I'm seeing more and more new trike riders almost daily here. The Bay Trail is an extraordinary place to ride with unparalleled views. You can stop on your trike and watch the Great Blue Herons, or...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-28-23, 04:35 AM
Replies: 278
Views: 8,232
Posted By wolfchild

No that's not the reason... the main reason why...

No that's not the reason... the main reason why bikes and all vehicles have two brakes is because using two brakes will stop you better than just using one brake.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-25-23, 01:21 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 486
Posted By FBinNY

In most cases it should be possible to drill out...

In most cases it should be possible to drill out the thread and mount the brake with a bolt and nut.

It's not a difficult job, and done right, as good as new for practical purposes.

BTW don't...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-22-23, 03:25 PM
Replies: 253
Views: 7,282
Posted By Kontact

I'm reacting negatively to a troll that makes an...

I'm reacting negatively to a troll that makes an issue of when (not if) the Spruce Goose is was the largest airplane, in a thread about bikes, on a bike forum. And I'm reacting negatively to it...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-18-23, 04:40 PM
Replies: 278
Views: 8,232
Posted By wolfchild

I prefer mechanical discs because of simplicity...

I prefer mechanical discs because of simplicity and ease of service if something went wrong. The worst that could happen with mechanicals is a broken cable which is a lot easier to deal with than...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-17-23, 07:00 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 2,693
Posted By noimagination

As Ironfish said, using just the front brake in...

As Ironfish said, using just the front brake in low-friction conditions (wet roads; ice patch; gravel; etc.) can mean a quick trip to the pavement when your front wheel washes out.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-17-23, 06:07 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 2,693
Posted By Peruano

A locked or sliding front wheel is impossible to...

A locked or sliding front wheel is impossible to steer. Need I say more?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-17-23, 03:51 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 2,693
Posted By wolfchild

Riding with only one functional brake is just...

Riding with only one functional brake is just plain dumb.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-17-23, 01:18 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 2,693
Posted By rsbob

I did go over the bars by just grabbing the front...

I did go over the bars by just grabbing the front brake. Had scares on my knee and elbow for decades. Now you know one.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-13-23, 06:39 AM
Replies: 663
Views: 16,558
Posted By BlazingPedals

Manufacturers charge what the market will bear,...

Manufacturers charge what the market will bear, not what you or I are willing to pay.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-12-23, 07:01 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 4,336
Posted By wolfchild

I use stainless steel bottles with screw on lids...

I use stainless steel bottles with screw on lids they cost me $ 20 - $ 30 .
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-11-23, 07:40 PM
Replies: 329
Views: 8,283
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

Simple, I'm not interested in most people's...

Simple, I'm not interested in most people's opinion.
I'll ride what works for me. Mountain bike with slicks? Recumbent? Steel? Stand up Bike? Fat bike?
And feel free to do so in jeans, flip flops,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-10-23, 08:14 PM
Replies: 329
Views: 8,283
Posted By skidder

Can I get onion rings instead of Fries? I know...

Can I get onion rings instead of Fries? I know that's a 'change' for all of you, but I like onion rings.

Here's the change:

. ...
Forum: Recumbent
01-05-23, 02:56 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,662
Posted By linberl

not have to put a foot down has actually made me...

not have to put a foot down has actually made me a much nicer more tolerant and lawabiding rider!
Forum: Recumbent
01-04-23, 04:29 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,910
Posted By macbobster

I enjoy the beautiful scenery and fresh air of...

I enjoy the beautiful scenery and fresh air of Humboldt County. The most under rated thing about 'bents for me is I can ride 10 to 40 miles and when I'm done nothing hurts!
...
Forum: Recumbent
01-04-23, 10:18 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,662
Posted By Bob Ross

When I'm cycling around the Greater New York City...

When I'm cycling around the Greater New York City Metropolitan Area I'll maybe see one trike every six months...maybe.
When I'm cycling around Tucson AZ I'll see a dozen or more every single day....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-03-23, 11:40 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,980
Posted By BlazingPedals

Thanks guys! After 20+ years on 'bents, I'm not...

Thanks guys! After 20+ years on 'bents, I'm not about to think about giving them up; but I'm still looking for something for my remaining upright that isn't too uncomfortable or cause male issues.
Forum: Recumbent
12-26-22, 05:42 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,662
Posted By Trakhak

Which is great for us vampires waiting to scoop...

Which is great for us vampires waiting to scoop up those road and MTB bikes for pennies on the dollar! I'm looking at Craigslist far more often these days for exactly that reason.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-21-22, 07:11 AM
Replies: 146
Views: 4,601
Posted By BlazingPedals

You straddle a saddle, but you sit in a seat. ...

You straddle a saddle, but you sit in a seat.

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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-15-22, 03:48 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 583
Posted By Rolla

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-07-22, 06:54 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,581
Posted By PoorInRichfield

The Sidi Shots look like amazing shoes. Is the...

The Sidi Shots look like amazing shoes. Is the leather soft? My first pair of Sidi shoes decades ago were my favorite shoes as they were made of real leather that eventually conformed to my foot,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-02-22, 01:15 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 210
Posted By FBinNY

There's no need to take the arm off unless you're...

There's no need to take the arm off unless you're replacing the axle.

However, just so you get it, the brake arm is keyed to the cone, so the static brake part is kept from turning when the brake...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-19-22, 09:47 AM
Replies: 116
Views: 3,956
Posted By tomato coupe

Ummmm, no. The U.S. alone manufactured about...

Ummmm, no. The U.S. alone manufactured about 325,000 warplanes during WW2.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-15-22, 09:15 AM
Replies: 116
Views: 3,956
Posted By stevel610

Yes, contact your representative and make sure...

Yes, contact your representative and make sure re-routing of the bike path is included in the proposal. Cost is a drop in the bucket for an airport sized project.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-12-22, 02:30 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,395
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: Recumbent
10-31-22, 04:26 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,910
Posted By linberl

Actually I'd have to say I had a better view on...

Actually I'd have to say I had a better view on my 2 wheelers, especially of traffic. now i have to find ways to see around vehicles where i used to just easily look over them. And the scenery view...
Forum: Recumbent
10-30-22, 12:53 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,910
Posted By rollagain

One of the best differences I discovered with a...

One of the best differences I discovered with a trike is how so much of your body can relax because it's no longer working to keep you upright. Also the view; you can look at most anything without...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-20-22, 11:15 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 890
Posted By mstateglfr

I have never seen nor heard of a tire speed...

I have never seen nor heard of a tire speed rating. A bike tire is totally different from a car tire in width, composition, and load management.
I have never seen nor heard of a wheel speed...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-15-22, 01:24 PM
Replies: 1,258
Views: 41,205
Posted By jackb

The purpose of the forum is to talk about cycling...

The purpose of the forum is to talk about cycling whichever way you want. You can post what you like. It doesn't matter what others think. Bring up subjects that you like. People who do not like...
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