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Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
04-15-22, 08:53 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,225
Posted By Riveting

Exactly. The title of this thread implies you...

Exactly. The title of this thread implies you want learn to prevent movements, but what you actually want to do is learn to plan for them the night before, so they occur right before the start of...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-08-22, 11:29 AM
Replies: 152
Views: 5,709
Posted By Riveting

I'm pretty sure I know who drives a car without a...

I'm pretty sure I know who drives a car without a functioning spare tire, jack, and lug wrench, just expecting that somebody will pull over and help them.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-24-22, 10:32 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 3,873
Posted By Riveting

I disagree. The fact that overlap happens "makes...

I disagree. The fact that overlap happens "makes it a big deal" to me also, because I don't want it to happen, at all. The fact that we don't want it doesn't make us ignorant (that's just an absurd...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-23-22, 01:44 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 726
Posted By Riveting

Oddly enough a massive saddle, and/or one with...

Oddly enough a massive saddle, and/or one with lots of padding can actually make you more uncomfortable, especially with numbness, since the padding can get bunched up down there and reduces blood...
Forum: Electric Bikes
03-18-22, 12:50 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,238
Posted By Riveting

A manufacturer will rarely tell you how to...

A manufacturer will rarely tell you how to install third party stuff, or how to circumvent their control software, since it will almost always void your warranty, and they don't want to be blamed for...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-18-22, 12:20 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,007
Posted By Riveting

I think 120psi on a 700x25 is way too high for a...

I think 120psi on a 700x25 is way too high for a 160 lb rider, unless the bike itself weighs 100 lbs. 85 - 90 psi is more like it for a 160 lb rider on a 25 lb bike.

In general, never use the...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-18-22, 10:48 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,561
Posted By Riveting

For aero position fitness I do lower back stuff...

For aero position fitness I do lower back stuff like "single leg active bridges" with 10-30 second isometric holds, as well as some tricep rope pulldowns with 5 second holds.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-11-22, 03:52 PM
Replies: 3,116
Views: 536,584
Posted By Riveting

South Valley Park, Littleton, CO ...

South Valley Park, Littleton, CO
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Cherry Creek Park, Centennial, CO...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-11-22, 01:46 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 3,474
Posted By Riveting

This is said a lot. But the problem is that some...

This is said a lot. But the problem is that some pumps need to be secured by pushing the pump down onto the stem with one hand, while the other hand has to flip the lever 90° to secure/squeeze the...
Forum: Living Car Free
03-11-22, 11:26 AM
Replies: 80
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Views: 6,658
Posted By Riveting

It's not the bike that makes the riding unsafe...

It's not the bike that makes the riding unsafe for me, I have studded Schwalbe 38's that do pretty well. It's being around the cagers while THEY have to maneuver THEIR vehicles in the snow/ice, while...
Forum: Living Car Free
03-11-22, 11:19 AM
Replies: 80
War
Views: 6,658
Posted By Riveting

Yup, after I said that the savings were based on...

Yup, after I said that the savings were based on the IRS mileage rate, I realized that the insurance and taxes were a bulk of that IRS figure, so it misrepresents the savings of riding instead of...
Forum: Electric Bikes
03-08-22, 02:30 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,439
Posted By Riveting

I bought a HillTopper Discover Bike...

I bought a HillTopper Discover Bike (https://hilltopperbikes.com/product/hilltopper-discover-electric-gravel-road-bike-belt-drive/) that's very similar: belt-drive, flat bar, mech. disc brakes,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-07-22, 09:41 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 2,829
Posted By Riveting

AWD bike. Solution looking for a problem?

I certainly admire the engineering of this AWD bike, but is it simply an over-engineered solution looking for a problem? But if the market for it are those just looking to get attention, then it hits...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-03-22, 11:26 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 800
Posted By Riveting

Maybe your winter shoes are a size too small if...

Maybe your winter shoes are a size too small if you're feeling excess pressure?

Shimano MW7's are also my winter shoe. I've ridden on 30 minute commutes down to 5 F in them, but with 2 pairs of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-01-22, 03:52 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,983
Posted By Riveting

Agreed. ShimaNO, CampagNOlo, and ScRAM (just made...

Agreed. ShimaNO, CampagNOlo, and ScRAM (just made that one up) are all equally annoying and should be done away with.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-21-22, 12:38 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,364
Posted By Riveting

In only 35,000 miles, I've never personally...

In only 35,000 miles, I've never personally needed a chain tool, but I've been on three rides where someone in my group did. Two of those times were caused by chain suck that ended up bending links...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
02-14-22, 03:39 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,233
Posted By Riveting

The ROC Olympic team was created because Russia...

The ROC Olympic team was created because Russia is already banned from having its anthem and flag at the Games because of past doping cases. The creation of the ROC team was the solution to not...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-01-22, 01:48 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,465
Posted By Riveting

tl,dr Why isn't there a used market for all of...

tl,dr Why isn't there a used market for all of those bike share bikes or the parts? What am I missing? Are all the parts proprietary to that design and can't be used on "standard" bikes in order...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-27-22, 02:31 PM
Replies: 254
Views: 16,380
Posted By Riveting

I'm a roadie, though I own a gravel, road, and...

I'm a roadie, though I own a gravel, road, and full squish mtb, and have access to good terrain for all 3 within a mile or two of my front door, or a 30 minute drive into the Rockies if I want world...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-25-22, 02:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 675
Posted By Riveting

Tubeless on my 25psi mtb has been flawless for...

Tubeless on my 25psi mtb has been flawless for the past 4-5 years. Tires seat easy (using an Airshot pressure canister between the floor pump and tube valve), and the 20-30 small punctures I've had...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-25-22, 01:31 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,381
Posted By Riveting

I've only used Tri-Flow on my shift and brake...

I've only used Tri-Flow on my shift and brake cables (as well as it being my chain lube) and use Boeshield T-9 in the brifter internals, and have not had any issues in the cold, down to 5F, and I've...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-18-22, 04:10 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,416
Posted By Riveting

I takes nerve to contact and then try to "sell"...

I takes nerve to contact and then try to "sell" the bike back to the person you stole it from. So I'm leaning towards the "person with bike" being legit and trying to get the bike back to the...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
01-06-22, 02:56 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,181
Posted By Riveting

I'm all for the proper maintenance of the...

I'm all for the proper maintenance of the infrastructure in bike lanes/shoulders. But I personally treat every grate, crack, or debris coming up in the road ahead as a potential cause for a crash,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-06-22, 10:54 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 4,094
Posted By Riveting

I'm sadistic and enjoy riding in somewhat...

I'm sadistic and enjoy riding in somewhat challenging conditions. The hardest part of riding in 25-30+ mph cross winds is when you have to lean/steer heavily into the crosswind to stay upright, and...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-04-22, 03:43 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 8,010
Posted By Riveting

1. The side of the road you ride on makes no...

1. The side of the road you ride on makes no difference when it comes to pedal strike. Riding on the left is just a mirror to riding on the right.

2. Wider/slower turns (with less leaning) will...
Forum: Electric Bikes
12-10-21, 11:09 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,618
Posted By Riveting

If I need to leave my bike unlocked to quickly go...

If I need to leave my bike unlocked to quickly go into a convenience store, I'll sometimes drop the chain off the front chain rings, as well as shift the RD and few cogs but not rotate the cranks....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-08-21, 02:19 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,463
Posted By Riveting

The blue one looks almost unused and was clearly...

The blue one looks almost unused and was clearly stored properly when not in use, but the red one looks like you may need to spend a lot to bring it back.
Forum: Electric Bikes
12-08-21, 10:41 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,419
Posted By Riveting

I think 50 yr olds with sore knees from roadie...

I think 50 yr olds with sore knees from roadie sprint training will be the next demographic for ebikes. At least that's true in my garage.
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-07-21, 04:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 627
Posted By Riveting

Yup, a chemical toe warmer across the top and...

Yup, a chemical toe warmer across the top and front of the toes, hydrophobic wool socks, and my Shimano MW80 GoreTex boots are good down to 5 F for a 45 minute commute, or for a 20-25 F 6-7hr...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-07-21, 04:05 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,845
Posted By Riveting

87 to 159 watts is a really good improvement. The...

87 to 159 watts is a really good improvement. The only strength training I do for cycling off the bike is for my core, both abdominals and lowerback/glutes. Google "active bridge exercise" and...
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-07-21, 03:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 758
Posted By Riveting

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
12-07-21, 03:41 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,185
Posted By Riveting

If I'm going to use a mirror, typically only if...

If I'm going to use a mirror, typically only if on a group ride where I may be responsible for keeping track of those behind me, it'll only be the Take-A-Look (https://takealookactive.com) helmet...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-07-21, 11:12 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,371
Posted By Riveting

I use Stan's and remove the entire tire to clean...

I use Stan's and remove the entire tire to clean the old sealant out, and when it dries real good, it often peels off like a rubber sheet, though sometimes when it's not fully dried, rubbing the...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-06-21, 12:36 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 6,752
Posted By Riveting

Yes, I feel better now, continue on.

Yes, I feel better now, continue on.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-06-21, 10:50 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 6,752
Posted By Riveting

I had never heard the term "true wireless" until...

I had never heard the term "true wireless" until now, and I'm not exactly sure what that means, is there a partly/un-true version of wireless earbuds that have wires or something?

Are you simply...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-02-21, 10:55 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,066
Posted By Riveting

Even though you're just getting into it, and have...

Even though you're just getting into it, and have only a little knowledge, you made a smart choice in getting a power meter (PM). PM's are a great tool, and you don't have to get all fancy to use it....
Forum: Commuting
12-01-21, 04:58 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 28,192
Posted By Riveting

Yup, backpacks definitely make the bike more...

Yup, backpacks definitely make the bike more responsive, can help keep you warm in the winter, and allow you to ride your fast road bike without mounting and unmounting anything. With that being...
Forum: Framebuilders
12-01-21, 04:50 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,292
Posted By Riveting

I heard Russ Toleum does a decent job, and his...

I heard Russ Toleum does a decent job, and his co-worker Sandy Papier does all the prep work.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-01-21, 04:07 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 11,572
Posted By Riveting

Do chunks still count? The answer is yes and no....

Do chunks still count? The answer is yes and no. I'm no expert, just experienced and read stuff here and there, so here's my take. The chunks will still "count" towards the improved fitness of your...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-01-21, 01:37 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 11,572
Posted By Riveting

Yup, I quit smoking in 2007, but then increased...

Yup, I quit smoking in 2007, but then increased my drinking without adding any fitness, and by 2013 I had packed 235 lbs on my medium 5'9" frame at 40 yrs old. Then in 2013 I started cycling one day...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-30-21, 04:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,223
Posted By Riveting

I've been using Sauce for only a couple of weeks...

I've been using Sauce for only a couple of weeks now, and I don't always see the "beers count" for some reason, and it's kind of my favorite feature, since it keeps me honest about how many beers I...
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-30-21, 09:43 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,449
Posted By Riveting

I've seen the hardcore mtb'ers here riding at...

I've seen the hardcore mtb'ers here riding at night on very technical black diamond terrain with a bar mount light, as well as a helmet mount light that connects to a battery that's stored in their...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-30-21, 09:35 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 4,748
Posted By Riveting

Winter is the most wonderful time of the year...

Winter is the most wonderful time of the year when I get to age all my bike's drivetrains 10-fold by riding in sand, salt, and sandy-salty-slush.
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-29-21, 02:18 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,624
Posted By Riveting

Modifying an existing bike with a hub conversion...

Modifying an existing bike with a hub conversion kit is definitely the least expensive way to go if you already have a bike compatible with the kit you're considering. I opted to install a Class 2...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-29-21, 01:38 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,858
Posted By Riveting

I'm the kind of thief you want, since I know...

I'm the kind of thief you want, since I know nothing about old(er) bikes, would have considered it all junk, and left it all behind, although all of your tools would be missing :)
Forum: Road Cycling
11-29-21, 01:20 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 12,851
Posted By Riveting

I've never considered adding anyone to my ignore...

I've never considered adding anyone to my ignore list, until now. But the comedy is gold, so I won't.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-29-21, 12:34 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 4,283
Posted By Riveting

I thought a simple e-scooter would be a fine...

I thought a simple e-scooter would be a fine vehicle to patrol an industrial complex with, especially if going indoors to patrol.
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
11-24-21, 10:10 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,722
Posted By Riveting

I was already "endurance fit" by the summer of...

I was already "endurance fit" by the summer of the season that I did my solo 24hr ride in mid-Oct. I could ride a century at a moment's notice, and commuted to work pretty much every day, with a 40...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-22-21, 03:31 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,834
Posted By Riveting

Technically nobody "needs" a power meter, just...

Technically nobody "needs" a power meter, just like nobody needs to see the weight labels of the freeweights at the gym, and instead we could all just train "by feel", but both of those things are...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-18-21, 02:19 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 8,548
Posted By Riveting

Started commuting as an adult in 2013 to lose...

Started commuting as an adult in 2013 to lose weight, and then after getting somewhat fit and losing 60 lbs, from 2014-2018 I too used to ride almost exclusively for the purpose of chasing PR's (both...
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