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02-20-24, 08:36 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,505
Posted By JanMM

Met spouse/stoker in 1978 when we both biked to...

Met spouse/stoker in 1978 when we both biked to work at the same hospital in Indiana. I was a nurse and she a laboratory technologist. Married a few months after meeting. Still together and still...
12-07-23, 09:08 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 5,073
Posted By JanMM

Got a few more potential riding days left before...

Got a few more potential riding days left before year-end so might be adding to 2023 total of 2500 miles, which is about 500 less than previous low since started spreadsheet tracking a decade plus...
12-05-23, 09:11 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 4,399
Posted By JanMM

Before there were any REI locations in Central...

Before there were any REI locations in Central Indiana, I ordered a 2003 Novara Big Buzz online from REI in Seattle (?). Great hybrid for my needs but broke several rear spokes right off the bat....
11-11-23, 09:44 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,268
Posted By JanMM

If you only have a problem when on the small...

If you only have a problem when on the small chainring and 1-2 smallest cogs, then try not using that combination.
10-18-23, 12:38 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,433
Posted By JanMM

Red tape is faster than black tape.

Red tape is faster than black tape.
08-26-23, 08:18 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 518
Posted By JanMM

My style of keeping things simple is to ride on...

My style of keeping things simple is to ride on 20"/406 front and 26"/559 rear wheels on all three of the recumbent bikes I ride - 2 short wheelbase single bikes and a tandem that I share with my...
Forum: Introductions
03-28-23, 08:47 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,842
Posted By JanMM

Big Kinks fan and bought that album when it was...

Big Kinks fan and bought that album when it was new. Lived in Chicago then and hadn’t yet taken up cycling, which happened a couple of years later in 1973 after moved back to Indiana. Southern...
03-18-23, 07:56 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 814
Posted By JanMM

9-speed SRAM rear shifters with a number...

9-speed SRAM rear shifters with a number designation (X9, X0, etc.) work with SRAM RDs while SRAM rear shifters with alphabet/word designation (Attack, Centera, etc.) work with Shimano RDs.
12-15-22, 12:13 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 964
Posted By JanMM

Looks worth the trouble!

Looks worth the trouble!
11-16-22, 01:02 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,118
Posted By JanMM

I was a daily bike commuter when wife and I lived...

I was a daily bike commuter when wife and I lived in Atlanta but wasn’t much cold weather riding to brag about. And way too young to be a candidate for a screening colonoscopy.
For last 3 decades of...
10-19-22, 07:24 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,675
Posted By JanMM

We have a U-Haul 1 1/4 hitch receiver on our...

We have a U-Haul 1 1/4 hitch receiver on our Mazda5 and regularly haul my wife's e-assist Trek (40 pounds without battery) and my Bacchetta recumbent (about 30 pounds with seat off). Forgot the...
09-16-22, 07:00 PM
Replies: 445
Views: 19,223
Posted By JanMM

Why all the bad-mouthing of sweating? Normal...

Why all the bad-mouthing of sweating? Normal physiologic response to exercise. I rode to work almost everyday for 8 years while living in Atlanta and was never threatened with termination for being...
09-05-22, 08:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 359
Posted By JanMM

I've used that tire in 26 x 1.25 and currently 26...

I've used that tire in 26 x 1.25 and currently 26 x 1.5 on the rear of two bikes - both recumbents with 20" front wheels and a rear weight bias. Apparently aimed at urban riders ("For Messenger")....
08-27-22, 04:28 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,346
Posted By JanMM

Zombie Thread Alert!

Zombie Thread Alert!
08-26-22, 08:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 596
Posted By JanMM

Hope you all don't get beyond mildly ill. Thanks...

Hope you all don't get beyond mildly ill. Thanks mostly to vaccination, inconvenience would seem to be more common than serious illness at this point of covid times. Which isn't to say that there...
Forum: Introductions
08-15-22, 04:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 752
Posted By JanMM

Also live in Indy - on the Southside (north of...

Also live in Indy - on the Southside (north of Greenwood). Enjoyed bike commuting to and from Methodist Hospital semi-regularly for 32 years. Urban cycling can be quite..............interesting....
07-19-22, 11:46 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 13,489
Posted By JanMM

If it’s a MTB, then the wheel size is most likely...

If it’s a MTB, then the wheel size is most likely 559 and will not work with those tires. Read the Sheldon brown tire sizing info previously mentioned.
This post should have been in a new thread....
07-12-22, 09:47 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,443
Posted By JanMM

Or, just keep the quick release skewer and not...

Or, just keep the quick release skewer and not need a tool!
07-10-22, 12:29 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,520
Posted By JanMM

I understand Keen disappointed the fans of their...

I understand Keen disappointed the fans of their previous cycling sandals for clipless pedals by stopping production of them.
07-04-22, 02:19 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,034
Posted By JanMM

I try to never use the 3 smallest cogs when on...

I try to never use the 3 smallest cogs when on the smallest chainring.
Is the RD cable taut when on the smallest cog? Does the chain jump from smallest cog to next smallest cog or does it jump the...
07-04-22, 11:34 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,800
Posted By JanMM

My maturity age is somewhere in the ballpark of...

My maturity age is somewhere in the ballpark of 20. Saw that flash on my Garmin 520 Plus once.
05-24-22, 07:02 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,351
Posted By JanMM

Hope your last birthday wasn’t your last...

Hope your last birthday wasn’t your last birthday! 😀
Imagine your excitement when you become old enough to post in the 65-85+ subforum!
04-28-22, 06:31 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 4,143
Posted By JanMM

Long’s Bakery shops - best donuts in the American...

Long’s Bakery shops - best donuts in the American Heartland - are CASH ONLY!
Forum: Recumbent
04-19-22, 09:18 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,190
Posted By JanMM

I’ve never had a cushion on the backrest of the...

I’ve never had a cushion on the backrest of the seat on any of the ‘bent bikes I’ve ridden, just mesh fabric under tension.
04-10-22, 12:00 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,107
Posted By JanMM

https://i.imgur.com/tjcfmzs.png Looks a...

https://i.imgur.com/tjcfmzs.png

Looks a little far forward but don't take my word for it as I've not ridden drop bar bikes for a long, long time.

All newbies are suspected of being spammers or...
03-25-22, 10:42 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 813
Posted By JanMM

I used a couple of campy cable housing clamps...

I used a couple of campy cable housing clamps several decades ago and they were perfectly ok.
Forum: Commuting
03-20-22, 09:26 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,138
Posted By JanMM

Before I retired 39 months ago, I generally biked...

Before I retired 39 months ago, I generally biked to work only when it was above freezing, which worked out to Spring through Fall in Central Indiana. Biked to work almost every day while living in...
03-17-22, 06:47 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 536
Posted By JanMM

It’s a Lightning Phantom recumbent bike, which...

It’s a Lightning Phantom recumbent bike, which explains Lighting on the crank arm.
03-17-22, 10:59 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 536
Posted By JanMM

I would imagine the bolt circle diameter (BCD) of...

I would imagine the bolt circle diameter (BCD) of the two larger rings is 130 and that the inner ring’s BCD is 74. Measure to be sure.
https://www.sheldonbrown.com/cribsheet-bcd.html
You’ll need to...
03-09-22, 11:51 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 4,176
Posted By JanMM

Smells like a conspiracy theory.

Smells like a conspiracy theory.
Forum: Commuting
02-21-22, 08:36 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 6,124
Posted By JanMM

Indiana has a “two minute” law for bikes or...

Indiana has a “two minute” law for bikes or motorbikes that allows for going through a red light - if it’s safe to do so - that doesn’t change for two minutes. Two minutes is an eternity.
02-15-22, 07:34 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,869
Posted By JanMM

Spouse has been riding a Trek e-assist for...

Spouse has been riding a Trek e-assist for two-plus years. We’ve ridden together many many times/miles since getting it - usually I’m riding my Bacchetta ‘bent but we still occasionally ride our...
01-27-22, 11:58 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,266
Posted By JanMM

Coroplast would be a lot lighter than wood and...

Coroplast would be a lot lighter than wood and can be repurposed from signs littering street corners, utility poles, etc
01-15-22, 03:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,685
Posted By JanMM

Wow! Amazing! Good that you were able to work...

Wow! Amazing! Good that you were able to work this out! Looks as if extra-long shift cables are no longer needed.
01-02-22, 11:48 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,658
Posted By JanMM

Your post is not long, compared to many others...

Your post is not long, compared to many others I've seen on BF!
No personal experience with Bike Friday tandems, folding or otherwise, but know a team that rides and enjoys theirs. Don't think it's...
01-02-22, 11:31 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,041
Posted By JanMM

Lots of low-mileage rides, some of which were 2-3...

Lots of low-mileage rides, some of which were 2-3 miles towing 50 pounds of grandsons in a trailer around the neighborhood. Grandma ******* us on her e-assist Trek.
12-31-21, 04:31 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,041
Posted By JanMM

No golf or other non-cycling numbers here. Or...

No golf or other non-cycling numbers here. Or virtual miles.
Basic 2021 Stats: I rode on 295 days for a total of 4028 non-virtual miles. Quite satisfied with my biking activity. Probably would have...
12-28-21, 09:39 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,720
Posted By JanMM

Got in a 15 mile ride yesterday on a warmish...

Got in a 15 mile ride yesterday on a warmish December day to get to 4,006 miles for the year. Have ridden on 293 days, so far.
12-20-21, 02:22 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 7,355
Posted By JanMM

I lived in Bloomington when Breaking Away was...

I lived in Bloomington when Breaking Away was shot in 1978 and saw a few scenes filmed.
A couple of images of the filming of the scene on IU campus where Dave Stohler sees Katherine drop a notebook...
12-18-21, 07:39 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,152
Posted By JanMM

Looks like plenty of room for a fingertip and a...

Looks like plenty of room for a fingertip and a rag to wipe out the old grease. And room to add new grease. Doesn’t look particularly dirty. The seals can probably be pried out but with a risk of...
12-17-21, 06:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,177
Posted By JanMM

I have bought a variety of parts from bikeman...

I have bought a variety of parts from bikeman over the years but never a bike or frame. Their site currently has a section of carver ti fat frames.
11-26-21, 07:14 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,720
Posted By JanMM

Good job! I rode 5,000+ miles for the first...

Good job!
I rode 5,000+ miles for the first time in 2019, my first year in retirement.
I blame Covid for a drop to 4,300 in 2020 - mostly due to almost no club rides. But I did ride on 50 more days...
11-06-21, 03:02 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 8,013
Posted By JanMM

Spouse and I and our bikes spent 5 days in...

Spouse and I and our bikes spent 5 days in Missouri a couple of weeks ago exploring parts of the Katy Trail. Not sure what is the norm for Fall color thereabouts but there wasn't much color altho...
10-29-21, 07:20 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 10,051
Posted By JanMM

I'll be eligible for the 72+ forum in January. ...

I'll be eligible for the 72+ forum in January.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51640134406_b500b1d6df.jpg
Forum: Recumbent
10-04-21, 03:50 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,626
Posted By JanMM

Seat mesh creaking is not unusual for mesh seat...

Seat mesh creaking is not unusual for mesh seat backs. My year old Bacchetta B3 seat back creaks with energetic pedaling, while RANS mesh seat backs creak less. Replaced both Screamer tandem mesh...
10-02-21, 06:40 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,607
Posted By JanMM

Surprised that a 1980 LeTour would have a crank...

Surprised that a 1980 LeTour would have a crank requiring 1/2" pedals. Must have been replaced a time or two since new.
09-12-21, 08:23 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,414
Posted By JanMM

Step 1: Take it apart to see the condition of...

Step 1: Take it apart to see the condition of cups, cones, ball bearings and grease.
08-26-21, 10:28 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,508
Posted By JanMM

Scan them. 😀

Scan them. 😀
06-15-21, 08:55 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 3,773
Posted By JanMM

The Canon G9X Mk II that I carry replaced a Canon...

The Canon G9X Mk II that I carry replaced a Canon PowerShot ELPH 100HS. The newer Canon is a bit larger and heavier but does a much better job.
...
Forum: Recumbent
04-29-21, 05:31 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,518
Posted By JanMM

A picture or two of your V2 would be helpful -...

A picture or two of your V2 would be helpful - both here and on bentrideronline, if you post there. So that we can have an idea of what kind of steering parts you are dealing with.
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