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Forum: Road Cycling
10-25-21, 12:36 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 749
Posted By dorkypants

I use bungee cords: one from the "outside" of the...

I use bungee cords: one from the "outside" of the front wheel, hooked to a spoke, through the main triangle, around the rack's vertical post and then hooked onto a rear wheel spoke from the "inside"....
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-02-21, 11:14 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,140
Posted By dorkypants

You might want to read the 5-part Science of...

You might want to read the 5-part Science of Sport (https://sportsscientists.com) series on Muscle Cramps (https://sportsscientists.com/2007/11/muscle-cramps-part-i/)
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-21, 02:07 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 10,047
Posted By dorkypants

Your self-signed security certificate has...

Your self-signed security certificate has expired. Many browsers will not connect to your site because of it.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-21, 01:49 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,937
Posted By dorkypants

RideWithGPS also has heat maps

RideWithGPS also has heat maps
Forum: Europe
02-20-21, 08:41 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 609
Posted By dorkypants

Both Strava and RideWithGPS should be able to...

Both Strava and RideWithGPS should be able to give you cycling routes if you opt for a free trial of their paid membership. Or, many of the cycling-oriented hotels in Rimini should have cycling...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-16-20, 09:53 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,353
Posted By dorkypants

Take a look at Selle Anatomica and/or Rivet. Both...

Take a look at Selle Anatomica and/or Rivet. Both are (most models) leather saddles with cutouts, designed by people who've done lots of double-centuries and other ultra-endurance rides. I use a...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
08-01-20, 10:51 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,143
Posted By dorkypants

Why wouldn't a bar-end mirror work on the...

Why wouldn't a bar-end mirror work on the Longbikes Slipstream? Doesn't need to be charged up, runs forever, no need to remember to turn it on or off, no Bluetooth/ANT+ connectivity issues to cause...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-09-20, 12:05 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,154
Posted By dorkypants

Laces may look cool and retro, but they are a...

Laces may look cool and retro, but they are a potential hazard. I started with laced shoes, which were the only option, back in the days of toeclips and straps and cleats that you hammered into your...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-24-20, 12:31 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 600
Posted By dorkypants

I replaced the 1" threaded steel fork on my old...

I replaced the 1" threaded steel fork on my old steel bike with a 1" threadless carbon fork with alloy steerer tube. It's worked fine.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-05-20, 03:26 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 6,116
Posted By dorkypants

Yes, it's less convenient to do #2...

Yes, it's less convenient to do #2 (https://www.bikeforums.net/usertag.php?do=list&action=hash&hash=2) . #1 (https://www.bikeforums.net/usertag.php?do=list&action=hash&hash=1) isn't a problem: I...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-14-20, 12:45 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,944
Posted By dorkypants

I've done hilly Centuries in the US, Alpine...

I've done hilly Centuries in the US, Alpine granfondi in Italy and a hilly cyclosportive in France on my Air Friday. The Italians tended to look askance with smirks, probably thinking "this idiot's...
Forum: Touring
12-18-19, 07:24 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,253
Posted By dorkypants

One SIM, no roaming charges

When I biked from Prague to Vienna, Bratislava and Budapest in May 2018, I just used a Vodafone SIM bought at the Prague airport. There were no roaming charges because the EU has outlawed roaming...
Forum: Recumbent
06-16-19, 01:15 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,981
Posted By dorkypants

Have you tried contacting CruzBike to see if they...

Have you tried contacting CruzBike to see if they have an "ambassador" in your area? An ambassador is a CruzBike owner who's willing to show their bike to prospective buyers and maybe even let them...
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