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Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-23-24, 12:55 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,128
Posted By ScottCommutes

You've kind of answered your own question. If...

You've kind of answered your own question. If you want to spend time discussing power, you will have more to say if you have a power meter. I would suggest that, as a noob, you focus on getting out...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-23-24, 12:45 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 384
Posted By ScottCommutes

Besides every time I lose a ball bearing?

Besides every time I lose a ball bearing?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-24, 09:26 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 611
Posted By ScottCommutes

Choose your poison. If you store them in the...

Choose your poison. If you store them in the house, the batteries will be happier. If you keep them in the garage, there is usually a fire-rated door and a fire-rated wall between the garage and the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-24, 08:50 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 611
Posted By ScottCommutes

Not an e-biker - my knowledge is more about cars,...

Not an e-biker - my knowledge is more about cars, so perhaps somebody could help me out. Sometimes a car develops a parasitic drain on the battery that slowly bleeds the charge off of a perfectly...
Forum: Commuting
04-21-24, 09:59 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 7,805
Posted By ScottCommutes

Tip #1 - I use my bike cable lock to help secure...

Tip #1 - I use my bike cable lock to help secure my crate to my bike when I'm riding. Once I had the bracket snap on my rack and dump my belongings all over the street.

Tip #2 - I 've used my...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-20-24, 02:19 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,713
Posted By ScottCommutes

Excellent post. I understand how it can be hard...

Excellent post. I understand how it can be hard to find a bike that works for you at 6' 4" tall. See what others say, but my hunch would be to replace the rear cassette and resize chain only. May...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-19-24, 04:29 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 962
Posted By ScottCommutes

There is always that sidewalk.

There is always that sidewalk.
Forum: Commuting
04-17-24, 10:04 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 577
Posted By ScottCommutes

Fine idea - well within acceptable use of a bike...

Fine idea - well within acceptable use of a bike rack and likely to be safe there.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-16-24, 08:10 AM
Replies: 121
Views: 6,683
Posted By ScottCommutes

As a driver, you should pay attention to the...

As a driver, you should pay attention to the world and drive at a speed such that you can come to a safe stop if something suddenly enters the roadway. It doesn't matter what it is - a pedestrian, a...
Forum: Commuting
04-16-24, 07:39 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 502
Posted By ScottCommutes

The problem I see in this post is not the bike...

The problem I see in this post is not the bike commuting or the rude old man. It's the sad fact that here in America you feel strongly enough that someone is going to break a commandment and steal...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-24, 09:49 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,473
Posted By ScottCommutes

I would suggest something like this; ...

I would suggest something like this;
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-14-24, 07:28 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,108
Posted By ScottCommutes

Not a bad bike for free. I like the colors. ...

Not a bad bike for free. I like the colors.

The thing is, if you start throwing money at it, it's not free anymore. It's sort of a "white elephant" - something you get for free but struggle to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 09:06 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,212
Posted By ScottCommutes

Bob Dylan went electric back in 1965.

Bob Dylan went electric back in 1965.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-24, 11:08 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,165,032
Posted By ScottCommutes

My daughter is in second grade also. She is just...

My daughter is in second grade also. She is just starting to figure out shifting. I highly recommend switching to a twist shifter. These seem to be way easier, more intuitive, and more fun for...
Forum: Commuting
04-09-24, 09:49 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,172
Posted By ScottCommutes

I have a similar bike and have been doing a...

I have a similar bike and have been doing a shorter commute (19m/30Km) every day for about two years. I would suggest doing everything in your power to improve your efficiency on the bike. Get some...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-08-24, 09:36 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 3,232
Posted By ScottCommutes

I wouldn't ride on a flat tire, but I have gone...

I wouldn't ride on a flat tire, but I have gone perhaps eight miles on the keep stopping to pump plan.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-07-24, 07:14 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 777
Posted By ScottCommutes

Do they call this "parts cannon" in bike repair? ...

Do they call this "parts cannon" in bike repair? I'm only familiar with the term in the context of auto repair.

It's never the best way to fix anything, but in certain situations even missing...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-07-24, 06:24 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,861
Posted By ScottCommutes

We all know the term was invented by the industry...

We all know the term was invented by the industry to sell bikes, but the need is legitimate. Mountain bikes have gotten so specialized and so good over the last couple of decades that they are now on...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-06-24, 08:12 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,120
Posted By ScottCommutes

This is a very logical position, and I'm sure...

This is a very logical position, and I'm sure many agree with you. I've certainly bought my kids lots of parts already, of various qualities.

This was a proud dad weekend, by the way. My...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-06-24, 11:02 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,120
Posted By ScottCommutes

Today I thought about buying a Walmart bike

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Huffy-26-inch-Rock-Creek-Men-s-Mountain-Bike-Blue/1121295?athbdg=L1102&from=/search

I was in Walmart today and I saw this men's 26" wheel Huffy mountain bike for $98. ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-05-24, 10:16 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 852
Posted By ScottCommutes

You are guilty of making a common product...

You are guilty of making a common product valuation error. You scored a Cannondale bike for $250 because it was used. One reason the price for a used bike is less than the cost of a new bike is...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-05-24, 09:20 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 746
Posted By ScottCommutes

Agreed. I don't see a whole lot of upside to...

Agreed. I don't see a whole lot of upside to trying to squeeze in the widest tire that you possibly can. Give yourself some room. If you are currently at 8mm clearance on each side, consider...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-05-24, 04:46 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 746
Posted By ScottCommutes

If you want to go really wide, you could buy one...

If you want to go really wide, you could buy one and see how it works out on the front and rear before you buy the other.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-05-24, 12:49 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 2,740
Posted By ScottCommutes

I do have to hand it to the OP - those look like...

I do have to hand it to the OP - those look like nice pedals for less than $9. And a free wrench.

My son broke a 1/2" kid's pedal and I borrowed a black pair off of a girl's purple Trek I was...
Forum: Commuting
04-05-24, 12:41 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,158
Posted By ScottCommutes

My wife used to work at Jockey Hollow...

My wife used to work at Jockey Hollow (Continental Army camped there by Morristown, NJ). There is an apple orchard that is maintained there for historical purposes, but because it is a national...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-04-24, 06:07 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 852
Posted By ScottCommutes

https://www.modernbike.com/check-these-7-things-be...

https://www.modernbike.com/check-these-7-things-before-buying-a-wheel

Don't say I didn't warn you.
Forum: Commuting
04-03-24, 05:46 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,158
Posted By ScottCommutes

I have my own little apple orchard of two trees...

I have my own little apple orchard of two trees in the back yard for this purpose. I probably (trans)planted them 20 years ago. One is northern spy for tart, the other is honey crisp for sweet. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-24, 12:05 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 2,982
Posted By ScottCommutes

No, there are concerns with any bike. The frame...

No, there are concerns with any bike. The frame could be bent. The bearings could be shot. The seat tube could be frozen in place. You will quite possibly need to get your hands on a couple of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-24, 11:38 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 2,982
Posted By ScottCommutes

In my opinion, bikes of that era would be very...

In my opinion, bikes of that era would be very easy for you to work on. No modern complexities. No parts that are hard to track down. Knock yourself out. If you want snob appeal, look for a brand...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-24, 07:01 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,052
Posted By ScottCommutes

My wife worked in museums for awhile, and museums...

My wife worked in museums for awhile, and museums have this exact same problem. People want to donate tons of cool stuff, and the museums certainly want the stuff (at least the coolest of the cool...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-02-24, 05:02 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,243
Posted By ScottCommutes

I imagine mowers are more profitable than bikes. ...

I imagine mowers are more profitable than bikes. Most probably just need fresh gas, a cleaning, and a blade sharpening. Knock the crud out of the air filter. Some new carburetors.

Mowers are...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-02-24, 04:39 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 563
Posted By ScottCommutes

​​​​​​https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0009JKGJ2?ref=ppx...

​​​​​​https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0009JKGJ2?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1

Old is a bit of a misnomer. Still very much in production/use. Just bought some this week actually.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-02-24, 04:06 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 563
Posted By ScottCommutes

I would be cautious. It bothers you because you...

I would be cautious. It bothers you because you know its there, but to the rest of the world, it's not necessarily even perceptible. You could also put a new sticker there.

I would say the paint...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-24, 04:54 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 351
Posted By ScottCommutes

Does anybody else see the link abbreviated as (in...

Does anybody else see the link abbreviated as (in part) "anal...loating"?
Forum: Commuting
04-01-24, 06:40 AM
Replies: 215
Views: 9,917
Posted By ScottCommutes

I figured. Still, impressively high speed for a...

I figured. Still, impressively high speed for a new commuter, at night, on a non-road bike.
Forum: Commuting
03-31-24, 09:19 PM
Replies: 215
Views: 9,917
Posted By ScottCommutes

Getting a wonky rear derailleur dialed in is not...

Getting a wonky rear derailleur dialed in is not easy. Lots of things can mess you up before you even start making adjustments - a bent hanger, a weak spring, worn pulleys, a bad shifter, bad...
Forum: Commuting
03-31-24, 09:09 PM
Replies: 215
Views: 9,917
Posted By ScottCommutes

I'm also impressed by the 29.5 mph!

I'm also impressed by the 29.5 mph!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-31-24, 08:54 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 3,795
Posted By ScottCommutes

Curb weight for cars gets sketchy. Is it fair to...

Curb weight for cars gets sketchy. Is it fair to penalize a manufacturer because they offer a bigger gas tank, a full-size spare, a bigger wiper fluid reservoir, standard accessories, tire options,...
Forum: Commuting
03-28-24, 09:58 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,158
Posted By ScottCommutes

How much space do you have? Trail mix,...

How much space do you have?
Trail mix, clothing, extra tubes, floor pump, tools, rain gear, light chargers and lights
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-28-24, 07:45 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,625
Posted By ScottCommutes

A pedal harp, not a Celtic harp.

A pedal harp, not a Celtic harp.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-27-24, 07:48 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,073
Posted By ScottCommutes

Welcome to the club - cyclists have worried about...

Welcome to the club - cyclists have worried about tire punctures since pneumatic tires were invented in 1888.

Uneven terrain is not high on my list of worries about flat tires. Depending on your...
Forum: Touring
03-26-24, 07:30 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,497
Posted By ScottCommutes

Yes

Yes
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-25-24, 08:51 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 820
Posted By ScottCommutes

Folks, please report counterfeit stuff to the...

Folks, please report counterfeit stuff to the manufacturers and/or authorities so they might better be able to fight it.
Forum: Commuting
03-25-24, 07:45 AM
Replies: 215
Views: 9,917
Posted By ScottCommutes

You do you, but I don't like the backpack. ...

You do you, but I don't like the backpack. Taking that weight off of your shoulders and putting it anywhere on the frame of the bike makes a huge improvement in the comfort of your commute. I'm not...
Forum: Commuting
03-24-24, 02:47 PM
Replies: 215
Views: 9,917
Posted By ScottCommutes

Thanks! That is a study of a quarter of a...

Thanks! That is a study of a quarter of a million people. Good for safety/advocacy but also highly pertinent to commuting. I have no idea how riding a bike reduces your risk of cancer. They even...
Forum: Commuting
03-24-24, 10:03 AM
Replies: 215
Views: 9,917
Posted By ScottCommutes

I'm interested in this. Do you have the study? My...

I'm interested in this. Do you have the study? My concern is that correlation does not necessarily imply causation - perhaps the healthy people are the ones that choose to bike commute.

I also get...
Forum: Commuting
03-24-24, 10:01 AM
Replies: 215
Views: 9,917
Posted By ScottCommutes

Rifle Camp Road is a cool one by me. Most of the...

Rifle Camp Road is a cool one by me. Most of the others like Ridge Road are pretty obvious.

ps - I don't mess with Rifle Camp Road - it looks like it goes straight up. I think there's a park at...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-22-24, 08:56 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 358
Posted By ScottCommutes

I'm glad to hear that there's no standard on this...

I'm glad to hear that there's no standard on this - I had no idea if I was doing mine correctly.

My suggestion would be on the left side of the bike, facing rearward. This way, they won't snag,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-21-24, 09:48 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 932
Posted By ScottCommutes

Your age would be helpful here. ​​​​​​

Your age would be helpful here.
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Forum: Commuting
03-19-24, 09:57 AM
Replies: 215
Views: 9,917
Posted By ScottCommutes

Light traffic scares me more than heavy traffic. ...

Light traffic scares me more than heavy traffic. In heavy traffic, the drivers keep each other on their toes. A random car out of nowhere is a whole different animal.

Speaking of animals and...
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