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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-23-21, 07:59 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,265
Posted By veganbikes

If you want to know what bike it is get good...

If you want to know what bike it is get good pictures of the bike usually on the downtube it will have a company name or maybe a head badge or something somewhere. If not at least some good clear...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-23-21, 01:04 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 5,684
Posted By fooferdoggie

you can get as much cardio as you want. but you...

you can get as much cardio as you want. but you can do it and go faster and climb hills faster or go farther. though with my bike the more out I want the less fast I can go or I need to go really...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-23-21, 11:37 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 5,684
Posted By KPREN

Denying yourself something in order to force...

Denying yourself something in order to force yourself to do something is playing victim to yourself. A bit like shooting one's self in the foot. There is no guarantee that denying yourself an e...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-23-21, 11:32 AM
Replies: 176
Views: 17,627
Posted By rydabent

Simple solution. If you dont like my...

Simple solution. If you dont like my posts,----------------dont read them.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-23-21, 03:39 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 5,684
Posted By dabac

I really don’t care much about what creates the...

I really don’t care much about what creates the motive power.
Operator judgement, skill and speed advantage are far more important for overall safety IMO.
Can’t understand those who oppose ebikes...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-22-21, 06:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 530
Posted By shelbyfv

Good job! Here's more you might enjoy....

Good job! Here's more you might enjoy. https://www.bikeforums.net/bicycle-mechanics/
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-22-21, 03:15 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 7,682
Posted By Reflector Guy

It is a lot like walking on gravel. Usually no...

It is a lot like walking on gravel. Usually no problem.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-22-21, 03:07 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 7,682
Posted By HTupolev

What are the gravel roads like in your area?...

What are the gravel roads like in your area? Sometimes uncompacted large-aggregate gravel can be a little bit like what you're describing...

https://i.imgur.com/G5Jnux4.jpg

...but in most areas...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-22-21, 03:06 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 7,682
Posted By Koyote

It’s bike riding. On gravel. God, I can’t...

It’s bike riding. On gravel.

God, I can’t wait for warm weather.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-22-21, 10:47 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 5,684
Posted By rsbob

My wife has RA and was knocked out of cycling for...

My wife has RA and was knocked out of cycling for 18 years. We used to ride our tandem and singles almost every weekend together. She did several rides in the century category but RA ended that. ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-22-20, 09:08 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 5,627
Posted By tkamd73

Same as the previous bike boom, No! During the...

Same as the previous bike boom, No! During the last boom, cycling was suddenly something everyone wanted to do, with this boom it’s something you can do, because a lot of your other options have been...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-22-20, 08:05 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 5,627
Posted By Maelochs

I agree with sloppy12; any major increase in...

I agree with sloppy12; any major increase in cycling infrastructure will be due to the increasing popularity if e-bikes (and e-scooters.) The road-going pedal-powered brigade isn't going to get a lot...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-22-20, 07:43 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 5,627
Posted By mstateglfr

It isnt an equivalency because I am not claiming...

It isnt an equivalency because I am not claiming them to be equal. The process to drive can actually be viewed as even more steps and challenging compared to driving a car, the car process is just...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-21-20, 12:43 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 5,627
Posted By mstateglfr

Maybe Ill drive to work. What do I need to do? ...

Maybe Ill drive to work. What do I need to do?

1- sign up for driver's ed classes and pay for lessons that take months.
2- wait for hours to take a written test and driving test.
3- buy a car...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-21-20, 12:20 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 5,627
Posted By aplcr0331

Here’s an exercise. Time to think like a noob....

Here’s an exercise. Time to think like a noob. Most of you are unable to do this. Put yourself in the shoes of Joe and Jane Schmuckateli from Anytown, USA.

Let's assume we get a pantload of new...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-21-20, 11:42 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,587
Posted By ClydeClydeson

First, all fasteners on modern bikes (even...

First, all fasteners on modern bikes (even retro-styled cruisers) are metric. 15mm axle nuts, 15mm pedal wrench flats, 6mm allen head stem bolt, 5 or 6mm allen head brake pad nuts, probably a 9mm...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-21-20, 11:18 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 5,627
Posted By sloppy12

Yeah just dump gravel and walk away. plus the...

Yeah just dump gravel and walk away. plus the parking cause people drive to ride bikes, toilets need toilets(cant poop in the woods), constant land management(grass and trees grow), handicap and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-21-20, 10:14 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,587
Posted By mack_turtle

the best and easiest upgrade you'll find for that...

the best and easiest upgrade you'll find for that bike are the brakes. as a former bike shop mechanic, I cringe every time I see those stamped steel brake arms with the cutout. no matter what you do,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-21-20, 10:11 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,587
Posted By mack_turtle

no way to tell from here is that's a 1" threaded...

no way to tell from here is that's a 1" threaded or 1-1/8" threaded stem/ headset/ fork setup, but Sheldon Brown has an easy way to check...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-21-20, 10:06 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,587
Posted By mack_turtle

sometimes the pace of a YouTube tutorial makes it...

sometimes the pace of a YouTube tutorial makes it difficult to keep up, so a printed version might be helpful. save a few bucks by picking up a basic bicycle repair book or two from your local...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-21-20, 09:18 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,587
Posted By Reflector Guy

And complicating things, is the ease and...

And complicating things, is the ease and frequency with which the manufacturers can swap model names amongst various different bikes. That Huffy might be sold all over the world in several different...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-21-20, 08:19 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,587
Posted By Maelochs

https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/7...

https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/711mb2MbngL._AC_SL1500_.jpg
Quill stem, so probably one-inch headset. 27.5 rims, almost certainly 135 spacing.

Might have to explain what "spindle...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-21-20, 07:44 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,587
Posted By Thomas15

Harbor Freight sells several different metric hex...

Harbor Freight sells several different metric hex wrench sets which are, for the cost, decent. They also sell under the Pittsburgh label sets of metric combination wrenches, adjustable wrenches and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-20-20, 10:37 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,587
Posted By Russ Roth

I'd take a closer look at that crankset, I'm...

I'd take a closer look at that crankset, I'm guessing it look bolted on and is really riveted into place, seen that plenty of times. Knowing the part numbers for most of the things is completely...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-20-20, 06:19 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,587
Posted By StanSeven

Let’s provide BlindGuyRides answers and help. If...

Let’s provide BlindGuyRides answers and help. If you don’t have anything positive to respond with, just skip the post.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-20-20, 06:35 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 5,627
Posted By coffeesnob

[QUOTE=vacyclist68;21839055]I doubt it. Once...

[QUOTE=vacyclist68;21839055]I doubt it. Once people can get back into the Gyms or back to work/school full time it will die down again. Sad because I have liked what has happened[/QUOTE

maybe...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-20-20, 06:32 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 5,627
Posted By Maelochs

Also .... Welcome to America. You cannot make...

Also .... Welcome to America. You cannot make laws saying bikes have to meet some imaginary safety standard unless you can prove that they don't ..... and Most people who buy Walmart bikes are fine...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-20-20, 06:09 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 5,627
Posted By Maelochs

I am always so gratified to see cycling...

I am always so gratified to see cycling infrastructure and legal decisions made by people with no clue about cycling.

For maybe $20 K per annum I will be any town's or city's "designated guy who...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-19-20, 05:25 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 5,627
Posted By scott967

It's a heavy lift. Here in Honolulu the city has...

It's a heavy lift. Here in Honolulu the city has a major problem funding a major heavy rail transit system. They fired the guy running the project (also the highest paid govt employee in the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-19-20, 04:57 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 5,627
Posted By tyrion

I'd like to frame the issue as "adding bike paths...

I'd like to frame the issue as "adding bike paths is a cost effective way to reduce traffic congestion and pollution". Maybe that's not possible (truthful) given regulations and other constraints...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-19-20, 03:17 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 5,627
Posted By Maelochs

I think land is the main expense for making an...

I think land is the main expense for making an MUP. If the path actually goes to places people want to go, then usually there is already stuff in the way. if it is a purely recreational path .... ...
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