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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-14-24, 10:56 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 488
Posted By FBinNY

Short answer -- nothing to fret over. ...

Short answer -- nothing to fret over.

Longer-
The stresses involved are no greater than those you'd get with a rigid stem that puts the bars the same distance from the steerer. (measured from...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-13-24, 07:09 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 488
Posted By Andrew R Stewart

A lot of the hinged/adjustable angle stems are...

A lot of the hinged/adjustable angle stems are not "approved" (by the manufacturer/brand) for off pavement, trick or competitive riding. And that's with a metal steerer. I would hope the stem's...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-13-24, 06:09 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 488
Posted By Steve B.

Given the angle I would think you put more stress...

Given the angle I would think you put more stress using a standard 5 deg. stem that sits straight out. I’m going to guess you are OK with this.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-13-24, 05:54 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 488
Posted By Camilo

Just to clarify - you're concerned about the...

Just to clarify - you're concerned about the stress on the steer tube or the stem (as you wrote)?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-06-24, 04:00 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 4,889
Posted By datlas

I use the free version which is good enough for...

I use the free version which is good enough for my needs. I use ridewithgps for route planning, Strava just to track my rides and what my friends are doing.

That said, I predict later this year...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-15-23, 01:38 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,606
Posted By Koyote

Is this really a question? I put a...

Is this really a question?

I put a punctured tube in my pocket and take it home. Alternatively, I suppose it could be thrown in the nearest trash bin.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-14-23, 06:45 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,606
Posted By pdlamb

Replace tube (after trying to find what caused...

Replace tube (after trying to find what caused the leak). Take the leaky tube home to repair it with more of its friends.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-14-23, 06:18 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,606
Posted By SoSmellyAir

Call my wife or Uber XL.

Call my wife or Uber XL.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-08-23, 03:29 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 3,532
Posted By Mojo31

Fast shifts, precise shifts, constant micro trim...

Fast shifts, precise shifts, constant micro trim of the FD, ability to assign functions to the buttons, gear info readout on the computer, what's not to like?

You do have to make sure you keep a...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-04-23, 02:41 PM
Replies: 3,858
Sticky 65-85+ Thread
Views: 668,272
Posted By 1989Pre

I just turned sixty-six, but this is me on a...

I just turned sixty-six, but this is me on a Sunday 60-miler to Windham over the summer, when I was a mere sixty-five years of age:...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-02-23, 08:38 PM
Replies: 3,858
Sticky 65-85+ Thread
Views: 668,272
Posted By Alan K

I will soon be 70 years old; have always enjoyed...

I will soon be 70 years old; have always enjoyed riding bicycles, including for commuting. But lately, it seemed like I was the oldest person on bicycle trails (a mix of paved and unsaved gravel). I...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
11-02-23, 04:27 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,564
Posted By TC1

This is utter nonsense, and you should...

This is utter nonsense, and you should embarrassed and ashamed to have even written it. In Illinois, as I said, leaving the scene of a fatal crash is a Class 1 felony. The proof of this driver...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
11-02-23, 01:30 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,564
Posted By roadcrankr

On a cycling website, defending the indefensible,...

On a cycling website, defending the indefensible, sounds more like trolling than anything the OP described.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-01-23, 06:56 AM
Replies: 3,858
Sticky 65-85+ Thread
Views: 668,272
Posted By Dockhead

4000 miles in 2 years? And you think that's your...

4000 miles in 2 years? And you think that's your last bike? I reckon you'll wear this one out and a few more after that, at least.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-30-23, 08:08 PM
Replies: 129
Views: 5,101
Posted By SurferRosa

C.E. is such a good album that followed Fire of...

C.E. is such a good album that followed Fire of Unknown Origin, both produced by Martin Birch.

https://youtu.be/FSB77e6c94A?si=Mxmn9NkJq3xNDcsw

I always wanted to see the "Black Blade" story...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-25-23, 05:18 AM
Replies: 3,858
Sticky 65-85+ Thread
Views: 668,272
Posted By Dockhead

Add "-cycle regularly on a non-electric bike" ...

Add "-cycle regularly on a non-electric bike"
and
"have sex every day or at least every couple of days"

I qualified for the geezer thread a few months ago.

Not in great shape but not all that...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-17-23, 05:25 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,299
Posted By Billlyy

I made

I made one, stays in the workshop
picture coming
Forum: Road Cycling
10-07-23, 05:05 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,594
Posted By terrymorse

No, it isn't ok to get slower. It's inevitable,...

No, it isn't ok to get slower. It's inevitable, it's normal, it's a natural part of the aging process.

But it is not ok.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-07-23, 07:59 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,594
Posted By oldwinger14

The other nice thing about riding when older is...

The other nice thing about riding when older is that you think you are going faster than you really are!
Forum: Road Cycling
10-06-23, 07:12 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,594
Posted By urbanknight

It's ok to get slower when you get older

Your max heart rate goes down, you gain weight, you develop health problems, your joints wear, you recover more slowly... it's ok. I'm not slow, I'm just enjoying the ride longer.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-25-23, 04:39 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 499
Posted By cat0020

The joints on those adjustable stems are indexed,...

The joints on those adjustable stems are indexed, with angled teeth, plenty of support to secure the joints from moving once tighten to proper torque setting.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-24-23, 07:19 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 386
Posted By zukahn1

Yes still worth 2 x what you paid for maybe a bit...

Yes still worth 2 x what you paid for maybe a bit more with the nice cosmetics very nice small bike one of the nicest small road touring bikes ever made a bit under appreciated in the current...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-24-23, 05:43 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 386
Posted By shelbyfv

yes:thumb:

yes:thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-16-23, 03:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 276
Posted By Classtime

I’ve done the same. Made a deal with the seller...

I’ve done the same. Made a deal with the seller before I got to TX for my visit. I brought with me tires,tubes, cables, housings, a preferred saddle and tools to make it right.
...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-16-23, 11:33 AM
Replies: 3,581
Views: 991,218
Posted By streetsurfer

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-16-23, 11:01 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 276
Posted By SurferRosa

Imaginos is on the lam(b), so to speak....

Imaginos is on the lam(b), so to speak. :innocent:

https://youtu.be/A8s02HCUqHo?si=125ZqN5xHGVv6V9D
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-16-23, 10:38 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 276
Posted By Colorado Kid

You lucky dog! What a nice bike. I just got a...

You lucky dog! What a nice bike. I just got a '84, St 400. Almost zero miles on it. What a nice bike. Good luck on your bike.:backpedal:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-15-23, 12:11 AM
Replies: 500
Views: 36,749
Posted By SurferRosa

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Forum: Mountain Biking
09-07-23, 09:42 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,305
Posted By prj71

Same here. Flat pedals and pins eventually means...

Same here. Flat pedals and pins eventually means you will have pin scars on your shins or calfs. It's not an if, but when.

Ask me how I know.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-04-23, 10:07 AM
Replies: 3,262
Views: 639,909
Posted By tomato coupe

Leinenkugel’s?

Leinenkugel’s?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-17-23, 02:27 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,293
Posted By smd4

Don't be discouraged by folks calling a $500...

Don't be discouraged by folks calling a $500 dollar bike "low level." I assure you, a bike shop bike at that price will be "top of the line" compared to any big box bike!
Forum: Touring
04-24-23, 01:58 PM
Replies: 4,824
Views: 2,623,569
Posted By rivers

My gravel bike, currently set up for bikepacking-...

My gravel bike, currently set up for bikepacking- though not completely loaded. I still have a few things to add to the bags, but I've made a few mods recently so needed to check fit of bags....
Forum: Touring
04-23-23, 11:13 AM
Replies: 181
Views: 10,115
Posted By Tourist in MSN

You have to look good out there. Mismatched...

You have to look good out there. Mismatched panniers would suggest you are a homeless person that stole what you could find. But, color coordination shows good taste and sophistication.

I could...
Forum: Touring
04-22-23, 08:07 PM
Replies: 181
Views: 10,115
Posted By garryg

I guess its a geographic thing. I live in the...

I guess its a geographic thing. I live in the Pacific Northwest,everything must be rainproof.:)
Forum: Touring
04-22-23, 04:13 PM
Replies: 4,824
Views: 2,623,569
Posted By Tourist in MSN

The NPS Kosciusko Bicycle-Only Campground on the...

The NPS Kosciusko Bicycle-Only Campground on the Natchez Trace Parkway. April, 2023.
...
Forum: Touring
04-22-23, 01:27 PM
Replies: 181
Views: 10,115
Posted By Tourist in MSN

Some people buy lower priced panniers that are...

Some people buy lower priced panniers that are not waterproof. Or that may have been waterproof at one time but no longer are.

And some people do not want waterproof panniers if they might be...
Forum: Touring
04-22-23, 10:09 AM
Replies: 181
Views: 10,115
Posted By Tourist in MSN

A friend of mine has the big Arkel panniers in...

A friend of mine has the big Arkel panniers in red. They look new because he puts his rain covers on them every day, the red is not faded at all. His panniers have been across the country a couple...
Forum: Touring
04-21-23, 04:30 PM
Replies: 181
Views: 10,115
Posted By gmcjetpilot

That's a great tip. Cheers

That's a great tip. Cheers
Forum: Touring
04-21-23, 11:12 AM
Replies: 4,824
Views: 2,623,569
Posted By str

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Forum: Touring
04-20-23, 10:39 PM
Replies: 181
Views: 10,115
Posted By RCMoeur

Never get in a hurry reading BF. First time I...

Never get in a hurry reading BF. First time I skimmed this, my brain read it as "as long as they don’t get eaten by grandchildren in your shed". :D
Forum: Touring
04-20-23, 12:58 PM
Replies: 181
Views: 10,115
Posted By mev

When I stayed in the Million Dollar Falls...

When I stayed in the Million Dollar Falls campground in Yukon territory (between Haines and Haines Junction), I was in bear country. I saw one bear (my guess grizzly) the day before I arrived and...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
04-18-23, 09:02 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,858
Posted By NoWhammies

Ugh. The poor weather in my part of the world...

Ugh. The poor weather in my part of the world has meant that I have not been getting out very much to ride. Your snowy photos pretty much sum up everything nicely. Fingers crossed spring will...
Forum: Touring
04-17-23, 10:32 AM
Replies: 181
Views: 10,115
Posted By RB1-luvr

my 520 this past weekend with new RockBros...

my 520 this past weekend with new RockBros (Ortlieb copies) on the back, early 80's nylon panniers on the front, and stuff on top of the rear rack in a garbage bag. I got all the bases covered. Oh,...
Forum: Touring
04-17-23, 07:29 AM
Replies: 4,824
Views: 2,623,569
Posted By str

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-15-23, 03:22 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,179
Posted By indyfabz

Sounds like an AI-generated post.

Sounds like an AI-generated post.
Forum: Touring
04-15-23, 12:04 PM
Replies: 4,824
Views: 2,623,569
Posted By str

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Forum: Touring
04-15-23, 07:31 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,268
Posted By mev

As far as tent alternatives go, if I am on a trip...

As far as tent alternatives go, if I am on a trip where I expect to camp much of the time, I will take a basic two person tent. I've had a variety over the years but particularly like the...
Forum: Touring
04-14-23, 01:24 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,268
Posted By Roughstuff

I'm old fashioned with an oversized 2 man Eureka...

I'm old fashioned with an oversized 2 man Eureka tent with a nice rain fly; and a simple Wal-mart ensolite foam pad. No fancy "self inflatables" or whatevers. I find I am warmer in a sleeping bag...
Forum: Touring
04-13-23, 06:39 AM
Replies: 4,824
Views: 2,623,569
Posted By RB1-luvr

I'm doing a three day, two night camping trip...

I'm doing a three day, two night camping trip this weekend. We're riding the Airline Trail from Portland, CT to Pomfret, CT Friday (50 miles), hiking and riding the "quiet corner" Saturday, riding...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-23, 02:19 PM
Replies: 6,269
Views: 571,244
Posted By dennis336

Glorious spring weather this week. Starting to...

Glorious spring weather this week. Starting to build up miles. 43 miles on Sunday and 51 today (with temps in the mid-70s - perfect!).
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