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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-17-19, 10:21 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,993
Posted By EricL

Turns out that it was just a scratch. Thanks for...

Turns out that it was just a scratch. Thanks for all of your input and advice. Clamping on the seat post from now on.
Great community here!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-13-19, 08:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,993
Posted By EricL

Good idea! I'll see if it buffs out ...

Good idea! I'll see if it buffs out



Thanks for the advice!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-13-19, 11:45 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,993
Posted By EricL

Opinion on top tube crack?

Hi, thanks in advance for any advice. I noticed this crack in my top tube today after having it on the bike stand for cleaning. Not sure if it's new or not because I've used the same stand for...
Forum: Southeast
01-08-17, 08:51 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,025
Posted By EricL

Shoulders in central Florida

I recently spent a week cycling about 250 miles around central Florida, mostly west of Orlando and north - northeast of Tampa. In the rural areas it occurred to me that the US highways (50,98,27,17)...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-08-17, 02:51 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,266
Posted By EricL

Excellent point markwesti, thank you...

Excellent point



markwesti, thank you for enlightening me! Regarding rule #12, I do have 3 bikes but one of them is going to live in my buddy's garage until I can get back into a bigger place. ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-07-17, 07:28 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,266
Posted By EricL

Apartment Living with Bikes

I'm about to be forced to move out of my nice house that has a shed where I keep my bikes. Been looking at houses/duplexes because I don't want someone above me but also because they tend to have...
Forum: Mountain - Plains
11-05-16, 08:37 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,306
Posted By EricL

That article is misleading. The news is that now...

That article is misleading. The news is that now you can get from Denver to Glenwood without riding on I-70. There was a 2 mile stretch between the Genessee and Evergreen Parkway exits where riding...
Forum: Commuting
09-14-16, 08:47 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,780
Posted By EricL

I almost never 'feel like riding' when I first...

I almost never 'feel like riding' when I first get up, usually between 5 and 5:30am. Probably 1 of 3 mornings that I plan on riding I'll sit there with my coffee and think of reasons not to. Then I...
Forum: Mountain - Plains
05-21-16, 10:28 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,316
Posted By EricL

I'm with you. I used to go up there just about...

I'm with you. I used to go up there just about every year from when I was a small child until they brought the gambling. Drove around up there recently and it's just sad now. However if I'm ever on a...
Forum: Mountain - Plains
02-29-16, 10:21 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,120
Posted By EricL

Sorry you haven't found ideal conditions for...

Sorry you haven't found ideal conditions for cycling. I have been here for decades and the traffic over the last few years is like nothing I remember. Lots of people are moving in. The Denver area is...
Forum: Mountain - Plains
02-04-16, 05:59 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,701
Posted By EricL

MunichMan, I couldn't find any rentals around...

MunichMan, I couldn't find any rentals around here for even $200 a week. I concur with randallr that you should consider bringing your own bicycles.
Forum: Mountain - Plains
01-26-16, 09:31 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,477
Posted By EricL

Lookout

I've ridden Lookout mountain west of Denver here twice this month and it's been great. This is the first time I've gone into the hills in January. The road itself and the ones around it are in good...
Forum: Commuting
12-31-15, 08:46 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,576
Posted By EricL

To me it's all about how FAR the ride is. I'll go...

To me it's all about how FAR the ride is. I'll go a few miles in below zero temps. My actual commute is about 20 miles and as the ride goes on it gets harder and harder to keep everything...
Forum: Mountain - Plains
12-18-15, 10:34 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,120
Posted By EricL

A friend of mine does the FDR and PHP rides...

A friend of mine does the FDR and PHP rides regularly. I'm considering joining in this Spring. From what I hear they are fast - average 25mph+ usually, and competitive. I think if you want to get a...
Forum: Commuting
10-14-15, 08:09 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,634
Posted By EricL

I think I know what you mean and I'll say around...

I think I know what you mean and I'll say around 15mph, on the roads where bikes have full lane access and the speed limit is 25-35mph. No idea what the rest of your commute is like and no idea what...
Forum: Commuting
10-11-15, 08:18 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 9,959
Posted By EricL

482005 A mix of 2 or 4 lane roads, bike lane...

482005
A mix of 2 or 4 lane roads, bike lane most of the time, suburban streets and MUP's. I'm on a MUP for about 9 of these miles. Start on the west side of Denver metro area, the low point after...
Forum: Mountain - Plains
09-08-15, 07:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,763
Posted By EricL

Thanks for the great read and pics. I had never...

Thanks for the great read and pics. I had never thought of going anywhere near that area but now it's on my list!
Forum: Commuting
09-05-15, 05:48 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 939
Posted By EricL

That is funny, I feel exactly the same way. I'm...

That is funny, I feel exactly the same way. I'm closing in on 3000 miles of commuting for the year and maybe one day a month I got up excited to do it. But like you said, I am always glad I did,...
Forum: Mountain - Plains
09-05-15, 05:32 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,082
Posted By EricL

Thanks for the coupon and the road report. I...

Thanks for the coupon and the road report. I lived right on the border of the North Slope Recreation Area for a few years - some fun mountain biking up in there, and very isolated (at least it was)....
Forum: Mountain - Plains
09-01-15, 04:06 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,018
Posted By EricL

You might try writing down the locations of some...

You might try writing down the locations of some of your rougher areas of your commute and call the city about it. Don't know about Westminster so much but surprisingly I've seen rather quick results...
Forum: Mountain - Plains
09-01-15, 04:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,082
Posted By EricL

I think someone else suggested this on this forum...

I think someone else suggested this on this forum in the last few years. Today I did just that. Rode my Trek 2.1 from Bergen Park to the top. My wife met me there with my full suspension mountain...
Forum: Commuting
08-24-15, 09:22 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,154
Posted By EricL

Second the thank you for posting. Just like in...

Second the thank you for posting. Just like in the US, there are nearly idyllic and not so nice cycling environments. They mentioned The Netherlands in this video - I was in Amsterdam recently and...
Forum: Commuting
08-24-15, 08:47 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,802
Posted By EricL

I've had the exact same thing happen to me more...

I've had the exact same thing happen to me more than once, in the dark and in the daylight. Every time, as someone else mentioned, it was cell phone related.
Forum: Commuting
08-22-15, 09:42 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 6,355
Posted By EricL

I draft and have been drafted. Only happens once...

I draft and have been drafted. Only happens once or twice a year that I match speed and route with someone enough for it to happen. When it does we're usually doing around 25mph. Not a big deal, the...
Forum: Commuting
08-11-15, 10:42 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 4,233
Posted By EricL

Actually I have a couple of slight variations I...

Actually I have a couple of slight variations I can make from day to day, but changing it too much makes it longer and it's already about 22 miles each way
Forum: Commuting
08-11-15, 10:41 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 4,233
Posted By EricL

+1

+1
Forum: Commuting
08-01-15, 02:53 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,381
Posted By EricL

I commuted almost 500 miles in July, going home...

I commuted almost 500 miles in July, going home between 4 and 5:30pm most days. Pretty sure it was upper 90's to 100 a few times. Gotta say I love it. I fill up a 24 oz bottle of ice water and mix in...
Forum: Commuting
07-11-15, 10:21 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,743
Posted By EricL

Great video, made me feel good and I've never...

Great video, made me feel good and I've never been anywhere near Minneapolis. I think my city is getting there quickly, lots of good stuff going on. Plus we're right next to Boulder (or Boulder is...
Forum: Mountain - Plains
05-25-15, 08:15 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,452
Posted By EricL

I would suggest Academy (21 then 83) out of...

I would suggest Academy (21 then 83) out of Colorado Springs. You can head west on 105 through Monument from there or keep on 83 all the way into Parker then Denver.
You mention Woodland Park so...
Forum: Commuting
05-17-15, 04:44 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 837
Posted By EricL

I was with ya on the title, so opened the thread...

I was with ya on the title, so opened the thread and got a damn good laugh from the first two sentences. I am also somewhat selfish and would probably think the same thing and then chastise myself...
Forum: Commuting
04-18-15, 12:41 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 6,393
Posted By EricL

Blowing a red light = not slowing down at all. ...

Blowing a red light = not slowing down at all.
Running a red light = crossing the intersection while the light is red.
Big difference. The former is always a risk, but if you stop, there is no...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-18-15, 11:15 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,435
Posted By EricL

So I took the bike to my LBS. One of the...

So I took the bike to my LBS. One of the derailleur bolts was loose, I didn't have the cable tight enough and the high limit screw needed a turn. The guy said I was "damn close" and he doesn't see a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-16-15, 10:31 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,435
Posted By EricL

Yeah well I already called them, told my story...

Yeah well I already called them, told my story and asked when I could bring it in for a look. I don't think I need to be sheepish about it. Thanks for the advice all the same.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-15-15, 08:29 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,435
Posted By EricL

Thanks, unfortunately that made no difference....

Thanks, unfortunately that made no difference. Pretty frustrating because I feel like it's close but it keeps jumping from the biggest to smallest ring, and still feels too tight, like I will break...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-15-15, 07:00 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,435
Posted By EricL

I think the last 3 posters here have summed up...

I think the last 3 posters here have summed up the problem. I was not able to find the exact model number, all it says is Tiagra Triple. But looking at the specs of similar derailleurs, the limits...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-15-15, 01:10 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,435
Posted By EricL

Andy, I have no trouble with the middle ring...

Andy, I have no trouble with the middle ring engaging the chain from the granny. But the middle ring does seem to be in the "shadow" when coming down from the big, at least now. I hope replacing...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-15-15, 12:19 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,435
Posted By EricL

Thanks for the replies! fietsbob, I haven't...

Thanks for the replies!
fietsbob, I haven't watched any videos on it but I have a couple of books that guide you through derailleur replacement, been using those.
himespau, I think you're right...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-15-15, 11:35 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,435
Posted By EricL

50-39-30 to 53-39-30 followed by shifting problems

I have a Trek 2.1, 2009, with Tiagra brifters and a Tiagra front derailleur. My original 50 tooth chainring was very worn and slightly bent, so I decided to replace it with a 53. I had to raise the...
Forum: Commuting
04-12-15, 09:14 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,246
Posted By EricL

I've seen this once or twice a year as long as I...

I've seen this once or twice a year as long as I can remember in my 20+ years of commuting. Wait for the green light, then look both ways again. Also be aware of where you are sitting at an...
Forum: Mountain - Plains
04-12-15, 09:06 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,804
Posted By EricL

I love this book!! I had the old edition and got...

I love this book!! I had the old edition and got the new one recently. It's very inspiring and has great descriptions of the routes and how to link them together.
Forum: Commuting
04-03-15, 08:55 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,793
Posted By EricL

I have a long commute, so the number of commutes...

I have a long commute, so the number of commutes wasn't as high as it might look. It just takes longer in the morning in winter because my body doesn't work as well, I'm carrying more stuff, and I...
Forum: Commuting
03-28-15, 04:38 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,798
Posted By EricL

I rode through a few rough neighborhoods 2-3...

I rode through a few rough neighborhoods 2-3 times a week for years. I had several one-off encounters where someone started messing with me. It was never the same person twice. So I'd say just keep...
Forum: Mountain - Plains
03-28-15, 09:42 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,804
Posted By EricL

Hi Fastfwd01 thought I'd throw in my 2 cents...

Hi Fastfwd01 thought I'd throw in my 2 cents here. If you've never cycled at 'altitude' before you might want to come up and try your legs (and lungs) for a few days before tackling a long-distance...
Forum: Mountain - Plains
12-21-14, 09:07 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,413
Posted By EricL

Good news, thanks.

Good news, thanks.
Forum: Southeast
11-23-14, 09:12 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,274
Posted By EricL

Finally got a chance to do some riding on these...

Finally got a chance to do some riding on these roads and thought I'd post my perspective as a visitor. Rented a Raleigh Revenio from West Orange Trail Bikes & Blades. Nice shop, I'd recommened it....
Forum: Mountain - Plains
09-19-14, 12:34 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,125
Posted By EricL

I'm thinking about doing a route this weekend...

I'm thinking about doing a route this weekend that includes Grapevine Rd from Genesee to Idledale. The other ~50 miles of the route will be all road so I'll be out on my skinny bald tires. Is...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-15-14, 08:53 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,154
Posted By EricL

1. Well they do slide in and out too easily for...

1. Well they do slide in and out too easily for my comfort. The original is very snug (which is why I pulled the thing apart to begin with)
2. I don't think so. The light side is still solid.
3....
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-15-14, 08:00 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,154
Posted By EricL

So I went to Radio Shack and got a package of 2...

So I went to Radio Shack and got a package of 2 connectors, 5.5 mm x 2.1 mm without the leads. I cut back and stripped the wires coming from the headlight and soldered them to the connector. Before...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-14-14, 08:37 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,154
Posted By EricL

Cool. If I can't find anyone around town who...

Cool. If I can't find anyone around town who carries an extension cable I'll try Radio Shack for the connector.. Thanks for the info and the tip. I would like to head out tomorrow 40 minutes before...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-14-14, 08:32 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,154
Posted By EricL

Thanks, I think I'll go with chopping and...

Thanks, I think I'll go with chopping and splicing in with a new extension cable.

I don't know what 'short leads' means. Is the lead the very end of the cable without the rubber/plastic casing?
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