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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-18-24, 03:20 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 3,173
Posted By Maelochs

Back in the dawn of days I did thousands of...

Back in the dawn of days I did thousands of commuting and light-touring miles on a Bridgestone MB4, which was at least 30 pounds naked, and with lights racks, bags, tools and tubes ... this was back...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-18-24, 11:32 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 3,173
Posted By Maelochs

Maybe not a lot of people on This site would buy...

Maybe not a lot of people on This site would buy one, but if people are going to Walmart to get a cheap bike and also getting a decent bike, that is in no way a bad thing.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-18-24, 04:47 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 3,173
Posted By Maelochs

As someone stated in some other version of this...

As someone stated in some other version of this thread ... it is possible that with quality bike components now being available so cheaply, even Walmart bikes and their ilk might end up being decent...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-17-24, 08:40 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 10,150
Posted By Maelochs

She did say she was scared but did not call the...

She did say she was scared but did not call the guy a creep. …

She said “Don’t creep on a woman” as in, “Don’t sneak up on a woman … “ She never called anyone a creep, and she said she was...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-17-24, 01:25 PM
Replies: 301
Views: 74,694
Posted By Maelochs

Yup. Most people who visit that page read a few...

Yup. Most people who visit that page read a few threads and say "I need to get out of here."
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-17-24, 01:19 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 10,150
Posted By Maelochs

Well ... i don't think that is why people are...

Well ... i don't think that is why people are upset .... but ... what I do think that because men should know that a lot of women feel threatened in a lot of situations, it behooves men (at least...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-17-24, 03:51 AM
Replies: 195
Views: 10,150
Posted By Maelochs

This is getting ridiculous. Now we have...

This is getting ridiculous.

Now we have posters claiming they cannot differentiate between men and women ..... Really? At six feet? Sorry about your problems ... with self-honesty and honesty in...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-15-24, 03:11 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 10,150
Posted By Maelochs

If I were out walking and some guy started...

If I were out walking and some guy started following me ten feet back, matching my pace no matter if I slowed or accelerated, and didn't say a word, it wouldn't take a mile before I said something...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-15-24, 05:04 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 3,173
Posted By Maelochs

Just go ride the bike. Enjoy riding it as much as...

Just go ride the bike. Enjoy riding it as much as you can. Depending on how hard you use it, it might last a long time.

If you like riding, you will ride, and if your bike needs work, or even...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-15-24, 04:59 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 3,173
Posted By Maelochs

The point here is, the old bike will need a Lot...

The point here is, the old bike will need a Lot less maintenance and there will be readily available replacement parts, while the cheap bike will fail everywhere, and a lot of the very cheap...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-14-24, 04:40 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 3,173
Posted By Maelochs

I usually recommend BikesDirect for low-cost...

I usually recommend BikesDirect for low-cost bikes. But as others have said, at that price point pretty much every bike is the same as every other.

If you like riding your bike, you win.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-13-24, 12:06 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,440
Posted By Maelochs

Why not get a cheap rack for the back of your car...

Why not get a cheap rack for the back of your car and bring the bike home each night/
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-13-24, 11:44 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 372
Posted By Maelochs

A decent idea in some areas and ridiculous in...

A decent idea in some areas and ridiculous in others ... for instance, in a lot of the US, winter weather would be dangerous riding weather. Also, the entire municipal government would need to get...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-11-24, 07:31 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,166
Posted By Maelochs

If a person is not smart enough to go ride in...

If a person is not smart enough to go ride in some sticky mud ... then I hope that person's family's welfare does not depend on that person's reasoning skills.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-11-24, 05:10 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,166
Posted By Maelochs

If you cannot tell when you are sitting in the...

If you cannot tell when you are sitting in the same room as the bike, looking at the actual clearance between the fender and tire, and also cannot figure to go out and test it ... then I have to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-10-24, 06:00 AM
Replies: 301
Views: 74,694
Posted By Maelochs

So ... Grant Petersen is a weird, opinionated...

So ... Grant Petersen is a weird, opinionated guy ... I figure people here react so strongly because he is seen as competition.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-09-24, 10:43 PM
Replies: 301
Views: 74,694
Posted By Maelochs

I have to agree .... unless people were given...

I have to agree .... unless people were given millions of dollars ... a few thousand would be token and ineffective in terms of "making up for" anything done long ago .... but would cause a lot of...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-09-24, 06:09 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 4,033
Posted By Maelochs

Yuo have a very tiny perspective. Just as...

Yuo have a very tiny perspective.

Just as people could find points in your life to criticize---anyone can criticize Anything---you can call nomad tourers whatever ... but you only do that because...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-09-24, 05:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 797
Posted By Maelochs

You have an eye and a style. Very nice work.

You have an eye and a style. Very nice work.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-09-24, 05:27 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 924
Posted By Maelochs

Really pretty bike. Glad it is working for you. ...

Really pretty bike. Glad it is working for you.

Sort of what I would call a "real-world" bike. it can do a bunch of things really well, has every bit of important new gear but isn't excessive ......
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-08-24, 08:12 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 3,950
Posted By Maelochs

If one chooses to actually research bike bars...

If one chooses to actually research bike bars .... not biker bars ... one will find that all kinds of odd bar shapes were used. People who are half a century old and think their experience includes...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-08-24, 01:18 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 3,950
Posted By Maelochs

Giant makes the Fastroad and I am sure you can...

Giant makes the Fastroad and I am sure you can get all kinds of options ... whatever.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-08-24, 11:10 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 3,950
Posted By Maelochs

In other words, this is exactly what she wants if...

In other words, this is exactly what she wants if only it were completely different.

I think this is a bogus thread.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-08-24, 11:03 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,635
Posted By Maelochs

I notice that cars use tail lights ... even...

I notice that cars use tail lights ... even during the day ....

I agree that a good blinking light front and back is the best way to ensure long-range visibility ... the light will attract the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-08-24, 10:56 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,635
Posted By Maelochs

Road workers work in the daytime or under lights...

Road workers work in the daytime or under lights so bright they are brighter than the sun (white rather than yellow ... ) During the day iI think fluorescent lime green was judged to be most visible....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-08-24, 10:52 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,635
Posted By Maelochs

There have been a bunch of studies about blinking...

There have been a bunch of studies about blinking lights ... one of the first was, I think, back in the '70s regarding municipal emergency vehicles---tow trucks, snow plows ....

It is easier for...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-28-24, 08:57 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,444
Posted By Maelochs

Good thing you decided to start riding again .......

Good thing you decided to start riding again ....

You know if you keep it up you are going to get a new bike, so you can get something with more tire clearance when the time comes. For the moment...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-25-24, 06:56 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 2,087
Posted By Maelochs

I doubt the minimized vibrations offered by CF...

I doubt the minimized vibrations offered by CF parts is going to offset the sort of injury you are describing. Your injury sounds like the end result of bad set-up and bad riding position ... you...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-24-24, 10:45 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 5,845
Posted By Maelochs

Show me bikes with racks that Do look nerdy, so I...

Show me bikes with racks that Do look nerdy, so I can better understand your request.

Attractive appearance is subjective, you know.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-24-24, 10:42 AM
Replies: 199
Views: 7,866
Posted By Maelochs

https://www.eyeem.com/blog/photo-copyright-101-is-...

https://www.eyeem.com/blog/photo-copyright-101-is-it-legal-to-use-photos-from-the-internet

"Fair Use

"Fair Use comes allows you to use an image based on three conditions. First is if it used...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-23-24, 12:16 PM
Replies: 346
Views: 14,324
Posted By Maelochs

Because the mods are very tolerant, which sort of...

Because the mods are very tolerant, which sort of works in your favor too, if you think about it.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-22-24, 09:00 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,368
Posted By Maelochs

Problem with a '90s frame is limited tire...

Problem with a '90s frame is limited tire clearance
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-22-24, 08:42 AM
Replies: 346
Views: 14,324
Posted By Maelochs

Or, with an Oxford comma, "I always close my eyes...

Or, with an Oxford comma, "I always close my eyes so that I don't get scared, and scream like a little girl"

I figure it is fair to warn the bystanders ......
Forum: Road Cycling
07-22-24, 08:09 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 548
Posted By Maelochs

It depends mostly on the local market. In some...

It depends mostly on the local market. In some rural area, people might simply not know what a Masi is nor care ... it is just an old bike and who cares? They might offer you $25. Go to a C&V forum...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-22-24, 07:07 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,368
Posted By Maelochs

Brake maintenance is never a big issue, but yes,...

Brake maintenance is never a big issue, but yes, with discs it is a lot more involved (if you have to change the fluid ... pad changes are really easy.)

The real issue is price. If you spend too...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-22-24, 07:04 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 960
Posted By Maelochs

The scariest bridge I have ever ridden is one of...

The scariest bridge I have ever ridden is one of the many connecting Jacksonville to the mainland .... metal grate bridge, no bike lane, cars traveling at 60-80 mph .... After having ridden that...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-22-24, 07:00 AM
Replies: 346
Views: 14,324
Posted By Maelochs

This thread has, in fact, demonstrated thast6...

This thread has, in fact, demonstrated thast6 this thread doesn't matter.

There are a number of methods for getting a bike safely down a hill with an stop at the bottom, and many different...
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
07-21-24, 07:11 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 723
Posted By Maelochs

I will check all my settings ... thanks for the...

I will check all my settings ... thanks for the courteous and helpful responses. This is what I hoped for.
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
07-21-24, 06:30 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 723
Posted By Maelochs

Hey Mods---is there a way to stop the pop-ups?

In the past coupe weeks this site has been plagued by pop-ups, mostly "Renew McAfee" (which I never had on this machine) and sometimes other stuff, and just now some auto-download (which my machine...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-21-24, 06:25 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 960
Posted By Maelochs

On different treks and tours and vacations I have...

On different treks and tours and vacations I have done a bunch of Florida miles. For sure it is not like Colorado or the Northeast or anywhere else .... I have come across a gator on a Florida MTB...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-21-24, 02:32 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 960
Posted By Maelochs

The state website is about useless ... it...

The state website is about useless ... it doesn't seem ot have map, which I would think would be useful in planing a trip .... On another hand, it does seem as if there is ample opportunity for...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-21-24, 02:17 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 960
Posted By Maelochs

I have no recent info but I know that every...

I have no recent info but I know that every cyclist I have spoken with or read about making that ride has said that there are a few bridges that are too close too deadly for them to recommend the...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-21-24, 02:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 468
Posted By Maelochs

At 16.4 lbs it is right int he ballpark with my...

At 16.4 lbs it is right int he ballpark with my dedicated climbing bike, maybe a quarter-pound lighter ... but I carry two tubes, a pump, a chain breaker, a mini-multi-tool, and some food (a bar and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-21-24, 01:56 PM
Replies: 346
Views: 14,324
Posted By Maelochs

A Note to Failed Pedants: A "Troll" in...

A Note to Failed Pedants:

A "Troll" in internet patois is not an underbridge dweller. A "Troll" is a person who trolls, as in, tows one or several hooked, baited lines through the water hoping to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-21-24, 01:18 PM
Replies: 346
Views: 14,324
Posted By Maelochs

In very cold weather the dangers of rim...

In very cold weather the dangers of rim overheating disappear, but in icy conditions one would need to calculate brake efficiency on studded tires .......
Forum: Road Cycling
07-21-24, 12:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 468
Posted By Maelochs

Interesting ... and thanks for the Aethos...

Interesting ... and thanks for the Aethos observations.

What I like best about your 1550 is the saddle-bar drop is in a range I could ride :D

I bought a bunch of parts for an aero build way...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-21-24, 12:50 PM
Replies: 192
Views: 12,859
Posted By Maelochs

I think pennyfarthing bikes look cool but I am...

I think pennyfarthing bikes look cool but I am not about to ride one in traffic every day.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-21-24, 12:46 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,530
Posted By Maelochs

Here is how I see it----when it is something like...

Here is how I see it----when it is something like aero, that doesn't change with physical conditions. if it is 80 degree or 108, the aero is the same. Same as fatigue---the aero advantage is the same...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-21-24, 10:07 AM
Replies: 346
Views: 14,324
Posted By Maelochs

There it is. Up your game @MikeDeason....

There it is.

Up your game @MikeDeason. Standards for trolling are pretty high around here .... not that a lot of posters meet them (pointedly Not looking at smd4) but there have been a few...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-20-24, 04:33 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 563
Posted By Maelochs

Trantor, the famous elephant that Tarzan rode. I...

Trantor, the famous elephant that Tarzan rode. I heard he was making custom frames.
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