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Forum: Electric Bikes
09-19-24, 07:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 257
Posted By DeadGrandpa

Whatever you choose for suspension, if you also...

Whatever you choose for suspension, if you also want e-assist, I suggest a mid drive like Shimano Steps, which is a torque based system. For me, my 2021 model, limited to 250W, provides a very...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-17-24, 07:46 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 606
Posted By DeadGrandpa

I broke my chain last year while on a fully...

I broke my chain last year while on a fully supported bike vacation. I had replaced the chain just a week before the tour and made two mistakes: (1) I ordered a standard Shimano chain that came with...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-17-24, 05:58 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 668
Posted By DeadGrandpa

I once had a severe front wheel shimmy going...

I once had a severe front wheel shimmy going downhill on a CF sport touring bike, but I also had a rear rack and too much weight in the medium sized panniers, all loaded behind the rear axle. That...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-17-24, 07:29 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 619
Posted By DeadGrandpa

"Every year or so" is a colloquial expression...

"Every year or so" is a colloquial expression where I'm from, and it means "not very often". Also, this metric is very dependent on how much you ride and how much you shift. Sheesh. The point of my...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-16-24, 06:24 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 619
Posted By DeadGrandpa

You are familiar with the concept of a frayed...

You are familiar with the concept of a frayed cable encountering friction, because you saw the frayed cable. If you could look inside the cable housing, you probably would see a very scratched up...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-16-24, 04:56 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 365
Posted By DeadGrandpa

Pardon my negativity, but unless you are talking...

Pardon my negativity, but unless you are talking about packing this tool bench on a cargo bike, I don't think it's possible. If you're going to start up a mobile bike repair business, I would...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-16-24, 04:41 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 2,039
Posted By DeadGrandpa

I think the OP might benefit from consulting with...

I think the OP might benefit from consulting with Polaris O'bark in another thread about 2 and 3 chain rings in front stabbing him in the leg.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-15-24, 08:56 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 364
Posted By DeadGrandpa

I agree with zandoval. The tool he showed is...

I agree with zandoval. The tool he showed is sufficient for truing. Read this article before you start, because knowledge is just as important as the tool. ...
Forum: Recumbent
09-14-24, 07:38 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,110
Posted By DeadGrandpa

I'm trying to visualize your solution but I can't...

I'm trying to visualize your solution but I can't quite get it. Can you please post a picture?
Forum: Winter Cycling
09-13-24, 08:42 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 296
Posted By DeadGrandpa

I wear a pair of oversized sunglasses called...

I wear a pair of oversized sunglasses called Overalls over my prescription glasses. They have excellent front, top and side protection, and are also polarized. I've been wearing them for several...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-12-24, 07:31 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 845
Posted By DeadGrandpa

I use the blue paper shop towels from Walmart or...

I use the blue paper shop towels from Walmart or Harbor Freight. I use them until I have no clean-ish places on either side of the towel and throw them away. I also use vinyl or nitrile gloves. And...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-09-24, 02:50 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 274
Posted By DeadGrandpa

If you want an answer from outside the envelope,...

If you want an answer from outside the envelope, consider "Trekking" or "Butterfly" bats. They have lots of adjustability and several hand positions.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-09-24, 01:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 274
Posted By DeadGrandpa

I never had a hybrid, but I had a couple of...

I never had a hybrid, but I had a couple of mountain bikes with straight flat bars, and I didn't like them. Jones H-bars was the answer I chose and it eliminated the pain from the awkward wrist...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-08-24, 06:42 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 988
Posted By DeadGrandpa

My nephew asked for my help with selecting a bike...

My nephew asked for my help with selecting a bike for him to ride at WNC, where he was in his first semester. I assumed from the start that he wanted a real road bike, because he mentioned he wanted...
Forum: Recumbent
09-04-24, 04:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 511
Posted By DeadGrandpa

I had a hot spot develope under the ball of my...

I had a hot spot develope under the ball of my foot until I started putting the pedal axle directly under the arch of my foot. I also switched to the Pedaling Innovations Catalyst pedals, so that I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-02-24, 07:16 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,729
Posted By DeadGrandpa

Based on my experience finding new homes for my...

Based on my experience finding new homes for my previously favorite bikes, you might as well give them to someone who will appreciate them. Your other option is to sell them for pennies on the dollar.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-28-24, 01:21 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,287
Posted By DeadGrandpa

I definitely recommend something from ISM. I used...

I definitely recommend something from ISM. I used a PR-3.0 and a PR-2.0. I used the 2.0 on my everyday bike, the 3.0 on my gravel bike. I put my sit bones on the rear of the saddle where the padding...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-26-24, 06:49 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,609
Posted By DeadGrandpa

I use a handlebar mounted mirror all the time and...

I use a handlebar mounted mirror all the time and would not go riding without one. If I might be riding with other people, I'll put another one on the other end of the handlebar so I can keep up with...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-24-24, 06:58 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,710
Posted By DeadGrandpa

I don't understand why you don't simply carry a...

I don't understand why you don't simply carry a spare shifter cable, a very small pair of pliers and the wrench to tighten the derailleur connection. After you've done it once, you can swap out the...
Forum: Recumbent
08-20-24, 05:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 604
Posted By DeadGrandpa

I think it could be a structural reinforcement...

I think it could be a structural reinforcement for the chain stay. I can't tell from the picture if there is one like it on the other side? Or a piece of hardware to facilitate a trailer connection?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-11-24, 04:24 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 844
Posted By DeadGrandpa

Well, you can TRY gluing a tire shoe to the...

Well, you can TRY gluing a tire shoe to the inside of the tire. Don't skimp on the preparation sanding or roughing the inside surface. Truthfully, if you're running 110 psi I don't think it'll be...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-10-24, 03:46 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,908
Posted By DeadGrandpa

Rather than eat something and then wonder why it...

Rather than eat something and then wonder why it is in my mouth, I no longer consider most green vegetables to be food. I get my veggie nutrition indirectly, by eating animals that were vegetarian. I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-10-24, 03:08 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,949
Posted By DeadGrandpa

If you're going to be a cyclist, then be a...

If you're going to be a cyclist, then be a cyclist. Get the tools and spare tubes and practice at home. Change the front tire to the back, and the from the back to the front. You're doing something...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-08-24, 05:01 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,920
Posted By DeadGrandpa

I used to have crotch numbness which could...

I used to have crotch numbness which could progress to soreness and pain. Then one day I tried a noseless saddle made by ISM, a PR-2.0, I think. Then I put ISM saddles on my other bikes. A PR-3.0...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-07-24, 06:09 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,342
Posted By DeadGrandpa

I recommend you look at the Continental Contact...

I recommend you look at the Continental Contact Plus, in 26 x 1.75. I just mounted one on the rear of my trike and I really liked the feel of it. I haven't ridden on it yet, but just by the way it...
Forum: Introductions
08-07-24, 05:57 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 601
Posted By DeadGrandpa

FYI, something I read here on BF, "Pictures or it...

FYI, something I read here on BF, "Pictures or it didn't happen." I'm not accusing you, but there are standards here, as elsewhere. Protest the injustice of it all, and voila, you're closer to being...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-06-24, 10:25 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,577
Posted By DeadGrandpa

I didn't see the original post that evidently had...

I didn't see the original post that evidently had some bias towards the country of origin, but your comment made me wonder, are we no longer allowed to express opinions if someone else might be...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
08-03-24, 07:35 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,698
Posted By DeadGrandpa

I have another suggestion, if you decide that the...

I have another suggestion, if you decide that the Trekking or Butterfly handlebars aren't for you:
https://jonesbikes.com/h-bars/
When I first tried the stereotypical flat and wide mtb bars, my...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-23-24, 11:27 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,102
Posted By DeadGrandpa

While I respect the DIY choices suggested here,...

While I respect the DIY choices suggested here, I've decided to go with the Cycliq Fly 12 Sport and Fly 6 Pro. The built-in battery life and the built-in water resistance were the major decision...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-21-24, 08:08 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,250
Posted By DeadGrandpa

You can laugh now, but when your doctor says you...

You can laugh now, but when your doctor says you absolutely can't afford to crash, you will have a choice: Go to three wheels or quit Pedaling. If you get the right trike, it's remarkably like...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-21-24, 04:43 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,102
Posted By DeadGrandpa

I heard similar reports for the GoPro cameras, so...

I heard similar reports for the GoPro cameras, so I'm more skittish about the imitation brands. Still, the shorter battery life of either of those choices keeps me looking at the Cycliq models, and...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-20-24, 07:23 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,102
Posted By DeadGrandpa

Thanks for all your suggestions. For my purposes,...

Thanks for all your suggestions. For my purposes, it looks like the Cycliq 6 and 12 are the best offerings. Unfortunately, the current, newest versions are out of stock at the manufacturer, so I'm on...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-20-24, 06:08 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,102
Posted By DeadGrandpa

Thanks, I had read some negative comments about...

Thanks, I had read some negative comments about the Fly 12 and 6 a few years ago, so I skipped considering those when I started looking. Your positive comments have me interested again. I already...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-20-24, 12:41 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,102
Posted By DeadGrandpa

Ok, so maybe I should adjust my preferences and...

Ok, so maybe I should adjust my preferences and select a camera that I use intermittently, when we're in a high traffic situation for 15-20 minutes at a time. Most drivers in this area are pretty...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-20-24, 12:25 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,102
Posted By DeadGrandpa

I totally get that, but I use my mirror and the...

I totally get that, but I use my mirror and the Garmin radar and I can get out of the way most of the time (being on three wheels I can dive onto some pretty rough grass and underbrush next to the...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-19-24, 08:29 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,102
Posted By DeadGrandpa

Best front facing camera?

My wife and I ride together, she on her DF Cannondale and me on my recumbent trike. We have numerous blinkies and Garmin Varia radar on each of our bikes. Most of the time, I'm behind her. We ride...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-18-24, 07:02 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,937
Posted By DeadGrandpa

I think he should add an electric motor with a...

I think he should add an electric motor with a humongous battery.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-18-24, 09:08 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 241
Posted By DeadGrandpa

I was about to give you my best guess, but...

I was about to give you my best guess, but instead I consulted the Great and Powerful Google. First results indicate a possible loose crank....
Forum: Touring
07-16-24, 07:39 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 782
Posted By DeadGrandpa

I have used the Marathon and Marathon Plus tires....

I have used the Marathon and Marathon Plus tires. The Plus version has a blue puncture protection layer, 5mm thick. It's on the rear wheel of my trike. I have ridden it over 9k miles , never had a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-15-24, 07:24 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 3,292
Posted By DeadGrandpa

I recommend that you think just a little more,...

I recommend that you think just a little more, and outside the box for a minute. I frequently ride for three or four hours, and I developed a hot spot on the balls of my feet using standard cheap...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-11-24, 06:08 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,989
Posted By DeadGrandpa

I've seen a YouTube video about converting a...

I've seen a YouTube video about converting a 48/31 GRX equipped Di2 from 11-34 to 11-40. It's been awhile since I saw it. I just looked and found several videos on the subject, but I'm not sure which...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-11-24, 04:41 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,377
Posted By DeadGrandpa

I suggest watching a different YouTube channel,...

I suggest watching a different YouTube channel, such as Path Less Pedaled. The bike and component reviews, along with the gravel oriented viewpoints, are a good counterpoint to the GCN stuff. Speed...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-11-24, 12:32 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,284
Posted By DeadGrandpa

I started over a couple of times, and the most...

I started over a couple of times, and the most recent break was due to health issues. However, because my health care provider declared two wheel biking was much too dangerous because of the risk of...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-27-24, 03:07 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,267
Posted By DeadGrandpa

I never got used to the straight flat bars, too...

I never got used to the straight flat bars, too much stress on my wrist. Jones H-bars solved the problem for me.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-09-24, 02:11 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,495
Posted By DeadGrandpa

I agree with the previous recommendation to try...

I agree with the previous recommendation to try ISM saddles. I used the PR 2.0 and the PR 3.0. I put them on all my bikes.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-07-24, 12:28 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,761
Posted By DeadGrandpa

"Walking is why they invented bicycles." ...

"Walking is why they invented bicycles."
"Hiking is why they invented mountain bikes."
- DeadGrandpa
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-06-24, 09:15 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 539
Posted By DeadGrandpa

For lubing my trike chain, I began with a...

For lubing my trike chain, I began with a standard light oil, Finish Line or Tri Flow, but the dirty little secret is that dirt and grit sticks to the oil, and gets ground into a "fine grinding...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-21-24, 08:09 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 754
Posted By DeadGrandpa

I agree. If the width of the saddle is...

I agree. If the width of the saddle is appropriate for you "sit bones", it might be the best answer. I had one on each of my bikes. Never regretted that choice. I wore wicking boxer briefs and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-19-24, 04:54 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,371
Posted By DeadGrandpa

Our RAV4 came with the roof bars, but we came up...

Our RAV4 came with the roof bars, but we came up with a solution prioritizing mpg and ease of loading. A Saris platform rack mounts into the hitch receiver for two bikes and the interior has room for...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-14-24, 07:01 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 4,142
Posted By DeadGrandpa

I have recently been using a silicone spray from...

I have recently been using a silicone spray from PB Blaster. The chain looks amazingly clean, as does the cassette and front chain ring. It can be precisely applied to the rotating chain with little...
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