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Forum: Electric Bikes
05-19-24, 07:35 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 813
Posted By michaelm101

I wrench on all my bikes, but I don't currently...

I wrench on all my bikes, but I don't currently have the patience for the new gear. What's the installation cost?
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-13-24, 03:13 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 813
Posted By michaelm101

I checked out the Creo and the Vado-- About...

I checked out the Creo and the Vado--

About the Vado, I may have a hard time with spending 4 grand on a metal bike...

I realize that manufacturers of e-bikes don't like to tout the heavier...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-12-24, 11:44 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,976
Posted By michaelm101

If I did this, I'd never get to my destinations...

If I did this, I'd never get to my destinations on time!
And, I do always cherish my forward momentum when cycling...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-12-24, 11:17 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,976
Posted By michaelm101

The New 2-Wheeled Operator is NOT a "Cyclist"

Yes. I'm a lifelong tennis player and coach who was injured in a car crash. I turned to cycling to take some of the place of tennis.
Trying to make comeback to tennis due to the following...
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-11-24, 08:26 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 813
Posted By michaelm101

What's Out There for Me in Pedal Assist Bikes These Days?

Seeking a lightweight carbon-fiber road bike with FLAT bars because I can no longer ride drop bars for long hours.

I also want to be able to get on dirt trails & gravel with confidence and I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-07-24, 07:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 269
Posted By michaelm101

Thanks. However, this unit's little "barrel" has...

Thanks. However, this unit's little "barrel" has a flange on one end and is not reversible...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-07-24, 01:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 269
Posted By michaelm101

Thanks. I have a few of those. I have another...

Thanks. I have a few of those.
I have another floor pump that has both fittings. I may just sell this one as it's too much trouble- All my bikes are presta.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-07-24, 12:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 269
Posted By michaelm101

Help With Blackburn "Anyvalve" Floor Pump

Model Airtower 1

Found this in the garage in new condition. It has one valve hole fixture that appears to come on and off via thread mount.
I can inflate schrader, but it's completely useless...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
02-25-24, 06:47 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,402
Posted By michaelm101

Thx. I was going to pull the trigger on a pair of...

Thx. I was going to pull the trigger on a pair of Knog Cobbers for 100 bucks.

I bought a pair of your lights for about 3 or 4 bucks...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
02-01-24, 10:53 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,402
Posted By michaelm101

I owned a pair of Origin 8 eyelet mounts (with a...

I owned a pair of Origin 8 eyelet mounts (with a pair of Niterider Mini 750s) and they were great, but they made me feel too wide and bulky. However, even way down there, typical standard beams are...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
02-01-24, 10:46 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,402
Posted By michaelm101

I understand the spoke lights. However, I have...

I understand the spoke lights. However, I have all my (street) bikes outfitted with reflective sidewall tires. They're awesome.

I owned the Blackburn 2fer and they were great on the forks, but the...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
01-26-24, 12:31 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,402
Posted By michaelm101

That would be great for cars with headlights. ...

That would be great for cars with headlights.
However, I've had many close calls with other non-lighted bikes and non-lights motorized scooters.
In one incident, I veered so instantaneously to...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
01-26-24, 12:09 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,402
Posted By michaelm101

I like to use flashing for daytime, non flashing...

I like to use flashing for daytime, non flashing at night.

It would be great if my fork tubes appeared as fluorescent light tubes...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
01-25-24, 04:04 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,402
Posted By michaelm101

??? Sorry, I've read several times and am not...

??? Sorry, I've read several times and am not understanding what you're saying. Could you please clarify or re-word?
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
01-24-24, 10:33 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,402
Posted By michaelm101

Please Suggest Front “Visibility Only” Light

Preferably fork mounted, plz.

I own two EXCELLENT road-friendly lights with cut off beams. I typically use both, one above the tire and one above the handlebars.

They light up the road in front...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-18-24, 07:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 459
Posted By michaelm101

Please Suggest Sunglasses / Clear Glasses for MGD

No, it's not Miller Genuine Draft!

It's official, I have developed meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) that my ophthalmologist says is caused / exacerbated by cycling.

I've been using standard...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-01-24, 11:39 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 247
Posted By michaelm101

Happy New Year and Many Thanks!

As I progress through time, I realize that with each passing day, the tick of the clock seems to go faster and faster. And, indeed, Father Time becomes more and more precious.

Moreover, I'd like...
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-22-23, 03:54 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,975
Posted By michaelm101

Thx! I'm assuming a kit is not recommended on a...

Thx! I'm assuming a kit is not recommended on a carbon-framed bike, or even a carbon-forked bike?
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-22-23, 10:33 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,975
Posted By michaelm101

Is There a Worthy E Conversion Kit for a Serious Aging & Injured Cyclist?

With new developments in battery tech, so many options are popping up.

I'm a serious, lifetime cyclist who's battling sports injuries, the effects of AGING and summer heat.

Getting a little...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-05-23, 12:05 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 276
Posted By michaelm101

Advice on Bottom Bracket & Crankset Swap for Older Specialized Roubaix Pro

I normally ride 56cm with 175mm cranks, however, my Specialized Roubaix Pro (w/Dura Ace) is 54cm and came with 172.5 FSA K-Force Carbon Fiber crankset. It uses Mega-Exo bottom bracket.

It's a very...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-26-23, 11:30 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 917
Posted By michaelm101

Thoughtful suggestion and thank you. About a...

Thoughtful suggestion and thank you.

About a decade ago, we relied on a trunk rack on one of our vehicles and there are chips and imperfections in the rear of the body due to this.

To this day,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-26-23, 11:23 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 917
Posted By michaelm101

Thx! Does this model come in the 1 (or 2) bike...

Thx! Does this model come in the 1 (or 2) bike "module" configuration?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-25-23, 11:17 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 917
Posted By michaelm101

Thanks for taking the time to do this. I figured...

Thanks for taking the time to do this. I figured they'd have an aluminum one in the lineup by now. I'll simply have to get stronger...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-24-23, 04:18 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 917
Posted By michaelm101

Lighter Weight Hitch Rack for 1-2 Bikes

We've owned a Kuat Transfer V2 rack for quite awhile now. It's the version that can convert to a single rack and I love this feature. However, we don't leave it permanently installed on the vehicle....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-15-23, 11:17 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,707
Posted By michaelm101

So, how does one experience/demo various saddles...

So, how does one experience/demo various saddles to see/feel what works best for out sit bones? Is there a saddle demo program at our local bike shops? Do online retailers have saddle demo programs?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-15-23, 08:56 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,707
Posted By michaelm101

Anything Better Than Brooks for Adventure / Tour Style Riding?

Just wondering if now, in 2023 there is something better than the tried-and-true Brooks saddle...???

Thanks in advance!
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-12-23, 12:22 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,521
Posted By michaelm101

I've had my eye on that Ixon Space for awhile...

I've had my eye on that Ixon Space for awhile now.
Considering I misplace many things, often never to be found, I thought it was just too pricey.

I recently acquired a Lumintop B01 and I love the...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-07-23, 05:45 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,521
Posted By michaelm101

Smile :-( "Thank you for contacting Lezyne. This light...

:-( "Thank you for contacting Lezyne. This light was designed for the German market, so we didn't stock it here. A few distributors did bring it in to the US, but it was a slow seller so I haven't...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-06-23, 10:08 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,521
Posted By michaelm101

You must be talking about blinking lights at...

You must be talking about blinking lights at night / in darkness. I have evaluated my blinking scenario in daylight and it does not create issues for me, or four other randomly selected participants...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-06-23, 08:33 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,521
Posted By michaelm101

B&M Ixon Core went from $82 to $102 overnight on...

B&M Ixon Core went from $82 to $102 overnight on Amazon...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-05-23, 09:36 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,521
Posted By michaelm101

I just bought a Lumintop B01 for 37 bucks on...

I just bought a Lumintop B01 for 37 bucks on Amazon and if I don't like it, returning is cost-free and easy!
I will check out the Lezyne, & perhaps the B&M, but a not so easy scenario... About,...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-05-23, 11:55 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,521
Posted By michaelm101

There is something to be said about the German...

There is something to be said about the German StVZO compliance.

I performed a little experiment with my cheapo xanes (vertical cutoff light, unsure if it's truly StVZO) and my Niterider & L& M...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-05-23, 11:18 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,521
Posted By michaelm101

I'll be using the vertical cutoff light around...

I'll be using the vertical cutoff light around "trafficky" sections where I typically don't exceed 25mph. I plan to have this mounted atop my Paul Stem Cap Mount, and then have my Niterider / or L&M...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-04-23, 11:18 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,521
Posted By michaelm101

I have dynamo dreams, but for now, I need...

I have dynamo dreams, but for now, I need something I could mount on any bike.

Thanks for this link and post. It appears that 500 lumens is the most powerful model in the STVZO line.

STVZO...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-02-23, 04:25 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,521
Posted By michaelm101

I totally hear you. When that bright beam, or...

I totally hear you. When that bright beam, or those bright beams, are in your face, particularly when you're at speed moving at it, it forces a primal panic reaction, that in your case may have been...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-02-23, 03:42 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,521
Posted By michaelm101

Any New Developments in Non-Offensive Headlamps?

Just wondering if there have been any new, less expensive developments of Busch & Muller's vertical cutoff beam design?

Summer's just around the corner and I'll be going into Niterider mode very...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-07-23, 10:14 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,115
Posted By michaelm101

I get it. Thanks. When you have a stoker who...

I get it. Thanks. When you have a stoker who looks forward to riding around the block, money is better spent elsewhere....
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-25-23, 11:18 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,115
Posted By michaelm101

Thank you. Very good information here.. Just as...

Thank you. Very good information here.. Just as an FYI, I'm 6'0 155lbs, and the current stoker is 5'4 95lbs. Would the "non lateral tube" design suffice?
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-25-23, 10:12 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,115
Posted By michaelm101

Why Are Tandems SO HEAVY?

Ok. I get it, 1) it's basically 2 bikes, and 2) there's not a big market - and all the old stock finds its way here.

But, why do most of the tandems have that big, heavy cross bar that runs the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-10-23, 08:00 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 469
Posted By michaelm101

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-09-23, 02:27 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 469
Posted By michaelm101

Garmin Explore 2 Steered Me Wrong 3 of 5 Times...

...If I would have listened, I would have passed my destination by 5 miles...

In addition, when I "searched" an inputted local chain restaurant, it didn't list the nearby location, instead it...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-05-23, 11:04 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 6,469
Posted By michaelm101

I don't disagree. Thank you for your time and...

I don't disagree. Thank you for your time and attention. A human is either selfish and inconsiderate of others or non-selfish and considerate of others whether foraging for plants or posting on our...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-05-23, 10:39 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 6,469
Posted By michaelm101

Perhaps, you need to brush up on the term...

Perhaps, you need to brush up on the term "selfish."
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-05-23, 10:26 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 6,469
Posted By michaelm101

So, there is no difference between someone on or...

So, there is no difference between someone on or in a vehicle who 1)knows and takes rules of the road into consideration and 2) says, "Hey, maybe I should spend 5 bucks to get a headlamp so someone...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-05-23, 10:18 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 6,469
Posted By michaelm101

Becoming "smarter" as a rider yourself doesn't...

Becoming "smarter" as a rider yourself doesn't impact the fact that the environment is becoming more hazardous. It's not impacting me because I've adapted...
Perhaps, think of it as "for the avg...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-05-23, 10:13 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 6,469
Posted By michaelm101

Less people in cars is nice---HOWEVER, I can see...

Less people in cars is nice---HOWEVER, I can see cars with their big bright lights at night. I can't see electric scooters without lights going the wrong way in my bike lane at night...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-05-23, 10:08 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 6,469
Posted By michaelm101

Understood and thank you. I posted in General...

Understood and thank you. I posted in General because there's more readership...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-05-23, 10:07 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 6,469
Posted By michaelm101

Firstoff, there is no blame. It's just a theory...

Firstoff, there is no blame. It's just a theory as to why I spent 6 months unable to move. I'm not a physicist, but indeed, your'e right, hitting a stationary object at 30mph would be noticeable....
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-05-23, 09:56 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 6,469
Posted By michaelm101

Irrespective of the advances in transportation...

Irrespective of the advances in transportation departments making inroads (no pun intended) toward making roads safer for cyclists ---- Then take all of the obliviousness and drivers'...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-05-23, 09:46 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 6,469
Posted By michaelm101

Putting oneself in a 4,000lb vehicle to go a few...

Putting oneself in a 4,000lb vehicle to go a few miles is inefficient and stupid. Selfish (and perhaps stupid) is riding the wrong way in a bike lane at night without lights.
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