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Forum: Touring
06-18-24, 07:49 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 869
Posted By Steve B.

The presence of ATV's has kept me from wanting to...

The presence of ATV's has kept me from wanting to ride this trail. I understand the ATV usage peaks on weekends, and that weekdays are not too bad. Still, it bumps it way down on my list of trails...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-18-24, 07:44 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 114
Posted By Steve B.

The 1040 FB page also mentioned they were adding...

The 1040 FB page also mentioned they were adding near field payment chip. There was zero excitement for this ability to remove your cycling computer and have it pay for your coffee and bagel at the...
Forum: Northeast
06-17-24, 07:12 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 79
Posted By Steve B.

Harlem Valley Rail Trail

Got up here today, wanted to ride the “new” section just north of Millerton. Good trail section, expensive as all hell to build all those causeways thru the wetlands. Job well done, though I kind of...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-16-24, 06:52 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 2,173
Posted By Steve B.

They put bar tape up to the stem for a reason

They put bar tape up to the stem for a reason
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-16-24, 04:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 199
Posted By Steve B.

I have once ordered a mail order complete bike,...

I have once ordered a mail order complete bike, had a warranty claim on the frame cracking that was settled to some of my satisfaction, but I hate the thought of having to box up and ship a frame or...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-16-24, 02:09 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 483
Posted By Steve B.

Take the bike to a shop that can stick a derailer...

Take the bike to a shop that can stick a derailer alignment tool on it.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-14-24, 05:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 229
Posted By Steve B.

You get to drop the psi to a more comfortable...

You get to drop the psi to a more comfortable level, increases ride comfort.
Forum: Commuting
06-13-24, 08:01 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 479
Posted By Steve B.

Well, there’s some truth in that observation that...

Well, there’s some truth in that observation that a 28mm tire is 50% less likely to catch a nail compared to a 60mm tire. I just think it was bad luck.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-24, 06:16 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 809
Posted By Steve B.

Pretty unlikely to be hookless. Folding tires...

Pretty unlikely to be hookless. Folding tires are fine.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-12-24, 07:55 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 899
Posted By Steve B.

I’ve never found that the hope that topping off...

I’ve never found that the hope that topping off will get me home or back to my car works. I always end up putting in a new tube.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-12-24, 06:59 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 2,397
Posted By Steve B.

I’ve had issues with Trek CS. They make nice...

I’ve had issues with Trek CS. They make nice bikes though. I would send the frame to Calfee for a repair.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-12-24, 06:58 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,441
Posted By Steve B.

The NuCamp Tag models seemingly have a reasonable...

The NuCamp Tag models seemingly have a reasonable amount of room on the hitch to install a rack. I read on the Tag FB group people do this frequently. Good for 2 bikes, more and/or e-bikes are more...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-12-24, 03:54 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 932
Posted By Steve B.

Was thinking external. And general comment,...

Was thinking external. And general comment, without being specific, that rim sizes 10 years ago where narrower then current and as such, the tires were not running 2-4 mm wider when installed. I've...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-12-24, 01:45 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 2,812
Posted By Steve B.

Except the golf carts have no expectation of...

Except the golf carts have no expectation of having the right of way. A pedestrian has right of way on a crosswalk, usually. A golf cart on a golf course has no such right. Thus the tandem has no...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-12-24, 11:18 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 932
Posted By Steve B.

Problem with upgrading wheels, carbon or...

Problem with upgrading wheels, carbon or aluminum, is older bikes, say a 2013 vintage, usually have very limited clearance for wider tires. They were often spec’s with 25mm and rims that were 19mm...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-11-24, 08:28 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 932
Posted By Steve B.

If your current is using quick release with 130...

If your current is using quick release with 130 rear spacing as well as rim brakes, a wheel upgrade might be an issue, those wheels are getting scarce. Especially if trying to go carbon with a lower...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-24, 07:25 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 960
Posted By Steve B.

I have tubeless 28 mm Conti GP5000 tires on the...

I have tubeless 28 mm Conti GP5000 tires on the OEM Bontrager wheels, the tires measure at 30mm real life and there’s easily room for a 32. I’ll take pictures if it helps. I personally find that a...
Forum: Northeast
06-11-24, 04:27 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 226
Posted By Steve B.

Also: Farmington Canal Heritage Trail. New...

Also:

Farmington Canal Heritage Trail. New Haven, CT. to Northampton, MA or so, 81 miles long, mostly complete.

Mass Central Rail Trail, goes east/west. 60 miles complete
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-24, 04:20 PM
Replies: 173
Views: 4,168
Posted By Steve B.

Well, that’s true, but there are still thousands...

Well, that’s true, but there are still thousands or hundreds of thousands of cyclists using 10 year old road bikes, who likely will at some point find that 25mm tires are hard to find. Not to...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-24, 04:12 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 960
Posted By Steve B.

I’m 2 mos, on an Emonda SL7. It’s by far the...

I’m 2 mos, on an Emonda SL7. It’s by far the smoothest and most comfortable bike I’ve owned, and this is my 12th road bike. I’ve had 3 different aluminum, 3 steel, the rest carbon. I can’t state...
Forum: Northeast
06-11-24, 01:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 226
Posted By Steve B.

Walkill Valley Rail Trail, New Paltz. ...

Walkill Valley Rail Trail, New Paltz.

Walkway Over The Hudson and Putnam Rail trail that goes south 14 miles to Hopewell Junction, then another 22 miles SE to Brewster. All paved except Walkill...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-24, 11:32 AM
Replies: 173
Views: 4,168
Posted By Steve B.

Thanks Chaadster, good images. I've been cycling...

Thanks Chaadster, good images. I've been cycling since late 80's but can say I have paid zero attention to how the interior of the assorted rims I've used have been constructed, they have always been...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-11-24, 10:25 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,441
Posted By Steve B.

I’m not getting the opposition to tow vehicle...

I’m not getting the opposition to tow vehicle roof rack. Thousands of folks do exactly this. Yeas a hit on gas mileage which happens towing a trailer anyway, so kind of moot issue. Bugs easy to...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-24, 10:08 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 570
Posted By Steve B.

Certainly riding with a buddy on a very windy day...

Certainly riding with a buddy on a very windy day motivates me to go, where I might otherwise see the forecast “winds Northeast 15, gusting to 25”. I might bag it, but meeting somebody I hate to...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-11-24, 07:47 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 218
Posted By Steve B.

My systems do exactly what Kai has described

My systems do exactly what Kai has described
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-24, 07:28 AM
Replies: 173
Views: 4,168
Posted By Steve B.

There are a lot of people riding some very nice...

There are a lot of people riding some very nice yet old road bikes whose frames are limited to 25's. They would hate to see them discontinued.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-10-24, 06:25 PM
Replies: 173
Views: 4,168
Posted By Steve B.

Basic clincher rims did not have the side shelves...

Basic clincher rims did not have the side shelves to better seat the tire. You didn't need to pay attention to having the bead in the center of the rim with a non-tubeless rim.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-10-24, 03:35 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 1,366
Posted By Steve B.

Well, in defence, I'm a clyde and this was too...

Well, in defence, I'm a clyde and this was too much a noodle for my riding/mash the pedals style, etc.... I had 2 Kleins prior that were great bikes. In contemplating a new road bike this spring, I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-10-24, 09:34 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 2,812
Posted By Steve B.

Golf cart is not a pedestrian in a crosswalk so I...

Golf cart is not a pedestrian in a crosswalk so I would just say screw them and go.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-10-24, 06:39 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 1,366
Posted By Steve B.

Lemond Victorie titanium, 2000. It was a warranty...

Lemond Victorie titanium, 2000. It was a warranty replacement from Trek, replacing a wonderful Klein Quantum with a broken seat post clamp (integrated). There were no Kleins left, so I tried...
Forum: Touring
06-09-24, 09:17 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,437
Posted By Steve B.

No experience riding some of this except some on...

No experience riding some of this except some on the Erie Canal. I do know of one member here -JPPE or something, did a supported cross country a few years ago, used US Rt 20 the whole way to Mass. ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-09-24, 04:19 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,441
Posted By Steve B.

This is a frequent topic on the NuCamp teardrop...

This is a frequent topic on the NuCamp teardrop FB page, NuCamp does not provide for nor recommends a hitch on the rear due to an increase in weight that adversely affects the handling “of their...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-09-24, 08:50 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,083
Posted By Steve B.

Only gotcha on wheels is somewhat dependent in...

Only gotcha on wheels is somewhat dependent in what wheels he has now, upgrading might be a dead path. If he has rim brake wheels with 130mm QR, any future bike might well have disc brakes and thru...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-09-24, 08:03 AM
Replies: 173
Views: 4,168
Posted By Steve B.

In my experience, the issue has been using...

In my experience, the issue has been using clincher tires with tubeless designed rims. There was a learning curve installing as we learned to get the bead seated in the center channel and off the...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-08-24, 12:40 PM
Replies: 173
Views: 4,168
Posted By Steve B.

Thank you for this, I was not clear on how the...

Thank you for this, I was not clear on how the different rims were designed and functioned. I am curious as to what (if any) advantage there is to a hookless tubeless rim vs. the hooked type. I can...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-08-24, 10:42 AM
Replies: 173
Views: 4,168
Posted By Steve B.

Should be no difference but in reality there is....

Should be no difference but in reality there is. The OEM Bontrager clinchers mounted and dismounted from the Bontrager with pretty much one tire lever needed. The Conti GP5000 S TR tubeless needed...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-08-24, 09:20 AM
Replies: 173
Views: 4,168
Posted By Steve B.

It can be a big pain as you need to mount the...

It can be a big pain as you need to mount the first bead and make sure the bead sits in the center channel, then do the same with the 2nd side of the tire. Hard to mount if any of the bead is...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-07-24, 06:14 PM
Replies: 173
Views: 4,168
Posted By Steve B.

I was of the same thought. I carry 3 CO2 anyway,...

I was of the same thought. I carry 3 CO2 anyway, plus 2 tubes, so switching to a plug and dumped a tube when I went tubeless. Really very dependent on the rim design. I hate dealing with tubeless...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-07-24, 06:09 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,083
Posted By Steve B.

A buddy rides a middle level Trek aluminum with...

A buddy rides a middle level Trek aluminum with Sora, he keeps up with us just fine, me on a new Trek carbon with Ultegra Di2. Upgrading will not make you faster. Might shift better. You need to...
Forum: Commuting
06-07-24, 01:34 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 664
Posted By Steve B.

My bike commute was never the same route as my...

My bike commute was never the same route as my car commute. My bike commute maximized use of bike lanes and paths. My car used the parkway. My car commute was 1:20 to 1:40. My bike commute was 2...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-06-24, 04:00 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,898
Posted By Steve B.

It’s possible to deactivate using the settings on...

It’s possible to deactivate using the settings on one of the Garmin computers. You can select modes on the GPS screen
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-06-24, 03:38 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,898
Posted By Steve B.

It’s still useful in congested conditions, just...

It’s still useful in congested conditions, just turn off audible alarms. This way it’s still functioning for when you need to move into the lane for parked cars, turn left, etc…
Forum: Road Cycling
06-06-24, 03:27 PM
Replies: 173
Views: 4,168
Posted By Steve B.

Yes, that’s what I got. I wonder if I’ll ever...

Yes, that’s what I got. I wonder if I’ll ever need it
Forum: Road Cycling
06-06-24, 02:36 PM
Replies: 173
Views: 4,168
Posted By Steve B.

5-7 minutes. I've changed enough in 35 years to...

5-7 minutes. I've changed enough in 35 years to be good and fast at it. I also use good tires, either GP4S or GP5000, so go a few years usually without a flat. I cannot say if it's faster to plug...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-06-24, 01:54 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 6,111
Posted By Steve B.

Agree

Agree
Forum: Road Cycling
06-06-24, 01:35 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 6,111
Posted By Steve B.

Also good points, they convict for murder on...

Also good points, they convict for murder on circumstantial. This case maybe not so clear cut ?. Some guy complains he saw 2 guys naked in public, reports to police. Maybe no video or other...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-06-24, 01:31 PM
Replies: 3,609
Views: 466,803
Posted By Steve B.

The Kas saga continues. In communication with her...

The Kas saga continues. In communication with her former owners, turns out she was a much more affectionate cat with them, who loved to cuddle with Mom and Dad on the couch, etc….. We did not know...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-06-24, 01:20 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 6,111
Posted By Steve B.

No, you make a good point that the cops really...

No, you make a good point that the cops really needed to observe this first hand to have arrested. Somebodies complaint is as you say, really not enough. My point was it should be basic knowledge...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-06-24, 11:32 AM
Replies: 171
Views: 6,111
Posted By Steve B.

Well, public indecency is on the books in a lot...

Well, public indecency is on the books in a lot of states and you risk the ire of the local cops if you undress in public and somebody sees you and complains. That was the stupid part. I take off...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-06-24, 08:55 AM
Replies: 173
Views: 4,168
Posted By Steve B.

Went tubeless road a month ago, so a few hundred...

Went tubeless road a month ago, so a few hundred miles now. I can run less air (70-80), so ride quality is even better. I’m using GP5000 S TR in a 28mm. On my Bontrager Aeolus 37 rims they...
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