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Forum: Road Cycling
08-10-21, 01:25 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 15,001
Posted By sterlingsam

Spinning (via Soul Cycle, Peloton, Wahoo, Zwift,...

Spinning (via Soul Cycle, Peloton, Wahoo, Zwift, etc.) and bicycling on the road both use some of the same muscles, but spinning does use more of the hamstrings. This is because of the flywheel,...
Forum: Electric Bikes
08-10-21, 12:52 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,435
Posted By sterlingsam

A good value for the money. Not a lot of ebikes...

A good value for the money. Not a lot of ebikes out there at this price point.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-10-21, 12:36 PM
Replies: 389
Views: 19,346
Posted By sterlingsam

Most likely the lower figure, but to more...

Most likely the lower figure, but to more accurately determine calories burned during this 30 minute ride, you would have to input your age, gender, height, and weight into a calculator (in addition...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-01-21, 11:09 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 7,491
Posted By sterlingsam

Radially laced wheels

Andy,
I wouldn't be too concerned about the radially laced front wheels and same lacing on the non-drive side of the rear. Whoever owned the bike before you was concerned with weight shaving and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-06-20, 10:53 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 8,682
Posted By sterlingsam

century on bike paths

Tucson's (Arizona) has the 'Loop' bike path which is 53 continuous miles on a bike/walk path. Do it twice and you've got your century and 6. You do have to watch out for walkers, joggers, and other...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-01-19, 10:48 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 13,997
Posted By sterlingsam

How much does weight matter?

Most of the time I ride a mid-1970s Bridgestone T700. Though I have 'upgraded' it, the bike still weighs 25+ pounds. Despite this, I am still able to keep up with others in most all situations, in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-29-19, 02:03 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,819
Posted By sterlingsam

It looks touring friendly already, front and rear...

It looks touring friendly already, front and rear racks, front and rear mudguards. It doesn't appear to need much, perhaps new covers for the brake levers. Can't tell what size and type of tires you...
Forum: Touring
08-29-19, 01:50 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 11,375
Posted By sterlingsam

If she wants to go on such a tour, I would use...

If she wants to go on such a tour, I would use the TransAmerica Bicycle trail, which started in the mid-1970s. Maps are available through Adventure Cycling. I did the Astoria, OR to Pueblo, CO (2200...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-29-19, 01:34 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 22,659
Posted By sterlingsam

commuting bicycle

I wouldn't have paid $750 for a commuting bike unless I had secure INDOOR parking for it. For commuting, where you lock the bike OUTSIDE, I buy sub-$50 bikes from Craigslist and the like. They all...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-06-19, 11:15 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 13,971
Posted By sterlingsam

You can read my response to gaining 4mph without...

You can read my response to gaining 4mph without getting fit, but in summary, unless you are biking at 22-25 mph, spending more for a heavier (than a lightweight road bike) aero bike isn't worth it. ...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
07-22-19, 07:22 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 9,458
Posted By sterlingsam

No soda or any liquids with added sugar, no fried...

No soda or any liquids with added sugar, no fried anything, red meat no more than twice per week, no poultry skin, cut back on fat (oil, butter, etc.) as much as possible, try not eating anything...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-22-19, 07:13 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 18,734
Posted By sterlingsam

It is currently 124 degrees F in Ross CA...

It is currently 124 degrees F in Ross CA (southern Marin County).! That is definitely too hot for me, but I will wait until 7 or 7:30pm, when it cools down (I hope below 100 F). I would bike before...
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