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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-28-20, 04:41 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 6,070
Posted By superpletch

I run tubeless road tires Schwalbe pro ones and...

I run tubeless road tires Schwalbe pro ones and Schwalbe g-one and love the performance and I run 50-65 psi on 700x28 and 700x30. I also use plugs with great success, it only takes minutes to plug a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-28-20, 06:46 AM
Replies: 199
Views: 15,872
Posted By superpletch

in my limited experience, but having ridden most...

in my limited experience, but having ridden most types of brakes, I seem to get used to the feel of the brakes in just a short while and don't recall ever having been concerned with "catapulting"...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-26-20, 11:01 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,616
Posted By superpletch

i love it, i have a few bikes so supply hasn't...

i love it, i have a few bikes so supply hasn't been a problem (other than size large summer gloves) and vehicle traffic is null. at the height of the panic i thoroughly enjoyed riding through...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-26-20, 10:51 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 6,336
Posted By superpletch

bontrager rt/ion

bontrager rt/ion
Forum: Road Cycling
09-25-20, 02:28 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 6,336
Posted By superpletch

if you have a di2 bike the $60 for the d-fly unit...

if you have a di2 bike the $60 for the d-fly unit is nominal. IF it drains battery faster I don't recognize it, maybe you will have to charge bikes battery every 1.8 months vs every 2.2 months????
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-24-20, 03:09 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,033
Posted By superpletch

if the hydraulic system is properly bled there...

if the hydraulic system is properly bled there should be no air in the system and air will not find its way into the system unless there is a leak. a properly bled system should be virtually...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-24-20, 02:57 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 18,633
Posted By superpletch

I use a mirror by sprintech that replaces plug on...

I use a mirror by sprintech that replaces plug on my drop bars and it has a ball socket so it's adjustable. I get on my fixie without a mirror and feel naked without it now.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-24-20, 02:46 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 10,283
Posted By superpletch

steel cut oats with chia seeds, almonds, milk and...

steel cut oats with chia seeds, almonds, milk and raisins 1 hour before i ride. lots of water with some type of gatorade, tailwind or the like in one bottle. at about mile 60 i find some type of...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-23-20, 05:55 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 16,454
Posted By superpletch

I agree. no gloves in winter doesn't make sense....

I agree. no gloves in winter doesn't make sense. I sweat a lot and my hands get slick when not wearing gloves so i always wear gloves, usually with little or no padding or gel. I wiped out on my...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-23-20, 06:58 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 547
Posted By superpletch

FSA gossamer pro crankset on eBay

I wiped out on my gravel bike, the skin will grow back, but I bent my crank. Right or wrong I'm going to replace with the same crankset. Looking online and the gossamer pro 386 evo retails for...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-31-20, 06:24 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,688
Posted By superpletch

cannondale synapse aero seat post

my brother was gifted a 2010? synapse with a aero seatpost (teardrop). after riding for 6mos the seatpost snapped while riding causing him to crash. after recovering and taking to lbs which...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-31-20, 06:14 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,005
Posted By superpletch

all those distributors? its a 4 cylinder with...

all those distributors? its a 4 cylinder with rim brakes?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-23-19, 07:07 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,319
Posted By superpletch

where I live there is an obviously unenforced law...

where I live there is an obviously unenforced law that limits dog leashes to 10 ft. many times i have come around the corner to a dog owner paying no attention to their 3lb rat dog at the end of a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-15-19, 04:47 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,397
Posted By superpletch

from experience, at your stature, make sure you...

from experience, at your stature, make sure you get a bike with good, strong wheels otherwise you will be breaking spokes sooner than later. especially if you are carrying more weight in bags. most...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-08-19, 08:24 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,097
Posted By superpletch

on some stubborn tires I've had to install tubes...

on some stubborn tires I've had to install tubes to seat the tire beads. leave them inflated overnight, remove the tube then they seat easily tubeless.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-08-19, 08:18 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 16,057
Posted By superpletch

ride more to get faster. best upgrade to go...

ride more to get faster.

best upgrade to go faster is a good wheel set with great tires that have low rolling resistance
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-05-19, 05:53 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 8,952
Posted By superpletch

700x30c in a great, low rolling resistance...

700x30c in a great, low rolling resistance tubeless tire @ 65psi
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-04-19, 06:32 AM
Replies: 277
Views: 45,661
Posted By superpletch

read the article "the abc's of awareness" ...

read the article "the abc's of awareness"

if you ride scared you will be more hesitant and, IMO, more likely to get hurt. take your space on the road and become part of the traffic when you can....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-01-19, 12:15 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 7,812
Posted By superpletch

I washed out front wheel on a slight corner on a...

I washed out front wheel on a slight corner on a thin layer of slick mud and like you I hit the ground in a split second. I broke a rib and after healing it took me couple weeks to get my nerve back....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-24-19, 06:36 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,641
Posted By superpletch

I agree to reduce down force on pedals and spin...

I agree to reduce down force on pedals and spin more, after riding like that for a while slowly increase how hard you are pedaling. as you get stronger so will your knees.

also stretching after...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-23-19, 11:45 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 8,696
Posted By superpletch

oakley flak 2.0 with progressive road prizm...

oakley flak 2.0 with progressive road prizm lenses-not cheap but work well. purchased from sportrx which offers good customer service.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-23-19, 07:45 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,033
Posted By superpletch

I have been using tubeless tires on my touring...

I have been using tubeless tires on my touring and road bike for a couple years now. On this springs pacific coast tour my 700x35c schwalbe touring tires worked great until the last 50 miles of the...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-14-19, 05:37 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 11,235
Posted By superpletch

i recently went from a 700x25c to this tire ^^...

i recently went from a 700x25c to this tire ^^ (schwalbe g one speed 700x30) and I am in love with them. I've mounted them tubeless and run about 65psi. they roll extremely well, even compared to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-14-19, 01:10 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 608
Posted By superpletch

today I removed the wheel and brake pads and...

today I removed the wheel and brake pads and carefully pulled brake lever to extend caliper pistons and cleaned them with shimano mineral oil and a qtip, then worked pistons in and out carefully with...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-13-19, 06:19 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 608
Posted By superpletch

dura ace hydraulic caliper with tight spot

my front hydraulic brake caliper has a sticky spot when applying causing front brake to grab. when I apply front brake at about 1/3 of application the lever hits a tight spot then breaks through...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-22-19, 02:49 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 18,856
Posted By superpletch

should an epileptic be riding a bike? sounds...

should an epileptic be riding a bike? sounds kinda risky.

my mom taught me not to stare at the sun.

evidence shows that an intermittent flashing light front and rear makes you many times...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-03-19, 06:12 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,229
Posted By superpletch

dont objectify. Since it fit so well it probably...

dont objectify. Since it fit so well it probably identifies as a mans bike.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-19-19, 07:20 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,028
Posted By superpletch

dont skimp on wheels - Di2 being super expensive...

dont skimp on wheels - Di2 being super expensive is a myth - do the math as a percentage of cost it is well worth it - used Di2 drivetrains available - if you get caught riding with a dead battery...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-15-19, 11:09 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 16,965
Posted By superpletch

turn on auto pause on bike computer. instead...

turn on auto pause on bike computer.

instead of using up too much energy trying to hammer up a hill work harder going downhill and on flats.

don't coast.

ride more.

my avg is higher...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-18-19, 03:02 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,729
Posted By superpletch

after several thousand miles it still shifts...

after several thousand miles it still shifts exactly the same as when I first rode it, even after replacing chain and cassette. In my experience my mechanical shifters and brakes (my di2 has...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-17-19, 03:57 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,729
Posted By superpletch

sram forced groupset(i think Caad10 equipped)...

sram forced groupset(i think Caad10 equipped) retail $850 range - shimano ultegra Di2 groupset retail $1300 range

so for a difference of $450 you can have di2 ultegra groupset. I don't think...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-25-19, 02:56 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,119
Posted By superpletch

ignore the impatient, self important idiot. It...

ignore the impatient, self important idiot. It sounds like you did the proper thing. I like to stay on the shoulder or side of the lane until I get close to an intersection, then I make sure its...
Forum: Touring
03-24-19, 02:27 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 17,838
Posted By superpletch

My brother and I will take the ferry from Alameda...

My brother and I will take the ferry from Alameda to SF and spend the first week of May touring from SF to Santa Barbara. In 2017 we took a similar route, but the Pfeiffer Bridge was washed out,...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
03-21-19, 09:04 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,234
Posted By superpletch

Bontrager Flare RT-Garmin connection issues

I bought new flare rt and ion 200 rt light set which I have connected to my garmin via bluetooth. The lights are set up to turn on automatically when I start recording ride on Garmin. ...
Forum: Touring
03-07-19, 08:59 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 9,970
Posted By superpletch

the first time I flew I disassembled my bike and...

the first time I flew I disassembled my bike and covered nearly every inch in foam and then wrapped the entire bike in plastic wrap, like the kind shippers wrap pallets in. (because I care less or...
Forum: Touring
03-07-19, 01:18 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,819
Posted By superpletch

thanks for the responses. I will take the long...

thanks for the responses. I will take the long way around the Monterey Peninsula on 17 mile road.

I was disappointed last time that we missed Monterey and south through Big Sur. I am aware...
Forum: Touring
03-06-19, 04:38 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,819
Posted By superpletch

Can you go around Monterey Peninsula on Pacific Coast tour?

I'm mapping a tour from SF to Santa Barbara and will spend the night in Monterey, CA. The next day I wanted to ride around the outside of the Monterey Peninsula via Lovers Point Park, Pacific Grove,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-03-19, 09:10 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 24,809
Posted By superpletch

check this out! this cat rode his beach cruiser...

check this out! this cat rode his beach cruiser bike across the country. now that's an accomplishment, I wonder if the TS could ride any bike cross country?

KENNY DO IT - A Cross Country Beach...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-28-19, 11:14 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 7,750
Posted By superpletch

bike disc brakes operate identically to...

bike disc brakes operate identically to automotive disc brakes, which have proven to be very maintenance friendly and perform very efficiently.

there is no reason to bleed brakes unless the...
Forum: Touring
01-23-19, 10:08 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 9,520
Posted By superpletch

I have been using Schwalbe Marathon Supreme HS469...

I have been using Schwalbe Marathon Supreme HS469 700x35c for mostly road touring and l use them tubeless. I have had 0 problems and love them.
Forum: Touring
01-23-19, 09:55 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,891
Posted By superpletch

when i visited Ireland the roads were so narrow I...

when i visited Ireland the roads were so narrow I found driving dangerous, I couldnt imagine cycling
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-23-19, 09:31 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,021
Posted By superpletch

practice riding with no hands. while riding...

practice riding with no hands.

while riding dont look down, look out in front of you. Relax, physics will help keep you upright until you slow too much, or if you let your brain micromanage your...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-18-19, 05:17 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 15,667
Posted By superpletch

if you use a camelback bottle with the one way...

if you use a camelback bottle with the one way valve make sure you take valve apart and clean it regularly. It will get full of black mold, they are easy to take apart and clean.

if you never...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-17-19, 06:39 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 4,753
Posted By superpletch

what is an alloy frame? alloy means a...

what is an alloy frame? alloy means a combination of metals. are you calling aluminum frames alloy? I'm not being a smart ass, looking to build a gravel race bike and am trying to decide on best...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-10-19, 04:30 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,488
Posted By superpletch

dynaplug saved my butt multiple times. The plug...

dynaplug saved my butt multiple times. The plug has always held when orange seal couldnt fill the hole, and I have not performed any further repairs when getting home. One plug went in on a new...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-09-19, 06:53 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 9,789
Posted By superpletch

Monthly-remove rear wheel, install dummy hub,...

Monthly-remove rear wheel, install dummy hub, clean with blue plastic park tool chain cleaner with orange solvent, rinse, fill chain cleaner with dish soap solution and clean again, dry thoroughly...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-07-19, 04:51 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,546
Posted By superpletch

I love Tailwind powder mixed in my water bottle...

I love Tailwind powder mixed in my water bottle on rides over 2hours. It keeps legs strong and helps prevent the "bonk". I also will bring some food, favorite is PB and honey on whole grain bread. ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-07-19, 12:27 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 9,505
Posted By superpletch

I have multiple routes that I ride. Weather,...

I have multiple routes that I ride. Weather, especially wind speed and direction, and time constraints usually dictate which route I choose for the day. The metric I usually use to measure my rides...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-02-19, 06:03 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,249
Posted By superpletch

Police only want to help and live to serve the...

Police only want to help and live to serve the community. I recommend waving or saying thank you while riding and that will promote a positive reflection of all cyclists.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-02-19, 07:51 AM
Replies: 510
Views: 52,063
Posted By superpletch

but I think I have had enough of you telling me I...

but I think I have had enough of you telling me I shouldn't.[/QUOTE]


thank you
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