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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-18-24, 11:07 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 2,525
Posted By Smaug1

You should try a club

You might be surprised; I was.

i learned a lot. Met a lot of great people. Raised my pace in a group.

i ride probably 50/50; you don’t have to choose; do both!
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-17-24, 02:38 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 579
Posted By Smaug1

It depends, is the 4-pin an XLR-type? Or...

It depends, is the 4-pin an XLR-type? Or proprietary like Electra/Trek use? (as they can also be used to connect an extra battery pack)
In general, the 2-pin "barrel" connectors are all the same,...
Forum: Commuting
05-17-24, 10:34 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 990
Posted By Smaug1

bisonbike: you clearly need a cheap, rugged bike...

bisonbike: you clearly need a cheap, rugged bike for this type of trip! Maybe a Buffalo (http://www.buffalobicycle.com/). :D

I'll be watching this thread, as I live in Kenosha, halfway between...
Forum: Commuting
05-17-24, 10:11 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 583
Posted By Smaug1

I do a mix of things: Bring left-overs of...

I do a mix of things:

Bring left-overs of dinners I've cooked and microwave it at work
Pack something that's OK cold (salad, sandwich, fruit)
Bring soup or stew in a vacuum thermos food jar....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-17-24, 10:03 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 5,129
Posted By Smaug1

If you were climbing, how did you both stop on...

If you were climbing, how did you both stop on the uphill side? I'm having a hard time imagining this.
Also, if you were on your left, then you were in his lane and it was your fault. Why were you...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-17-24, 09:53 AM
Replies: 134
Views: 4,880
Posted By Smaug1

Interesting info about the kickstand clamping....

Interesting info about the kickstand clamping. Makes me realize that I probably overtightend the center mount kickstand on my aluminum gravel bike. :foo:

I think it's great that MikeDeason is...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-17-24, 07:18 AM
Replies: 6,405
Views: 595,761
Posted By Smaug1

I managed to get in a 22-miler last night, it...

I managed to get in a 22-miler last night, it felt good. Like someone else said earlier, the wind seemed to self-adjust to be in my face most of the time. I started the ride going west, then south....
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-17-24, 07:08 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 632
Posted By Smaug1

Racer models have drop bars, which he doesn't...

Racer models have drop bars, which he doesn't want.
Roadster models (which you may have been thinking of) have flat bars, but only one speed, which doesn't necessarily fit with his wish to only...
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-16-24, 12:23 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 579
Posted By Smaug1

I doubt they're near 1.5 lbs., but even if they...

I doubt they're near 1.5 lbs., but even if they are, the effort to carry the charger is a LOT less than the effort to pedal if the battery is depleted. ;) They're not big either, smaller than a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-16-24, 10:00 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 764
Posted By Smaug1

I'm really liking the Topeak Hexus, to carry on...

I'm really liking the Topeak Hexus, to carry on the bike. It's a really smart modular design. The sides of it come off and double as tire levers and a hex driver. It's got just about everything on...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-16-24, 09:54 AM
Replies: 6,405
Views: 595,761
Posted By Smaug1

Tuesday night: With my daughter, didn't ride. ...

Tuesday night: With my daughter, didn't ride.
Yesterday: Spent 5 hours driving taking my mom to an appointment. (she's got Alzheimer's) Missed the weekly club ride I usually lead. Time to repay all...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-16-24, 09:47 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 968
Posted By Smaug1

Eric F, Sierra Rider: They were taking the fun...

Eric F, Sierra Rider: They were taking the fun out of it with their: "Get out of my way, I'm RACING attitude." For example, yelling at people crossing the road at the rest stop. Was them having to...
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-16-24, 09:42 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 579
Posted By Smaug1

I think it will be fine. Don't ask, don't tell. ...

I think it will be fine. Don't ask, don't tell.

To be safe, I would charge them on a non-flammable surface, like the sink overnight, or tile bathroom floor.

Charger weight is nothing, compared...
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-16-24, 09:41 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,255
Posted By Smaug1

No need to be rude, tds.

No need to be rude, tds.
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-14-24, 02:29 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 632
Posted By Smaug1

Seems like a Trek FX+ 2 is the closest to what...

Seems like a Trek FX+ 2 is the closest to what you're asking for:
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1920x1440/1715717334_901439e5b673e99f532579b65ceff36b69922004.png
...
Forum: Introductions
05-14-24, 12:12 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 315
Posted By Smaug1

Welcome, from SE Wisconsin. You're lucky to be...

Welcome, from SE Wisconsin.
You're lucky to be in a place where you can ride year 'round. You will sweat more than I will, but you don't know it, as it will dry up so quickly, hehehe.
Watch out for...
Forum: Introductions
05-14-24, 12:11 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 279
Posted By Smaug1

OK! don't be afraid to give back now and then...

OK! don't be afraid to give back now and then too! Don't just be a Taker. ;)
Enjoy your stay.
Forum: Introductions
05-14-24, 12:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 159
Posted By Smaug1

Welcome, from SE Wisconsin, USA. Seems like...

Welcome, from SE Wisconsin, USA.
Seems like you're a bike tinkerer.
In bigger cities, at least in the USA, we have bike co-ops, where bicycles are often built from parts:...
Forum: Introductions
05-14-24, 12:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 150
Posted By Smaug1

Welcome, from SE Wisconsin. I have a 1972...

Welcome, from SE Wisconsin.
I have a 1972 Schwinn Varsity, a heavy vintage bike, but it's the one with that Nostalgic Factor I wanted.
Enjoy your stay.
Forum: Introductions
05-14-24, 12:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 737
Posted By Smaug1

Welcome, from SE Wisconsin! :giver: Enjoy your...

Welcome, from SE Wisconsin! :giver:
Enjoy your stay.
Forum: Introductions
05-14-24, 12:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 241
Posted By Smaug1

Welcome, from SE Wisconsin. (you might consider...

Welcome, from SE Wisconsin. (you might consider filling in your rough location in your profile)
Looks like as sweet endurance road bike, Canondale's version of my Trek Domane. Only problem with...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-14-24, 11:32 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 962
Posted By Smaug1

This shop used to carry "bike shop Schwinn" 10...

This shop used to carry "bike shop Schwinn" 10 years ago. They don't list it in their Products page any more. I guess you could call them if you're curious enough.

In the Wikipedia link in my...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-14-24, 11:24 AM
Replies: 6,405
Views: 595,761
Posted By Smaug1

Short Answer: 15 miles yesterday. Long...

Short Answer: 15 miles yesterday.

Long Answer: I went to the club ride last night, rain was forecast, but not serious. Only 5 of us showed up. One bailed immediately, as he forgot his floor pump...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-13-24, 12:43 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 5,129
Posted By Smaug1

Thanks for coming back to follow up,...

Thanks for coming back to follow up, scared_cyclist.
Yes, I can see how you would feel it's too dangerous.
To answer another's question, it's more risky because the closing speed is higher when...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-13-24, 12:22 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 962
Posted By Smaug1

By the way, I was present for the last gasp of...

By the way, I was present for the last gasp of Schwinn bikes. Last year, Richard Schwinn gave a tour of the Waterford Bikes factory, (in Waterford, WI) which used to make the Schwinn Paramount....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-13-24, 11:44 AM
Replies: 6,405
Views: 595,761
Posted By Smaug1

Saturday: I did the Hungry Bear 100 gravel race....

Saturday: I did the Hungry Bear 100 gravel race. (though I wasn't racing) That was 60 miles, and I added in a few more at the end to round up to the metric century to get my May Gran Fondo in Strava....
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-13-24, 10:46 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 968
Posted By Smaug1

Update: It worked out great. I went there and...

Update: It worked out great. I went there and found the race director in the building helping hand out tags. He asked one of his lieutenants to give me an unused number, as lots of people register...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-10-24, 10:35 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 968
Posted By Smaug1

Even with the event organizer's blessing and...

Even with the event organizer's blessing and after paying the fee? C'mon man.
I'm sure the county would be happy to let me use the public roads (which I already support through my taxes) after...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-10-24, 10:17 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,173
Posted By Smaug1

I tried two Brooks'. Never could break them in. ...

I tried two Brooks'. Never could break them in.
Then I became aware of the Selle Anatomica leather ones, which are kind of an American verison of Brooks. They use a leather treatment technology...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-10-24, 10:09 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 5,129
Posted By Smaug1

Let's be optimistic for him. He obviously...

Let's be optimistic for him.
He obviously created the first name that wasn't taken that came to mind just for the purpose of making this one post.
He appears to have already gone, too. Mission...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-10-24, 10:07 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 3,611
Posted By Smaug1

Have you tried a modern endurance road bike? On...

Have you tried a modern endurance road bike? On the 32 mm tires, they are almost as plush as a gravel bike with narrower (38 or 40 mm) tires. And a LOT more efficient over 15 mph than a gravel bike.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-10-24, 10:03 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,193
Posted By Smaug1

Pump only for me. If I'm fixing a flat out on...

Pump only for me.
If I'm fixing a flat out on the road, there's a good chance I'll miss whatever caused the flat, despite my best efforts and flat again. If I had only CO2, I'd be out of luck.
The...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-10-24, 09:55 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 4,318
Posted By Smaug1

Yep derailleurs are mature, light, inexpensive...

Yep derailleurs are mature, light, inexpensive and efficient. Nothing else can compete in these aspects, so they're going to be around until bikes are all replaced with eBikes.

Did you read about...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-10-24, 09:19 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 968
Posted By Smaug1

Apparently, Larry and I share the same sense of...

Apparently, Larry and I share the same sense of adventure. :D

I don't go to casinos, but I do gamble in my own way, hehehe.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-10-24, 09:17 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,659
Posted By Smaug1

Random thought: When people post: "What is the...

Random thought: When people post: "What is the popular opinion on ...?" or "What is the consensus on ...?" they should add a poll.
Otherwise, they will manually be figuring out what the consensus...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-10-24, 09:10 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,432
Posted By Smaug1

(please take my 'Like' as a show of solidarity,...

(please take my 'Like' as a show of solidarity, rather than my liking the content of your post)
It depends on your age and fitness level.
Wout van Aert (29) crashed at ~30 mph this year, broke his...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-10-24, 08:50 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,254
Posted By Smaug1

Good call! Do you have any pictures or links to...

Good call!
Do you have any pictures or links to pictures in the meantime?
What does your build entail?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-10-24, 08:45 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 962
Posted By Smaug1

There are two grades Schwinn now: Walmart/Amazon...

There are two grades Schwinn now: Walmart/Amazon Schwinn and bike shop Schwinn. The bike shop ones are good and the Walmart ones are bad.
I would bet that the Network 3.0 shown on Amazon (here...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-10-24, 07:53 AM
Replies: 6,405
Views: 595,761
Posted By Smaug1

Yesterday was a rest day. Today, I will have 4...

Yesterday was a rest day.
Today, I will have 4 miles on the eBike commuting.
Then, I will pack the car and drive up to the northwoods for the Hungry Bear gravel race:...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-10-24, 07:41 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 968
Posted By Smaug1

I emailed the ride organizer last night. He...

I emailed the ride organizer last night. He replied first thing this morning: "If you show up, we'll figure something out."

That doesn't fill me with confidence, but it would be fun to ride in...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-09-24, 08:19 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 968
Posted By Smaug1

Waited too long to register

For my first gravel race:

https://hungrybeargravel.com/

The thing is I just want to ride a nice gravel course for my first time, I don’t need to race.

If I show up anyway, will they turn me...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-09-24, 10:24 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 271
Posted By Smaug1

One mistake that less serious bikers make is to...

One mistake that less serious bikers make is to always inflate the tires to the max. marked on the side of the tire. That makes a huge negative effect on the ride quality.

For example, the tires...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-09-24, 09:47 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,254
Posted By Smaug1

With modern Chinese bikes, the welds aren't...

With modern Chinese bikes, the welds aren't problematic any more, as they are done by robots now.
The problem with Chinese bikes is that they will cut corners to lower cost wherever they think they...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-09-24, 09:29 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 271
Posted By Smaug1

What brands does your local bike shop support?...

What brands does your local bike shop support? (Giant is one, I presume)
I agree with RH Clark, that you don't necessarily need a suspension bike. Something with front suspension and then a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-09-24, 09:24 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 454
Posted By Smaug1

Another option, if you're not open to eBikes:...

Another option, if you're not open to eBikes: Surly Disc Trucker. It is more upright and has a beefy frame to handle a heavier rider or additional loads in the form of fully-loaded front/rear...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-09-24, 09:18 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 454
Posted By Smaug1

Please understand that any comments I make about...

Please understand that any comments I make about your weight are not condescending, but just being practical. (how tall are you, by the way?)

I'm going to suggest something totally different.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-09-24, 08:13 AM
Replies: 6,405
Views: 595,761
Posted By Smaug1

Nice job! I chalk it up to the endurance...

Nice job!

I chalk it up to the endurance you've built up over all the road rides, including a lot of climbing.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-09-24, 08:12 AM
Replies: 6,405
Views: 595,761
Posted By Smaug1

Here are yesterday's rides, for those...

Here are yesterday's rides, for those interested:https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1173x309/2024_05_08_rides_32e0b75fd63d1dde3d6f72d77f46c6f6d6237692.png
Riding 7.75 miles each...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-09-24, 07:58 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 4,318
Posted By Smaug1

I'm not sure I understand your post. For one...

I'm not sure I understand your post.
For one thing, it had three speeds, therefore not fixed.
Are you saying they made a 3-speed that would not coast?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-09-24, 07:53 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 4,318
Posted By Smaug1

Excellent post, I will just point out one thing...

Excellent post, I will just point out one thing wrong:
Rebuilding a rear roller/coaster brake for you would not be an issue, since it is just the rear brake. If you had a front brake, I guess you'd...
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