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Forum: Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs
09-18-23, 11:11 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,053
Posted By FamilyMan007

Thanks so much for your input - never having...

Thanks so much for your input - never having tried MTB I was not aware of the critical aspect of modulating brake operation according to specific situation.

As regards the Hope Duo - I would...
Forum: Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs
09-16-23, 10:34 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,053
Posted By FamilyMan007

Single (left) handed operation of disk brakes

Background:

My son only has use of his left hand. His current FX-3 came with cable operated rim brakes, and was set up with a splitter to operate both front & rear brakes using a single lever....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-29-22, 03:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,740
Posted By FamilyMan007

Reporting back after what seems to have been a...

Reporting back after what seems to have been a successful Dad / Son maintenance project: took off the v-brakes, cleaned (as thoroughly as possible without working out how to do a complete dissambly...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-26-22, 06:48 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,082
Posted By FamilyMan007

I also think this is a valid summation, worth...

I also think this is a valid summation, worth much much > $0.02c
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-27-21, 05:13 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,740
Posted By FamilyMan007

IceTee2 - Thanks for confirmation that...

IceTee2 - Thanks for confirmation that BR-T4000's seem to readily replace the SD-3 OEM without any issue.

The Kool-Stop pads are ordered/paid for - I had hoped to have received them by Xmas but...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-24-21, 04:39 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,740
Posted By FamilyMan007

Thanks thook; dedhed; vegan bikes; & Kapusta for...

Thanks thook; dedhed; vegan bikes; & Kapusta for taking time to respond with your advice. This forum really is a wonderful resource!

I will proceed to acquire and install the Kool-Stop v-type 2...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-24-21, 07:06 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,740
Posted By FamilyMan007

V-brake on Trek 7.3FX (2010 model)

My son’s Trek 7.3FX (a 2010 model) has been getting more use recently (visiting girl friend) and therefore riding on dirty city streets in various weather.

I replaced the brake cables last year,...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-15-20, 06:51 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 16,419
Posted By FamilyMan007

Awareness of what's behind

yet another +1 for 'tale-a-look' mirror

In addition, I find to Garmin Vario radar unit to be of assistance https://buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/p/601468 added benefit of being on sale at the moment
Forum: Electric Bikes
06-21-19, 04:14 PM
Replies: 280
Views: 56,225
Posted By FamilyMan007

Back to the original post +1 a...

Back to the original post




+1 a pedal-assist likely in my future as well



[/QUOTE] ....But an e-bike .... An e-bike .... an e-bike ..... [/QUOTE]
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-01-19, 05:24 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,381
Posted By FamilyMan007

Got me But in my young day (so far ago I...

Got me

But in my young day (so far ago I likely mis-remember) I thought April Fool jokes were a morning-only thing

Happy cycling
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-01-19, 05:09 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 66,027
Posted By FamilyMan007

Works for me - I do not ride my Quick SL1 very...

Works for me - I do not ride my Quick SL1 very often these days, but when I do I still find the ride very smooth (using Marathon Supreme 35's)


Sounds like a great deal!
I am confident your wife...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-13-18, 05:04 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 590
Posted By FamilyMan007

Prudential 100-mile closed road event - July 29th 2018

I was lucky enough to get a ballot entry for the above event (I fancy the odds for 'overseas' category must be better than for locals - a relative living in UK has tried some 4 or 5 times and never...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
01-08-18, 10:38 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 12,890
Posted By FamilyMan007

+1 :thumb: I have used one this past riding...

+1 :thumb:

I have used one this past riding season - gives me the confidence to leave bike unattended for a short period - likely more protection than a cable

Seems well made + combination #...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-22-17, 05:55 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 7,050
Posted By FamilyMan007

Good prediction - e-assist getting more common...

Good prediction - e-assist getting more common every year

I see this trend likely continuing as the Baby Boomers age (anyone read 'The Haywire Heart'?)

Merry Xmas and a Happy & Healthy New Year...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-10-17, 09:45 PM
Replies: 180
Views: 60,558
Posted By FamilyMan007

I can understand frustration if your 4.5ARs are...

I can understand frustration if your 4.5ARs are failing to meet your expectations for the $ spent.

As previously indicated, I am loving my 4.5ARs built with DT-240 hubs (just wish I was a stronger...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-03-17, 07:47 PM
Replies: 180
Views: 60,558
Posted By FamilyMan007

Makes no sense to me based on my experience with...

Makes no sense to me based on my experience with the 'standard' DT hubs - just love the wheels (using Schwalbe Pro One 28mm @ about 60psi)




On reflection, I find it a little unusual to order...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-12-17, 08:12 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,291
Posted By FamilyMan007

I took advantage of Bill's hard work last time -...

I took advantage of Bill's hard work last time - I was pleased with design and quality of the jersey / wind vest I ordered.

In answer to your question re sizing, I would say that in my limited...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
11-03-17, 02:35 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,261
Posted By FamilyMan007

Thanks for your very informative reply, much...

Thanks for your very informative reply, much appreciated.

I certainly love the ride of the Schwalbe Pro Ones - hope you have a good experience. (Reported durability of supple tires usually seems...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
10-12-17, 07:27 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,261
Posted By FamilyMan007

Hi Brian I have experience with Conti 4000 28mm...

Hi Brian
I have experience with Conti 4000 28mm (tubed) and Schwalbe Pro One 28mm (tubeless) - I was thinking of going to Hutchinson Sector 32mm for next tubeless - would be interested in you...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-09-17, 11:11 PM
Replies: 180
Views: 60,558
Posted By FamilyMan007

Your bike looks fantastic +1 for using this...

Your bike looks fantastic

+1 for using this tool :thumb:
It makes lifting the last few inches of the Schwalbe Pro One bead over the 'outer' rim just so much easier (unless you have much...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-08-17, 09:04 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,058
Posted By FamilyMan007

4.5ARs are one of my indulgencies for my new bike...

4.5ARs are one of my indulgencies for my new bike - downhill seems so secure, not sure how much that is attributable to frame and how much wheel/tire combo.
Wish I was a stronger cyclist to get full...
Forum: Touring
10-07-17, 08:53 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 11,279
Posted By FamilyMan007

My 2c: ~ you seem to be doing a lot of thing...

My 2c:
~ you seem to be doing a lot of thing right (I love my T-Cento Bib, also use Assos cream + wash after every use)
~ someone mentioned time on the bike - many hours in the saddle training for...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-29-17, 01:49 PM
Replies: 472
Views: 293,847
Posted By FamilyMan007

I purchased the 901 - my new bike was an...

I purchased the 901 - my new bike was an indulgence, so extra cost vs 601 was not a determining factor for me


fyi - It was installed as part of a new build with the 46/30 as a planned...
Forum: Framebuilders
09-28-17, 05:52 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,840
Posted By FamilyMan007

My latest bike design included longer chain stays...

My latest bike design included longer chain stays (435mm, I am down to about 185cm tall and shrinking slowly).
Just loving my new bike (completed my first double classic - 200 mile - one-day ride...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-27-17, 07:33 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,905
Posted By FamilyMan007

My experience was different - at Toronto airport...

My experience was different - at Toronto airport apparently they could not 'scan' items as big as a bike box so they made me open it up for security examination before they accepted the bag as...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-27-17, 07:28 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,905
Posted By FamilyMan007

Still do at Air Canada - see link...

Still do at Air Canada - see link https://www.aircanada.com/ca/en/aco/home/plan/baggage/special-items.html - namely:
Packing instructions
The bicycle must be placed - with handlebars fixed sideways...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-27-17, 07:15 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,905
Posted By FamilyMan007

I understand your point. However, my...

I understand your point.

However, my understanding is that if you do not partially lower the air-pressure, less informed airline check-in / ground crew may get discombobulated at no reduction in...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-27-17, 07:06 PM
Replies: 472
Views: 293,847
Posted By FamilyMan007

WGScott Just want to thank you for starting...

WGScott

Just want to thank you for starting this thread - I ended up going with the Sugino for my new bike. The 46/30 crank seems to my inexpert eye to be well made (and delightfully packaged!),...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-27-17, 06:45 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,905
Posted By FamilyMan007

I can relate to your situation - I had exactly...

I can relate to your situation - I had exactly the same questions when I signed up to participate in a London2Paris ride (very enjoyably completed earlier this month).

Bottom-line: Looking back I...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-15-17, 07:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,442
Posted By FamilyMan007

You are aware of the separate thread on 46/30...

You are aware of the separate thread on 46/30 front cranks - there are some relevant posts (especially re using Praxis crank with Di2)

I can relate to the desire for a smaller front crank. In my...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-24-16, 04:00 PM
Replies: 472
Views: 293,847
Posted By FamilyMan007

Mark, Looks great :thumb: I am thinking...

Mark,

Looks great :thumb:

I am thinking of following the same path for my new bike, thus re-assuring that the shifting meets your expectations

Sounds like you are well placed to have some...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-17-16, 07:07 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,397
Posted By FamilyMan007

Met my goal for 2016 on my Synapse - 5,000km and...

Met my goal for 2016 on my Synapse - 5,000km and two 100-milers

Goals for 2017
Enjoy my 70th birthday present (new Ti bike)
Complete the 'Ride-to-Conquer-Cancer' (early June - 200+km over two...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-06-16, 05:01 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 7,342
Posted By FamilyMan007

I apologise – on reflection I should have...

I apologise – on reflection I should have expressed myself differently.

I was trying to convey the following:
~ I am pretty confident I could not tell the difference in handling between two tires...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-05-16, 09:42 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 7,342
Posted By FamilyMan007

I am impressed you are that sensitive. Wonder how...

I am impressed you are that sensitive. Wonder how much more cycling I need to do to reach such a level?

I am pretty sure I could not tell the difference (I understand about 20 grams each wheel -...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-04-16, 09:28 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 7,342
Posted By FamilyMan007

I can certainly appreciate that at some stage...

I can certainly appreciate that at some stage installing wider tires on narrow rims will worsen handling (especially if pressures are reduced).

Is it possible that that handling reflects more than...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-25-16, 08:52 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 9,856
Posted By FamilyMan007

No reason one cannot complete a century on such a...

No reason one cannot complete a century on such a bike - I managed it on my 2012 Quick SL-1 when I was 68 years young. (Took me well over six hours - enjoyed the experience so much I repeated the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-25-16, 08:10 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,158
Posted By FamilyMan007

Sincere sympathy First things first - I...

Sincere sympathy

First things first - I trust you are OK.

I must say I think I would be coming across as much more frustrated / angry than you - well done.

I hope you have a positive...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-13-16, 11:52 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 10,518
Posted By FamilyMan007

You raise a good question - I can relate as I was...

You raise a good question - I can relate as I was in a similar position when I started riding a couple of years ago

As this thread demonstrates, Good questions do not necessarily have simple...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-09-16, 01:25 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 67,198
Posted By FamilyMan007

My opinion (worth what you have paid for it) is...

My opinion (worth what you have paid for it) is as follows:
~ do not pay too much attention to 'nominal' sizes - the actual width on your specific rims will likely vary;
~ for maximum comfort (and...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-05-16, 06:54 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 18,141
Posted By FamilyMan007

Thanks for the link. :thumb: Warrants more...

Thanks for the link. :thumb:

Warrants more careful consideration than a quick scan, so I have bookmarked the site for further study.

The more I read about tires, the more important they seem to...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-02-16, 09:34 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 22,566
Posted By FamilyMan007

Short answer - 35's Longer answer: The...

Short answer - 35's

Longer answer:

The 'expert independent advice' seems to be trending towards use of wider tires for road/trail cyclists. While there is no uniformity in such opinions, I am a...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-19-16, 11:51 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 9,745
Posted By FamilyMan007

Sorry - I did not mean to imply moving to 46/30...

Sorry - I did not mean to imply moving to 46/30 crank was a 'silver bullet' to solve all situations

The discussion in the 'fifty plus' forum addressed various aspects, and is likely still evolving...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-19-16, 09:32 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 9,745
Posted By FamilyMan007

Alternative approach - reduce the # teeth of the...

Alternative approach - reduce the # teeth of the front crank

I am rapidly approaching my 70's - and as I prefer closer-ratio's on the cassette, I am considering this approach for my next bike.
...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
09-17-16, 07:17 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,741
Posted By FamilyMan007

I have had two professional fittings: ~ first...

I have had two professional fittings:
~ first was on my hybrid when I was planning for my first 100 mile trip,
~ second fitting was a 'refresher' to set up my first road bike

I had no specific...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-17-16, 08:03 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 66,027
Posted By FamilyMan007

Changing bikes after one week may / may not be...

Changing bikes after one week may / may not be expensive - if you can get appropriate value for the CX then I would see the Quick as more appropriate for 90% road use.

I say this as someone who...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-12-16, 01:59 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 66,027
Posted By FamilyMan007

+1 Anyway, Great looking bike -...

+1

Anyway, Great looking bike - congratulations.

Hope you enjoy it as much as I have my Quick - the 105 worked well for me and you will be enjoying it long after the extra cost will be a...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-07-16, 02:33 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,277
Posted By FamilyMan007

+1 I am rapidly approaching 70 but use...

+1



I am rapidly approaching 70 but use RidewithGPS.
I have no idea how their calculation compares to Strava, but my last three 100km solo rides each show 188 watts.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-02-16, 05:55 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 32,380
Posted By FamilyMan007

Very relevant post for me as I look forward to...

Very relevant post for me as I look forward to starting my 70's with a new ('final'?) bike.


+1 - this is certainly the route I am beginning to explore for my next bike.

Somebody advised me...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-27-16, 04:42 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 13,107
Posted By FamilyMan007

Assoss bib shorts + cream (both ridiculously...

Assoss bib shorts + cream (both ridiculously expensive, especially the bib shorts which come with a crazily-named 'kuku-penthouse' feature). My most recent purchase, I use them when planning to ride...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-15-16, 12:12 PM
Replies: 472
Views: 293,847
Posted By FamilyMan007

Great that you started this thread - and thanks...

Great that you started this thread - and thanks for all the links (my understanding is manifestly a long way behind you!).

I will be very interested in what comes out in the discussion.


I did...
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