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Forum: Commuting
01-16-23, 08:39 AM
Replies: 780
Views: 282,980
Posted By WinterCommuter

good luck! Glad i was able “help” even if just a...

good luck! Glad i was able “help” even if just a bit.
Forum: Commuting
01-15-23, 09:01 PM
Replies: 780
Views: 282,980
Posted By WinterCommuter

Instead of “zip tie-ing” the basket to the top of...

Instead of “zip tie-ing” the basket to the top of the rack (i assume without a photo). How about bungee the basket to the rack? It seems like it might be doable. It might take some fiddling,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-15-21, 12:47 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,525
Posted By WinterCommuter

i have 4 niterider lights all are in the 1000...

i have 4 niterider lights all are in the 1000 lumen to 1200 lumen range (2 1200 oled boost). I got one niterider on sale for $60. The rest were just under $100. I usually run 2 lights when mtn biking...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-15-21, 12:24 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 5,027
Posted By WinterCommuter

yes, shrader has an 8mm hole in the rim where...

yes, shrader has an 8mm hole in the rim where presta has a 6.5mm hole. Presta valves fit shrader holes, but you might want to get a set of “grommets”—spacers so the 6.5mm presta valve fits snugly in...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-08-21, 02:07 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 8,279
Posted By WinterCommuter

i’m puzzled by the assertion, “flat bars are...

i’m puzzled by the assertion, “flat bars are unsafe”. I have flat bar mtn bikes, drop bar road bikes, and an aerobar tri/tt bike. I’m generally uncomfortable riding is a paceline with someone on...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-01-21, 09:40 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 8,664
Posted By WinterCommuter

i live in the us. I don’t have a bell on any of...

i live in the us. I don’t have a bell on any of my bikes. Where i live, we have lots of multiple use trails (MUTs?). Using a bell on those trails is met about as much love as laying on the car horn...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-01-21, 09:06 PM
Replies: 594
Views: 25,728
Posted By WinterCommuter

there are lots of things that were once good...

there are lots of things that were once good ideas that are now parts bin collections:

triple cranksets
Down tube shifters
long reach, deep drop handle bars
toe clips

i have a box full of...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-18-21, 02:35 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,261
Posted By WinterCommuter

are we talking threaded or thread-less co2...

are we talking threaded or thread-less co2 cartridges?

I’ve only used threaded cartridges/inflators. I when was originally shopping, i thought thread-less inflators seemed huge compared to a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-11-21, 08:57 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 5,459
Posted By WinterCommuter

i have a couple salomon cycling jackets...

i have a couple salomon cycling jackets (windproof front and breathable back) that i’ve been using for cool spring/fall riding for years. I wear either salomon over a LS jersey or jersey plus light...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-11-21, 05:26 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 5,459
Posted By WinterCommuter

if you need assistance from more than one person...

if you need assistance from more than one person getting the jersey on, it’s definitely too tight. ;-)

seriously, i add layers over the top, not underneath.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-11-21, 05:23 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 7,906
Posted By WinterCommuter

i think you already answered your question, but...

i think you already answered your question, but here’s my 2 cents (er, $40).

i have 2 road bikes with shimano ultegra 2x11. I drop a new 105 chain (shhh!) on them each year at a cost of a bit over...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-04-21, 01:33 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,731
Posted By WinterCommuter

the “folding” variety are usually lighter. I also...

the “folding” variety are usually lighter. I also prefer folding tires because i can easily stuff a complete tire (rather than just a boot) into my backpack while commuting.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-04-21, 06:58 AM
Replies: 201
Views: 13,606
Posted By WinterCommuter

yes! I totally agree.

yes! I totally agree.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-27-21, 01:09 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 4,282
Posted By WinterCommuter

indeed, a very fortunate misfortune. Hopefully,...

indeed, a very fortunate misfortune. Hopefully, the phone was ok.

i bought an apple watch 3-4 years ago so i don’t usually carry an actual phone most of the time.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-20-21, 05:45 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 6,336
Posted By WinterCommuter

yep bummer. I’ve never let my chain soak in...

yep bummer.

I’ve never let my chain soak in degreaser. The thought never occurred to me; since, i loath removing chains. the only time i ever remove a chain is to replace it.

I bush the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-20-21, 02:35 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,529
Posted By WinterCommuter

i you’re happy with your ride, i see no point to...

i you’re happy with your ride, i see no point to a more expensive ride.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-20-21, 02:31 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 6,336
Posted By WinterCommuter

bummer. I haven’t had any chain breakage issues...

bummer. I haven’t had any chain breakage issues after roughly 5 years of once a month or so use. How were you using purple clean incorrectly?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-20-21, 01:36 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 6,336
Posted By WinterCommuter

i went to the local hardware store. Explained...

i went to the local hardware store. Explained what i needed. Walked out with a gallon of purple super clean degreaser—cost about $10-$15 like 5 yrs ago.. It’s hardly the only brand, just the one...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-20-21, 01:30 PM
Replies: 224
Views: 15,303
Posted By WinterCommuter

ask.

ask.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-20-21, 12:27 PM
Replies: 268
Views: 11,102
Posted By WinterCommuter

I also check my tires before every ride. I carry...

I also check my tires before every ride. I carry enough with to fix at least 2 flats.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-13-21, 12:23 PM
Replies: 201
Views: 13,606
Posted By WinterCommuter

Sorry to say, but it’s your fault.

Sorry to say, but it’s your fault.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-01-21, 02:39 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,369
Posted By WinterCommuter

I’d prefer “safe” or “law abiding”, but i’m not...

I’d prefer “safe” or “law abiding”, but i’m not too “committed” to either. “That nut job cyclist should be committed”. ;-)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-01-21, 02:32 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,773
Posted By WinterCommuter

Most of my rides are “zone 2” so i try to keep my...

Most of my rides are “zone 2” so i try to keep my heart rate in “zone 2” the whole ride: steady speed on the flats, faster down hills, and significantly slower going up. there’s really no recovery...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
09-01-21, 02:19 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 15,095
Posted By WinterCommuter

not sure how many push ups that i can do and i...

not sure how many push ups that i can do and i don’t even know what an air squat is, but i ride on average a bit over 17 mi/day over an entire year. It’s more like 30 mi/day at this time of year and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-01-21, 02:03 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 9,752
Posted By WinterCommuter

i started out cycling life as roadie then did a...

i started out cycling life as roadie then did a little time as a trackie. Now, i spend as much time in the snow and dirt as i do on the roads. When i started road riding, i spent almost all my time...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-01-21, 12:30 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 11,428
Posted By WinterCommuter

wrist—apple watch (counts as phone and wallet,...

wrist—apple watch (counts as phone and wallet, imo).
garage— garage door keypad to get in/out.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-18-21, 12:12 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 6,352
Posted By WinterCommuter

I’m mostly a road rider. I carry threaded co2...

I’m mostly a road rider. I carry threaded co2 cartridges/inflators in my road kit. Squeezing 80+ psi into tire with a small hand pump isn’t fun. that said, i do carry a very small hand pump on my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-13-21, 01:50 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 10,795
Posted By WinterCommuter

Someday all of Merckx’s records will fall. It’s...

Someday all of Merckx’s records will fall. It’s inconceivable that all those records will ever belong to a single individual again. Merckx is simply the GOAT. That said, Cav has finally tied a single...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-28-21, 01:22 PM
Replies: 236
Views: 20,572
Posted By WinterCommuter

signed waiver and a helmet are pretty standard.

signed waiver and a helmet are pretty standard.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-11-21, 08:30 AM
Replies: 292
Views: 15,932
Posted By WinterCommuter

depends. If you’re only interested in pedaling...

depends. If you’re only interested in pedaling power or burning calories, you don’t even need to go outside. Any exercise bike will provide a great workout. Lots of very good triathletes do all their...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-11-21, 07:52 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 16,174
Posted By WinterCommuter

nope. Never heard of it. i have several...

nope. Never heard of it.

i have several carbon and alloy road rims that are made in china. They are all tubeless ready, but i haven’t gone tubeless on any of my road wheels. i use tubeless rim...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-27-21, 08:49 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 17,018
Posted By WinterCommuter

i have a set of wheels built with kinlin alloy...

i have a set of wheels built with kinlin alloy rims (kinlin.com.tw). They aren’t 50mm deep, more like 30mm. The nice thing about kinlin is they build asymmetric rims so you can have longer (stronger)...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-01-21, 12:30 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 6,502
Posted By WinterCommuter

it’s quite normal. None of my current bikes came...

it’s quite normal. None of my current bikes came with pedals.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-15-21, 01:38 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 13,969
Posted By WinterCommuter

agreed. I don’t think i ever said $2 tubes are...

agreed. I don’t think i ever said $2 tubes are lightweight. If so, my bad. I also mostly agree with you about rolling resistance/rotational inertia. I’m simply saying that i carry new, cheap tubes in...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-14-21, 07:54 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 13,969
Posted By WinterCommuter

funny. I honestly don’t think we’re that far...

funny. I honestly don’t think we’re that far apart.

I have to admit that it’s been years since i’ve ridden a patched tube very far. I quit riding patched tubes long, long ago. i was riding tubs...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-14-21, 06:59 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 13,969
Posted By WinterCommuter

boo hoo. i’m not your personal shopper. If you...

boo hoo. i’m not your personal shopper. If you only want one, you might have to swing by the store.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-14-21, 02:39 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 13,969
Posted By WinterCommuter

the point? I don’t carry patched tubes with me. I...

the point? I don’t carry patched tubes with me. I think that was the OP original question. That’s my point.

BTW, i did a quick search for you. walmart, amazon, chainreactioncycles, and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-14-21, 08:40 AM
Replies: 190
Views: 13,969
Posted By WinterCommuter

too cold to ride?! I haven’t experienced that...

too cold to ride?! I haven’t experienced that temp yet.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-14-21, 08:36 AM
Replies: 190
Views: 13,969
Posted By WinterCommuter

except when you’re on the road with debris,...

except when you’re on the road with debris, glass, wire, etc stuck in the tire that’s easiest/quickest time to identify/patch the hole. I carry a patch kit specifically for the times that i get more...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-13-21, 09:51 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 13,969
Posted By WinterCommuter

I can remove a wheel, tube, replace, and inflate...

I can remove a wheel, tube, replace, and inflate in under 2 mins most times. The time to properly patch a tube takes considerably longer—at least for my mid ride fumbling body. Note, i also use co2...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-12-21, 09:33 AM
Replies: 190
Views: 13,969
Posted By WinterCommuter

i also use park glueless patches. I agree they...

i also use park glueless patches. I agree they work better than most. Perhaps you are more meticulous than me. I find that a new tube always works for the life of the tube. ;-)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-10-21, 09:53 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 13,969
Posted By WinterCommuter

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funny. Keep the wheels down friend.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-10-21, 08:43 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 13,969
Posted By WinterCommuter

in my experience (5000+ miles/yr for 30+ yrs),...

in my experience (5000+ miles/yr for 30+ yrs), the cost of the tube matters very little, but a patch always affects the feel of the ride and eventually works loose. To each his own i guess.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-04-21, 02:15 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 13,969
Posted By WinterCommuter

Safe? Sure. Worst case, you put a leaky tube back...

Safe? Sure. Worst case, you put a leaky tube back on and use up an inflator or some arm strength squeezing the mini pump. I reused previously punctured tubes all the time in my college days (some...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-28-20, 02:09 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 8,490
Posted By WinterCommuter

i have SPD-SL on my road bikes. I have crank...

i have SPD-SL on my road bikes. I have crank brothers egg beaters on my mtn/snow bikes. I’ve used SPD too. The club that i once belonged to also had spd pedals so it was nice having shoes with those...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-21-20, 03:08 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 5,761
Posted By WinterCommuter

i get it. Once a racer, always a racer. Or, you...

i get it. Once a racer, always a racer. Or, you can take the boy out of the race, but you can’t take the race out of the boy. Guilty.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-21-20, 02:55 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 6,259
Posted By WinterCommuter

i certainly understand the misery of riding in...

i certainly understand the misery of riding in the cold. I wish there were simple “read this” or “do this” and riding in the cold would magically get comfortable. Truth is, each of us creates a bit...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-17-20, 09:15 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 18,394
Posted By WinterCommuter

i’m not old enough to have owned/ridden a bike...

i’m not old enough to have owned/ridden a bike like you describe, but i do know from experience that changing freewheels for the conditions was quite common when i started road racing years later:
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-17-20, 08:22 AM
Replies: 462
Views: 29,607
Posted By WinterCommuter

I have 2 road bikes: - 36/52 11x28 11 speed ...

I have 2 road bikes:

- 36/52 11x28 11 speed
- 34/50 11x28 11 speed

if i could have only one bike, i’d go 36/52,
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