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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-08-18, 11:52 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,694
Posted By fourwinds

You may be right about the height but I feel...

You may be right about the height but I feel unsafe for quick stop when I can't quickly get my feet on the ground without an ankle jolt, and my ankle can't take the strain of a push off like you...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-08-18, 01:27 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,694
Posted By fourwinds

That's good advice, but I have experimented quite...

That's good advice, but I have experimented quite a bit with saddle position including having it is so high I can barely touch the ground with no tilt. I've also tried putting it back a bit further...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-08-18, 01:22 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,694
Posted By fourwinds

Rain & leather is a good point as it often rains...

Rain & leather is a good point as it often rains where I live. OK, another vote for Terry. I will have to check this out!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-08-18, 01:18 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,694
Posted By fourwinds

I searched for posts about seats not realizing I...

I searched for posts about seats not realizing I needed to look for threads about saddles.

As I mentioned, after a year and a half of intermittent riding I've concluded that there's no way...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-27-18, 01:20 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,694
Posted By fourwinds

My rear has padding both anatomically and the...

My rear has padding both anatomically and the bike shorts, but it hasn't toughened up. I haven't biked enough miles to have any chance of that, but I'm also not going to get enough miles without a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-27-18, 01:18 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,694
Posted By fourwinds

Looks nice. What kind of riding do they do? I'm...

Looks nice. What kind of riding do they do? I'm mostly doing country roads with some gravel so in a semi-upright riding position, not cruiser or full on mountain biking ;)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-27-18, 01:05 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,694
Posted By fourwinds

I need to find a place that does test saddles.

I need to find a place that does test saddles.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-27-18, 01:04 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,694
Posted By fourwinds

I have considered Bontrager because of the...

I have considered Bontrager because of the guarantee mentioned, but with just 2 women's options at that shop I wasn't confident I'd end up with a workable solution.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-26-18, 06:42 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,694
Posted By fourwinds

Replace bike seat?

I bought a Trek Neko 3 (women's) spring 2017. I wear padded bike shorts, but for for several days after riding I'm very aware of where my pelvic bones were in contact with the seat. People told me...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
06-15-18, 11:44 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,560
Posted By fourwinds

My hands don't feel heavy on the handlebars, but...

My hands don't feel heavy on the handlebars, but the base of my palms gets sore after every ride on my Neko 3 hybrid despite 1) lightly padded Casselli gloves, 2) handlebar riser, 3) changed to swept...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-24-17, 08:01 PM
Replies: 2,159
Views: 982,680
Posted By fourwinds

I have a Neko 3 (women's frame version of a DS). ...

I have a Neko 3 (women's frame version of a DS). It was easy to install a kick stand.
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
07-24-17, 07:53 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,560
Posted By fourwinds

Re: Hand Pain

Brooke1687, yes the better seat tilt helped. No longer felt like I wasn't "falling" onto front of pelvis as much even when I leaned more forward.

The somewhat swept back bars, higher angle and...
Forum: Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs
06-22-17, 04:50 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,739
Posted By fourwinds

Supportive bike shoes?

Need good foot/ankle support after last year's ankle surgery. No immediate plans for toe clips. What worked well for you? Anything particular to look at while shopping for bike shoes besides how...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-22-17, 04:47 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,209
Posted By fourwinds

Mstateglf I've heard breaks heal faster than...

Mstateglf I've heard breaks heal faster than tissue. The surgeon had to remove damaged bone, cartiledge and tighten ligaments. Maybe you heal quicker because you are some combo of [young, male, in...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-21-17, 06:34 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,209
Posted By fourwinds

Bike shoe criteria?

I'm riding 5-20 mile paved and gravel road loops in the country and need better foot support, especially as I'm recovering from last year's ankle surgery. It's going to be at least 6 more months...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-21-17, 06:29 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 7,851
Posted By fourwinds

Yes, I have the quick clip in expandable pack...

Yes, I have the quick clip in expandable pack with 2 side zip compartments and a shoulder strap for carrying when it's not on the bike. Love it!
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
06-21-17, 06:25 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,560
Posted By fourwinds

Brian25 checking seat tilt was a great...

Brian25 checking seat tilt was a great suggestion! It's one of the changes I just made that helped. Still some hand pain, but much less. I'll try all the changes I made for a couple weeks and then...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
06-21-17, 06:23 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,560
Posted By fourwinds

The bike store fitter spent some time with me -...

The bike store fitter spent some time with me - at no charge - and we tried out several things and made the following changes:

1. swept back handlebars
2. 25 degree riser for front handlebars
3....
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
06-15-17, 01:42 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,560
Posted By fourwinds

Maddog34, no death grip. The Neko 3 came with...

Maddog34, no death grip. The Neko 3 came with nice flanged slightly gel cushioned grips and my arm to wrist position is neutral, so not bending hand upward.

Alright MikeOK and Clifford K, that's...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
06-13-17, 12:30 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,560
Posted By fourwinds

Hand pain

I bought a Trek Neko 3 hybrid with suspension to reduce road vibration and allow riding on gravel too and disc brakes to minimize braking effort. After a couple miles my palms hurt, mostly thumb...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-13-17, 12:19 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,634
Posted By fourwinds

I've been using map my ride. I like seeing the...

I've been using map my ride. I like seeing the map of where I went and the split times. Total distance seems to be less than what Google maps says, sometimes significantly. I have no idea which one...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-05-17, 02:31 PM
Replies: 2,159
Views: 982,680
Posted By fourwinds

Here's a photo of my Neko 3 bike rack and pack

Here's a photo of my Neko 3 bike rack and pack
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-05-17, 12:01 PM
Replies: 2,159
Views: 982,680
Posted By fourwinds

I bought a Neko 3 this spring and I'm fairly...

I bought a Neko 3 this spring and I'm fairly happy with it, but I may raise the handlebar angle or go to swept back style. I bought a Bontracker back rack for $32.59 installed. It works fine...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-07-17, 12:07 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 9,548
Posted By fourwinds

The Saris Freedom Superclamp 2 looks pretty good...

The Saris Freedom Superclamp 2 looks pretty good too although I see I'd have to unload the bikes to get in the rear of the car. It is less expensive than the Thule T2.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-06-17, 12:50 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 9,548
Posted By fourwinds

I looked at a Thule T2. Heavy duty, easy to...

I looked at a Thule T2. Heavy duty, easy to reach latch that makes offloading easy and accessing the hatch on my wagon. But nearly $600 for 2 bikes!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-01-17, 12:14 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 9,548
Posted By fourwinds

trailer hitch bike rack?

Recommend brands & features for a bike rack to mount on a trailer hitch. Better to hang or have a platform? How secure is it from theft? Does it fold up and/or move out of the way? Does it rattle...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-15-17, 03:06 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,861
Posted By fourwinds

Mirror on helmet or bike?

Which do you prefer and why?
Does your bike mirror shake too much to see well?
Do you find it hard to keep your helmet mirror positioned correctly?
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-15-17, 03:00 AM
Replies: 2,159
Views: 982,680
Posted By fourwinds

Yes, the Neko is the women's specific design...

Yes, the Neko is the women's specific design (WSD) equivalent. There is a Neko 1, 2, and 3,.but no 4 or 5. Bike manufacturers used to be notorious for lower quality on the women's bikes. They're...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
04-15-17, 02:47 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,886
Posted By fourwinds

Your advice makes sense. I had the bike shop put...

Your advice makes sense. I had the bike shop put it on a trainer and had their fitter specialist confirm it looks like it fits fairly well so if I go do a full fitting later I don't hear well, you...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-15-17, 02:29 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 8,189
Posted By fourwinds

Yes, of course. But the question I raised was...

Yes, of course. But the question I raised was about a well-stored helmet, not one that had absorbed a significant impact. If it hasn't been sitting in the sun, getting moldy in a basement etc., is...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-15-17, 02:26 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 8,189
Posted By fourwinds

Yes, if you've had the helmet be in a crash it...

Yes, if you've had the helmet be in a crash it needs to be replaced... just like infant car seats. My question was about a helmet that had been stored for awhile (out of daylight in a fairly...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-15-17, 02:24 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 8,189
Posted By fourwinds

No UV in my closet. Now that it's back out in...

No UV in my closet. Now that it's back out in sunlight perhaps it'slife clock starts ticking again.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-15-17, 02:21 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 8,189
Posted By fourwinds

You are much harder on helmets than me! Mine is...

You are much harder on helmets than me! Mine is in fine shape. Now my cell phone, that's another story! The screen is cracked, the back of this "active" phone has continued to degrade with small...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-15-17, 02:17 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 8,189
Posted By fourwinds

My helmet is more than 10 years old, well stored...

My helmet is more than 10 years old, well stored in a dry, dark closet.

What is MIPS?
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-09-17, 02:38 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 8,189
Posted By fourwinds

Very interesting testing shows minimal...

Very interesting testing shows minimal degradation. So the manufacturer's recommendation seems like a CYA and of course aims to up the sales.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-09-17, 12:03 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 8,189
Posted By fourwinds

Helmet replacement hard sell?

I'm returning to biking after some years away. When I've been test riding bikes the salesepeople have told me I really should replace my helmet. One said the glue gets old so if you're in an...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
03-22-17, 08:23 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,886
Posted By fourwinds

Nice! No, I don't think this is something blue...

Nice! No, I don't think this is something blue cross covers.
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
03-22-17, 08:13 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,886
Posted By fourwinds

39K miles!!!

39K miles!!!
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-16-17, 09:55 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 7,296
Posted By fourwinds

Trek DS or Specialized CrossTrail?

'm a 5 foot 9 inch woman returning to bicyling after some years and injuries. I'm shopping for a bike for a mix of paved and gravel backroads and aim to slowly build up to multi-hour rides.
...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
03-16-17, 09:45 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,886
Posted By fourwinds

Thnk you for sharing your experience. I'm...

Thnk you for sharing your experience. I'm leaning towards getting the fitting up front as none of the bikes are currently right for me which I described in my original post and they'll give me a...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
03-16-17, 09:41 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,886
Posted By fourwinds

I like more upright. Much easier on my neck and...

I like more upright. Much easier on my neck and easier to look ahead and around as I go. I'm also a busty overweight woman who does not enjoy folding over my torso.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-11-17, 04:10 PM
Replies: 252
Views: 166,732
Posted By fourwinds

Hi Sally Pete, No I didn't test ride one as the...

Hi Sally Pete, No I didn't test ride one as the shop was closing for the day soon. There are lots of hills in my area so I wanted more than 3x7 gears and a seat that allowed for more forward riding...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
03-11-17, 01:43 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,544
Posted By fourwinds

That's inspiring! I had my ankle rebuilt last...

That's inspiring! I had my ankle rebuilt last year and have been shopping for my bike for a few months.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-11-17, 01:27 PM
Replies: 252
Views: 166,732
Posted By fourwinds

The LBS where I saw a Roll Sport said with the...

The LBS where I saw a Roll Sport said with the wide flat tires it was the best thing for gravel roads, but with no knobs you can't do any offroad at all, and with 2 inch wide tires there's too much...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-11-17, 01:13 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 53,510
Posted By fourwinds

I am shopping for my bike and wonder if I will...

I am shopping for my bike and wonder if I will come to agree with you over time. Based on relatively short rides I thought the suspension forks made a big difference when I couldn't avoid potholes,...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-11-17, 12:12 PM
Replies: 2,159
Views: 982,680
Posted By fourwinds

[QUOTE=jmohme;19281341]The brakes were what won...

[QUOTE=jmohme;19281341]The brakes were what won me over when I test rode my 2016 8.4 DS, but I also do some slightly rough terrains and the front shocks do help to keep my hands and lower arms from...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-11-17, 12:05 PM
Replies: 2,159
Views: 982,680
Posted By fourwinds

[QUOTE=steve_cay;16744411]For the record, I am...

[QUOTE=steve_cay;16744411]For the record, I am 5'9.5", and ride the 17.5" frame. That is what the store said was my size, and I feel just fine on it. I did slide my seat all the way back to get my...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
03-11-17, 11:56 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 18,880
Posted By fourwinds

This is very helpful to me as newby looking at...

This is very helpful to me as newby looking at bikes that feel like too much reach. Now I'm thinking paying for a fitting with the ability to change the stem length over the first year will probably...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
03-11-17, 11:51 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,886
Posted By fourwinds

This is helpful. The bike will likely cost $1000...

This is helpful. The bike will likely cost $1000 by the time I'm done with handgrips etc. so yes that is a significant investment and I do hope to get many (and an increasing number) hours of riding...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
03-11-17, 11:37 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,886
Posted By fourwinds

If free were an option I'd definitely do it, but...

If free were an option I'd definitely do it, but it appears to be a good chunk of change beyond the cost of the bike and accessories I think I'll need like different hand grips. I have been more...
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