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Forum: Great Lakes
05-21-23, 06:38 AM
Replies: 1,030
Views: 132,214
Posted By sal

Howard City Michigan. About halfway between Grand...

Howard City Michigan. About halfway between Grand Rapids and Big Rapids. A lot of riding the White Pine Trail.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-13-23, 10:15 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,487
Posted By sal

It appears that the corrosion is predominantly...

It appears that the corrosion is predominantly near areas that were welded. Cleanliness of the aluminum before and after welding may be questioned. These frames may be prepared for paint on an...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-19-22, 08:07 AM
Replies: 1,258
Views: 54,314
Posted By sal

For me there are few wastes of money in biking,...

For me there are few wastes of money in biking, now that my kids are older and out of the house, they ask..."Hey dad what do you want for your birthday...Christmas....Father's Day?" Some may...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-22-22, 08:18 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 8,230
Posted By sal

Redshift Stem

If reducing the vibration while riding will help, try the Redshift Stem. I have one on my road and gravel bikes. A little pricey but the comfort is wonderful and no I don't work for them....
Forum: Great Lakes
08-19-22, 10:27 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,320
Posted By sal

I bicycled the WPT from Howard City to Stanwood...

I bicycled the WPT from Howard City to Stanwood this morning. On the return I ran into a board member of 'Friends of the White Pine Trail', who was cutting grass along the trail. I asked him. He said...
Forum: Great Lakes
08-18-22, 08:00 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,320
Posted By sal

White Pine Trail in Michigan

Anyone that uses the 92 mile long White Pine Trail Michigan State Park, knows that is is still gravel for about 30 miles in Montcalm and Mecosta counties. There are now "trail closed" signs at every...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-01-22, 07:00 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,428
Posted By sal

I've had the Terra Speed for over 2000 miles....

I've had the Terra Speed for over 2000 miles. Predominantly on gravel rail trails. I looked at them a couple weeks ago and see no reason not to keep rolling them.
Forum: Great Lakes
04-17-22, 08:45 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,807
Posted By sal

Lowell Michigan

We'll be with some much younger riders, using the Fred Meijer Flat River Valley Rail Trail from Greenville/Belding into Lowell. I want to get them safely through Lowell and connect to the Fred Meijer...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
03-22-22, 11:29 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,775
Posted By sal

Cateye Padrone Digital

I use the Cateye Padrone Digital for the reasons you mention. It's Bluetooth so no wires involved. Speed, cadence and mileage.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-12-20, 07:48 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,357
Posted By sal

Tires

I’ve had Ksyrium Elite UST wheels with 700-25C Yksion Pro UST tires on one of my bikes for a couple years. There was no rim tape on my set as received. I’ve had the 25s off and switched to Yksium...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-05-20, 08:06 AM
Replies: 408
Views: 26,434
Posted By sal

i use Aftershokz. They are use bone induction...

i use Aftershokz. They are use bone induction bluetooth, so there is nothing stuck in your ear. I can hear cars, birds and frogs!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-04-20, 10:48 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,126
Posted By sal

I ride with Aftershokz. They don't plug your ears...

I ride with Aftershokz. They don't plug your ears and you can listen to bluetooth music. I don't hear wind anymore.

https://aftershokz.com/
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-17-20, 01:33 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,073
Posted By sal

You can’t ride the bike

Fascinating video

/ ViewPure (http://www.viewpure.com/MFzDaBzBlL0?ref=bkmk)
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-10-20, 07:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 730
Posted By sal

Redshift

I’ve got the redshift stem on my Topstone. At 67 years old it helps with hand numbness and wrist pain for me. I also have the redshift seatpost on that bike. I like both.
Forum: Great Lakes
02-16-20, 09:06 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 723
Posted By sal

Thank you JLD. The 7 mile to Mancelona Rd looks...

Thank you JLD. The 7 mile to Mancelona Rd looks interesting. Going through Lake City would be OK.
Forum: Great Lakes
02-14-20, 07:41 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 723
Posted By sal

Gravel Biking--Cadillac MI to Waters MI?

I'm planning a ride on the White Pine Trail north to it's end in Cadillac MI. From there I want to take the North Central Trail from Waters MI to Mackinaw City. Does anyone have a route from Cadillac...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-09-19, 09:46 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,549
Posted By sal

I don't know what's on the chainstay, but I do...

I don't know what's on the chainstay, but I do know that chrome over a bright nickel deposit will appear full bright and lustrous. However, chrome plated over one of the many different satin nickel...
Forum: Pills and Ills
01-27-19, 10:41 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,045
Posted By sal

Thank You WG....I googled the FitterFirst and I...

Thank You WG....I googled the FitterFirst and I will order one to have here at home.

Yeah Eja and DonHeff...I use YakTrax on a pair of low boots when we have little snow and or ice. I use high...
Forum: Pills and Ills
01-26-19, 12:04 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,045
Posted By sal

Thanks WG. i havent seen post surgery x rays yet....

Thanks WG. i havent seen post surgery x rays yet. It looks like you have the same breaks. Is that FitterFirst like a sit and spin for your foot? Or does it have a convex bottom?
Forum: Pills and Ills
01-26-19, 11:04 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,045
Posted By sal

I broke my ankle in my icy driveway

On January 3rd, I walked outside to check to see what boots to wear to walk my dog. I slipped and fell like a cartoon character on my icey driveway and broke bones in my ankle. I went to my PCP and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-13-19, 10:00 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 22,200
Posted By sal

I found three separate items. I found an old...

I found three separate items. I found an old rusty channel lock...a cell phone...and a wallet with credit cards and employee ID card.

After some internet searching I found the wallet owners...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-10-19, 07:55 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,997
Posted By sal

To clean my chain I use Krud Kutter liquid bio...

To clean my chain I use Krud Kutter liquid bio cleaner in my Park Tool chain cleaner. I also use the Krud Kutter in a spray bottle with an old paint brush to get into recessed areas. Then rinse.
...
Forum: Great Lakes
01-10-19, 07:16 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,558
Posted By sal

Here is the Iron Belle map. The arcgis map is...

Here is the Iron Belle map. The arcgis map is sorta slow to load and the parks layer won't load so just click OK. Once the map loads you can zoom in and out. You can scroll north south east and west....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-14-18, 05:48 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,137
Posted By sal

If you will be without a car for transportation,...

If you will be without a car for transportation, making your bike your daily driver for work, then why not bring a cheap, used bike as a spare. You say you will have internet..so if your first bike...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-06-17, 06:06 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 14,121
Posted By sal

southern Michigan

The intersection of Colon and Butz roads
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-25-16, 06:05 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,240
Posted By sal

55 F at 10 AM

I als got my arm warmers out this morning. My legs don't seem to get cold at 55. I wore a t-shirt with my jersey over that...my arm warmers and fingerless gloves. I did get out my wool socks. I hate...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-07-16, 07:28 PM
Replies: 266
Views: 20,023
Posted By sal

You know you're old when both kids have finished...

You know you're old when both kids have finished college and have moved away from home. When my wife and I have moved from the suburban home to the lakefront “cottage”. When I don't work anymore but...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-10-15, 05:39 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 7,707
Posted By sal

I bought a 2012 five door ford focus because my...

I bought a 2012 five door ford focus because my bike fits in the back. Front wheel is removed along with seatpost and i use a fork mount on a board. I have taken my bike, my wife and our weekend...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-15-09, 04:21 PM
Replies: 27,115
Views: 3,114,698
Posted By sal

I rode

I left about 7:40 AM. It was 63F. I rode 53.6 miles. Some hills some flat, wind from the west as the morning wore on. I finished with average 16.8 mph and temperature at 78F. The high went to 87F...
Forum: Great Lakes
08-01-09, 12:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 935
Posted By sal

organized rides in michigan

Try this for alot of organized rides in michigan

http://www.lmb.org/pages/Events/postercal.htm

regards
Forum: Road Cycling
07-07-09, 07:22 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 816
Posted By sal

try this

I've never used this place but it may be what you're looking for

http://usasports.zaavy.com/jerseyform3.aspx?templateid=91798&MaterialID=250
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-12-09, 08:43 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 864
Posted By sal

Detroit

Hey, 'Jim from Boston' I too am a former east sider. Always nice to here from 'old' east siders.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-10-09, 08:22 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 864
Posted By sal

GOOD READ...I'm not old enough to remember!!!

If you have a minute read this article from the Detroit News archives.

I find it interesting that the superior bicycle roads that were built in Detroit lead to the explosion of the automobile.
...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
02-06-09, 07:43 PM
Replies: 258
Views: 62,865
Posted By sal

my first and more

The summer of 2007 I had been riding 25-35 mile rides about twice a week. In September of 2007 I rode my first supported tour. It was the Big Mac in Mackinaw City MI. I chose the 75 mile distance and...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-30-09, 04:25 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,088
Posted By sal

Let's all read together now: "The total...

Let's all read together now:

"The total amount of cooling ranges from 0.65C up to 0.75C -- a value large enough to wipe out most of the warming recorded over the past 100 years. All in one year's...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-30-09, 11:41 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,088
Posted By sal

Nobody really understands how the climate operates

That is exactly my point. As Maddmax says "Nobody really understands how the climate operates". Since no one does understand, then how am I to believe that somehow Al Gore does understand how the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-21-09, 06:34 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 6,672
Posted By sal

I'm 55. I live in Michigan so my road bike is...

I'm 55. I live in Michigan so my road bike is indoors for the winter months. Of course, as a kid I bicycled but I bought my first road bike in fall of 2005 and another one in the spring of 2008. In...
Forum: Great Lakes
01-12-09, 02:49 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,205
Posted By sal

I'm across Lake Michigan from you here in the...

I'm across Lake Michigan from you here in the lake effect snow belt near Grand Rapids Michigan. Our winter average snowfall is about 73 inches. We are already at 75 ish inches.

So let me...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-18-08, 07:47 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,299
Posted By sal

thank you...fulcrum zero's...very nice!

thank you...fulcrum zero's...very nice!
Forum: Road Cycling
10-18-08, 07:02 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,299
Posted By sal

I love those red wheels. What are they?

I love those red wheels. What are they?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-01-08, 06:12 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,539
Posted By sal

decorative chrome

I have for 33 years been in the chemical industry. We sell and service chemicals used by the plating industry for various plating processes. Decorative chrome is really layers of nickel with chrome...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-28-08, 11:35 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 359
Posted By sal

foot/shoe angle?

I've been wondering about this for awhile. I'm pedaling along and glance down at my shoe as it approaches the bottom of the pedal stroke - my right shoe seems to be angled front down toward the road,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-08-08, 07:15 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 529
Posted By sal

I have the v2. It works well. It's my first...

I have the v2. It works well. It's my first wireless so I can't compare it to any other wireless. One time when I hopped on to ride I had no display. I pushed the reset on the transmitter and all was...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
10-18-07, 03:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 697
Posted By sal

Thanks for the kind words and encouragement. I...

Thanks for the kind words and encouragement. I can't wait to do more rides next year. I did have one packet of electrolyte mix in one of my first bottles and then all water after that. I also ate E...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
10-17-07, 08:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 697
Posted By sal

My first century

At 54 years old I completed my first 100 mile century on October 7, 2007 at the Colorburst tour out of Lowell, MI. I decided to attempt the century after having completed my previous longest ride of...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-07-07, 05:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 632
Posted By sal

Our son is a senior at U of M. He has many...

Our son is a senior at U of M. He has many friends who go to Michigan State. During the U of M debacle he recieved a text message from one of his friends, who was at the MSU game/route of UAB. The...
Forum: Great Lakes
09-07-07, 04:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 656
Posted By sal

i'm signed up for the 75 mile loop. It sounds...

i'm signed up for the 75 mile loop. It sounds like a great scenic ride.
Forum: Great Lakes
09-05-07, 06:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 656
Posted By sal

Big Mac Fall Tour-Going?

Who's ever rode the Big Mac Tour out of Mackinaw City? Is anyone going this year? Sept 15th
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-24-07, 04:22 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,018
Posted By sal

my kickstand

i've used this rearmount kickstand on my aluminum frame carbon fork for three years.

http://www.greggscycles.com/cartgenie/prodInfo.asp?pid=5504&cid=37

Some people worry about the 340 gram...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-16-07, 03:34 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,262
Posted By sal

my first fall

I had just bought my new shoes and pedals and was about 8 rural miles out, when I saw a guy out of his car. He was looking under the guard rail as the road passed over the little Muskegon River here...
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