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Forum: Pills and Ills
11-25-23, 12:42 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,006
Posted By GetUpnGo

Thank you, Arthur. I found your first paragraph...

Thank you, Arthur. I found your first paragraph particularly enlightening. Indeed, there never was any pain and the clicking went away and has not returned.
Forum: Pills and Ills
09-24-23, 06:32 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,006
Posted By GetUpnGo

Same here, Arthur. The sound went away after a...

Same here, Arthur. The sound went away after a few weeks as mysteriously as it appeared. I too couldn't figure out for a long time what the noise was, assumed it was the crank.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-13-23, 11:54 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,956
Posted By GetUpnGo

The wiper arm with blade cost $16 to replace. I...

The wiper arm with blade cost $16 to replace. I paid $116 for the rack in 2017. One mishap in 6 years isn't too bad, and it's at least 50% human error. I've driven all over 4 states with this rack...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-05-23, 02:37 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,570
Posted By GetUpnGo

For recreational riding, mostly on pavement, I...

For recreational riding, mostly on pavement, I like 700 x 32---comfortable and not too slow. They work on bike paths with fine to medium gravel or packed dirt, but not as well on larger gravel or...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-02-23, 07:14 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,956
Posted By GetUpnGo

Unfortunately my rack sits 1/2" above the wiper,...

Unfortunately my rack sits 1/2" above the wiper, which is what broke it. Thanks for your comment about the feasibility of removing the wiper. The new wiper arm arrived today and it came with a nice...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-02-23, 05:42 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,956
Posted By GetUpnGo

When the front wipers are on and you put the car...

When the front wipers are on and you put the car in reverse, the rear wiper turns on automatically. Duct tape will only help if it's not raining.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-29-23, 01:27 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,956
Posted By GetUpnGo

Here is my rack:...

Here is my rack: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00TRTSAZM/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1

I like it. It has been reliable.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-28-23, 03:43 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,956
Posted By GetUpnGo

Bike rack broke rear wiper

I broke the rear wiper arm on my hatchback when I accidentally turned on the rear wiper with the bike rack on my car. It wasn't raining at the time so my front wipers were off. The problem is a...
Forum: Pills and Ills
06-15-23, 04:27 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,006
Posted By GetUpnGo

Knee clicking

My knee is clicking audibly with each turn of the pedals. It doesn't hurt but it's an irritating noise. It seems to be located on the upper outer side (like the 1:00 position on the right knee if you...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-15-23, 04:17 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 3,636
Posted By GetUpnGo

I can identify with the boredom problem. Where I...

I can identify with the boredom problem. Where I live, I can go right or left when I exit my driveway and both routes are undesirable. Also, I've biked most of the roads in the area over and over...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-29-23, 11:16 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,972
Posted By GetUpnGo

Yesterday I tested a Giant Live Flourish 4....

Yesterday I tested a Giant Live Flourish 4. https://www.liv-cycling.com/us/flourish-4

It was a size small, supposedly for 5'1" to 5'8". I'm 5.5". I was amazed at the added comfort of a smaller...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-17-23, 11:09 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,102
Posted By GetUpnGo

This assumes that exercise is effective for...

This assumes that exercise is effective for weight loss. I think studies in recent years have been showing that that's not the case. Meaning, weight loss is more about food, hormones, metabolism,...
Forum: Northeast
04-12-23, 04:57 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,389
Posted By GetUpnGo

[QUOTE=Sy Reene;22857479]No, the reference is to...

[QUOTE=Sy Reene;22857479]No, the reference is to crossing in the same direction as pedestrians with the Walk signal but when the traffic light is still red. See photo below. The cyclist wouldn't ride...
Forum: Northeast
04-11-23, 04:06 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,389
Posted By GetUpnGo

Think of it from the pedestrians' point of view....

Think of it from the pedestrians' point of view. When they have the WALK signal, they assume the street is clear and safe, so they're probably not on the lookout for cyclists. Pedestrians don't wear...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-01-23, 03:16 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 513
Posted By GetUpnGo

SkinGriz, no. I'm leaning toward the problem...

SkinGriz, no. I'm leaning toward the problem being the age of the tires when I purchased them, since they came from two different sources and only the installed tires has cracked.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-31-23, 04:20 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 513
Posted By GetUpnGo

To the best of my recollection, I bought one tire...

To the best of my recollection, I bought one tire at an LBS and another from Amazon (sold by Amazon). Unfortunately I can't remember which one I installed 3 1/2 years ago. The tread isn't worn. There...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-31-23, 04:11 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 513
Posted By GetUpnGo

To clarify, the tire that cracked is the one I...

To clarify, the tire that cracked is the one I installed on the bike 3 1/2 years ago. The new one that I had been storing for the same number of years has no cracks. I had just hung it on the wall in...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-30-23, 01:04 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 144
Posted By GetUpnGo

20% off coupon for Bright Eyes 1200 lumen Blaze light

https://www.brighteyesproducts.com/products/1200-lumen-bicycle-headlight-set?mc_cid=2cbaae6256&mc_eid=25e03cb685

Coupon code: BLAZE20. Should work out to $37.60. Good price for 1200 lumens. Lasts...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-30-23, 12:38 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 513
Posted By GetUpnGo

I was just reading my bike notes from several...

I was just reading my bike notes from several years ago. My previous tire was the Continental Touring Plus. It only lasted one year and 500 miles before the sidewall cracked.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-30-23, 11:25 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 513
Posted By GetUpnGo

Cracks in tire

I bought a set of Continental Contact Plus 700 32 tires 3 1/2 years ago and put 500 miles on the rear tire. I just installed the front tire yesterday. I noticed that the rear tire has tiny cracks in...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-27-23, 06:25 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 683
Posted By GetUpnGo

For about $50, I light Bright Eyes. I have an...

For about $50, I light Bright Eyes. I have an older version of this one and I like it:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GJZ015Y/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1

I bought it...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-25-23, 06:26 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,972
Posted By GetUpnGo

I've done that three times in the past. The first...

I've done that three times in the past. The first time my rear rim fell apart in the middle of a 1,000-mile European tour (LBS error---wrong rim for the weight of touring baggage, which was only 35...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-25-23, 04:54 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,972
Posted By GetUpnGo

I think my original question has been answered:...

I think my original question has been answered: no, no one knows of a hybrid with an upright handlebar and low gears for steep hills. That's really too bad. I guess I'm stuck with my current bike....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-25-23, 01:58 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,972
Posted By GetUpnGo

SRAM is what I have now. What has replaced twist...

SRAM is what I have now. What has replaced twist grips? Can you post a link?

I don't care so much about how many cranks there are. I care about having the right range, between 17" and 90", with...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-25-23, 01:00 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,972
Posted By GetUpnGo

My bike came with trigger shifters. I had them...

My bike came with trigger shifters. I had them switched. I much prefer twist-grip shifters.



Yes. I like them.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-25-23, 12:55 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,972
Posted By GetUpnGo

The frame is slightly too big for me. I was...

The frame is slightly too big for me. I was between two sizes and had to go with the larger size because the smaller frame was much too small. I have very little standover clearance. After 10 years...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-24-23, 11:59 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,972
Posted By GetUpnGo

Main features I'm looking for

To clarify, here are the most important features I'm looking for:

Step-through frame or more slanted top tube
Lowest gear 17" or lower. I live in a very hilly area. The middle gear should yield...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-23-23, 08:29 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,972
Posted By GetUpnGo

Hybrid bike with mountain gears

My bike is perfect except for one thing: the top bar has gotten higher as I've aged!

I haven't looked at bikes in 10 years so I'm wondering if what I need is now being offered on the market. I had...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-06-21, 06:54 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,448
Posted By GetUpnGo

The main benefit I got from The Obesity Code was...

The main benefit I got from The Obesity Code was the emphasis on controlling insulin and the relationship between insulin and weight. For two decades I followed the conventional medical advice to eat...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-06-21, 06:33 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,757
Posted By GetUpnGo

Hey, thanks for your interest in my posterior!...

Hey, thanks for your interest in my posterior! First time it's provoked so much passion.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-05-21, 06:39 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,891
Posted By GetUpnGo

Does the front tire bump ONCE per revolution? If...

Does the front tire bump ONCE per revolution? If so, could it be the spoke tension?
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-04-21, 11:04 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,448
Posted By GetUpnGo

You will find two different kinds of answers to...

You will find two different kinds of answers to your question: scientific and anecdotal.

The science on this question is developing rapidly and it pays to keep up to date on recent studies. I read...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-04-21, 04:59 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,757
Posted By GetUpnGo

Your story (wow!) is exactly why I try not to go...

Your story (wow!) is exactly why I try not to go into bike fitting---it's impossible to guess all of the reasons why someone might request a particular product. It's best to just assume that they...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-03-21, 11:20 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,757
Posted By GetUpnGo

Awesome!!! No, wait . . . I thought Brooks/Selle...

Awesome!!! No, wait . . . I thought Brooks/Selle Anatomica weren't support to need any further padding. Maybe you need . . . a bike fitting? ;-)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-03-21, 05:53 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,757
Posted By GetUpnGo

Another good find. I didn't know you could buy a...

Another good find. I didn't know you could buy a sheet of gel. I'll see if I can find something thinner. Thank you!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-03-21, 05:50 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,757
Posted By GetUpnGo

Good find, Terry! Thank you! It's also available...

Good find, Terry! Thank you! It's also available from SRM for $9.90. I happen to have some neoprene that came with my kayaking boots. I could experiment with that first.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-02-21, 05:25 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,757
Posted By GetUpnGo

Hard to tell, but I really appreciate your...

Hard to tell, but I really appreciate your effort. I think liquicell flattens at the point of pressure, no?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-02-21, 05:18 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,757
Posted By GetUpnGo

Good idea. I already have a cover. I can't figure...

Good idea. I already have a cover. I can't figure out the right kind of foam or where to buy it. It should be about 1/4" thick and pretty dense. I tried a couple of types of closed-cell foam without...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-02-21, 05:14 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,757
Posted By GetUpnGo

Thanks, Kahn!. Lycra seat covers are hard to find...

Thanks, Kahn!. Lycra seat covers are hard to find these days. Aero Tech makes great unpadded covers that fit road and hybrid seats: https://www.aerotechdesigns.com/lyspbibiseco.html
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-02-21, 07:05 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,023
Posted By GetUpnGo

Three suggestions in addition to those mentioned:...

Three suggestions in addition to those mentioned: (1) While you lean the bike toward you as low as possible, also position your body as far forward as you can. Lean right over the handlebars. (2)...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-02-21, 04:04 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,757
Posted By GetUpnGo

My bike setup is very comfortable. My question is...

My bike setup is very comfortable. My question is really simple: does anyone know of a thin padded seat cover?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-01-21, 04:58 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,757
Posted By GetUpnGo

I'm an experienced rider and I have a good...

I'm an experienced rider and I have a good understanding of fitting. Saddle angle, setback, and seatpost height are all fine tuned. Seat shape is fine. Again, just looking for a little bit of extra...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-01-21, 04:55 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,757
Posted By GetUpnGo

I'm happy with my seat except for that last...

I'm happy with my seat except for that last little bit of cushioning.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-31-21, 07:30 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,757
Posted By GetUpnGo

Thin bike seat cover for hybrid?

I'm looking for a bike seat cover with relatively thin padding, around 1/4" of high-density foam (not gel), for a hybrid seat 8" wide. Everything on the market is either too narrow (for road bikes)...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-13-18, 12:24 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,629
Posted By GetUpnGo

Thanks very much for this! I'm going to try it....

Thanks very much for this! I'm going to try it. Looks good for $30.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-12-18, 07:19 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,629
Posted By GetUpnGo

Yes, this is exactly what I noticed on Amazon. I...

Yes, this is exactly what I noticed on Amazon. I came up with nothing good for foot pumps. Can anyone suggest a specific compressor?
Forum: Manufacturer, Retailer, Survey and Consumer Feedback
06-12-18, 07:08 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 11,732
Posted By GetUpnGo

I guess I didn't explain my experience...

I guess I didn't explain my experience accurately. When I used this light the first time, I realized immediately that 1200 lumens is too bright for oncoming cars and I turned it down to low, angled...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-12-18, 05:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,402
Posted By GetUpnGo

I knew a guy once who skied like that. He would...

I knew a guy once who skied like that. He would go down the mountain backwards carving big S turns, on one ski. It looked like a ballet. Former Olympic cross-country skier who decided that skiing...
Forum: Manufacturer, Retailer, Survey and Consumer Feedback
06-06-18, 06:50 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 11,732
Posted By GetUpnGo

I have a 1200 lumen light by Brighteyes ...

I have a 1200 lumen light by Brighteyes
https://www.amazon.com/Bright-Eyes-WATERPROOF-Rechargeable-Silver-gray/dp/B00GJZ015Y/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1528331945&sr=8-4&keywords=brighteyes

The high...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-06-18, 06:17 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,629
Posted By GetUpnGo

Need high-pressure foot pump

I've had my shoulder replaced and can't safely put enough pressure on my pump to get it to 80 lbs. Is there a foot pump that can easily handle 80 lbs?
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