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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-25-19, 12:48 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 9,337
Posted By specialgreen

Good point. I wear the same shoes with clipless...

Good point. I wear the same shoes with clipless and with platform: some old MTB shoes similar to Shimano AM5 (one velcro strap over the top). But I've wondered if someone would make "bicycling...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-25-19, 12:42 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 9,337
Posted By specialgreen

The thing I miss most when I ride with platform...

The thing I miss most when I ride with platform pedals is ability to pull up on the crank while climbing a curb: you ride up along-side the curb (curb-side pedal up!), clip out on the curb-side...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-25-19, 12:09 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 19,134
Posted By specialgreen

This could be "target fixation." I learned about...

This could be "target fixation." I learned about this in motorcycle training: when you panic, you tend to look at the thing you might hit, and your body naturally steers where you are looking. To...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-25-19, 11:49 AM
Replies: 121
Views: 19,134
Posted By specialgreen

People hear a bell or voice on their left, and...

People hear a bell or voice on their left, and they turn to their left to see who it is. You naturally veer to the side you're turning. This happens especially with novice bike riders or e-scooter...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-24-19, 08:51 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,561
Posted By specialgreen

The fact that this is between a pedestrian and a...

The fact that this is between a pedestrian and a bicyclist may be adding confusion (especially since this is BikeForums!). But imagine if two pedestrians had come around a blind corner, and walked...
Forum: Commuting
06-21-19, 10:42 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,970
Posted By specialgreen

I need to train some specific nordic ski...

I need to train some specific nordic ski movements over summer, in order to not embarass myself in the ski races come January. I used to do separate bike commuting and ski training, but there were...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-21-19, 02:12 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 19,134
Posted By specialgreen

In Minnesota, an e-bike is restricted to a top...

In Minnesota, an e-bike is restricted to a top assisted speed of 20mph, which seems reasonable to me. When asking "why are there still safety problems", a parallel trend to consider is the increased...
Forum: Commuting
06-21-19, 11:34 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,970
Posted By specialgreen

5 miles by bike... for the first 7 miles I...

5 miles by bike... for the first 7 miles I rollerski on a multi-use path, but then when I need to switch to city streets, I switch to bicycle (I keep a bike locked-up at the 7-mile point, and I have...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-20-18, 09:21 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,082
Posted By specialgreen

I wear thin leather gardening gloves. They get...

I wear thin leather gardening gloves. They get soaked-through with sweat. After a few months, yes, they get crusty and tight, and I get another pair ($7 at the hardware store). If I don't let them...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-15-18, 05:05 PM
Replies: 241
Views: 16,252
Posted By specialgreen

I'd read about that: it sounds like pedal-assist...

I'd read about that: it sounds like pedal-assist e-bicycles are permitted, if they have a sticker from the manufacturer stating the maximum speed is less than 20mph. Bicycles that will move without...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-15-18, 04:16 PM
Replies: 241
Views: 16,252
Posted By specialgreen

I agree that these are the "low-end" of motorized...

I agree that these are the "low-end" of motorized transport. That said, I think there are big benefits to reducing vehicle weight from 2 tons to 50 lbs, so I'm in favor of increased...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-01-16, 09:57 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,280
Posted By specialgreen

I'm not sure how to read Sheldon's page: it...

I'm not sure how to read Sheldon's page: it describes the chainline for each Shimano crankset, but doesn't mention which BB width was used in the measurement. I may be confused, but it seems like...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-31-16, 11:59 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,280
Posted By specialgreen

Good thought on the BB, sensei. Chain line looks...

Good thought on the BB, sensei. Chain line looks like 49.5mm. It doesn't look to me like there is excessive room for the chainrings or crank arms.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-30-16, 06:19 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,280
Posted By specialgreen

I see a few options in an eBay search with...

I see a few options in an eBay search with "bottom bracket 68 130".

If that doesn't work, looking at my existing setup, the axle is asymmetrical, 4mm longer on the chainring side, so if I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-30-16, 04:16 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,280
Posted By specialgreen

loose bearing BB to cartridge

I bought a used '91 trek 7k with Deore DX, the last year they used ball, cup&race bottom bracket. The chainrings need replacement, and the BB has some decent play in it (enough to make the chain rub...
Forum: Commuting
05-28-16, 11:15 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 12,930
Posted By specialgreen

I keep a mesh swimwear bag at work, and put my...

I keep a mesh swimwear bag at work, and put my ride clothes there, and hang it outside on my bike to dry; but I'm not in a place where I worry much about them getting stolen. On rainy days, I either...
Forum: Introductions
05-18-16, 07:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 584
Posted By specialgreen

Thanks, Toad. Wow, almost 2200 posts in 22...

Thanks, Toad. Wow, almost 2200 posts in 22 months, over 3 per day!
Maybe I'll see you on the trails.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-18-16, 02:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,155
Posted By specialgreen

Sorry, it hadn't occurred to me to look for...

Sorry, it hadn't occurred to me to look for another braze-on for mounting! Good idea.

I built-up blobs of metal onto the outside of the Shimano torque washer, so that the tang on the trailer...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-18-16, 11:10 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,155
Posted By specialgreen

Nexus torque ring versus bike trailer torque ring

My bike has a Shimano 8-speed internally geared rear hub. It uses a torque washer like this:
Shimano Nexus/Alfine Vertical Dropout Right NT Washer 8R Blue | Bikewagon...
Forum: Introductions
05-18-16, 09:58 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 584
Posted By specialgreen

a Ski & Bike hello in Minneapolis

I'm a functional/commuting bicyclist in Minneapolis. I commute MWF on rollerskis (using the excellent Minneapolis bike paths) to a friend's place, where I hop on a clunker bike to finish my commute...
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