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Forum: Touring
12-17-14, 05:59 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 39,991
Posted By uciflylow

I'm still ridding the same set I wrote about...

I'm still ridding the same set I wrote about 2011/04! Look and ride like the first day I put them on!:thumb:
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-06-14, 01:25 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,770
Posted By uciflylow

Good fences make good neighbours, especially when...

Good fences make good neighbours, especially when it comes to DOGS!


I will continue to encourage riders to get law enforcement involved with loose and espically agresive dogs.:notamused:
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-01-14, 03:20 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,233
Posted By uciflylow

I'm going to assume you are in Alabama USA? ...

I'm going to assume you are in Alabama USA? If so, crossing a street and closing the distance on someone could get them shot. No? A lot of that elevating agression around here has stopped...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-01-14, 02:40 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,770
Posted By uciflylow

Thank GOD we have a STATE WIDE leash law here in...

Thank GOD we have a STATE WIDE leash law here in Tennessee! The dog owner is ALWAYS responsible for what the dog does, yes even WAY out in the country!

BTW, Your yelling should be dirrected at...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-01-14, 02:21 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,711
Posted By uciflylow

I was riding with an older friend one evening to...

I was riding with an older friend one evening to a point where we had to cross a large 4 lane devided highway with a high speed limit. Across the road we could see a fella out for a run with a large...
Forum: Touring
05-31-14, 01:56 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,493
Posted By uciflylow

I could fix most frame breaks with a disposible...

I could fix most frame breaks with a disposible propane torch and small brazing rods. These torches get plenty hot for thin tubing brazing repairs. I have the experence and skill to do it myself and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-02-13, 01:17 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,529
Posted By uciflylow

OMG! Go over to the touring section and ask this...

OMG! Go over to the touring section and ask this question!:eek: When Brooks is spoken there it's with an almost reverent tone!:rolleyes:


btw. I tour on a Champ Special, actually wore out a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-02-13, 01:09 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,712
Posted By uciflylow

I had a steel frame built up once that had a poor...

I had a steel frame built up once that had a poor braze joint just where this pitcure shows. It took less than 10 miles for it to turn all the way loose and start auto shifting on me! You may be able...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-26-13, 12:51 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,578
Posted By uciflylow

Follow up post

I liked the rear so well I had a front built. Build list. Ultegra hubs, DT Comp spokes, Alloy nipples, and Black A23 rims, 32 front, 36 rear (I'm a big boy!).

I used the Zipp 18mm rim strips...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-19-13, 07:39 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,578
Posted By uciflylow

I just bought a rear wheel built up with the...

I just bought a rear wheel built up with the Velocity A23 rim (American Mfg.), and have been searching for answers myself.

Some of the things I have found so far.

It appears the...
Forum: Touring
10-12-11, 04:45 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,646
Posted By uciflylow

You do have to watch out for racoons, possums,...

You do have to watch out for racoons, possums, etc. crossing the road at night, and you need good strong lights.

I thought the armadillo had replaced those!:lol: The NTP is the only place I...
Forum: Touring
10-08-11, 07:03 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 533
Posted By uciflylow

I have used them both and prefer the T-Serve. I...

I have used them both and prefer the T-Serve. I think they ride a little better, are lighter, and are folders. From my experence I think the Hard Case may have the edge in puncture resistance.
Forum: Touring
10-08-11, 06:59 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,646
Posted By uciflylow

I've done it both North to South and reverse and...

I've done it both North to South and reverse and it seemed to me to be easier going South. Who knows? I didn't measure the total gain or loss in either dirrection. I will add that I find the NTP to...
Forum: Touring
10-04-11, 10:37 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,646
Posted By uciflylow

There are more downs than ups going South as...

There are more downs than ups going South as well!;)
Forum: Touring
10-04-11, 10:33 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,604
Posted By uciflylow

My first set of touring wheels where the LX hubs...

My first set of touring wheels where the LX hubs DT doubble butted spokes and Salsa Delgado wheels. The wheel (rim) failed in the middle of a week long tour last year after about 3000miles and less...
Forum: Touring
09-29-11, 10:25 AM
Replies: 141
Views: 28,849
Posted By uciflylow

Yep, the heavy duty model, with the big foot....

Yep, the heavy duty model, with the big foot. About not securing the front wheel, do you place the stand forward of the saddle on the top tube, or near the seat tube, or does it realy make a...
Forum: Touring
09-29-11, 07:24 AM
Replies: 141
Views: 28,849
Posted By uciflylow

I just received my Clickstand yesterday and its...

I just received my Clickstand yesterday and its the bomb! It don't think I will even notice it in my handle bar bag, but it would be very easy to just use a velcro or elastic band to hold it nearly...
Forum: Touring
09-25-11, 10:22 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 9,278
Posted By uciflylow

We called it the cousins tour. Two of...

We called it the cousins tour.

Two of my cousins, that are avid cyclist, and I just finnished a 4 day 3 night tour of Southern Illinois. We started from Ft. Massic state park on the Ohio...
Forum: Touring
09-25-11, 04:57 AM
Replies: 141
Views: 28,849
Posted By uciflylow

I have had a LHT for years, and used a kick...

I have had a LHT for years, and used a kick stand. On a 4 day trip last week I had my bike fall over more in this trip than all other trips combined! The bolt that holds the kick stand on had worked...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
08-27-11, 05:34 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 16,860
Posted By uciflylow

It's offical, I have now put over 1000 miles on...

It's offical, I have now put over 1000 miles on the bike!:)

I just can't imagine going back to my old aluminum frame and having it beat me up again. As I have become use to the way the...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-11-11, 08:49 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,353
Posted By uciflylow

We have a rider about that age here that can...

We have a rider about that age here that can smoke those speeds! I'm almost sure he was born on a bicycle and I see him ridding in conditions that I won't even ride in. I think that has something to...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-10-11, 09:05 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 6,850
Posted By uciflylow

Buck_O I thought all Brooks saddles where swell,...

Buck_O I thought all Brooks saddles where swell, untill I got that Swift and could NEVER get comfortable on it!:eek: So no the B17 isn't for everyone. I have also had modern saddles that I could ride...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-09-11, 10:12 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 6,850
Posted By uciflylow

I'm 255 today, roll a Champ Special on my touring...

I'm 255 today, roll a Champ Special on my touring bike, and after 10years finally destroyed a Team Pro,and have just gotten the B17 Special (just like the one you linked to) broken in good. This took...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
08-08-11, 05:04 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 16,860
Posted By uciflylow

Thank's for the update! I would...

Thank's for the update!

I would have to go out and actually measure mine, but mine was set up at the bike shop with an uncut ster tube. I have the bars set about 1 1/2 inch lower than my...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-02-11, 08:24 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 4,262
Posted By uciflylow

Around 35yo I realised I was 280lb and smoked a...

Around 35yo I realised I was 280lb and smoked a pack a day. I work in a hospital and saw men my age and habbits having the first heart attacks!:eek: I made a decision to change my life style. Now I...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-01-11, 08:42 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 382
Posted By uciflylow

Sorry to hear you got a blem off the bat! I have...

Sorry to hear you got a blem off the bat! I have had several sets and no problems, along with 25s for winter ridding on my roadie.
Forum: Touring
07-31-11, 01:11 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 701
Posted By uciflylow

This whole idea sounds like a nasty mess to...

This whole idea sounds like a nasty mess to me!:eek: I would dig a fire hole and cook over that before carrying charcoal, YMMV:twitchy:
Forum: Touring
07-31-11, 12:56 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 884
Posted By uciflylow

With out knowing how and what you eat, or if you...

With out knowing how and what you eat, or if you just want to "get by" for two days or live it up in the woods your choices are wide open! My biggest concern when faced with long hours or days away...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-31-11, 06:19 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,242
Posted By uciflylow

I run a champ special on my touring bike and...

I run a champ special on my touring bike and destroyed a Team Pro on my roadie after 10 years. Long story short, I decided to replace the Team Pro with a Swift and I NEVER got use to it no matter...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
07-30-11, 06:34 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 16,860
Posted By uciflylow

haskimoto, keep us posted!

haskimoto, keep us posted!
Forum: Road Cycling
07-30-11, 07:58 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,561
Posted By uciflylow

I had one launch out fast enough this past week...

I had one launch out fast enough this past week it drew blood from my ridding buddys leg!:eek:
Forum: Road Cycling
07-30-11, 07:45 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,825
Posted By uciflylow

Nick, since you ask:twitchy: I bought...

Nick, since you ask:twitchy:

I bought an Al Trek 10 years ago that I just retired with 24,000 miles on it. I was so tired of having my kidneys beaten out after hours in the saddle that I was...
Forum: Touring
07-29-11, 08:42 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,020
Posted By uciflylow

Nice bike, almost a twin to MINE!:thumb:

Nice bike, almost a twin to MINE!:thumb:
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
07-28-11, 08:41 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 16,860
Posted By uciflylow

I'm past the 500mile mark now and having made...

I'm past the 500mile mark now and having made several adjustments I'm enjoying the ride more and more.:thumb: I've also had time to compare rides and ride times between this frame and my old one. The...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-23-11, 10:36 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,473
Posted By uciflylow

I read the article. It seems to be about a great...

I read the article. It seems to be about a great man doing a super job for his team! Respect!!!:thumb:
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-23-11, 10:13 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 10,285
Posted By uciflylow

5. Passing Bicycles • When passing and...

5. Passing Bicycles
• When passing and overtaking a bicyclist
proceeding in the same direction, do so
slowly and leave at least a distance
between you and the bicycle of not
less than 3 feet....
Forum: Road Cycling
07-23-11, 01:05 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 24,562
Posted By uciflylow

I'm 46, a clyde, a strong ridder, but not a...

I'm 46, a clyde, a strong ridder, but not a strong climber. Every century ride is different, because of things I can't control. I have had 13mph and over 20mph and it just depends. Just an example, a...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-23-11, 12:50 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 10,285
Posted By uciflylow

Nuttmeg, I see you are in Memphis. I thought...

Nuttmeg, I see you are in Memphis. I thought drivers treated EVERYONE that way in Memphis!:twitchy:

Kidding aside, Where you aware that TN has a three foot law, and that it is illegal to...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-18-11, 10:40 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 907
Posted By uciflylow

I put 24,000 miles on a Trek aluminum frame and...

I put 24,000 miles on a Trek aluminum frame and retired it because I wanted a new bike! I weighed between 240-265lb over the years! I'm not scared of Al failing, but mine rode like a log wagon!
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-17-11, 07:44 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 907
Posted By uciflylow

If your are dead set on 26 inch wheels, I would...

If your are dead set on 26 inch wheels, I would try to find an older steel frame Mt. bike with out the suspension fork. I know they made them, because I have rode an old Trek 830 with slicks as a...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-17-11, 07:01 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,364
Posted By uciflylow

Hey Bill I'm in Tennessee, about 50...

Hey Bill

I'm in Tennessee, about 50 miles from ya. Eventhough TN has a state wide leash law people still let them run loose! I live in town and have an underground fence around my yard to keep...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-17-11, 03:54 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,327
Posted By uciflylow

I just bought a new bike with SRAM Apex and I...

I just bought a new bike with SRAM Apex and I love it! It eats my 1999 Shimano 105 9spd. tripple for lunch! As far as cabels go, I think it's amazing that shifters where everything goes out the back...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-17-11, 03:26 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 4,175
Posted By uciflylow

i am in my early 30's, at 250lbs, and there are...

i am in my early 30's, at 250lbs, and there are no hills where i live

Some of us have planned a September tour in Southern IL and I think we will see some hills there!;) Better yet. Come on...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-17-11, 01:19 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,924
Posted By uciflylow

Here in West TN we have plenty of heat and the...

Here in West TN we have plenty of heat and the humidity usually matches the temps!:eek: I can go out into my yard to do almost anything and when I come back in I have to peal my cloths off because...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-17-11, 05:45 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 969
Posted By uciflylow

I notice the same thing at the beginning of the...

I notice the same thing at the beginning of the season every year. I can push my HR higher/easer in the spring than I can a few months later. It isn't that I can't get it up there, it just takes much...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-17-11, 05:28 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 4,175
Posted By uciflylow

Wrong sport? Doesn't it beat ridding the recliner...

Wrong sport? Doesn't it beat ridding the recliner in the den?:eek:

What are you ridding? How old are you? What do you weigh? For perspective, I'm 48 years old, weigh around 255lb and average...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-16-11, 12:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 382
Posted By uciflylow

That's where my money goes on my touring bike! Me...

That's where my money goes on my touring bike! Me 255lb, Surly LHT, Surly nice racks, panniers, and 60lb or so of gear. I have murdered a rim, but never had one of these tires fail me!:thumb:
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-16-11, 05:09 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 631
Posted By uciflylow

Just what is it with boys and sticks? When mine...

Just what is it with boys and sticks? When mine where this age the first thing they did was grab a stick and give something a wack!:lol:

Looks like a fun time was had by all.:thumb:
Forum: Road Cycling
07-14-11, 05:06 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,468
Posted By uciflylow

Personaly, I would have a hard time buying a bike...

Personaly, I would have a hard time buying a bike made from ANY material that I couldn't inspect first. I would also NOT have a problem buying a bike I like made from any common frame material. I...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-14-11, 12:45 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,468
Posted By uciflylow

Original questions still stand though, any idea...

Original questions still stand though, any idea of what constitutes a good deal helps.

Bike <50% of intital cost if <5years old, much lower if older and or obviously ridden hard and abused. ...
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