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Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
04-21-24, 10:05 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,183
Posted By FLYBYU

I have these on my mountain bike and love them: ...

I have these on my mountain bike and love them:

https://nukeproof.com/collections/components-flat-pedals/products/neutron-evo-electron-evo-flat-pedals?variant=35459352592538
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-21-24, 04:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 217
Posted By FLYBYU

Reading through the spec I notice it is not a...

Reading through the spec I notice it is not a threaded BB, I will probably pass on it.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-21-24, 04:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 217
Posted By FLYBYU

Reading through the spec I notice it is not a...

Reading through the spec I notice it is not a threaded BB, I will probably pass on it.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-21-24, 02:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 217
Posted By FLYBYU

You are correct, my post is very lacking in...

You are correct, my post is very lacking in detail. It is a 2012 frame I am looking at (based on paint). Here is all the info I have found:
...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-21-24, 12:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 217
Posted By FLYBYU

No insight so far. I guess what I am looking for...

No insight so far. I guess what I am looking for is if it is a frame that would suit these purposes. I bought a MTB frame last year with the idea to build it into something similar. I hit a roadblock...
Forum: Commuting
04-21-24, 12:45 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 355
Posted By FLYBYU

I don't commute (yet), but we have a ton of...

I don't commute (yet), but we have a ton of thunderstorms here in the summer. I usually take cover under something that will keep me dry, or just get soaked and ride through it. Strangely lightning...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-20-24, 07:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 217
Posted By FLYBYU

Ritte Crossberg

I have the opportunity to purchase a Ritte Crossberg frame in carbon with cantilever brakes. I want to build it up with a 1x10 system I run on my old Specialized mountain bike. My plan is to make up...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-17-24, 08:56 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 793
Posted By FLYBYU

I went years buying various saddles and bike...

I went years buying various saddles and bike shorts, even a recumbent bike. Then I bought a Brooks B17 on sale...I can ride it forever and never feel discomfort. Spend the few bucks more and get a...
Forum: Commuting
04-16-24, 08:38 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 731
Posted By FLYBYU

I am the same way. After splitting a $300 Giro in...

I am the same way. After splitting a $300 Giro in half during a mishap, I buy my helmets mostly at Walmart. $30 and I have a comfortable helmet that will work the same.
Forum: Commuting
04-16-24, 07:05 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,021
Posted By FLYBYU

I tried cycling one way this weekend. My duties...

I tried cycling one way this weekend. My duties at work have changed in the last week or so, so this may not work anyway. My one way trip showed that I need some more conditioning for sure. There was...
Forum: Commuting
04-09-24, 02:40 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,021
Posted By FLYBYU

That is a good point, I have my bike converted to...

That is a good point, I have my bike converted to a 1x10spd setup, so parts aren't super cheap. I may try it out on the weekend to get a good idea of what I am up against. You must get in wicked...
Forum: Commuting
04-08-24, 02:17 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,021
Posted By FLYBYU

Very interesting, what type of bike did you use?

Very interesting, what type of bike did you use?
Forum: Commuting
04-08-24, 08:15 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,021
Posted By FLYBYU

Your longest commute

I currently drive to work, it is 40km (roughly 25 miles) each way. Most of it is 4 lane divided highway with huge bike lanes. I cycle up and down this highway all the time. The rest is mostly...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-11-23, 04:26 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,769
Posted By FLYBYU

☹️ I am somewhat over that. Workmanship on that...

☹️ I am somewhat over that. Workmanship on that frame looks top notch though.
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-10-23, 09:26 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,769
Posted By FLYBYU

What is the weight limit on that frame? Looks...

What is the weight limit on that frame? Looks amazing.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-24-19, 08:10 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 19,970
Posted By FLYBYU

They are quality pads (Shimano) but they are very...

They are quality pads (Shimano) but they are very old. I hadn't planned to ride it outside til spring (it has been on the trainer for two months already) but we had a few days of spring like weather...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
11-24-19, 01:53 PM
Replies: 258
Views: 62,886
Posted By FLYBYU

My first century was from Saskatoon to Batoche...

My first century was from Saskatoon to Batoche and back. It ended up being about 118 miles.

My friend had ridden his mountain bike there two weeks prior and told me it was around 60 miles (he...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-24-19, 12:53 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 19,970
Posted By FLYBYU

As a bigger guy (250lbs) I appreciate disc brakes...

As a bigger guy (250lbs) I appreciate disc brakes for their stopping power. I recently bought an old road bike with rim brakes and it is astounding how horrible the rim brakes are. My V-brakes on my...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
11-05-19, 06:17 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 9,197
Posted By FLYBYU

I am 6' and 255lbs, I ride an old aluminum...

I am 6' and 255lbs, I ride an old aluminum Specialized road bike and a really cheap mid 90's steel Norco. I am guessing the Norco is Cromoly as it is decently light, so not HiTen.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
11-05-19, 06:11 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,330
Posted By FLYBYU

I have a set on my bike, I don't have a specific...

I have a set on my bike, I don't have a specific issue, but find that they help with knee pain in the long run. I got mine from a friend, not sure where you would buy them, but I am sure Google can...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-04-19, 06:23 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 8,603
Posted By FLYBYU

This was going to be my suggestion, don't be...

This was going to be my suggestion, don't be afraid to have the stem angled up as well, I have done that on both my bikes, doesn't look as sleek on a road bike, but who cares? I am very comfortable...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-03-19, 10:49 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 8,570
Posted By FLYBYU

Neuanlage, sounds like it is in Germany, but it...

Neuanlage, sounds like it is in Germany, but it is a tiny Hamlet in Saskatchewan, Canada.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-22-19, 02:12 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 13,389
Posted By FLYBYU

1. Your faster when you are more comfortable ...

1. Your faster when you are more comfortable

2. Mine is perfectly level, I don't feel the front at all, but this is all personal preference.

3. Mine felt amazing from the 1st km to now. 1300kms...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-22-19, 06:49 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 13,389
Posted By FLYBYU

I got my Brooks B17 on sale from Chain Reaction...

I got my Brooks B17 on sale from Chain Reaction for $75. I thought that if it didn't work out I could sell it for at least that. Well 1300kms later I love it. It really has renewed my love of cycling...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-09-19, 06:09 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 8,258
Posted By FLYBYU

I use Shimano SPD pedals, clipless on both sides....

I use Shimano SPD pedals, clipless on both sides. I have injured myself far more with flat pedals unfortunately. Flat pedals don't offer the support I need and they stick out more that the tiny SPD...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-08-19, 06:25 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 9,787
Posted By FLYBYU

I like bikes, I like to look at them, tinker with...

I like bikes, I like to look at them, tinker with them, and occasionally ride them. I love how tiny adjustments can make such a difference in how a bike rides. I could spend thousands of dollars on a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-07-19, 06:21 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,782
Posted By FLYBYU

My wife bought me a pair of Specialized padded...

My wife bought me a pair of Specialized padded gloves for Father's Day this year. I love them, they really help, are light weight, durable and fit good. Only con is they were kind of expensive from...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-22-19, 04:56 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,876
Posted By FLYBYU

Your bike reminds me of my Norco MTB that I ride....

Your bike reminds me of my Norco MTB that I ride. It will probably be what I use until I can afford something with disc brakes and threadless headset, which are two items I really want, that and and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-04-19, 09:15 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,021
Posted By FLYBYU

I have a pair of Diadora Jalapeno MTB shoes that...

I have a pair of Diadora Jalapeno MTB shoes that I bought in 2001. They have thousands of miles of riding on them. Road riding, 24 hour MTB races, provincial MTB races, messing around with the kids....
Forum: Recreational & Family
08-03-19, 07:49 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 11,180
Posted By FLYBYU

Just by a nice simple thumb friction shifter and...

Just by a nice simple thumb friction shifter and toss that grip shift in a lake :) Seriously, I'm not a fan of any kind of indexed shifting for younger kids, too easy for things to get knocked out of...
Forum: Recreational & Family
08-03-19, 07:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,438
Posted By FLYBYU

One of the Mom's of my kid's friends has me do...

One of the Mom's of my kid's friends has me do work on her bikes from time to time. She brought over a nice Specialized Roll comfort bike the other day, it was very upright, had decent gearing and...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-24-19, 06:05 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 11,980
Posted By FLYBYU

Wow, amazing transformation, you even look...

Wow, amazing transformation, you even look younger now. I am working my way down as well. Was 280lbs, now down to 255 and dropping. My goal is 180-200 area.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-23-19, 06:38 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,607
Posted By FLYBYU

I have had constant issues with saddles, to the...

I have had constant issues with saddles, to the point where I gave a recumbent bike a go. The recumbent bike bothered my lower back and knees, so I bought a mountain bike. I suffered through various...
Forum: Recreational & Family
04-01-09, 05:34 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,496
Posted By FLYBYU

Helmet for 1 year old

I bought a trailer for my little guy last winter and he will be about 12 months old when I actually get around to using it. My problem is that I can't find a helmet for him. All the ones in Walmart...
Forum: Recumbent
12-19-08, 06:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,190
Posted By FLYBYU

My LWB makes a suicide run for the ditch the...

My LWB makes a suicide run for the ditch the second I think of lifting both hands off, but I don't think it's unstable by any means, I can ride it pretty easy.
Forum: Recumbent
12-19-08, 05:57 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 979
Posted By FLYBYU

It depends on the weather in your side of the...

It depends on the weather in your side of the world. Where I live it snows all winter pretty much. I kick myself every fall for not getting a trike, a trike would extend my riding season to nearly 12...
Forum: Recreational & Family
11-28-08, 10:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 940
Posted By FLYBYU

What age to start them in a trailer

My son was born in March, so he is getting close to 9 months old now. I was told that a kid under the age of 12 months should not ride in a trailer, obviously because of issues with neck strength and...
Forum: Recumbent
10-12-08, 06:42 AM
Replies: 28
wow
Views: 3,559
Posted By FLYBYU

That's a truely awesome video, thanks for posting...

That's a truely awesome video, thanks for posting that!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-08-08, 02:00 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 414
Posted By FLYBYU

Hi Ken, One of the problems with buying a...

Hi Ken,

One of the problems with buying a department store bike is that too keep prices down they usually spec them with components that are nothing like what a modern bike will have on it. For...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-08-08, 01:25 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 844
Posted By FLYBYU

I've had a few steel bikes in my time including a...

I've had a few steel bikes in my time including a very nice steel Redline Monocog. On all my steel bikes I've found a point on the frame like the BB housing, where I could spray WD-40 inside the...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
08-07-08, 11:15 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,455
Posted By FLYBYU

I disagree with you. I've had the same Shimano...

I disagree with you. I've had the same Shimano pedals and cleats for over 5 years now and they are getting easier and easier to unclip, not the other way around. As for the original poster I think...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-03-08, 07:01 AM
Replies: 120
Views: 5,234
Posted By FLYBYU

I often wonder what it would be like if we...

I often wonder what it would be like if we couldn't afford to drive. Would it send us straight back to the days of horses and wagons or what? I read a statistic a while back that said if we stopped...
Forum: Recumbent
12-23-07, 02:23 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,327
Posted By FLYBYU

Ah, I see, I thought it was part of the frame,...

Ah, I see, I thought it was part of the frame, but now it makes sense.
Forum: Recumbent
12-22-07, 06:46 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,862
Posted By FLYBYU

I think almost anyone will enjoy a recumbent. As...

I think almost anyone will enjoy a recumbent. As for being an old person, I'm 26 and I've had one for 3 years already. They are very comfortable. I got mine after suffering from Carpel Tunnel...
Forum: Recumbent
12-22-07, 06:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,327
Posted By FLYBYU

Nice! I like the pait job. One question, what is...

Nice! I like the pait job. One question, what is that fitting on the frame in front of the handlebars for?
Forum: Recumbent
12-21-07, 07:24 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,247
Posted By FLYBYU

Yeah the alignment is screwed, all the tires...

Yeah the alignment is screwed, all the tires should be the same, you should really get them to fix all that. You should have them properly set the derailer up (if the shop is even capable of doing...
Forum: Recumbent
05-23-06, 11:14 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,861
Posted By FLYBYU

I used to ride diamond frame bikes and I never...

I used to ride diamond frame bikes and I never really thought I would buy a bent. But at least I kept enough of an open mind to try one a fellow rider owned. What I'm trying to say is that you...
Forum: Recumbent
02-28-06, 11:25 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 902
Posted By FLYBYU

I've been riding my Burley all winter as well,...

I've been riding my Burley all winter as well, mostly I find it is the same as you describe, deep ruts and loose snow are a little dicy, but other then that it works well. I also find I stay warmer...
Forum: Living Car Free
02-28-06, 11:01 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 4,155
Posted By FLYBYU

I think a recumbent makes a good commuting bike....

I think a recumbent makes a good commuting bike. You can ride it in street cloths and it is comfortable with a lot of room for racks and such.
Forum: Recumbent
12-29-05, 12:26 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 717
Posted By FLYBYU

For a minute I thought you were talking about...

For a minute I thought you were talking about Mookie's posts :) No offense, but I can't wait for BROL to be up and running again.
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