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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-17-19, 04:06 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 8,593
Posted By trad

I think yes, particularly for forward falls on...

I think yes, particularly for forward falls on road bikes. Tuck and roll, chin down, and keep hands on handle bars (to help with rotation) when/if you can is what I was taught, but its easier said...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-16-19, 12:12 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 8,593
Posted By trad

Speedy recovery downtube42... Glad you and...

Speedy recovery downtube42... Glad you and canklecat are still with us.... I was hit by a car couple of years ago, breaking my C1 in two places and suffering compression and nerve damage in 3 other...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-09-19, 04:04 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 8,997
Posted By trad

Professional bike fitting before starting your...

Professional bike fitting before starting your saddle investment journey is spot on. Here are some things that work for me and that you might try before sinking lots of $s. Adjust saddle height...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-22-19, 10:16 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 9,767
Posted By trad

Things that help me.... 1) stop snacking at night...

Things that help me.... 1) stop snacking at night (major weakness for me) ; 2) go on long rides a few times a month - 4hr + rides that go past glycogen stores and burn a bit of fat/love handles; 3)...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-22-19, 10:10 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 9,767
Posted By trad

Things that help me.... 1) stop snacking at night...

Things that help me.... 1) stop snacking at night (major weakness for me) ; 2) go on long rides a few times a month - 4hr + rides that go past glycogen stores and burn a bit of fat/love handles; 3)...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-27-14, 05:44 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,400
Posted By trad

Best gruppo I've owned. Effortless/FD shifting...

Best gruppo I've owned. Effortless/FD shifting (shifting from small front chain ring to large incredibly smooth/quick) plus 4 trim positions, best ergonomic brifters (for me at least - compared to...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-12-10, 05:35 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,909
Posted By trad

+1 for RainX. Reapply every other month and the...

+1 for RainX. Reapply every other month and the "frugal" glasses are about as good more expensive ones.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-11-10, 04:09 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 524
Posted By trad

Agree with above.. I've tried mtn bike, cross,...

Agree with above.. I've tried mtn bike, cross, and even an tandem with the Mrs.. None really worked...

BTW, biking in Japan is awesome. Yokota, Zama, and Atsugi are all gateways to some...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-18-10, 04:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 654
Posted By trad

Rinko bags... Because of crowds on...

Rinko bags... Because of crowds on trains/busses, Japan does want you to put bikes into bags. Bike shops sell purpose built bags, but large trash bags and duct tape will suffice in a pinch. The...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-28-09, 05:32 PM
Replies: 407
Views: 24,645
Posted By trad

Sounds like the defense is pulling the old "you...

Sounds like the defense is pulling the old "you had the equipment to stop, you were following too close, its the rear ender's fault" card. I think in California the burden on rear enders is for the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-03-09, 07:26 AM
Replies: 2,423
Views: 721,701
Posted By trad

Sizing help please... Interested in a birdy, but...

Sizing help please... Interested in a birdy, but cannot get sizing info. Searched and found that effective top tube was 58cm but position of bottom bracket made the bike a "medium" size.

On road...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-26-08, 08:11 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,291
Posted By trad

had a plate put into my clavical. was told that...

had a plate put into my clavical. was told that titanium is the only metal the body does not reject over time and is safe to keep in. in my case, it restricted mobility and I had some pain, so I'm...
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