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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-07-24, 03:36 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,319
Posted By Brocephus

.....second only to, "at the moment of your death...

.....second only to, "at the moment of your death you will receive total consciousness".
:p
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-07-24, 07:19 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 107
Posted By Brocephus

I used to get Santini stuff from an operation in...

I used to get Santini stuff from an operation in Ireland (with bizarrely quick, and reasonable, shipping), I'm trying to remember the name of the company (cue the Jeopardy! theme song.....)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-06-24, 07:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 331
Posted By Brocephus

Yeah, I'd have been very tempted by the above...

Yeah, I'd have been very tempted by the above deal, if i hadnt just ordered the Michelins ( plus the fact they're shipping from Japan, with a 1-2 month delivery estimate). Still, probably the best...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-06-24, 05:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 331
Posted By Brocephus

Thanks for the replies, guys. I just popped on 4...

Thanks for the replies, guys. I just popped on 4 more Michelin ProTeks, from Performance, @ $24.95 ea. These tires have been great for me the last year or two (as in ZERO flats) and I figured there's...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-06-24, 09:37 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 331
Posted By Brocephus

Looking into economical 700x28 tires for hybrid.....

Im getting close to installing the last of my current stash of 700x28 tires on my flat bar road bike So, before the bastages get even more expensive, I figured I'd pick up a few more tires, and have...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-05-24, 10:26 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 176
Posted By Brocephus

Thanks, you just reminded me that I almost for...

Thanks, you just reminded me that I almost for sure have an old one buried somewhere in the garage from back in my racing/serious riding days( not to mention at least one old mtn. pump of unknown...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-05-24, 08:44 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 176
Posted By Brocephus

Decent/budget frame pump for Schraeder valves....

One of my bikes (and current favorite) is Giant hybrid i scored last year on FB Marketplace, and it uses Schrader tubes/valves (which I'm fine with, in fact I kinda prefer them, and have long been...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-05-24, 08:30 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,276
Posted By Brocephus

I'm late to this thread, so probably nothing new...

I'm late to this thread, so probably nothing new here, but at the top of my list is my packable Pearl Izumi wind vest and Columbia fleece neck gaiter. Those two are worth their weight in gold !!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-05-24, 08:20 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 2,137
Posted By Brocephus

I was mindlessly spinning along on a lonely...

I was mindlessly spinning along on a lonely stretch of road nearby, mostly looking straight down at my cranks gliding over the white line on the edge of the road, when my right foot went inches over...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-04-24, 07:11 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,078
Posted By Brocephus

As mentioned already, dont give up on the...

As mentioned already, dont give up on the handlebar bag. They're ideal for a semi-bulky but lighter load like a sammich or two, and won't affect handling at all ( I started using a small one last...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-03-24, 03:42 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 549
Posted By Brocephus

I was initially agreeing with Veganbike's...

I was initially agreeing with Veganbike's negative assessment, but since you've clarified the situation, yeah, sounds like a cool plan !!
I did the same thing years ago to several road bikes , I...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-03-24, 05:59 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 706
Posted By Brocephus

Hey, I'm not following, can you clarify?...

Hey, I'm not following, can you clarify? Thanks....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-01-24, 04:24 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,788
Posted By Brocephus

the water bottles appeared new and unused, and as...

the water bottles appeared new and unused, and as i said, i just picked them up for spares, and still haven't used them.The shorts were clean and low miles, and after a run through the washing...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-31-24, 06:14 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 2,467
Posted By Brocephus

I second this recommendation (I intended to in my...

I second this recommendation (I intended to in my earlier post but couldn't manage to recall WELLGO)
Anyway, Ive run basic, low-end Wellgos on several bikes over the years, and never had a problem.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-31-24, 05:57 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 579
Posted By Brocephus

i was at the top of a hill, so i turned around...

i was at the top of a hill, so i turned around and coasted back down, then started walking a bit while sticking my thumb out to any passing pickup trucks ( about 70% of the vehicle traffic on this...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-31-24, 05:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 471
Posted By Brocephus

I lucked into a near-new 2013 (IIRC) Escape, a...

I lucked into a near-new 2013 (IIRC) Escape, a year (or two?) ago, and I love that thing. It's a 9spd, which I'm still a fan of, and still have spare chains and cassettes from way back. It's got a...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-31-24, 04:07 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 706
Posted By Brocephus

Yeah, I've seen the Ergons on-line, they seem to...

Yeah, I've seen the Ergons on-line, they seem to have set the bar (pardon the pun), but $50-60+ is a bit steep for me right now. I was kinda hoping some folks here had some positive experiences with...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-31-24, 03:42 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 706
Posted By Brocephus

Thinking about bar ends.......

.....for my flat bar road bike. My main ride since I got it a year (or two?) ago, is a Giant in minty condition that I lucked into on FB Marketplace, and am almost bizarrely enamored with. I've...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-31-24, 03:05 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 2,467
Posted By Brocephus

As stated already, yes, there's a big difference....

As stated already, yes, there's a big difference. You don't necessarily gotta spend $150 bucks, but generic, no-name pedals won't hold up long, and just aren't worth the hassle or the "savings".
I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-31-24, 10:57 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 579
Posted By Brocephus

Many thanks guys, for the solid and prompt...

Many thanks guys, for the solid and prompt replies. Yes, it is a Allen/hex head, and yes, I did retain and remove both halves of the bolt, so hopefully I can at least match the threading.
I'm not...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-31-24, 10:21 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,788
Posted By Brocephus

I rarely stop at garage sales or flea markets,...

I rarely stop at garage sales or flea markets, but I do have a favorite thrift store that I frequently hit (honestly, the place is a friggin' gold mine!) I've gotten several lower end OEM saddles...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-31-24, 08:35 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,629
Posted By Brocephus

As chance would have it, I broke a seat clamp...

As chance would have it, I broke a seat clamp bolt just yesterday, and did a mix of walking, and riding with no seat !! ( i was really happy I'd largely been using flat pedals and plain running...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-31-24, 08:14 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 579
Posted By Brocephus

Just broke Kalloy Uno seat-post bolt during a ride.....

I'm talking about the large Allen-head bolt that helps clamp the seat to the post. I figured these things were nearly bulletproof, but that bastage just snapped in half in the middle of a ride...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-14-24, 06:53 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,466
Posted By Brocephus

My entire riding outlook has kinda come full...

My entire riding outlook has kinda come full circle. Like everyone, I started out as a kid then young adult, without any clue about "real" cycling, riding gear, or seriously nice bikes. Then I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-12-24, 09:42 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,993
Posted By Brocephus

I've always hated the rain. Also, cell phones....

I've always hated the rain. Also, cell phones. (actually, drivers using them.)
I live in a hilly,semi-rural county, and I ride in mortal fear of pickup trucks pulling trailers that are a little...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-06-24, 08:43 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 118
Posted By Brocephus

Questions about 29" Bontrager wheels...

Hi guys,long time no see.!
I was recently ( and bizarrely) given a near-new Bontrager rear wheel, that will fit perfectly (should I ever need it), on another bike I have. It's a 29er, with brake...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-28-22, 03:13 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 6,613
Posted By Brocephus

I gotta disagree. I once felt this way, and i...

I gotta disagree. I once felt this way, and i bad-mouthed hybrids for years afterwards, after helping a freind assemble a couple over-engineered clunkers he bought for he and his girlfriend back in...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-23-22, 01:43 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,068
Posted By Brocephus

I've done 95% of my own wrenching, for years now....

I've done 95% of my own wrenching, for years now. But, for what the OP is looking at, I would personally be inclined to pawn that off on the pros.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-20-22, 06:17 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,336
Posted By Brocephus

I find a lot of them that I just leave. I only...

I find a lot of them that I just leave. I only keep the newest,cleanest, better quality stuff, and I still toss them all in the washing machine, then hang then out in the sun and breeze. Even then,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-20-22, 05:59 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,336
Posted By Brocephus

Yeah, I've found a few bucks before,too, but...

Yeah, I've found a few bucks before,too, but always stashed inside something else,like a jacket pocket,etc. Unfortunately, it was always just a few 1$ bills.
A previous comment about hauling home a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-19-22, 03:40 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 724
Posted By Brocephus

I'm a big fan of neck gaiters, and my trusty old...

I'm a big fan of neck gaiters, and my trusty old cycling beanie. Along with a wind vest, they're worth their weight in gold. The beanie is thin enough to fit under a helmet, but very effective ( and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-19-22, 09:40 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,336
Posted By Brocephus

Yeah, I completely forgot about all the bungie...

Yeah, I completely forgot about all the bungie cords, I've found several (and only keep the nicer ones). Also, a couple small Allen wrenches, which i assume were lost by cyclists, because they're...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-19-22, 09:29 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,326
Posted By Brocephus

For some reason, I dont like riding road bikes in...

For some reason, I dont like riding road bikes in the cold, preferring one of my hybrids. They seem to be more suited to wearing relatively bulkier clothing, plus they both have flat pedals, which I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-18-22, 05:33 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,336
Posted By Brocephus

That reminds me of another one ! I spotted a...

That reminds me of another one ! I spotted a smartphone on the edge of the grass, out here in the (relative) boonies. I turned around and grabbed it, and it seemed functional. At my next water stop I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-18-22, 04:39 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,336
Posted By Brocephus

Cool stuff you found while riding...

I imagine this has been covered before, so I'll change the title to,"Cool stuff I'VE found while riding!" :).
This is actually kinda the short list, as there are more items that i couldnt find, or...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-08-22, 04:59 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 6,651
Posted By Brocephus

Years ago, when I was a more "serious" rider,and...

Years ago, when I was a more "serious" rider,and racer, I had nice(ish) winter riding gear, and though I never liked it, i toughed it out and hit the road.
But, then I got old, and fat, then took a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-08-22, 04:44 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,656
Posted By Brocephus

Ive bought, and sold, several great bikes on CL...

Ive bought, and sold, several great bikes on CL and FB Marketplace (they can be a fantastic resource) , but, I'm not a bandit, and I have a good idea what im looking at. The OP on the other hand,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-05-22, 05:59 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 737
Posted By Brocephus

They're not as high end as GP5k's, but I'm really...

They're not as high end as GP5k's, but I'm really happy with the inexpensive 32mm Michelin Protek tires im running on my go-to hybrid. But, they're well known to run wider than labeled (mine are...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-02-22, 03:36 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,073
Posted By Brocephus

Much of what the OP describes, almost perfectly...

Much of what the OP describes, almost perfectly describes my current perspective. I did get into the road racing scene for a few years back in the early 2000's, and virtually all my rides then were...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-01-22, 04:16 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 9,035
Posted By Brocephus

I've recently found that I enjoy walking uphill a...

I've recently found that I enjoy walking uphill a bit during rides. But, it's not because I cant ride it, but that the backs of my legs sometimes get really tight, and I've found that walking uphill,...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-31-22, 08:02 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,060
Posted By Brocephus

If you're going to ride plain flat pedals, (which...

If you're going to ride plain flat pedals, (which I also have on my 2 hybrids), you might reconsider athletic/sneaker/tennis shoes, or if not those, then maybe some lightweight,low cut hiking shoe....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-06-22, 06:51 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 615
Posted By Brocephus

Though their selection can be limited and kind of...

Though their selection can be limited and kind of off-the-wall, a good site to check for random bike parts is....well....um.....Random Bike Parts ! ;)
Ive snagged a couple good parts and a nice...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-05-22, 08:04 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,414
Posted By Brocephus

ideally, there is no noise coming from the other...

ideally, there is no noise coming from the other strings. The player plucks/picks a single string, there should be no noise or vibration coming from the other strings, which is quite manageable....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-04-22, 03:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 311
Posted By Brocephus

Question about different DT spokes......

I've been eyeballing a few sets of budget wheels, and some spec sheets will say they have Swiss DT spokes, but some will specify DT Factory, or DT Industry. I've tried googling these,and found very...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-29-22, 02:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,288
Posted By Brocephus

I've kinda been anti triple,for years, but...

I've kinda been anti triple,for years, but recently lucked into a deal on a Giant hybrid that has that 3rd ring, and I've come to love it ! Now, admittedly, my racing/hard-hammering days are long...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-24-22, 02:30 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 59,275
Posted By Brocephus

thanks for the replies,guys. From what I've read,...

thanks for the replies,guys. From what I've read, old grease in shifters can clog the mechanism, and be brought back to life by flushing the insides with WD40. I've had success with this more than...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-21-22, 01:46 PM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 2,868,373
Posted By Brocephus

I lucked into this super-clean, barely ridden...

I lucked into this super-clean, barely ridden 2013 Giant Escape1, via my local FB Marketplace, for $135 !!! The guy left the bottle cage, frame bag,and frame pump on it, and tossed in a Cannondale...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-21-22, 01:29 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,470
Posted By Brocephus

He's not selling it, he was asking for...

He's not selling it, he was asking for info/opinions before buying it, which hes already done. Never hurts to read the thread before jumping in with questions. ;)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-18-22, 11:54 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,220
Posted By Brocephus

My frame also was originally set up with...

My frame also was originally set up with suspension,but I was installing a rigid steel fork. I realized that nearly too late, and re-crunched the numbers then frantically messaged RBP/Crosslake and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-17-22, 07:58 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,220
Posted By Brocephus

Crosslake is also Random Bike Parts,right? I dig...

Crosslake is also Random Bike Parts,right? I dig that operation, didnt think they still had these. I bought one of these NOS Marin hybrid frames from them a couple years ago for about $115 (a San...
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