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Forum: Road Cycling
12-11-20, 01:50 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 8,930
Posted By reishi

I did velonews for several years- it is very good...

I did velonews for several years- it is very good quality with minimal ads, mostly peloton and professional cycling news but that's what Im into. if i want how to, advice, general cycling banter I'll...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-10-20, 12:52 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 11,101
Posted By reishi

You'll get better at it the more you practice....

You'll get better at it the more you practice. Learning to shift smoothly while climbing out of saddle is a fun part of the dance.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-05-20, 01:04 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,280
Posted By reishi

This is a great thread full of excellent advice....

This is a great thread full of excellent advice. I like reading everyone's experiences. I agree that the best line to take is constantly changing with the circumstances and the more you ride with...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-31-20, 07:17 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,521
Posted By reishi

I was wearing masks before masks were cool. The...

I was wearing masks before masks were cool. The n95 design holds most of the mask material away from the face so there's a nice large and warm air bubble to breath from . Wouldn't ride in the winter...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-25-20, 06:32 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,316
Posted By reishi

Very good video! I watched some of that bike...

Very good video! I watched some of that bike fitters channel last week, guy offers detailed advice. I was able to carve out the hole slots in my carbon soles back about 10mm using a sharp knife with...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-20-20, 02:25 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,316
Posted By reishi

Hey thanks for the replies. I guess my cleats...

Hey thanks for the replies. I guess my cleats have been pretty far back ever since i went to clipless setup..ive been comfortable for 60+mile rides.. but my pace estimated on strava is only 16mph /...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-18-20, 11:04 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,316
Posted By reishi

Limited cleat mid foot position on cycling shoes

I've been trying out a good variety of makes models and sizes of 3bolt road shoes lately and find the vast majority of them, even models with moveable screw hole plates don't allow the cleat to be...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
01-09-19, 03:22 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 5,246
Posted By reishi

Pretty much every driver I've ever approached at...

Pretty much every driver I've ever approached at a 4 way stop seems to assume I'm going to ride right through without even slowing down or stopping for other drivers. Here Is where I like to proudly...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
01-06-19, 10:00 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,455
Posted By reishi

All of my dangerous passes and near misses...

All of my dangerous passes and near misses happened when driver number 2 or driver number 3 followed what driver number 1 did. Number 1 driver assessed situation and was safe enough, but some drivers...
Forum: Commuting
12-07-18, 10:42 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 42,661
Posted By reishi

50 degrees can mean a lot of changing scenarios....

50 degrees can mean a lot of changing scenarios. If there's very little ambient wind and I'm not moving very fast due to riding with slower commuters or just being in slower traffic and the sun is...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-03-18, 10:19 PM
Replies: 180
Views: 41,810
Posted By reishi

A customer threw this bike in the dumpster at...

A customer threw this bike in the dumpster at work last week. I saved it from the landfill and rode it a few miles around the facility. 80s Japanese made Tange manufacture. Rolled tubing. Double...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
12-03-18, 09:12 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 23,085
Posted By reishi

I second the two fish lock blocks . Solid...

I second the two fish lock blocks . Solid reliable design. Never had a light fall out or any part of the clamp slip or move at all on the bars even when wet. Quick removal. Commuted to work with...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-03-18, 06:58 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 6,954
Posted By reishi

There are so many great sights and scenes on...

There are so many great sights and scenes on every ride.. That I'd be stopping way too much if I wanted to shoot every unique photo worthy sight that calls me. I've been appreciating them in my...
Forum: Living Car Free
12-02-18, 01:20 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,705
Posted By reishi

I know plenty of car owners who I'd consider...

I know plenty of car owners who I'd consider hero's for the earth and champions of sustainability. You have to take in consideration the persons entire lifestyle, livlihood, purpose and direction.....
Forum: Road Cycling
12-01-18, 10:31 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,847
Posted By reishi

You might also try riding the large chainring and...

You might also try riding the large chainring and lower gears on the cassette. My first rode bike, also 105, with its chain I rode 3500 miles in small chainring/ 4 smallest cogs) This new chain i put...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-01-18, 10:17 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 7,093
Posted By reishi

I feel the same as some members have mentioned...

I feel the same as some members have mentioned already, is I think about how great I'll feel after the ride, more oxygen more red blood cells more mental energy, more physical energy, better mood,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-01-18, 03:31 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,308
Posted By reishi

I had horrendously debilitating knee pain when I...

I had horrendously debilitating knee pain when I took up road cycling at age 31- to the point that it was painful to walk . Clicking. Popping. Grating noises accompanied by dull to sharp pain. I felt...
Forum: Commuting
11-29-18, 04:39 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 10,106
Posted By reishi

I like flats for city commuting- since I cant...

I like flats for city commuting- since I cant trackstand- I'm unclipping every 30-60 seconds on most of my rides around town, and there are lots of steep hills where I live. If conditions are wet, I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-29-18, 03:13 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,822
Posted By reishi

Thanks for your review. I learned of this company...

Thanks for your review. I learned of this company just last week when researching thermal bibs. I had to look past the fluffy Raphaesque vibe of their marketing -what I was really drawn to is their...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
11-28-18, 01:32 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,273
Posted By reishi

Some people just love playing chicken. Perhaps an...

Some people just love playing chicken. Perhaps an entitled assertive showing of their dominate ego. In cars. On bike. On foot. I get drivers doing it in cars all the time in my neighborhood. To the...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-20-17, 08:26 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 579
Posted By reishi

Shimano cleat range of adjustment issue

Hi , I recently switched to clipless (shimano 105) pedals after using toe clips and straps for all of my previous riding. I’m enjoying the firm feeling of the shoes/pedal system. I’ve done several...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-14-17, 09:05 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 10,151
Posted By reishi

Rear brake tightens when turning handlebars

Hi, lately I've noticed when I turn the handlebars on my road bike (2015 defy1) it tightens the rear brake cable. Any ideas what could be causing this?
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