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Forum: Commuting
05-21-24, 01:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 182
Posted By Smaug1

This one looks pretty cool. Check out the...

This one looks pretty cool. Check out the video:...
Forum: Commuting
05-21-24, 12:32 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 994
Posted By Smaug1

I had a tricky thing I did with my commuting...

I had a tricky thing I did with my commuting U-lock: instead of leaving it locked to the 1970s-style bike rack at work, I locked it to a piece of conduit external to the building that's under an...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-24, 10:48 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 324
Posted By Smaug1

Well, he can do it in a NYC apartment, but he may...

Well, he can do it in a NYC apartment, but he may need to spend as much on tools and then take months more to git 'er done.
Rather than supporting a local mechanic.
No, it's not rocket science, but...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-21-24, 09:21 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 778
Posted By Smaug1

You're probably a stronger rider than I am, but I...

You're probably a stronger rider than I am, but I just LOVE a REALLY low gear ratio option, even on a road bike. It fills me with confidence that I can conquer ANY hill.

"What you don't have in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-24, 09:15 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 324
Posted By Smaug1

Unless you have a lot of time, I'd outsource that...

Unless you have a lot of time, I'd outsource that to the bike shop. Let someone who knows what he's doing go over it. He may find other things that you have not considered. For example, your original...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-21-24, 09:09 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 185
Posted By Smaug1

Poll for club riders

As you get older and slower, will you just slow down and stay on your regular bikes, or will you get an eBike to keep up with your younger/stronger buddies with whom you've been riding for years and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-21-24, 08:59 AM
Replies: 6,415
Views: 596,916
Posted By Smaug1

https://www.strava.com/activities/11460040202 ...

https://www.strava.com/activities/11460040202

I wound up getting 23 miles in last night. It was one of those evenings when the weather sites were vague. Radar showed some rain moving through just...
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-20-24, 02:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 169
Posted By Smaug1

Also, that's a hard sell vs. a Fiido T1 Pro for...

Also, that's a hard sell vs. a Fiido T1 Pro for $999 (https://fiido.com/products/fiido-t1-utility-electric-bike). I think they were on the right track before their "typo". No one types '9' when they...
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-20-24, 02:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 169
Posted By Smaug1

kayakindude, electrek is a website, not a bike,...

kayakindude, electrek is a website, not a bike, unless I'm not aware of the bike.
Do you mean Electra?
Or Lectric?
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-20-24, 02:13 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 620
Posted By Smaug1

I've never seen that configuration before!

I've never seen that configuration before!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-20-24, 10:38 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 4,567
Posted By Smaug1

What the hell, I'll give wax a try. Worst that...

What the hell, I'll give wax a try. Worst that can happen is the chain will get "sticky"; wont' bend easily, and I'll notice that.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-20-24, 09:56 AM
Replies: 6,415
Views: 596,916
Posted By Smaug1

I had a busy weekend, didn't get any riding in at...

I had a busy weekend, didn't get any riding in at all
Friday was a long drive to Rockford, IL to see Nate Bargatze. (a really funny comedian; look him up on YouTube if you don't know who he is)...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-20-24, 09:46 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,798
Posted By Smaug1

I like the polarized, yellow-brown lens...

I like the polarized, yellow-brown lens wrap-arounds from Walgreens.
You don't need anything if you don't need a prescription.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-20-24, 09:40 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 845
Posted By Smaug1

I think you're finding out why the trend in...

I think you're finding out why the trend in gravel bikes is for fatter tires. (although not with bigger lugs)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-20-24, 09:39 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,252
Posted By Smaug1

I did buy one bike a lot of folks consider junk:...

I did buy one bike a lot of folks consider junk: my 1972 Schwinn Varsity.
I was working on it yesterday. Started off thinking: "I'll clean and lube the chain."
Shifting to the big chainring on the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-20-24, 09:34 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 778
Posted By Smaug1

Well, for me it's new. I like a LOW low gear, so...

Well, for me it's new. I like a LOW low gear, so when my legs and lungs are spent, I can still climb on the bike instead of on foot.
I did a 60 mile gravel ride a couple weekends ago with non-stop...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-18-24, 11:07 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 2,895
Posted By Smaug1

You should try a club

You might be surprised; I was.

i learned a lot. Met a lot of great people. Raised my pace in a group.

i ride probably 50/50; you don’t have to choose; do both!
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-17-24, 02:38 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 620
Posted By Smaug1

It depends, is the 4-pin an XLR-type? Or...

It depends, is the 4-pin an XLR-type? Or proprietary like Electra/Trek use? (as they can also be used to connect an extra battery pack)
In general, the 2-pin "barrel" connectors are all the same,...
Forum: Commuting
05-17-24, 10:34 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,028
Posted By Smaug1

bisonbike: you clearly need a cheap, rugged bike...

bisonbike: you clearly need a cheap, rugged bike for this type of trip! Maybe a Buffalo (http://www.buffalobicycle.com/). :D

I'll be watching this thread, as I live in Kenosha, halfway between...
Forum: Commuting
05-17-24, 10:11 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 624
Posted By Smaug1

I do a mix of things: Bring left-overs of...

I do a mix of things:

Bring left-overs of dinners I've cooked and microwave it at work
Pack something that's OK cold (salad, sandwich, fruit)
Bring soup or stew in a vacuum thermos food jar....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-17-24, 10:03 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 5,225
Posted By Smaug1

If you were climbing, how did you both stop on...

If you were climbing, how did you both stop on the uphill side? I'm having a hard time imagining this.
Also, if you were on your left, then you were in his lane and it was your fault. Why were you...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-17-24, 09:53 AM
Replies: 134
Views: 4,947
Posted By Smaug1

Interesting info about the kickstand clamping....

Interesting info about the kickstand clamping. Makes me realize that I probably overtightend the center mount kickstand on my aluminum gravel bike. :foo:

I think it's great that MikeDeason is...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-17-24, 07:18 AM
Replies: 6,415
Views: 596,916
Posted By Smaug1

I managed to get in a 22-miler last night, it...

I managed to get in a 22-miler last night, it felt good. Like someone else said earlier, the wind seemed to self-adjust to be in my face most of the time. I started the ride going west, then south....
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-17-24, 07:08 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 697
Posted By Smaug1

Racer models have drop bars, which he doesn't...

Racer models have drop bars, which he doesn't want.
Roadster models (which you may have been thinking of) have flat bars, but only one speed, which doesn't necessarily fit with his wish to only...
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-16-24, 12:23 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 620
Posted By Smaug1

I doubt they're near 1.5 lbs., but even if they...

I doubt they're near 1.5 lbs., but even if they are, the effort to carry the charger is a LOT less than the effort to pedal if the battery is depleted. ;) They're not big either, smaller than a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-16-24, 10:00 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 819
Posted By Smaug1

I'm really liking the Topeak Hexus, to carry on...

I'm really liking the Topeak Hexus, to carry on the bike. It's a really smart modular design. The sides of it come off and double as tire levers and a hex driver. It's got just about everything on...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-16-24, 09:54 AM
Replies: 6,415
Views: 596,916
Posted By Smaug1

Tuesday night: With my daughter, didn't ride. ...

Tuesday night: With my daughter, didn't ride.
Yesterday: Spent 5 hours driving taking my mom to an appointment. (she's got Alzheimer's) Missed the weekly club ride I usually lead. Time to repay all...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-16-24, 09:47 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,004
Posted By Smaug1

Eric F, Sierra Rider: They were taking the fun...

Eric F, Sierra Rider: They were taking the fun out of it with their: "Get out of my way, I'm RACING attitude." For example, yelling at people crossing the road at the rest stop. Was them having to...
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-16-24, 09:42 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 620
Posted By Smaug1

I think it will be fine. Don't ask, don't tell. ...

I think it will be fine. Don't ask, don't tell.

To be safe, I would charge them on a non-flammable surface, like the sink overnight, or tile bathroom floor.

Charger weight is nothing, compared...
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-16-24, 09:41 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,313
Posted By Smaug1

No need to be rude, tds.

No need to be rude, tds.
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-14-24, 02:29 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 697
Posted By Smaug1

Seems like a Trek FX+ 2 is the closest to what...

Seems like a Trek FX+ 2 is the closest to what you're asking for:
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1920x1440/1715717334_901439e5b673e99f532579b65ceff36b69922004.png
...
Forum: Introductions
05-14-24, 12:12 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 318
Posted By Smaug1

Welcome, from SE Wisconsin. You're lucky to be...

Welcome, from SE Wisconsin.
You're lucky to be in a place where you can ride year 'round. You will sweat more than I will, but you don't know it, as it will dry up so quickly, hehehe.
Watch out for...
Forum: Introductions
05-14-24, 12:11 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 281
Posted By Smaug1

OK! don't be afraid to give back now and then...

OK! don't be afraid to give back now and then too! Don't just be a Taker. ;)
Enjoy your stay.
Forum: Introductions
05-14-24, 12:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 165
Posted By Smaug1

Welcome, from SE Wisconsin, USA. Seems like...

Welcome, from SE Wisconsin, USA.
Seems like you're a bike tinkerer.
In bigger cities, at least in the USA, we have bike co-ops, where bicycles are often built from parts:...
Forum: Introductions
05-14-24, 12:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 155
Posted By Smaug1

Welcome, from SE Wisconsin. I have a 1972...

Welcome, from SE Wisconsin.
I have a 1972 Schwinn Varsity, a heavy vintage bike, but it's the one with that Nostalgic Factor I wanted.
Enjoy your stay.
Forum: Introductions
05-14-24, 12:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 737
Posted By Smaug1

Welcome, from SE Wisconsin! :giver: Enjoy your...

Welcome, from SE Wisconsin! :giver:
Enjoy your stay.
Forum: Introductions
05-14-24, 12:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 248
Posted By Smaug1

Welcome, from SE Wisconsin. (you might consider...

Welcome, from SE Wisconsin. (you might consider filling in your rough location in your profile)
Looks like as sweet endurance road bike, Canondale's version of my Trek Domane. Only problem with...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-14-24, 11:32 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 989
Posted By Smaug1

This shop used to carry "bike shop Schwinn" 10...

This shop used to carry "bike shop Schwinn" 10 years ago. They don't list it in their Products page any more. I guess you could call them if you're curious enough.

In the Wikipedia link in my...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-14-24, 11:24 AM
Replies: 6,415
Views: 596,916
Posted By Smaug1

Short Answer: 15 miles yesterday. Long...

Short Answer: 15 miles yesterday.

Long Answer: I went to the club ride last night, rain was forecast, but not serious. Only 5 of us showed up. One bailed immediately, as he forgot his floor pump...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-13-24, 12:43 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 5,225
Posted By Smaug1

Thanks for coming back to follow up,...

Thanks for coming back to follow up, scared_cyclist.
Yes, I can see how you would feel it's too dangerous.
To answer another's question, it's more risky because the closing speed is higher when...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-13-24, 12:22 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 989
Posted By Smaug1

By the way, I was present for the last gasp of...

By the way, I was present for the last gasp of Schwinn bikes. Last year, Richard Schwinn gave a tour of the Waterford Bikes factory, (in Waterford, WI) which used to make the Schwinn Paramount....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-13-24, 11:44 AM
Replies: 6,415
Views: 596,916
Posted By Smaug1

Saturday: I did the Hungry Bear 100 gravel race....

Saturday: I did the Hungry Bear 100 gravel race. (though I wasn't racing) That was 60 miles, and I added in a few more at the end to round up to the metric century to get my May Gran Fondo in Strava....
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-13-24, 10:46 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,004
Posted By Smaug1

Update: It worked out great. I went there and...

Update: It worked out great. I went there and found the race director in the building helping hand out tags. He asked one of his lieutenants to give me an unused number, as lots of people register...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-10-24, 10:35 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,004
Posted By Smaug1

Even with the event organizer's blessing and...

Even with the event organizer's blessing and after paying the fee? C'mon man.
I'm sure the county would be happy to let me use the public roads (which I already support through my taxes) after...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-10-24, 10:17 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,181
Posted By Smaug1

I tried two Brooks'. Never could break them in. ...

I tried two Brooks'. Never could break them in.
Then I became aware of the Selle Anatomica leather ones, which are kind of an American verison of Brooks. They use a leather treatment technology...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-10-24, 10:09 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 5,225
Posted By Smaug1

Let's be optimistic for him. He obviously...

Let's be optimistic for him.
He obviously created the first name that wasn't taken that came to mind just for the purpose of making this one post.
He appears to have already gone, too. Mission...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-10-24, 10:07 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 3,665
Posted By Smaug1

Have you tried a modern endurance road bike? On...

Have you tried a modern endurance road bike? On the 32 mm tires, they are almost as plush as a gravel bike with narrower (38 or 40 mm) tires. And a LOT more efficient over 15 mph than a gravel bike.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-10-24, 10:03 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,223
Posted By Smaug1

Pump only for me. If I'm fixing a flat out on...

Pump only for me.
If I'm fixing a flat out on the road, there's a good chance I'll miss whatever caused the flat, despite my best efforts and flat again. If I had only CO2, I'd be out of luck.
The...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-10-24, 09:55 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 4,567
Posted By Smaug1

Yep derailleurs are mature, light, inexpensive...

Yep derailleurs are mature, light, inexpensive and efficient. Nothing else can compete in these aspects, so they're going to be around until bikes are all replaced with eBikes.

Did you read about...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-10-24, 09:19 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,004
Posted By Smaug1

Apparently, Larry and I share the same sense of...

Apparently, Larry and I share the same sense of adventure. :D

I don't go to casinos, but I do gamble in my own way, hehehe.
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