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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-15-24, 08:11 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 242
Posted By phughes

I like this one. ...

I like this one.

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-13-24, 12:06 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,455
Posted By phughes

I have a forever bike hanging in the garage. I...

I have a forever bike hanging in the garage. I hope it lasts my lifetime. As for change, that is what new bikes are for, no reason to get rid of the forever bike when you can add another forever...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-13-24, 12:04 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,455
Posted By phughes

:lol: Just as I contemplate moving my bar ends to...

:lol: Just as I contemplate moving my bar ends to the downtube position on my touring bike. Okay, I may still do it.
Forum: Touring
04-13-24, 12:01 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 766
Posted By phughes

You sound like me. I used to read the news while...

You sound like me. I used to read the news while on the bike in the gym, still do, but I use audiobooks in the gym a lot now, To keep me interested in the gym now, or when outside walking, I listen...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 03:44 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 840
Posted By phughes

You are correct, and quite apropos considering it...

You are correct, and quite apropos considering it was his seat rails.
Forum: Touring
04-12-24, 03:42 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 766
Posted By phughes

You are so right about the impact training. I...

You are so right about the impact training. I would augment my bike riding with weights, and running. I find running really helps my bicycling. I need to get back out and do it again. I had some...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 03:04 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 840
Posted By phughes

Lucky it didn't explode.

Lucky it didn't explode.
Forum: Touring
04-11-24, 10:26 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 766
Posted By phughes

Generally speaking, the rest days you are...

Generally speaking, the rest days you are referencing, are used to build muscle. When you work the muscle, you are causing micro tears in the muscle, the muscle needs rest, and nourishment to repair...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-10-24, 03:14 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 5,888
Posted By phughes

Simply responded to your snark. You responded all...

Simply responded to your snark. You responded all hurt that I didn't recognize your great riding abilities, which I honestly do not doubt, but you obviously did not read what I wrote, in comparing...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-10-24, 02:48 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 5,888
Posted By phughes

:rolleyes: Reading comprehension isn't your...

:rolleyes: Reading comprehension isn't your strong suit. The comparison is between the Buel with heavier wheels and the same Buel with lighter rims as allowed by using the rim mounted disc.

As for...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-10-24, 01:08 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 5,888
Posted By phughes

So you have no idea how they feel to ride. And...

So you have no idea how they feel to ride. And once again, it is about how it would feel with standard disc brakes with a heavier rim, compared to the rim mounted brake rotor with a lighter rim.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-10-24, 12:37 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 5,888
Posted By phughes

Ever ride one? And it is relative. It is relative...

Ever ride one? And it is relative. It is relative to what it would be without the lighter rims. It also gave good braking with good heat dissipation, preventing brake fade.
Forum: Touring
04-09-24, 03:18 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 588
Posted By phughes

I'm a side sleeper too. The Klymit works great...

I'm a side sleeper too. The Klymit works great for me. The X allows your head to sink in nicely with support around it, whether I sleep on my back or my side. I am rarely on my back, and if I am, it...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-09-24, 01:06 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,312
Posted By phughes

I took these in the Killdeer Wildlife Area in...

I took these in the Killdeer Wildlife Area in Ohio. One of my bicycles was involved because I had to move it to get one of my telescopes out of the garage.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-07-24, 11:23 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 5,888
Posted By phughes

That is not a rim brake, and it actually was made...

That is not a rim brake, and it actually was made for a very good reason. With the rotor mounted on the rim, Erik was able to make a very lightweight wheel, since the "spokes" did not have to carry...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-07-24, 11:17 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 5,888
Posted By phughes

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-05-24, 11:03 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 2,441
Posted By phughes

A GPS tracker doesn't allow her to call you when...

A GPS tracker doesn't allow her to call you when she needs help. What do you plan on doing, watching the tracker until it is stationary for a long time, then going to find her? Honestly though, I am...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-04-24, 11:28 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 2,441
Posted By phughes

I fully understand. That is why I suggested a...

I fully understand. That is why I suggested a phone that only makes calls, or texts, no browser, only primitive text, no pictures....
Forum: Touring
04-02-24, 01:31 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,958
Posted By phughes

I watch it often. It's easy to identify if you...

I watch it often. It's easy to identify if you are familiar with the night sky, and satellites. The ISS is very bright compared to other satellites. If you want to know when it is going over, you can...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-02-24, 01:12 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 2,441
Posted By phughes

I ran Tuffy liners in my tires on my old Ross Mt....

I ran Tuffy liners in my tires on my old Ross Mt. Rainier for around ten years. No flats. No issues. That being said, I see no reason for them in this case. I used them in the 80s because I was...
Forum: Touring
04-01-24, 01:53 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,172
Posted By phughes

Flat for me on my touring bike. Much more...

Flat for me on my touring bike. Much more convenient to me, and comfortable since I can move my feet to different positions on a long day if I want. I cna wear any shoe I want, even Crocs, which I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-01-24, 01:42 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 2,454
Posted By phughes

Yeah, I wouldn't go that far, but I would still...

Yeah, I wouldn't go that far, but I would still up the game a bit if you want flat pedals. I run DMR V12 magnesium pedals, but, I also used to run Welgo flat pedals on hte same bike, and they worked...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-01-24, 12:11 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 2,454
Posted By phughes

No, I prefer having another, much easier to pedal...

No, I prefer having another, much easier to pedal with two. :innocent:
Forum: Touring
03-30-24, 03:18 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,958
Posted By phughes

AI can do it for us!

AI can do it for us!
Forum: Touring
03-30-24, 10:15 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,958
Posted By phughes

Yeah, I see no real good from it in the wild. I...

Yeah, I see no real good from it in the wild. I can see specific uses in very specialized closed settings, as in, not on the internet at large. Any use I envision would augment, not replace human...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-29-24, 05:19 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 2,441
Posted By phughes

Larry, how is she going to add water to her tires...

Larry, how is she going to add water to her tires if she need to, away from the house? The ride will be horrific as well. Liquids don't compress. So the only shock absorption would from the minimal...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-29-24, 01:42 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 2,441
Posted By phughes

Get her a basic phone, one she can use to call...

Get her a basic phone, one she can use to call you. It doesn't have to be a smartphone. Give her a basic cell phone she can use to make calls. Alternately, don't worry about her. When I grew up, we...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-29-24, 11:52 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 2,441
Posted By phughes

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Forum: Touring
03-28-24, 07:01 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,174
Posted By phughes

But if you carry high density foam and insulate...

But if you carry high density foam and insulate the tent walls... :geek:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-28-24, 03:31 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,405
Posted By phughes

Sometimes, but generally I prefer toast made from...

Sometimes, but generally I prefer toast made from my homemade Italian bread. I have been eating more eggs lately though, along with the Italian bread toast.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-28-24, 03:00 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 5,113
Posted By phughes

It seems you have a good bead on this thread.

It seems you have a good bead on this thread.
Forum: Touring
03-28-24, 01:45 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,958
Posted By phughes

I seriously do not see the current appeal of AI....

I seriously do not see the current appeal of AI. I am a geek, and I appreciate the technology for use in some industries, and have actually been reading and studying what I can about it since the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-28-24, 01:38 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 2,441
Posted By phughes

I understand your concern, but I believe you are...

I understand your concern, but I believe you are overthinking it. The tires you have are already a good defense against puncture. Keep them properly inflated. Don't inflate them to the maximum...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-28-24, 01:12 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 5,113
Posted By phughes

Sorry, that probably stems from my earlier post.

Sorry, that probably stems from my earlier post.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-28-24, 01:10 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 36,611
Posted By phughes

You are replying to a nine year old thread. ...

You are replying to a nine year old thread.

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Forum: Touring
03-28-24, 11:13 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,174
Posted By phughes

It's funny, I tend to keep mine closed if they...

It's funny, I tend to keep mine closed if they are outside, and often simply keep them on the bike. If I think they need aired out, I may leave them open as I make camp, and close them before going...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-28-24, 11:02 AM
Replies: 150
Views: 5,113
Posted By phughes

Yeah it took a while to get started, but I think...

Yeah it took a while to get started, but I think we're gaining traction.
Forum: Touring
03-27-24, 10:17 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,958
Posted By phughes

From now on I shall carry high density foam for...

From now on I shall carry high density foam for the tent walls, and commence cooking inside my tent. Bears be damned.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-27-24, 10:07 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 5,113
Posted By phughes

I understand. Sorry, these things are hard to...

I understand. Sorry, these things are hard to gauge. It's a lot of pressure.
Forum: Touring
03-27-24, 01:25 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,174
Posted By phughes

Theoretically a smaller tent can be warmer, all...

Theoretically a smaller tent can be warmer, all things being equal. All things are never equal in real life. You have a smaller space to warm up with your body heat, but of course you lose heat in al...
Forum: Touring
03-27-24, 01:10 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 588
Posted By phughes

I have a Thermarest, the one filled with foam...

I have a Thermarest, the one filled with foam that you roll up and compress to pack. I used it for years. I liked it, but it was never really perfect for me, it is a little small. I still use it on...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-27-24, 11:29 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 431
Posted By phughes

Only if you cross chain, other than that, when...

Only if you cross chain, other than that, when done properly, a 3x9 is easier on a chain than a 1x10 in his case. On mine, I use the inner two cogs in the rear with the inner chainwheel up front. The...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-27-24, 11:20 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 2,628
Posted By phughes

How does this apply to the OP, who knows the size...

How does this apply to the OP, who knows the size he needs, and chose it. Because of his body proportions, he simply needed a shorter seat post, and because of the bike's design, he could not cut...
Forum: Touring
03-27-24, 11:17 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,521
Posted By phughes

Awesome for you, but don't discount the pillows...

Awesome for you, but don't discount the pillows posted. Many actually work well, and are easier to carry than yours. It's not about weight for me, but bulk. My inflatable pillow works extremely well...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-27-24, 11:14 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 676
Posted By phughes

Yea, the three jaw pullers are difficult to use...

Yea, the three jaw pullers are difficult to use on cranks unless the rear of the crank arm is cut square, instead of being rounded. I don't know any off hand that aren't rounded. The bearing puller...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-26-24, 10:33 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 5,113
Posted By phughes

Has anyone said bike tire prices are up due to...

Has anyone said bike tire prices are up due to inflation yet? Inflation... because... tires. Inflation?
...
Forum: Touring
03-26-24, 04:42 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,521
Posted By phughes

So, does that mean you are carrying your pillow...

So, does that mean you are carrying your pillow from home? :rolleyes:

The Sea to Summit pillow cyccommute posted actually works nicely. I use a different one from Klymit, and use it almost weekly...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-26-24, 04:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 208
Posted By phughes

Another expensive option....

Another expensive option. https://www.rivbike.com/products/hubs-white-industries-mi5-polished-silver?variant=8645336203375
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-26-24, 12:20 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 676
Posted By phughes

Use a bearing seperator/puller if you wish to...

Use a bearing seperator/puller if you wish to salvage the crank arm. It will do the least amount of damage, if any.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-26-24, 10:05 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 967
Posted By phughes

The other issue I have is I do not want to get...

The other issue I have is I do not want to get that dirt into my good air gauges. I have a couple good, expensive gauges and they can be easily ruined by getting dirt into them.
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