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08-12-20, 07:39 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 12,150
Posted By McMitchell

Iride01 writes.... “If so, then don't try and...

Iride01 writes....
“If so, then don't try and toss your foot over the seat. As I contend, swinging your leg and foot over the back tire and then getting your butt on the seat is the most common...
07-12-20, 06:15 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 12,150
Posted By McMitchell

Maybe! Yes, there are those who argue that more...

Maybe! Yes, there are those who argue that more muscle mass may inhibit sports that “require” more flexibility... like: swimming, riding a bike, yoga...I don’t guess any of us will get any younger,...
07-10-20, 12:59 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 12,150
Posted By McMitchell

Good points! I think it is hard to increase...

Good points!
I think it is hard to increase muscle mass over 50, although there are those who claim it is possible.

I am just trying to maintain/not loose muscle mass.

I rode my Rocky Mountain...
06-26-20, 08:23 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 12,150
Posted By McMitchell

from donheff above..... “I broke my hip in a...

from donheff above.....
“I broke my hip in a crash 5 years ago and got a "post and beam" repair. My doc wanted me off it for longer than a hip replacement so I didn't get back on the bike for 5...
06-23-20, 06:50 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 12,150
Posted By McMitchell

I am giving consideration to buying a Gravel E...

I am giving consideration to buying a Gravel E bike. I am hoping the wife might ride it. I think an E Gravel bike might allow me to get more exercise over a longer time period, due to longer rides....
06-18-20, 09:01 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 12,150
Posted By McMitchell

This is actually the way I usually get on my...

This is actually the way I usually get on my bike, does not help with the dismount at the end of ride though. I don’t think I will attempt dismounting the same way!
06-18-20, 08:40 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 12,150
Posted By McMitchell

I had the wife take a 9 second video of me...

I had the wife take a 9 second video of me getting on my bike. Unfortunately,I can not seem to get it to post! Apparently a format that want post...maybe a link?

My seat blocks the path my leg...
06-09-20, 07:56 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 12,150
Posted By McMitchell

”Frequently when I am tired and just try to toss...

”Frequently when I am tired and just try to toss my foot over the seat. Yes, the seat seems to block my foots path. “ You missed a sentence!
06-09-20, 12:42 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 12,150
Posted By McMitchell

Right again! I was lifting weights, working my...

Right again!
I was lifting weights, working my core, bending & stretching... Tai chi, Yoga....not so much recently!
06-09-20, 12:38 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 12,150
Posted By McMitchell

This might work! May have to reduce the tilt in...

This might work! May have to reduce the tilt in my seat so I can slide off backwards.
06-09-20, 11:57 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 12,150
Posted By McMitchell

I think Iride01 did not read my original post? ...

I think Iride01 did not read my original post?

I can understand that I may have caused some confusion by posting pictures of MTB and posting confusing information.....

Yes, my foot hits the...
06-03-20, 01:37 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 12,150
Posted By McMitchell

I am confused about why you are confused? ...

I am confused about why you are confused?

Simple matter of geometry. Gravel & Mountain Bikes have slacker Geometry than Road Bikes. Included in these geometric designs are lower top tubes,...
06-01-20, 08:00 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 12,150
Posted By McMitchell

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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The top bars are obviously lower on both of these Mountain Bikes. Which is why I...
06-01-20, 07:59 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 12,150
Posted By McMitchell

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I think dropper posts work on MTBs & gravel bikes because the height of top bar is...
05-31-20, 02:54 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 12,150
Posted By McMitchell

Problems getting on & off bike, age 70.5 yrs young!

I have issues getting on & off my bike. My bike is a Focus Mares, CX, Cyclocross bike.

I have taken a few spills, as a result. Frequently when I am tired and just try to toss my foot over the...
05-24-20, 10:57 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,627
Posted By McMitchell

Picture of where the cable needs to enter the...

Picture of where the cable needs to enter the existing housing? I am a little concerned that I may need to remove a plate at bottom of bike to run the cable through a housing there? I believe...
05-24-20, 10:31 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,627
Posted By McMitchell

Fortunately I bought matching cables for the SRAM...

Fortunately I bought matching cables for the SRAM 500S brakes from Cartecay Bike Shop. They ordered the SRAM 500Ss for me. I try to support my local bike shop when I can, especially during a...
05-24-20, 08:41 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,627
Posted By McMitchell

Other parts, brake lines, bar tape... that may...

Other parts, brake lines, bar tape... that may need to go on this bike! I suspect I may need a cable to run from the MicroShift unit to the shifting mech...I got the bell & mirror installed!
...
05-24-20, 08:04 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,627
Posted By McMitchell

Actually, my bike is a Focus Mares CX (Cyclocross...

Actually, my bike is a Focus Mares CX (Cyclocross bike) converted to 1x12, gravel bike. The braking system is the same one that came on the bike HY RD TRP, cable actuated/mineral oil system!

I ran...
05-23-20, 11:22 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,627
Posted By McMitchell

Installing SRAM 500S hooded brake levers

I am attempting to install these levers on my 12 speed SRAM Eagle bike......

I followed the SRAM link that came with brake levers, which just lead me to a very general search. I tried youtube but...
05-20-20, 07:59 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,501
Posted By McMitchell

I found my calipers, took me a while to get the...

I found my calipers, took me a while to get the calipers working. I get a reading of 23.82.... Yea, it was a nogo, However, I did not try to “force” them on. I have rubber, wood hammers, dead...
05-20-20, 03:28 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,501
Posted By McMitchell

Actual measurment!

Maybe someone else’s bifocals are better than mine?

My hands and legs may not have been steady enough to take this shot, I tried! I will admit once I got the SRAM brake levers off the “old riser...
05-20-20, 11:41 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,501
Posted By McMitchell

The bike I am working on!

I finally figured out how to insert text with this picture. I used the Apple Support APP, available at the Apple store, to finally get this picture posted!

Cartecay Bike Shop might be surprised to...
05-20-20, 10:16 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,501
Posted By McMitchell

I am measuring the width at the bottom of the...

I am measuring the width at the bottom of the drops on the handlebars I bought, at 23mm, which is the same measurement I get on my riser bar, hence the question! I have MicroShift thumb and bar end...
05-20-20, 09:36 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,501
Posted By McMitchell

I made posts which apparently never showed up in...

I made posts which apparently never showed up in this thread?

I have hooded brake levers that are due to show up at Cartecay Bike Shop today. I was posing the question as Cartecay Bikes is dealing...
05-17-20, 03:35 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,501
Posted By McMitchell

Mounting flat bar Brake Levers on drop bars?

I am using an Eagle group set, from SRAM of course. I am having difficulty finding hooded brake levers without shifting mechanisms.

I was wondering if I could just mount my flat bar brake levers...
09-27-19, 07:03 AM
Replies: 145
Views: 15,144
Posted By McMitchell

Wow this post exploded, I apologize to all the...

Wow this post exploded, I apologize to all the responders for not having checked it sooner.

The speed limit on the roads I ride on is 20mph. I should have mentioned that there are many tight turns...
09-26-19, 08:36 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,559
Posted By McMitchell

Agreed!

Agreed!
09-23-19, 06:11 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,559
Posted By McMitchell

I think the idea behind shallow drops has more to...

I think the idea behind shallow drops has more to do with a desire for a less “radical/aero” position. Certainly one might cover the smaller distance in less time. We might think of these bars as...
09-22-19, 08:23 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,559
Posted By McMitchell

Wink 9 These are the ones I have been looking at:...

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These are the ones I have been looking at: They say they are measured at the initial bends, not the hoods or center to center at the ends, whatever that means? Apparently hands can reach across...
09-21-19, 06:08 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,559
Posted By McMitchell

Thanks for the reply. Maybe I should not be...

Thanks for the reply. Maybe I should not be trying to buy bike parts on Amazon? They seem to offer only a modicum of information on the parts they sell, which may be the issue.
09-21-19, 05:11 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,559
Posted By McMitchell

I am still stuck trying to figure out if...

I am still stuck trying to figure out if flared/angled drop bars are measured from the drops or the hoods? I understand that many road bike guys like narrower handlebars, arguing that they may help...
09-20-19, 06:08 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,559
Posted By McMitchell

Drop Bar width?

It seems the way drop bar widths are measured is not consistent? Sometimes it is hard to figure out how wide the actual bar will be. Apparently there is width at the hoods, width at the actual drops...
09-19-19, 01:18 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 540
Posted By McMitchell

Dop bars on 1X Eagle bike?

First, I wonder if anyone is using Micro Shift thumb shifters (MSTS) on drop bars? I like my MSTS. I am wondering if it would be possible to mount them on the smaller tube diameter? I don’t think the...
08-04-19, 07:43 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,333
Posted By McMitchell

650B gravel bike?

Thinking about selling a couple Mtn bikes and buying a gravel bike. I have two Mtn bikes, 27.5" tires and a Focus Cyclocross bike. I am about 5'7" tall, 160 lbs. I will turn 70 next month.

I ride...
07-20-19, 08:33 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,117
Posted By McMitchell

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07-20-19, 08:30 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,117
Posted By McMitchell

Yes, to both questions. I think the relevant...

Yes, to both questions. I think the relevant factor here is I have short toes which are all close to the same length. These factors make the arch length of my feet more important than the overall...
07-15-19, 12:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,117
Posted By McMitchell

Shoe fit Revelations

I have struggled with shoe sizes for 65+ years. I thought I would post here in hopes of saving others the trouble I experienced. Hopefully this information will apply to other ‘Bike fit” issues too....
06-04-19, 08:22 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,809
Posted By McMitchell

https://www.bikeforums.net/hybrid-bicycles/1171008...

https://www.bikeforums.net/hybrid-bicycles/1171008-microshift-micro-shift-thumb-bar-end-shifters.html

I just switched to a microSHIFT thumb shifter. I was having issues dealing with the two parts...
06-03-19, 05:52 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,644
Posted By McMitchell

This “turn” almost does a 360. To the right side...

This “turn” almost does a 360. To the right side of the picture. The hill slides off to the left side more than one might think from the picture. I probably tried to make the turn too tight. The...
06-03-19, 05:44 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,644
Posted By McMitchell

Pictures of crash area: ...

Pictures of crash area:
https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/31ff5c47_404c_45de_bc0f_d06f9f930225_60c6a8880595ea19dd80b348cb0e74bcf9de7d2c.jpeg
06-03-19, 09:15 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,644
Posted By McMitchell

I seem to have difficulty posting text with...

I seem to have difficulty posting text with pictures. The picture wants to take up “all the space”! So, I am resorting to multiple posts......

The helmet did not suffer much damage, just a scrape....
06-03-19, 09:07 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,644
Posted By McMitchell

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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05-30-19, 09:43 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,644
Posted By McMitchell

Some great suggestions here. I definitely...

Some great suggestions here. I definitely learned many things and will put many of the suggestions to use. I have slowed down, working more on cadence than speed now. I think there were a...
05-27-19, 08:52 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,644
Posted By McMitchell

That might have happened too, BobbyG. These...

That might have happened too, BobbyG.

These roads are paved, but they dump gravel on them too. The roads are hilly, windy which may be why they dump gravel on them, especially during winter. The...
05-26-19, 03:53 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,644
Posted By McMitchell

It occurs to me that I just put a -17 degree 110...

It occurs to me that I just put a -17 degree 110 stem on this bike. I may have too much weight forward?

The dip, is a place where a cross road is higher than the road coming off of it. The...
05-26-19, 07:18 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,644
Posted By McMitchell

2 wheel slide ?

Still trying to figure out how it happened. I was making a tight turn with a small dip in a paved/gravel road. The conditions were very wet. I have made that turn many times before. My guess is the...
05-10-19, 04:31 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 10,064
Posted By McMitchell

I got to ride the bike with the new microSHIFT...

I got to ride the bike with the new microSHIFT shifter today. The microSHIFT definitely shifts more smoothly that the grip shifter I was using.

I had some numbness in my hands, which I am...
05-10-19, 10:19 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 10,064
Posted By McMitchell

Ice can do a little more damage to handlebars than the cat. He does out on command.

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05-09-19, 06:48 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 10,064
Posted By McMitchell

I did it: ...

I did it:

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