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Forum: Eastern Canada
03-28-16, 06:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,760
Posted By ursle

Well worth checking with the local club, here in...

Well worth checking with the local club, here in NH, USA, a guy was tooling along during the summer on a snowmobile trail on a 4 wheeler and the owner had him arrested and jailed, poor form but it...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
01-16-15, 07:17 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,624
Posted By ursle

Longer cranks for hill riders, shorter cranks for...

Longer cranks for hill riders, shorter cranks for track riders, falling backward would be the axle to far out on the foot, falling backward would be the axle to far back on the foot
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-14-15, 05:00 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,179
Posted By ursle

I see no reason not to use another type of...

I see no reason not to use another type of activity more acclimated to the season, cross country skiing, ice skating, indoor roller skating.

Resting the muscle groups instead of pseudo using them...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-08-15, 06:53 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 13,169
Posted By ursle

Let me make this very simple to understand, the...

Let me make this very simple to understand, the upper leg has muscles on the top or front of the leg that contract to lift the leg, the back of the upper leg has muscles that when contracted push the...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
11-22-14, 06:09 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 9,074
Posted By ursle

The knee isn't a muscle, the tendons connected to...

The knee isn't a muscle, the tendons connected to it aren't muscles, nor the cartilage attached to the tendons, so don't treat it like a muscle, keep it warm, always use it wisely, and really, it...
Forum: Winter Cycling
11-22-14, 05:31 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,189
Posted By ursle

#6...

#6 (http://www.bikeforums.net/usertag.php?do=list&action=hash&hash=6) post mentions the cotton socks, I agree, put the wool against the skin,throw the cotton away, it is responsible for your loss of...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-22-14, 10:12 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,270
Posted By ursle

Ah, a clue, take some linen and run it around the...

Ah, a clue, take some linen and run it around the rim and tire to find any metal shreds, splinters etc.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-18-14, 08:54 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,203
Posted By ursle

If you inflate your tires, adhering to your...

If you inflate your tires, adhering to your weight the wheels won't bend, they will track your path and be problematic (if your path is problematic), pay attention, jump(unweight), just, jump, front,...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-16-14, 07:34 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 5,282
Posted By ursle

if the same license plate get's reported 22 times...

if the same license plate get's reported 22 times by 22 different "reporters" in 22 different locations, it might save your venerable ass, well, ass, but if you don't care...it doesn't matter
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-16-14, 07:05 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,377
Posted By ursle

9.5 mm pin with a flat side, if there's no flat...

9.5 mm pin with a flat side, if there's no flat side try a different supplier, you don't file them unless reapplying;)
(someone mentioned magnetic, I always thought they were led)
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
11-02-14, 08:24 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,864
Posted By ursle

Thinking rest and a consultation with a...

Thinking rest and a consultation with a professional just to be certain, hits to the head are problematic, not to be anything but helpful.

Highlighting the word, either it's correct and...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
11-02-14, 07:40 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,864
Posted By ursle

Yes a new helmet, but the reason you veered into...

Yes a new helmet, but the reason you veered into the curb is unclear, possibly time for vision enhancement?
Definitely time to see a qualified specialist or the ER
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-02-14, 06:46 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 46,731
Posted By ursle

The Turtle Head Thread The op went away, but...

The Turtle Head Thread

The op went away, but next time....
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-02-14, 06:38 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,070
Posted By ursle

Loving the quote and actually believing it are...

Loving the quote and actually believing it are two separate realities, but your aggression isn't funny;)
Forum: Road Cycling
11-02-14, 06:35 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 5,282
Posted By ursle

We all need to make a conscious effort to catch...

We all need to make a conscious effort to catch plate numbers of aggressive cars and motorcycles, enough is enough.
A federal website aimed toward collecting data shouldn't be out of reach, won't be...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-31-14, 07:37 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,070
Posted By ursle

Check the police report immediately, if not...

Check the police report immediately, if not sooner, the perp may have been a friend and have gotten his "facts" in the way, if he did proceed with all speed to a lawyer;)

Love the comment about...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-24-14, 05:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 9,571
Posted By ursle

Replacing the tape two or three times a season...

Replacing the tape two or three times a season would be problematic with glue backing, not replacing the tape two or three times a season would be problematic for the olfactory factor;)
Forum: Beach Cruisers
10-19-14, 06:45 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 9,779
Posted By ursle

Buy one on the internet, internet money won't...

Buy one on the internet, internet money won't know where the bike was built.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
10-16-14, 09:52 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,108
Posted By ursle

Eliminate processed, refined or complex sugar,...

Eliminate processed, refined or complex sugar, nun, zada,zip, problem solved;)
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-05-14, 05:10 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,210
Posted By ursle

Well a "decent" breakfast might be coffee and...

Well a "decent" breakfast might be coffee and donuts, cold water is going to cramp your stomach if it's hot, leg cramps are your body's way of saying, stop, at least feed me(oxygen).
Time is the...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-09-14, 05:59 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,090
Posted By ursle

Ah, a complete revolution. Combining the...

Ah, a complete revolution.
Combining the pushing of the down stroke and the pulling of the upstroke, I agree, you can visualize a flat foot but I hope your pressing down and then pulling up, 50-50....
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-10-14, 06:43 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,936
Posted By ursle

Thinking an electric assist might be a good way...

Thinking an electric assist might be a good way for you to go, unless of course the wind never shift's on you, getting the exercise is important, having a mental image of always riding into the wind...
Forum: Touring
05-10-14, 07:46 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 3,791
Posted By ursle

The only thing you can do is listen to your body,...

The only thing you can do is listen to your body, masking pain with drugs isn't going to feed the bulldog, your knee says "stop" so stop, spend a month or two out of the saddle, then slowly start...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
05-05-14, 06:50 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,696
Posted By ursle

Interesting, I'd suggest a pro fit or having the...

Interesting, I'd suggest a pro fit or having the skeleton checked, your body must be working against itself, and potassium is the mineral needed for endurance.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-19-14, 09:28 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 12,376
Posted By ursle

I think this is the problem, torquing a small...

I think this is the problem, torquing a small chainring large plateau gear will just spin the rear wheel, if the chain were not grabbing teeth the teeth would show wear, if the chain were not...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-14, 07:54 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 5,939
Posted By ursle

http://www.kraftrecipes.com/assets/images/ocpimage...

http://www.kraftrecipes.com/assets/images/ocpimages/43000/00574CL.GIF
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-13-14, 08:00 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,485
Posted By ursle

Bad cyclist, truck had the left wheels in the...

Bad cyclist, truck had the left wheels in the opposite lane by two feet, the cyclist had the whole road right to the bridge, the cyclist hit the truck, veered right into it.
Alcohol, yes on the part...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-12-14, 06:49 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,523
Posted By ursle

No disrespect but gross, the nice thing about...

No disrespect but gross, the nice thing about handlebar tape is replacing it two or three times a season keeps the smell and grunge at bay.

leather when wet is slippery, exactly the opposite of...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-08-14, 06:43 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,511
Posted By ursle

Respect, looking at the front crank assembly,...

Respect, looking at the front crank assembly, remembering my thoughts when first torquing a right hand drive(75'), my body turned a little right, infinity,but noticeably, wondering if "anyone" feels...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-04-14, 09:21 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,242
Posted By ursle

A linen towel works well also A little...

A linen towel works well also



A little air in the tube, install it in the tire, valve first into the rim, one side of the tire on, start the second side, let the air out of the tube, (a little...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-03-14, 07:42 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 8,172
Posted By ursle

Like a car, ya know, these days they make you put...

Like a car, ya know, these days they make you put the new set of tires on the rear instead of the front, go figure;)

But if you run 19-21's on the front and 21-23's on the rear this doesn't work....
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-03-14, 05:39 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 873
Posted By ursle

I like your thinking, listen to your body, it's...

I like your thinking, listen to your body, it's telling you to rest, a slow no torque ride isn't going to hurt, not knowing your age is problematic, if you're 28 recovery will be instantaneous, if...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-29-14, 06:18 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,060
Posted By ursle

Your chain and cassette are going to wear out...

Your chain and cassette are going to wear out first, then your handlebar tape, then your front tire, well possibly your front tire first, accessories are fine, components for motion come first,imho
Forum: Road Cycling
03-24-14, 04:35 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,695
Posted By ursle

When the op returns;) I'd go find a fitter,...

When the op returns;)

I'd go find a fitter, get fitted and go with the recommendation of the fitter, gearing, crank arm length etc.
No mention of location but a question to the forum should turn...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-24-14, 09:23 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,251
Posted By ursle

Stretching when warm is one thing stretching when...

Stretching when warm is one thing stretching when cold is another, a good way to rip something away from something, stretching all in all isn't nearly as effective as rolling, you can roll cold, you...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-21-14, 07:01 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 9,780
Posted By ursle

So the question was asked "upright or down turned...

So the question was asked "upright or down turned handlebars?"
A used brooks B17 saddle would be the bee's knees, on either handlebar.
A 1.75"x26" wheel will get you going, I wouldn't walk away...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-19-14, 08:40 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 18,813
Posted By ursle

I will put any body lotion available on the...

I will put any body lotion available on the bottom of my feet and my butt when I ride, always;)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-16-14, 10:15 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 5,460
Posted By ursle

The wheel is used to tension the chain properly,...

The wheel is used to tension the chain properly, how it looks isn't what matters, only that the chain is tension-ed properly(revolve the crank one revolution while feeling the chain tension, there...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-14-14, 01:23 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,018
Posted By ursle

Looks to me like the bicyclist took the left...

Looks to me like the bicyclist took the left turning lane way to soon, blocking any traffic behind and was simply passed by another road vehicle, luckily there was no injury or any police nearby to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-12-14, 07:24 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,245
Posted By ursle

"A woman's bike" the top tube meets the down tube...

"A woman's bike" the top tube meets the down tube below the rear wheel stays, usually 60% or more below
Take a gander at the pictures of the post below
...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-11-14, 06:44 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,049
Posted By ursle

Stretching vs rolling TRIGGER POINT The Grid...

Stretching vs rolling
TRIGGER POINT The Grid 2.0 Orange Foam Roller, 26 in. - Eastern Mountain Sports (http://www.ems.com/product/index.jsp?productId=13206462&cp=3677336.12811708.11553095)
...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-01-14, 08:35 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 7,948
Posted By ursle

Seems relevant ...

Seems relevant
http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/citibikes-canadian-manufacturer-files-bankruptcy-report-article-1.1586177
Forum: Commuting
02-03-14, 07:16 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 13,016
Posted By ursle

ah, yes, living in nh-vt for the last 30 years,...

ah, yes, living in nh-vt for the last 30 years, we used to have 5 days of below 25 below, winters, and 5 days of above 100degree summers. Last 10 years, 10 below, not, 95+ summers hardly, and where...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-23-14, 07:27 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,195
Posted By ursle

West palm, had my roller skates in my carry on,...

West palm, had my roller skates in my carry on, 1st class ticket, hadn't flown since 9/11, it was 10 years, the tsa agents, 4 of them... dumped my carry on on the floor, clothes, skates, everything,...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-20-14, 09:47 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 3,812
Posted By ursle

Might I suggest getting the compacts with a...

Might I suggest getting the compacts with a longer crank arm, keeping the regular set for the flats?
Use a longer lever with what-ever gear for the hills and the shorter arm with whatever gear for...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-16-14, 07:13 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,375
Posted By ursle

Please don't tell me a word about bike fit or...

Please don't tell me a word about bike fit or cadence or (an) other basic things like that

So you treat the symptom and ignore the cause, great...ice.
In the least get a foam roller, knees are...
Forum: Touring
01-15-14, 06:12 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,482
Posted By ursle

Thinking 26 x 2.125 tires(? if they fit) and...

Thinking 26 x 2.125 tires(? if they fit) and you're good to go, don't pump 'em up to much, get a rear rack and put the weight on it, take it off your back , much safer and less fatigue.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-11-14, 07:55 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 15,012
Posted By ursle

mybad, that's a lot of upward movement, missed...

mybad, that's a lot of upward movement, missed it;)
Forum: Road Cycling
01-11-14, 06:23 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 15,012
Posted By ursle

That would be .3mm of upward movement or to be...

That would be .3mm of upward movement or to be precise, a pair of new cycling shorts
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-23-13, 07:23 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,104
Posted By ursle

Change tires and tubes

Change tires and tubes
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