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09-16-19, 11:25 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 11,365
Posted By balesmachine

Smaller chainrings

I’ve been riding on a 46-34 for 40 years. My typical average cadence is about 88. When the speed exceeds about 35 mph (which is about half of one percent of the time) I coast.
08-25-19, 11:02 PM
Replies: 730
Views: 210,110
Posted By balesmachine

technically not a bike

Actually, its two tandems that rides on water. I built it and raced it in Texas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas. Held course records in all three states. I sold it, and it is probably at the bottom of Lake...
08-25-19, 10:55 PM
Replies: 730
Views: 210,110
Posted By balesmachine

Colson Tandem

Ive never seen another like this. Steers from the front or back. I painted this for a very good friend of mine. He did the total restoration....
08-25-19, 10:44 PM
Replies: 21,634
Views: 3,030,175
Posted By balesmachine

I stand corrected

Thanks for the correction. I had my dates off a bit. My mistake, I'm old!

The frame was built for Linda Guy in 1981. She was a neighbor and friend of Bruce's when he lived in Eugene Oregon. I...
08-25-19, 07:24 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 167,901
Posted By balesmachine

Honda Fit

Your not going to believe me, but a Honda Fit will do the trick. You can stand it up too. I do it all the time. I've had three Honda Fits, so that makes me sort of an expert, I guess....
08-25-19, 07:07 PM
Replies: 27,079
Views: 3,097,190
Posted By balesmachine

old, but not done

I'm 64 years old. I commute to work several times a week. Here in north texas, it gets hot for sure. All the youngsters I work for think Im crazy - they might be right. The other day a co-worker...
Forum: Commuting
08-25-19, 07:00 PM
Replies: 1,854
Views: 124,477
Posted By balesmachine

50 miles round trip a day. Im 64 years old and...

50 miles round trip a day. Im 64 years old and the youngsters I work with think Im crazy. They may be right!

They ask if I've ridden bikes all my life and I quickly tell them "Not yet!"
08-25-19, 06:54 PM
Replies: 21,634
Views: 3,030,175
Posted By balesmachine

Ive got a Custom Bruce Gordon road bike. It...

Ive got a Custom Bruce Gordon road bike. It wasn't built for me, but it fits me perfectly. It was built in the late 60's. I bought it in the late 70's and rode it till about 2005. I plan on taking it...
08-25-19, 06:50 PM
Replies: 21,634
Views: 3,030,175
Posted By balesmachine

Dont ride it much, but I have a tandem I altered...

Dont ride it much, but I have a tandem I altered back in 2000. Its a custom Colin Laing, when he was in Tucson. I love the bike.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-20-19, 07:56 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 12,277
Posted By balesmachine

Thanks for the reply. I knew I would get some of...

Thanks for the reply. I knew I would get some of the details wrong. Thanks for the correction.

One thing that makes cycling better than marathon running in my opinion is that generally, you are...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-20-19, 07:43 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 12,277
Posted By balesmachine

water water

On an all day ride when its over 100 degrees, I can lose 8 lbs. My normal weight is about 165. I can say that I am partly to blame because I don't drink enough. Good rule of thumb, if you don't pee...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-19-19, 09:30 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 12,277
Posted By balesmachine

Enduring the Heat

How to bicycle better in the heat.

Here is what I’ve learned from my 48+ years of riding in the heat. I live in Fort Worth, Texas. I’ve haven’t lived here my whole life . . . . yet!

Texas...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-12-19, 09:36 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 10,510
Posted By balesmachine

Pedaling cadence is a personal thing. Lance...

Pedaling cadence is a personal thing. Lance started spinning after training proved it worked better for him. Ulrich was a diesel engine and wouldve probably blown up if he tried to spin. They were...
12-26-15, 09:44 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 28,843
Posted By balesmachine

I love hearing folks that say they want a smaller...

I love hearing folks that say they want a smaller big ring on their road bikes. I am a "seasoned" rider with almost 50 years of road riding, both racing and touring. For the first 20+ years, my high...
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