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Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-09-24, 08:19 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 68
Posted By Smaug1

Waited too long to register

For my first gravel race:

https://hungrybeargravel.com/

The thing is I just want to ride a nice gravel course for my first time, I don’t need to race.

If I show up anyway, will they turn me...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-09-24, 10:24 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 137
Posted By Smaug1

One mistake that less serious bikers make is to...

One mistake that less serious bikers make is to always inflate the tires to the max. marked on the side of the tire. That makes a huge negative effect on the ride quality.

For example, the tires...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-09-24, 09:47 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,686
Posted By Smaug1

With modern Chinese bikes, the welds aren't...

With modern Chinese bikes, the welds aren't problematic any more, as they are done by robots now.
The problem with Chinese bikes is that they will cut corners to lower cost wherever they think they...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-09-24, 09:29 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 137
Posted By Smaug1

What brands does your local bike shop support?...

What brands does your local bike shop support? (Giant is one, I presume)
I agree with RH Clark, that you don't necessarily need a suspension bike. Something with front suspension and then a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-09-24, 09:24 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 262
Posted By Smaug1

Another option, if you're not open to eBikes:...

Another option, if you're not open to eBikes: Surly Disc Trucker. It is more upright and has a beefy frame to handle a heavier rider or additional loads in the form of fully-loaded front/rear...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-09-24, 09:18 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 262
Posted By Smaug1

Please understand that any comments I make about...

Please understand that any comments I make about your weight are not condescending, but just being practical. (how tall are you, by the way?)

I'm going to suggest something totally different.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-09-24, 08:13 AM
Replies: 6,330
Views: 585,879
Posted By Smaug1

Nice job! I chalk it up to the endurance...

Nice job!

I chalk it up to the endurance you've built up over all the road rides, including a lot of climbing.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-09-24, 08:12 AM
Replies: 6,330
Views: 585,879
Posted By Smaug1

Here are yesterday's rides, for those...

Here are yesterday's rides, for those interested:https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1173x309/2024_05_08_rides_32e0b75fd63d1dde3d6f72d77f46c6f6d6237692.png
Riding 7.75 miles each...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-09-24, 07:58 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 3,364
Posted By Smaug1

I'm not sure I understand your post. For one...

I'm not sure I understand your post.
For one thing, it had three speeds, therefore not fixed.
Are you saying they made a 3-speed that would not coast?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-09-24, 07:53 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 3,364
Posted By Smaug1

Excellent post, I will just point out one thing...

Excellent post, I will just point out one thing wrong:
Rebuilding a rear roller/coaster brake for you would not be an issue, since it is just the rear brake. If you had a front brake, I guess you'd...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-08-24, 12:40 PM
Replies: 6,330
Views: 585,879
Posted By Smaug1

Today so far: 4 miles commuting on the...

Today so far:

4 miles commuting on the eBike, Zone 1
10 miles downtown and back on the eBike, Zone 2

Later this evening, I'll lead my club's Wednesday night ride from the gravel bike, which...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-08-24, 09:26 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 519
Posted By Smaug1

The problem with wider saddles on road bikes is...

The problem with wider saddles on road bikes is that the wider part tends to chafe the back of the thighs of the rider when he is pedaling.
The reason road bike saddles are so narrow at the back is...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-08-24, 08:49 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 2,460
Posted By Smaug1

You look like a fun dude who doesn't take himself...

You look like a fun dude who doesn't take himself too seriously, and I love the bike and bike set-up. (except that horrible-nasty handlebar-mounted water bottle!)
I'm too young yet, but it makes me...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-08-24, 08:45 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 3,364
Posted By Smaug1

Unless I missed it, there is a huge elephant in...

Unless I missed it, there is a huge elephant in the room. The assumption on many of the posts in this thread is that the single speed is a relatively high one, so that hill climbing is a pretty high...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-08-24, 08:25 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 3,364
Posted By Smaug1

Not necessarily. They make eBikes that have a...

Not necessarily. They make eBikes that have a derailleur that is only used for adjusting the chain length, rather than shifting through the rear sprockets. I don't even know if 'derailleur' is the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-07-24, 10:57 PM
Replies: 6,330
Views: 585,879
Posted By Smaug1

25 miles for me as well

https://strava.app.link/CjrFcYahqJb

It was thunderstorming on and off all day today. When I left work, it was just finishing and then the sun came out and it was beautiful for a few hours until...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-07-24, 01:05 PM
Replies: 6,330
Views: 585,879
Posted By Smaug1

Whoa, careful there. I can maybe understand it...

Whoa, careful there. I can maybe understand it replacing the Domane, if it's as comfortable, but I doubt it will be as fast or light as the Emonda.
If it were me, I would miss having a light,...
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-07-24, 12:56 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 738
Posted By Smaug1

Post They were always an option, but so expensive and...

They were always an option, but so expensive and heavy, they often don't make sense.
I suppose the expense ($1400 and up new, $700 used) can be justified by the performance; they're the most...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-07-24, 08:43 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 3,508
Posted By Smaug1

Thinking about this some more, it feels like it's...

Thinking about this some more, it feels like it's coming from a guy who doesn't ride bikes much and is a bit scared to get back into it. (not putting you down)
Just get out there and be alert. (the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-07-24, 08:38 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,591
Posted By Smaug1

Hey pmhlb, after a month and all these helpful...

Hey pmhlb, after a month and all these helpful replies, how about a follow-up from you? ;)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-07-24, 08:33 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,230
Posted By Smaug1

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-07-24, 08:30 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,230
Posted By Smaug1

That's almost as nice as the Sea Tourquoise on my...

That's almost as nice as the Sea Tourquoise on my Ride1UP Portola:...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-07-24, 07:48 AM
Replies: 6,330
Views: 585,879
Posted By Smaug1

Dudes, I think it's time to close this thread and...

Dudes, I think it's time to close this thread and start a new one?

I see page numbers going up, but clicking them takes us back to pg. 249, which keeps getting longer and longer.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-07-24, 07:46 AM
Replies: 6,330
Views: 585,879
Posted By Smaug1

Yesterday, I got about 27.2 miles. GPS issues...

Yesterday, I got about 27.2 miles. GPS issues lost me a couple miles at the beginning: https://www.strava.com/activities/11349277593
We had one new member join who is an out-of-practice cyclist. He...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-06-24, 02:43 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 784
Posted By Smaug1

I dunno about that...

A belt weighs a lot less than a chain and has no pivot points to keep lubricated. (even if they are not dirty from outside, the oil wears out a lot faster than a carbon belt does)
If a chaincase...
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-06-24, 12:45 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 738
Posted By Smaug1

I think Ride1UP and Priority also make bikes with...

I think Ride1UP and Priority also make bikes with Pinion gearboxes too? :foo:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-06-24, 10:45 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 2,460
Posted By Smaug1

I'm a commuter, moderate speed club cyclist, and...

I'm a commuter, moderate speed club cyclist, and eBike casual rider.

As for sprint vs. climber vs. whatever else, I would have to say my strength is in endurance. I can ride 30 miles at ~ 16-17...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-06-24, 10:32 AM
Replies: 159
Views: 4,727
Posted By Smaug1

Does anyone care? Probably. Criminals, for...

Does anyone care? Probably. Criminals, for example.

Me? No. As someone else said, I carry my cell phone and keep it on the air, so I'm trackable anyway. I'd rather not leave my cell phone behind;...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-06-24, 10:10 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 3,508
Posted By Smaug1

I just watched the video in your original post. ...

I just watched the video in your original post.

Yes, those are bad injuries. We even had a fatal one down in the Florida Keys recently that resulted in a temporary ban on eBikes.

However......
Forum: Commuting
05-04-24, 05:54 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,970
Posted By Smaug1

Merrell soles didn’t last for me, but they were...

Merrell soles didn’t last for me, but they were good shoes otherwise.
Forum: Commuting
05-04-24, 05:47 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 337
Posted By Smaug1

I use Strava and Garmin Connect to get my GPS...

I use Strava and Garmin Connect to get my GPS data to Strava. Ride with GPS is too complicated.

I like the idea of logging maintenance, and these tracking apps don’t seem to consider that....
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-02-24, 02:11 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 12,433
Posted By Smaug1

It doesn't seem like that would make the...

It doesn't seem like that would make the batteries safer; just more waterproof. Potting the cells in there would make it so that when the cells need to vent; they cannot and then it would be...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-24, 10:07 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 2,519
Posted By Smaug1

From what cyclezen said, heavier wheels will...

From what cyclezen said, heavier wheels will mostly affect acceleration and overall weight issues, such as climbing. I guess I'm not concerned with either of those, as the engine is 30 lbs....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-02-24, 09:58 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,230
Posted By Smaug1

4 Bike Fleet, $8k total

This is intended to be just a fun (for some of us) exercise. Don't take it too seriously. If the thought of just 4 bikes causes indignant feelings of entitlement, anger, refusal or hair-pulling or...
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-02-24, 08:52 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,221
Posted By Smaug1

Wink Well, choosing mBikes instead of eBikes as part...

Well, choosing mBikes instead of eBikes as part of your four, I can forgive.

...but choosing 5 instead of the specified 4; THAT makes you a freshman! ...or is it 7? The 2nd and 5th lines each have...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-24, 01:43 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 2,519
Posted By Smaug1

How much faster would I be with better wheels & tires?

My road bike is a Trek Domane AL3 (https://www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/bikes/road-bikes/performance-road-bikes/domane/domane-al/domane-al-3-gen-3/p/33082/). A lower end, aluminum-framed road bike....
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-24, 01:31 PM
Replies: 183
Views: 4,563
Posted By Smaug1

Depends on the car. My Miata is 24 years old and...

Depends on the car. My Miata is 24 years old and it's extremely low maintenance. Watch it blow a gasket, now that I said that.

It also depends on one's standards. For example:

the power...
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-01-24, 10:41 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 422
Posted By Smaug1

How about an Aventon Soltera.2 instead? Ride1UP...

How about an Aventon Soltera.2 instead?
Ride1UP has some nice options too, and good quality. (though not quite as nice as Aventon, in my experience)
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-01-24, 10:40 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 422
Posted By Smaug1

Yeah, I don't really like that feet forward...

Yeah, I don't really like that feet forward design, but she loves it, as she can get her feet down at the stops without getting out of the seat and still have decent leg extension.
If you don't need...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-30-24, 10:48 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 957
Posted By Smaug1

I did The Classic noobie mistake a few weeks ago....

I did The Classic noobie mistake a few weeks ago.
I had my new bike up on the work stand. Wanted to change the stem. Anyone with experience knows you don't do that on a work stand.
I took off the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-30-24, 10:45 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 1,730
Posted By Smaug1

No we can't agree. I do forget that a lot of you...

No we can't agree. I do forget that a lot of you take yourselves WAY too seriously; lost track of the big picture.

Obviously, the OP doesn't train hard enough to improve his climbing speed. The...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-30-24, 10:10 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 3,508
Posted By Smaug1

Yes, it's tough and it seems like you have three...

Yes, it's tough and it seems like you have three choices:

Don't take the MUP; take the sidewalks instead. Having spent a few days in Toronto, that is not a good option as there are a lot of...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-30-24, 09:43 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 1,730
Posted By Smaug1

I don't worry about it. I'd rather climb slowly...

I don't worry about it. I'd rather climb slowly in a low gear than burn my legs out trying to be faster.

I like to save some legs for the descents and to finish the ride strong.

Unless you're...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-30-24, 09:37 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,524
Posted By Smaug1

Return it

For that price, or anything close to it, it should fit PERFECTLY.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-30-24, 09:35 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,914
Posted By Smaug1

A stem change is a great way to fine tune a bike...

A stem change is a great way to fine tune a bike fit.

If the stem is not 90° from the steerer tube, but angled down, you could just flip it over to get a rise instead of a drop. Assuming that's...
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-30-24, 07:52 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,221
Posted By Smaug1

This is a good thread idea. 4 eBikes, or 4...

This is a good thread idea.
4 eBikes, or 4 bikes of any kind?
It would be appropriate in the General forum, but there are so many meanies there I don't think I can do it, hehehe.

My four:

...
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-30-24, 07:36 AM
Replies: 151
Views: 26,721
Posted By Smaug1

Exclamation I can't WAIT to see this! The Tromox...

I can't WAIT to see this!


The Tromox motorcycles look like a barrel o' monkeys!
​​​​​​​https://www.tromox.com/en/
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-30-24, 07:09 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 422
Posted By Smaug1

Post Climbing is NO problem on this bike. It has an...

Climbing is NO problem on this bike. It has an 8-speed cassette, but the lowest speed is for about 3-4 mph and the highest speed is for right around 20. It is well-chosen for this bike. Actually, I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-30-24, 07:04 AM
Replies: 6,330
Views: 585,879
Posted By Smaug1

I rode with the bike club last night and we (the...

I rode with the bike club last night and we (the moderate pace group) took a new guy under our wings. He plans to join us Wednesday for the slower ride that I'll lead.

27.31 miles
15.6 mph avg....
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-29-24, 01:30 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 738
Posted By Smaug1

Following up on my earlier comment on adding...

Following up on my earlier comment on adding models with no overlap:

XP Trike 2:

For those who want a trike but also want to keep it a bit sporty.

XP Bent:

There would be no competition...
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