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03-08-20, 08:11 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 693
Posted By Franc Franclin

Carmax for bicycles...

Say, for the sake of argument, that I know what bike I want and what model year and size I want. Is there a website that will find the model and year bike I'm looking for as well as the pertinent...
11-18-19, 09:07 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,373
Posted By Franc Franclin

The Catalyst pedals are wonderful for me as I had...

The Catalyst pedals are wonderful for me as I had a total knee replacement almost 2 years ago. I like having my whole foot on the pedal and feel like I am using my quads to full effect. I can also...
Forum: Touring
11-18-19, 03:34 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 9,382
Posted By Franc Franclin

I am interested in this saddle. Do you use the ST...

I am interested in this saddle. Do you use the ST Core?
09-09-19, 06:15 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,979
Posted By Franc Franclin

I bought the Chesters on your recommendation in...

I bought the Chesters on your recommendation in the Hybrid forum. Great pedal.
07-30-19, 08:19 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,041
Posted By Franc Franclin

Information needed before answers can be given: ...

Information needed before answers can be given:

What are you training for? What is the end goal?
What is your current fitness level?
How "new" is new to cycling?
What is your work schedule ( in...
06-12-19, 02:14 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,708
Posted By Franc Franclin

I was doing RAGBRAI on my hybrid in 2017. The...

I was doing RAGBRAI on my hybrid in 2017. The only thing that prevented me from finishing was the partially torn ACL I injured a week before the start. I got through a couple days, including one 80+...
06-10-19, 08:13 AM
Replies: 2,159
Views: 975,560
Posted By Franc Franclin

You get over that!!!

You get over that!!!
05-31-19, 06:25 PM
Replies: 3,551
Views: 976,600
Posted By Franc Franclin

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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2016 Bianchi Torino. Not my favorite bike but my favorite picture...
05-21-19, 01:34 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,693
Posted By Franc Franclin

Sweet new Trek! 45s for tire width... almost...

Sweet new Trek! 45s for tire width... almost makes it a flat bar gravel bike!
05-11-19, 05:28 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,466
Posted By Franc Franclin

OK. Now I want a Bridge Club, too!

OK. Now I want a Bridge Club, too!
05-08-19, 12:16 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,769
Posted By Franc Franclin

I have the Pedaling Innovations on one of my...

I have the Pedaling Innovations on one of my hybrids. I wear size 13(US) shoe so these are nice. I do not ride for speed or worry about the weight of anything I put on my bike except my personal...
04-30-19, 07:07 PM
Replies: 2,216
Views: 830,710
Posted By Franc Franclin

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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2015 FX3. 28mm Gatorskins. Pedaling Innovation pedals. I carry way...
04-27-19, 03:55 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,631
Posted By Franc Franclin

Bianchi website says there's clearance for 42's....

Bianchi website says there's clearance for 42's. It comes with 35mm tires.



I was thinking of doing just that. I will not be riding on extreme gravel, mostly it's on bad, patchy asphalt. So I'm...
04-26-19, 07:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,040
Posted By Franc Franclin

I like Path Less Pedaled. The non competitive...

I like Path Less Pedaled. The non competitive side of bicycling is right up my alley!
04-26-19, 06:11 PM
Replies: 241
Views: 49,707
Posted By Franc Franclin

It’s my stage...

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04-24-19, 07:52 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,631
Posted By Franc Franclin

Thank you so much for your review of the Breezer....

Thank you so much for your review of the Breezer. One of the first things that interested me about the Doppler Team was the WTB Horizon tires (same tire comes standard on the Midnight Special as...
04-21-19, 06:03 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 46,061
Posted By Franc Franclin

I am not an orthopedic surgeon nor am I a...

I am not an orthopedic surgeon nor am I a physical therapist. I am just someone who had a TKR in December, 2017. I believe you're pushing way too hard. At just 8 weeks post-op your knee is probably...
04-19-19, 03:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,392
Posted By Franc Franclin

To the OP: I've got nothing to ad to the...

To the OP: I've got nothing to ad to the discussion, but I wanted to say I enjoy your writing and your turn of a phrase.

"...and I become an aerodynamic speed brake with a pulse."
Too good!!!
04-18-19, 12:18 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,631
Posted By Franc Franclin

You make a good point concerning the brakes. I...

You make a good point concerning the brakes. I don't ride much in foul weather so discs are not a priority, especially hydraulic discs. I am happy with the rim brakes on both my hybrids.

The LBS...
04-18-19, 11:31 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,631
Posted By Franc Franclin

Thanks for the links, Maelochs... someday I'll...

Thanks for the links, Maelochs... someday I'll have 10 posts and be all grown up!!! ( I can't even quote the links you provided)
04-18-19, 08:51 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,631
Posted By Franc Franclin

Thank you for your reply.

Thank you for your reply.
04-17-19, 06:46 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,631
Posted By Franc Franclin

New Bike Time - Would Like Input From The Collective Mind

Background: Late 50s male, 6'1” 200lbs, total knee replacement in December of 2017, always been active (tennis mostly, but that's off the table for now) and got back into cycling about 4-5 years ago....
06-30-18, 09:47 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 453
Posted By Franc Franclin

Frames specifically for flat bars

First post from this newbie.

I’m interested in building a steel frame bike with flat bars and wider tires. I currently have a flat bar Bianchi Torino with 28’s and a 3x8 drivetrain. I’m not in for...
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