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Forum: Recumbent
01-27-22, 01:54 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,574
Posted By ft3safety

Have you seen a Physical Therapist and sought out...

Have you seen a Physical Therapist and sought out professional medical advice? Depending on your injury and when you started riding, you may be a little older now and it may take longer to get back...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-11-21, 10:47 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,908
Posted By ft3safety

I know you don't want to but I'd cut the spokes...

I know you don't want to but I'd cut the spokes and just replace them. You can get double butted spokes for around $0.80 each. If the nipples are seized who knows how worn out the spokes are as...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-02-21, 07:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 636
Posted By ft3safety

Your 11s crankset should work with an 11s chain....

Your 11s crankset should work with an 11s chain. You can also use a Shimano mountain bike rear derailleur 9s with a 12-36 cassette.
Forum: Recumbent
03-02-21, 11:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,759
Posted By ft3safety

I have to go to 'BentRider Online...

I have to go to 'BentRider Online (http://www.bentrideronline.com/) If I try any other link like RECUMBENTS - BentRider Online Forums...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-07-21, 10:05 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 318
Posted By ft3safety

You have to find the compatible left crank arm. ...

You have to find the compatible left crank arm. Stages makes a few for FSA.
https://store.stagescycling.com/stages-power-meters
Forum: Commuting
01-28-21, 04:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,535
Posted By ft3safety

Are you going 25 miles each way or round trip?...

Are you going 25 miles each way or round trip? How much do you weigh and your gear? I would go for durability over lightweight. I'm about 155lbs with a 20lb road bike and use 28 spokes up front and...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-01-21, 06:50 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,813
Posted By ft3safety

I may have missed it but what type of riding will...

I may have missed it but what type of riding will you be doing? Steep long descents? Racing climbs where every gram counts? The 160/140 sounds okay with me but if you can fit 160/160 it might be...
Forum: Mountain Biking
01-01-21, 06:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,350
Posted By ft3safety

Thanks Amt0571! I asked a friend with a 12 speed...

Thanks Amt0571! I asked a friend with a 12 speed rear derailleur and they told me that from the the center of the axle to the bottom of the rear derailleur swingarm is approximately 24cm on the 12...
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-30-20, 04:15 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,250
Posted By ft3safety

Niner makes rigid forks. It may be a little too...

Niner makes rigid forks. It may be a little too pricey for what you're looking for:

https://ninerbikes.com/products/niner-boost-rdo-mtb-fork

It might not fit either.
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-30-20, 09:54 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,350
Posted By ft3safety

Can you measure Shimano 12 speed rear derailleur length?

Hi,

Hopefully I can reach out to someone with a Shimano long cage 12 speed rear derailleur. If so, could you please measure the distance from where the derailleur attaches to the frame (center...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-27-20, 10:33 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,326
Posted By ft3safety

Riding any rigid road bike gives my back problems...

Riding any rigid road bike gives my back problems and i can't ride more than 10 miles or so without back pain. With my Bacchetta CA 2.0 recumbent I can ride all day. Also my neck doesn't give me...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-22-20, 07:40 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 576
Posted By ft3safety

Have you ridden through Auburn state recreation...

Have you ridden through Auburn state recreation area? You didn't mention what bike you have but there's a lot of good dirt trails there.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-01-20, 07:41 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,429
Posted By ft3safety

Suspension seat for road bike?

I have a road bike (BMC slr01) with a proprietary seat post and am looking to add a suspension between the saddle and seat post. All the suspension seat posts I've come across are round and won't...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-24-20, 07:38 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,379
Posted By ft3safety

Have you thought about a stem riser? Although...

Have you thought about a stem riser? Although bike shops might not let you swap out brand new stems out of their boxes for you to try without buying, you can probably ask to sit on other bikes with...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-16-20, 05:00 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,089
Posted By ft3safety

It looks much larger than my 54 and 56cm frames. ...

It looks much larger than my 54 and 56cm frames. However, if it's 650c wheels then it might be a 56. Maybe the seller could share with you what the tire size is if they don't want to measure the...
Forum: Recumbent
11-16-20, 01:39 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,554
Posted By ft3safety

How fast do you ride? A larger rear wheel with...

How fast do you ride? A larger rear wheel with identical gearing will translate to a taller gearset. I too have a Catrike 700 and have to carry 2 spare tubes. There can be less rolling resistance...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-16-20, 01:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 846
Posted By ft3safety

What's IG hubs, not Instagram right?

What's IG hubs, not Instagram right?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-16-20, 01:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,437
Posted By ft3safety

When the outer spokes are under tension while...

When the outer spokes are under tension while braking they get pulled tighter. If they were loosened, they may bend slightly outward interfering with the disc brake caliper. A friend did exactly as...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-16-20, 12:56 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,316
Posted By ft3safety

What's the reasoning behind not recommending a...

What's the reasoning behind not recommending a stem riser? I put one on a friend's road bike. He doesn't ride aggressively down descents and loves it! The higher position helps his back and neck...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-16-20, 10:52 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,316
Posted By ft3safety

Most of the mountain bikes I've come across...

Most of the mountain bikes I've come across aren't as upright as hybrids or beach cruisers. Road/cross/gravel bikes seem to be more aggressive. Search for "bike fork stem extender" online and maybe...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-13-20, 03:56 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,087
Posted By ft3safety

I think it depends on your riding style. If you...

I think it depends on your riding style. If you primarily ride on icy roads then your rear might wear out quicker. In the snow, it's 50/50 for me and dry hard pack then the front wears about 50%...
Forum: Commuting
11-13-20, 03:40 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,328
Posted By ft3safety

It's not just the mileage but the power that the...

It's not just the mileage but the power that the motor plus your legs put out: it can wear out tires more quickly. The BBHSD motor probably would be even more likely to shred rear tires quicker. ...
Forum: Commuting
11-13-20, 12:05 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,328
Posted By ft3safety

The Continental Speed Kings are a good option. ...

The Continental Speed Kings are a good option. They're low rolling resistance but may wear out quickly with your e-assist. I'm planning on getting some for my 29er (no motor) for city riding, set...
Forum: Commuting
11-13-20, 11:57 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,620
Posted By ft3safety

I've been riding for over 20 years now and my...

I've been riding for over 20 years now and my biggest advice to "game" the system is to ride with a power meter. Know your limits and don't push over a certain threshold. On long rides, I keep my...
Forum: Recumbent
11-13-20, 11:52 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,546
Posted By ft3safety

I have both a Catrike 700 and a Bacchetta CA 2.0...

I have both a Catrike 700 and a Bacchetta CA 2.0 and feel the 2 wheel Bacchetta is faster. Maybe because it's dual 700c and I have fast low rolling resistance tires on it or maybe because it's...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-25-20, 02:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,133
Posted By ft3safety

I think it depends on a lot of factors such as...

I think it depends on a lot of factors such as how hot it gets (do you ride in Phoenix with 110F weather)? Is it stored in a garage with sub zero temperatures? I have first gen Ultegra Di2 on my...
Forum: Recumbent
10-24-20, 08:08 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,847
Posted By ft3safety

Keep in mind rear derailleurs aren't able to...

Keep in mind rear derailleurs aren't able to handle a lot of chain slack. Velomobile forums have indicated that a schlumpf mountain drive may work. Another alternative is the efneo front crankset. ...
Forum: Recumbent
10-24-20, 08:00 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,145
Posted By ft3safety

A little fancy but I'm a fan of Garmin Edge GPS...

A little fancy but I'm a fan of Garmin Edge GPS computers. It's more future proof than a standard speed / cadence wired computer. You can connect heart rate, power meters, and other devices via...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-24-20, 07:54 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,976
Posted By ft3safety

Regarding the 40/24, I don't see a huge problem. ...

Regarding the 40/24, I don't see a huge problem. You'll probably just be limited in the top speed end. Regarding 105 front derailleur, it depends on the version. The 7000 series doesn't have the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-24-20, 07:51 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,976
Posted By ft3safety

First question I have is what frame are you...

First question I have is what frame are you using? If you're using a frame with a braze on derailleur mount, it might not be low enough to accommodate the 24 tooth. Typically Braze on mounts are...
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