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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-06-18, 02:19 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,989
Posted By COBikeLover

Thanks...as much information accumulated as...

Thanks...as much information accumulated as possible in one place, as many places as possible, because you never know when and where they will find this information.

Plus it helps educate me on...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-06-18, 01:14 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,989
Posted By COBikeLover

My state is seriously on fire :( Like...

My state is seriously on fire :(

Like seriously, serious...

I don't know what to do, if anything.

Look at the cover of the evening news:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-05-18, 11:07 PM
Replies: 175
Views: 12,881
Posted By COBikeLover

MAKE SURE YOU BUY THE 18 FOOT SPRAY BECAUSE THEIR...

MAKE SURE YOU BUY THE 18 FOOT SPRAY BECAUSE THEIR REGULAR PRODUCT (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002UD5HJO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1) SUCKS!

In a time of emergency, with...
Forum: Touring
07-05-18, 05:12 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 42,208
Posted By COBikeLover

OK...I believe you. Do you have a...

OK...I believe you.


Do you have a specific good one without having to search that you are aware of? I will do a search later today for this. If you don't have one, don't worry, I can research...
Forum: Touring
07-05-18, 05:01 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 42,208
Posted By COBikeLover

Probably valid point. I made an adjustment, rode...

Probably valid point. I made an adjustment, rode for a bit, didn't notice anything, put it back where it was. Didn't notice anything. Haven't messed with it since.
Forum: Living Car Free
07-05-18, 04:50 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,679
Posted By COBikeLover

Born and raised in NY...Long Island. My first...

Born and raised in NY...Long Island. My first mountain bike was learning how to ride in and out of traffic through NYC, riding around Central Park, etc... If you can navigate NYC traffic, you can...
Forum: Touring
07-05-18, 12:05 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,889
Posted By COBikeLover

Honestly the best advice you will get is watching...

Honestly the best advice you will get is watching some youtube videos of folks who are actually out doing it until you are comfortable doing it. Simple youtube search:

"Bike Camping...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-04-18, 11:36 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,989
Posted By COBikeLover

I have only smelled smoke one time and this was a...

I have only smelled smoke one time and this was a few days ago. There was a haze over the foothill mountains.

I remember Haymen fires...one day I came out and there was a layer of ash covering...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-04-18, 11:29 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,989
Posted By COBikeLover

Thanks...didn't know about that.

Thanks...didn't know about that.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-04-18, 11:21 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 12,631
Posted By COBikeLover

+2 But you HAVE to get this one: ...

+2

But you HAVE to get this one:
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/246x500/waterbottle_ccd1898cce0e7329aabedde6f2c18e0d36850679.jpg...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-04-18, 11:20 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 12,631
Posted By COBikeLover

The "immortals" must have been mortally wounded...

The "immortals" must have been mortally wounded because the link says:Oops - We couldn't find that oneLong live the mortals...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-04-18, 06:44 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,989
Posted By COBikeLover

Spring Fire explodes past 94,000 acres, nearly...

Spring Fire explodes past 94,000 acres, nearly 1,000 firefighters on scene...less than 5% contained...

"So far, 104 homes were destroyed and 61 intact. Property owners in the portion of Forbes...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-04-18, 06:36 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 7,190
Posted By COBikeLover

I agree and I am technical. Being nontechnical...

I agree and I am technical. Being nontechnical would make Amazon a nightmare. This is going to probably be a difficult transition for those folks who get left behind or excluded because they are...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-04-18, 06:20 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 7,190
Posted By COBikeLover

And one of the most often "not spoken about"...

And one of the most often "not spoken about" topics when it comes to this vulnerable group of people is "shut-ins." There is actually a HUGE population of these people that are literally trapped in...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-04-18, 06:10 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 7,190
Posted By COBikeLover

I am sure revolutionize it just like it is...

I am sure revolutionize it just like it is everything else ;)

There are some things about it I am excited to see. Things like this and Whole foods coming down in competitive pricing so folks in...
Forum: Touring
07-04-18, 06:07 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 42,208
Posted By COBikeLover

I have been trying to grasp in my mind the...

I have been trying to grasp in my mind the logical physics or mechanics behind why this is so, and probably due to ignorance on the subject in general, I am grasping for straws to come up with an...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-04-18, 08:07 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,989
Posted By COBikeLover

Just watched a few videos of those Fuller Center...

Just watched a few videos of those Fuller Center (https://www.fullercenterbikeadventure.org/) bike adventures and more inspiration. Hmm...who knows, maybe the start of something...

Hey people of...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-04-18, 07:31 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,812
Posted By COBikeLover

LOL...never thought about that, but true. The...

LOL...never thought about that, but true. The real problem lies when you are addicted to both, want to go do both, and can't find the sweet spot yet. I was building a hybrid for this reason, but it...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-04-18, 06:33 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,989
Posted By COBikeLover

Hmm...this all just inspired me a little more. I...

Hmm...this all just inspired me a little more. I just put in a request for someone to donate a couple of thousand dollars in disaster relief equipment that I have been using for the last couple of...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-04-18, 06:18 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 4,675
Posted By COBikeLover

Live in a dry climate, no real need for fenders,...

Live in a dry climate, no real need for fenders, so would have not realized that. But glad you pointed it out because hopefully heading that route as I build my next bike or if I take this bike on...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-04-18, 01:22 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,989
Posted By COBikeLover

I just read this article...

I just read this article (https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2018/jul/03/the-guardian-view-on-the-thai-cave-rescue-saluting-the-volunteers) "after" posting this about the volunteer divers who...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-03-18, 11:03 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,989
Posted By COBikeLover

Anyone impacted by the Colorado fires??

Another bad Colorado fire season (https://kdvr.com/2018/06/30/list-wildfires-burning-in-colorado/)


Anyone greatly impacted by the Colorado fires? You OK? How are things? Needs?


I have...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-03-18, 10:27 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 4,675
Posted By COBikeLover

+1. I have Jones bars on my hybrid bike and "wall...

+1. I have Jones bars on my hybrid bike and "wall leaning" has become a thing of the past because of how wide the bars are and I would like to have a kickstand on this bike if possible.

The other...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-03-18, 10:24 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 4,675
Posted By COBikeLover

Oh...maybe this answers my last post...didn't...

Oh...maybe this answers my last post...didn't make it down the thread far enough.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-03-18, 10:23 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 4,675
Posted By COBikeLover

Can you elaborate on this because this is the...

Can you elaborate on this because this is the first time I am hearing this personally and wouldn't have known this.

Thanks
Forum: Living Car Free
07-03-18, 09:49 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,679
Posted By COBikeLover

Denver Colorado metro biker 24/7/365 for many...

Denver Colorado metro biker 24/7/365 for many many years. It is much easier to do here than where you live for the main reason of humidity. I personally wouldn't want to do it on the east coast,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-03-18, 09:06 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 7,190
Posted By COBikeLover

I have been thinking about this comment off and...

I have been thinking about this comment off and on for the day..."if they fail to capture the niche market of cycling..."

Have they not? Just thinking about what things were like "five" years ago,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-03-18, 09:03 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 7,190
Posted By COBikeLover

I have been thinking about this comment off and...

I have been thinking about this comment off and on for the day..."if they fail to capture the niche market of cycling..."

Have they not? Just thinking about what things were like "five" years ago,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-03-18, 08:54 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 7,190
Posted By COBikeLover

Finding this one out for the first time the hard...

Finding this one out for the first time the hard way (this was after getting 2 day prime for the entire order):

Tracking info provided by Abuyamoy
Shipped with China Post

Arriving July 25 -...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-03-18, 08:47 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 7,190
Posted By COBikeLover

I agree. Technology wise, they are amazing, and I...

I agree. Technology wise, they are amazing, and I agree, second to none.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-03-18, 07:13 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,572
Posted By COBikeLover

OK...thanks. Then one bottle will be enough for...

OK...thanks. Then one bottle will be enough for me then since only my back breaks really need to be done. I saw a post by someone that said that if you are bicycle braking correctly, then you should...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-03-18, 07:06 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 7,190
Posted By COBikeLover

I am kind of surprised "nobody" brought up the...

I am kind of surprised "nobody" brought up the "holding Seattle hostage" thing over their homeless at all if you really want to get technical. Not that it has anything major to do with their prices,...
Forum: Touring
07-03-18, 01:17 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 42,208
Posted By COBikeLover

The other thing I will add now that I have a few...

The other thing I will add now that I have a few more miles on the Flyer is that there is a drastic difference in the "breaking in" time or duration from one to the other. I probably had 800 miles on...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-03-18, 01:11 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,572
Posted By COBikeLover

Well I am literally right behind you, probably...

Well I am literally right behind you, probably this weekend doing the same for the first time myself. I hit the bake brakes this morning and realized they are worse than I thought. I just purchased...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-03-18, 12:54 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 7,190
Posted By COBikeLover

OK, Great! It's not just me then. Pleasantly...

OK, Great! It's not just me then. Pleasantly surprised to see such fast great feedback also! Thank you!

I don't use prime since the only thing I really would use Amazon for is new release movies...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-03-18, 12:34 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 7,190
Posted By COBikeLover

Amazon not quite being Amazon...

I have been shopping on Amazon for years now. It use to be for 2 day service, but I won't pay prime membership prices anymore unless I absolutely have to because I think it is a clear rip off if you...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-02-18, 07:30 PM
Replies: 208
Views: 13,702
Posted By COBikeLover

Actually, I don't group ride and don't have any...

Actually, I don't group ride and don't have any real value to add so no need for me to chime in.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-02-18, 04:28 PM
Replies: 208
Views: 13,702
Posted By COBikeLover

The dog will just get in the way. It certainly...

The dog will just get in the way. It certainly doesn't follow you around cleaning your crap up, so why would you want to do that for it? Plus, why put something in your life that you have to worry...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-02-18, 04:18 PM
Replies: 3,982
Views: 650,652
Posted By COBikeLover

Funny...seeing pictures like these is one of the...

Funny...seeing pictures like these is one of the only times I ever feel like anyone else gets it...

...I just never meet these other humans on the roads of reality...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-02-18, 04:15 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,572
Posted By COBikeLover

Being that I am only a week to a few weeks behind...

Being that I am only a week to a few weeks behind you in doing the same thing and learning with you...

Question for anyone...do you need to worry about any air bubbles getting into the line? I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-02-18, 04:10 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,572
Posted By COBikeLover

This is probably something not mentioned or...

This is probably something not mentioned or reinforced enough to us laymen.
Forum: Touring
07-02-18, 04:04 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 42,208
Posted By COBikeLover

Gyes Saddles...

Gyes Saddles (http://www.gyes.com.tw/2-2spring.html) I didn't even know about these...Whooa...that's a lot of spring seats!
Forum: Touring
07-02-18, 04:02 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 42,208
Posted By COBikeLover

happyfeet...Awesome! Thank you!!!!

happyfeet...Awesome! Thank you!!!!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-02-18, 04:00 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 5,160
Posted By COBikeLover

I am not in a hurry :) I put way too many miles...

I am not in a hurry :) I put way too many miles and hours a day in the saddle every day. I am OK with it doing it's natural thing for the most part and seeing what happens at this point.

There was...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-02-18, 03:57 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 5,160
Posted By COBikeLover

Thanks...I like experience and wisdom shared.

Thanks...I like experience and wisdom shared.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-02-18, 03:50 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,505
Posted By COBikeLover

No, an extractor isn't going to work for me. I...

No, an extractor isn't going to work for me. I actually really screwed up the threads trying to put the screw in to begin with and really jammed that screw in there forcing it. At the moment, I was...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-02-18, 03:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 9,254
Posted By COBikeLover

I wasn't aware of them. Thanks for mentioning...

I wasn't aware of them. Thanks for mentioning them and it is good for folks to know about the return policy. I think that was the biggest struggle for me going into all this because I just didn't...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
07-02-18, 03:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,453
Posted By COBikeLover

I thought of putting the Ergonomic grips on the...

I thought of putting the Ergonomic grips on the Jones bars, but I have the longer Jones SG 2.5 Aluminum Loop H-Bar (http://www.jonesbikes.com/jones-sg-2-5-aluminum-loop-h-bar/) , and to be honest, I...
Forum: Touring
06-30-18, 07:52 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 12,575
Posted By COBikeLover

What is your wheel setup? Do you have more spokes...

What is your wheel setup? Do you have more spokes on the back then the front or is that just an optical illusion?
Forum: Touring
06-29-18, 09:16 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 42,208
Posted By COBikeLover

That's a great setup! That's pretty much about...

That's a great setup! That's pretty much about exactly what I had in mind with a build eventually, just different bars like Jones H-Bars that are on my bike now or Trekking bars. I prefer to be...
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