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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-21, 11:39 AM
Replies: 121
Views: 10,847
Posted By grumpyoldguy

Jersey pocket

As others have said, in a ziplock bag (along with your ID and some money). Centre jersey pocket is best, because if you crash you are less likely to fall on the phone.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-29-20, 03:29 PM
Replies: 266
Views: 27,743
Posted By grumpyoldguy

Tell Wout van Aert that "cycling is just...

Tell Wout van Aert that "cycling is just sitting".
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-31-20, 12:08 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 16,995
Posted By grumpyoldguy

Try before buying

Helmets are one piece of kit I would want to try on before buying, as opposed to ordering online. They all meet mandatory safety standards, but they all fit and feel different. You'll pay more for...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-24-20, 11:57 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 6,093
Posted By grumpyoldguy

Rtl510

I used a Lezyne Zecto Drive 80 for quite a while, and was happy with it. It's very bright even in the daytime, and easily holds enough charge for a 5 hour ride on flashing mode. However, last year I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-03-20, 03:35 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 8,424
Posted By grumpyoldguy

It is not difficult to use a CO2 inflator. It's a...

It is not difficult to use a CO2 inflator. It's a good idea to get a couple of spare cartridges and practice with the gadget at home though - you don't want to be figuring it out in the middle of...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-20, 11:38 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 12,232
Posted By grumpyoldguy

The great thing about being an old geezer (I'm...

The great thing about being an old geezer (I'm almost 70) is that they don't get any satisfaction when they see who they've passed.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-20, 11:27 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,730
Posted By grumpyoldguy

Definitely bibs, and don't scrimp on quality -...

Definitely bibs, and don't scrimp on quality - the good ones last a long time and are more comfortable, although you may have to try a couple of brands to find the best ones for you. You can get good...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-01-20, 04:13 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 6,403
Posted By grumpyoldguy

Don't try to unclip and stop at first. (You don't...

Don't try to unclip and stop at first. (You don't have to be clipped in to pedal the bike.) Just find a quiet straight stretch of road and unclip and clip in while coasting along until you're...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-01-20, 04:04 PM
Replies: 142
Views: 19,959
Posted By grumpyoldguy

Usually - when riding in town. Out in the...

Usually - when riding in town. Out in the country, only at intersections with busy highways or where visibility in either direction is poor. But I always slow down and take a hard look before rolling...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-02-19, 01:27 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 13,346
Posted By grumpyoldguy

Your gear ratios sound fine for doing hills. In...

Your gear ratios sound fine for doing hills. In addition to doing more climbing on the bike to build fitness, doing strength training for your quadriceps and abdominal muscles will also make climbing...
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