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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-18-24, 02:07 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 1,484
Posted By john m flores

That Orbea certainly is sweet loooking! A couple...

That Orbea certainly is sweet loooking! A couple of things to note about mountain bikes vs. the hybrid that you currently are using:

1 - Mountain bike bars are often quite wide for maximum...
Forum: Commuting
04-16-24, 10:08 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 931
Posted By john m flores

Maybe add an electric motor?

Maybe add an electric motor?
Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-24, 06:54 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 2,685
Posted By john m flores

Wait, that's "flashy"? Please post a photo...

Wait, that's "flashy"?

Please post a photo of your closet.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-15-24, 02:26 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 2,848
Posted By john m flores

Most of my kit has one thing in common - on sale!

Most of my kit has one thing in common - on sale!
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-14-24, 04:44 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,386
Posted By john m flores

Remembering bicyclists, pedestrians killed in Greenville Co.

"'These roads were designed to move automobiles with little regard to the safety of the people on foot and on bicycles,' said Mansbach. With each day that goes by, the number of pedestrian deaths...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-14-24, 04:38 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,386
Posted By john m flores

Data gathering app could make roads safer for Greenville area cyclists

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"Although too soon to pick out trends in the data, Anderson...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-14-24, 04:33 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,386
Posted By john m flores

Work begins on ‘transformational’ project in downtown Greenville

"Walking and biking between downtown Greenville and the city’s cultural amenities — including museums, theaters and the main library — will soon be safer if a new plan works....'Navigating urban...
Forum: Touring
04-14-24, 07:34 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,354
Posted By john m flores

Oh man that sucks. Sorry. Hope the Diamond Llama...

Oh man that sucks. Sorry. Hope the Diamond Llama works out for you.
Forum: Touring
04-13-24, 08:31 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,354
Posted By john m flores

Yeah, it's a light and convenient 5-minute lock....

Yeah, it's a light and convenient 5-minute lock. I nearly always carry one with me for local rides
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 08:04 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 539
Posted By john m flores

I'm 55 too; that slammed stem is inspiring me to...

I'm 55 too; that slammed stem is inspiring me to work out! Enjoy the sweet ride!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-12-24, 11:47 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 592
Posted By john m flores

I usually do 2-3 shifts of the rear from the big...

I usually do 2-3 shifts of the rear from the big chainring.
Then I shift to the middle ring and adjust the rear if needed, usually just 1 shift back down (harder)
Then I do 3-4 shifts of the rear...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-12-24, 09:21 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,386
Posted By john m flores

I find the whole tenor of this conversation (from...

I find the whole tenor of this conversation (from the Trucks on Narrow, Twisting Roads (https://www.bikeforums.net/advocacy-safety/1272285-trucks-narrow-twisting-roads.html) thread to this one)...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-11-24, 09:15 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,386
Posted By john m flores

I have a friend who lives there. Fellow...

I have a friend who lives there. Fellow motorcyclist. Would like to bicycle to stay in shape but, like you said, the roads aren't inviting for folks like him. He meets friends at the rail trail, but...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-11-24, 07:02 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 702
Posted By john m flores

That's good to hear. I just spooned on a pair of...

That's good to hear. I just spooned on a pair of 2.4" Odyssey Path Pros onto my Liberte. The rear is a tight fit but I have 3-4mm on either side to the chainstay. I'm not running fenders though


...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-11-24, 04:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 691
Posted By john m flores

Any further thoughts on the Poprad? Both...

Any further thoughts on the Poprad? Both beautiful bikes!
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-11-24, 01:20 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,623
Posted By john m flores

FYI, I just managed to mount a set of 2.4"...

FYI, I just managed to mount a set of 2.4" Odyssey Path Pro tires on my Liberté. They just squeeze between the chain stays, although you have to deflate them when installing or removing the wheel...
Forum: Pills and Ills
04-10-24, 06:53 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 287
Posted By john m flores

It is kind of odd that the change would be so...

It is kind of odd that the change would be so drastic after just a year, but I guess not impossible. I know that I can't maintain the same riding position that I held 10 years ago. I am stretching a...
Forum: Pills and Ills
04-10-24, 02:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 287
Posted By john m flores

Does your helmet have a brim/peak?

Does your helmet have a brim/peak?
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-10-24, 01:42 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,879
Posted By john m flores

Here's a top view of how the panniers are mounted...

Here's a top view of how the panniers are mounted on this 30 year Performance Bike rack that I had lying around. As you can see, the pannier mounts are pushed way to the front and the panniers placed...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-10-24, 09:54 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,564
Posted By john m flores

Gravel bikes became a thing as road and mountain...

Gravel bikes became a thing as road and mountain bikes became more specialized and less good at being do-it-all machines. It was started by hobbyists and small builders that recognized the growing...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-10-24, 08:17 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,394
Posted By john m flores

Looks nice but maybe it's for gravel daytrips and...

Looks nice but maybe it's for gravel daytrips and not gravel touring? All I see are one set of bottle bosses on the downtube. No packmounts or rack bosses on the fork, no bottle bosses on the seat or...
Forum: Introductions
04-10-24, 06:02 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 167
Posted By john m flores

Welcome to the forum! I'm in Central Jersey

Welcome to the forum! I'm in Central Jersey
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-09-24, 09:29 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,879
Posted By john m flores

I've had a Liberté for 5 years and it's been...

I've had a Liberté for 5 years and it's been really good. Definitely value for money.

I don't need to fold so much these days, so currently it's my grocery getter. My heels just clear with the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-09-24, 06:25 PM
Replies: 27,116
Views: 3,114,821
Posted By john m flores

Nearly 80F today in NJ. Finally feels like...

Nearly 80F today in NJ. Finally feels like Spring. Took the Cinelli Hobootleg out for my standard 20 miler.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-08-24, 05:09 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,030
Posted By john m flores

Everything in a Walmart will be in a landfill...

Everything in a Walmart will be in a landfill within 10 years of purchase.
Forum: Commuting
04-08-24, 01:10 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 931
Posted By john m flores

In my early 20s, I'd sometimes ride 19 miles to...

In my early 20s, I'd sometimes ride 19 miles to work. 90 minutes uphill in the morning. 60 downhill in the evening. I only did this once or twice a week at most though.

For the distance you've...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-08-24, 12:37 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 8,086
Posted By john m flores

This brings up an interesting point - at a...

This brings up an interesting point - at a recreational level, cycling is a relatively easy sport for an adult novice to get into. Within a summer, someone who doesn't know how to ride a bicycle...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-08-24, 11:03 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 2,964
Posted By john m flores

No thanks.

No thanks.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-08-24, 10:53 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 2,964
Posted By john m flores

When I was younger, I dreamed of a sub 20# bike....

When I was younger, I dreamed of a sub 20# bike. I never got there, but was close. Now I fear it's too late and I wouldn't be able to eek out the performance that a ultralight bike can deliver....
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-08-24, 08:23 AM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,018,315
Posted By john m flores

You're not stupid, just a bicycle newbie. Love...

You're not stupid, just a bicycle newbie. Love your enthusiasm; hope that whatever bike you choose takes you places.
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-07-24, 10:26 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 666
Posted By john m flores

If you're after a 700c steel roadbike feel,...

If you're after a 700c steel roadbike feel, consider the Bike Friday Pocket Rocket. It's a steel, drop-bar bike that fits into a suitcase (that's just a couple of inches beyond airline limits so it's...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-07-24, 10:15 AM
Replies: 141
Views: 9,089
Posted By john m flores

It's quite amazing...we're a really small group...

It's quite amazing...we're a really small group of folding bike enthusiasts and you seem to have a lot of knowledge to share, but you choose to share it with condescension and disdain for anyone that...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-06-24, 06:07 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 9,089
Posted By john m flores

Because the Microshift is a superior product. Duh.

Because the Microshift is a superior product. Duh.
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-06-24, 09:13 AM
Replies: 141
Views: 9,089
Posted By john m flores

ummm...buy the thing on sale?

ummm...buy the thing on sale?
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-06-24, 08:27 AM
Replies: 141
Views: 9,089
Posted By john m flores

Zee wasn't on sale from my preferred retailer...

Zee wasn't on sale from my preferred retailer when I purchased the Advent
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-06-24, 06:47 AM
Replies: 2,948
Views: 1,018,315
Posted By john m flores

I think that part of the challenge in buying your...

I think that part of the challenge in buying your first bike is that you don't know what you don't know and you don't know how your relationship to cycling will change and evolve over the years. You...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-05-24, 10:26 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 9,089
Posted By john m flores

Just checked the prices of Zee here. 10 speed...

Just checked the prices of Zee here. 10 speed short cage is $110, so nearly 2x Microshift.
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-05-24, 11:44 AM
Replies: 141
Views: 9,089
Posted By john m flores

I was scratching my head the while time I was...

I was scratching my head the while time I was installing it because it was so odd - like no other derailleur I've worked on before. This is on a hanger that I just bent back into place, so you...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-05-24, 12:10 AM
Replies: 141
Views: 9,089
Posted By john m flores

Here's the mech in action ...

Here's the mech in action

https://youtube.com/shorts/wzAjAsmqjYE?si=qNluT5knkoeV7ChR



Sheldon Brown's too.
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-04-24, 10:28 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 9,089
Posted By john m flores

Microshift Advent​​​​​ Super Short with 11-38...

Microshift Advent​​​​​ Super Short with 11-38 9sp.
It's ostensibly a 1x drivetrain but I'm currently experimenting with 2x.

42/34 works but tops out at 71 gear inches. Low end is a nice 16.7...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-04-24, 06:02 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 4,167
Posted By john m flores

Thanks again everyone for your help and support!...

Thanks again everyone for your help and support! The All Packa is back on the road!

https://youtube.com/shorts/cX0zWD9X95c?feature=share

The Advent Super Short is a 1x but I'm currently running...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-01-24, 08:41 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 176
Posted By john m flores

It looks as expected, pretty smooth except when...

It looks as expected, pretty smooth except when you're working a bit more and learning into it. You could try a chest mount, but it will move when you stand. Or you could try a wider field of view to...
Forum: Touring
03-31-24, 11:47 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,233
Posted By john m flores

100%. I have thousands of old photos and hundreds...

100%. I have thousands of old photos and hundreds of hours of video footage of me riding motorcycles, bicycles, and generally enjoying life. When I can no longer do those things, my only wish is for...
Forum: Touring
03-31-24, 09:33 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,233
Posted By john m flores

I'm looking forward to a VR experience where I...

I'm looking forward to a VR experience where I can be riding in the peloton of the Tour de France in the Alps and the Pyrenees and the bunch sprint on the Champs Elysee and feel the speed and...
Forum: Touring
03-31-24, 08:15 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 642
Posted By john m flores

I've got the smaller 4.1 liter ones and I like...

I've got the smaller 4.1 liter ones and I like them so far. Like gauvins mentioned, they are super easy to take on and off, which is nice. And the plastic mounting system looks pretty sturdy, with...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-29-24, 06:17 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 4,831
Posted By john m flores

LOL you're not nearly as clever as you think you...

LOL you're not nearly as clever as you think you are.
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-29-24, 06:11 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 4,831
Posted By john m flores

LOL you think n=6 is a big enough sample size to...

LOL you think n=6 is a big enough sample size to support your statement.
Forum: Touring
03-29-24, 02:15 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,233
Posted By john m flores

LOL be my guest. Just give me credit in case it...

LOL be my guest. Just give me credit in case it blows up and ends up on t-shirts!

One thing that I've noticed with AI is that the more specific you get about a top, the more suspect their answers...
Forum: Touring
03-28-24, 08:39 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,233
Posted By john m flores

The world is filled with things that are worse...

The world is filled with things that are worse but cheaper.
Forum: Touring
03-28-24, 09:31 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,233
Posted By john m flores

Yeah, as a writer, I'm watching the evolution...

Yeah, as a writer, I'm watching the evolution keenly. I've played around with it, and it produced cliche-filled, hackneyed writing. That's to be expected; drivel in, drivel out. But people using it...
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