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11-05-20, 09:50 AM
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Posted By preferdownhill

Good handlebars for Tektro Cross Levers

I'd like to put Tektro cross levers on my gravel bike with dropbars. I have a fuji that came with them installed and like them a lot. the only problem is they are too close to the stem so if I keep...
04-05-20, 12:24 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,491
Posted By preferdownhill

im curious what bugs you about 3x8 gearing. It...

im curious what bugs you about 3x8 gearing. It can support a wide range of gear ratio. Also i have heard some complaints that 11 speed and greater derailleurs can be a bit tricky to adjust properly....
03-31-20, 08:57 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,747
Posted By preferdownhill

mech info

crankset FSA 46/30
fd : SHIMANO FD-4403, Tiagra, its a tripe but limit screws can be set to use two
cassette: sunlite 11-40
rd: shimano altus sgs, RD-M370-SGS
shifters sram, I think they are sram...
03-29-20, 07:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,747
Posted By preferdownhill

A lot of creaks, groans and complaining, but he...

A lot of creaks, groans and complaining, but he makes it too!
03-28-20, 05:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,747
Posted By preferdownhill

My home built hybrid

I built a hybrid from a felt frame and moutain bike gears:
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1626/20200328_155209_16aa25f6c9d04f408db03eab7d8fc9fe94b40566.jpg
Homemade...
03-04-20, 11:59 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,866
Posted By preferdownhill

Supplementary Exercises for Biking

I've been biking quite a bit in the past and I'm really ramping up this spring already. However, I have had some lower back problem and knee problem that I also have to deal with. One issue I've...
03-08-19, 12:12 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,911
Posted By preferdownhill

there is a lot going on with drone tracking that...

there is a lot going on with drone tracking that looks promising for what I want.
I'm probably tracking 20 people.
i've considered handsets maybe i'll just get a pair.

I am curious if anyone is...
03-08-19, 10:44 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,911
Posted By preferdownhill

android isn't really using that datagram approach...

android isn't really using that datagram approach for moving data, they are using classes and properties. one good thing around it is it helps with security and privacy, To use the class in the code...
03-05-19, 06:14 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,911
Posted By preferdownhill

the only thing i'm worried about is many of the...

the only thing i'm worried about is many of the places we ride have poor data connections. Maybe someone has a acoustic coupler for a 2way radio!!

I'm looking at a really simple desgin, maybe...
03-03-19, 04:28 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,911
Posted By preferdownhill

Bike App for distance between lead and sweep

I'm curious if there is any good app that can show realtime distance between two people. I've tried the paid version of ridewithgps and whatsapp and quite a few other apps. The lag times are are...
Forum: Touring
09-13-18, 09:16 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,483
Posted By preferdownhill

I played around with the data some. its quite a...

I played around with the data some. its quite a bit and mymaps starts to really have problems.
I switched to google earth and downloaded kml from this site:Japan Bicyle Touring - Length of Japan...
Forum: Touring
09-12-18, 01:10 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,483
Posted By preferdownhill

here's my google mymap for Marthas Vineyard:...

here's my google mymap for Marthas Vineyard: https://www.google.com/maps/d/embed?mid=1YXDpudBemI0dbwgtwBi4PvsHmK2zM4l_&ll=41.4074034984491%2C-70.63779532532749&z=13

I prefer to do my routes in...
Forum: Touring
08-29-18, 06:57 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 507
Posted By preferdownhill

yes I know, one of the bike rides on the google...

yes I know, one of the bike rides on the google map points back to the a ride on ridewithgps. Problem with ridewithgps is that it only allows one course per map. when spending some time at a place...
Forum: Touring
08-29-18, 06:22 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 507
Posted By preferdownhill

Martha's Vineyard Bike Trip Info Share

I was on martha's vineyard for a couple days with a bike group. I put together this map,...
Forum: Touring
08-08-18, 01:33 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,143
Posted By preferdownhill

all distances are one way. Part of the problem...

all distances are one way.
Part of the problem is we are arriving from several hours away, coming independently in cars. For the DC trip, I'd like to find a campsite about halfway between Harpers...
Forum: Touring
08-08-18, 06:29 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,143
Posted By preferdownhill

I found this list: parking shuttles and trains...

I found this list: parking shuttles and trains along the Great Allegheny passage (http://www.thegreatalleghenypassage.com/parking-shuttles-and-trains.html)
Some of the lots seem rather sketchy. If...
Forum: Touring
08-08-18, 05:25 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,143
Posted By preferdownhill

we are looking at having up to 10 vehicles and...

we are looking at having up to 10 vehicles and we'd like to park together. we would like to find a place thats legit to park in Connellsville at for as long as a week or two just like Harpers ferry.
Forum: Touring
08-07-18, 08:54 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,143
Posted By preferdownhill

Great Allegheny Passage Trail Options for rides and keeping expenses low.

I'm looking at regularly scheduling rides on GAP for some meetup groups. I'd like to avoid requiring shuttles because I can't be sure how many people will show up. So I'm looking at places where...
07-22-18, 07:10 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 509
Posted By preferdownhill

Bike mapping program with turn by turn and pace alarm?

I use ridewithgps and have the basic subscrition which includes offline maps and turn by turn directions which are really nice when I lead rides. I would like an option with it that would allow me...
Forum: Touring
05-07-18, 07:38 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,759
Posted By preferdownhill

Wire basket on touring bike

I'm looking at handlebar bags for a medium duty touring bike. I'd like something on the larger size but not too large and don't want to spend a lot of money. I'm thinking about putting a smaller wire...
Forum: Touring
04-28-18, 06:55 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,497
Posted By preferdownhill

Clip on trunk for tubus rack?

I'm sold on the tubus - ortlieb system but would like a small clip on trunk for day trips. I can live with strapon but clipons are much cleaner.
Forum: Touring
04-27-18, 08:47 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,497
Posted By preferdownhill

reliable rack panniers system

I'm looking at getting the Ibera rack and panniers:
RACK:...
04-11-18, 10:20 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,463
Posted By preferdownhill

I have a 128gb sd card with lots of music on it. ...

I have a 128gb sd card with lots of music on it. Generally I only put data on my sd card. like camera photos and podcasts etc. In the past when I've put apps on the SD card, the apps have acted...
04-11-18, 09:04 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,463
Posted By preferdownhill

Interesting, I've wondered if somebody came up...

Interesting, I've wondered if somebody came up with this.
04-11-18, 08:59 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,463
Posted By preferdownhill

I have a Samsung S5 with two high capacity...

I have a Samsung S5 with two high capacity batteries that I use without sim card for recording rides, and navigating offline maps using ridewithgps or othe map software. I also use it for bluetooth...
04-11-18, 08:53 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,463
Posted By preferdownhill

I've tried charging my phone with external...

I've tried charging my phone with external battery while riding. The cable always gets jarred loose, or the phone and battery overheats because of sun exposure and the battery won't charge. I just...
04-09-18, 04:05 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,463
Posted By preferdownhill

Best smartphone for navigating

I prefer the flexibiity of the smartphones for bike navigating, the only problem is battery life. Right now I have a LG G4 with and extended battery that lasts all day running a lot of apps. I'm...
04-05-18, 10:28 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,283
Posted By preferdownhill

I use the widest biggest pedal I can find that...

I use the widest biggest pedal I can find that way I can use whatever shoe I want, preferably one that is comfortable to walk in too. couldn't be happier. Rivendell has some good deal on wide...
04-05-18, 07:53 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,408
Posted By preferdownhill

If you not wearing clip in shoes, get really wide...

If you not wearing clip in shoes, get really wide pedals. Keep more weight on your feet all the time and less on the saddle.
04-02-18, 11:08 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,408
Posted By preferdownhill

why not get a couple cheap seat posts and some...

why not get a couple cheap seat posts and some seats on ebay. then anyone can put on the seat they want. If the bikes shared, then the seat post position is being changed all the time anyway, so...
04-02-18, 10:12 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,258
Posted By preferdownhill

what clearance does it need, what do you think of...

what clearance does it need, what do you think of it and what alternatives did you look at?
04-02-18, 08:37 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,258
Posted By preferdownhill

SUNTOUR NCX seatpost min height requirement

I'm looking at getting a SUNTOUR NCX seatpost. It uses the parallelogram desgin to make a pretty good seatpost but requires some clearance between the top of the seat tube and the seat. Also i need...
12-17-17, 08:03 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,760
Posted By preferdownhill

I'm not worried about seeing the indicators...

I'm not worried about seeing the indicators myself. Its when I'm on meetups with women and I need to have them check what gear they are in and so I know why hills are giving them difficulty.
12-17-17, 06:37 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,760
Posted By preferdownhill

Took my bike out today for first real workout...

Took my bike out today for first real workout since I got my new low gear. went from 48/38/28 to 42/32/22. low cassette gear is 32. went from typical .87 to .68 . Made a nice difference. I was...
12-12-17, 07:18 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,760
Posted By preferdownhill

yeah but i thought target cadence was 90. I can...

yeah but i thought target cadence was 90. I can go down to 80 or even 75 but less than that starts to make the workout more strength training (not what I want) than cardio. Plus higher cadence and...
12-12-17, 07:47 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,760
Posted By preferdownhill

are you saying the target 90rpm crank speed is...

are you saying the target 90rpm crank speed is not applicable going up hill?
I use to run and had to give it up due to my knees. I've found that standing on my pedals does cause my knees some...
12-11-17, 09:53 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,760
Posted By preferdownhill

don't just leave me in suspense, please...

don't just leave me in suspense, please explain...
12-11-17, 07:22 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,760
Posted By preferdownhill

Low gear for Hybrids

I'm curious what rule of thumb manufactures use for determining what the low gear ratio should be for hybrids. Many of them seem to have a gear ratio of 32(rear)/28(front) = .875. if the rear wheel...
11-17-17, 01:51 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,259
Posted By preferdownhill

Bike trainer distrction - Looking for Streetview like experiencexperience

I'm starting to do my exercise indoor now given the short days and cold weather. I've been curious if there are any products like streetview for bike trainers that let you interactively explore a...
10-12-17, 09:02 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 29,494
Posted By preferdownhill

I'm pretty sure the Synapse Carbon will take 32mm...

I'm pretty sure the Synapse Carbon will take 32mm tires, but haven't read if the Synapse Alloys will.

As for the 4mm difference, that is about 15%, which is not great but ok. After see the two...
10-11-17, 11:28 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 29,494
Posted By preferdownhill

I really don't want a CX bike, i dont like the...

I really don't want a CX bike, i dont like the frame changes like bottom bracket higher off the ground (I don't need the clearance, I'm on rough road but not that rough) also i want the gear ratios...
10-09-17, 08:30 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 29,494
Posted By preferdownhill

'Light Gravel' Bike - Road bike with 32mm tires

I'm looking for a road bike i can put 32mm tires on. I'd like to do some road biking but be able to also go on relatively flat but rough roads, some with cracks in black top, or some gravel, minimal...
10-06-17, 10:14 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,019
Posted By preferdownhill

you made it 1/4 of the way? good job!! :)

you made it 1/4 of the way? good job!! :)
10-05-17, 05:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,019
Posted By preferdownhill

post some stuff on youtube. here's one of mine:...

post some stuff on youtube. here's one of mine: https://youtu.be/A4hdFbTiGww?t=5m1s . i have a cheap dashcam, record at 6x speed. I like to review the videos before leading a group so i remember...
09-27-17, 11:19 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,146
Posted By preferdownhill

Power Meters, who has and how do you like it.

I'm curious about getting a better profile of my workouts. the power meters seem to be getting rather cost competitive too. I'd like to hear opinions of them. If you have a rwgps account with...
09-26-17, 07:51 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 514
Posted By preferdownhill

Measuring Rider Fitness for Group Rides

Ive been leading quite a few meetups and coming up against issues with groups with too wide range of fitness. Too fast leaves some behind and too slow makes more fit people less likely to sign up...
09-20-17, 07:42 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,608
Posted By preferdownhill

Can these usb rechargeable lights be recharged...

Can these usb rechargeable lights be recharged with one of the external batteries used to recharge phones? I believe they are generally rated as 1 or 2.1amp, does anyone know which is necessary to...
09-07-17, 09:50 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,148
Posted By preferdownhill

how many mAh is that and how long does it take to...

how many mAh is that and how long does it take to recharge?
09-07-17, 08:56 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,148
Posted By preferdownhill

here's a 40watt that looks pretty good...

here's a 40watt that looks pretty good price/performance for touring, its about 4sq ft....
09-06-17, 01:52 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,148
Posted By preferdownhill

I'm curious about a large panel that could be put...

I'm curious about a large panel that could be put on something like a cargobob trailer. it could be 16"wide and upto 36" long. Might be able to mount 60Watt on that. i've also thought about having...
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