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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-24-24, 05:08 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 257
Posted By urbanknight

Makes sense, but I was kind of thinking something...

Makes sense, but I was kind of thinking something to clean cuts/scrapes/road rash to avoid infection, and tegaderm/nuskin/whatever to keep the bleeding to a minimum, especially if it's minor enough...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-24-24, 04:47 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 257
Posted By urbanknight

I have actually thought about adding some first...

I have actually thought about adding some first aid stuff to my seat bag. It just seems like one thing you'd like to have nearby and not have to wait for if and when you need it. What do any of you...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-23-24, 06:01 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 370
Posted By urbanknight

Unless something unusual happens, I couldn't tell...

Unless something unusual happens, I couldn't tell one day on a routine route from another, but I do those routes for two reasons: to maintain fitness and skills, and to clear my mind. The maintenance...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-23-24, 10:59 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 607
Posted By urbanknight

Unless they have changed since I last tried them...

Unless they have changed since I last tried them (over 10 years ago) Sidi Mega are about the same as regular width shoes of other brands. I have a moderately wide foot, and Shimano wide is roomy for...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-22-24, 01:08 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,162
Posted By urbanknight

ok I goolged fractional gearing to understand...

ok I goolged fractional gearing to understand what the heck they're talking about. Based on the explanation and demonstration videos, you should be able to create a similar effect by simply moving...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-24, 12:19 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,060
Posted By urbanknight

The wording made it seem like it was against the...

The wording made it seem like it was against the OP.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-24, 01:14 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,060
Posted By urbanknight

I can't figure that out either! You were nothing...

I can't figure that out either! You were nothing short of respectful to all of us, right or wrong.

And good eye from KCT1986 !
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-19-24, 12:30 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,060
Posted By urbanknight

I don't understand all these "mtb gears" and "too...

I don't understand all these "mtb gears" and "too short" comments. According to Shimano's website, the R8000 medium cage should handle up to a 34t cog with a chainwrap of up to 39. The OP's setup has...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-18-24, 10:44 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 756
Posted By urbanknight

Funny, I don't think I ever met a tracky who...

Funny, I don't think I ever met a tracky who wasn't a roadie first. Anyway, I think you're on the right track as there are plenty of steel rigs with 8 or 9 speed brifters from the 90's. The only...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-18-24, 10:27 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 824
Posted By urbanknight

I have run presta tubes in schrader holes at low...

I have run presta tubes in schrader holes at low pressure without problem, but it's not ideal. In your specific case, I'd run one of those shims/adapters just to keep the stem away from the sharp,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-17-24, 10:55 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 3,200
Posted By urbanknight

That almost made me consider ditching the jersey...

That almost made me consider ditching the jersey with rear pockets... almost.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-17-24, 12:10 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 3,200
Posted By urbanknight

Primal offers "kits" where you can choose the...

Primal offers "kits" where you can choose the size of each individual piece, just in case you care.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-15-24, 05:13 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,187
Posted By urbanknight

If only Campagnolo made fishing equipment.

If only Campagnolo made fishing equipment.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-15-24, 12:11 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,187
Posted By urbanknight

Looking at their site, they sell Ascend,...

Looking at their site, they sell Ascend, Mongoose, and Huffy. The latter two are common in big box stores (including Walmart), and I don't know anything about Ascend. Heck, it's another outdoor...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-14-24, 11:42 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 2,911
Posted By urbanknight

This guy was not interested in leaving the trail...

This guy was not interested in leaving the trail despite two mountain bikes thumping downhill toward it. I came up with the brilliant idea to throw a rock to bounce a couple feet in front of it to...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-24, 07:07 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 426
Posted By urbanknight

Yeah, that wasn't even the intended route but...

Yeah, that wasn't even the intended route but they altered it due to flooding on some of the (more enjoyable) roads. I drove some of the bypassed roads the day before and the day after the event, and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-12-24, 12:00 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 485
Posted By urbanknight

I actually have a small ultrasonic cleaner. What...

I actually have a small ultrasonic cleaner. What kind of lube is recommended?
Forum: Commuting
04-11-24, 12:24 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,106
Posted By urbanknight

21 miles each way with a fair amount of elevation...

21 miles each way with a fair amount of elevation gain, but I would only do it twice a week and drive clothes and supplies in between so I didn't have to carry much more than my keys with me. It also...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-11-24, 12:18 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 459
Posted By urbanknight

How quickly does the wheel come to a stop? Rear...

How quickly does the wheel come to a stop? Rear wheels on the bike do not spin for as long as fronts. Beyond that, the bearings in those stock wheels aren't the best. Also, it's sometimes possible to...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-11-24, 12:08 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 5,019
Posted By urbanknight

You already responded to that comment, nearly a...

You already responded to that comment, nearly a year ago. :foo:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-11-24, 11:56 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,196
Posted By urbanknight

I find Tifosi to be a good balance of price and...

I find Tifosi to be a good balance of price and features. Lenses are somewhat personal, but I like to have a transitional "photochromic" lens for days where the cloud cover is expected to vary. High...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-10-24, 08:42 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 485
Posted By urbanknight

Is this not a problem with SRAM or Campy?

Is this not a problem with SRAM or Campy?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-10-24, 12:43 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 485
Posted By urbanknight

It might be getting gunked up and need to be...

It might be getting gunked up and need to be flushed. Try this, but my experience is that this is a temporary solution and will need to be repeated with increasing frequency until you finally give up...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-10-24, 12:29 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,781
Posted By urbanknight

Thanks, I'll give it a try.

Thanks, I'll give it a try.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-09-24, 08:21 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,434
Posted By urbanknight

Just one newbie responding and it's their first...

Just one newbie responding and it's their first post, so I assume it's an effort to build post count to remove restrictions.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-09-24, 11:16 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 705
Posted By urbanknight

This is where certain measurements tend to become...

This is where certain measurements tend to become more important. I have long thighs but short shins, which makes me require a LOT of setback for the saddle and I won't buy a bike with more than...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-09-24, 12:20 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,781
Posted By urbanknight

We're in the same club. Back when I was a teen...

We're in the same club. Back when I was a teen racing and training my heart out, I couldn't afford fancy carbon aero wheels. Now that I'm just riding for fitness and fun, I can afford them, so I got...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-08-24, 09:58 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 3,081
Posted By urbanknight

For tubular tires, as long as the rider...

For tubular tires, as long as the rider wanted/needed to.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-08-24, 09:43 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,781
Posted By urbanknight

That's pretty much what made me decide to just...

That's pretty much what made me decide to just choose one pair and stick with it. Choosing the ones that "look pro" is probably the most vain decision I have ever made, but all else seemed equal. So...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-08-24, 12:29 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,781
Posted By urbanknight

I started swapping between 2 wheelsets (one 32mm...

I started swapping between 2 wheelsets (one 32mm deep and under 1400g, the other 56mm deep and ~1600g) and eventually realized I frequently forgot which ones I had on, even when it was windy. Now...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-08-24, 12:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 322
Posted By urbanknight

My first thought was also that you may somehow...

My first thought was also that you may somehow have a lockring for a 12t cog. Happened to me before when I naively swapped cassettes but kept the lockring and then sold the other cassette (11t...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-06-24, 06:22 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 568
Posted By urbanknight

I get it from walking around all day, but...

I get it from walking around all day, but generally not on the bike. Stretches help a lot.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-05-24, 12:03 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 501
Posted By urbanknight

Yep, if you're really looking to get some easier...

Yep, if you're really looking to get some easier gears, this will make a noticeable difference, and you're apparently getting a new crankset anyway. 36 to 34 is such a small difference, I wouldn't...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-02-24, 11:10 AM
Replies: 642
Views: 17,371
Posted By urbanknight

There are more cogs on the rear, hydraulic brakes...

There are more cogs on the rear, hydraulic brakes are heavier, batteries for electronic shifting, and probably some other things I'm not thinking about.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-29-24, 07:59 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,438
Posted By urbanknight

Helmets. They have only improved my riding...

Helmets. They have only improved my riding experience 4 times in 33 years, but well worth it.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-28-24, 08:05 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,092
Posted By urbanknight

Yeah I get it. I considered getting them because...

Yeah I get it. I considered getting them because the graphics are subtle enough to match any jersey. I'm not worried about what people think either, but I just don't feel like people coming up and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-27-24, 09:16 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,092
Posted By urbanknight

I have now (thank you) and it’s much more my...

I have now (thank you) and it’s much more my style, though it should be noticed that the Primal Wear bibs referenced in this thread are specifically Dark Side of the Moon.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-27-24, 02:15 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,092
Posted By urbanknight

The size chart is spot on to me. For jerseys,...

The size chart is spot on to me. For jerseys, probably focus on the weight range if you have a gut, and on the chest measurement if you're thin. The fit guide tells you how each will feel within that...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-24-24, 12:21 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,092
Posted By urbanknight

Most of theirs have a "chamois guide" that makes...

Most of theirs have a "chamois guide" that makes claims of how long they are comfortable to ride in. How they determine this and how consistent it is with the consumers, I have no idea, especially...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-23-24, 07:41 PM
Replies: 642
Views: 17,371
Posted By urbanknight

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-23-24, 04:39 PM
Replies: 642
Views: 17,371
Posted By urbanknight

Sorry, but that's as much apples to oranges as...

Sorry, but that's as much apples to oranges as any.

But let's look at the Ritchey for a moment. The Road Logic frame has changed very little over time (so getting closer to an apples to apples...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-22-24, 02:13 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 902
Posted By urbanknight

Better to start too light than too heavy, but...

Better to start too light than too heavy, but basically however long your muscles/rear end/cardio can take. Rest in between rides also has an impact on that.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-20-24, 07:27 PM
Replies: 642
Views: 17,371
Posted By urbanknight

To be fair, genejockey was addressing my specific...

To be fair, genejockey was addressing my specific point about the cost of entry. That would mean we're comparing entry level bikes, and I think the $315/$800 comparison is fair.

To be fair for the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-20-24, 05:51 PM
Replies: 642
Views: 17,371
Posted By urbanknight

Agreed, and that’s why it’s so hard to compare....

Agreed, and that’s why it’s so hard to compare. To my point, a person getting into cycling today can’t get a mass produced steel frame with 5 speed Tourney downtube shifters in a regular bike shop,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-20-24, 05:18 PM
Replies: 642
Views: 17,371
Posted By urbanknight

OK, but I don’t know of any that are “free” with...

OK, but I don’t know of any that are “free” with a 1 year contract, and even contracts are significantly more than back then.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-20-24, 03:12 PM
Replies: 642
Views: 17,371
Posted By urbanknight

My main point is that it's hard to compare since...

My main point is that it's hard to compare since it's really apples to oranges. Your cell phone example makes sense, but it's not the whole story Those cell phones went down in price until they were...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-20-24, 02:17 PM
Replies: 642
Views: 17,371
Posted By urbanknight

Interesting to see the technology comparison. The...

Interesting to see the technology comparison. The catch is the older technology isn't really available in the same way that it was before. That means the entry point or basement cost goes up. Of...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-13-24, 11:55 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,521
Posted By urbanknight

You're killin' me., Smalls!

You're killin' me., Smalls!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-13-24, 01:00 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,521
Posted By urbanknight

You'll likely never see me without cleats even...

You'll likely never see me without cleats even when commuting, but I have also seen people pass me on organized 100 mile rides wearing tennis shoes, so whatever works for you works for you.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-11-24, 05:12 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,028
Posted By urbanknight

My prime was when I was a teen and I could do the...

My prime was when I was a teen and I could do the flying 200m in the high 13's which put me at about 33mph. I don't sprint now for health reasons, but I'll say I have more endurance but less speed...
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