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Forum: Touring
07-07-16, 04:46 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 756
Posted By TallTravel

How long ago was that? I spent a lot of time in...

How long ago was that? I spent a lot of time in Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, Belarus, Poland, and Northern Germany. The Latvian road system was undergoing the most extensive upgrading I've ever...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-05-16, 03:46 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 5,333
Posted By TallTravel

I thought the same thing until I tested an...

I thought the same thing until I tested an aluminum road bike with a tighter and smaller frame triangle. This Giant Defy has carbon forks, and is almost as soft as any full carbon bike I've ridden....
Forum: Road Cycling
07-05-16, 02:02 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,816
Posted By TallTravel

I have carbon fiber in my road bike forks only, ...

I have carbon fiber in my road bike forks only, not in my 29er MTB, and this video was helpful to me in understanding what to watch for when purchasing my next roadie, choosing who works on the...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-05-16, 01:50 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,571
Posted By TallTravel

I disagree completely. I've used Strava daily...

I disagree completely. I've used Strava daily for years (always uploading from an Android).

I consider it one of the most reliable apps I've ever used.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-05-16, 01:06 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,394
Posted By TallTravel

Find the switch and move it in the opposite...

Find the switch and move it in the opposite direction.

Next question? 😁
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-05-16, 01:00 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 735
Posted By TallTravel

Most come off very easily, why take the risk?

Most come off very easily, why take the risk?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-04-16, 07:59 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,330
Posted By TallTravel

I've been riding 5-6 days each week for years....

I've been riding 5-6 days each week for years. When I take a day off it's usually Sunday. On Monday I hop on the bike and feel totally renewed --legs, lungs, and mental energy.

It may be just...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-04-16, 07:52 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 9,291
Posted By TallTravel

Have you shared this with Strava support? I've...

Have you shared this with Strava support? I've found some of their support staff are very, very good.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-04-16, 07:49 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 5,333
Posted By TallTravel

Agreed, 100 % accurate, in my opinion.

Agreed, 100 % accurate, in my opinion.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-16-14, 03:12 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,017
Posted By TallTravel

I was in almost exactly your same situation, and...

I was in almost exactly your same situation, and with your same mindset, for years. I was commuting on a nice 29er, primarily on asphalt, and ride some 7,000 miles that way, with some single...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-16-14, 02:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,327
Posted By TallTravel

Looks like great riding!

Looks like great riding!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-16-14, 02:48 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,300
Posted By TallTravel

Very well written, Sculptor! Educational reading...

Very well written, Sculptor! Educational reading for me.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-07-14, 05:20 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,573
Posted By TallTravel

Pay attention to your reach also, height is not...

Pay attention to your reach also, height is not the only factor.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-07-14, 03:13 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 4,917
Posted By TallTravel

My Strava shows VAM on the full site only, not...

My Strava shows VAM on the full site only, not the Android app. It shows under the individual ride summary only. Mine shows my VAM at or around 700 for most climbs.

I did a 12 mile climb last...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-07-14, 02:36 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,249
Posted By TallTravel

You have an easy train ride to Krakow, Poland, ...

You have an easy train ride to Krakow, Poland, which has plenty of good bike shops compared to Kiev.

You could test ride it there, they could sell you a boxed bike, ship it on the train with...
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-07-14, 11:45 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 26,298
Posted By TallTravel

Ride your two top choices on the same hilly...

Ride your two top choices on the same hilly single track, then make a decision.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
12-07-14, 11:42 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,830
Posted By TallTravel

Garmin is one is the biggest names in GPS...

Garmin is one is the biggest names in GPS technology. It stands to reason they'll have more comments on the net than most any other manufacturer.

Most retailers will allow a refund or exchange...
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-07-14, 11:39 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,594
Posted By TallTravel

Ride each of them on some hilly single track,...

Ride each of them on some hilly single track, then make a decision.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-05-14, 02:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,142
Posted By TallTravel

Good for you! Where in Arizona?

Good for you! Where in Arizona?
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-04-14, 09:34 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 6,070
Posted By TallTravel

I believe the only preparation for hydraulic...

I believe the only preparation for hydraulic braking systems on that trip is to avoid the need for brakes.

I do not believe your choice of hydraulic brakes is a good choice.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-01-14, 10:17 PM
Replies: 178
Views: 7,031
Posted By TallTravel

I made it to 802 miles last month, 58,000...

I made it to 802 miles last month, 58,000 vertical feet climbed, so that's my goal for this month. Since I did that in 27 riding days I think my chances of bettering that number are good.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-01-14, 09:47 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 4,942
Posted By TallTravel

I'm currently climbing 15,000-20,000 vertical...

I'm currently climbing 15,000-20,000 vertical feet per week, riding approximately 200 miles per week, and I've been seeing my heart rate between 41-52 lately.

For me, climbing makes a bigger...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-30-14, 06:46 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,522
Posted By TallTravel

WOW! I was always taught a grizzly cohort keep...

WOW! I was always taught a grizzly cohort keep up that speed for more than a few hundred yards. That grizzly likely weighed almost 1,000 pounds.

I'm so glad he's safe.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
11-30-14, 01:55 PM
Replies: 161
Views: 7,776
Posted By TallTravel

Strava tells I rode 802 miles and climbed 58,000...

Strava tells I rode 802 miles and climbed 58,000 vertical feet this month.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-30-14, 08:51 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,793
Posted By TallTravel

It takes a lot of energy to digest foods while...

It takes a lot of energy to digest foods while riding. The industry has used the experience from the world's best riders to develop products to provide easily digestible hydration, electrolytes, ...
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-29-14, 08:05 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,438
Posted By TallTravel

Jicafold has one is the best deals you're gonna...

Jicafold has one is the best deals you're gonna find. I'd go for it.
Forum: Introductions
11-29-14, 08:01 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 680
Posted By TallTravel

Welcome!

Welcome!
Forum: Commuting
11-29-14, 07:57 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,623
Posted By TallTravel

I'm very happy to hear you emerged from that...

I'm very happy to hear you emerged from that relatively unscathed..... was this on Thanksgiving by any chance?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-28-14, 09:49 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,150
Posted By TallTravel

I had a triple repair 5 years ago, and it went...

I had a triple repair 5 years ago, and it went perfectly. I don't recommend rushing the recovery.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
11-27-14, 10:12 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 40,699
Posted By TallTravel

I'm dedicated to Strava, and I'm signed up for...

I'm dedicated to Strava, and I'm signed up for four of their challenges aay the present time.

They definitely challenge me.
Forum: Introductions
11-26-14, 04:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,051
Posted By TallTravel

Welcome!

Welcome!
Forum: Commuting
11-24-14, 12:47 PM
Replies: 3,798
Views: 187,077
Posted By TallTravel

I had my best climbing time this morning ever, ...

I had my best climbing time this morning ever, I'm sure largely due to the century this past Saturday. I felt much stronger, more than a few Personal Records this morning on Strava.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-24-14, 03:39 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,774
Posted By TallTravel

HvPnyrs, Could you explain what you mean by using...

HvPnyrs, Could you explain what you mean by using the legs for active suspension?
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-23-14, 09:12 PM
Replies: 521
Views: 56,495
Posted By TallTravel

Just did my first century in over 10 years...

Just did my first century in over 10 years yesterday, El Tour de Tucson. Had a great time.
Forum: Touring
11-23-14, 04:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,019
Posted By TallTravel

Grandpa, Go to Strava.com and click on search.

Grandpa, Go to Strava.com and click on search.
Forum: Introductions
11-23-14, 04:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 573
Posted By TallTravel

Welcome to the group! Where do you live? When...

Welcome to the group! Where do you live? When you say expedition, what do you mean, exactly?

Do you mean a touring bike, or a mountain bike? I met a man from across the Baltic Sea from your...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-23-14, 04:11 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,228
Posted By TallTravel

I blew a 25 on my front last week, and a little...

I blew a 25 on my front last week, and a little munchkin of a mechanic put on a 23 without telling me he'd made the change. I weigh 220, so I was not at all pleased.

I let him leave it on, as...
Forum: Southwest
11-22-14, 08:45 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,604
Posted By TallTravel

4:13? I want even close to that! WOW! I...

4:13? I want even close to that! WOW!

I just located the times online. Our own board member averaged 24.5 MPH, within seconds of Steve Hegg! I had no idea I was riding with such elite company...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-22-14, 08:37 PM
Replies: 27,136
Views: 3,130,422
Posted By TallTravel

My first century in some 10 years. Best supported...

My first century in some 10 years. Best supported ride I can imagine. 106 miles, the Tucson Police and Pima County Sheriffs spectacular work allowed me to ride the entire without stopping for a...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
11-22-14, 08:27 PM
Replies: 161
Views: 7,776
Posted By TallTravel

Strava tells me I'm at 582.8 miles for the month,...

Strava tells me I'm at 582.8 miles for the month, 39,000 vertical feet climbed.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-20-14, 12:44 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,878
Posted By TallTravel

Happy Days!

Happy Days!
Forum: Road Cycling
11-19-14, 11:09 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 5,764
Posted By TallTravel

I don't know how many jerseys I have, but I...

I don't know how many jerseys I have, but I think 7. I commute daily, 40 miles, in Southern California.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
11-18-14, 10:24 PM
Replies: 1,558
Views: 95,756
Posted By TallTravel

Mike, " gut biome ? Yeah, I'm...

Mike,

" gut biome ?

Yeah, I'm ignorant.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-18-14, 10:21 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,386
Posted By TallTravel

I see 1,000 car doors opening on the drivers side...

I see 1,000 car doors opening on the drivers side (in the bike lane) for every single car door opened on the sidewalk.

I can see people walking on sidewalks, and slow down to their walking speed,...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-18-14, 09:57 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,386
Posted By TallTravel

I have no issues about riding on the sidewalk if...

I have no issues about riding on the sidewalk if it'll save my life. I don't worry about slowing traffic, I focus on safety.

Whether mountain bike or road bike, if it is significantly safer...
Forum: Commuting
11-18-14, 08:54 PM
Replies: 194
Views: 11,852
Posted By TallTravel

I'm 6-5", and I've traveled to 60 countries, and...

I'm 6-5", and I've traveled to 60 countries, and all of our states.
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-17-14, 08:28 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,109
Posted By TallTravel

So? How'd your first real ride go?

So? How'd your first real ride go?
Forum: Road Cycling
11-17-14, 08:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,202
Posted By TallTravel

Any chance your consumption of liquid has changed...

Any chance your consumption of liquid has changed since the hotter weather? Before, during, and after the rides?
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
11-16-14, 10:29 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 90,876
Posted By TallTravel

At 6-5", I cannot avoid the Clydesdale moniker....

At 6-5", I cannot avoid the Clydesdale moniker. I've never seen a Clydesdale horse who is fat, and I am not fat either. It is a rare person who would ever see me and call me fat. I don't think I've...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-16-14, 10:05 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 9,518
Posted By TallTravel

A lot of assumptions. If you're riding a road...

A lot of assumptions. If you're riding a road bike, changing the handlebars won't have anywhere near the impact other changes will.....
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