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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-11-19, 10:44 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,378
Posted By surlyprof

Have you looked into Catalyst pedals...

Have you looked into Catalyst pedals (https://pedalinginnovations.com/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIwbmvs-3j5QIV5x6tBh06GgvUEAAYASAAEgKsG_D_BwE)?I bought a pair for my mountain bike when I was having tendon...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-05-19, 05:40 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 9,880
Posted By surlyprof

My Rivendell. I wasted years and $1000’s trying...

My Rivendell. I wasted years and $1000’s trying to build a “discount” Riv. Should have just paid a bit more for the bike I wanted.

john
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-05-19, 05:29 AM
Replies: 217
Views: 29,309
Posted By surlyprof

This thread reminded me of this NYT article: ...

This thread reminded me of this NYT article:
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.nytimes.com/2015/12/22/your-money/the-financial-benefits-of-buying-what-you-love.amp.html



john
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-05-19, 05:23 AM
Replies: 217
Views: 29,309
Posted By surlyprof

I probably have about $9000-10000 tied up in...

I probably have about $9000-10000 tied up in cycling in the past 10 years ($1000/year). With that investment I have 3 of my favorite bikes I’ve owned upgraded and dialed in to my liking. I can’t...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-29-19, 07:43 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 6,401
Posted By surlyprof

Agreed! Although my wife doesn’t fully get the...

Agreed! Although my wife doesn’t fully get the logic, she gets it enough to support it. She bought me the Brompton for Christmas when my commute required bus transport and she told me to buy the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-27-19, 02:03 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,815
Posted By surlyprof

I’ve always liked my VP Thin Gripsters (vp-001). ...

I’ve always liked my VP Thin Gripsters (vp-001). They are solid platforms with nice pins that hold well but not too aggressively. Recently, I needed pedals for an mtb but didn’t want to break the...
Forum: Commuting
01-24-19, 07:38 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 11,009
Posted By surlyprof

If you are carrying weight in panniers, that...

If you are carrying weight in panniers, that would increase lateral and twisting torque on the frame. I ride steel for commuting. The Brompton carries the load on the front, centered. I carry the...
Forum: Commuting
01-24-19, 07:25 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,397
Posted By surlyprof

I have a Brompton and love it... for what it is...

I have a Brompton and love it... for what it is good at. It does take some getting used to and I don’t expect the same ride feel I get on my Rivendell. I also can’t imagine taking it on a long...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-22-19, 11:41 AM
Replies: 148
Views: 20,487
Posted By surlyprof

I agree with your statement regarding getting a...

I agree with your statement regarding getting a geometry that suits you. All the bikes I've bought have fit me well although geometries have been intended for different purposes (road, trail,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-21-19, 03:05 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 16,520
Posted By surlyprof

+1 on Compass tires. I use their Barlow Pass...

+1 on Compass tires. I use their Barlow Pass Extralights about 85% on road and 15% on gravel. If you wanted more tread, their Steilacooms are supposed to be smooth riding (although I’ve heard they...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-21-19, 01:31 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,268
Posted By surlyprof

I’ve been using only platform pedals for about 8...

I’ve been using only platform pedals for about 8 or 9 years now and the Shimano GR7 is the best shoe I’ve found so far. I like the grippy sole, ease of walking, pretty normal looks and, best of all,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-20-19, 01:32 AM
Replies: 148
Views: 20,487
Posted By surlyprof

From someone who bought and sold both a Surly and...

From someone who bought and sold both a Surly and a Soma in order to create a “ discount Riv”, I suggest buying the Riv or finding a used one (They don’t wear out!). I wasted 7 years and about $2000...
Forum: Commuting
01-06-19, 10:27 AM
Replies: 242
Views: 15,381
Posted By surlyprof

I don’t drive much but we still keep two cars. My...

I don’t drive much but we still keep two cars. My wife has a long commute so we bought her a Chevy Bolt that charges from our solar array which covers her round trip. I got rid of my truck and added...
Forum: Commuting
01-06-19, 10:09 AM
Replies: 150
Views: 25,232
Posted By surlyprof

The industry is in the midst of a cataclysmic...

The industry is in the midst of a cataclysmic change. It's amazing to me that 90% of this forum seems oblivious or in denial of this.[/QUOTE]

I do not ride an e-bike but I’m also not in any sort...
Forum: Commuting
01-06-19, 09:54 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,560
Posted By surlyprof

If you are riding flat bars, you may want to...

If you are riding flat bars, you may want to consider Ergon grips such as the Ergon gp3 or 4 that provide multiple hand positions. I ride the gp3s on my Brompton and love them. Be sure to set them...
Forum: Commuting
01-06-19, 09:25 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,613
Posted By surlyprof

... Also, my commute is 19-20 miles one way which...

... Also, my commute is 19-20 miles one way which is a decent ride. I’ve taken to bringing riding clothes and riding all the way home at least once a week. Nice way to get some extra exercise. ...
Forum: Commuting
01-06-19, 09:20 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,613
Posted By surlyprof

Congrats on the PhD. That’s a pretty major life...

Congrats on the PhD. That’s a pretty major life accomplishment.
You have described my commute. I ride about 4.5-5 miles on a Brompton and the rest by train. Initially, I was also hesitant to do this...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-02-19, 10:38 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,431
Posted By surlyprof

I hope to put more miles on the bike than the...

I hope to put more miles on the bike than the car. If I can keep bike above 4000 and the car below, I’ll consider that a successful year.

Happy New Year everyone.

john
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-30-18, 09:15 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,165
Posted By surlyprof

How’s the ride? I have wondered how plywood...

How’s the ride? I have wondered how plywood feels as a bike material since seeing a Sandwich bike a few years ago (Sandwichbikes (http://sandwichbikes.com/)).

John
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-28-18, 12:14 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 11,651
Posted By surlyprof

A good part of my daily Brompton commute is on...

A good part of my daily Brompton commute is on gravel and part is on pretty rotten city streets. I haven’t run into a problem yet. Overall, I find the Brompton (m6r) to be excellent for what it is....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-17-18, 05:47 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 6,133
Posted By surlyprof

Were you looking at the Niner steel or carbon? ...

Were you looking at the Niner steel or carbon? If you were considering Niner for steel, you may want to look at Ritchey. Their gravel bikes were getting pretty good reviews. I’ve had very good...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-27-18, 12:06 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,461
Posted By surlyprof

I also bought my first mtb in the ‘80’s. A 1989...

I also bought my first mtb in the ‘80’s. A 1989 red white and blue Ritchey Ultra Comp. Since then I’ve been on and off mtb’s depending on where I lived (Ohio wasn’t the booming trail utopia of...
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-14-18, 10:09 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,196
Posted By surlyprof

I love the pair of Shimano GR7’s I bought...

I love the pair of Shimano GR7’s I bought recently. Fairly normal looking with no crazy logos. They also fit relatively wide feet. The collar keeps dirt out and they have an elastic band on the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-13-18, 08:54 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 10,377
Posted By surlyprof

Agreed. Earlier this summer I purchased an mtb...

Agreed. Earlier this summer I purchased an mtb with all flat black components (orange bike) and it shows dirt worse than any other bike I’ve owned. To make it worse, the matte finish holds onto the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-02-18, 10:51 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 10,377
Posted By surlyprof

I took a picture during my commute one day. It...

I took a picture during my commute one day. It struck me how much my orange, lugged steel bike stood out in the sea of black carbon and aluminum....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-02-18, 07:04 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,932
Posted By surlyprof

Flared bars, like dirt drops, rotate the arm so...

Flared bars, like dirt drops, rotate the arm so that the elbow points outward more. This improves control on trails and, as mentioned, opens the chest more for better breathing. Consider the arm...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-31-18, 01:56 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,112
Posted By surlyprof

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/262x276/78260d49_d786_42c0_9397_0984c0cc60af_2f86a5bb258686df7c9af2499775d6ab42076b9d.jpeg


Looks like Salsa’s been trying to bring them back...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-31-18, 12:45 AM
Replies: 27,105
Views: 3,110,330
Posted By surlyprof

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/7f52691c_fe90_44c4_bfee_4d8a7ee55930_524f9de83b2816722eb5272facc69db69079f1a4.jpeg

Got to Wilder Ranch north of Santa Cruz today. ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-31-18, 12:31 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,112
Posted By surlyprof

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/902x600/51b52822_bb37_4b08_aabd_051fda0ee2b9_5723b6b928a7ab3fc5cb5ce21a99d90b4835c459.jpeg...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-28-18, 04:32 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 9,234
Posted By surlyprof

Mountain biking I carry them on my Jones hbars in...

Mountain biking I carry them on my Jones hbars in this:
https://www.jonesbikes.com/jones-h-bar-pack/

Road riding I carry them in a saddlebag. Commuting, I just carry them in my pants or jacket...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-28-18, 08:17 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 8,325
Posted By surlyprof

Personally, in hardtails, I prefer the ride of...

Personally, in hardtails, I prefer the ride of steel over aluminum. Have you looked at bikes by Niner (Sir9) and Jamis (Dragonslayer)? I was considering the 27.5 versions of those when I bought a...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-26-18, 11:10 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,350
Posted By surlyprof

Do any of the local schools have a cycling or mtb...

Do any of the local schools have a cycling or mtb team? Might want to offer to volunteer as an assistant coach or mechanic. I heard of people doing this and finding it quite rewarding. Volunteering...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-26-18, 10:44 PM
Replies: 3,573
Views: 983,362
Posted By surlyprof

Older road bike for an older guy...

Older road bike for an older guy https://www.bikeforums.net/images/smilies/smile.gif. (steel framed Bianchi Veloce with modern...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-26-18, 09:54 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 7,987
Posted By surlyprof

+1 to Brian’s comment. I have a Rivendell,...

+1 to Brian’s comment.

I have a Rivendell, a Brompton and a modern mtb. The Riv is by far the easiest to maintain. It’s relatively current (2011) versions of all components. Smoothest riding...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-23-18, 08:55 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,806
Posted By surlyprof

Those have a coolness that only comes from 45...

Those have a coolness that only comes from 45 years of use. These are most useful straps I’ve found for cycling. I use them to strap almost anything on to the bike and the bike on to the handrail...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-17-18, 04:06 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,519
Posted By surlyprof

There were some problems with ottolocks when they...

There were some problems with ottolocks when they first came out. Rivendell was going to stock them and then one of the employees opened a sample by just pulling it apart really hard. Riv carries...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-17-18, 03:57 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,303
Posted By surlyprof

Congratulations on the Salsa. The Vaya’s a nice...

Congratulations on the Salsa. The Vaya’s a nice bike and I’ve found tiagra components to be really versatile, durable and easy to maintain. I bought Chester pedals for my mtb and really like them. ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-16-18, 02:21 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 11,753
Posted By surlyprof

Cycling’s pretty popular in the bay area (CA). I...

Cycling’s pretty popular in the bay area (CA). I was going say that it was leveling off or even declining a little. However, I took the later commuter train today and the bike car was 7 bikes...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-15-18, 02:04 PM
Replies: 3,573
Views: 983,362
Posted By surlyprof

At 55, I don't feel that old but my collection...

At 55, I don't feel that old but my collection has evolved over the years.

...
Forum: Pills and Ills
10-14-18, 10:49 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 44,099
Posted By surlyprof

I also had a rotator cuff injury that did not...

I also had a rotator cuff injury that did not require surgery, only PT. As others recommended, I’d suggest a trainer for your bike. I picked up a good one on craigslist for cheap, put a slick on...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-10-18, 03:10 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 7,535
Posted By surlyprof

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1200x675/hillborne_in_coyote_hills_eb5d1a904cc412c6b70a10d117c9944103766ea0.jpg
2011 Rivendell Hillborne. Most comfortable and smoothest riding...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-10-18, 02:35 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,303
Posted By surlyprof

It is pretty common to see a little variation in...

It is pretty common to see a little variation in frames size but 51 seems awfully small for someone 5’10”. I’m the same height with a 32” inseam. I ride a 56 Rivendell Hillborne and usually a 55-56...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-09-18, 05:48 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,442
Posted By surlyprof

It’s been a while since I read the article but I...

It’s been a while since I read the article but I do believe there was a size where he saw a slight slowing. I think it had more to do with the added rotational weight rather than rolling resistance...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-09-18, 05:38 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,217
Posted By surlyprof

I agree with the larger, more supple tire...

I agree with the larger, more supple tire suggestions. I’m loving my 38mm Compass Barlow Pass ELs. Also, if you are experiencing neck, shoulder or hand pain after rides, I would look for a frame...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-08-18, 09:33 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,442
Posted By surlyprof

Jan Heine of Bicycle Quarterly and Compass Cycles...

Jan Heine of Bicycle Quarterly and Compass Cycles did some testing on this and found that here was very little, if any, speed loss due to rolling resistance with fatter tires. I can’t remember how...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-07-18, 12:02 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,594
Posted By surlyprof

Almost forgot... another fear around larger urban...

Almost forgot... another fear around larger urban areas is the potential of getting counterfeit goods. There is a great deal of that coming into the bay area. CL and ebay seem to be big markets for...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-07-18, 11:58 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,594
Posted By surlyprof

I’ve bought one bike from CL and it was my...

I’ve bought one bike from CL and it was my Rivendell. It was a great build and deal, was nearby and I was pretty confident it wasn’t stolen (He was happy to offer up the serial number so I could do...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-07-18, 10:53 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,811
Posted By surlyprof

I’ve had great luck with B17s but had to shift to...

I’ve had great luck with B17s but had to shift to a sprung Flyer Special when I ride in a more upright position. I found that the more upright I was, the less comfortable my old B17 was. The Flyer...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-07-18, 10:44 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 956
Posted By surlyprof

Wow! Sounds like you got your money’s worth in...

Wow! Sounds like you got your money’s worth in components alone. Congratulations.

Have a great time.
john
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-06-18, 08:21 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,455
Posted By surlyprof

I’m partial to the ride of steel for hardtails. ...

I’m partial to the ride of steel for hardtails. I recently picked up a Ritchey Timberwolf and love it. Very nice ride and spec. They are selling for about $1900 but if you register your email on...
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