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07-24-23, 02:23 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,965
Posted By Juan Foote

Even back when riding very regularly, doing 60+...

Even back when riding very regularly, doing 60+ miles a day a few times a week (or more) there was a point I would reach EVERY TIME right around 80 miles where cramps would set in, and I just never...
07-22-23, 10:27 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,575
Posted By Juan Foote

In my own experience with the "bamboo" materials,...

In my own experience with the "bamboo" materials, I find most of the keywords and cause to be purely artificial, if not fully made up. I tried a shirt, some socks, and some sheets for the bed that...
07-17-23, 01:16 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 533
Posted By Juan Foote

Is this individual already shipping their...

Is this individual already shipping their belongings? Perhaps the bike can stow with his stuff?

If there is no 'stuff' maybe they can make the move into a bike trip across the country?
Forum: Southwest
07-17-23, 01:09 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 956
Posted By Juan Foote

Not for nothing, check CGOAB to see if there are...

Not for nothing, check CGOAB to see if there are any featured 'blogs' for the area you are considering. There is an easy to use filter for geographic locations.
07-15-23, 01:20 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,836
Posted By Juan Foote

I have come to find that if you are willing to...

I have come to find that if you are willing to take the time, Wal-Mart isn't a bad site to check for PC parts. Most of the time they are way overpriced, but very occasionally someone will mess up and...
Forum: Touring
06-26-23, 09:34 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,871
Posted By Juan Foote

When you say "tarp poncho" my mind instantly goes...

When you say "tarp poncho" my mind instantly goes to the military edition poncho that easily doubled as a tent or other covering.
06-26-23, 09:30 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,384
Posted By Juan Foote

yikes

yikes
Replies: 23
Views: 2,426
Posted By Juan Foote

Ugh, wow I felt that again! When my knee...

Ugh, wow I felt that again!

When my knee broke (another other things) they made me keep my leg straight in a brace for about six or seven weeks. I got the ok to start some movement and it would...
Forum: Touring
06-23-23, 12:34 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,317
Posted By Juan Foote

We have one (doormat) we keep with our camping...

We have one (doormat) we keep with our camping gear. I typically also bring one of those cardboard "cola flat" box bottom thing to put shoes in after taking them off. We learned a pretty hard lesson...
Forum: Southeast
06-23-23, 10:32 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 870
Posted By Juan Foote

Yup, it had been long enough that I actually...

Yup, it had been long enough that I actually forgot the name of the place. It appears they are still around and doing well. At least by the look of pictures online I think they may have even moved or...
Forum: Southeast
06-23-23, 10:27 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,003
Posted By Juan Foote

West of Bradenton is Siesta Key and Longboat Key...

West of Bradenton is Siesta Key and Longboat Key (etc.) which is a really good ride even in from the causeway. Just North of there in Palmetto is an area just West of there called Terra Ceia which is...
Replies: 8
Views: 1,163
Posted By Juan Foote

For the most part not any more. I had...

For the most part not any more.

I had played paintball about every weekend for years, and probably a whole lot of the reason my right knee is so angry now, alongside the hip issues. I do far less...
06-19-23, 12:08 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 925
Posted By Juan Foote

I think I have become more along the lines of a...

I think I have become more along the lines of a guy that would rather ride my bike to the various spots on this particular reservoir than to walk. I haven't ridden regularly in so long as to use the...
06-19-23, 10:19 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 925
Posted By Juan Foote

Thanks, this gives me some good ideas even if the...

Thanks, this gives me some good ideas even if the product links are hit and miss being that old.
06-19-23, 08:03 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 925
Posted By Juan Foote

Carrying a fishing pole on your bike?

I went online and noticed several types of "holder" that bolt or clamp onto the rear in various ways. I have a rack back there so not really sure what will fit. I thought that I recalled at some...
06-17-23, 07:18 AM
Replies: 179
Views: 7,278
Posted By Juan Foote

You might have missed the part where I mentioned...

You might have missed the part where I mentioned using old tubes instead of the little patch kits.
06-16-23, 02:08 PM
Replies: 179
Views: 7,278
Posted By Juan Foote

Only if it is the only way to get home in regard...

Only if it is the only way to get home in regard to my road bike. My "city bike", sure.

The main reason is that riding on ~25mm wires (I think mine are 28's but not sure) you can actually feel the...
Forum: Southeast
06-15-23, 02:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 870
Posted By Juan Foote

Honestly think there is a shortage of co-ops in a...

Honestly think there is a shortage of co-ops in a lot of places. There is, or has been one here in ATL and some time back was an excellent place to locate a decent riding bike. They took donations of...
06-15-23, 02:10 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,366
Posted By Juan Foote

As in "Get to da chopah!!!" (lol) I have to...

As in "Get to da chopah!!!" (lol)

I have to say that I think it is neat to express your artistic abilities this way, I would not even begin to want to have to peddle one of those around outside a...
Replies: 8
Views: 1,163
Posted By Juan Foote

I have had a variety of issues over the years,...

I have had a variety of issues over the years, but would say that my hips going out of alignment and in particular SIJ issues cause me the most recurring pain and problem. Aside from that I have been...
Replies: 3
Views: 754
Posted By Juan Foote

It would be advisable to find the best quality...

It would be advisable to find the best quality hinge stem that you can. I used one some years ago that actually broke on the hinge bolt and nearly caused me quite a crash. I was very lucky to be able...
06-05-23, 01:26 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 740
Posted By Juan Foote

Where it comes to CL deals it has a lot to do...

Where it comes to CL deals it has a lot to do with what I am selling and how portable it is also in relation to how in demand it is. I have met everywhere from my/their own home, a fast food...
Replies: 8
Views: 1,163
Posted By Juan Foote

BKA here. I utilize egg beaters for clips...

BKA here.

I utilize egg beaters for clips as they are easier to get out of and prefer having the cleat recessed into the sole of the shoe. I also use platform pedals on one of my bikes for a ride...
06-05-23, 10:30 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 740
Posted By Juan Foote

The thing about "yard sale-ing" is that it's...

The thing about "yard sale-ing" is that it's pretty much a full time operation. As VS pointed out above, just going out and driving around randomly looking for a yard sale can be wasteful and...
Replies: 23
Views: 2,426
Posted By Juan Foote

There was a pedal I was introduced to when I was...

There was a pedal I was introduced to when I was first an amputee. It was basically a huge "bear trap" type with a big velcro strap used to secure your foot to said. It was a place foot, attach...
05-31-23, 07:28 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 4,255
Posted By Juan Foote

First off, just want to say I really hate the...

First off, just want to say I really hate the lack of compassion and empathy being shown, but it can be pretty typical for various subs here according to how grumpy everyone is feeling at that...
Forum: Introductions
05-31-23, 07:17 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 519
Posted By Juan Foote

As VegasTriker states above, give us any details...

As VegasTriker states above, give us any details or link you can. As it stands, you don't say even what you 'think' it could be, so impossible to assist.
Replies: 6
Views: 805
Posted By Juan Foote

I was thinking similarly in something like a low...

I was thinking similarly in something like a low profile brace that any orthotics provider should be able to construct readily. Some ace bandage or elastics to keep in place and use a regular (if not...
05-27-23, 10:28 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 847
Posted By Juan Foote

Myself and about 20 some odd people...

just about had a really bad couple of months.

I went out for a drive this morning. Aside from being extremely windy, it is gorgeous out. A bit cool this morning in the high 50's and warming into...
05-27-23, 07:24 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,220
Posted By Juan Foote

A couple of different mentions here. What,...

A couple of different mentions here.

What, at the moment, I thought was the best deal I ever got on a used bike was an older Schwinn World Sport with mixte frame. My mother bought me a World Sport...
Replies: 6
Views: 805
Posted By Juan Foote

In this situation, are you using platforms, or...

In this situation, are you using platforms, or are you using clipless?
05-25-23, 11:49 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,344
Posted By Juan Foote

The only thing I have found constantly irritating...

The only thing I have found constantly irritating about them are the ones with the "natural rubber" sidewalls (I think there is actually a name for it, but escapes me at the moment). Within a fairly...
05-24-23, 01:26 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 2,346
Posted By Juan Foote

At some point I probably did, and forgot. ...

At some point I probably did, and forgot.

Yes, you see tons of people riding on the sidewalk in the city as well as salmoning up the road. It blows me away.
05-24-23, 11:28 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 2,346
Posted By Juan Foote

According to a quick search, it is illegal to...

According to a quick search, it is illegal to ride on the sidewalk here (in GA) over the age of 12. Otherwise cyclists are expected to adhere to the same rights and responsibilities on public roads...
05-24-23, 10:47 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 553
Posted By Juan Foote

My own experience with Microshift is several...

My own experience with Microshift is several years old at this point. They were the only ones to carry a front derailleur with a cage the size needed for the large ring on (our) Catrikes. It was pure...
05-22-23, 01:26 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,271
Posted By Juan Foote

What kind of device are you using for said? ...

What kind of device are you using for said?

I cannot recall using Strava for this when I subscribed, but did do so with Map My Ride and Google Maps via an Android device. I attempted at one point...
05-22-23, 01:20 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,072
Posted By Juan Foote

I was also going to say something about carpal...

I was also going to say something about carpal tunnel.

You might find playing with stack height or fore/aft positioning of your saddle to help alleviate the weight being put on your wrists.

I...
Forum: BMX
05-22-23, 12:44 PM
Replies: 212
Views: 52,439
Posted By Juan Foote

One of our friends sister and husband race in the...

One of our friends sister and husband race in the masters division, they are both 52/3. The wife had a pretty bad accident last year and broke some stuff. She thought she was going to be done, but...
05-21-23, 10:48 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 999
Posted By Juan Foote

My only experience seeing a bear in the wild was...

My only experience seeing a bear in the wild was while fishing. I thought it was a big fluffy dog. There was a point during the trip where I was beside a big growth of honeysuckle vine pretty nearby...
Forum: Introductions
05-21-23, 10:33 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 455
Posted By Juan Foote

Maine is absolutely gorgeous for about five...

Maine is absolutely gorgeous for about five months of the year. If you can get there right on time just after the thaw and gnats the summer into fall foliage is like paradise.

Hope you enjoy your...
05-21-23, 10:27 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,557
Posted By Juan Foote

And here we have some misandry to bring things...

And here we have some misandry to bring things full circle and balance again. Well done.
05-21-23, 10:10 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,557
Posted By Juan Foote

Those who are eternally looking to be offended...

Those who are eternally looking to be offended are probably targeting that last one-word comment on the end of the statement.
05-21-23, 10:06 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,221
Posted By Juan Foote

Alternately, I think you can still use map my...

Alternately, I think you can still use map my ride to recreate your route and then convert/upload to Strava to keep continuity. You will have lost telemetry for that section though.
05-16-23, 10:29 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 7,595
Posted By Juan Foote

It seems to me that in a world full of cars (and...

It seems to me that in a world full of cars (and suburbs) that this idea could never take off considering the repeating services/locations that would be needed to make it possible. The locations...
05-16-23, 10:24 AM
Replies: 149
Views: 5,048
Posted By Juan Foote

On bike, I enjoy using clipless. The aspect of...

On bike, I enjoy using clipless. The aspect of them I hate is when I have to walk around on the cleat. They are slick as can be and really hard to walk on with a prosthesis. I prefer using the MTB...
05-16-23, 07:06 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,520
Posted By Juan Foote

Sorry to hear it.

Sorry to hear it.
05-02-23, 02:50 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,238
Posted By Juan Foote

I go pretty fast downhill, even on a big wheel....

I go pretty fast downhill, even on a big wheel....
05-01-23, 10:30 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,238
Posted By Juan Foote

Most 'out of the box' BMX solutions come with a...

Most 'out of the box' BMX solutions come with a 44T front and 13T rear sprocket set. Based on my own guess from riding and racing back as a youngster speed would be determined by cadence, of course,...
04-26-23, 12:52 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,541
Posted By Juan Foote

My overheating story has nothing to do...

My overheating story has nothing to do specifically with cycling, but did teach me something to watch out for and help keep it from happening while doing so.

I have worked in the alarm industry...
04-26-23, 12:26 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,923
Posted By Juan Foote

Well, I mean, actually broadcast network TV IS...

Well, I mean, actually broadcast network TV IS free, based on how far you live from the tower of course.
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