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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-12-18, 05:29 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 982
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I own these and HIGHLY recommend. ...

I own these and HIGHLY recommend.

https://garneau.com/ca_en/big-foot-cycling-shoe-covers-1083003
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-04-18, 04:07 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,640
Posted By Pic

Any PayPal scams?

I listed my bike on Craigslist and a buyer 3.5 hours away wants me to ship it to him. We spoke on the phone I would take it to my bike shop and ship it to him. He said to send him my PayPal...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
02-13-18, 09:44 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,906
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Rower for building upper body muscle?

I'm contemplating a rower and impressed with the amount of muscles (+/- 83%) that it involves.
I stopped my gym membership a couple of years ago and have lost muscle mass and strength in my upper...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-21-17, 03:10 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,925
Posted By Pic

YOU SIR, I applaud you. That's the best mental...

YOU SIR, I applaud you.
That's the best mental healing you can have right there.
And I speak from experience.
Good job.:thumb:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-14-17, 05:37 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 23,944
Posted By Pic

Wow. My friend left me the impression I need to...

Wow.
My friend left me the impression I need to buy a special cleaner.
Which led me to think don't use what I have or will damage the finish.

Thanks for all the reply's.
Very helpful.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-14-17, 09:09 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 23,944
Posted By Pic

How do I clean a matte finish bike?

I believe a clean bike is a happy bike and I now have a matte finish bicycle.
I use Dawn dish soap to clean my other (not matte finish) bikes as it really cuts through the grease.
Can I use that on...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-24-17, 08:34 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,695
Posted By Pic

[QUOTE=cyccommute;19946988]The Fixit Sticks tool...

[QUOTE=cyccommute;19946988]The Fixit Sticks tool kit does, indeed, look intriguing. Unfortunately, it doesn't look like it is in production yet. It's not listed on the Fixit Sticks website.

Yes...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-27-17, 11:02 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,748
Posted By Pic

I rented a fat bike to go mountain biking with...

I rented a fat bike to go mountain biking with this hub.
Because of the terrain, I can't speak of the gear range or efficiency except to say I didn't encounter any issues.
The tech is as slick as...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-14-17, 06:02 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 5,506
Posted By Pic

Last Thanksgiving the roads were wet, but not an...

Last Thanksgiving the roads were wet, but not an issue riding eight miles to the start of the ride.
About a mile into the ride and I'm leading through a parking lot that was recently seal coated. ...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-14-17, 05:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,497
Posted By Pic

Last year my buddy said, "your running two...

Last year my buddy said, "your running two different tire sizes!".
I forgot a year earlier I didn't have a matching 25mm. So on a 28mm went.
So front 25, back 28.
Still have not noticed a...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-01-17, 09:13 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 10,426
Posted By Pic

So that's 6,200 miles. We have 10,800 miles...

So that's 6,200 miles.
We have 10,800 miles on our belt drive and starting our fifth year with it.
Not one problem, issue, squeak, jumping track, or any maintenance!
And we don't carry a spare....
Forum: Southeast
03-28-16, 04:14 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,762
Posted By Pic

Not a bad idea. But we have a tandem and need a...

Not a bad idea. But we have a tandem and need a pick-up truck.
Might be worth a try.
Forum: Southeast
03-28-16, 04:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,762
Posted By Pic

That would be probably be smart. How do I move...

That would be probably be smart.
How do I move it?
Forum: Southeast
03-28-16, 01:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,762
Posted By Pic

HELP w/ transport an hour north of Tampa 4/2

My wife and I are wanting to ride the Cross Florida ride this Sunday 4/3. We are driving down from Indiana and are hoping someone can help us with driving our truck on Saturday 4/2.
If you are in...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-05-16, 07:10 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 559
Posted By Pic

Ride Lake Okeechobee recently?

Wife and I are heading to FL for the Tour de Cape ride in a week.
We are wanting to ride (tandem) around Lake Okeechobee.
We would ride clockwise and the distance is not and issue.
I spent some...
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-09-15, 07:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 8,620
Posted By Pic

27.5+ vs Fat bike

I'm looking to purchase my first mountain bike. I'm a roadie so this bike will be ridden mostly late fall/winter on the trails in parks.
I rode my buddies 26" a couple of days straight and my tail...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-25-15, 07:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 945
Posted By Pic

Since you are enjoying it so much... would you...

Since you are enjoying it so much... would you order the same options, or delete, or add? And which ones?
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-23-15, 02:15 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,795
Posted By Pic

I'm curious. IYO, what is the best mechanism to...

I'm curious.
IYO, what is the best mechanism to lock in a front disc wheel and still be able to easily remove the front wheel for transport in a vehicle?
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-13-15, 07:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,444
Posted By Pic

Handlebar width

I'm going to get new drop handlebars for the tandem and triplet.
My bike fitter measured my shoulders at 41cm so advises 42cm or 44cm.
I realize that is only about 3/4" difference, but what...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-13-15, 05:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,301
Posted By Pic

My friends have a '14 Co-Mo and described exactly...

My friends have a '14 Co-Mo and described exactly your problem. The retailer had to order, from Co-Mo I believe, a longer one.
It sounds like they come in different sizes.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-30-15, 09:08 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,116
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I had the same issue and did a couple of things. ...

I had the same issue and did a couple of things.
One is I bought a well ventilated helmet to get more air to my head, let the heat escape and dry my head.
Two is I started wearing Halo bandana. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-30-15, 07:57 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,405
Posted By Pic

I just moved my 23 front to the rear and put a 25...

I just moved my 23 front to the rear and put a 25 on front. When the 23 rear wears then I rotate front to rear. I don't care if the tires don't match. I agree with Sheldon browns recommendation. Go...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-26-15, 05:35 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,620
Posted By Pic

Help me to understand wider tire are better

I have read a lot and understand some of the points in going with a wider tire than narrower. However I don’t understand a few points.

I can understand that a wider tire has more volume of air...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-18-15, 05:49 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,342
Posted By Pic

Yep. Water, helmet, gloves, and sunglasses one...

Yep.
Water, helmet, gloves, and sunglasses one time or another.
Give me more time, I'm sure I'm not done with my list yet.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-17-15, 05:22 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 695
Posted By Pic

Thanks for the link. My wife and I are...

Thanks for the link.
My wife and I are determined to ride as many organized one-day rides across states and didn't know this one was offered. It will be on our ride calendar for next year.
This...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-18-15, 08:28 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,174
Posted By Pic

+1 on the Selle Anatomica. Installed then rode...

+1 on the Selle Anatomica.
Installed then rode 240 miles in 3 of 4 days. Not sore one bit which was very strange. My other saddles it would start to hurt after 65 miles or so.
As noted above,...
Forum: Fatbikes
02-14-15, 12:40 PM
Replies: 418
Views: 157,448
Posted By Pic

+1. While I don't have a fat bike (yet), I...

+1.
While I don't have a fat bike (yet), I really appreciate your motivation.
If I do anything on a bike, or gym, it's to get a good workout in. No matter what bike I'm on, I push myself.
I...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-08-15, 07:38 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,499
Posted By Pic

44 lbs?!? Wow I would think that is very light...

44 lbs?!? Wow I would think that is very light for this category of bike.
I was seriously looking at a single fat bike, but couldn't justify the purchase.
A tandem fat bike? Now that has to be...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-03-15, 02:51 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,871
Posted By Pic

My first thought, and my wife's also, is not...

My first thought, and my wife's also, is not often enough.
That being said, we managed 3,700 miles on our tandem and triplet in 2014 and includes eight centuries.
We are both self-employed so we...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-06-15, 09:29 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,150
Posted By Pic

Good to hear. Just remember, every body heals...

Good to hear. Just remember, every body heals differently at different speeds. Don't rush it, be careful of how much weight you pick up and how quickly and intensity you return to exercising.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
01-06-15, 09:06 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,104
Posted By Pic

I have the PCS-10. I balance my aluminum...

I have the PCS-10.
I balance my aluminum frame tandem and triplet on the top tube when I wash the bikes. Would this be wrong?
The stand has a big footprint and seems to be stable. Surely I...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
01-05-15, 03:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,398
Posted By Pic

Love the shifter! Are you going to remove the...

Love the shifter!
Are you going to remove the speedometer and light as I am guessing they aren't original?
I would have never guessed it's 80 years old.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
12-21-14, 10:34 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 20,671
Posted By Pic

Not too sure what we did different, but just got...

Not too sure what we did different, but just got 3,100 miles on our rear 25mm ZX. Mounted new on front for 1,500 miles then rotated to rear when the rear was bad. Another 1,600 miles on the rear. ...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
12-09-14, 09:53 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,223
Posted By Pic

Nice job. I guess that's what you call thinking...

Nice job.
I guess that's what you call thinking inside the box?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-05-14, 03:58 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,763
Posted By Pic

CRMO - Please educate me

I'm looking at a bike.
The Fork is described as CRMO.
1) Is this aluminum or steel?
2) What does "alloy" mean? Aluminum or steel?
Thanks
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-28-14, 02:30 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,150
Posted By Pic

From reading the others who had the traditional...

From reading the others who had the traditional method, I wouldn't. Find yourself another doctor if he's not comfortable with laparoscopic. I had double hernia outpatient surgery 11/24. The next...
Forum: Fatbikes
11-18-14, 10:16 AM
Replies: 418
Views: 157,448
Posted By Pic

need advice for fat bike tire in snow

I am looking to buy a fat bike. I see they are different widths for tires. I am looking to ride a little off road but mainly for winter riding in the snow along car travelled roads. I would like...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
11-09-14, 07:55 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 20,671
Posted By Pic

http://www.bikeforums.net/tandem-cycling/958514-55...

http://www.bikeforums.net/tandem-cycling/958514-5500-miles-tire.html

btw, I always ran at 110psi.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-10-14, 03:54 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 935
Posted By Pic

5500 Miles on a tire!

Yep. Original tires (Conti Gatorskins) when we purchased the bike new, 7/2012.

At 3,800 miles the back showed a cut that I could see the threads. So I took some advice from this forum (thanks...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-22-14, 01:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,244
Posted By Pic

I've often thought if I were to lose my balance,...

I've often thought if I were to lose my balance, I wouldn't hesitate to purchase a tandem trike.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-26-14, 08:04 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,510
Posted By Pic

This topic is loaded. My first bit of advice...

This topic is loaded.
My first bit of advice for losing weight is lose the Thudbuster and purchase a carbon fiber seat post and get a professional fit.
I've done wheels, belt drive, carbon fork,...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-24-14, 03:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 969
Posted By Pic

I am guessing, for those riders (i.e. racers),...

I am guessing, for those riders (i.e. racers), who spend A LOT of time in the drops, this would give a little support where there is none now. Which would then take a little support off of "other"...
Forum: Tandem Bikes and Gear Marketplace
02-23-14, 07:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,665
Posted By Pic

Did you get a chance to "dust off"? I would like...

Did you get a chance to "dust off"? I would like to see a pictures if you have them.
Any idea what they weigh?
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-22-14, 07:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 897
Posted By Pic

Looking forward to when you get a chance. I...

Looking forward to when you get a chance.
I asked Co-Mo and the figure they guessed seemed a little light.
What year is your triple and what accessories are on the bike when you weigh it? (i.e....
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-20-14, 08:13 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 897
Posted By Pic

Weight of Co-Mo Speedster triplet?

Anybody have one and weighed it?
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-20-14, 01:13 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,317
Posted By Pic

Agree 100% w/ Wayne. First and foremost, the...

Agree 100% w/ Wayne. First and foremost, the bike needs to fit the stoker.

Second, I would not disagree with the cons noted above. You have to weigh what's important to you. I am a maintenance...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-10-14, 08:26 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 855
Posted By Pic

Saw the video and am very intrigued. Do you...

Saw the video and am very intrigued.
Do you need a special rim or will any rim work?
Forum: Tandem Cycling
01-30-14, 08:35 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,782
Posted By Pic

Thanks Chris The appeal of clean, low...

Thanks Chris
The appeal of clean, low maintenance, and being able to shift while stopped sounded great for a future drivetrain. I didn't know you couldn't shift while actually pedaling. That would...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
01-29-14, 08:25 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,782
Posted By Pic

Smooth looking bike. How about a ride report? ...

Smooth looking bike.
How about a ride report?
Any pros, cons so far with the Rohloff?
What is the weight as pictured?
Why not go with belt drives? Or did you want that brighter look the chain...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-12-14, 05:34 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 7,728
Posted By Pic

How about a tandem? I've even seen three wheeled...

How about a tandem? I've even seen three wheeled tandems. There should be some bike shop that rents them for by the hour/day. I bet they would really enjoy riding together. Maybe there is a...
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