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Forum: Electric Bikes
06-15-23, 03:48 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,256
Posted By quadripper

Hi Smaug, i went to a couple LBS and rode a few...

Hi Smaug,
i went to a couple LBS and rode a few bikes. The guys at the bike store talked me out of the electric MTB, said i should get a regular MTB because then i would not worry about mtb trails...
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-01-23, 05:01 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,256
Posted By quadripper

Suggest an E-bike for me

Hello,
I'm in the market for my first ebike after riding a friend's ebike last weekend.
I currently road bike (typically 2000 mi/year consistently) and my commute is bikable (only 5 mi) but i dont...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
01-13-22, 06:48 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,499
Posted By quadripper

Thanks for the help guys. Seems like all the...

Thanks for the help guys. Seems like all the options are viable so maybe i need to keep thinking about it...

from what I have looked at so far, i am thinking between the Schwinn IC4...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
01-13-22, 05:30 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,499
Posted By quadripper

Stationary bike vs trainer

TLDR: do legit riders use stationary bikes or does everyone use real bikes on trainers?

I have been riding outside for years and average about 1500 - 2000 mi/ year.
I've got a new place where...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-14-20, 11:10 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,639
Posted By quadripper

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x697/20200614_220755_2d358c2106e4409704156ca0221ff052e5706ac9.jpg
Looking northwest today on the hill
24 mi nice
Forum: Road Cycling
12-07-15, 07:47 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,242
Posted By quadripper

most difficult road climbs - usa - by bicycle

what is the authoritative list of the most difficult climbs by road bicycle in the us?
I know pjammcycling.com had a list but it seems their website is down. what happened? now i don't know what...
Forum: Commuting
10-06-15, 09:42 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 19,586
Posted By quadripper

headphones in both ears while riding is actually...

headphones in both ears while riding is actually illegal in CA
https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/dmv/?1dmy&urile=wcm:path:/dmv_content_en/dmv/pubs/vctop/vc/d12/c5/a3.5/27400
Forum: Commuting
10-05-15, 11:37 AM
Replies: 155
Views: 19,586
Posted By quadripper

playing music on the commute? speakers?

Anybody play music on their commute? obviously headphones in both ears not kosher.
any recommendations for a bluetooth/battery powered speaker to put in a backpack or pannier to make the commute a...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-24-15, 07:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,271
Posted By quadripper

Thanks for the feedback everyone. makes sense,...

Thanks for the feedback everyone. makes sense, makes me feel better about the soreness.
I'll aim to do a recovery spin. cheers
Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-24-15, 03:16 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,271
Posted By quadripper

muscle soreness compare: bike vs. hike

last weekend i did a bike ride, 50 mi with 4600 ft gain, starting elevation ~6000 ft and peak ~8800 ft.
4 hrs, finished the ride, felt a little stiff the next day but no big deal.

This weekend I...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-17-15, 03:29 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,700
Posted By quadripper

http://i376.photobucket.com/albums/oo205/hyongx/8-...

http://i376.photobucket.com/albums/oo205/hyongx/8-15-15.png
http://i376.photobucket.com/albums/oo205/hyongx/8-15-15-2.png...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-09-15, 06:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,275
Posted By quadripper

best headbands for sweat/sunscreen in eyes

any recomendations?
looking for a sweatband/headband to stop sweat/sunscreen running into my eyes on those sweaty uphills.
under the helmet i assume; never have used a headband up to now.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-29-15, 01:23 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,209
Posted By quadripper

Front derailer problems after 52/42 switch to 50/34 compact crankset

Hi,
I just upgraded my drivetrain - new 50/34 compact crank, new chain, and new cassette (7-speed). The new low gear is Great for those steep hills.

Downshifting from the big ring to the little...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-11-15, 12:07 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 28,203
Posted By quadripper

I'm joining the Achilles tendonitis Club! Left...

I'm joining the Achilles tendonitis Club! Left foot only, some swelling but not really any pain. Last week, Acute onset with pangs/twinges in the achilles at the end of a 14hr day (hiking) after a...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-05-15, 11:55 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,695
Posted By quadripper

First big riding weekend of the year. hope to...

First big riding weekend of the year. hope to keep it up.
Saturday
http://i376.photobucket.com/albums/oo205/hyongx/Apr4ride.png
Sunday
http://i376.photobucket.com/albums/oo205/hyongx/Apr5ride.png...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-24-14, 08:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,089
Posted By quadripper

riding with stress fracture in ankle?

Any other cyclists experienced a stress fracture of some sort in their foot or ankle?
perhaps the stress fracture was not brought about by cycling, but once it is there, its there...
Did you still...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-14, 11:51 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,492
Posted By quadripper

finally did Mt Diablo! Im officially a norcal...

finally did Mt Diablo! Im officially a norcal cyclist now. maybe.
maybe i took it slow but it thought it wasn't that bad. drove over to bear creek rd and got some more hills in there afterwards. 43...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-08-14, 11:03 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,384
Posted By quadripper

new bar tape helps me go faster ...

new bar tape helps me go faster
http://i376.photobucket.com/albums/oo205/hyongx/6b262d43-3dfc-4464-883f-7f9bce5738b1.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
06-01-14, 02:09 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,764
Posted By quadripper

http://i376.photobucket.com/albums/oo205/hyongx/Ma...

http://i376.photobucket.com/albums/oo205/hyongx/May31Ride.jpg
http://i376.photobucket.com/albums/oo205/hyongx/20140531_144738-1000x.jpg

:)
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-14, 06:30 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,934
Posted By quadripper

52 mi saturday and 16 miles sunday puts me at my...

52 mi saturday and 16 miles sunday puts me at my highest milage weekend of 2014. i've been slacking on the bike compared to last year... need to up my milage! hot but great rides.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-30-14, 07:30 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,329
Posted By quadripper

Beautiful day, 28 mi. Got lucky enough to bike...

Beautiful day, 28 mi. Got lucky enough to bike past the local airport when 10 skydivers or paragliders were landing. Some rainshowers on the return.

...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-28-14, 08:49 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,073
Posted By quadripper

Spring Allergies + Cycling

Spring is here and with it comes the POLLEN!
Today I started a 30 min post-work ride feeling great, and finished it with watery eyes, running snotty nose and an itchy throat. Normally this kind of...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-20-14, 07:42 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,849
Posted By quadripper

26.2 mi sunday funday, absurdly pleasant...

26.2 mi sunday funday,
absurdly pleasant january weather
http://i376.photobucket.com/albums/oo205/hyongx/de7cac8f-fa55-4a42-8ecd-840d10c696b2.jpg
...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-15-13, 10:17 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,746
Posted By quadripper

Jsigone Those are awesome photos! Cool! My...

Jsigone Those are awesome photos! Cool!

My ride today, 54 mi, 1300 ft gain. Longest ride in December! Low mileage this month.
On the way to out, a group of 3 cyclists passed me and i was able to...
Forum: Northern California
10-21-13, 10:41 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,324
Posted By quadripper

http://captivatingphotos.smugmug.com/2013Foxy

http://captivatingphotos.smugmug.com/2013Foxy
Forum: Northern California
10-21-13, 08:57 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,324
Posted By quadripper

They're already up on smugmug.

They're already up on smugmug.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-06-13, 11:40 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,253
Posted By quadripper

nice ride bknaus, that looks awesome and sounds...

nice ride bknaus, that looks awesome and sounds fun!!!

for me today was 57 mi, 1400 ft, with a late start and a dark finish. got my first bee-in-the-helmet bee sting 20min in but it wasn't bad.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-04-13, 09:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 702
Posted By quadripper

32 mi saturday with a flat tire at 3/4 distance ...

32 mi saturday with a flat tire at 3/4 distance
14 mi today and couldn't shift out of the little ring. gotta fix the front derailer.
and my handlebar tape is unraveling
lots of little things...
Forum: Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs
07-31-13, 11:22 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 972
Posted By quadripper

fracturing carbon fiber Feet

I have a BK prosthetic with an otto bock Lo Rider carbon fiber foot.
It's starting to fracture after ~4 months (1300 mi) on the road bike. I've broken feet before, but usually it takes a year or...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-28-13, 06:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,087
Posted By quadripper

crappy brakes: adjust or upgrade for 10%+ grade?

This weekend i rode some hills with 10-11% grade for the first time. I knew my brakes were crappy but damn! I had to Squeeze like nonstop for the ~2-3 miles of descent (twice), and i tried to go slow...
Forum: Northern California
07-28-13, 12:12 AM
Replies: 929
Views: 239,939
Posted By quadripper

gettin some miles ...

gettin some miles
http://i376.photobucket.com/albums/oo205/hyongx/0727131428.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
07-27-13, 10:31 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,426
Posted By quadripper

New route, real fun, loop. 50 mi with ~3000 ft...

New route, real fun, loop. 50 mi with ~3000 ft gain

http://i376.photobucket.com/albums/oo205/hyongx/95631307-a6c7-4c37-a214-3fc460e65abb.jpg
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
07-27-13, 10:16 PM
Replies: 319
Views: 113,150
Posted By quadripper

http://i376.photobucket.com/albums/oo205/hyongx/07...

http://i376.photobucket.com/albums/oo205/hyongx/0727131427a.jpg
http://i376.photobucket.com/albums/oo205/hyongx/0727131426.jpg
...
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
07-27-13, 10:11 PM
Replies: 319
Views: 113,150
Posted By quadripper

331450

331450
Forum: Training & Nutrition
07-22-13, 11:25 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,337
Posted By quadripper

Try riding before dinner? Given that it is July,...

Try riding before dinner? Given that it is July, here it is daylight out until ~830pm. If you work till 6, get home at 630.... there's two hours of daylight left!!!
How much gridlock do you have to...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-21-13, 03:50 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 709
Posted By quadripper

71 mi at 14.9 mph saturday, flat, personal...

71 mi at 14.9 mph saturday, flat, personal longest distance. too much traffic, not much fun.
43 mi at 16.3 mph today, flat, nice road, felt better. saw a great blue heron at the halfway point.
now...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-18-13, 12:07 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 5,229
Posted By quadripper

What will cyclists be asking in 25 years?

What questions will you see on BF in 25 years?

Examples:
"Is my 10lb bike too heavy? Should I upgrade to the 5lb bike?"

"Is target brand EPO better than walmart brand EPO?"

"My GPS-map...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-07-13, 10:23 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,346
Posted By quadripper

got in a 59 mi group ride yesterday, 65 mi...

got in a 59 mi group ride yesterday,
65 mi today with 1800ft gain, 4h30m and my longest ride yet.

Saw a bunch of hot air balloons in the hills to the west. like nine! there must have been some...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
06-26-13, 07:58 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 447
Posted By quadripper

caught common cold, how long before resuming training?

So I caught a cold on monday, had the worst symptoms yesterday, and pretty much better today. I'm thinking about riding again tomorrow.
Do you have a way to decide if you ride or not when...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-27-13, 11:12 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,692
Posted By quadripper

FBinNY thanks for your help in this thread. I...

FBinNY thanks for your help in this thread. I have learned what I needed.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-27-13, 04:48 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,692
Posted By quadripper

I guess switching to a 12T/32T 7-speed cassette...

I guess switching to a 12T/32T 7-speed cassette would make a bigger difference?
Is it pretty easy to replace the Cassette?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-27-13, 04:32 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,692
Posted By quadripper

My cassette is a 14T/28T shimano 7-speed. I'm...

My cassette is a 14T/28T shimano 7-speed.
I'm basically trying to see how i can increase my gear range without replacing my derailers/shifters.

All my daily, during-the-week riding is flat. But...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-27-13, 03:08 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,692
Posted By quadripper

I couldn't find a 32T chainring that would fit a...

I couldn't find a 32T chainring that would fit a 130mm BCD crank
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-27-13, 01:19 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,692
Posted By quadripper

14spd - 52T/42T 130mm. Will I notice switch to 53T/39T ?

Hi,
I have a 14spd road bike with 52/42 130mm chainrings. I have noticed that I could use higher and lower gears-
If I upgrade to a 53T/39T chainring set (still 130mm), will I notice much...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-27-13, 12:08 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 991
Posted By quadripper

Thanks for the help. It's good to have some kind...

Thanks for the help. It's good to have some kind of estimate for elevation gain, so for now I'll stick with MMR's elevation estimates.
Forum: Northern California
05-27-13, 11:43 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,880
Posted By quadripper

Thanks for the suggestions. gw_12, that looks...

Thanks for the suggestions. gw_12, that looks like a good loop.
I might have to use my mountain bike for that loop - the lowest gear chainring on my 14-spd roadbike is 42 teeth and I think 13%...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-26-13, 08:53 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 991
Posted By quadripper

Elevation listed differently on TrainingPeaks than mapmyride

Hi, I mapped the same ride on mapmyride.com and on trainingpeaks.com
the Mapmyride route showed 2680 ft of gain,
the trainingpeaks route showed 7840 ft of gain.
I re-mapped it several times to...
Forum: Northern California
05-24-13, 11:33 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,880
Posted By quadripper

ridng Old Priest Grade Road near hwy 120

Has anyone ridden Old priest grade?
1400 ft in 1.8 miles
Google Map Link...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-13, 07:39 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 7,549
Posted By quadripper

Was that on 26 south of the tetons? I drove that...

Was that on 26 south of the tetons? I drove that road and it was nuts. Can't imagine biking it.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-13, 10:10 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,441
Posted By quadripper

What ride tracking software do you use?

Do you use a road tracking software to log your workouts?


I have heard a lot about strava but I don't have a GPS -
right now I am using mapmyride.com and it is okay but not great...

anybody...
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