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Forum: Great Lakes
01-28-24, 12:53 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 207
Posted By KZBrian

Pedal Across Lower Michigan - PALM 2024

June 22-28, 2024.
My 13th time doing this tour.
More northern route this year....

https://palmbiketour.org/palmbiketour/

https://palmbiketour.org/palm-2024/
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-23, 11:35 AM
Replies: 491
Views: 61,138
Posted By KZBrian

94 Singletrack

Powder coat and many new parts last winter. The color is "forest sparkle"...
Forum: Great Lakes
03-06-23, 07:33 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 787
Posted By KZBrian

Pedal Across Lower Michigan - PALM 40

It's a southern route this year. New Buffalo to Trenton.
See the details on The PALM Site (http://www.palmbiketour.org/ )
If your browser can't find it, notice the URL is http, not https.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-22, 10:49 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,153
Posted By KZBrian

1988 to 2018

I will have the PALM 2022 patch in Junehttps://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/pxl_20220530_164014622_0eeed3ee577815e5450de4b2efbf34c8cd84c389.jpg
Forum: Great Lakes
03-07-22, 05:50 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,827
Posted By KZBrian

use HTTP:// not HTTPS://. no SSL.

use HTTP:// not HTTPS://. no SSL.
Forum: Great Lakes
03-06-22, 08:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,827
Posted By KZBrian

Pedal Across Lower Michigan - PALM Returns!

June 18-24, 2022

palmbiketour.org
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-08-20, 07:53 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,676
Posted By KZBrian

I got a 20" Avenier and then a 24" Sun Unicycle....

I got a 20" Avenier and then a 24" Sun Unicycle. Both were inexpensive. Both held up well for hundreds of miles. I then moved on to bigger and better.
The 20" might be a better choice for riding...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-16-20, 11:37 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,643
Posted By KZBrian

1) Was riding a unicycle difficult? Difficult to...

1) Was riding a unicycle difficult? Difficult to learn - at times quite strenuous
2) Was riding a unicycle fun? - YES!
3) How long did it take for you to feel comfortable riding and turning? About...
Forum: Great Lakes
04-02-20, 05:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,415
Posted By KZBrian

Not surprisingly, PALM 39 will not take place in...

Not surprisingly, PALM 39 will not take place in June 2020. It is now scheduled for June 2021.

Full details here: http://www.palmbiketour.org/covid19/...
Forum: Great Lakes
01-12-20, 03:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,415
Posted By KZBrian

There are a lot of recumbents on PALM each year. ...

There are a lot of recumbents on PALM each year.
This year, the registration asks what type of bike you will be riding, so there will be numbers available.
Forum: Great Lakes
01-12-20, 12:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,415
Posted By KZBrian

PALM 39 – Pedal Across Lower Michigan

Registration is open!

palmbiketour.org (http://palmbiketour.org)

PALM 39 has a more northern route. Whitehall to Harbor Beach.

New for this year are optional tent service, free RidewithGPS...
Forum: Great Lakes
07-08-19, 05:41 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,174
Posted By KZBrian

This year had fewer hills than normal, and fewer...

This year had fewer hills than normal, and fewer tail winds. I was short on training miles going in, and really felt the southeast wind on our south-east-south-east Sunday route. The rest of the...
Forum: Great Lakes
01-26-19, 05:35 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,174
Posted By KZBrian

Thanks Bob! The mileage is not as daunting as...

Thanks Bob!
The mileage is not as daunting as it first seems. You have all day to get to the next site, so you are free to stop and explore ,or take a break any time.
Instead of wearing down, I...
Forum: Great Lakes
01-26-19, 03:55 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,174
Posted By KZBrian

Pedal Across Lower Michigan - PALM 2019

Ride across the state with 700 others.

I have done this ride eight times so far, and will go again this year.

It is one of the most affordable week long rides.

Pitch your tent on a school...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-03-18, 07:11 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,764
Posted By KZBrian

I learned to ride at age 12. I wore out that...

I learned to ride at age 12. I wore out that first unicycle by age 18.
I got another one at age 48, and within days was riding miles again.

I ride around 100 miles a year on one wheel, mostly in...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
07-27-17, 10:00 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 867
Posted By KZBrian

Tjvan, Nice looking bike! I pointed a friend...

Tjvan,
Nice looking bike!
I pointed a friend in Marshall to your CL ad.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-15-17, 07:46 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,147
Posted By KZBrian

[QUOTE=jon c.;19721589]I have Suntour gum hood ...

[QUOTE=jon c.;19721589]I have Suntour gum hood

I'm not sure why that happens. My 86 Cannondale has the same problem. I use baby powder to unsticky the hoods.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-18-17, 04:59 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,309
Posted By KZBrian

Go for a ride honey!

So I did.
https://goo.gl/photos/Brxupu1NtEkivb6N7
40 miles this afternoon.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-03-17, 04:18 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,676
Posted By KZBrian

I love to ride Fort Custer...

I love to ride Fort Custer (https://www.mtbproject.com/trail/1463588/singletrack-tour) when I can. That offers an entirely different experience than the road riding I normally do. I have an entry...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-16-17, 07:42 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,777
Posted By KZBrian

The Travel Agent is designed for that situation: ...

The Travel Agent is designed for that situation:
Problem Solvers (http://problemsolversbike.com/products/travel_agents)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-07-17, 11:49 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,681
Posted By KZBrian

My second helmet. ...

My second helmet.

http://www.gearist.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Article_Pro-Tec-Mirage_featured-150x150.jpg
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
02-02-17, 12:43 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,181
Posted By KZBrian

Looks just like mine. 1986. What a great riding...

Looks just like mine. 1986. What a great riding bike! Will fit 700X28 with fenders.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
01-26-17, 06:36 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,471
Posted By KZBrian

Very cool! Mine was yellow. Replaced it with a...

Very cool! Mine was yellow. Replaced it with a Protec Mirage when the local bike club told me it was not certified, so I could not do time trials.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
12-06-16, 12:18 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 9,391
Posted By KZBrian

Fort Custer

Fort Custer has some of the best singletrack anywhere. Before 2011, some of the trails were shared between bikes and horses. I never saw a horse on the trails but saw deep hoofprints in the dried...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-28-16, 04:53 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,728
Posted By KZBrian

Do any of them track Unicycling specifically? I...

Do any of them track Unicycling specifically? I use Endomondo, and set it for "Other" when I put miles on the unicycle.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-13-16, 12:35 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,064
Posted By KZBrian

I'm glad for it too! 2011 - Developed...

I'm glad for it too!

2011 - Developed condromalacia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chondromalacia_patellae)in both knees, which made pedaling, climbing and descending stairs painful.
A few weeks...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-06-16, 03:39 PM
Replies: 211
Views: 42,895
Posted By KZBrian

54, and I still ride old school. Most often...

54, and I still ride old school. Most often ridden are the 86 Cannondale SR400 I bought new, '86 Schwinn Super Sport, and a '94 Trek 920.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-01-16, 10:24 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,829
Posted By KZBrian

Me too! That frame will fit 700X28 tires and...

Me too! That frame will fit 700X28 tires and fenders!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-20-16, 08:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 724
Posted By KZBrian

I'm in! Thanks for pointing this out.

I'm in! Thanks for pointing this out.
Forum: Great Lakes
02-13-16, 03:17 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,204
Posted By KZBrian

Pedal Across Lower Michigan...

Pedal Across Lower Michigan (http://www.lmb.org/index.php?option=com_eventlist&view=details&id=1771&Itemid=21) - More northern route this year.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-20-15, 09:01 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,687
Posted By KZBrian

I learned to unicycle as a 12 year old in the...

I learned to unicycle as a 12 year old in the '70s. I got a new Avenir 20" model 3 or 4 years ago. That has been good for riding around the neighborhood. I can go around 30 minutes/3 miles before...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-04-15, 05:55 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,686
Posted By KZBrian

I'm 53 and thoroughly enjoy mountain biking! I...

I'm 53 and thoroughly enjoy mountain biking! I started around six years ago, and learned early to know my limits or things could hurt. I ride on the edge of conservatively. So far, I have had no...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-09-15, 11:42 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 832
Posted By KZBrian

So true! I use unicycling, planks and pushups...

So true! I use unicycling, planks and pushups for core strengthening. It seems like climbing hills out of the seat on a bike also involves significant core contributions.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-08-15, 04:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 832
Posted By KZBrian

Biking as Physical Therapy

Last winter I went through some weeks of PT due to an old neck injury causing significant pain in my neck and shoulder thirty years later.
They assigned several exercises to strengthen my back and...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-31-15, 07:37 PM
Replies: 192
Views: 33,064
Posted By KZBrian

Some of the best years for Schwinn My 1986...

Some of the best years for Schwinn

My 1986 Super Sport

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h416/kzbrian/Bikes/Schwinn%20Super%20Sport/1986SuperSport.jpg

And a 1987 Le Tour I fixed up for a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-22-15, 08:55 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 9,392
Posted By KZBrian

Good 466287

Good
466287
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-20-15, 07:30 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,833
Posted By KZBrian

1987 Schwinn Sierra - What to do?

This has been taking up space in my garage for a few years. It was midrange in the Schwinn lineup, and rides quite nicely.

The black chrome looks really bad. The tires, shifters, seat, chain,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-20-15, 03:18 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 7,211
Posted By KZBrian

That was 2011 on the Pedal Across Lower Michigan...

That was 2011 on the Pedal Across Lower Michigan tour. Several good storms here in the past week!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-11-15, 01:11 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 7,211
Posted By KZBrian

The Sheriff's department came by announcing...

The Sheriff's department came by announcing "Dangerous storm coming! Find shelter!"

So we did.463836
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-05-15, 05:10 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,881
Posted By KZBrian

I wear contacts, and never ride without safety...

I wear contacts, and never ride without safety glasses. I prefer the "Crews Storm" from abcsafetymart.com. ~$6.00
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-05-15, 04:48 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,388
Posted By KZBrian

I'm still running a 42/52 with 14-28 rear on both...

I'm still running a 42/52 with 14-28 rear on both road bikes, but more and more I find myself coasting down steep hills, so the highest gears would not be missed if I did not have them.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-05-15, 10:31 AM
Replies: 619
Views: 156,697
Posted By KZBrian

Proteus Touring Bike

Made in College Park, MD around 1974.

I traded this away a few years ago because it was too small for me.
http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h416/kzbrian/Bikes/Proteus/DSCN8641.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-03-15, 06:37 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 15,229
Posted By KZBrian

This is a 1986 Super Sport, made in...

This is a 1986 Super Sport, made in Mississippi.462216
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-03-15, 09:45 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,726
Posted By KZBrian

I use Endomondo free version (Android). Nice...

I use Endomondo free version (Android). Nice stats and history.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-01-15, 08:04 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 7,557
Posted By KZBrian

Around once a year, I hear "Get on the...

Around once a year, I hear "Get on the sidewalk!", "Get on the sidewalk, you idiot!" or "Get the *** on the sidewalk!" No imagination around here.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-15, 06:29 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,930
Posted By KZBrian

Very nice Chuck! I have not seen many of that...

Very nice Chuck!
I have not seen many of that color.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-16-15, 01:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,930
Posted By KZBrian

This is the catalog photo ...

This is the catalog photo

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h416/kzbrian/Bikes/Cannondale%20SR400/SR400_Catalog.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-16-15, 12:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,930
Posted By KZBrian

Thanks OS! It's not a repaint. There are a...

Thanks OS!
It's not a repaint. There are a lot of chips in the paint. The biggest is visible in the picture, a scratch from the brake arm on the down tube.
Also the "Cannondale" is mostly rubbed...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-16-15, 12:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,930
Posted By KZBrian

Winter Project - 1986 Cannondale SR400

I bought this bike new in the spring of 1987 when I was twenty-four years old. 1986 was the last model year for Cannondale to offer friction shifting. The Cyclone equipment has been a stellar...
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