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Forum: Fitting Your Bike
08-08-23, 12:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 715
Posted By esther-L

It's not an older square taper. The issue is...

It's not an older square taper. The issue is that prosthetists point the toe out a few degrees on the foot on artificial legs and this is required to make the amputee walk efficiently. Also, I have...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
08-04-23, 04:10 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 715
Posted By esther-L

Has anyone combined a crank shortener and pedal extender?

I use pedal extender on left side to avoid heel strike.
I am considering adding a crank shortener also on the left side, and wondering if there are known issues with combining those together?
Forum: Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs
08-04-23, 03:56 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,102
Posted By esther-L

I am not a bike mechanic. I found a discussion of...

I am not a bike mechanic. I found a discussion of a similar issue at https://forum.cyclinguk.org/viewtopic.php?t=156474 where people recommended 3D printing something, or fitting bar-end shifters to...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
07-09-23, 05:10 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,003
Posted By esther-L

It seems like you need some sort of permit to...

It seems like you need some sort of permit to drive a motor vehicle on the course. If I don't have a motor vehicle, I avoid being a non-registered vehicle! I am hoping that a bicycle will not...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
07-08-23, 04:23 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,003
Posted By esther-L

Looking for PBP spectating advice

I'm not a randonneur, but I know some of them from my old bike club in North Carolina, USA.
My spouse and I have moved to Portugal in retirement, and want to plan a trip to be spectators at PBP. We...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
07-08-23, 03:48 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 6,228
Posted By esther-L

In North Carolina (USA) many MUPs are built in...

In North Carolina (USA) many MUPs are built in floodplains next to streams or near rivers, because that land has very few allowed uses. That means debris from flooding.
Forum: Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs
06-26-23, 04:35 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,575
Posted By esther-L

I agree with rosefarts. Stretch those hamstrings,...

I agree with rosefarts. Stretch those hamstrings, use heat/ice (whichever works for you), and think about getting a sports massage on those muscles.
My cats used to love it when I did the "legs up...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-24-23, 06:59 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 703
Posted By esther-L

[QUOTE=Jipe;22932944]The Birdy exist with two...

[QUOTE=Jipe;22932944]The Birdy exist with two stems, the 21 degree sport stem and the comfort 10 degree stem that has a shorter reach.
If your spouse has a Birdy with sport stem, a Birdy with...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-23-23, 06:16 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 703
Posted By esther-L

Folder for person with short reach

I'm not short (5' 5.5"). But I have a short torso, and a short reach.
My spouse got a Birdy folder, which he loves. But the reach on that bike is just too long for me! My typical reach is 58cm from...
Forum: Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs
06-23-23, 05:47 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,224
Posted By esther-L

I'm a BK for 50+ years (childhood injury). I...

I'm a BK for 50+ years (childhood injury).
I also use knee spacer for the amputated side, and I use 2-bolt Frog pedals/cleats. I will have to convert to SPDs when my last set of cleats wears out. I...
Forum: Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs
06-02-23, 06:53 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,575
Posted By esther-L

I think those are Power Grips pedals....

I think those are Power Grips pedals. https://www.powergrips.com/ I have a set that I can put on 1 of my bikes. I converted them to the "extra long strap set" in order to get enough toe-out for my...
Forum: Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs
05-29-23, 10:34 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,316
Posted By esther-L

I tried Sportheo City Pedals earlier this year....

I tried Sportheo City Pedals earlier this year. These are magnet pedals that use 2-bolt cleats.
I ended up not liking them.
Sportheo has 2 models of pedal - the City Pedals allow some rotation to...
Forum: For Sale
08-04-22, 06:28 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 318
Posted By esther-L

Sold: Xpedo GFX Neo Clipless Pedals

SOLD
Xpedo GFX Neo Clipless Pedals, red. Used them for about 1 week. These are scratched up.
These can use Xpedo or SPD cleats. These pedals: https :// xpedo.com/product/pedals/mtb/gfx-neo/...
Forum: Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs
08-04-22, 11:18 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,319
Posted By esther-L

I don't use this myself, but I know cycling...

I don't use this myself, but I know cycling instructors who strongly recommend this mirror
https://www.efficientvelo.com/home/safezone
It's large, mounts on helmet. For people with visual...
Forum: Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs
05-09-22, 09:11 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 43,874
Posted By esther-L

Yes, I need 2 20mm pedal extenders on the frog...

Yes, I need 2 20mm pedal extenders on the frog pedals on the prosthetic side. Whether I need 1 or 2 pedal extenders depends on the bike and the pedals.
On the Xpedo Neo GFX pedals I only need 1...
Forum: Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs
05-09-22, 09:08 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 43,874
Posted By esther-L

On this particular set of pedal extenders, the...

On this particular set of pedal extenders, the crank arm is fine, the pedal is fine. The pedal extender snapped where the threads start. I have no memory of where/when I acquired this set - the hole...
Forum: Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs
05-07-22, 01:02 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 43,874
Posted By esther-L

Exclamation crashed when pedal extender broke

I thought I had checked all of my pedal extenders (on 3 sets of pedals) in 2019-2020 after reading about the Specialized recall. I did toss a pair of hollow Specialized pedal extenders.
I had not. ...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-30-22, 10:47 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,824
Posted By esther-L

I ordered Xpedo GFX Neo pedals to try. I prefer...

I ordered Xpedo GFX Neo pedals to try. I prefer 2-bolt cleats and I use pedal extenders. There are not as many pedals that have flat spots to use the 9/16" wrench instead of the 8mm allen wrench!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-30-22, 10:42 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,824
Posted By esther-L

If you have not sold these yet, please DM me. ...

If you have not sold these yet, please DM me. thanks!
Forum: Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs
11-09-19, 09:08 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 43,874
Posted By esther-L

I agree with your assessment. Specialized...

I agree with your assessment.

Specialized had sold hollow pedal extenders a few years ago which worked with allen key pedals. They were recalled.
I removed mine.

I chose Speedplay Frog pedals,...
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-09-19, 08:27 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,519
Posted By esther-L

There are a lot of different geometries on...

There are a lot of different geometries on e-bikes.

I have a Verve+. I have a bit more than 500 miles on it. It's like the very upright comfort bike that I started with in 2002.

I have...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
10-21-19, 06:35 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,421
Posted By esther-L

I got a Trek Verve+ about a year ago, to use for...

I got a Trek Verve+ about a year ago, to use for commuting. I have gone on a few recreational rides on it, with my husband on his road bike. It's nice to be able to give him a good workout on hills....
Forum: Commuting
04-01-19, 07:39 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,524
Posted By esther-L

I wear thorlo light hiker socks for biking, and...

I wear thorlo light hiker socks for biking, and for everyday wear. Thorlo LTHW (women). They are breathable. The ones that I got about 6 years ago lasted roughly 4 years. The men's equivalent is LTH....
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-21-18, 10:31 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 776
Posted By esther-L

Shorts for Athena - good wicking for summer and compression or not?

I have been buying Terry Bicycles tour shorts (long) but the last few that I bought were made with a heavier fabric that does not wick as well in the summer.
In the past when I have tried bike...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-02-18, 08:31 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 8,035
Posted By esther-L

I got wrap around type frame safety glasses at...

I got wrap around type frame safety glasses at Walmart and had their optical shop put progressive transition bifocal lenses in them.
I think it cost me $250 - $300.
Forum: Commuting
05-29-18, 07:41 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 20,277
Posted By esther-L

Could I ask what handlebars those are? I have a...

Could I ask what handlebars those are? I have a Specialized Vita (had a hard time choosing between that and Coda). I am unhappy with the straight bars and am looking at different bars. thanks!
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
05-29-18, 07:14 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,099
Posted By esther-L

Question about Jones H-bar handlebars

I have a flat-bar road bike and the 24" handlebars are uncomfortable for me - they feel too wide. I get pain near my elbows.
I am thinking about Jones H-bar handlebars. The Jones website does not...
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-14-18, 08:39 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,004
Posted By esther-L

I have pedaled my ELF in wind gusts of up to...

I have pedaled my ELF in wind gusts of up to 25mph. Crosswinds go thru the body, but they do affect the forward speed. I can see and feel the slowdown in forward speed. I have not experienced any...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-06-18, 08:32 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 9,656
Posted By esther-L

My eyeglass prescription is expensive because...

My eyeglass prescription is expensive because bifocals are not cheap. I'm only -4.0 and I need high-index lenses or they are too heavy to stay up. I like progressive bifocals.
I got my prescription...
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-06-18, 08:16 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,004
Posted By esther-L

I live in North Carolina and I own an ELF. It's...

I live in North Carolina and I own an ELF. It's my bike for commuting to work, and some errands.
Too wide for greenways, does not fit thru bollards. And really, greenway pavement would need to be...
Forum: Commuting
01-05-18, 10:02 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 8,760
Posted By esther-L

I am not a fan of the bike box. It's fine when...

I am not a fan of the bike box.
It's fine when the cyclist passes stopped motorists on their curb side while they are stopped and gets in front of them before the light turns green.
But, the...
Forum: Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs
12-15-17, 10:12 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,682
Posted By esther-L

I would recommend a physical therapist or rehab...

I would recommend a physical therapist or rehab specialist. You may want to ask for names of physical therapists in cycling groups in your area and find one who really understands cycling.

The...
Forum: Commuting
11-19-17, 10:49 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 19,707
Posted By esther-L

I use Power Grips on my commute. I have a lot...

I use Power Grips on my commute.
I have a lot of stop signs and traffic lights on my route.
I need foot retention for left below knee prosthesis, and wearing tennis shoes means I can have the...
Forum: Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs
11-19-17, 10:34 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,255
Posted By esther-L

Depending on the source of your balance issues, 3...

Depending on the source of your balance issues, 3 wheels is likely the way to go. There are upright and recumbent trikes. Recumbent is going to get better use of your gluteus muscles and get you more...
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-19-17, 09:45 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 24,817
Posted By esther-L

I am in slack! thanks for inviting me!

I am in slack! thanks for inviting me!
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-18-17, 10:13 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 24,817
Posted By esther-L

My shorter handlebar grips arrived (with my...

My shorter handlebar grips arrived (with my bar-ends). The throttle will not fit on a bar-end - bar-end diameter is just a bit too large. I fit the shorter grip, throttle, shifter, and brake lever...
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-04-17, 11:34 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,271
Posted By esther-L

I don't hang out much in BF, so I didn't see this...

I don't hang out much in BF, so I didn't see this last December.
I have an ELF. There's a public facebook forum, https://www.facebook.com/groups/organictransitelfowners/ and a private fb group for...
Forum: Commuting
11-04-17, 11:05 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,282
Posted By esther-L

The driver was wrong, violating your right of...

The driver was wrong, violating your right of way, and not signaling lane change.

I do that maneuver sometimes to release motor traffic that's behind me. When there's a traffic signal at that...
Forum: Commuting
11-04-17, 10:59 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,495
Posted By esther-L

Definitely illegal, and irksome. Fortunately the...

Definitely illegal, and irksome. Fortunately the driver waited until entirely passing you before moving right.

Sometimes I handle my emotion after these sort of incidents by typing them into the...
Forum: Electric Bikes
10-30-17, 07:08 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 24,817
Posted By esther-L

My wheel arrived Oct 9th. It took me a few days...

My wheel arrived Oct 9th. It took me a few days to unpack and install wheel.
It was very well packaged.

I have done 1 test ride. I ordered shorter handgrips for the hybrid bike that I'm using...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
10-04-17, 08:28 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,372
Posted By esther-L

My captain uses SPD pedals. I use Speedplay...

My captain uses SPD pedals.

I use Speedplay frogs. I have never heard squeak, and have rarely felt like I had insecure connection to pedal. That turned out to be I had enough wear on the metal...
Forum: Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs
09-17-17, 08:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,833
Posted By esther-L

If this is an exercise bike at a health club,...

If this is an exercise bike at a health club, perhaps you could wrap a velcro strap around your she and the pedal? A picture or diagram showing the sort of pedal, and the angle of your foot might...
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-14-17, 08:29 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 24,817
Posted By esther-L

I contacted the UrbanX folks, and they said I...

I contacted the UrbanX folks, and they said I should expect my shipment in October.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-12-17, 08:14 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,708
Posted By esther-L

Recumbent bikes, and different shapes of...

Recumbent bikes, and different shapes of handlebars are widely used.

Not sure what your target area is for the project, but something to help cyclists choose from among the large variety of...
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-08-17, 05:09 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 24,817
Posted By esther-L

I haven't received mine yet. Someone I know in...

I haven't received mine yet. Someone I know in Texas got his this week, but with an incorrect set of connectors.
Forum: Recumbent
09-08-17, 04:38 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 8,987
Posted By esther-L

Quadricycles might require changes to laws to...

Quadricycles might require changes to laws to make them road-legal. The federal definition of bicycle is up to 3 wheels. 4 wheeled vehicles may automatically fall into the ATV category if there is no...
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-08-17, 04:12 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 24,817
Posted By esther-L

Linberl, has your urbanx arrived yet? There seem...

Linberl, has your urbanx arrived yet? There seem to be delays in the shipping schedule.
Forum: Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs
09-08-17, 04:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,528
Posted By esther-L

I have poor strength for climbing. I have had a...

I have poor strength for climbing. I have had a mountain bike cassette and long-cage derailleur installed on every road bike I have owned. I am quite fond of 11x32. I only have 9 and 10 speed...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-15-17, 08:05 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,448
Posted By esther-L

The Chaco outcross water shoes look like a good...

The Chaco outcross water shoes look like a good possibility. I will also look at Teva. Thanks for the pointers!

I have not worn a shoe with a strap or thong between big toe and other toes for...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-14-17, 08:29 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,448
Posted By esther-L

Question for those of you who bike in sandals: I...

Question for those of you who bike in sandals: I am looking for a pair of sandals to use for biking (commuter bike, power grips pedals). I need sandals with stiff soles which I can stuff a shoe...
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