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Old 04-04-19, 03:57 AM
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Isn't someone going to help out the newb who is confused about inner tube and tire widths?
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So, during my recumbent decade, I purchased numerous sets of Shimano DuraAce 9 speed bar end shifters because they were junk and would break frequently. They would come with downtube shift boss adapters for terminating shift housing. I had no use for them and probably threw away at least 6 sets when we moved.

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Well, I did something doubly stupid today. It's a sad commentary on "progress," but it's no longer safe to run in my neighborhood. When I was running 3-4 years ago there was minimal traffic. Because of development and traffic, I have had too many close calls with cars. I spoke with a neighbor who is a serious runner and he has totally stopped running on the roads nearby. My road is actually quiet but running up and down the same street (1/4 mile long) is kinda boring after a few repeats.

So I got in the car, drove a mile to MUP, and did a run. Drove home.

Doubly stupid? Stupid squared?? I probably should just ride my bike there but riding bike in running shoes seems even dumber.
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Old 04-04-19, 07:18 AM
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Well, I did something doubly stupid today. It's a sad commentary on "progress," but it's no longer safe to run in my neighborhood. When I was running 3-4 years ago there was minimal traffic. Because of development and traffic, I have had too many close calls with cars. I spoke with a neighbor who is a serious runner and he has totally stopped running on the roads nearby. My road is actually quiet but running up and down the same street (1/4 mile long) is kinda boring after a few repeats.

So I got in the car, drove a mile to MUP, and did a run. Drove home.

Doubly stupid? Stupid squared?? I probably should just ride my bike there but riding bike in running shoes seems even dumber.
Oh, the humanity.
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Old 04-04-19, 07:24 AM
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Originally Posted by indyfabz
Isn't someone going to help out the newb who is confused about inner tube and tire widths?
They should probably go tubeless.
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Originally Posted by datlas
I probably should just ride my bike there but riding bike in running shoes seems even dumber.
I hate riding in non-cycling shoes even when riding my Surly, on which I have relatively large pedals made for SPD cleats. And then there would be the issue of a bike lock.
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Old 04-04-19, 07:41 AM
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Originally Posted by LesterOfPuppets
They should probably go tubeless.
Correct
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Originally Posted by LesterOfPuppets
They should probably go tubeless.
...but then there's the question of what gas mixture to fill their tires with. Might make a good thread topic, come to think of it.
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Originally Posted by LesterOfPuppets
They should probably go tubeless.
Hear! Hear!
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Originally Posted by Trsnrtr
Now, I need a pair for my current bike project.
Thank, God, I still have pack-rat recubent friends with a bunch of these. I a back on track.
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BTW, if any of y posts are issing the letter ' ', it's because y keyboard is alfunctioning. Luckily, I have a spare keyboard if I can find it.
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Originally Posted by indyfabz
I hate riding in non-cycling shoes even when riding my Surly, on which I have relatively large pedals made for SPD cleats. And then there would be the issue of a bike lock.
Yeah,but I still may consider doing this. I do have an old steel frame SS beach cruiser BSO with fat tires and a coaster brake. It's a POS and unlikely to get stollen (sic) since I would leave it near the trailhead which is at the East Whiteland Police/Township building. I may just try that.
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Originally Posted by Trsnrtr
BTW, if any of y posts are issing the letter ' ', it's because y keyboard is alfunctioning. Luckily, I have a spare keyboard if I can find it.
I was over in the "Introduction" forums and replied to a guy who said he was returning to BF after a hiatus. My post said, "Welcoe, Hoe"

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Originally Posted by indyfabz
Isn't someone going to help out the newb who is confused about inner tube and tire widths?
I nominate you.
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Originally Posted by Trsnrtr
I was over in the "Introduction" forums and replied to a guy who said he was returning to BF after a hiatus. My post said, "Welcoe, Hoe"

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As a neurologist, I'd want to look at your right index finger function.
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Originally Posted by Trsnrtr
So, during my recumbent decade, I purchased numerous sets of Shimano DuraAce 9 speed bar end shifters because they were junk and would break frequently. They would come with downtube shift boss adapters for terminating shift housing. I had no use for them and probably threw away at least 6 sets when we moved.

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That was predictable. Never throw anything out, despite what the better half says.
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Originally Posted by MoAlpha
As a neurologist, I'd want to look at your right index finger function.
As a neurologist, I'd like you to look at y wife's hand before she has CRPS if she doesn't already.

We are going to see her orthopedist in an hour and I'm ready to kick his but or at least fire him. It's been over 6 months and my wife's hand still throbs and buzzes to the point that she's almost in tears at ties. Her orthopedist hasn't sent her to any nerve specialists or even a hand specialist. He just keeps saying that it will probably go away. I think his time in y wife's service is pretty much over. We'll know in an hour or so.
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That was predictable. Never throw anything out, despite what the better half says.
She denies asking me to clean out y shop. Selective memory.
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Originally Posted by datlas
Well, I did something doubly stupid today. It's a sad commentary on "progress," but it's no longer safe to run in my neighborhood. When I was running 3-4 years ago there was minimal traffic. Because of development and traffic, I have had too many close calls with cars. I spoke with a neighbor who is a serious runner and he has totally stopped running on the roads nearby. My road is actually quiet but running up and down the same street (1/4 mile long) is kinda boring after a few repeats.

So I got in the car, drove a mile to MUP, and did a run. Drove home.

Doubly stupid? Stupid squared?? I probably should just ride my bike there but riding bike in running shoes seems even dumber.
I feel your pain. Sad.

I must admit I have mixed feelings regarding my absence from cycling the last couple of years. I was ill, for sure, but there was also a healthy level of reluctance to put myself in harm's way by riding on the roads. People are just too distracted when driving now days.
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Originally Posted by Trsnrtr
BTW, if any of y posts are issing the letter ' ', it's because y keyboard is alfunctioning. Luckily, I have a spare keyboard if I can find it.


I wonder what the _issing letter is?
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Originally Posted by Trsnrtr
As a neurologist, I'd like you to look at y wife's hand before she has CRPS if she doesn't already.

We are going to see her orthopedist in an hour and I'm ready to kick his but or at least fire him. It's been over 6 months and my wife's hand still throbs and buzzes to the point that she's almost in tears at ties. Her orthopedist hasn't sent her to any nerve specialists or even a hand specialist. He just keeps saying that it will probably go away. I think his time in y wife's service is pretty much over. We'll know in an hour or so.
So sorry to hear! I thought she was getting treatment.

Much as I love my fellow neuronerds, I think the best approach to that condition is multidisciplinary and heavily reliant on rehabilitation, supportive care, and getting phone calls returned. Is there a full-scale pain clinic available nearby?
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Originally Posted by BillyD


I wonder what the _issing letter is?
Too bad we can't outsmart the censor. He could call me "other ****er" and that changes the meaning!
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