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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-26-24, 09:04 AM
Replies: 6,256
Views: 568,526
Posted By Smaug1

Wednesday, I led my first regular Wednesday ride...

Wednesday, I led my first regular Wednesday ride for my club. Unfortunately, they also scheduled a short-notice club meeting for the same time across town to discuss what to do about some "outlaw...
Forum: Commuting
04-24-24, 09:57 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 553
Posted By Smaug1

You're probably right, but you're carrying two...

You're probably right, but you're carrying two heavy locks!
On the other hand, when a typical American thief sees a LiteLok, he doesn't know that they're angle grinder resistant, so he'll try and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-23-24, 08:34 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 689
Posted By Smaug1

I'll share one. I THINK I will remember last...

I'll share one. I THINK I will remember last night's Monday Night Ride with my club.

They have a fast group (18-23 mph avg) and a moderate group (14-18 mph avg) for the Monday night ride. Last...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-23-24, 08:12 AM
Replies: 6,256
Views: 568,526
Posted By Smaug1

Saturday: 64.24 miles; got my Strava Club Gran...

Saturday: 64.24 miles; got my Strava Club Gran Fondo (100 km ride) for April.
Yesterday: 24.48 miles on the Monday club ride
14 miles worth of miscellaneous local eBike rides for commuting and...
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-22-24, 09:02 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 794
Posted By Smaug1

I had a situation once where we were trying to...

I had a situation once where we were trying to figure out the logistics of dropping my wife's car off for body work when she couldn't pick me up from the shop. (as she took our daughter's car to work...
Forum: Commuting
04-19-24, 09:57 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 152
Posted By Smaug1

Yeah, I think renting a bike or eBike when you...

Yeah, I think renting a bike or eBike when you get there is probably a better bet.
And just bring a few items, as roadcrankr suggested. I'd probably try to keep it simple and go without pedals &...
Forum: Commuting
04-19-24, 09:53 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 316
Posted By Smaug1

You might get more help in the Mechanics...

You might get more help in the Mechanics subforum: https://www.bikeforums.net/bicycle-mechanics/
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-19-24, 08:46 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 2,967
Posted By Smaug1

Well, my point was that part of his use case for...

Well, my point was that part of his use case for the bike is for commuting with steep uphills from stop. Nothing beats an eBike here in terms of arriving to work not sweaty.


Sorry: fullness. ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-18-24, 12:23 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 792
Posted By Smaug1

Yes, walking and hiking. These are both good...

Yes, walking and hiking. These are both good alternatives to cycling, except for transportation, where cycling is far superior. A nice compliment too, because it is load-bearing on more joints and...
Forum: Commuting
04-18-24, 09:45 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 587
Posted By Smaug1

I love Shifter's videos. He's so down-to-earth. I...

I love Shifter's videos. He's so down-to-earth. I wonder how many people he has inspired to start bike commuting?

He's a fan of a simple 3 speed IGH and seems to take it everywhere.

I do judge...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-18-24, 08:52 AM
Replies: 6,256
Views: 568,526
Posted By Smaug1

I took your advice and did my route research at...

I took your advice and did my route research at home by looking through my Garmin Connect routes and sending the candidates to my GPS. I really wasn't feeling the ride.

I took the gravel bike in...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-18-24, 08:47 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 3,386
Posted By Smaug1

I don't really have any kit worth mentioning the...

I don't really have any kit worth mentioning the brand.

For jerseys and shorts/leggings, I've been wearing the cheap Baleaf and even some Sponeed stuff from Amazon. This stuff is disposable, so I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-17-24, 01:55 PM
Replies: 6,256
Views: 568,526
Posted By Smaug1

I'm 47 and I like 50s. I can wear leggings and...

I'm 47 and I like 50s. I can wear leggings and long sleeved jerseys against the sun without being too hot even at full steam. Maybe a wind vest rolled up in a back jersey pocket in case it drops a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-17-24, 09:26 AM
Replies: 6,256
Views: 568,526
Posted By Smaug1

It was pouring this morning when I had to...

It was pouring this morning when I had to commute, so I took the cage to work. :-(

However, I am planning to scout the route for my club's inaugural Wednesday Night Ride. (20-30 miles) Gonna be a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-17-24, 09:13 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 578
Posted By Smaug1

Usually, it goes the other way: heavier/older...

Usually, it goes the other way: heavier/older people re-enter with an eBike and sometimes never go back to a regular bike.
I got into eBikes in a big way last year; it's just so easy to ride them....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-17-24, 09:01 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,585
Posted By Smaug1

That's a shame, but I'm glad you found the crack...

That's a shame, but I'm glad you found the crack before it caused you to crash.

The Croll is a lot better-looking bike anyway. Even so, I hope you ride it a lot and accept that it won't always be...
Forum: Commuting
04-11-24, 08:33 AM
Replies: 119
Views: 5,518
Posted By Smaug1

Man, you guys running the 50 year old vintage...

Man, you guys running the 50 year old vintage bikes are a different breed. Why put yourself through that for a commute?

First post in this thread, at least for several years.

The other day, I...
Forum: Commuting
04-11-24, 08:19 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,498
Posted By Smaug1

I don't know about "best", as who really tries...

I don't know about "best", as who really tries them all?

For me, the ones that work out great are breathable, waterproof overpants. When I get to work and they're dirty, it doesn't matter. I just...
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-10-24, 10:42 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,113
Posted By Smaug1

He just came to a handy spot to bash Magicycle,...

He just came to a handy spot to bash Magicycle, providing no useful details at all.
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-10-24, 10:35 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 955
Posted By Smaug1

You never said what your budget is, except that...

You never said what your budget is, except that Gazelles are too expensive. (understandable; they're a nice Dutch brand)
Also, what's the story on your trailer hitch? How much weight can it handle...
Forum: Commuting
04-05-24, 02:21 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,222
Posted By Smaug1

Guys, have a look at this video. It shows...

Guys, have a look at this video.

It shows that someone experienced with an angle grinder can get through Kryptonite's highest grade lock in under a minute, but the LiteLok would take 10 minutes...
Forum: Commuting
04-05-24, 02:06 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,143
Posted By Smaug1

THAT is a pretty heavy duty commute! You get a...

THAT is a pretty heavy duty commute! You get a tip of the hat from me.
As you can see, you do indeed need to be more prepared than I would.
For me, the worst case is a two mile walk home, then get...
Forum: Commuting
04-05-24, 01:59 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,143
Posted By Smaug1

I guess it depends on the commute. My...

I guess it depends on the commute.

My commute in is 2 miles. The first mile is downhill and the second mile is pretty flat. So I just (try to) take 'er easy on the way in. Just a little sweat...
Forum: Great Lakes
04-05-24, 01:56 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,037
Posted By Smaug1

The worst driving I've ever seen was through...

The worst driving I've ever seen was through Detroit on the way to Toronto last summer.
The only thing that can explain it is lack of law enforcement. It was BAD. Lots of cars (mostly domestic...
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-04-24, 01:40 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,950
Posted By Smaug1

I haven't been riding mine as much as I thought I...

I haven't been riding mine as much as I thought I would. It does what it says it'll do, but it's not fast enough for a 30 mph street (where motorists go 40+) much less a 35.
I'm thinking of selling...
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-04-24, 12:42 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 589
Posted By Smaug1

A pair of Ride1Up Portolas would fit the bill. I...

A pair of Ride1Up Portolas would fit the bill. I have an ongoing review thread in another forum, here: https://ebikesforum.com/threads/ride...a-thread.5915/...
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-04-24, 12:28 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 794
Posted By Smaug1

It's a good question. Yes, I do, but I'm...

It's a good question.

Yes, I do, but I'm more selective now on my mBike rides:
When it's really cold out, I ride an eBike, as they all have flat pedals and haven't got committed riding positions....
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-02-24, 08:25 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 462
Posted By Smaug1

It really depends on how you treat it. If...

It really depends on how you treat it.

If you charge and discharge it fully every day, it would have one lifespan.

If you charge it to 80% and only discharge it to 20% every day, it would last...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-27-24, 02:03 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 697
Posted By Smaug1

I don't think a hardtail front suspension MTB...

I don't think a hardtail front suspension MTB overlaps with a gravel bike very much at all.
With the MTB, you've got this VERY un-aerodynamic riding position and tires with big fat knobbies.
With...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-27-24, 01:18 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 458
Posted By Smaug1

I bought this $53 Baleaf one from Amazon a month...

I bought this $53 Baleaf one from Amazon a month or so back, and really like it:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09CV2KVMQ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

The black parts (on...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-27-24, 09:55 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 922
Posted By Smaug1

After a 3-hour initial ride, you should take a...

After a 3-hour initial ride, you should take a few days off. You've traumatized your legs and bottom.
It does take several rides to get the body used to using the forgotten muscles.
Your butt,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-27-24, 09:50 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,283
Posted By Smaug1

Looking good. I have a big piece of black...

Looking good.
I have a big piece of black velour that absorbs all the light. Yours has some reflection. You might look into that.

Don't forget to adjust your exposure to under-expose; all the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-27-24, 09:45 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 4,108
Posted By Smaug1

I think a lot of cyclists lose hearing later in...

I think a lot of cyclists lose hearing later in life, but don't necessarily correlate the two things.
Educated motorcyclists know that wind blast can damage hearing. We wear ear plugs inside our...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-27-24, 09:41 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 930
Posted By Smaug1

Well, even steel can only be bent back and forth...

Well, even steel can only be bent back and forth so many times.
As for the sheathing, if it's old enough and/or has been in the sun a lot, the elastomers will bake out of the plastic and it gets...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-27-24, 09:39 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 481
Posted By Smaug1

I just ordered club kit. Sport fit means for...

I just ordered club kit. Sport fit means for someone thin and fit. Club fit accommodates a belly, but will flap a bit in a wind.
I go for Club fit myself. If I ever get to where I need a sport fit,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-27-24, 09:29 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,083
Posted By Smaug1

One thing that's not to be taken for granted is...

One thing that's not to be taken for granted is having a low enough low gear. My road bike (2023 Trek Domane AL3) has a 1:1 low gear and for the really steep, long hills, it's not low enough for my...
Forum: Commuting
03-18-24, 08:53 PM
Replies: 214
Views: 9,727
Posted By Smaug1

I put the "Shirley" out there just to see how...

I put the "Shirley" out there just to see how old/cultured you are. You passed with flying colors.
Forum: Commuting
03-18-24, 01:44 PM
Replies: 214
Views: 9,727
Posted By Smaug1

Shirley at some point you will take the bike...

Shirley at some point you will take the bike somewhere besides work? ;)
Maybe grab groceries on the way home?
Forum: Electric Bikes
03-18-24, 01:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 635
Posted By Smaug1

False. A prerequisite for UL certified battery...

False.
A prerequisite for UL certified battery pack is to use certified cells. (IEC 62133) Part of the cell certification is testing for abnormal conditions; making sure the cells vent properly...
Forum: Commuting
03-18-24, 10:27 AM
Replies: 214
Views: 9,727
Posted By Smaug1

Looking good. A few comments on these pix: ...

Looking good. A few comments on these pix:

Invest in a better lock. It's a good-looking bike and that lock would last about two seconds against a thief with a small bolt cutter. An OnGuard U-lock...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-18-24, 09:57 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,439
Posted By Smaug1

A good article and a good reason to have more...

A good article and a good reason to have more than one bike.

Two example bikes from my fleet:

Trek Domane AL3 - This one has the GPS and I usually wear a chest strap heart rate monitor when I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-18-24, 08:52 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,953
Posted By Smaug1

...or it could be that you missed a pun and are...

...or it could be that you missed a pun and are quick to attack someone, like many Americans these days. Rest assured I'm well educated. I also am blessed with a keen sense of humor. ;)
Forum: Commuting
03-16-24, 05:18 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,417
Posted By Smaug1

I think you should fix the Hard Rock first, then...

I think you should fix the Hard Rock first, then do some soul-searching. If you STILL want a new bike, get one and the Hard Rock will be in shape to sell.

You can make it more upright by fitting...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-16-24, 09:16 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,953
Posted By Smaug1

I ride both electric and “acoustic” bikes. I do a...

I ride both electric and “acoustic” bikes. I do a fair bit of work on most of my e-bikes. I can do as little or much as I want.

For grocery runs the weight doesn’t matter much. For communing,...
Forum: Electric Bikes
03-13-24, 09:21 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,604
Posted By Smaug1

Agree 100% and regular cyclists just. don't. get...

Agree 100% and regular cyclists just. don't. get it. They assume eBikers are all lazy or crippled.
I'm in my local bike club and there is a stigma against eBikes. They accept eBikes for older riders...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-12-24, 09:25 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 700
Posted By Smaug1

My suggestion is to look at gravel bikes. ...

My suggestion is to look at gravel bikes.

With the drop bar, you have three different hand positions available and a narrower aerodynamic profile than flat bar bikes.

They typically come with...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-12-24, 08:20 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 745
Posted By Smaug1

I've used Ride with GPS, Garmin Connect and...

I've used Ride with GPS, Garmin Connect and Strava. I only use Ride with GPS now if I have to; its interface is SO clunky.

I use Strava all the time. It's pretty well-tuned up. They have a free...
Forum: Introductions
03-11-24, 10:56 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 805
Posted By Smaug1

Welcome, from SE Wisconsin! Enjoy your stay. ...

Welcome, from SE Wisconsin!
Enjoy your stay.
:commute:
Forum: Introductions
03-11-24, 10:37 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 226
Posted By Smaug1

Welcome, from southeast Wisconsin, USA! I...

Welcome, from southeast Wisconsin, USA!

I haven't had a mountain bike since I was a kid, but I just bought my first gravel bike, which will get similar use!
Forum: Electric Bikes
03-11-24, 08:21 AM
Replies: 149
Views: 25,847
Posted By Smaug1

Exclamation That's not a good assumption, as UL has several...

That's not a good assumption, as UL has several offices and labs in China.


I disagree. For categories of products that are found to be at high risk of counterfeiting, UL requires hologram...
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