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Forum: Triathlon
04-24-24, 06:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 142
Posted By Steve B.

Look on FB Marketplace as well as local...

Look on FB Marketplace as well as local Craigslist for a good quality road bike. I wouldn’t at this point go to a dedicated triathlon bike as she needs to learn to ride on roads, deal with traffic...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-08-24, 11:38 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,592
Posted By Eric F

Sad to hear this. :( There are many times I...

Sad to hear this. :(

There are many times I have stayed in traffic lanes because of the collection of debris in the bike lane, making it unsafe to ride in. I've seen quite a few that are built...
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-03-24, 06:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 589
Posted By Doc_Wui

My wife and I celebrate 49 years of marriage this...

My wife and I celebrate 49 years of marriage this summer. Since COvid, the two of us ride a lot more, and we get about 2400 miles together annually. Neither one of us is a hard core cyclist, but have...
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-03-24, 12:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 589
Posted By Kai Winters

Serfas is an ebike brand sold in bike shops. They...

Serfas is an ebike brand sold in bike shops. They have a variety of models and several are less than $2k. Some models are also 'step through' making it far easier to climb aboard. Their Dash 350 is a...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
04-02-24, 12:15 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 938
Posted By BTinNYC

This. When I wrote above, I was thinking I should...

This. When I wrote above, I was thinking I should be using hours not miles for ride durations.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-30-24, 04:59 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 665
Posted By bboy314

Sealant hadn’t quite made its way to a gap...

Sealant hadn’t quite made its way to a gap somewhere yet?

Welcome to the joys of high pressure tubeless.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
03-24-24, 12:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 479
Posted By Hermes

Finding Motivation

Here is an article from the New York Times (behind a paywall but may be visible even to non subscribers) https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/21/well/move/workout-accountability-partner-trainer.html. Some...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-14-24, 03:45 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 4,382
Posted By JochenRindt

I rode for years without any tools, patch kit,...

I rode for years without any tools, patch kit, spare tube, or pump. At the time I was living in my hometown and there was always a friend or an in-law I could call and ask them to pick me up....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-14-24, 03:23 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 4,382
Posted By zandoval

I often shudder when remembering the rides I have...

I often shudder when remembering the rides I have made with no tools or back up.

Pure Idiocy...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-13-24, 08:08 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,313
Posted By Trakhak

The great thing about being a casual rider is...

The great thing about being a casual rider is that you dont have to CONFORM to ANY of the rules "real cyclist" claim you have to. Simply ride any bike or trike the way you want to, wearing anything...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-10-24, 09:47 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 4,202
Posted By noglider

No, you really should get Rema vulcanizing fluid....

No, you really should get Rema vulcanizing fluid. I tried rubber cement, and my first impression was that it was just as good, but then half of the patches came off. Vulcanizing fluid makes an...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-10-24, 09:37 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 4,202
Posted By noglider

The glue does tend to dry out after you open it....

The glue does tend to dry out after you open it. I periodically check to see if I have some left, and usually, the tube is unopened. I patch tubes in batches at home, so I have a big can of the glue...
Forum: Touring
03-09-24, 10:46 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 684
Posted By WaveyGravey

I second the suggestion of a domestic trip right...

I second the suggestion of a domestic trip right here in the USA.
Forum: Touring
03-09-24, 06:00 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 684
Posted By saddlesores

sounds fun, but an older dude taking 2 or...

sounds fun, but an older dude taking 2 or possibly 4 teenagers on a european cycling vacation?

maybe consider a 5-day tour in the us (assuming you're a 'merkan) where the logistics will be so much...
Forum: Commuting
03-08-24, 09:46 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,447
Posted By flangehead

If you want a new bike, get a new bike. If...

If you want a new bike, get a new bike.

If you don’t want to spend $ on maintenance fix what you have.

In general that old stuff uses less expensive parts that last longer.

If you commute...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
03-02-24, 07:59 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 575
Posted By znomit

Its called uber I think?

Its called uber I think?
Forum: Commuting
03-02-24, 01:51 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 951
Posted By SirLeaflock

Probably worth that. I’m inclined to say it’s a...

Probably worth that. I’m inclined to say it’s a really good deal if the brakes and tires are good and it’s been well maintained. Link to the ad?
Forum: Introductions
03-01-24, 07:30 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 344
Posted By RB1-luvr

welcome to the forum. There is so much good info...

welcome to the forum. There is so much good info here.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-28-24, 12:45 PM
Replies: 191
Views: 6,717
Posted By ScottCommutes

I ride 38 miles/day to/from work each day. If I...

I ride 38 miles/day to/from work each day. If I ride a beater bike with regular clothes and a lot of stuff in the rack, I'm doing more of a workout than if I rode some kind of racing superbike.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-28-24, 03:03 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 3,134
Posted By jgwilliams

Before you go down that route, just be sure that...

Before you go down that route, just be sure that you're going to be more comfortable. I know it seems logical, but as someone who's ridden drop bars all my life (I'm 67 now) I find straight bars...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
02-26-24, 06:07 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 760
Posted By JW Fas

If you're knocked off your bike, you want your...

If you're knocked off your bike, you want your defense implement to be on your body and not out of reach.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
02-26-24, 10:20 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 760
Posted By ScottCommutes

You do you, but there is an obvious advantage to...

You do you, but there is an obvious advantage to the body holder - you always have it at hand.
Forum: Introductions
02-26-24, 04:22 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 349
Posted By frenchfry53

I'm trying to get back into biking. I used to...

I'm trying to get back into biking. I used to before medical issues.
Forum: Introductions
02-24-24, 10:04 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 224
Posted By nolajoins

good to meet you Tx. My fiancé loves to go to...

good to meet you Tx. My fiancé loves to go to Houston for good Vietnamese food so if we progress with this hobby, perhaps someday Ill have to get advice on good spots over that way.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-20-24, 08:56 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,270
Posted By bblair

So much to see in this picture! I truly...

So much to see in this picture!

I truly appreciate that you have an older bike and a Corvette. Which is more comfortable?

And parked in front of a Pizza Hut. I have stopped at a PH in the...
Forum: Commuting
02-14-24, 01:32 PM
Replies: 215
Views: 9,784
Posted By noglider

Strawbunyan, see what is on your local...

Strawbunyan, see what is on your local craigslist. You can show us what you find for advice. Craigslist is a good place for value if you know what you're looking at.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-11-24, 08:15 PM
Replies: 5,347
Views: 846,337
Posted By ZIPP2001

Some supplies arrived today. ...

Some supplies arrived today.
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Forum: Commuting
02-10-24, 02:32 PM
Replies: 215
Views: 9,784
Posted By Strawbunyan

I am located in southern middle TN, USA.

I am located in southern middle TN, USA.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-07-24, 07:19 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,085
Posted By alcjphil

A friend of mine suffered an event which he...

A friend of mine suffered an event which he referred to as a "widowmaker" a couple of years ago. He was lucky enough that the cyclist following him was also a cyclist and a paramedic. The fire...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
01-09-24, 02:41 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,641
Posted By Paul Barnard

I am the same way when I drive my truck. I don't...

I am the same way when I drive my truck. I don't care if my LED light bar is annoying, I just want to be seen because someone pulled out in front of me one time.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-08-24, 01:23 PM
Replies: 152
Views: 5,576
Posted By genejockey

A woman cyclist was killed riding in daylight in...

A woman cyclist was killed riding in daylight in a forested area with dappled sunlight, because a van whose driver didn't see her (because of the dappled sunlight) pulled out in front of her. Since...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-08-24, 10:19 AM
Replies: 152
Views: 5,576
Posted By genejockey

I use flashing lights front and rear during...

I use flashing lights front and rear during daylight and dusk. I don't ride at dawn, or at night. It's uncivilized.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-29-23, 09:13 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 6,776
Posted By Jay Turberville

Fig bars.

Fig bars.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
12-24-23, 02:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 433
Posted By ridelikeaturtle

I've no experience with dynamo hubs yet, but I've...

I've no experience with dynamo hubs yet, but I've just done two vintage bikes with bottle dynamos - one mixte and one dutch bike - and when weight is not an issue for city commuting, I think they're...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-23-23, 01:34 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 6,776
Posted By zandoval

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

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/500x334/dsc0661_620x414_f398394700500e5eb89e6298d2feba80f56487f8.jpgPeanut Butter and Jelly on French Toast... Nuff Said...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-22-23, 04:46 AM
Replies: 158
Views: 6,776
Posted By wolfchild

Just eat whatever agrees with you and makes you...

Just eat whatever agrees with you and makes you feel good. No need for any special cycling specific nutrition nonsense.
Forum: Introductions
12-18-23, 11:12 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 421
Posted By fruitappel

Greetings from the Netherlands!

Hello from the Netherlands, I already made some posts on the forum but havn't written an introduction yet. In the past I used to cycle a lot on a road bike, and commuted for years a lot of...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-16-23, 04:44 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,595
Posted By TiHabanero

"I am on the heavy side for a cyclist." Stop...

"I am on the heavy side for a cyclist."

Stop it. Stop with this statement. It is nonsense.

Racing road and mountain bikes I was 210 pounds. Wasn't fat, just large boned and kinda big muscles...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
12-14-23, 02:48 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,613
Posted By unterhausen

Descending in the rain in the dark will make you...

Descending in the rain in the dark will make you dissatisfied with just about any light, I think.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-02-23, 12:39 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 3,836
Posted By Trakhak

I never much enjoyed descending at the, ahem,...

I never much enjoyed descending at the, ahem, bleeding edge of control, even in my sporadic racing days in the '60's through '80's. Now, I descend cautiously, imagining the worst. Funny how often I...
Forum: Pills and Ills
11-24-23, 03:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 779
Posted By Calsun

When I was exploring surgery options 2 years ago...

When I was exploring surgery options 2 years ago I found that in the west that there was no one doing HOLEP and what the surgeons told me was that it took at least 100 operations before the surgeon...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-17-23, 08:58 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,005
Posted By Kai Winters

Based on your post it is likely that after a...

Based on your post it is likely that after a couple of rides the bike you buy will wind up in a garage, shed, etc. gathering dust.
So if you must buy a bike buy a cheap one at a yard...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-15-23, 09:11 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,589
Posted By XxHaimBondxX

Regardless what you do, always inspect inside...

Regardless what you do, always inspect inside your tire. Recently discovered a slow leak, patched it, came back the next day and see tire completely deflated. Found another hole, then found a tiny...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-15-23, 06:50 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,589
Posted By noimagination

Your poll doesn't cover all of the options. ...

Your poll doesn't cover all of the options. Unfortunately, there's an obnoxious sub-set of riders who replace the tube and leave the punctured one lying on the shoulder. Probably the same people...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-15-23, 12:29 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,589
Posted By VegasJen

Ditto.

Ditto.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-14-23, 09:21 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,589
Posted By veganbikes

Just replace the tube and if you are desperate to...

Just replace the tube and if you are desperate to patch, do it at home when you can take your time and do it right.

However first things first you should start with good tires at the proper...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-14-23, 06:45 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,589
Posted By pdlamb

Replace tube (after trying to find what caused...

Replace tube (after trying to find what caused the leak). Take the leaky tube home to repair it with more of its friends.
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
11-10-23, 04:10 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 933
Posted By indyfabz

We’re not talking about ads. We’re talking about...

We’re not talking about ads. We’re talking about bots that start dozens of thread for call girls, many from Dubai. Check the forums early enough and you might see them. There were probably a dozen in...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-08-23, 02:35 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,467
Posted By George

83 here Denver and still going. By the way,...

83 here Denver and still going.
By the way, what SMP saddle are you using? I seen it in a picture you posted a while back. I finally got a Dynamic and love it.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-19-23, 11:04 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 4,346
Posted By work4bike

It's the headlights of cars/trucks that are...

It's the headlights of cars/trucks that are getting brighter and tough to deal with during night time driving. Bike lights are bright, but they just don't compare to headlights of vehicles.
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