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Forum: Folding Bikes
03-16-24, 04:09 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 330
Posted By Need41speed

Dahon rejuvenation

New project, upgrade my 2012 Dahon Mu P8 w/ new Conti’s rubber & a few LitePro components....
03-11-24, 11:23 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,520
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

Lack of energy/ambition/motivation. All the...

Lack of energy/ambition/motivation.

All the rest are easy.
Forum: Commuting
03-08-24, 10:02 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 456
Posted By Steve B.

I would ride the HR for a while. You always need...

I would ride the HR for a while. You always need the perishables like tires, tubes, cassette and chain. Maybe invest in that. A slick or non knobbie tire will roll better. Look for something...
Forum: Commuting
03-08-24, 09:46 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 456
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...
03-07-24, 11:32 PM
Replies: 142
Views: 2,993
Posted By rsbob

Reformed grinder and now a spinner, except on...

Reformed grinder and now a spinner, except on short punchy climbs, where I am out of the saddle. And/or on long climbs, I stand occasionally to break up the spinning.
03-07-24, 05:41 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 423
Posted By rm -rf

I've used a Take-a-Look sunglass mirror ...

I've used a Take-a-Look sunglass mirror (https://www.rei.com/product/752285/bike-peddler-take-a-look-mirror)for many years. It's so useful.

I have to lift my head slightly to see straight back...
Forum: Commuting
03-06-24, 10:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 218
Posted By Leisesturm

Personally, and I'm about as car free as you'll...

Personally, and I'm about as car free as you'll find around here, BUT, if as seems likely, this camp is 25 miles each way and not round trip ... a commute scenario, even for a week, even for a couple...
Forum: Commuting
02-27-24, 04:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 219
Posted By 52telecaster

Commuting to band gigs.

This my method on gigs where I don't need too much gear.
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Ikea...
02-25-24, 11:47 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 1,996
Posted By Polaris OBark

Almost every consumer transaction these days is a...

Almost every consumer transaction these days is a variant of the above.

This is why I have decided to forgo worldly possessions and become a Zen-master.

I'm down to 13 bikes in the garage, now.
02-25-24, 09:56 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 994
Posted By JW Fas

I'm surprised the police did anything, let alone...

I'm surprised the police did anything, let alone issued a citation. My guess as to why the motorist wasn't charged with assault was because the incident was one guy's word against another, and...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-24-24, 08:24 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,562
Posted By Duragrouch

Another possibility: So I take it, the bottom...

Another possibility: So I take it, the bottom bracket adaptor (I am unfamiliar with it), would have been an adaptor sleeve inside the BB shell? An alternate solution may be any of the new style...
02-24-24, 11:47 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,231
Posted By calamarichris

That was after they paved the road all the way to...

That was after they paved the road all the way to the top from the North. I've hiked up Barr Trail at least a dozen times, which is also no slouch. That's a tough climb. Good on you for making it!...
02-24-24, 05:45 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 239
Posted By BTinNYC

Hello Matt, It sounds like the derailleurs need...

Hello Matt,
It sounds like the derailleurs need adjusting, and I'm assuming the bike didn't come from a local bike shop. Links to video help below, but you have to get the bike off the ground to do...
02-23-24, 09:40 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,231
Posted By calamarichris

I was stationed at Fort Carson for three years...

I was stationed at Fort Carson for three years and I've pedaled up Pikes Peak three times. 8D Pretty cool when your lips and fingertips turn blue from lack of oxygen. Also, it's very difficult to...
Forum: Commuting
02-23-24, 09:06 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 443
Posted By pdlamb

Really depends on the rider and location. ...

Really depends on the rider and location. Exhibit A: after a regular off-site meeting, my boss and I walked outside at 9:30 a.m. Ten minutes later, my dress shirt was soaked through with sweat. ...
02-22-24, 07:34 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,231
Posted By cyccommute

It’s because your brain is something that sits on...

It’s because your brain is something that sits on top of your head, gets bored, and decides to play practical jokes for amusement:rolleyes:

We silly monkeys can make instruments that can...
Forum: Commuting
02-21-24, 11:01 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 443
Posted By ScottCommutes

Many thoughts here. You should absolutely...

Many thoughts here.

You should absolutely dress up if that helps you advance in your job. A suit isn't even particularly uncomfortable to work in with modern climate control and all.

However,...
02-19-24, 12:39 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 806
Posted By Carbonfiberboy

That's the reason I haven't considered getting an...

That's the reason I haven't considered getting an ebike. At 12 mph and 78 y.o. I don't feel any pedal pressure on my old Trek carbon bike. That said, it's not been an easy battle keeping it that way....
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-19-24, 06:03 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 918
Posted By sweeks

Heh... I did exactly that! I applied black...

Heh... I did exactly that! I applied black touch-up paint, so it isn't apparent.

FWIW, the seat tubes on both my ill-fated Dahon and the Tern had the slots on the back. There must be *some*...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-18-24, 11:06 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 918
Posted By kiramen

Thank you !!! It came off very easy . ...

Thank you !!!
It came off very easy .
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Off to the store to...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-18-24, 08:55 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 918
Posted By sweeks

The piece shown is the adjustment bolt for a...

The piece shown is the adjustment bolt for a common Dahon frame latch. IIRC these were called "Vise-Grip", not "LockJaw".
The larger threaded end screws into a cylindrical piece that rotates in the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-14-24, 03:23 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,305
Posted By Duragrouch

Hello again! Me, from the Eco 3 thread. You are...

Hello again! Me, from the Eco 3 thread. You are the luckiest person in the world. I am an expert on this subject. First, most likely it is a freehub with cassette on the rear due to 7 speeds, even...
02-12-24, 04:05 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 1,880
Posted By rydabent

Now is the time to prepare for summer riding.

Feb is the month for those of us in the snow belt to get our bikes and trikes ready for the summer riding season. It is time to grease and lube all the bearings, and go over the whole bike and check...
02-11-24, 07:47 PM
Replies: 208
Views: 5,661
Posted By RChung

A conversation I had with my wife today

Me, a few hours ago, staring out the window at the weather, thinking out loud: "Today's the Super Bowl."
She: "What's the Super Bowl?"
Me:
Me: "Football. American football."
She: "Oh, is that the...
02-11-24, 01:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 727
Posted By plumberroy

Been a long time since I saw a set of these

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I ordered new water bottles. . I had one hat I got last year but the...
Forum: Commuting
02-11-24, 10:09 AM
Replies: 140
Views: 5,327
Posted By Eyes Roll

I have commuted 5 miles one way, even on a small...

I have commuted 5 miles one way, even on a small folding bike. In fact, the difference in time would only be an additional 5 to 10 minutes compared to riding a bigger road bike.

Any bike would...
Forum: Commuting
02-11-24, 08:00 AM
Replies: 140
Views: 5,327
Posted By noglider

It's true that equipping yourself for cycling can...

It's true that equipping yourself for cycling can get expensive. I admit it is for me because I'm not very rational with my bike spending. I love spending money on cycling, and I dislike spending it...
Forum: Commuting
02-10-24, 08:44 PM
Replies: 140
Views: 5,327
Posted By noglider

For a ten mile round trip commute, nearly any...

For a ten mile round trip commute, nearly any bike will do. If you find that the bike isn't well suited, you can replace it.

Commuting by bike is smarter than you think. It can have tremendously...
02-08-24, 03:22 PM
Replies: 424
Views: 12,447
Posted By tempocyclist

Nah, it's when you break out the drill... 😁

Nah, it's when you break out the drill... 😁
01-29-24, 12:15 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,812
Posted By rsbob

Calculate your VO2 Max

Found this in the book by Joel Friel, Fast After 50

Take your maximum heart rate and divide it by your resting heart rate. Take the result and multiply by 15 to get your approximate value. Only...
01-26-24, 07:31 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 937
Posted By VegasJen

Got my first set of carbon wheels

Bought a pair of Reynolds 80mm carbon fiber wheels for my tri bike and finally got them mounted and all sorted on the bike today. I took it for a fairly short ride, only about four miles, but the...
Forum: Commuting
01-25-24, 09:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 402
Posted By 79pmooney

My practice from years of commuting - if it might...

My practice from years of commuting - if it might be wet, go with grippy rubber tires not pumped hard. Drop pressure if conditions warrant (or might in the remainder of the ride). Some of my...
Forum: Commuting
01-25-24, 07:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 402
Posted By Korina

One early morning winter commute I made the...

One early morning winter commute I made the mistake of thinking, "oh, it's 36 there's no ice," and then taking the aluminum boardwalk on the trail at much too high a speed; I hit the turn and felt my...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-22-24, 01:09 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 831
Posted By squarenoise

I've done a similar thing using "closet" shelf...

I've done a similar thing using "closet" shelf and rod brackets (https://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-Matte-Black-Shelf-and-Rod-Bracket-EH-WSTHDUS-507/314897849?source=shoppingads&locale=en-US). I...
01-19-24, 09:27 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,116
Posted By VegasJen

Altered my geometry.

In honor of my biggest forum critic, I thought I would repost this here. Enjoy.

One of the things I've noticed on all my bikes, both conventional road and my tri bikes, is I always feel like I...
01-19-24, 10:06 AM
Replies: 131
Views: 4,947
Posted By Iride01

Being on the edge of your 50's. You'll see a lot...

Being on the edge of your 50's. You'll see a lot of things you eat now start to turn on you by the time you make it to your 60's. For some the transition happens sooner. For others later. Just be...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-15-24, 02:48 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,562
Posted By Duragrouch

I'll also add to the choir, I have a folder that...

I'll also add to the choir, I have a folder that is my townie, long exercise ride, and can tour long distances. Didn't start out that way. I had an early Dahon 3 speed with a rack and recyling crate...
01-13-24, 06:20 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,753
Posted By Steve B.

Time for the pool ...

Time for the pool
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Forum: Commuting
01-09-24, 12:54 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,740
Posted By cyccommute

Before the streets in Denver. The city streets...

Before the streets in Denver. The city streets are under Transportation while the bike paths are under the Parks and Recreation. Parks and Rec are out before dawn on most of the major paths. In 30...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-07-24, 03:06 PM
Replies: 152
Views: 5,167
Posted By cb400bill

Flash during the day. Solid in the night.

Flash during the day.

Solid in the night.
01-04-24, 03:54 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,552
Posted By delbiker1

This hurts

My twin sister, Kathy (I am Ken), had a stroke the night of 12/31-1/1, and passed the 2nd. I had just returned to Delaware the 28th, from Illinois, after spending Christmas week with my siblings and...
Forum: Commuting
01-04-24, 11:24 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 913
Posted By Pantah

For the last 6 years until a few months ago, I...

For the last 6 years until a few months ago, I had an 8.5 miles motorcycle/car commute route and a 12 miles bike route to get to work. The bike route was longer due to how narrow and unsafe for bikes...
01-01-24, 11:52 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,321
Posted By rsbob

Some what related: Yesterday I did a ZWIFT ride...

Some what related: Yesterday I did a ZWIFT ride up 3 passes. I usually just watch the screen and grind away. But recently I watch videos or Netflix on my longer sessions and pretty much ignore the...
Forum: Commuting
12-30-23, 07:11 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 913
Posted By PhilFo

Here in Philly, my car has an average speed of...

Here in Philly, my car has an average speed of 13.7mph. My average on the bike is just under 15mph. The morning commute is "reverse", in that most traffic is coming into the city and I'm heading in...
12-28-23, 07:08 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,959
Posted By Garthr

Long deep breathing, slow but steady. Do it for...

Long deep breathing, slow but steady. Do it for awhile, and you'll experience it. The longer the more it lingers. You can do it anywhere, anytime. No certain type of activity is required, even right...
12-28-23, 06:51 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,959
Posted By BTinNYC

This, and also the inverse; feeling a little blue...

This, and also the inverse; feeling a little blue when I don't get a ride in.
Forum: Commuting
12-27-23, 11:01 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 657
Posted By KJL

I was able to find a pair of used Schwalbe...

I was able to find a pair of used Schwalbe Marathon's from a local that was moving to Arizona and they were only used for like 10 miles!. While in his garage buying them we were chatting and I...
Forum: Commuting
12-23-23, 08:16 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 560
Posted By sweeks

If you're riding in traffic and want something...

If you're riding in traffic and want something *really* loud, try an Air Horn (https://designbydelta.com/products/arizound-horn)!
12-23-23, 11:03 AM
Replies: 152
Views: 7,303
Posted By rsbob

You reminded me of my last employment. I was...

You reminded me of my last employment. I was surrounded by fellow employees that were 10 to 20 years younger (I bike commuted then). Just being surrounded by young people did a lot to keep me...
12-23-23, 05:24 AM
Replies: 152
Views: 7,303
Posted By wolfchild

I consider good quality beer to be superfood.

I consider good quality beer to be superfood.
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