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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 04:12 AM
Replies: 166
Views: 7,135
Posted By 50PlusCycling

I remember meeting Lemond back in the day, he had...

I remember meeting Lemond back in the day, he had just won his second Tour, and he was a great guy. He was honest, open, and eager. He wasn’t “holier than thou” despite his fame, and his “Sports...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-06-24, 07:57 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 6,969
Posted By speyfitter

Technical questions for the retro grouches on here

I hope we can use this thread to query the retro grouch community on border issues pertaining to equipment, cycling performance, expectations, etc.

So here is my question/point of discussion:
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-28-24, 11:38 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,289
Posted By blacknbluebikes

After attaching a baseball card to the seat stay,...

After attaching a baseball card to the seat stay, I simply count the clicks, divide by the number of spokes on the wheel, then multiply by the circumference of the tire, expressed in miles. I was...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
02-26-24, 10:06 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 805
Posted By ScottCommutes

One possibility from Google searching: ...

One possibility from Google searching:

https://nwselfdefense.com/product/pepper-spray-bike-mount-for-stem-mount-only
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-17-24, 06:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 796
Posted By IPassGas

I never understood the reason for drop bars on a...

I never understood the reason for drop bars on a tandem for most riders. The stoker is in your slipstream. A more upright position takes her/his nose out of your back and is more comfortable for...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-22-23, 10:58 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 4,191
Posted By pdlamb

Well, in addition to Yes, No, and Depends, how...

Well, in addition to Yes, No, and Depends, how about Dunno?

I've ridden trips with five organizations, of various luxury levels in different areas. Adventure Cycling was the least expensive, but...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
11-04-23, 01:45 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,853
Posted By L134

And I thought you were going to say you found the...

And I thought you were going to say you found the replacement springs in the ball point pen.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
11-04-23, 08:08 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,853
Posted By ferengii

Excellent postings on this narrow topic! I wanted...

Excellent postings on this narrow topic! I wanted to provide an update on my Rohbox after picking up the bike from the shop. Kevin, the mechanic/store owner, had not heard back from Cycle Monkey, so...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-22-23, 02:21 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,255
Posted By Pratt

Sounds more like a Lucy bike, and you...

Sounds more like a Lucy bike, and you (unfortunately) get to be Charlie Brown.
Forum: Touring
08-01-23, 02:10 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 6,738
Posted By tcs

Pretty much. It'll die out. ...

Pretty much. It'll die out.

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/536x685/us_patent_444642_5c3ac88931f1322ccff37b7a4f373492c92974cc.png
Forum: Touring
08-01-23, 08:55 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 6,738
Posted By cyccommute

Nope, it doesn’t. Using bikepacking bags where...

Nope, it doesn’t. Using bikepacking bags where you would normally use panniers makes you look silly. I use both…look at my pictures…but I use them for different applications. My aborted trip was a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-09-23, 08:30 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,548
Posted By NOLA Sekai 4K

I've used "Take A Look" eyeglass mirrors for 3...

I've used "Take A Look" eyeglass mirrors for 3 years now. I have two...one for sunny days (affixed to my riding sunglasses), and one on an un-tinted pair of safety glasses used in low light or...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-15-23, 12:41 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,533
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

10 days, through the mountains. Topped out...

10 days, through the mountains.

Topped out at 12mph down a significant hill, there was a lot of anger issues that day.

At the end of the ride, I was far too tired to act on that anger.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-15-23, 08:16 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,533
Posted By Maelochs

Nice bit of writing, Mr. LarrySellerz.

Nice bit of writing, Mr. LarrySellerz.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-15-23, 12:48 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,533
Posted By LarrySellerz

Hate the wind.. somehow it bothers me much more...

Hate the wind.. somehow it bothers me much more than hills. Like god is laughing at me or using underhanded/dishonest methods to beat me down.

its like if a hill suddenly changed and got steeper...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-27-22, 01:13 PM
Replies: 1,258
Views: 55,400
Posted By kwb377

Because a bottle with a screw-on lid and...

Because a bottle with a screw-on lid and unregulated flow is exactly what I want to try and drink from while riding...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-27-22, 11:07 AM
Replies: 1,258
Views: 55,400
Posted By alcjphil

Half the water bottles I have were free at...

Half the water bottles I have were free at various events I have done. They stay in the holder much more securely than soda bottles. Most I have ever paid for one was about $10
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-27-22, 10:58 AM
Replies: 1,258
Views: 55,400
Posted By Darth Lefty

Some people get into a mode where they need the...

Some people get into a mode where they need the newest thing and that's pretty wasteful. MSRP turning into used wholesale value walking out the door of the shop...

Some nice components are a lot...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-23-22, 03:52 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,145
Posted By indyfabz

My legs are so dry and scaly from being on tour...

My legs are so dry and scaly from being on tour that they feel like Gatorskinz. :D
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-23-22, 03:41 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,145
Posted By Polaris OBark

Today my legs feel like 700C x 55mm Rene Herse...

Today my legs feel like 700C x 55mm Rene Herse Antelope Hills with a less supple standard casing.

You could inject some sealant and simulate a DVT.
Forum: Touring
06-17-22, 06:36 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,541
Posted By greatbasin

What bike is the rack going on and what will be...

What bike is the rack going on and what will be attached to the rack?

There are material differences. Topeak racks will be TIG-welded aluminum tubing. They're light and strong, but have less...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-16-22, 08:02 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 759
Posted By _ForceD_

From time to time I’ll make my own bar tape. Get...

From time to time I’ll make my own bar tape. Get a cheap hunk of fabric for just a couple bucks (fabric store, or even pre-cut hunks at department stores). Cut a couple of strips about 7 feet long,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-16-22, 12:17 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,383
Posted By fredlord

Lots and lots of little pins that hook under the...

Lots and lots of little pins that hook under the rim. Once the tyre's on, that's it. Only way to get it off again is to cut it off. So it if I bust a spoke it's game over.:)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-22, 01:46 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 690
Posted By Kapusta

Disc or rim?

Disc or rim?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-22, 10:33 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 690
Posted By Kedosto

What an incredible find, and in such amazing...

What an incredible find, and in such amazing condition. Outstanding!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-22, 09:00 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 690
Posted By chaadster

Wow, P.L.Jensen that is remarkable! What a work...

Wow, P.L.Jensen that is remarkable! What a work of craftsmanship and art, something unlike any bike I’ve seen before! Thanks for posting it!!
Forum: Touring
04-12-22, 05:54 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,040
Posted By staehpj1

I never thought of that as necessarily a terrible...

I never thought of that as necessarily a terrible thing. I always assumed that folks would be using it to get help and may not be hosting. I was fine with that. The only time I felt like they...
Forum: Touring
03-15-22, 04:09 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,072
Posted By pdlamb

Those of us who have had run-ins with the...

Those of us who have had run-ins with the proprietor of crazyguy are likely to recommend some other site. I moved my account to wordpress; cycleblaze or blogspot would work as well.

Two...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-27-22, 10:58 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,251
Posted By Eric F

Dog Journal: Finally got to race bike-guy. ...

Dog Journal: Finally got to race bike-guy. Stoopid car got in the way before I hit top speed. Bike-guy said something to my hoomans and they tied me up. I think he's scared to race me becuz he...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
10-11-21, 09:45 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,052
Posted By tandemfor2

Improving eTap shifting on Tandem

Hello All - We have a 2012 Cannondale Road 2 tandem which we upgraded to a 2x12 SRAM Force AXS system from House of Tandems. Essentially, the system supports a 34x48 up front and a custom 11x42...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-28-21, 03:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 897
Posted By bobh123

Converting Speedster to 650b

To add to the knowledgebase:

I have a CoMotion Speedster I purchased in 2018. It came with 700c wheels (Velocity Dyad rims), and I have been running Schwalbe 700cx35 tires. Without looking, I...
Forum: Touring
09-14-21, 02:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,557
Posted By MidLife50

Katy Trail Completed

After completing our first ever multi-day tour in late June (see Gap and C&O Complete (https://www.bikeforums.net/touring/1233829-gap-c-o-tour-completed.html)), my wife and I are just back from our...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-03-21, 07:09 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,472
Posted By jts125

A beautiful bike! Thanks for posting

A beautiful bike! Thanks for posting
Forum: Tandem Cycling
01-23-21, 08:50 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,047
Posted By conspiratemus1

A tire that is too big to fit into your current...

A tire that is too big to fit into your current bike is always the solution. This leads you to become dissatisfied with what you were perfectly happy with up until the moment you read advertising...
Forum: Touring
01-09-21, 08:06 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,479
Posted By andrewclaus

Yes, nice story, great twist. Amen to...

Yes, nice story, great twist.



Amen to this. I was passed the other day on a long climb (Mt Lemmon from Tucson) by a guy (half my age) on a racing rig. I was on my touring bike, wearing...
Forum: Touring
01-09-21, 02:33 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,479
Posted By imi

Haha! 😂 Love the last line! Well played, sir!

Haha! 😂 Love the last line! Well played, sir!
Forum: Touring
01-08-21, 10:47 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,479
Posted By Doug64

Words of Wisdom

As my wife and I were riding along the beautiful Main River Route in Central Germany an older couple passed us. They were typical of many European bike tourists; gray haired, dressed in street...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-09-20, 06:35 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,185
Posted By OuterMarker

The benefits of tubeless are you can't get pinch...

The benefits of tubeless are you can't get pinch flats, puncture flats are less likely (the tubeless sealant can quickly seal small holes as soon as they form), and you can ride at lower tire...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-28-20, 01:00 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,873
Posted By Road Fan

I don't get statements like this. How much...

I don't get statements like this. How much trouble can it be to put the saddle on the bike, adjust it's position, rub on a thin coating of Proofide (it's usually provided), and ride it for 6 mo...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-30-20, 06:56 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 7,429
Posted By Koyote

If I was wearing that, I would feel compelled to...

If I was wearing that, I would feel compelled to climb off my bike and help out every time I came upon a road construction crew.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-29-20, 07:24 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 8,152
Posted By walnutz

I've read this a few times and can't make heads...

I've read this a few times and can't make heads or tails of it, but you seem happy, so kudos!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-20-20, 03:17 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,399
Posted By Lemond1985

The owner was a canine heart specialist, she knew...

The owner was a canine heart specialist, she knew right where to spread the ribs to directly access the heart.

The insane German Shepard that attacked and bit me for absolutely no reason, I kicked...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
10-16-20, 07:52 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,290
Posted By IPassGas

This is in part personal preference. We have used...

This is in part personal preference. We have used the click-stand on heavily loaded long tours for more than 10 years and found it to be simple and reliable. The stand is affixed to our frame so...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-05-20, 05:49 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,550
Posted By conspiratemus1

First they told us that traditional road-bike rim...

First they told us that traditional road-bike rim caliper brakes were inadequate (and Arai drum brakes were old-fashioned.) So we got cable disc brakes. Normal braking wasn't really any better...
Forum: Touring
08-03-19, 05:47 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 14,222
Posted By J.Higgins

I've also heard that Gates belts don't respond...

I've also heard that Gates belts don't respond well to sarcasm or innuendo.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-03-18, 11:34 PM
Replies: 378
Views: 66,130
Posted By canklecat

Yup, valve caps are uncool. Which is why I...

Yup, valve caps are uncool.

Which is why I use them.

And to keep my valve stem nut company, so it's not uncool alone.

Besides, they look better with my argyle socks, black knee warmers and...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
11-02-17, 08:35 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,393
Posted By Mr IGH

Craigslist giveth: Newer Arriva comes home

I've owned my 86 Arriva since I bought it new back in the spring of 1986 but it hadn't been ridden for a few decades. This September I pulled it out of the shed after my GF saw it and said we should...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-14-17, 01:27 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 169,443
Posted By Bewer

For all my tandems (1 road, 1 mtb full suspension...

For all my tandems (1 road, 1 mtb full suspension and 1 Fatbike tandem) I'm using the RADSTAND-incar system. It's a German manufacturer of famous incar bike systems. I have added some fotos of ths...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-16-15, 08:34 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 169,443
Posted By ReedCycle

We have had a Transit Connect Wagon (Long...

We have had a Transit Connect Wagon (Long Wheelbase) for six months. We bought it to replace a Ford Focus Wagon that we used as our tandem hauler, which let us haul the bike inside if we took both...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-29-15, 07:33 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 169,443
Posted By StephenH

Photos of the bike loaded in my Ford Transit...

Photos of the bike loaded in my Ford Transit Connect.
Rear piece of wood has a slot cut to hold the front tire, keeps the wheel from rolling sideways in the car, keeps the bike from moving...
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