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03-15-24, 09:06 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 731
Posted By bboy314

That’s not an unseated tire, it’s just falling...

That’s not an unseated tire, it’s just falling apart.
03-11-24, 09:57 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 744
Posted By 13ollocks

In my town (Chapel Hill NC), the main street used...

In my town (Chapel Hill NC), the main street used to be two lanes each way, and some time during the pandemic they converted the sidewalk-adjacent lane in each direction to a dedicated bike lane...
03-10-24, 05:42 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 744
Posted By 13ollocks

NC -“Bicyclists may, but are not required to,...

NC -“Bicyclists may, but are not required to, utilize any usable path for bicycles that has been provided adjacent to a roadway.”
this from “bikelaw.com”, an NC cycling law site. Needless to say I...
03-10-24, 04:45 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 744
Posted By roadcrankr

Just another variation of road rage. We can cause...

Just another variation of road rage. We can cause a driver several seconds of delay and they go ballistic.
I rode down a slightly twisty road recently, with six vehicles ahead of me and maybe two...
03-10-24, 03:55 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 744
Posted By Steve B.

Here’s a link to the NYC law that essentially...

Here’s a link to the NYC law that essentially states to use a bike lane except when conditions occur that makes it unsafe.

https://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/downloads/pdf/bicyclerules-english.pdf
03-10-24, 02:26 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 744
Posted By Rick

Not in the bike lane by Casey They want you to...

Not in the bike lane by Casey They want you to use the bike lane but you according to the law can leave the bike lane when you deem it not safe. In NYC the police will right a summons and tell you...
03-10-24, 02:00 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 744
Posted By Fredo76

I don't have an AK-47, nor anything similar, nor...

I don't have an AK-47, nor anything similar, nor any desire to acquire one.

But I have thought about the reactions I would get in my town if I rode with one strapped across my back!

Luckily,...
03-10-24, 01:56 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 744
Posted By Steve B.

Agree with the judgement call about safety on a...

Agree with the judgement call about safety on a path. I think NYC requires a dedicated path be used if one exists alongside a road, or some such, with the caveat of safe conditions. Who makes that...
03-07-24, 12:16 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 190
Posted By Rick_D

Not these but have used Slime sealant tubes. How...

Not these but have used Slime sealant tubes. How different are they, I wonder?

Mixed bag--heavier than standard tubes, trickier to mount (tend to twist under the tire), hard to patch if they do...
03-07-24, 11:22 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 190
Posted By alcjphil

Inner tubes with sealant inside can be just as...

Inner tubes with sealant inside can be just as messy
(if not more so) than a tubeless setup. I have been riding tubeless on the road for 13 years and have never had a messy puncture. In fact, I flat...
03-07-24, 11:10 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 190
Posted By zandoval

First I have heard of them. I wonder about this....

First I have heard of them. I wonder about this. If you do get a puncture its probably going to leak a bit before it self seals. Do you then need to top off the air pressure and of course inspect the...
04-17-23, 05:19 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 947
Posted By cthenn

Not exactly acid reflux/GERD issues, but I suffer...

Not exactly acid reflux/GERD issues, but I suffer from on and off gastritis. I'm currently in an "on" cycle for several months, and I've finally been able to pinpoint that cycling is pretty bad for...
04-16-23, 06:04 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 947
Posted By rosefarts

https://www.ucihealth.org/medical-services/esophag...

https://www.ucihealth.org/medical-services/esophageal-disease/gerd/linx-treatment-for-gerd
04-16-23, 05:59 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 947
Posted By RCMoeur

As noted in my earlier post, the asthma in the...

As noted in my earlier post, the asthma in the trachea usually kicks in (even with copious use of an inhaler) long before the esophagus gets into the discussion.

Looking back, I don't see how I...
04-16-23, 05:28 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 947
Posted By Mtracer

I know nothing about acid reflux of gerd. But...

I know nothing about acid reflux of gerd. But when it comes to weight loss, walking is considered excellent. It's not a high intensity workout, so you won't burn as many calories per hour as...
04-16-23, 10:46 AM
04-16-23, 10:08 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 947
Posted By jackb

I've been on omeprezole for over ten years and I...

I've been on omeprezole for over ten years and I hike, bike, and ski. No problems ever.
04-16-23, 09:44 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 431
Posted By Polaris OBark

You could also try what I do: Don't even...

You could also try what I do:

Don't even look. Just put in more sealant.
04-16-23, 09:23 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 431
Posted By Polaris OBark

If it formed a dried-out blob, peal it out. If...

If it formed a dried-out blob, peal it out. If it is still liquid, top it off. It is likely still as good as the day you put it in there.
04-16-23, 08:08 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 947
Posted By Juan Foote

Before I got on a "good" medication for acid...

Before I got on a "good" medication for acid reflux, cycling certainly was an activity which would cause me to feel the issue. I won't say trigger, because the cycling didn't cause the issue, just to...
04-16-23, 08:04 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 947
Posted By TakingMyTime

I've never noticed any aggravation due to...

I've never noticed any aggravation due to exercise, I ride and weight lift regularly. I am approximately 15 lbs overwieght right now but when that comes off the GERD goes down. My acid reflux is...
10-24-22, 06:58 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,742
Posted By Attilio

I ride a flat bar hybrid beater in the winter or...

I ride a flat bar hybrid beater in the winter or MTB fat bike and like the Planet Bike mittenish (index are separated) gloves but I replaced the inner lining gloves w/ the Meriwool brand merino wool...
10-18-22, 02:36 PM
Replies: 1,258
Views: 53,179
Posted By Eric F

Probably. However, it's my money, and it's going...

Probably. However, it's my money, and it's going to get wasted on something. Wasting it on something I enjoy and helps me stay healthy(ish) seems like a decent reason. I've definitely wasted money...
10-15-22, 10:29 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 2,351
Posted By rsbob

Ever be aware of the grammar police - thems hides...

Ever be aware of the grammar police - thems hides everywheres.
10-14-22, 06:04 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,076
Posted By Polaris OBark

I think this is what my wife has: ...

I think this is what my wife has:

https://www.adidas.com/us/five-ten-freerider-canvas-mountain-bike-shoes/GZ4656.html

When I removed the insoles, they essentially had no structure at all, just...
10-14-22, 05:39 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,076
Posted By Polaris OBark

My Shimano XC shoes came with high-quality...

My Shimano XC shoes came with high-quality insoles. They are even heat-moldable (as were the shoes). But they fit me fine without that. The insoles have 3 different arch support inserts a user can...
10-14-22, 05:07 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,076
Posted By Polaris OBark

My experience with Five Tens is the shoes are ok...

My experience with Five Tens is the shoes are ok but the insoles are complete garbage. My wife had a similar experience, and had terrible cramps until she bought a pair of good insoles (probably...
10-13-22, 06:25 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,886
Posted By rumrunn6

came across these pics I must have shared in...

came across these pics I must have shared in another thread
Altra Running...
10-11-22, 05:43 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,886
Posted By wolfchild

Gaiters are one of the best and most practical...

Gaiters are one of the best and most practical clothing accessories I ever used. They always worked perfectly to prevent snow and slush getting inside my boots and keeping my lower legs dry, they...
10-11-22, 04:51 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,886
Posted By mdarnton

Chicago winters, usually in the 20sF and I'll...

Chicago winters, usually in the 20sF and I'll happily ride down to 15F, not usually wet since when it snows it REALLY snows and I don't ride until they plow the streets. I generally run warm enough....
10-11-22, 04:30 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,886
Posted By Trakhak

I cycled in hiker's gaiters for years when I...

I cycled in hiker's gaiters for years when I commuted by bike, starting in the late 1990s. Amazon has quite a number of gaiters listed.
10-11-22, 04:13 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,886
Posted By wolfchild

Any store that sells backpacking and hiking gear...

Any store that sells backpacking and hiking gear should have gaiters.
10-11-22, 01:47 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,886
Posted By 79pmooney

Another piece of winter gear I love, but that I...

Another piece of winter gear I love, but that I had to make - cycling gators. Simple, close to waterproof outdoor fabric that wraps around my ankle and velcros in back. Fits under my...
10-11-22, 01:47 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,886
Posted By rumrunn6

I agree pant leg ankles & shoes must match up, or...

I agree pant leg ankles & shoes must match up, or you will get shoes full of water
I agree Showers Pass pants are long...
10-11-22, 09:44 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,886
Posted By rumrunn6

just quick opinions ... (just for tops?) if it...

just quick opinions ... (just for tops?) if it was for me ...

Patagonia micro puff jacket NO
North Face Thermoball NO
Fox ranger 2.5L water jacket THAT COULD WORK
Showers pass Elite 2.0 THAT...
10-07-22, 03:24 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,117
Posted By rumrunn6

the brand is basecamp I bought in on amazon it...

the brand is basecamp I bought in on amazon it came w a tinted visor & I bought a clear visor to use at night it fits very well
10-07-22, 11:16 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 444
Posted By parkbrav

In Praise of a Member of Bike Forums

I hope I'm not embarrassing anybody so I apologize in advance. In advance of our next winter cycling season, I wanted to thank RumRunn6 for his immeasurable contributions to Bike Forums and...
10-06-22, 07:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 934
Posted By Arthur Peabody

'Just like life, riding my bike doesn't always make sense. But that's why I love it'

NPR's Bill Chappell tells us why he likes riding
Read https://www.npr.org/2022/07/18/1089654169/bill-chappell-cycling
listen...
10-06-22, 04:55 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,636
Posted By Paul Barnard

I am sorry that it happened, but thankful your...

I am sorry that it happened, but thankful your wife is okay. With a little effort, you'll be able to identify the cyclist. In this country it is a good idea to look all ways when crossing even when...
10-05-22, 09:41 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,084
Posted By downtube42

I was climbing a hill in a small southern Indiana...

I was climbing a hill in a small southern Indiana town, when I noticed someone was yelling at me. From a distance, I could see a local hanging his head out the window of his pickup yelling something...
10-05-22, 09:49 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,084
Posted By Rolla

Sounds a lot like some people here on Bike...

Sounds a lot like some people here on Bike Forums: "Do it like I do, or you're doing it wrong." Just flip 'em off and keep riding.
09-30-22, 12:08 PM
Replies: 228
Views: 8,999
Posted By urbanknight

Yesterday, I did a 1 hour ride in rush hour that...

Yesterday, I did a 1 hour ride in rush hour that must have had the most polite motorists ever. Not even a close pass! Three of the times I had to move into the left turn lane, the vehicles slowed or...
09-28-22, 11:15 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,742
Posted By t2p

It's been decades since I've used them - but I...

It's been decades since I've used them - but I have the PI 'lobster' gloves (somewhere) and I believe they worked fairly well ... as good or better than my other fairly good / best winter gloves
...
09-21-22, 11:44 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,742
Posted By MNBikeCommuter

I use the Sturmfist 4 and yes, they look bulky...

I use the Sturmfist 4 and yes, they look bulky but work the levers just fine. They get too warm for me above 25F. I can go out an hour at 0F and it's my feet I have problems with rather than my...
09-19-22, 09:01 PM
Replies: 1,258
Views: 53,179
Posted By tomato coupe

Maybe it was still worth the money to them.

Maybe it was still worth the money to them.
09-14-22, 09:27 PM
Replies: 1,258
Views: 53,179
Posted By I_like_e_bike

I think people should be free to spend their work...

I think people should be free to spend their work money and buy whatever they want.
09-14-22, 03:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 650
Posted By chas58

yep, 20 is pretty standard for that tire size. ...

yep, 20 is pretty standard for that tire size. ETRTO standard lists it from 17 to 23. I've run it from 20 to 29 internal.

For reference, you can always search for the standard: etrto tire chart...
09-01-22, 05:57 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,690
Posted By SurferRosa

House cats don't do this.

House cats don't do this.
10-02-21, 12:07 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 8,216
Posted By kahn

Specialized has a range of Creo models including,...

Specialized has a range of Creo models including, of course, there very pricey top of the line ones
...
02-17-21, 02:59 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 4,328
Posted By gregf83

Stans instructions for 'Valve Injection' include...

Stans instructions for 'Valve Injection' include removing the core so I think Stans considers valve and stem (with core removed) interchangeable.
Is it possible the larger crystals they include in...
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