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Forum: Commuting
08-10-21, 10:06 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 6,964
Posted By GhostRider62

I have a second property that I rent. It has a...

I have a second property that I rent. It has a cut thru driveway connecting two public streets, it is convenient for trespassers to cut thru. It is posted "Private Property" and language to keep...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-06-21, 08:59 AM
Replies: 152
Views: 9,141
Posted By Iride01

Yeah, My apologies to anyone that is into...

Yeah,

My apologies to anyone that is into this, but it's always looked like me trying to get to the commode when I'm about to have a blow out.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-05-21, 06:58 AM
Replies: 258
Views: 16,878
Posted By rjones28

The newest generation of Jeeps make discerning...

The newest generation of Jeeps make discerning proper* Jeeps tricky.


* Two door Wrangler

;)
Forum: Road Cycling
07-04-21, 02:21 PM
Replies: 258
Views: 16,878
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

Proper Jeep and proper VW drivers wave to each...

Proper Jeep and proper VW drivers wave to each other all the time.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-03-21, 06:29 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 829
Posted By freeranger

Maybe the question should be: is it worth 2000...

Maybe the question should be: is it worth 2000 more TO YOU? Do you need the lightest, fastest bike in Trek's lineup of FX bikes? Do you ride competitively, or just ride for the enjoyment of riding....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-02-21, 07:26 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 843
Posted By shelbyfv

As Phil pointed out, that type of bike is very...

As Phil pointed out, that type of bike is very versatile/accommodating as to size. If you can sit on the bike in the shop and it doesn't feel wildly "wrong" then you should be good to go.
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
06-28-21, 08:28 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,793
Posted By cb400bill

Well, the good part is after your little rant...

Well, the good part is after your little rant you’re now one post closer to ten.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-24-21, 05:17 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,074
Posted By misttea

Quick Update: - Bike rides really well, I...

Quick Update:

- Bike rides really well, I can shift through 1st to 6th with no issues and the front derailleur works fine
- 7th gear worked for 5 minutes and then stopped working, but this isn't...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-23-21, 11:49 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 9,280
Posted By Paul Barnard

"Upgrade" is a word often used on these pages...

"Upgrade" is a word often used on these pages when "change" is the most appropriate word.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-29-21, 10:24 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 6,168
Posted By franswa

Bout to start a "packed dirt" sub-forum. Who's...

Bout to start a "packed dirt" sub-forum. Who's in!?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-02-21, 06:02 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,785
Posted By BlazingPedals

Personally, I think that sometimes it's a no-win...

Personally, I think that sometimes it's a no-win situation. If they post a question that's been asked before, they're told to do a search. If they first do a search and then post to a 10-year-old...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-02-21, 01:24 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,785
Posted By rydabent

Be nice

I am posting this on some of my other cycling forums.

BE NICE

Quite often a new or somewhat new member will ask a question that has maybe even been done to death before. But unless this new...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-28-21, 04:49 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 7,091
Posted By Happy Feet

I get tired of people telling me what I did over...

I get tired of people telling me what I did over the weekend.

It's embarrassing :(
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-28-21, 03:36 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 7,091
Posted By Kapusta

I just tell them “don’t bother, you are too lazy,...

I just tell them “don’t bother, you are too lazy, weak, and uncoordinated”.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-28-21, 02:17 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 7,091
Posted By mstateglfr

That doesnt happen to me so I dont get tired of...

That doesnt happen to me so I dont get tired of it.
For me, they will ask how far, Ill tell them, then they will ramble on for a minute about how crazy/tiring/challenging/hot/tough it must be to...
Forum: Winter Cycling
01-21-21, 06:33 PM
Replies: 149
Views: 36,763
Posted By xyz

Wimp, when I was a kid we rode when it was -100F,...

Wimp, when I was a kid we rode when it was -100F, and we liked it!
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
01-20-21, 03:21 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,004
Posted By Tourist in MSN

If you are thinking of getting a solar power...

If you are thinking of getting a solar power system and a big battery pack (I call that a power bank), some devices do not work well with some power supplies. I have had difficulty with some things...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
01-20-21, 08:06 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,004
Posted By redcon1

A word of caution -- I have found my Edge Explore...

A word of caution -- I have found my Edge Explore is useless for hiking and most of my kayaking.. It stays in pause mode until you reach 6mph, when the navigation starts. Maybe this is a setting...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
01-20-21, 12:18 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,004
Posted By njkayaker

Motion-X is a bit gimmicky to me. The UI is kind...

Motion-X is a bit gimmicky to me. The UI is kind of old-fashioned and downloading maps is kind of awful (it doesn't even seem to work on my phone). (Motion-X was one of the first apps I tried, years...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
01-19-21, 04:41 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,004
Posted By blacknbluebikes

Battery. Ah, there's the rub - on all platforms....

Battery. Ah, there's the rub - on all platforms. quick answer: pretty happy, and it's clearly better on later hardware. important: having options to control battery usage, if you do care or have a...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
01-19-21, 02:10 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,004
Posted By Tourist in MSN

If you are using a Trimble for work, you know...

If you are using a Trimble for work, you know more about GPS than 95 percent of the people on this forum, but you would likely have the most knowledge of professional grade stuff, not so much the...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
01-19-21, 11:22 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,004
Posted By blacknbluebikes

I use dedicated devices on the bike, currently...

I use dedicated devices on the bike, currently quite happy with a Garmin130Plus. Outside of that, I'm using Motion-X GPS software on my iPhone for "real GPS" type work, such as hiking on/off trail,...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
01-19-21, 10:01 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,004
Posted By Tourist in MSN

And canoeing and kayaking, you want one that does...

And canoeing and kayaking, you want one that does not need you to press any buttons since you might be in rough enough water that you want to keep both hands on the paddle. I have thought about...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
01-18-21, 06:09 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,004
Posted By Tourist in MSN

I think there is a minority of us that use...

I think there is a minority of us that use non-cycling specific GPS units, such as the models you cited. I use a Garmin base model 64 which is another non-cycling one. I think the main difference is...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
01-18-21, 12:07 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,004
Posted By Elvo

Sounds like you want a Garmin Fenix

Sounds like you want a Garmin Fenix
Forum: Mountain Biking
01-03-21, 11:39 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,641
Posted By enxhi.xhafa1

I got the fork whoo-hoo!!! Edit: And I can...

I got the fork whoo-hoo!!!
Edit: And I can finally post pictures yay!!

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1124/20210103_121723_cc68b1c43717959afb4dc3578f8ffda70d50b42b.jpg...
Forum: Touring
12-30-20, 02:41 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,658
Posted By veganbikes

Try Ortleib, they make their own product and it...

Try Ortleib, they make their own product and it is quite high quality. Knockoffs are not desirable under any conditions and never something you should actually look for. You want actually low cost go...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-24-20, 07:49 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,338
Posted By GlennR

https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0761/2225/produc...

https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0761/2225/products/Untitled-1_0001_B006ID1PG6.pt01_1024x1024.jpg?v=1507195329
Forum: Fatbikes
10-24-20, 06:15 PM
Replies: 331
Views: 81,266
Posted By hokiefyd

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1124/img_20201024_153531615_44f4069b68e26bb3f6bba9d45e596466c3cd0caa.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-13-20, 10:54 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,155
Posted By SalsaShark

The correct answer is Sherwood Green, like on a...

The correct answer is Sherwood Green, like on a vintage Fender Jaguar
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-05-20, 09:19 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,224
Posted By bmcer

Sorry for the typo. 2020 indeed. Just passing...

Sorry for the typo. 2020 indeed. Just passing along what I've been told in live phone conversation.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-28-20, 04:16 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,034
Posted By Badger6

The specified GRX group is definitely "gravel"...

The specified GRX group is definitely "gravel" oriented in it's gearing...the 105 is group is more versatile.

To help you understand the gearing of the two options check out this website...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-23-20, 02:50 PM
Replies: 273
Views: 27,700
Posted By mack_turtle

I spent several weeks drooling over some steel...

I spent several weeks drooling over some steel bikes before buying the steel hotness of a Twin Six Standard Rando...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-15-20, 11:39 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,373
Posted By BenBoozer

Finally got the correct tubes and wheels mounted....

Finally got the correct tubes and wheels mounted. I’m loving how it looks! Will follow up after my first ride.

...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-13-20, 02:48 AM
Replies: 194
Views: 16,311
Posted By Maelochs

So many people being so negative about others...

So many people being so negative about others doing things they don't like to do themselves. Kind of small-minded, IMO.

"Why gravel riding? is the same sort of question as "Why ride MTB?' Or...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-12-20, 11:49 PM
Replies: 194
Views: 16,311
Posted By HTupolev

Because some people like riding nice bikes,...

Because some people like riding nice bikes, regardless of whether or not the ride makes the bike dirty. You can ride paved roads just fine on a piece of crap bike, and you can go mountain biking on a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-12-20, 11:23 PM
Replies: 194
Views: 16,311
Posted By tomato coupe

I didn't buy a gravel bike to ride slowly on a...

I didn't buy a gravel bike to ride slowly on a dirt road for a few miles. On my last outing, I covered 123 miles and topped out at 44 mph.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-12-20, 11:18 PM
Replies: 194
Views: 16,311
Posted By Litespud

I see gravel riding as non-technical mountain...

I see gravel riding as non-technical mountain biking - not so many roots and rocks, more fire roads. Actually sounds pretty good - mountain biking lite :thumb:
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-08-20, 02:23 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,078
Posted By Wanderer

All I know, ist hat I occasionally need a bigger...

All I know, ist hat I occasionally need a bigger gear on the back!

How much bigger?

Bigger than the one on there!
Forum: Road Cycling
08-26-20, 11:32 PM
Replies: 3,261
Views: 639,635
Posted By vane171

Not sure this qualifies for true empty road...

Not sure this qualifies for true empty road ahead, but this is the countryside where I ride bike. This uphill sometimes gets the better of me and I stop and take in the view, really to recover the...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-25-20, 09:09 PM
Replies: 3,261
Views: 639,635
Posted By RandolphCarter

Lake Road, Stillwater, NY - looking...

Lake Road, Stillwater, NY - looking southeast-ish:

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50262853028_befd307ef9_k.jpg

Sweet Road, Ballston Lake, NY, looking east:
...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-25-20, 04:53 PM
Replies: 3,261
Views: 639,635
Posted By BHG6

More Mt. Lemmon....such a beautiful ride. Been...

More Mt. Lemmon....such a beautiful ride. Been closed for quite a while now due to wild fires, unfortunately.

...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-24-20, 10:14 PM
Replies: 3,261
Views: 639,635
Posted By NoWhammies

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Forum: Road Cycling
08-21-20, 04:23 AM
Replies: 3,261
Views: 639,635
Posted By BHG6

Mt. Lemmon in Tucson, AZ ...

Mt. Lemmon in Tucson, AZ
https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_3136_45c55a47e8290ff5c04bb40ba57029c440c0e4f1.jpg...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-17-20, 04:38 PM
Replies: 3,261
Views: 639,635
Posted By 2cam16

Thought I'd cover both directions. From this...

Thought I'd cover both directions. From this morning's gravel ride:
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50238258961_e9e82564ea_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2jxod7D)IMG_3853 (https://flic.kr/p/2jxod7D)...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-14-20, 07:34 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,267
Posted By BobbyG

I used to collect and shoot photos with old...

I used to collect and shoot photos with old cameras, until color film became more expensive and less convenient to process. (Wal-Mart used to develop 35mm color film on site for $2.75, no prints, I'd...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-08-20, 05:59 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 12,626
Posted By jbchybridrider

I think Sakae made them the best. Made in Japan...

I think Sakae made them the best. Made in Japan strongest and stiffest :innocent:
...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-27-20, 12:59 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,404
Posted By AlmostTrick

If you could only have 1 gravel tire

You'd be riding a unicycle!

Sorry, I'll show myself to the door...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-23-20, 03:54 PM
Replies: 172
Views: 20,555
Posted By Cyclist0108

REI is not a big box store by any stretch of the...

REI is not a big box store by any stretch of the imagination. To compare them to Walmart is so absurdly uninformed and idiotic, it borders on slander. I've been to FAR worse LBS.

Unlike Walmart...
Forum: Fatbikes
03-22-20, 10:35 AM
Replies: 331
Views: 81,266
Posted By Happy Feet

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49684913798_45...

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49684913798_459f132d23_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2iGuaSN)

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