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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-10-21, 03:59 PM
Replies: 188
Views: 8,211
Posted By guachi

Brats are the wurst, aren't they?

Brats are the wurst, aren't they?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-07-21, 06:23 PM
Replies: 188
Views: 8,211
Posted By stephr1

Occasionally, the cotton boxers can be a bit...

Occasionally, the cotton boxers can be a bit irritating (kind like the ex-wife, but on the other side of my butt :( Most of the time, tho, it works out great. Like yesterday I did my 30 mi. ride out...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-05-21, 06:43 PM
Replies: 188
Views: 8,211
Posted By tomato coupe

Okay, how about a nice thong? That wouldn't...

Okay, how about a nice thong? That wouldn't bunch up as much.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-28-21, 05:50 AM
Replies: 188
Views: 8,211
Posted By Phil_gretz

My wife is a long-time practitioner of a hot yoga...

My wife is a long-time practitioner of a hot yoga discipline known as Bikram, so named because of its founder. This is a specific emphasis on spinal health and the strength and flexibility necessary...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-29-21, 07:04 PM
Replies: 2,159
Views: 979,122
Posted By hokiefyd

The Touring subforum...

The Touring subforum (https://www.bikeforums.net/touring/) may be a good place to ask (though they likely do have more of a focus on traditional touring). They'll likely say that the most important...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-23-21, 11:26 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 5,741
Posted By terrymorse

The only nonsense I’m seeing here is what I’ve...

The only nonsense I’m seeing here is what I’ve quoted above.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-23-21, 08:53 AM
Replies: 2,159
Views: 979,122
Posted By Rick53

Yeah it can be changed and used. Even if it...

Yeah it can be changed and used. Even if it wasn't exact. You should change out the chainrings along with the rear cassette ETC. Should be pretty straight forward. You might even be able to use the...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-21-21, 05:56 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 5,741
Posted By canklecat

I still carry those emergency blankets in winter,...

I still carry those emergency blankets in winter, usually in a wedge bag. But if I'm on the bike with the smaller Lezyne Road Caddy, I try to remember to stuff the emergency blanket into a jersey...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-19-21, 10:49 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,052
Posted By woodcraft

I agree with this. I am much quicker to jam my...

I agree with this. I am much quicker to jam my head down into neck, tighten grip on bars, & randomly swerve when someone yells "HOLE", than

when someone points.:)
Forum: Road Cycling
07-19-21, 07:50 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 5,741
Posted By GlennR

My bikes are in better than new condition since i...

My bikes are in better than new condition since i maintain them, but you never know. In almost 30,000 miles i've never needed the tool for myself. But I have stopped helped others so the minimal...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-12-21, 12:42 PM
Replies: 258
Views: 16,598
Posted By genejockey

That's not my experience. Turning left from 84...

That's not my experience. Turning left from 84 to Canada I get in the left lane, make my intention clear, and make sure to take my turn. I almost never have to come to a dead, foot-down stop, but...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-06-21, 12:55 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 6,583
Posted By Paul Barnard

We are all very different. Heart rate, absent...

We are all very different. Heart rate, absent any other data is almost useless. Just go ride. Don't worry about your heart rate, breath rate or any other singular metric. If you are concerned,...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-05-21, 07:37 AM
Replies: 258
Views: 16,598
Posted By Spreggy

It's not just cycling, it's the world today imho....

It's not just cycling, it's the world today imho. Growing up, people used to just pop into each others houses to say hi, we called it "company". Now if the doorbell rings it's like who the hell is...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-04-21, 04:47 PM
Replies: 258
Views: 16,598
Posted By caloso

Maybe they’re resentful and depressed that their ...

Maybe they’re resentful and depressed that their super light bikes are giving them an inferior workout.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-09-21, 03:04 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 7,148
Posted By bruce19

Thank you for posting this site.

Thank you for posting this site.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-09-21, 08:10 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 7,148
Posted By njkayaker

And a week later, you are still whining about it....

And a week later, you are still whining about it. :rolleyes:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-09-21, 05:34 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 7,148
Posted By 1979schwinn

Most GPS (phone and watch), update (talk to...

Most GPS (phone and watch), update (talk to satellite), once every 5-6 seconds.
More accuracy would require a dedicated GPS device.
Another note on longer runs, you are handed off to different...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-07-21, 01:25 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 7,148
Posted By BCDrums

wkc, I admire your rigorous approach to...

wkc,

I admire your rigorous approach to tracking down the errors. But I am lazier (by a lot!) than you are.

I have a Cateye Astrale wired bike computer that is C&V-worthy, and I track my rides...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-07-21, 10:59 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 7,148
Posted By blacknbluebikes

Well, let's chime in with this angle... The...

Well, let's chime in with this angle...
The units being measured (miles, km, feet, whatever) are actually pretty arbitrary. Cubits? why not. The higher order question is "what are you doing with...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-06-21, 07:48 AM
Replies: 3,903
Views: 474,305
Posted By freeranger

As with everything, there has been new technology...

As with everything, there has been new technology developed. Remember when football players wore what was more of a leather head covering, than a helmet? How long a helmet will last depends on many...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-01-21, 05:18 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 11,293
Posted By VicBC_Biker

Correct.

Correct.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-29-21, 03:06 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 5,652
Posted By genejockey

It seemed like a silly idea to me, since for the...

It seemed like a silly idea to me, since for the most part bikes and riders are light enough to brake efficiently with normal hand strength. Cars, of course, are MUCH heavier, and becoming more so...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-28-21, 05:43 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 7,148
Posted By prj71

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Forum: Road Cycling
05-27-21, 02:02 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 5,652
Posted By johnnyace

Luddites! :D But seriously, at what point do they...

Luddites! :D But seriously, at what point do they stop being bicycles (never, I guess, if they still have two wheels)—a relatively simple, low-tech, accessible human-powered machine—and become just...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-27-21, 12:39 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 5,652
Posted By JohnDThompson

Well, those big Mercedes Benz vehicles have a...

Well, those big Mercedes Benz vehicles have a correspondingly big battery and an alternator to keep that battery charged while the engine is running, so there is considerably less risk of losing...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-26-21, 07:43 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 7,148
Posted By prj71

Who T F cares about the Nyquist rate...

Who T F cares about the Nyquist rate fercripesakes. Just go ride your bikes and have fun.

...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-25-21, 08:35 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 7,148
Posted By ksryder

As someone who was in a field artillery unit,...

As someone who was in a field artillery unit, believe me when I say we didn't sweat it there, either :lol:

I'm kidding mostly. Also your point is valid, cycling-based GPS options are generally in...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-18-21, 07:26 PM
Replies: 298
Views: 19,603
Posted By Shimagnolo

This video has a couple interesting modified...

This video has a couple interesting modified motorbikes to demonstrate steering: One with a separate set of fixed handlebars, and one with a pointer on the tank to better show small movements of the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-11-21, 05:50 PM
Replies: 492
Views: 40,282
Posted By sacr

Possibly the op has poked the bear here(many here...

Possibly the op has poked the bear here(many here as he has described). Personally, each to their own, its your money, but where I live, there are groups of cyclists with all the kit who ride in...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-09-21, 12:18 AM
Replies: 2,159
Views: 979,122
Posted By Gianlucahead

I am glad to read you enjoy your Ds! I actually...

I am glad to read you enjoy your Ds! I actually do some MTBiking with mine! But after having upgraded to 29x2.0 tyres from maxxis. Now as I am gaining confidence I was wondering if would be the case...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-29-21, 04:34 AM
Replies: 156
Views: 14,335
Posted By alo

The most important part of losing weight is diet....

The most important part of losing weight is diet. With the right diet, cycling can be very beneficial.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-29-21, 03:45 AM
Replies: 156
Views: 14,335
Posted By yamsyamsyams

Any exercise combined with the right diet can...

Any exercise combined with the right diet can help you lose weight. Question is how much exercise and what type of diet. There are plenty of internet articles on this.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-29-21, 03:29 AM
Replies: 156
Views: 14,335
Posted By Outrider1

There's a formula for losing weight which is...

There's a formula for losing weight which is actually quite simple...eat less, move more.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-23-21, 11:57 AM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,400,822
Posted By Rocket-Sauce

Finally got around to it! ...

Finally got around to it!
https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1107x830/img_1436_d2f849b4c3c3a5090469d1dca084beb71638c85b.jpg
...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-26-20, 07:02 PM
Replies: 142
Views: 19,900
Posted By biker128pedal

Think of a stop sign and a light as a place to...

Think of a stop sign and a light as a place to practice a track stands. :50:
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-26-20, 04:55 PM
Replies: 142
Views: 19,900
Posted By flangehead

Yes

OK, I can tell I'm the contrarian here. However, some newer riders may value a different perspective.

My context: I ride on suburban roads to get to places.

I always slow down for...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-22-17, 06:43 PM
Replies: 2,159
Views: 979,122
Posted By Karmajack

I never even gave the stock pedals a chance to be...

I never even gave the stock pedals a chance to be honest. By the looks they seemed too small...and I also didn't like the way they looked. I went with Wellgo MG1's. They were the only pedals in my...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-22-17, 06:03 PM
Replies: 2,159
Views: 979,122
Posted By jase33

I switched pedals as I also have wide feet. Nice...

I switched pedals as I also have wide feet. Nice wide Shimano flats.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-22-17, 04:34 PM
Replies: 2,159
Views: 979,122
Posted By jbw57

I have a DS3 and found the stock peddles to...

I have a DS3 and found the stock peddles to narrow, my feet seemed to always land a bit past the outer edge of the peddle and constantly having to adjust. Went with Shimano MX-80 and they made a big...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-19-17, 05:50 PM
Replies: 2,159
Views: 979,122
Posted By Karmajack

So I went for an early ride this morning to try...

So I went for an early ride this morning to try and beat the expected rain at noon. Got 11 miles out and the rain came early. Turned around and cruised back to the trail head in the rain, soaking...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-09-17, 10:39 AM
Replies: 2,159
Views: 979,122
Posted By Cormaac

Just ordered my first bike ever (a trek DS4)....

Just ordered my first bike ever (a trek DS4). Hoping I made the right choice! Should be ready for collection soon :)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-07-14, 06:56 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,080
Posted By HillRider

Remember "cables" consist of two items, the...

Remember "cables" consist of two items, the housing and the inner wires. As noted both are specific to either brake use or shifter use and should not be interchanged.

Shift housing is...
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