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Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-28-24, 12:30 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,415
Posted By epnnf

Do cyclists have too much salt in their diet?

Its common knowledge the we modern humans have too much sodium in our diets; mostly from processed foods. But, cyclists, & athletes in general, lose sodium via sweat. Do the cancel each other?
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-13-24, 07:23 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 253
Posted By epnnf

Crankset dust cap

would you?
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/582x360/cranksetdustcap_c017b6e98bec6fb2a69fe486a4bdc13796da41c4.jpg
I like bling, but not this
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-22-24, 02:46 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,562
Posted By epnnf

bout survue?

Just read about it. Looks interesting. comments?
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-30-24, 03:14 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,152
Posted By epnnf

My last helmet, from amzn, came in a bag, along...

My last helmet, from amzn, came in a bag, along w/the rest of my order. Im convinced it is a cheaper version of a brand name helmet. I like it.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-03-24, 03:53 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,404
Posted By epnnf

Heres what I use: ...

Heres what I use:
https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/719x539/taillights1_096fcdb762db16a9677280f512c403e821773d45.jpg...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-03-24, 03:33 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,820
Posted By epnnf

Heres mine. Made it out of boards I found laying...

Heres mine. Made it out of boards I found laying around (obviously I am not a carpenter)...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-03-24, 03:26 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,495
Posted By epnnf

You might consider Friction Defense, by Gold Bond...

You might consider Friction Defense, by Gold Bond
YMMV
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-02-24, 03:43 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,813
Posted By epnnf

I did some unprofessional research on a few...

I did some unprofessional research on a few bicycle apparel manufacturers. All recommend wash w/cool water, gentle cycle, mild detergent. Line dry. Its what I do.,
YMMV
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-06-24, 10:59 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,464
Posted By epnnf

Eclipse thread

Are you in or anywhere near April 8 eclipse? If so, post your plans here. Must involve your bike, of course.

I'll start.

I'm right on the east side of totality. Some parks will be...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-27-24, 01:43 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,639
Posted By epnnf

go to amizon, list all bicycle inner tubes; list...

go to amizon, list all bicycle inner tubes; list by average customer rating; all top rated tubes are butyl
jus sayin
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-24-24, 02:36 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,276
Posted By epnnf

OP, have you tried to break any other part of the...

OP, have you tried to break any other part of the cable, just to see what would happen? I, for one, am curious.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-09-24, 03:28 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,089
Posted By epnnf

wouldnt it discourage car drivers from looking...

wouldnt it discourage car drivers from looking for a cyclist? The same logic as bike helmets discourage safe riding? idk
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-16-24, 12:33 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,213
Posted By epnnf

fill in the ___ guys ride bikes to __; girls ride bikes__

I'll start
guys ride bikes to go fast; girls ride bikes to socialize
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-14-24, 03:43 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 6,743
Posted By epnnf

I got shorter (from 175 to 170) not because Im...

I got shorter (from 175 to 170) not because Im older (68yo), but b/c Im shorter (6' to 5'11"). We all get shorter as we grow older. YMMV
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
01-13-24, 04:26 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 3,607
Posted By epnnf

Do cold temps affect batteries?

As we all know, low temperatures are generally bad for batteries. Has anybody else noticed?
Today, I did a short ride @ 27degF. My headlight started to get drained @ 15 miles, where it usually...
Forum: Winter Cycling
10-14-23, 03:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,023
Posted By epnnf

IDK if its a gilet, but I have a sleeveless vest-...

IDK if its a gilet, but I have a sleeveless vest- the front is windproof; back is mesh. I sometimes wear it above base layer, below outside layer.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-22-23, 03:02 PM
Replies: 212
Views: 9,889
Posted By epnnf

ty 4 reminding me

ty 4 reminding me
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-22-23, 02:58 PM
Replies: 212
Views: 9,889
Posted By epnnf

For the record, the subject of this thread is...

For the record, the subject of this thread is worded incorrectly. Should say: does 2x require more shifting than 3x?
My argument: when I ride my triple on the flats, Im in the middle ring, middle...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-20-23, 04:50 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,815
Posted By epnnf

sometimes it is cheap crap, but usually its = to...

sometimes it is cheap crap, but usually its = to cheap domestic stuff. And Ive bought non cycling clothing from them. Its just like buying any sized items online- you dont know what youre getting.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-20-23, 04:46 PM
Replies: 212
Views: 9,889
Posted By epnnf

does 3x require more shifting than 2x?

Ive been riding 3x since forever/never tried 2x. W/3x, I spend 80% of my time in the middle ring- small ring on big up hills, big ring on big down hills. Stated another way, when riding the flats,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-20-23, 04:26 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 558
Posted By epnnf

....some races or balls may need to be replaced.

....some races or balls may need to be replaced.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-20-23, 04:09 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 5,586
Posted By epnnf

Every time I ride its weird- I should be driving...

Every time I ride its weird- I should be driving my car, or staring @ my phone, or.........
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-31-23, 04:38 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,134
Posted By epnnf

such as?

such as?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-15-23, 11:38 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 7,118
Posted By epnnf

How come nobody mentioned shimano cues? Its a...

How come nobody mentioned shimano cues? Its a newer drivetrain design philosophy, & its mechanical.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-09-23, 03:49 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,004
Posted By epnnf

IMHO you cant ride a bicycle & be dry at the same...

IMHO you cant ride a bicycle & be dry at the same time
YMMV
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-28-23, 01:59 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 6,524
Posted By epnnf

My bikes' low gear is 22x34, which I assume is...

My bikes' low gear is 22x34, which I assume is much lower than your '1/1'. I never have to walk, but wouldnt feel bad if I did.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-17-23, 02:55 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,535
Posted By epnnf

I wonder how it happened. I would look closely @...

I wonder how it happened. I would look closely @ the rest of the frame.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-14-23, 10:09 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,480
Posted By epnnf

I dont see cars slowing down for cyclists.

I dont see cars slowing down for cyclists.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-07-23, 12:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 578
Posted By epnnf

Yea, I thought about over greased BB, but the BB...

Yea, I thought about over greased BB, but the BB has been there for years; this problem has only been going on for cpl months.
Forgot to mention, theres a lot of crud coming down the DT- like from...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-07-23, 11:28 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 578
Posted By epnnf

Mysterious 'grease' under BB

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/827x684/7june2023bb1_1349b33bc5f51f307b44e2502d445fb28d753b44.jpg...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-20-23, 03:25 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,678
Posted By epnnf

ummm, I suggest you retire! All those problems...

ummm, I suggest you retire! All those problems will go away :lol:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-11-23, 04:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 358
Posted By epnnf

every jersey I buy is too long for me. fwiw I am...

every jersey I buy is too long for me. fwiw I am 5'11"/174#
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-22-23, 01:35 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 9,813
Posted By epnnf

No, I havent. It still happens, but is not...

No, I havent. It still happens, but is not getting worse. My eye doctor said dont worry about it. btw, it happens to me during a ride, not after. Sometimes when I turn my head. Let us know what...
Forum: Pills and Ills
04-17-23, 10:55 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,635
Posted By epnnf

@ 67, Ive been told I have knee replacement in my...

@ 67, Ive been told I have knee replacement in my future. I only have ?s, and realize it depends greatly on various circumstances. How long after surgery can you: ride a bike (indoor machine or on...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-12-23, 02:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,979
Posted By epnnf

I have a 2019 Kona Dew Deluxe & love it. I wish...

I have a 2019 Kona Dew Deluxe & love it. I wish the overall gearing were a little lower (will soon rectifiy that). Its a 3x, which seems to be going extinct; I cant see the 1x trend.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-12-23, 01:57 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,767
Posted By epnnf

What is the purpose of the video? Criticize John...

What is the purpose of the video? Criticize John Forester? Did it end the debate of Vehicular Cycling/bike lanes? Nobody said VC encourages cycling.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
01-12-23, 01:43 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,241
Posted By epnnf

idk, 'slow vehicle ahead'?

idk, 'slow vehicle ahead'?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-12-23, 01:40 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,806
Posted By epnnf

FWIW, OP- I understand your problem. However I...

FWIW, OP- I understand your problem. However I dont have the answer. I just find some cheap saddle that works for me. Shorts are all the same. I position my junk resting on top of saddle, not...
Forum: Winter Cycling
01-10-23, 02:20 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,760
Posted By epnnf

You have to be flexible- I took 4 pair gloves on...

You have to be flexible- I took 4 pair gloves on todays ride- thin liners, heavy polypro liners, heavy gloves, waterproof shell. I mix combinations of gloves depending on conditions- 1st starting...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-10-23, 01:48 PM
Replies: 329
Views: 13,346
Posted By epnnf

OP, I agree completely

OP, I agree completely
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-22-22, 06:53 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,601
Posted By epnnf

New headlight & 170 crankarms (from 175) on the...

New headlight & 170 crankarms (from 175) on the Masi. If I like, will do same for the Kona.
Forum: Introductions
12-22-22, 06:50 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 822
Posted By epnnf

welcome! wya?

welcome! wya?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-22-22, 06:24 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,695
Posted By epnnf

I agree. Include jerseys, jackets; maybe shoes,...

I agree. Include jerseys, jackets; maybe shoes, helmets, etc.
Forum: Commuting
11-26-22, 04:27 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,392
Posted By epnnf

Cool! Let us know how it rides/works

Cool! Let us know how it rides/works
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
11-09-22, 03:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,054
Posted By epnnf

Its a very individual thing, but I would think...

Its a very individual thing, but I would think flat pedals (like Race Face chesters) & 5/10 or Ride Concepts or similar shoes.
YMMV
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-09-22, 02:36 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,497
Posted By epnnf

You can leave it on the bike. Take the chain...

You can leave it on the bike. Take the chain off. 1st, use small brass brush to loosen crud. Maybe some degreaser. 2nd, use nylon brush & degreaser to clean more. 3rd, rinse w/water. 4th,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-26-22, 02:20 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 493
Posted By epnnf

/ yea \ Loosely mount grip, levers & bar end...

/ yea \
Loosely mount grip, levers & bar end before you cut. Be sure it all mounts just outside the bend radius.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-24-22, 03:35 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 4,878
Posted By epnnf

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/521x1054/shirt12_1353813713633998b348b22e1e99b2618d52b03c.jpg
jersey way too long...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-20-22, 02:21 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,522
Posted By epnnf

If cars could talk . . .

(note: this thread is completely useless. if you have a problem w/that, please leave now. ty)
If cars could talk to us cyclists, what would they say? If you could talk to cars, what would you...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-16-22, 02:59 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,020
Posted By epnnf

I have a jaco schrader inflator- works good. ...

I have a jaco schrader inflator- works good. Also have a jaco presta inflator- works ok, just a little twitchy getting it secured on the valve stem
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