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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-23-24, 10:55 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 202
Posted By john m flores

That's YOUR bike?! What a trippy room!

That's YOUR bike?! What a trippy room!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-24, 12:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 202
Posted By john m flores

Bicycle Heaven (Pittsburgh) in 360

Walk with me through this wild place! It's in Pittsburgh, so if you're in the area and/or starting/ending the Great Allegheny Passage Trail, make sure that you give this place a visit!

NOTE: This...
Forum: Commuting
05-22-24, 10:29 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 284
Posted By john m flores

My girlfriend lives in New York, where I keep a...

My girlfriend lives in New York, where I keep a Bike Friday with a front rack for bike trips around the city. I use the Vario as a backpack when taking the train to visit her, and can use the Vario...
Forum: Touring
05-22-24, 10:21 AM
Replies: 179
Views: 11,105
Posted By john m flores

Boarding and deboarding always seems to be a mad...

Boarding and deboarding always seems to be a mad scramble. Boarding the Northeast Regional at Union Station in Washington, the station agent told me to roll the bike to the platform and that there...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-21-24, 11:43 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 678
Posted By john m flores

I have a Zizzo Liberte and it's been a great,...

I have a Zizzo Liberte and it's been a great, low-cost entry into the world of folders. When my girlfriend lived in Washington DC, it was great for multi-modal trips to visit her, and we even did a...
Forum: Touring
05-21-24, 09:17 AM
Replies: 179
Views: 11,105
Posted By john m flores

The Pennsylvanian from Newark NJ to Pittsburgh PA...

The Pennsylvanian from Newark NJ to Pittsburgh PA has a luggage car with hooks for bikes
...
Forum: Touring
05-21-24, 09:05 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,075
Posted By john m flores

After 30 years clipped in, I'm a convert to flat...

After 30 years clipped in, I'm a convert to flat pedals, as I've learned that shifting my fore-aft foot position on the pedal can subtly change which muscles are doing the work. On my last trip, an...
Forum: Touring
05-21-24, 08:59 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 4,387
Posted By john m flores

Had a chance to use my ShakeDry jacket for the...

Had a chance to use my ShakeDry jacket for the first time. I got the trail runner version on sale. It packs down small and breathes better than any other rain jacket I've owned (Showers Pass, REI)....
Forum: Touring
05-21-24, 08:53 AM
Replies: 4,834
Views: 2,637,458
Posted By john m flores

For the GAP/C&O

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-20-24, 06:04 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,920
Posted By john m flores

Wow that HalfWay looks pretty cool. I wonder what...

Wow that HalfWay looks pretty cool. I wonder what kind of weight penalty, if any, there was for the single sided fork and rear end?

The oval-pistoned Hondas were the NR race bikes; the RC30 was...
Forum: Commuting
05-19-24, 10:34 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 284
Posted By john m flores

I just got an Ortlieb Vario for my birthday. It's...

I just got an Ortlieb Vario for my birthday. It's a better pannier than rucksack.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-18-24, 02:42 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,920
Posted By john m flores

In the motorcycle world, Honda developed...

In the motorcycle world, Honda developed single-sides rear swingarms for endurance racing where the rear wheel could be swapped out while the drivetrain (front cog, chain, rear cog) remained intact...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-14-24, 07:10 PM
Replies: 27,216
Views: 3,195,349
Posted By john m flores

50 miles on the C&O Towpath Trail. Now in the...

50 miles on the C&O Towpath Trail. Now in the tent listening to the raindrops
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-09-24, 03:20 PM
Replies: 27,216
Views: 3,195,349
Posted By john m flores

Full size bikes aren't allowed on the commuter...

Full size bikes aren't allowed on the commuter train during rush hour but folding bikes are.
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It took about five minutes on the train platform to get the bike ready for the train, by taking...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-09-24, 01:08 PM
Replies: 239
Views: 9,928
Posted By john m flores

The correlation between price and quality is...

The correlation between price and quality is non-linear and at some price point you start to see diminishing returns.

I seek value - good style and quality at a good price.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-09-24, 12:14 PM
Replies: 27,216
Views: 3,195,349
Posted By john m flores

Rode to the train station. Starting the GAP/C&O...

Rode to the train station. Starting the GAP/C&O trails tomorrow in Pittsburgh.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-08-24, 11:42 PM
Replies: 239
Views: 9,928
Posted By john m flores

I have no doubt that the expensive, high end...

I have no doubt that the expensive, high end clothing is generally better than mid range offerings. After all, good designers with generous budgets will produce high quality products.

I also have...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-07-24, 03:47 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 737
Posted By john m flores

Ha ha - what a franken mashup...lugged steel +...

Ha ha - what a franken mashup...lugged steel + deep dish wheels + aero bars + bar end shifters! Love it!
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-06-24, 03:52 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,958
Posted By john m flores

Some additional stats about motorcycles: ...

Some additional stats about motorcycles:

27% of motorcycle fatalities involve alcohol
34% of fatalities involve speeding
36% of fatalities involve unlicensed riders
38% of crashes are...
Forum: Northeast
05-06-24, 03:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 367
Posted By john m flores

Good of you to volunteer - events like the Five...

Good of you to volunteer - events like the Five Boro Bike tour can only happen thanks to volunteers that love cycling and want to see events like this continue. Must have been a long day stationed by...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-05-24, 01:32 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,958
Posted By john m flores

On those days when I ride both a bicycle and a...

On those days when I ride both a bicycle and a motorcycle, I've felt more exposed and vulnerable on the bicycle.
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-05-24, 10:06 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,745
Posted By john m flores

The seatposts on my Bike Fridays feel as solid as...

The seatposts on my Bike Fridays feel as solid as the oversized aluminum one on my Zizzo Liberte - never a creak or a slide - while still maintaining the magical smooth riding quality of steel.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-02-24, 09:22 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,708
Posted By john m flores

Related... Analyzing the Bike Positions of...

Related...

Analyzing the Bike Positions of Top Pro Triathletes

https://www.triathlete.com/gear/bike/analyzing-the-bike-positions-of-top-pro-triathletes/


The variety of positions is kind of...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-01-24, 08:07 PM
Replies: 27,216
Views: 3,195,349
Posted By john m flores

It's that time of the year where every 100 miles...

It's that time of the year where every 100 miles in the saddle tangibly improves fitness and endurance, where you can stay on top of the bigger gear just a little bit longer, and can stand on some of...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-30-24, 10:58 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 3,340
Posted By john m flores

The best rule of thumb that I've read about Zone...

The best rule of thumb that I've read about Zone 2 is that it's a conversational pace. It sounds like you are riding alone, but keep this in mind, especially when you are climbing the hills on your...
Forum: Commuting
04-30-24, 10:51 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,056
Posted By john m flores

Sounds like the only way you can keep it safe is...

Sounds like the only way you can keep it safe is put it in a large cardboard box. Get one of those boxes used for 72" televisions and the crew will treat it with kid gloves.
Forum: Commuting
04-30-24, 10:09 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,056
Posted By john m flores

If you want a folder as fast as your road bike,...

If you want a folder as fast as your road bike, look at the Bike Friday Pocket Rocket Pro. Some folks are getting their builds down to around 16# and the ETRO451 wheels roll great. Packs up into a...
Forum: Mid-Atlantic
04-30-24, 09:53 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 342
Posted By john m flores

Yup. I'm taking Amtrak from NY/NJ to Pittsburgh...

Yup. I'm taking Amtrak from NY/NJ to Pittsburgh next month. I'll be staying at the bike-friendly Traveler's Rest Hotel before departing the next morning. I've paid the $20 for a bike spot on the...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-30-24, 09:38 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 354
Posted By john m flores

Bicycle Advocacy Organizations

I did a search and did not see any listings of bike advocacy organizations. So I thought that I'd start one. This thread is list and discuss local and national bike advocacy organizations and any...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-30-24, 07:26 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,708
Posted By john m flores

If aesthetics are important to you, then a 2"...

If aesthetics are important to you, then a 2" riser may do the job but still look "hinky". I wonder how much a new/old fork with a longer steerer will cost? With spacers and a modest rising stem you...
Forum: Living Car Free
04-29-24, 07:51 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 676
Posted By john m flores

Have you tried putting the butt end of the rod at...

Have you tried putting the butt end of the rod at the end of the rack and then tying it down to the top tube where it meets the head tube. It won't be parallel to the sloping top tube but there's no...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-27-24, 10:10 PM
Replies: 6,425
Views: 599,012
Posted By john m flores

We converted my partner's Surly Long Haul Trucker...

We converted my partner's Surly Long Haul Trucker to flat bars this morning. And then tested it out with a short ride through local wetlands to our fave barbecue joint. Need to tweak the front...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-26-24, 10:30 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,570
Posted By john m flores

What do you want to do with a folder? Multi-modal...

What do you want to do with a folder? Multi-modal commuting? Airline travel? Local errands? Fitness riding?
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-26-24, 07:03 AM
Replies: 27,216
Views: 3,195,349
Posted By john m flores

Thanks - I've had the Liberte for 5 years....

Thanks - I've had the Liberte for 5 years. Purchased it when I was traveling regularly to Washington DC by train and bus. Rode around much of the capital with it, on much of the bike infrastructure...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-25-24, 02:45 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,152
Posted By john m flores

I have no illusions as to the accuracy of Strava...

I have no illusions as to the accuracy of Strava power estimates. I'm not competing, so it's little more than a tool to measure progress. If I go up a regular climb quicker and faster than...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-25-24, 07:30 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,152
Posted By john m flores

The paid version of Strava estimates power. My...

The paid version of Strava estimates power. My Fitbit measures heart rate. I use these along with speed and how I feel to gauge my progress. I'm not racing though, just trying to stay fit. I'd love a...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-24-24, 08:37 PM
Replies: 27,216
Views: 3,195,349
Posted By john m flores

Lunchtime errand to the Italian deli for my...

Lunchtime errand to the Italian deli for my favorite mozzarella, prosciutto, and roasted pepper sandwich, espresso beans, bread, and other items. Tested out the Wald rack on Zizzo.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-23-24, 06:36 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,209
Posted By john m flores

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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This was my Pocket Crusoe after mounting new brake pads.
...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-20-24, 01:00 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 6,786
Posted By john m flores

Wow. You're half the man you used to be, and...

Wow. You're half the man you used to be, and that's great!
Forum: Living Car Free
04-20-24, 10:24 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 560
Posted By john m flores

We're going to try to live car-free,...

We're going to try to live car-free, accomplishing our errands with walking, analog bikes and motorcycles. An ebike does sound interesting, and something that I'd consider if we didn't have...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-20-24, 10:21 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,407
Posted By john m flores

Wow, the end of an era for sure. It's funny,...

Wow, the end of an era for sure.

It's funny, but I think that Gen Zers might get a kick out of receiving and ordering from an old school printed catalog...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-20-24, 07:49 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,770
Posted By john m flores

My first inclination would be to take the...

My first inclination would be to take the sidewalk, but as Mtracer points out, how to get on and off the sidewalk needs to be considered, particularly if there are risks involved with either...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-18-24, 02:07 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 5,207
Posted By john m flores

That Orbea certainly is sweet loooking! A couple...

That Orbea certainly is sweet loooking! A couple of things to note about mountain bikes vs. the hybrid that you currently are using:

1 - Mountain bike bars are often quite wide for maximum...
Forum: Commuting
04-16-24, 10:08 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,628
Posted By john m flores

Maybe add an electric motor?

Maybe add an electric motor?
Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-24, 06:54 AM
Replies: 239
Views: 9,928
Posted By john m flores

Wait, that's "flashy"? Please post a photo...

Wait, that's "flashy"?

Please post a photo of your closet.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-15-24, 02:26 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 4,292
Posted By john m flores

Most of my kit has one thing in common - on sale!

Most of my kit has one thing in common - on sale!
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-14-24, 04:44 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,274
Posted By john m flores

Remembering bicyclists, pedestrians killed in Greenville Co.

"'These roads were designed to move automobiles with little regard to the safety of the people on foot and on bicycles,' said Mansbach. With each day that goes by, the number of pedestrian deaths...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-14-24, 04:38 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,274
Posted By john m flores

Data gathering app could make roads safer for Greenville area cyclists

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"Although too soon to pick out trends in the data, Anderson...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-14-24, 04:33 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,274
Posted By john m flores

Work begins on ‘transformational’ project in downtown Greenville

"Walking and biking between downtown Greenville and the city’s cultural amenities — including museums, theaters and the main library — will soon be safer if a new plan works....'Navigating urban...
Forum: Touring
04-14-24, 07:34 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 3,754
Posted By john m flores

Oh man that sucks. Sorry. Hope the Diamond Llama...

Oh man that sucks. Sorry. Hope the Diamond Llama works out for you.
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