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Forum: Fitting Your Bike
08-27-24, 06:33 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 3,969
Posted By Jaywalk3r

I'm not ignoring any valid points. The whole...

I'm not ignoring any valid points. The whole problem is that anyone who thinks they know my intent better than I know it myself is obviously incapable of having a rational discussion. It's a waste of...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
08-27-24, 01:00 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 3,969
Posted By Jaywalk3r

I see you are into cherry picking your data...

I see you are into cherry picking your data points. Have fun with that. I have better things to do than to play your silly games. Have a nice night.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-26-24, 05:07 PM
Replies: 192
Views: 6,896
Posted By Jaywalk3r

What does that even mean? Pretty much everything...

What does that even mean? Pretty much everything is "known to have potential health risks".
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
08-26-24, 04:27 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 3,969
Posted By Jaywalk3r

Wow. The lack of reading comprehension...

Wow. The lack of reading comprehension demonstrated by some posters in this thread is unbelievable.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-25-24, 10:40 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,422
Posted By Jaywalk3r

I can assure you that a 2-pound weight reduction...

I can assure you that a 2-pound weight reduction on a 40+ pound commuter bike won't be noticed! :D
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-25-24, 08:02 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,422
Posted By Jaywalk3r

It's a NuVinci N360, which weighs in at 2450g,...

It's a NuVinci N360, which weighs in at 2450g, according to the tech specs I just found online. It's a great hub for commuter & utility use, and I even toured with it through mountains, but it's too...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-25-24, 07:03 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 746
Posted By Jaywalk3r

If I had size L legs and size M arms, I'd select...

If I had size L legs and size M arms, I'd select the best frame to fit my size L legs and then swap out the stem for one of a length that allows gripping the bar appropriately and comfortably.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-25-24, 06:15 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,264
Posted By Jaywalk3r

I think Apple use a more straightforward...

I think Apple use a more straightforward distinction between physical activity and exercise with their Watch: Physical activity that increases your heart rate above some threshold calculated (by the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-25-24, 05:26 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 746
Posted By Jaywalk3r

I see what you're trying to do, but you're taking...

I see what you're trying to do, but you're taking too many shortcuts with your calculations. For example, it's bottom bracket height, not hub height, that matters, because the seat tube starts at the...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
08-25-24, 04:45 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 3,969
Posted By Jaywalk3r

I suppose you're free to read my posts in any...

I suppose you're free to read my posts in any manner you wish, but that inference is absurd, and doesn't reflect reality in the slightest.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-25-24, 08:29 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,422
Posted By Jaywalk3r

Oh, I'm not planning to replace my crankset...

Oh, I'm not planning to replace my crankset unless I have to in order to keep the bike going.



My bike started life as a mountain bike. Over the years it has evolved into a commuting/utility...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-25-24, 07:48 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,422
Posted By Jaywalk3r

What is the benefit of upgrading a crankset?

In 2009 I bought a Redline Monocog 29er singlespeed new for $350. Over the years, most parts on the bike have been replaced, usually due to wear. Still original are the frame, handlebar, stem,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-25-24, 04:02 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,362
Posted By Jaywalk3r

I've long used Kool-Stop salmon pads on the back...

I've long used Kool-Stop salmon pads on the back of my mullet bike. I used them up front, too, before I switched to disk brakes. I've never had a problem with my Kool-Stops squeaking. Of course, any...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-25-24, 03:32 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 229
Posted By Jaywalk3r

What is the practical difference between Schwalbe Performance & Evo lines?

Somehow I managed to end up with three pair of new Schwalbe tires for one bike, all unused, purchased about seven years ago. They were stored well; I'm not concerned about age.

Two pair (Marathons...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-24-24, 10:19 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,005
Posted By Jaywalk3r

Interesting pick, a little outside the box even....

Interesting pick, a little outside the box even. I like it! I hadn't even considered Brompton, despite having one folded up in the room with me.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
08-24-24, 09:56 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,692
Posted By Jaywalk3r

The vast majority of folks not yet at retirement...

The vast majority of folks not yet at retirement age are quite aware of the distinction between Bluetooth and WiFi, despite them both being wireless. While wireless and Bluetooth are frequently used...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-24-24, 07:27 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 411
Posted By Jaywalk3r

I have a PCS9 that has never given me any...

I have a PCS9 that has never given me any problems. I think I paid $20 for it when it was advertised on Craigslist. It rates up there among my best bang for buck bicycle purchases.

Edit: The clamp...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-24-24, 07:21 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,193
Posted By Jaywalk3r

I've noticed when walking on local MUPs that more...

I've noticed when walking on local MUPs that more than a few of the cyclists using the paths overlook the fact that pedestrians always have the right of way on the MUPs. It's 100% on the cyclist not...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-24-24, 06:57 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,005
Posted By Jaywalk3r

Thanks! I'm not so sure you need additional...

Thanks!

I'm not so sure you need additional cool points, but you should feel free to create a poll.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-24-24, 06:53 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,005
Posted By Jaywalk3r

I'm pretty sure bearing balls and ball bearings...

I'm pretty sure bearing balls and ball bearings predate the bicycle. The first commercially available pneumatic tires, OTOH, were designed specifically for the bicycle.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-24-24, 06:44 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,753
Posted By Jaywalk3r

Here in Seattle, we have some excellent...

Here in Seattle, we have some excellent infrastructure. And we also have some terrible infrastructure. We also have a lot of infrastructure on low-volume, low-speed streets where it isn't needed, and...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-24-24, 06:23 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,098
Posted By Jaywalk3r

https://www.rivbike.com/pages/the-shoes-ruse...

https://www.rivbike.com/pages/the-shoes-ruse (http://The Shoes Ruse, by Grant Peterson)
"When elite pedalers and lousy rookie pedalers have been hooked up to machines that measure muscle activity...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-24-24, 01:03 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,518
Posted By Jaywalk3r

C'mon. It's two Fig Newtons across a twenty mile...

C'mon. It's two Fig Newtons across a twenty mile ride. That only qualifies as a snack on a technicality.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-23-24, 10:28 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 10,115
Posted By Jaywalk3r

Not at all unlike following the wrong person too...

Not at all unlike following the wrong person too closely without permission.
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
08-23-24, 10:20 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 3,969
Posted By Jaywalk3r

You would be inferring things for which there is...

You would be inferring things for which there is no evidence.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-23-24, 08:21 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,005
Posted By Jaywalk3r

Fair enough. I specified geared hubs because they...

Fair enough. I specified geared hubs because they predate derailleur gears.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-23-24, 08:07 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,005
Posted By Jaywalk3r

What are the five greatest inventions in the history of bicycles?

My top 5 are:

Safety bicycle - I'm glad I'm not riding around on a penny farthing!
Pneumatic tires - Still the standard for a reason, despite recurring attempts to replace them with "flatless"...
Forum: Commuting
08-23-24, 04:23 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,345
Posted By Jaywalk3r

I seem to remember reading that the maximums were...

I seem to remember reading that the maximums were raised.

We perceive light logarithmically. It takes about a 40% increase in brightness in order for that increase to be just noticeable in a side...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-23-24, 03:40 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 10,115
Posted By Jaywalk3r

I added back, boldfaced, and capitalized the part...

I added back, boldfaced, and capitalized the part you ignored for your straw man argument.
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
08-23-24, 03:16 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 3,969
Posted By Jaywalk3r

If you take the time to read my posts in this...

If you take the time to read my posts in this thread, you'll see that I'm offering an alternate viewpoint to someone else's assertion that new saddle designs were the end all be all of bicycle...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
08-23-24, 03:13 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 3,969
Posted By Jaywalk3r

You are definitely an outlier in your opinion of...

You are definitely an outlier in your opinion of leather saddles. Or you've never ridden one long enough to break it in. Riding on a well broken-in Brooks is like having Aphrodite herself cradle...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-23-24, 05:45 AM
Replies: 195
Views: 10,115
Posted By Jaywalk3r

Very few earbuds or IEMs actually block out much...

Very few earbuds or IEMs actually block out much noise. Most block out far less than a car door. Most aren't blocking a loud voice. And a bicycle bell will penetrate even the absolute best isolating...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-23-24, 05:30 AM
Replies: 195
Views: 10,115
Posted By Jaywalk3r

I'm amazed at how many people think that a single...

I'm amazed at how many people think that a single bike length is sufficient distance for following someone not in your group. It isn't. Anything less than 2-3 seconds of space is straight up...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
08-23-24, 05:19 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 3,969
Posted By Jaywalk3r

Sorry, I missed that question/post. If you...

Sorry, I missed that question/post.

If you used to live in Seattle, then you know that it doesn't really rain here. It just drizzles and mists a lot during the winter. There's not much extra care...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-22-24, 06:36 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,098
Posted By Jaywalk3r

You're too hard on yourself. A lot of bicyclists...

You're too hard on yourself. A lot of bicyclists younger than you would struggle keeping that pace over such a distance.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-22-24, 06:14 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 5,055
Posted By Jaywalk3r

To be fair, MUSA manufacturers are often prone to...

To be fair, MUSA manufacturers are often prone to similar sorts of cost-cutting measures in an effort to sustain their higher labor costs.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-22-24, 06:05 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 5,055
Posted By Jaywalk3r

Maybe, maybe not. Sometimes bicycle helmets break...

Maybe, maybe not. Sometimes bicycle helmets break up before absorbing a meaningful amount of impact energy. In such cases, the helmet has provided no benefit.

Without seeing the helmet pieces,...
Forum: Commuting
08-22-24, 04:55 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 778
Posted By Jaywalk3r

Agreed, which is why steel is not a typical...

Agreed, which is why steel is not a typical material for inexpensive racks. Typical steel racks are more expensive and use thinner tubing.
Forum: Commuting
08-22-24, 04:43 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 778
Posted By Jaywalk3r

A quick check shows that a Tubus steel rack...

A quick check shows that a Tubus steel rack (Cargo Evo) is as light or lighter than similar quality aluminium racks (e.g. Old Man Mountain, Blackburn) while providing greater carrying capacity by...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
08-22-24, 04:27 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 3,969
Posted By Jaywalk3r

Given your demonstrated inability to recognize or...

Given your demonstrated inability to recognize or exercise basic logic, at least in this thread, I'm not much concerned about any conclusion to which you've jumped.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-22-24, 02:05 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,038
Posted By Jaywalk3r

You're asking the wrong person. I don't get the...

You're asking the wrong person. I don't get the point of a gravel bike at all.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-22-24, 01:53 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,285
Posted By Jaywalk3r

I rode well over 99% of a 3200 mile tour with my...

I rode well over 99% of a 3200 mile tour with my hands in one position, including a few centuries. Don't get me wrong, I had other positions available; they just weren't necessary. If one dials in...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
08-22-24, 01:48 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 3,969
Posted By Jaywalk3r

:roflmao::roflmao::roflmao:

:roflmao::roflmao::roflmao:
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
08-19-24, 09:08 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 995
Posted By Jaywalk3r

Be aware that having only a single flasher will...

Be aware that having only a single flasher will make it more difficult for motorists to judge their distance from your bikes. There's a reason that there are no stVZO compliant flashing tail lights.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-19-24, 08:40 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,038
Posted By Jaywalk3r

In my experience with rail trails in multiple...

In my experience with rail trails in multiple states, pavement is the rule, not the exception.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-19-24, 08:20 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 514
Posted By Jaywalk3r

I heard back from Rohloff today: ...

I heard back from Rohloff today:



English translation, via Google:


​​​​​​​My oil change kit arrived yesterday. I plan to be on the safe side.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-19-24, 08:05 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,285
Posted By Jaywalk3r

I'm sorry to hear that, but that you can't follow...

I'm sorry to hear that, but that you can't follow it doesn't make my reasoning any less sound.
Forum: Commuting
08-19-24, 07:48 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,179
Posted By Jaywalk3r

Bright helmet lights are a terrible choice for...

Bright helmet lights are a terrible choice for street use. A headlight should change direction to no greater degree than the handlebar, if even that much. A helmet light forces riders to be...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-19-24, 07:31 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,285
Posted By Jaywalk3r

More effective than switching to a drop bar. ...

More effective than switching to a drop bar.


One well dialed in hand position can be more comfortable than switching among multiple of less-dialed in positions. And it's a lot easier to dial in...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-19-24, 07:02 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,362
Posted By Jaywalk3r

I would argue that it is decidedly unwise to give...

I would argue that it is decidedly unwise to give a child a coaster brake. In the best case, they'll need to learn to use a handbrake lever sooner or later if they keep riding. It's better if they...
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