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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-06-24, 08:07 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 3,364
Posted By phughes

Except that it doesn't, or something doesn't, or...

Except that it doesn't, or something doesn't, or you wouldn't have pain. For me, it was over 40 years and many thousands of miles. But, no more pain now. Hope you figure it out sometime.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-06-24, 05:37 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 3,364
Posted By phughes

That is one reason formulas do not work for...

That is one reason formulas do not work for setting saddle height, it does not take into account the individual's flexibility. Setting seat height dynamically, watching how someone interfaces with...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-06-24, 05:20 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 3,364
Posted By phughes

If you are having perineum pain, you have an...

If you are having perineum pain, you have an issue that needs addressed. Most likely your seat is too high. No matter what the formulas or other measurements say, if you get perineum pain, the seat...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-06-24, 01:37 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 3,364
Posted By phughes

The vast majority of people I see struggling with...

The vast majority of people I see struggling with seat issues aren't newbies.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-06-24, 11:51 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 3,364
Posted By phughes

I agree with you. Bike fit is more important than...

I agree with you. Bike fit is more important than saddle design. Too many people search endlessly for the perfect saddle, when discomfort is usually caused by too high saddle height, too much reach,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-05-24, 12:08 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,287
Posted By phughes

That is good to hear, glad you are feeling better...

That is good to hear, glad you are feeling better so far. Your observations are like mine. I also was able to have my saddle level instead of tilted up. I am much more stable on the seat and bike and...
Forum: Touring
09-03-24, 10:06 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,540
Posted By phughes

Pin Sol won't work on the bugs themselves but it...

Pin Sol won't work on the bugs themselves but it has been shown to be effective on the eggs.
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
09-03-24, 10:03 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 611
Posted By phughes

Sadly no. I'm getting ready to log out completely...

Sadly no. I'm getting ready to log out completely for a while. At the moment though I simply look at the other sections here, but I used to like General. I may go back to the other forum.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-02-24, 10:59 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 991
Posted By phughes

Actually the bike will be effectively heavier,...

Actually the bike will be effectively heavier, since you now have 40 pounds fewer pounds total holding the bike up. So your bike will be effectively 40 pounds heavier. Hope this helps.
Forum: Touring
08-31-24, 06:43 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,540
Posted By phughes

Mothballs have been proven ineffective against...

Mothballs have been proven ineffective against bedbugs. Pyrethrin does work, provided the bed bugs actually walk over the surface the pyrethrin is applied to. Instead of getting a roach spray, get...
Forum: Touring
08-31-24, 10:45 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,540
Posted By phughes

I check every hotel room, or ship cabin before I...

I check every hotel room, or ship cabin before I unpack anything, I travel extensively for work, and pleasure, and have found bed bugs. The best defense is to thoroughly check every hotel room before...
Forum: Touring
08-30-24, 01:22 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,540
Posted By phughes

Most pest control companies use heat to kill bed...

Most pest control companies use heat to kill bed bugs. There really are not any pesticides currently that actually work on bed bugs. Heat though does.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-30-24, 08:52 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,287
Posted By phughes

I had the issue, and stubbornly held out lowering...

I had the issue, and stubbornly held out lowering it the last bit it needed to be lowered. I did lower it, but not enough, and still had pain. I finally got it lowered accidentally when trying a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-29-24, 02:41 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,287
Posted By phughes

You aren't asymmetric. Most likely your saddle is...

You aren't asymmetric. Most likely your saddle is too high for you, causing you to drop to one side to compensate. That results in you sitting farther to one side of the saddle, causing more pressure...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-21-24, 01:41 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 620
Posted By phughes

Yes it will make a difference. I dropped down...

Yes it will make a difference. I dropped down from 175 to 172.5 and it helped an issue I was having. I do feel the difference between what it was and what it is now. It does depend on the bike's...
Forum: Touring
08-20-24, 10:37 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 960
Posted By phughes

Glad you found something that works for you....

Glad you found something that works for you. :beer:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-19-24, 03:10 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,842
Posted By phughes

Don't kid yourself. One of the big drawbacks to...

Don't kid yourself. One of the big drawbacks to "well lit" areas, is that the lights affect the drivers' night vision. That means they cannot see what is in the unlit areas. So they won't see you...
Forum: Touring
08-19-24, 12:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 654
Posted By phughes

You may want to look at this, it is a spreadsheet...

You may want to look at this, it is a spreadsheet with sizing info from a LHT Google group. ...
Forum: Touring
08-19-24, 12:16 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 901
Posted By phughes

Yep, that is what my dad's trip cost.

Yep, that is what my dad's trip cost.
Forum: Touring
08-18-24, 03:54 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 960
Posted By phughes

I use DMR V12 pedals. Mine are the magnesium...

I use DMR V12 pedals. Mine are the magnesium models but they make cheaper V12 pedals. I have used them with basically every shoe I own and have had zero comfort issues with them. I toured twice using...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-11-24, 08:13 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,168
Posted By phughes

Gee, I actually answered his question. The truth...

Gee, I actually answered his question. The truth remains though, if someone doesn't like the answers they get, don't post. After I said that, I answered their question respectfully. There is a reason...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-11-24, 07:02 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,168
Posted By phughes

It looks fine. If you don't care for the answers...

It looks fine. If you don't care for the answers you get here, stop posting so much. Otherwise deal with it. From what I can see, you will be fine. I understand what you are concerned about though,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-08-24, 02:13 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 574
Posted By phughes

Machine built wheels can be fine, but I had mine...

Machine built wheels can be fine, but I had mine de-tensioned, then re-tensioned by hand. They have been good since 2011, and many miles. They are the ones that came on my Surly LHT, and it has seen...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-04-24, 11:14 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,182
Posted By phughes

I don't think so. I use front/rear. I think I'm...

I don't think so. I use front/rear. I think I'm still American.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-01-24, 08:06 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,842
Posted By phughes

Yes, currently the Piko 4 is between $340 and...

Yes, currently the Piko 4 is between $340 and $390 depending on options. THey have soome options well over $1000, though I see no need for those.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-01-24, 01:03 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,842
Posted By phughes

I am the odd man out when it comes to lights. I...

I am the odd man out when it comes to lights. I went expensive and am very happy I did. I run an old Lupine Piko 3. It is similar to the newer Lupine Pico 4. I have had it since 2011 and it still...
Forum: BMX
08-01-24, 12:22 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,108
Posted By phughes

The shaft always turns since it is connected to...

The shaft always turns since it is connected to the sidecar wheel, and it turns the same direction as the wheel. If it looked as if it was turning backwards it was an optical illusion. Power to it ...
Forum: BMX
07-31-24, 06:22 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,108
Posted By phughes

Bummer. I would love one. I already have this, I...

Bummer. I would love one. I already have this, I use it instead of a car. I only use my car for going to the airport to fly out for work, or other work trips.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-31-24, 03:11 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 4,041
Posted By phughes

But will they bend slowly whilst gravel riding...

But will they bend slowly whilst gravel riding with a full beard while doing a supported multi-day ride, as you carefully apply your brakes on and off to come to a stop to remove hazards?
Forum: Touring
07-31-24, 10:41 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,080
Posted By phughes

Nice writeup! Thanks for sharing. Lots of good...

Nice writeup! Thanks for sharing. Lots of good information.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-30-24, 06:45 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 4,041
Posted By phughes

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-29-24, 12:33 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,163
Posted By phughes

It depends on how much I want the bike. Pretty...

It depends on how much I want the bike. Pretty simple.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-27-24, 05:32 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 5,861
Posted By phughes

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Got gas? (Taken shortly after getting bike and before I lowered the bars and cut...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-27-24, 09:52 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 5,861
Posted By phughes

Seriously, only you can decide what you consider...

Seriously, only you can decide what you consider nerdy with respect to racks. As for me, I just buy racks based on my need, and their function, which led me to Tubus for my touring bike. THere are...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-27-24, 09:49 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,274
Posted By phughes

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-26-24, 05:59 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 5,861
Posted By phughes

That's awesome, racks are great. A good set of...

That's awesome, racks are great. A good set of straps are indispensable as well. The case on my Surly and its contents was over 50 pounds. My Ortlieb panniers are strapped on top, and had my normal...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-25-24, 10:50 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 5,861
Posted By phughes

How about this? ...

How about this?

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-24-24, 11:01 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 5,861
Posted By phughes

Please explain a rack that is not utilitarian....

Please explain a rack that is not utilitarian. What would be the purpose? Form follows function.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-23-24, 12:05 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 726
Posted By phughes

That is definitely a cool experience, and that is...

That is definitely a cool experience, and that is what life is all about. Who else can say they watched their saddle being made.
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
07-21-24, 07:48 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 733
Posted By phughes

I will second using an adblocker. I either use a...

I will second using an adblocker. I either use a plugin adblocker, or a custom host file. You can also try the Opera browser, it had a blocker built in.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-21-24, 07:43 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 2,454
Posted By phughes

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-17-24, 09:56 PM
Replies: 346
Views: 14,337
Posted By phughes

I think it was more a rim design issue for road...

I think it was more a rim design issue for road bikes.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-17-24, 05:07 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 2,454
Posted By phughes

You need to clean your chain properly. This will...

You need to clean your chain properly. This will help: https://sheldonbrown.com/chainclean.html
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-17-24, 05:04 PM
Replies: 346
Views: 14,337
Posted By phughes

Can you skid your tire? That is more brake than...

Can you skid your tire? That is more brake than you can use. If you can do that, you should be fine, rim brake, disc brakes, or a stick in the spokes.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-17-24, 03:48 PM
Replies: 346
Views: 14,337
Posted By phughes

Do what you need to do to maintain a speed you...

Do what you need to do to maintain a speed you are comfortable with, and what you need to do to stop.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-17-24, 02:59 PM
Replies: 346
Views: 14,337
Posted By phughes

I was simply referring to my ride yesterday, Over...

I was simply referring to my ride yesterday, Over 30, short hills, high percentage grade, one was in the 20 percent range. Stop sign with traffic at the end, as in the OP's original post. I hit 36 at...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-17-24, 01:29 PM
Replies: 346
Views: 14,337
Posted By phughes

I like both, and that is my point, They both...

I like both, and that is my point, They both work, and I find the assertions that rim brakes don't work well to be ridiculous. Anyone who has ridden since the 60s would probably be dead if rim brakes...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-17-24, 01:26 PM
Replies: 346
Views: 14,337
Posted By phughes

Yes, they both work. I don't think rim brakes...

Yes, they both work. I don't think rim brakes suck at all, on a bicycle. On a mountain bike in the mud, I do think disc is the way to go, but I used to ride a mountain bike with rim brakes, and had...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-17-24, 12:29 PM
Replies: 346
Views: 14,337
Posted By phughes

"just the long descents merit discs here,...

"just the long descents merit discs here, "
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-17-24, 11:39 AM
Replies: 346
Views: 14,337
Posted By phughes

The repeated assertion that rim brakes can't stop...

The repeated assertion that rim brakes can't stop in the rain, don't work well on long descents, etc, etc, etc. Hysteria is hyperbole on my part, much the same as the ridiculous assertions regarding...
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