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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-06-24, 12:16 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,047
Posted By ofajen

For years I had my Ultra Sports on old Ambrosio...

For years I had my Ultra Sports on old Ambrosio Elite rims. Those rims were a nightmare with every tire I tried to mount on them. Now I have new wheels with Zac19 rims and the tires go on relatively...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-06-24, 08:13 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,502
Posted By ofajen

Is there not already a self-fitting bike that...

Is there not already a self-fitting bike that adjusts while you ride to optimize all the relevant fit parameters? If not, it's probably won't be long.

Otto
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-06-24, 08:06 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,047
Posted By ofajen

FYI, I finally managed to wear out the Ultra...

FYI, I finally managed to wear out the Ultra Sport II (700x32) that I had on the rear of my drop bar bike. I'd estimate it had about 6,000 miles, most of it on crushed stone paths. I replaced it...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-29-24, 04:24 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,287
Posted By ofajen

This is quite possible. Be sure to rule out...

This is quite possible. Be sure to rule out “saddle too high” as the culprit.

Otto
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-28-24, 10:30 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,941
Posted By ofajen

I have a Lezyne medium Hydrive on my MTB and...

I have a Lezyne medium Hydrive on my MTB and haven’t yet had issues unscrewing valve cores. The drop bar bike has an old and rather pathetic Zefal mini pump that amazingly still works ok for 700x32...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-19-24, 12:26 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 786
Posted By ofajen

Between stems and quill adapters I’ve owned, they...

Between stems and quill adapters I’ve owned, they generally ask that minimum insertion to the angled end of the stem proper should be in the range of 65-75mm. I would feel good running at 75mm or...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-11-24, 11:41 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,348
Posted By ofajen

I wore out a set of Compass (now Rene Herse) 26”...

I wore out a set of Compass (now Rene Herse) 26” RTP tires and they do roll easily. OTOH, they have no tread and so they aren’t optimal for my riding which is mostly on gravel and stone trails. Also,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-04-24, 03:30 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,183
Posted By ofajen

I’m not sure what a margin of error is, in this...

I’m not sure what a margin of error is, in this context, but assuming we can use the same gauge all the time, it is precision that matters, rather than accuracy. That would mean the consistency of...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-03-24, 07:39 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,183
Posted By ofajen

Most of my riding is on crushed stone trails,...

Most of my riding is on crushed stone trails, mostly somewhat packed except for loose rock where they recently patched serious flood damage. It is absolutely my experience that lower pressures than I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-28-24, 01:26 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 546
Posted By ofajen

I use the 3mm Northsole insole when I run. They...

I use the 3mm Northsole insole when I run. They have no supporting features, your feet have to be strong enough to work against a flat, but in this case, cushioned surface. Works great for me,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-21-24, 08:33 PM
Replies: 346
Views: 14,343
Posted By ofajen

OK, so I don't actually think about braking very...

OK, so I don't actually think about braking very consciously, but today I made a point to notice what I did on a steep descent where I have to slow way down for maneuvering and be prepared to come to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-21-24, 08:18 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 3,296
Posted By ofajen

I don't think there is any power difference...

I don't think there is any power difference between stiffer and more flexible shoes, per se. If anything, the more flexible shoes probably require a bit of additional strength and work on the part of...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-19-24, 08:34 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,677
Posted By ofajen

I don't use sunglasses when cycling. I wear my...

I don't use sunglasses when cycling. I wear my normal glasses and wear a helmet with a visor to help keep direct sun out of my eyes. I also tend to ride on trails with a decent amount of shade this...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-18-24, 09:50 PM
Replies: 6,972
Views: 719,771
Posted By ofajen

About 23 miles. Beautiful day and kudos to trail...

About 23 miles. Beautiful day and kudos to trail maintenance staff for rebuilding some heavily damaged MKT trail sections already! 👍

Otto
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-16-24, 04:30 PM
Replies: 346
Views: 14,343
Posted By ofajen

I try to avoid hills with no run out as much as I...

I try to avoid hills with no run out as much as I can. Seems like a waste of all that climbing work it took to get there.

In general, I would stand up some of the time to add some air braking. ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-16-24, 02:34 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 3,296
Posted By ofajen

Or in my experience, wearing flexible shoes all...

Or in my experience, wearing flexible shoes all the time means that PF is never an issue. YMMV.

Otto
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-13-24, 11:39 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,081
Posted By ofajen

You have to be so careful. Five years ago I got...

You have to be so careful. Five years ago I got taken in by the clever marketing of Big Single Speed ;)

Otto
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-13-24, 10:51 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,925
Posted By ofajen

Coffee. Otto

Coffee.

Otto
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-12-24, 05:10 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 3,296
Posted By ofajen

I cycle with flat pedals and minimal shoes that...

I cycle with flat pedals and minimal shoes that have what most would consider flexible soles. Turns out, it is no big deal for my feet to do a little work when cycling, since they are used to doing...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-10-24, 06:17 AM
Replies: 234
Views: 82,918
Posted By ofajen

This past Sunday I redid Saturday’s hilly ride,...

This past Sunday I redid Saturday’s hilly ride, but skipped the muddy low part at the end. We have had a lot of rain and flood damage to trails. Kudos to city staff for quickly clearing this tree...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-09-24, 09:41 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 9,253
Posted By ofajen

I take it for granted, but Columbia, MO is a...

I take it for granted, but Columbia, MO is a college town and has neighborhoods along much of the MKT Trail. The MKT trail is a converted spur that starts downtown and runs just over 8 miles out to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-09-24, 01:45 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,055
Posted By ofajen

I’m doing great with a Brooks Cambium C15 on my...

I’m doing great with a Brooks Cambium C15 on my drop bar bike. It’s the cutout version. I haven’t tried the plain version. This is the narrower one, which works well for me on a drop bar bike with...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-08-24, 04:55 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,737
Posted By ofajen

I’m fortunate to be riding a bike built on the...

I’m fortunate to be riding a bike built on the frame from Schwinn’s bottom-of-the-line Sprint road bike from the mid-80s. :)

Fortunate, in that it has plenty of clearance for 32s. Now that I have...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-08-24, 11:39 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 759
Posted By ofajen

Yeah, I run 700x32 Ultra Sports on crushed stone...

Yeah, I run 700x32 Ultra Sports on crushed stone trails at 55 psi with total weight of 200 pounds. 42s could (and probably should) be significantly lower.

Otto
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-07-24, 08:43 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,193
Posted By ofajen

The wall sit is thought to stabilize or reduce...

The wall sit is thought to stabilize or reduce blood pressure? That surprises me. I would have thought the long hours we spend building our cardiovascular and muscular metabolic fitness would be much...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
07-07-24, 06:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 865
Posted By ofajen

Do you know the BB drop? I’m looking for a BB...

Do you know the BB drop? I’m looking for a BB height around 11” with 700x32.

Thanks,

Otto
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-07-24, 10:14 AM
Replies: 6,972
Views: 719,771
Posted By ofajen

I redid yesterday’s hilly ride, but skipped the...

I redid yesterday’s hilly ride, but skipped the muddy low part at the end. Kudos to city staff for quickly clearing this tree that ended up across a low water crossing of Grindstone Creek. Last one...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-06-24, 07:59 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,193
Posted By ofajen

Got uncomfortable at 90 seconds. I’m early 60s. ...

Got uncomfortable at 90 seconds. I’m early 60s.

Otto
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-06-24, 06:34 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 696
Posted By ofajen

I’ve gone back to riding my drop bar bike since I...

I’ve gone back to riding my drop bar bike since I replaced the worn out rear tire and got new wheels. It’s overall more comfortable for me, probably because there is so much less weight on the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-06-24, 05:39 PM
Replies: 6,972
Views: 719,771
Posted By ofajen

I think today was about 21 miles. A hilly route...

I think today was about 21 miles. A hilly route for these parts. The second half included some of the college and city trails by Hinkson Creek which was up high this week. Several stretches were...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-05-24, 10:35 PM
Replies: 6,972
Views: 719,771
Posted By ofajen

Today’s ride was shortened by flood damage to our...

Today’s ride was shortened by flood damage to our trail during the week. Major washout about five miles out. A few folks were walking bikes through it but I turned around and called it a day. That...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-03-24, 04:26 PM
Replies: 255
Views: 14,359
Posted By ofajen

Exactly.

Exactly.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-03-24, 01:10 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 14,274
Posted By ofajen

I'm mainly riding my drop bar bike, now that I...

I'm mainly riding my drop bar bike, now that I bought new wheels with wider rims. It was sporting a 5 speed rear cluster over the winter. Last year I needed to change cranks and I was waiting to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-03-24, 12:58 PM
Replies: 255
Views: 14,359
Posted By ofajen

I think he is well placed to offer a lot of...

I think he is well placed to offer a lot of insights. He doesn't sell any bikes or work for any brand. His shop repairs several hundred frames a month, so he also has a decent sense of what is...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-02-24, 07:23 PM
Replies: 255
Views: 14,359
Posted By ofajen

I don’t have a bike with a fiber-reinforced resin...

I don’t have a bike with a fiber-reinforced resin frame, but I think I learned a good bit about them from this video:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=CXIpU92mTwI

LOL. I watched it again. ...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-02-24, 07:03 PM
Replies: 3,756
Views: 1,078,342
Posted By ofajen

Mainly riding my drop bar bike, now that I bought...

Mainly riding my drop bar bike, now that I bought new wheels with wider rims. Also happens to be much easier to get tires on and off when needed.

The frame is the bottom of the line Schwinn Sprint...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-01-24, 07:26 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 748
Posted By ofajen

I ride a lot on crushed stone and gravel. I cut...

I ride a lot on crushed stone and gravel. I cut Sunlite bar foam lengthwise and tape it on the top surfaces of the bar tops and drops. Then I wrap the bars with Cinelli cork tape. It's a good...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-30-24, 02:23 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,268
Posted By ofajen

One other thing, I run the touring bars with a...

One other thing, I run the touring bars with a long stem. Currently I think the stem is 135mm. The bars come back plenty even so. I can have my hands on the grips and the stem and steering axis are...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-28-24, 08:48 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,268
Posted By ofajen

Any handlebar will be a compromise to some...

Any handlebar will be a compromise to some degree. Finding what suits you will depend on your riding habits and may take some experimenting.

I have tried straight bars and slightly bent bars....
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-27-24, 03:56 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,268
Posted By ofajen

Check out the classic touring bar with about 70...

Check out the classic touring bar with about 70 degrees of back sweep: examples are North Road, Nitto Albatross and Sunlite Elson Roadster. I use the latter on an old MTB.

Otto
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-26-24, 06:57 AM
Replies: 6,972
Views: 719,771
Posted By ofajen

Yesterday was about 17 miles. I kept pace with...

Yesterday was about 17 miles. I kept pace with an e-biker on the way out to Hindman Junction, and it turned out that she followed my pace on the way back into town. I slacked off in the heat...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-25-24, 09:28 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,238
Posted By ofajen

Always, if I’m riding in the sun. Otherwise I...

Always, if I’m riding in the sun. Otherwise I get way too much sun exposure on my forearms that are relatively flat and getting full sun exposure. The upper arms angle down so much less exposure. ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-25-24, 06:07 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 2,964
Posted By ofajen

Nope. Doesn’t even register. If it took only one...

Nope. Doesn’t even register. If it took only one clock hour to shop, buy, unpack, and set my tires up tubeless, and every thing was perfect, I might break even on time in a decade.

I figure if...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-24-24, 12:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 683
Posted By ofajen

Food for thought from a guy who knows a thing or...

Food for thought from a guy who knows a thing or two about bike frames and cycling. Note what he says about the relationship of your torso, arms and hands to the direction of maximum pedaling force:...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-24-24, 06:25 AM
Replies: 327
Views: 20,191
Posted By ofajen

Same here. When my kids got to a certain age, I...

Same here. When my kids got to a certain age, I started riding more again and by then I had access to his online info. He was definitely the one I saw discussing why someone might want to try riding...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-23-24, 09:18 PM
Replies: 6,972
Views: 719,771
Posted By ofajen

Gas powered is kinda cheating, I think? 🤔 ...

Gas powered is kinda cheating, I think? 🤔

Otto
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-23-24, 05:13 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,866
Posted By ofajen

That is my experience. Having rehabbed my drop...

That is my experience. Having rehabbed my drop bar bike with a new tire, better wheels and a new SS freewheel, I’m realizing just how suited that bike and riding position are to hard cycling work. ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-23-24, 04:37 PM
Replies: 6,972
Views: 719,771
Posted By ofajen

I’ve been riding the drop bar bike more for the...

I’ve been riding the drop bar bike more for the last ten days or so, since I replaced a worn out rear tire and got new wheels with wider rims. Last Friday I also installed a new Shimano single speed...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-22-24, 07:54 PM
Replies: 327
Views: 20,191
Posted By ofajen

Coincidentally, last night I removed a very nice,...

Coincidentally, last night I removed a very nice, modern Dia-Compe friction shifter in a Shimano bar end mount from my drop bar bike, converting it back to single speed with my new wheels with wider...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-21-24, 09:51 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,096
Posted By ofajen

Other factors: Tall enough. Used. Cheap....

Other factors:

Tall enough.
Used.
Cheap.
Minimal/no rust.
High bottom bracket.
SS/fixed compatible dropout (semi-horizontal).
Narrow tread factor (145mm or less).
Max 126mm OLD preferred....
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