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Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-18-24, 07:10 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 3,946
Posted By Clyde1820

IMO, it's generally "a lock" when...

IMO, it's generally "a lock" when overtaking/passing speeds result in impact upon another. A bit like, say, with boating traffic along a spot where there are mixed occupants of the travel zones...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-24, 06:20 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 2,610
Posted By Clyde1820

Am on Rat Trap Pass 26x2.3 myself. Though, not...

Am on Rat Trap Pass 26x2.3 myself. Though, not (yet) on a Rivendell beauty like many of your group. Lovely set of bikes, there, BTW.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-24, 12:13 AM
Replies: 9,148
Views: 3,207,456
Posted By Clyde1820

If I were to guess ... I believe that...

If I were to guess ...

I believe that photograph is at Longues-sur-Mer along the coastal area of Normandy, France, about ~25mi northwest of Caen.
...
Forum: Commuting
06-14-24, 01:32 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 285
Posted By Clyde1820

Realizing that you're not the problem, nor the...

Realizing that you're not the problem, nor the cause, nor the exacerbator. Assuming you're riding properly and lawfully, of course.

There are only some things we can alter, in this life. Other...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-12-24, 05:37 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 2,610
Posted By Clyde1820

You guys are having too much fun. :thumb: ...

You guys are having too much fun. :thumb:

Beautiful photos. It's amazing how great the "off the beaten path" routes can be. Particularly when there isn't constant traffic around (on the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-11-24, 05:11 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 609
Posted By Clyde1820

The country around Bishop (Calif.) is one of the...

The country around Bishop (Calif.) is one of the more-beautiful spots in North America, IMO. Have been to the region dozens of times. And I'm always floored with the peacefulness and the grandeur of...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-11-24, 05:01 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 2,804
Posted By Clyde1820

A lesson that was drummed into me, growing up,...

A lesson that was drummed into me, growing up, concerning right-of-way: "You can be right ... dead right." (IOW, right-of-way is nothing to insist on, since it depends.)

As you suggest, it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-10-24, 02:15 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 1,356
Posted By Clyde1820

Next LaJolla step-through bike. From a comfort...

Next LaJolla step-through bike. From a comfort standpoint, it's one of the more comfortable rigs I've ever ridden. And the simple single-gear, coaster-brake setup was bomb-proof. But, the whole...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-10-24, 01:33 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 2,804
Posted By Clyde1820

Generally speaking, I'd say that a golf cart...

Generally speaking, I'd say that a golf cart waiting to cross a roadway doesn't have the right of way if there's roadway traffic. Even if it's technically a road going through a golf course area. ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-07-24, 07:47 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 3,457
Posted By Clyde1820

It's mostly my way of thinking, too. Simple,...

It's mostly my way of thinking, too. Simple, durably-built, somewhat relaxed riding posture (and more-relaxed geometry), with good components, but not needlessly complecated.

The stuff we had...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-07-24, 07:40 AM
Replies: 132
Views: 6,738
Posted By Clyde1820

Probably the most-accurate label: "A-to-B." ...

Probably the most-accurate label: "A-to-B." Whether for fun, fitness or merely transportation.

Always have been. And I'm sure I always will be.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-05-24, 07:59 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,208
Posted By Clyde1820

Smart feature, for a MUP or sidewalk. :thumb: ...

Smart feature, for a MUP or sidewalk. :thumb:

In my area, so far as I have found, there is a bridge over a nearby river that is quite wide and has three clearly-marked lanes the entire length. ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-04-24, 01:45 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,663
Posted By Clyde1820

Sadly, butt shape, riding position and comfort is...

Sadly, butt shape, riding position and comfort is so incredibly, unavoidably different between each individual.

Myself, I ride nearly upright, currently on a sprung Brooks B67 Aged...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-04-24, 01:36 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,208
Posted By Clyde1820

There are indeed situations in which it's much...

There are indeed situations in which it's much safer to be on a sidewalk instead of a dangerously-bad section of roadway.

On occasion, too, there are situations following weather or objects...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
06-04-24, 05:54 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 524
Posted By Clyde1820

I've been on 165mm crank arms for awhile, now,...

I've been on 165mm crank arms for awhile, now, and love them. Initially was searching for 160mm, but didn't find them at the time (during the Covid pandemic mess in 2020). My inseam is nearer to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-02-24, 08:43 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,722
Posted By Clyde1820

Check with America's Best eyewear shops. Looks...

Check with America's Best eyewear shops. Looks like you've got one in the Tallahassee area (click (https://www.americasbest.com/location/search?latitude=&longitude=&addressline=32301&country=)).
...
Forum: Southern California
06-01-24, 06:36 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 515
Posted By Clyde1820

A fairly straightforward, dangerous situation....

A fairly straightforward, dangerous situation. Some spots along that roadway are 300-600ft from the ocean cliffs. If more than half a foot of movement weekly has already been documented, it'd be hard...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-01-24, 01:27 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,666
Posted By Clyde1820

starg8 -- So, has your new Zinn bike arrived yet?...

starg8 -- So, has your new Zinn bike arrived yet? Is it everything you hoped it would be? Got pics? :)
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-30-24, 07:01 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,092
Posted By Clyde1820

Growing up, we had DIY bikes that we'd put...

Growing up, we had DIY bikes that we'd put together ourselves. With those, generally we headed out into the fields for a day of playing around. Never did bring a fix-it kit or bag. What little we...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-30-24, 05:38 AM
Replies: 3,635
Views: 1,023,289
Posted By Clyde1820

Nice looking, for a yard sale find. :thumb: ...

Nice looking, for a yard sale find. :thumb:

Gotta love the Trek DS line. Had a DS 8.5 myself, awhile back. (Was stolen, unfortunately.) Had installed a nice set of Velocity Dyad rims, Deore XT...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-25-24, 10:14 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 3,103
Posted By Clyde1820

How many years have you been cycling? -- Since...

How many years have you been cycling? -- Since the mid-1960s.

How many crashes? -- Many little ones. One (off a jump) that knocked me out for awhile. And only one resulting in any injuries.
...
Forum: Commuting
05-22-24, 02:36 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 656
Posted By Clyde1820

Ortlieb makes a "carrying system" for their...

Ortlieb makes a "carrying system" for their Sport-Roller and Back-Roller panniers:

https://ortliebusa.com/product/carrying-system-for-panniers/...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-22-24, 07:12 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,815
Posted By Clyde1820

Used to do that sort of thing with an alignment...

Used to do that sort of thing with an alignment shop, for a car I once had. The one tech was an absolute magician at getting it right, every time. I asked him if he'd be interested in coffee or...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-24, 03:13 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,905
Posted By Clyde1820

Only once have I needed something fairly quickly,...

Only once have I needed something fairly quickly, where I didn't do the research and evaluate alternatives much: the purchase of a simple single-speed Kent LaJolla step-thru bike, for a "beater"...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-20-24, 07:15 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,343
Posted By Clyde1820

https://www.gear-calculator.com/?GR=DERS&KB=30,39,...

https://www.gear-calculator.com/?GR=DERS&KB=30,39,52&RZ=11,12,13,14,15,16,17,19,21,23,25&UF=2135&TF=90&SL=2.6&UN=MPH&DV=teeth
...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-20-24, 05:43 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 673
Posted By Clyde1820

Don't blame you a bit. You've entered uncharted...

Don't blame you a bit. You've entered uncharted territory, this past few years. And now, you're no longer in-touch with what your body's capable of accomplishing physically.

Ditto on the earlier...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-19-24, 12:20 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 4,331
Posted By Clyde1820

Depends on the group. Based on your...

Depends on the group.

Based on your description, it's sounding like there are several bunches of people who in your area do such rides. Might hook up a handful of times, to see who's out there,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-19-24, 09:24 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,722
Posted By Clyde1820

Looks like a pretty nice unit. For med/lg...

Looks like a pretty nice unit.

For med/lg face shapes, photochromic (15-45% trxm), lightweight, wrap-around, polarized (optional). Uncertain if they'll do RX/prescription in that specific model,...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-15-24, 04:50 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 537
Posted By Clyde1820

Intervals, gradually going higher-intensity and...

Intervals, gradually going higher-intensity and longer periods.

But, that's me. Can't say whether most people's bodies respond similarly, but mine seems to. The old "mix it up" suggestion seems...
Forum: Northern California
05-14-24, 06:30 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 331
Posted By Clyde1820

One of the most beautiful sections of coastline,...

One of the most beautiful sections of coastline, hills and forests in the nation, IMO. A fair challenge, on a bicycle. Bummer, that the shorter rides aren't being done any longer.

Lived in the...
Forum: Touring
05-12-24, 02:40 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,724
Posted By Clyde1820

If you end up still looking for a decent wheel...

If you end up still looking for a decent wheel builder ...

R&E Cycles (aka, Rodriguez), in Seattle, WA -- A good shop that crafts high-quality, high-strength wheelset builds.

Had a wheelset...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-11-24, 08:49 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,342
Posted By Clyde1820

That's how we did it, growing up. Of course,...

That's how we did it, growing up.

Of course, fixed-gear bikes at that time were fairly simple beasts. I learned to strip paint, mitigate rust, repaint, work on the hubs, repair tubes, rebuild the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-10-24, 01:41 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 587
Posted By Clyde1820

Velomine -- frequently has various "tougher"...

Velomine -- frequently has various "tougher" wheelsets at discounted prices:
https://velomine.com/products/silver-heavy-duty-velocity-cliffhanger-26-wheels-100-135mm-nmsw...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-07-24, 08:49 AM
Replies: 159
Views: 6,971
Posted By Clyde1820

That such stuff occurs <> paranoia. Recognition...

That such stuff occurs <> paranoia. Recognition of its occurrence <> paranoia. Sorry. ;)

People can regard or disregard certain precautions. Regard of them doesn't equate to fantastical...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-07-24, 06:29 AM
Replies: 159
Views: 6,971
Posted By Clyde1820

Strava's "Beacon" feature, you mean? Surely...

Strava's "Beacon" feature, you mean? Surely that's not difficult to see. Live posting of one's location might be fairly interesting information, if someone's wanting to come after a particular...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-07-24, 03:49 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,137
Posted By Clyde1820

Myself, I use the blue "Shop Towels" product. ...

Myself, I use the blue "Shop Towels" product. Almost tough enough to survive scrubbing across ugly surfaces. Certainly enough for chains and tubing, small parts cleaning. And inexpensive enough...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-07-24, 03:45 AM
Replies: 159
Views: 6,971
Posted By Clyde1820

Yup. And it's not problematic merely because...

Yup.

And it's not problematic merely because someone's bothered by the situation. It's because there are indeed those out there who gather such data, analyze it, track and trace the goings-on of...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-06-24, 11:10 AM
Replies: 159
Views: 6,971
Posted By Clyde1820

All a matter of perspective. My own problem...

All a matter of perspective.

My own problem with it? That it's allowable and done with the degree of disregard and pervasiveness that exists. I suppose, the principle of that defilement.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-06-24, 10:25 AM
Replies: 159
Views: 6,971
Posted By Clyde1820

The point is, quite simply, that such digital...

The point is, quite simply, that such digital devices capture the triangulation/connectivity over time. Such "traffic" data has been used since telephony began. A phone, for example, merely in one's...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-06-24, 07:06 AM
Replies: 159
Views: 6,971
Posted By Clyde1820

"Corruption" speaks strictly to the abuses of...

"Corruption" speaks strictly to the abuses of such tech, abuses of such documenting by "the authorities." Worsened with the ubiquity of GPS and such connectivity, even when it isn't strictly needed....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-06-24, 05:47 AM
Replies: 159
Views: 6,971
Posted By Clyde1820

Sure. It's one of the few things that hasn't yet...

Sure. It's one of the few things that hasn't yet been completely corrupted to the "internet of things / tracking" thinking that's all the rage. So, in that sense, I do care.

Still, with the...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-05-24, 02:56 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,706
Posted By Clyde1820

I've long thought the sentiment true. ...

I've long thought the sentiment true.

Balance is far simpler on a lighter bike. Speeds are far lower. The learning curve's much the same, as there's much the same balance, turning challenges,...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-04-24, 06:11 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 4,009
Posted By Clyde1820

An "intervals" approach might help, to gradually...

An "intervals" approach might help, to gradually build the ability to work through longer rides.

Back in the day, I used to do distance running. Lots of 10K and half marathon racing, as well. The...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-03-24, 06:12 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 6,596
Posted By Clyde1820

Of course. Then again, every route has its...

Of course.

Then again, every route has its risks.

Idiot anti-social people exist all over society. And occasionally such a person will flatly disregard all sensibilities and laws to...
Forum: Commuting
05-01-24, 04:40 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,645
Posted By Clyde1820

What specific rims and tires do you have on this...

What specific rims and tires do you have on this bike?

Where is the flat occurring? A thorn or something else along the tread? More along the sidewall area? Or, without apparent thorn/nail...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-30-24, 05:48 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,859
Posted By Clyde1820

My own head shape is rather larger and rounder. ...

My own head shape is rather larger and rounder. I purchased one of the Bern Union MIPS helmets (in size=L), with their "Boa 360 Dial Fit" system of adjustment. I've been very impressed with the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-29-24, 06:34 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 6,596
Posted By Clyde1820

One absolutely can get injured if an unwitting...

One absolutely can get injured if an unwitting meandering person/dog jets out in front of a fast-moving cyclist along a path.

My solution:

Speed control -- Never, ever go faster than I'm...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-28-24, 05:35 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,584
Posted By Clyde1820

North of the mid-50s, I'd strongly suggest doing...

North of the mid-50s, I'd strongly suggest doing a regular routine of muscle strengthening. If concerned about "gym" "heavy weights" combinations, consider yoga. It'll add quite a bit of strength,...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-23-24, 09:44 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 4,009
Posted By Clyde1820

Might try an "energy gel" type product, which you...

Might try an "energy gel" type product, which you ought to be able to find at any decent running or cycling shop. Something like, say, Hammer Gel. Their recommendation is 1 serving 10mins prior to...
Forum: Commuting
04-23-24, 08:02 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 770
Posted By Clyde1820

I try to never do it, or to delay that I might...

I try to never do it, or to delay that I might avoid it.

Dangerous things. Had some lighning cracking around me (within a few hundred yards, before. On several occasions, have had all the hairs...
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