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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-25-24, 10:14 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 560
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: 12
Views: 341
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: 41
Views: 866
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: 1,501
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: 1,602
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: 398
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: 3,261
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: 43
Views: 1,900
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: 400
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: 229
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: 1,348
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: 947
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: 449
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: 5,758
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: 5,758
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: 1,742
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: 5,758
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: 5,758
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: 5,758
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: 5,758
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: 5,758
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: 2,081
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: 3,395
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: 5,475
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: 1,183
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: 1,657
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: 5,475
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: 35
Views: 1,628
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: 3,395
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: 676
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...
Forum: Commuting
04-23-24, 07:57 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,112
Posted By Clyde1820

IMO, it's a temptation ... and better avoided. I...

IMO, it's a temptation ... and better avoided. I wouldn't, though it's up to you.

But, still, it's not as though a thief is likely to have the key (or be able to make one). Could possibly pick...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-17-24, 10:47 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 3,150
Posted By Clyde1820

One of my many "mid-life crisis" realizations,...

One of my many "mid-life crisis" realizations, when it started to be crystal clear that I wasn't a young pup anymore.

Yeah, well. Beats the alternative.

Looking on the bright side -- the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-17-24, 08:55 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,208
Posted By Clyde1820

As others have suggested, butt shape (the bones,...

As others have suggested, butt shape (the bones, width, and how you ride) differs for every person.

Easiest would be to find a decent local shop that has the means of measuring your saddle shape...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-14-24, 01:38 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 4,706
Posted By Clyde1820

In my region, we've got timber rattlesnake,...

In my region, we've got timber rattlesnake, copperhead, cottonmouth and one or two others. Rarely seen on the MUPs and lighter trails where I ride, thankfully. Haven't had an encounter yet.
...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-13-24, 05:51 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 3,150
Posted By Clyde1820

~20mph sustained, give or take. Once was, I...

~20mph sustained, give or take. Once was, I often was out in much stronger winds, but not these days.

I try to view it this way: similar to, say, snow, ice or water on a road, wind can be a...
Forum: Commuting
04-12-24, 08:09 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,651
Posted By Clyde1820

These days, a commute's 5-10mi (each way,...

These days, a commute's 5-10mi (each way, depending). If there were more MUPs and greater availability of bike lanes on the roadways, it'd be a far nicer and safer ride.

Once was, several times...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-11-24, 12:31 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,900
Posted By Clyde1820

That's the one I had, with a pair of the older...

That's the one I had, with a pair of the older "M" frame glasses. Dark (probably too dark), but strangely enough the amber worked okay with the shadows and partly-cloudy days that also had bright...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-11-24, 08:42 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,900
Posted By Clyde1820

First question is, IMO: do you have any specific...

First question is, IMO: do you have any specific "special" conditions you frequent, that would benefit from various sunglasses features?

A few decades back, I used to be out in the sunshine...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-24, 09:36 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,337
Posted By Clyde1820

A couple of makers that I know of: Middleburn...

A couple of makers that I know of: Middleburn (with their RS7 and RS8 line); and Spécialités TA (with their Carmina line).
...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-08-24, 08:31 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 3,371
Posted By Clyde1820

Caution, on any comparison to some general...

Caution, on any comparison to some general remarks "on the internet."

Hard to know whether such remarks were based on serious studies and tests. Hard to know whether such recommendations were...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-07-24, 07:39 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 3,371
Posted By Clyde1820

Am 60+, myself. Old injuries. Have never been a...

Am 60+, myself. Old injuries. Have never been a "performance" cyclist, instead mostly A-to-B journeys incl commuting. My own cadence is typically in the 70-80rpm range ... 80 and a bit, when the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-07-24, 07:33 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 153
Posted By Clyde1820

The SantiniCycling website has a store locator. ...

The SantiniCycling website has a store locator. It shows several shops in the UK, with a couple in England, a couple in Scotland along with a bunch in Ireland and Northern Ireland. (Uncertain which...
Forum: Touring
04-01-24, 06:12 AM
Replies: 2,099
Views: 428,185
Posted By Clyde1820

Beautiful photographs, STR. Amazing landscapes. A...

Beautiful photographs, STR. Amazing landscapes. A dirt road cyclists' paradise. :love: :thumb:

Which part of Spain, where these last two pics were taken?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-31-24, 08:15 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 4,450
Posted By Clyde1820

Myself, for example, I've got old injuries where...

Myself, for example, I've got old injuries where having to heft around a heavier bike can get problematic. The difference of a half dozen pounds on a daily-used bike can make quite a bit of...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-30-24, 06:49 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 621
Posted By Clyde1820

Some possibilities for a decent tire that'll...

Some possibilities for a decent tire that'll accommodate pavement, hard-packed dirt/gravel:

PanaRacer GravelKing SK TLC, in 26x2.1", ~$45-55:...
Forum: Commuting
03-23-24, 11:33 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,489
Posted By Clyde1820

On many of the routes I take, the urban...

On many of the routes I take, the urban environment means that the specific sound of a car behind me can be fairly muddled-in with the rest of the noise. Particuarly anywhere near the nearby...
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-23-24, 10:31 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,103
Posted By Clyde1820

In very few places does mere possession equate to...

In very few places does mere possession equate to criminality. Generally speaking, "offensive" usage is a crime but doing nothing of the sort (committing no overt act) is almost nowhere seen...
Forum: Commuting
03-22-24, 09:53 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,528
Posted By Clyde1820

The trouble with "always," however, is that it...

The trouble with "always," however, is that it occasionally fails. And while there are indeed almost no circumstances under which a car ought to be on a sidewalk, there certainly are some...
Forum: Commuting
03-20-24, 10:06 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,655
Posted By Clyde1820

Depends on the rider. Been riding bicycles since...

Depends on the rider. Been riding bicycles since the 1960s. For me, a more-upright flat bar or riser bar seating arrangement gives me more control of the front end. But, like as not, that's merely...
Forum: Pills and Ills
03-18-24, 03:25 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 806
Posted By Clyde1820

Tossing psyllium into a glass of water and...

Tossing psyllium into a glass of water and expecting to down it quickly is "gross as hell." I don't blame you for disliking that method.

Me, I do blends. Almond milk, mixed berries, kale/collard...
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