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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-18-24, 08:09 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 5,363
Posted By Smaug1

There are lots of similar posts to this, but if...

There are lots of similar posts to this, but if one prefers to ride clipped in and has to stop often for car traffic, it's very nice to not have to unclip/reclip all the time. I would have thought...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-18-24, 07:50 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,925
Posted By Smaug1

On the run, I like Nature's Bakery Fig Bars in...

On the run, I like Nature's Bakery Fig Bars in the bulk pack from Costco: https://www.costco.com/nature's-bakery-fig-bar%2C-variety-pack%2C-2-oz%2C-40-count.product.100825666.html
As long as I eat...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-18-24, 07:41 AM
Replies: 6,972
Views: 719,727
Posted By Smaug1

I led one of my club's beginner-friendly rides...

I led one of my club's beginner-friendly rides last night. I wanted to do a different route and take it kind of easy, as a few members are doing the RAIN (Ride Across INdiana) ride this Saturday. We...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-18-24, 07:23 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,506
Posted By Smaug1

I like to keep it simple and with as few...

I like to keep it simple and with as few chemicals as possible, so here's what I do on longer rides:

Newtons (fig or fruit) Costco has a good pack of organic ones with 1/2 blueberry and 1/2...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-18-24, 07:11 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,081
Posted By Smaug1

You guys should be ashamed of yourselves. Instead...

You guys should be ashamed of yourselves. Instead of showing off like high school bullies by insulting the OP, how about just show some class and educate him without the put-downs? Then, we see the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-18-24, 06:49 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,896
Posted By Smaug1

The fishing vest would have pockets, but wouldn't...

The fishing vest would have pockets, but wouldn't be in convenient places for cycling where you're leaned forward. Whatever's in the pockets would be clunking around in the way.

If you're more of...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-17-24, 12:26 PM
Replies: 6,972
Views: 719,727
Posted By Smaug1

Since you have the luxury of NOT being a...

Since you have the luxury of NOT being a professional bike racer, I don't think you need to feel bad about turning in a poor relative performance. You got out, took some exercise, burnt some calories...
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-17-24, 12:19 PM
Replies: 217
Views: 21,057
Posted By Smaug1

Weight matters too. In contrast to what I said...

Weight matters too. In contrast to what I said earlier, a 120 lb. eMoped carries 39% more energy at 20 mph than a 30 lb. bike.

Let's say:

The rider is 200 lbs. (90.7 kg)
The bike is 120 lbs....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-16-24, 09:20 AM
Replies: 6,972
Views: 719,727
Posted By Smaug1

Saturday: 104 miles; it was my club's annual...

Saturday: 104 miles; it was my club's annual invitational ride. It was a slow pace, as one of us three had this as only his 3rd ride this year due to an injury. My butt and wrists were sore. I can't...
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-12-24, 10:07 AM
Replies: 217
Views: 21,057
Posted By Smaug1

They use the tech on eScooter rentals in certain...

They use the tech on eScooter rentals in certain British cities. I seem to recall from one GCN video (they're based in Bath, UK) that had a commuting contest in which on presenter was on an eScooter,...
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-12-24, 10:06 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,997
Posted By Smaug1

That's a killer bike; I think it was a good...

That's a killer bike; I think it was a good decision.

That "JX f*ck-all" branding on the trunk bag is kind of bad. I'd probably hit that with a black permanent marker.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-12-24, 09:17 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 622
Posted By Smaug1

What's better: front- or rear-firing camera?

For use against motorists who assault us? This post got me thinking about it: https://www.bikeforums.net/23293630-post6644.html

Rear-firing would have footage of someone who hit us, including a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-12-24, 09:11 AM
Replies: 6,972
Views: 719,727
Posted By Smaug1

91 is "hotter than hell"? It's one place you...

91 is "hotter than hell"? It's one place you Canadians are a bit spoiled. To me, 91 is hot and especially so if it's also humid, but I wouldn't call it hotter than hell. You can see by Sierra_Rider's...
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-12-24, 08:50 AM
Replies: 217
Views: 21,057
Posted By Smaug1

Post Absolutely; it should apply to ANYTHING that's...

Absolutely; it should apply to ANYTHING that's allowed on the path. Roadies going 25 is no more acceptable than eBikers going 25.

We also need to acknowledge that when the speed limit is reduced...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-11-24, 10:15 AM
Replies: 6,972
Views: 719,727
Posted By Smaug1

Monday 7/8: I led a 30 mile group ride. On the...

Monday 7/8: I led a 30 mile group ride. On the tough end of moderate difficulty. I'm surprised it was only just over 16 mph. It was a lot of work.
https://www.strava.com/activities/11842277248
...
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-11-24, 10:09 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,691
Posted By Smaug1

Thumbs up Yeah, hold off if you've got seats laying around....

Yeah, hold off if you've got seats laying around.


I had a BMX as a kid, but never did stunts. Nowadays, the "slammed seat" is mostly about style and stopping flat-footed. You're making The Right...
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-11-24, 09:56 AM
Replies: 217
Views: 21,057
Posted By Smaug1

Newer eBikes will be required to have speedos for...

Newer eBikes will be required to have speedos for this.
Existing eBikes will probably just be enforced with the tried & true "was he riding like a jerk?" method. ;-)
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-09-24, 08:25 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,691
Posted By Smaug1

Installing the lock behind the seat tube is...

Installing the lock behind the seat tube is pretty fiddly. Doing it with the rear wheel off would make it easy, but getting the rear wheel off and back on is quite the job. Just use the hex key and...
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-09-24, 08:21 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,691
Posted By Smaug1

You're going to LOVE it. Belt drive & street...

You're going to LOVE it. Belt drive & street tires just make this PERFECT. Belt drive on a folding bike really makes a ton of sense. The way this bike folds, it's just not comfortable to do it from...
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-09-24, 08:05 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,130
Posted By Smaug1

Post I have one of the originals, in blue: chain...

I have one of the originals, in blue: chain drive, lower capacity battery, knobby tires. I put orange BMX slicks on it just for fun and the comfort seat & post. It is an awesome little bike. I added...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-05-24, 08:10 AM
Replies: 6,972
Views: 719,727
Posted By Smaug1

19 miles on Wednesday, leading the club's...

19 miles on Wednesday, leading the club's beginner-friendly ride. No beginners showed up, so we were able to do a moderate pace. Strava is careful to remind me that this paltry 14.9 mph average is a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-03-24, 09:51 AM
Replies: 6,972
Views: 719,727
Posted By Smaug1

Monday: 22 mile local ride. Trying to get a...

Monday: 22 mile local ride. Trying to get a "Moderate Monday" ride going with the club; no one showed this time. They mostly stuck to the usual drop-fest ride. Two people crashed at 22 mph, one broke...
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-02-24, 02:02 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,130
Posted By Smaug1

Velotric hasn't got a great reputation for...

Velotric hasn't got a great reputation for after-sale support, that would kind of worry me, I think.
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-02-24, 02:01 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,997
Posted By Smaug1

Very nice pick-up. You'll thank yourself for...

Very nice pick-up. You'll thank yourself for buying the bike with the properly-long front fender, in time.
It's already got a rack, fenders and light set. What else are you going to add?
Tail bag?...
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-01-24, 01:37 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,130
Posted By Smaug1

It's worth noting that the rated power of the...

It's worth noting that the rated power of the motor is only one factor. If the controller can't supply the current, the motor will never reach that power level. Same with the battery: if it's not...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-01-24, 08:58 AM
Replies: 6,972
Views: 719,727
Posted By Smaug1

55 miles on Saturday. {Strava Link...

55 miles on Saturday. {Strava Link (https://www.strava.com/activities/11769990443)}
The lady who was going to lead the club's Saturday ride asked if I could do it, as she had to (wo)man a rummage...
Forum: Electric Bikes
06-28-24, 10:04 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,485
Posted By Smaug1

Mid drive = more torque, as they can use the...

Mid drive = more torque, as they can use the bike's gearing. Great for climbing, but they apply a lot more torque to the chain & sprockets, which (so far) are not beefed up for this duty, so it means...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-27-24, 08:57 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 5,503
Posted By Smaug1

I think I would appeal to Trek Corporate. ...

I think I would appeal to Trek Corporate.

Say what happened exactly as you did here, being polite and throwing yourself on their mercy. (rather than jumping straight to "I'll never buy Trek...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-27-24, 08:45 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,842
Posted By Smaug1

Agreed. I think you should give the 32s a...

Agreed.


I think you should give the 32s a fair shake; you already have a gravel bike with the fatter tires, and 32 mm is GREAT for the road; not too thin where they have to be rock hard and not...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-27-24, 08:39 AM
Replies: 6,972
Views: 719,727
Posted By Smaug1

Wound up with 35 miles between these two rides: ...

Wound up with 35 miles between these two rides:
https://www.strava.com/activities/11747960708
https://www.strava.com/activities/11748820008

There was a pretty stiff NE wind, but the northerly...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-26-24, 09:19 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 922
Posted By Smaug1

I think you should probably shrink down your kit a little

Ratcheting wrenches aren't necessary, and two aren't necessary either.


Why steel? It's very heavy compared to sturdy plastic ones.


I guess you're tubeless? If not consider a compact pump...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-26-24, 09:09 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,236
Posted By Smaug1

I ordered a set of sun sleeves when my club...

I ordered a set of sun sleeves when my club opened kit ordering for this year. They're the same material as the used on the sleeves of the long sleeve jersey. It made me wonder why I should even...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-26-24, 09:07 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 2,964
Posted By Smaug1

Since I got my Domane AL3 with the "Hardcase...

Since I got my Domane AL3 with the "Hardcase Lite" tires, I haven't had a single flat in over 2000 miles, and I ride a lot on bad city streets.

I hope I didn't just jinx myself, but maybe it's due...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-26-24, 09:04 AM
Replies: 357
Views: 15,358
Posted By Smaug1

Maybe it's this, as a way to make their bikes...

Maybe it's this, as a way to make their bikes even more proprietary:

https://www.cyclingnews.com/news/new-trek-bike-spotted-is-this-the-2024-emonda/

If so:

1) that's not big news, and
2) I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-26-24, 08:58 AM
Replies: 6,972
Views: 719,727
Posted By Smaug1

Yesterday, I got in a ride with one of the slower...

Yesterday, I got in a ride with one of the slower weeknight rides my club does:
https://www.strava.com/activities/11740294042

First time in awhile, as I'm usually with my daughter Tuesday nights....
Forum: Electric Bikes
06-26-24, 07:35 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,997
Posted By Smaug1

I have a Priority Apollo 11 gravel bike, and it...

I have a Priority Apollo 11 gravel bike, and it was a good buy. (though it's not electric)

For my main electric bike, I have an Aventon Level.2; great bike at half the price of these ones you're...
Forum: Electric Bikes
06-26-24, 07:27 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,130
Posted By Smaug1

I like my Level.2 as well. I have around 1200...

I like my Level.2 as well. I have around 1200 miles on it now. It's my year-round commuter bike.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-25-24, 12:30 PM
Replies: 6,972
Views: 719,727
Posted By Smaug1

Not a lot of miles in the past few weeks; I just...

Not a lot of miles in the past few weeks; I just got back from a 3700 mile road trip vacation with my daughter to the front range in Colorado, back home for a day, then down to the Nashville area for...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-09-24, 06:11 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,496
Posted By Smaug1

I had sit bone pain too, and the Selle X-2 fixed...

I had sit bone pain too, and the Selle X-2 fixed it, since I could adjust the tension of the “hammock.”
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-06-24, 02:00 PM
Replies: 6,972
Views: 719,727
Posted By Smaug1

I led the bike club on a 20 mile route yesterday;...

I led the bike club on a 20 mile route yesterday; 3 eBikers in the group.
I wanted to try the rotating double pace line style of riding, like this:

LINK

...but one lady on the eBike said she...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-05-24, 08:05 AM
Replies: 6,972
Views: 719,727
Posted By Smaug1

Monday night club ride was canceled due to rain. ...

Monday night club ride was canceled due to rain.

Yesterday: I just got the eBike commute in. (4 miles) Then home to lunch, then I got the car for an appointment and back to work. I was hoping to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-04-24, 02:11 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,496
Posted By Smaug1

How does the pain manifest itself? Prostate area?...

How does the pain manifest itself? Prostate area? Anal area? Chafing?
I find on a bike like the Verve (I had one) where most of the weight is on my under parts, I need a saddle with a cutout to not...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-03-24, 10:24 AM
Replies: 6,972
Views: 719,727
Posted By Smaug1

I wound up with 34 miles yesterday on a new route...

I wound up with 34 miles yesterday on a new route that the bike club had done Saturday before the rain came:
https://www.strava.com/activities/11558157886

No riding Saturday; was driving to see...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-03-24, 09:21 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,165
Posted By Smaug1

Did you see that UK police are allowed to ram...

Did you see that UK police are allowed to ram moped-mounted criminals? It's so odd, as they are so soft on crime in general, but for moped-mounted crime, they're not taking it any more! :D...
Forum: Commuting
06-03-24, 09:17 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,534
Posted By Smaug1

Do you have another option for rainy days then? ...

Do you have another option for rainy days then?
I do, but I sometimes take my eBike anyway.
Today, for example, it's >30% chance of T-storms all afternoon and evening. I rode my eBike in this...
Forum: Commuting
06-01-24, 09:54 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,534
Posted By Smaug1

Don’t worry about the bike. You’re going to do...

Don’t worry about the bike. You’re going to do this for two weeks max and then you’ll realize it’s no fun, a LOT of extra work and knock it off.

If you DO stick with it, you should accept that...
Forum: Commuting
05-31-24, 05:51 PM
Replies: 15,727
Views: 12,625,506
Posted By Smaug1

Priority Apollo 11

I’m making this into a proper commuter. Here’s the skinny:

Gravel bike
internal geared hub (Shimano Alfine 11)
Crank Bros flat pedals
Selle Anatomica X saddle
Planet Bike Beamer 700...
Forum: Commuting
05-31-24, 05:41 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,062
Posted By Smaug1

Topeak Trolley Tote

Have you guys seen this?

It is purpose-designed for shopping on a bike.
https://youtu.be/hAcbzbDVl8w?si=GjasVzRiksccgz39

They also make a simpler detachable basket that is quickly detachable...
Forum: Commuting
05-31-24, 05:33 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,824
Posted By Smaug1

They no longer have the exception for rush hour...

They no longer have the exception for rush hour trains. Bones are accepted on ALL* Metra trains now!

I think the only exception is for the south shore electric lines.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-31-24, 01:12 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,111
Posted By Smaug1

I just read a review over in the eBikes subforum...

I just read a review over in the eBikes subforum here about a guy who bought a Domane+ eBike to ride with his family. He said he leaves the 'e' switched off most of the time, but switches it on when...
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