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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-04-16, 03:25 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 11,732
Posted By P_M

Until cycling is accompanied by a young lass...

Until cycling is accompanied by a young lass driving a cart full of beer for sale, I think golf is pretty safe.

It's two different things entirely. With one, status can be exclusive purely based...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-07-16, 04:04 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,999
Posted By P_M

Hey man. Just a note of encouragement. That's...

Hey man. Just a note of encouragement. That's tougher than climbing hills and you're doing it. Courage isn't something you can buy. Nicely done and thanks for sharing. Exercise will help too.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-15-16, 11:48 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 38,822
Posted By P_M

Both. Stereo.

Both.

Stereo.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-14-16, 01:50 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,463
Posted By P_M

I may be willing to be a test subject if anyone...

I may be willing to be a test subject if anyone wishes to fund such a study.

I'll send lots of pictures. I promise.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
09-14-16, 01:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,026
Posted By P_M

Inexpensive trainer recommendation

So, I've been looking at getting a trainer for our long, dark, cold, did I mention long winter ahead. A local shop has the Tacx Blue Twist for rather cheap. Being on a tight budget unfortunately...
Forum: Living Car Free
08-26-16, 04:32 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 8,813
Posted By P_M

I guess I should add too that my mom wasn't the...

I guess I should add too that my mom wasn't the type to just let us get away with everything like feral children. VERY much the opposite. We're from Northern Ireland, and there motherhood is like a...
Forum: Living Car Free
08-26-16, 04:23 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 8,813
Posted By P_M

Yeah, I suppose age plays a part in it. I'm 45....

Yeah, I suppose age plays a part in it. I'm 45. When I was 5 I walked to and from kindergarten by myself. It was only a few blocks, but it was normal for me. At 6 I was taking a city bus. It was not...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-26-16, 02:34 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 10,638
Posted By P_M

My bike hasn't told me if I can get a wife again....

My bike hasn't told me if I can get a wife again. I trust my bike.
Forum: Living Car Free
08-26-16, 02:13 PM
Replies: 347
Views: 19,402
Posted By P_M

I think it's easy to get defensive or, worse,...

I think it's easy to get defensive or, worse, discouraged when it's presented in an all or nothing way.

My introduction to being car free was not really normal. For many years I had wondered if I...
Forum: Living Car Free
08-26-16, 01:56 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 8,813
Posted By P_M

This is an interesting take on things I have not...

This is an interesting take on things I have not encountered until now.

When I was young my parents had one vehicle that my dad drove to and from work. I rode my bike a lot. My friends and I had...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-26-16, 01:29 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 4,416
Posted By P_M

When I saw the thread title I was immediately...

When I saw the thread title I was immediately drawn to find out if I had a friend or competition...

No, that's not odd. At least not to me. I don't really go on group rides. I did for a couple of...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-23-16, 02:11 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,307
Posted By P_M

I had them on a bike in the late 80s. I didn't...

I had them on a bike in the late 80s. I didn't really notice a difference even after reading the literature. At the time there was some argument for going back to round rings. Either way it's still...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-19-16, 04:41 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 6,285
Posted By P_M

While I tend to agree helmets in general are a...

While I tend to agree helmets in general are a good idea (personally I wear one and make sure my daughter does too), that's a pretty extreme consequence.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-19-16, 09:09 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,765
Posted By P_M

I used a 2x4 the width of the truck bed and...

I used a 2x4 the width of the truck bed and attached locking QR mounts. I think they were made by Thule. It was solid and worked well. Plus when you didn't need it or were leaving the truck for a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-19-16, 09:03 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,912
Posted By P_M

Yeah, there's something about that particular...

Yeah, there's something about that particular scent.

Just thinking about it makes me dream happy thoughts about tire air...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-19-16, 09:00 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,912
Posted By P_M

Oh I forgot we have one of those too. How could I...

Oh I forgot we have one of those too. How could I forget that... It's a sewage treatment plant on the river, and oil refineries at the top of the river bank. I've avoided the area so long I forgot...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-18-16, 03:59 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,912
Posted By P_M

Compared to some things I've smelled while...

Compared to some things I've smelled while riding, tire air sounds rather delightful.

That field of rotting cabbage in the country on a hot day...
Forum: Living Car Free
08-05-16, 05:18 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,112
Posted By P_M

I'm 45 for a little while longer. So it's been...

I'm 45 for a little while longer. So it's been some time since I was in school. Back then I skipped seeing Nirvana at a local club for $7. Other bad choices include getting a desk job when I...
Forum: Living Car Free
08-05-16, 05:12 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,112
Posted By P_M

I haven't quite reached the stage for doing the...

I haven't quite reached the stage for doing the Mary Poppins look justice. Although it gives me a good idea for Halloween.

Sounds like a rear rack is the way to go for me. I have looked at the...
Forum: Living Car Free
08-05-16, 05:08 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,112
Posted By P_M

Well, keep in mind I have a rotten anxiety...

Well, keep in mind I have a rotten anxiety disorder, so that doesn't help with the stress. But, for me, the stress doesn't help it either. Some people might even consider my abandonment of driving as...
Forum: Living Car Free
08-05-16, 09:48 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,112
Posted By P_M

Thanks for that info. I am looking at getting a...

Thanks for that info. I am looking at getting a second bike for utilitarian things and I'll get a rack for it. Would you suggest a front rack or a rear one?
Forum: Living Car Free
08-05-16, 09:23 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,112
Posted By P_M

I had concerns the upkeep of my vehicle too. At...

I had concerns the upkeep of my vehicle too. At some point, I'd need a service that would have bought me a pretty nice commuter. So, the decision was easy. And the road rage bit - it's so odd. I...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-04-16, 10:23 AM
Replies: 244
Views: 13,793
Posted By P_M

Anything that keeps you on the bike longer is...

Anything that keeps you on the bike longer is going to do more as far as performance gains than shaving down a few grams here and there. So yeah, I totally understand the saddle compromise.

Except...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-04-16, 10:19 AM
Replies: 244
Views: 13,793
Posted By P_M

There is definitely debate over the rotating...

There is definitely debate over the rotating weight versus static weight issue. I do think the inertia of a given rotating weight will "feel" different. Perhaps a part of that is from the weight...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-03-16, 04:57 PM
Replies: 244
Views: 13,793
Posted By P_M

I was going to suggest the saddle as a...

I was going to suggest the saddle as a perpetrator of hidden grams. Some of those gel filled benches are ridiculous but the trade off is comfort vs weight. Sometimes it's worth the compromise.

And...
Forum: Living Car Free
08-03-16, 10:57 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,112
Posted By P_M

Yeah, I can relate. I sold my car a couple of...

Yeah, I can relate. I sold my car a couple of years ago and have never missed driving. Frankly, I didn't like owning a car and the expense of paying for something I didn't like. I DO like cycling a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-03-16, 09:41 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,435
Posted By P_M

In another recent thread regarding chainrings I...

In another recent thread regarding chainrings I mentioned buying a used bike with a very stretched chain. It wasn't until I put a new chain on that the cassette required replacing. And once the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-29-16, 01:38 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,221
Posted By P_M

My reconstructive work was about $17K. Insurance...

My reconstructive work was about $17K. Insurance covered about $4K of that.

It was not due to cycling, but facial trauma nonetheless. Mosh pit in the early 90s. That turned out to be one expensive...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-29-16, 09:30 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,182
Posted By P_M

How often do you replace your chain? The...

How often do you replace your chain?

The more the chain is stretched and used in that state, the quicker the teeth will wear. I once bought a used bike that needed a new chain. I replaced the...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-28-16, 10:07 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,747
Posted By P_M

Agreed. Also, making a decision on tire based on...

Agreed. Also, making a decision on tire based on known clearance gives one the option to figure out not only tire clearance but how much extra you might want to accommodate for caked on mud/clay of...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-28-16, 09:36 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 7,148
Posted By P_M

I agree. The only thing they seem to be good at...

I agree. The only thing they seem to be good at is making me go faster downhill than everybody else.

I have read the Kool Stop Salmon pads are very good. They are on my list of things I need to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-20-16, 08:58 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,590
Posted By P_M

That's really cool you've had a good experience. ...

That's really cool you've had a good experience.

To be fair, I'm a bit of a trouble magnet at the best of times. Most of the aggression comes from older guys, which is a bit surprising. So I just...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-18-16, 03:26 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,590
Posted By P_M

Edmonton, Canada - depending on the route. ...

Edmonton, Canada - depending on the route.

If you can make it through the river valley to your destination, then it's top notch.

Anywhere else in the city - between the road conditions,...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-27-16, 09:41 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,690
Posted By P_M

I took my bike on some single track and it was a...

I took my bike on some single track and it was a blast. I love having the ability to ride gravel and trails with CX.

A couple of weeks ago I went with a MTB friend. There was one point on a steep...
Forum: Living Car Free
06-14-16, 03:02 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,037
Posted By P_M

If I was riding to a night club or social...

If I was riding to a night club or social function I'd be wearing street clothes. Fancy padded unterhosen under a pair of trousers sure, but not the racing gear.

Girls laugh at me as it is. I sure...
Forum: Living Car Free
06-14-16, 02:53 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,567
Posted By P_M

Public transportation for work, cycling for...

Public transportation for work, cycling for recreation/health. Keep it fun and a part of your health goals. Bus/train rides are time to relax.

Honestly, it's a great goal to be able to ride that...
Forum: Living Car Free
05-25-16, 01:41 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,605
Posted By P_M

Hey man. I'm sorry for your loss.

Hey man. I'm sorry for your loss.
Forum: Living Car Free
05-25-16, 12:06 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,150
Posted By P_M

My looks have neither helped nor really hindered...

My looks have neither helped nor really hindered me. I ride in street clothes if I'm going to a party or a club. In many parts of the world where bicycling is a common form of commuting people wear...
Forum: Living Car Free
05-25-16, 10:49 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 4,802
Posted By P_M

Holy catfish! :thumb:

Holy catfish! :thumb:
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-25-16, 09:45 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,252
Posted By P_M

My Devinci Tosca S (2014) came with a triple up...

My Devinci Tosca S (2014) came with a triple up front. FWIW, the wee one helps for the first couple of rides going up hills. If I was using it exclusively for CX, I might look at dropping a ring or...
Forum: Living Car Free
05-19-16, 02:47 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 31,703
Posted By P_M

Yeah, I found a similar effect. And as a...

Yeah, I found a similar effect. And as a consequence of having to schedule my travel within restrictions of things like bus or train schedules, I end up with MORE time doing the activity I was...
Forum: Living Car Free
05-18-16, 03:35 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,605
Posted By P_M

I did. Although, it was already after a...

I did. Although, it was already after a considerable amount of downsizing. I had moved 3 times in 8 months - the last of which was due to marital breakdown. We went from a 2000 square foot house with...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-11-16, 04:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,834
Posted By P_M

Well, if you have a good sense of humour (and...

Well, if you have a good sense of humour (and time to count to 300 or so), I've been using a Crank Bros Gem S. You can switch from high volume after things get started to high pressure.
Forum: Living Car Free
05-11-16, 04:31 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 31,703
Posted By P_M

I haven't been around or posted in a while, but...

I haven't been around or posted in a while, but this thread is something that caught my eye. I'd been talking of how to get by without a car for probably 15 years before I actually took the plunge.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-01-11, 12:48 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 951
Posted By P_M

Awesomely relaxed angles on that after putting...

Awesomely relaxed angles on that after putting those extensions on the front dropouts to raise the front of the bicycle. It's really interesting how it was modified (I'm assuming to give the front...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-28-11, 10:14 AM
Replies: 184
Views: 12,232
Posted By P_M

I had a friend who bought two old Volvos at a...

I had a friend who bought two old Volvos at a time. He'd drive the better of the two, and strip bits off the second as required. His old 60s Volvos were were beauties. I was pretty bummed when he...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-28-11, 09:28 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,679
Posted By P_M

That needs to end with the sound of a gong. Wise...

That needs to end with the sound of a gong. Wise words indeed.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-25-11, 11:23 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 10,139
Posted By P_M

On a budget of near nothing, those are my kinda...

On a budget of near nothing, those are my kinda sellers.:thumb:

Similar things happened in the past and then went through the roof. In guitar circles, in the late 70s/early 80s you could pick up...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-20-11, 12:32 PM
Replies: 854
Views: 237,075
Posted By P_M

1980 Sports 223803

1980 Sports

223803
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-20-11, 09:06 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,542,239
Posted By P_M

Sixty Fiver, I saw the ad. Catch of the...

Sixty Fiver,

I saw the ad. Catch of the year is an understatement. If you hadn't have picked it up I'd be full of anxiety until payday tomorrow.

Congratulations!
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