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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-14-24, 01:38 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 2,120
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: 58
Views: 1,608
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: 29
Views: 753
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: 28
Views: 645
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: 28
Views: 645
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: 1,750
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: 73
Views: 1,583
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: 73
Views: 1,583
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: 106
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: 2,083
Views: 414,131
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: 3,468
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: 403
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: 1,986
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: 1,374
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: 3,039
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: 26
Views: 1,137
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: 562
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...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-17-24, 08:16 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 4,150
Posted By Clyde1820

No way to know what a given person's purpose is...

No way to know what a given person's purpose is on any given ride, of course.

Over the years, I've cycled for various reasons. Mostly, to get from A to B. On many routes, it's been mildly...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-17-24, 08:09 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,075
Posted By Clyde1820

I used to use a small "fanny pack". In a smaller...

I used to use a small "fanny pack". In a smaller size, it's appropriate for a small sandwich or two, a small bag of trail mix, a flat kit. If I couldn't find the comfort, there's always a small...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-15-24, 08:12 AM
Replies: 142
Views: 3,694
Posted By Clyde1820

The way I view this is through my experience with...

The way I view this is through my experience with the injury. I can only put so much power down, at any cadence/speed. But at higher RPM's (well, higher for me) I find that I can generally sustain...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-14-24, 02:50 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,530
Posted By Clyde1820

You ought to be able, though, to create a photo...

You ought to be able, though, to create a photo album (over on your UserCP (https://www.bikeforums.net/usercp.php) page). Look down the column for the "Pictures & Albums" link. Place photos in...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-14-24, 02:47 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,530
Posted By Clyde1820

About a year prior to the Covid-19 outbreak, I...

About a year prior to the Covid-19 outbreak, I purchased a complete example for $100 from a guy who'd purchased it for $150 but later sold due to it being a tad small for him.

Same basic bike but...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-14-24, 01:17 PM
Replies: 142
Views: 3,694
Posted By Clyde1820

A bit above 3mph would be my estimate ... at...

A bit above 3mph would be my estimate ... at least, calculated, given ~70rpm (@gear-calculator.com...
Forum: Commuting
03-13-24, 03:32 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,137
Posted By Clyde1820

The HardRock bike can certainly do it. If you...

The HardRock bike can certainly do it. If you love the bike it might well be worth keeping, but "upgrading" a few parts for that upright posture. Depending on its size, all that might be needed would...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-12-24, 06:09 AM
Replies: 142
Views: 3,694
Posted By Clyde1820

A "grinder," due to old injuries from way back....

A "grinder," due to old injuries from way back. Have never felt comfortable being up out of the saddle, and I've rarely done "performance" cycling sufficient to find out-of-saddle climbing necessary....
Forum: Commuting
03-08-24, 08:47 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 507
Posted By Clyde1820

Yup. Ratings list: ...

Yup.

Ratings list:
https://www.helmet.beam.vt.edu/bicycle-helmet-ratings.html

Test protocol used:
http://hdl.handle.net/10919/83760
Forum: Commuting
03-03-24, 08:01 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 507
Posted By Clyde1820

Depending on what sort of helmet you're looking...

Depending on what sort of helmet you're looking for, you might consider the Bern line-up.

A couple years back, I picked up the Bern Union MIPS. Great fit (at least for me) and adjustments. Can be...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
03-01-24, 09:10 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 8,210
Posted By Clyde1820

In the long run, for "general" (as opposed to...

In the long run, for "general" (as opposed to high-perf or racing) efforts, I've found that good ol' trail mix can work well. Each body is a bit different in terms of how efficiently it'll process...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-28-24, 08:54 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 3,005
Posted By Clyde1820

Going to a more-upright riding position is...

Going to a more-upright riding position is certainly achievable. There's a sub-forum area focusing on exactly this question ... with MTB's, but there are numerous examples discussed on what people...
Forum: Commuting
02-22-24, 08:18 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 647
Posted By Clyde1820

Assuming I needed to commute via bicycle on a...

Assuming I needed to commute via bicycle on a daily basis and wanted to be on the more dressy end of the dressy-casual spectrum, I'd opt for a good set of waterproof Ortlieb panniers of a size...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-22-24, 08:12 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 4,560
Posted By Clyde1820

No idea whether there's a "conversion" or even a...

No idea whether there's a "conversion" or even a typical method, with such a thing.

Estimate: ~8mi run and 40mi bike. A few decades ago, when I did hard long-distance running, I also did lots of...
Forum: Touring
02-19-24, 07:47 AM
Replies: 2,083
Views: 414,131
Posted By Clyde1820

Sounds like a great trip. Nice scenery! Not...

Sounds like a great trip. Nice scenery!

Not certain which particular route you chose, but ... Just wondering, in the photo of you at sunrise (?) with the mountains behind you, is that the Anza...
Forum: Pills and Ills
02-18-24, 10:22 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,811
Posted By Clyde1820

Old injury, in my case, nearly 50yrs ago. Took...

Old injury, in my case, nearly 50yrs ago. Took out my ability to walk, for months. Eventually, developed enough strength and range of motion to be capable of moderate exercise. And, in time (a...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-18-24, 10:14 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 3,610
Posted By Clyde1820

In a place where I lived several decades ago,...

In a place where I lived several decades ago, literally the only safe way to get from one town to the next via bicycle was along a short stretch of highway. 65mph speed limit, which basically means...
Forum: Touring
02-15-24, 09:32 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,829
Posted By Clyde1820

If you can use a good amount of suspension, you...

If you can use a good amount of suspension, you might consider the Cirrus Kinekt (https://cirruscycles.com/products/kinekt-active-suspension-seatpost) seat post. It comes in 27.2mm post diameter. Can...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-06-24, 12:21 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 3,399
Posted By Clyde1820

Entirely possible that an aging chain had the...

Entirely possible that an aging chain had the rust attack it sufficiently that minor weaknesses became clear and obvious cracks here and there. You might never know.

I'm with the others,...
Forum: Touring
01-11-24, 09:38 AM
Replies: 2,083
Views: 414,131
Posted By Clyde1820

What, 5km on the Trek and 5km in the Skoda? ...

What, 5km on the Trek and 5km in the Skoda? Wimp! :D
Forum: Commuting
01-09-24, 05:08 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,906
Posted By Clyde1820

No plowing or clearing on MUPs or bike paths, in...

No plowing or clearing on MUPs or bike paths, in my area.

The main "bike route" streets through town do get plowed, of course, but often not all the way over to the bike lane itself. So,...
Forum: Pills and Ills
01-06-24, 07:17 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,519
Posted By Clyde1820

Sutures (staples) are gore, I guess. Who knew?

Sutures (staples) are gore, I guess. Who knew?
Forum: Pills and Ills
01-05-24, 01:38 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,519
Posted By Clyde1820

Nerves can be funny little devils. (Have some...

Nerves can be funny little devils. (Have some nerve-involved issues in the hips and a leg.)

Given that now those cervical vertebrae are no longer impinging directly on the spinal column,...
Forum: Pills and Ills
01-05-24, 10:55 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,519
Posted By Clyde1820

Yup. Did all my "hard knocks" before my...

Yup.

Did all my "hard knocks" before my twenties set in, then have had a long life of relatively-safer excursions and exploring. I don't "bounce" the way I did at age sixteen. (I'm still...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
01-03-24, 12:22 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 848
Posted By Clyde1820

I'm not an "integrated" sort, myself. More an...

I'm not an "integrated" sort, myself. More an Avoid than hate/love.

Much prefer the ability to adjust via stem and/or bar alterations, as the fit requires.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
12-24-23, 07:48 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,118
Posted By Clyde1820

I'm skeptical as well, for good reason. The USDA...

I'm skeptical as well, for good reason. The USDA is about agriculture ... boosting it, supporting it, strangely buggering-up the normal and customary operation of it. They're certainly not in it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-21-23, 09:10 PM
Replies: 1,197
Views: 397,313
Posted By Clyde1820

The Grand Cru Sabot pedals from Velo-Orange are...

The Grand Cru Sabot pedals from Velo-Orange are what I use, which are similar to those. 100x100mm platform, rounded-end pins, even with reflectors if you want to install them. Pretty nice, having a...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-19-23, 08:54 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,054
Posted By Clyde1820

I do. Old injuries have for decades...

I do.

Old injuries have for decades precluded any ability to pull up with my legs; the hip flexor muscles can't do that motion with any strength. So, I avoid it by avoiding clip-in pedals. Isn't...
Forum: Pills and Ills
12-13-23, 10:06 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 741
Posted By Clyde1820

As suggested, the trick is finding what specific...

As suggested, the trick is finding what specific exercises and combinations work for a given person. Isn't always obvious, and it'll vary by the ills/injuries one has to contend with when...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-08-23, 01:58 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 862
Posted By Clyde1820

I've got a few spots in my area that are known...

I've got a few spots in my area that are known sketchy zones. But, anytime I ride, generally speaking I:

Go with others, whenever possible.
Don't go in such zones at "witching" hours (times...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-07-23, 12:50 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 3,610
Posted By Clyde1820

Yeah, that downhill blast I did (once) @ 45mph...

Yeah, that downhill blast I did (once) @ 45mph made me think just how much of a dent I'd put into the first tree I met on the way off the cliff. Twenty mph is one thing. But, that 45mph was a whole...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
12-07-23, 09:04 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 685
Posted By Clyde1820

Yup, though it can take awhile. Did that with my...

Yup, though it can take awhile. Did that with my latest vehicle. Did that about 25yrs ago with another vehicle. Did that with my current bike.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
12-03-23, 08:45 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 685
Posted By Clyde1820

Non-"converted" I would say it'd be worth...

Non-"converted" I would say it'd be worth somewhere in the $200 range. But, altered ... well, it might function better with the new derailleur (and I'm assuming cabling), but I'll bet most people...
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