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Forum: Road Cycling
11-01-20, 10:11 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,305
Posted By TortoiseAvenger

Durham, NC. We have decent ridership here. Not...

Durham, NC. We have decent ridership here. Not uncommon to see cyclists on the roads I'm talking about. They city has this map which is pretty cool:...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-01-20, 09:43 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,305
Posted By TortoiseAvenger

When is a road safe, or not?

Hi there:

I've made bicycling my primary form of transport. Luckily the greenway nearest my house connects me to everything I need with minimal spurs off the trail onto roads.

I would like,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-01-20, 09:35 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,670
Posted By TortoiseAvenger

Thanks for all the helpful advice!

Thanks for all the helpful advice!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-29-20, 09:25 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,670
Posted By TortoiseAvenger

❄️ Colder weather is coming. Will normal clothes do?

Grant Petersen in his book “Just Ride” suggests specialty cycling clothes are bs.



I can’t say that has been my experience. When I started cycling, I wore street clothes, and my butt hurt...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-25-20, 08:37 AM
Replies: 273
Views: 22,695
Posted By TortoiseAvenger

Wow! Didn't realize me seeking out opinions about...

Wow! Didn't realize me seeking out opinions about a potential strategy would cause such a dumpster fire!

I suppose we'll have to agree to disagree. I do not see asking a question about whether or...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-24-20, 11:16 AM
Replies: 273
Views: 22,695
Posted By TortoiseAvenger

I have no doubt whatsoever I could learn how to...

I have no doubt whatsoever I could learn how to do it. But all the crap I'd need all the sudden and have on me at all times? The tube, the pump, the levers... and a place to put them, That's what...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-24-20, 11:12 AM
Replies: 273
Views: 22,695
Posted By TortoiseAvenger

Not terribly far. 20 miles. Eventually I want to...

Not terribly far. 20 miles. Eventually I want to get that up though.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-24-20, 10:54 AM
Replies: 273
Views: 22,695
Posted By TortoiseAvenger

🤔 Do I actually need to carry a repair kit? 🤔

I've been riding my bike more and getting into better shape. Given that, I'm sprucing up my ride a little, getting fenders, etc. One thing I haven't done is carry a pump, patch kit, etc. I have a...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-15-20, 08:33 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 869
Posted By TortoiseAvenger

NBD — Got the Kona

Thanks to everyone who helped me make my decision. Ultimately, I test drove everything, and waited a few days, and the Konda just felt the best. Was great to do business with Oak City Cycles in...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-15-20, 08:24 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 828
Posted By TortoiseAvenger

All good advices and things to consider. I really...

All good advices and things to consider. I really appreciate everyone chipping in their 2˘ to help me out.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-15-20, 08:22 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,723
Posted By TortoiseAvenger

Thanks for all the suggestions... I appreciate...

Thanks for all the suggestions... I appreciate everyone's time to try to help me out :)
Forum: Road Cycling
03-11-20, 04:46 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,723
Posted By TortoiseAvenger

I also was concerned about the 1x drive train....

I also was concerned about the 1x drive train. I'm told it can be upgraded if I feel the need. I don't know enough about wheels to have any sort of feeling on that. Based on the rest of specs, should...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-11-20, 03:33 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,723
Posted By TortoiseAvenger

My comment about geometry should be taken to...

My comment about geometry should be taken to read, "Practical for city roads, don't care so much about speed."
As far as the shifters, on most bikes yes, on many of the touring bikes that...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-11-20, 03:25 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,723
Posted By TortoiseAvenger

Should I get a Kona Rove ST?

I recently posted that I'm in the market for a new bike. I really appreciated everyone's help and comments. Thought about it more and done more research. (Yes, I'm in analysis paralysis.) I test rode...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-09-20, 07:34 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 828
Posted By TortoiseAvenger

Interesting. I don't have much money to throw...

Interesting. I don't have much money to throw around, but I never thought that this bike might be considered precious enough to doubt using. I thought of it as a "starter" road bike that no one is...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-09-20, 07:13 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 828
Posted By TortoiseAvenger

True. I work from home, so I'm not...

True.



I work from home, so I'm not really commuting. But, sometimes I'll want to go to the grocery. Maybe a movie. Or, of course, the liquor store. It won't be outside in the elements for 9...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-09-20, 06:13 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 828
Posted By TortoiseAvenger

Help! Need a bike. Have options. What should I do?

I'm trying to keep this short, but my brain is swimming with options and I'm going nuts. Here's the story, in the most succinct form I could come up with:

My favorite bike I had in the past was my...
Forum: Southeast
06-16-16, 01:53 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 569
Posted By TortoiseAvenger

Can any mountain bikers help me out in NC?

Hello y'all:

I currently ride a road bike, and am thinking about selling it to buy a mountain bike. I’d really like some experience in the saddle of one though, before I make such a drastic...
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-15-16, 04:40 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,773
Posted By TortoiseAvenger

What's the rationale? I'd be great to only spend...

What's the rationale? I'd be great to only spend that kind of money, but I worry I won't be happy and it will cause back pain... whereas a FS would help alleviate that issue.
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-15-16, 02:25 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,773
Posted By TortoiseAvenger

I've thought about a fat bike. They seem cool, if...

I've thought about a fat bike. They seem cool, if not superior to traditional bikes in many ways... and it does seem like it would be a good fit for me. Having a hard time getting over the looks......
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-15-16, 09:42 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,773
Posted By TortoiseAvenger

Thanks for the encouragement! In addition to the...

Thanks for the encouragement! In addition to the craigslist finds, there's this bike in my price range, that my LBS can presumably get, that's a looker... KONA BIKES | 2016 BIKES | HONZO | Honzo AL...
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-15-16, 09:12 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,773
Posted By TortoiseAvenger

New to mtb, help with difficult selection?

Hello y'all:

I recently posted in the road bike forums that I was in a pickle about what to do with my bike. The truth is, I need to explore all options.

A few weeks ago on a lovely hike in...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-14-16, 12:38 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,346
Posted By TortoiseAvenger

Very much want this bike. Beautiful, and seems...

Very much want this bike. Beautiful, and seems like a good fit. Thoughts?

Raleigh Bikes, 2016 Record Ace (http://www.raleighusa.com/record-ace)
Forum: Road Cycling
06-14-16, 11:48 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,346
Posted By TortoiseAvenger

Whoops.

Whoops.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-14-16, 10:19 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,346
Posted By TortoiseAvenger

Thanks for all the help everyone! What about the...

Thanks for all the help everyone! What about the Trek 720 Disk?

520 Disc | Trek Bikes (http://www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/bikes/road-bikes/adventure-touring-bikes/520/520-disc/p/1432009-2016)
...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-13-16, 02:02 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,346
Posted By TortoiseAvenger

I called them when that was posted a few hours...

I called them when that was posted a few hours ago. On the phone they stated a requirement of 7mm of clearance, which I don't have.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-13-16, 01:57 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,346
Posted By TortoiseAvenger

Can you recommend some? I was looking at the MK2...

Can you recommend some? I was looking at the MK2 Roadracer by Crud, but I think even those might require too much clearance. I seem to have very, very little in the back.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-13-16, 01:49 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,346
Posted By TortoiseAvenger

My current goal is endurance building and general...

My current goal is endurance building and general pleasure/exercise. I am very overweight, and I want to increase my fitness.

However, that's just a stepping stone.

What I really want to do, is...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-13-16, 12:46 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,346
Posted By TortoiseAvenger

A backpack makes a lot of sense. I was worried...

A backpack makes a lot of sense. I was worried about back sweat though... and it seemed better to let the bike hold it. Has this not been a problem for you?
Forum: Road Cycling
06-13-16, 12:10 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,346
Posted By TortoiseAvenger

On the rear tire, very, very little. as in,...

On the rear tire, very, very little. as in, approx 3.5 mm.

I only ride casually with my wife, and usually just by myself. If I got another bike, the Felt would be sold. Budget isn't a huge issue....
Forum: Road Cycling
06-13-16, 11:15 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,346
Posted By TortoiseAvenger

DSLR is non-negotiable for a variety of reasons.

DSLR is non-negotiable for a variety of reasons.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-13-16, 10:48 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,346
Posted By TortoiseAvenger

HELP: Current bike not ideal... get something else?... or deal with it...

Hello y'all:

I'm in a pickle. Most likely, I'm over thinking things, but, because of that, I need an outsider's take on it, because currently I'm swirling in my own thoughts.

Feel free to ask...
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