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11-12-20, 07:37 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,536
Posted By FiftySix

Tektro makes quick release dual pivot calipers as...

Tektro makes quick release dual pivot calipers as well. I just don't know what brake model they make would work for you.
11-11-20, 01:44 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,536
Posted By FiftySix

The bike came with a Tektro double pivot, but...

The bike came with a Tektro double pivot, but it's old enough that the quick release feature didn't get included with this version. It's a good strong brake, but I have to remove a brake pad to...
11-10-20, 03:45 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 793
Posted By FiftySix

I don't ride a roadie bike, but I do use typical...

I don't ride a roadie bike, but I do use typical BMX style platform pedals. My "cycling" shoes are simple hiker type sneakers. Similar to this...
11-10-20, 03:23 PM
Replies: 276
Views: 20,471
Posted By FiftySix

I love bicycling compared to running. When you...

I love bicycling compared to running. When you stop running the breeze stops. When you quit pedaling the breeze is still there . . . for a while, anyway. :D
11-10-20, 02:58 PM
Replies: 276
Views: 20,471
Posted By FiftySix

These have a BMX vibe. Full size bikes, probably...

These have a BMX vibe. Full size bikes, probably have to hunt for used ones.

Thinking of 3-speeds, this discontinued bike is pretty cool.
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11-10-20, 07:59 AM
Replies: 276
Views: 20,471
Posted By FiftySix

Hmmm. My thoughts are similar to others in this...

Hmmm. My thoughts are similar to others in this thread.

Riding the same streets and paths everyday, would bore me too. Unless I was a commuter, I would ride only every other day and mix in other...
11-09-20, 07:02 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 5,774
Posted By FiftySix

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11-09-20, 05:18 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,547
Posted By FiftySix

All hood (bonnet) and little else. My first car...

All hood (bonnet) and little else. My first car had a driver visible 7.5' long hood. I loved that hood going all the way out in front. I haven't had a car with driver visible hood in so long, geez I...
11-09-20, 05:05 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,547
Posted By FiftySix

Seems like the traditional roadster must be a...

Seems like the traditional roadster must be a rare item in the UK these days if they are starting to call modern road bikes with a flat bar a roadster.
11-09-20, 03:42 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 5,774
Posted By FiftySix

As someone that's been "touched" by low power...

As someone that's been "touched" by low power 120/240 volt lines and 750 volt electric fencing (low current), while wearing rubber sole boots, I'm not crossing a power line on my bicycle unless...
11-09-20, 01:46 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 5,774
Posted By FiftySix

Might need a special bike for doing that. ...

Might need a special bike for doing that.


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11-09-20, 12:58 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 5,774
Posted By FiftySix

Depends on if it's just someone's crazy uncle's...

Depends on if it's just someone's crazy uncle's extension cord across the road to steal power or not. :innocent:...
11-08-20, 01:51 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,691
Posted By FiftySix

Black Ice aka Invisible Ice? Certainly exists...

Black Ice aka Invisible Ice? Certainly exists here once in a while. I've hit it on motorcycles at speed, but not yet on a bicycle. Crazy scary stuff on a motorcycle.
11-08-20, 10:44 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 5,269
Posted By FiftySix

Funny thing is I rode bikes and motorcycles like...

Funny thing is I rode bikes and motorcycles like a mad man in my youth. Yes, I've had more accidents and tickets than my friends and relatives, but I could do things in a car or on a motorcycle back...
11-08-20, 10:39 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 5,269
Posted By FiftySix

This whole horn toot versus blast thing. It...

This whole horn toot versus blast thing.

It may depend on the horns or circuit in the vehicle if the horns can even be controlled to give out a low volume "beep".

My wife's car with American...
11-08-20, 10:26 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 5,269
Posted By FiftySix

In my experience, most cars are so quiet I can't...

In my experience, most cars are so quiet I can't hear them over the wind noise in my ear. Not counting the vehicles with loud exhausts or off road tires humming on pavement, it's mostly visual for me.
11-07-20, 11:04 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 7,731
Posted By FiftySix

Personally, 3 people I've known lost the battle...

Personally, 3 people I've known lost the battle with cancer. Two with great health care coverage and suffered with cancer and the treatments for 3 to 4 years before succumbing to it. The other person...
11-07-20, 09:16 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 7,731
Posted By FiftySix

Since we all have to live with Prop 65 labels in...

Since we all have to live with Prop 65 labels in the rest of the USA now, Californians now feel safe enough to move out of their state.

I know I can sleep well at night here in Tejas thanks to all...
11-05-20, 01:57 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 7,731
Posted By FiftySix

Prop 65 on clothing, but "complies with all state...

Prop 65 on clothing, but "complies with all state and federal product safety standards".

...
11-05-20, 01:33 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 7,731
Posted By FiftySix

A California law that seems to affect everyone...

A California law that seems to affect everyone that might sell something that ends up in California. So Prop 65 warnings are added which really don't mean squat since the products are still able to...
11-05-20, 07:39 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,983
Posted By FiftySix

Bicycle cruisers are more related to motorcycle...

Bicycle cruisers are more related to motorcycle cruisers, than police cruisers or naval cruisers.

It's all about the intended use of cruising "for pleasure" and therefore the design of the bike....
11-04-20, 02:51 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,547
Posted By FiftySix

Just need an IGH, fenders, chain guard . . . and...

Just need an IGH, fenders, chain guard . . . and you're in. :D
11-03-20, 07:59 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,547
Posted By FiftySix

You could always get the motorcycle version. :D ...

You could always get the motorcycle version. :D

https://www.harley-davidson.com/us/en/motorcycles/roadster.html
11-03-20, 07:57 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,547
Posted By FiftySix

That's the Roadster I know. I'm pretty sure...

That's the Roadster I know.

I'm pretty sure the euro brands still make traditionally styled and modernized versions. Something like the Gazelle below, and Pashley's.
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11-01-20, 04:05 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 6,196
Posted By FiftySix

Same here. In other instances not including...

Same here. In other instances not including bicycles, I've gotten the usual speech about having no witnesses, no victim, and that's what insurance is for.
11-01-20, 03:51 PM
Replies: 203
Views: 71,464
Posted By FiftySix

This morning was a fine morning for a Single...

This morning was a fine morning for a Single Speed Sunday. The time change made people sleep in. I almost had the streets to myself. :speedy:
10-26-20, 07:01 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 4,708
Posted By FiftySix

I've been saving up a huge supply of air for my...

I've been saving up a huge supply of air for my bicycle pump to use.
10-22-20, 11:42 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,572
Posted By FiftySix

You should add "city folk" to qualify that. ...

You should add "city folk" to qualify that.

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10-22-20, 11:16 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,572
Posted By FiftySix

Now that you mention that, horses are ridden...

Now that you mention that, horses are ridden along the roadside here on occasion and I have yet to see any of the horse riders give instructions to others. Usually, they simply return a wave.
10-20-20, 05:12 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,923
Posted By FiftySix

A diving helmet, of course.

A diving helmet, of course.
10-20-20, 01:14 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 12,302
Posted By FiftySix

"Muscle it" is simply relative to the gear ratio...

"Muscle it" is simply relative to the gear ratio you choose and the strength you have. My version of "muscling it" is no where near what other's versions of muscling it would be. The reality is, if...
10-20-20, 12:41 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 12,302
Posted By FiftySix

I've done the leave a geared bike in one gear...

I've done the leave a geared bike in one gear thing. It's still not the same as a Single Speed because you know that you can't bail out by downshifting to a lower gear on a Single Speed. You have to...
10-20-20, 12:27 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 6,059
Posted By FiftySix

Not that I have anything really worthwhile to...

Not that I have anything really worthwhile to contribute, but for my bike with 700x42 tires, I run starting pressures of 50 to 55 psi and let that be for a week or two as the pressure naturally...
10-20-20, 06:53 AM
Replies: 123
Views: 9,740
Posted By FiftySix

Thanks GlennR . I'm officially hungry now. :p ...

Thanks GlennR . I'm officially hungry now. :p


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10-20-20, 06:35 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,923
Posted By FiftySix

Another brakeless fixie thread? How about some...

Another brakeless fixie thread? How about some foot retention recommendations?
10-19-20, 04:42 PM
Replies: 222
Views: 28,392
Posted By FiftySix

I simply call them the Black bike and the Red...

I simply call them the Black bike and the Red bike.

Strangely enough, the Red bike was named "Willy" by the factory. But I couldn't stand riding a Red Willy so I had the adoption papers changed to...
10-18-20, 12:47 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 635
Posted By FiftySix

I have no experience with those bikes. My...

I have no experience with those bikes.

My current bike lock is a 4 foot long chain type from Kryptonite, specifically the Keeper 712...
10-18-20, 11:28 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,572
Posted By FiftySix

Long arms hanging on the rear window rack has...

Long arms hanging on the rear window rack has been essentially been phased out down here since the takeover of 4-door pickups over the last 20+ years. Most hunters and shooters down here with trucks...
10-18-20, 09:20 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 10,618
Posted By FiftySix

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10-18-20, 08:36 AM
Replies: 126
Views: 12,302
Posted By FiftySix

Let's see, put those three speeds in low gear and...

Let's see, put those three speeds in low gear and move along at 7 mph? I think the only training experience picked up here is balancing a bike with a squirmy load on the back and repairing pinch...
10-18-20, 08:32 AM
Replies: 126
Views: 12,302
Posted By FiftySix

See what happens when you ride against the flow...

See what happens when you ride against the flow of traffic? Poor fella needs an iPatch now.
10-17-20, 09:19 AM
Replies: 123
Views: 9,740
Posted By FiftySix

Because a bright white headlight is so you can...

Because a bright white headlight is so you can see the road ahead of you (as well as be seen by others). A red tail light is used only so others can see you. Not to mention the fact that white in...
10-16-20, 11:07 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 9,465
Posted By FiftySix

By the way, consider that what your eyes can see...

By the way, consider that what your eyes can see isn't necessarily the same as what other's eyes can see. Age, vision, sun's position on the horizon, reflections off vehicles and buildings, drivers...
10-16-20, 10:46 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 9,465
Posted By FiftySix

Red, Yellow, and Orange in the warmer months and...

Red, Yellow, and Orange in the warmer months and I'll add in Green during the dead plant months.
10-16-20, 09:17 AM
Replies: 126
Views: 12,302
Posted By FiftySix

I agree with wolfchild . IGH_Only , if you...

I agree with wolfchild .

IGH_Only , if you think you'd like trying a fixed gear bike get one with a flip flop hub. I've certainly considered it. The truth is that my single speed bike isn't...
10-15-20, 03:15 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 12,302
Posted By FiftySix

Fixies are macho? Funny that the All City Macho...

Fixies are macho? Funny that the All City Macho Man is a multi-speed bike, then.
10-15-20, 07:06 AM
Replies: 126
Views: 12,302
Posted By FiftySix

Single Speed, for the opportunity to coast while...

Single Speed, for the opportunity to coast while standing on the pedals over rougher ground.
10-14-20, 05:10 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,748
Posted By FiftySix

I guess this really comes down to if the OP wants...

I guess this really comes down to if the OP wants to restore his old reflectors to keep his bike(s) in vintage looking condition, or not.
10-13-20, 10:36 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,748
Posted By FiftySix

Sometimes you can't tell if the inside of a...

Sometimes you can't tell if the inside of a reflector is bad until you clean the outside thoroughly first. UV damaged reflectors ought to clean up just like a car headlight. The only trouble would be...
10-07-20, 07:03 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,947
Posted By FiftySix

I've inverted the bars on one of my current bikes...

I've inverted the bars on one of my current bikes a while back. It looked cool, but my body never meshed with it.
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