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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-09-22, 01:12 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,516
Posted By sourdoughT

My feet were in horizontal plane while cycling so...

My feet were in horizontal plane while cycling so I’d say no upward or downward pressure was there to keep them in place. Anyway I just finally went out a few minutes ago and rode for about a mile...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-06-22, 03:59 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,516
Posted By sourdoughT

What I think I’ll do to start with is just...

What I think I’ll do to start with is just replace the toe straps first and see how that works being that’s the cheapest. Then look at shoes and pedals. I’m on a fixed budget.
I appreciate the input...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-06-22, 07:07 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,200
Posted By sourdoughT

I’ve been attacked several times by dogs while...

I’ve been attacked several times by dogs while riding back in the day of newspaper route. Twice I returned the favor with a solid kick to their nose with them behind me. I now carry a flashlight and...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-05-22, 10:31 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,516
Posted By sourdoughT

Admittedly they’re the same shoes and straps I...

Admittedly they’re the same shoes and straps I used back in 2008. Perhaps it’s time to replace both. I’ve been out of circulation for years.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-05-22, 09:13 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,516
Posted By sourdoughT

Both feet slipping simultaneously

I’m getting back into cycling with the same bike after caregiving for several years, a Motobecane Fantom CX 2008 edition modified for long commutes and long distance rides. Recently I rode about four...
Forum: Touring
10-22-15, 07:18 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,269
Posted By sourdoughT

Sprouting seeds on the road

I just got started on sprouting seeds at home and while I'm in the brainstorming phase, I thought about sprouting seeds on the road. Perhaps using Naglene or stainless steel water bottles. All other...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-24-12, 06:23 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 6,049
Posted By sourdoughT

Chugosh I think you've got a good handle on...

Chugosh I think you've got a good handle on things. In working with truckers for 4.5 years I've come to appreciate what they go through, ya there some *****s out there but mostly they're great...
Forum: Commuting
01-13-12, 07:47 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,632
Posted By sourdoughT

I've used mine for the last three years and...

I've used mine for the last three years and they're great! I ride mostly on the hoods but also on the tops. I use Giro padded gloves and wool gloves over that inside the Bar Mitts. It keeps my hands...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
01-04-12, 09:04 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,644
Posted By sourdoughT

Rain/snow Jacket

I'm in the market for a new jacket and will be looking for something for wintertime use for rain, snow, fifty degrees to zero degrees for commuting and long rides in wintertime.

Anyone have any...
Forum: Touring
12-21-11, 07:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 9,458
Posted By sourdoughT

Gel pads for brake hoods

I do alot of commuting and am interested in touring at some point.

Anyway my hands are mostly on the hoods during winter time because of my barmitts and I feel the vibration after about eight...
Forum: Commuting
12-06-11, 07:34 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,225
Posted By sourdoughT

Psst go with Schwalbe Marathon Plus tires. I use...

Psst go with Schwalbe Marathon Plus tires. I use 700 x 28's and in a little over two and a half years (12,000 miles) on the same tires, I've had no flats in Seattle commuting rain or sun.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-06-11, 07:24 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,317
Posted By sourdoughT

Well here it is a year later. The rear rim is...

Well here it is a year later. The rear rim is doing great! NO SIGNS OF ANY PROBLEM WHATSOEVER!!! :)
Forum: Commuting
05-09-11, 03:41 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 54,498
Posted By sourdoughT

I've ridden SMP's 700 x 28's for 2 1/2 years, a...

I've ridden SMP's 700 x 28's for 2 1/2 years, a little over 10,000 miles at 85 psi without one flat here in the Seattle area and on the STP. I am sold on these tires.
Forum: Commuting
05-04-11, 07:04 PM
Replies: 472
Views: 16,534
Posted By sourdoughT

After months of good natured ribbing at work...

After months of good natured ribbing at work about my bicycling I thought of a great revenge a couple of weeks ago. When my coworkers would complain about the price of gas and how outrageous it was,...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-11-11, 09:50 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 988
Posted By sourdoughT

Are you able to run a battery or cell phone...

Are you able to run a battery or cell phone charger with this setup?
Forum: Winter Cycling
02-13-11, 09:34 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 5,807
Posted By sourdoughT

I'm wondering what generator type headlights and...

I'm wondering what generator type headlights and tail lights work out best in subzero temps.

What are your observations?
Forum: Commuting
02-08-11, 08:54 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,676
Posted By sourdoughT

Do bike commuters make better employees?

I'm thinking of what we go thru as bike commuters such as weather, commitment to the ride, factoring in time allowances, maintenance of our steeds, can do attitude, and perhaps others factors that...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
02-07-11, 09:07 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 586
Posted By sourdoughT

Sproutin seeds for nutrition

I'm looking into sprouting for better nutrition - research stage - before sinking time and money into it.

What experiences do others have - good, bad, or whatever. I'm interested in hearing about...
Forum: Living Car Free
12-30-10, 06:25 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 3,422
Posted By sourdoughT

With variable parking fees, emission, insurance,...

With variable parking fees, emission, insurance, photo enforcement for revenue, and so many other bells and whistles due to marketing and government mandates it appears the powers that be treat cars,...
Forum: Living Car Free
12-28-10, 07:16 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 3,422
Posted By sourdoughT

Being a bit retro here. Even horse and buggy type...

Being a bit retro here. Even horse and buggy type affairs took parking plus cleanup, I don't know what parking fees were a century ago though. Is there a way to find out to shed some light on the...
Forum: Northeast
12-27-10, 01:05 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 28,948
Posted By sourdoughT

I was looking forward to your tale of conquest!!...

I was looking forward to your tale of conquest!! ;)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-07-10, 09:15 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,317
Posted By sourdoughT

My way of thinking as of this point is an SA drum...

My way of thinking as of this point is an SA drum brake with dynamo hub with Velocity 36 spoke rim to place the vast majority of braking on the front to save wear and tear on the rear rim (leaving it...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-07-10, 09:09 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,317
Posted By sourdoughT

I appreciate the information. I don't bunny hop,...

I appreciate the information. I don't bunny hop, jump curbs, etc. I avoid potholes wherever possible. The tires I ride with are Schwalbe Marathon Plus 700 x 28's at 85 psi for most of the year and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-07-10, 08:33 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,317
Posted By sourdoughT

Forgot to mention there would be a new front rim...

Forgot to mention there would be a new front rim and most likely with a dynamo hub generator.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-07-10, 08:16 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,317
Posted By sourdoughT

Rim failure from alot of use and using brakes equally.

I'm a commuter that puts on over 5,000 miles a year on my Motobecane Fantom CX between work, church, and training for long rides.

In the last two years I've gone thru two rear rims. First one...
Forum: Commuting
12-06-10, 08:32 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 645
Posted By sourdoughT

With the first ice or snow and leave them on...

With the first ice or snow and leave them on until Spring.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-06-10, 08:18 AM
Replies: 132
Views: 5,547
Posted By sourdoughT

I'm a commuter that puts on over 5,000 miles a...

I'm a commuter that puts on over 5,000 miles a year on my Motobecane Fantom CX between work, church, and training for long rides.

In the last two years I've gone thru two rear rims. First one...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-29-10, 01:24 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,890
Posted By sourdoughT

Got thinking about the plastic cleaning pads used...

Got thinking about the plastic cleaning pads used in dish-washing by hand. Why not use them along with denatured alcohol to clean wheel rims? Any thoughts on this out there?
Forum: Pacific Northwest
11-24-10, 08:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,229
Posted By sourdoughT

I did 20 miles today. 10 miles at O'dark thirty....

I did 20 miles today. 10 miles at O'dark thirty. Yea for Schwalbe Marathon Winter tires.
Forum: Commuting
10-31-10, 08:44 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,861
Posted By sourdoughT

Yea mine says "Riding Low and Hard" with a big...

Yea mine says "Riding Low and Hard" with a big diesel truck under it. I happen to love the big rigs since I work with tractor/trailers and truck drivers every work day. I appreciate what they go...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
07-05-10, 05:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,556
Posted By sourdoughT

Help needed from Issaquah to North Bend

How does a cyclist get there? Get on I-90 East bound? It's my first time trying to do this.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-09-10, 08:51 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,521
Posted By sourdoughT

40's - 50's some rain, wind, and a strange yellow...

40's - 50's some rain, wind, and a strange yellow orb for several hours a day.

What have the politicians promised er forecasted of late for the weather??? ;)
Forum: Commuting
01-04-10, 09:11 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,136
Posted By sourdoughT

I'm running 700 c 35 mm

I'm running 700 c 35 mm
Forum: Commuting
01-04-10, 07:22 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,136
Posted By sourdoughT

Riding studded tires during mostly wet not icy winters.

Here in the Seattle area where it usually rains but ice can come at anytime. I figure on leaving my studded tires (Schwalbe Marathon Winter) on until Springtime. Just like cars do.

My thinking for...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
01-03-10, 04:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 873
Posted By sourdoughT

12/05/09 I took a spill making a left hand as...

12/05/09 I took a spill making a left hand as normal but found out the hard way it's not done that way. Hurt my left shoulder and left thigh big time and just got back on my bike today for the first...
Forum: Commuting
12-10-09, 08:45 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 968
Posted By sourdoughT

Use zip ties! When you have a section with...

Use zip ties!

When you have a section with both beads within the rim run a zip tie around to hold it in place and move onto the next section, then repeat the procedure until done, you won't have...
Forum: Commuting
12-06-09, 05:16 AM
Replies: 7,649
Views: 302,340
Posted By sourdoughT

12/06/09 falling on ice SUCKS (going slow), still...

12/06/09 falling on ice SUCKS (going slow), still rode to work.
Lesson learned: make wide turns not normal turns.
Must research studded and/or zip ties.
Forum: Commuting
11-30-09, 10:00 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,926
Posted By sourdoughT

56. First time you pity the drivers stuck in...

56. First time you pity the drivers stuck in traffic.
I won't reveal my age (much) I did this in 1974 during the Oil Crisis/Embargo.
Forum: Commuting
10-18-09, 06:51 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,440
Posted By sourdoughT

My job is usually low stress however I do bike...

My job is usually low stress however I do bike commute for stress relief. Too many crazy factors these days in day to day living.
Forum: Commuting
09-28-09, 09:48 AM
Replies: 124
Views: 7,403
Posted By sourdoughT

ItsJustMe this is an excellent comeback ...

ItsJustMe this is an excellent comeback

"Paying for gas to haul 3000 pounds of steel around with me doesn't really make that much sense."
Forum: Commuting
09-15-09, 07:14 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,720
Posted By sourdoughT

We need not fear...they're only here to "help"...

We need not fear...they're only here to "help" us.
Ah!!! On second thought!!!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-30-09, 09:56 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 11,084
Posted By sourdoughT

My Marathon Plus tires are great. I've had them...

My Marathon Plus tires are great. I've had them since February and no flats. I go over a fair amount of road debris, etc and just love these tires.
Forum: Commuting
08-14-09, 08:40 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,801
Posted By sourdoughT

lil brown bat thank you. I'm afraid our country...

lil brown bat thank you. I'm afraid our country is in for rough times soon because we've forgotten that with liberty and freedom; it is not free and is not a license for irresponsibility. It behooves...
Forum: Commuting
08-13-09, 06:46 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,801
Posted By sourdoughT

Please don't down that road. As a Conservative,...

Please don't down that road. As a Conservative, was Republican; drives old pick ups, don't drink, yes I like NASCAR, cowboy that meets people with civility and courtesy regardless of who they are...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
08-01-09, 06:16 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,151
Posted By sourdoughT

I rode July 29th thru today. I thought about it...

I rode July 29th thru today. I thought about it long and hard first though. Going home on the 29th at 3:00 pm I had 1.5 quarts of NUUN and water for nine miles; all gone by the time I got home and...
Forum: Living Car Free
07-14-09, 07:18 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,840
Posted By sourdoughT

Do our bike parts come via pedal powered ships,...

Do our bike parts come via pedal powered ships, aircraft, and 18 wheeled brown bicycles? I think not.
I appreciate car-lite but know our transportation system is more complex.
Forum: Pacific Northwest
06-20-09, 09:13 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,200
Posted By sourdoughT

My gills were thinking "Is this what lungs are...

My gills were thinking "Is this what lungs are for?"
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-16-09, 10:08 AM
Replies: 144
Views: 13,946
Posted By sourdoughT

When stuck out in the woods, etc it is easier to...

When stuck out in the woods, etc it is easier to eat a horse than a bike frame. Maybe separate areas but horses have been used for thousands of years to get around. I appreciate bicycles and horses.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-05-09, 07:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 497
Posted By sourdoughT

Ft/lb torque for Nashbar front rack

Received my Nashbar front rack and it recommended when installing to torque the front brake bolts to manufacturer's specifications. All well and good, however; Motobecane didn't state any...
Forum: Touring
06-04-09, 06:22 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,242
Posted By sourdoughT

What is the foot/pound torque on the front brake...

What is the foot/pound torque on the front brake bolts???
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