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Forum: Road Cycling
09-26-23, 09:21 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 18,787
Posted By SashaSolitaire

My usual 60-mile loop has about 3000 ft of...

My usual 60-mile loop has about 3000 ft of elevation (rolling hills)
Forum: Road Cycling
09-22-22, 06:25 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 532
Posted By SashaSolitaire

Sept 10th: Maine Lighthouse Ride - 100 miles ...

Sept 10th: Maine Lighthouse Ride - 100 miles
Sept 17th: Roe Jan Ramble - 25 miles with the whole family
Forum: Road Cycling
07-10-22, 10:31 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,276
Posted By SashaSolitaire

I use a Lezyne Mega XL. From what I have read...

I use a Lezyne Mega XL. From what I have read about them, they use a barometer (GPS - Elevation Data – Lezyne Customer Service and Warranty Support...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-23-22, 09:05 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 649
Posted By SashaSolitaire

Last two weekends, took my 11-year old along with...

Last two weekends, took my 11-year old along with me on my usual jaunt through Westchester. She tagged along for 42 miles the first weekend and 48.5 miles this Saturday. We averaged 13mph the first...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-27-21, 04:34 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,317
Posted By SashaSolitaire

Just to throw my contrarian hat in the right, but...

Just to throw my contrarian hat in the right, but I am pretty happy with my Lezyne. I have the Mega XL and it's been pretty much flawless for my needs over the last two years. And their customer...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-27-21, 04:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 951
Posted By SashaSolitaire

Did the 55 mile Twin Lights in Sandy Hook, NJ...

Did the 55 mile Twin Lights in Sandy Hook, NJ with my wife. Was a wonderful change of scenery and a very nicely organized ride.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-10-21, 10:14 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,473
Posted By SashaSolitaire

Went for my usual 60 mile ride in Westchester, NY.

Went for my usual 60 mile ride in Westchester, NY.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-25-21, 01:31 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 928
Posted By SashaSolitaire

Did my usual 60 miler in Southern Westchester up...

Did my usual 60 miler in Southern Westchester up to Northern Westchester. As usual, had to ride the MUP for a 5 mile section each way in between roads. On the way back, ran into hordes of cyclists...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-26-21, 07:37 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,547
Posted By SashaSolitaire

I had a very pleasant experience too with Lezyne...

I had a very pleasant experience too with Lezyne support. I have a pair of the Smart Connect lights (front and rear) on my e-bike. We had a crash and the rubber button on top to turn the headlight on...
Forum: Electric Bikes
12-08-20, 05:38 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,263
Posted By SashaSolitaire

I got my e-bike to be a replacement for the car....

I got my e-bike to be a replacement for the car. Our school district has adapted a hybrid system for one of our kids, but with restricted bus schedules. I was spending about an hour and half overall...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-09-20, 07:42 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 394
Posted By SashaSolitaire

Went on my usual 55 mile jaunt on a crispy fall...

Went on my usual 55 mile jaunt on a crispy fall day. Weather was perfect all through the ride. I suffered some cramps (my first time) and had some trouble stopping the bike and unclipping without...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-11-20, 08:19 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,456
Posted By SashaSolitaire

I know that my following recommendation is not...

I know that my following recommendation is not what you asked for. I also have declining eye sight and had to switch over to bifocals. I found the large screen of the Lezyne Mega XL to be helpful in...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-07-20, 10:27 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,223
Posted By SashaSolitaire

Went for my usual 55-60 mile jaunt in...

Went for my usual 55-60 mile jaunt in Westchester. On the way back, hooked up with a couple in their 60s who asked me to join them on the return leg. They took me through some previously unknown (to...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-25-20, 04:20 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 19,495
Posted By SashaSolitaire

Sad to hear this. I had avidly followed Peter's...

Sad to hear this. I had avidly followed Peter's posts on BF. RIP, PCAD, and may your family find solace in knowing the high regard many of us at BF held you.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-20, 06:14 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,638
Posted By SashaSolitaire

Did my usual 55 mile loop in Westchester. Great...

Did my usual 55 mile loop in Westchester. Great day for biking, with a pleasant breeze that turned into gusty cross-winds part of the way. Started getting hot towards the end of the ride. Still not...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-08-20, 03:35 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 6,021
Posted By SashaSolitaire

I use the Halo band. ...

I use the Halo band.

https://store.haloheadband.com/Halo-II-pullover-headband-p/hp.htm

Works well for me and I sweat heavily from my scalp. Gets wet by the end of the ride, but keeps almost all...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-05-20, 05:54 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 9,667
Posted By SashaSolitaire

Sorry. Reread your post. I don't think it's...

Sorry. Reread your post. I don't think it's possible to change the page layouts beyond what's offered by Lezyne. What I found is that they are very receptive to feedback, so maybe an email to them...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-05-20, 05:52 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 9,667
Posted By SashaSolitaire

Rousseau Configuring pages is available from...

Rousseau

Configuring pages is available from Page 21 onwards in the Lezyne manual. What you are specifically looking for is on Page 23. You have to use the mobile app and configure your GPS...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-04-20, 01:49 PM
Replies: 3,567
Views: 444,419
Posted By SashaSolitaire

Sebastian, ruler of the known universe. ...

Sebastian, ruler of the known universe.

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1920x1200/kitto_001_dc3e36f7245214627c8ed4316189e3bf7f96acfa.jpg...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-11-20, 06:48 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 931
Posted By SashaSolitaire

Same old ride as before, a 55 mile jaunt. For a...

Same old ride as before, a 55 mile jaunt. For a change this time around, swapped the handlebar stem (Salsa fitted by the bike shop 11 years ago when they fit me), with the original Felt stem. The new...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-13-20, 06:36 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,341
Posted By SashaSolitaire

Same ride I did last week and the week before. 55...

Same ride I did last week and the week before. 55 miles from the southern end of Westchester to the northern end and back. Getting into the swing of things. Upping the pace gradually in the beautiful...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-30-20, 03:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 656
Posted By SashaSolitaire

Went for a 55 mile ride in rainy Westchester...

Went for a 55 mile ride in rainy Westchester county yesterday. Mid 40s, and pretty much no cars to be seen around. There were commercial trucks but not as many as usual. Strong crosswinds, but an...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-30-19, 08:46 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 862
Posted By SashaSolitaire

My usual

Did my usual 52 mile, 2.7K elevation ride. Rolling terrain of Westchester, with fall coming in. Met a wonderful gentleman at my break spot who rode along with me for about 6 miles on the way back and...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-13-19, 08:58 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 662
Posted By SashaSolitaire

BigPoser, I went through something similar for my...

BigPoser, I went through something similar for my then 8-year old daughter. Details in the thread below, but the TL;DR version was to get her an intermediate bike, and then get a proper road bike...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-13-19, 04:17 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 12,384
Posted By SashaSolitaire

Dave, you are assuming that you'll lose moisture...

Dave, you are assuming that you'll lose moisture from your body at the same rate "through out the duration" of your ride. Your body cannot afford to lose ~20% of it's weight in an outing. I would...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-30-19, 12:37 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 9,667
Posted By SashaSolitaire

Thanks for the correction, Lezyne

Thanks for the correction, Lezyne
Forum: Road Cycling
07-30-19, 06:52 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 9,667
Posted By SashaSolitaire

Yes, you can. That's what I did for the longest...

Yes, you can. That's what I did for the longest time when I had the Windows Phone (which did not have an app from Lezyne). Just switch the GPS on and go. Come back and sync the ride with a compatible...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-29-19, 02:09 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 9,667
Posted By SashaSolitaire

Rousseau Somehow (using any of the multiple...

Rousseau

Somehow (using any of the multiple possible mechanisms), you are currently transferring the route you created to your cycle computer. The only way you can do that with Lezyne is to use...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-28-19, 04:58 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 9,667
Posted By SashaSolitaire

I have a Lezyne Mega XL, and have put quite a few...

I have a Lezyne Mega XL, and have put quite a few miles on it. I got the whole package (computer, speed/cadence sensor, HRM and the mounts). The packaging was excellent and so is the computer. I...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-03-19, 06:35 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,809
Posted By SashaSolitaire

Wow. Impressed with your son and your family...

Wow. Impressed with your son and your family overall. Thanks for the information. Gives me something to let show my daughter what to aspire for :-)
Forum: Road Cycling
07-02-19, 04:36 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,809
Posted By SashaSolitaire

It's been a while, and I hadn't responded. Thanks...

It's been a while, and I hadn't responded. Thanks to everyone for their suggestions. Ultimately, we got her a Liv Alight - 2 700c bicycle. She was not comfortable with the Felt, and we collectively...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-02-19, 03:31 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,220
Posted By SashaSolitaire

It's AKA GAS (Gear Acquisition Syndrome):). Never...

It's AKA GAS (Gear Acquisition Syndrome):). Never ends
Forum: Road Cycling
05-07-19, 07:30 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 9,194
Posted By SashaSolitaire

I ride with my phone. The primary purpose is to...

I ride with my phone. The primary purpose is to be able to communicate in case of an emergency (either with me of family). The phone stays in my jersey pocket and does not get picked up during the...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-19, 02:14 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,541
Posted By SashaSolitaire

I tried doing the same thing for about 10 yards,...

I tried doing the same thing for about 10 yards, before i realized how "potentially" bad this could be. The vibrations in the basket, even though padded by the bag, can move the sensor or the lens...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-20-18, 11:41 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,809
Posted By SashaSolitaire

Appreciate your input, Kingston. We have two...

Appreciate your input, Kingston. We have two daughters, 8 and 5. This is for the older daughter and the hope is that we can pass this along to the younger one when she grows up. Both of them have...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-20-18, 11:38 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,809
Posted By SashaSolitaire

Thanks for your take, Tigat.

Thanks for your take, Tigat.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-19-18, 03:43 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,809
Posted By SashaSolitaire

Thanks, Clifford. See my response to 79pmooney :-)

Thanks, Clifford. See my response to 79pmooney :-)
Forum: Road Cycling
11-19-18, 03:42 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,809
Posted By SashaSolitaire

Absolutely, Ben. Who knows how children will...

Absolutely, Ben. Who knows how children will evolve as time goes by, and what piques their interest? Cycling is my "escape" time too, and she keeps hearing me wax lyrical about my ride time. My...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-19-18, 03:20 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,809
Posted By SashaSolitaire

Thanks, RMS, a very valid point and an important...

Thanks, RMS, a very valid point and an important one to consider . As I alluded to, she tried one position and could not get to press the brake levers all the way. We will have to make sure that she...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-19-18, 03:14 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,809
Posted By SashaSolitaire

Thanks. As I mentioned, would like to support the...

Thanks. As I mentioned, would like to support the LBS, but was a little uncomfortable myself when she could not press the brakes completely. I thought that it could be a learning issue, and she could...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-19-18, 03:01 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,809
Posted By SashaSolitaire

Thank you, Scott. The choices are overwhelming...

Thank you, Scott. The choices are overwhelming :-). And our younger one appreciates all the hand-me-downs. She got her sister's earlier bike to learn on and already has her eyes on the cruiser we are...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-19-18, 02:41 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,809
Posted By SashaSolitaire

Scott Yes, I am personally thrilled with her...

Scott

Yes, I am personally thrilled with her enthusiasm, and this is my way of encouraging that drive. She feels bogged down with her current bike, and feels (which I believe) that she can do much...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-19-18, 02:35 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,809
Posted By SashaSolitaire

Absolutely, the fit is the most important aspect....

Absolutely, the fit is the most important aspect. Based on what our LBS had in stock, this is the one with the best fit. Both the options you listed are very interesting. I will look them up and try...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-19-18, 02:19 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,809
Posted By SashaSolitaire

This is an interesting take, Norman. I have not...

This is an interesting take, Norman. I have not seen these before. Does anyone have any experience with these mini velos? What do you think?
Forum: Road Cycling
11-19-18, 02:18 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,809
Posted By SashaSolitaire

Thanks for the comments, everyone. We tried the...

Thanks for the comments, everyone. We tried the 24" bikes and found that her knees are fouling up with the handle bars (tried Giant, Trek and Diamondback). She is 54" long, and has longer legs...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-19-18, 11:21 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,809
Posted By SashaSolitaire

Women's Road Bike - Thoughts On My Pick

I have an 8-year old who loves to bicycle and is currently riding a cruiser doing 20 - 30 miles per ride on all types of terrain. She also participated in a few rides with me and my wife (18 - 30...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-01-18, 03:09 PM
Replies: 21,339
Views: 5,202,384
Posted By SashaSolitaire

Got a Lezyne Mega XL computer (the kit version...

Got a Lezyne Mega XL computer (the kit version with the speed + cadence and HRM). Have it hooked up to my bike and everything works. Will take it for a spin this coming weekend and will let...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-03-12, 07:57 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 1,988
Posted By SashaSolitaire

February - 10 days in India, no biking July - 8...

February - 10 days in India, no biking
July - 8 days in Iceland, no biking. But drove by a lot of intrepid bikers on mountain bikes with full packs (tents + sleeping bags + gear) going up and down...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-18-11, 05:46 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,743
Posted By SashaSolitaire

I use the Saris Bones 2 Bike rack. I need this...

I use the Saris Bones 2 Bike rack. I need this since we have two cars in the family and it's not always certain which one will be available for me to take. We have a Honda Accord Crosstour and a Mini...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-01-11, 08:10 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,645
Posted By SashaSolitaire

I have a 2009 Felt F4SL. The 'F' is not a comfort...

I have a 2009 Felt F4SL. The 'F' is not a comfort fit, and is slightly more oriented towards a more "sportier" stance. That said, you always get bang for your buck with Felt. For the price point,...
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