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09-08-19, 02:03 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 18,292
Posted By GailT

I've always found wgscott to be one of the more...

I've always found wgscott to be one of the more interesting, entertaining and helpful posters at bikeforums, and I'm surprised to see that he has been banned. There was no post explaining the reason...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-07-19, 01:33 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 12,989
Posted By GailT

No, you missed the point. Read the original post...

No, you missed the point. Read the original post again. Are you over 100kg and and have you had any issues with the weight limit on the seat tube? I understand that you want to argue about the...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-31-19, 08:09 AM
Replies: 209
Views: 27,895
Posted By GailT

20mph average solo for 100 miles sounds pretty...

20mph average solo for 100 miles sounds pretty reasonable for a 66 year old in good shape. The cheating marathon doctor committed suicide - jumped off a bridge while out on a run. It's a real shame...
07-26-19, 05:20 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,943
Posted By GailT

Another hit and run

Another hit and run near Boulder, CO. Quote from an article in the Daily Camera. I hope he recovers and that they find the driver.
07-26-19, 04:58 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 8,861
Posted By GailT

He was gaining back some time on the descent,...

He was gaining back some time on the descent, very unfortunate about the weather, he might have kept the yellow another day.
07-22-19, 01:58 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 9,726
Posted By GailT

I'm guessing the Ritchie is probably not...

I'm guessing the Ritchie is probably not identical to the SLR Superflow. I tried and returned other Selle Italia saddles with smaller cutouts and more padding, but I loved the SLR Superflow. For me...
06-29-19, 10:58 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 21,939
Posted By GailT

Motorcycles don't ride 60mph on the MUP. Maybe...

Motorcycles don't ride 60mph on the MUP. Maybe they would reduce the highway speed limits if motorcycles were frequently colliding head-on. Oh wait, no, that doesn't happen does it.
06-28-19, 11:27 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 21,939
Posted By GailT

A 15 mph speed limit is a good idea on crowded...

A 15 mph speed limit is a good idea on crowded bike paths. There was a bad crash two days ago on the Cherry Creek bike path in Denver. The original article in the Denver Post is behind a fire wall...
06-24-19, 01:49 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 16,433
Posted By GailT

That sounds right. For a serious, competitive...

That sounds right. For a serious, competitive athlete, they can work as hard and suffer as much running or cycling. But for me, as a casual runner and cyclist, it is easier to rest on the bike,...
06-23-19, 08:13 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 8,386
Posted By GailT

The meaning is that RollFast is still blaming the...

The meaning is that RollFast is still blaming the cyclist even after the driver plead guilty. Some people always blame the cyclist regardless of the facts.
06-18-19, 09:14 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 8,386
Posted By GailT

Here's an update: If she had died, he...

Here's an update:



If she had died, he never would have been charged, as happened in similar case at the same intersection a year earlier:



I'm always amazed at how many BF members tend...
06-13-19, 04:09 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 11,127
Posted By GailT

Spoiler alert, from VeloNews: Chris Froome could...

Spoiler alert, from VeloNews: Chris Froome could become winner of 2011 Vuelta after UCI cites Juan Jose Cobo for biological passport violations ...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-06-19, 09:55 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 7,676
Posted By GailT

Apparently your chain lube is going to kill you,...

Apparently your chain lube is going to kill you, so no need to worry about discs. ;)
06-05-19, 08:21 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 9,256
Posted By GailT

I have not used the B135 but I expect it would...

I have not used the B135 but I expect it would work fine. Another option is the Nitto Noodle 177 which is available in 48 cm width.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-05-19, 07:49 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,394
Posted By GailT

A shorter crank arm results in a shorter distance...

A shorter crank arm results in a shorter distance to the pedal when the leg is fully extended, so you need to raise the seat.
06-04-19, 10:23 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,794
Posted By GailT

When I click on "New Posts", the list of thtreads...

When I click on "New Posts", the list of thtreads is limited to two pages (100 threads) in both firefox and chrome.
06-02-19, 02:45 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 9,256
Posted By GailT

I would first try modern handlebars that allow...

I would first try modern handlebars that allow you to move the brake hoods higher up and that give you more positions for your hands on the bars. Maybe also try a longer stem and/or a setback seat...
05-26-19, 08:26 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 15,588
Posted By GailT

Yeah, that's partly true, but then there are...

Yeah, that's partly true, but then there are people like T-mar, a walking encyclopedia of cycling expertise and history, who make it worthwhile. It's worth putting up with the dross to benefit from...
05-24-19, 09:13 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,400
Posted By GailT

I have a Ergon SMC4 that I'm happy with - I used...

I have a Ergon SMC4 that I'm happy with - I used it on my road bike for 50 mile rides, no pain or numbness. I eventually moved it to my mountain bike when I found a better saddle for my road bike. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-24-19, 09:05 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,106
Posted By GailT

That reminds me of Joseba Beloki's crash on hot...

That reminds me of Joseba Beloki's crash on hot tarmac in the 2003 TdF.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=haEbtHiUcBc
05-22-19, 09:14 PM
Replies: 83,040
Views: 14,034,492
Posted By GailT

Large Guerciotti with Columbus ELOS tubes, for...

Large Guerciotti with Columbus ELOS tubes, for $100 on craigslist near Denver. I was interested after reading the recent thread on Max and EL-OS tubes, but nice bikes at low prices go quick on Denver...
05-21-19, 08:59 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,436
Posted By GailT

If pressure is a concern, it's worth checking out...

If pressure is a concern, it's worth checking out the Selle Italia SLR Superflow, which has the largest cutout of any saddle I've tried.

...
05-16-19, 04:44 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,517
Posted By GailT

I'm trying to sort that out as well, 58 and...

I'm trying to sort that out as well, 58 and currently running 30 miles/week, biking 50 miles/week, and hiking one day between 3-5 hours, and 1 rest day. When I'm feeling tired and sore, it's...
05-13-19, 07:15 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,850
Posted By GailT

I paid for the serial number look-up on my 1979...

I paid for the serial number look-up on my 1979 Mercian, and the only info they had was that it was a 25 inch frame that was part of a bulk order of 50 frames sent to Bikecology.
05-12-19, 08:01 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,850
Posted By GailT

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1276x1650/bikecology_1980_mercian_catalogue_52958a9f3fe314b24f15aedd9cf5f58ff29a59b0.jpg
Bikecology imported Mercians in 1980, and this looks...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-11-19, 04:17 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 26,298
Posted By GailT

Yep, and I love the comment that Anquetil "has...

Yep, and I love the comment that Anquetil "has won nothing of importance lately", LOL.
Forum: Commuting
05-09-19, 01:23 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 22,728
Posted By GailT

Not if he is a robot. Although from the his...

Not if he is a robot. Although from the his other post yesterday (taken after the wheel asploded, I assume), it looks like he might be a dead robot.
05-09-19, 11:43 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 17,953
Posted By GailT

You should get the concrete fork. I hear it's...

You should get the concrete fork. I hear it's very compliant.
Forum: Commuting
05-09-19, 11:34 AM
Replies: 155
Views: 22,728
Posted By GailT

Well, I want to believe you... but how do you...

Well, I want to believe you... but how do you know you're not a bot? ;)
05-06-19, 02:30 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 10,231
Posted By GailT

Cliff Bars Nuts & Seeds is my new favourite, I...

Cliff Bars Nuts & Seeds is my new favourite, I buy several boxes when they are on sale. Great company, too.
05-03-19, 10:23 PM
Replies: 8,312
Views: 3,079,556
Posted By GailT

Nice looking Fuso! Is it a repaint? I'm...

Nice looking Fuso! Is it a repaint? I'm watching my local CL hoping to find one at a reasonable price.
04-24-19, 09:41 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 15,965
Posted By GailT

It's been a year since PhotoJoe passed. I didn't...

It's been a year since PhotoJoe passed. I didn't know him but was impressed by his last few posts and inspired by the quote below. I'll think of him when I go for a ride on April 25.
04-24-19, 09:31 PM
Replies: 83,040
Views: 14,034,492
Posted By GailT

Updated 63cm 1980 Tommasini...

Updated 63cm 1980 Tommasini (https://boulder.craigslist.org/bik/d/louisville-tommasini-63cm-italian-steel/6873411449.html) in Louisville, CO.
...
04-23-19, 04:08 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 11,647
Posted By GailT

Have you tried other types of workouts, running,...

Have you tried other types of workouts, running, hiking or swimming? Is it cycling specific or does it affect all types of activity?
04-22-19, 10:06 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 13,311
Posted By GailT

Beautiful bike, love that colour. I bought a...

Beautiful bike, love that colour. I bought a Waterford at Vecchio's a year ago - it was a custom frame, but it still has about same number of spacers as your bike. They built it with the handlebars...
04-16-19, 06:54 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 10,296
Posted By GailT

I see a lot of banana peels in the the bike lane....

I see a lot of banana peels in the the bike lane. I suspect there have been multiple threads on this already, but why do people leave their banana peels in the bike lane? Why not just toss them off...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-12-19, 07:38 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,294
Posted By GailT

I tried the first 3 on your list and the SLR Max...

I tried the first 3 on your list and the SLR Max Flow worked best for my road bike. It has the largest cutout, is lighter and has less padding than the Max Flite Gel Flow, but the SLR was more...
04-11-19, 10:40 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,288
Posted By GailT

I tried a Fabric Scoop Flat on my road bike and...

I tried a Fabric Scoop Flat on my road bike and it didn't work for me, after a 50 mile ride I had the most numbness of several saddles that I tried. I ordered it from Competitive Cyclist and was able...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-02-19, 11:15 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,320
Posted By GailT

+1. I tried several other saddles: Brooks,...

+1. I tried several other saddles: Brooks, Ergon, Fabric, and a Selle Italia Max Flite Gel Flow, but nothing compared to the Selle Italia SLR Superflow. Large cut-out, light weight, just the right...
03-31-19, 09:43 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,560
Posted By GailT

There is a Dave Moulton Fuso Facebook group - if...

There is a Dave Moulton Fuso Facebook group - if you have not already, you should join and post the bike info there. The group is very active and often posts info on used Fuso's that have been...
03-26-19, 08:56 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,452
Posted By GailT

It brought out the misogyny. That thread should...

It brought out the misogyny. That thread should not have been moved to P&R, instead, the moderator should have given a warning to the posters who have a problem with encouraging girls to ride bikes....
03-25-19, 09:09 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 15,077
Posted By GailT

Are you sure you want to spend the time picking...

Are you sure you want to spend the time picking all of the broken glass out of your pickles? :)
03-25-19, 09:03 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,636
Posted By GailT

Glad your recovery is going well. On a more...

Glad your recovery is going well. On a more cautionary note, a friend had both knees replaced two years ago - about 5 days after the surgery he fell and badly damaged one knee, had another surgery...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-22-19, 07:31 AM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 389,387
Posted By GailT

November Bicycles has a new blog post...

November Bicycles has a new blog post (https://novemberbicycles.com/blogs/blog/the-times-are-changing) on difficult times for wheel builders. They mention Light Bicycles:
03-17-19, 09:59 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,524
Posted By GailT

I'm guessing you might be referring to the 51, 55...

I'm guessing you might be referring to the 51, 55 and 56 numbers on the cleats. I had the same question, and this is what I found from web searches.

The 51 cleats only disengage by moving your...
03-13-19, 02:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,578
Posted By GailT

That's a pretty bike. Do you know anything about...

That's a pretty bike. Do you know anything about it's history, year, and frame geometry? I looked at the R+E webpage, and they still sell custom Erickson bikes. Anyone know if Glenn is still...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-11-19, 11:29 AM
Replies: 438
Views: 47,490
Posted By GailT

A significantly improved helmet would be good...

A significantly improved helmet would be good news, if it is safer and maybe more aerodynamic, that's the one suggestion in this thread that sounds the most interesting so far. Hope that's it.
03-10-19, 08:04 PM
Replies: 83,040
Views: 14,034,492
Posted By GailT

Lol, the ad is for a $160 Confente water bottle....

Lol, the ad is for a $160 Confente water bottle. Seems a bit optimistic. :)
03-10-19, 09:04 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,315
Posted By GailT

The riding position is not identical if you...

The riding position is not identical if you change the height and set back of the saddle. Seems like you would want to keep those constant if they were set correctly initially.
Forum: Touring
03-06-19, 10:49 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,907
Posted By GailT

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1307/post_food_honey_e45a517da1a4f1cb5a68d9bda2028d81865ecf11.jpg
I'll share my experience with African bees in the Congo - I accompanied...
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