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Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-30-24, 07:53 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 334
Posted By Pearson100

Can't compare stiffness since I never used the...

Can't compare stiffness since I never used the five-tens (just tried on in store). For 2FO's, I sized up full.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-29-24, 04:26 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 334
Posted By Pearson100

I have wide feet and found the five-tens too...

I have wide feet and found the five-tens too small (especially toe-box). I got the Specialzed 2FO roost and found them to work (but size up since they do run small).
Forum: Touring
03-18-24, 04:47 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 803
Posted By Pearson100

There are some videos on YouTube with cyclists...

There are some videos on YouTube with cyclists documenting their experiences with the 920. Here is one: https://youtu.be/yxPXLDGdmLQ?si=_5Cn36WonWIQO1V5

(I have a Trek 920 but have only done...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-08-24, 03:22 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,464
Posted By Pearson100

I had called all the hitch installers in the area...

I had called all the hitch installers in the area last spring, and none were able to find one that fit the 2023 Accord. And I had also done a search on the Internet and nothing had come up.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-08-24, 02:36 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,464
Posted By Pearson100

A follow-up to my post about hitches for a 2023...

A follow-up to my post about hitches for a 2023 hybrid Honda Accord: I was finally able to get one this year (2024). It seems that the issue was that nobody had gotten around to creating one that...
Forum: Touring
02-09-24, 05:10 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,506
Posted By Pearson100

Sounds like a great trip! Be sure to read up...

Sounds like a great trip!

Be sure to read up on the gift culture in Japan!
https://www.nihongomaster.com/blog/the-etiquette-of-japanese-gift-giving-and-what-to-give/
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-22-23, 09:02 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 4,128
Posted By Pearson100

I've done many tours with Adventure Cycling...

I've done many tours with Adventure Cycling Association and have enjoyed their tours (fully supported and van supported). I like not having to carry my gear and meeting cyclists from around the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-17-23, 10:09 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,464
Posted By Pearson100

Thank you for your various suggestions, but...

Thank you for your various suggestions, but again, I wasn't asking for a solution to my situation: I was just curious to know whether the issue of not being able to install a receiver hitch was a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-17-23, 06:20 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,464
Posted By Pearson100

I am aware of this for the 2023 Accord Hybrid....

I am aware of this for the 2023 Accord Hybrid. That wasn't the point of my question. I'm asking whether this is an issue for all hybrids or just this particular model.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-17-23, 05:50 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,464
Posted By Pearson100

Trailer hitches for hybrid autos?

I just purchased a 2023 hybrid Honda Accord and have been dismayed to learn that there are no trailer hitches for this model. (I own a bike rack that needs a 1 3/4" receiver.) I'm wondering if...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-06-23, 07:33 PM
Replies: 770
Views: 318,160
Posted By Pearson100

Searching for a mount similar to this...

Searching for a mount similar to this https://www.shapeways.com/product/GSKV7YAWN/varia-cygolite-rear-rack-dual-mount
but instead of attaching to a rack, it has a clip that can be put on the end of...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-04-23, 05:21 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,435
Posted By Pearson100

I have this to clip my Varia on my seat bag: ...

I have this to clip my Varia on my seat bag:
https://www.shapeways.com/product/ZJPBVWPWL/unofficial-varia-bicycle-taillight-saddle-bag-clip?optionId=221983128&li=marketplace
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
03-24-23, 05:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,896
Posted By Pearson100

Yes, tried lots of different cables for the rear...

Yes, tried lots of different cables for the rear RT. Must be an issue with the charging port of the light then. With the front light, no charging light at all - not even a faint one!
Forum: Touring
03-24-23, 05:47 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,454
Posted By Pearson100

Another vote for Renee Herse tires. I've used the...

Another vote for Renee Herse tires. I've used the Oracle Ridge for parts of the Great Divide route - worked great on both dirt and pavement.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
03-24-23, 04:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,896
Posted By Pearson100

Bontrager lights - charging indicators

I have two Bontrager lights, front - Ion Comp R 700, and rear -Ion 200 RT - which have issues with the charging indicators. For the rear Flare RT, the red light blinks for awhile, but then stops, and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-27-23, 05:45 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,053
Posted By Pearson100

After 2 knee replacements, I've switched to flat...

After 2 knee replacements, I've switched to flat pedals on all of my bikes, including my carbon road bike.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-25-23, 08:34 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 5,213
Posted By Pearson100

I've had knee replacements in both knees and I...

I've had knee replacements in both knees and I couldn't be happier. In both cases, I was out on my bike in less than half a year and I am now biking pain-free. Once you get to the point where the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-24-23, 06:25 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 187
Posted By Pearson100

trainers and tubeless tires

When I put my road bike on a trainer in the winter, I take off the rear tire and put on a cheap tire. I want to go to tubeless tires but this would now entail more work every winter when I put this...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-30-23, 07:06 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 7,745
Posted By Pearson100

Do documentaries count? I watch "Ride the Divide"...

Do documentaries count? I watch "Ride the Divide" a couple of times a year!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-06-23, 07:12 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 606
Posted By Pearson100

What is "club fit?"

What is "club fit?"
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-03-22, 05:25 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,450
Posted By Pearson100

Thank you for these very interesting threads. The...

Thank you for these very interesting threads. The difficulty for women with wide feet -- and especially those in need of wide toe boxes -- is even greater!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-02-22, 03:43 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,276
Posted By Pearson100

For The Little 500 competion at Indiana...

For The Little 500 competion at Indiana University (the race that inspired the movie "Breaking Away"), all racers use the same model singlespeed Schwinn bicycle. Some modifications are allowed but...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-31-22, 05:46 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,832
Posted By Pearson100

+1 for Cap with brim. Be careful with RainX if...

+1 for Cap with brim.
Be careful with RainX if your glasses have any coatings on it.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-08-22, 06:47 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,279
Posted By Pearson100

Another unhappy 820 owner: touch screen...

Another unhappy 820 owner: touch screen frustrating, battery life terrible. I bought the 830 and am very happy with its performance. It's worth the extra cost over buying the refurbished 820!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-22-22, 05:12 PM
Replies: 203
Views: 8,015
Posted By Pearson100

I don't mind the black shorts but don't...

I don't mind the black shorts but don't understand black or dark colored rain jackets!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-15-22, 05:14 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,418
Posted By Pearson100

I've also had drivers in cars call out "I like...

I've also had drivers in cars call out "I like your light!" I also use Cygolite---have them on all of my bikes, 100 and 150 lumens. Highly recommended.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-01-22, 07:05 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,695
Posted By Pearson100

I've had knee replacements on both knees. I've...

I've had knee replacements on both knees. I've been riding with clipless since the surgeries (less than 2 years ago), but have decided that I will move to flats on my gravel bike. There are more...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
10-10-21, 06:09 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,150
Posted By Pearson100

Consider a Surly Bridge Club in extra small: ...

Consider a Surly Bridge Club in extra small: https://surlybikes.com/bikes/bridge_club
I'm 5'2" and find this bike fits well.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-27-21, 11:15 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,070
Posted By Pearson100

I have the 830 and find the touchscreen to be...

I have the 830 and find the touchscreen to be very good. I had a 820 and found that touchscreen to not work well so almost considered getting the 530 with buttons when upgrading. I'm happy that the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-22-21, 06:23 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,229
Posted By Pearson100

Thanks to the advocates for bikes for smaller...

Thanks to the advocates for bikes for smaller riders. Bike companies claim that demand isn't sufficient to justify offering these smaller bikes but could it be a "chicken-and-egg" issue? Shorter...
Forum: Pills and Ills
06-27-21, 04:03 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,232
Posted By Pearson100

I bought a Kinetic fluid trainer for my recovery....

I bought a Kinetic fluid trainer for my recovery. I also have a Trek Domane and it set up fine.
Forum: Pills and Ills
06-27-21, 09:24 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,232
Posted By Pearson100

Had left knee replaced in October 2019 and did my...

Had left knee replaced in October 2019 and did my first outdoor ride about 4 months later. Summer riding was fine (including some centuries), only hampered by pain in my other knee. Had right knee...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-11-21, 01:11 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,688
Posted By Pearson100

I personally have found the saddles on all of my...

I personally have found the saddles on all of my Trek bikes to be uncomfortable. I now use a Terry Butterfly which I like.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-08-21, 03:40 AM
Replies: 145
Views: 11,315
Posted By Pearson100

I don't think Strava has necesssarily harvested...

I don't think Strava has necesssarily harvested *your* personal information. If you follow some of your friends, then Strava might list *their* followers as friends/people you might know. And in that...
Forum: Touring
06-07-21, 06:57 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,534
Posted By Pearson100

I got the same bike with 27.5 tires last summer...

I got the same bike with 27.5 tires last summer and actually like the 1x.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-07-21, 06:48 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 7,320
Posted By Pearson100

I biked 120 miles on my 60th birthday! Hard to...

I biked 120 miles on my 60th birthday! Hard to think I can do something similar on my 70th! :-)
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-31-21, 04:51 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,597
Posted By Pearson100

Cygolite Hotshots have a seat stay mount so you...

Cygolite Hotshots have a seat stay mount so you can position the light so it's straight (that is, not angled).
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-31-21, 04:45 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,916
Posted By Pearson100

To maximize the battery on my Varia radar, I turn...

To maximize the battery on my Varia radar, I turn off the light on the radar, and use a separate bike light (Cygolite Hotshot!)
To turn off the Varia light:
Settings -> Sensor -> Lights -> Network...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-27-21, 05:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,214
Posted By Pearson100

Any thoughts on bikeindex.org? It seems that 529...

Any thoughts on bikeindex.org? It seems that 529 Garage started in Canada. Would bikeindex.org be better for US cyclists?
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-09-21, 04:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,227
Posted By Pearson100

I've ordered from Shapeways ...

I've ordered from Shapeways

https://www.shapeways.com/product/L6VSGUY4E/garmin-varia-rack-mount-style-2

Also do a search for Garmin rack mount for other styles.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-08-21, 04:48 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 8,493
Posted By Pearson100

I recently switched from tube 700x40 Donnelly...

I recently switched from tube 700x40 Donnelly X'Plor MSO to tubeless Renee Herse Oracle Ridge 700x48 (standard casing) and am very happy with the new tires. I'm not a fast rider so cannot comment on...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-06-21, 05:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 938
Posted By Pearson100

Sealant for tubeless

I finally converted my gravel bike to tubeless tires. What affects how often I should add more sealant?
1. brand of sealant?
2. temperature of environment?
3. mileage?
4. brand of tire?
5. ??...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-03-21, 09:45 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 879
Posted By Pearson100

I have a Saris rack which I really like:...

I have a Saris rack which I really like: https://www.saris.com/product/freedom-2
The platform style racks are better suited for bikes that don't have a "straight" bar across. Until I got this bike...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-14-21, 02:47 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,362
Posted By Pearson100

I have a 1x on one of my bikes (Surly Bridge...

I have a 1x on one of my bikes (Surly Bridge Club) and I like it. I use the bike for commuting and gravel. I have two other bikes with 2x (one gravel, one road). I'd consider moving my other gravel...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-09-21, 10:25 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 546
Posted By Pearson100

Thank you for your replies. 1. Yes, 73mm on...

Thank you for your replies.
1. Yes, 73mm on Hollowtech bottom bracket
2. I did swap out the original stem on the Trek for the shortest possible stem.
3. frameset
4. I invested in new...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-08-21, 06:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 546
Posted By Pearson100

New frame? Advice...

I currently own a 49cm Trek 920. I like the bike for gravel rides and short credit card touring but in terms of comfort, give it about an 8 out of 10. I'm just a tad bit stretched out and keep...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-21-20, 01:04 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,586
Posted By Pearson100

I did sign up for a tour that starts at the end...

I did sign up for a tour that starts at the end of July 2021. I used funds for a tour that was cancelled for summer 2020 (with same company).
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-20-20, 03:21 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 5,624
Posted By Pearson100

Perhaps Covid bike boom will have some impact but...

Perhaps Covid bike boom will have some impact but a lot may also depend on the next administration?...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-30-20, 04:39 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,723
Posted By Pearson100

I like the Feedback Sports Rack---I have two. (I...

I like the Feedback Sports Rack---I have two. (I can't post a link, but you can find it at REI).
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-26-20, 05:29 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 18,576
Posted By Pearson100

I second the recommendation for the Garmin Varia...

I second the recommendation for the Garmin Varia Radar. I love it! The RTL510 is also sensitive enough that it will alert me to bicyclists who are coming from behind me.
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