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03-26-24, 06:50 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 981
Posted By SpeedyBlueBiker

I'd still go with taking it to a professional dry...

I'd still go with taking it to a professional dry cleaner shop. They will know what to do.
03-25-24, 10:25 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 354
Posted By SpeedyBlueBiker

Yes, the names are very subjective. Companies use...

Yes, the names are very subjective. Companies use different terms to give the customer an idea (more confusion?) as what to expect. If they have sizing measurements that will help. If you can contact...
03-25-24, 10:17 AM
Replies: 6,102
Views: 544,099
Posted By SpeedyBlueBiker

Your best for now. I'm sure you will exceed that...

Your best for now. I'm sure you will exceed that distance pretty soon. Just keep at it!
03-22-24, 06:44 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 756
Posted By SpeedyBlueBiker

I use a 5/8" thick 6' cable with a heavy duty...

I use a 5/8" thick 6' cable with a heavy duty padlock. I only use it in my car/SUV which is anchored through one of the seat lock positions when the seat is tilted forward. Bike lays flat but I cover...
03-15-24, 09:45 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,341
Posted By SpeedyBlueBiker

If you are riding a summer century most likely...

If you are riding a summer century most likely the weather will be very warm and/or hot. I would suggest carrying two water bottles with you. At the rest stops make sure to refill them. Good idea to...
03-12-24, 09:37 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,190
Posted By SpeedyBlueBiker

True, but if you're going anywhere further away...

True, but if you're going anywhere further away the F-250 can carry a lot more stuff, including a trailer, and more people and all their crap as well. Plus, in the case you were to get into an...
03-04-24, 03:29 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 481
Posted By SpeedyBlueBiker

My experience is very similar to yours. I found...

My experience is very similar to yours. I found that I could not use a mountain bike helmet with visor when I road my road bike. I did purchase a road helmet which really helped. The mountain bike...
03-02-24, 08:45 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,859
Posted By SpeedyBlueBiker

I just refuse to get old! When I'm on my bike I...

I just refuse to get old! When I'm on my bike I feel like I'm just 37. I guess I'll just stay at that age for a few more years as the past 7-8 have been pretty good!
01-30-24, 03:50 PM
Replies: 188
Views: 14,056
Posted By SpeedyBlueBiker

This isn't my video but it is video of a one day...

This isn't my video but it is video of a one day 152 mile ride I participated in during July 2023. Video is about 7:43 long..

RAMROD 2023 on Vimeo (https://vimeo.com/856807935)
01-30-24, 10:37 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 730
Posted By SpeedyBlueBiker

Hi Neighbor! My worst day was three flats on the...

Hi Neighbor! My worst day was three flats on the STP in 2012 between the UW and the Kent food stop which is approximately 25 miles. Two punctures and a pinch flat. Got a new tire there as well as...
01-20-24, 08:25 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 3,349
Posted By SpeedyBlueBiker

Yep! A perfect example of what the bike industry...

Yep! A perfect example of what the bike industry is doing.
01-15-24, 10:01 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 658
Posted By SpeedyBlueBiker

From my time spent in MSR (mountain search &...

From my time spent in MSR (mountain search & rescue) this is pretty good basic list of items to carry. There are a few things I would tweak, like throw in a roll of athletic tape as it is quick and...
01-15-24, 09:48 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 3,145
Posted By SpeedyBlueBiker

I don't really have any need to track stand as I...

I don't really have any need to track stand as I ride on the roads or mtb trails. Hence, I'm not on a velodrome track. It's easier to just unclip and put my foot down and wait like everyone else. ...
01-05-24, 08:53 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 2,640
Posted By SpeedyBlueBiker

Like most of the kids in my neighborhood, we all...

Like most of the kids in my neighborhood, we all had bikes and rode them everywhere! It was how we all got around back in the day. We rode trails and on the streets to get to school. Didn't ride for...
01-04-24, 08:19 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 3,349
Posted By SpeedyBlueBiker

Hydraulic brakes work best for me on both road...

Hydraulic brakes work best for me on both road and mtn bikes. I also like the rim brakes that I have on some of my road bikes.
01-01-24, 01:00 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 789
Posted By SpeedyBlueBiker

I tend to prefer shorts with a gel pad in them. ...

I tend to prefer shorts with a gel pad in them. They seem to last longer and are more durable. Quite comfortable too.
01-01-24, 12:52 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,224
Posted By SpeedyBlueBiker

I definitely don't like riding in the cold. ...

I definitely don't like riding in the cold. That's why there are two locations under my name. I'm ok down to about 55F but after that it's not fun. I tend to get a snotty nose that won't stop. ...
12-25-23, 02:12 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 3,465
Posted By SpeedyBlueBiker

Yes, Thailand is 15 hours ahead of the US west...

Yes, Thailand is 15 hours ahead of the US west coast, 12 hours ahead of the US east coast, and 13 hours ahead of Fort Worth, Texas.
12-25-23, 12:59 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 469
Posted By SpeedyBlueBiker

Have you looked into taking your own bike with...

Have you looked into taking your own bike with you? I travel with mine all the time. It's not too hard to do but the only drawback can be what to do with your bike case once you arrive. Sometimes I...
12-25-23, 12:51 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 3,465
Posted By SpeedyBlueBiker

It was! It was cool and not too humid...

It was! It was cool and not too humid (relatively speaking) this morning at 70F when I left the house at 6:45am. Traffic wasn't too bad on my way to the park that I cycle at.
12-25-23, 12:31 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 3,465
Posted By SpeedyBlueBiker

Merry Christmas from Bangkok. I rode 36 miles on...

Merry Christmas from Bangkok. I rode 36 miles on Christmas Day.

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_1235_a8f1261c3b017981a36789aa8c34b05022aa79c0.jpeg
12-25-23, 12:13 AM
Replies: 6,102
Views: 544,099
Posted By SpeedyBlueBiker

Ho-Ho-Ho and Merry Christmas! I went out earlier...

Ho-Ho-Ho and Merry Christmas! I went out earlier this morning on Christmas Day and rode 36 miles. Great way to start the day.
12-22-23, 11:52 PM
Replies: 6,102
Views: 544,099
Posted By SpeedyBlueBiker

A little longer than usual ride today as I did 44...

A little longer than usual ride today as I did 44 miles but being a Saturday morning there was less traffic. Coldest start to the day at 63F since I have been here. It felt nice though. I also did...
12-21-23, 11:47 PM
Replies: 6,102
Views: 544,099
Posted By SpeedyBlueBiker

The eastern part of Bangkok near Rama IX park and...

The eastern part of Bangkok near Rama IX park and Nong Bon.
I'll pass on the unseasonably warm Redmond weather.
Today I put in 31 miles in very chilly and windy weather. Was 67F when I left at...
12-21-23, 01:06 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,797
Posted By SpeedyBlueBiker

I hadn't put more air in my road bike tires for a...

I hadn't put more air in my road bike tires for a month despite riding almost every day. When I put air in my tires, I did notice that they were running lower than I had thought. Rode 35 miles on...
12-21-23, 01:01 AM
Replies: 6,102
Views: 544,099
Posted By SpeedyBlueBiker

Set off Thursday morning at a little before...

Set off Thursday morning at a little before 7:00am for a 35 mile ride. Had a very good ride. It was a bit windy and the morning felt cool at 72F. It looks like "winter" is about to arrive.
12-19-23, 02:31 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 3,465
Posted By SpeedyBlueBiker

I'll be celebrating Christmas this year, like...

I'll be celebrating Christmas this year, like last year, in a country that is roughly 92% Buddhist (Threvada) and the rest mainly Sunni Muslim. There are a few Catholics around but not many and some...
12-18-23, 01:25 AM
Replies: 6,102
Views: 544,099
Posted By SpeedyBlueBiker

Hey, you're shorting yourself a bit much on the...

Hey, you're shorting yourself a bit much on the ride you did. I also rode 55km this morning which works out to about 34.17 miles. Like you, I also forgot my frozen water bottle when I left this...
12-18-23, 01:21 AM
Replies: 6,102
Views: 544,099
Posted By SpeedyBlueBiker

Like rsrob stated earlier, that is a nice looking...

Like rsrob stated earlier, that is a nice looking ride! Got the deets on that one?
12-17-23, 07:03 AM
Replies: 6,102
Views: 544,099
Posted By SpeedyBlueBiker

I only had time for a short, 17 mile ride Sunday...

I only had time for a short, 17 mile ride Sunday morning but it's better than nothing!
12-16-23, 08:27 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,475
Posted By SpeedyBlueBiker

What's wrong with the current seat? I, and many...

What's wrong with the current seat? I, and many others, prefer a seat that has part of it cut out. Works well to relieve pressure off of certain areas of our body that don't need to be in such...
12-16-23, 08:21 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,421
Posted By SpeedyBlueBiker

Personally I would choose either a skull cap or a...

Personally I would choose either a skull cap or a cap that covers the ears to keep them ears warm.
12-15-23, 06:44 AM
Replies: 6,102
Views: 544,099
Posted By SpeedyBlueBiker

Got out Friday morning for 33 miles and back home...

Got out Friday morning for 33 miles and back home by 9:00am. Started out it was 78F and when I returned at 9:00am it was already up to 85F.
12-13-23, 08:28 AM
Replies: 6,102
Views: 544,099
Posted By SpeedyBlueBiker

27 miles on Tuesday morning and 29 miles on...

27 miles on Tuesday morning and 29 miles on Wednesday morning. Still very warm and humid.
12-06-23, 08:41 PM
Replies: 493
Views: 33,991
Posted By SpeedyBlueBiker

Thursday morning in Bangkok, Thailand at Nong Bon...

Thursday morning in Bangkok, Thailand at Nong Bon park. Not a vintage bike though but it is on a pedestrian bridge. ...
12-06-23, 12:42 AM
Replies: 170
Views: 7,232
Posted By SpeedyBlueBiker

I actually counted about 10-12 water monitor...

I actually counted about 10-12 water monitor lizards this morning, Wednesday, on this bicycle path that isn’t used often in eastern Bangkok. This one was eating a dead turtle. ...
12-06-23, 12:21 AM
Replies: 6,102
Views: 544,099
Posted By SpeedyBlueBiker

I only rode 22 miles yesterday but today did 31...

I only rode 22 miles yesterday but today did 31 miles. Still waiting for "winter" to arrive. Out the door at 6:45am both days with temps already at 77F and even higher humidity.
12-03-23, 02:21 AM
Replies: 6,102
Views: 544,099
Posted By SpeedyBlueBiker

Went out at 6:45am this morning and rode 31...

Went out at 6:45am this morning and rode 31 miles. Nice day but very humid.
12-03-23, 02:16 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,797
Posted By SpeedyBlueBiker

I ride on 25mm tires with a psi max of 120. I...

I ride on 25mm tires with a psi max of 120. I generally ride between 105 and 110. I weigh around 190lbs which is down from a year ago at 205.
11-29-23, 02:58 AM
Replies: 6,102
Views: 544,099
Posted By SpeedyBlueBiker

Whereabouts? I ride a lot at Rama IX Park, Nong...

Whereabouts? I ride a lot at Rama IX Park, Nong Bon, and sometimes Skylane? Happy & Healthy Bike Lane.
11-25-23, 11:56 PM
Replies: 6,102
Views: 544,099
Posted By SpeedyBlueBiker

A couple of photos near where I ride in Bangkok. ...

A couple of photos near where I ride in Bangkok.
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_1104_0a523308ff6b759c2c4421bc9d82032609407f65.jpeg...
11-25-23, 11:46 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 7,232
Posted By SpeedyBlueBiker

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_1101_dbf4f59d058e6447148b0a12318a71e8f7797d5f.jpeg
Saw this water monitor lizard on my ride yesterday morning.
11-25-23, 10:45 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,474
Posted By SpeedyBlueBiker

Depending upon where you live: Check cycling...

Depending upon where you live:

Check cycling shoes (and for that matter, all shoes) to make sure nothing creepy or crawly as made your shoes their new home.
Check cycling gloves, both long and...
11-23-23, 10:38 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 717
Posted By SpeedyBlueBiker

Riding across the US west to east might be...

Riding across the US west to east might be exciting in the midwestern states.
11-23-23, 10:32 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 3,114
Posted By SpeedyBlueBiker

They should be fine. Your biggest risk is some...

They should be fine. Your biggest risk is some no goodnik coming over and stealing them if they are left outside.
11-23-23, 12:58 AM
Replies: 6,102
Views: 544,099
Posted By SpeedyBlueBiker

Got out at 7:00am this morning for my...

Got out at 7:00am this morning for my Thanksgiving Day ride. I rode 26 miles at a local park. Lots of laps but it is a scenic area. Was 74F when I left and 83F when I returned at 8:30am. Very humid...
11-16-23, 08:50 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,470
Posted By SpeedyBlueBiker

I always carry two tubes with me on my road bike....

I always carry two tubes with me on my road bike. On my MTB I carry one tube and a patch kit. Of course, I always carry a pump. Without it that would be a big problem. I haven't tried a sealant...
11-13-23, 06:20 PM
Replies: 6,102
Views: 544,099
Posted By SpeedyBlueBiker

I hope that the fake weather was great too!! :)...

I hope that the fake weather was great too!! :) lol
11-09-23, 08:13 PM
Replies: 6,102
Views: 544,099
Posted By SpeedyBlueBiker

Nice route! Yes, a lot more traffic in that area...

Nice route! Yes, a lot more traffic in that area now. I really dislike riding on Avondale especially going northbound. Living on Education Hill, you're bound to ride by there sometime but I try to...
11-08-23, 11:15 PM
Replies: 6,102
Views: 544,099
Posted By SpeedyBlueBiker

Did you climb up Novelty Hill Rd. east bound or...

Did you climb up Novelty Hill Rd. east bound or west bound? I've come up eastbound off of Avondale Rd numerous times but have never gone the other direction.
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