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Forum: Advocacy & Safety
11-06-19, 04:48 PM
Replies: 185
Views: 22,142
Posted By FrenchFit

Well, I live is something of a premiere riding...

Well, I live is something of a premiere riding territory in California, and yes the majority of cyclist wear helmets. But the majority of cyclists fit into the club rider, Lance rider and commuter...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-13-19, 06:28 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 11,501
Posted By FrenchFit

Well, on no drop rides someone acts as a sweeper...

Well, on no drop rides someone acts as a sweeper and if you join it means someone is going to feel obligated to go back to check on you as well. Additionally, my groups have certain safety...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-13-19, 05:56 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,098
Posted By FrenchFit

Many '80s road frame I have actually have shorter...

Many '80s road frame I have actually have shorter top tubes that one might expect. I think you would be happier with a vintage mountain bike, like a specialized or trek. You can trick it out to be a...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-13-19, 05:47 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 14,526
Posted By FrenchFit

Mental illness in the US is rampant. #1...

Mental illness in the US is rampant. #1 (https://www.bikeforums.net/usertag.php?do=list&action=hash&hash=1) health issue that gets no attention at all.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-13-19, 05:38 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 7,434
Posted By FrenchFit

Your bike is not set up for distance rides. Of...

Your bike is not set up for distance rides. Of course you can used to it, but there are good reasons why upright bikes are essentially sightseeing, short commute and grocery getters. I have done...
Forum: Pills and Ills
07-12-19, 05:21 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,048
Posted By FrenchFit

I suspect you are overdosed. Talk with your...

I suspect you are overdosed. Talk with your cardiologist about backing-off until you reach your desired numbers. Create an excel spreadsheet with the BP taken a 4 or 5 times a day for a week, show...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-28-19, 09:10 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 21,177
Posted By FrenchFit

Did anyone read the article? $100 for the first...

Did anyone read the article? $100 for the first violation, applies to park MUP's only. What's the problem?

Given the behaviors locally on our MUPs, I'm a 100% supporter of this idea. Cyclists...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-26-19, 06:17 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 15,317
Posted By FrenchFit

Not sure I rephrased anything and I can't parse...

Not sure I rephrased anything and I can't parse out what you are trying to say ... but I suspect we agree more than disagree. The slam on running because it is somehow harmful is simply...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-17-19, 08:38 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 6,314
Posted By FrenchFit

This. Knee surgery ended my tennis playing in my...

This. Knee surgery ended my tennis playing in my 20s... now a 6ft, 190lb, 66 yo runner...I've had zero joint and inflammation issues avg. 5-8 mile runs 3 times a week for years. My advice would...
Forum: Northern California
05-06-19, 12:25 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,657
Posted By FrenchFit

Library, fine. It's the intersection at Broadway...

Library, fine. It's the intersection at Broadway that's the real problem, (besides limiting cyclists to a <3 foot lane generally). Look at it from the point of view of leaving downtown (east bound)...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-14-19, 05:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,182
Posted By FrenchFit

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Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-08-18, 06:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,182
Posted By FrenchFit

Rivet Loveland Saddle Review, vs. B17

I could put this in touring, Hybrid, C & V, but I know big guys like big saddles.

Context: I am sub-Clyde but rode for years at 220-230, and I'm stocky 6' (46" chest) frustrated that most racing...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-22-18, 09:03 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,275
Posted By FrenchFit

I got my wife started biking with an e-bike, now...

I got my wife started biking with an e-bike, now she's moved to a lightweight mixte. Both of us thoroughly enjoyed that e-bike, would not hesitate to jump on one if the occasion presented itself. I...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
12-14-17, 09:10 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,080
Posted By FrenchFit

Easy solution, just put a pair of those softy...

Easy solution, just put a pair of those softy foam earplugs in your wallet. They come in handy. And it's not just disco at the muti-purpose gym, you should hear the crap they play at the Crossfit...
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-02-16, 02:43 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,422
Posted By FrenchFit

e-Bike Motor Snapped Front Fork Dropout

No longer an alarmist myth for me; very slight incline, sitting on the bike to drive it into the garage from a standstill - hit the button and BAM!, snapped the dropout into two pieces, front of the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-10-14, 09:43 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 10,539
Posted By FrenchFit

The reason you start the at bar end and work...

The reason you start the at bar end and work toward the middle is so the tape ridge is exposed on the away/outer side. The reason your wrap counterclockwise left and clockwise right is cause hand...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-04-13, 10:20 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 14,369
Posted By FrenchFit

The hi-ten fork sounds dreamy to me...I love the...

The hi-ten fork sounds dreamy to me...I love the feel of the hi-ten ride. A one pound weight penalty is immaterial on a touring bike. Frankly, I would just pick the bike which feels nicer on the...
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