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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-23-21, 01:00 PM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,618,367
Posted By mrosenlof

went for a lunchtime ride. about 19km, rolling...

went for a lunchtime ride. about 19km, rolling hills, lovely weather. single speed, not sure of the gear-inches
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-15-21, 10:09 AM
Replies: 124
Views: 11,116
Posted By mrosenlof

always. I usually wear cheapo polycarbonate...

always. I usually wear cheapo polycarbonate safety glasses.
Forum: Hawaii and Pacific Islands Regional Forum
05-01-18, 03:40 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 8,048
Posted By mrosenlof

I've attempted Haleakala twice, made it the...

I've attempted Haleakala twice, made it the second time. Rented a road bike from the shop in Paia both times and was satisfied with the rental.

First time was early March, I was staying in...
Forum: Commuting
09-09-17, 10:10 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,757
Posted By mrosenlof

LL Bean has a few that probably fit your needs. ...

LL Bean has a few that probably fit your needs. I like the shorts from Rivendell, but they're a bit more than your price limit.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-15-17, 06:06 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,451
Posted By mrosenlof

Teva in the past and Chaco recently. Both were...

Teva in the past and Chaco recently. Both were fine. Not sure of models, but sturdy soles, and a strap system that keeps them from moving like flip flops. For me at least, having something holding...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-20-17, 09:11 PM
Replies: 27,136
Views: 3,126,595
Posted By mrosenlof

18.5 KM into Boulder, got some dinner at Whole...

18.5 KM into Boulder, got some dinner at Whole Foods, browsed a bookstore, then turned around and rode home.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-20-17, 09:14 AM
Replies: 27,136
Views: 3,126,595
Posted By mrosenlof

19 miles after work yesterday. I don't normally...

19 miles after work yesterday. I don't normally cary water on short rides. Wish I had this time.
Forum: Commuting
06-16-17, 01:15 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 12,798
Posted By mrosenlof

I'm 58, I ride in socks and sandles, I don't wear...

I'm 58, I ride in socks and sandles, I don't wear special cycling garb, I get passed all the time. I'd like to improve my fitness level, but the 20 something roadies will still pass me. I'm fine...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-16-17, 01:48 PM
Replies: 6,259
Views: 569,279
Posted By mrosenlof

19.2 KM. Lunchtime ride for me.

19.2 KM. Lunchtime ride for me.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-20-17, 12:39 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,000
Posted By mrosenlof

We had a nice weekend in the Denver area, I rode...

We had a nice weekend in the Denver area, I rode my Riv SimpleOne from home to Denver, approx 25 miles. Lunch, shopping, then loaded the bike onto the bus for the trip home. Nice day. First...
Forum: Commuting
07-20-16, 11:21 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,007
Posted By mrosenlof

you'll want a net to hold stuff in the shallower...

you'll want a net to hold stuff in the shallower crate. A wire basket of similar dimensions zip-tied to the rack is also a good choice. Still needs the net
Forum: Commuting
07-20-16, 11:18 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,470
Posted By mrosenlof

I've commuted when it took 35 minutes there and...

I've commuted when it took 35 minutes there and about 50 home. Mostly downhill in the cooler morning is a great way to commute.

Now I work at home and my riding is mostly recreation/fitness...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-20-16, 09:32 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,281
Posted By mrosenlof

A seatpost, stem, and maybe bar change and a 52...

A seatpost, stem, and maybe bar change and a 52 could be just fine. 56 would be a pretty common size for a 5'10" man, so that seems possible for the OP's bike that's in storage.

It sounds like...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-06-15, 10:57 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,647
Posted By mrosenlof

I did this once to an old stumpjumper. I got...

I did this once to an old stumpjumper. I got linear-pull brakes from Paul and mounted them to the canti studs. It worked, but can't say it was worth the bother. Use the wheels that the bike was...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-03-15, 09:35 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,876
Posted By mrosenlof

I ride the MKS Lambda pedals with Solomon trail...

I ride the MKS Lambda pedals with Solomon trail running shoes of some kind. Sometimes MKS touring pedals.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-03-15, 09:34 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,203
Posted By mrosenlof

Talk to a doctor. A sports physician might be a...

Talk to a doctor. A sports physician might be a good choice, maybe even a neurologist. Too many variables to fine the "cure" on the internet.

Issues could be related to weight on the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-30-15, 12:48 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,324
Posted By mrosenlof

I've bought from Track Supermarket. It was a...

I've bought from Track Supermarket. It was a while back. I actually don't know where they're located, but the transaction was fine.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-30-15, 12:45 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,932
Posted By mrosenlof

35 sounds great. Or just keep the 38s.

35 sounds great. Or just keep the 38s.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-25-15, 07:53 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,004
Posted By mrosenlof

+1 no problem. the two wheels are independent.

+1 no problem. the two wheels are independent.
Forum: Commuting
09-24-15, 01:25 PM
Replies: 214
Views: 38,413
Posted By mrosenlof

Keep in mind that the bright colors really make...

Keep in mind that the bright colors really make no difference in the dark. What you need at night is reflective stuff or active lights. I pay a lot of attention to the visibility of cyclists I see...
Forum: Mountain - Plains
06-19-13, 01:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,106
Posted By mrosenlof

not sure if this is too late for you but.. ...

not sure if this is too late for you but..

Louisvile or Superior might also have something that works both are south and east from Boulder along US-36. From either town it would be around 10...
Forum: Mountain - Plains
03-22-13, 08:15 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,611
Posted By mrosenlof

There's an off-road bike path the entire way from...

There's an off-road bike path the entire way from Glenwood to Aspen. It's mostly paved, but not entirely. Nice ride.

http://canyonbikes.com/riogrande_trail.html
Forum: Commuting
03-17-13, 04:37 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,313
Posted By mrosenlof

Front headlights Rear blinky reflective...

Front headlights
Rear blinky
reflective triangle
reflective tape on crank arms
pedal reflectors
reflective tape on rims between spokes
tires with reflective sidewalls

I wear safety glasses...
Forum: Commuting
01-13-13, 04:57 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,555
Posted By mrosenlof

If it's raining in the morning, I don't ride. I...

If it's raining in the morning, I don't ride. I could, but it's just a comfort thing that I don't. Here on the Colorado front range, most of our precipitation is summer afternoon thunderstorms or...
Forum: Commuting
01-01-13, 11:56 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,350
Posted By mrosenlof

I've done this a small number of times. wool...

I've done this a small number of times. wool tights, wool trousers (some sort of army surplus, dense weave) on the bottom. Two thin wool SS t-shirts and a heavier wool LS shirt, gore-tex shell over...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-11-12, 09:58 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 4,317
Posted By mrosenlof

I've received the vaccine every year for the past...

I've received the vaccine every year for the past 18 or so. I rarely feel more than a little muscle ache at the injection site for a day or maybe two.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-14-12, 04:28 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 14,330
Posted By mrosenlof

I've had a couple of attacks. They seem to...

I've had a couple of attacks. They seem to happen when the weather turns cool. Never done colchicine, but Indocin (an anti-inflamitory used for other types of non-gouty arthritis) has worked well,...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-14-12, 04:11 PM
Replies: 264
Views: 15,528
Posted By mrosenlof

I play classical Japanese music on a bamboo flute...

I play classical Japanese music on a bamboo flute called a Shakuhachi.

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1153821/shakuhachiScore.jpg
Forum: Commuting
11-05-12, 11:23 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,938
Posted By mrosenlof

I use the costco flashlights. I mount them to my...

I use the costco flashlights. I mount them to my handlebars with a pair of crossed hose clamps.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
11-05-12, 10:59 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 7,974
Posted By mrosenlof

I live in an area with a lot of day and night...

I live in an area with a lot of day and night bike riders, so when I'm driving, I "grade" visibility. The yellow jackets are great during the day, but at night they are nothing like the truly...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
11-05-12, 10:50 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 7,974
Posted By mrosenlof

I was at REI last Friday, staring at this for a...

I was at REI last Friday, staring at this for a little while. http://www.rei.com/product/772529/amphipod-xinglet I already own a couple of the "highway crew" style vests, so I didn't buy, but...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
11-05-12, 10:44 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,463
Posted By mrosenlof

You need something reflective, not just bright...

You need something reflective, not just bright colored; or something that emits light. There are a fair number of LED devices. Rivendell sells a reflective triangle that is great. ...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-16-12, 10:29 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,395
Posted By mrosenlof

A singlespeed can be a fine bike, it depends a...

A singlespeed can be a fine bike, it depends a lot on what you're looking for. You will _probably_ find that you're overall slower on a SS compared to a geared bike. There's a reason that road...
Forum: Commuting
10-11-12, 12:19 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,044
Posted By mrosenlof

Wool is great for biking. That's what I wear...

Wool is great for biking. That's what I wear most of the time, in various weights for various temperatures.

You need to get clothing that does handle washing in water "washable". If it says "Dry...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-20-12, 01:36 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 5,585
Posted By mrosenlof

Flashing red on the rear, sometimes two of them. ...

Flashing red on the rear, sometimes two of them. I wear a road worker type reflective vest also, that's really the majority of my backward facing light. Steady white up front. Haven't ridden at...
Forum: Commuting
05-18-12, 10:18 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,311
Posted By mrosenlof

I'm also happy with the Sanyo Eneloop. I charge...

I'm also happy with the Sanyo Eneloop. I charge them in "smart" chargers, Maha and LaCrosse. Works great.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-28-12, 09:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,244
Posted By mrosenlof

IRD makes one. No idea how loud it is, or how...

IRD makes one. No idea how loud it is, or how good it is for that matter. Their multi-speed freewheels are pretty quiet.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-28-12, 09:11 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,081
Posted By mrosenlof

32s are pretty comfortable and reliable if you're...

32s are pretty comfortable and reliable if you're fairly "normal" weight, usually a great choice. If you want to go faster, ride more and work on it. Those are probably decent tires if you want to...
Forum: Commuting
04-28-12, 09:04 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 7,171
Posted By mrosenlof

I'm blind in my right eye. Since birth. I...

I'm blind in my right eye. Since birth. I always wear eye protection when riding. Safety glasses from the hardware store. Cheap and good.
Forum: Commuting
04-28-12, 09:02 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,388
Posted By mrosenlof

I walked up a steep part of a hill today. Right...

I walked up a steep part of a hill today. Right after donating blood. I could tell I was a bit low.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-25-12, 02:49 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 3,404
Posted By mrosenlof

about 5440 feet.

about 5440 feet.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-24-12, 10:25 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 549
Posted By mrosenlof

Either technique is valid and legal (at least...

Either technique is valid and legal (at least around here). Do whichever you feel is safe.

I have a sorta similar situation turning in to my office when riding there. If there's enough of a...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-23-12, 03:57 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,270
Posted By mrosenlof

I believe that's the requirement in Colorado...

I believe that's the requirement in Colorado also. My commute route includes on street with a couple of bus stops, but they're going my same direction in the morning. I stop.

Kent Peterson at...
Forum: Commuting
04-23-12, 03:44 PM
Replies: 3,987
Views: 132,920
Posted By mrosenlof

beautiful! I'm still wearing light knit wool...

beautiful! I'm still wearing light knit wool gloves, but might not need them tomorrow.
Forum: Commuting
04-23-12, 03:43 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 781
Posted By mrosenlof

The president is speaking in town here Tuesday...

The president is speaking in town here Tuesday evening. I'd love to go listen (on my bike of course!) but don't have a ticket. I don't expect traffic _that_ bad, but I'll ride just to make it...
Forum: Commuting
04-23-12, 03:39 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,388
Posted By mrosenlof

The jockey wheel on my rear derailleur self...

The jockey wheel on my rear derailleur self destructed one morning on the way to work. About 150 yards short of the office. I don't carry a chain tool (another topic somewhere recently!) but I was...
Forum: Commuting
04-23-12, 08:58 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,571
Posted By mrosenlof

I also like the Rivendell MUSA nickers (post #5).

I also like the Rivendell MUSA nickers (post #5).
Forum: Commuting
04-19-12, 04:04 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 8,233
Posted By mrosenlof

This guy, ...

This guy,

http://cetmacargo.com/CETMACargoRacksHello.htm

I have never seen one of his racks in person, just the web site.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-18-12, 11:05 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,264
Posted By mrosenlof

There are both grocery and hardware stores within...

There are both grocery and hardware stores within 1 mile of my home. Liquor store too now that I think of it. :-) Transportation depends on what I'm buying.

I keep a bike at work for the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-15-12, 12:49 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 4,838
Posted By mrosenlof

I always thought it was part of the...

I always thought it was part of the manufacturers' effort to lock you in to their stuff and nobody else's.
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