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Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-25-15, 02:33 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,012
Posted By ciderguy

I take my hybrid (no suspension) out to group...

I take my hybrid (no suspension) out to group rides. I tend to go on shorter rides, because I ride 15 miles to the start of the ride and 15 miles home after the ride. My average on ride speed is...
Forum: Living Car Free
10-25-15, 02:23 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,816
Posted By ciderguy

1. Bike lanes aren't everywhere. So, there would...

1. Bike lanes aren't everywhere. So, there would still be strong safety concerns.
2. I don't care, I take a bike everywhere. Others might.
3. Compared to what? A car? I imagine any such vehicle is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-23-15, 03:55 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,303
Posted By ciderguy

My bikes tend to have chips & scratches on the...

My bikes tend to have chips & scratches on the paint. However, they are ridden hard. Most of the damage seems to occur from locking them up, as opposed to something that happens while I'm riding them.
Forum: Commuting
10-23-15, 03:53 PM
Replies: 398
Views: 69,022
Posted By ciderguy

It would be part of my commuting mix. I enjoy the...

It would be part of my commuting mix. I enjoy the exercise I get most days from my short commute. If my commute was longer than 15 miles one way or involved significant elevation change, I'd...
Forum: Commuting
10-21-15, 07:59 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,241
Posted By ciderguy

My enjoyment is simply the joy of being outside....

My enjoyment is simply the joy of being outside. Everyday, I know I'll be outside and the sun, wind, or rain will be on my face. I'll hear the birds, see the bunnies, birds, and squirrels. In summer,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-21-15, 07:53 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 582
Posted By ciderguy

Try taking about 1 gram of sage leaf twice a day,...

Try taking about 1 gram of sage leaf twice a day, and see if that helps. You can find it in capsules or just grow it.

I find that the more fit I am, the less clothing I wear. Additionally, it...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-21-15, 07:46 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,171
Posted By ciderguy

I'd fix the LHT, and then call up Riv and ask...

I'd fix the LHT, and then call up Riv and ask them if they think a Clem* would work for you. Their new Clem* models (you'd probably want an diamond frame H model) are their entry level bike only run...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-21-15, 07:42 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,009
Posted By ciderguy

Hi Gary, I highly recommend purchasing from...

Hi Gary,

I highly recommend purchasing from a LBS and not Dick's. You might save some money with Dick's in the short run, but the bike will be more expensive in the long run. At a LBS, you get a...
Forum: Commuting
10-21-15, 07:12 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,459
Posted By ciderguy

I don't recommend it as a general strategy if it...

I don't recommend it as a general strategy if it is going to create problems with relationships. I simply used it as an example of how one can acclimate to the cold by not constantly staying too warm.
Forum: Commuting
10-20-15, 07:23 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,459
Posted By ciderguy

^This I kept my heat off for as long as...

^This

I kept my heat off for as long as possible as the seasons change in my house. One morning, I normally wait until it reaches lower 40s inside to set the thermostat to around 50. By...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-19-15, 03:13 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,222
Posted By ciderguy

The fiber/ protein thing is just a general guess,...

The fiber/ protein thing is just a general guess, since I have no idea about your specific diet. Something like 97% of Americans eat more protein than they need and don't eat enough fiber. If you are...
Forum: Commuting
10-19-15, 03:02 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,174
Posted By ciderguy

Shower gel? Really? Get yourself a bar of...

Shower gel? Really? Get yourself a bar of Grandpa's Pine Tar Soap. It'll keep you smelling good all day long.

The BSO I used to commute on decided to pop a chain off in the middle of an...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-19-15, 02:53 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,489
Posted By ciderguy

If you are going new, Cyclocross, Touring, or...

If you are going new, Cyclocross, Touring, or serious commuting bikes are going to be your best bet. You want a nice sturdy chromoly steel, Aluminium, or Titanium frame & fork. I'd avoid any frame...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-19-15, 02:32 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,222
Posted By ciderguy

My guess is that you don't consume enough fiber...

My guess is that you don't consume enough fiber and that you eat too much protein.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-19-15, 02:20 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 7,785
Posted By ciderguy

My old beater of a commuter bike used to be a...

My old beater of a commuter bike used to be a Walmart BSO. After wearing it out in six months of hard miles, I upgraded. As long as the bike fits, the brakes work, and the tires aren't dry rotted I...
Forum: Commuting
10-19-15, 01:59 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 8,186
Posted By ciderguy

Ride what you like! I dislike front suspensions...

Ride what you like! I dislike front suspensions on everything. I'd rather ride something that is rigid, but I'm not doing the kind of serious MTB riding that suspensions were designed for.
My...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
10-19-15, 10:16 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,599
Posted By ciderguy

This is what I need. An app on my phone that...

This is what I need. An app on my phone that screams at me to HTFU if I drop below 25km/h.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-19-15, 10:02 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 883
Posted By ciderguy

My current climate in Georgia is colder than my...

My current climate in Georgia is colder than my previous experience in Oregon. We had a very cold morning recently that approached freezing and it allowed me to try out some warmer clothing on my...
Forum: Commuting
10-17-15, 12:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 930
Posted By ciderguy

My order arrived yesterday. Their natural blonde...

My order arrived yesterday. Their natural blonde is more or less the color of fresh cream. Everything I ordered fit as I expected from the sizing chart and is super soft and warm. If you don't need...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-17-15, 11:39 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,509
Posted By ciderguy

BobbyG I'm truly impressed!

BobbyG I'm truly impressed!
Forum: Road Cycling
10-17-15, 10:35 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,875
Posted By ciderguy

The advantage is that they can be removed or put...

The advantage is that they can be removed or put on as the temperature changes or as you ride harder and get warmer. If you are an expert, you don't even need to stop riding. Some of my winter rides...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
10-17-15, 10:32 AM
Replies: 158
Views: 13,823
Posted By ciderguy

I love the way these look, and I think the...

I love the way these look, and I think the pricing is wonderful for the number of options. Sadly, they wouldn't fit the large tubes my 700cx40 tires require. My biking budget is drained from recent...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-17-15, 10:26 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,509
Posted By ciderguy

I'd like to see a photo or two of this functional...

I'd like to see a photo or two of this functional beast.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-16-15, 03:05 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,238
Posted By ciderguy

If you want something with similar geometry, you...

If you want something with similar geometry, you are probably going to want to look at a modern Touring Bike or something with a longer than standard wheelbase, longer chainstay, and at least...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-16-15, 02:55 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,315
Posted By ciderguy

Arugula, beets, or other vegetables high in...

Arugula, beets, or other vegetables high in nitrates. They are OTC in the produce section. Don't use an antibacterial mouthwash or you won't benefit. 2-3 hours prior to exercise is ideal. They help...
Forum: Commuting
10-15-15, 10:33 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,800
Posted By ciderguy

Sometimes I need to take an important phone call...

Sometimes I need to take an important phone call on my commute home. So, I end up walking on the sidewalk and talking on the phone. I don't mind it, but I generally ride in trainers or clip-in DZRs...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-15-15, 10:27 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,563
Posted By ciderguy

I like the way it looks! I prefer the somewhat...

I like the way it looks! I prefer the somewhat longer wheelbase of the Traffic, and that is why I own one.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-13-15, 12:08 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,253
Posted By ciderguy

If this was a CF plastic wonder bike, sure I...

If this was a CF plastic wonder bike, sure I wouldn't have a problem with Rule 29. However, I wouldn't be riding on 40mm tires on such a steed anyway. Besides, the rule clearly has an exception for...
Forum: Commuting
10-13-15, 07:17 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 15,366
Posted By ciderguy

Once I went with panniers and a rear rack, I...

Once I went with panniers and a rear rack, I haven't looked back. I haven't worn a backpack on my bike once, and I don't plan to start. As long as the smaller diameter seat post isn't a CF wonder,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-13-15, 07:13 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,253
Posted By ciderguy

Are they smaller / do they pack easier than butyl...

Are they smaller / do they pack easier than butyl tubes? Most of the time I don't care about weight, but I'd like to cut down on space during my longer fitness rides. Butyl tubes that fit 700c x 40...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-13-15, 07:06 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,933
Posted By ciderguy

I hand wash in cold water with Kookaburra...

I hand wash in cold water with Kookaburra Woolwash (now just called Kookaburra Wash). In the summer, I wash them in a sink. When I pull out the rest of my wool clothing, I normally just use put a 5...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-13-15, 06:59 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 851
Posted By ciderguy

I have no idea what the percent of bike commuters...

I have no idea what the percent of bike commuters would have been, but when I was in middle school I felt we had a good number of them. Many of the children in my neighborhood rode bikes to school....
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-12-15, 08:36 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,303
Posted By ciderguy

I have a pair of Profile Design Kages...

I have a pair of Profile Design Kages (http://www.profile-design.com/product/hydration/axis-kage-2/) on my bike. Affordable pricing at under $10 each. No rattle and holds bottles well.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-12-15, 08:26 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 8,905
Posted By ciderguy

I'm curious about them, but I haven't tried them...

I'm curious about them, but I haven't tried them yet.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-12-15, 05:32 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,188
Posted By ciderguy

I always run warm, and I don't really dress any...

I always run warm, and I don't really dress any different from 100 to 45. Since the majority of my biking is commuting, the only cycling specific clothing I own are gloves and socks. Below 45, I...
Forum: Commuting
10-11-15, 06:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 930
Posted By ciderguy

I'd be worried about what kind of bleach was...

I'd be worried about what kind of bleach was necessary to get true white wool. I accept that undyed wool will be a little creamy / yellowish. I'll let you know my impression of the Rambler's Way wool...
Forum: Commuting
10-11-15, 06:27 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,349
Posted By ciderguy

By high quality steel, I meant anything that...

By high quality steel, I meant anything that isn't regular gas pipe steel. Butted co-moly is fine & Reynolds is amazing.

I like the look of the Breezers.

My Aluminium frame rides fine, but I...
Forum: Commuting
10-10-15, 11:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 930
Posted By ciderguy

5miles of not pedaling hard in mostly flatish...

5miles of not pedaling hard in mostly flatish Portland is a nice warm up. On non-rainy days, you can probably manage to wear polyester over top without issue. I wouldn't see an issue with the cotton...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-10-15, 11:32 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,744
Posted By ciderguy

Clipless will help you feel more confident on the...

Clipless will help you feel more confident on the bike, and you'll probably go a little faster. I'd stick with 700x35, but move to slicks. Most stock 700x35 tires are far from slicks. The width isn't...
Forum: Commuting
10-10-15, 11:29 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,349
Posted By ciderguy

No rain means you won't see the primary benefit...

No rain means you won't see the primary benefit of disc brakes. Disc brakes are amazing in the rain. So, I wouldn't pay extra for them.
I prefer steel. I love the way a quality steel frame rides....
Forum: Road Cycling
10-10-15, 11:22 PM
Replies: 21,339
Views: 5,203,841
Posted By ciderguy

I've lost weight, and I needed some wool for...

I've lost weight, and I needed some wool for winter.
- DeFeet Wool-E-Ator Socks (LBS)
- DeFeet Woolie Boolie (LBS)
- MUSA Splats (Riv)
- Aussie wool not-so-Tights (Riv)
- Kookaburra Wool Wash...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-09-15, 10:58 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 9,162
Posted By ciderguy

I've been using Boeshield T-9 from the dropper...

I've been using Boeshield T-9 from the dropper bottle. It seems to be doing its job. After reading all of the praise for Chain-L, I might try it next.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-09-15, 10:53 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,303
Posted By ciderguy

I'm super happy with the new pedals. I had been...

I'm super happy with the new pedals. I had been planning on upgrading, just not quite so soon. We'll see if melt the Forte's before my warranty ends.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-09-15, 10:38 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 3,489
Posted By ciderguy

A. I always take the lane. You have to obey...

A.
I always take the lane. You have to obey the cones, you are a vehicle and on the road. Where I live, it isn't legal to ride on the sidewalk. So, I just see it as an opportunity to educate...
Forum: Commuting
10-09-15, 10:48 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 5,404
Posted By ciderguy

Mine hang similar to the way that your pedals...

Mine hang similar to the way that your pedals hang. I find myself not looking at them when I'm riding in regular shoes, and I manage to catch the platform >80% of the time. I bought a pair of DZR...
Forum: Commuting
10-07-15, 10:44 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,612
Posted By ciderguy

Thanks! I'll look into it.

Thanks! I'll look into it.
Forum: Commuting
10-07-15, 10:42 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,324
Posted By ciderguy

I sweat, and when it is colder I sweat more...

I sweat, and when it is colder I sweat more because I go faster to keep warm. Any synthetic close to my skin starts to smell horrible on me before I leave the house. Nothing that is rainproof...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-07-15, 10:34 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,579
Posted By ciderguy

If I think a car is going to try to squeeze me...

If I think a car is going to try to squeeze me out and it isn't safe to ride near the curb I ride close to the middle of the car lane. I'm a vehicle, and I'm going to safely ride in my lane. After...
Forum: Commuting
10-07-15, 09:43 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,612
Posted By ciderguy

This is great to hear! I'm currently in the...

This is great to hear! I'm currently in the market for shoes and I'm worried about how they will hold up in the rain. My feet sweat more than the average person, and I ride every day. Gives me...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-07-15, 09:38 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,303
Posted By ciderguy

Pedal Destruction

So after about 300km in 5 weeks I wore out my factory pedals. They were an inexpensive plastic Wellgo model LU-984 (http://en.wellgopedal.com/products_detail_7_414.htm). I've had them replaced by...
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