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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-22-22, 02:28 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,801
Posted By skycyclepilot

All it takes is one impatient driver - and this...

All it takes is one impatient driver - and this area is full of them - not seeing you, and you get hit from behind before you know it. If you're comfortable with that risk, great. I'm not - and I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-22-22, 02:00 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,801
Posted By skycyclepilot

I've ridden many miles on those country roads. ...

I've ridden many miles on those country roads. It is not safe. There are many bike shops in Lexington, and I've been to all of them, but they are a seventy mile round trip away, so I don't got over...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-22-22, 12:57 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,801
Posted By skycyclepilot

Oh, okay. I weigh 195 to 200, dressed to ride,...

Oh, okay. I weigh 195 to 200, dressed to ride, and the bike weighs 75 with the stuff I have loaded on it. I'll look it up!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-22-22, 09:37 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,801
Posted By skycyclepilot

Regarding the "cheap" comment - fair enough. I...

Regarding the "cheap" comment - fair enough. I ride on the full width paved shoulder of a divided highway. That's legal here. I prefer that to the only other option in my area - riding in the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-21-22, 02:23 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,801
Posted By skycyclepilot

I'm running Super Moto X Schwalbe tires now, but...

I'm running Super Moto X Schwalbe tires now, but the ones you are recommending appear to be an upgrade. I ride on a major highway's full width paved shoulder, and it appears I'm hitting nails and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-21-22, 02:13 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,801
Posted By skycyclepilot

Thanks. I learned this lesson the hard way, over...

Thanks. I learned this lesson the hard way, over a piece of wire from a radial tires, like you mentioned. Since that happened, I do follow your recommendations after every flat.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-21-22, 02:11 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,801
Posted By skycyclepilot

It's not every 20 miles, but it is often enough...

It's not every 20 miles, but it is often enough to be frustrating. And I learned to thoroughly inspect the inside of the tire after every flat. I learned that one the hard way.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-21-22, 02:08 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,801
Posted By skycyclepilot

Actually, the tires are Schwalbe Super Moto X,...

Actually, the tires are Schwalbe Super Moto X, and I'm not sure where you got the idea that I want to be "cheap". I'm just not sure which of the many solutions out there is right for where I ride...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-21-22, 02:02 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,801
Posted By skycyclepilot

I ride on the full width paved shoulder of a...

I ride on the full width paved shoulder of a major four lane divided highway in Kentucky. The flats are being caused by nails, screws, etc. I haven't had pinch flats - I run the tires at maximum...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-20-22, 03:28 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,801
Posted By skycyclepilot

Fed Up with Flats

I ride a Ride1Up 700 electric bicycle. I got it a couple of years ago, and put 500 miles on it without a flat. In the next 180 miles, I've had three or four. I'm sixty years old, and fixing a flat on...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-08-14, 06:53 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,606
Posted By skycyclepilot

Ha! Been there...

Ha! Been there...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-08-14, 06:30 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,606
Posted By skycyclepilot

I've been riding for 35 years. I always lighten...

I've been riding for 35 years. I always lighten up when I shift, and I release all pressure when shifting the FD. It's been habit for a long time now. I this one was just bad luck, or some odd...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-08-14, 06:29 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,606
Posted By skycyclepilot

I once owned a computer store, and did quite...

I once owned a computer store, and did quite well, because I didn't look for excuses NOT to cover my work. I always sided with the customer - it's the best advertising in the world.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-07-14, 06:47 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,606
Posted By skycyclepilot

I'm going to fight for warranty coverage, as the...

I'm going to fight for warranty coverage, as the bike is only two months old.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-07-14, 06:43 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,606
Posted By skycyclepilot

No. I ride alone, and store the bike in my house.

No. I ride alone, and store the bike in my house.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-07-14, 05:32 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,606
Posted By skycyclepilot

I can see how the chain being driven into the...

I can see how the chain being driven into the wheel could cause this, but there are two problems with that scenario. First, I'm sure the rear derailleur was set up properly. I've been keeping my...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-07-14, 04:42 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,606
Posted By skycyclepilot

What Went Wrong

Set out to do a 35 mile ride today, but only made it 31. I was about four miles from home when something went wrong. I was going up a slight grade, and shifted from high to low range on the front...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-05-14, 05:55 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,953
Posted By skycyclepilot

I noticed that something was off during a 25 mile...

I noticed that something was off during a 25 mile ride. I stopped, and the rear tire was low. I could pump it up and get about five miles out of it before it needed air again. Most flats I've had...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-05-14, 05:50 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,953
Posted By skycyclepilot

Thanks. I may try one of the thorn proof tubes,...

Thanks. I may try one of the thorn proof tubes, but I've heard that they tend to fail at the valve, and if that is so, that wouldn't be much of an improvement. And I agree with you on the Mr. Tuffy...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-04-14, 08:41 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,903
Posted By skycyclepilot

Thanks. That is how I set the height, but I need...

Thanks. That is how I set the height, but I need to double check it. A quarter inch can make a lot of difference, especially a quarter inch too high.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-04-14, 08:36 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,953
Posted By skycyclepilot

It was a slow leak, and I could not find it. I...

It was a slow leak, and I could not find it. I don't necessarily blame the tube, but since it holds the air and is the weakest link, a tougher tube certainly couldn't hurt. I just wonder what other...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-04-14, 07:08 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,903
Posted By skycyclepilot

That's good thinking. I'll double check the...

That's good thinking. I'll double check the height. Thanks.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-04-14, 07:05 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,953
Posted By skycyclepilot

Better Inner Tubes?

I hate flats! Are all inner tubes pretty much the same, or are there certain makes/models that are truly tougher? My bike already has tires with flat guard linings built in, but I've already had a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-04-14, 06:58 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,967
Posted By skycyclepilot

I swear, if I had to worry about that, I'd move...

I swear, if I had to worry about that, I'd move someplace safer! :)
Forum: Road Cycling
09-04-14, 06:28 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,903
Posted By skycyclepilot

As I posted below, I made 25 miles tonight at an...

As I posted below, I made 25 miles tonight at an average speed of 14.95 MPH, and I don't feel beat up. I think my setup is OK. I used lower gears in order to keep my cadence up, I stopped more...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-04-14, 06:25 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,903
Posted By skycyclepilot

Well, with plenty of breaks, a couple of granola...

Well, with plenty of breaks, a couple of granola bars, and a lot more water, I made 25 miles tonight, and I don't feel beat up! I paced my cadence at 20 or 21 rotations every 15 seconds, which is...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-04-14, 06:24 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,903
Posted By skycyclepilot

Thanks to everyone for the advice. With plenty...

Thanks to everyone for the advice. With plenty of breaks, a couple of granola bars, and a lot more water, I made 25 miles tonight, and I don't feel beat up! I paced my cadence at 20 or 21 rotations...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-04-14, 11:49 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,903
Posted By skycyclepilot

Thanks! A twelve mile ride isn't that hard for...

Thanks! A twelve mile ride isn't that hard for me. I don't even get winded. I'm just sore all over afterwards. I think you're right - I'm using muscles I haven't used in a while. I've never been...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-04-14, 07:37 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,903
Posted By skycyclepilot

I ride in Kentucky, and there is no such thing as...

I ride in Kentucky, and there is no such thing as level ground here. I'm constantly changing gears - elevation changes are constant. But my cadence is only around 70, on average. Obviously, I need...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-04-14, 07:33 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,903
Posted By skycyclepilot

Actually, I'm not in quite that out of shape. I...

Actually, I'm not in quite that out of shape. I can cruise along at 15 MPH or so for several miles before I start to feel it. But that's why I'm concerned about feeling so beat up after 12 to 20...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-03-14, 07:11 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,903
Posted By skycyclepilot

That's impressive. If I tried riding that much,...

That's impressive. If I tried riding that much, I'd probably wind up on a stretcher! But I can aspire to it...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-03-14, 07:08 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,903
Posted By skycyclepilot

. I'm 6' 1" and 185, so I'm not overweight, but...

. I'm 6' 1" and 185, so I'm not overweight, but I'm sure my age isn't helping. My cadence runs around 70, so I'll try kicking it up a notch, but my knees aren't a problem. It's more my inner thigh...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-03-14, 07:03 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,903
Posted By skycyclepilot

Thanks. I tend to lay off the water because of...

Thanks. I tend to lay off the water because of the resulting call of nature, but I'll give that and the granola bar a try. My bike is set up correctly. There was a setup when I bought it, then a...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-03-14, 05:50 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,903
Posted By skycyclepilot

How Far Do You Ride?

I'm 52, and just got back into cycling a couple of months ago with a new Giant Defy 1. In those two months I've put 350 miles in, but long rides still leave me feeling like I've been run over. I...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
08-14-14, 07:37 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,054
Posted By skycyclepilot

I just went through this myself. I went to a...

I just went through this myself. I went to a dealer, and sat on their assometer, and my sit bones are 135mm apart, center to center. I chose the Romin Evo Comp in the 168mm width. If you look at...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
08-12-14, 07:51 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,364
Posted By skycyclepilot

That just goes to show that not one saddle fits...

That just goes to show that not one saddle fits everyone. The Antares Versus is an excellent saddle, but is only 142mm wide. My sit bones would hang off the edges of that saddle, with some pretty...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
08-11-14, 06:03 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,364
Posted By skycyclepilot

Specialized Saddles

In case anyone is going through what I just went through, I thought I'd post this quick message. Maybe it'll help someone. I bought a Giant Defy 1 about six weeks ago, and have been through quite...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-30-14, 07:48 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 5,448
Posted By skycyclepilot

I've learned that trying not to ruffle feathers...

I've learned that trying not to ruffle feathers here is like trying not to ruffle a peacock's feathers in a category 5 hurricane...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
07-30-14, 06:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,352
Posted By skycyclepilot

Thanks! I still think it could be better - I...

Thanks! I still think it could be better - I still had a little numbness in my hands - but I think now it is mostly a matter of me hardening up, and that the bike is very close to being right.
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
07-30-14, 05:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,352
Posted By skycyclepilot

KOPS, and Other Body Metrics Are Just Guidelines

My experience may help another new rider, so I thought I'd share those experiences. I bought a new Giant Defy 1 about a month ago. The LBS fitted me to the bike, using all the standard metrics,...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
07-30-14, 05:04 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 31,666
Posted By skycyclepilot

OK, with my elbow against the nose of the saddle...

OK, with my elbow against the nose of the saddle - not on top of it - my fingertips just reach the closest edge of the handlebar. And I read somewhere that it is not uncommon for one's fingers to...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
07-30-14, 10:57 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 31,666
Posted By skycyclepilot

Well, you were right. The distance from the nose...

Well, you were right. The distance from the nose of the saddle to the near edge of the bar is exactly 20" - when I put my elbow against the saddle, my middle finger just barely touches the bar. I...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
07-29-14, 06:07 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 31,666
Posted By skycyclepilot

I agree that mere millimeters doesn't make much...

I agree that mere millimeters doesn't make much of a difference, and I do need to HTFU. I just want to get the bike dialed in as close to right as possible before I put in those miles. And I'm...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
07-29-14, 04:56 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 31,666
Posted By skycyclepilot

I'll experiment with a couple of degrees of nose...

I'll experiment with a couple of degrees of nose up on the saddle. And the bumblebee thing has been resolved with high speed video cameras. :). They get the extra lift by rotating the wings on the...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
07-29-14, 04:41 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 31,666
Posted By skycyclepilot

No, I bought the bike in Lexington. They were...

No, I bought the bike in Lexington. They were good about answering questions and such, but seem to have grown tired of trying to help me get properly fit. I wouldn't feel right asking another...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
07-29-14, 03:56 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 31,666
Posted By skycyclepilot

The top tube is 575mm, according to the Giant...

The top tube is 575mm, according to the Giant website. The stem is 110mm. 575 + 110 = 685mm. 685 / 25.4 = 26.97". Subtract a few inches for the nose to post distance, and perhaps a little because...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
07-29-14, 02:05 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 31,666
Posted By skycyclepilot

I'll check this when I get home, but looking at...

I'll check this when I get home, but looking at the geometry table for the bike, the top tube and stem total 26", and my elbow to fingertip length is 20". The seat is four or five inches in front of...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
07-29-14, 01:57 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 31,666
Posted By skycyclepilot

Probably so. I took the photo with a tablet - no...

Probably so. I took the photo with a tablet - no tripod. At one point, I did have the saddle nose down by 2°, but never more than that.
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
07-29-14, 01:06 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 31,666
Posted By skycyclepilot

That must be an optical illusion created by the...

That must be an optical illusion created by the angle of the camera with respect to the bicycle. I leveled the saddle by placing a flat board on top of the saddle - a board big enough to completely...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
07-28-14, 07:08 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 31,666
Posted By skycyclepilot

It's been many years since I've ridden seriously....

It's been many years since I've ridden seriously. I've 52, and I was in my mid-30s the last time I had a serious road bike, but I never experienced any real discomfort back then. Maybe age is a...
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