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10-27-23, 06:49 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,201
Posted By Andrey

As far as taillights....

I ride long brevets and I have been very happy with Cygolite Hotshot taillights. I have 3 of them, 50, 100 and 150 for 4 bikes I have. The light does not have a replaceable battery, but it is very...
10-24-23, 06:47 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,201
Posted By Andrey

my $0.02

I also had a Fenix BC30 V2 with replaceable batteries. The light blinds other road users, the beam does not reach far enough, although it is very wide but also shuts off when a bike hits bumps on...
10-23-23, 09:18 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,201
Posted By Andrey

I use Fenix BC26R lights with 21700 or 18650...

I use Fenix BC26R lights with 21700 or 18650 replaceable batteries and also a Lumintop B01 with 21700 or 18650 replaceable batteries. Lumintop B01 wins hands down in comparison, way better light...
Replies: 64
Views: 6,535
Posted By Andrey

last chance 600k

The is one more 600k on the 24th of June in Rochester NY. Only two people signed up, myself and my friend that crashed on NJ 600 and DNF. It is his last chance to qualify for PBP by riding this 600k...
Replies: 64
Views: 6,535
Posted By Andrey

Did it last all night? On medium, high? I...

Did it last all night? On medium, high?

I plugged mine into a 10.000mAh power bank to test to see how long it lasts and it did not last all night on high, fully charged Anker power bank was...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-16-23, 01:01 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,424
Posted By Andrey

My favorite road cycling event is : Paris-...

My favorite road cycling event is : Paris- Brest-Paris.
https://rusa.org/pages/pbp
Replies: 55
Views: 9,903
Posted By Andrey

I bought two Lumintop B01 lights, so I can use...

I bought two Lumintop B01 lights, so I can use them on medium at the same time. I have been riding with them this spring and two lights at medium are OK to ride all night. I do like the mounts that...
Replies: 64
Views: 6,535
Posted By Andrey

Nice report. I hate using cue sheets on...

Nice report.
I hate using cue sheets on brevets. I could not stay focused reading the cues, always get lost. I prefered riding with someone who knew the courses, but still getting lost together...
Replies: 74
Views: 5,947
Posted By Andrey

I m part of PBP google group and one of the...

I m part of PBP google group and one of the people e-mailed ACP about pre-registrants to switch groups.

ACP e-mail response:
Pre registrants will be able to change their departure time during the...
02-24-23, 02:07 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,684
Posted By Andrey

I bought the same Shimano winter boots a couple...

I bought the same Shimano winter boots a couple of years ago. Initially I hated them because on the first ride in 30 degree F. my toes still got cold.

I kept experimenting with layering (even used...
Replies: 15
Views: 2,187
Posted By Andrey

Look up "cycling palsy". It is caused by over use...

Look up "cycling palsy". It is caused by over use of the hands holding the bars. It is a combination of the bike fit, core strength and long time on the bike. I always had nerve damage after long...
12-29-22, 09:31 AM
Replies: 212
Views: 27,327
Posted By Andrey

inspired by this thread

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/935x701/coppi_5394c1c7a9d7bf6d9b01ba367628e173068990e4.jpg
I wanted to paint this bike for a long time, finally happened a couple of years ago...
Replies: 10
Views: 1,969
Posted By Andrey

I ordered a Nitecore NU35 (still waiting for...

I ordered a Nitecore NU35 (still waiting for delivery though). After some research I ordered the Nitecore nu35 hybrid light over other lights. It works with built in battery plus AAA batteries and it...
Replies: 55
Views: 9,903
Posted By Andrey

Resurrecting the old thread...Interesting info...

Resurrecting the old thread...Interesting info above, thanks all for the information. I d like to share my experience with the lights plus need an advise.

Since battery lights now last a long time...
06-27-22, 01:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,524
Posted By Andrey

Tried that :( Thank you anyway.

Tried that :( Thank you anyway.
06-27-22, 01:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,524
Posted By Andrey

The "turn guidance" is enabled on the Edge. The...

The "turn guidance" is enabled on the Edge. The edge is navigating the course when I m riding, beeps and shows the turns, but the Garmin Connect does not "announce" street names. I m not sure...
06-27-22, 01:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,524
Posted By Andrey

Thank you. How do I know if it is running? I...

Thank you.
How do I know if it is running?
I opened the app, within a few seconds it finds the Edge and connects to it. In Garmin Connect on the phone from the menu I choose Garmin devices, it...
06-27-22, 12:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,524
Posted By Andrey

The app is open on the phone and it is connected...

The app is open on the phone and it is connected to the Edge 530.
06-27-22, 09:38 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,524
Posted By Andrey

Question Garmin Edge 530 turn by turn announcements

My Edge 530 does not "say", "announce" turn- by-turn navigation. It is paired to my phone(Google Pixel 4a) that has Garmin Connect installed on it. Phone is paired to my headphones and all the...
Replies: 107
Views: 12,488
Posted By Andrey

Interesting, I was on the same ride in NJ. ...

Interesting, I was on the same ride in NJ.

It is my first brevet after a break for several years. It was also my friend's first brevet ever. I think we saw you at the finish and your Land...
12-29-21, 02:57 PM
Replies: 928
Views: 357,618
Posted By Andrey

Earlier this year I got the Lumintop B01 light: ...

Earlier this year I got the Lumintop B01 light:
https://www.lumintoponline.com/lumintop-b01-850-lumens-rechargeable-21700-bicycle-light-p2093885.html

I' m impressed with the versatility of the...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-13-21, 09:16 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,121
Posted By Andrey

I have this bag and it was mounted above the...

I have this bag and it was mounted above the bottom bracket for a while , but I eventually took it off and went back to a regular seat bag
https://outbiking.co.uk/dakine-hotlaps-gripper/...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-10-21, 12:49 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,081
Posted By Andrey

Polartec Power Stretch

I also prefer summer or fall bib shorts or knickers and then thermal tights over the shorts for winter riding. After trying many different bibs and tights over the years I settled on Polartec Power...
Replies: 76
Views: 14,455
Posted By Andrey

I m in a similar boat now. I still have the...

I m in a similar boat now. I still have the original Selle Anatomica saddle that worked really well on 1000k + brevets. Earlier this year I purchased a new Selle Anatomica and undragged to carbon...
11-11-21, 04:22 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,536
Posted By Andrey

Last year I finally solved cold hand issues...

Last year I finally solved cold hand issues riding during cold winter weather. I started using ski gloves when riding when temp drops below 20 deg F. I have a couple of cheap ski gloves, but hand...
11-03-21, 06:53 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,550
Posted By Andrey

To adjust the saddle fore and aft I usually...

To adjust the saddle fore and aft I usually follow this balance test:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NvRWxPddYU4
Replies: 6
Views: 1,940
Posted By Andrey

Check out...

Check out these:https://dualeyewear.com/collections/cycling-sport
I have several glasses from them for cycling with 1.5 to 2.0 .
Forum: Northeast
10-08-21, 12:09 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,128
Posted By Andrey

Here is another shorter option around New Platz,...

Here is another shorter option around New Platz, the ride is flat and very scenic with the views of the mountain ridge
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/37728010
you can make it longer by going...
Forum: Northeast
10-08-21, 09:56 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,128
Posted By Andrey

It is a pretty flat ride, because mostly it...

It is a pretty flat ride, because mostly it follows the rail trail, you may have some small hills around Tivoli, but they are minor. You also climb Kingston Bridge, but River road is beautiful in...
Forum: Northeast
10-08-21, 09:18 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,128
Posted By Andrey

I would suggest going past New Paltz to Kingston...

I would suggest going past New Paltz to Kingston on the trail and check out the "strand" in Kingston(waterfront) and the uptown by Wall Street , then I would cross the Kingston bridge via the Empire...
09-06-21, 06:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 461
Posted By Andrey

Thank you. I found new Centaur rear mech...

Thank you. I found new Centaur rear mech RD13-CEBXS 10 spped on line in Canada. It is on the way.
09-05-21, 05:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 461
Posted By Andrey

Campy 10 speed rear derailleur question

I broke my 10 speed Ultra -Shift Centaur rear derailleur today riding on a very muddy trail. The trail was submurged under water for a couple of days after the hurricane and I thought it was dry...
Replies: 25
Views: 4,299
Posted By Andrey

Funny, I had a similar bike building idea many...

Funny, I had a similar bike building idea many years ago when I was building my long distance bike.
I did not want a 650b or low trail geo bikes, but I wanted a race or enduro geometry fast bike,...
08-03-21, 06:48 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,609
Posted By Andrey

I think you will be fine with 32mm tires

I use 32 Gravel King tires on my cyclocross bike to ride gravel events in NY.
Farmer's Daughter Gravel Grinder in Chadam, NY coming up in a week. I rode it before with 32-35 mm tires and it was...
Forum: Introductions
07-28-21, 06:07 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 397
Posted By Andrey

Welcome to BF!

Welcome to BF!
07-22-21, 09:00 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,430
Posted By Andrey

Saddle seems slightly lower that needed on the...

Saddle seems slightly lower that needed on the video. When you take off your hands of the bars I would bring them behind your back(do it on the trainer). It is called a balance test. If you keep...
Replies: 54
Views: 11,685
Posted By Andrey

That is the one I have. It is very bright and...

That is the one I have. It is very bright and shines to the side nicely. I do not mount it on the fenders though. I mount it on the rack or seat post.
https://spanninga.com/product/pixeo/
Replies: 54
Views: 11,685
Posted By Andrey

My latest set up is USB Cygolite Hotshots lights,...

My latest set up is USB Cygolite Hotshots lights, I have 3 different lights ranging from 100 to 150 lumens.
https://cygolite.com/product/hotshot-pro-150-usb/

The nice thing about the lights is...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-07-21, 06:15 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,308
Posted By Andrey

Chris Horner uses WD40 on his bike

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=__bQLdqoOHc&ab_channel=ChrisHorner
03-16-21, 03:25 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 9,825
Posted By Andrey

my $0.02

I would get a couple of cheap stems in different length and a couple of cheap seat posts with different setbacks to try different positions. 5-10 mm makes a huge difference for me as far as comfort...
02-15-21, 09:33 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,909
Posted By Andrey

I actually do not bother to turn both lights off,...

I actually do not bother to turn both lights off, they are always set to auto "on" once the bikes start moving. IQ-X switch could only be turned on/off when the light is powered by the hub, CYO has...
02-12-21, 07:29 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,909
Posted By Andrey

I also have both lights and I use a small...

I also have both lights and I use a small additional battery light on both bikes .

I prefer the CYO premium over the IQ-X for off road, because it does not flicker as much at lower speed and...
02-10-21, 09:53 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,570
Posted By Andrey

I have a Fenix BC30 V2 light. It is a big...

I have a Fenix BC30 V2 light.

It is a big disappointment from what I expected when reading about it.
The dual lenses do not provide enough reach to ride fast on road. The beam is very wide but...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-27-21, 07:44 AM
Replies: 10,407
Views: 3,332,014
Posted By Andrey

My CAAD 3 and CAAD 8 both would fit 28mm tires...

My CAAD 3 and CAAD 8 both would fit 28mm tires with Slice forks. I assume that CAAD 5 would also fit 28. Although I preferred running 25mm tires for more clearance.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-22-21, 11:06 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,536
Posted By Andrey

I was just thinking those two exact tires will be...

I was just thinking those two exact tires will be my next set of tires. GP500 in 32 or 28 will go on my road bike and Terra Speed 35 on my cross bike though . I just retired older version of Conti...
Replies: 20
Views: 5,905
Posted By Andrey

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/860x645/bike_e08fa48bb31732e1ab4e455bcaf3050f2659f636.jpg
I run 45 SKS longboard fenders on the road bike with 28- 32 mm tires. They did not fit...
01-13-21, 07:37 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 20,169
Posted By Andrey

Did Estonia produce any bicycles in those years...

Did Estonia produce any bicycles in those years or is it making any now ?
01-12-21, 03:16 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 20,169
Posted By Andrey

I used to ride a Tourist XB3 bike when I was...

I used to ride a Tourist XB3 bike when I was growing up in Ukraine. Our dream bikes as kids were Start Shosse because those were "real" race bikes that some of the older folks had.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-27-20, 12:36 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,635
Posted By Andrey

Thanks. I did not know that. I always used this...

Thanks. I did not know that. I always used this tool to measure:
Stem Comparison Tool | yojimg.net (http://yojimg.net/bike/web_tools/stem.php)
Forum: Road Cycling
11-27-20, 12:25 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,635
Posted By Andrey

I always thought that -17 degree stems are...

I always thought that -17 degree stems are parallel to the ground. I have several bikes with -17 degree stems.
(Maybe I need to measure it...visually they look parallel)
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