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12-03-23, 07:12 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,284
Posted By martianone

When I was commuting to work [retired now] - At...

When I was commuting to work [retired now] - At the office, I left an all weather motor scooter cover from Car Covers.
They took the bike rack in during the winter to make snow removal easier, think...
08-14-23, 09:41 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 4,619
Posted By martianone

N+1=infinity Not sure of the issue, if a person...

N+1=infinity
Not sure of the issue, if a person has 3 or 30 bikes - so be it ?
04-13-23, 06:33 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,259
Posted By martianone

Keep the bike's "limber holes" clear, after...

Keep the bike's "limber holes" clear,
after washing,
bounce the bike a couple times to shake off water,
hang it up by a wheel [back seems to work better, not sure it matters - as long as limber...
02-23-23, 08:05 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,422
Posted By martianone

Yes, echo replies #5 and 13 - Bike fit is an...

Yes, echo replies #5 and 13 - Bike fit is an important component of saddle comfort
02-20-23, 07:07 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,739
Posted By martianone

Consider J&G touring shorts ? Feel good, look...

Consider J&G touring shorts ?
Feel good, look "regular, last long, reasonably priced..................
01-12-23, 07:43 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 5,970
Posted By martianone

younger son recently home for holidays, says he...

younger son recently home for holidays, says he needs a new water bottle - going to the Garneau outlet to get one,
i says, lets check in the basement, might be able to find an unused one. Just...
01-10-23, 06:54 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 3,283
Posted By martianone

Usually don''t use any - however once in a while...

Usually don''t use any - however once in a while on a longer ride (>80 km) in very hot or humid weather [of if it is hot and rainy] will start out with some Assos Cream.
Butt Butter is fine too, my...
01-07-23, 08:31 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 6,079
Posted By martianone

Last frame I bought was made in the USA !!

Last frame I bought was made in the USA !!
12-31-22, 08:53 PM
Replies: 129
Views: 4,843
Posted By martianone

Nope, NONE ?

Nope,
NONE ?
12-31-22, 07:49 PM
Replies: 129
Views: 4,843
Posted By martianone

Yes, all of our bikes have names and they...

Yes, all of our bikes have names and
they usually come when you call their name.
11-12-22, 07:38 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,851
Posted By martianone

Totally Wrong approach........ Rider should...

Totally Wrong approach........
Rider should pick out the bike and get a good fit.
11-11-22, 07:37 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,851
Posted By martianone

Cannot ECHO enough this suggestion.......... ...

Cannot ECHO enough this suggestion..........
Get her a gift certificate,
take her to the bike shop,
let HER pick the ride.
Then, go riding with her.
With her, means....
she picks the route,...
10-29-22, 06:44 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,228
Posted By martianone

Only use platform type pedals - mostly MKS road...

Only use platform type pedals - mostly MKS road style; serviceable, long lasting, comfortable and a good value.
On my primary commuter have a pair of Shimano PD "don't recall the number - perhaps...
10-27-22, 04:39 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,058
Posted By martianone

in 1960, my folks gave me a bicycle for my...

in 1960, my folks gave me a bicycle for my birthday......
It was like I had been given wings, "wings of wheels".
I had a new freedom to go wherever I wanted;
school, work, university, grad school...
08-28-22, 07:17 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,491
Posted By martianone

I believe you are on the west coast, so this is ...

I believe you are on the west coast, so this is a long way.....
cycling the erie canal is an easy well organized supported tour in mid July.
riding from Buffalo NY to Albany along the canal...
08-13-22, 07:24 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,753
Posted By martianone

I make mine by shortening the legs of soft ball...

I make mine by shortening the legs of soft ball pants.....
Wear great, inexpensive, no chain ring kiss mark.
08-12-22, 07:03 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 15,757
Posted By martianone

Usually ride my bike to local bike shop, ...

Usually ride my bike to local bike shop,
SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL BIKE SHOP !!!,
while you still have one !
08-07-22, 06:53 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 629
Posted By martianone

A dozen or so years ago, I had a custom steel...

A dozen or so years ago, I had a custom steel frame road bike built - as a 1xN = the "perfect" bike for my needs.
Before doing so, I kept careful track of the bike gear inch combinations I used the...
07-27-22, 06:59 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 968
Posted By martianone

just back from 10 days in Scotland with airplane,...

just back from 10 days in Scotland with airplane, bus, train and bike travel.
once off the plane, travel was fairly easy. Seriously evaluate what you really need to take.
my partner and I didn't...
07-26-22, 08:30 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 15,757
Posted By martianone

I try to get tubes and stuff from a local bike...

I try to get tubes and stuff from a local bike store........
07-24-22, 06:55 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 4,508
Posted By martianone

I ride casually dressed or well dressed - last...

I ride casually dressed or well dressed - last weekend a few km from hotel to a wedding at a Scottish castle - all properly attired for the event.
Carhart makes a boxer/brief without fly- like...
06-26-22, 05:11 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 937
Posted By martianone

KROIL = good

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The best penetrating, rust and oxide dissolving product for this type of problem I know of is called Kroil. The last time I bought it was directly from the manufacturer and...
05-08-22, 06:42 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 4,794
Posted By martianone

is the size [area] of contact patch the same...

is the size [area] of contact patch the same between tests ?
05-04-22, 11:25 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,284
Posted By martianone

Have been utilizing the same two Lezyne floor...

Have been utilizing the same two Lezyne floor pumps for probably 20 years now,
one is a regular floor drive, the other a compact travel drive [often keep this in the car].
These have worked well....
03-31-22, 08:20 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,094
Posted By martianone

not sure what your SAG vehicle is, suggest a bike...

not sure what your SAG vehicle is, suggest a bike rack or other way to carry a bike or two.
cell phone contact info for the ride leadership - as well as local police, ambulance contacts, etc.
usual...
03-20-22, 01:37 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,703
Posted By martianone

Have worked with a number of adults who either...

Have worked with a number of adults who either had not ridden since they were a child or never learned.
The fear of falling is common. Truth is - you will take a spill at some time. Wear a helmet...
03-18-22, 07:59 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,392
Posted By martianone

I am always cautious about a grass or gravel...

I am always cautious about a grass or gravel shoulder due to the amount of tire unfriendly debris that seems to accumulate in these areas.
Also like gravel roads, so I would try and use both -...
02-28-22, 05:34 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,705
Posted By martianone

Optimal for flat pedals = Chrome Krusk shoes, ...

Optimal for flat pedals = Chrome Krusk shoes,
otherwise a good running shoe or
Chuck Taylors
02-26-22, 07:42 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,075
Posted By martianone

Have to admit..... I've ridden beery happy a...

Have to admit.....
I've ridden beery happy a few times,
good bike parking is a benefit.
02-19-22, 08:15 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 4,836
Posted By martianone

Yes! I carry a "Smallet", with a copy of my...

Yes!
I carry a "Smallet", with a copy of my passport and insurance cards, name and # of contact person - plus a couple of $20s,
01-23-22, 07:02 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,943
Posted By martianone

IMHO and experience,,,,,,,,,,, 32 mm provides...

IMHO and experience,,,,,,,,,,, 32 mm provides that optimum balance
01-14-22, 03:14 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,731
Posted By martianone

have a Brooks, B68 on mine. however, not sure...

have a Brooks, B68 on mine.
however, not sure if they are in current production
01-14-22, 03:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 604
Posted By martianone

have a Brooks, B68 on mine. believe they may be...

have a Brooks, B68 on mine.
believe they may be out of production
Forum: Introductions
01-04-22, 04:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 804
Posted By martianone

Welcome from NEK

Welcome from NEK
11-30-21, 05:05 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 5,284
Posted By martianone

I had been lusting about a no expense spared road...

I had been lusting about a no expense spared road bike, probably for 30 years.
Each time a new leading edge component set came out, I would update my build.
10 years ago, I did it - built a custom...
11-25-21, 12:08 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,041
Posted By martianone

My partner and I have been riding together for...

My partner and I have been riding together for about 40 years,
for about half of the time - she would complain about her saddle.
Tried more saddles than handbags.
i have usually ridden a leather...
10-10-21, 03:56 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,154
Posted By martianone

Yes, I did and will continue to do so. Road...

Yes, I did and will continue to do so.
Road bike is a Waterford frame,
with as many made in USA components as possible.
Riding it 10 years now,
hope to be able to do so for 20 more.
when ever I...
10-10-21, 03:23 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,357
Posted By martianone

BlueSky: not sure of your terrain. how much...

BlueSky:
not sure of your terrain.
how much hill climbing is in your ride, wind or rough road ?
i am just a year or two less experienced in life, than you are.
riding in a pretty hilly area,...
10-05-21, 02:09 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,642
Posted By martianone

Velo Orange also has black plastic eyelet screws...

Velo Orange also has black plastic eyelet screws (Philips head) that work well.
put a small dollop of anti-seize grease on the threads before installing.
09-18-21, 01:46 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 907
Posted By martianone

Tire pressure ? tread pattern ? bike fit ? ...

Tire pressure ?
tread pattern ?
bike fit ?
frame geometry?
bearings (pedals, bottom bracket wheels) of similar friction ?
08-31-21, 02:30 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 6,271
Posted By martianone

Agree. also try Chrome Krusk shoes. Had a...

Agree.
also try Chrome Krusk shoes. Had a couple pair of these, until I wore them out.
they were great - perhaps a little warm on very hot days,
i have large feet, sadly they stopped making my...
08-26-21, 03:42 AM
Replies: 204
Views: 11,347
Posted By martianone

From the various comments, sounds like my 16 km...

From the various comments,
sounds like my 16 km commute does not qualify as a serious ride ?
propose a new definition- to be serious, your bike has to cost more
than your cell phone and bike only...
07-18-21, 04:31 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,511
Posted By martianone

AeroTech is my favorite also !

AeroTech is my favorite also !
07-07-21, 06:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 957
Posted By martianone

My preference would be IGH disc brakes, no...

My preference would be IGH disc brakes, no electric assist.
Nor - would I add electric assist to a manual bike.
Have been riding a red band nexus hub for probably 10 years now,
hilly and flat...
05-27-21, 03:12 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,895
Posted By martianone

Ride with your child. Ride with your child, do so...

Ride with your child. Ride with your child, do so at the child's pace and perspective.
while doing so, talk about traffic, people walking, etc...help establish needed situational awareness.
at some...
05-11-21, 02:59 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,769
Posted By martianone

My suggestion, ride your current bike more,...

My suggestion, ride your current bike more, before getting a new one.
reason, your body will "evolve" some in training - so the road bike that may feel right now - you would "out grow" in a few...
03-05-21, 03:04 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,277
Posted By martianone

On my touring bike, I have RD shift with bar end....

On my touring bike, I have RD shift with bar end. FD with down tube.
i too like the feel of "manual" shifting, yes compared to STI - more fore thought is needed.
give it a try ?
02-27-21, 08:44 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,966
Posted By martianone

There is an old "yarn" about breaking in a Brooks...

There is an old "yarn" about breaking in a Brooks saddle- apply proof hide to your bum, then ride saddle until broken in. Not sure what gets broken in? Have a leather saddle on each of my bikes -...
02-21-21, 12:37 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,632
Posted By martianone

Consider a Ricoh WG-70, Carry one just about...

Consider a Ricoh WG-70,
Carry one just about everywhere I ride.
12-30-20, 04:59 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 7,596
Posted By martianone

Right foot down, left foot on up pedal to power...

Right foot down,
left foot on up pedal to power away.
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