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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-02-21, 04:30 PM
Replies: 297
Views: 12,504
Posted By SpecK

What is The American road code?

What is The American road code?
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-01-21, 09:36 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 10,043
Posted By SpecK

143mm isn't really that wide, and it is possible...

143mm isn't really that wide, and it is possible it is too narrow to support your sit bones. I looked up a picture of your saddle, and the way it sways back in at the rear you have to be pretty...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-31-21, 08:28 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,641
Posted By SpecK

Honestly, to me the Clyde term makes me cringe...

Honestly, to me the Clyde term makes me cringe just a little. I think it is a weird label that lumps in larger riders who will always be large and overweight riders who are trying to loose weight. I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-31-21, 07:00 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 21,480
Posted By SpecK

I guess your friend never really went to a junk...

I guess your friend never really went to a junk yard or worked on cars. I would in many cases prefer getting a used OEM part from a junk yard rather than an aftermarket part from China...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-30-21, 02:01 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 6,093
Posted By SpecK

You don't need to buy an expensive bike to get...

You don't need to buy an expensive bike to get started. I am still riding my $450 bike and love it. With that said, I have probably spent more than the initial cost of the bike in replacing parts...
Forum: Alt Bike Culture
06-21-20, 02:42 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,674
Posted By SpecK

Floating Bike?

Hey, I'm not sure if this is the right sub forum for this question, as I wasn't sure where to put it. Anyway, as I was biking along the river today watching people floating down the river on inner...
Forum: Touring
09-29-19, 05:50 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,385
Posted By SpecK

Just a quick update and another thank you to all...

Just a quick update and another thank you to all of you who helped me think through this!

I have continued to ride this bike and I have not yet bought a new one. I am still thinking of a new bike,...
Forum: Touring
08-26-19, 05:05 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,385
Posted By SpecK

Thanks, I will look into getting some bike...

Thanks, I will look into getting some bike shorts!

As for my 100km goal: I have been working myself up to do longer distances. I started doing rides in the 10 mile range and then kept adding...
Forum: Touring
08-26-19, 12:52 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,385
Posted By SpecK

The tilted seat was a result of me experimenting....

The tilted seat was a result of me experimenting. It is back to pretty much level now. I got a 15 mile morning ride in both yesterday and today and I used both rides to dial in my seat and grips. I...
Forum: Touring
08-26-19, 04:51 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,385
Posted By SpecK

I ride mostly on gravel. I'm lucky to have a lot...

I ride mostly on gravel. I'm lucky to have a lot of rail trails in my area, so my local loop that I can bike from my house is just a few miles on pavement and the rest on gravel. My longer rides are...
Forum: Touring
08-25-19, 08:01 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,385
Posted By SpecK

Thanks for all your advice. I do think somewhere...

Thanks for all your advice. I do think somewhere between the original stem and my current one might be the best it can get on this bike. However, I am fine riding the bike as is for now, and I think...
Forum: Touring
08-25-19, 07:32 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,385
Posted By SpecK

Hey, if I wanted to ignore you guys I wouldn't be...

Hey, if I wanted to ignore you guys I wouldn't be on here in the first place! Maybe I've been living in denial and I do kind of like this bike, but I think I'm starting to realize a new bike is in...
Forum: Touring
08-25-19, 07:10 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,385
Posted By SpecK

Not sure if you saw my response above, but I am...

Not sure if you saw my response above, but I am well within the safe margins on the seat insertion. I can still pull it up some more before the max marking appears. I am riding this particular bike...
Forum: Touring
08-25-19, 05:45 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,385
Posted By SpecK

I guess I fall in the big tall feller category at...

I guess I fall in the big tall feller category at 6'3". Frame size is 21" and top tube length is 23". I do realize that it's probably not the ideal frame size for me which might explain why I...
Forum: Touring
08-25-19, 02:41 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,385
Posted By SpecK

I am honestly not sure why the seat is tilted...

I am honestly not sure why the seat is tilted that much. I noticed that too when i looked at the picture. I was attempting to tweak it a bit while riding today so my guess it I put it way more...
Forum: Touring
08-25-19, 12:25 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,385
Posted By SpecK

Yes, quite a bit of a change, which is why I'm...

Yes, quite a bit of a change, which is why I'm wondering if I overdid it. The original stem had me in a pretty aggressive position and I guess I wasn't sure how much different I needed the stem. The...
Forum: Touring
08-25-19, 12:21 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,385
Posted By SpecK

[/QUOTE] Sweet! I can finally post...

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Sweet! I can finally post pictures. Here's one of the bike with the new adjustable stem and a close up of the stem and bars.
...
Forum: Touring
08-25-19, 09:40 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,385
Posted By SpecK

Yeah, I can see how that would happen. I am...

Yeah, I can see how that would happen. I am really glad though that I'm experiencing with this bike to get some more experience before buying something new. I feel like I am starting to understand...
Forum: Touring
08-24-19, 07:31 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,385
Posted By SpecK

So I got the parts I ordered today. I am really...

So I got the parts I ordered today. I am really happy with the Ergon grips, they give a lot of support to my palms, so while it remains to be seen how they hold up on longer rides, they look very...
Forum: Touring
08-23-19, 05:28 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 11,371
Posted By SpecK

What's your source for the growing crime problem...

What's your source for the growing crime problem in rural areas?

I have to disagree that travelling alone is always a bad idea. How much have you travelled around the US?

If we are to follow...
Forum: Touring
08-21-19, 10:48 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,385
Posted By SpecK

Thanks for sharing your thoughts on grips and...

Thanks for sharing your thoughts on grips and bars. I looked into the Ergon grips and ended up ordering the GP 4. I like the Ergon as they can be ordered in large sizes and the GP4 looks to have...
Forum: Touring
08-21-19, 04:54 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,385
Posted By SpecK

Thanks! I actually just ordered an adjustable...

Thanks! I actually just ordered an adjustable stem off of ebay last night similar to the first one you posted. So we will see how that works out.

By the way, any suggestions on comfortable grips...
Forum: Touring
08-20-19, 04:12 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,385
Posted By SpecK

This makes sense, and that would probably be the...

This makes sense, and that would probably be the point where I would consider upgrading as well, once I start to realize the limitations that can't be easily fixed on my current bike.
Forum: Touring
08-20-19, 04:09 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,385
Posted By SpecK

This is exactly the point that I am at, and I...

This is exactly the point that I am at, and I think this rings true for a lot of things in life where you need to gain experience and skill before you can truly appreciate what tools or equipment is...
Forum: Touring
08-20-19, 09:59 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,385
Posted By SpecK

Thanks to all of you for your replies. I will try...

Thanks to all of you for your replies. I will try to follow up on a few of the comments. I also tried to post a picture of my bike, but it won't let me since im new... Anyway, my bike has a rigid...
Forum: Touring
08-19-19, 08:33 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,385
Posted By SpecK

Thanks for helping me sort through this. I think...

Thanks for helping me sort through this. I think it really comes down to if I can do something with the bar height or not. I found a few extra long adjustable quill stems online. Is there any reason...
Forum: Touring
08-19-19, 05:29 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,385
Posted By SpecK

Is it time for a new bike?

Hi, I'm new to the forum and I'm hoping to get some help in deciding on keeping my old bike, or start looking for a new one.

This spring I got an itch to get back into biking and I pulled my...
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