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03-27-24, 10:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 162
Posted By noglider

Good to hear from you, and I'm glad your buddy...

Good to hear from you, and I'm glad your buddy got what he needs. Thanks for checking in.
Forum: Commuting
03-27-24, 10:06 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 3,499
Posted By noglider

I shot these this morning. A pair of mallard...

I shot these this morning. A pair of mallard ducks. And the Little Red Lighthouse and the Great Grey Bridge.

...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-27-24, 10:15 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 802
Posted By noglider

I have a very quick rule of thumb for saddle...

I have a very quick rule of thumb for saddle height. I put my arm pit on the saddle and see if the tips of my fingers reach the crank spindle. But I think the ratio of arm length to leg length is...
03-27-24, 10:12 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 2,087
Posted By noglider

My perspective also, but most of my riding is...

My perspective also, but most of my riding is commuting, and the rest is day rides, no brevets. I tossed the valve tool in my tool bag, and I may never use it.

I'll keep this pump, but I won't buy...
Forum: Commuting
03-27-24, 10:06 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 3,499
Posted By noglider

Very cool Tundra_Man. Maybe that would be good...

Very cool Tundra_Man. Maybe that would be good for me. My weight is fine, but I'm reading Outlive, a book about longevity, lifespan, and healthspan, written by a doctor. This might be good for me,...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-26-24, 02:39 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 1,788
Posted By noglider

Right, it depends on the conditions, the rider,...

Right, it depends on the conditions, the rider, and the type of riding. There is no single answer.
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-26-24, 02:23 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 1,788
Posted By noglider

You made a leap in logic there. Tour de France...

You made a leap in logic there. Tour de France riders go at the highest humanly possible speed. The most efficient tires for them are not the most efficient for you and me. I ride much more slowly....
Forum: Commuting
03-26-24, 02:18 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 3,499
Posted By noglider

Tundra_Man, what (in your diet) have you cut out...

Tundra_Man, what (in your diet) have you cut out or cut back on?
03-26-24, 06:35 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 570
Posted By noglider

Oy vey. Again, that's hypothetical. I...

Oy vey.

Again, that's hypothetical.

I see I'm not succeeding at asking a question clearly.

Has anyone seen any of this happen on a bicycle?

Please answer the question I ask, not the one...
03-26-24, 05:50 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 242
Posted By noglider

If you reject it for the amount of work it needs,...

If you reject it for the amount of work it needs, I can't blame you, but it sure is handsome!
03-26-24, 05:39 AM
Replies: 7,671
Views: 902,754
Posted By noglider

This is wonderful news! It shows only a rear...

This is wonderful news! It shows only a rear fender, and the price is only $25, so do they sell fronts also?
03-26-24, 05:37 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 570
Posted By noglider

I asked if it has ever happened, and you told me...

I asked if it has ever happened, and you told me what it would be like if it did happen. So far, the answer is no, it hasn't happened on a bike.

Cars go faster and farther, so I use valve caps...
03-26-24, 05:30 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 655
Posted By noglider

Not exactly, but the difference is not a...

Not exactly, but the difference is not a hindrance at all. As you can see, the left shifter is in front of the mounting point and the right is behind its mounting point, because of the design...
Forum: Commuting
03-25-24, 02:17 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 6,555
Posted By noglider

A lot of cyclists say backpacks are the worst. I...

A lot of cyclists say backpacks are the worst. I don't quite agree. I've commuted with one. Lately, I toss my backpack into a basket I've attached to my bike, and I do prefer not wearing it.
...
03-25-24, 02:14 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 570
Posted By noglider

:lol: I don't think that's the Yiddish word...

:lol: I don't think that's the Yiddish word you're groping for. Maybe you meant to say schmutz which means dirt. Schmuck means male reproductive gland (and also jerk).
03-25-24, 02:12 PM
Replies: 7,671
Views: 902,754
Posted By noglider

Velo Mule, SKS still makes the chromoplastic...

Velo Mule, SKS still makes the chromoplastic fenders. I like them. They are some amalgam of plastic and aluminum, combining the good traits of both except that they're probably not recyclable. I...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-25-24, 02:09 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 802
Posted By noglider

elcruxio, good information! Thank you. I feel...

elcruxio, good information! Thank you. I feel further reinforced.
03-25-24, 06:50 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 570
Posted By noglider

Yes, it could be a problem, but has anyone you...

Yes, it could be a problem, but has anyone you know ever had the problem?
03-25-24, 06:14 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 655
Posted By noglider

I renovated the drivetrain on my tandem. I...

I renovated the drivetrain on my tandem. I replaced the rear hub, rear derailleur, cassette, and rear shifter, going from 7 speed to 11 speed. I had a triple chainring crankset. The Deore XT 11 speed...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-25-24, 06:04 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 802
Posted By noglider

I had foot problems, and I saw a podiatrist. He...

I had foot problems, and I saw a podiatrist. He told me to move my cleats back. It has helped a lot. I've never heard the term "toe dipper," and I suppose I was one of them. As a result of pedaling...
03-25-24, 05:58 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 855
Posted By noglider

I see a bright side to this topic. It's that some...

I see a bright side to this topic. It's that some of us have such a passion for cycling that we will do it whenever we can. I've spent too much time off the bike (in various periods) that I don't...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-25-24, 05:54 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 1,788
Posted By noglider

Sentinel1, each person has their own sweet spot....

Sentinel1, each person has their own sweet spot. I happen to agree with you on where it is, but it's a function of the kind of riding you do and your conditioning.
03-25-24, 05:52 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 570
Posted By noglider

I never use dust caps. I suppose it's true that...

I never use dust caps. I suppose it's true that it can prevent dust from entering the valve stem, but it's also true that it keeps elephants out. I haven't had a problem with either.
Forum: Touring
03-25-24, 05:50 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,034
Posted By noglider

I saw a positive review of this cable...

I saw a positive review of this cable (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B079P8M5JW/ref=ox_sc_saved_image_2?smid=AXTBJBT245AS4&psc=1) on youtube. It's very light. You use it like a zip tie, and there...
03-25-24, 05:36 AM
Replies: 7,671
Views: 902,754
Posted By noglider

Velo Mule, that happened to me riding on a trail....

Velo Mule, that happened to me riding on a trail. It ruined a nice white Bluemels fender. They have been hard to get. It's sad.
03-25-24, 05:34 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 2,087
Posted By noglider

Back when the best regarded pumps were Zefal and...

Back when the best regarded pumps were Zefal and Silca, I tried them both many times. The Zefal won handily. 79pmooney is right about handling abuse. Plastic is not as durable as aluminum.

And...
03-25-24, 05:30 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 300
Posted By noglider

Airpods Pro also have a hearing aid mode. I...

Airpods Pro also have a hearing aid mode.

I also love how they automatically switch among my gadgets (Macbook, ipad, iphone) without my needing to re-pair. This is not relevant for cycling, but...
Forum: Commuting
03-25-24, 05:27 AM
Replies: 171
Views: 6,555
Posted By noglider

I don't buy it. Some of us have conditions that...

I don't buy it. Some of us have conditions that are out of our control. Those conditions may make exertion something we want to avoid or ought to avoid.

But most of us who dislike exertion don't...
03-24-24, 06:15 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 162
Posted By noglider

24-spoke rear cassette hub plus spokes, free for cost of shipping

I am offering a broken wheel. Bontrager made. It had a 10-speed cassette on it, and it was built with 24 spokes. The rim broke. I offer the hub or the hub plus spokes. You won't want the rim. Notice...
Forum: Commuting
03-24-24, 06:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 167
Posted By noglider

I haven't shopped for that stuff for a long time,...

I haven't shopped for that stuff for a long time, but I think these were not terribly hard to find, so maybe it has changed. You can have a wheel custom built. If you don't find a local builder, I...
Forum: Commuting
03-24-24, 06:06 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 782
Posted By noglider

I think whether you ride in suburbs, city, or...

I think whether you ride in suburbs, city, or both doesn't necessarily your choice of bike will be on a spectrum like the one you described. Some suburbs have reasons for fat tires, and some cities...
Forum: Commuting
03-24-24, 06:04 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,588
Posted By noglider

I'm in between rekmeyata's point of view and...

I'm in between rekmeyata's point of view and those who use every feature of every gadget. So I'd like to know what a radar can offer me. I use a rear view mirror and other gadgetry, and I listen and...
Forum: Commuting
03-24-24, 05:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 200
Posted By noglider

I've bike-commuted a lot some years and not at...

I've bike-commuted a lot some years and not at all some other years. I am happier when I'm able to bike-commute at least some of the time. It's also medically proven to improve lifespan and...
Forum: Commuting
03-24-24, 05:54 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 736
Posted By noglider

I have not met anyone who feels safer on a drop...

I have not met anyone who feels safer on a drop bar bike than on an upright bar bike. I prefer drop bars for most riding, but I do feel a bit safer on an upright bike. There may be a few people who...
Forum: Commuting
03-24-24, 05:47 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 6,555
Posted By noglider

Thanks, Korina!

Thanks, Korina!
03-24-24, 04:14 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 2,087
Posted By noglider

79pmooney, I've been thinking about it, and now...

79pmooney, I've been thinking about it, and now that you said that, I'm definitely going to try to get my Zefal HPX pump working and mounted on at least one of my bikes. Why mess around, right? I've...
Forum: Commuting
03-24-24, 02:51 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 6,555
Posted By noglider

ScottCommutes, I'm listening to the audiobook...

ScottCommutes, I'm listening to the audiobook version of a book called Outlive. It's written by a doctor who specializes in longevity. He says that we can improve long term health while...
03-24-24, 02:37 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 2,087
Posted By noglider

No, my pump is the Topeak RaceRocket Mini Pump....

No, my pump is the Topeak RaceRocket Mini Pump. As I said, the core was loose when I took the tube out of the box. The bike shop owner said he's seen this a lot lately. I wonder why. As I said, I'll...
Forum: Commuting
03-24-24, 02:35 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 6,555
Posted By noglider

Strawbunyan, I've read that high intensity...

Strawbunyan, I've read that high intensity interval training (HIIT) has a wonderful effect on endurance. I find it counter-intuitive: why would going really hard for short intervals help me ride more...
Forum: Commuting
03-24-24, 02:31 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 6,555
Posted By noglider

I searched a bit for you. I'm not sure this is...

I searched a bit for you. I'm not sure this is it, but this one (https://www.bmj.com/content/357/bmj.j1456) looks pretty good. The one I remember reading was about a study of people that goes back...
03-24-24, 01:01 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 2,087
Posted By noglider

Yeah, well, I can do these things. And I will. I...

Yeah, well, I can do these things. And I will. I just ordered a couple of valve core tools to put in my two tool bags. I'm annoyed at the screw on hose and the fact that it has apparently become...
03-24-24, 07:48 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 300
Posted By noglider

I finally spent the big bucks on Apple Airpods...

I finally spent the big bucks on Apple Airpods Pro 2. $230 with Applecare, ouch. And I don't regret it. I've never had anything nearly as good.

I keep them on with these tethers...
Forum: Commuting
03-24-24, 07:16 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 542
Posted By noglider

Either I don't sweat much or people are polite...

Either I don't sweat much or people are polite enough to say I look too drenched. Sweating isn't a big problem for me.

One thing I do on very hot days is pour a glass of ice water and drink it...
03-24-24, 07:14 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 2,087
Posted By noglider

I found a flaw with my pump. It has a hose which...

I found a flaw with my pump. It has a hose which I screw onto the valve stem. Nowadays, some brand new tubes have valve cores which are not screwed in tightly. I was commuting to work and got a flat,...
03-24-24, 07:08 AM
Replies: 27,916
Views: 4,493,880
Posted By noglider

I learned long ago that you can put oil in where...

I learned long ago that you can put oil in where the indicator chain goes in. Is this not true?
Forum: Commuting
03-24-24, 07:03 AM
Replies: 171
Views: 6,555
Posted By noglider

It's true. In fact, it's documented. In a very...

It's true. In fact, it's documented. In a very long term study by the NHS (of UK), people who bike commuted throughout their lives live longer and healthier, even if they pedal gently for 2 or 3...
03-24-24, 06:58 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,117
Posted By noglider

Yes, though he changes. They are always high...

Yes, though he changes. They are always high quality, so I have no complaints. Sometimes he has recommendations, and I go with them. Every purchase I've made with him has been perfect.
Forum: Commuting
03-24-24, 06:56 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 3,499
Posted By noglider

I bike-commuted twice this week. I'm really happy...

I bike-commuted twice this week. I'm really happy with that. It's not as hard as it was a few years ago, and I'm not sure why.

I noticed that doing some exercises like dead lifts and pushups...
03-24-24, 06:14 AM
Replies: 7,671
Views: 902,754
Posted By noglider

IdahoBrett, you got the fork out with penetrating...

IdahoBrett, you got the fork out with penetrating oil. Did you use any other tricks?
03-24-24, 06:06 AM
Replies: 212
Views: 7,671
Posted By noglider

Has this thread helped anyone control their...

Has this thread helped anyone control their collecting impulses?
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