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Forum: Commuting
08-20-23, 11:16 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,314
Posted By Eds0123

Yes I live in goathead country too, i have thin...

Yes I live in goathead country too, i have thin liners between the tire andy tube on two of my bikes, i have not had a flat since Covid I think, actually I cant remember when i had my last flat,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-12-23, 10:17 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,888
Posted By Eds0123

He claims he is 5'8" on his "good days"...

He claims he is 5'8" on his "good days" 😃
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-05-23, 10:32 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 725
Posted By Eds0123

your question seem to suggest that the bike...

your question seem to suggest that the bike sitting dries up faster than the one being ridden daily? Why is that? Actually The bike being ridden would dry up faster since the act of riding it makes...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-20-23, 12:23 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 3,078
Posted By Eds0123

[QUOTE=bikelif3;22927539] Often based on the...

[QUOTE=bikelif3;22927539]
Often based on the previous evening forecast for rain, I often chalk up the next day as a "no ride rain day" only to have it be clear and sunny.
QUOTE]

I don't "chalk...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-05-23, 04:14 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 816
Posted By Eds0123

Thank You 😊

Thank You 😊
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-04-23, 12:34 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 935
Posted By Eds0123

Also see this thread below, nothing but problems...

Also see this thread below, nothing but problems with these garmin units it seems, There are better more up to date navigation technology out there these way surpassing early 2000's garmin technology...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-04-23, 12:34 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 935
Posted By Eds0123

Also see this thread below, nothing but problems...

Also see this thread below, nothing but problems with these garmin units it seems, There are better more up to date navigation technology out there these way surpassing early 2000's garmin technology...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-04-23, 12:25 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,565
Posted By Eds0123

Nothing against Edge 830 owners Garmin units...

Nothing against Edge 830 owners

Garmin units are so early 2000 Technology, havent moved a bit from buggy old very slow software, I have one that came on my 2018 F-150 Ford dashboard Navigation. I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-03-23, 01:15 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 816
Posted By Eds0123

Does anyone know where or how "Fred" term...

Does anyone know where or how "Fred" term originated from? All educated (or uneducated) guesses hints and clues are welcome, Thank You
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-03-23, 12:58 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,681
Posted By Eds0123

very good start, keep working on that, I can tell...

very good start, keep working on that, I can tell you farcebook and Garmin are your friends maybe a 30 years ago? and where are you getting pulling your weather wind directions windgusts steady wind...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-27-23, 06:18 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,500
Posted By Eds0123

What's strava? 😄 don't care for it that much...

What's strava? 😄 don't care for it that much mostly because Its a distraction or I forget to turn it on, etc.

l make gps maps using Ride with gps, and using All Trails. My Hammerhead Karoo picks...
Forum: Commuting
05-24-23, 10:20 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,019
Posted By Eds0123

Self driving hands free AI bicycles and Anti-Lock...

Self driving hands free AI bicycles and Anti-Lock Brakes
Forum: Commuting
05-22-23, 11:52 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,245
Posted By Eds0123

+1 for ortlieb rear rack pannier, very easy to...

+1 for ortlieb rear rack pannier, very easy to mount and dismount, good quality, sturdy and waterproof, but you need to have some kind of rear rack or your present rear rack might work,
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-23, 11:37 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,125
Posted By Eds0123

Welcome to Cycling forum. As others befor me have...

Welcome to Cycling forum. As others befor me have mentioned: You can find very good used road bikes on craigslist or bike shops or other used sale outlets, My daily commuter is a 2005 Aluminum frame...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-23, 11:09 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,217
Posted By Eds0123

If your inseam is 26" pretty good chance you...

If your inseam is 26" pretty good chance you might benefit from 165 mm or even 160 mm crank arm lenght. This video might shed some light on the subject.
https://youtu.be/E4BpxByalKg
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-23, 11:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 464
Posted By Eds0123

If i was OP's age and wanted career out of...

If i was OP's age and wanted career out of touring, I probably would start small and see if i could get a group of riders and go for a one day riding event 50-60 miles or so locally, See how it goes....
Forum: Commuting
05-22-23, 05:17 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,663
Posted By Eds0123

I didn't tell you to remove your reflectors 😊 So...

I didn't tell you to remove your reflectors 😊 So yeah keep them; and more "Power" to You and to your "Tower of Power". man 😊
Forum: Commuting
05-22-23, 02:34 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,663
Posted By Eds0123

I love old simple technology like this, However...

I love old simple technology like this, However the amount of reflected light (because of the small surface of reflector) is not much, something that you need for drivers appraching you to see while...
Forum: Commuting
05-21-23, 09:40 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 28,315
Posted By Eds0123

Some credit cards include insurance for your...

Some credit cards include insurance for your device for free if you pay your monthly phone bill through them, Mine covers up to $600 for free up to twice a year with just a $20 premium per incidence,...
Forum: Commuting
05-21-23, 09:25 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 28,315
Posted By Eds0123

Phone numbers come with the sim card (not with...

Phone numbers come with the sim card (not with the phone) You can use two or more phones using the same sim card, and in international travel, you just switch your sim card for the new country you...
Forum: Commuting
05-21-23, 09:07 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,663
Posted By Eds0123

Hey you dont have enough reflectors, you need more

Hey you dont have enough reflectors, you need more
Forum: Commuting
05-21-23, 08:54 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,895
Posted By Eds0123

Those 2 bikes seem not to be the same size, what...

Those 2 bikes seem not to be the same size, what size frame do you usually ride pn? good fit on a frame for your body size is very crucial for comfortable enjoyable riding

Edit: I see you bought...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-21-23, 08:33 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,005
Posted By Eds0123

good fat chunky serpent, Looks good to eat

good fat chunky serpent, Looks good to eat
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-21-23, 11:23 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 669
Posted By Eds0123

My 2015 F-150 has less than 50k miles, bought it...

My 2015 F-150 has less than 50k miles, bought it used with 8k miles in 2016, Ride my bike to Public Transportation for getting to work everyday, I Just drive the truck to distant trail heads and a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-21-23, 12:35 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,598
Posted By Eds0123

Correct, and of course there is a possibility of...

Correct, and of course there is a possibility of person on the Mup being deaf, so yelling and ringing the bell may not have desired effect. I have run into that situation.He apologizedand and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-08-23, 09:40 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 4,732
Posted By Eds0123

I'm not going to stop riding my CF bikes

Rider's bike broke in half in a crash right before stage 3 Giro D'Italia finish, Read and watch the video link below and feel free to discuss, but I'll keep riding my CF bikes, They are great, Fun...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-20-23, 10:56 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,219
Posted By Eds0123

No offense; but My Salsa warbird has 42mm and My...

No offense; but My Salsa warbird has 42mm and My Salsa Cuttroat has 2.2" tires.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-16-23, 01:20 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,407
Posted By Eds0123

My Large chain ring is the size of an extra Large...

My Large chain ring is the size of an extra Large jumbo family size Pizza pie and my small cog is only a 3 tooth ring and I ride this sweet baby combo all the time rain shine or snow no problem...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-10-23, 09:54 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 438
Posted By Eds0123

I bought a Garmin Montana for $700 from REI,...

I bought a Garmin Montana for $700 from REI, tested it for a couple weeks, didn't like it, often took too long to locate satelites, difficult to route a destination if starting point was anywhere...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-28-23, 05:10 PM
Replies: 5,453
Views: 3,882,728
Posted By Eds0123

Correct, Always drive side pic, eliminate valve...

Correct, Always drive side pic, eliminate valve stem from the pic, Align the rim label with tire label, etc,

what does everybody think of blue bar tape for this frame please? Thank You

and...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-28-23, 03:52 PM
Replies: 5,453
Views: 3,882,728
Posted By Eds0123

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1124/img_20230303_181007187_140a95fb71a2f6fd33d767a70c909b179456fbf1.jpg

Not the best pic, but isn't this a beauty? I'm thinking maybe...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-21-23, 10:38 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,100
Posted By Eds0123

for me the hardest part is always the first step,...

for me the hardest part is always the first step, gets a lot easier after that,
Also; The law of inertia, or Newton's 1st law of Mechanic, body at rest stays at rest, unless it is acted upon by an...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-17-23, 08:51 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,126
Posted By Eds0123

glad you're ok, Thanks for sharing

glad you're ok, Thanks for sharing
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-15-23, 01:34 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,492
Posted By Eds0123

combine hills and wind in your advantage

You guys doing it wrong, 😃 You need to find a route going downhill in a head wind, then use that head wind to push you up that hill. 😄😄😄
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-10-23, 10:50 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,376
Posted By Eds0123

Yes, 40lb bike woukd always be faster as long as...

Yes, 40lb bike woukd always be faster as long as you are riding downhill, So make sure you always travel downhills and always call someone for a ride back home
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-09-23, 11:51 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 2,150
Posted By Eds0123

Did you read your quoted article all the way down...

Did you read your quoted article all the way down completely?

here are some bits from your article:

" .... “Generally speaking, you’re better off peeing down your leg than using too much...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-09-23, 10:54 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 2,150
Posted By Eds0123

Is that TDF? or your local group club ride? ...

Is that TDF? or your local group club ride?

did jumbo visma , the lead team made agreement anouncement in the morning that every other team all riders follow their lead and pull over behind them...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-09-23, 09:41 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 2,150
Posted By Eds0123

Yes, True for some of us sane riders, not TDF...

Yes, True for some of us sane riders, not TDF riders, they just pee their bibs, no time to stop for nature calls
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-08-23, 07:10 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 2,150
Posted By Eds0123

I can not believe nobody mention the color of...

I can not believe nobody mention the color of the bike yet, We all know Red bikes are always faster.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-19-23, 01:27 AM
Replies: 841
Views: 27,399
Posted By Eds0123

Are you sure? I find this very mucho " belissime"...

Are you sure? I find this very mucho " belissime"

https://www.salsacycles.com/bikes/2019_warbird_carbon_frameset

Love it, its "plastic" some might say , I think its Beautiful and I have it on...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-08-23, 04:58 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 10,556
Posted By Eds0123

Did anyone was charged with purchade Tax while...

Did anyone was charged with purchade Tax while buying these bikes? and which State ate you in please? I couldn't find this info on their web site.
Thanks
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-04-23, 10:55 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 997
Posted By Eds0123

Yes, my bad, I apologize, Cotton both kills...

Yes, my bad, I apologize, Cotton both kills winter and in summer times, I should have said wool or acrylic synthetic fiber type sock ☺️
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-02-23, 11:44 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 997
Posted By Eds0123

Put the bottle in a gold ole white cotton Sock,...

Put the bottle in a gold ole white cotton Sock, :-) has added advantage of it being another layer of insulation, keeping your beverage Warm or Cold maybe longer? : -)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-15-23, 11:35 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,291
Posted By Eds0123

Pedal using your left only. Dont use the right...

Pedal using your left only. Dont use the right leg.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-01-22, 09:24 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,861
Posted By Eds0123

I watch some of the mentioned channels every once...

I watch some of the mentioned channels every once in awhile, and my favorite changes regularly, So I'm not going to point to my current favorite,

In general I might watch but I don't care or vouch...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-25-22, 12:15 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 6,168
Posted By Eds0123

Some of us are working adults working 40-50 hours...

Some of us are working adults working 40-50 hours or more plus time for food preps, shopping, cleaning, chores around the house, family, etc, does not leave much extra time for riding during the week...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-21-22, 12:10 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 3,189
Posted By Eds0123

+1

+1
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-18-22, 09:33 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 929
Posted By Eds0123

I agree, thicker tires with flat protection run...

I agree, thicker tires with flat protection run harsh, it is much more fun riding supple smooth fast running lighter tires with liners instead. I live and ride in Goat head country and I have been...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-18-22, 09:16 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 4,188
Posted By Eds0123

One tube, a mini floor pump, a patch kit with a...

One tube, a mini floor pump, a patch kit with a sealed never opened rubber cement container, and bus tickets always in my wallet if all above fail, never have had to call Uber or a friend or the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-18-22, 09:15 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 4,188
Posted By Eds0123

One tube, a mini floor pump, a patch kit with a...

One tube, a mini floor pump, a patch kit with a sealed never opened rubber cement container, and bus tickets always in my wallet if all above fail, never have had to call Uber or a friend or the...
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