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03-12-24, 04:22 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,140
Posted By greatbasin

Casual shoes for cycling?

I mostly wear Red Wing work boots. What's a better shoe for cycling?
I have some Giro cycling shoes for SPD pedals, but I got rid of that bike.
My current ride is a Dawes Super Galaxy with the...
08-14-23, 11:53 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 548
Posted By greatbasin

I checked and they're actually Weinmann brakes...

I checked and they're actually Weinmann brakes not Dia-Compe. So I'm getting the Kool Stop Weinmann X-inserts. It never rains here (it's either snow or dry), so I think I should order the black...
08-09-23, 09:01 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 548
Posted By greatbasin

Brake shoes

I want some new brake shoes for my Dia-Compe brakes. The shoes on there now must be 40+ years old. When I search for brake shoes, I don't see any like them. They're rectangular with a metal...
08-08-23, 05:29 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,204
Posted By greatbasin

I'm not that low for my weight, but the potholes...

I'm not that low for my weight, but the potholes are brutal. I'm riding in traffic with no bike lane (just AFRAP), so I sometimes have to take what I get. With the roads the way they are, I wish...
08-08-23, 05:15 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,204
Posted By greatbasin

The rims are Weinmann A129. They're not hooked...

The rims are Weinmann A129. They're not hooked or anodized. The Marathons are on Weinmann 416 rims. Those are hooked and anodized and came with the Schwinn. I wasn't aware that any rim was either...
08-08-23, 09:28 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,204
Posted By greatbasin

I think that's maybe why I started getting flats...

I think that's maybe why I started getting flats with the Ultra Sport III. I might have been running them at higher pressure before and they were fine. But the winter really tore up the roads and I...
08-08-23, 09:18 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,204
Posted By greatbasin

I get it. I'm willing to pay a premium -- hence...

I get it. I'm willing to pay a premium -- hence the title. I know the Schwalbe have the flat protection and I've heard the hardshell do but don't have personal experience. So what tire(s) offer...
08-08-23, 01:34 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,204
Posted By greatbasin

Premium 27 inch tires?

I'm aware of this thread: https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/834372-ultimate-27-tire-reference-thread-7.html

I want to replace and upgrade the tires I currently ride on which are...
06-30-23, 05:20 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,536
Posted By greatbasin

Helmets aren't mysterious. They are typically a...

Helmets aren't mysterious. They are typically a piece of expanded polystyrene (EPS) foam covered with polycarbonate. EPS is essentially "styrofoam" -- like a styrofoam cup, but because it's...
06-30-23, 05:06 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,988
Posted By greatbasin

Which image looks less human? Like maybe it's a...

Which image looks less human? Like maybe it's a generative AI image of a human instead of a photograph? I heard you can tell by looking at the hands and fingers. Wait, is that what this is about?...
06-30-23, 10:22 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 507
Posted By greatbasin

Shine "i can bike"

I-Can Bike camp teaches children with disabilities how to ride a bicycle - YouTube

The above news story characterizes the program as for children, but the program is for people from 8 years old...
05-19-23, 06:10 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,663
Posted By greatbasin

Neetsfoot oil damages stitching. Brooks saddles...

Neetsfoot oil damages stitching. Brooks saddles have no stitching, so it is not a concern, but beware of stitched items like boots, gloves, bags, wallets etc.

Neetsfoot oil should only be used in...
05-13-23, 12:55 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 542
Posted By greatbasin

I've been trying to find a general purpose...

I've been trying to find a general purpose sneaker that works but have not had much success. To date, the best I've found is a cycling-specific shoe, the Giro Rumble. I originally purchased these...
05-11-23, 11:16 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,174
Posted By greatbasin

So the proposed how-to is more government...

So the proposed how-to is more government spending? How novel. Has anyone noticed the government is worse than broke? It's at least $100 Trillion in debt and has monetized its debt so that an...
05-10-23, 11:43 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,174
Posted By greatbasin

So the "How to" part was just totally...

So the "How to" part was just totally misleading.
05-09-23, 10:46 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,174
Posted By greatbasin

What's the solution? Based on the title of the...

What's the solution? Based on the title of the thread, I was expecting the OP to include a solution, but I just see a list of articles and a claim that most of the problem is in certain areas. What...
05-08-23, 08:04 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 4,584
Posted By greatbasin

Playboy? "I'd a little rather not be the polo...

Playboy? "I'd a little rather not be the polo player," said Tom pleasantly, "I'd rather look at all these famous people in—in oblivion."
05-06-23, 09:48 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 4,584
Posted By greatbasin

You mean like that one where it was asked if...

You mean like that one where it was asked if cycling is just for leftists?
Or the one where it was inquired whether concealed carry was just for proles?
05-06-23, 09:42 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 4,584
Posted By greatbasin

I didn't mention a financial commitment. What I...

I didn't mention a financial commitment. What I mentioned was health, neighborhood, occupation, family, and education. Those 20-something bicycles that were found in the encampment under the...
05-06-23, 12:27 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 4,584
Posted By greatbasin

If you think it is a troll, why keep taking the...

If you think it is a troll, why keep taking the bait?

I wasn't trying to make a point, but I asked questions to start a discussion. I wanted to read what other people think about how cycling...
05-06-23, 11:55 AM
Replies: 120
Views: 4,584
Posted By greatbasin

The photo was taken outside an encampment under...

The photo was taken outside an encampment under the freeway. The "No Tresspassing... No Lodging" sign is clearly seen in the photo. According to the Department of Public Works, about 30 people were...
05-06-23, 11:43 AM
Replies: 120
Views: 4,584
Posted By greatbasin

His name is Randy Stone. The photographer Liz...

His name is Randy Stone. The photographer Liz Hafalia obtained his permission before publishing the photo on the Internet. It's been published on the Internet since it was taken March 11, 2013 --...
05-06-23, 11:22 AM
Replies: 120
Views: 4,584
Posted By greatbasin

What is undignified about this person? Are you...

What is undignified about this person? Are you saying the photo is mockery or some of the comments on here?
05-06-23, 11:17 AM
05-05-23, 08:13 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 4,584
Posted By greatbasin

Difference between someone who rides a bicycle and a "cyclist" socioeconomic?

Is the difference between someone who rides a bicycle and a "cyclist" their socioeconomic class?
...
05-05-23, 04:25 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,111
Posted By greatbasin

Scofflaws! Danny MacAskill’s Postcard from San...

Scofflaws!
Danny MacAskill’s Postcard from San Francisco - YouTube

Is running legal on sidewalks? What about on rooftops? Is there a video for that?
05-05-23, 12:19 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 5,550
Posted By greatbasin

The leather hammock saddles are not padded with...

The leather hammock saddles are not padded with urethane foam. I don't use padded bike shorts or a chamois for short rides of an hour or under 30 miles. If I were anticipating riding for many hours...
05-04-23, 06:02 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 5,550
Posted By greatbasin

I ride a Brooks Flyer. I used it to replace a 45...

I ride a Brooks Flyer. I used it to replace a 45 year old original equipment B17 that was neglected by previous owners. I ride upright, so the wider Flyer with springs suits me. I also got the...
05-03-23, 02:57 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,022
Posted By greatbasin

There is no practical way to do what you're...

There is no practical way to do what you're asking. The risk exposure cannot be correlated. That is why I used the conditional term "relatively" and did not claim that bicycling is safe compared to...
05-02-23, 10:07 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,008
Posted By greatbasin

Goals? I think I described that as best as I...

Goals? I think I described that as best as I can. I'm looking for cardio benefits, and an increase in muscle strength. I want to maintain and improve my performance backpacking, climbing,...
05-02-23, 09:48 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,022
Posted By greatbasin

Road fatalities are not up in my county. ...

Road fatalities are not up in my county.

2016 - 4 fatal crashes
2017 - 8 fatal crashes
2018 - 3 fatal crashes
2019 - 9 fatal crashes
2020 - 6 fatal crashes

Distracted driving hardly factors...
04-28-23, 11:45 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,432
Posted By greatbasin

What is it? I saw an Alpenchallenge that...

What is it?
I saw an Alpenchallenge that appealed to me, partly because it had an Alfine hub and Gates drive and it was my size. I can appreciate a geared hub when I ride in traffic, compared to the...
04-28-23, 03:42 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,432
Posted By greatbasin

I don't know if it's the internet and social...

I don't know if it's the internet and social media that has done the brainwashing, but I'll admit to the brainwashing itself. You see, if it were not for the internet, I would not even know that...
04-28-23, 03:36 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,432
Posted By greatbasin

Both my bikes are steel with downtube shifters...

Both my bikes are steel with downtube shifters and roll on 27's. One has Bertoud stainless fenders.
04-28-23, 11:54 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,008
Posted By greatbasin

Riding position for training/fitness?

I started another thread in General about what makes a bike well-suited to fitness riding. I got a lot of answers that basically said "any bike." So I'm asking my question here about how I can...
04-28-23, 12:20 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,432
Posted By greatbasin

What makes a bicycle well-suited to ride for fitness?

Suppose I wanted to ride for fitness. I have a few bicycles because they are shared with my family. Two of them are recreational -- straight bars, upright position, and 50 cm tires. The other two...
Forum: Touring
04-26-23, 03:21 PM
Replies: 2,070
Views: 410,757
Posted By greatbasin

oh, well, I guess that's better than those Leica...

oh, well, I guess that's better than those Leica people
Forum: Touring
04-26-23, 02:22 PM
Replies: 2,070
Views: 410,757
Posted By greatbasin

Are those done with a Rollei or Mamiya or just...

Are those done with a Rollei or Mamiya or just cropped?
Forum: Touring
04-26-23, 02:09 PM
Replies: 2,070
Views: 410,757
Posted By greatbasin

I don't agree that a camera is just a tool. I...

I don't agree that a camera is just a tool. I don't think that it's advisable for an artist to be preoccupied with tools or equipment, but the difference between film and sensors is like the...
Forum: Touring
04-25-23, 11:24 PM
Replies: 2,070
Views: 410,757
Posted By greatbasin

Thanks. I need a 3P this season for backpacking...

Thanks. I need a 3P this season for backpacking and cycle touring with my two sons. Last year, I almost bought a Nemo Dagger OSMO, but was debating the new MSR Freelite. We ended up cycle touring...
Forum: Touring
04-25-23, 11:08 PM
Replies: 2,070
Views: 410,757
Posted By greatbasin

I thought it was obvious that the real thing is...

I thought it was obvious that the real thing is better than fakes.
Forum: Touring
04-24-23, 07:53 PM
Replies: 2,070
Views: 410,757
Posted By greatbasin

Why not shoot film instead of emulating it?

Why not shoot film instead of emulating it?
Forum: Touring
04-24-23, 07:39 PM
Replies: 2,070
Views: 410,757
Posted By greatbasin

Looks like MSR and Nemo tents. Which one do you...

Looks like MSR and Nemo tents. Which one do you like better?
Forum: Touring
04-24-23, 04:35 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 799
Posted By greatbasin

This one doesn't answer whether the folder can...

This one doesn't answer whether the folder can tour, but whether it can climb:

Can A Folding Bike Climb? Superbike Vs Brompton Challenge! - YouTube

The Brompton's low gearing wasn't the issue,...
04-24-23, 04:24 PM
Replies: 1,066
Views: 378,736
Posted By greatbasin

Never heard of him. 27x1-1/4 are comfortable...

Never heard of him.
27x1-1/4 are comfortable already. It's not like anyone is still riding on bone shakers. Even the racers are riding on 32's again.


I have an '87 Traveler. Again, with...
04-19-23, 07:39 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,540
Posted By greatbasin

Insomuch as vehicular cycling is riding in motor...

Insomuch as vehicular cycling is riding in motor vehicle traffic, I enjoy that when it is practical. I am not in opposition to bike lanes, MUPs, and other cycling infrastructure just so that I can be...
02-02-23, 03:39 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 8,209
Posted By greatbasin

Now they're not just running cyclists down with...

Now they're not just running cyclists down with motor vehicles, but they're getting out and stabbing them too.

Cyclist dies after being hit by car, stabbed on PCH in Dana Point - YouTube
01-22-23, 12:31 AM
Replies: 226
Views: 10,926
Posted By greatbasin

I quit drinking about 20 years ago because...

I quit drinking about 20 years ago because someone in my family had a problem and I didn't want to encourage them. I never had a good experience drinking myself, so I didn't miss it. 17 years ago,...
01-21-23, 01:24 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,755
Posted By greatbasin

That's a zinc-plated bolt. Is it adjacent or...

That's a zinc-plated bolt. Is it adjacent or contacting the carbon? Or does it bolt to an aluminum casting? With the presence of an electrolyte, a carbon/zinc assembly will produce an electrochemical...
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