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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-13-24, 01:30 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 1,584
Posted By Tomm Willians

I’ve had some success with weather apps that give...

I’ve had some success with weather apps that give wind directions by the hour and then plan a route accordingly to avoid headwinds (as much as I can) given the known reliability of any given weather...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-13-24, 09:41 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,518
Posted By Tomm Willians

I thank my lucky stars the day the wife went...

I thank my lucky stars the day the wife went tubeless, she could find a thorn like no other. I changed so many flats for her I feel qualified to work a NASCAR pit crew. Strange thing is she always...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-09-24, 06:00 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 720
Posted By Tomm Willians

Yes I noticed that, it’s our (3 of us) intention...

Yes I noticed that, it’s our (3 of us) intention to start at 330am.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-09-24, 09:56 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 720
Posted By Tomm Willians

Time calculations climbing vs flats

I’m about to ask an extremely vague question that I fully acknowledge has near limitless variables but here goes……..
Giving a general scenario of two routes of equal distance one being flat, the...
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-05-24, 07:12 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 486
Posted By Tomm Willians

I ride a Pivot E Vault a majority (99%) with the...

I ride a Pivot E Vault a majority (99%) with the battery and motor removed for my “regular” bike experience.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-05-24, 07:09 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 490
Posted By Tomm Willians

It affects my right foot as a result of 25 years...

It affects my right foot as a result of 25 years of working on concrete. My second toe has an odd bend or upward arch that can’t be corrected without cutting the nerve but it doesn’t bother me....
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
03-29-24, 10:00 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,010
Posted By Tomm Willians

I have an area here in N California where I enjoy...

I have an area here in N California where I enjoy doing my longer rides. It’s located in the fruit orchard sections near Chico and provides many miles of scenic and very safe riding.
The other...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-28-24, 04:27 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,618
Posted By Tomm Willians

I suspect many of us achieved our “fit” by years...

I suspect many of us achieved our “fit” by years of riding and then making adjustments as needed. Undoubtedly a much longer way of doing it but I’ve found a fit I wouldn’t alter no matter who gave...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-25-24, 08:51 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,500
Posted By Tomm Willians

Had my L5 replaced November 20th and was able to...

Had my L5 replaced November 20th and was able to start rehabbing on an E bike 5 weeks later. Did a century with the wife yesterday on my regular bike and it felt great! Not bad for 63 years old.
Forum: Electric Bikes
03-13-24, 04:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 355
Posted By Tomm Willians

My Pivot E Vault came factory equipped with a...

My Pivot E Vault came factory equipped with a Shimano Ultegra groupset including disc brakes, nothing special because it’s an E bike. Now in all fairness it is extremely light as E bikes go so...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-04-24, 09:14 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,014
Posted By Tomm Willians

My Pivot was new when purchased thus no battery...

My Pivot was new when purchased thus no battery concerns. The Diverge was traded in towards the final cost.
ahhh…… I think you meant the wife’s Trek? We took a complete risk and it worked out...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-03-24, 01:34 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,014
Posted By Tomm Willians

It might take some looking to find one at your...

It might take some looking to find one at your price point but I’ll suggest a Fazua powered E gravel bike. Reason being is you can drop the motor and battery like a massive AA unit thus lightening...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
02-28-24, 11:20 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 665
Posted By Tomm Willians

OP is doing no such thing. I asked a simple and...

OP is doing no such thing. I asked a simple and direct question concerning a mount and received ONE answer to my question followed by far too many opinions on everything surrounding the topic, except...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-27-24, 06:27 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,032
Posted By Tomm Willians

Got both shots and they absolutely floored me....

Got both shots and they absolutely floored me. Took about 3 months to recover each time.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
02-26-24, 09:56 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 665
Posted By Tomm Willians

Pepper spray mounting device?

Can anyone recommend a pepper spray mount for a bike? I currently wear one on an elastic Velcro strap around my arm but I’d rather have it mounted near the stem cap.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-21-24, 10:38 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,754
Posted By Tomm Willians

We ride together frequently and we also ride a...

We ride together frequently and we also ride a tandem in complete harmony. At one time she had accumulated around 17-18 bikes that were mostly vintage. Colnagos, Pinarellos, DeRosa, she really has an...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-20-24, 12:31 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,107
Posted By Tomm Willians

Unfortunately I have no further adjustment...

Unfortunately I have no further adjustment available in that matter.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-20-24, 10:52 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,107
Posted By Tomm Willians

I switched from 172.5 to 165 as when using aero...

I switched from 172.5 to 165 as when using aero bars I felt like I was nearly kneeing myself in the chest. 165’s made it much more comfortable.
Forum: Electric Bikes
02-20-24, 10:24 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,013
Posted By Tomm Willians

I recently underwent major back surgery that I...

I recently underwent major back surgery that I knew would affect my cycling for quite some time. In preparation for that, I purchased a Pivot E Vault as it is not only an outstanding E bike, but...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-12-23, 07:00 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,547
Posted By Tomm Willians

Well the answer of course is the development of...

Well the answer of course is the development of self driving bikes 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-12-23, 06:57 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 3,311
Posted By Tomm Willians

Clean tires matter?

I clean my tires after each ride with a spray on tire cleaner just so they look good. I then started wondering if keeping the grime to a minimum helps maintain their RR rating, grip characteristics,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-07-23, 08:38 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,681
Posted By Tomm Willians

Another vote for Selle Anatomica. I had B17’s...

Another vote for Selle Anatomica. I had B17’s mounted on a few of my bikes thinking they would be the holy grail of saddles but could not get them to break in to my satisfaction. SA was exactly what...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-03-23, 01:41 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 3,542
Posted By Tomm Willians

Seems like no matter what new tire I try I always...

Seems like no matter what new tire I try I always end up going back to gp5000’s. I currently run 32mm on my Pivot E Vault with 50mm carbon wheels and love them. As I simply cannot stop messing with...
Forum: Electric Bikes
10-03-23, 01:33 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 964
Posted By Tomm Willians

I started waxing chains on all my bike’s...

I started waxing chains on all my bike’s including my Pivot E Vault. I can’t say unequivocally that it’s any smoother or faster but it’s certainly much cleaner. I’ve no reason to go back to oil based...
Forum: Electric Bikes
10-02-23, 04:01 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,308
Posted By Tomm Willians

One of the lightest e-bikes on the market with...

One of the lightest e-bikes on the market with completely removable battery and motor rendering it a perfectly normal bike. Full carbon Pivot E Vault with the Fazua motor system. Mine weighs in at...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-01-23, 02:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 272
Posted By Tomm Willians

Markleeville Death Ride start time ?

Hoping to find someone who’s actually done this ride. I’m watching past YouTube videos ( some as recent as 2022) where participants are starting as early as 3:45am yet the rules on the website state...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-26-23, 11:42 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 317
Posted By Tomm Willians

Upper quality rotors?

Is there such a thing as “top quality” rotors or do they all function more or less the same? I had a set of Hope RX4 brakes installed on my Pivot in place of the SRAM Rival and must say I like them...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-23-23, 08:13 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 3,097
Posted By Tomm Willians

Riding out of the saddle difficulty

Want to ask about this technique as I’m finding it surprisingly exhausting and incapable of doing it for very long at all. I consider myself at least a moderately conditioned cyclist doing centuries...
Forum: Northern California
09-19-23, 01:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 593
Posted By Tomm Willians

If this is your biggest problem today you live a...

If this is your biggest problem today you live a blessed life.
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-18-23, 11:14 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,439
Posted By Tomm Willians

This suggestion definitely belongs in the “how...

This suggestion definitely belongs in the “how much money?” category but worth mentioning.
the Pivot E Vault is basically a high dollar gravel Ebike that also can be easily ridden as a normal bike....
Forum: Training & Nutrition
09-14-23, 09:29 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 710
Posted By Tomm Willians

Attempting a 200 mile

Attempting a 200 mile
Forum: Training & Nutrition
09-13-23, 11:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 710
Posted By Tomm Willians

Training for flats by doing hills?

I have a goal in mind where I want to ride a substantial distance just because I want to. It’s going to be a solo unsupported ride with no trophies or such, I just want to do it before I become too...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-11-23, 08:51 AM
Replies: 223
Views: 7,398
Posted By Tomm Willians

The question whether you can achieve a greater...

The question whether you can achieve a greater workout on an e-bike is true….. and false. Completely depends on the type of ebike you’re talking about and how the rider is using it.
I’m due for...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-08-23, 06:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 608
Posted By Tomm Willians

Michelin quality control issues?

Today I had to ( for the second time) replace a Michelin Power Road tubeless 32 as it wouldn’t hold air and upon close inspection was showing cracking. These tires are not even 6 months old😳
I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-29-23, 08:51 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 3,256
Posted By Tomm Willians

Yep…… had a very bad accident ending up basically...

Yep…… had a very bad accident ending up basically impaling myself on the handlebar stem of a vintage steel Peugeot. Broke pretty much every rib on my right side taking about a month before I tried...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-29-23, 08:58 AM
Replies: 195
Views: 8,979
Posted By Tomm Willians

I’ve only been a “dedicated” cyclist about 4...

I’ve only been a “dedicated” cyclist about 4 years and when I first started I HATED hills. As my conditioning and gearing knowledge changed I now seek them out. However the best thing I did to get...
Forum: Electric Bikes
08-24-23, 12:54 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 538
Posted By Tomm Willians

Major score !!!!

A few days ago I was on another forum and noticed a post offering a FREE Fazua battery and carry bag to anyone who wanted it 😳😳😳
At first I thought “this is bs” and ignored the post. I then became...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-24-23, 08:13 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,671
Posted By Tomm Willians

There’s nothing that says you can’t get off the...

There’s nothing that says you can’t get off the bike and stretch from time to time. When I’m doing a century I find that to be immensely beneficial and keeps me going. Also fueling along the way to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-23-23, 07:16 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 832
Posted By Tomm Willians

Straight pull or J bend?

On the verge of ordering a new set of Dt Swiss 240’s and wondering if there is an advantage of straight pull spokes over J bend ?
Forum: Electric Bikes
08-22-23, 12:09 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,411
Posted By Tomm Willians

I ride a Pivot with the Fazua system and...

I ride a Pivot with the Fazua system and batteries are about the same price that is IF you can find one. I don’t see the price dropping anytime soon if ever.
Now with Specialized, their extender...
Forum: Electric Bikes
08-10-23, 04:12 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,373
Posted By Tomm Willians

Pivot (among others) utilize the Fazua motor...

Pivot (among others) utilize the Fazua motor system that is completely removable thus giving you a perfectly normal bike. It is tunable to an infinite number of power profiles based on what you want...
Forum: Electric Bikes
08-08-23, 09:48 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,373
Posted By Tomm Willians

Welcome to the group and you are quite correct...

Welcome to the group and you are quite correct believing that a good workout can be achieved with an Ebike. I have a Pivot E-Vault that I ride mostly with the motor removed but the power profile is...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-02-23, 10:33 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,506
Posted By Tomm Willians

The wife and I went through that phase, at its...

The wife and I went through that phase, at its peak she had I believe 17? And I had about 15. After a couple years it occurred to us that about 4 of them were seeing any consistent use so the rest of...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-27-23, 08:35 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 734
Posted By Tomm Willians

I weigh 177 and tend to descend carefully as I’m...

I weigh 177 and tend to descend carefully as I’m also 62 and not looking to scream downhill.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-27-23, 08:32 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 734
Posted By Tomm Willians

I have the current AXS

I have the current AXS
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-26-23, 09:05 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 734
Posted By Tomm Willians

Disc brake upgrade worth it?

I discovered awhile back that I enjoy climbing more than most any other type of riding. This of course results in descending which is where I’m looking at brake upgrades. I’m currently using SRAM...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-20-23, 08:31 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 3,078
Posted By Tomm Willians

Yes, you can shop from their website.

Yes, you can shop from their website.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-20-23, 07:38 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 3,078
Posted By Tomm Willians

Longer rides (100+) are one of my favorite things...

Longer rides (100+) are one of my favorite things to do. The saddle I finally settled on was the Selle Anatomica which they state is a “touring” design. Their return policy is pretty generous and if...
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-17-23, 09:55 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 878
Posted By Tomm Willians

That is rather odd but……. I have a Pivot EVault...

That is rather odd but……. I have a Pivot EVault and the wife has a Domane Plus like the rider you’re referring to. They use the Fazua system which can be removed thus becoming a regular bike. ...
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-15-23, 03:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 878
Posted By Tomm Willians

My wife just purchased a 2021 Domane Plus with...

My wife just purchased a 2021 Domane Plus with the mid drive Fazua for $3000 in pretty nice condition. They are out there.
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