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01-05-24, 10:10 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,225
Posted By Wilbur Bud

Certainly one confounder I forgot to mention in...

Certainly one confounder I forgot to mention in the recent post is that at some point in winter, I put on the studded tires and they are slooooow compared to more typical road tires, probably a 10%...
01-04-24, 07:36 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,225
Posted By Wilbur Bud

Well, take care on a couple points with the...

Well, take care on a couple points with the conclusions.

I think the chart is good for only one basic conclusion, that for normal everyday riding that cold slows you down.

I would avoid...
01-03-24, 10:45 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,225
Posted By Wilbur Bud

I think there are two aspects to the question,...

I think there are two aspects to the question, one is general effect of temperature and in my experience the available cold spectrum slows you down more than the heat. But I think the flavor of the...
11-10-23, 11:12 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,063
Posted By Wilbur Bud

The internet cure for this is one cap bee pollen...

The internet cure for this is one cap bee pollen per day. But what it cures is more like a slow recovery process due to aging. I did it for my last ten years of commuting because I would never...
Forum: Introductions
07-20-23, 08:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 429
Posted By Wilbur Bud

or if not hay, soybeans

or if not hay, soybeans
Forum: Recumbent
06-16-23, 10:00 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,729
Posted By Wilbur Bud

You can do a lot better for the money. Try...

You can do a lot better for the money.

Try www.searchtempest.com searching on trike and any distance, click on whatever region is close to your ZIP, and then sort the price down to something like...
03-21-23, 09:59 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 873
Posted By Wilbur Bud

I though Pastis was an anisette-flavored drink

I though Pastis was an anisette-flavored drink
Forum: Commuting
09-23-22, 10:10 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,040
Posted By Wilbur Bud

https://www.peterwhitecycles.com/studdedtires.php...

https://www.peterwhitecycles.com/studdedtires.php <<< based on your description may be the same selection
Forum: Recumbent
08-29-22, 10:22 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,604
Posted By Wilbur Bud

My advice is do not try to get it perfect in one...

My advice is do not try to get it perfect in one try. Buy a reasonably priced used one and learn to ride on that one and then also learn what you really want in that second-and-perfect bike and then...
08-28-22, 03:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 333
Posted By Wilbur Bud

Did that a few times, nice ride except for a...

Did that a few times, nice ride except for a couple railroad tracks, yes weather, everyone should try it once.
...
08-28-22, 03:31 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 631
Posted By Wilbur Bud

FYI there is a volunteer "facilitators" thread,...

FYI there is a volunteer "facilitators" thread, the early part is not always updated so it means you may have to read a bit to find someone in your location of interest, but there are many members of...
Forum: Recumbent
08-19-22, 09:28 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 7,716
Posted By Wilbur Bud

If not already using clipless pedal/cleat systems...

If not already using clipless pedal/cleat systems or straps, then do something to afix your feet to the pedals so you can push/pull on both sides in order to increase energy transfer into the crank. ...
Forum: Introductions
08-15-22, 09:02 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 759
Posted By Wilbur Bud

Welcome, I am northeast. Flat is an...

Welcome, I am northeast. Flat is an understatement, but at least we get extreme temperatures and some wind from time to time
07-30-22, 10:12 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,742
Posted By Wilbur Bud

actual wipers exist that slide on over your...

actual wipers exist that slide on over your finger or riding glove, but this is more of a mud-riding thing. In regular rain the smooth finger wipe, with or without an absorbent glove seems to work...
06-17-22, 09:40 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,207
Posted By Wilbur Bud

Yeah, same hear, the upright riding position...

Yeah, same hear, the upright riding position really crosses the wind strongly, but it also makes it easier to kill it off. I too made my own awhile back, here is the posting link and there are some...
05-24-22, 09:50 AM
Replies: 123
Views: 7,243
Posted By Wilbur Bud

Switch to a recumbent. That was 60,000 miles ago.

Switch to a recumbent. That was 60,000 miles ago.
04-08-22, 10:50 AM
Replies: 761
Views: 267,333
Posted By Wilbur Bud

Username: Wilbur Bud Preferred Contact: PM ...

Username: Wilbur Bud
Preferred Contact: PM
State(s): Indiana
Primary CL City: Central Indiana/Indianapolis CL
Secondary CL Cities: I am NorthEast suburbs so let's say 50 miles from 46038
Items...
04-08-22, 10:39 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 895
Posted By Wilbur Bud

https://www.searchtempest.com/ works also

https://www.searchtempest.com/ works also
Forum: Commuting
02-16-22, 10:57 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,099
Posted By Wilbur Bud

I have/had the pletscher. My only complaint is...

I have/had the pletscher. My only complaint is the single hole/bolt mounting. Eventually it rotates. Repeated tightening finally popped out the internal tube on my bike's mounting pad. After...
12-24-21, 12:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,169
Posted By Wilbur Bud

https://www.showerspass.com/products/club-shoe-cov...

https://www.showerspass.com/products/club-shoe-covers I wear MTB sandals almost year-round, and these are roomy enough to slip over. Zip up the back.
12-17-21, 10:59 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,725
Posted By Wilbur Bud

This is annual maintenance for me, around end of...

This is annual maintenance for me, around end of November each year, pull all the cables and squirt WD40 or some other water attractant through all the housing to eliminate the moisture gathered...
12-07-21, 10:47 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,910
Posted By Wilbur Bud

I've been using an old Smartwool one that was...

I've been using an old Smartwool one that was quite thin but it is shredded now. I am disappointed in the current market as all seem to be the very-tight headsock variety (including current...
Forum: Commuting
11-12-21, 10:18 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,229
Posted By Wilbur Bud

This. For added inspection, deflate the tire...

This. For added inspection, deflate the tire first and pinch the sidewalls in every couple of inches to further expose cuts and embedded debris, I dig them out with a small pick.
11-08-21, 10:52 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,410
Posted By Wilbur Bud

Yes, pinned pedals will chew them up, but not a...

Yes, pinned pedals will chew them up, but not a lot. I do far worse wearing full covers with teh eggbeaters and even then the covers last years. I find the stretch covers sold as covers are far too...
09-02-21, 10:10 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 917
Posted By Wilbur Bud

If you've never tried it, then as an experiment...

If you've never tried it, then as an experiment (and with medical supervision given your history), take a 3 week experience on the zero carbohydrate diet. In my experience, at about days 7-10, BP...
08-11-21, 09:53 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,426
Posted By Wilbur Bud

Well, there is always the winter forum if you...

Well, there is always the winter forum if you want to check the official prep list. If you will be riding in temperatures below freezing, then it may be a good idea to pull the cables, have a squirt...
07-28-21, 12:26 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,344
Posted By Wilbur Bud

Wear it in the shower periodically in the short...

Wear it in the shower periodically in the short term, and once the hot season passes then to actually strip out the straps from the helmet body for a good wash (takes a little work to remove the...
Forum: Recumbent
07-05-21, 09:47 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,635
Posted By Wilbur Bud

Have and use a mirror, move slightly more...

Have and use a mirror, move slightly more center-lane as you approach (to make sure no motorist tries to overtake and to pass you in the intersection), be vigilant even when you have the...
07-05-21, 09:36 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,464
Posted By Wilbur Bud

If it was me I would be in the traffic lane and...

If it was me I would be in the traffic lane and avoid the crosswalk.

If it is the kind of crosswalk where the traffic design has a sort of directional kink in order to get cyclists to stop before...
03-16-21, 10:53 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 6,935
Posted By Wilbur Bud

70f

From a performance point of view, anything above 55F is good for me based on the commuting time vs temperature plot below where the knee in the curve seems to be about 55F, but in terms of comfort...
Forum: Introductions
01-25-21, 10:56 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 360
Posted By Wilbur Bud

Depending on you pain point, you may find the...

Depending on you pain point, you may find the upright bike aggravates it instead of resolving it, in which case to try a recumbent. You may test drive mine if of interest, I am in Fishers if you...
01-06-21, 04:48 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 32,188
Posted By Wilbur Bud

It's fine after the transition period of first...

It's fine after the transition period of first 1-2 weeks. You may feel sluggish at times, during that period, just keep riding. After the transition period, you will feel normal and perhaps better....
12-30-20, 04:01 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 39,935
Posted By Wilbur Bud

Last 10+ years averaging about 4400 per year but...

Last 10+ years averaging about 4400 per year but dropping off due to office building closure 3 years ago where I work from home now and no more commuting, thus my daily distance dropped from 25+ to...
11-10-20, 10:51 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,438
Posted By Wilbur Bud

I use the lightest version of longsleeve...

I use the lightest version of longsleeve smartwool with zip neck. The wool doesn't feel as hot when it's a bit too warm and it feels good and warm when things are cold, no matter you've sweated...
10-27-20, 10:05 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,251
Posted By Wilbur Bud

I do not wear bibs, but certainly at some point a...

I do not wear bibs, but certainly at some point a second later / long underwear is necessary, for me, down to about 20-25F, below that I'm not really cold while riding, but I did eventually discover...
09-13-20, 08:32 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,036
Posted By Wilbur Bud

I know, right? Not only an early adopter of a...

I know, right? Not only an early adopter of a better design, but capable of selecting a single footwear that works comfortable across a 100 degree range, but able to memorialize the learning that...
09-13-20, 08:27 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,254
Posted By Wilbur Bud

One such reg that affects me locally is that once...

One such reg that affects me locally is that once a tractor-truck is in a multi-lane roundabout, they are granted access to all lanes. How this affected me in the past is I'm ahead of the truck in...
09-12-20, 05:09 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,036
Posted By Wilbur Bud

Nope. Sandals forever (with socks of course),...

Nope. Sandals forever (with socks of course), and then I switch from eggbeaters to pinned platforms and winter boots when the studded tires go on. I like the sandals as things get colder due to...
09-11-20, 10:32 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,036
Posted By Wilbur Bud

After each ride, think about temperature and wind...

After each ride, think about temperature and wind and what you were wearing and consider something like this:
...
09-11-20, 10:23 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,851
Posted By Wilbur Bud

Showers Pass brand of rain booties work well,...

Showers Pass brand of rain booties work well, although, like already written, you'll still feel damp/wet from perspiration.
Forum: Commuting
09-07-20, 03:54 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,001
Posted By Wilbur Bud

neither. Nokian Hakepeliitta or one of the other...

neither. Nokian Hakepeliitta or one of the other Nokian combo (knobby/studded). Of course, size matters.
09-03-20, 09:47 AM
Replies: 149
Views: 36,471
Posted By Wilbur Bud

Commuting year round for a long time, so yes, and...

Commuting year round for a long time, so yes, and on ice, but it's road ice and central Indiana generally gets an ice storm or two each year, and now so much deep snow. If snow plows are out I will...
09-02-20, 10:21 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,595
Posted By Wilbur Bud

Go to a Goodwill or other thrift shop, but a...

Go to a Goodwill or other thrift shop, but a couple large sweaters (wool or synthetic), cut the sleeves off and use as knee warmers.
08-17-20, 09:57 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,629
Posted By Wilbur Bud

Sure, I used to ride mine to school when I was a...

Sure, I used to ride mine to school when I was a kid.

I wouldn't say it's difficult, just different,the trick is keeping your weight quiet in the seat, exactly the opposite of riding an upright...
Forum: Commuting
08-08-20, 03:07 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,050
Posted By Wilbur Bud

Well, I think it isn't so much corrosion as...

Well, I think it isn't so much corrosion as abrasion, when you ride in winter the chain picks up all sort of crap, and so the answer is more frequent cleaning an oiling, but since chain is so cheap,I...
08-03-20, 09:51 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,801
Posted By Wilbur Bud

I've found that this is often in the law, that...

I've found that this is often in the law, that is, commercial vehicles of a certain size are ceded the two lanes upon entry. I was really angry the first time about ten years ago when I was already...
08-01-20, 01:04 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 15,233
Posted By Wilbur Bud

I like the heat. But keep in mind my rides are...

I like the heat. But keep in mind my rides are generally an hour, commuting in each direction, and then a few years ago when the office building was closed and working from home, I take my ride...
07-30-20, 07:58 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,635
Posted By Wilbur Bud

I recharge after every ride out of habit, due to...

I recharge after every ride out of habit, due to commuting in cold and parking bike outside every day while at work, plus higher consumption also drains battery faster. But, my battery (10 amp-hour...
07-28-20, 10:27 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,196
Posted By Wilbur Bud

Here is a view of time vs temp on a fixed...

Here is a view of time vs temp on a fixed commuting route I rode in both directions every day for years and years. The dataset represents 5 years of M-F commuting by recumbent, about 1500 data...
07-12-20, 04:28 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,898
Posted By Wilbur Bud

Glad to see cat ears, I was making my own for...

Glad to see cat ears, I was making my own for years, so if these now available cat ears actually touch your cheek as my home-made ones did, they will definitely cut the wind noise. Take care to...
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