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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-21-24, 07:29 PM
Replies: 251
Views: 19,595
Posted By bike eagle

Star Trek? Lover.

Star Trek? Lover.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-21-24, 07:26 PM
Replies: 251
Views: 19,595
Posted By bike eagle

Couldn't say. I'm more of a Star Trek guy myself.

Couldn't say. I'm more of a Star Trek guy myself.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-20-24, 07:40 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 2,904
Posted By bike eagle

It doesn't look like Madonna rides a Madonda. ...

It doesn't look like Madonna rides a Madonda. That would have been cool if she had.

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-20-24, 07:31 PM
Replies: 251
Views: 19,595
Posted By bike eagle

I had to google "Yuengling beer controversy." ...

I had to google "Yuengling beer controversy." Thanks for the tip. I'll have to buy even more of it now.
Forum: Pills and Ills
01-10-24, 03:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 355
Posted By bike eagle

I had foggy vision after both of my surgeries,...

I had foggy vision after both of my surgeries, caused by high pressure and swelling. The eye drops got it back to normal, but it took about a week.

Which lens are you getting? That may make a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-10-24, 05:18 AM
Replies: 203
Views: 8,026
Posted By bike eagle

Here's a question about cars that I've always...

Here's a question about cars that I've always wondered. Why don't they all come with split sun visors that can cover the full width of the side window? They all have only one visor, and it isn't long...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-14-23, 02:41 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,673
Posted By bike eagle

Serious riders use these: ...

Serious riders use these:

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Forum: Fitting Your Bike
01-17-23, 04:20 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 975
Posted By bike eagle

Nice bike. Is that a Rivendell?

Nice bike. Is that a Rivendell?
Forum: Recumbent
01-17-23, 01:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 960
Posted By bike eagle

Love it!

Love it!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-17-23, 01:26 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,976
Posted By bike eagle

Oh ok. That makes sense. Sun (and some other...

Oh ok. That makes sense. Sun (and some other recumbents) with very upright seats, can cause a phenomenon called "recumbent butt," where the glute muscles become sore due to riding upright and...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-17-23, 01:09 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 8,078
Posted By bike eagle

One thought I always have about these kinds of...

One thought I always have about these kinds of incidents relates to the discussion about the driver leaving the scene. I'm not advocating that leaving the scene should ever be excused, but of all the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-17-23, 09:28 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,103
Posted By bike eagle

Ever notice that my join date was before yours? ...

Ever notice that my join date was before yours?

Also, I'm 62 years old, and I've been cycling for 55 years. Does that make me "new to the hobby?"

Just because someone doesn't have as high a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-12-23, 12:54 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,103
Posted By bike eagle

Thanks. Those still have padding in the perineal...

Thanks. Those still have padding in the perineal and testicular area, but at least it’s thin.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-12-23, 12:52 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,103
Posted By bike eagle

How do you know it works for everyone? What...

How do you know it works for everyone? What about the millions of people who tried cycling and quit because they weren’t comfortable? Of course, they also don’t post in these forums, because they...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-12-23, 12:43 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,103
Posted By bike eagle

Funny you should say that. I own and ride both...

Funny you should say that. I own and ride both recumbents and road bikes. I believe in being open minded.

“Because we’ve always done it that way” is never a good answer.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-12-23, 12:39 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,103
Posted By bike eagle

We’re not talking about skin irritation. We’re...

We’re not talking about skin irritation. We’re talking about pressure against internal soft tissues. Completely different.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-12-23, 12:25 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,103
Posted By bike eagle

I disagree. It is exactly why there shouldn't be...

I disagree. It is exactly why there shouldn't be padding in the perineum area in shorts. Padding inside shorts and padding inside a saddle (in the same area) are identical.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-12-23, 12:22 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,103
Posted By bike eagle

Maybe I need to start my own line of shorts: ...

Maybe I need to start my own line of shorts:

"Smart Pads! Padding where you need it, and none where you don't!

Saves weight!

Less restrictive for more power!"

Etc...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-12-23, 12:14 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,103
Posted By bike eagle

If your testicles are in contact with padding,...

If your testicles are in contact with padding, what is the purpose of that padding?

Maybe a better question would be, why don't long distance cyclists like soft padded saddles?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-12-23, 12:08 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,103
Posted By bike eagle

I've thought about doing just that, but can't...

I've thought about doing just that, but can't believe the shorts manufacturers put padding in those areas in the first place.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-12-23, 11:52 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,103
Posted By bike eagle

Here's a typical design of a bike shorts pad. I...

Here's a typical design of a bike shorts pad. I don't have an issue with the upper half of the larger sit bones pads in the upper part of the pic. Call it the upper third of the raised padded areas....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-12-23, 11:44 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,103
Posted By bike eagle

Agreed. Now, put on cycling shorts with the...

Agreed. Now, put on cycling shorts with the typical padding in the crotch / genitals area and try sitting on your bike again. Isn't that padding, which is trapped between your genitals and the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-12-23, 11:14 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,103
Posted By bike eagle

Ok, and when your riding like that, is there...

Ok, and when your riding like that, is there padding in the shorts between your man parts and the saddle? Or is it just the thin fabric of the shorts?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-12-23, 11:10 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,103
Posted By bike eagle

Maybe this thought process will help explain what...

Maybe this thought process will help explain what I'm saying. Suppose you are riding in unpadded shorts, on an old-school saddle with no cutouts. You are unhappy because you feel pressure between the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-12-23, 11:02 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,103
Posted By bike eagle

Man, I'm confused by your answers. Let's try...

Man, I'm confused by your answers. Let's try this. If you were naked, and sitting on your bike in a normal riding position, would your testicles be contacting the saddle? Or are you saying that yours...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-12-23, 10:51 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,103
Posted By bike eagle

I'm not saying that my testicles are contacting...

I'm not saying that my testicles are contacting my saddle. I'm saying that the padding between my testicles and the saddle is filling that gap to the point where the padding is pressing against my...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-12-23, 10:48 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,103
Posted By bike eagle

When you're wearing cycling shorts, are you...

When you're wearing cycling shorts, are you saying that you don't have any padding touching and/or around your testicles? The only way I could achieve that with any cycling shorts I've ever owned...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-12-23, 10:20 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,103
Posted By bike eagle

Honestly, I think the reason why guys like slim...

Honestly, I think the reason why guys like slim saddles and padded shorts is because the slim saddle looks fast and makes the rider look more "cool" and "tough," and the padded shorts make him look...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-12-23, 10:16 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,103
Posted By bike eagle

Thanks. Link?

Thanks. Link?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-12-23, 10:15 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,103
Posted By bike eagle

I think that, with all of the complex shapes you...

I think that, with all of the complex shapes you see in modern pads, it should be possible to taper the sit bone pads in such a way as to avoid that problem.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-12-23, 10:13 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,103
Posted By bike eagle

I respectfully disagree. I have tried several...

I respectfully disagree. I have tried several saddles with cutouts like the one you linked to, and if you are wearing typical cycling shorts with pads in the crotch area, the pad still rests on the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-12-23, 08:47 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,976
Posted By bike eagle

Interesting. What recumbent was that?

Interesting. What recumbent was that?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-12-23, 08:26 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,103
Posted By bike eagle

Shouldn't Bike Shorts And Saddles Work Together?

One of my frustrations with saddles and bike shorts is that they often seem to be working against each other.

The saddle manufacturers logically try to remove pressure from the crotch area through...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-12-23, 08:12 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,709
Posted By bike eagle

Just out of curiosity, which saddle is your "lost...

Just out of curiosity, which saddle is your "lost friend?"
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-15-22, 12:37 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,127
Posted By bike eagle

A Funny Dog & Bicycling Meme

We've all had scary run-ins with dogs, but this meme made me laugh, so I thought you guys would appreciate it. Enjoy!
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Forum: Fitting Your Bike
11-09-21, 04:23 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,024
Posted By bike eagle

I like it! My measurements didn't incorporate...

I like it! My measurements didn't incorporate crank arm length, which yours does. Good system!
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
11-08-21, 11:28 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,024
Posted By bike eagle

It always seemed to me that fitting should be...

It always seemed to me that fitting should be based on:

1. How far do I like my saddle (the part where my sitbones rest) from the BB?
2. How far behind the BB do I like that part of the saddle?...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
11-07-21, 07:04 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,570
Posted By bike eagle

This reminds me of another thought I had the day...

This reminds me of another thought I had the day I discovered the simple seat positioning idea outlined in the OP. When are we putting out the most power? For me, it's when I am standing and...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
11-03-21, 08:01 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,570
Posted By bike eagle

Interesting video. He seems to be saying the same...

Interesting video. He seems to be saying the same thing I am, except that he advocates balancing with the arms held back along the sides of your body, rather than out in the normal riding position....
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
11-03-21, 06:05 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,570
Posted By bike eagle

How To Find Your Best Saddle Position

Hi folks. While riding the other day, I was tinkering with my saddle placement after installing one of my old saddles back on the bike. As I made small adjustments and rode, something new occurred to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-03-21, 04:31 AM
Replies: 151
Views: 9,209
Posted By bike eagle

What road is this in Colorado? I want to ride it!

What road is this in Colorado? I want to ride it!
Forum: Road Cycling
10-31-21, 02:34 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 10,496
Posted By bike eagle

What are the differences between the various...

What are the differences between the various Power models? There are so many I'm confused.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-28-21, 02:15 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,504
Posted By bike eagle

To the OP, how tall are you? Just curious,...

To the OP, how tall are you? Just curious, because I have a hard time finding things that fit and I’m only 6’2”.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-28-21, 02:05 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,164
Posted By bike eagle

Personally, for as much as they cost, I think...

Personally, for as much as they cost, I think that modern high-end bikes should have a negative weight. Instead of a kickstand, they should come with a mooring line to keep them from flying off into...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-27-21, 09:03 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,357
Posted By bike eagle

Unfortunately I don't think folding bikes are...

Unfortunately I don't think folding bikes are going to work for us after all. My wife doesn't like how they handle, and I'm just a little too tall to ride it. I think for us just traveling with our...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-24-21, 02:30 PM
Replies: 183
Views: 116,289
Posted By bike eagle

Hi folks. In general I try to avoid bumping...

Hi folks.

In general I try to avoid bumping old threads, but this one seems timeless enough to me that I decided to go ahead and contribute a new idea. Or perhaps a new way to describe the ideas...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-22-21, 07:24 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,459
Posted By bike eagle

To the OP: What did you do while you were...

To the OP:

What did you do while you were out of town? Any hiking? Walking? Running?
Are you on any new medications or dietary changes?
How old are you?
Any recent illnesses?
Any changes to...
Forum: Touring
10-21-21, 05:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,993
Posted By bike eagle

Wow, Paul. Your videos are my favorite bicycle...

Wow, Paul. Your videos are my favorite bicycle videos on YouTube! Keep up the great work! Also, as a fellow southern Illinoisan, I especially enjoyed the parts in our home area (I moved to Texas...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-21-21, 05:17 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,025
Posted By bike eagle

Hi folks. I just unboxed one of the Libertes and...

Hi folks. I just unboxed one of the Libertes and I found this in the little box with the wrench and the owner's manual. Does anyone know what it is and what it's for? Thanks!
...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-21-21, 05:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,357
Posted By bike eagle

Also, I found this in the little box with the...

Also, I found this in the little box with the owner's manual and the wrench. Does anyone know what it is and what it's for? Thanks!
...
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