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Forum: Road Cycling
12-14-20, 08:21 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 11,229
Posted By F308

I've been 1X with my road bike for close to 3...

I've been 1X with my road bike for close to 3 years now and love it. Simple, quiet, cheap (in comparison with electronic)... you just go up and down with none of the hassle or noise of a front...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-10-20, 01:14 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 5,346
Posted By F308

"80% of drivers are above average." That...

"80% of drivers are above average."

That being said, alcohol in your bloodstream may be the worst, but next to alcohol is an excess of testosterone. Chances are that riding a bicycle makes a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-12-20, 09:38 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 8,588
Posted By F308

In the attached article they found a savings of...

In the attached article they found a savings of about 2 watts. Meaningful for a racer perhaps.

Oops. I can't attach an article it seems. Look up friction facts bigger pulleys really are more...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-14-20, 07:58 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 7,633
Posted By F308

Why did you have to show me that??? ...

Why did you have to show me that???

Want......
Forum: Touring
09-01-20, 10:11 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 10,057
Posted By F308

The first tours I did close to 50 years ago...

The first tours I did close to 50 years ago (3-speeds, stuff tied on with twine...) as opposed to what I did a few weeks ago (stayed in hotels on a bike I could only have dreamed about) may look...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-17-20, 08:52 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 7,273
Posted By F308

Prepare your breakfast the night before. In hot...

Prepare your breakfast the night before. In hot weather overnight oats work wonderfully. There are lots of recipes on the net; personally I make a muesli mixture of oats, various nuts and dried...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-27-20, 09:09 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 8,363
Posted By F308

To stay out of the door zone, use a mirror. If...

To stay out of the door zone, use a mirror. If you know what's behind you, you can swerve out when necessary. It's saved my butt a few times.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-27-20, 09:03 PM
Replies: 183
Views: 24,221
Posted By F308

As a 65 year old rider who has progressed from 23...

As a 65 year old rider who has progressed from 23 to 25 to 28 over the years, I might add safety as a reason for wider tires. Comfort, without a doubt, but on a lousy and/or wet road, I'm far happier...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-11-20, 07:39 PM
Replies: 408
Views: 26,917
Posted By F308

Of course it's unsafe. BTW, so is looking at your...

Of course it's unsafe. BTW, so is looking at your phone mounted on your handlebars, but that's a different thread.

In any case (speaking as a musician), isn't there are already too much "music"...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-21-20, 01:36 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,558
Posted By F308

What a great post!! It made me remember the...

What a great post!!
It made me remember the first time I was able to ride my "2-wheeler", some 60 years ago. The feeling of joy hasn't left me.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-20-20, 08:01 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 5,778
Posted By F308

Weight in moderation is not a problem for...

Weight in moderation is not a problem for commuters or tourers. Going downhill, weight is an asset. On the flats it's immaterial.

And.. aren't we all trying to get some exercise out there?

A...
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