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Forum: Road Cycling
06-07-21, 02:07 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 6,836
Posted By MilfordJohn

It all depends on what you can afford, and on how...

It all depends on what you can afford, and on how much time you spend in the saddle. For my part, I am lucky enough to have spare cash and the first thing I do with a new bike is to buy a Brooks B17...
12-15-20, 12:06 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 6,195
Posted By MilfordJohn

My no. 1 improvement in modern biking is the...

My no. 1 improvement in modern biking is the YouTube how-to video. I can’t tell you how many maintenance conundrums I have solved with a video of how to do it.
No. 2 is SPD pedals... I feel naked...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-21-20, 01:13 PM
Replies: 201
Views: 21,689
Posted By MilfordJohn

Guilty as charged!

I have a Specialized Roubaix endurance bike and I bought a small Arkel handlebar bag to hold my rain gear and a few nut bars. It beats stuffing your jersey pockets, at the expense of looking less...
08-24-20, 12:39 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 10,880
Posted By MilfordJohn

I am a fan of eye protection, even though it...

I am a fan of eye protection, even though it helps that I can't see a thing without my glasses. The number of bugs that find their way into my face area (I always know summer is here when I inhale...
08-18-20, 08:31 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 12,102
Posted By MilfordJohn

If you have the money, remember the old saying...

If you have the money, remember the old saying that "there are no pockets in a shroud", in other words, you can't take it with you. A nice bike, used frequently, is a never-ending source of...
08-18-20, 08:27 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 12,102
Posted By MilfordJohn

Truer words were never spoken... I have five...

Truer words were never spoken... I have five bikes, and I ride them all. Each time I get on a bike I have not ridden for awhile, it is a real treat.
08-03-20, 03:00 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 5,544
Posted By MilfordJohn

You might be on to something here. Wages of...

You might be on to something here. Wages of Asian manufacturing workers have been on a steady uphill climb over the past decade (that includes China). At some point the world is going to stop...
08-03-20, 02:52 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,685
Posted By MilfordJohn

Buy yourself a ParkTool foldable bike stand, take...

Buy yourself a ParkTool foldable bike stand, take your bike and the stand out to a parking lot or other open space, and follow the instructions on the below YouTube video. This has worked like a...
08-03-20, 02:46 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 7,241
Posted By MilfordJohn

Get yourself a Carradice Barley retro saddlebag,...

Get yourself a Carradice Barley retro saddlebag, that will easily hold two water bottles and rain gear and nut bars. Mount it to your saddle with one of the Carradice fixing systems (the Classic or...
06-22-20, 01:58 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 21,275
Posted By MilfordJohn

I only use the mapping function on my 530 for...

I only use the mapping function on my 530 for downloaded routes and turn-by-turn instructions. I don't see the sense of using the maps on the Garmin, given the small screen size. I carry a...
06-22-20, 01:33 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 21,275
Posted By MilfordJohn

I used to use CycleMeter on my iPhone for my...

I used to use CycleMeter on my iPhone for my rides, but the app has limitations and limited battery life.

I have been a Garmin user since the beginning of 2016, first with an Edge 520 and then an...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-20, 04:23 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,677
Posted By MilfordJohn

I ride in hot weather all the time here in...

I ride in hot weather all the time here in Virginia. Have always worn bibs, and wouldn't wear anything else.
04-20-20, 02:55 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 7,399
Posted By MilfordJohn

Like you, I grew up with Schrader valves (not...

Like you, I grew up with Schrader valves (not "American" valves), but since moving to Presta I would never go back. It is much easier and faster to inflate a Presta-valve tire, all you need is a...
04-20-20, 02:51 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 16,055
Posted By MilfordJohn

Sounds like sour grapes to me... if someone,...

Sounds like sour grapes to me... if someone, irrespective of age, snaps up a cheap used bike in less-than-perfect condition, then adds a few touches to enhance its value, and sells it for a profit,...
03-30-20, 11:57 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 6,186
Posted By MilfordJohn

In the winter, I normally come back from my 40+...

In the winter, I normally come back from my 40+ mile rides with water still in my water bottle. Summer is a different story, however -- sugar-free Gatorade or Powerade (two quarts on a riding day)...
03-30-20, 11:38 AM
Replies: 131
Views: 13,690
Posted By MilfordJohn

If I told you that I strictly observed STOP...

If I told you that I strictly observed STOP signs, I would be lying. However, I recognize that they exist for a purpose, so whenever I come to a STOP sign in the country, I slow down, downshift and...
03-16-20, 02:27 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,782
Posted By MilfordJohn

I read an article by a Danish woman who is a...

I read an article by a Danish woman who is a hard-core all-weather cyclist. Her motto was "there is no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothing". For those of us who live in sunny climes riding...
03-02-20, 12:52 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 8,910
Posted By MilfordJohn

This is to respond to the post from...

This is to respond to the post from "TooOldandSlow" about Loutraki, Greece. I lived in Athens, Greece for 7 years, and still love to go back and cycle in the suburbs north of Athens. Views like the...
01-07-19, 05:02 PM
Replies: 220
Views: 18,105
Posted By MilfordJohn

I never understood how a sane person would opt to...

I never understood how a sane person would opt to go to a gym for exercise, when half the joy of exercise (for me) is being outdooors and enjoying nature and fresh air. Granted, I am 68 years old...
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