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05-31-22, 03:19 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 4,087
Posted By starkmojo

Get ready for Seattle to Portland- 5-600 miles...

Get ready for Seattle to Portland- 5-600 miles this month.
05-31-22, 03:14 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 7,880
Posted By starkmojo

I wear bike shorts for anything over 10 miles. my...

I wear bike shorts for anything over 10 miles. my taint is sensitive. Jerseys not so much its great but I only have one so I save it for over 40 mile days when I would sweat through a T shirt.
05-31-22, 03:09 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 5,753
Posted By starkmojo

I signed up for the Seattle to Portland Bike Ride...

I signed up for the Seattle to Portland Bike Ride (back to back centuries) and so I am shooting for 120 miles/ week. Last week of may I got 148 (including 5 miles of single track!) so far its 340...
05-05-22, 12:34 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 7,880
Posted By starkmojo

I like black or brown because It hides coffee...

I like black or brown because It hides coffee stains
04-13-22, 07:07 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 5,996
Posted By starkmojo

I generally operate under the assumption that...

I generally operate under the assumption that cyclists and motorcyclists are doing their best to stay alive in a world of texting, burger chomping SUV drivers and my job driving a car is not to hit...
Forum: Commuting
04-12-22, 08:46 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 6,714
Posted By starkmojo

funny I am considering doing STP this year and...

funny I am considering doing STP this year and was just wondering if I should leave my fenders on or not. But if irritates the “serious bikers”… well on they shall stay!
Forum: Commuting
04-12-22, 08:43 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 6,714
Posted By starkmojo

and the person behind you too. I always thought...

and the person behind you too. I always thought fenders were a requirement in civilization. Out where I live now they are optional… but I do bike in town regularly so I keep them on.

Remember:...
04-12-22, 08:35 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 5,559
Posted By starkmojo

Going for 300 miles this month. Hopefully 400. ...

Going for 300 miles this month. Hopefully 400.

it’s gotten harder because I have taken up mountain biking and those uphill single tracks make you sweat every yard. My average speed on the road is...
04-12-22, 08:29 PM
Replies: 231
Views: 59,207
Posted By starkmojo

i know I look like Humpty Dumpty on a bike. So I...

i know I look like Humpty Dumpty on a bike. So I go full MAML to accentuate it. H8er gonna H8.
04-12-22, 08:26 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 5,958
Posted By starkmojo

So I am 50 lbs heavier than you, and used WBX...

So I am 50 lbs heavier than you, and used WBX rims with 28 spokes and while it needed monthly adjustments the only spokes I ever broke were hitting potholes. Are the roads really bad where you live?...
04-12-22, 07:58 PM
Replies: 226
Views: 13,593
Posted By starkmojo

If you look to the left

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there is a whole other lane you can pass them on.

in my town they opened up...
04-12-22, 10:53 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,184
Posted By starkmojo

Anyone here done from Seattle to Portland from out of town?

Thinking about doing STP this year and trying to figure out the logistics without driving a car up to Seattle is daunting. (I live in Eugene). I don’t want to drive to Seattle, bike to Portland, get...
05-24-21, 10:19 AM
Replies: 228
Views: 32,469
Posted By starkmojo

I am sorry what is the BS? Do people without a...

I am sorry what is the BS? Do people without a license have no right to get around, or do they have a right to endanger others? I am not sure what your issue is because you completely failed to...
05-24-21, 10:13 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 9,904
Posted By starkmojo

I actually like the idea of ebikes (though I do...

I actually like the idea of ebikes (though I do not own one.) because they allow more people to bike further. In general I think that the more people are on bikes the more people will see bikes when...
05-12-21, 05:04 PM
Replies: 228
Views: 32,469
Posted By starkmojo

Well I have actually talked to some ebike riders...

Well I have actually talked to some ebike riders and amongst them have been:
people with long commutes
people with chronic pain
people recovering from accidents
and yes people who can’t drive...
05-12-21, 03:41 PM
Replies: 228
Views: 32,469
Posted By starkmojo

Well I have actually talked to some ebike riders...

Well I have actually talked to some ebike riders and amongst them have been:
people with long commutes
people with chronic pain
people recovering from accidents
and yes people who can’t drive...
05-12-21, 07:24 AM
Replies: 228
Views: 32,469
Posted By starkmojo

I think there is a difference between someone...

I think there is a difference between someone doing something annoying an something that endangers others. Many years ago I was biking home around 8PM and there was a guy trying to get in his car and...
05-12-21, 07:21 AM
Replies: 163
Views: 28,860
Posted By starkmojo

Speaking of :deadhorse2:what's your favorite...

Speaking of :deadhorse2:what's your favorite chain lube?
05-12-21, 06:33 AM
Replies: 163
Views: 28,860
Posted By starkmojo

Third time back from the dead!:50:

Third time back from the dead!:50:
05-01-21, 10:19 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,212
Posted By starkmojo

I had the same seat post issue. It had a bunch of...

I had the same seat post issue. It had a bunch of grease on it. I just wiped it off with a dry rag which leaves a thin layer. Seems to be working.
03-25-21, 11:02 AM
Replies: 198
Views: 15,594
Posted By starkmojo

What this thread really brings home for me is how...

What this thread really brings home for me is how the income of Americans has stagnated. Realistically the cost of a basic bike (using the upthread quote of $89 for a bike in 1972 which is equal to...
03-25-21, 09:29 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,438
Posted By starkmojo

Another piece of advice- with the shortage of...

Another piece of advice- with the shortage of bikes if you find a bike you like and fits be ready to move on it right away. Especially if you get one for $300.
03-23-21, 01:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,212
Posted By starkmojo

that’s how I always keep my saddles... guess mine...

that’s how I always keep my saddles... guess mine just hang lower than most!🤣
03-23-21, 04:52 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,212
Posted By starkmojo

New Clyde Bike Jamis Coda 61cn

Got my new bike after many years of wanting one. 2021 Jamis Renegade S3. Just finished the upgrades to make it work best for me. Including: New seat, 140mm stem, fenders (Oregon) bottle cages, rack,...
03-16-21, 06:09 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,140
Posted By starkmojo

So I just found a bike rated for a 300 lb rider...

So I just found a bike rated for a 300 lb rider (Jamis Renegade S3) and they come with WTB ST rims w/ 32 spokes. IDK if they actually work yet but they seem pretty stiff.

That being said my old...
12-03-20, 07:56 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 11,057
Posted By starkmojo

VC techniques- yes they can be helpful in the...

VC techniques- yes they can be helpful in the world without cycling infrastructure. The idea that said infrastructure is "bad" is the problem. I ride on dangerous roads because I have no other choice...
10-28-20, 07:19 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 11,057
Posted By starkmojo

So I recently heard a podcast where they referred...

So I recently heard a podcast where they referred to VC cyclists and "the cycling equivalent of flat earthers".... which could explain why the forum is dying out. But also I think as a person who...
10-28-20, 06:53 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,157
Posted By starkmojo

In Oregon wet leaf season is about now until they...

In Oregon wet leaf season is about now until they all decay after Christmas sometime.
10-21-20, 08:39 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,621
Posted By starkmojo

As far as a place to live- coming from Austin you...

As far as a place to live- coming from Austin you will find similarities (large college town) and differences (90 degrees is "hot" here) and new experiences (like rain that doesn't come with...
10-21-20, 08:28 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,621
Posted By starkmojo

I bike that area a lot and I have never seen...

I bike that area a lot and I have never seen bicycle cops... they have an ATV that they cruise around in but I dont feel that is as effective.

The real cause of homelessness is rent prices...
09-02-20, 10:07 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,760
Posted By starkmojo

Go try out some bikes. I prefer a more aggressive...

Go try out some bikes. I prefer a more aggressive road/CX bike stance to the more relaxed touring/comfort (there is more to the bike then the bars.) REI has an ADV 1.1 that comes in a XXL if you want...
07-08-20, 12:35 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,760
Posted By starkmojo

So to compare my experience: I am 6' 6" 335 44"...

So to compare my experience: I am 6' 6" 335 44" waste. I ride drop bar bikes all the time. Now the OP is a little shorter/heavier than me but that doesn't mean he "cannot" ride a drop bike. I mean...
07-08-20, 12:20 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,190
Posted By starkmojo

Just passing 200 miles on them. The more I use...

Just passing 200 miles on them. The more I use them the more I like them. Way easier to fine tune gears on long inclines. IMHO and all.
06-15-20, 11:34 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,190
Posted By starkmojo

I am constantly forgetting to shift ahead and end...

I am constantly forgetting to shift ahead and end up with those “oh heck” moments a lot. Maybe it’s an age thing IDK. Combined with the touring bars they make for a very ergonomic fit for me (that...
06-15-20, 10:56 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,190
Posted By starkmojo

https://www.gevenalle.com/shifters/ The...

https://www.gevenalle.com/shifters/

The shifters are by gevenalle and they are like a bar end touring shifter where your hands actually are when you ride. It’s nice because there is no lag on...
06-15-20, 10:35 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,190
Posted By starkmojo

Updated my old Clyde Ride

So after much thought I decided rather than buying a new bike to update my old one. A lot of this was based on cost, but also the necessity of having to buy a bike to test one in my size... and...
02-28-20, 06:05 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,187
Posted By starkmojo

The stack is pretty comparable to my current 62cm...

The stack is pretty comparable to my current 62cm Kona. The reach is a little shorter but I have a long stem that I use anyway (160mm/45 degrees) which helps. It sucks being very tall in a sport...
02-26-20, 11:16 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,813
Posted By starkmojo

I drove VW buses for 20 years you dont have to...

I drove VW buses for 20 years you dont have to tell me about crosswinds. I am talking sub 1000lb vehicles for intra-urban transit going 30 miles an hour. Yes people may have to slow down in heavy...
02-23-20, 02:30 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,813
Posted By starkmojo

I look it this in terms of energy expenditures. A...

I look it this in terms of energy expenditures. A car at 25mpg consumes 1250 Kcals/ mile. A motorcycle at 40mpg 775, A Tesla 258 KCals. A bicyclist, 65 KCals/mile. Energy expenditures= extraction of...
02-17-20, 07:56 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 20,485
Posted By starkmojo

So I found that the Giant toughroad sl gx has a...

So I found that the Giant toughroad sl gx has a weight limit of 330lbs or 350lbs touring? I dont know why the difference maybe they assume you are riding slower when touring. But its worth a look....
02-17-20, 11:16 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,187
Posted By starkmojo

When you are my height you rarely get a choice

When you are my height you rarely get a choice
02-16-20, 03:36 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,868
Posted By starkmojo

its in the thread above: " So let me get...

its in the thread above:
"
So let me get this right. You in your words in past posts are a 330 pound guy, too fat for your tires, looking to change your fork so that you can handle it at 2 mph...
02-16-20, 03:16 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,187
Posted By starkmojo

Comparing two bikes

So I found two bikes in my height/weight/price range
Motobecane mulekick 63Cm http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/motobecane/disc-brake-roadbikes/mulekick-al-rx600-discbrake-roadbike-xx.htm#specs...
02-13-20, 04:55 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,902
Posted By starkmojo

You can also go down Mosby Creek Rd to Garoutte...

You can also go down Mosby Creek Rd to Garoutte Rd then over the hill to Shoreview Rd. I think its only 500 feet but its STEEP.. Then continue up shorview till it hits Row River Rd by the Dorena...
02-12-20, 08:14 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,902
Posted By starkmojo

OK its kind of a trek (Trek? depends on what bike...

OK its kind of a trek (Trek? depends on what bike you own) but since I moved down here I have some to love:
https://www.cottagegrove.org/community/page/covered-bridges-scenic-bikeway
02-11-20, 11:19 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 8,788
Posted By starkmojo

I am big, of Scots decent and I can pull a ton of...

I am big, of Scots decent and I can pull a ton of beer. I would buy the heck out of some clyde-brand clothing.
02-11-20, 10:50 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,902
Posted By starkmojo

I admitted my bias. When I got remarried people...

I admitted my bias. When I got remarried people were less surprised by our age difference (13 years) than the fact that she lived in Tigard~:D
02-11-20, 10:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,834
Posted By starkmojo

They are out of stock of the long pulls for 60-90...

They are out of stock of the long pulls for 60-90 days. I have been out of commission for 10 months mostly and am itching to get started.

The Tecktros are 15 bucks each. I can live with that.
...
02-11-20, 07:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,834
Posted By starkmojo

Mini V brakes on standard V brake bike

I tried searching this but got nothing useful. It is probably so obvious that no one thinks to write about it.

Do mini V brakes fit on the same mounting posts as regular V brakes? I am switching...
02-11-20, 07:20 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,902
Posted By starkmojo

If I were to go to Portland as a visitor I would...

If I were to go to Portland as a visitor I would get an air bnb in inner SE near the Clinton Neighborhood. lots to do and see there, lots of bikeways, easy access to downtown/Springwater corridor....
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