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Forum: Recumbent
09-09-23, 08:45 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 931
Posted By rydabent

But the thing is most bent and trike riders dont...

But the thing is most bent and trike riders dont usually ride with "fast riders". We tend to be the more calm enjoy the ride and scenery types.

However is you want to ride with fast riders, put a...
Forum: Recumbent
09-09-23, 08:41 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 360
Posted By rydabent

Pre ride check

Everyone knows that a pilot has a pre flight check list. Cyclist should have one too. On the last ride, if anything was detected wrong, it should have already been taken care of. But before the...
Forum: Recumbent
09-03-23, 06:36 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 931
Posted By rydabent

The fact remain that there so many advantages to...

The fact remain that there so many advantages to riding a trike, especially in town, they cant be ignored. Comfort, view, and no clipping in and out are at the top of the list. Being able to go as...
Forum: Recumbent
08-25-23, 01:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 398
Posted By rydabent

trikers are good citizens

Trikers are good citizens. When riding on streets when a see a nail, screw, or a small bolt that could cause a flat tire on a car or a bike, I reach down and pick it up. Setting as low as we do on...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-13-23, 01:06 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 4,517
Posted By rydabent

I am surprised you can post all your personal...

I am surprised you can post all your personal attacks on me considering the placement of your head. Are all people from New England as annoying as you are****************************** Or is it...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-10-23, 11:29 AM
Replies: 279
Views: 7,396
Posted By rydabent

That is great advice for all the would be racer...

That is great advice for all the would be racer boyz!!!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-10-23, 11:21 AM
Replies: 279
Views: 7,396
Posted By rydabent

That is great advice for all the would be racer...

That is great advice for all the would be racer boyz!!!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-10-23, 09:53 AM
Replies: 279
Views: 7,396
Posted By rydabent

Just so everyone knows

A vast number of threads on this forum would make everyone think that speed is the holy grail of cycling. I contend it is not. I say that the vast majority of cyclist just ride for the enjoyment...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-06-23, 03:29 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 4,316
Posted By rydabent

Probably the best answer is to ride solo. You...

Probably the best answer is to ride solo. You are in total control, and can ride as fast or slow as you feel like.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-20-23, 01:10 PM
Replies: 841
Views: 22,458
Posted By rydabent

How about wax is a good lube for a bicycle chain.

How about wax is a good lube for a bicycle chain.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-18-23, 08:34 AM
Replies: 841
Views: 22,458
Posted By rydabent

You are not a cyclist unless you wear a $500 kit,...

You are not a cyclist unless you wear a $500 kit, and ride a $5000 kit as fast as you can.

IMO anyone of any age that pedals a 1, 2, 3, or 4 wheeled machine is cyclist, no matter the price of...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-16-23, 04:24 PM
Replies: 341
Views: 11,755
Posted By rydabent

While not a perfect triangle, they are what I was...

While not a perfect triangle, they are what I was talking about. And notice there is not much metal in the area of the rim hook where the tire bead latches on to the rim.

Then----------remember...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-15-23, 04:28 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,421
Posted By rydabent

For those that wax, I heard that unicorn ear wax...

For those that wax, I heard that unicorn ear wax is at the top of the heap.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-15-23, 04:25 PM
Replies: 180
Views: 7,533
Posted By rydabent

My chain is not hairy, why would I wax it.

My chain is not hairy, why would I wax it.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
02-14-23, 12:59 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,893
Posted By rydabent

On a sidewalk or MUP that is congested a cyclist...

On a sidewalk or MUP that is congested a cyclist SHOULD NOT be riding 10 to 15 mph or more. Respect the rights of others.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
02-14-23, 12:52 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,783
Posted By rydabent

If one of those scum is arrested, they should be...

If one of those scum is arrested, they should be charged with attempted murder. Then splash the fact a judge sentenced them to 40 years in jail all over the media. That might slow down that...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-09-23, 03:01 PM
Replies: 380
Views: 12,949
Posted By rydabent

But but you tell me that DF riders NEVER stare...

But but you tell me that DF riders NEVER stare down at their front wheel or the ground right in front of them!!!! I guess you are admitting that they do ride all hunched over trying to be as aero as...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-07-23, 11:00 AM
Replies: 180
Views: 7,533
Posted By rydabent

For those that wax their chain, I have a...

For those that wax their chain, I have a question. If you think wax is a lube, what other machines that you know of uses wax as a lube??
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-07-23, 10:43 AM
Replies: 380
Views: 12,949
Posted By rydabent

It looks to me that this is a case of trying to...

It looks to me that this is a case of trying to save weight by buying a bike with a way too small of a frame. Then to make up for the small frame, a way too long of a seat post was used.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
02-04-23, 09:13 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 6,640
Posted By rydabent

I lay much of this at the door step of todays...

I lay much of this at the door step of todays society. It is absolutely the "ME" generation, and anyone that get in their way should be hated. It is not just cyclist.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-02-23, 11:50 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,579
Posted By rydabent

Good news

Three of the four really rotten cold months of winter are over, and there is only 44 days till spring.

That means about the middle of the month I will get my trike down from the hooks on the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-26-23, 11:42 AM
Replies: 155
Views: 5,062
Posted By rydabent

How about just riding with the cadence that feels...

How about just riding with the cadence that feels right at the time and place?
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
01-21-23, 10:02 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 725
Posted By rydabent

With all the sites and monuments to see in DC,...

With all the sites and monuments to see in DC, yes there should absolutely be more bike lanes and trails.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-21-23, 09:59 AM
Replies: 253
Views: 7,501
Posted By rydabent

So much discussion for the simple question, what...

So much discussion for the simple question, what does a $14,000 bike cost the MFG to build.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-21-23, 09:57 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,353
Posted By rydabent

It would seem to me that the really expensive...

It would seem to me that the really expensive components would have stainless steel bolts in the first place.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-17-23, 03:09 PM
Replies: 253
Views: 7,501
Posted By rydabent

But did you notice we have clean air and clean...

But did you notice we have clean air and clean water???

And I bet since it was cold, you were not aware that we have 130 miles of hard surface trails in Lincoln.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-12-23, 12:37 PM
Replies: 329
Views: 8,515
Posted By rydabent

College papers are stupid. Copy one source and...

College papers are stupid. Copy one source and you are plagiarizing, copy several and they laughingly call it research. What is the difference if you copy one or many.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-12-23, 12:33 PM
Replies: 329
Views: 8,515
Posted By rydabent

So called music these days is not music at all,...

So called music these days is not music at all, it mainly someone screaming with a LOUD background to cover him up. If there is no melody, there is NO music.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-11-23, 02:22 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 972
Posted By rydabent

I use an industrial paper shop towel on my chain,...

I use an industrial paper shop towel on my chain, and it doesnt leave any fibers. Unfortunately I dont know the brand.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-10-23, 12:54 PM
Replies: 329
Views: 8,515
Posted By rydabent

So much resistance to change

What is it about the cycling community that is so resistance to change, and have such narrow minded attitudes. You can go back to 1934 when bents were banned from racing, because just one guy was...
Forum: Recumbent
01-10-23, 12:29 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 5,488
Posted By rydabent

My memory is just fine. BTW I suspect that...

My memory is just fine.

BTW I suspect that many DF riders LIKE to get off their bikes with their pain in the ass tiny little saddles, and walk up the hill for some relief.

BTW you are on my...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-10-23, 12:16 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 3,289
Posted By rydabent

My doctor told me I need to get in shape. I...

My doctor told me I need to get in shape. I told him round is a shape. Further I told him I was trying, I no longer buy cookies with sprinkles on them.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-08-23, 02:18 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,616
Posted By rydabent

At my age, I have seen it happen before. Gas...

At my age, I have seen it happen before. Gas prices, pandemic, what ever. All of a sudden people think the should have a bike. Many havent cycled since they were a kid. When they get to the bike...
Forum: Recumbent
01-07-23, 08:54 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,505
Posted By rydabent

Among us many trikers, we think that drivers...

Among us many trikers, we think that drivers think we are on some sort of handicap device. That is why they give us so much passing room. They dont want to see their picture on the front page of...
Forum: Recumbent
01-06-23, 04:20 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 899
Posted By rydabent

At 84, I am a very fortunate man. I have few...

At 84, I am a very fortunate man. I have few old age pains, and the ones I do have are minor enough I can just ignore them. One I do have on occasion is lower back pain. But amazingly enough nice...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-23-22, 07:46 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 590
Posted By rydabent

Kind of hard to do that here in Ne. Wind chill...

Kind of hard to do that here in Ne. Wind chill last night was 50 below zero!!!!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-22-22, 09:59 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,736
Posted By rydabent

These days golfing has very little exercise. It...

These days golfing has very little exercise. It seems a high percentage use golf carts.

I worked with a small group of guys, and we golfed a lot. All of them retired before I did, and they thot...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-22-22, 09:21 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 3,066
Posted By rydabent

Just checked the National weather map. Right now...

Just checked the National weather map. Right now it is 46 degrees at 7:15 in San Diego. Anything below 65 is not fit for man nor beast.

I like to ride in shorts, not all bundled up like the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-16-22, 09:09 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 604
Posted By rydabent

This is true. Do check the manual. On my Sram,...

This is true. Do check the manual. On my Sram, the clearance is listed at 6mm.

And contrary to what a lot of people think, the "B" screw is NOT a chain tension screw!!!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-13-22, 01:33 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 878
Posted By rydabent

If you can still push up on the derailer and have...

If you can still push up on the derailer and have the chain go slack, the chain is long enough.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-05-22, 10:59 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,911
Posted By rydabent

Since going to a recumbent and trike, I have no...

Since going to a recumbent and trike, I have no contact point problems at all.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-04-22, 08:20 AM
Replies: 134
Views: 4,925
Posted By rydabent

You are seeking the unobtainable. The only thing...

You are seeking the unobtainable. The only thing close to excellent comfort will be found on a recumbent bike or trike.

If you are in the snow belt that first 25 mile ride in the spring leaves...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
11-24-22, 11:32 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,491
Posted By rydabent

Just another case where the local Government...

Just another case where the local Government wants more tax money to spend.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-24-22, 11:22 AM
Replies: 116
Views: 4,097
Posted By rydabent

Well I guess people can drive their electric cars...

Well I guess people can drive their electric cars to Europe, and Asia.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-19-22, 08:10 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 904
Posted By rydabent

My big find was a backpack that contained a $1000...

My big find was a backpack that contained a $1000 laptop computer and books. I barely got a thank you from a college professor.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
11-15-22, 12:08 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 6,640
Posted By rydabent

This unfortunately is the product of the ME...

This unfortunately is the product of the ME generation that dont think of other people's rights.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
11-15-22, 12:05 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 951
Posted By rydabent

One solution is to put speed limits on MUPs, AND...

One solution is to put speed limits on MUPs, AND INFORCE THEM!!!! Cyclist are always screaming for cars to "share the road" they need to "share the MUP"!! MUPS should not be training routes for...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-15-22, 11:51 AM
Replies: 128
Views: 4,675
Posted By rydabent

Rotten cold winter weather.

Rotten cold winter weather.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-15-22, 11:48 AM
Replies: 116
Views: 4,097
Posted By rydabent

That would be the smartest thing to do.

That would be the smartest thing to do.
Forum: Recumbent
11-02-22, 03:20 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,401
Posted By rydabent

But then you have to sit down again.

But then you have to sit down again.
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