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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-19-07, 11:22 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,783
Posted By cfblue

Spitfire RS 24 trike and a Windcheetah. When I...

Spitfire RS 24 trike and a Windcheetah. When I want two wheel, I ride a regular DF bike, either offroad or on, but the trikes are first choice.
Forum: Recumbent
08-22-07, 06:02 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,283
Posted By cfblue

Couple of red flags that caught my attention. ...

Couple of red flags that caught my attention.

Riding a trike is and experience of absorbing a lot of bumps from bad pavement and debris in the road, at least at the speed I ride. Your saying...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-21-07, 09:26 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,877
Posted By cfblue

I may be coming in to this a bit late and...

I may be coming in to this a bit late and repeating some other good advice, but if so, I think it may bear repeating.

I have trained hard to be able to ride at 20+ for the less than 30 mile easy...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-20-07, 06:42 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,058
Posted By cfblue

at 6'4" 200# I am happy to see any double digit...

at 6'4" 200# I am happy to see any double digit speed going up Mt Tam or Whites Hill. 4 years ago I dropped to below 180 and I did see double digits.

I also lost my top end cruising on the flats...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-15-07, 06:22 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,190
Posted By cfblue

If I were going to be in town I woould ride with...

If I were going to be in town I woould ride with you

relatively easy way:

Park in Sausalito near the 101/1 exit. Take 1 until you see signs pointing up to Tam When you get to Pan Toll, keep...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-12-07, 07:29 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 860
Posted By cfblue

It seems almost impossible to find a compatible...

It seems almost impossible to find a compatible riding partner, either too fast or two slow. Someone is always waiting. I am usually the fast one because I've got the time and motivation to train...
Forum: Recumbent
06-10-07, 08:06 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 18,741
Posted By cfblue

Brakes need to be equal to the performance of the...

Brakes need to be equal to the performance of the trike. I wouldn't think that I would routinely break into the double digits on a delta, especially if I had a load of groceries or my dog on board....
Forum: Recumbent
06-09-07, 07:00 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 18,741
Posted By cfblue

Delta for seat height and carrying capacity,...

Delta for seat height and carrying capacity, tadpole for riding hard and fast. The two deltas I've test ridden were both more oriented for utility service ie replace the auto for trips to the grocery
Forum: Road Cycling
06-08-07, 01:30 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,618
Posted By cfblue

Clearly this was an editorial opinion from the...

Clearly this was an editorial opinion from the dog about your bike. If I was you, I'd borrow the dog for a bike shopping trip and get something he approves of....
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-07-07, 12:50 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,543
Posted By cfblue

At speed, either cadence or mph, I can't imagine...

At speed, either cadence or mph, I can't imagine that there would be much difference in performance between IP or OOP.

I ride OOP because low speed grinding on the local mountains made it...
Forum: Recumbent
06-07-07, 07:30 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,198
Posted By cfblue

You want a one hand steered trike, or to rephrase...

You want a one hand steered trike, or to rephrase the question, one with minimal impact on shoulder?

Windcheetah!

no shock ever transmitted up the steering, and nothing to press against, and...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-07-07, 07:22 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 9,607
Posted By cfblue

I have tried two differnt one, sorry I don't...

I have tried two differnt one, sorry I don't remember which. Neither made it out the driveway because you loose all steering and balance w/o that nose. Even in the stoker position on the tandem, they...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-07-07, 07:12 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 543
Posted By cfblue

After about 5 years exclusively bent, I've...

After about 5 years exclusively bent, I've started riding my DF again, and after having a proper,professional fitting, i love it, again. I bought about 8 different recumbents and put at least a...
Forum: Recumbent
06-05-07, 07:22 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,199
Posted By cfblue

I know several big guys who ride the older V2...

I know several big guys who ride the older V2 with the 26/20 wheel config. It is also a bike with a good reputation that I would guess will hold resale value better. Or put another way, the V2 is the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-03-07, 09:36 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,474
Posted By cfblue

My favorite is an old fashioned ding-dong bell,...

My favorite is an old fashioned ding-dong bell, it must be 3-4" diameter. Never a bell on the road bike, and no one pays any attention to the cutsie bells that are about 1" or so. There is also a...
Forum: Recumbent
06-02-07, 08:58 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,047
Posted By cfblue

I am 6'4" 200# have successfully owned and...

I am 6'4" 200# have successfully owned and comfortably ridden Corsa, Stratus, and Windcheetah. others as well, that are now out of production. I have fit onto bents where too much of my weight was...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-02-07, 07:29 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 1,758
Posted By cfblue

Even though I am a recreational rider, I do enjoy...

Even though I am a recreational rider, I do enjoy riding fast and have lots of hills and mountains to deal with on any ride. in an effort to minimize pain and increase efficiency, I paid for a pro...
Forum: Recumbent
06-01-07, 08:48 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,817
Posted By cfblue

Leisesturm wrote: "The last poster had me...

Leisesturm wrote:

"The last poster had me sucked in behind for the ride until s/he mentioned 'looks'."

thanks, I guess you got my point. My collection has been Linear, Stratus, bikeE, EZ1 and...
Forum: Recumbent
06-01-07, 07:22 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,817
Posted By cfblue

This is a favorite bent discussion and we all...

This is a favorite bent discussion and we all have opinion, born of experience with our local roads.

Before I turned my RS24 into the low geared touring trike it ran at the same speed as my...
Forum: Recumbent
05-31-07, 05:34 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,959
Posted By cfblue

I used to ride a Stratus with a Windwrap Fairing,...

I used to ride a Stratus with a Windwrap Fairing, I found that the biggest asset with having the fairing was mental. A headwind pounding you just beats you down, it is hard to keep at it. With the...
Forum: Recumbent
05-31-07, 05:27 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,683
Posted By cfblue

The best exercies I ever did off trike to improve...

The best exercies I ever did off trike to improve my climbing was stairsteps. I set up a step that was close to the same distance as the pedals are from each other and stepped up down repeat. i got...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-30-07, 04:38 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 965
Posted By cfblue

I often check out what gears the other riders are...

I often check out what gears the other riders are using as we pass. My general rule of thumb is I don't shift into the big ring unless I am going to sustain 18 mph plus for a long time. So while I am...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-30-07, 04:24 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,340
Posted By cfblue

Some interesting observations and a good thread. ...

Some interesting observations and a good thread.

I've got both doubles and triples in my fleet and the fastest, both up the hills and the flats is the lighter weight bike with the double, with...
Forum: Northern California
05-30-07, 07:37 AM
Replies: 116
Views: 3,860
Posted By cfblue

I am more than happy to take the lead for any...

I am more than happy to take the lead for any Marin/Sonoma ride, not too familiar with Napa, so I'd hope someone else can come up with something more creative than up Silverado and back... I am not...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-29-07, 05:55 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,861
Posted By cfblue

My SO has resumed cycling when we met a year ago....

My SO has resumed cycling when we met a year ago. We tandem together often, but she commutes to work twice a week now. We have done two organized rides a 64 and a 60 and came close to that a couple...
Forum: Northern California
05-29-07, 05:50 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 3,860
Posted By cfblue

Marin Resident here, it would be easy enough to...

Marin Resident here, it would be easy enough to find a big parking area for folks just north of Sausalito and easy to get to either Mt Tam or for those not so interested in big hills,take the Tiburon...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-26-07, 06:24 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 636
Posted By cfblue

I can see the use of a BikeE for the 'round town...

I can see the use of a BikeE for the 'round town errands, but it is not a great ride compared to the other two. But I am curious, what model of Linear do you have with above seat steering? The only...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-24-07, 05:39 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 461
Posted By cfblue

I have a couple they are the greatest for hot...

I have a couple they are the greatest for hot weather riding. I use the long sleeves
Forum: Northern California
05-24-07, 07:29 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,927
Posted By cfblue

I've ridden between the Winter's and the dam a...

I've ridden between the Winter's and the dam a number of times and had no troubles. 128 between Winters and Pleasant Valley Rd is fairly level with shoulders and traffic, if you use the paralell RD...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-22-07, 11:25 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 925
Posted By cfblue

We are a tandem team doing metric centuries as...

We are a tandem team doing metric centuries as well as solo off road rides...yes! Not to mention kayaking too, not bad for old folks....
Forum: Northern California
05-21-07, 05:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,110
Posted By cfblue

I do enjoy riding the roads and usually just do a...

I do enjoy riding the roads and usually just do a clockwise loop around the lake when I go visiting. Be sure to take Sulpher Spring Rd into the Mts just north of the town of Clear Lake, and if you...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-07, 12:12 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,142
Posted By cfblue

To see how well their marketing program is...

To see how well their marketing program is working?
Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-07, 12:10 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,985
Posted By cfblue

I wish I knew the name of the fabric but...

I wish I knew the name of the fabric but Performance sells a long sleeve unprinted jersey that fits a bit loose. The fabric has a sort of waffle texture to it. I've used them for years and they are...
Forum: Northern California
05-20-07, 04:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 619
Posted By cfblue

We did the Metric, my stokers second longest ride...

We did the Metric, my stokers second longest ride ever and longest this year. Red Rider and her subordinate set quite the pace for our small group for the first leg, it's no wonder they break spokes,...
Forum: Northern California
05-20-07, 05:54 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 376
Posted By cfblue

Golden Gate Cyclist and Marin Cyclist have a...

Golden Gate Cyclist and Marin Cyclist have a Thursday evening ride out of the park in Corte Madera around the Paradise Loop, and the Marin Cyclist do have some pretty fast riders
...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-19-07, 06:47 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 920
Posted By cfblue

I like my Bebops, all the same virtues as Frogs,...

I like my Bebops, all the same virtues as Frogs, which would be my second choice, but self-clean better after stepping into mud. There is a thread in road cycling about them. My stoker didn't like...
Forum: Recumbent
05-17-07, 01:15 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,371
Posted By cfblue

If you ask enough non bent riding people about...

If you ask enough non bent riding people about how a bent preforms, you will certainly get some uninformed answers. One of the chief problems about these impressions is we think of your basic two...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-17-07, 06:50 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,031
Posted By cfblue

I once put my wallet with $70, keys and cell into...

I once put my wallet with $70, keys and cell into a seat bag and lost it along the backroads of Sonoma County cattle country. Nothing I have ever found came close in value, except maybe a towing...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-16-07, 12:45 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,125
Posted By cfblue

Hey Doggus, don't come out from under that rock....

Hey Doggus, don't come out from under that rock. RedRider breaks spokes from excess use of power, not from overloading.

As someone who believes in high spoke count wheels except for really...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-11-07, 04:04 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 632
Posted By cfblue

That's great! A hill or a mountain beaten into...

That's great! A hill or a mountain beaten into submission is a good thing, then there are the payoffs for the work, the view, and the ride down.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-09-07, 04:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,161
Posted By cfblue

I wouldn't worry about it. A skinny tire may have...

I wouldn't worry about it. A skinny tire may have problems, like a road bike tire, but if it is not skinny, youshould be fine
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-09-07, 06:54 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 826
Posted By cfblue

I started riding about 10 years ago. i thought...

I started riding about 10 years ago. i thought all the extras around the bike from clipless to the brightly colored spandex was pointless. Not any more. If I even ride the two mile round trip to the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-09-07, 06:43 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,280
Posted By cfblue

I have worn bibs for quite a while, A favorite...

I have worn bibs for quite a while, A favorite pair has legs that go just below the knee and are great for the cool early morning rides. i have short leg ones for the warmer days. I usually won't...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-08-07, 04:12 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,020
Posted By cfblue

I've got my GF all excited about riding BTW on...

I've got my GF all excited about riding BTW on the 17th. We live about 10 miles from her job, which includes two good climbs. Today I rode to work with her and she did great. She's going to ride...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-08-07, 06:57 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 594
Posted By cfblue

RunnerPat, You did all that on a...

RunnerPat,

You did all that on a handcycle?!?!! I've done some rides with BORP and got to ride one of their handcycles. My hat is off to you!

I also ride a trike, but it is a regular, foot...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-08-07, 06:51 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 3,217
Posted By cfblue

The rules the way they are in cycling has...

The rules the way they are in cycling has apparently left only one option, that seems to be weight reduction. And maybe more 'speeds' Are we going any faster because we have a 10 on the rear, rather...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-07-07, 06:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 594
Posted By cfblue

I was out kayaking once with my garmin. I had 600...

I was out kayaking once with my garmin. I had 600 feet elevation, the profile showed me below mud level in San Pablo Bay for a few minutes. I would suspect the wind created small pockets of air...
Forum: Northern California
05-05-07, 07:15 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,928
Posted By cfblue

It is a favorite of mine. You can park at the...

It is a favorite of mine. You can park at the Yountville Veterans Home, or there is a park in Y'ville not far from there. (all I have on this computer is google maps and I don't see either) Get on...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-02-07, 06:54 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 599
Posted By cfblue

I've got one bike, my tourer, that I've geared...

I've got one bike, my tourer, that I've geared rediculously low, like Howsteepisit. I find that when I need those gears, I am often not in country where I am in need of the highspeed gears, and I...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-02-07, 06:41 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,375
Posted By cfblue

A friend haas this on his bike, I call it the...

A friend haas this on his bike, I call it the Agony Meter

would someone please tell me what OCP is?
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