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Forum: Advocacy & Safety

12-05-21, 11:36 PM

Replies: 29

Lawyer

Views: 2,765

Posted By EdGear

Thanks for all the feedback. I'm working on the...

Thanks for all the feedback. I'm working on the property claim.
I'm investigating lawyers.

Forum: Advocacy & Safety

11-29-21, 10:16 AM

Replies: 29

Lawyer

Views: 2,765

Posted By EdGear

Lawyer

I was hit by a car while riding my bike.
I am recovering, hopefully fully.
My bike was severely damaged.
I was lucky.

I filed a police report.

The driver's insurance has admitted fault and...

Forum: General Cycling Discussion

08-10-20, 12:24 PM

Replies: 265

What is your solution for riding in a spot with low reception?

Views: 17,944

Posted By EdGear

Took along time to scroll through this. I carry...

Took along time to scroll through this.
I carry a phone to take pictures. I've used it a couple times to help others.

To answer the OP. How to communicate in areas with no cellular telephone...

Forum: Road Cycling

07-13-20, 11:42 AM

Replies: 108

Do you now carry a face mask in your saddle bag or jersey pockets?

Views: 8,612

Posted By EdGear

I carry a mask all the time now. bandana, cooling...

I carry a mask all the time now. bandana, cooling type neck tube or mu2 sport mask.
I wear it riding through the neighborhood until I'm on back roads then it goes I'm my pocket.
This is to set an...

Forum: Introductions

03-15-19, 02:11 PM

Replies: 10

Hello to all

Views: 952

Posted By EdGear

I've made 10 post and was able to add my charity...

I've made 10 post and was able to add my charity event
https://www.bikeforums.net/charity-events/1168390-central-california-climate-ride-6-12-16-19-a.html#post20839337

Forum: Charity Events

03-15-19, 01:14 PM

Replies: 0

Central California Climate Ride 6/12-16/19

Views: 1,121

Posted By EdGear

Central California Climate Ride 6/12-16/19

I thought I’d put my cycling passion to good use and signed up for the Central California Climate Ride.
It’s a fundraiser and I am supporting two local non-profits; Acterra and Silicon Valley...

Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.

03-15-19, 01:11 PM

Replies: 13

Compact drop bars and a quill stem

Views: 10,093

Posted By EdGear

Update, I've ridden several 100 miles and...

Update, I've ridden several 100 miles and 10,000's feet of climbing, I am loving the setup.

Forum: Northern California

03-15-19, 01:10 PM

Replies: 4

Petition to improve 280/Page Mill intersection

Views: 1,050

Posted By EdGear

Petition signed

Petition signed

Forum: Introductions

03-15-19, 01:06 PM

Replies: 10

Hello to all

Views: 952

Posted By EdGear

I thought I’d put my cycling passion to good use...

I thought I’d put my cycling passion to good use and signed up for the Climate Ride.
It’s a fundraiser and I am supporting two local non-profits; Acterra and Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition (SVBC)...

Forum: Introductions

03-15-19, 01:04 PM

Replies: 10

Hello to all

Views: 952

Posted By EdGear

Hey I’ve started training for my second...

Hey I’ve started training for my second Markleeville Death Ride.
I did all 5 passes, 130 miles and 15,000 feet of climbing in 2016.
Now that I’m 60 I thought I’d do the Death Ride again.
I have...

Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.

02-20-19, 12:40 PM

Replies: 13

Compact drop bars and a quill stem

Views: 10,093

Posted By EdGear

Here is my solution to changing my riding...

Here is my solution to changing my riding position. (forgot to post these notes a while back)

I found several 26mm (clamp) compact drops on-line but none I could try out.
I also found several...

Forum: General Cycling Discussion

01-21-19, 01:09 PM

Replies: 106

In case of emergency...

Views: 10,286

Posted By EdGear

I carry my license, credit card, medical...

I carry my license, credit card, medical insurance card and some cash in a small zip-lock bag.
It goes in my jersey pocket on road rides and shorts pocket on MTB rides.
I carry them on my body in...

Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.

12-18-18, 12:47 PM

Replies: 13

Compact drop bars and a quill stem

Views: 10,093

Posted By EdGear

Thanks for the 26mm bar info. My list has grown. ...

Thanks for the 26mm bar info. My list has grown.
26mm Compact Drop Bars Use a standard 22.2 x 26 quill stem
Dead Piega – reach 75mm, drop 130mm
Soma Highway 1 - Reach 75, Drop 130mm
Deda Elementi...

Forum: Introductions

12-17-18, 11:39 PM

Replies: 10

Hello to all

Views: 952

Posted By EdGear

I've dropped back in. I trained almost 3,000...

I've dropped back in.
I trained almost 3,000 miles with over 275,000 feet of climbing then,,,
completed the 2016 Markleeville Tour of the Alps other wise know as the Death Ride.
Did all 5 passes...

Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.

12-17-18, 11:33 PM

Replies: 13

Compact drop bars and a quill stem

Views: 10,093

Posted By EdGear

I like JoeJack951's design, but I'm kinda new so...

I like JoeJack951's design, but I'm kinda new so can't sent PM's yet.
Boosting my PM count now.

I've started to look into Profile Designs quill to thread-less adapter. One of the better / lighter...

Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.

12-17-18, 01:46 PM

Replies: 13

Compact drop bars and a quill stem

Views: 10,093

Posted By EdGear

Compact drop bars and a quill stem

I have a 1998 Trek 5200 and I'm trying to improve my riding position.
I'm not as young as I once was and can't ride on the drops very long.
I'd like to switch to a compact drop bar and raise the...

Forum: Introductions

12-22-15, 03:02 PM

Replies: 10

Hello to all

Views: 952

Posted By EdGear

Hello to all

Hi
I am new to the forum but have been cycling for about 50 years. It was American kids cruisers in the 60's, then Stingrays with banana seats, then my first 10 speed in the early 70's, a European...

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