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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-22-24, 09:50 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 426
Posted By downtube42

Sounds like 12 is fairly easy. Ride 12 miles, 3x...

Sounds like 12 is fairly easy. Ride 12 miles, 3x per week, until 12 miles is ezpz. Then increase to 18. Ride 18 3x until that's ezpz.

Keep increasing by 30-50%.

If at any time, it's...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-22-24, 06:27 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 219
Posted By downtube42

Nobody needs a power meter unless they're...

Nobody needs a power meter unless they're livelihood depend upon it. I have five bikes I don't need.

I expect it's a matter of increasing returns, as you get more fit. But it goes without saying...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-21-24, 08:26 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,556
Posted By downtube42

It's a fixed gear btw.

It's a fixed gear btw.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-20-24, 10:26 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,556
Posted By downtube42

You don't have to look very far to find people...

You don't have to look very far to find people doing difficult things - running, hiking, climbing, lifting, kayaking, hunting - that is clearly something compelling about challenges. And you don't...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-20-24, 07:34 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,556
Posted By downtube42

I switched to zero drop, wide toe box, minimal...

I switched to zero drop, wide toe box, minimal hiking and walking shoes a couple years ago and the difference is amazing. I did ease into it, as recommended. My toes are no longer scrunched.

I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-20-24, 07:25 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,556
Posted By downtube42

Flip flop hub has 17 & 19, I don't recall the...

Flip flop hub has 17 & 19, I don't recall the chainring teeth. The 19t is for climbing; the 17t is a comfortable 16-19 mph gear. At 24mph on downhills I start braking. On the 300k, I flipped the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-19-24, 09:20 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,556
Posted By downtube42

I have two geared road bikes, one recumbent, one...

I have two geared road bikes, one recumbent, one unicycle, and a fixed gear bike. Until recently it was SS/Fixed, but I went with a fixed/fixed hub as I didn't really enjoy SS. The bike of choice...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-19-24, 11:18 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,556
Posted By downtube42

Anytime you go against mainstream, you're going...

Anytime you go against mainstream, you're going to face criticism. Whether it's SS, fixed gear, the wrong clothing, or any other deviation from norms.

People deviate from the norms for reasons,...
Forum: Living Car Free
04-18-24, 04:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 301
Posted By downtube42

Several ways to mount a rod. Fish are a little...

Several ways to mount a rod. Fish are a little more challenging.

I broke my rod down and carried it across the bars.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-18-24, 08:21 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,737
Posted By downtube42

A perusal of technical manager job postings...

A perusal of technical manager job postings provides an clue as to why. Goals say things like recruiting, retaining, mentoring, building teams. Skills required will be an alphabet soup of...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-17-24, 12:56 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 652
Posted By downtube42

Uh, what? Unless you're talking about the...

Uh, what?

Unless you're talking about the small percentage of high end bikes with integrated stem and bars, threadless is significantly more easily adjusted than threaded.

Threadless stems can...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-17-24, 11:54 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 652
Posted By downtube42

For me, onset of pain was 24 to 48 hours later....

For me, onset of pain was 24 to 48 hours later. Delayed feedback is not very effective at driving behavior modification. But that's another story.

I recall reading somewhere along the back pain...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-17-24, 11:20 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 802
Posted By downtube42

Saddle comfort is equal parts saddle, saddle...

Saddle comfort is equal parts saddle, saddle adjustment, and overall bike fit. Throw in tire width, road surface, ride length, and body adaptation.

If it's all good, everything is great. If...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-16-24, 11:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 394
Posted By downtube42

Sorry I missed it. Next year. My people.

Sorry I missed it. Next year. My people.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-24, 10:10 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 3,421
Posted By downtube42

Yet another advantage of wool. When you claim...

Yet another advantage of wool. When you claim your wool jersey shrunk, it's entirely plausible.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-24, 07:46 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 3,421
Posted By downtube42

My LSAH tie die kit should be arriving any day....

My LSAH tie die kit should be arriving any day. Can't wait to wear it. Flashy, perhaps garish, stupidly expensive, and worth every penny.

LSAH Jersey...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-24, 07:30 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 3,421
Posted By downtube42

Looks like a Helvetica knockoff. Helvetica is...

Looks like a Helvetica knockoff. Helvetica is about the most generic understated font in existence, which seems to go with their muted colors. Understood someone might like brighter colors and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 10:45 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,737
Posted By downtube42

My 60cm steel Soma Fog Cutter rando build wobbles...

My 60cm steel Soma Fog Cutter rando build wobbles if ridden no-hands, somewhere around 15 mph. I don't usually ride no-hands but sometimes zipping a jacket or peeling a banana happens. A knee on the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 10:20 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,149
Posted By downtube42

Wally world has them. It's done. Consolidation...

Wally world has them. It's done. Consolidation comes next, right?

I think there's a significant opportunity in transportation between ebike and car. That's a huge price jump. Maybe the cheap...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 10:09 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 5,751
Posted By downtube42

Not me. I honestly toiled away at corporations,...

Not me. I honestly toiled away at corporations, wholesomely contributing my part enriching stakeholders. Heck I spent a year honestly leading a team of morally sound software developers creating...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 09:20 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 5,751
Posted By downtube42

and until the amoral b******s who get big fat...

and until the amoral b******s who get big fat profit shares from their deeds are personally hurt when the truth comes out, it's not going to stop. A $1B corporate fine means nothing to the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 09:12 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 5,751
Posted By downtube42

I've probably been to the same Trek store in...

I've probably been to the same Trek store in Portland. It's weird (to me) walking in there; it feels like a sterile showroom manned by a slick salesman. My takeaway is their business model is high...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-10-24, 08:05 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,580
Posted By downtube42

I've been there on business. Indeed not much...

I've been there on business. Indeed not much going on cycling wise.

I find "wannabe pros" an odd comment. Even the Cat 1,2,3 racers I know don't expect to become professional racers, they are...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-10-24, 09:38 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 800
Posted By downtube42

Indeed, a flat stretch is lovely after a long...

Indeed, a flat stretch is lovely after a long climby bit. It's the endless miles of straight flat squares of central Indiana that kill with boredom. Climbing out of the rolling Ohio River valley, and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-09-24, 10:51 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,813
Posted By downtube42

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Shop art ...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-09-24, 10:26 PM
Replies: 27,124
Views: 3,118,647
Posted By downtube42

Regular 8 mile round trip commute on the fixie....

Regular 8 mile round trip commute on the fixie. Felt good, recovered from Saturday's rainy 200km brevet.

Sometimes riding a bike is just really sweet. Today was like that.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-09-24, 09:21 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 800
Posted By downtube42

As a native Hoosier living in the PNW, I cut my...

As a native Hoosier living in the PNW, I cut my teeth on the flats and now I ride hills. Even the occasional mountain pass.

Flats are faster, but good grief are they ever boring. The steeper the...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-09-24, 06:31 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 764
Posted By downtube42

You want opinions so you can get a kick out of...

You want opinions so you can get a kick out of the ones you don't like. Got it. Good luck with the sale.
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
04-08-24, 06:39 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 898
Posted By downtube42

Some suggestions * Use your hotel days for...

Some suggestions

* Use your hotel days for high intensity training, and your road days for distance.
* Rest days are as important as riding days. Particularly after HIT rides. Train hard, rest...
Forum: Touring
04-04-24, 07:59 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 514
Posted By downtube42

I've ridden a lot of those miles with Seattle...

I've ridden a lot of those miles with Seattle International Randonneurs, and it is indeed a fabulous place to ride. Stunning views and some low traffic roads at least on weekends. Wildfires hampered...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-04-24, 07:01 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 2,749
Posted By downtube42

Yet another reason I'm happy to be out of the...

Yet another reason I'm happy to be out of the desert SW. I mean, you don't even want to step off the road to pee out there. Jeepers.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-04-24, 06:14 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,259
Posted By downtube42

If it's more about sentimental value than money,...

If it's more about sentimental value than money, take a look at the nearest non-profit bike co-operative. In St. Louis, there's this

https://www.bikecollectives.org/wiki/Bicycle_Works

They will...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-04-24, 05:53 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 764
Posted By downtube42

I rode one for a lot of years. Agreed it's a...

I rode one for a lot of years. Agreed it's a joyful rider. Comfortable, not sporty. The fillet-brazed frame is cool, and if you like that kind of thing it makes you happy just knowing it's there.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-24, 05:44 PM
Replies: 1,775
Views: 241,352
Posted By downtube42

First I though the cloud formation was cool, then...

First I though the cloud formation was cool, then I noticed the frozen giant lurking in the haze.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-04-24, 05:40 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 568
Posted By downtube42

For me, it's always the tape. Always, always the...

For me, it's always the tape. Always, always the **** tape. I take the rims to the wheel guy and he throws on tape like frickin' nothing, and it's perfect. Whereas I'm spending equal dollars wasting...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-04-24, 05:35 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,783
Posted By downtube42

I'm currently look at moving, and the potential...

I'm currently look at moving, and the potential of an e-bike commuter is extending my search radius from 5 to 10 miles. That's the single reason I'd consider one in the foreseeable future.

My...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-02-24, 08:50 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,433
Posted By downtube42

I had a work colleague who'd been recruited from...

I had a work colleague who'd been recruited from to the US to play college ball, and used the scholarship to fund her engineering degree. Smart lady. About 6'6", athletic, but never learned to ride a...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-01-24, 09:38 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,783
Posted By downtube42

e-bike aficionados are the 2020's equivalent of...

e-bike aficionados are the 2020's equivalent of 1990's recumbent evangelists.

and so it goes.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-01-24, 09:19 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 3,708
Posted By downtube42

Hilarious. Jersey pocket guys are merely...

Hilarious.

Jersey pocket guys are merely following rules 29, 30, and 31.

My new rando bike, a CF Trek Domane, has storage in the DT for a tube, C02, and tire levers. Presumably that's all one...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
03-31-24, 11:33 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 3,708
Posted By downtube42

I've called my wife twice. The first time was in...

I've called my wife twice. The first time was in the middle of a 1200km brevet and I was done; over it. I said please drive out to the coast and pick me up. She told me to stop and eat, that my blood...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-30-24, 07:15 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,728
Posted By downtube42

About seven miles, in 2" - 4" of snow. I'd ridden...

About seven miles, in 2" - 4" of snow. I'd ridden the MTB on a snowy mup, and flatted just after the turnaround. Between cold fingers and limited CO2 experience, I effed up the repair.

I was...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
03-28-24, 08:53 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 3,708
Posted By downtube42

The cool kids consider phone a friend to be an...

The cool kids consider phone a friend to be an acceptable outcome.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-28-24, 10:40 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,210
Posted By downtube42

I used to ride a 200km RUSA ride straight south...

I used to ride a 200km RUSA ride straight south from San Angelo TX to Sonora TX and back. Pancake flat, typically with a south wind, and occasional brutal. Which made for a long southbound slog and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-27-24, 10:06 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,720
Posted By downtube42

My experience was similar in that the adjustments...

My experience was similar in that the adjustments were mostly small tweaks. The biggest change was lowering my saddle, which was done in stages to find the height that eliminated back pain.

I...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-27-24, 09:58 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,210
Posted By downtube42

I've been caught out in extreme wind and kept...

I've been caught out in extreme wind and kept going, but I think sustained 35mph or 60mph guests would keep me home. Lower numbers if I'm less motivated to begin with.

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Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
03-26-24, 10:43 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 3,708
Posted By downtube42

Last season, or maybe two seasons ago, my riding...

Last season, or maybe two seasons ago, my riding partner unscrewed his valve core like that. It was cold, getting dark, and we a ways from the finish of a 400k brevet. Fortunately I had a valve tool...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-26-24, 08:27 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,433
Posted By downtube42

I've taught two adults using the balance bike...

I've taught two adults using the balance bike method. Both were riding and pedaling within two hours.

First brakes, then balance, then pedaling. Ezpz.

Teaching an adult to ride a bike is...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-26-24, 08:08 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,336
Posted By downtube42

Big buildup. Scary. I'm starting to get...

Big buildup. Scary. I'm starting to get frightened.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-25-24, 09:39 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,644
Posted By downtube42

Fractured my C3 October 10th 2019, aged 59. Just...

Fractured my C3 October 10th 2019, aged 59. Just a few weeks after completing a 1000km brevet, and a couple months after completing Paris Brest Paris. First trainer ride was 18 days later. First real...
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