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02-25-24, 06:47 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 925
Posted By michaelm101

Thx. I was going to pull the trigger on a pair of...

Thx. I was going to pull the trigger on a pair of Knog Cobbers for 100 bucks.

I bought a pair of your lights for about 3 or 4 bucks...
02-01-24, 10:53 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 925
Posted By michaelm101

I owned a pair of Origin 8 eyelet mounts (with a...

I owned a pair of Origin 8 eyelet mounts (with a pair of Niterider Mini 750s) and they were great, but they made me feel too wide and bulky. However, even way down there, typical standard beams are...
02-01-24, 10:46 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 925
Posted By michaelm101

I understand the spoke lights. However, I have...

I understand the spoke lights. However, I have all my (street) bikes outfitted with reflective sidewall tires. They're awesome.

I owned the Blackburn 2fer and they were great on the forks, but the...
01-26-24, 12:31 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 925
Posted By michaelm101

That would be great for cars with headlights. ...

That would be great for cars with headlights.
However, I've had many close calls with other non-lighted bikes and non-lights motorized scooters.
In one incident, I veered so instantaneously to...
01-26-24, 12:09 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 925
Posted By michaelm101

I like to use flashing for daytime, non flashing...

I like to use flashing for daytime, non flashing at night.

It would be great if my fork tubes appeared as fluorescent light tubes...
01-25-24, 04:04 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 925
Posted By michaelm101

??? Sorry, I've read several times and am not...

??? Sorry, I've read several times and am not understanding what you're saying. Could you please clarify or re-word?
01-24-24, 10:33 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 925
Posted By michaelm101

Please Suggest Front “Visibility Only” Light

Preferably fork mounted, plz.

I own two EXCELLENT road-friendly lights with cut off beams. I typically use both, one above the tire and one above the handlebars.

They light up the road in front...
01-18-24, 07:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 401
Posted By michaelm101

Please Suggest Sunglasses / Clear Glasses for MGD

No, it's not Miller Genuine Draft!

It's official, I have developed meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) that my ophthalmologist says is caused / exacerbated by cycling.

I've been using standard...
01-01-24, 11:39 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 207
Posted By michaelm101

Happy New Year and Many Thanks!

As I progress through time, I realize that with each passing day, the tick of the clock seems to go faster and faster. And, indeed, Father Time becomes more and more precious.

Moreover, I'd like...
07-22-23, 03:54 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,739
Posted By michaelm101

Thx! I'm assuming a kit is not recommended on a...

Thx! I'm assuming a kit is not recommended on a carbon-framed bike, or even a carbon-forked bike?
07-22-23, 10:33 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,739
Posted By michaelm101

Is There a Worthy E Conversion Kit for a Serious Aging & Injured Cyclist?

With new developments in battery tech, so many options are popping up.

I'm a serious, lifetime cyclist who's battling sports injuries, the effects of AGING and summer heat.

Getting a little...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-05-23, 12:05 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 241
Posted By michaelm101

Advice on Bottom Bracket & Crankset Swap for Older Specialized Roubaix Pro

I normally ride 56cm with 175mm cranks, however, my Specialized Roubaix Pro (w/Dura Ace) is 54cm and came with 172.5 FSA K-Force Carbon Fiber crankset. It uses Mega-Exo bottom bracket.

It's a very...
06-26-23, 11:30 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 870
Posted By michaelm101

Thoughtful suggestion and thank you. About a...

Thoughtful suggestion and thank you.

About a decade ago, we relied on a trunk rack on one of our vehicles and there are chips and imperfections in the rear of the body due to this.

To this day,...
06-26-23, 11:23 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 870
Posted By michaelm101

Thx! Does this model come in the 1 (or 2) bike...

Thx! Does this model come in the 1 (or 2) bike "module" configuration?
06-25-23, 11:17 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 870
Posted By michaelm101

Thanks for taking the time to do this. I figured...

Thanks for taking the time to do this. I figured they'd have an aluminum one in the lineup by now. I'll simply have to get stronger...
06-24-23, 04:18 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 870
Posted By michaelm101

Lighter Weight Hitch Rack for 1-2 Bikes

We've owned a Kuat Transfer V2 rack for quite awhile now. It's the version that can convert to a single rack and I love this feature. However, we don't leave it permanently installed on the vehicle....
06-15-23, 11:17 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,361
Posted By michaelm101

So, how does one experience/demo various saddles...

So, how does one experience/demo various saddles to see/feel what works best for out sit bones? Is there a saddle demo program at our local bike shops? Do online retailers have saddle demo programs?
06-15-23, 08:56 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,361
Posted By michaelm101

Anything Better Than Brooks for Adventure / Tour Style Riding?

Just wondering if now, in 2023 there is something better than the tried-and-true Brooks saddle...???

Thanks in advance!
06-12-23, 12:22 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,359
Posted By michaelm101

I've had my eye on that Ixon Space for awhile...

I've had my eye on that Ixon Space for awhile now.
Considering I misplace many things, often never to be found, I thought it was just too pricey.

I recently acquired a Lumintop B01 and I love the...
06-07-23, 05:45 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,359
Posted By michaelm101

Smile :-( "Thank you for contacting Lezyne. This light...

:-( "Thank you for contacting Lezyne. This light was designed for the German market, so we didn't stock it here. A few distributors did bring it in to the US, but it was a slow seller so I haven't...
06-06-23, 10:08 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,359
Posted By michaelm101

You must be talking about blinking lights at...

You must be talking about blinking lights at night / in darkness. I have evaluated my blinking scenario in daylight and it does not create issues for me, or four other randomly selected participants...
06-06-23, 08:33 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,359
Posted By michaelm101

B&M Ixon Core went from $82 to $102 overnight on...

B&M Ixon Core went from $82 to $102 overnight on Amazon...
06-05-23, 09:36 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,359
Posted By michaelm101

I just bought a Lumintop B01 for 37 bucks on...

I just bought a Lumintop B01 for 37 bucks on Amazon and if I don't like it, returning is cost-free and easy!
I will check out the Lezyne, & perhaps the B&M, but a not so easy scenario... About,...
06-05-23, 11:55 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,359
Posted By michaelm101

There is something to be said about the German...

There is something to be said about the German StVZO compliance.

I performed a little experiment with my cheapo xanes (vertical cutoff light, unsure if it's truly StVZO) and my Niterider & L& M...
06-05-23, 11:18 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,359
Posted By michaelm101

I'll be using the vertical cutoff light around...

I'll be using the vertical cutoff light around "trafficky" sections where I typically don't exceed 25mph. I plan to have this mounted atop my Paul Stem Cap Mount, and then have my Niterider / or L&M...
06-04-23, 11:18 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,359
Posted By michaelm101

I have dynamo dreams, but for now, I need...

I have dynamo dreams, but for now, I need something I could mount on any bike.

Thanks for this link and post. It appears that 500 lumens is the most powerful model in the STVZO line.

STVZO...
06-02-23, 04:25 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,359
Posted By michaelm101

I totally hear you. When that bright beam, or...

I totally hear you. When that bright beam, or those bright beams, are in your face, particularly when you're at speed moving at it, it forces a primal panic reaction, that in your case may have been...
06-02-23, 03:42 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,359
Posted By michaelm101

Any New Developments in Non-Offensive Headlamps?

Just wondering if there have been any new, less expensive developments of Busch & Muller's vertical cutoff beam design?

Summer's just around the corner and I'll be going into Niterider mode very...
05-07-23, 10:14 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,937
Posted By michaelm101

I get it. Thanks. When you have a stoker who...

I get it. Thanks. When you have a stoker who looks forward to riding around the block, money is better spent elsewhere....
04-25-23, 11:18 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,937
Posted By michaelm101

Thank you. Very good information here.. Just as...

Thank you. Very good information here.. Just as an FYI, I'm 6'0 155lbs, and the current stoker is 5'4 95lbs. Would the "non lateral tube" design suffice?
04-25-23, 10:12 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,937
Posted By michaelm101

Why Are Tandems SO HEAVY?

Ok. I get it, 1) it's basically 2 bikes, and 2) there's not a big market - and all the old stock finds its way here.

But, why do most of the tandems have that big, heavy cross bar that runs the...
04-10-23, 08:00 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 431
Posted By michaelm101

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04-09-23, 02:27 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 431
Posted By michaelm101

Garmin Explore 2 Steered Me Wrong 3 of 5 Times...

...If I would have listened, I would have passed my destination by 5 miles...

In addition, when I "searched" an inputted local chain restaurant, it didn't list the nearby location, instead it...
03-05-23, 11:04 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 6,007
Posted By michaelm101

I don't disagree. Thank you for your time and...

I don't disagree. Thank you for your time and attention. A human is either selfish and inconsiderate of others or non-selfish and considerate of others whether foraging for plants or posting on our...
03-05-23, 10:39 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 6,007
Posted By michaelm101

Perhaps, you need to brush up on the term...

Perhaps, you need to brush up on the term "selfish."
03-05-23, 10:26 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 6,007
Posted By michaelm101

So, there is no difference between someone on or...

So, there is no difference between someone on or in a vehicle who 1)knows and takes rules of the road into consideration and 2) says, "Hey, maybe I should spend 5 bucks to get a headlamp so someone...
03-05-23, 10:18 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 6,007
Posted By michaelm101

Becoming "smarter" as a rider yourself doesn't...

Becoming "smarter" as a rider yourself doesn't impact the fact that the environment is becoming more hazardous. It's not impacting me because I've adapted...
Perhaps, think of it as "for the avg...
03-05-23, 10:13 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 6,007
Posted By michaelm101

Less people in cars is nice---HOWEVER, I can see...

Less people in cars is nice---HOWEVER, I can see cars with their big bright lights at night. I can't see electric scooters without lights going the wrong way in my bike lane at night...
03-05-23, 10:08 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 6,007
Posted By michaelm101

Understood and thank you. I posted in General...

Understood and thank you. I posted in General because there's more readership...
03-05-23, 10:07 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 6,007
Posted By michaelm101

Firstoff, there is no blame. It's just a theory...

Firstoff, there is no blame. It's just a theory as to why I spent 6 months unable to move. I'm not a physicist, but indeed, your'e right, hitting a stationary object at 30mph would be noticeable....
03-05-23, 09:56 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 6,007
Posted By michaelm101

Irrespective of the advances in transportation...

Irrespective of the advances in transportation departments making inroads (no pun intended) toward making roads safer for cyclists ---- Then take all of the obliviousness and drivers'...
03-05-23, 09:46 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 6,007
Posted By michaelm101

Putting oneself in a 4,000lb vehicle to go a few...

Putting oneself in a 4,000lb vehicle to go a few miles is inefficient and stupid. Selfish (and perhaps stupid) is riding the wrong way in a bike lane at night without lights.
03-05-23, 09:35 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 6,007
Posted By michaelm101

Only drivers who are avid cyclists actually see...

Only drivers who are avid cyclists actually see bikes on the road. The avg non cyclist driver is programmed to only see cars and nothing but cars...This has been documented in studies.
03-05-23, 09:30 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 6,007
Posted By michaelm101

Indeed, you are correct in saying that they are a...

Indeed, you are correct in saying that they are a "car off the road," but it doesn't negate the fact that these entities are unskilled, ignorant, selfish and /or all of the above...
03-05-23, 01:33 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 6,007
Posted By michaelm101

Modern Cycling is Becoming Much More Hazardous!!!

~~In 2017, I was traveling about 30mph when a car bumped my bars and I wiped out. I was out of commission for 6 months. Indeed, it was a hit & run,
but I really don't think the driver even knew they...
02-13-23, 10:38 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,130
Posted By michaelm101

Thx. Everytime I add to the pile, I tell myself,...

Thx. Everytime I add to the pile, I tell myself, "One of these days...One of these days..." New tubes have been so reasonably priced that it's made me un-resourceful, perhaps lazy.

I did my first...
02-12-23, 09:46 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 420
Posted By michaelm101

Hardtail Frame / Bike with Rear Rack Mounts Needed

To haul my BF's Burley Tail Wagon Doggie cart through lakeside trails.

1X or 2X drivetrain preferred, but not necessary.

Must be kickstand compatible, so steel or ALU only.

Thanks in advance!
02-12-23, 08:38 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,130
Posted By michaelm101

Are TPU Inner Tubes Repairable?

The pile of punctured rubber tubes in the garage keeps getting higher and higher, and because they're relatively inexpensive, it will probably keep growing until I sell it all to the nearest rubber...
02-10-23, 08:32 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 464
Posted By michaelm101

Recent trigger thumb victim here- Even though...

Recent trigger thumb victim here- Even though it's the only reflex folding tire out there--You're right! I'm removing and returning. Thankfully used Amazon this time and EZ peazy returns!!!
...
02-10-23, 08:20 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 464
Posted By michaelm101

Thx. There is a slow leak :-( back to the drawing...

Thx. There is a slow leak :-( back to the drawing board....
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