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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-06-23, 01:26 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,382
Posted By wheelreason

I would have agreed with you 30 years ago, now it...

I would have agreed with you 30 years ago, now it takes that long fro recovery between rides... :)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-23-23, 10:12 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,667
Posted By rsbob

When driving my car or riding a bike, I always...

When driving my car or riding a bike, I always look for an ‘out’ or escape route in case a vehicle encroaches on my space. I would rather run myself into a ditch than risk a head-on.

Good to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-22-23, 10:38 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 993
Posted By Camilo

I remember when we inflated our car tires to the...

I remember when we inflated our car tires to the max PSI on the sidewall (I'm old). Now we inflate them according to the yellow sticker on the door jamb. Why? Because that inflation spec is based the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-22-23, 04:31 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 993
Posted By genejockey

Basically you want your tires to have a...

Basically you want your tires to have a consistent level of deflection, that is, how much they squish when you're on the bike. Thumb is good proxy for measuring that deflection, once you've...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-22-23, 03:31 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 993
Posted By wolfchild

There is nothing wacky about what you're doing....

There is nothing wacky about what you're doing. The thumb method is perfectly normal and legit way to check tire pressure. That's how I do it and that's how thousansd of other cyclists do it.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-22-23, 10:13 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 993
Posted By Eric F

I weigh 182lbs and use 40psi in the 37mm tubeless...

I weigh 182lbs and use 40psi in the 37mm tubeless tires on my gravel bike, riding on pavement, dirt roads, and mild singletrack. Sometimes, I hit things moderately hard, and I haven't had an issue. ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-22-23, 10:00 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 993
Posted By tFUnK

Compressed air and thumb test? I'd feel...

Compressed air and thumb test? I'd feel irresponsible recommending that as an inflation method.

Whether you want to use a tire pressure calculator or not, please at least use a gauge. 35mm tires,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-22-23, 09:33 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 993
Posted By livedarklions

Basically, you're doing a fairly modest amount of...

Basically, you're doing a fairly modest amount of riding on a pair of tires with a huge margin of error. Enjoy the ride, and don't worry about it.

Most of the info is "finer points" stuff that is...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-22-23, 09:01 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 993
Posted By KerryIrons

You don't mention your weight, which could be a...

You don't mention your weight, which could be a big variable. If you weigh 120 lb. then 35 psi would be about right. If you weigh 200 lb, then 60 psi. Big difference in the feel of the tire by...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-15-23, 03:44 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 817
Posted By gobicycling

A Long Winter, and Finally!

YES - after a long winter of medical this, medical that, months of ice and snow on the roads, leading to an inability to bike, today it was near 70, and, with some apprehension, I got on my mountain...
Forum: Introductions
03-11-23, 10:00 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 168
Posted By Steve B.

Welcome, same age, from SW Nassau county, Long...

Welcome, same age, from SW Nassau county, Long Island. Where in the vast state of NY are you from ?, L.I. ?, just north of the City ?, Upstate ?, Adirondacks ?, Western NY ?, Southern Tier ?. Pleas...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
02-17-23, 06:10 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,397
Posted By tenrec

2023 Trek FX3 Review

This is a review of the first new bike I’ve purchased since I got my Trek Madone 4.7 in 2009. The new bike is a 2023 Trek FX3 Disc. Until now I’ve been riding my 1998 Trek 7500 hybrid when I didn’t...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-15-23, 09:04 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 761
Posted By beng1

First flat, first crash, for 2023

Interesting rides this February. It has been bouncing up and down between freezing and thawing during each week, so I have been going for rides around my area and scoring firsts, the first ride, the...
Forum: Electric Bikes
02-15-23, 12:09 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,084
Posted By Calsun

A sample size of 82 individuals is not going to...

A sample size of 82 individuals is not going to provide statistically relevant results. Cheaper to use small sample groups to get study results published but it is garbage and only ignorant medical...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-13-23, 11:00 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,512
Posted By terrymorse

At 65, I am having zero thoughts about an e-bike,...

At 65, I am having zero thoughts about an e-bike, nor am I cutting down my riding time or intensity.

Studies suggest that masters athletes are able to maintain most of their fitness, as long as...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-12-23, 10:36 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,512
Posted By Maelochs

I used to do a spin class with an 82-year-old guy...

I used to do a spin class with an 82-year-old guy who told me that his performance level stayed pretty high until he hit 77 or so, when his recovery times started getting longer. He was 30 years my...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
01-31-23, 07:05 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 863
Posted By Polaris OBark

They are kind of like people.

They are kind of like people.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
01-29-23, 02:35 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 863
Posted By flangehead

Collision with a dog

I report my mistakes here, but in this case I’m not sure there’s anything I would have done differently. Maybe if I’d known it can happen, I would have been a bit better prepared, but the “normal”...
Forum: Commuting
01-25-23, 02:27 PM
Replies: 780
Views: 272,228
Posted By Irishred

This may be good advice for all commuters,...

This may be good advice for all commuters, especially older ones-
The thought hit me yesterday morning while riding in to work (about 6 miles or so) at 28f...I was watching for places (stores) that...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-17-23, 09:09 AM
Replies: 227
Views: 8,046
Posted By mstateglfr

Long thread about this elsewhere. Probably best...

Long thread about this elsewhere. Probably best to link to it, if that were allowed.

Anyways, like most all social activities and events in the US, cycling events can feature alcohol. That isn't...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-13-23, 06:47 AM
Replies: 208
Views: 18,025
Posted By RB1-luvr

I look over my shoulder when a car is approaching...

I look over my shoulder when a car is approaching from behind. I read somewhere that when the motorist knows you know they're there, it results in a safer situation. True or not I've been doing it...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-13-23, 12:00 AM
Replies: 663
Views: 16,576
Posted By Polaris OBark

$14K is chump change for the intended audience. ...

$14K is chump change for the intended audience. If people buy them, then they are priced according to perceived value. If they don't sell, then they are over-priced.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-01-23, 05:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 214
Posted By rosefarts

I had a sleeping setup in the back of a vehicle...

I had a sleeping setup in the back of a vehicle awhile ago. It was topped off with a memory foam mattress.

It was amazing how hard that mattress got in the cold.

I sank in and the spot I was...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-14-22, 07:57 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 504
Posted By BobbyG

Your post really resonated with me. There is a...

Your post really resonated with me. There is a place like that here in Colorado Springs, Pedal Station/Kids On Bikes (https://kidsonbikes.net/pedal-station/).

They have been a source if low-cost...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-05-22, 02:05 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,581
Posted By msalvetti

You probably don't want to hear this, but...

You probably don't want to hear this, but sometimes I think you just have to decide the risk is too great and not do the ride. That lake ride sounds like a disaster waiting to happen, and the stress...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-06-22, 09:40 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 901
Posted By t2p

but you could be more likely to receive speeding...

but you could be more likely to receive speeding tickets on a red bike
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-06-22, 05:34 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,230
Posted By CAT7RDR

I kind of enjoy the snake in the can of nuts...

I kind of enjoy the snake in the can of nuts trick with my Terrier.
Cut the tape and the tire explodes and the game is on.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-03-22, 10:08 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,073
Posted By Iride01

1) That might take some of your own experimenting...

1) That might take some of your own experimenting since I don't think what you are using is an actual bike bottle or bidon. A bottle and cage need to fit securely, otherwise when you hit a decent...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-03-22, 09:46 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,073
Posted By Moisture

I was also riding a vintage road bike before...

I was also riding a vintage road bike before opting for an FX3. As I continue to improve my physical conditioning, I found that the riding position was too upright for my taste and sold the bike...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-13-22, 11:01 PM
Replies: 165
Views: 10,182
Posted By N2deep

This is all snobbish bullpoop. Sounds like some...

This is all snobbish bullpoop. Sounds like some shallow, stoopid, self empowering pigmy idea for saving the world. You need to see the people in this world who’s mother and father work their asses...
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