Topeak rack final decision
Hi, Does anyone have experience with either of these two Topeak UNI racks? https://www.topeak.com/global/en/products/mtb-&-700c-touring-racks/915-uni-super-tourist-(non-disc) or...
View Articlethe Prouty
Anyone here from the New England area that's done the Prouty? Anyone doing it this year?
View ArticleRacks for road bike -commuting?
I have a road bike (Canondale Cad 9). I have been commuting to work once a week. Does anyone has suggestion for a good rack to carry my laptop and stuff? I have been using my backpack. But with the...
View ArticleRAGBRAI or AGRBRAI
The staff for the Register’s Annual Great Bike Ride Across Iowa just resigned en masse from the Des Moines Register and will form a competing ride next year....
View ArticleCygolite DASH?
When I commute, especially in the spring and fall, sometimes I'm on the road for 15-30 min before the sun comes up. I'm in town for that time, so the roads are generally lit, but with a few dark...
View ArticleKlickfix
Shameless plug for Rixen and Kaul goodies. Their stuff is deliciously simple and oh so functional. Just picked up a Rackpack Plus and bag. Klick, it’s on, oh so easy off. Some of the nicest quality...
View ArticleBicycle Ride Across United States
I was diagnosed with a spinal cord disorder in 2017 (caused by a flu shot). Formerly a competitive runner, for fun, and quite good, but my first sport back in my teenage days was cycling. I can't run...
View ArticleAdventure Cycling free membership offer
I'm a 30+ year member of and volunteer for Adventure Cycling Association, a national non-profit bicycle travel organization, and they have asked me to help spread the word about their mission which is...
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One Solitary Ride
I decided to take the afternoon off. It was sorta windy here so I decided to head for the mountains. This is Central Pennsylvania (Bald Eagle State Forest) gravel grinding. Home of the UnPAved. 45...
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My Covid-19 Forced Alternate Route
Since the MUTs I've been using for last # years are closed due to the mayor's order of social distancing, these are alternate MUTs I'm using now. Not bad despite being further away from home. ... My...
View ArticleFanny pack
My commute is 20 miles each way and I don't like using a backpack all that much. Instead of going all out with a rack, has anyone ever tried using a fanny pack? I just want need to carry keys, glasses,...
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They paved paradise...
...and put up a MUT... Not too far from me there is a nature trail that runs for miles. It is mostly hard packed dirt with that sand/gravel on top (like, the smallest gravel you can get before it...
View ArticleYesterday's Ride Report
All in all, a great success! All 4 of us set personal distance bests! I got some good miles under my new saddle, and got to try out the new tires on my wife's bike (Conti Sport something-or-others) and...
View ArticleBack to the old commute
Gotta show up at the office 3x/week, which I'm not so thrilled about since the pandemic is still going strong, and can do most of what I need to do from home. On the bright side, the new office is down...
View ArticleWigwag: A Dual with Alternating L then R Flash pattern?
Hello, I'm looking for a Front light that has Dual beams which has a alternating flash pattern. i.e. Left strobe, then right strobe. I've seen police bikes with them but I don't know who makes them....
View ArticleTrailer failure (how not to DIY)
I built my own trailer. It failed. I learned a lot in the process so maybe version 2.0 will work out a little better. I wanted a decent sized cargo box on a single wheel design. This would provide...
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Death Valley ride
I was in that aria and I had my bike along so I took a short ride. Parked at the base of hill and rode into Stovepipe Wells and back.
View ArticleIn case you’re wondering why they hate us...
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View ArticleElastic sport belt?
I'm looking for a somewhat elastic belt to wear with knickers. I've tried suspenders but found (due to my sloping shoulders) that a belt would be preferable. Most sporty belts are nylon webbing which...
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Commuting accessories. Help me spend some cash ;)
Our new bikes should be ready by the weekend. I've got to think about the kind of stuff I'll need to fit it out for commuting / erranding. I've already got clothes, shoes, helmets, tools and a chain...
View ArticleCompatibilite
Bonsoir, Je souhaite utiliser toutes les options du Bryton 750. En particulier, voir les positions des pignons et plateaux, voir le passage des vitesses. J'ai un Shimano Ultegra RD6770, boîtier de...
View ArticleBrose bike computer mount broken - how to fix?
I have a 2018 Raliegh Redux IE electric commuter bike I bought used last summer. A few months ago, the Brose handlebar computer came loose and I saw that the little plastic clips on the back of the...
View ArticleJust What is an Urban Assault Bicycle?
Just What is an Urban Assault Bicycle Anyways? I remember many years ago when a group of us preteen kids would mount our cruiser bicycles and cycle to points far beyond the natural borders of our...
View ArticleRack decisions: Surly vs. Tubus
So I want to add front and rear racks to my Surly LHT. I'm rather new to this kind of bike and have never had a full loaded bike. I've kind of narrowed it down to the Surly Nice Racks, front and rear...
View ArticleFezzari fat bike or Allez road bike for Katy Trail?
I am considering doing the length of the Katy Trail in Missouri, and maybe even all the way to Topeka KS. I have several bikes but the only two that might work are my Fezzari Kings Peak fat bike (not...
View ArticleUse of "body cameras" for cyclists - in response to recent hit-and-run accidents
Use of "body cameras" for cyclists - in response to recent hit-and-run accidents I highly recommend this podcast, interviewing Josh Zisson an attorney in Boston, with his own practice specializing in...
View ArticleSafety: Motorcycle vs. Bicycle
I have commuted and lived by bike for four years now. I've also ridden motorcycles in the past so I have experience living with both. My question stems from a discussion with my girlfriend after she...
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Introductory
Hi! I lost my old login, but am back after a 9 year layoff. I'm starting to commute again, although my new commute is only 3 miles each way. Looking forward to beating my Type 2 with lots of riding.
View ArticleNational E-bike Survey! 3 minutes Would Help Us (And You!)
Hi there! Do you want to participate in a national survey about e-bikes? We could use your help! We are a team of MBA students from UC Davis. We are conducting research on the e-bikes market and are...
View ArticleMaui, Hawaii road cycling?
I moved to Maui about a year ago. Been to all of the local bike shops to ask about group rides, clubs rides, etc. Not much info. Anybody on island cycling the roads? 🏄♂️
View ArticleReflective tape comparisons
I recently bought some reflective tape to use on my bikes to supplement the lighting that I use on them currently. I had bought some generic SOLAS (Safety Of Life At Sea) tape sometime ago and, my...
View ArticleColombia?
Thread Starter rfield54's Avatar Join Date: Jun 2008 Bikes: Posts: 28 Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s) Quoted: 9 Post(s) I'm considering signing up for a road bike tour in Colombia next year -...
View ArticleSouth Korea - Need Suggestions!
Hey folks, I'm planning an exciting trip to South Korea and would love to tap into your collective wisdom for some insider tips. My agenda includes exploring Seoul and potentially venturing further...
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Strava Analytics - My workout companion
Hello everyone. This might interest all of you who are using Strava for tracking your rides. I have developed an extension app for Strava which offers additional analytics, visualizations and...
View ArticlePedal & Explore: Cycling in Portugal - Tips, Routes, and Adventures Await!
Hello fellow cyclists! I am thinking about going to Portugal in October the next year and I want to know about how cyclists can use buses or trains. Do trains in Portugal allow bicycles on board? Any...
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