The all about Bicycling thread

I don't have to worry about snow riding anymore. I just have to worry about over heating. When I am on the road, I am fine, but when I hit the jungle trails, I just can't keep cool.

 

I have bought 2 sets of Nokian tires, I sold the first set when I had them for 10+ years because the new bike has different wheel size.
I read somewhere that the hardest part of designing and making a studded tire is to keep the studs in without ripping the tire apart.
Friends have tried making their own studded tires for different vehicles but their experience is that it's better to use bolts & nuts rather than screws. That will spread the load better and prevent the screw from going back into the tire and cause havoc.

 

I've seen someone do nuts and bolts before. It looked like it worked quite well

 

So glad I can afford to let someone else to the work! Love being able to ride 12 months of the year.

 

I wear a helmet every time I ride. What I don't understand is the people I see with a helmet on that isn't fastened. Do they have double stick tape on top of their head? In my experience, once you're going over the handlebar it's too late to hook it up...

 

I never wear a helmet and I of all people prolly should since my bike is motorized. Fortunately I tuck-n-roll properly when I go down and have yet to hit my head, even on a 25mph dump. So far I've only creamed one car but I dunno how well off I'll be when one creams me...

 

I ride mostly trails and always wear a helmet. I'd ride every day if I could. One of my favorite things to do. Dumped my golf clubs 12 years ago (I was a lousy golfer) and bought a mountain bike from a local bike shop. Got lots of advice and information before making the purchase. Never been sorry...not even when I crashed once and shattered a shoulder. Worth it!

 

It rained a little last night. Think I'll clip the mud fenders on hit the trails.

 

Went for a ride with my son yesterday. It was great but I forgot how much traffic there can be on the roads. I usually get up and ride early (5 am) but we started this ride a little later and hit the rush hour traffic. I won't be making that mistake again.

 

Got a new saddle for my bike for Christmas. My husband has installed it. Can't wait to try it.

 

The dog goes in for grooming tomorrow morning. Since I'll be up early it's a good excuse to his the trails with the bike!

 

Going to try and do some trail riding this weekend. It's been dry for the past week so I don't have to struggle through mud. I'd take the boy but his bike only goes on roads...

 

Snowy, if you get some pedal clips (and shoes) you will find your knees are easier to hold in one position than if you are on regular pedals.

 

I use clipless system (SPD from Shimano but there are others) and I really like it. I used clips before (like 10+ years ago), the clipless is much better and I feel safer since there are safety release on the pedals in case one falls.

 

I read the title as "The all about Recycling thread", and thought, "I'm not going down that road again."
Then I re-read the title and realized my answer still fits.

 

I can appreciate that. In fact, I held to that point of view until I went and bought a pair of shoes after someone gave me some pedals.

Holy crap! I couldn't believe the difference. I can go further and faster and my knees thank me after every ride.

 

The introduction of clipless pedals and cleated shoes is one of the true advances in cycling history.
That and the introduction of combined brake/shifter units have really chaged cycling for the better in the last 20 years.
Bike companies try to show "innovations" every year, to get people to buy new bikes, and they are mostly worthless. Clipless pedals and integrated shifters are the real deal.