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Since it was out, I rolled the Reading down to @Over Town Brewing Co. for a couple tasty brews just before closing.
@Krakatoa Che didn’t want to stay away too long. Glad to hear he’s back in your hands. 
@tripple3, you and @cyclingday, @Cory, @mrg and @SKPC look like you’re getting some great CA coast rides in these days! Ride on 5 year thread!!
@fordmike65 The pics you guys have been posting from the FF event at the brewery are great. So many killer bikes in one spot and many being ridden. Very cool stuff.
Washed the 41 New World today. Spent some time cleaning/lubing the chain and making sure moving parts weren’t coming apart. You know, checking the nuts on the pedal blocks, tweaking the chain guard a little, pushing on the mudguards, oiling the rear hub, lubing squeaky seat spots, etc... I agree with @SKPC when he posts about how nice it is to ride a quiet bike. There were times tonight when the bike disappeared beneath me. It was quiet and smooth as it cut through the still desert air. The energy I put into the bike cranks turned directly into pushing the wheels against the canal path. None of it was wasted on acoustic energy radiating from the bike, except when I rang my bell. Fun riding on the empty path and loosing myself in thought, not remembering any of the automatic piloting of my silent bike that was going on in other parts of my brain.
Hung out with Kyrene at 10PM.
@tripple3, you and @cyclingday, @Cory, @mrg and @SKPC look like you’re getting some great CA coast rides in these days! Ride on 5 year thread!!
@fordmike65 The pics you guys have been posting from the FF event at the brewery are great. So many killer bikes in one spot and many being ridden. Very cool stuff.
Washed the 41 New World today. Spent some time cleaning/lubing the chain and making sure moving parts weren’t coming apart. You know, checking the nuts on the pedal blocks, tweaking the chain guard a little, pushing on the mudguards, oiling the rear hub, lubing squeaky seat spots, etc... I agree with @SKPC when he posts about how nice it is to ride a quiet bike. There were times tonight when the bike disappeared beneath me. It was quiet and smooth as it cut through the still desert air. The energy I put into the bike cranks turned directly into pushing the wheels against the canal path. None of it was wasted on acoustic energy radiating from the bike, except when I rang my bell.
Fun riding on the empty path and loosing myself in thought, not remembering any of the automatic piloting of my silent bike that was going on in other parts of my brain. Hung out with Kyrene at 10PM.
"@SKPC posts about how nice it is to ride a quiet bike. There were times tonight when the bike disappeared beneath me. It was quiet and smooth as it cut through the still desert air. The energy I put into the bike cranks turned directly into pushing the wheels against the canal path. None of it was wasted on acoustic energy radiating from the bike, except when I rang my bell. Fun riding on the empty path and loosing myself in thought, not remembering any of the automatic piloting of my silent bike that was going on in other parts of my brain."
So very well said @Miq . These two-wheeled machines beneath us seem to disappear when running perfect. A silent bike is a beautiful thing as "it disappears beneath you" …. Wheels trued, all the bearing surfaces running cleanly. The Human and Machine connection becomes one. You do not even think about the bike...when you reach this state, you are in the zone. I find myself lost in thought when I ride as well, as it clears my mind. In the moment. Answers to tough questions seem to appear when riding. Answers I cannot find unless my pedals are turning over, falling one after the other. Answers to questions I have about life in general come from when there is the perfect melding of human power and your clean running machine beneath you. Nothing like it. What bike did you ride today? I am thinking of going full rigid today, perhaps climbing aboard the quick and deadly carbon bike killer, my yellow ShelbyFlyer..more on that later..
Fun riding on the empty path and loosing myself in thought, not remembering any of the automatic piloting of my silent bike that was going on in other parts of my brain."So very well said @Miq . These two-wheeled machines beneath us seem to disappear when running perfect. A silent bike is a beautiful thing as "it disappears beneath you" …. Wheels trued, all the bearing surfaces running cleanly. The Human and Machine connection becomes one. You do not even think about the bike...when you reach this state, you are in the zone. I find myself lost in thought when I ride as well, as it clears my mind. In the moment. Answers to tough questions seem to appear when riding. Answers I cannot find unless my pedals are turning over, falling one after the other. Answers to questions I have about life in general come from when there is the perfect melding of human power and your clean running machine beneath you. Nothing like it. What bike did you ride today? I am thinking of going full rigid today, perhaps climbing aboard the quick and deadly carbon bike killer, my yellow ShelbyFlyer..more on that later..
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First day of school at Humboldt State brought @gkeep and family up to NorCal. We aired up a few bikes and headed off to Old Town via the bike path.
Old town is old!
Old town is old!
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@Blackbomber
I used to use the WD but it needed to be reapplied every couple of weeks. When I switched to the Tri with some oiliness to it, it has been silent for months. Every where the springs touch other parts or where metal has to move against metal. Like at the nose of my saddle.
I used to use the WD but it needed to be reapplied every couple of weeks. When I switched to the Tri with some oiliness to it, it has been silent for months. Every where the springs touch other parts or where metal has to move against metal. Like at the nose of my saddle.
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I make enough noise with my bells and horn, don't notice my saddle squeeks.
I know; lacking de-squeeking my rides.
It may be the reason I ride by myself more often than not.
I brought my towel and trunks today, in my Light carrier bag/Wind catcher.
40+ miles Tail-wind north = Head-wind home.
SKiP @SKPC informed me that bag is slowing me down; like a big brother lookin' out for me.
Thanks Bro!
I know; lacking de-squeeking my rides.
It may be the reason I ride by myself more often than not.
I brought my towel and trunks today, in my Light carrier bag/Wind catcher.
40+ miles Tail-wind north = Head-wind home.
SKiP @SKPC informed me that bag is slowing me down; like a big brother lookin' out for me.
Thanks Bro!
Old Shelby road bike today for around 40. This thing is stiff everywhere, with steep angles on it. The pull back bars and pushed-forward seat make it a bit cramped and a bit uncomfortable for my taller frame, but I can still ride it. Sitting square on the seat in the cockpit on the middle of the bars sitting up is best. It would make a nice bike for a smaller rider. I can't move around much on this thing(clipped in) or try to steer the bars very much, so getting up and standing helps break up it's unforgiving feel. I also let a little pressure out of the front tire to help soften the feel of the bike up some. Holding on to and pushing down on the end of the bars while sitting on the back of the seat leaning it hard over will turn it real fast. Super quick bike...
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Sachs 515 3-coaster rear & 1952 Sturmey front drum. Sealed ceramic bearing White Industries BB
Sachs 515 3-coaster rear & 1952 Sturmey front drum. Sealed ceramic bearing White Industries BB
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@SKPC , have you tried flipping the seat clamp to the other side of the post to give you a bit more room? Or is your kneecap already positioned over the pedal axle when the cranks are level?
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That’s how I run all my bikes ‘cept the one with the lucky 7. And I’m rather short- I just like leaning forward a bit.
I’ll admit, they mostly look better with the seat forward, plus it’s more efficient pedaling.
I’ll admit, they mostly look better with the seat forward, plus it’s more efficient pedaling.
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