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Comment on There, and back again… by Gromit801

Gromit801 — Wed, 31 Jan 2018 13:37:00 +0000

In reply to JustAnotherCyclist. Sorry this took so long to answer, just now saw it. A 1:45 ride each way on the train. During that time I can snooze, talk to the other cyclists (lots of them.), and not stress about the traffic on I-580.

Comment on The winter of my discontent by JustAnotherCyclist

JustAnotherCyclist — Tue, 05 Sep 2017 15:56:00 +0000

In reply to Fred.

Correct – the bones needed to heal more at that point. The trainer was not an option soon after surgery as no weight at all was supposed to be put on the feet.

The risk there was a fall or suddenly putting my foot down resulting in a rebreaking of the bones. The stationary trainer mitigated those risks. That, coupled with the fact that cycling shoes have rigid soles without flex made it a reasonable activity.

Comment on The winter of my discontent by Fred

Fred — Tue, 05 Sep 2017 15:52:00 +0000

So, you had to wait to spin on the trainer until the bones were confirmed to have healed? Or could you have been spinning on the trainer soon after the actual surgery?

Comment on Ford Motor Company Bike Rack Patent by loz

loz — Mon, 31 Jul 2017 15:27:00 +0000

Think GM did something similar in Europe

Comment on There, and back again… by JustAnotherCyclist

JustAnotherCyclist — Thu, 27 Jul 2017 01:05:00 +0000

In reply to Gromit801. How long did that trip take?

Comment on There, and back again… by Gromit801

Gromit801 — Wed, 26 Jul 2017 22:34:00 +0000

I used to commute from Stockton to Sunnyvale on ACE. They have dedicated bicycle cars which were marvelous.

Comment on Falling back in love with Continental Gatorskins by Nicholas Smerk

Nicholas Smerk — Mon, 29 May 2017 03:32:00 +0000

I purchased a set of these Gaterskin tires in 700x32c on Thursday, and had a significant puncture completely through the tire in about 32 miles, the next day. My kevlar Bontrager tired lasted me years – I had them on the bicycle for 10 years, but road it consistently to work for 2 years with only 1 or 2 flats ever.

Comment on Salsa Vaya Claris Adventure Touring Bike by LWB

LWB — Sun, 28 May 2017 02:39:00 +0000

Locked in on a GX. I will pick it up next weekend. I’m 6′-0″ with a 33.5″ inseam. The 57 is a perfect fit. I tried the bike out in Feb and loved it.

Comment on Salsa Vaya Claris Adventure Touring Bike by JustAnotherCyclist

JustAnotherCyclist — Thu, 20 Apr 2017 22:42:00 +0000

In reply to Israel Magalit.

I tested a 54. It actually wasn’t bad and if there wasn’t a 52 in the shop for me to test I probably would have went for it and been reasonably happy. It was only riding them back to back that made the 52 seem like a better fit for me.

I honestly don’t know (and haven’t yet asked Salsa) precisely how their bikes are measured. It has a slightly slanted top tube that can impact frame sizing. I wrote about this awhile ago at https://justanothercyclist.com/2011/03/03/how-to-measure-you-bike-frame/.

Comment on Salsa Vaya Claris Adventure Touring Bike by Israel Magalit

Israel Magalit — Thu, 20 Apr 2017 20:00:00 +0000

In reply to JustAnotherCyclist.

Thanks for the reply.
I’m 5’7″ as well and am eyeing either the 52cm or 54cm. Salsa’s sizing chart recommends the latter, but since I am unfamiliar with road bike sizing (I’ve only had MTBs the last 20 years) I’m thinking the 54 might be too big for me, since I have to consider the stem length AND bar reach.