Recent content by Dean S

I've been casually looking for a decent road tandem. Something like an old Trek T200 would be perfect.... Co-Motion, Santana? About a 58/53 toptube. Under $1k? Thanks!

This guy makes you pants to order! I got some powershield pants, deal of the century https://foxwear.net/fabrics-and-colors-2/clothing/tights-pants/

Merino wool, wherever possible, never a blend though (unless socks), 100% merino only and never clammy again. Arm warmers are great. Something windproof for the chest. Balaclava and big glasses that wont fog when you stop. Think about a place to stash layers quickly. I do a lot better if I...

Bmx at the ugliest wallride around. Fun little bump over the pipe.

Nice. Is it a berm to drop?

For my gravel rides, big slicks are great. >38 Anything light, big and without puncture protection from the Panaracer factory. Tread doesn't seem to help me much unless there is mud or singletrack.

Your pump looks really good though it looks like your fork is sucking a good bit of potential energy. I have a tough time there in Vernon getting & maintaining speed on my bmx w/ quick, light tires....I have to pump like a madman. Plus there is usually wind there to slow things down. The...

vintage crowd: "meh, looks like gas pipe and stamped dropouts"

For gravelly rides I really like 48 & 34 chainrings or 46 & 30 used w/ cassettes w/ a 32 big cog and road derailleurs. I don't think of this set up as 2x but more like a '1x plus granny'. The big rings run very smooth across the entire cassette (big big runs great) and I only need to get in...

this type of fender gap can be a safety issue. You have big gaps at the openings where debris will pull in, then your gap gets much smaller where the debris gets pushed through.

Had to use this tactic a few years ago hiking w my kid. If a dog is rushing close enough, it gets a pre emptive kick to the jaw. If a yell doesn’t stop it first.

I have rented some regular cars/suvs for family trips through Turo about 5 times now, all excellent experiences. Decent selection around Morris County. Easy pick ups & drop offs using my bicycle. I really relish not having to visit and deal the w/ old school rental agencies.

Just a group of friends going on a trip, all welcomed! No registration/insurance/services. Self supported. Just throw in $ for the camp site. Denville to Spruce Run. All details here: https://fullmoonadventureride.wordpress.com/2023/02/26/april-22-2023-bike-camping-trip-spruce-run-state-park/

I bet it rides real comfy. Is it a noodle? I love a big springy frame! The overall light easy pedaling feel of long thinwall tubing on road rides is way better for me. Less muscle and more cardio.

Lunch ride. Higher up the wall was my goal.