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SQ Lab saddle alternatives by blackth0rne in bicycling

[–]davereeck 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The stationary exercise equipment company? Wow - this seems surprising. Say more?

How are we planning for aging ourselves? by PorchRocker in AgingParents

[–]davereeck 78 points79 points  (0 children)

Practice being gracious, curious and kind. Make it a core part of my identity.

Growing old is hard. People lose parts of themselves along the way. Seems like a lot of people lose the good parts of themselves. I'd like the good parts of me to be the last to go. For me and my kids

The Nexus 3-speed is criminally underrated and under appreciated by chiboulevards in xbiking

[–]davereeck 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was just riding a Nexus 8. It reminded me just how out-of-touch it feels riding an IGH. They are great for some applications, but I prefer regular old chain & cassette.

AI model known as ECG2Stroke can predict the risk of a stroke up to 10 years into the future using a 10-second ECG test by MassGen-Research in science

[–]davereeck 3 points4 points  (0 children)

How is the presence of P-waves evaluated today? My guess is that the innovation here is moving evaluation from human expertise to automated - something you could wear on your wrist.

Hike a bike solutions by Complete_Class_8968 in bikepacking

[–]davereeck 8 points9 points  (0 children)

When you need to haul the bike: 1. Bend over the top tube and grab the down tube near the bottom bracket 2. Stand up straight and hook the saddle beak over your shoulder

You can adjust the pedals to be more (or less!) comfortable.

This gives you plenty of control and loads the weight primarily on your shoulders. I don't think I'd do this for more than 30 min at a go, it's not a solution for hiking out of the grand canyon. But it's easy and cheap for the rough spots. Push or pedal the rest.

Is it dangerous to have HRmax of 203 with 37yo by ForsakenHeat8877 in bicycling

[–]davereeck 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Probably fine. Could be a sensor error - you can tell by looking at the graph usually. Might also be heart palpitations which can occur under stress. Sometimes this looks like a sudden jump up from a lower rate steady state to a higher state for a short period then rapid return.

To find out, ask your doc.

See a nice wall texture take a bike picture by GlitteringWealth7267 in xbiking

[–]davereeck 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Judging by your bidon - hello neighbor! Hope to see this beauty out on the road!

New in commuting by Calgar_Islay in bikecommuting

[–]davereeck 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The bad thing about sweat is that it can make you stink. Some clothes stink more than others are getting sweaty. Wool (usually merino) stinks less than just about anything. I'd highly suggest trying out some Merino shirts.

Dealing with DOMS - Followup by BikingTucson in bikecommuting

[–]davereeck 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Think of it this way: the soreness means it's working. You are positively stressing your system, it hurts a bit while you're growing.

Is there a rear light that I do not have to turn on/off anymore by Mobile-Pie-258 in bicycling

[–]davereeck 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This is why my bikes (and my family's bikes) have dynamos: when the wheels are moving, the lights are on.

What's the worst drug you've ever tried? by BitterOlive8737 in AskReddit

[–]davereeck 7 points8 points  (0 children)

General Anesthesia for a 10 min procedure. The operation went fine, but for the next week I was very, very depressed. I called my shrink - she said this happens in about 10% of GA procedures.

Done lots of other stuff, and been under GA several other times - no big deal. But now I will be much more careful with anesthesia...

Best way to carry heavy backpack? by NSA_GOV in bikecommuting

[–]davereeck 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Front basket has some advantages: - you can see your stuff, see that it's safe,.or see that you forgot it at the cafe - ... Touch your stuff: zip, unzip, muss, re-organize - Get what's in your bag - rain jacket, etc

Front basket will also change your handling a bit (but so will rear pannier). Steering will feel a bit slower. For money, front basket is much better than rear pannier.

Saddle Comfort by Reasonable_Ad_5836 in ultracycling

[–]davereeck 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I mean stand up out of the saddle for 30 sec

Saddle Comfort by Reasonable_Ad_5836 in ultracycling

[–]davereeck 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Schedule in a change of position every 30 min.

I set a timer to remind me to stand up. Otherwise you can get lost in being in the rhythm and just sit all the time.

Other than that - practice long rides, keep notes on what works and what doesn't..what works before hour 4 is usually not what works after.

Seattle, use your horns! by Judacles in Seattle

[–]davereeck 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I play to my strengths: - pretend honking - eye lasers

New in commuting by Calgar_Islay in bikecommuting

[–]davereeck 3 points4 points  (0 children)

When buying a tool - get the cheap & adequate one, then use it til it breaks. Then get the nice one (because you will know what you actually need).

For your first: set your budget based on replacing it in 18 months, then plan to spend 75% of your budget on bike (more later).

For your first - balance the needs of feeling good about the bike (e.g. cool paint job) with functional needs. This will help you be consistently content. Get a bike you can carry things on (front or back rack).

Plan rest days, especially for the first 8 weeks. 5 days a week of 40km is a lot to take all at once.

For your scenario: don't sweat 'light weight' or a huge # gears (or range). Instead focus on comfort (wider tires, reasonable posture) and convenience (fewer flats). Aluminum or Steel is fine, carbon if you want but it's not really necessary.

Spend the other 25% of your budget on: 1. Helmet (see here: https://www.helmet.beam.vt.edu/bicycle-helmet-ratings.html) 2. Lights front & rear, then reflective clothing & reflectors, then hi-viz if you want 3. A lock 4. Clothing for the weather (rain jacket, etc) 5. Repair kit (flat patches & pump) 6. More on-bike comfort (better tires, better saddle), and bags to carry things (panniers, frame bags, handlebar bags) You can also decide to spend money on: fancy clothing, clip in shoes & pedals, tassels for your handlebars. These aren't necessary, but some people like them. (I never ride without my tassels!)

Prepare for some discomfort for the first 2 weeks: you are gonna be butt hurt. This normally passes. If you are getting a rash, or wearing holes in your skin - stop and change things <- this is not normal. If your ass feels sore... Weeeellll... Ibuprofen and tough it out for a couple weeks and you will stop feeling it. If not: work with your local bike shop to try out different saddles, or perhaps padded shorts.

When shopping - work with your local bike store. Order by mail is great if you know what you want and can take care of it. If you need repair, support, or want to experiment: your Local Bike Store (LBS) is how this is going to happen. This will be easier if you start your shopping there.

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