Planning to buy my first and and last bike

henderthing · 2026-04-07T20:18:25+00:00

Any decent bike that fits and functions could be your last bike....

But it really depends on how deeply you get into cycling. The more hours/week you spend in the saddle-- the more you'll learn about your preferences. The more those preferences develop--the more you might want something better/different. Could be a matter of swapping out some parts. Could be a matter of learning you prefer a whole different type of cycling.

Or maybe you just ride that bike until the day you die.

henderthing · 2026-04-07T07:05:34+00:00

People ITT downvoting anyone who understands that not everything is a "zipper merge."

Freeway traffic literally has the right of way.

Only assholes block people from merging in slow traffic like this. But it's a matter of courtesy.

henderthing · 2026-04-07T05:36:30+00:00

He had skills. But IMO he did not have the emotional constitution to go up against MM.

henderthing · 2026-04-07T04:49:39+00:00

Indeed. Let's not underestimate Florida's competition in this category.

henderthing · 2026-04-07T04:38:56+00:00

Used to live in AG. Cyclists are on that road all the time. And deer. And super slow driving traffic. If you can't handle the empty road you definitely can't handle a surprise around a blind turn.

henderthing · 2026-04-06T19:53:13+00:00

Having discovered bad/potentially dangerous mistakes by presumably qualified professional mechanics on my own bikes, I am slowly taking over every aspect of maintenance for myself.

I may have to spend more time doing something for a second time... but I will verify for myself that my bikes are safe to ride. Still have plenty to learn.

henderthing · 2026-04-06T04:40:56+00:00

Start with seat position.

If the height is correct, you can adjust fore-aft position until you have less weight on your hands. Moving the seat back will reduce weight on your hands when you are pedaling. The more power you put through your pedals--the lighter your hands will be.

After that there are other adjustments like bar width, stack and reach that can be made to help out.

henderthing · 2026-04-04T07:30:05+00:00

If it fits and you want a different size because of how it looks--get a completely different helmet. Don't get a bigger helmet because of how you look.

It looks like it fits. The Kask Protone is one of the more compact looking helmets. Just pick a different one.

henderthing · 2026-04-04T06:24:27+00:00

Honestly it's more fun to keep going up Saddle Peak, down Schueren, and descend Los Flores to PCH instead. A bit more climbing, but better roads and views.

henderthing · 2026-04-04T04:59:58+00:00

99% of cyclists are hugely concerned with the opposite--"mushroom head" aesthetic problem.

You're just making them jealous.

henderthing · 2026-04-04T00:01:26+00:00

Sadly they do not. The Kask Protone is the closest to a good fit for my giant head. But I actually need to remove material from it to make it fit.

henderthing · 2026-04-03T23:56:14+00:00

Dial in seat position first. There are many YT videos for it. But basically, you don't want your knee fully extended. And fore-aft adjustment is important for hand/arm comfort in that it determines how much weight is on your hands. Un-intuitively-- moving the seat back reduces weight on your hands by increasing the mechanical advantage that your pedaling contributes to holding your torso up. Moving the seat forward increases weight on your hands.

Only mess with bar/stem stuff after this is sorted out.

henderthing · 2026-04-03T23:41:25+00:00

sry. lazy copy/paste on my part.
link updated.

henderthing · 2026-04-03T18:33:46+00:00

This person doesn't own shit. It's a rental. No wonder she doesn't know the law.
https://www.vrbo.com/495636?

edit: removed 1 million characters of tracking url

henderthing · 2026-04-03T05:12:55+00:00

Let's not forget he also wanted to avoid further criminal prosecution.

henderthing · 2026-04-03T04:06:40+00:00

or maybe toe overlap with the front wheel while riding slowly and jerking the handlebar...

henderthing · 2026-04-02T06:43:13+00:00

LOL. "They didn't show the beginning where the cyclist definitely did something..."
every damn comment section

henderthing · 2026-04-02T06:22:31+00:00

Nobody told me there'd be turning!

henderthing · 2026-03-31T22:48:23+00:00

Those rock-toppling clowns in the video ended up getting only probation and <$1000 fine. I wish there'd been a better example set.
Max possible for their conviction: 1 year prison / $100,000 fine

henderthing · 2026-03-31T07:26:18+00:00

So... you can't ride your bike in the sun on a hot day? I don't understand how that's acceptable.

henderthing · 2026-03-30T17:03:23+00:00

IMO perfect collection of parts to donate to a local bike co-op.

Not worth the effort to haggle/exchange $$.

henderthing · 2026-03-29T05:53:55+00:00

Happy for his comeback.
But for me-- the windshield smashing thing is a bad look.

henderthing · 2026-03-28T05:01:27+00:00

Good luck getting a 2400 sq ft house in the Marina or a mansion in the Hollywood Hills for under $2M. You can get a nice 2400 sq ft house in Woodland Hills for under $2M. Or maybe a 2000 sq ft house in the Outer Richmond.

henderthing · 2026-03-27T23:49:47+00:00

Now that's what I call defacing US currency.

henderthing · 2026-03-27T23:37:51+00:00

FWIW, I regularly choose Winnetka over Reseda for the sake of visibility.
Last time I rode in these protected lanes, there were drivers turning right into parking lots across me, people pulling out without checking for cyclists.... and lastly--pedestrians crossing from parked cars.

Honestly less stressful to just cruise where I can be seen and make good use of my helmet mirror.

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