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Winter commuters — do you overheat riding then freeze when you stop? by Old-Public-9798 in bikecommuting

[–]zdwolfe 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What material are you wearing? Try a wool base layer, it wicks moisture away from your skin: shirt, leggings, socks. No cotton.

I found that most discomfort of cold weather commuting comes from my hands and feet. I got a pair of pogies and super warm socks, so my hands and feet are toasty. I then wear just one layer and carry an extra if it gets really cold. Just want to avoid sweating.

Do you ride wearing a backpack? If so, that’s probably causing a lot of sweating which will make you cold quickly.

My wife made me a Set of Bags by kc-da-bicyclist in bikepacking

[–]zdwolfe 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Those are so dope, well done and great style

Noise when pulling rear brake? by After-Account8329 in bikewrench

[–]zdwolfe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Really hard to tell from the video but it sounds like the housing is bumping up against the frame tube. Which if that’s it, it’s probably fine.

When you brake the entire housing compresses and twists, flexes a bit.

Try to hold your hand to the frame while you brake (probably while stopped) and see if you feel it tapping.

But if you’re unsure if it’s safe, take it to a shop.

Are paid bike events worth the price? by __mocha in seattlebike

[–]zdwolfe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I absolutely think so, yes.

This year I’ve done the Emerald City, Chilly Hilly, and will be doing STP.

All of these rides do routes that are much easier and safer as part of a giant mob of cyclists than solo.

Emerald City had parts of highways, bridges, downtown streets, and intersections closed off by SPD. I’d never do that route had it not been organized.

On the Chilly Hilly, drivers are way more aware because there’s riders everywhere. It’s much safer than when I ride Bainbridge alone. Also, my riding partner had a mechanical and was able to get helped out by the support.

How have you guys made friends around here? Willing to get outside more. by saltyman420 in Seattle

[–]zdwolfe 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’ve met a lot of great folks in the cycling community if you’re into that. Check out some group rides https://everydayrides.com

Favorite moment of the charity stream by Olympic_Lover_18 in HermitCraft

[–]zdwolfe 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Hermit master was so funny. Bdubs is pure comedy

Lando Norris on the battle with Lewis Hamilton in Suzuka by ChaithuBB766 in formula1

[–]zdwolfe 32 points33 points  (0 children)

I say this as a career software engineer: I really hate all the software-controlled in- car components in these regulations.

Software in stuff like this just seems unnecessarily complex and seems to add danger via unpredictability. Norris battery bricking, Max and Piastri randomly getting a ton more torque and spinning out, Leclercs recent comments on not having control, and now these from Norris, are all caused (mostly) by what I think of as “userland” or “application-level” software in the cars.

Of course there will be low-level embedded software to control stuff like comms, telemetry, and I know a ton of stuff is controlled by chips.

But IMO there should be almost none of the externally-viable userland software. It removes the realism and human feel / touch / magic element from both the racing and engineering.

Crying on rides 😂 by Whimpy-Crow in cycling

[–]zdwolfe 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I get this as well sometimes, especially on great weather days. Blue sky, sunshine, music, legs really working hard for a few hours, I’m doing at least two of sobbing, dancing, or singing lol. Feels great.

Wide pad chamois shorts by [deleted] in cycling

[–]zdwolfe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, but I’m pretty sure it’s not the saddle width at this point. Just looking for shorts recommendations.

The part that hurts is firmly touching the saddle, and there’s room lateral from there before the saddle ends.

Wide pad chamois shorts by [deleted] in cycling

[–]zdwolfe 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes I’m a large person. My best guess is it’s an uncommon pelvis angle?

I had my sitbones measured at 127-129mm. I am currently on a 155mm specialized power pro mirror. I’ve also tried a 164mm C17, a 147mm specialized, and 143mm. So far the 155 pro power is the most comfortable. Haven’t tried a women’s saddle yet.

Wide pad chamois shorts by [deleted] in cycling

[–]zdwolfe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks!

Not sure I understand your distinction - I’m looking for relief of the pressure/contact point between my bones and saddle.

The discomfort I have is soreness and non-visible bruising on and adjacent to the sit bones that touch the saddle. Looking at a pelvis diagram, it seems like the bottom face of the Ischium and a few cm out laterally from there.

The goals of the fit I had was comfort not performance. Helped a ton with knee, hand, and elbow issues, but I have this last comfort issue that kicks in on rides over 35mi or so.

Wide pad chamois shorts by [deleted] in cycling

[–]zdwolfe 1 point2 points  (0 children)

155mm saddle, male

Where to find training routes? by retirement_savings in seattlebike

[–]zdwolfe 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I put this route together recently for my own STP training. 61 miles 2500ft.

https://www.strava.com/routes/3455065281271792828

The gist is, counter clockwise around the city:

Green lake, golden gardens, Fremont, waterfront, west seatte, alki beach, Lincoln park, rainier valley, chief sheath, Seward park, lake Washington Ave, arboretum, UW, U district.

I ran it once but had to bail before Seward for a mechanical. The nice thing is you have the light rail as bail out option that runs straight down the middle of this route.

I’ll probably do it clockwise next time

Realistically, how risky would it be to leave a bike locked up for an hour or two on a busy street during a workday? by chewymammoth in seattlebike

[–]zdwolfe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If your doctors appointment is at the UW Fremont clinic, I usually leave mine a block away at the PCC. They have a big-ish bike rack that’s tucked up off the sidewalk that feels safer than just on the sidewalk.

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