Swap a tire from one of the other bikes? Bill S San Diego
On Monday, May 30, 2022 at 10:28:39 PM UTC-7 Joe Bernard wrote: > Update to my advice, I also send my regards! 🙋‍♂️ > > On Monday, May 30, 2022 at 5:58:38 PM UTC-7 Joe Bernard wrote: > >> I think the Clem is the way. Maybe you're a little slower this week and >> they can wait a minute, maybe Leah Peterson is a maniac who's just as fast >> on a Clem! Let's find out!!! >> >> On Monday, May 30, 2022 at 3:02:02 PM UTC-7 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! >> wrote: >> >>>  >>> This thread has been so fun for me to write, but I keep thinking, what >>> really else is there to say? We have covered the bases by now; we wondered >>> if a Raspberry Platypus could become a Racing Platypus, considered the >>> controversy, battled insecurities, confronted our (my) own preconceived >>> ideas, learned some new things from the racers. It’s been an adventure for >>> me, and thank you! But today, wouldn’t you know, I’ve got another bit of >>> conversation for your consideration. >>> >>> Last week I realized my rear tire was dripping sealant. A myriad of tiny >>> pin-prick holes that I have never noticed revealed themselves as my Racing >>> Platypus hung, inert on the wall. The only reason I caught it was that my >>> poor Shopping Platypus below it was catching the dripping sealant. Below: >>> left, front tire, with its tread still decent. Right, the rear tire, wet >>> and holey and with very worn tread. >>> >>> [image: image0.jpeg] >>> >>> Turns out, the tire is toast. The rubber is thin enough that it is not >>> holding the sealant, and it is leaking through in minuscule holes and >>> tears. I never thought it would be worn out already - I’d never have >>> checked. I can’t tell you how many miles it took to make this happen >>> because I don’t track miles per bike - I just have a running total of >>> ridden miles. And between 2021-present, that number is…well, never mind, >>> because the calculator app crashed and I’m not totaling them up again. BUT, >>> the tires are only a year and a few month old! I got 5 years out of the >>> Betty Foy tires before I sat next to it one day and noticed this: >>> [image: image2.jpeg] >>> >>> The bike shop had nothing as wide or even close as the 44 mm tires on >>> the Racing Platypus, and the Ultradynamico tires I ultimately settled on >>> haven’t yet shipped. I hope they’re good! I got the gray 42 mm Cava Race. >>> >>> But what am I going to take to club rides this week? I can’t see taking >>> the Racing Platypus without new tires. The other contenders: A 2019 >>> Rivendell Clem L and the 2020 Shopping Platypus. Both are heavy. Neither is >>> set up for speed. Good grief, look at these two: >>> >>> [image: image0.jpeg] >>> >>> [image: image3.jpeg] >>> >>> You are thinking, just strip the Shopping Plat and ride that. Ah, but >>> the lights are attached to the racks, so those stay and they are HEAVY. >>> That Platypus is the heaviest of my trio! I can strip bags, but how much >>> does that really help? The gearing is different on it; it is a 1x and the >>> gearing is not as “right” as my Racing Plat. I don’t have technical terms >>> for this - I can only say that the Rivendell drive train always gives me >>> the “right” gear - the Shopping Plat often feels too hard or too easy. I >>> don’t want to be fiddling around with that while chasing club riders. But >>> that isn’t even the deal-killer for me… >>> >>> It’s that basket. >>> >>> Listen, I have weathered the silent prejudice as I wheeled the Racing >>> Platypus to the huddle. The Saddlesack and Billie Bars always invoke >>> judgment in this scenario, but a BASKET. I don’t think I can do it. >>> >>> That leaves the Clem. A bike that Grant, while extolling its virtues and >>> its versatility, said, “Just don’t take it on your club rides or anything.” >>> The Clem, with its ultra-high and proud Bosco Bars and its step-through, >>> beefy frame. I shudder to think of what they will think. I don’t even know >>> how fast I can ride it. I think maybe fast because it was my only bike >>> during 2020 and I rode it hard. But, it is unproven at club rides and I’ve >>> got hesitation. >>> >>> I don’t know which bike to take for certain, but you are free to send >>> your advice and/or regards. >>> Leah >>> >>> On May 27, 2022, at 10:56 AM, Joe T <hagas...@gmail.com> wrote: >>> >>>  >>> >>> >>> Another great story by Leah! From Vegas to Michigan life. Beautiful >>> Michigan, enjoy! >>> On Thursday, April 7, 2022 at 10:25:24 AM UTC-5 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! >>> wrote: >>> >>>> Kevin, >>>> >>>> Their slow group was slow. I was glad to be in the faster class on the >>>> women’s ride. I kept pace, rode in 2nd and 3rd position, and it wasn’t >>>> effortless. I don’t think I will fall victim to the Lycra; I’m perfectly >>>> happy with the workout wear I find at Target - highly recommend their All >>>> In Motion brand, for anyone looking. >>>> >>>> As far as fitness, don’t give up. You can still be fit on a clunker! >>>> >>>> I want to preserve my abilities and keep preventable disease at bay, so >>>> I take fitness pretty seriously. Group rides will really challenge me and >>>> probably increase my abilities. With my heavier bike and non-aero gear, I >>>> am probably gleaning better results than the rest of the group. I also >>>> lift >>>> weights, run and do core, because cycling alone is not great exercise. >>>> It’s >>>> too efficient. >>>> >>>> But no matter what, always enjoy your ride. >>>> >>>> On Apr 6, 2022, at 3:37 PM, Kevin Reinking <mas...@sbcglobal.net> >>>> wrote: >>>> >>>> Well, their Slow group was probably pretty fast for you on the >>>> "upright" Platypus!! >>>> >>>> My first thought is you'll quickly be tempted down the stretchy clothes >>>> path if you continue to "hang" with them. Nothing wrong with that really, >>>> but it is a different mentality. >>>> More Workout and Goals oriented; I gave up on that once I stopped >>>> racing. >>>> In fact that's what drove me back to Cruisers, Klunkers, Clementine's, >>>> etc. . . . >>>> Swinging a leg over a bike that's gonna seriously handicap you from >>>> keeping up, really discourages you from doing so. >>>> With my current limitations, I'm just happy to go my pace, for as long >>>> as I feel like going; making sure to enjoy myself. >>>> When I stopped working I thought it would be sweet to be able to ride >>>> whenever I want, but I quickly found I still can't ride whenever I want >>>> and >>>> riding to work gave me an excuse to ride more! >>>> If there's no place you GOTTA be, there's no sense in riding in the >>>> rain or when it's 90+ degrees outside!! >>>> Just remember to Have Fun!! >>>> >>>> >>>> On Wednesday, April 6, 2022 at 1:37:29 PM UTC-5 Bicycle Belle Ding >>>> Ding! wrote: >>>> >>>>> Huh. I see the format on GG messed up the text on my last post. The >>>>> missing text is: >>>>> 1. Exploring >>>>> 2. Shopping (A video.) >>>>> 3. Riding with your kid. Who has stolen your gloves. >>>>> 4. An old video from last year, when I still lived in the desert. >>>>> >>>>> On Apr 6, 2022, at 2:23 PM, Leah Peterson <jonasa...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>  >>>>> >>>>> 30 Days of Biking is a challenge done every April. You can ride as far >>>>> or long as you like, but every ride counts, regardless. I’ve tried to be >>>>> creative with the ways I’m using my bike and I post it on the FB page >>>>> under >>>>> a thread I made there. I’ll include some photos here of how I’m doing it. >>>>> >>>>> 1. 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