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Just got back from a short ride down a dark street in the rain. Yup, I could see with my set up. However, I would not recommend going more than about 15 mph.

Whoo! Hoo! Today, for the first time, I went down a steep hill without using the brakes. My PR on the ActionBent for this hill is 42.5 mph. I think I am getting better with my balance issue. I have been practicing riding one handed for the past three rides. I am finding that to be a good...

Now for the cheapo method.... Many of the cheap AAA powered LED flashlights are amazingly bright, but do not have enough "umph" to last a ride. My solution was to substitute a 3.6V lithium ion protected rechargeable battery for the three AAA batteries (3.6 v vs 4.5v). The Stanley (top) has...

Spot the Vendetta! Driver's view of the Vendetta from 150 feet on a partly overcast afternoon, showing my "Daytime Running Lights". As a driver, I know with absolute certainty that those red bicycle tail lights are worthless during the day (except for one that cost $250.00), and marginal...

Why? What improved? Comfort? Stability? Steering? Aero? Other?? I am very interested in knowing what improvements can be had by switching to a smaller chain stay.

Did my first gravel ride today. Using my "winter" tires - Specialized All Condition 700x28. The city recently opened part of a dike road that has been closed to the public for years. The gravel was new, not rolled, and looked like 3/8-. It took more power than riding on the road, and I did...

I am impressed. Riding off road with one hand while holding a selfie stick. I am totally not there yet.

Got a quick response. They have considered bicycling gear, but do not currently have any plans to make any.

Contacted them tonight and asked if they would make something for bicyclists. Can't hurt to try, right?

Found this tonight. http://biketestreviews.com/scott-protec-bibs-shorts/

Glad to see I am not the only one. I feel like a total dork wearing them, but at least in the winter, they aren't as obvious. Are there better options?

Interesting- I learn so much on this forum. Is there an optimum height for the bottom bracket with respect to handling? If so, how does one get there? The way I see it is that the seat is fixed, my body length is fixed, and those two factors determine the fore/aft location of the bottom...

Thanks for the comments. I bought inexpensive all condition 700x28 so that I could ride during the current break in the weather. (Got two rides in.) I think that they are more appropriate for the current road and weather conditions. They fit fine, no clearance problems. Meanwhile, I have a...

No. The rear tire was fine, as are all components at the rear of the bike. For some reason, the rear tire broke loose from the pavement and slid to the right, dumping me almost instantaneously. I suspect that the front blow out caused a rapid slow down which unloaded the rear wheel and...

Can somebody tell me what the BLEEP! BLEEP! happened? I am still a little shaken - I walked the bike back the last 3 miles today. Splat! Face plant! Road kill! Yep, you get the picture. I went down hard. I wound up lying on the right side of the lane, and the bike continued forward and...

The weather held, so I went out and did the same route. The changes helped. The headrest mod was huge. I was able to use the headrest about 80% of the ride. An added advantage of the extra padding is that when I hit rough patches in the road, I no longer feel like I need to wear a mouth...

Finally, another break in the weather, and with the Moose Pack fully loaded with repair stuff and a water bottle mounted, I felt like I could venture out for a 24 mile ride yesterday. Based on that ride, last night I moved the handles bars aft one inch (the top of my legs sometimes lightly...

What fits in a Moose Bag: Top: Cash and ID, bicycle tool, mini-mulitool, first aid, two protein bars, two energy gels Bottom: Mini pump, inflator w spare cartridge, tube patches, two tubes, tire irons, zip ties, Di2 cable tool If I leave out one protein bar, I can fit my cell phone (no...

Interesting. I would really like to see a clear side view picture of you pedaling.

Eureka! I finally got it! When I use the head rest, I tend to lose my balance more often. It is not because my head is back, it is because the head rest constrains my head from moving side to side. When I hold my head slightly forward of the head rest, my body automatically moves my head...