General General Bicycling discussions here. Fri, 06 Mar 2026 23:12:32 +0000 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 23:12:32 +0000 CleanMPG http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?forums/100/ Hiland Spectre MTB Tue, 01 Mar 2022 22:06:14 +0000 http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/56831/ http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/56831/ invalid@example.com (xcel) xcel
I purchased this with a 17" frame in red for $266.99, down from its $443.99 MSRP w/ free shipping and no tax a few hours ago for my Grandson. He is ~ 5 ft. 5 in. tall. It has decent ratings on both Amazon and the Hiland site given the std. equipment. I just hope it lasts.

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Wayne]]> 19 Better.Bike PEBL Sat, 06 Jul 2019 00:38:46 +0000 http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/56276/ http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/56276/ invalid@example.com (NeilBlanchard) NeilBlanchard
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Better.Bike PEBL]]> 5 Trek e bike giveaway Mon, 19 Nov 2018 01:57:31 +0000 http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/56277/ http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/56277/ invalid@example.com (TheStepChild) TheStepChild https://www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/...8wPr6yDUEh-Pae1kIY1Mw#comp_AUNZEbikePromo1Up1]]> 1 Cycling to work: major new study suggests health benefits are staggering Mon, 21 May 2018 14:05:31 +0000 http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/56177/ http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/56177/ invalid@example.com (Carcus) Carcus
Buy a bicycle.

"We found that cycling to work was associated with a 41% lower risk of dying overall compared to commuting by car or public transport. Cycle commuters had a 52% lower risk of dying from heart disease and a 40% lower risk of dying from cancer. They also had 46% lower risk of developing heart disease and a 45% lower risk of developing cancer at all."
http://theconversation.com/cycling-...suggests-health-benefits-are-staggering-76292]]> 2 My $s are on the Priest! Wed, 16 May 2018 05:11:51 +0000 http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/56168/ http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/56168/ invalid@example.com (xcel) xcel ​]]> Aero matters! Mon, 14 May 2018 20:37:16 +0000 http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/56155/ http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/56155/ invalid@example.com (xcel) xcel ​]]> Q. How Many Biking Miles per week for Optimum Health? -- A. 50 Fri, 22 Sep 2017 15:38:27 +0000 http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/55403/ http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/55403/ invalid@example.com (Carcus) Carcus 1 hour 15 minutes at 16 mph = 20
30 + 20 = 50
ymmv
(and don't forget 2 weight lifting sessions as well)

Specifically, AHA guidelines specify performing at least two-and-a-half hours of moderate-intensity exercise (steady-state cardio) per week or one-and-a-quarter hours of vigorous exercise (high-intensity interval training) per week for optimal cardiovascular health. That’s in addition to...

Q. How Many Biking Miles per week for Optimum Health? -- A. 50]]> 12 Continental Details Its All-New 48V E-Bike Drive Mon, 24 Jul 2017 02:04:16 +0000 http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/54620/ http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/54620/ invalid@example.com (xcel) xcel Ford's GoBike! Fri, 30 Jun 2017 19:07:50 +0000 http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/54412/ http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/54412/ invalid@example.com (xcel) xcel
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Despite the area’s infamous hills, bicycles are the fastest-growing mode of transportation there, with usage surging 184 percent between 2006 and 2015, according to the San Francisco Municipal...

Ford's GoBike!]]> 2 Parking your bike for an extended period... Mon, 13 Mar 2017 17:18:08 +0000 http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/54069/ http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/54069/ invalid@example.com (xcel) xcel

View attachment 32092]]> 2 Mountain biker base jumps off Bolivian death road and survives Wed, 30 Nov 2016 13:07:01 +0000 http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/49246/ http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/49246/ invalid@example.com (xcel) xcel
See the Vimeo vid for all the details: Death Road base jump ... on a bike

A movie? Yes as stupid as it sounds.

Recently we (gravitybolivia.com) were contracted to provide logistical support, rescue support, and medical contingencies for a B.A.S.E. jumping "experiment" off the Bolivian Death Road.

Unfortunately the jump didn't go quite as well as planned as you will see in the video, however I am pleased to report that owing to all the advance rescue and medical support preparations we were able to extract the "crasher" quickly and he...

Mountain biker base jumps off Bolivian death road and survives]]> 1 World's fastest bicyclist Wed, 30 Nov 2016 13:04:17 +0000 http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/53622/ http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/53622/ invalid@example.com (xcel) xcel
This is a pretty cool story. I wrote a book report about a Guinness World Record back in 4th grade where a guy rode at 120 mph behind a train with wood planking set between the tracks. Given this lady is from my new hometown of Carlsbad, Calif., it is a pretty cool local story too!

IIRC, the 2015 Bonneville Speed Week was canceled due to rain so this is the year.

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Here is a CNN Money story on the Copenhagen wheel.

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My New 48V Crystalyte Hub Motor Ebike Conversion]]> 18 ELF - Electric, Light and Fun bicycle Sat, 29 Jun 2013 15:35:06 +0000 http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/46312/ http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/46312/ invalid@example.com (rfruth) rfruth
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Oh boy is this an interesting back and forth…

Tom Fucoloro – Seattle bike blog - Mar. 2, 2013

Representative Ed Orcutt (R – Kalama) does not think bicycling is environmentally friendly because the activity causes cyclists to have “an increased heart rate and respiration.”

This is according to comments he made in an email to a constituent who questioned the wisdom of a new bike tax the legislature is considering as part of a large transportation package.

We spoke with Rep. Orcutt to confirm the email’s authenticity and to get further...

WA state lawmaker defends bike tax, says bicycling is not good for the environment]]> 11 Bike shopping Tue, 12 Mar 2013 17:34:43 +0000 http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/46606/ http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/46606/ invalid@example.com (TheStepChild) TheStepChild
Bike will be used for short trips to local stores. Bank, post office, hardware store, sunday paper, etc. Nothing more than a mile one way. Probably 90% on pavement riding.

Getting aweful close to 40 years old, ugg. Havent ridden a pedal bike in probably 20+ years.
Looking to get a low end or used bike to start. Make sure it's something I'm going to stick with before I go high dollar.

Was thinking a mountian type bike with front and rear suspension, for my sore back and the bad pavement around here.

Walmart had a Schwinn fifth ave...

Bike shopping]]> 95 50 miles a day for four hours Sat, 20 Oct 2012 14:10:15 +0000 http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/44957/ http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/44957/ invalid@example.com (MPGranger) MPGranger I take two bike trails the Fall Line Trace and the River Walk, which links up and drops me in the general location of my company.

http://www.columbusga.org/planning/transportation/projects/Rails-To-Trails/RTTFlyer_Updated.pdf

The map is decent but doesn't show the full extent of the river walk. Also the one park and ride is right by my daughter's daycare, so on days I need to pick...

50 miles a day for four hours]]> 11 Trek Turns Two Sat, 25 Aug 2012 13:39:48 +0000 http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/40388/ http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/40388/ invalid@example.com (EdwinTheMagnificent) EdwinTheMagnificent 20 Bike rack for Hyundai Sonata Wed, 11 Jul 2012 04:44:36 +0000 http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/44260/ http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/44260/ invalid@example.com (jkp1187) jkp1187 3