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"Go-Anywhere, Do-Anything Bicycle"
I want to get a "go anywhere - do anything" bicycle, but I'm not sure what to get. I'll be using it for commuting and touring, year-round, and on any surface I may come across. I'm thinking fat tire bike, but I'm not certain if that would be a good choice. It would be great in the snow, on ice, on mud or sand, but slow…
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Dealing with ADD
Hey all, My family has slowly been diagnosed with ADD one-by-one. Now, every one in my family but my father have been diagnosed with it. Over the weekend, I was talking to my mother, and she told me that a couple of weeks ago, she was diagnosed and we started talking about the symptoms. Well, I have all of the symptoms…
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Tube Replacement Tip
Tip for my cycling friends: When replacing a tube, coat the tube with a thin layer of baby powder before putting it into the tire. This will help the tube as it inevitably twists and moves around in the tire and will prevent pinch flats.
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Would you rather...?
Would you rather get helpful advice that you don't like or have people be supportive of a method that doesn't work or is dangerous?
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"Go-Anywhere, Do-Anything" Bike
I want to get a "go anywhere - do anything" bicycle, but I'm not sure what to get. I'll be using it for commuting and touring, year-round, and on any surface I may come across. I'm thinking fat tire bike, but I'm not certain if that would be a good choice. It would be great in the snow, on ice, on mud or sand, but slow…
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Urban Flat Pedal Shoes
Does anyone know of any brand of fashionable urban flat pedal shoes, aside from DZR and Chrome? These things are incredibly hard to find!
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Pay to Use MFP? What?
Not really, but a possibility if this bill goes through... Not sure what I'm talking about? Watch john oliver explain is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fpbOEoRrHyU Everyone should watch this, and I mean EVERYONE. Why? The cable companies of the USA are trying to force a bill through that will make tech companies,…
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Girl Shorts of Boys
Why hasn't it happened yet? edit: title is supposed to be "on" not "of"
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Prevent Cable Company F**kery
Please excuse the vulgar language in the title, but this is very important. The title was taken from this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fpbOEoRrHyU Everyone should watch this, and I mean EVERYONE. Why? The cable companies of the USA are trying to force a bill through that will make tech companies, the providers of…
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Calling All Cyclists!
Hey all, I'm looking for some cycling friends. I have a very strong friend list on here, but everyone I know lifts or are runners. I have nothing against either, but I'm getting back into cycling (mainly as transportation) and I feel like I'm really going against the grain by doing so. So, if you are a cyclist, I would…
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Bluetooth 4.0 Heart Rate Straps
Hey all, I have an app on my phone that I love and use to log all my cycling stats. It has an option to link a GPS wth my phone, but my phone only has Bluetooth 4.0. Does anyone know of a good chest strap that's not too expensive i could get to do this? Thank you, Eric
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Maximum Speed: Bicycle
For the cyclists out there: What's the fastest you've ever gone? Back in my hay-days, I have hit 56 kmph on dirt, riding my lightweight single speed hardtail, while riding over large stones and rooted dirt. That's 35 mph for those who use old schoo lmeasurement. On pavement, I hit 70 kmph (44 mph) on my grandfather's old…
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Golfing On The Cheap
Hey MFP World. Last Friday, I went to my second annual company golf tournament. I had a blast, and with a couple of little tips from my team mates, I was doing extremely well (for someone who really had no idea what he was doing). I drove as far as the guy who won last year, and I saved our teams butt a few times. We…
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Motivational Lyrics
What are your favourite, most motivational or thought-provoking lyrics. I'll start off with a rather unknown artist: "If an artist is a part of a community And got an opportunity to get that cake Would never come back to the hood, no immunity Usually a *kitten* like that so fake No different from a snake Nothing left to…
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Inexpensive Protein Suggestions?
I'm looking to alternative ways to add more protein into my diet. I'm currently adding a breast and a half of chicken every day to hit my macros, and it's proving to be quite expensive. I'm hoping to find a less expensive alternative to chicken. Now, here's the kicker: I have a lot of food sensitivities. I cannot have any…
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Minimalist Shoes
Who here wears minimalist shoes for whatever they do? Running, walking, everyday activities? About 5 years ago, I was diagnosed with patela femeral syndrome from cycling. I was given a pair of custom insoles to give my feet proper supportso I no longer pronate. I've basically sat on my butt for those 5 years (hence why I'm…
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FOOD IS BAD FOR YOU!
We all know food is mostly comprised of three types of calories, frequently referred to as "the macros". Parotein, carbs, and fat. Well, many studies show that all three are bad for you. High protein diets for middle aged people are more likely to give you death:…
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Manther or DILF?
Which one is better? I prefer DILF.
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Fitness Tracker: Worth It?
I'm looking a getting a Fitbit Zip, but for the money, is it really worth getting? If you've gotten a fitness tracker, does it really help motivate you to get out and get more active?
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Best Unknown Music
My favourite song that I know very, very few people have heard just popped up on my playlist: Euphoria by Collide I also love hearing new, good music. What's your favourite song that you're sure no one has heard before?
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Convict Conditioning
Anyone read the book and/or are doing the program? What do you think of it?
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Those who get too big for their pants...
"Lexophile" is a word used to describe those that have a love for words, such as "you can tune a piano, but you can't tuna fish," or "to write with a broken pencil is pointless." A competition to see who can come up with the best lexphillies is held every year in an undisclosed location. This year's winning submission is…
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Ice Diet
http://www.torontosun.com/2014/05/30/new-ice-diet-promises-miracle-weight-loss Discuss. ETA: Thoretically, what he's suggesting is true: Eating ice does burn calories because your body needs to war up the ice before it can digest it. I learned this from reading up on long distance/year-round cycling. when drinking a sports…
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The World's Toughest Job
Unlimited hours. No breaks. The most important job is also the world's toughest job. http://tinyurl.com/o52vngn (Youtube video) What do you think?
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Body Recomp While Maintaining
This is just a question of curiosity for those on here who know a lot about bodybuilding/lifting. Can you recompose your body to drop fat and gain muscle while eating at maintenance? Reworded: If you were eating at maintenance and lifting heavy all the time, will your body *slowly* eat away at the fat to repair the damaged…
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Family Feud Greatest Moments
My top pic: What are yours?
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Cyclists: Commuting by Bike
Just got a quick question I'd like to throw out there. Most for cyclists: Do you commute to work? If so, how far? For everyone: How far do you feel is the furthest you would ride to/from work?
