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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-26-24, 07:34 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,755
Posted By Kai Winters

Took a KOM/Segment away from a friend a few days...

Took a KOM/Segment away from a friend a few days ago. I'm close to 30 years older than he is and beat him by one second. The best part is the segment didn't show up on my Garmin and I didn't even...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-22-24, 08:07 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,011
Posted By Kai Winters

Depends...what does "at a time" mean? How often...

Depends...what does "at a time" mean? How often do you ride? Is 12-15 miles your normal distance?
What are your stats? Age, Weight, General Physical Condition, Medical Issues, etc. They all matter...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-14-24, 07:06 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,697
Posted By Kai Winters

I suggest a proper bike fit by someone who knows...

I suggest a proper bike fit by someone who knows what they are doing.
Understand that it takes the body some time to adjust to a new position and may/will feel odd and possibly uncomfortable...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-13-24, 07:06 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,697
Posted By Kai Winters

Do you stretch...if so how often and for how long...

Do you stretch...if so how often and for how long
Do you do any exercise to strengthen your body, core, etc...if so what are you doing, how often and how long
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-24, 08:35 PM
Replies: 7,840
Views: 935,406
Posted By Kai Winters

To all the Triathletes out there...rinse your...

To all the Triathletes out there...rinse your f'ing bikes...
Worked on a customer's beautiful Spesh Shiv yesterday. Main complaint was no rear brake. Additionally wanted it tuned. Checked the rear...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-08-24, 06:47 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,952
Posted By Kai Winters

I ride an Aethos/105 Di2 with Roval Alpinist...

I ride an Aethos/105 Di2 with Roval Alpinist wheels. I'm also 5'4" and 142lbs.
The Alpinist wheels accelerate faster and climb better than 'heavier' wheels...at least imo.
I had an opportunity to...
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-03-24, 12:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 596
Posted By Kai Winters

Serfas is an ebike brand sold in bike shops. They...

Serfas is an ebike brand sold in bike shops. They have a variety of models and several are less than $2k. Some models are also 'step through' making it far easier to climb aboard. Their Dash 350 is a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-31-24, 07:32 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,092
Posted By Kai Winters

my best advise is to realize flats can happen for...

my best advise is to realize flats can happen for a variety of reasons, be prepared by having the necessary stuff on your bike to deal with a flat and the knowledge of how to fix a flat
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-21-24, 08:21 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 527
Posted By Kai Winters

It's not an expensive derailleur...buy a new...

It's not an expensive derailleur...buy a new derailleur and make sure the hanger is properly aligned...it is likely bent as well
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-20-24, 07:15 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 535
Posted By Kai Winters

Freewheel removal tool placed in bench...

Freewheel removal tool placed in bench vise...wheel with freewheel side down is placed onto removal tool...turn wheel counter/anti clock wise...
While you can use an adjustable wrench the bench vise...
Forum: Northern California
03-17-24, 07:46 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,236
Posted By Kai Winters

Thank Odin I don't ride on trails and don't have...

Thank Odin I don't ride on trails and don't have to run into people like some here...whew.
You can't and shouldn't be going fast. Walkers are slower and generally it's a social atmosphere so take...
Forum: Northern California
03-16-24, 08:49 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,236
Posted By Kai Winters

"Karen" is a gender neutral term... You say the...

"Karen" is a gender neutral term...
You say the kid didn't know what to do so you 'admonish' him...your words.
Yep you're a Karen
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-14-24, 08:43 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 4,259
Posted By Kai Winters

1-2mm variance using three points of...

1-2mm variance using three points of contact...bottom to set the gauge, top is the Y axis and left side of the wheel is the X axis, perpendicular to the Y axis...is great.
Good job especially fixing...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-13-24, 09:22 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,755
Posted By Kai Winters

I'm 68 and generally don't look at that category....

I'm 68 and generally don't look at that category.
Well done though...only three ish minutes behind the CR all age category is great and 87th overall is nothing to sneeze at...chapeau
Forum: Road Cycling
03-13-24, 09:10 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,397
Posted By Kai Winters

I can't believe I'm the first. I carefully read...

I can't believe I'm the first.
I carefully read every post, even the lame ones, just to make sure I wouldn't embarrass myself.
I am the first...huzzah ! ! !

If it ain't on Strava it didn't...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-12-24, 08:50 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 799
Posted By Kai Winters

I'm 68 and Garmin says it's 57 and I have the...

I'm 68 and Garmin says it's 57 and I have the fitness level of a fit 21 year old...tell my prostrate that...the rotten sob
Forum: Road Cycling
03-10-24, 09:15 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,362
Posted By Kai Winters

Shifting cassette gears from more teeth to less...

Shifting cassette gears from more teeth to less teeth hard and fast can cause some hard sounds. After reading this post and my comment I did a zwift games race/ride today, C level, and paid attention...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-10-24, 08:13 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,362
Posted By Kai Winters

Sounds like getting accustomed to the new system ...

Sounds like getting accustomed to the new system
Who did the shifting adjustment...is it properly adjusted
'shifting down to a smaller sprocket quite a clunk'...could be the number of teeth from...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-09-24, 09:56 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 2,477
Posted By Kai Winters

Whew...lotsa high faltutin sciency techy talk...

Whew...lotsa high faltutin sciency techy talk about oil like substances that make things that rub together more slipperier...hmmm now wonderin if ky jelly is a good lube...definitely not dipping it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-09-24, 08:18 AM
Replies: 7,840
Views: 935,406
Posted By Kai Winters

Worked on a 50 plus year old ''Roger Riviere"...

Worked on a 50 plus year old ''Roger Riviere" recently. New cables and housings...had to reduce the diameter of the shift cable ends...old style needed which has a smaller diameter. The...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-08-24, 09:32 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 2,871
Posted By Kai Winters

I prefer Shimano Ultegra and Dura Ace 12 speed...

I prefer Shimano Ultegra and Dura Ace 12 speed chains. I have four in rotation. Two of each and can't tell the difference between them when they are on the bike.
When I'm on my last chain I start...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-08-24, 09:27 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 2,477
Posted By Kai Winters

Puh leeeze there is no "best" knife steel...they...

Puh leeeze there is no "best" knife steel...they all have pluses and minuses...
I dove down the 'full immersion' wax method and am happy with the results. I use Silca double top secret, pinky swear,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-02-24, 07:51 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,019
Posted By Kai Winters

Ride consistently...at least several days per...

Ride consistently...at least several days per week
Eat a healthy diet...
A ss pain will diminish but a good saddle and padded bike shorts helps.
You are suspending all your weight on a very small...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
02-27-24, 08:38 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,079
Posted By Kai Winters

First it's important to be aware that there are...

First it's important to be aware that there are no 'standards' when it comes to heart rate zones and data tracking methodologies.
All the tracking apps, etc. use a slightly different formula and the...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
02-22-24, 09:39 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,014
Posted By Kai Winters

I generally don't weight train during the...

I generally don't weight train during the outdoors season but this season I am going to. It is more of an experiment and my daughter, a personal trainer, recommends it so I'll give it a go and see...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
02-22-24, 08:06 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,014
Posted By Kai Winters

I lift twice per week and prioritize it as my...

I lift twice per week and prioritize it as my main workout followed by a recovery ride...ie zone 1 for an hour on Zwift.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-21-24, 07:55 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,206
Posted By Kai Winters

I get a longer life out of my 'racing shorts' by...

I get a longer life out of my 'racing shorts' by turning them inside out to get extra days of use before washing them.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-21-24, 07:52 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,633
Posted By Kai Winters

meh...not interested and don't care

meh...not interested and don't care
Forum: Road Cycling
02-16-24, 09:54 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 680
Posted By Kai Winters

There you go...experimentation pays off It's a...

There you go...experimentation pays off
It's a trade off and you have to decide what you want. But you can have it all...depending on the activity...if you know you are going to be riding on less...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-16-24, 09:29 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 910
Posted By Kai Winters

Neva shoulda dun it...

As the title says...neva shoulda dun it...but I did...sigh
I've posted in the "what are you wrenching on" or something like that thread that I have been building a Spesh Tarmac SL8 SWorks with a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-15-24, 06:23 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,055
Posted By Kai Winters

Generally the headset is properly installed by...

Generally the headset is properly installed by the builder where the bike is manufactured and the bike shop just checks to make sure it is adjusted correctly. The handlebars are not on the bike but...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-01-24, 08:41 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 491
Posted By Kai Winters

Buy a new trainer...

Buy a new trainer...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-30-24, 08:53 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,976
Posted By Kai Winters

Nope...not the muscles, the bones. I just...

Nope...not the muscles, the bones.

I just watched an interesting video on the NorCal Cycling YouTube channel tonight. The presenter tested the aerodynamic differences between the newest "narrow...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-30-24, 09:07 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 3,893
Posted By Kai Winters

I switched from 11 speed Ultegra to 12 speed 105...

I switched from 11 speed Ultegra to 12 speed 105 Di2 around 18 months ago and love my Di2. It is nearly maintenance free...which I actually complain about...No more checking the adjustment of the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-25-24, 09:28 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,815
Posted By Kai Winters

It's a good question. It's not easy but I was...

It's a good question.
It's not easy but I was taught to sew when I was a little kid so it was not very hard for me. It does take care and patience and a good needle with the proper thread.
If...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
01-25-24, 08:11 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,426
Posted By Kai Winters

Coca Cola, Snickers and Cliff bars for nutrition...

Coca Cola, Snickers and Cliff bars for nutrition but barely a word for the Hammer, etc. stuff on the other side. Talk about old school.
Considering most of his races were around 100 miles it seems...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-24-24, 03:19 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,815
Posted By Kai Winters

Sewups give the most amazing ride...so supple, so...

Sewups give the most amazing ride...so supple, so sure footed...such a f'ing pain in the arse to repair when you puncture a brand new Vittoria Corsa CX...lol I don't even know if they still offer...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-24-24, 03:08 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,051
Posted By Kai Winters

You don't see, or shouldn't be looking, the base...

You don't see, or shouldn't be looking, the base tape when riding...
If you are that fussy, like others have said, a magic marker is your friend.
That nice, wide, thick base layer is very...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-24-24, 03:04 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 4,434
Posted By Kai Winters

Name a brand...

Hi everyone,
I'm bored and sitting here on my Chesterfield I started thinking about the more obscure brands I've encountered since starting work in a bike shop near forty years ago...back in the mid...
Forum: Electric Bikes
01-24-24, 08:35 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,519
Posted By Kai Winters

I've had the extreme displeasure of working on...

I've had the extreme displeasure of working on several 'farm use' ebikes this season and don't recommend them at all. They are not built for the hard use/abuse they will encounter.
The ones I worked...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-23-24, 09:09 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 4,259
Posted By Kai Winters

NOPE NOPE NOPETY NOPE ! ! ! If you don't have...

NOPE NOPE NOPETY NOPE ! ! !
If you don't have the proper rear derailleur hanger alignment tool then either buy one or bring it to a shop...or you certainly can just kludge it using a pair of vice...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-23-24, 08:09 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 4,259
Posted By Kai Winters

Take your time and go slowly...small, incremental...

Take your time and go slowly...small, incremental adjustments rather than trying to do it in one mighty bend...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-19-24, 01:53 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,116
Posted By Kai Winters

240 EXP...they are awesome wheels.

240 EXP...they are awesome wheels.
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
01-14-24, 08:42 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,861
Posted By Kai Winters

Good for you ! I started with a dreadful "wind...

Good for you !
I started with a dreadful "wind trainer" back in the mid '80's. It made so much noise but it did work. Watched movies, TV, videos of bike races, whatever to ease the mind numbing...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
01-12-24, 06:59 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,672
Posted By Kai Winters

hitting pot holes bad... avoiding pot holes...

hitting pot holes bad...
avoiding pot holes good...
avoid pot holes...
wow that was exhausting...time for a nap
Forum: Road Cycling
01-11-24, 08:47 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 808
Posted By Kai Winters

I always get one size larger and that works fine...

I always get one size larger and that works fine for me.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-07-24, 08:25 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 4,684
Posted By Kai Winters

IMO I prefer a bigger crock pot over the very...

IMO I prefer a bigger crock pot over the very small one...I have one of each now...the larger one allows for easier 'swishing' of the chain in the oil bath while the smaller one did not.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-04-24, 07:39 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 895
Posted By Kai Winters

It might be important. Depends on the surface...

It might be important. Depends on the surface condition of the bottom bracket shell.
I guess it also depends on whether or not the shop has a 'facing tool'. Likely many today don't.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-04-24, 07:29 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 3,599
Posted By Kai Winters

Vans...easiest brakes to replace and maintain...

Vans...easiest brakes to replace and maintain...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-01-24, 07:59 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,449
Posted By Kai Winters

Overcoming the feeling of when my legs are done...

Overcoming the feeling of when my legs are done and my heart rate is too high.
When I can overcome that feeling it is great
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