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Forum: Road Cycling
12-31-23, 12:20 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 2,471
Posted By deacon mark

I don't count trainer mileage but outside this...

I don't count trainer mileage but outside this year at 11,480 miles. Strava has more but I think it counted some trainer mileage I put in wrong. I still keep a hand diary that records my miles...
12-02-23, 02:51 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 3,025
Posted By deacon mark

To me it is just a bike not a put away collectors...

To me it is just a bike not a put away collectors item. They get scratched and fall over, and sometimes we ride in the rain and mess. This does not include the hopefull few crashes. Bikes are simply...
10-23-23, 12:56 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 524
Posted By deacon mark

There is more than one way to bleed brakes. You...

There is more than one way to bleed brakes. You can do a complete gravity bleed overnight and just let everything run downhill. Then a bit of on/off with the bleed valve in the caliper, and generally...
10-16-23, 02:27 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 716
Posted By deacon mark

Jagwire die drawn are the best. They last as long...

Jagwire die drawn are the best. They last as long as the environment and riding situation allows. That will vary between users and generally I replace the rear cables about 2 times a year. I can get...
10-13-23, 02:16 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 524
Posted By deacon mark

My r7000 groupset has no rub in any gears. I can...

My r7000 groupset has no rub in any gears. I can trim the small-small to not rub. I easily can ride the big-big and no rub at all. Naturally this is considered cross chaining and most road bikes can...
10-12-23, 02:59 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,290
Posted By deacon mark

I had bike go out from under me on ice in Dec...

I had bike go out from under me on ice in Dec 2015. Had a non dsiplaced hip fractuce at the neck. The surgeon did 3 canulated screws and I walk around the hospital floor 3 times about 4 hours later....
Forum: Road Cycling
10-11-23, 03:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 427
Posted By deacon mark

You got 15 years out of a set of cables. My hats...

You got 15 years out of a set of cables. My hats off to you that is a complete record never heard anything like that in my life. But truthfully new cables and housing all the way around and you will...
09-21-23, 06:51 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 3,035
Posted By deacon mark

No the exact opposite those made before 2019 from...

No the exact opposite those made before 2019 from 2012-2019z
Forum: Road Cycling
09-16-23, 09:10 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 957
Posted By deacon mark

Di2 might be nice but my 6800 and r7000 need...

Di2 might be nice but my 6800 and r7000 need really zero maintenance other than change the cables and housing are appropriate times. Granted I am a bike mechanic but anything decent from Shimano 105...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-21-23, 01:36 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,488
Posted By deacon mark

Shimano hubs the quietest by far. I hate loud...

Shimano hubs the quietest by far. I hate loud hubs and Dtswiss are noise makers. I love the Shimano Ultegra Hubs but I don't think they make them any more. Standard 32 hole Ultegra was about a good...
08-04-23, 02:00 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,065
Posted By deacon mark

Today I cleaned the rotor with iso alcohol and a...

Today I cleaned the rotor with iso alcohol and a scotch brite pad. I also aligned the calipers, but I do not think that was the problem they seem to go back to where they were supposed to and no...
07-26-23, 09:28 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 3,086
Posted By deacon mark

I cross chain all the time no issues 34-50. It...

I cross chain all the time no issues 34-50. It does not hurt the drive train and much easier than dropping to the small ring if you can manage to only need one more cog for a bit.
06-20-23, 02:21 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,078
Posted By deacon mark

I am an early bird for sure I hit the road as...

I am an early bird for sure I hit the road as early as 4:39 am and a start after 7am is consider late. The wind usually much better and less traffic I have good lights and try to stay on course I...
06-15-23, 01:28 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 5,602
Posted By deacon mark

Riding alone all the time.

I know this has been discussed but I am bring it up just to see if anyone else is in my shoes. I am retired and my routine is to get up very early in the morning. I am morning person and staying up...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-31-22, 10:51 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 2,309
Posted By deacon mark

Seems I will be at 11250 they are just outside....

Seems I will be at 11250 they are just outside. Being retired and not having too much family responsibilities allows the time. I think my Habby is getting close to 50,000 miles and same original...
12-31-22, 10:34 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 441
Posted By deacon mark

Spoke should not normally break and certainly not...

Spoke should not normally break and certainly not often such as every other ride. Sounds like the wheel has serious issues and needs to be looked at by someone who knows wheels. It is not complicated...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-17-22, 01:08 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,248
Posted By deacon mark

I hope my story helps as I am a long-time runner...

I hope my story helps as I am a long-time runner of now 42 years but there is a catch about the last 2 or 3 years not done any real serious runs. I have over 85,000 miles running in my logbooks...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-25-22, 02:40 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,247
Posted By deacon mark

I have it at 161 my age minus 220. That is about...

I have it at 161 my age minus 220. That is about what I have gotten before in an all out wipe out. I have hit that HR maybe twice in past 18 months. I see many cyclist that are my age that get there...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-20-22, 10:26 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,545
Posted By deacon mark

I am a long time bike mechanic do my own work. I...

I am a long time bike mechanic do my own work. I personally would avoid a bike with a press fit. It I still have the choice I am going BSA threaded BB without a doubt. My Habanero was almost 40k in...
06-27-22, 11:32 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 437
Posted By deacon mark

I do not grease of do anything to stainless steel...

I do not grease of do anything to stainless steel die-drawn cables with shimano or jagwire housing. No need it only serves to gum things up in most cases down the road.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-28-22, 10:14 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,444
Posted By deacon mark

I have 3 pairs that are nice to have. One is an...

I have 3 pairs that are nice to have. One is an old pair that is dedicated to the trainer since I sweat all over them. The other 2 are for riding and always good to have two so that if you get one...
01-26-22, 10:55 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,126
Posted By deacon mark

Personally I would skip all the supplements and...

Personally I would skip all the supplements and concentrate on eating meat, steak, ribeye's, ham, and bacon. You can increase it even more by having cheese and crackers for appetizers. I never was...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-17-22, 06:11 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,926
Posted By deacon mark

Getting a rare flat and then not taking the time...

Getting a rare flat and then not taking the time to make sure I got rid of the problem. So the next ride after changing the tube I got another flat. Sure enough take time time know why your tire...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-15-22, 01:58 PM
Replies: 220
Views: 18,450
Posted By deacon mark

The LBS here that is a Trek dealer I think has...

The LBS here that is a Trek dealer I think has been busy at least was in 2021 with repairs. They wanted me to be a mechanic and it was nice of them but in my retirement I did not want to go back to...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-13-22, 02:02 PM
Replies: 220
Views: 18,450
Posted By deacon mark

All this talk about LBS and repairs and the cost...

All this talk about LBS and repairs and the cost has me laughing and saying in the guitar world it is no different. I repair guitars for a living and I don't own a music store or work out of one. I...
01-11-22, 05:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,759
Posted By deacon mark

I have 6700 and have posted that groupset can be...

I have 6700 and have posted that groupset can be finicky to dial in although I can get it but not much margin or error. I have 6800 on the other bike it shifts perfect 100% of the time and much...
01-09-22, 03:25 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 976
Posted By deacon mark

You get the wheel true then take the tension and...

You get the wheel true then take the tension and see variance. Tension within 10 % on each spoke great. Around joint of rim in can and usually varies the most. Front wheels no dish possible you can...
01-07-22, 04:10 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 7,783
Posted By deacon mark

I can tell you I can stand to pedal but not...

I can tell you I can stand to pedal but not continuous for more than about 40 revs, Has nothing to do with fitness my legs just tighten and I think it is related to my running dystonia. I can sit...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-01-22, 06:39 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 3,674
Posted By deacon mark

Well in I believe 1991 I ran 3700 miles that year...

Well in I believe 1991 I ran 3700 miles that year and thinking back it probably was a huge mistake. I should have saved my legs for miles down the road but of course that was running. Today the ice...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-01-22, 11:58 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 3,674
Posted By deacon mark

I had 10,518 miles outside trainer miles never...

I had 10,518 miles outside trainer miles never count. I am retired and have the time I generally get up early and get a good ride in of 50 miles. I also ran/race walked 1118 miles. I am old runner...
12-26-21, 01:20 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,151
Posted By deacon mark

Well I cannot run like I once did if at all so...

Well I cannot run like I once did if at all so the bike is it. I generally like to ride 50 miles but I am retired and 60. Funny thing is I am not a century stalker as I know some like to get a huge...
12-13-21, 02:54 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 7,783
Posted By deacon mark

old guys standing to pedal

I find and mostly everything confirms that sitting to pedal is way more efficient. Standing takes a lot of energy and while it gives a break in the constant seated position, best to pedal sitting....
Forum: Road Cycling
12-08-21, 10:03 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 996
Posted By deacon mark

Update: I contacted Garmin and they are going to...

Update: I contacted Garmin and they are going to send me a new one. I have always used Garmin stuff and twice before had some issues that were actually out of warranty but they took care of me. I...
11-23-21, 01:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 666
Posted By deacon mark

I get 25000 miles easily on an 11 speed shimano....

I get 25000 miles easily on an 11 speed shimano. I keep the chain clean although not a slave to it and I put a new chain on although my chains last 6-7500 miles too.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-15-21, 05:26 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,174
Posted By deacon mark

This is not rocket science just get the bike out...

This is not rocket science just get the bike out and set it up. How complicated can it be? The seat sits up off ground and pedals, the seat is suppose to be level. The handlebars you can measure but...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-29-21, 10:49 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 981
Posted By deacon mark

New tire no question they are much cheaper than...

New tire no question they are much cheaper than medical expenses. I don't fool with tires that might be a problem too much going on with them to take chance.
08-21-21, 01:26 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,625
Posted By deacon mark

I was going to go to seminary and do 2 years of...

I was going to go to seminary and do 2 years of formation to be a priest as I am a widowed permanent deacon. Well then I got thinking about more and it would sort of take away my freedoms so decided...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-16-21, 02:47 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 316
Posted By deacon mark

Good Customer Service in LG even in covid

I have a pair of Louis Garneau Course Air Lite cycling shoes. They are very nice and lightweight for sure. They run well over $250 retail I believe. I have had them past 3.5 years and the other day...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-07-21, 02:04 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,189
Posted By deacon mark

Being a solo rider this is unnerving to watch and...

Being a solo rider this is unnerving to watch and seems like I would never be able to pull it off. However the speeds are not any different than riding solo as such I just would be skittish about...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-05-21, 01:47 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,303
Posted By deacon mark

Riding interstate highways out west?

I don't live in the mountains but love to go there been many years. Do cyclist ride on interstate highways much out west. I know some states allow it an frankly the speed of cars coming up behind me...
08-05-21, 11:49 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,871
Posted By deacon mark

Well I retired at 57 3 years ago from my civil...

Well I retired at 57 3 years ago from my civil job. I am still a permanent Deacon in the Catholic Church so I have that but it requires not specific hours and they vary week to week. I do some sub...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-05-21, 11:18 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,804
Posted By deacon mark

I weight 169 pounds and 6'! or so was closer to...

I weight 169 pounds and 6'! or so was closer to 6'2" but after 60 years you shrink a bit. I think Bob has a legit question and the answer is really gut in the sense of what do folks. want in general....
Forum: Road Cycling
08-03-21, 03:55 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,203
Posted By deacon mark

Conti GP5000 is the tire of choice for me nothing...

Conti GP5000 is the tire of choice for me nothing can compare. I used the 4000s and the 5000 are even better. I now use 25mm but used 23mm. I ride on the road and avoid bad roads but I easily get...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-18-21, 10:31 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 7,060
Posted By deacon mark

I have 2 boxes of Shimano 105 and Ultegra chains...

I have 2 boxes of Shimano 105 and Ultegra chains and they look like this I don't see a difference between this as a fake and the real one. I know the ultegra I have is not a fake and as I said I...
06-16-21, 01:02 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,267
Posted By deacon mark

Early morning riders any?

I get a lot kidding from cyclist that follow me on strava about riding early in the morning. I am retired and like to get up early usually by 4am. I have some coffee and pray the breviary ( cleric)...
06-15-21, 12:43 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,720
Posted By deacon mark

I am not quite 60 but in July Lord willing. I am...

I am not quite 60 but in July Lord willing. I am retired so I ride many miles but I must say COVID got me out more just because nothing else I had to do or could really go. Myself I ride early in the...
06-15-21, 09:41 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 6,725
Posted By deacon mark

I have a Garmin 645 which is a running watch but...

I have a Garmin 645 which is a running watch but works as a tracker for sleep and HR. It also works for your riding but I use a Garmin 935 for my cycling. I like the 645 I would recommend it because...
05-22-21, 02:27 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,462
Posted By deacon mark

At some point you cannot true the wheel and it is...

At some point you cannot true the wheel and it is better to simply get a new wheel. I can say though that a rim that is 2-3 mm out of lateral true is out by my definition and 4 is completely...
05-18-21, 03:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,010
Posted By deacon mark

I have at least 25000 on my Shimano 105 SPD-sl s...

I have at least 25000 on my Shimano 105 SPD-sl s and they spin fine.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-16-21, 10:32 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,124
Posted By deacon mark

Update number 2. Another flat today hit a huge...

Update number 2. Another flat today hit a huge pothole trying to avoid but car was passing me had to keep my line. So a pinch flat I get in a hurry. Stopped pulled the Leyzen Road drive out and was...
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