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Forum: Road Cycling
03-11-24, 03:09 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 978
Posted By waters60

Very dry humor! Well played!

Very dry humor! Well played!
Forum: Road Cycling
01-29-24, 04:03 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 7,261
Posted By waters60

Too many variables to account for. Pretty simple,...

Too many variables to account for. Pretty simple, really.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-28-23, 03:16 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 6,148
Posted By waters60

The flip side to hammering when younger is...

The flip side to hammering when younger is tachycardia. I know a number of people who were competitive cyclists and nordic skiers who now in their 50’s and 60’s have tachycardia. There may not be a...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-22-23, 07:16 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,795
Posted By waters60

I tried 80 rear and 75 front on my Campy Bora /...

I tried 80 rear and 75 front on my Campy Bora / Veloflex tubulars. For some reason when I tried that a couple of years ago and did not like it. This time it was fine, definitely takes the harshness...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-23-23, 12:51 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 901
Posted By waters60

I love long climbs next to gurgling brooks,...

I love long climbs next to gurgling brooks, preferably with a Hermit Thrush thrown in for good measure. Going through wooded stretches I will slow down to hear the birds!
Forum: Road Cycling
06-09-23, 04:43 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,598
Posted By waters60

It was part bad timing; Campy came out with 32...

It was part bad timing; Campy came out with 32 cogs a couple of years after I wanted them but I must say flawless Di2 is hard to argue with. I run a 34 cog with my 34 chainring but when I do 125...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-08-23, 02:15 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,598
Posted By waters60

I rode Campy for 40 years, through 11 speed...

I rode Campy for 40 years, through 11 speed Chorus. As I got older and looked for lower gearing Campy stopped at 28. I was as big a Campy snob as anyone but since I got a new bike in 2018 with...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-31-23, 11:19 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,168
Posted By waters60

Beat me to it! My Super Six has much less...

Beat me to it! My Super Six has much less clearance than the Merckx as I found out😳my thumb got squished when it got grabbed. Lesson learned.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-06-23, 10:26 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,279
Posted By waters60

Last paragraph is spot on. I won’t allow myself...

Last paragraph is spot on. I won’t allow myself to go faster than the next stretch will safely allow. Even on roads I know well I won’t make what could be fatal assumptions. Cars pulling out of...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-03-23, 07:33 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 5,214
Posted By waters60

Bright lights and a mirror. Unfortunately, bike...

Bright lights and a mirror. Unfortunately, bike lanes, where they exist, tend to be where the debris from cars ends up, broken bottles etc., so I generally do not ride in them unless they are clean....
Forum: Road Cycling
12-28-22, 07:18 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,980
Posted By waters60

Exactly. There are plenty of laws on the books...

Exactly. There are plenty of laws on the books that should, theoretically, protect bike riders. Enforcement is a whole other matter.
As for helmets, I suspect the increase in e-bikes will lead to an...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-21-22, 04:23 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,144
Posted By waters60

Single up when traffic approaches from behind and...

Single up when traffic approaches from behind and conditions are safe for it to pass. Nothing pisses off drivers more than clueless riders riding two or three abreast while they cannot pass. This is...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-17-22, 01:50 PM
Replies: 172
Views: 6,595
Posted By waters60

Long way from corncob days😳

Long way from corncob days😳
Forum: Road Cycling
11-21-22, 02:40 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 4,830
Posted By waters60

I second that. Gel flasks are much easier to deal...

I second that. Gel flasks are much easier to deal with. Twist, squeeze, done. No need to tear off gel packs. Although I put GuGel Roctane gels in my flask, I assume it would be easy enough to put...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-12-22, 05:56 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,515
Posted By waters60

Who is this “ he “?!

Who is this “ he “?!
Forum: Road Cycling
06-24-22, 07:16 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 635
Posted By waters60

I agree they should supply a charging block with...

I agree they should supply a charging block with it since they explicitly say to not use a standard Apple charging block and so many people have more of those to spare that they will end up using...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-12-22, 04:54 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 7,403
Posted By waters60

I will try the PM & HR method. Maybe I can...

I will try the PM & HR method. Maybe I can quantify rolling resistance. Not super scientific but it would be interesting. Which variable do I want to keep constant? Guessing speed. I can do this on...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-28-22, 03:23 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 4,154
Posted By waters60

My Campy Bora freehub is so loud it works like a...

My Campy Bora freehub is so loud it works like a bell but an additional “ on your left “ makes sure.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-13-22, 02:06 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,486
Posted By waters60

Bought my first prescription sunglasses for...

Bought my first prescription sunglasses for riding but forgot the reading part! Bifocals are what you need.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-14-22, 09:23 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,391
Posted By waters60

Don’t wear socks that are too thick. You need a...

Don’t wear socks that are too thick. You need a little space to trap warmth.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-10-22, 04:33 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,761
Posted By waters60

Almost 30 years with a helmet mirror. I have nit...

Almost 30 years with a helmet mirror. I have nit used bar end mirrors but I like that with a helmet mirror I can scan a wide area behind me at a glance. Funny how when running I instinctively look up...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-02-22, 07:27 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,926
Posted By waters60

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Forum: Road Cycling
12-31-21, 10:15 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,926
Posted By waters60

Pushing through horrendous cramps at 57 miles and...

Pushing through horrendous cramps at 57 miles and 5,000’ into a 106 mile, 10,000’ + ride and actually feeling good at the end.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-31-21, 10:06 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,926
Posted By waters60

Pushing through horrendous cramps at 57 miles and...

Pushing through horrendous cramps at 57 miles and 5,000’ into a 106 mile, 10,000’ + ride and actually feeling good at the end.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-08-21, 04:51 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,927
Posted By waters60

I would substitute pitied fo humbled. So many of...

I would substitute pitied fo humbled. So many of my tri friends are divorced; it is no surprise. My mileage keeps me out of the house for 60 - 80 miles most Saturdays and Sundays, as well as time...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-18-21, 03:11 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,997
Posted By waters60

Trust nobody to make that determination. I always...

Trust nobody to make that determination. I always look both ways twice before going through an intersection.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-08-21, 03:47 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,978
Posted By waters60

https://www.competitivecyclist.com/giordana-fr-c-p...

https://www.competitivecyclist.com/giordana-fr-c-pro-bib-short-mens?cmp_id=EM_CC-OrderConfirm&utm_medium=email&utm_source=transactional&utm_campaign=CC-OrderConfirm

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Forum: Road Cycling
04-25-21, 06:11 AM
Forum: Road Cycling
04-19-21, 02:48 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,109
Posted By waters60

+1 on the Wiley glasses! What a huge difference...

+1 on the Wiley glasses! What a huge difference in the winter, and now during pollen season. The only problem is remembering to use the foam insert, as I don’t always use it. Stoplights and long...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-27-21, 06:57 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,575
Posted By waters60

Replacing a chain at 1500 miles? What do you...

Replacing a chain at 1500 miles?
What do you do to replace a chain at that mileage?!
Forum: Road Cycling
01-16-21, 10:31 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,672
Posted By waters60

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Forum: Road Cycling
12-22-20, 07:36 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,780
Posted By waters60

Campy Bora One from ProBikeKit @ $ 1562.00 ...

Campy Bora One from ProBikeKit @ $ 1562.00
Over your price but I love my Bora tubular disc wheels.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-05-20, 08:39 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,196
Posted By waters60

The problem with trying to analyze riders on the...

The problem with trying to analyze riders on the Angliru is that they were trying to conserve effort, knowing that even small accelerations could put them in danger of blowing up. Carthy’s agonized...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-01-20, 02:06 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,213
Posted By waters60

“I take a lane soon enough, and far left enough,...

“I take a lane soon enough, and far left enough, that only the stupidest people are ever going to try to pass. I do it when I know there is insufficient visibility for a car to see if the road ahead...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-01-20, 11:27 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,213
Posted By waters60

Get a mirror and just give it a try. It will take...

Get a mirror and just give it a try. It will take some getting used to but your comfort level and confidence will improve. The mirror ( in my estimation ) is a very important part of riding safely on...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-23-20, 06:56 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,946
Posted By waters60

Last weekend I was riding with a friend when a...

Last weekend I was riding with a friend when a pickup with a large trailer passed us safely 50 - 100 yards before a stoplight. My friend decided to pull up next to the pickup at the red light. I...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-09-20, 01:39 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,022
Posted By waters60

Don’t limit yourself to “ endurance “ bikes. I...

Don’t limit yourself to “ endurance “ bikes. I have a 2018 Cannondale Synapse. It is a great bike but I felt there was something missing. I got a 2020 Cannondale SuperSix and found the missing...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-02-20, 10:52 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 13,401
Posted By waters60

I see too many people with hips rocking side to...

I see too many people with hips rocking side to side. The advice of heel on the pedal is one I have used for years as a starting point, then adjust up or down from there. It is good advice because it...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-13-20, 06:09 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,122
Posted By waters60

I generally wait overnight for my freshly glued...

I generally wait overnight for my freshly glued tires to be ready. It’s been more than 30 years and never a problem.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-13-20, 07:18 AM
Replies: 270
Views: 20,087
Posted By waters60

Probably not this close! ...

Probably not this close!

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Forum: Road Cycling
07-06-20, 09:45 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,022
Posted By waters60

Actually speaking as a road rider for 40+ years....

Actually speaking as a road rider for 40+ years. I also know what works for me. Allowing a car to pass on a blind curve endangers me and one or potentially two cars. That said, nobody rides the white...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-06-20, 03:51 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,022
Posted By waters60

“ where you belong, on the side of the road...” ...

“ where you belong, on the side of the road...”
This sounds like advice from a driver, not a cyclist. “ where I belong “ is where I am safe. Although I don’t always use the FULL WIDTH of the lane I...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-30-20, 06:48 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 15,591
Posted By waters60

If you have a chance to ride both you can find...

If you have a chance to ride both you can find out. The Supersix is more responsive and a better climber. It is more fun.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-25-20, 07:25 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 8,324
Posted By waters60

My worst turned into my best. Just as the...

My worst turned into my best. Just as the coronavirus started ramping up but before we knew it would be an economic disaster I bought my 2020 Supersix. Fortunately architectural restoration is...
06-11-20, 03:50 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,046
Posted By waters60

Funny how styrofoam lasts forever except in a...

Funny how styrofoam lasts forever except in a bike helmet, where it only lasts 2-3 years😳
06-01-20, 03:49 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,046
Posted By waters60

It is interesting that styrofoam, which is...

It is interesting that styrofoam, which is notorious for its ability to resist degradation, when used in a helmet goes bad in a few years😳
Forum: Road Cycling
05-30-20, 03:36 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 12,536
Posted By waters60

Humans with cell phones. It is 24/7 drunk driving.

Humans with cell phones. It is 24/7 drunk driving.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-20, 10:53 AM
Replies: 178
Views: 18,267
Posted By waters60

Let’s say I’m on a 67 mile, 6,000’ ride like...

Let’s say I’m on a 67 mile, 6,000’ ride like yesterday. I love riding and it puts me in a great mood. I pass some of these folks going the other way and say How ya doin? I get nothing from some, just...
05-11-20, 07:52 AM
Replies: 408
Views: 26,087
Posted By waters60

Pity the cyclist who misses the sounds of a...

Pity the cyclist who misses the sounds of a hermit or wood thrush. It may just be me, but the bird sounds are my soundtrack to revel in. On long climbs beside streams the babbling is also a joy.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-10-20, 11:11 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,588
Posted By waters60

Wheels. It seems they are the best item to...

Wheels. It seems they are the best item to upgrade as they are often not as good as other components and are easier to replace.
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