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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-11-23, 05:13 AM
Replies: 128
Views: 6,510
Posted By yannisg

Nice garden. Must need a lot of work, but it...

Nice garden. Must need a lot of work, but it certainly looks good.
I have a hobby farm that needs a huge amount of work, but this kind of work keeps the upper body in good shape
Forum: Pills and Ills
11-09-23, 04:04 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,269
Posted By yannisg

Premature ventricular contractions

Premature ventricular contractions
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-26-23, 12:21 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,731
Posted By yannisg

I took a stress test today which showed some...

I took a stress test today which showed some extra systoles that most likely affected the the odd behaviour of the HRM. I was told that the extra beats are nothing to worry about.
As the intensity...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-18-23, 02:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 524
Posted By yannisg

Thanks for responding. It seems the tire pressure...

Thanks for responding. It seems the tire pressure I am using is too high.
From the tire pressure calculator 40 psi seems adequate.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-16-23, 01:07 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 734
Posted By yannisg

I had a creaky BB30 BB on my new Cannondale...

I had a creaky BB30 BB on my new Cannondale Synapse a few years ago.
I tried everything with the BB30 brgs. Removal, re-installation, and using a special sealant. I spent a lot of time with the BB,...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-21-22, 12:11 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 10,984
Posted By yannisg

I use to go to the gym twice a week even though I...

I use to go to the gym twice a week even though I had a bench, various weights and TRX in my basement.
I stopped going to the gym since Covid, and use my basement equipment once a week.
I do quite...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-20-22, 10:32 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,693
Posted By yannisg

I get a good upper body workout by working on my...

I get a good upper body workout by working on my farm the days I don't bike. The is no coast during the farm work.
I experienced a saddle sore on the last 2 days of the 6X200k brevet in 2012.
I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-20-22, 10:20 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,648
Posted By yannisg

As for the cable housing, the type mentioned in...

As for the cable housing, the type mentioned in the other post above is the Shimano recommended one. Seems to be low compression coiled housing, similar construction to brake housing. Originally, in...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-06-22, 02:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 376
Posted By yannisg

Surprisingly, WD-40 solved the problem, and it...

Surprisingly, WD-40 solved the problem, and it seems to index properly.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-30-22, 11:25 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,645
Posted By yannisg

I get the same response from my cardiologist

I get the same response from my cardiologist
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
08-30-22, 11:22 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 15,318
Posted By yannisg

One way I have found to quickly test how...

One way I have found to quickly test how comfortable a saddle will be is to ride on flat route continuously for an hour or more at a tempo pace and constant RPM without moving out of the saddle for...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-24-22, 12:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 558
Posted By yannisg

Thanks for the clarification

Thanks for the clarification
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-14-22, 04:14 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,673
Posted By yannisg

Totally agree. I went through a new pair of...

Totally agree.
I went through a new pair of quality rim brake pads in an 8 hour brevet in raining conditions. The grit from the road completely chewed them up.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-27-22, 02:10 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 913
Posted By yannisg

I always had a hard time sealing tubeless road...

I always had a hard time sealing tubeless road tires after they had been used, and removed for cleaning. A few times I had to use a new tire even though the old tire had many klm left. I tried...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-07-21, 11:13 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 6,878
Posted By yannisg

For what's worth. I was taking a high quality...

For what's worth.
I was taking a high quality protein after my rides and gym workout (about 50 gr) a shot. After taking these doses of protein powder I ended up with a kidney stone that need a...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-17-21, 10:12 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 13,408
Posted By yannisg

I live in a Southern Med country with plenty of...

I live in a Southern Med country with plenty of sun.
I ride in the sun, and work, in the sun on the land I have for 3 hrs every other day. I'm not an early riser.
I took a Vit D3 test and I was on...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-03-21, 11:57 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,555
Posted By yannisg

I have 14 laps within the rides I do, and range...

I have 14 laps within the rides I do, and range from 2:30 to 18:00 min. All these laps are uphill of various gradients. The long ones I do at 110% of my FTP
I find the laps are easier to do even...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
10-19-20, 01:23 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 17,220
Posted By yannisg

Ready to give-up on tubeless road tires

Recently, I was on a Brevet and I got a front wheel flat. The sealant did not seal the puncture that must had been small because I couldn't detect it. When installing the inner tube I noticed the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-05-20, 01:16 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,919
Posted By yannisg

Thanks everyone for responding, and I appreciate...

Thanks everyone for responding, and I appreciate the recommendations.
The braking surface is concave so there must not be much material left.
I'm looking at a new wheel set to replace these rims....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-10-20, 12:55 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 354
Posted By yannisg

Are you sure the creaking is from the pedals and...

Are you sure the creaking is from the pedals and not the BB- crank area.
I had creaking from BB area on my Cannondale when pedaling out of the saddle.
I spent a lot of time on the BB30 brgs....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-15-20, 10:53 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,024
Posted By yannisg

I had creaking from BB area on my Canondale,...

I had creaking from BB area on my Canondale, spent a lot of time on the BB30 brgs.
Eventually, determined that the creaking was from the chainring bolts.
I disassembled the chainrings, and cleaned...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-10-19, 02:50 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,633
Posted By yannisg

Sealant does dry out specially in hot climates....

Sealant does dry out specially in hot climates. If you have a removable core valve you can remove the core, and check the level of the sealant.
Also if you not riding the bike frequently rotate the...
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