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03-27-24, 02:10 PM
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Browns Valley Road.
03-22-24, 04:29 PM
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Posted By Ogsarg

Riding post blood donation

I've been donating blood regularly since the 90's. For many years, I didn't do anything different after donating and didn't really notice any lack of energy or any other side effects. That changed...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-18-24, 04:37 PM
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Posted By Ogsarg

Just ordered a Kask Protone Icon helmet to...

Just ordered a Kask Protone Icon helmet to replace the Smith I’ve been using for years.
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Forum: Road Cycling
03-17-24, 04:16 PM
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A dead end road out in ranch country. It has no official name or at least none...
03-14-24, 10:44 AM
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iphone panorama from yesterdays ride out Panoche Rd. in the eastern part of the...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-13-24, 04:32 PM
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Somewhere in Eastern San Benito County.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-11-24, 12:30 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,124
Posted By Ogsarg

I came to Di2 (Ultegra) from a 2009 bike with a...

I came to Di2 (Ultegra) from a 2009 bike with a mix of mechanical Ultegra (brifters) and 105 derailleurs and had no problem adjusting to the Di2 despite the difference in lever movement between it...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-27-24, 05:40 PM
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Green hills and blue sky. Gorgeous day.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-26-24, 05:37 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,429
Posted By Ogsarg

To me a lot depends on how much you dislike the...

To me a lot depends on how much you dislike the color. In my case, I cannot stand, and would not buy a bike that was flat black (no offense to the millions of flat black bike owners). That was my...
02-20-24, 03:09 PM
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I love this area when it’s green. Not much to look at the other 8 or so months.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-09-24, 07:06 PM
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Empty road or water bottle closeup.
02-07-24, 04:11 PM
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Atmospheric River is still stalled over us so no riding today. Took a walk 3...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-07-24, 04:04 PM
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Too much rain for a ride but a good day for a walk up this dead end road. 880 ft...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-05-24, 04:22 PM
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Pacific Coast highway a bit south of Carmel.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-05-24, 01:46 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,097
Posted By Ogsarg

With a $5k budget, there are almost limitless...

With a $5k budget, there are almost limitless choices of really good bikes. I would suggest going and test riding ones and comparing major differences, such as endurance vs. racing geometries,...
01-30-24, 04:54 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,140
Posted By Ogsarg

All three companies are well respected and all of...

All three companies are well respected and all of the models you note have many variants over a very wide price range. I'd look at the specs for the ones in your budget as there is quite a range of...
01-30-24, 04:29 PM
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Posted By Ogsarg

I think that is an insult to Edsel, which is a...

I think that is an insult to Edsel, which is a thing of beauty in comparison to this poorly sculpted block of stainless. Seriously. It looks like a 6-year old kids drawing you'd see on someone's...
01-23-24, 04:10 PM
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The famous Bixby bridge on Hwy 1.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-23-24, 04:07 PM
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Hwy 1 between Carmel and Big Sur.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-21-24, 06:42 PM
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Hwy 25 just outside of Tres Pinos, CA. Beautiful day but the wind was nasty.
01-21-24, 05:51 PM
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At the county historical park.
01-16-24, 03:48 PM
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Country folk around here really dislike trespassing. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-13-24, 12:18 AM
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Posted By Ogsarg

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We haven’t gotten much rain but enough over the last few weeks that we’re...
01-04-24, 12:01 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 775
Posted By Ogsarg

I had a very high heartrate with my Tickr at one...

I had a very high heartrate with my Tickr at one point and read about resetting it by reversing the polarity on the battery for a second and then putting it back. It seemed to work for me. As I...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-15-23, 11:13 PM
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Panoche Rd. Middle of nowhere, CA
12-12-23, 10:53 PM
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Posted By Ogsarg

I'm at 3370 miles for the year and have some...

I'm at 3370 miles for the year and have some holiday travel coming up so not sure how much more I'll get. Odd that I'm riding less since I retired. Between Grandkids and other activities, I'm finding...
12-02-23, 12:59 PM
Replies: 64
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Posted By Ogsarg

From motorcycling, I learned that you should...

From motorcycling, I learned that you should never get anywhere near your technical and equipment limitations on anything other than the track or other controlled conditions. In the semi-rural area...
12-02-23, 12:00 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 3,922
Posted By Ogsarg

Over and over, people talk about how the cost to...

Over and over, people talk about how the cost to make something doesn't justify it's price as though that is all that goes into the final product. Well, it's not. Engineering, R&D, Marketing, Quality...
11-26-23, 04:52 PM
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Cottonwoods and a few rows of grapes along Tres Pinos Creek near Paicines, CA.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-26-23, 04:47 PM
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Hwy 25 just north of Paicines, CA
11-09-23, 08:18 AM
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San Benito River watershed. Cottonwoods are a bit more colorful this year,...
10-30-23, 06:04 PM
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Can’t say what happened to make this oak tree grow this way but it reminds me...
10-29-23, 03:01 PM
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Hiking at Hudner Ranch area. May have to come back here in the spring.
10-22-23, 09:19 PM
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Was surprised to see horses in this field on my ride today. No fences here so...
10-17-23, 07:35 PM
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Behind our campground in the Mojave Desert.
10-08-23, 06:52 PM
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A lot of different crops are grown in this area but not many flowers. San Juan...
10-02-23, 01:19 PM
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Posted By Ogsarg

I'm surprised you could fit a 32 on the Synapse...

I'm surprised you could fit a 32 on the Synapse so no surprise it's rubbing. I'd switch to a 30 or 31 before you run into a problem with the rubbing.
10-02-23, 12:45 PM
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San Benito County fall color, aka poison oak.
09-24-23, 04:56 PM
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Cabernet grapes. The cool weather we’re having is making for a late harvest I...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-08-23, 04:09 PM
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Just over the hill from Aromas, CA on Carr Ave.
09-08-23, 03:54 PM
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Mission San Juan Bautista. Movie buffs may know this is where the bell tower...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-01-23, 02:26 PM
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Recently paved section of Cienega Rd. A couple of miles south of Hollister....
08-31-23, 11:37 AM
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Posted By Ogsarg

I'd suggest reading some about how tetanus...

I'd suggest reading some about how tetanus effects the human body. It's pretty gruesome and may get you to change your mind. I've probably had 20 tetanus shots in my life with no ill effects. I'm not...
08-27-23, 07:13 PM
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Insects viewed through a large magnifying glass. Pacific Grove museum of...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-25-23, 11:37 PM
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Unnamed road, San Benito county, CA
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-21-23, 03:03 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,590
Posted By Ogsarg

Guessing the hinge pin is bent. I don't suspect...

Guessing the hinge pin is bent. I don't suspect the pin could break but it may eventually become impossible to fold.

I see a hole on the bottom where you may be able to remove the pin and replace...
08-20-23, 10:19 PM
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Naked ladies and prickly pear cacti near Watsonville, CA.
07-23-23, 06:37 PM
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Pacific Grove, CA
Forum: Road Cycling
07-23-23, 06:28 PM
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Santa Ana Valley road
Forum: Road Cycling
07-22-23, 03:30 PM
Replies: 3,108
Views: 528,693
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Near Pacific Grove, CA.
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