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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-19-24, 07:32 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,625
Posted By Bald Paul

Beats having a house dropped on you.

Beats having a house dropped on you.
Forum: Recreational & Family
09-19-24, 05:51 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 600
Posted By Bald Paul

Very nice! It's odd that the fork on the 1930...

Very nice!
It's odd that the fork on the 1930 Bergamini De Stayer appears to be backwards!
And it's a bit frightening that a lot of bikes in the same era as when I began riding seriously in my...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-17-24, 05:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 225
Posted By Bald Paul

Old news

Old news
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-17-24, 07:08 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 352
Posted By Bald Paul

The IG Nobel prize is satirical. You all know...

The IG Nobel prize is satirical. You all know that, right?
Ig Nobel Prize - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ig_Nobel_Prize)
One of the winners this year was a group of scientists who...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-16-24, 05:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 163
Posted By Bald Paul

I think the whole used bike market has collapsed...

I think the whole used bike market has collapsed since the end of the pandemic.
I just purchased a used tandem. I offered about 70% of the asking price only because the owners had just spent almost...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-16-24, 08:19 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,005
Posted By Bald Paul

Absolutely INSIST that the police take a report -...

Absolutely INSIST that the police take a report - and FOLLOW UP on it. If they don't, go to the local TV station and tell them your story. Video is always a great help. I ride with a Varia RTC715 to...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-16-24, 08:05 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 774
Posted By Bald Paul

As it turns out, the bike won't fit in the...

As it turns out, the bike won't fit in the trainer, so I guess the flat, open lot is our next best thing.
Still a few minor things to do, like waiting for the under saddle mount for the Varia...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
09-14-24, 04:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 267
Posted By Bald Paul

No, I was just kidding. The last time I raced in...

No, I was just kidding. The last time I raced in Zwift I was dropped on the lead-in.
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
09-14-24, 03:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 267
Posted By Bald Paul

If the D in Cat D means Dropped, I'm your guy!...

If the D in Cat D means Dropped, I'm your guy! :thumb:
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-14-24, 03:04 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,452
Posted By Bald Paul

And pray the guy riding behind you doesn't have a...

And pray the guy riding behind you doesn't have a GoPro: Clip Happens! (youtube.com)
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-14-24, 12:37 PM
Replies: 27,763
Views: 3,563,856
Posted By Bald Paul

Miles for Mammograms

My neighbor and I rode in the "Miles for Mammograms" ride sponsored by the Beardon-Josey women's cycling team. It's a charity ride to raise money to pay for mammograms for women who don't have...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-14-24, 11:04 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 774
Posted By Bald Paul

What are you using for your intercom?

What are you using for your intercom?
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-13-24, 07:06 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 774
Posted By Bald Paul

Yes, first tandem. My stoker is very petite -...

Yes, first tandem.
My stoker is very petite - all of 5' tall and 115 lbs. I'm 5'10" and 180.
Would you recommend putting the bike on an indoor training stand (one that locks onto the rear QR and...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-13-24, 05:48 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 337
Posted By Bald Paul

[QUOTE=keyboardologist;23347634]Great, this is...

[QUOTE=keyboardologist;23347634]Great, this is the plan for now.
So, when I go 12speed (cassette), then I also need an 12-speed chain, correct? will 11-speed crankset be ok?
The difference between...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-12-24, 04:13 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 630
Posted By Bald Paul

Do you have a Garmin Edge unit with LiveTrack and...

Do you have a Garmin Edge unit with LiveTrack and Incident Detection? You can turn them on only when riding and using your GPS. They connect to your cellphone and call a designated contact if a crash...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-12-24, 05:41 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 2,353
Posted By Bald Paul

I almost adopted a brontosaurus from the shelter....

I almost adopted a brontosaurus from the shelter.
Then I saw him poop.
I don't own a front end loader.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-11-24, 12:07 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 774
Posted By Bald Paul

Tandem "How To" ride videos?

I'm picking up a new-to-me (okay, used) Cannondale tandem this weekend.
In the meantime, I've been researching how to be a proper captain. Someone posted this link on the Over 50 forum:...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-11-24, 06:01 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 399
Posted By Bald Paul

Okay, I was a factory service tech that dealt...

Okay, I was a factory service tech that dealt with over 70 dealerships in my AOR for 28 years and have extensive experience with advanced electronic systems in cars.
Did your car ever set fault...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-10-24, 06:27 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,429
Posted By Bald Paul

Your seat post just broke. Stand to pedal.

Your seat post just broke.
Stand to pedal.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-10-24, 12:59 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 2,353
Posted By Bald Paul

Yes. I guess, just to satisfy your nit-picking, I...

Yes. I guess, just to satisfy your nit-picking, I should have just said I don't choose to live in the PAST. That includes the 19th century, the Renaissance Period, and the dinosaurs.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-10-24, 10:33 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 2,353
Posted By Bald Paul

You are correct. I choose not to live in the 19th...

You are correct. I choose not to live in the 19th century. Well, unless I go to one of those Renaissance fairs.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-10-24, 07:24 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 2,353
Posted By Bald Paul

If you're considering building this as some kind...

If you're considering building this as some kind of hobby project, hey, go for it. However, there is a good reason steam power was replaced by internal combustion engines, and even now these are...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-10-24, 05:21 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 361
Posted By Bald Paul

I did get in touch with Charlie who explained...

I did get in touch with Charlie who explained which "modules" I would need. The price ended up being about double what I got the tandem for. :eek:
I did find a used one, though!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-10-24, 05:16 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 2,353
Posted By Bald Paul

Steam under pressure in a vessel mounted on a...

Steam under pressure in a vessel mounted on a tricycle?
I mean hey, what could go wrong?...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-09-24, 04:32 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 494
Posted By Bald Paul

Didn't the Rolling Stones make a soup out of...

Didn't the Rolling Stones make a soup out of those? :lol:
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-09-24, 01:15 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 137
Posted By Bald Paul

WTB - Draftmaster hitch rack for single tandem

Found one! :)
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-08-24, 04:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 361
Posted By Bald Paul

Did you call or attempt to message them via the...

Did you call or attempt to message them via the website? The website information link didn't work, and the email address came back as undeliverable. I guess I'll give them a call.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-08-24, 12:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 361
Posted By Bald Paul

Is Draftmaster still in business?

I'm picking up a used tandem and want to get a Draftmaster hitch rack.
Draftmaster Racks (atoc.com) (http://www.atoc.com/draftmastermain.php)

I've tried contacting them, but haven't heard back....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-04-24, 01:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 822
Posted By Bald Paul

And with luck, the seat post isn't frozen into...

And with luck, the seat post isn't frozen into the frame tube. :(
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-04-24, 12:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 857
Posted By Bald Paul

Upstate hand cyclist defending national champion...

Upstate hand cyclist defending national champion title (wspa.com)...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-04-24, 11:58 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,718
Posted By Bald Paul

I'm currently looking to purchase a used tandem...

I'm currently looking to purchase a used tandem so my significant other can ride with me (okay, I'll provide the power, she'll just look really good in her lycra outfit!) ;)

I found one a few...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-02-24, 08:00 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,718
Posted By Bald Paul

My riding partner bought his wife a new Trek...

My riding partner bought his wife a new Trek Emonda in 2022. We upgraded the cassette to an 11-34 to better handle the local terrain and changed to a long cage RD. The bike has less than 100 miles on...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-02-24, 07:31 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 985
Posted By Bald Paul

I figured it out. Since there are two tires, I...

I figured it out. Since there are two tires, I saved 40 pounds by underinflating them.
Then a gust of wind came up and my bike flew away. :notamused:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-02-24, 06:05 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 985
Posted By Bald Paul

Tire Inflation Question

My tires say I can inflate them to 100 PSI. If I only inflate them to 80 PSI, will my bike be 20 lbs lighter?

(If you ignore it, it will wither and die.)
Forum: Road Cycling
08-30-24, 06:44 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 662
Posted By Bald Paul

Ask the shop if you can purchase the cockpit...

Ask the shop if you can purchase the cockpit setup through them. Also ask if you can return it if his advice is wrong.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-28-24, 05:47 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,129
Posted By Bald Paul

I'm guessing about 200 hours.

I'm guessing about 200 hours.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-27-24, 05:03 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,581
Posted By Bald Paul

Well, he's succeeded in making it to my "list"...

Well, he's succeeded in making it to my "list" (you know the one.)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-27-24, 07:37 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,581
Posted By Bald Paul

Says the guy raving about colored bike...

Says the guy raving about colored bike chains..... :notamused:
Forum: Southeast
08-25-24, 03:42 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 270
Posted By Bald Paul

South Carolina - Top Bike Climbs...

South Carolina - Top Bike Climbs (pjammcycling.com) (https://pjammcycling.com/zone/272.South-Carolina-Top-Bike-Climbs)
North Carolina - Top Bike Climbs (pjammcycling.com)...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-24-24, 06:07 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,004
Posted By Bald Paul

Saddles, instead of just those pointy seat post...

Saddles, instead of just those pointy seat post thingies.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-21-24, 05:04 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,303
Posted By Bald Paul

Let's start with a pretty basic question - what...

Let's start with a pretty basic question - what brand and model bike do you currently have?
Forum: Road Cycling
08-20-24, 06:14 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,214
Posted By Bald Paul

Maybe ask the mods to move to C&V? Oh, never...

Maybe ask the mods to move to C&V?
Oh, never mind, it's a zombie thread revival.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-20-24, 11:40 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,127
Posted By Bald Paul

And you're worried about your bike??? :eek:

And you're worried about your bike??? :eek:
Forum: Road Cycling
08-20-24, 06:06 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,950
Posted By Bald Paul

The one that gets you there first is faster. ...

The one that gets you there first is faster.
The one that gives you fewer aches and pains is more comfortable.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-19-24, 02:26 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,436
Posted By Bald Paul

Charlotte Area Cycling | Meetup...

Charlotte Area Cycling | Meetup (https://www.meetup.com/charlotte-area-cycling/)

Group Rides | Charlotte, NC - Trek Bicycle Store of Charlotte | North Carolina (trekofclt.com)...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-19-24, 02:23 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,436
Posted By Bald Paul

Be aware that some type of major construction...

Be aware that some type of major construction that affects the road(s) around the Mt Mitchell area is planned for some time in the future, and check beforehand. The 2025 Assault on Mt Mitchell (don't...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-18-24, 09:52 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 420
Posted By Bald Paul

We used to call that a Car-B-Que.

We used to call that a Car-B-Que.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-17-24, 12:12 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 696
Posted By Bald Paul

Pictures or it didn't happen. No, wait.......

Pictures or it didn't happen.

No, wait.......
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-16-24, 10:55 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 590
Posted By Bald Paul

Shocking! :lol:

Shocking! :lol:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-15-24, 11:27 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,188
Posted By Bald Paul

Until a zombie steps out, knocks you off your...

Until a zombie steps out, knocks you off your bike, and eats your brain.
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