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Forum: Pills and Ills
09-13-24, 12:41 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 507
Posted By _ForceD_

So far everything is good. Wound is healing…I...

So far everything is good. Wound is healing…I still have four days of the 2x per day amoxicillin regiment left. But…as I read…there have been cases, specifically with dog bites…that the wound healed...
Forum: Winter Cycling
09-13-24, 09:04 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 293
Posted By _ForceD_

I just Googled “safety goggles for eye glasses”...

I just Googled “safety goggles for eye glasses” and was presented all sorts of options.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-13-24, 09:00 AM
Replies: 21,608
Views: 5,548,501
Posted By _ForceD_

Some cleat covers…that will have to be retuned. —...

Some cleat covers…that will have to be retuned. — Dan

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Forum: Pills and Ills
09-13-24, 08:57 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 507
Posted By _ForceD_

The amoxicillin mentioned in my OP about my...

The amoxicillin mentioned in my OP about my artificial knee was actually originally prescribed six years ago when I received an artificial hip. My knee was just replaced in October 2023. The doctor...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-13-24, 08:43 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,066
Posted By _ForceD_

That is some incredible work that you can...

That is some incredible work that you can certainly be proud of. But I have to ask…aren’t those graphics available somewhere on the internet that you could copy, and manipulate to the specs you need?...
Forum: Pills and Ills
09-12-24, 09:08 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 507
Posted By _ForceD_

Artificial knee potential infection

This is not so much a bike-related topic, but for those who’ve received artificial knees (or other joints). Like many of you that have, I’m required to take about 2000mg of Amoxicillin about an hour...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-08-24, 09:37 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,837
Posted By _ForceD_

A few years ago my wife and I traveled to Las...

A few years ago my wife and I traveled to Las Vegas for a weekend. It was actually our first time there. We stayed right on the strip. Like you, I wanted to do a road ride, but didn’t know where to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-06-24, 08:30 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,562
Posted By _ForceD_

Not me. Our crew talks about them during on...

Not me. Our crew talks about them during on Wednesday night races. We agree it’s interesting technology, but would rather see traditional sailboats battling it out…even if they have cyclors.

Dan
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-05-24, 08:45 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,562
Posted By _ForceD_

Pedaling sailors are back in America’s Cup racing

Sorry if this was already posted.

https://www.bbc.com/sport/articles/c4ngydm1x55o

Just for clarity, for those who don’t follow AC racing, they aren’t pedaling to propel the boat. They’re still...
Forum: Triathlon
08-31-24, 08:42 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 223
Posted By _ForceD_

First pickle juice, and now this. I’m not saying...

First pickle juice, and now this. I’m not saying that these things don’t do what they’re claiming, but I’ve always felt that if you maintain a well-rounded, sensible diet that what they’re claiming...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-31-24, 08:37 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 929
Posted By _ForceD_

After doing a handful of triathlons every season...

After doing a handful of triathlons every season since the 80s…eight years ago I had to stop running. My left hip had gotten bad, and then hip replacement six years ago. By the time I recovered from...
Forum: Triathlon
08-29-24, 09:31 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,364
Posted By _ForceD_

LOL this sounds like my reason for physical...

LOL this sounds like my reason for physical fitness too. I’ve always said that I run/swim/bike/etc. so that I can eat what I want. I mostly eat things that are good (or at least not ‘bad’…but I just...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-29-24, 09:24 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 929
Posted By _ForceD_

Last month (July) I had a cough, voice was...

Last month (July) I had a cough, voice was hoarse, but I wasn’t feeling bad. Three home COVID tests had been negative. Then, went to the Dr and he did a test. It was a Friday afternoon, and he said...
Forum: Pills and Ills
08-29-24, 09:16 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 799
Posted By _ForceD_

Same. I rode the day after the lasar reduction....

Same. I rode the day after the lasar reduction. Glad I had the procedure. Also make sleep better.
Oh…and most health insurance covers it. Some (older) guys I talk to about it say they were under the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-28-24, 09:34 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 812
Posted By _ForceD_

I guess you also have to consider the % grade of...

I guess you also have to consider the % grade of the climbs. I feel that a short steep one take more out of you than a long gradual one. I just did a ride around the SE shoreline of Lake...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-25-24, 09:39 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 812
Posted By _ForceD_

I count that as a relatively flat route. But that...

I count that as a relatively flat route. But that doesn’t really matter — if you’re tracking your elevation gain over a given time. It is what it is. By comparison, in my area (southern coastal New...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-24-24, 09:14 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 511
Posted By _ForceD_

As others have indicated, for friction shifting...

As others have indicated, for friction shifting you can use just about any shifter. But, you might want to consider getting an index shifter that’s compatible with the rest of the shifting system and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-24-24, 09:04 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 408
Posted By _ForceD_

Check out your local ALDI grocery store. Yes,...

Check out your local ALDI grocery store. Yes, ALDI. They occasionally have bicycle-related items for sale. When they do, it sometimes includes a pretty reliable work stand, for a really good...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-24-24, 08:57 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,001
Posted By _ForceD_

Spandex. Dan

Spandex.


Dan
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-22-24, 09:27 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,714
Posted By _ForceD_

https://www.workmatejigs.com/Documents/ParktoolCCP...

https://www.workmatejigs.com/Documents/ParktoolCCP-22Manual.pdf

Reiterates what wheel explained above.

Dan
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-22-24, 08:22 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,714
Posted By _ForceD_

I’ve been using the CCP-22 for years. I’ve never...

I’ve been using the CCP-22 for years. I’ve never had an issued removing square taper cranks. I think it works well. The only drawback to it is that I don’t understand why Park doesn’t make the handle...
Forum: Triathlon
08-21-24, 09:08 AM
Replies: 186
Views: 10,045
Posted By _ForceD_

I will say this about chain, cog, ring, and rear...

I will say this about chain, cog, ring, and rear derailleur pulleys…keeping the built up hardened gunk off them makes shifting more accurate. I’m not good about regular cleaning of those components....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-21-24, 08:54 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,278
Posted By _ForceD_

I’ve been using Patrocleats mid-foot cleat...

I’ve been using Patrocleats mid-foot cleat adapters for about a couple of years. I’m pretty happy with them. I will caution, though, that whether you use these adapters, or a shoe that provides more...
Forum: Triathlon
08-20-24, 03:34 PM
Replies: 186
Views: 10,045
Posted By _ForceD_

If you’re not going to this extent…you’re wasting...

If you’re not going to this extent…you’re wasting your time.

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Dan
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-20-24, 08:02 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 990
Posted By _ForceD_

I never have been real fond of “click type”...

I never have been real fond of “click type” torque wrenches. I have a couple, but sometimes I find it difficult to discern the “click” when it happens, and consequently over, or under tighten. The...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-19-24, 06:44 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,714
Posted By _ForceD_

What Polaris said above… make sure the center...

What Polaris said above…
make sure the center piece is unscrewed all the way so that you can screw the outer piece all the way into the crank. The center can prevent that if it’s screwed in a bit....
Forum: Winter Cycling
08-19-24, 06:37 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 766
Posted By _ForceD_

Another sign of climate change…

No activity in BFs Winter Cycling since April. Usually there are a few comments over the summer.

Dan
Forum: Triathlon
08-19-24, 10:00 AM
Replies: 186
Views: 10,045
Posted By _ForceD_

I was about to suggest foaming dishwashing Dawn...

I was about to suggest foaming dishwashing Dawn Platinum Plus Powerwash. I recently discovered that stuff is great for degreasing bike gunk. I Googled for a link to provide and see that they now have...
Forum: Triathlon
08-18-24, 07:23 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 483
Posted By _ForceD_

Well, for what it’s worth, I’ll share the one OW...

Well, for what it’s worth, I’ll share the one OW shark encounter I’ve had. I was only about ¼ mile into my planned 2-ish mile swim parallel to a beach on Block Island off the coast of Rhode Island....
Forum: Triathlon
08-18-24, 08:35 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 483
Posted By _ForceD_

When you say “in the surf” do you mean that you...

When you say “in the surf” do you mean that you swam parallel to the beach, inside of where the waves were breaking? That’s an exercise in futility. It’s much easier when you go out past where the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-16-24, 06:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 382
Posted By _ForceD_

So are you saying the Weldtite heads will fit and...

So are you saying the Weldtite heads will fit and work on the Hozan tool?

Dan
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-16-24, 04:37 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 382
Posted By _ForceD_

I can’t imagine the resale market for spoke...

I can’t imagine the resale market for spoke threading tools is booming. Let alone without the die heads. Thus I’d be stuck with them. And when I said that I saw them priced less with the die head,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-16-24, 01:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 382
Posted By _ForceD_

Hozan spoke threader

I have the Hozan spoke threading tool that I purchased new a few years ago. It came with only the #14 gauge die head. I’m kind of interested in obtaining the #13 (and maybe the #15) gauge heads. But,...
Forum: Triathlon
08-16-24, 08:12 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 833
Posted By _ForceD_

That’s pretty much the way I explain it to...

That’s pretty much the way I explain it to newbies looking to do their first tri too. I use a Yogi Berra quote: “Ninety percent of the game is half mental. The other half is physical.”

Dan
Forum: Triathlon
08-16-24, 08:09 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,364
Posted By _ForceD_

Those are some odd distances to combine for a...

Those are some odd distances to combine for a tri. But, I agree that if you can complete this that a half IM is doable.

Just wondering why they continue with this combination of distances, and...
Forum: Pills and Ills
08-16-24, 07:41 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 522
Posted By _ForceD_

At 63, and an athlete since my early teens, I...

At 63, and an athlete since my early teens, I will say that approximately those two ages is when I saw the most dramatic changes in athletic performance.

Dan
Forum: Pills and Ills
08-15-24, 09:33 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 540
Posted By _ForceD_

I haven’t had a broken clavicle. But, I have been...

I haven’t had a broken clavicle. But, I have been forced to stay off the bike (and no running) for an extended period after surgery to repair a torn rotator cuff. Like in your case, my doc (and PTs)...
Forum: Triathlon
08-15-24, 09:17 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 833
Posted By _ForceD_

Just want to comment about the swim. IRT what’s...

Just want to comment about the swim. IRT what’s mentioned above…from a percentage, yes, it is the shortest, least significant part of the race. For those of us who are swimmers…especially in a sprint...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-15-24, 09:05 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 407
Posted By _ForceD_

First, I’m not a medical professional of any...

First, I’m not a medical professional of any kind. These are just my experiences. The Achilles pain might be a result of heel drop…which is ‘a thing’ for some cyclists…from the cleat being too far...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-15-24, 08:41 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 616
Posted By _ForceD_

Both hips at the same time? Yikes. But good for...

Both hips at the same time? Yikes. But good for you. Hope you’re doing well, and keep up the good work.

Dan
Forum: Pills and Ills
08-15-24, 08:39 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 371
Posted By _ForceD_

I’m retired military, and have TRICARE Prime for...

I’m retired military, and have TRICARE Prime for my sole health insurance. If TRICARE covers it, I’d be stunned if non-military related healthcare DOESN’T cover it.

Dan
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-13-24, 02:29 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 979
Posted By _ForceD_

I’ve had that same exact issue with Bell (or...

I’ve had that same exact issue with Bell (or other department store) tires. For whatever reason they just don’t seat well. They will, but you have to work at it. Eventually I found I’d get everything...
Forum: Pills and Ills
08-13-24, 02:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 371
Posted By _ForceD_

I took Tamsulosin (Flomax®) for years. I never...

I took Tamsulosin (Flomax®) for years. I never liked being dependent on meds…not for this anyway. It became ineffective and that’s why I chose to have the procedure. Health insurance covered it.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-13-24, 02:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 371
Posted By _ForceD_

Concur with both above sentiments. WRT rsbob’s...

Concur with both above sentiments. WRT rsbob’s comment about kids speeding on electric bikes…it’s an issue in my residential neighborhood too. Sometimes three grade school aged kids piled onto one...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-13-24, 07:16 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 371
Posted By _ForceD_

Bike Bus World

This is a great idea. I wish something like this would have been going on when my kids were young. Although these days I can see it being inundated with electric bikes.

https://bikebus.world...
Forum: Pills and Ills
08-13-24, 07:07 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 584
Posted By _ForceD_

As I understand it though, the cortisone becomes...

As I understand it though, the cortisone becomes less and less effective the more it is used.

Dan
Forum: Pills and Ills
08-12-24, 07:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 371
Posted By _ForceD_

Yep, I had it a couple years ago at 60 or 61...

Yep, I had it a couple years ago at 60 or 61 years old. It works. I was just BPH, no cancer. Had to stay off the bike a few days. Eventually went from getting up to pee 5-6 times per night to 1 or 2...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-10-24, 02:34 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,939
Posted By _ForceD_

I +1 to obtaining a CO₂ inflator and cartridges,...

I +1 to obtaining a CO₂ inflator and cartridges, tire irons and carrying it all, and a spare tube on your rides. They aren’t expensive. They sell inflators and cartridges in department stores now.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-09-24, 08:54 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 591
Posted By _ForceD_

Maybe you could check with the hotel maintenance...

Maybe you could check with the hotel maintenance department and see if they have something you could use…like one of those Black and Decker portable work stands, or some other device you could use in...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-08-24, 02:27 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,274
Posted By _ForceD_

If it’s for demo, and fitting purposes…and not...

If it’s for demo, and fitting purposes…and not intended for actual riding purposes…maybe it’s constructed of lesser quality materials that don’t provide the performance of their saddles that are...
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