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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-27-20, 04:43 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,196
Posted By eagletree

I am starting to realize that. I'm looking at the...

I am starting to realize that. I'm looking at the Wahoo product though I swore I'd not buy any more of their products after poor support on my Roam due to having a different brand trainer. But maybe...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-27-20, 03:06 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,196
Posted By eagletree

Unfortunately there is no wind in the house...

Unfortunately there is no wind in the house though I see they have fans now that simulate the riding wind.

I'm bringing up the AC today and will try riding the same run again with the house cooled...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-27-20, 01:05 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,196
Posted By eagletree

That makes sense though I had hydrated all day....

That makes sense though I had hydrated all day. In Western Washington, one never gets used to having high temperatures, it's often gray, cold and miserable and seems to be getting worse over the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-27-20, 11:40 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,196
Posted By eagletree

Heat impact on performance

I was wondering if anyone has seen data on the impact of ambient temperature on performance. Yesterday at 80 degrees F, I rode a run on Rouvy that I've ridden 4 times before. It was a fast 7 mile 5...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-06-20, 08:17 AM
Replies: 1,914
Views: 512,384
Posted By eagletree

It was both. The LBS replaced the stem with one...

It was both. The LBS replaced the stem with one that could adjust upward and forward a bit, and slid the seat back as far as it could go in the seat mount. The fact is I should have bought a larger...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-05-20, 06:47 PM
Replies: 1,914
Views: 512,384
Posted By eagletree

When I started last year, I found I was getting...

When I started last year, I found I was getting numbness in my hands. It turned out that it was a combination of my bike set up and fingerless gloves. The set up had me putting too much weight...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-16-20, 08:51 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,117
Posted By eagletree

Here are the thumb-shifters I have to work with....

Here are the thumb-shifters I have to work with. They look like they might be the same orientation, but mine may be too bulky. They look thicker.

BTW, that is the cable that exploded when my...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-16-20, 01:46 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,117
Posted By eagletree

Same for me, that's why I used the Giant MTB last...

Same for me, that's why I used the Giant MTB last winter and want to get this one set up for this winter. I was clueless and riding my Emonda with Aeolus carbon rims in the worst of the mud, rain,...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-16-20, 01:32 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,117
Posted By eagletree

I was wondering if that was possible but my LBS...

I was wondering if that was possible but my LBS didn't mention it. I suppose the cosmetics aren't as good with the cables hanging out there and a purist/shop would consider it unsat. But I don't ride...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-16-20, 10:13 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,117
Posted By eagletree

Sorry to reply again to this but what shifters...

Sorry to reply again to this but what shifters did you use?
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-16-20, 09:58 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,117
Posted By eagletree

That is one negative about this, no discs. I...

That is one negative about this, no discs. I didn't measure the width of the axles before I took it in to see if I could get new hubs and weld on frame and fork tabs for discs. I doubt it as I think...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-16-20, 09:13 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,117
Posted By eagletree

Yes, that is very much the idea of what I'd like...

Yes, that is very much the idea of what I'd like to come out with. I like the full fenders and that was going to be my next project on it. I wanted to attempt to make my own since I'm learning the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-16-20, 07:36 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,117
Posted By eagletree

That is the idea, though, as mentioned, my LBS...

That is the idea, though, as mentioned, my LBS said he couldn't get bar end shifters that could index on the 6-speed rear end and they would have to be configured for friction. Sure enough, the only...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-16-20, 07:23 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,117
Posted By eagletree

I read your post on the 800. Sounds like you were...

I read your post on the 800. Sounds like you were looking for the same as I, just an easy rider on less perfect road conditions. I already had a full suspension MTB and felt it really hampered my...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-16-20, 06:59 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,117
Posted By eagletree

They're cute for sure. Makes miss my grandkids. I...

They're cute for sure. Makes miss my grandkids. I was planning a Seattle ride to see them before Covid popped up its head.

Interesting on the Schwinn, it had Biopace too. I know nothing about the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-15-20, 12:01 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,250
Posted By eagletree

I wasn't really looking for any estimations, I...

I wasn't really looking for any estimations, I have all the sensors and power. I was just griping that I can't get a view in any product that will give me a day for calories including all of my...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-14-20, 11:06 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,117
Posted By eagletree

Actually I probably won't wait long. The Emonda...

Actually I probably won't wait long. The Emonda is doing full time duty on the smart trainer and mostly what I've been riding. Even popping it off the trainer and putting the rear rim back on is...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-14-20, 10:42 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,117
Posted By eagletree

New Winter Bike

Well, it's not at all new. This was a bike I bought in 88 and never rode. In the 90s I took the tire off, welded up a mount for the front and back and ran a one-wire alternator to charge shop...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-14-20, 10:01 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,250
Posted By eagletree

I use both Rouvy and Strava and sync them. Even...

I use both Rouvy and Strava and sync them. Even with that much information, I still find both lack something so basic that I'm not sure how they missed it. They don't have a daily roll-up or view of...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-09-20, 06:31 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 27,709
Posted By eagletree

It seemed very dangerous to me too. I found this...

It seemed very dangerous to me too. I found this post mount on Amazon and it shipped and arrived within just a couple of days. Seemed very well made. I've yet to break one of those oring rubber bands...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-02-20, 07:40 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,052
Posted By eagletree

Both implement a standard called FE-C which...

Both implement a standard called FE-C which allows this, but Wahoo only supports the Wahoo trainers. Certain Elemnt trainer functions work on other companies trainers, the simple ones like Resistance...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-01-20, 04:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,052
Posted By eagletree

I'll add to this monologue since someone out...

I'll add to this monologue since someone out there in the world may run into the same problem. The problems I have had with what my specific application is, would occur for anyone trying to use a...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-01-20, 11:43 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 27,709
Posted By eagletree

Just add to this. I use it with the Wahoo Roam....

Just add to this. I use it with the Wahoo Roam. I'm going to upgrade to a Garmin 1030 for a variety of deficiencies of the Wahoo computers, but one really handy thing on the Garmin computer is that...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
03-27-20, 08:24 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,052
Posted By eagletree

I'm going to respond to my own thread since I now...

I'm going to respond to my own thread since I now have an answer, and hopefully, this will get spidered and save someone else weeks of trying to get something to work that does not.

1. Wahoo says...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
03-22-20, 04:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,052
Posted By eagletree

Elemnt Roam and Hammer

I have my Elemnt Roam and Hammer playing nicely with one exception (which unfortunately, is what I wanted it for), it will not work correctly in simulating a route. It provides no elevation based...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-17-20, 05:08 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,252
Posted By eagletree

Thanks for all the ideas and info. It cleaned up...

Thanks for all the ideas and info. It cleaned up beautifully and now fits on the Hammer. The sink is a bit dirty, but that's fine with me. It can simplify things to be single at times.

Sadly, the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-17-20, 06:08 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,252
Posted By eagletree

I was wondering about that, mine is a pile of...

I was wondering about that, mine is a pile of loose cogs and spacers, yet every video I see online, they look like they hold together except the two tallest gears. Not a big deal because it all slips...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-16-20, 10:26 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,252
Posted By eagletree

Yes, 3000 PSI will tend to shoot something this...

Yes, 3000 PSI will tend to shoot something this small like a throwing star, and I have no driveway, just a muddy gravel road out here, it might end up more covered with dirt than when I started, that...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-16-20, 07:58 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,252
Posted By eagletree

Cleaning a Cassette

I was about to set up my Cycleops Hammer tonight and started to put my old 11-28 105 Cassette on it. I pulled off the 8sp/9sp/10sp spacer and oring and slipped it on. When I started to tighten it...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-15-20, 12:28 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,834
Posted By eagletree

Others know more about this topic than I do as...

Others know more about this topic than I do as far as bicycles, but my opinion comes from commuting on a motorcycle for many years and thousands of miles without dying or even a wreck. Motorists, for...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-15-20, 11:16 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,834
Posted By eagletree

I intended to comment on your bike, but I forgot....

I intended to comment on your bike, but I forgot. I had to resort to my MTB (Mountain Bike) for a time in January and February, the roads were just too bad for my road bike and I was damaging it to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-15-20, 10:09 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,834
Posted By eagletree

If you go to a local bike shop, they will set you...

If you go to a local bike shop, they will set you up with tire spoons, a pump, and a spare tube or two, and you can keep those in your saddlebags. Look at videos on how to change a flat, but it may...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-15-20, 08:11 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,751
Posted By eagletree

I didn't see anyone mention this so I thought I'd...

I didn't see anyone mention this so I thought I'd throw it in. I bought leg warmers (on amazon) to go with my shorts. The two together have been perfect for cold weather down to the mid 40s. I'd...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-14-20, 03:23 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 7,174
Posted By eagletree

Yes, definitely more nerd than jock, and that...

Yes, definitely more nerd than jock, and that segues into the response to the first comment... nerds don't get picked at the dance ;). Just kidding, yes, it would be great to ride with someone...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-14-20, 12:15 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 7,174
Posted By eagletree

Well, this club has a nominal membership fee, but...

Well, this club has a nominal membership fee, but they offer a package deal for all the major rides of the year. At the time it sounded like a good idea so I did it. This year it possibly wasn't the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-14-20, 07:55 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 7,174
Posted By eagletree

I've still never ridden with someone other than...

I've still never ridden with someone other than the person that introduced me to biking, and we only rode about 4 times. After that, I quickly became enamored with riding alone, but I 'spose that's...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
03-11-20, 05:58 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,015
Posted By eagletree

Thanks all. I did the spur of the moment purchase...

Thanks all. I did the spur of the moment purchase and picked it up for 599 (plus shipping and tax, but... good enough). This should be great for those miserably wet days my part of the country is...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
03-11-20, 05:41 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,015
Posted By eagletree

Yes, Clever is offering it and they were really...

Yes, Clever is offering it and they were really good when I had to return my first power pedals so I trust them. Yes, the Emonda was a very old 2015 old stock bike I picked up cheap before I knew...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
03-11-20, 04:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,015
Posted By eagletree

I've been studying them today. The NEO 2 is the...

I've been studying them today. The NEO 2 is the one that's on clearance and the NEO T2 doesn't appear to have any features I'd be needing, just better ergonomics for road feel. But apparently those...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
03-11-20, 02:48 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,015
Posted By eagletree

Thanks for the confirmation. It looks like what I...

Thanks for the confirmation. It looks like what I want the trainer to do is built in to several apps, but to use it from the Roam, is most convenient, no separate phone or computer required. Now I...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
03-11-20, 01:09 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,015
Posted By eagletree

I followed that link and it led me to his article...

I followed that link and it led me to his article on the apps for controlling the trainer. You were right that the Roam can do it, and that would be perfect. Possibly I should be thinking about...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
03-11-20, 11:33 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,015
Posted By eagletree

Cyclops Hammer and Apps?

I am considering buying a Cyclops Hammer since it is so affordable. I have a question concerning the apps that could control these. I'm not interested in any of the social media type apps like Zwift...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-03-20, 05:18 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 7,722
Posted By eagletree

Should have checked it out on the GPS, just felt...

Should have checked it out on the GPS, just felt very long even at 60 MPH. It's 900 short of what I normally get in elevation for a week so should be a good workout. Nice views of the Olympics along...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-03-20, 04:15 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 7,722
Posted By eagletree

Thanks for all the input. You got me to studying...

Thanks for all the input. You got me to studying this this morning and I found some charts showing the segments of the stroke. Since it's raining so much, I'll put the Emonda on the trainer tonight...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-02-20, 05:43 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 7,722
Posted By eagletree

I'll try that. I do have a large workout mirror I...

I'll try that. I do have a large workout mirror I want to take down. So I should shoot for level rather than heel below? I wasn't aware of that.

110 is where I start bouncing a bit so it would...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-02-20, 04:31 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 7,722
Posted By eagletree

I had resisted bringing that up. It was hitting...

I had resisted bringing that up. It was hitting me about the time I started this thread. I assumed I needed more of a heel down posture for part of it, and I removed the liners to the shoes aren't so...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-02-20, 03:54 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 7,722
Posted By eagletree

Thanks for that. After this thread, and what some...

Thanks for that. After this thread, and what some others have said about burning out in other threads, I'm actually taking it easy for a few days. I've been mapping out a few 30 mile rides and plan...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-02-20, 03:48 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 7,722
Posted By eagletree

After this tax season is over and I'm sure I'm...

After this tax season is over and I'm sure I'm still flush, I'll look into the garmin watch. Right now, I've spent so much on the bike toys, that I feel like waiting. Looks like the garmin is...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-01-20, 08:56 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 7,722
Posted By eagletree

What do you use to collect your HRM data when you...

What do you use to collect your HRM data when you are not riding. I was messing around with my fitbit and did a structure walk as a test to see if that would show on strava as part of training, and...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-01-20, 03:39 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 7,722
Posted By eagletree

It turns out the Allen and Coggen algorithms were...

It turns out the Allen and Coggen algorithms were copied by Strava for the Fitness and Freshness tab calculation. One of the problems for me, is that my history is not sufficient for it to be...
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