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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-29-16, 07:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,486
Posted By IARide4Fun

Wheel cleaner

Well they say necessity is the mother of invention. Last night was oiling my chain and some of the oil got on the rim where the breaks clamp. I knew that I had to get this off the rim. I also knew...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-19-16, 07:48 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 7,432
Posted By IARide4Fun

Yes, I have one. I have the interactive one. The...

Yes, I have one. I have the interactive one. The only extra line available has my "Type 2" listed. I like the interactive one, it has all my info. That way I don't have to pick what to put. And the...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
02-09-16, 06:25 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,073
Posted By IARide4Fun

Hand warmers on the batteries.

Hand warmers on the batteries.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-17-15, 08:19 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,868
Posted By IARide4Fun

OK here is verdict. I kept the Bontrager because...

OK here is verdict. I kept the Bontrager because of the deal I got on it (half price). Today I ordered the Performance Bike wind jacket. Having both in the closet will leave me with choices

I did...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-09-15, 11:15 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,868
Posted By IARide4Fun

Thanks for the help. I was looking at the...

Thanks for the help.

I was looking at the Performance bike Jacket. In fact, that is what I was going to get until I ran into this at a local store. The only hang up with Performance Bike was that...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-09-15, 06:51 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,868
Posted By IARide4Fun

Windproof Jacket

Well, I have been looking for some time now for a windproof jacket. It seems that the temp can be good, but the slightest breeze will still make me cold. So I am looking for something that can block...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-24-15, 07:30 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,619
Posted By IARide4Fun

I am not sure if I am like others, but once I got...

I am not sure if I am like others, but once I got it in check and some weight loss I felt tremendously better. And have since. I really feel that my diagnosis, has improved my quality of life. I...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-23-15, 10:03 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,619
Posted By IARide4Fun

I was diagnosed 2/25/2014 with an A1C of 13. By...

I was diagnosed 2/25/2014 with an A1C of 13. By July I had it down to 5.7 with Metformin and riding. Haven't worked out much during the winter. But the meter hasn't been high. Just keep using your...
Forum: Great Lakes
02-07-15, 08:28 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,754
Posted By IARide4Fun

Just 29 right now but foggy it looks like, stay...

Just 29 right now but foggy it looks like, stay safe.

Are you the same bicycle bill on the RAGBRAI board.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-23-14, 07:46 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 6,152
Posted By IARide4Fun

ditto I have diabetes so I also use it as a...

ditto
I have diabetes so I also use it as a medical ID. I wear it all the time in case of a car accident. I use the interactive one. Information can change and I can update it. I think I also...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-05-14, 08:35 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,846
Posted By IARide4Fun

OK, I would someday like to get a device that has...

OK, I would someday like to get a device that has maps and I see all these issues with Garmin, is there a device that has maps without all these issues?
Forum: Training & Nutrition
10-01-14, 06:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 963
Posted By IARide4Fun

category of workouts

I think I have heard on here about different type of workout levels or training. I think that it pertains to power meters, but I am not sure. Can any explain what this might be?
Forum: Road Cycling
10-01-14, 07:16 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 4,280
Posted By IARide4Fun

Here is my story. Back in ’07 I started...

Here is my story.

Back in ’07 I started exercising more in order to get into shape. My oldest was starting sports and I wanted to keep up with him. At the time I was in the 260-270 range. In...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-12-14, 05:40 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,325
Posted By IARide4Fun

WOW, all great advice. I think the thing that...

WOW, all great advice. I think the thing that gets cold for me are my hands and feet. I do a lot of ice fishing, so there have been times were they have gotten cold and I think they are more...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-11-14, 07:59 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,325
Posted By IARide4Fun

Thanks for your thoughts. I do not have full...

Thanks for your thoughts. I do not have full finger gloves, but I could use regular gloves. I do not have any booties yet. I will have to tough this one out. These are things that I will be looking...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-11-14, 07:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,300
Posted By IARide4Fun

I created a bad experience for her a while back,...

I created a bad experience for her a while back, so the fact that she wanted to ride again shocked me. I will not ruin this chance. Also I thought the money would have added to that. But she was...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-11-14, 07:15 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,325
Posted By IARide4Fun

Clothing Layers

So.. I have a ride Saturday. It is predicted to be 36 degrees at the start. It will warm up to 60’s, but that will not be until after the ride is over. I am not sure exactly the distance, but know...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-10-14, 07:43 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,300
Posted By IARide4Fun

My New Road bike

Well, finally pulled the trigger on a new bike. I have been looking all summer. I really had a hard time with the money part. But decided to do it.

Here is where it gets really strange. I took my...
Forum: Great Lakes Rides and Events
09-01-14, 08:06 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 932
Posted By IARide4Fun

The Good and the Bad

Well on Saturday my youngest and I did a charity ride. This ride was the ride that got me started into biking. I did it back in 09 with some of my in-laws and wife. It was a great first ride. It was...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-24-14, 08:50 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,697
Posted By IARide4Fun

Good timing. I just took some of my big boy jeans...

Good timing. I just took some of my big boy jeans to Goodwill. Congrats on the weight loss. I bet your energy levels feel better.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-08-14, 07:16 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,692
Posted By IARide4Fun

Maybe this is the winner. My gears feel fine for...

Maybe this is the winner. My gears feel fine for climbs, it is the open road and down hill that I wish I had more. Maybe I just need to look at that part.

Some of you mentioned RPMs. Is that...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-07-14, 11:38 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,692
Posted By IARide4Fun

Hey I think this is what I looking for. In the...

Hey I think this is what I looking for. In the time between posts, I reduce the ratios to decimal points and just used that. I have also been using the Sheldon Gear Inches calculator as well. Gear...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-06-14, 08:26 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,692
Posted By IARide4Fun

I guess I was hoping to better understand the...

I guess I was hoping to better understand the gears and what they mean. Is there another resource that can help?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-28-14, 08:19 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,692
Posted By IARide4Fun

Gear questions

Ok, I am new to understanding bike gearing. I have an older Schwinn, but would like to get a better bike. So I got the chain ring and freewheel numbers but don’t know what they mean.

It has 52/39...
Forum: Great Lakes
07-26-14, 08:03 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,754
Posted By IARide4Fun

Did the first day of RAGBRAI. My first attempt....

Did the first day of RAGBRAI. My first attempt. It was a 70 mile day. That was a new personal best for me. The ride felt good. I would like to try the whole week. Maybe next year. Need a bike upgrade...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-21-14, 07:24 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,690
Posted By IARide4Fun

Thanks for all the advice guys. I think that as...

Thanks for all the advice guys. I think that as ugly and redneck as they look, I will leave the ones that I have on. I am capable of the riv nuts. I always called them something different, though. My...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-19-14, 06:36 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,690
Posted By IARide4Fun

Adding bottle cage holes

I have an older Schwinn Traveler and would like to drill and tap holes for bottle cages. Would that compromise the frame? It is a steel frame. Also would this decrease the value of the bike?
Forum: Training & Nutrition
07-12-14, 08:39 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,451
Posted By IARide4Fun

WOW, that is me too. I was diagnosed in February....

WOW, that is me too. I was diagnosed in February. I have picked up the pace in my riding. My pants barely stay on and the doc says that I am only down 10 pounds. I was a little disappointed. But my...
Forum: Great Lakes
07-05-14, 07:18 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,754
Posted By IARide4Fun

Can't go wrong with that combination.

Can't go wrong with that combination.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-30-14, 08:07 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 988
Posted By IARide4Fun

Rocky road. He he. Riding a vintage Schwinn....

Rocky road. He he. Riding a vintage Schwinn. Steel frame and all.
Forum: Great Lakes
06-29-14, 06:02 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,754
Posted By IARide4Fun

The 50 was tempting, but I was concerned about...

The 50 was tempting, but I was concerned about the weather. Also I would have missed the boys last tournament game. You probably passed me. I was on an older Schwinn 10 speed, red.
Forum: Great Lakes
06-29-14, 12:28 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,754
Posted By IARide4Fun

I rode the 25 mile route. I left early though. I...

I rode the 25 mile route. I left early though. I think I was on the road at 8.
Forum: Great Lakes
06-28-14, 08:19 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,754
Posted By IARide4Fun

Just did this today. First time. Nice ride and...

Just did this today. First time. Nice ride and trails. Might have to try the fall one.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-21-14, 09:02 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 984
Posted By IARide4Fun

Thanks for that advice. I should be able to get...

Thanks for that advice. I should be able to get more time in when baseball is over in a few weeks. This rain that we are getting isn't helping either.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-21-14, 09:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,121
Posted By IARide4Fun

Thanks for that advice. And patience.

Thanks for that advice. And patience.
Forum: Recreational & Family
06-14-14, 04:19 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 39,850
Posted By IARide4Fun

OK, I am experiencing this problem with a new...

OK, I am experiencing this problem with a new hitch that I got for our KIA. I have a cheap Allen rack that I have been using on my pickup since 2010. It worked great with a locking hitch pin. I got a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-12-14, 09:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,121
Posted By IARide4Fun

Sorry for being new and not saying this...

Sorry for being new and not saying this correctly. You are correct, I am in the large front ring and the inside one on the rear.

I will check out those videos. I also do not know if this is the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-11-14, 08:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,121
Posted By IARide4Fun

Schwinn 10 speed shifting

I am a little green here, but have a question.

I have an older Schwin Traveler 10 speed (crica 1970's or 80's). The problem is when I try get into the 10th gear when riding. It will sometimes, but...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-14, 08:07 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 984
Posted By IARide4Fun

I guess beginner might not be exactly me, but I...

I guess beginner might not be exactly me, but I am not a seasoned rider either. I think that I have road more than the casual rider, but still not full time rider. Last month I got 130 miles in, and...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-10-14, 08:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 984
Posted By IARide4Fun

I am in the same position as the original poster....

I am in the same position as the original poster. So I just need to ride more?

I just finished a club ride tonight and got left behind. I roughly am a 10 mph rider. I was just curious if it was me...
Forum: Touring
05-26-14, 08:08 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,462
Posted By IARide4Fun

This looks interesting. Can you explain how that...

This looks interesting. Can you explain how that works? Is there a battery in that or does it need the hub? If the hub is required, is it wired or wireless? Does the hub work on the front hub or...
Forum: Introductions
05-17-14, 07:07 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 487
Posted By IARide4Fun

Greeting from NW Iowa

Hello all. A new member from Northwest Iowa. Always liked riding bikes. Over the span of the last 7 years, I have been getting back to riding more. Hope to learn form the more experienced riders on...
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