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03-06-24, 04:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,271
Posted By Champlaincycler

Not sure why you can't get HR and power, probably...

Not sure why you can't get HR and power, probably a different setup than mine.

I've a Wahoo kickr and use apple tv 4k. Rouvy shows my HR, using a Wahoo tickr strap. Also gives cadence, watts per...
01-19-24, 08:26 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,004
Posted By Champlaincycler

So long as shifting works than all is good. ...

So long as shifting works than all is good.
lake George is about 100 miles south of me. I did live in Vermont for 30 years. There is no interstate west of the Green Mountains, so most heading to...
01-18-24, 10:33 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,004
Posted By Champlaincycler

Yes, same cassette as the one left on your rear...

Yes, same cassette as the one left on your rear wheel.
01-17-24, 07:02 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,004
Posted By Champlaincycler

I've a Wahoo kicker core, $900 a few yrs back but...

I've a Wahoo kicker core, $900 a few yrs back but down to $600 or so recently with a year of zwift. I'm thinking you can find one for half that price on Craigslist or Marketplace. I do Rouvy for...
01-17-24, 03:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 701
Posted By Champlaincycler

I too sold my Concept 2 a year back. Great...

I too sold my Concept 2 a year back. Great workout but also had a nagging lower back issue
Tried to correct position on rower but couldn't seem to get past it. Bottom line is that the rower and...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-09-24, 02:46 PM
Replies: 152
Views: 5,242
Posted By Champlaincycler

I don't ride much in the dark. When I do it's...

I don't ride much in the dark. When I do it's early morning. I still use a blinky strapped to my left ankle as I did in the 70's. Drivers just can't figure out what that rotating, blinking safety...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-06-24, 03:04 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,341
Posted By Champlaincycler

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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01-04-24, 07:59 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,592
Posted By Champlaincycler

A bit impressed by the love and dedication shared...

A bit impressed by the love and dedication shared here.
My wife rides a bike somewhat like a Monarch butterfly, she flits from side to side with abandon due to eye and depth perception issues. She...
01-04-24, 06:39 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,588
Posted By Champlaincycler

I'm so sorry for your loss. I also have a twin...

I'm so sorry for your loss. I also have a twin sister. Oddly my mother gave birth to 3 Sets of twins way before fertlity drugs.
The loss of brothers and sisters is so very hard. You mourn the...
12-10-23, 07:43 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 451
Posted By Champlaincycler

Thank you, and it's becoming clear to me that...

Thank you, and it's becoming clear to me that you're right. Just my second year on the trainer and I'm learning to moderate things as I've been hammering too much for not a lot of payback.. I've had...
12-09-23, 08:53 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 451
Posted By Champlaincycler

SO, I just could not get my front derailleur...

SO, I just could not get my front derailleur tuned. I'm not a great wrencher, but derailleur adjustment is in my wheelhouse. Took it to the lbs and a junior mechanic did his best but still wasn't...
12-07-23, 10:58 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 451
Posted By Champlaincycler

Beginner BB, or is it BBB

I've a. 2010 Specialized Robaix that I purchased last year to use on my trainer. Recently noticed a lot of play in the BB, not noise but enough play to effect shifting. Took it to my lbs and he said...
11-30-23, 03:52 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 752
Posted By Champlaincycler

I take a statin that's recommended to take in...

I take a statin that's recommended to take in the evenings. I could not do that consistently, too many distractions. I take it first thing in the morning now, right after getting out of bed and...
11-29-23, 03:00 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 4,049
Posted By Champlaincycler

Using a Wahoo Kickr Core. I've thought about this...

Using a Wahoo Kickr Core. I've thought about this and came to the conclusion that I'm just not mentally strong enough to ride outside in winter alone, at least not fast. For sure, all the clothes and...
11-20-23, 03:17 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 4,049
Posted By Champlaincycler

I also rode outside yesterday for the first time...

I also rode outside yesterday for the first time in almost a month. During that month, I've been killing it on Rouvy. Doing 18-25 mile rides 3-4 times a week and pulling my own, passing others more...
11-18-23, 02:42 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 4,301
Posted By Champlaincycler

I use a light windbreaker that can squeeze into...

I use a light windbreaker that can squeeze into one of those small pouch type tool holders that fit in a water bottle cage.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-17-23, 04:56 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,121
Posted By Champlaincycler

A yr back I went looking for a used Robaix to use...

A yr back I went looking for a used Robaix to use on my trainer, vaguely similar geometry to my 2016 Robaix road bike. Bought a 2010 carbon frame Robaix fairly cheap and its now on the second...
11-14-23, 04:55 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 903
Posted By Champlaincycler

Got into a yellow jacket nest late summer. They...

Got into a yellow jacket nest late summer. They were in a small pile of crushed stone I use for my patio that had a few hay bales on it. Took a bale apart for mulch and my wrist was on fire, like I...
11-04-23, 08:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 567
Posted By Champlaincycler

Wow, really inspiring. I need to do more of that...

Wow, really inspiring. I need to do more of that type of riding. Leave the house at 6am and whatever. Thanks for posting.
11-01-23, 03:20 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 5,439
Posted By Champlaincycler

Have been skimming this thread for a few days. ...

Have been skimming this thread for a few days.
I'm a cabinetmaker by trade. At the age of 42, It came to me that it was hard work and low pay and unhealthy. I took a job teaching home building at...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-09-23, 02:16 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 896
Posted By Champlaincycler

Paint my house. Took me 3 weeks and I needed to...

Paint my house. Took me 3 weeks and I needed to tune everything else out, so no cycling. Climbed ladders, sweated a lot, lost 5 lbs. Started back riding this week and did 150 miles over 4 rides...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-20-23, 02:05 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,511
Posted By Champlaincycler

I like all the positioning suggestions you've...

I like all the positioning suggestions you've been given, good stuff. Having adjusted to life with a bad neck myself, I'll add a few simple things. First is to get the lightest helmet you can...
08-04-23, 02:07 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,533
Posted By Champlaincycler

Lots of problems with deep sleep cycling. On the...

Lots of problems with deep sleep cycling. On the other hand, its cheaper than Zwift and, if you can get your virtual cycling out of the way while sleeping, sure does save time.
Joking of course. It...
06-17-23, 02:05 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 5,644
Posted By Champlaincycler

I ride solo out of necessity, there's no one else...

I ride solo out of necessity, there's no one else to ride with. There was a small group of 3-4 that would get together on Sat morning during warm months but its lost its legs ,pun intended. A shame...
05-26-23, 08:20 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,023
Posted By Champlaincycler

A lot of auto parts stores can now match paints...

A lot of auto parts stores can now match paints and sell you a rattle can of it, also a clear coat if needed. They can do a computerized exact match but need a 2 inch or so flat part of your bike to...
04-26-23, 08:12 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 649
Posted By Champlaincycler

Not offering medical advice but... I've a similar...

Not offering medical advice but... I've a similar history of gout and family history. Things got real bad 8 years back and was prescribed 300 mgs of Allopurinol, higher than the OP's 200 mgs. Have...
04-04-23, 10:34 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 797
Posted By Champlaincycler

This. About 35 yrs ago I went to the Dr. About...

This.
About 35 yrs ago I went to the Dr. About my shoulder as it was killing me, could barely sit still for x-rays. Turns out that it was a neck issue and the first indicator of stenosis and...
02-13-23, 07:09 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,128
Posted By Champlaincycler

I'll be 70 in a few months. I see the value in...

I'll be 70 in a few months. I see the value in e-bikes but for me at least, they would be for touring the countryside and smelling the roses. Ride hard on a human powered bike in the mornings, take a...
02-02-23, 06:30 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,694
Posted By Champlaincycler

The World's Fastest Man: The Extraordinary Life...

The World's Fastest Man: The Extraordinary Life of Major Taylor, America's First Black Sports HeroSurprised this hasn't been mentioned. Not exactly a great literary read, just a story about an era...
01-22-23, 08:31 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,172
Posted By Champlaincycler

I've never allowed myself more than 2 bikes for a...

I've never allowed myself more than 2 bikes for a few reasons. First was simple storage, second was a misguided belief that , in my wife's eyes, I'need to rid myself of one before buying another. I...
01-11-23, 04:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,433
Posted By Champlaincycler

Thanks for the replies. I have Rouvy working fine...

Thanks for the replies. I have Rouvy working fine on my cell, just too small of a platform for daily use. Oddly, the wahoo app converses via bluetooth just fine on my Chromebook and the Rouvy app is...
01-09-23, 11:37 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,433
Posted By Champlaincycler

Rouvy blues

Decided to go the virtual route this winter and signed up for Rouvy this morning. Downloaded to my laptop (Chromebook) went well but I just can't seem to pair my Kickr Core to the Chromebook. It just...
11-05-22, 01:28 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 727
Posted By Champlaincycler

Felt the need to replace the tires on my Diverge...

Felt the need to replace the tires on my Diverge and spent more than a few dollars on 38 Rene Herse Barlow Pass tires. They roll so well and cushion is beyond my expectations. Never had a tire make...
11-05-22, 01:13 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,010
Posted By Champlaincycler

Two yrs back I had some heart issues, first...

Two yrs back I had some heart issues, first noticed that my resting HR was dropping into the 40's from a normal mid 50's. It was winter and I was riding on a trainer and doing HIIT type workouts 3-4...
11-02-22, 03:14 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 6,604
Posted By Champlaincycler

Used to ride down to 15F or so, but I've realized...

Used to ride down to 15F or so, but I've realized that no matter the clothing/boots/gloves, I just can't ride more than an hour in cold weather before toes and fingers start to freeze, chest sweat...
09-21-22, 08:07 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,838
Posted By Champlaincycler

Got flu and moderna booster 2 days back, one in...

Got flu and moderna booster 2 days back, one in each arm. I've never had a reaction to a flu shot (yearly) or a covid vaccine. This time around though, a fever for a day and muscle soreness. Almost...
09-17-22, 03:03 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,779
Posted By Champlaincycler

Forgot to mention. Whenever I can anticipate...

Forgot to mention. Whenever I can anticipate stopping, I make sure to shift to the smaller front chainring and at least to a middle gear in the rear. Makes starting up and clipping in a bit easier,...
09-16-22, 04:32 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,779
Posted By Champlaincycler

When your off foot misses the clip in , the...

When your off foot misses the clip in , the stress begins . Practice is the real answer. While learning though, adding a sticky piece of sandpaper to the bottom of your shoe can help. Shoe bottoms...
08-29-22, 03:10 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,081
Posted By Champlaincycler

I did have it in my elbow. Before my gout...

I did have it in my elbow. Before my gout diagnosis , caused by a very swollen knee, I'd had a swollen, reddened, and warm right elbow off and on for a bit. Figured it was from ageing and use but...
08-28-22, 02:49 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,081
Posted By Champlaincycler

It's likely that your Drs. have considered this,...

It's likely that your Drs. have considered this, but thought I'd ask. Has the drained fluid been tested for uric acid. That baloon at your elbow looks very similar to some people I know that have...
08-01-22, 04:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 432
Posted By Champlaincycler

To be clear, I did not do a full frame paint job....

To be clear, I did not do a full frame paint job. Top tube and fork were the worst with minor touchups on a chainstay. Lucky in that no decals had to be removed, just a few pieces of impact tape. I...
07-29-22, 11:43 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,598
Posted By Champlaincycler

You could drill new holes in the center of your...

You could drill new holes in the center of your mounting plate in a vertical line say 2" from top and bottom, use 3" screws into just one stud and call it good. I'm certain that would hold 100 lbs or...
07-25-22, 03:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 432
Posted By Champlaincycler

As it happens, I've a carbon Diverge that had...

As it happens, I've a carbon Diverge that had some real scratches after spending the winter on a bike rack while we were rv'ing around the US. Went to a recommended auto parts store for paint. They...
07-07-22, 03:32 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,219
Posted By Champlaincycler

I'm 69 and have a concept 2. Most of my rowing...

I'm 69 and have a concept 2. Most of my rowing is done during cold winter days, supplemented by the trainer. I'll use it in warm weather if its rainy. Concept 2 has some good workouts, but I tend to...
05-23-22, 05:33 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 7,249
Posted By Champlaincycler

[QUOTE=A350driver;22516059]When I transitioned...

[QUOTE=A350driver;22516059]When I transitioned from running to riding 40 years ago, I once said to a coach, “I just don’t feel like I’m working as hard on the bike as when I’m running….”

He said,...
04-27-22, 04:54 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 4,151
Posted By Champlaincycler

Rolla, I don't think we're disagreeing. But,...

Rolla,
I don't think we're disagreeing. But, the last comment about dino's was missing the point entirely. Isn't this about having a choice about how to run your business or to where you want to...
04-27-22, 03:34 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 4,151
Posted By Champlaincycler

Curious as to how some of you know that...

Curious as to how some of you know that fraudulent checks are a bigger risk than bad CC's. Could be true, just don't see it in the rural areas I frequent. I'm a retired cabinetmaker that builds...
04-14-22, 03:48 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,334
Posted By Champlaincycler

We all talk from experience so can only report on...

We all talk from experience so can only report on tires we've ridden. I've had pathfinder pro's on my Diverge since new (5 years now). Only one flat, find them to roll real well on the roads. In...
01-08-22, 01:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,056
Posted By Champlaincycler

Thanks for the reply, Spent some time this...

Thanks for the reply,
Spent some time this afternoon trying to decipher info from Wahoo Systm. You're right about doing a fitness test, will do one tomorrow. Also read that the ride I did was just...
01-08-22, 09:56 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,056
Posted By Champlaincycler

Wahoo system, first ride

Bought a kickr a month back. At first just loaded the Wahoo app on my phone and watched you tube. I'm now signed up for a free trial of the Wahoo System, btw they now give you 2 months, Anyway, did...
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