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Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-04-19, 10:45 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,984
Posted By bgdoyle

Made a difference seating the G-Ones today....

Made a difference seating the G-Ones today. Pretty snug on the rims and needs a bit of help to seat properly.
Forum: Pills and Ills
09-27-19, 04:07 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,104
Posted By bgdoyle

I've got a nordictrac recumbant exercycle....

I've got a nordictrac recumbant exercycle. Started on that about 3 weeks ago. Just getting my legs moving. This past week its been 41-43 minutes / 10 miles @14-16 mph. No real load on the pedals but...
Forum: Pills and Ills
09-27-19, 07:38 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,104
Posted By bgdoyle

On my bike I have presta (with caps) but...

On my bike I have presta (with caps) but internally I got cow. 25mm but I don't know if that's a id or od.
Forum: Pills and Ills
09-26-19, 05:10 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,104
Posted By bgdoyle

67 in two months. This is Nevada, you never...

67 in two months.
This is Nevada, you never know about weather. We are at about 4300 ft, high desert. It can get cold (-12F) and windy. But it usually stays dry. You just have to wait and see.
Forum: Pills and Ills
09-26-19, 04:16 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,104
Posted By bgdoyle

5 more weeks to go

Until I can ride my bike again. 7 weeks out of Aortic valve replacement. Have to give my chest a chance to heal. It's 'killin' me (not riding). I was riding 25 miles a day the last month before...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-28-19, 08:59 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,610
Posted By bgdoyle

I have a Defy 2 with 28mm (act 30) Schwalbe pro...

I have a Defy 2 with 28mm (act 30) Schwalbe pro one tubeless and run 75-80 psi in the back and 65-70 in the front. At this point in time I am at 240 lbs. Running the lower front pressure helps with...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-27-19, 10:32 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 12,709
Posted By bgdoyle

Well I have 250 miles on the Schwalbe Pro Ones...

Well I have 250 miles on the Schwalbe Pro Ones and seem to work great. Good ride, running at 75psi. I am loosing 3-5 psi over night, so I have gotten used to bumping up the pressure each ride. Kind...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-14-19, 08:53 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 12,709
Posted By bgdoyle

Well maybe we are in a undeclared truce... I just...

Well maybe we are in a undeclared truce... I just check the tire pressure before I ride now and all seems to work. The Pro Ones ride better than the Gravelkings and there seem to be less vibration. I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-05-19, 04:25 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 12,709
Posted By bgdoyle

I would run the pressure lower but I need to...

I would run the pressure lower but I need to loose a bit of weight. I think I'm a bit heavy (245) right now. If I loose what I want this year (30lbs) then I can 'speriment.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-05-19, 04:21 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 12,709
Posted By bgdoyle

But then I have to take them apart and clean...

But then I have to take them apart and clean everything.
Actually I did look at using lightweight tubes but I had a hard time finding any 28mm tubes. Figgered they were thin enough don't stretch 'em...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-05-19, 08:44 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,105
Posted By bgdoyle

It looks to like at least schwalbe as some lube...

It looks to like at least schwalbe as some lube that is in a small tube. That what i gatherd from the pictures of their install.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-05-19, 08:29 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,105
Posted By bgdoyle

Are you putting something slippery to help...

Are you putting something slippery to help seating. Some tire companies have install lube, but dish soap and water works well. I noticed a real difference.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-04-19, 06:43 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 12,709
Posted By bgdoyle

Not with 17mm internal width rims. The narrow...

Not with 17mm internal width rims. The narrow rims will push up the center of the tire. 32s rub in the center.



That's too bad. They ride real nice at 90 psi. My only issue was getting the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-03-19, 10:37 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 12,709
Posted By bgdoyle

DrIsotope, You listed 6 steps. Step three has...

DrIsotope,
You listed 6 steps. Step three has two parts. Between part A and part B is a loud Tack, Tack as the tire slips of the rim. The first time I tried I lost a lot of the sealant. This time I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-03-19, 09:38 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 12,709
Posted By bgdoyle

The Schwalbe Pro Ones @ 28mm just clear the front...

The Schwalbe Pro Ones @ 28mm just clear the front fork by .25 inch. These are the different tire (from the GravelKings). If I can keep the pressure lose to 5psi or so a day they will work.
The...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-03-19, 09:11 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 12,709
Posted By bgdoyle

Surrender is not an option...

Surrender is not an option...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-03-19, 07:38 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 12,709
Posted By bgdoyle

My personal war with tubeless tires

I recently bought a Giant Defy ('18) that came with 25mm tubeless tires. Road real nice but the rims were exposed to rocks ect. Front tire worked OK but the rear kept losing air. Put on some 28mm...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-12-19, 07:31 PM
Replies: 2,216
Views: 839,260
Posted By bgdoyle

I have 40mm wide WTB Nanos on my '18 FX3. There...

I have 40mm wide WTB Nanos on my '18 FX3. There is a little tab centered on the rear tire. Think it is for fenders. Just filed a little extra clearance to allow easier wheel removal. Rides much...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-20-19, 05:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,478
Posted By bgdoyle

I'm running tubes on mine, older style I guess...

I'm running tubes on mine, older style I guess but they were cheap enough to 'speriment. I'm at 50-55 psi but I might try a bit lower.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-19-19, 11:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,478
Posted By bgdoyle

While I did not measure the clearance, it looks...

While I did not measure the clearance, it looks to be 5mm on the front and quite a bit in back. Except one spot where they have what looks to be a tab sticking straight out for fenders? That one is...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-19-19, 04:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,478
Posted By bgdoyle

Tires really made a difference

I bought a FX3 last year and have been riding mainly on the paved roads locally. While the original tires were 32mm it seemed I could feel every rock of the chip seal. Recently put WTB Nano 40mm...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-19-19, 09:58 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,730
Posted By bgdoyle

Saw that Giant was running a sale, not sure how...

Saw that Giant was running a sale, not sure how long it will last. I bought a Defy Advanced 2 about a month ago. Just been running it on a trainer but the weather has warmed up and it will be on the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-18-19, 09:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,774
Posted By bgdoyle

While that sounds like an interesting idea, I...

While that sounds like an interesting idea, I don't think I want them that bad. These shifters work very well and are probably one of my favorite thing about the FX3. Maybe as the bike wears a bit...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-17-19, 10:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,774
Posted By bgdoyle

I was hoping for the result shown in the image I...

I was hoping for the result shown in the image I stolt from subgrade in the thread 'Flats Bars or drops' where you are still able to grab the brakes and access the shifters....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-17-19, 06:13 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,774
Posted By bgdoyle

Well I guess they are going back. Felt good when...

Well I guess they are going back. Felt good when I first installed them but then the shifter issue. When I got them to shift brake levers are inconvenient. Oh well. Maybe I can cut down something...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-17-19, 08:29 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,774
Posted By bgdoyle

Shimano shifter adjustment?

Trek 2018 FX3, Shimano EF65, 9 speed Flat bar shifters. Installed Sqlab 411 innerbar ends for hand placement options. I have had to rotate the brake / shifter assembly down to a near verticle drop...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-15-19, 08:58 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,435
Posted By bgdoyle

Giant Defy for '19 will fit 32mm tires. I went to...

Giant Defy for '19 will fit 32mm tires. I went to buy a '19 Defy 2 at my lbs but came home with a '18 Defy. Only fits a 28mm but $600 discount I couldn't pass on. The fitted 25mm tubeless tire ride...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-16-18, 09:01 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,632
Posted By bgdoyle

I've noticed 25, 28, 32 values listed, I think...

I've noticed 25, 28, 32 values listed, I think that it could be the width in mm. I got nuttin'.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-15-18, 11:26 AM
Replies: 2,216
Views: 839,260
Posted By bgdoyle

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1024x624/trek_fx3_7eb95e5ddc44339362802025d06ecc2dced337d8.jpg

FX3 The smoke cleared this week so got a few 10 mile runs in. Very happy with...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-02-18, 11:14 AM
Replies: 2,216
Views: 839,260
Posted By bgdoyle

Two days early for the sale, but I found a LBS...

Two days early for the sale, but I found a LBS with 2 FX3s. I got the red one. They put it together in an hour. Had it over a week but no miles yet. Too much smoke from all the fires settling in the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-22-18, 04:38 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,564
Posted By bgdoyle

Been trying for 4 but at least 3 a week. 10...

Been trying for 4 but at least 3 a week. 10 miles, but I trying to go a bit faster each day. Smoke from Yosemite fire is settling in the valleys up here and making it a bit rough. Did the inside bike...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-16-18, 10:30 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,663
Posted By bgdoyle

I'd probably just take it to a LBS and have them...

I'd probably just take it to a LBS and have them check tension and true. Then just ride it. I popped the reflector of the rear wheel of my le tour when I put a bit of torque to the wheel getting out...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-14-18, 08:39 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,210
Posted By bgdoyle

I got to 15 miles this past week, but I might of...

I got to 15 miles this past week, but I might of over done it. I was pretty tired. Going back for a bit to the 12 before I try 15 again. Problem is I have a 8% rise at the end of my ride for about...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-10-18, 02:40 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,210
Posted By bgdoyle

I working on loosing 65lbs but I will be happy...

I working on loosing 65lbs but I will be happy losing 40. Never been able to stay below 220 for more than a week in my life. (@265 today)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-10-18, 01:30 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,210
Posted By bgdoyle

Well, I made it to 12 miles today. Rode over to...

Well, I made it to 12 miles today. Rode over to Lake Lahontan and picked up a senior state park pass. So now I'll ride round the lake when I get there.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-10-18, 01:21 PM
Replies: 6,257
Views: 568,677
Posted By bgdoyle

Did 12 miles today hopefully working to 15 or so....

Did 12 miles today hopefully working to 15 or so. Haven't done any regular riding in 35 years.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-10-18, 11:10 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,576
Posted By bgdoyle

Well, I guess it is in a kind of .xml. I use GPX...

Well, I guess it is in a kind of .xml. I use GPX track editor to clean up and divide tracks. Never tried changing data but you can delete sections and export selections. I normally use it for rock...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-10-18, 08:34 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,576
Posted By bgdoyle

Have you tried exporting data as CSV (comma...

Have you tried exporting data as CSV (comma separated values)? Then rename to GPX. I have not looked in a bit but I think that's how excel saw your data. They are just pure text files.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-24-18, 08:58 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,044
Posted By bgdoyle

Gonna have to go with last '70s. Bought a '78 Le...

Gonna have to go with last '70s. Bought a '78 Le Tour III. Pretty much a weeks pay at that time.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-20-18, 08:30 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,210
Posted By bgdoyle

I'm just starting easy, doing a few block laps...

I'm just starting easy, doing a few block laps during the week (1.35 m/lap). It's the kitchen I'm rebuilding, the floors need installing, stuff in the yard, ect. I've been so busy these last 2 months...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-19-18, 08:11 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,210
Posted By bgdoyle

I checked on meetup.com and the nearest group is...

I checked on meetup.com and the nearest group is in Sparks (near Reno) about 40 miles away. They say they have B, C, D group rides. Not sure what that is but it does look interesting.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-18-18, 06:39 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 6,363
Posted By bgdoyle

1978 Schwinn Le Tour III "Pearl Orange"

1978 Schwinn Le Tour III "Pearl Orange"
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-18-18, 03:36 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,210
Posted By bgdoyle

Yes, I have not ridden in some 30 years. I bought...

Yes, I have not ridden in some 30 years. I bought the Giant to go ride when my daughter got old enough (1990) but then we moved to Nevada and lived on a narrow 55 mph highway. Tried a few times but...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-18-18, 01:18 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,210
Posted By bgdoyle

Well, after 30 years...

I'm finally retired and have a bit more time to start riding again. Been out twice so far and did 2.7 miles each time. Using my '90-91 Giant Iguana mtn bike. Put some Continental double fighters on...
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