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Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
12-29-19, 09:35 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 13,703
Posted By Rvav8r

Quick update... The true sign that the Hakka is a...

Quick update... The true sign that the Hakka is a great bike is that I seem to grab it no matter what kind of ride I am doing (road or gravel). I pick it over several dedicated super light road...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-14-19, 10:56 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 13,703
Posted By Rvav8r

I took delivery of my Hakka two weeks ago. It...

I took delivery of my Hakka two weeks ago. It exactly like Caliwild's, except that they were out of the alloy crank arms and substituted the carbon ones at no charge. Saves me 7 ounces. I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-03-19, 09:03 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,537
Posted By Rvav8r

Wheel Carrier

I just got a Hakka MX for a gravel bike. It has through axels and in particular the front wheel has a 12mm x 110mm axel. I carry my bikes in the bed of my pickup with a canopy and use a for mount...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-28-19, 11:22 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,577
Posted By Rvav8r

I just got my Hakka MX 1x11 bike today. I was a...

I just got my Hakka MX 1x11 bike today. I was a little skeptical about only having a single chain ring but I can tell you I love it. I have a 40t front and a 11-42 cassette in the back. I was able...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-24-19, 09:10 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 13,703
Posted By Rvav8r

Thank You!!

Thank You!!
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-15-19, 10:27 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 13,703
Posted By Rvav8r

Helicopter tape

Would mind telling me the source and size of the helicopter tape? I've got the MX on order and I do want to protect it.

BTW, which color did you get?
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-16-19, 10:09 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,799
Posted By Rvav8r

Thanks ridethetown! Your review is well written...

Thanks ridethetown! Your review is well written and very informative. I appreciate that it is written by an actual rider and not a journalist riding a demo bike. Most of my riding is on pavement...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-15-19, 05:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 751
Posted By Rvav8r

Crankset

I currently ride a road bike with a 52/36 crankset. I have looked at the charts and at a cadence of 60 the difference with a 52 driving a 15 cog vs a 40 on a 15 is about 4mph. That is according the...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-14-19, 11:04 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,155
Posted By Rvav8r

Thank you all for your suggestions. After...

Thank you all for your suggestions. After careful inspection of the actual mount on the bike I discovered that a small section of the mount had broken off and on the opposite side there was an...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-09-19, 10:50 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 8,812
Posted By Rvav8r

Rafazx10. would you mind telling us where you...

Rafazx10. would you mind telling us where you bought your bike? It is a beauty!
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-09-19, 10:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,155
Posted By Rvav8r

Garmin bounced

On tonight's ride my Garmin Edge 1000 came off and skidded down the road twice. The first time was just after a rough patch of pavement. The second time, I was on a smooth section. I have never...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-01-19, 10:00 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 14,571
Posted By Rvav8r

That looks like a great bike. However, 90% of my...

That looks like a great bike. However, 90% of my riding is on pavement so I don't see the value in not having a 48/32 or preferably 50/34 chainring. Am I missing something? I currently ride a Giant...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-22-17, 04:37 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,233
Posted By Rvav8r

Rear light mount for Giant Defy

Hello,
I have a Giant Defy 3 and the seat tube is sort of teardrop shaped as well as the other parts of the rear triangle. So.....light mounts are not shaped for it. I've been attaching the lights...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-27-17, 12:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 741
Posted By Rvav8r

After consulting with other carbon frame riders...

After consulting with other carbon frame riders in my local group the consensus was that it was only cosmetic damage and not into the carbon. One rider had me drop by his house and he looked at it...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-26-17, 10:45 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,317
Posted By Rvav8r

Rower

I have a Concept 2 Model D and have had it for 12 years or so. I have used it on average 2 times a week during that time. It still runs like it was new.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-23-17, 10:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 741
Posted By Rvav8r

Carbon Frame

I have a Giant Defy carbon frame for my bike. In traveling to Southern California for some sunshine riding I apparently had the anti-theft cable on my bike rack poorly placed on my bike and I have...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-02-17, 12:15 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,404
Posted By Rvav8r

My Resolution

Mine is to ride 3500 miles this year and to ride my first century.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-29-16, 08:02 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,575
Posted By Rvav8r

A source

I don't know where you are from nor whether you need a complete kit or just the jersey.


Here are a couple of sources for jerseys.

...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-17-16, 10:37 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,324
Posted By Rvav8r

Thanks for the input. I appreciate it. I hadn't...

Thanks for the input. I appreciate it. I hadn't thought of having to spread the frame a little to accept a bigger cassette. By the time I spend the money perhaps I would have been better off...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-17-16, 06:27 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,324
Posted By Rvav8r

old bike rebuild.

I see that there are plenty of steel frame bicycles on Craigslist under $100. All of them have down tube shifters. How much trouble would it be to strip the bike down and then add a Shimano...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
05-14-16, 10:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,001
Posted By Rvav8r

I just want to do the paved road of 242 to...

I just want to do the paved road of 242 to Sisters and back to 126.
Forum: Pacific Northwest
05-13-16, 10:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,001
Posted By Rvav8r

Thanks!

Thanks!
Forum: Pacific Northwest
05-13-16, 06:48 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,001
Posted By Rvav8r

ODOT does have some information posted about the...

ODOT does have some information posted about the road but it is a generic watch out for ice, water and snow on the road. I was hoping to get a ride report for the west side of the pass. My...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
05-11-16, 04:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,001
Posted By Rvav8r

McKenzie Pass

Has anyone ridden over McKenzie Pass yet this year?
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-31-16, 11:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 863
Posted By Rvav8r

22 rides for 829 miles! It is my best month ever...

22 rides for 829 miles! It is my best month ever by 202 miles.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
12-30-15, 08:01 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 804
Posted By Rvav8r

Thank you.

Thank you.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
12-29-15, 11:32 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 804
Posted By Rvav8r

Bike moves in the trainer.

I have my road bike mounted in a Kurt Kinetic trainer. My bike is a Giant Defy composite. Now that I am doing a Strava 6 week training plan I've noticed that when I have to ramp up the power for...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-24-15, 09:44 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,211
Posted By Rvav8r

Yesterday I found that when my heart rate was...

Yesterday I found that when my heart rate was hovering around 155 and had been there for about 10 minutes that I could not carry on a conversation. It was only after I got my heart rate back down...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-18-15, 11:36 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,211
Posted By Rvav8r

I saw my Dr. yesterday and het old me that as...

I saw my Dr. yesterday and het old me that as long as I can still talk while riding that I should not worry about what the heart rate monitor says. I took my 705 and heart rate monitor with me and...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-13-15, 09:48 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,211
Posted By Rvav8r

Thanks to all who have replied. When the weather...

Thanks to all who have replied. When the weather is warmer (okay, I admit to being a wuss) I can hold the same perceived effort as today and talk to others who ride with me. So I guess I'm ok.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-13-15, 07:48 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,211
Posted By Rvav8r

Heart Rate

I hope this is the correct forum for this question. I'm 66 and I just got a heart rate monitor to use with my Edge 705. Yesterday and today both I rode my trainer and I rode at my normal pace and...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
10-27-15, 09:13 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,024
Posted By Rvav8r

That works until you get t Skamokawa and then...

That works until you get t Skamokawa and then hiway 4 takes a big urn t the north, away from the river and it I not that scenic.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-26-15, 09:28 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,143
Posted By Rvav8r

But you live in Eugene, home of the Slocum...

But you live in Eugene, home of the Slocum Center. Awesome orthopedic facility.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-12-15, 09:39 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,039
Posted By Rvav8r

+1

+1
Forum: Road Cycling
06-04-15, 09:19 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 888
Posted By Rvav8r

Saddles for women

I have searched using the search function but I can not find the thread about choosing a saddle for women. My friend is experiencing some discomfort on longer rides and I'd like to find the threads...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
06-02-15, 09:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,038
Posted By Rvav8r

I rode the McKenzie Pass last Friday. I started...

I rode the McKenzie Pass last Friday. I started at the first gate on the west side and rode to the top and return. Two hours and four minutes to the top and 33 minutes to do the descent. With out a...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-16-15, 09:29 PM
Replies: 427
Views: 16,817
Posted By Rvav8r

I completed a metric century today for a month...

I completed a metric century today for a month total of 146 miles to date.
Forum: Pacific Northwest
05-12-15, 11:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,038
Posted By Rvav8r

Thanks for the info. I hope to get there next...

Thanks for the info. I hope to get there next week.
Forum: Pacific Northwest
05-09-15, 10:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,038
Posted By Rvav8r

Mckenzie Pass

ODOT has not yet officially opened HWY 242 yet but I'm wondering if it really open due to lack of snowfall this year. Does anyone know if it is?
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-30-15, 07:12 AM
Replies: 313
Views: 13,534
Posted By Rvav8r

I rode the Monster Cookie Metric Century last...

I rode the Monster Cookie Metric Century last Sunday and finished in 4:05 which was 40 minutes faster than last year. I only got 229 miles in for this month. Last month I got 627 miles of riding...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
04-28-15, 08:21 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,091
Posted By Rvav8r

I completed the ride in 4:05 and bested my time...

I completed the ride in 4:05 and bested my time from last year by 40 minutes! With out a doubt this is my favorite riding event.
Forum: Pacific Northwest
04-19-15, 10:37 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,091
Posted By Rvav8r

I see that the prediction is for .61" of rain for...

I see that the prediction is for .61" of rain for the ride as of today. Man, I hate that but to get one of those cookies........:)
Forum: Pacific Northwest
04-19-15, 07:28 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,091
Posted By Rvav8r

I will be there. Hopefully we won't have the...

I will be there. Hopefully we won't have the rain and hail we did last year.
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
03-31-15, 09:18 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,376
Posted By Rvav8r

I got in 627 miles this month. My best month...

I got in 627 miles this month. My best month ever and all of it outside.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-29-15, 07:47 AM
Replies: 234
Views: 9,486
Posted By Rvav8r

Luckily I am able to go on a group ride three...

Luckily I am able to go on a group ride three days a week. I added two more days on my own and got a total of 167.5 in this week. That brought my monthly total to 562 and beat my goal of 500 miles....
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-22-15, 08:21 AM
Replies: 234
Views: 9,486
Posted By Rvav8r

I got in 136 miles this week bringing my total...

I got in 136 miles this week bringing my total for the month to date to 195. Now I'm sure that I will meet my goal of 500 for the month.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-13-15, 09:49 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 938
Posted By Rvav8r

Thanks. I'll check out stiffer mountain bike...

Thanks. I'll check out stiffer mountain bike shoes. At 66 I am not likely to take up racing, except against other old geezers.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-13-15, 09:47 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 938
Posted By Rvav8r

So far I have had only one hotspot on one foot...

So far I have had only one hotspot on one foot and that was only on one of the rides. Other than that they are fine.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-13-15, 04:58 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 938
Posted By Rvav8r

Shoes

I currently have SPD pedals on both my mountain bike and road bike. I only had to buy one pair of shoes to enjoy either bike. However, now that I am starting to do more rides of 60 miles+ I am...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-13-15, 04:40 PM
Replies: 234
Views: 9,486
Posted By Rvav8r

I got a 36 mile ride in today and that brings me...

I got a 36 mile ride in today and that brings me to 268 miles for the month and shooting for 500. Today the ride included a 30 MPH headwind for the last ten miles. Those dreaded southern California...
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