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Forum: Road Cycling
05-16-24, 03:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 219
Posted By Iride01

Well the OP said that a more upright position is...

Well the OP said that a more upright position is desired. Which model Lynsky gives that. The R300 Disc is a 16mm shorter stack height than the Domane.

Granted it's not as much as the 26mm stack...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
05-16-24, 03:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 68
Posted By Iride01

Moving seat to the rear might be a mistake, IMO....

Moving seat to the rear might be a mistake, IMO. I know a lot of people do it, but they also are causing more work for their quads. Not a big deal for a short ride, but on that Century ride you might...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-16-24, 10:57 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 412
Posted By Iride01

Chain ring bolts? If you wait long enough,...

Chain ring bolts?

If you wait long enough, maybe it'll become evident what it is. Many times the noise we think is coming from the BB isn't. Many times noise is just annoying and not a real issue...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-16-24, 10:46 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 242
Posted By Iride01

Find a old Schwinn bike from the 1970's like a...

Find a old Schwinn bike from the 1970's like a Varsity with steel rims. Those had hookless smooth bead rims. The tires were supposed to not be inflated over about 5 bar or 72 PSI.

Or just let some...
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
05-16-24, 10:12 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 62
Posted By Iride01

I'm going to guess that they... the site that you...

I'm going to guess that they... the site that you can't write here, very actively seek out where their name is used and request that it not be allowed. That way they don't get disparaging comments...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-16-24, 10:02 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 242
Posted By Iride01

Straight sided rims don't mean wooden. ...

Straight sided rims don't mean wooden.

Perhaps I'm misunderstanding what you mean by your simple reply. Are you wanting straight sided wooden rims? I've never seen any. But admit that doesn't...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-16-24, 09:51 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 289
Posted By Iride01

Bike tires don't have the structure to contain...

Bike tires don't have the structure to contain the profile. If they did, they'd be heavy and very unforgiving of every bump on the road. That'd defeat the reason you are probably wanting wider tires....
Forum: Road Cycling
05-16-24, 09:38 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 189
Posted By Iride01

It's not a good deal if for some reason you need...

It's not a good deal if for some reason you need the features or prestige of owning this $13,500 S-Works Aethos. <grin>
...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-16-24, 09:24 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 242
Posted By Iride01

I'd doubt you'd see a wooden rim for a clincher...

I'd doubt you'd see a wooden rim for a clincher tire. But for tubular, they were made. Likely the first rims for a tubular tire were wooden. And I think some wheels used for time trials were balsa...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
05-16-24, 09:14 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 71
Posted By Iride01

Have you gone back to the fitter to get the new...

Have you gone back to the fitter to get the new issues addressed? Or do they think their fit is one and done?

Sliding forward on the saddle can simply be that your saddle is too far back. When you...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-16-24, 08:49 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 230
Posted By Iride01

It's not surprising. What I didn't hear is that...

It's not surprising. What I didn't hear is that anyone has ever reported this to law enforcement for the year it's been said to be happening. But then again is there any enforcement built in to the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-16-24, 08:24 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 289
Posted By Iride01

As tires grow in width they grow in height....

As tires grow in width they grow in height. Roughly.

So if you have brand xyz on your bike and measure the clearance to the tread at the possible places on the bike it might rub., Then get brand...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
05-16-24, 08:03 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 217
Posted By Iride01

You keep making specific examples of unique...

You keep making specific examples of unique things.

However it's pretty easy to measure effective seat tube length. Not sure why you think it's some magical number only a manufacturer can come up...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-15-24, 03:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 219
Posted By Iride01

Your real decision with those two bikes is which...

Your real decision with those two bikes is which one will give you the position you want to be in. The Emonda is a more aggressive fit than the Domane. If you like being low and aero, then chose the...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
05-15-24, 03:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 217
Posted By Iride01

Why not? If you can measure effective top...

Why not?

If you can measure effective top tube length then you know were to measure to for effective seat tube length. While most bikes in the old days were measured from the BB center to the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-15-24, 03:21 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 455
Posted By Iride01

In the long run you'll probably be better off...

In the long run you'll probably be better off buying them as you need them if you are just DIYing your own bikes and maybe a few others. If you try to buy them ahead of time, you might be buying...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-15-24, 03:07 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,890
Posted By Iride01

Fender mounts are rare on many road bikes today. ...

Fender mounts are rare on many road bikes today. But mainly because many are just buying a bike for riding in decent weather and many of us right or wrong want bikes like the pro's ride in the big...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-15-24, 10:07 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 681
Posted By Iride01

Don't let the chain lube choices dazzle you with...

Don't let the chain lube choices dazzle you with wondering which is best. Just use the lube that makes sense to you. If you find you don't like something about it, then change to some other type. ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-15-24, 09:02 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 560
Posted By Iride01

You'll be putting a lot more money into that...

You'll be putting a lot more money into that Miyata than it'll ever be worth. If you are good at DIY for everything it'll need then maybe not quite as bad.
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
05-15-24, 08:43 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 146
Posted By Iride01

KOP's supposedly tells you where your saddle...

KOP's supposedly tells you where your saddle should be. Not where you put the cleat.

While many of us don't put a lot of faith in KOP's to have it override other considerations of bike fit. It...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
05-15-24, 08:33 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 217
Posted By Iride01

I thought it was the effective seat tube length...

I thought it was the effective seat tube length that is the determining factor for most bikes today? Which is just a modification of the ancient way bikes were sized back when top tubes were...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-14-24, 02:12 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 696
Posted By Iride01

Slightly rusty chains will loosen up with use and...

Slightly rusty chains will loosen up with use and lubrication. However they might wear out sooner. Replacing them is always a better solution if money is no issue requiring frugality.

When you...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-14-24, 01:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 239
Posted By Iride01

You must not own any cars made after the mid 60's...

You must not own any cars made after the mid 60's or there'bout. <grin>
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-14-24, 01:28 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 696
Posted By Iride01

Seldom used 4 year old bike doesn't make it...

Seldom used 4 year old bike doesn't make it perfect. They probably never took it back for the free inspection and adjustment the shop was going to do for it. So I'd recommend that be done if you or...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-14-24, 01:17 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 973
Posted By Iride01

Beats me, this isn't my idea of a viable option...

Beats me, this isn't my idea of a viable option for other reasons. Ask the OP.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-14-24, 01:10 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 1,435
Posted By Iride01

Well here again I'm going to be talking about...

Well here again I'm going to be talking about things I don't know enough about to give you the detail. However the original Keto diet was very high fat. 90% of the Calories were from fat. Only a...
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
05-14-24, 10:38 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 213
Posted By Iride01

The only time that has ever happened to me is...

The only time that has ever happened to me is when for some reason the "remember me" box gets cleared.

Any time you clear your cache then you'll also likely clear that persistent cookie that gets...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-14-24, 10:26 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 246
Posted By Iride01

If 90% of your riding is on pavement. Then why...

If 90% of your riding is on pavement. Then why not consider getting something that has a less aggressive tread pattern. Couple with a better tire for rolling resistance you'll find your ride more...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-14-24, 10:18 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 258
Posted By Iride01

Do you have to have a break even point? If...

Do you have to have a break even point?

If you want it, get it.

Unless it's a big hit to your retirement savings. And I hope the relatively puny $1500 onetime isn't a big hit to that.


What...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-14-24, 10:08 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 958
Posted By Iride01

I think you'll find that the bikes requirements...

I think you'll find that the bikes requirements for oil really don't care what oil you use. There'll likely be good and bad points to all and you just have to decide what you'll put up with.

If...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-14-24, 09:44 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 239
Posted By Iride01

It warns the driver of the car about cyclists. ...

It warns the driver of the car about cyclists. It requires that the cyclist have the mechanism that allows the vehicle to detect them better.

In it's basic concept, it's not unlike TCAS used in...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-14-24, 09:30 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 973
Posted By Iride01

I think you'll find that the parts of the hub...

I think you'll find that the parts of the hub that retain the free hub will have to be recreated on the outside of the drop and that's going to add more width to the chain line. The narrowing of the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-14-24, 09:01 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 973
Posted By Iride01

Likely because the cogs outside the dropouts on a...

Likely because the cogs outside the dropouts on a conventional bike will require a much wider chain line. And that would mean a much wider q-factor (pedals being further apart). Or there'd have to...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-14-24, 08:41 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 1,435
Posted By Iride01

Certainly. However allowing that the body...

Certainly.

However allowing that the body will attempt to maintain a certain level of glycogen in the muscle tissue, then even a person on a Calorie restricted diet, even keto which really isn't...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-13-24, 04:05 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 1,435
Posted By Iride01

No. I realize I'm weak here in exact knowledge of...

No. I realize I'm weak here in exact knowledge of what's happening. And I'm trying to tiptoe around the details hoping to stay out of trouble.

My point was that one of the reasons we get seemingly...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
05-13-24, 03:21 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 108
Posted By Iride01

Tires grow in height by roughly the same amount...

Tires grow in height by roughly the same amount they increase in width. So if you have 3 mm plus whatever you want to keep for space to help keep mud laden tires from grinding you to a halt then you...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-13-24, 02:52 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 1,435
Posted By Iride01

I'm not saying that glycogen is reconstituted by...

I'm not saying that glycogen is reconstituted by magic. I didn't think I even talked about how it is replenished.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-13-24, 12:43 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 1,435
Posted By Iride01

Glycogen is stored as 3 or 4 parts water to one...

Glycogen is stored as 3 or 4 parts water to one part glycogen. So when that glycogen gets used, I assume the water get's sweated out or otherwise eliminated. So that might be a large part of any...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-13-24, 11:56 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 344
Posted By Iride01

Only you can decide if it is worth it to you. But...

Only you can decide if it is worth it to you. But if you are wanting to have discussion to here the pro's and con's of others, then you'll be moving the conversation well out of what the OP started...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-13-24, 10:50 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 1,435
Posted By Iride01

I agree. But what those others are asserting...

I agree. But what those others are asserting seems to be more nutrition and diet related than it is anything about Calories expended while riding. And I don't know that the OP wanted to talk about...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-13-24, 09:54 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 207
Posted By Iride01

Maybe you could take the RD off and take it to a...

Maybe you could take the RD off and take it to a shop to see if they can determine if the RD itself is working. Seems like a few dollars spent for that will be better than guessing and purchasing a...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-13-24, 09:04 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 539
Posted By Iride01

Meal isn't going to help you in the morning for...

Meal isn't going to help you in the morning for cycling. It might not hurt you either, but the wrong stuff in your stomach might hinder your performance. If your stomach is feeling a little bloated...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-13-24, 08:30 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 344
Posted By Iride01

I'm glad to know you are getting back on the bike...

I'm glad to know you are getting back on the bike after your accident. However I'm not certain how that answers this question.



Many brands of electronics, GPS and camera's included, only...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-12-24, 02:16 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 452
Posted By Iride01

I most definitely agree with you on that. I...

I most definitely agree with you on that.

I still marvel at the length some go to so they can avoid indexed shifting. I was very late to the party for indexed shifting and the mantra being...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-12-24, 01:57 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 452
Posted By Iride01

Your Shimano 600 Arabesque came from back in the...

Your Shimano 600 Arabesque came from back in the day when there were 6 and maybe 7 speeds on the rear. The stack of sprockets was only 31 mm wide give or take a few mm on a 7 speed and only about 28...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-12-24, 01:35 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 344
Posted By Iride01

It's a old GoPro model. So you might have the...

It's a old GoPro model. So you might have the most recent update that is available. And it looks like that was October 21, 2016 when that came out.

https://gopro.com/en/us/update/hero4

Still,...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-12-24, 11:33 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,911
Posted By Iride01

One of the best ways I've found to deal with...

One of the best ways I've found to deal with other oncoming traffic in the wrong lane of the MUP is to simply stop and put your feet down on the ground so they know you are stopped. Of course you...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-12-24, 11:04 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 1,435
Posted By Iride01

I think some are using the term Calorie to mean...

I think some are using the term Calorie to mean something they eat as part of their diet. When some are saying there are good Calories and bad Calories, they are really saying there are good foods to...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-12-24, 10:52 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 187
Posted By Iride01

Maybe that extender wants a specific make of...

Maybe that extender wants a specific make of presta valve. I think that like Schrader valve cores, presta valve cores have differing lengths and other slight differences that in most applications...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-12-24, 10:47 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 255
Posted By Iride01

I believe I essentially said the same thing in...

I believe I essentially said the same thing in other words. However you can push the first side up onto the bead seat and make more room for the second side.
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