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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-14-21, 01:32 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 6,042
Posted By gilpi

To sock or not?

Anyone here not wear socks? I love putting my cycling shoes on a hot day without socks but after years of doing this I just read it is not proper to go sock-less? It won't change my mind, just wonder...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-12-21, 02:48 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,368
Posted By gilpi

I check all the boxes with the exception of the 3...

I check all the boxes with the exception of the 3 hour ride. I've done it and I really have no desire to do it any longer but I admire those that do.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-12-21, 02:41 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 12,030
Posted By gilpi

Took me a long time to graduate to cycling...

Took me a long time to graduate to cycling shorts. Thirty years later, I can't go back, even on the short rides the comfort level is way up there.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-12-21, 02:59 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,368
Posted By gilpi

This has turned out a lot more interesting than I...

This has turned out a lot more interesting than I thought and I appreciate the replies. Some mentioned if the stem/handlebar feels low, at 66 yrs old perhaps flipping the stem for a more...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-10-21, 11:48 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 12,030
Posted By gilpi

How is their sizing in relation to USA size? I'd...

How is their sizing in relation to USA size? I'd like to try one.
And what's the difference between MTB shorts and road?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-10-21, 08:54 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 12,030
Posted By gilpi

I lucked out with Sponeed cycling shorts. Perfect...

I lucked out with Sponeed cycling shorts. Perfect fit and used them quite a bit. I bought two in 2018 and still going strong. I hand wash them after every ride. At the moment they are selling for...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-10-21, 08:22 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,368
Posted By gilpi

Road bike seat height and size (picture)

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Just got this Specialized gifted to me (thanks to my son) it's a...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-26-20, 08:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,022
Posted By gilpi

Gravel riding in central NJ

Not familiar with gravel rides in the central NJ area, I’m looking for some long gravel/dirt to ride on. I’m in the Somerset/Hunterdon county area. I’m only familiar with the Delaware canal tow path...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-21-20, 06:39 AM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 2,869,395
Posted By gilpi

Real nice job you did there. Trying to figure out...

Real nice job you did there. Trying to figure out what changes you did other than chainring, handle bars and tires...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-22-20, 07:19 PM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 2,869,395
Posted By gilpi

Man, that is a hot looking bike!

Man, that is a hot looking bike!
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-22-20, 07:04 PM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 2,869,395
Posted By gilpi

We were there last year! Wife and I spent a whole...

We were there last year! Wife and I spent a whole day walking around, amazing place, the Aqueduct is a sight to see as well.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-18-20, 07:07 AM
Replies: 3,578
Views: 985,458
Posted By gilpi

Wow, I’d love to have one of those.... wife I...

Wow, I’d love to have one of those.... wife I mean 😊
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-08-18, 07:07 PM
Replies: 1,978
Views: 433,970
Posted By gilpi

Nice pics, I knew the area looked familiar. I...

Nice pics, I knew the area looked familiar. I sometimes start from Blackwells mills and wind up there which is my turn around point back.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-08-18, 06:51 PM
Replies: 373
Views: 70,463
Posted By gilpi

I wonder if anyone else feels this way about...

I wonder if anyone else feels this way about walking vs riding... My riding consists of anywhere from 15 - 20 miles about 3 to 4 times a week on lightly hilly rough roads. During winter months I'll...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-24-17, 06:58 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 7,718
Posted By gilpi

I think it's more important to keep the chain...

I think it's more important to keep the chain clean than the type of lube used. The road dirt or worse, the dirt from trails sticks and grinds your chain and everything else it touches, but I'm...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-24-17, 06:37 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 22,565
Posted By gilpi

Prices on some of the bikes listed don't even...

Prices on some of the bikes listed don't even cover the actual total price of the components alone!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-24-17, 06:29 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,571
Posted By gilpi

I'm thinking the OP overlooked something along...

I'm thinking the OP overlooked something along the way when tightening the wheel. Can't any get simpler, drop wheel in fork and tighten.
For safety, I would check the skewer's threads or just...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-20-17, 04:37 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 6,536
Posted By gilpi

I'm wondering how much mileage you do that you'd...

I'm wondering how much mileage you do that you'd need so much stuff? Lights, yes important, one for the front and one for the back, the phone can go in a pouch. For me personally, I prioritize water,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-16-17, 04:53 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,280
Posted By gilpi

:thumb:

:thumb:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-16-17, 12:17 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,280
Posted By gilpi

Well, if you ever sold anything on CL, you'd...

Well, if you ever sold anything on CL, you'd know. With a phone # you would attract more interested and serious possible buyers where as with email you get lots of "Is the item still available?",...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-16-17, 08:43 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 9,265
Posted By gilpi

Breaking chain using the same pin?

So after years of occasionally breaking a chain on bikes and re-pinning it I just found out this is not a good practice. Personally I've never had any issues. I never completely take out the pin,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-16-17, 07:44 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,280
Posted By gilpi

All positive reviews here on CL. I have sold...

All positive reviews here on CL. I have sold dozens of items from musical instruments to power tools and bikes. Just recently purchased a Jamis road bike which was exactly what I was looking for as...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-14-17, 07:12 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,758
Posted By gilpi

Not to throw a wrench in the mix here but...

Not to throw a wrench in the mix here but shouldn't weight be relative?
What I mean, I'm also 6'2" and close to a Clydesdale with long arms and legs with frames 58 and 60. Not that I'm a weight...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-11-17, 07:13 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 22,565
Posted By gilpi

Bicycle Blue Book.

I recently purchased a bike for a hundred dollars over blue book pricing, didn't even check beforehand but at the end of it all I still feel I got a great deal since it is a perfect fit and overall a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-10-17, 05:52 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,805
Posted By gilpi

There are no "mountains" in Florida.

There are no "mountains" in Florida.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-10-17, 05:49 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 8,457
Posted By gilpi

Rolling coal... hmm learned something new here in...

Rolling coal... hmm learned something new here in Bikeforums. Been living in a bubble :(
From what I just read on rolling coal, these are vehicles modified for spewing smoke on to whomever they...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-10-17, 02:39 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,715
Posted By gilpi

What annoys me is someone sneaking up and passing...

What annoys me is someone sneaking up and passing me real close to the point I get startled without hearing "on your left" or "passing".
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-10-17, 01:28 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,473
Posted By gilpi

Both sets have 28 spokes even though the Xero...

Both sets have 28 spokes even though the Xero wheels seem to have less, they are paired together at the rim and come out to either side (left & right) up to the hub, therefore they have double the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-10-17, 08:19 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,473
Posted By gilpi

Even if the spokes are well tensioned? Thank...

Even if the spokes are well tensioned?

Thank you for replying.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-10-17, 07:47 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,473
Posted By gilpi

In the years I've been riding I never came across...

In the years I've been riding I never came across this.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-10-17, 07:45 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 979
Posted By gilpi

I have to agree with the previous replies. See...

I have to agree with the previous replies. See what your PT or doctor says and go from there. I don't think anyone here is qualified to give that kind of advice and even those that are don't know why...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-10-17, 07:32 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,473
Posted By gilpi

Two wheelsets, two different rides?

One of my road bikes has been running Shimano R-501 on a stiff aluminum frame and on less than good roads, the ride has been pretty harsh. Recently came across another budget set of wheels (Xero) in...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-04-17, 06:52 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,638
Posted By gilpi

Speaking of Texas, I was just in Austin and it...

Speaking of Texas, I was just in Austin and it seems like a cycling friendly city, lots of cycling going on.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-04-17, 05:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 987
Posted By gilpi

The cable should have no tension at the smallest...

The cable should have no tension at the smallest gear.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-04-17, 10:55 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,638
Posted By gilpi

Wow, congrats that's a heck of a ride! Thanks for...

Wow, congrats that's a heck of a ride! Thanks for the info. I'm good for a 30 miler on a good day.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-04-17, 10:00 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,638
Posted By gilpi

I'm wondering which roads you took? There are...

I'm wondering which roads you took? There are some good paved roads in the Hillsboro area but no shoulder, narrow 40 to 50 mph roads don't appeal to me. Neshanic Station I love riding in.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-04-17, 09:53 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,638
Posted By gilpi

Amazing and yes with one of the highest state...

Amazing and yes with one of the highest state taxes! Anyway, don't want to get political here just wondering how you guys deal with it as far as the bike of choice (cx, gravel bike) tire choice etc,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-04-17, 09:45 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 987
Posted By gilpi

With the cable loose no tension, does it drop to...

With the cable loose no tension, does it drop to the smaller cog? If not do as adviced by adjusting the H screw.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-04-17, 06:45 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 7,131
Posted By gilpi

Bought a budget Cannondale trail with a...

Bought a budget Cannondale trail with a boatanchor of a spring fork for using it on trails, nothing technical, gravel etc. Best thing I did was to switch to a Niner rigid fork. It's a much better...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-03-17, 07:10 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 4,931
Posted By gilpi

Riding in traffic is not what it used to be when...

Riding in traffic is not what it used to be when I started road riding back in the 80's, not only traffic has increased but so has entertainment behind the wheel of a car and I feel for those that...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-03-17, 04:10 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 4,931
Posted By gilpi

Im glad youre ok! Maybe I missed something and I...

Im glad youre ok! Maybe I missed something and I mean that with respect, why not just slow down and let the car go? I don't want to go toe to toe with a car, they always win.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-03-17, 02:13 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,638
Posted By gilpi

I'm in Hillsborough and by the time I get to...

I'm in Hillsborough and by the time I get to Hunterdon, my bike and I have taken a beating riding through Hillsborough, Flagtown and the first part of Neshanic, after that it's pretty much a breeze,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-03-17, 06:36 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,638
Posted By gilpi

NJ roads, how bad are your local roads?

Located in west Somerset county NJ, I encounter some of the worse roads I have ridden... Oh I'm sure there are worse! What makes this area attractive to road cycling is the lack of traffic and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-02-17, 10:52 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,555
Posted By gilpi

Im 6'2" and for years I rode smaller frames 58,...

Im 6'2" and for years I rode smaller frames 58, 56.5 and at 63 years old I was feeling mostly my upper back/neck soreness. Recently switch to an xl frame with a shorter stem and right away I felt the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-02-17, 08:58 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,846
Posted By gilpi

Was able to take it out today for the first time...

Was able to take it out today for the first time on a 5 mile trial run... wanted to keep going but was not expecting temps in the 40's this morning here in central NJ!
Bike rode exceptionally well...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-02-17, 06:59 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,846
Posted By gilpi

Jamis Ventura Sport

So I recently purchased a Jamis Ventura Sport off CL for just a couple of bucks above blue book value, had a few good extras. Looks low milage by it's shape, little wear on the original tires and...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-01-17, 03:50 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,437
Posted By gilpi

I still say post a picture of you sitting on the...

I still say post a picture of you sitting on the bike or riding it, I bet it is not too small
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-31-17, 05:42 PM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 2,869,395
Posted By gilpi

I do not own a hybrid but I would think any of...

I do not own a hybrid but I would think any of them would benefit (as far as speed is concerned) with quality 700/23-25 tires but you will lose the comfort so it is a fine line between speed and...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-31-17, 05:13 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,437
Posted By gilpi

Not being able to lift the bike between your...

Not being able to lift the bike between your crotch is generally (but not necessarily) an indication that it's a bit too big for you.
Can you post a picture of the bike with you sitting on it?
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-25-17, 04:33 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,108
Posted By gilpi

At 62 years old and having done much street/road...

At 62 years old and having done much street/road riding milage, this worries me... "According to the NHTSA (https://www.nhtsa.gov/risky-driving/distracted-driving), it kills over 3,000 people a...
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