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Forum: Pills and Ills
06-12-22, 02:44 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,002
Posted By Goldrush

OT: Cataract Lens

Seems like a good topic for this age group. Has anyone recently has cataract surgery and if so what type lens did you chose and why?

I have a pre op appointment this week.

Thanks
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-19-21, 08:04 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 588
Posted By Goldrush

Probably 2 things going on here. I haven't been...

Probably 2 things going on here. I haven't been routinely lubing the pivot points and also I live in a flat area. The only times I use the small chainring is on overpasses.

So now I'll be using...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-18-21, 09:18 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 588
Posted By Goldrush

Problem solved. The derailleur was gunked up. A...

Problem solved. The derailleur was gunked up. A couple of baths withTri-Flow and it's working fine.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-17-21, 06:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 588
Posted By Goldrush

Triple Front Derailleur Problem

I'm not the world's greatest bike mechanic but I like to figure things out. I have a triple that's been shifting fine. A few rides ago it was a bit hesitant shifting onto the small chainring. Today...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
05-08-21, 03:43 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,407
Posted By Goldrush

Thanks for that information. I just ordered a...

Thanks for that information. I just ordered a Firestick.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
05-06-21, 11:24 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,407
Posted By Goldrush

Can I watch GCN+ on my big screen TV?

Can I watch GCN+ on my big screen TV?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-22-21, 11:30 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 9,449
Posted By Goldrush

I'm the opposite. I hate schrader valves. Presta...

I'm the opposite. I hate schrader valves. Presta only.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-22-21, 01:19 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 9,289
Posted By Goldrush

Our costs are through the roof. Because of out...

Our costs are through the roof. Because of out inability to solve butt and neck issues we have went to mostly all recumbent riding. My wife is taking delivery of a custom Ti recumbent today. Many...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
11-30-20, 12:10 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 17,470
Posted By Goldrush

So the Varia tells there's a vehicle behind me....

So the Varia tells there's a vehicle behind me. The thing is that I live in an urban area and there's most always a vehicle behind me. I vote for the Dinotte.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-13-20, 08:50 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 962
Posted By Goldrush

Just to let posters know what I determined. The...

Just to let posters know what I determined. The pivot on the rear derailleur cage was hanging up not allowing it to take up slack. I gave it a soaking with PB Blaster and let it sit overnight before...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-02-20, 12:22 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 8,101
Posted By Goldrush

We've used AAA before, but now because of COVID...

We've used AAA before, but now because of COVID forget it.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-31-20, 04:13 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 962
Posted By Goldrush

Thanks for the tips. I put my spare rear wheel...

Thanks for the tips. I put my spare rear wheel and rode a couple of miles without problems. Appears to be the rear hub of my ICAN Chinese carbon wheel. You get what you pay for.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-31-20, 01:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 962
Posted By Goldrush

Slack Chain

On today's ride a noticed something askew with my drivetrain. If I coasted for a moment and then started pedaling, there was a lag before power was applied. My riding partner said my chain was...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-19-20, 11:14 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 5,835
Posted By Goldrush

I find most all trail users wearing earbuds can...

I find most all trail users wearing earbuds can still hear my bell. If they do not acknowledge my bell then I'm extra cautious.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-05-20, 10:16 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,560
Posted By Goldrush

+1 I wouldn't ride without mine. Lights on...

+1

I wouldn't ride without mine. Lights on other bikes do not bother me. I just don't look directly at them.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-23-20, 03:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 972
Posted By Goldrush

GoPro cameras do not even begin to have enough...

GoPro cameras do not even begin to have enough battery life to record our average 40 mile rides. i'm using a Cycliq on the rear, but it's pretty unstable.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-10-20, 08:54 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 25,031
Posted By Goldrush

Same problem. Cycliq blamed me and also said...

Same problem. Cycliq blamed me and also said warranty was void.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-08-20, 08:07 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,867
Posted By Goldrush

We have a CoMotion Carrera with 650B Spinergy...

We have a CoMotion Carrera with 650B Spinergy wheels for sale. Size Medium/small. Tricked out with Di2, Gates belt, etc.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
01-11-20, 01:55 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 11,955
Posted By Goldrush

I have the latest model FLY6 CE second...

I have the latest model FLY6 CE second generation. I've only had it a couple of weeks, but so far it works as advertised.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-06-20, 12:41 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 8,529
Posted By Goldrush

My wife and I are both retired and live in...

My wife and I are both retired and live in Florida, so we ride year round. I'm turning 70 this year and she will be 67. We ride 40 to 50 miles a day, 4 days a week, but on the other 3 days still do...
Forum: Commuting
11-25-19, 12:23 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 14,979
Posted By Goldrush

Agree. Interestingly recent traffic studies have...

Agree. Interestingly recent traffic studies have shown that cyclists do break traffic laws and that motor vehicles break them more often.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-25-19, 12:17 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 31,209
Posted By Goldrush

I'm 69 and have no problems riding and do not...

I'm 69 and have no problems riding and do not plan to quit in anytime soon. I have ridden 10,000 + miles this year. We live in a retirement area and I sometimes do group rides where most others are...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-21-19, 10:57 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,322
Posted By Goldrush

Should I Use This Rim Tape?

My new ICAN carbon wheels came with this elastic fiber rim tape. Should I use it or go with Velox?
...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
11-02-19, 01:26 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,738
Posted By Goldrush

Thanks for the info. I'll take a closer look at...

Thanks for the info. I'll take a closer look at the GoPro's. Looks like there are several models to chose from.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
11-02-19, 09:32 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,738
Posted By Goldrush

My bag is full already. Actually the "action...

My bag is full already. Actually the "action cams" are not designed for recording traffic interactions. Really need a loop function and the ability to mark certain moments when needed.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
11-01-19, 02:21 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,738
Posted By Goldrush

I would like a camera to record my interactions...

I would like a camera to record my interactions with vehicles. We typically ride 4 hours plus. The GoPro's of the world do not have enough battery life. The Cycliqs seems perfect until you read the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-24-19, 11:51 AM
Replies: 128
Views: 18,828
Posted By Goldrush

I 100% agree and I have no problem with oncoming...

I 100% agree and I have no problem with oncoming lights. I simple don't look at them. I use a strobe and will continue to do so. Maybe I can wake up a few morons riding 3 abreast discussing who knows...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-24-19, 02:31 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,588
Posted By Goldrush

Curious as to how anyone reviewed a product that...

Curious as to how anyone reviewed a product that is not yet shipping??
Forum: Road Cycling
02-25-19, 12:41 PM
Replies: 241
Views: 19,944
Posted By Goldrush

My wife and I both have rode thousands of miles a...

My wife and I both have rode thousands of miles a year over 2 decades with rim brakes and have never worn out a rim .
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-24-18, 01:31 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 22,722
Posted By Goldrush

We have two tandems without lateral tubes....

We have two tandems without lateral tubes. Neither have flex problems.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-02-18, 06:50 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 11,111
Posted By Goldrush

I'm not interested in debating the stopping power...

I'm not interested in debating the stopping power of brake types. The original post concerns component weight .
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-02-18, 04:28 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 11,111
Posted By Goldrush

I curious as to the weight savings with rim...

I curious as to the weight savings with rim brakes. Our new Carrera has disks and they seem really heavy., especially the rotating weight of the large rotors.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-23-18, 06:46 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,153
Posted By Goldrush

If they would work it on my wheels it would be...

If they would work it on my wheels it would be great, but my wheels are 650b which is not the same as 26 inch. Do you know the model of Schwalbe? This could save me quite a bit of money, as the other...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-22-18, 02:35 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,153
Posted By Goldrush

650B Road Tires

So our new CoMo Carrera has 650B Spinergy wheels with Panaracer Gravel King 42 mm tires. The ride is real comfy and the set up is great for gravel grinders. However a lot of our riding is on the road...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-24-18, 10:29 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,986
Posted By Goldrush

My dissatisfaction with the builder was not the...

My dissatisfaction with the builder was not the length of lead time, it was that they missed the date I was given, and then did not respond to questions about when the frame would ship. I would have...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-18-18, 09:03 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,986
Posted By Goldrush

Perhaps Co-Motion reacts to postings on Bike...

Perhaps Co-Motion reacts to postings on Bike Forums? I received an e-mail from our dealer yesterday evening stating that the frame was now being painted. While good news, this doesn't change the fact...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-17-18, 12:53 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,986
Posted By Goldrush

Co-Motion Failure

We have a frame ordered from Co-Motion. When I called them on March 28th, I was told it was in the paint department. Now, 3 weeks later they still can't give me a date that it will be painted. This...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-21-18, 02:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,183
Posted By Goldrush

I too thought that I couldn't live without my...

I too thought that I couldn't live without my Flight Deck, but Di2 and Garmin proved me wrong.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
01-24-18, 02:19 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,630
Posted By Goldrush

What tires are you using?

What tires are you using?
Forum: Tandem Cycling
01-18-18, 02:32 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,630
Posted By Goldrush

Thanks for the real world info on tire widths. It...

Thanks for the real world info on tire widths. It is great know. We are a 290 pound team without the bike, so around the same as you.

I just got off the phone with my dealer and he suggests a...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
01-15-18, 02:44 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,630
Posted By Goldrush

Opinion On Spinergy Wheels

We are looking for a tandem for unloaded touring in hilly areas and a small amount of gravel grinding. Right now we are leaning towards having the dealer build a bike on a Co-Motion Carrera frame. He...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
11-07-15, 04:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,711
Posted By Goldrush

We currently have Conti 4 seasons in 28 mm on our...

We currently have Conti 4 seasons in 28 mm on our bike. Maybe they no longer make them, but they are still available on the net.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-08-15, 11:37 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,277
Posted By Goldrush

Sold!

Sold!
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-01-15, 11:44 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,277
Posted By Goldrush

474498 I've some interest in these hubs, but...

474498

I've some interest in these hubs, but as of now they are still available. Nearly new but less than 50% of new price at $150 each.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-23-15, 12:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,277
Posted By Goldrush

White Industries Hubs

We recently switched our Calfee to Di2 11 speed. Our shop rebuilt our 2 sets of wheels (rear) to 11 speed. We now have the 10 speed hubs which I hope someone can use. They are both White Industries,...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-11-15, 04:45 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,244
Posted By Goldrush

Calfee Tetra Di2 Upgrade Questions

Our 2012 Tetra is at Calfee for a Di2 retrofit. Our local mechanic will then rebuild it.

I need to decide what to do with the cranks. My mechanic suggests Ultegra. Calfee says I can use the inner...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-09-15, 11:32 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,239
Posted By Goldrush

Can someone explain the K Edge option. Is this a...

Can someone explain the K Edge option. Is this a modification to the Ultegra or a different derailleur? Where can I buy them?
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-09-15, 04:36 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,239
Posted By Goldrush

Does this work okay? Our 2012 Tetra is off...

Does this work okay?

Our 2012 Tetra is off to Calfee for the Di2 retrofit. Our local mechanic will rebuild it after Calfee makes the need changes to the frame. We want to run 50/34 chainrings with...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
01-11-15, 11:09 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,946
Posted By Goldrush

We bought a set of Rolf Wheels in 2005 from...

We bought a set of Rolf Wheels in 2005 from Precision Tandems. We had a spoke break out the rim just after the 1 year warranty period ended. Mark at Precision was able to get Rolf to repair the wheel...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-15-14, 11:31 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,255
Posted By Goldrush

We recently had a similar problem. Then I heard a...

We recently had a similar problem. Then I heard a swish noise and figured out the front brake was dragging. After 12 miles (yes 12 miles!) of hard labor, the rest of the ride was quite easy.
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