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Forum: Road Cycling
03-07-24, 12:21 PM
Replies: 2,345
Views: 351,227
Posted By baj32161

It is not

It is not
Forum: Road Cycling
03-07-24, 12:17 PM
Replies: 2,345
Views: 351,227
Posted By baj32161

Unfortunately, I no longer have those...

Unfortunately, I no longer have those wheels....oh well.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-28-24, 10:29 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 3,867
Posted By baj32161

Sorry ..fixed the typos (didn't have my glasses...

Sorry ..fixed the typos (didn't have my glasses on😁)
Forum: Road Cycling
02-28-24, 09:13 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 3,867
Posted By baj32161

Well, I didn't think I'd need to clarify my point...

Well, I didn't think I'd need to clarify my point but.....

​​​.....

I have learned over the years to gauge my purchases by need and to temper my "wants"

None of this means that I am anti new...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-28-24, 09:01 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,968
Posted By baj32161

My take is simple: if you buy the bike that is....

My take is simple: if you buy the bike that is. more attractive to you and that makes you want to ride it more....no, it is not stupid.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-21-24, 10:34 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 3,867
Posted By baj32161

Well, you could have asked.

Well, you could have asked.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-20-24, 09:15 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 3,867
Posted By baj32161

Thanks for all of the input. I'm finding...

Thanks for all of the input.

I'm finding that, at this point in my life, I like to use what money I can save on travel. As for my bike...I have never had more fun riding a bike than I've had with...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-20-24, 09:09 AM
Replies: 2,345
Views: 351,227
Posted By baj32161

Actually I've since raised my bars so I could be...

Actually I've since raised my bars so I could be a bit more upright when commuting.

The saddlebag is gone😁.

Thank you for the comment.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-20-24, 04:23 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 3,867
Posted By baj32161

Being poor keeps me grounded😁

I've never had a particularly high paying job and I was raised to try to stay within my means

That being said, I have always WANTED the latest tech, be it in my love for home audio, photography...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-20-24, 04:10 AM
Replies: 2,345
Views: 351,227
Posted By baj32161

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1080x761/screenshot_20230521_210916_a4ddae0818d0635fa5e7b541512f4de2f3a47980.png
My 2010 Specialized Tricross Comp
Forum: Road Cycling
12-06-23, 03:06 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 4,211
Posted By baj32161

And how wrong you are.

And how wrong you are.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-06-23, 03:05 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 4,211
Posted By baj32161

If a store won't let me bring my bike in, I won't...

If a store won't let me bring my bike in, I won't shop there.

That is why I quit my gym.

Mind you, this is totally based on where I used to live....ni bike racks and poorly lit at night. Police...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-26-23, 06:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 754
Posted By baj32161

I have often thought about subscribing to this...

I have often thought about subscribing to this service but decided to get a.VPN instead.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-27-23, 05:32 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,891
Posted By baj32161

No...for me, 3 bikes would be ideal. I do not...

No...for me, 3 bikes would be ideal. I do not ride MTB. I do not tour, I have no interest in single speed (or fixed gear) nor do I want or have ever wanted a track bike.

I was perfectly clear in...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-13-23, 05:05 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,891
Posted By baj32161

Yeah, option B should be that easy.

Yeah, option B should be that easy.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-13-23, 05:04 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,891
Posted By baj32161

:roflmao2:

:roflmao2:
Forum: Road Cycling
09-13-23, 04:24 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,891
Posted By baj32161

I'd like to have 3 bikes

1: my current gravel/cross bike
2: a dedicated road bike
3: a backup road bike to keep permanently mounted on my trainer

Being poor sucks.

Well, actually, I am not poor but I do not have a...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-10-23, 03:59 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,749
Posted By baj32161

I removed my basic comouter a couple of years ago...

I removed my basic comouter a couple of years ago and I don't miss it.

Like you, I just ride, don't train and just want some peace and quiet

​​​​​. I find myself enjoying my rides a lot more...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-04-23, 02:28 PM
Replies: 174
Views: 5,990
Posted By baj32161

Thanks for your replies. I've enjoyed reading...

Thanks for your replies. I've enjoyed reading them alk. I think I will elaborate a bit.

​​​​​My upbringing was such that I was taught to be content. As such, with the exception of my audio...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-04-23, 02:10 PM
Replies: 174
Views: 5,990
Posted By baj32161

:lol::lol::lol:

:lol::lol::lol:
Forum: Road Cycling
09-03-23, 06:51 PM
Replies: 174
Views: 5,990
Posted By baj32161

I have never ridden a high end road bike

I have been riding for many years....since I was a kid back in The 1970s and, during all of that time, I have never ridden a high end road bike.

My budget ga always denied me that and I never...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-31-23, 10:48 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,305
Posted By baj32161

BikeTiresDirect.com?

Has anyone ever bought from them?

Their prices and selection look very good and I'm looking for new road and gravel tires
Forum: Road Cycling
08-13-23, 05:10 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 8,264
Posted By baj32161

:popcorn:popcorn:popcorn

:popcorn:popcorn:popcorn
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-06-23, 04:27 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,671
Posted By baj32161

Thank you everyone for your helpful replies. I...

Thank you everyone for your helpful replies. I have enough information with which to make my decision now.

One thing I do not want to do is swap.kut my tires as I do love the ride quality of these...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-21-23, 04:49 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 922
Posted By baj32161

I'm enjoying riding slower

I have never been a speed demon and never really cared. This year however, I am riding noticeably slower dye to switching from a "proper" road bike Cannondale Synapse 5) to a gravel/cyclocross bike ...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-22-23, 09:21 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,346
Posted By baj32161

Indeed we do have some things in common. I hope...

Indeed we do have some things in common. I hope and plan to still be doing this at age 77. I also ride for fun and exercise and I have no one to go.pete against....nor do I desire to.

I have been...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-20-23, 04:57 AM
Replies: 1,161
Views: 314,845
Posted By baj32161

I just GOT my gravel bike :D:D ...

I just GOT my gravel bike
:D:D
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Forum: Road Cycling
06-20-23, 04:52 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 816
Posted By baj32161

Mine too!!

Mine too!!
Forum: Road Cycling
06-17-23, 04:16 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,448
Posted By baj32161

I've only really done 1 and that one u did twice....

I've only really done 1 and that one u did twice. The 2 day Enbridge Ride To Conquer Cancer.

​​​​​​IT is a 2 day ride from Toronto to Niagara Falls here in Ontario. We rode from Toronto to...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-17-23, 04:03 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 816
Posted By baj32161

​​​​​​Thank you so much

​​​​​​Thank you so much
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-23, 04:17 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,346
Posted By baj32161

Hey!!!! Thanks so much for your comments. I do...

Hey!!!! Thanks so much for your comments. I do indeed rejeber you from "the old days" and remember you as always fun and inspiring.

I'm so sorry to hear if your challenges over the years...and...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-23, 04:07 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 816
Posted By baj32161

Thank you. It seems like we both took a long...

Thank you. It seems like we both took a long hiatus from here.

I missed it and it sure feels good to be back.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-14-23, 09:40 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,671
Posted By baj32161

Thank you. I am really liking the ride. I'm...

Thank you. I am really liking the ride. I'm running on Kenda Flintridge 38mm. They give a nice comfortable ride but, I am always open to options.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-14-23, 04:16 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,671
Posted By baj32161

Thank you. I actually asked about the chain and...

Thank you. I actually asked about the chain and rear derailleur.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-13-23, 04:53 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,671
Posted By baj32161

Thank you. Actually I only want to change the...

Thank you. Actually I only want to change the cassette from a 12-30 to an 11-34 or close to it
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-10-23, 09:30 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 30,897
Posted By baj32161

I'm liking them for sure Definitely loving...

I'm liking them for sure

Definitely loving the bike.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-09-23, 07:08 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,671
Posted By baj32161

I have been riding it almost daily since I got ir...

I have been riding it almost daily since I got ir 2 weeks ago and I'm pretty sure that I'd like a lower gear than I've got.

Actually I was considering changing from a 48/36, 12-30 to a 48/34 11-34...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-09-23, 07:03 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,671
Posted By baj32161

Cranks are FSA Gossamer. I'm not sure of the BB....

Cranks are FSA Gossamer. I'm not sure of the BB. The bike was modified by its previous owner and I don't have all of the specifics such as the BB type.

I am not a mechanic, just a rider so I was...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-09-23, 09:34 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,671
Posted By baj32161

Thank you. Actually I am riding the bike and I do...

Thank you. Actually I am riding the bike and I do enjoy it very much but I am thinking of switching to easier gearing due to a few factors...aging, bad (very) feet and the thicker heavier tires. I...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-08-23, 06:30 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,671
Posted By baj32161

The crank is 48/34 double 10 speed rear, 12-30. ...

The crank is 48/34 double 10 speed rear, 12-30.

It was modified by the previous owner who wanted a more racy set up than a triple.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-07-23, 02:03 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,671
Posted By baj32161

Thanks so much. This is really helpful

Thanks so much. This is really helpful
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-07-23, 02:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 366
Posted By baj32161

That looks interesting. Thanks for the tip!

That looks interesting. Thanks for the tip!
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-07-23, 07:29 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,671
Posted By baj32161

Ahhh...thank you. This is what I was looking for ...

Ahhh...thank you. This is what I was looking for

Much appreciated!!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-06-23, 08:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 366
Posted By baj32161

Oh yeah, I guess I should have mentioned that it...

Oh yeah, I guess I should have mentioned that it is 10 speed.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-06-23, 07:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 366
Posted By baj32161

Gearing questions

Hello gang. I recently acquired a Specialized Tricross Comp that I am really enjoying. IT is currently running Shimano 105/Ultegra mix (105 front/Ultegra rear);48/34 12-30 and I was wondering what I...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-06-23, 07:00 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,671
Posted By baj32161

Gearing questions

Hello gang.

I recently acquired a Specialized Tricross Comp that I am really enjoying.

​​​​​​IT is currently running Shimano 105/Ultegra mix (105 front/Ultegra rear);48/34 12-30 and I was...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-06-23, 06:13 AM
Replies: 167
Views: 7,465
Posted By baj32161

Ummm ..calling your move a dick move is not the...

Ummm ..calling your move a dick move is not the same as calling you a dick.

You did ask, did you not?
Forum: Road Cycling
06-05-23, 06:32 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,346
Posted By baj32161

:lol:

:lol:
Forum: Road Cycling
06-05-23, 04:35 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,346
Posted By baj32161

Yes I have....with a somewhat long hiatus (for...

Yes I have....with a somewhat long hiatus (for many reasons). I've learned quite a lot and I hope I've added some useful information along the way.

I will keep riding as long as I'm able.

I...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-05-23, 01:11 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,346
Posted By baj32161

Thank you. Please don't get me wrong. I...

Thank you.

Please don't get me wrong. I didn't mean to sound like I'm lamenting the fact that I'm aging. In fact, I'm quite okay with it. Men in my family (on my father's side) don't live long....
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