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Forum: Introductions
02-28-21, 10:03 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 348
Posted By md11mx

I'm back.

Hello all,
This is David B. (md11mx) from a b Anchorage, Alaska. I got hit real by this crono19 virus and couldn't even get out of bed for over three months. Literally had to crawl to the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-28-21, 09:00 PM
Replies: 208
Views: 22,171
Posted By md11mx

[QUOTE=70sSanO;21937586]Never look “over” your...

[QUOTE=70sSanO;21937586]Never look “over” your prescription glasses if they slide down while you are in the drops.
Not true, my left eye is 5/20!!! I wear glasses because of my right eye and it only...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-28-21, 08:51 PM
Replies: 208
Views: 22,171
Posted By md11mx

A flashing front and rear light is always a great...

A flashing front and rear light is always a great idea and practice!!!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-28-21, 08:20 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,644
Posted By md11mx

This is why I always review the customer comments...

This is why I always review the customer comments before I purchase products. It has saved me from numerous headaches.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-07-18, 08:05 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,749
Posted By md11mx

Actually a lot of it is swamp/marsh. C street...

Actually a lot of it is swamp/marsh. C street from N.L.s to International has around eight feet of fill from Spenard to the Seward Highway. Hauling gravel was bib business here.

Cheers,
David...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-06-18, 10:25 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,867
Posted By md11mx

I have a 9x3 and love it. I never have to cross...

I have a 9x3 and love it. I never have to cross chain.
Cheers,
David
Way up North
Forum: Commuting
11-17-18, 07:22 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,082
Posted By md11mx

Keep the head and hands warm. Cheers, David ...

Keep the head and hands warm.
Cheers,
David
Way up North
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-31-18, 04:53 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,605
Posted By md11mx

We got about 2” here in Anchorage proper. It...

We got about 2” here in Anchorage proper. It started coming down around 6 am Sunday morning in Mountain View.

Cheers,
David
Way up North
Forum: Winter Cycling
10-18-18, 08:58 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 15,487
Posted By md11mx

45 degrees. Cheers, David Way up North

45 degrees.
Cheers,
David
Way up North
Forum: Winter Cycling
10-18-18, 08:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,080
Posted By md11mx

I ride a 700c with 32 back and 38 front and it’s...

I ride a 700c with 32 back and 38 front and it’s comfortable.
Cheers,
David
Way up north
Forum: Pills and Ills
05-23-18, 09:27 PM
Replies: 584
Views: 115,028
Posted By md11mx

Just a quick kind word from Alaska. Cheers, ...

Just a quick kind word from Alaska.
Cheers,
David
Way up North
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-21-18, 10:50 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,907
Posted By md11mx

Thank goodness it finally stopped drizzling. I...

Thank goodness it finally stopped drizzling. I know, I know, I know,,,,,we can't have green without liquid sunshine but come on 1/2 inch in 20 days & between high thirties and low forties the whole...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-21-18, 10:36 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,672
Posted By md11mx

You can use rivnuts. I highly recommend the type...

You can use rivnuts. I highly recommend the type that requires a notch. Of course you have to have a notch cutter. It can be done with a ratvtail file. Tools at Browns' tools. Google aviation tools....
Forum: Commuting
05-13-18, 05:35 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 13,924
Posted By md11mx

Just as another option to consider there are...

Just as another option to consider there are frame triangle bags. I personally like a rack and a handlebar bag.
Cheers,
David
Way up North
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-12-18, 04:55 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,772
Posted By md11mx

I use triflo on everything but the cables where I...

I use triflo on everything but the cables where I use Phil's grease.
Cheers
David
Way up North
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-10-18, 06:36 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,586
Posted By md11mx

Thank you a bunch. Cheers, David Way up...

Thank you a bunch.

Cheers,
David
Way up North
Forum: Pills and Ills
05-09-18, 08:16 PM
Replies: 584
Views: 115,028
Posted By md11mx

I was just always the opposite of a cat. Never...

I was just always the opposite of a cat. Never landed on my feet.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-08-18, 03:59 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 9,103
Posted By md11mx

I use a paper clip. Cheers, David Way up...

I use a paper clip.
Cheers,
David
Way up North
Forum: Pills and Ills
05-05-18, 11:26 PM
Replies: 584
Views: 115,028
Posted By md11mx

I am so pleased to hear of the progress! As...

I am so pleased to hear of the progress! As someone who has had 21 concussions I was/am concerned for you two.
Cheers,
David
Way up North
Forum: Pills and Ills
04-20-18, 09:17 PM
Replies: 584
Views: 115,028
Posted By md11mx

Machka, Thank you so much for keeping us...

Machka,
Thank you so much for keeping us informed!!! So glad he is progressing. I will continue to say prayers for both of you'll.
Cheers,
David
Way up North
Forum: Pills and Ills
04-15-18, 12:02 AM
Replies: 584
Views: 115,028
Posted By md11mx

Machka, My prayers to my indigenes Gods...

Machka,
My prayers to my indigenes Gods are for both of youall repeatedly daily.
Cheers,
David
Way up North
Forum: Commuting
04-14-18, 11:22 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,297
Posted By md11mx

I have 52-42-30 12-36 with 700C-40s on my bike...

I have 52-42-30 12-36 with 700C-40s on my bike and absolutely love it. I'm a elder and we have some fair size hills here.
Cheers,
David
Way up North
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-08-18, 03:24 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,833
Posted By md11mx

We're getting pretty good daily fluctuations here...

We're getting pretty good daily fluctuations here now. -7 to +9C and already at 14 hours daylight ad of yesterday.
Cheers,
David
Way up North
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-01-18, 01:45 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,763
Posted By md11mx

:)My freehub is Nice and Quiet. I'd much rather...

:)My freehub is Nice and Quiet. I'd much rather hear moose and bears approaching than my bike.
Cheers,
David
Way up North
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-06-18, 02:10 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,607
Posted By md11mx

You can also volunteer at a local bicycle co-op. ...

You can also volunteer at a local bicycle co-op.
Cheers,
David
Way up North
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-05-18, 11:23 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,935
Posted By md11mx

Personally and if I couldn’t get support from a...

Personally and if I couldn’t get support from a shop to not require an up front purchase, I’d get fitted (and pay for it), then go online.[/QUOTE]

I personally take great exception to a merchant...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-05-18, 01:45 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 8,454
Posted By md11mx

When I was a kid the TV stations turned off at 11...

When I was a kid the TV stations turned off at 11 PM, all two of them. CBS on one channel, NBC/ABC on the other. NBC/ABC came on at noon. CBS seven AM.
Cheers,
David
Way up North
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-04-18, 02:01 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,431
Posted By md11mx

Get him a shocking dog coller. Cheers, ...

Get him a shocking dog coller.
Cheers,
David
Way up North
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-23-18, 12:46 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,358
Posted By md11mx

You may want to consider a set of Ergon grips. I...

You may want to consider a set of Ergon grips. I have GP5s on mine and love them.
Cheers,
David
Way up North
Forum: Touring
01-02-18, 06:53 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 674
Posted By md11mx

Happy New Years all from Way up North, Anchorage,...

Happy New Years all from Way up North, Anchorage, Alaska.
Cheers,
David
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-25-17, 01:10 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 7,948
Posted By md11mx

A LBS is never going to attain the perfection of...

A LBS is never going to attain the perfection of a individual with pride and determination. My wheels are always trued to using a piece of paper to ascertain high and low wobble spots. Last bike I...
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-06-17, 01:58 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,172
Posted By md11mx

I use military glove liners for a base layer. The...

I use military glove liners for a base layer. The NSN is 8415-01-466-3176. They're 100% acrylic and inexpensive.
Cheers,
David
Way up North
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-04-17, 03:50 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,557
Posted By md11mx

I usually custom cut an oblong patch for these...

I usually custom cut an oblong patch for these and never had a problem.
Cheers,
David
Way up North
Forum: Winter Cycling
11-20-17, 06:16 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,640
Posted By md11mx

For fire starting I would recommend a...

For fire starting I would recommend a magnesium/flint scrape off fire starter.
Cheers,
David
Way up North
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-16-17, 01:06 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,531
Posted By md11mx

I've purchased a couple of Zinn's through the...

I've purchased a couple of Zinn's through the years and have no complaints.
Cheers,
David
Way up North
Forum: Touring
11-13-17, 10:56 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,064
Posted By md11mx

The Eklutna Flats. Cheers, David Way up...

The Eklutna Flats.
Cheers,
David
Way up North
Forum: Touring
11-12-17, 04:23 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,064
Posted By md11mx

Just a heads up, the state is going to be doing...

Just a heads up, the state is going to be doing heavy reconstruction on the road while you will be here this summer ten miles or so out of Wasilla for about ten miles. I highly recommend some good...
Forum: Winter Cycling
11-07-17, 02:22 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 935
Posted By md11mx

The very warmest yarn is Qiviut, muskox yarn. ...

The very warmest yarn is Qiviut, muskox yarn.

Cheers
David
Way up North
Forum: Touring
11-06-17, 03:04 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,992
Posted By md11mx

Never could understand why some people will spend...

Never could understand why some people will spend x# of dollars to reduce the weight of their bicycle and won't use a 2oz pressure gauge to optimize their ride. Mine's digital.
Cheers,
David
Way...
Forum: Winter Cycling
11-05-17, 11:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 829
Posted By md11mx

There is a reason police cars/ taxis where I live...

There is a reason police cars/ taxis where I live run studs all winter here. The law here for motor vehicles is 9/15 to 4/01.
Cheers,
David
Way up North
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-01-17, 12:35 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 7,193
Posted By md11mx

thank goodness you're OK FB David Way up North

thank goodness you're OK FB
David
Way up North
Forum: Winter Cycling
10-26-17, 12:22 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,158
Posted By md11mx

;)So we went up to 10° C yesterday and all my...

;)So we went up to 10° C yesterday and all my snow's gone.
Cheers,
David
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-26-17, 12:16 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 11,066
Posted By md11mx

I have a 52/42/30 front with a 12-36 cassette...

I have a 52/42/30 front with a 12-36 cassette with 700c's & love it. Deore system. Requires one extra link assembly from standard SRAM package. Max with it is 52-34 per long standing SOP.

Good...
Forum: Winter Cycling
10-25-17, 09:34 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,158
Posted By md11mx

Way too many. I walked to the grocery store that...

Way too many. I walked to the grocery store that day just too avoid the dummies.
David
Forum: Winter Cycling
10-23-17, 02:21 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,158
Posted By md11mx

First snow of the year

So it has been over 24 hours and our first snow is still here on the ground. Anchorage, AK. I've been here 48 years and this the earlious I've ever seen snow stay on the ground. Cheers!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-20-17, 12:09 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,825
Posted By md11mx

My newest bike to me came with Ergon GP5 &...

My newest bike to me came with Ergon GP5 & absolutely love them.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-03-17, 04:33 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 10,588
Posted By md11mx

Dear Sir, Your mentality requires a lack...

Dear Sir,
Your mentality requires a lack of response.
Cheers Chump
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-01-17, 12:22 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 10,588
Posted By md11mx

really

If you want to twist your chain side to side go ahead. You obviously have the mental capacity of an amoeba. It is simple physics. DON'T do it!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-01-17, 07:48 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 10,588
Posted By md11mx

the true definition of cross chaining,,,

You NEVER run small small or large large,,,period! Unless you want to chuck your chain regularly at 300 miles.
Forum: Winter Cycling
08-31-17, 02:48 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,200
Posted By md11mx

I have a 400 and love it.

I have a 400 and love it.
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