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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-09-24, 09:40 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 10,149
Posted By gene99

One of the harshest and most uncomfortable bikes...

One of the harshest and most uncomfortable bikes I've ever ridden.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-29-23, 08:55 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,017
Posted By gene99

Sure you are. I was diagnosed earlier in the...

Sure you are.
I was diagnosed earlier in the spring with compressed vertebrae in my neck from spinal stenosis. The pain radiates from neck to shoulder. I have NO numbness or tingling. Want to see my...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-29-23, 08:01 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,017
Posted By gene99

Just wrong. I'm not going to say it again. Have a...

Just wrong. I'm not going to say it again. Have a great day.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-29-23, 07:41 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,017
Posted By gene99

Nope. You can have pain without numbness, doc.

Nope. You can have pain without numbness, doc.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-28-23, 06:45 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 4,745
Posted By gene99

To answer your question: Because I can. (I'm down...

To answer your question: Because I can. (I'm down to 13: Road bike; gravel bike; 2 fat bikes; tri bike; tandem; 3 classic bikes; cross bike [in my trainer]; folding bike; town bike; unicycle.) And I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-28-23, 06:36 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,017
Posted By gene99

I second the comments of cyclezen. I see so many...

I second the comments of cyclezen. I see so many people in all positions, from relaxed to aggressive, who lock theire elbows, which sends all of the shock into their shoulders and neck. I used to do...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-09-23, 01:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 589
Posted By gene99

Percussion Massagers

So I bought one of these a while ago and started to use it after rides/workouts. While it felt good my legs felt like crap during hard rides/particularly climbing.

I'm curious to know whether...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-29-23, 07:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 441
Posted By gene99

Yes.

Yes.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-29-23, 02:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 441
Posted By gene99

Battery Compressor

Hi -

A pal of mine is looking for a battery operated air compressor that could work for a car and bike. Size is not an issue.

Wanting to look smart I told him I’d check here.

Any...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-22-23, 05:26 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 709
Posted By gene99

absolutely love these guys ...

absolutely love these guys
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-22-23, 05:24 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 7,088
Posted By gene99

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_0223_b7d8ca9c95f2b5be20f30e962325248baefc501d.jpg
this old (1936) Peugot. :)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-19-23, 04:12 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,459
Posted By gene99

i second that one. went down once in an off road...

i second that one. went down once in an off road race getting out of the saddle going up a short steep hill. definitely b/c of the my wide grip on the bars (vs a road bike).
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-18-23, 01:22 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,277
Posted By gene99

i have windows 11. didn't work. i'll just doing...

i have windows 11. didn't work. i'll just doing it manually while watching something on tv. :)
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-18-23, 12:44 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,277
Posted By gene99

so before i spoke to Garmin i started to delete...

so before i spoke to Garmin i started to delete files, but found the only way was individually on the unit. (i delected them on Express but it didn't also delete them on the unit.)

any other way...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-18-23, 11:58 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,277
Posted By gene99

so i called Garmin re an issue with finishing...

so i called Garmin re an issue with finishing setup on my Connect account, and the person i spoke to inisited there is no need to clear history on the unit. he said it will do that automatically if...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-16-23, 12:30 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,277
Posted By gene99

long story short i listened to some advice here...

long story short i listened to some advice here and was able to finally get the unit to sync with Express (which i had to reinstall), got the software update and sync. don't know if it will sync thru...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-15-23, 09:23 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,277
Posted By gene99

garmin specifies a USB cable, not a garmin cable....

garmin specifies a USB cable, not a garmin cable. but i'll try a different one. thanks.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-15-23, 03:53 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,277
Posted By gene99

Thanks - already done a reset.

Thanks - already done a reset.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-15-23, 03:45 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,277
Posted By gene99

Thanks for the response. Garmin Connect does...

Thanks for the response.
Garmin Connect does not take "no" for an answer on my iphone.
And, I've already done the wipe/reconnect twice. And tried to use Garmin Express -- which refuses to find my...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-15-23, 03:10 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,277
Posted By gene99

I Hate Garmin

I'm writing this while I'm still pissed, b/c it's been about 3 days and I can't get my Garmin Edge 130 plus out of sync mode. And I can't download what the unit said is a software update. I just...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
04-09-23, 09:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,982
Posted By gene99

i didn't like the saddle at first, but it has...

i didn't like the saddle at first, but it has become my go-too multi-day touring saddle. while it never feels entirely comfortable (what saddle does?) i don't get the kind of hot spots i got on other...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-09-23, 08:52 PM
Replies: 205
Views: 6,846
Posted By gene99

it figures a guy with a Vette wouldn't know which...

it figures a guy with a Vette wouldn't know which end of a pump to use.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-26-22, 07:30 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,678
Posted By gene99

It would be great if you could ride the actual...

It would be great if you could ride the actual hill you're going to ride in the event.
Forum: Southeast
12-26-22, 07:27 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 644
Posted By gene99

Key West Group Rides

I'm going to be in Key West from late January through February.

Does anyone know of any club/group/shop rides in Key West?

Many thanks.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-25-22, 04:57 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 5,241
Posted By gene99

i don't understand. what do you do with the...

i don't understand. what do you do with the ferret, if you don't mind me asking?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-25-22, 04:55 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 5,241
Posted By gene99

ooh. want that.

ooh. want that.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-20-22, 08:05 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 5,083
Posted By gene99

[QUOTE][/gene99...

[QUOTE][/gene99 (https://www.bikeforums.net/members/gene99-73032.html) I am genuinely curious, can you explain what makes disc brakes a game changer for you? Can you describe the type of riding you...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-19-22, 08:13 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 5,083
Posted By gene99

he's got carbon wheels, which mean cork brake...

he's got carbon wheels, which mean cork brake pads. if you don't think disc brakes aren't a huge benefit over caliper/cork pad brakes maybe you need to ride more. and i'm curious, what are the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-18-22, 07:21 AM
Replies: 140
Views: 7,122
Posted By gene99

she never says how she bought the bike - e.g.,...

she never says how she bought the bike - e.g., ebay? ad? someone known? and who buys a bike like a Synapse without knowing which model it is? someone who gets a deal that's too good to be true. sorry...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-17-22, 07:04 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 5,083
Posted By gene99

responding to the original question, IMO you have...

responding to the original question, IMO you have most of the items that are game changers (carbon frame, electronic shifting, aero wheels), except one: disc brakes. my experience has been that disc...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-17-22, 06:53 PM
Replies: 140
Views: 7,122
Posted By gene99

no offense, but i wonder, was the deal 'too good...

no offense, but i wonder, was the deal 'too good to be true'? if it was maybe you shouldn't have bought it in the first place.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-11-22, 06:39 PM
Replies: 311
Views: 13,962
Posted By gene99

challenged by air, eh?

challenged by air, eh?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-05-22, 08:48 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 334
Posted By gene99

thx

thx
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-04-22, 12:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 334
Posted By gene99

Classic Rides Events

I'm interested in classic/vintage rides/events/swap meets.

Anything in your area?

Thanks.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-22-22, 07:55 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 580
Posted By gene99

for 662 grams i rather put a motor on my bike

for 662 grams i rather put a motor on my bike
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-02-22, 09:09 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,364
Posted By gene99

the last time that happened to me it was brake...

the last time that happened to me it was brake rub.

at least i didn't have to take a test. :)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-04-22, 11:22 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,022
Posted By gene99

No, but I keep trying. :lol:

No, but I keep trying. :lol:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-04-22, 11:20 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,737
Posted By gene99

so, it sounds like you need a suspension stem,...

so, it sounds like you need a suspension stem, or, depending on the type of bike you have, a suspension fork, to ease bumps.
for the stem, something like this:...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-28-22, 08:08 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,135
Posted By gene99

Well, the question asked in the post was not...

Well, the question asked in the post was not whether he could use the tire to get home, but for another 1000km. Hence my response.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-27-22, 08:19 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,135
Posted By gene99

why would anyone ride a tire like that. i...

why would anyone ride a tire like that.

i hope the post is a joke.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-27-22, 08:16 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,985
Posted By gene99

actually, no. Roubaix's are known for their...

actually, no. Roubaix's are known for their relaxed geometry and more compliant ride.
Forum: Triathlon
12-13-21, 07:57 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,927
Posted By gene99

Many thanks, burn. I did post on Slowtwitch....

Many thanks, burn.

I did post on Slowtwitch. All I got were pretty much wise-asrse responses.

Thanks much for your reply. I tried to mount a set of 25mm tires on the Plasma last year and the...
Forum: Triathlon
12-09-21, 10:44 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,927
Posted By gene99

Thanks. The issue for me will be whether to buy a...

Thanks. The issue for me will be whether to buy a bike with electronic shifting or not. And I would certainly want to make sure it has, or could accommodate, satellite shifters.
Forum: Triathlon
12-08-21, 10:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,927
Posted By gene99

Thanks. I'm thinking I might need to hit the...

Thanks.
I'm thinking I might need to hit the brakes on a couple of the turns - and that might be multiple times/laps.The shifters on my current bike are on the ends of the aero bars. I would feel a...
Forum: Triathlon
12-08-21, 10:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,927
Posted By gene99

Upgrade Bike? Gearing?

I currently have a Scott Plasma Pro bike - circa 2009, with a HED Trispoke front wheel and Renn disc rear.

I qualified for 5k and 10k TTs at the 2022 National Senior Games. The course is flat...
Forum: Touring
11-26-21, 08:02 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,755
Posted By gene99

Will do. Thanks.

Will do. Thanks.
Forum: Touring
11-25-21, 12:02 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,755
Posted By gene99

Florida Route

I'm considering riding from Bradenton to Fort Meyers to Coconut Creek in January. Staying at motels.

I'm particularly interested in routes from Bradenton to Fort Meyers.

Many thanks.
Forum: Touring
08-30-21, 01:41 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,260
Posted By gene99

many thanks indyfabz for all of the info. ...

many thanks indyfabz for all of the info.

we'll see if we can pull it off. :)
Forum: Touring
08-30-21, 10:26 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,260
Posted By gene99

thinking about doing the whole trail

thinking about doing the whole trail
Forum: Touring
08-28-21, 02:31 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,260
Posted By gene99

D & L Trail

Hi -

I'm thinking about riding the D & L Trail in PA.

Has anyone ridden it? If so, any thoughts/advice?

Also, if anyone knows, is there a decent/safe place to leave a car in/around...
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