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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-22-24, 03:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 304
Posted By Iride01

Virtually all of them were rim brake. My current...

Virtually all of them were rim brake. My current bike is disc brake and coincidentally is four years old. I guess I'll have to wait and see. So far no cracks.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-24, 02:42 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 407
Posted By Iride01

Lawn tractor batteries are usually lead acid or...

Lawn tractor batteries are usually lead acid or similar. Not quite the same beast as a lithium battery.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-22-24, 02:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 304
Posted By Iride01

I don't consider rims cracking around the spoke...

I don't consider rims cracking around the spoke holes after 4 years normal for a alloy rim. I've got alloy rims from the late seventies that don't have cracks. And none of my newer alloy rims do...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-24, 01:56 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 839
Posted By Iride01

If the shop is correct and your ring or rings on...

If the shop is correct and your ring or rings on the crank is worn too much, then almost none of your other options will work. Or at least you should be prepared to have to replace the crank or...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-22-24, 01:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 140
Posted By Iride01

Stack is higher on the Caledonia than it is the...

Stack is higher on the Caledonia than it is the Endurace. So if you are wanting it to be a more upright fit like your Roubaix is, that's the bike that you have a chance of easily getting that...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-24, 01:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 128
Posted By Iride01

IGH. No RD.

IGH.

No RD.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-22-24, 12:56 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 4,303
Posted By Iride01

Meat doesn't have a wide variety of nutrients. It...

Meat doesn't have a wide variety of nutrients. It does have some high quantities of a few nutrients that are very important. But otherwise they are a desert for many of the nutrients you can only get...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-22-24, 12:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 167
Posted By Iride01

Why would I? In my area they don't seem to...

Why would I?

In my area they don't seem to be a bother. Those I've seen on the MUP and elsewhere are all being ridden at a leisurely pace. There was one guy on a really heavy fat-tire e-bike that...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-24, 12:19 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 318
Posted By Iride01

Since the bike is new, it should be handled by...

Since the bike is new, it should be handled by the place that sold it to you. So contact the vendor and if you aren't satisfied with their response, then let Amazon know. While freewheels are...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-22-24, 10:54 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 111
Posted By Iride01

Did you ever update the software on the RTL500?...

Did you ever update the software on the RTL500? It might just be that newer versions of the software on your GPS device are not able to to maintain the connection properly if the Varia hasn't ever...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-22-24, 10:02 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 268
Posted By Iride01

I think Russ Roth is correct. That might be a 0°...

I think Russ Roth is correct. That might be a 0° stem. Usually road bikes come with about a 7° stem to offset the head tube angle by turning the stem negative so it looks about parallel to the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-24, 09:06 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 407
Posted By Iride01

At least some of the e-bike makers and their...

At least some of the e-bike makers and their battery manufacturers recommend the battery be removed from the bike when it's not going to be used for some time. One even recommends keeping it were it...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-24, 08:52 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 291
Posted By Iride01

Just curious. Where on the QR was the crack?

Just curious. Where on the QR was the crack?
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-22-24, 08:42 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,629
Posted By Iride01

I think Neptune Beach is going to eventually have...

I think Neptune Beach is going to eventually have a issue with why e-bikes are being singled out for reckless operation. Surely some offended e-bike user is going to be wealthy enough to push that...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-22-24, 08:27 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 268
Posted By Iride01

Just make sure you like the fit that the Emonda...

Just make sure you like the fit that the Emonda is made to give a rider. And that is a fairly aggressive fit. For a 58cm frame you should probably be at least 180cm or better.

The saddle height...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-22-24, 08:13 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 304
Posted By Iride01

Did you ever have the wheels checked after you...

Did you ever have the wheels checked after you bought the bike? Spokes sometimes loosen up in random places. Especially wheels that were built on a production line whether by a machine or a person....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-24, 07:58 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 407
Posted By Iride01

You don't offer us any idea what the bike or...

You don't offer us any idea what the bike or battery is. And for something drained to that extent, recharging normally might be the next impressive youTube video of a e-bike battery fire.

While...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-24, 07:47 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 318
Posted By Iride01

Here are your links in a clickable form for those...

Here are your links in a clickable form for those that don't want to take the extra effort. <grin>

The first link is a MP4. I didn't what to take the extra effort myself to make it appear. ...
Forum: Recumbent
04-21-24, 10:56 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 289
Posted By Iride01

Is it actually rubbing or is it just that there...

Is it actually rubbing or is it just that there is no visible gap? No visible gap is not really a issue.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-21-24, 10:49 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 99
Posted By Iride01

If you were hit by a car, then it might be ever...

If you were hit by a car, then it might be ever so slightly bent or damaged in a way that isn't repairable. At least not by economical means. If it was the fault of the car driver, in most...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-21-24, 09:08 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 239
Posted By Iride01

Many times. And not just while cycling.

Many times. And not just while cycling.
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
04-20-24, 02:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 172
Posted By Iride01

If you make just the big ring bigger, then you...

If you make just the big ring bigger, then you might immediately be outside the max front difference that the RD can handle. If you make both rings bigger to be large enough to make a big difference...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-20-24, 08:29 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 254
Posted By Iride01

Have you tried a wrist brace? Like the ones they...

Have you tried a wrist brace? Like the ones they use for those with carpal tunnel that cover much of both the palm and wrist. Though it still probably won't help for the actual times you have to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-19-24, 12:36 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 630
Posted By Iride01

Ditto what grumpus said. You don't have any...

Ditto what grumpus said. You don't have any adjustment to open them. I usually will undo the pinch bolt, then unscrew the barrel adjuster about half way and then squeeze the calipers together with...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-19-24, 07:37 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 144
Posted By Iride01

If you have a friend that is better at tinkering,...

If you have a friend that is better at tinkering, you might see if they want the challenge.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-19-24, 07:32 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 394
Posted By Iride01

Shop's probably just trying to pay the bills....

Shop's probably just trying to pay the bills. Shop has already bought and paid for that bike. I didn't see anything saying Trek was going to rebate dealers for selling 2023 or 2024 models. Nor did...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-19-24, 07:18 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 144
Posted By Iride01

They don't make them to be taken apart and...

They don't make them to be taken apart and rebuilt anymore. So a lot of that will be all on you and your ability to figure it out and do what's needed. Perhaps something has gotten in there and...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-18-24, 12:44 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 995
Posted By Iride01

Yes, I'm sort of leaving out the details of what...

Yes, I'm sort of leaving out the details of what gets it from the gut to the muscles and in what form. I also agree that during exercise that carbohydrates won't be able to allow the body to produce...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-18-24, 11:02 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 239
Posted By Iride01

If you can befriend a person that is in the...

If you can befriend a person that is in the plating industry, then you can have a shiny aluminum clamp chemically anodized to a yellowish to goldish looking color. Or purple, green, black or several...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-18-24, 10:17 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 995
Posted By Iride01

Sure, Gatorade works. But!... It's too high in...

Sure, Gatorade works. But!... It's too high in sodium for the average person doing the average riding. IMO. So if you are trying to cut back on sodium in your diet, be aware of that.

I only have...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-18-24, 09:11 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 995
Posted By Iride01

Slower pace meaning a pace that keeps your...

Slower pace meaning a pace that keeps your average HR during the ride in Zone 3 or lower. If you are in a group and trying to keep up with a bunch of Sepp Kuss wanna be's, then you are doomed no...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-17-24, 05:05 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 630
Posted By Iride01

I didn't realize that's what that thing was on...

I didn't realize that's what that thing was on the old style brake levers until just about the time I quit using them! <grin>
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-17-24, 04:59 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 995
Posted By Iride01

If you are trying to stay low carb, then if you...

If you are trying to stay low carb, then if you are doing rides that hit the upper zones quite a bit, then you'll deplete your glycogen stores if your pace outruns your bodies ability to burn fat for...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-17-24, 04:40 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 630
Posted By Iride01

Separate them from the rim for spacing. ...

Separate them from the rim for spacing.
Separate them from the rim for wheel removal.
Separate them from their holders for replacement.


Which?

1. Usually there is a barrel adjuster on the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-17-24, 04:16 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 212
Posted By Iride01

Yep, back in 2004. I've been on cyanocobalamin...

Yep, back in 2004. I've been on cyanocobalamin or hydroxocobalamin injections ever since.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-17-24, 02:02 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,787
Posted By Iride01

For the most part I'm just pointing out that what...

For the most part I'm just pointing out that what you quoted in your previous post isn't any great amount of protein.



And even if you go back to your post #7...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-17-24, 12:40 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 995
Posted By Iride01

I just don't know why you think that's a low BP....

I just don't know why you think that's a low BP. You seemed to indicate you may have been experiencing some symptoms. But haven't disclosed any that I've read. And maybe you shouldn't here, but do...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-17-24, 09:25 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 793
Posted By Iride01

For a ten mile trip, once you get use to it, then...

For a ten mile trip, once you get use to it, then most any saddle will do. For short trips like that you could benefit more from some cushioning. A maybe even a wider saddle if you do a leisurely...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-17-24, 09:11 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 995
Posted By Iride01

Assuming your shower and all the other things you...

Assuming your shower and all the other things you did post ride took up a little time, your HR at the time of the BP then is 87 a more normal number for your HR when just milling around?

As for...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-17-24, 08:53 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 212
Posted By Iride01

I'm having way to many of those moments lately. ...

I'm having way to many of those moments lately. I'm scheduled to see a neurologist!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-17-24, 08:48 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 354
Posted By Iride01

It looks heavy. So if you plan to take the rack...

It looks heavy. So if you plan to take the rack on and off the vehicle, then consider how you will deal with it's weight. Otherwise, in typical BF fashion, I don't meet the criteria of your question...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-17-24, 08:29 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 995
Posted By Iride01

Your pulse was 127 immediately after the ride or...

Your pulse was 127 immediately after the ride or when you took your BP after the shower?
Forum: Road Cycling
04-17-24, 08:21 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 706
Posted By Iride01

You can't just focus on that one thing without...

You can't just focus on that one thing without taking all the rest into consideration.

What that accomplishes for one bike model might be handled differently to achieve almost the same thing by...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-17-24, 08:02 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 244
Posted By Iride01

Phone is much longer than most GPS Cyclometers....

Phone is much longer than most GPS Cyclometers. So even if the weight is the same, the mass is spread out further from the mount point and Archimedes had some well thought out views on that. (think...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-17-24, 07:45 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 212
Posted By Iride01

I'm only counting 11 sprockets in the picture....

I'm only counting 11 sprockets in the picture. Spacers before the cassette will seem the likely thing. But I'm only guessing since I've never even heard or seen any of this stuff till your post here....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-16-24, 08:31 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 416
Posted By Iride01

If the top tube is horizontal then just measure...

If the top tube is horizontal then just measure from the BB center along the seat tube to where the extended line from the top of the top tube intersect. If it doesn't have a horizontal top tube then...
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
04-16-24, 08:18 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 279
Posted By Iride01

You had to pay for it with PayPal didn't you? ...

You had to pay for it with PayPal didn't you? Any auto payment that you make with PayPal can be deactivated for future billings.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-15-24, 04:28 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 623
Posted By Iride01

If you are truly going to be on the unpaved trail...

If you are truly going to be on the unpaved trail a fair amount of time, then I see no issue with the half and halt solution. Though for getting traction in loose dirt or mud, I'd put the knobbier...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-24, 01:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 333
Posted By Iride01

It might also be a tubular rim. Is that what you...

It might also be a tubular rim. Is that what you are wanting?

Don't do what I did long long ago and think tubular meant it used conventional inner tubes with a normal tire. I think the bike...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-24, 12:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 333
Posted By Iride01

Rim outer width might make the aero advantage...

Rim outer width might make the aero advantage diminish if you plan to use wider tires on it.
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