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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-22-24, 04:23 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 450
Posted By Ogsarg

That provides a bit more detail and you should...

That provides a bit more detail and you should investigate some other bikes to see wether they would meet those requirements. My 2cents

1. If what I read is correct, your bike has 40c tires, which...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-22-24, 10:35 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 547
Posted By Ogsarg

Almost all of the path of the 2026 eclipse is...

Almost all of the path of the 2026 eclipse is expected to be cloudy with the exception of Southern Spain and Majorca. I've read about some eclipse tours for Iceland but they are recommended only for...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-22-24, 10:25 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 450
Posted By Ogsarg

What specifically would be more optimized for...

What specifically would be more optimized for your use? What would a gravel bike provide that you want/need? Do you want/need drop bars? Do you want to go faster? Do you want to do longer rides?
...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-17-24, 10:52 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,028
Posted By Ogsarg

I've been using the Silca Mattone for about a...

I've been using the Silca Mattone for about a year now and like it pretty well. Initially I had trouble getting it attached to the seat but I've gotten better at that with practice and honestly don't...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-16-24, 07:02 PM
Replies: 5,338
Views: 842,707
Posted By Ogsarg

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Wildflower hike today at Pinnacles national park.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-14-24, 04:37 PM
Replies: 5,338
Views: 842,707
Posted By Ogsarg

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Wild Turkeys crossing the road.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-13-24, 09:28 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 547
Posted By Ogsarg

The paths in purple on the map are annular...

The paths in purple on the map are annular eclipses. The moon is in line with the sun but too far from earth to totally block it so a different experience. I went to see one last year in New Mexico...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-11-24, 12:56 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 547
Posted By Ogsarg

Can't agree enough with the above. I feel sorry...

Can't agree enough with the above. I feel sorry for people who were close enough to get into the zone but chose not to. Totality is a totally different experience from the partial eclipse, which is...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-11-24, 12:34 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 2,231
Posted By Ogsarg

Cruising on relatively flat terrain, I'm...

Cruising on relatively flat terrain, I'm generally in the 90-93 range. My average over a ride is usually in the low 80's.

Like many, I started out at lower cadence and have gradually increased it...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-05-24, 06:37 PM
Replies: 3,929
Views: 478,216
Posted By Ogsarg

Up until recently my experience was that there...

Up until recently my experience was that there wasn't much difference between helmets in terms of ventilation. Then I found the Kask Protone Icon. Noticeably cooler. Huge vents all over. It is so...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-01-24, 04:02 PM
Replies: 3,261
Views: 637,408
Posted By Ogsarg

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McCreery Ranch Rd.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-31-24, 09:57 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 570
Posted By Ogsarg

I have Lake CX-241 in wide. I did the feet...

I have Lake CX-241 in wide. I did the feet tracing as per the Lake website and thank goodness I didn't order based on that. I found a store that has a large stock of Lake shoes and tried on a bunch...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-30-24, 04:58 PM
Replies: 5,338
Views: 842,707
Posted By Ogsarg

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Seasonal stream along Lone Tree Road
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-27-24, 02:10 PM
Replies: 5,338
Views: 842,707
Posted By Ogsarg

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Browns Valley Road.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-22-24, 06:41 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,409
Posted By Ogsarg

I would think you would have your best chance...

I would think you would have your best chance with something that can conform to your bone structure such as a Selle Anatomica.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-22-24, 04:29 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 616
Posted By Ogsarg

Riding post blood donation

I've been donating blood regularly since the 90's. For many years, I didn't do anything different after donating and didn't really notice any lack of energy or any other side effects. That changed...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-18-24, 04:37 PM
Replies: 21,338
Views: 5,193,077
Posted By Ogsarg

Just ordered a Kask Protone Icon helmet to...

Just ordered a Kask Protone Icon helmet to replace the Smith I’ve been using for years.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-18-24, 10:25 AM
Replies: 3,261
Views: 637,408
Posted By Ogsarg

I wish roads around here had shoulders like that....

I wish roads around here had shoulders like that. Most have none and ones that do are never cleaned so end up full of debris, weeds, etc.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
03-17-24, 05:54 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 502
Posted By Ogsarg

Thanks for all the responses. To fill in more...

Thanks for all the responses. To fill in more details, I do typically power down the unit between uses not just put it to sleep. When I first started doing that I thought it seemed more reliable and...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-17-24, 04:16 PM
Replies: 3,261
Views: 637,408
Posted By Ogsarg

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A dead end road out in ranch country. It has no official name or at least none...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-14-24, 10:44 AM
Replies: 5,338
Views: 842,707
Posted By Ogsarg

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iphone panorama from yesterdays ride out Panoche Rd. in the eastern part of the...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-13-24, 04:32 PM
Replies: 3,261
Views: 637,408
Posted By Ogsarg

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Somewhere in Eastern San Benito County.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-11-24, 12:30 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,327
Posted By Ogsarg

I came to Di2 (Ultegra) from a 2009 bike with a...

I came to Di2 (Ultegra) from a 2009 bike with a mix of mechanical Ultegra (brifters) and 105 derailleurs and had no problem adjusting to the Di2 despite the difference in lever movement between it...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
03-10-24, 04:41 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 502
Posted By Ogsarg

I have the Garmin set to auto update and the...

I have the Garmin set to auto update and the Wahoo sensors are up to date. I don't know if there is a way to update the firmware in the lights.

Forgot to mention in my original post that I also...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
03-06-24, 03:23 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 3,708
Posted By Ogsarg

I've been using a topeak mini race rocket pump...

I've been using a topeak mini race rocket pump for years and never had any issues with it but I mostly use it on my road bike. small, light, has flexible hose, and does both presta and schrader....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-05-24, 09:27 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,105
Posted By Ogsarg

A 6 port usb charger can be had for $20-30 bucks...

A 6 port usb charger can be had for $20-30 bucks but if a box with a logo on it is worth a lot to you, go for it.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
03-04-24, 10:25 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 561
Posted By Ogsarg

I used to ride a relatively obscure brand of...

I used to ride a relatively obscure brand of motorcycle and they had a national club with a contact list of people willing to help out others who had problems on the road. Besides their contact info,...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
03-03-24, 12:38 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 502
Posted By Ogsarg

Experience with Garmin connecting to sensors/lights

I've had an Edge 530 since 2020. Initially the only sensor I had was the Wahoo speed/cadence sensor. At the beginning of a ride, it will usually connect automatically but not always, which means...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
02-27-24, 10:53 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,352
Posted By Ogsarg

I used to do 15-20 mile rides before work;...

I used to do 15-20 mile rides before work; usually around 4AM. Someone had given me one of those slap lights that I wore on my left ankle and thought it was pretty effective. It weighs next to...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-27-24, 05:40 PM
Replies: 3,261
Views: 637,408
Posted By Ogsarg

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Green hills and blue sky. Gorgeous day.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-26-24, 05:37 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,044
Posted By Ogsarg

To me a lot depends on how much you dislike the...

To me a lot depends on how much you dislike the color. In my case, I cannot stand, and would not buy a bike that was flat black (no offense to the millions of flat black bike owners). That was my...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-20-24, 03:09 PM
Replies: 5,338
Views: 842,707
Posted By Ogsarg

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I love this area when it’s green. Not much to look at the other 8 or so months.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-09-24, 07:06 PM
Replies: 3,261
Views: 637,408
Posted By Ogsarg

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Empty road or water bottle closeup.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-07-24, 04:11 PM
Replies: 5,338
Views: 842,707
Posted By Ogsarg

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Atmospheric River is still stalled over us so no riding today. Took a walk 3...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-07-24, 04:04 PM
Replies: 3,261
Views: 637,408
Posted By Ogsarg

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Too much rain for a ride but a good day for a walk up this dead end road. 880 ft...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-05-24, 04:22 PM
Replies: 3,116
Views: 535,025
Posted By Ogsarg

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Pacific Coast highway a bit south of Carmel.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-05-24, 01:46 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,153
Posted By Ogsarg

With a $5k budget, there are almost limitless...

With a $5k budget, there are almost limitless choices of really good bikes. I would suggest going and test riding ones and comparing major differences, such as endurance vs. racing geometries,...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-30-24, 04:54 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,348
Posted By Ogsarg

All three companies are well respected and all of...

All three companies are well respected and all of the models you note have many variants over a very wide price range. I'd look at the specs for the ones in your budget as there is quite a range of...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-30-24, 04:29 PM
Replies: 5,338
Views: 842,707
Posted By Ogsarg

I think that is an insult to Edsel, which is a...

I think that is an insult to Edsel, which is a thing of beauty in comparison to this poorly sculpted block of stainless. Seriously. It looks like a 6-year old kids drawing you'd see on someone's...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-23-24, 04:10 PM
Replies: 5,338
Views: 842,707
Posted By Ogsarg

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The famous Bixby bridge on Hwy 1.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-23-24, 04:07 PM
Replies: 3,261
Views: 637,408
Posted By Ogsarg

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Hwy 1 between Carmel and Big Sur.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-21-24, 06:48 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 2,964
Posted By Ogsarg

I’m wondering if Trek will ever discover that...

I’m wondering if Trek will ever discover that there are more letters in the alphabet besides aedmon.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-21-24, 06:42 PM
Replies: 3,261
Views: 637,408
Posted By Ogsarg

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Hwy 25 just outside of Tres Pinos, CA. Beautiful day but the wind was nasty.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-21-24, 05:51 PM
Replies: 5,338
Views: 842,707
Posted By Ogsarg

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At the county historical park.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-20-24, 02:52 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,092
Posted By Ogsarg

I would suggest posting this on the Classic and...

I would suggest posting this on the Classic and Vintage - What's it worth sub-forum. You can upload pics to a photo album in your profile for others to see. I don't know anything about them but from...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-16-24, 03:48 PM
Replies: 5,338
Views: 842,707
Posted By Ogsarg

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Country folk around here really dislike trespassing. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-13-24, 12:18 AM
Replies: 3,261
Views: 637,408
Posted By Ogsarg

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We haven’t gotten much rain but enough over the last few weeks that we’re...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-04-24, 06:49 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,367
Posted By Ogsarg

If you weren't aware of it already, you can setup...

If you weren't aware of it already, you can setup semi-synchro shifting so that it shifts the rear and the front at the same time to lessen the gear difference. I have my hood buttons programmed for...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
01-04-24, 12:01 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 864
Posted By Ogsarg

I had a very high heartrate with my Tickr at one...

I had a very high heartrate with my Tickr at one point and read about resetting it by reversing the polarity on the battery for a second and then putting it back. It seemed to work for me. As I...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-02-24, 11:26 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,231
Posted By Ogsarg

Take the wheel off the bike, pump it up and...

Take the wheel off the bike, pump it up and submerse it to see where it's leaking from.

I've noticed that when the sealant gets old, I start seeing microbubbles through the tire. They are very...
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