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Forum: Mid-Atlantic
04-10-24, 12:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 399
Posted By themp

There is a restroom at: Deckers Creek Trail:...

There is a restroom at:

Deckers Creek Trail: Masontown Trailhead
Sand Bank Rd
Masontown, WV 26542

It is slightly off the trail. Across from the shelter is a foot bridge that goes to the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-09-24, 07:34 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 1,792
Posted By themp

I really like this Cannondale hybrid. It has...

I really like this Cannondale hybrid. It has high end components to me:

https://www.cannondale.com/en-us/bikes/active/fitness/quick/quick-1

But you cannot seem to purchase it anymore. Or...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-28-24, 04:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 506
Posted By themp

I ride mostly on Greenways/MUPs and this has...

I ride mostly on Greenways/MUPs and this has saved the day on various occasions:
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-27-24, 11:56 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 402
Posted By themp

I use this one:...

I use this one: https://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/124377?page=hivis-jacket-mens&bc=&feat=mens%20windbreaker%20jacket-SR0&csp=a&attrValue_0=3525&searchTerm=mens%20windbreaker%20jacket&pos=1
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-13-24, 07:01 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 712
Posted By themp

I use RideWithGPS and pay for the basic...

I use RideWithGPS and pay for the basic subscription. This lets me setup a maintenance schedule for my bicycle on all the services I need to do during the course of a year. And it shows me trends...
Forum: Pills and Ills
01-29-24, 02:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 856
Posted By themp

I have had a high frequency hearing loss since I...

I have had a high frequency hearing loss since I was a kid. Because of this I learned how to read lips very well. I am 70 now and my family all said they thought I need hearing aids now as I am...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-20-23, 05:32 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,304
Posted By themp

https://www.bikeforums.net/bicycle-mechanics/10255...

https://www.bikeforums.net/bicycle-mechanics/1025538-chain-shifts-when-back-pedaling.html
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-19-23, 08:41 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,304
Posted By themp

Wanted to add one more outcome. In purchasing the...

Wanted to add one more outcome. In purchasing the crank I made the mistake of selecting the 170mm crank length. After noticing this I did some internet searching and found various methods which...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-21-23, 10:36 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,304
Posted By themp

Finally did the conversion. The square taper...

Finally did the conversion. The square taper actually seized and forced me to replace. After looking at the bottom bracket at 68mm and my frame at 68mm it would make no sense to add any spacers as...
Forum: Pills and Ills
11-02-23, 07:28 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 282
Posted By themp

I have had PVCs since around 50 years old. Mine...

I have had PVCs since around 50 years old. Mine seemed to be tied to stress. I tried not drinking coffee and soda(caffeine) and that did not help. My doctor basically said that you will just have...
Forum: Mid-Atlantic
10-14-23, 02:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 399
Posted By themp

Stayed at the Marriott on the Waterfront. Very...

Stayed at the Marriott on the Waterfront. Very nice hotel and easy access to the trails. Also easy to walk to various eating establishments in town. All the trail surfaces are very good. No...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-04-23, 12:14 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,304
Posted By themp

Thanks for the diagram. My first attempt at this...

Thanks for the diagram. My first attempt at this for my hybrid bicycle. The new crank matches what I have for chain rings and the chain line was correct also. I started watching YouTube videos on...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-03-23, 10:31 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,304
Posted By themp

Square Taper to Hollowtech II Spacers?

I ordered the following crank and bottom bracket:

https://bike.shimano.com/en-US/product/component/grx-10-speed/FC-RX600-10.html
with 175 mm crank arm length.
...
Forum: Mid-Atlantic
09-25-23, 09:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 399
Posted By themp

Rail-Trails of North Central WV(Morgantown)

Any advice or tips on the above rail-trails(Mon River/Caperton/Deckers Creek). I will be staying in a hotel in downtown Morgantown and going north on the Mon River one day, south on the Mon River...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-23-23, 09:38 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,091
Posted By themp

The ruler is 18 inches long and squared off at...

The ruler is 18 inches long and squared off at the end at 18. I am measuring with the chain under tension from the bottom of the derailleur to the chain ring. I can put the square end in the pin...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-23-23, 02:47 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,091
Posted By themp

Thanks for the link to the closed thread. It was...

Thanks for the link to the closed thread. It was a doozie... But, in the end here I have the Park chain checker that shows 0.5 wear a 'No Go', the Pedro shows 'Go', and my new metal ruler of 16...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-21-23, 09:13 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,091
Posted By themp

Chain roller wear only

3000 miles ago I had my Shimano 10s CN-HG95 chain wear out at 1500 miles based on using this tool:

https://www.parktool.com/en-us/product/chain-wear-indicator-cc-3-2

I have always got 3000...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-27-23, 09:52 AM
Replies: 208
Views: 11,944
Posted By themp

On the lying part I always think of this from...

On the lying part I always think of this from Breaking Away:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJETB-MfpnQ
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-26-23, 10:21 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 909
Posted By themp

I have Hope brakes on an older mountain bicycle...

I have Hope brakes on an older mountain bicycle and hanging the bicycle by the rear wheel will cause air to enter the system and I would have spongy brakes. I switched to hanging from the front...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-26-23, 10:12 AM
Replies: 208
Views: 11,944
Posted By themp

On my first bicycle from a local LBS, on the...

On my first bicycle from a local LBS, on the first ride the handle bar fell out on a turn. I had no tools, I walked home and took it back for a refund and went to another LBS. The second LBS was...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-26-23, 10:01 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 542
Posted By themp

Yes, I thought of this as I was using the tool...

Yes, I thought of this as I was using the tool and putting pressure on the outer plates. I was thinking why not just remove this link and use a quick link. The chain uses the Shimano fixed pin, so...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-25-23, 04:46 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 542
Posted By themp

Sounds like this is what happened :) I ended up...

Sounds like this is what happened :) I ended up using the CT-5 Mini Chain Tool and had to do what is in the video(22 seconds in) from the top and bottom and then switch sides of the chain to free the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-25-23, 12:47 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 542
Posted By themp

When I watch the chain shift from the small to...

When I watch the chain shift from the small to large chain ring from the front derailleur I see small pins on the large chain ring that engage and help lift it. This is happening on the inside of the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-25-23, 10:39 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 542
Posted By themp

Chain damage, new large chain ring

I just replaced my chain and the large chain ring. After a 1000 miles of use, one link in the chain is damaged so that it is very tight to flex/move. It causes jumping with the derailleur. In looking...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-26-23, 08:26 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 886
Posted By themp

I second this. I do the same with a single setup...

I second this. I do the same with a single setup and have the add on for a second bike. The second setup can be removed quite easily with just loosing two bolts and sliding and lifting it off. The...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-20-23, 06:06 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,382
Posted By themp

I never thought of looking into this, just took...

I never thought of looking into this, just took what the doctor said to me as fact. I am 70 years old, so do fall into a different category of compromised. Based on that I saw the CDC stated:...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-20-23, 04:59 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,382
Posted By themp

Just had my yearly checkup and found out that to...

Just had my yearly checkup and found out that to be fully vaccinated you need six shots at this point. I decided to stop at three. Number seven is in the works for the fall season.
Forum: Pills and Ills
06-15-23, 07:35 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,278
Posted By themp

Started the hearing aid search this spring based...

Started the hearing aid search this spring based on my kids and grand kids complaining I was always saying "huh". Went to a professional hearing aid center recommended by a few folks I knew. Took...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-18-23, 08:31 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 5,704
Posted By themp

The leather saddle folks also have to worry about...

The leather saddle folks also have to worry about rain. Riding no problem, but when they dismount for whatever reason for a period of time they have to put a cover on the saddle(if raining or might...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-04-23, 07:42 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 5,704
Posted By themp

A lot of people I see who have a Brooks also wear...

A lot of people I see who have a Brooks also wear padded shorts. This makes no sense to me as I want to have a saddle that works without padded shorts. Once you put on padded shorts, you have now...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-04-23, 07:31 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,714
Posted By themp

Just get an inexpensive beam torque wrench: ...

Just get an inexpensive beam torque wrench:
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-04-23, 05:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 416
Posted By themp

Front Disc Rotor Rub Solved!

Whenever I removed my front wheel, when putting it back on with the quick release skewer, there would be a 75% chance that I would end up with brake pad rub on the rotor. One solution I found...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-15-23, 06:35 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 472
Posted By themp

$35 Visa Card from Michelin

Link (https://www.michelinman.com/motorcycle/promotions?j=374029&sfmc_sub=30373327&l=111_HTML&u=18280082&mid=7290743&jb=3)
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-09-23, 06:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 646
Posted By themp

After lubricating the freehub it still on...

After lubricating the freehub it still on occasion would either stick or fail to engage when I stopped pedaling. And it would cause chain noise which I could never really see since it was happening...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-04-23, 07:53 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 646
Posted By themp

Did not see a way to edit the title. But I did...

Did not see a way to edit the title. But I did edit the body of the post.

Anywho, I ended up just replacing the bearings in the freehub and dripping Phil Tenacious oil into the top edge a drop at...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-21-23, 05:41 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 646
Posted By themp

Thank you, great video. Freehub it is!

Thank you, great video. Freehub it is!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-20-23, 11:10 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 646
Posted By themp

Andy thanks for the response. I will look at...

Andy thanks for the response. I will look at doing this overhaul. Other parts of the bicycle have all been replaced over the years(small chain ring, shift cables, brake pads and rotors, bottom...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-20-23, 03:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 646
Posted By themp

Freewheel Sticking(I think)

I ride a Specialized Crosstrail Hybrid Elite purchased in 2016. Cost was a little over $1000. I have now put around 21K miles on it and during the winter months I have had occasions when I stop...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-31-22, 01:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,182
Posted By themp

Heads Up!

70 years old and have been riding since around 2016 at least 2-3 times a week for 4-6 hours. On my latest visit to the dermatologist, he froze two areas in the front bald area of my head and found...
Forum: Pills and Ills
12-06-22, 12:54 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,927
Posted By themp

A few comments I have. "particularly for...

A few comments I have. "particularly for vulnerable people" I agree wholeheartedly on this. And this should have been the rule when COVID mutated. At this point in the game, only vulnerable...
Forum: Pills and Ills
11-29-22, 10:10 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,927
Posted By themp

Only 11% of Americans have had the latest...

Only 11% of Americans have had the latest bivalent booster. 89% have said nope. I am one of the 89% because I had COVID in August(I was fully vaccinated and boosted) and natural immunity should...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-06-22, 09:35 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 3,568
Posted By themp

Beautiful day today(almost 80 degrees), I knew...

Beautiful day today(almost 80 degrees), I knew the Greenway/MUP was going to be busy. So, I gave it another shot in the sense I went out about 20 miles centered on the right side of the yellow line...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-06-22, 09:08 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 3,568
Posted By themp

Yes, I kind of figured that, but no way is anyone...

Yes, I kind of figured that, but no way is anyone following the solid line no passing. There are solid line sections that are quite long and it makes no sense to not pass on pedestrians in these...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-04-22, 09:40 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 3,568
Posted By themp

The Yellow Line

On our local Greenways/MUPs, the city has decided to paint a yellow line down the center of the Greenway so users know which side to stay on. They have done solid yellow and dash lines. I am not sure...
Forum: Mid-Atlantic
08-28-22, 06:52 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,367
Posted By themp

Watch out for the speed trap(automobile) near...

Watch out for the speed trap(automobile) near Exmore on Route 13. :cry:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-08-22, 01:37 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,227
Posted By themp

Well, to late.... But, I did order a new hitch...

Well, to late.... But, I did order a new hitch pin lock to go with the wheel locks, only around $12. So, they should all be keyed the same.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-08-22, 11:32 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,227
Posted By themp

Yes, Hitch Bar Lock came with the rack. I...

Yes, Hitch Bar Lock came with the rack. I ordered the wheel locks as they are on sale. Thanks for the recommendation!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-06-22, 10:21 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,227
Posted By themp

Here is my 1UP 1.25" that I just received. It is...

Here is my 1UP 1.25" that I just received. It is very solid for one bicycle with the 1.25" hitch. It actually sways slightly from the front wheel pivoting while you are driving.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-31-22, 07:33 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,227
Posted By themp

At the parking lot yesterday a small SUV had the...

At the parking lot yesterday a small SUV had the 1.25” and I got to look and try to wiggle it. It was rock solid. I ordered the 1.25” original when I got back home from my ride😎
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-29-22, 09:01 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,227
Posted By themp

I have a 1.25" hitch now and do not want to go to...

I have a 1.25" hitch now and do not want to go to the expense of switching that out now on a 2009 vehicle. I have an old style rack that holds the bicycles by the top tube and seems to do fine(for...
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