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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-02-19, 10:03 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,529
Posted By yugdlo

Am I out of touch?

Well yeah, it has probably been just as long that I posted as it has since I rode last but................
I got a new helmet for Christmas. My family went together and got me a Lumos Kickstart. I'd...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-19-17, 09:42 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,292
Posted By yugdlo

Bluetooth earpiece

As much as I like to be unplugged when I am on the bike situations have risen and I need to be able to hear if I get a call or a text no matter where I am and I simply cannot hear the darn thing when...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-03-17, 06:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 927
Posted By yugdlo

Would writers cramp qualify? :rolleyes:

Would writers cramp qualify? :rolleyes:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-03-17, 05:15 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 5,109
Posted By yugdlo

I did! Oh wait; I thought you said coal. ...

I did!
Oh wait; I thought you said coal.


Never mind.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-03-17, 05:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 927
Posted By yugdlo

I can now get back on the bike.

After 13 months, 1162 pages, 435,000 words; I have a manuscript.
I wrote a book, er well I thought up a lot of it and was lead through a lot of it.
It is not a faith based book per se, but it deals...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-01-16, 05:15 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,332
Posted By yugdlo

My PSA has been all over the map. My first...

My PSA has been all over the map. My first experience was when I was 43 and had an infection I would not wish on my worst enemy. PSA was 6.5.
Was still that 6 months after the infection was rid of....
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-01-16, 05:36 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,332
Posted By yugdlo

Well. if 40 is the new 19; I'm only 36! ;)

Well. if 40 is the new 19; I'm only 36! ;)
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-29-16, 05:32 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,332
Posted By yugdlo

How long has it been?

Been away from the site probably since last fall.
Been working on a project that is taking most my free time.
But got some really good news this week.
My last PSA test was 3.0.
Hasn't been that...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-07-15, 09:31 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 872
Posted By yugdlo

Yes, we have been getting too much of what you...

Yes, we have been getting too much of what you have not got any of! And yes, working up to a double would be in small bites. :)
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
08-04-15, 07:40 PM
Replies: 1,044
Views: 708,641
Posted By yugdlo

469223 2012 Giant Defy. Taken after...

469223

2012 Giant Defy.
Taken after completing the first half of the Young's Ice Cream Charity ride
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-04-15, 06:37 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 872
Posted By yugdlo

Breaking the century mark (Long)

I completed my first century almost 40 years ago.
Or so I thought.
It was the summer of 1976. I was 17. We practically came of age during the bike boom; and pretty much lived on them. Riding just...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-03-15, 09:19 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 4,812
Posted By yugdlo

Please, can we keep away from suggestions of...

Please, can we keep away from suggestions of violence to people's pets?[/QUOTE]

455552 :rolleyes:
Forum: Road Cycling
05-14-15, 09:25 AM
Replies: 223
Views: 28,808
Posted By yugdlo

Can't think of anything that hasn't been already...

Can't think of anything that hasn't been already mentioned.
So how bout some names that I don't think are still produced under anyone else's banner but you might see on the road still.
Peugeot...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-14-15, 04:47 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,473
Posted By yugdlo

Agreed. My biggest improvement was replacing the...

Agreed. My biggest improvement was replacing the stock wheel set with a gifted set of Reynolds Solitudes. Vast improvement.
And like I said in the OP, It was mostly for cosmetic reasons just to keep...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-14-15, 04:41 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,473
Posted By yugdlo

Well; since the label fell off, I could say it...

Well; since the label fell off, I could say it was an Ultegra! :lol:
Forum: Road Cycling
05-13-15, 07:03 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,473
Posted By yugdlo

Complete waste as in the derailleur is junk, or...

Complete waste as in the derailleur is junk, or there is negligible performance difference?
Forum: Road Cycling
05-13-15, 03:38 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,473
Posted By yugdlo

Tiagra to 105 upgrade?

National chain bike shop has 105 front derailleur on sale for $29.00; $19.00 with coupon from catalogue.
Worth that to replace a Tiagra?
Normally, I would not consider it much as the Tiagra does...
Forum: Charity Events
05-06-15, 10:24 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,099
Posted By yugdlo

Young's Ice Cream Charity Bicycle Tour

Young’s Jersey Dairy in Yellow Springs Ohio has been involved in the fight against Alzheimer’s, Juvenile Diabetes, physical, and emotional therapies for the past 12 years.
By hosting the Young’s Ice...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-03-14, 09:37 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,086
Posted By yugdlo

OK, thanks! The chain is new as well. I was just...

OK, thanks! The chain is new as well. I was just wondering as in respect to tension on the pulleys with a slightly smaller max cog.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-03-14, 09:27 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,086
Posted By yugdlo

shorten the chain?

switched from a 12-30 cassette to a 11-28. Do I need to take any links out of the chain?
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-19-14, 09:22 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 999
Posted By yugdlo

Yes it does. did not get any "how many miles"...

Yes it does. did not get any "how many miles" questions, but did get some strange looks from some of the folks in the mini mart where I stopped to get a candy ba.... er energy bar.
Might have been...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-18-14, 09:28 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 999
Posted By yugdlo

Rode my age

Turned 56 on Saturday. So as stated, rode that many, and some change.
Over half of it was in the rain.
I really need a new weather app for my phone.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-30-14, 05:09 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 13,157
Posted By yugdlo

Great stuff. And in true Andy Rooney fashion: ...

Great stuff. And in true Andy Rooney fashion:

Damn these new wheels!!
Got a new Reynolds Solitude wheelset to replace my stock wheels. They are silky smooth, light, and incredibly responsive....
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-17-14, 10:06 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,373
Posted By yugdlo

They take their stuff?

They take their stuff?
Forum: Road Cycling
07-11-14, 09:22 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 11,697
Posted By yugdlo

Easton AXR wheels

Anyone have any experiences with these?
Performance Bike have them, and they look like a decent upgrade for my Giant defy, but can't nary a review for them anywhere.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-31-14, 09:25 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,503
Posted By yugdlo

Thanks for all the info. It is a combo, and I...

Thanks for all the info. It is a combo, and I will give cleaning a shot.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-29-14, 06:06 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,503
Posted By yugdlo

Replacing a shimano alivio shifter

Working on a giant mountain bike for a friend, and it needs a new 7 speed shifter. What would be a similar replacement if alivios no longer available?
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-24-14, 10:53 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,436
Posted By yugdlo

And just up the road from Yellow Springs is...

And just up the road from Yellow Springs is Young's Jersey Dairy.
Great Ice cream, and they put on a really nice two day trek to Ada and back in late July. Approximately 170 miles round trip. Mostly...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-14-14, 11:41 AM
Replies: 5,373
Views: 861,628
Posted By yugdlo

359554 They say you shouldn't wear white after...

359554
They say you shouldn't wear white after Labor Day; but I dunno.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-14-14, 11:37 AM
Replies: 5,373
Views: 861,628
Posted By yugdlo

Where is that at exactly? It's been years since I...

Where is that at exactly? It's been years since I lived down there, but that sure looks familiar.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-12-14, 07:34 PM
Replies: 558
Views: 210,496
Posted By yugdlo

359285359286 2012 Defy

359285359286
2012 Defy
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-09-14, 05:59 AM
Replies: 5,373
Views: 861,628
Posted By yugdlo

358798 Not really a photo taken while out on a...

358798
Not really a photo taken while out on a ride. But it could be. With it being so cold, put on some old vynl, play some Hotel California, and wish I was someplace warm while I'm stuck inside...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-08-14, 10:59 AM
Replies: 5,373
Views: 861,628
Posted By yugdlo

358702

358702
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-10-13, 10:20 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 852
Posted By yugdlo

I've ridden farther as well. My longest to date...

I've ridden farther as well. My longest to date this year were back to back 87 milers on the Young's bike tour. But it was nice to just to go that many miles just going out for a ride.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-03-13, 09:53 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,009
Posted By yugdlo

You don't want to see my garage door!

You don't want to see my garage door!
Forum: Road Cycling
09-02-13, 06:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,009
Posted By yugdlo

Nope Tee-agg-ree

Nope Tee-agg-ree
Forum: Road Cycling
09-01-13, 07:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,009
Posted By yugdlo

My new Italian bike

Rode to my home town a couple weeks ago; saw my older brother, who I have not talked to in a while. He looked down at my bike and asked what brand it was. Before I could answer, he asked is that...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-01-13, 07:08 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 852
Posted By yugdlo

Rode my age yesterday

Wanted to do it on my birthday, but did not have the time.
Had to take the van for its' annual Ziebart inspection; so what to do while they have it half the day? Ride around Dayton Ohio.
Anyway,...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-07-13, 03:28 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,189
Posted By yugdlo

[QUOTE=Bathwater;15936098]Of the three, I think...

[QUOTE=Bathwater;15936098]Of the three, I think Fizik would be the easiest to clean. ]

+1
Forum: Road Cycling
07-09-13, 08:54 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 17,220
Posted By yugdlo

328284

328284
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-21-13, 07:45 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,206
Posted By yugdlo

Anybody here use a camelbak

Wife brought home a camelbak type hydration pack she found at a local "bulk" store for cheap.
I've never used one, never really thought much about them, but it looks intruquing. Has lotsa hidey...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-13, 10:22 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,882
Posted By yugdlo

I thought IRD did, but it is the whole chrank set.

I thought IRD did, but it is the whole chrank set.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-15-13, 10:10 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 613
Posted By yugdlo

Think your right about the saddle. Had a mechanic...

Think your right about the saddle. Had a mechanic look at the wheel and give me his blessings. Put it back on and went for a spin. Took a little time but the noise came back. Tried pedaling while...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-13-13, 07:59 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 613
Posted By yugdlo

Bearing noise?

I have 2012 Giant Defy 2 that I have put around 900 miles on so far. It started making an clicking noise when pedaling. First I thought it was a dirty chain because if I back pedaled slowly it...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-19-13, 03:54 PM
Replies: 2,239
Views: 570,364
Posted By yugdlo

311835311836 2012 Giant Defy

311835311836

2012 Giant Defy
Forum: Road Cycling
04-19-13, 03:18 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 14,268
Posted By yugdlo

31182531182631182731182831182931183031183131183231...

311825311826311827311828311829311830311831311832311833

Here are some of mine
Forum: Road Cycling
03-22-13, 06:41 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 3,272
Posted By yugdlo

The cliche around here is "You don't like the...

The cliche around here is "You don't like the weather? stick around, it'll change." Tomorrow we might see 45. Sunday they're calling for 6 to 10 inches of snow.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-13-13, 11:15 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 805
Posted By yugdlo

Toe in adjustment on after market brake pads

I'm replacing the OEM brake pads on my Tektro brakes. The pads are all rubber except for the mounting; they are curved and mount against a concave washer on the caliper arms. I bought a set of...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-06-13, 03:57 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 803
Posted By yugdlo

Well, when my doctor did a DRE dutring my yearly...

Well, when my doctor did a DRE dutring my yearly physical he said my prostate had enlarged some. The PSA led him to refer me to a specialist. DRE from the specialist led to the biopsy. What conserned...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-06-13, 03:54 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 803
Posted By yugdlo

I have a good saddle with a generous split down...

I have a good saddle with a generous split down the middle and adequate sits bone area. It does make a difference.
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